Curtain Fall and Beginning

At this thought, Gu Yan did not hesitate in the slightest and directly snapped at Infinite Great Serpent. "Infinite Old Serpent, there's no need to take things this far. What you're doing is a little too much like being unable to accept defeat. There are countless Source Worlds in this space. Although survival of the fittest is not wrong, when a powerhouse who emerged from the Source Worlