Volume Seven: Rain Ripple City

Inside the airship's front hall.

"The space of the Nine Rivers Holy World is so stable. Even with my spatial mastery, I feel like I can't fly." Di Fu barely managed to stabilize his body and had already begun to feel the special nature of the Nine Rivers Holy World.

Emperor Qing laughed and said, "The Nine Rivers Holy World is home to countless Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform, as well as powerful beings from billions of worlds. The power of their battles is unimaginable. The Nine Rivers Holy World must be extremely stable, otherwise it cannot withstand such a battle."

Luo Feng nodded.

The Source World must Power Restriction to protect the world's stability.

"The Nine Rivers are like chains, sealing off the entire world, probably to make the world more stable." Luo Feng understood more about the significance of the Nine Rivers.

"Yes, because the world is too stable, even if the Great Dao of Space reaches the 'Half Primal Chaos level,' it can only achieve extremely short-distance spatial travel," Emperor Qing laughed. "My flying boat can only fly slowly."

"That's already very fast," Luo Feng praised.

Each of his five clones possesses unique talents, some excelling at travel, but their fastest speed is only about 30-40% of the speed of the Emperor Qing's flying boat at this moment.

Luo Feng had an eye open between his brows; it was the Secret Method 'Imitation Life-Death Eye'. He had long studied the Star Tower on the Origin Continent and used the 'Life-Death Eye' extensively, gaining profound knowledge of both.

Most of Luo Feng's Secret Method were created based on the deep secret patterns of the Star Tower. As for the Secret Method created by comprehending the deep secret patterns of the 'Life-Death Eye', there is only one, called 'Imitation Life-Death Eye'. And this Secret Method is still being improved over time.

"Buzz".

With the Imitation Life-Death Eye between his eyebrows, Luo Feng's observational abilities, while not quite reaching the point of transcending Cage, are still considered top-tier among God Emperors.

"Hmm?" Luo Feng spotted a faint, ethereal, pale blue creature in the far distance, disappearing into the void. The creature was staring at the approaching airship with hostility.

"Brother Emperor Qing, be careful. There is a Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform lying in ambush ahead," Luo Feng said.

Emperor Qing looked at Luo Feng in surprise and laughed, "Brother Luo He has amazing detection abilities. I was walking the Great Path of Space and had the help of a secret treasure, and I was only able to barely detect that Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform, the 'Azure Smoke Beast,' in the far distance."

The airship appeared to be traveling at a normal speed, but when it got close to the Azure Smoke Beast, it suddenly accelerated, becoming 50-60% faster and quickly leaving the Azure Smoke Beast behind. The Azure Smoke Beast couldn't catch up in time.

"There aren't many Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform that can outspeed my flying boat," Emperor Qing said. "However, the early stages of our journey are relatively easy. In the middle stages, we'll have to cross rivers, which will be somewhat dangerous."

Two days later.

The flying boat completely merged into the void, as if it were part of the void, flying over a river that was hundreds of millions of kilometers wide.

The Nine Rivers, viewed from the Infinite Primal Chaos Space, are all enormous, sealing off the entire world. The true width of these rivers is terrifying; even at the speed of a flying boat, it would take half a day to traverse them.

Luo Feng's Imitation Life-Death Eye observation.

"Brother Luo He, can you find a few Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform?" Emperor Qing asked from the side.

"Three have been discovered," Luo Feng said, a simple map of the area appearing before him. "In the distance, a bird of prey is merging into the wind high in the sky, and another cloud formation also contains a Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform. And here, on the surface of the water, there is also a creature perched."

"Sharp."

Emperor Qing exclaimed in amazement, "I only found two. Brother Luo He, however, was able to find three Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform. His method of investigation is more advanced than mine."

Luo Feng sighed inwardly. If he had brought the 'Life-Death Eye' with him, his detection capabilities would have increased a thousandfold. But such a treasure was forbidden even by the Infinite Space Treasure Trove to be taken outside the Source World. If it were brought out, it might attract some great terror.

Call.

The flying boat flew cautiously, completely merging into the void, maintaining a sufficient distance from those Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform.

"Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform mainly lives within the Nine Rivers, where there is enough energy to sustain their survival. Even if they leave the Nine Rivers, they generally won't go too far, so they can return to the rivers quickly." Emperor Qing calmly looked at the outside world. "These Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform that merely linger above the rivers are just trying their luck to see if they can encounter Xing Zhe."

"Apart from travelers like us, it's rare to cross rivers in the air," Emperor Qing said with a smile. "Don't worry, these Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform that try their luck in the high sky are generally quite weak."

"Truly powerful Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform, when they do move, usually venture deep into the areas inhabited by Xing Zhe, so that they can hunt more," Emperor Qing said.

"How strong is the Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform form?" Emperor Lord Ming asked from the side.

"Although we call them 'Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform,' they are still Primal Chaos Lifeform," Emperor Qing said. "They are beings that were born to break free from their Cage, but their strength is relatively weak because they cannot tap into their full potential."

"Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform are generally at the God Emperor stage." Emperor Qing looked at Emperor Lord Ming. "Even the weakest Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform is slightly stronger than you, Emperor Lord Ming. Although they are less intelligent, their vitality is really strong, and their physical bodies are also very strong... To kill the weakest Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform, it is generally only possible for God Emperor Early-Stage of Enlightenment Seeker."

In terms of overall strength, those Enlightenment Seeker in the God Emperor Early-Stage are comparable only to those who reach the God Emperor Mid-Stage and Xing Zhe the Primal Chaos Bloodline.

"In the Nine Rivers Holy World, the combat strength of God Emperor Early-Stage Enlightenment Seeker is considered a threshold. Only by reaching this threshold can one participate in some hunting battles," Emperor Qing said. "Otherwise, no team will be willing to accept you."

Emperor Lord Ming Di Fu looked at each other.

Luo Feng felt some pressure upon hearing this. The Eight Branch Fusion Moves of the Life-Death Path could only be considered to have reached the threshold of the God Emperor Early-Stage. Only the Ultimate Realm stage of the Life-Death Path was a normal God Emperor Early-Stage technique.

A true God Emperor Early-Stage Enlightenment Seeker has attained enlightenment can unleash a move at the God Emperor Early-Stage level with ease. Their moves are exquisite, and some of their forbidden and ultimate techniques can even reach the power of God Emperor Mid-Stage.

"Fortunately, I still have five clones. Each clone is a life form in the God Emperor Early-Stage, and each has a special talent. When the five are combined... they should be able to compete with God Emperor Early-Stage of Enlightenment Seeker."

"I'm still too weak. What if I don't even qualify to join the hunting team?" Luo Feng was still a little apprehensive.

Without the Life-Death Eye and the Star Tower, my strength has indeed weakened considerably.

"Call."

In the vast expanse above the river, the flying boat merged into the void, flying cautiously along the way. Maintaining a sufficient distance from those Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform, only one Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform managed to detect the flying boat's true nature, which the flying boat quickly shook off thanks to its speed.

The Holy Mountain is located at the center of the entire Nine Rivers Holy World, so to get from the center to Rain Ripple City, one must cross two rivers.

During this process, Luo Feng also witnessed Emperor Qing's strength! Emperor Qing's mastery of spatial paths while piloting this flying boat far surpassed Luo Feng's Ultimate Realm Secret Method the Life-Death Path.

"Brother Emperor Qing, have you reached the God Emperor Mid-Stage?" Luo Feng asked telepathically. Since they were going to become companions, Luo Feng naturally wanted to know the other's strength.

If the gap is too large, there's no need to join forces.

"Becoming God Emperor Mid-Stage Enlightenment Seeker not so easy," Emperor Qing also transmitted his voice. "I became God Emperor Early-Stage in the Origin Continent. Although I had more fortuitous opportunity in the Nine Rivers Holy World, which helped me to advance further... I can only be considered to have one foot in the mid- God Emperor Mid-Stage! I have comprehended some Secret Method of the God Emperor Mid-Stage. It will probably take a long time before I can completely become God Emperor Mid-Stage Enlightenment Seeker."

Luo Feng understood.

Emperor Qing comprehended some Secret Method at the God Emperor Mid-Stage. With the help of secret treasures, his strength could be unleashed even greater power.

My current strength is quite different from Emperor Qing's.

"Once we arrive in Rain Ripple City, we won't rush into hunting." Emperor Qing smiled at Luo Feng. "Let's first use the resources of Rain Ripple City to strengthen ourselves, purchase suitable resources, and choose suitable treasures. We'll set off on our hunt once everything is fully prepared."

They communicated telepathically, but avoided mentioning Emperor Lord Ming and Di Fu.

"We're almost there." Emperor Qing looked ahead. "Rain Ripple City!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

The flying boat whizzed by, and a massive city appeared in the distance.

Luo Feng, Emperor Lord Ming, and Di Fu all looked at it carefully.

This is a massive city that resembles a fortress, with numerous colorful arrays operating above it, providing layer upon layer of protection and ensuring that Rain Ripple City is well protected.

"What a terrifying formation." Luo Feng sensed it from afar and felt that it was heavy and unshakeable.

"The thirty-five cities of the Nine Rivers Holy World were built at great cost. These protective measures also represent different cultivation systems. Various systems are protecting these cities." Emperor Qing shook his head slightly. "But Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform are ultimately beings that have broken free from their Cage. Some of their talents are too special. Even if we protect them with a large number of different systems, we still cannot prevent all Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform from entering our realm."

"Occasionally, Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform still infiltrate Rain Ripple City and attack Xing Zhe within its walls," Emperor Qing said.

Di Fu and Emperor Lord Ming listened with solemn expressions.

"Among Lowly Primal Chaos Lifeform, only one in ten thousand can infiltrate Rain Ripple City; they are all extremely rare." After Emperor Qing finished speaking, the flying boat headed straight for a majestic city gate of Rain Ripple City.

Buzz!

As the airship approached the city gate, a wave of energy descended upon it.

Inside the flying boat, a blurry figure of a blue-robed man appeared. The blue-robed man had a large beard. He looked at Luo Feng and the other two, then smiled at Emperor Qing, "Emperor Qing, you brought three companions? And dozens of new Xing Zhe?"

Emperor Qing smiled and nodded.

"The same rules apply to the thirty-five cities of the Nine Rivers Holy World," the Blue Robe Big Beard smiled. "First, upon entering a city, one must rent cave abode within three days, or be expelled. Second, the city protects all Xing Zhe, but each Xing Zhe must pay a fee of 1 Primal Chaos Crystal for each epoch. If a cultivator is in arrears for an epoch, they will also be expelled. Third, within the city, Xing Zhe are forbidden from killing each other; violators will be executed."

"Since this is your first time entering the city, we need to record your identities." The Blue Robe Big Beard looked at Luo Feng and the other two.

"My name is Luo Feng," Luo Feng said with a smile.

Emperor Qing and the others also knew that Luo Feng had multiple names, including 'Galaxy', 'Luo He', and 'Luo Feng'.

"My name is Emperor Lord Ming."

"My name is Di Fu."

The Blue Robe Big Beard simultaneously divided his thoughts and logged the information of those Xing Zhe into the cabin at the rear of the flying boat.

"The three of them will be staying in my cave abode," Emperor Qing said with a smile. "As for the accommodation fee, I will prepay them one hundred Ji." With that, Emperor Qing handed over three hundred Primal Chaos Crystal.

The Blue Robe Big Beard smiled and nodded, "Alright, Luo Feng, Emperor Lord Ming, and Di Fu, their address is your cave abode."

Soon, all the Xing Zhe completed the procedures for entering the city, and Emperor Qing temporarily put away the flying boat.

Call.

Emperor Qing led Luo Feng and the other two as they flew through the city.

"So many Xing Zhe." Luo Feng was quite shocked. At a glance, he saw countless cave abode, and Xing Zhe frequently took to the air. He could see millions of Xing Zhe in a single glance. Their attire and auras were completely different, clearly indicating that there were many different cultivation schools.

"I'm already the weakest," Di Fu said, his feelings complicated. Why were some emperors and monarchs unwilling to venture out and take risks? Why did they want to delay until their homelands were on the verge of destruction?

It's because we know that we belong to the lowest level in the outside world!

In the Dark Holy World, even the progenitors of the two nations were ordinary and inconspicuous.

"Of the three rules I just mentioned, the last one is that killing each other is forbidden, and violators will be executed." Emperor Qing looked down at the vast city below and said calmly, "Don't trust these rules too much! Rain Ripple City is self-governed by Xing Zhe! If you want to punish someone, you must first have enough evidence."

"And the various cultivation systems have some mysterious and unpredictable methods of killing, making it impossible to find out who the real culprit is," Emperor Qing said.

Luo Feng nodded.

For example, he could send out a clone to assassinate the enemy by changing his identity Formless and Faceless.

"If the real culprit can't be found, then the matter will naturally be dropped." Emperor Qing looked at Di Fu and Emperor Lord Ming, "You two are weak, so the safest way in Rain Ripple City is... to make yourself appear poor enough."

"Poor?" Emperor Lord Ming and Di Fu seemed to be deep in thought.

"The rules are there! Without enough temptation, they won't risk taking action," Emperor Qing said. "Those of you who are weak will be doomed once you reveal your treasures. On the contrary, being poor enough is safe enough. You need to get used to it as soon as possible."

Emperor Lord Ming and Di Fu nodded slightly.

During the conversation, Di Qing, Luo Feng, Di Ming, and Di Fu had already flown to the inner city area of Yulan City.

"My cave abode is just ahead," Emperor Qing said calmly. "I will give you two a small portion of the cave abode's 'energy access', enough to sustain your slow cultivation. The rest of the energy access will be split equally between me and Luo He."

Emperor Lord Ming and Di Fu listened obediently. It would be quite generous of them to be allowed to stay and even be given a small amount of energy and access.

"Brother Luo He," Emperor Qing looked at Luo Feng, "The cost of renting this cave abode is 100 Primal Chaos Crystal per era. I will cover the cost for the first thousand eras. After that, we will split it equally. Of course, you can also choose to rent another cave abode."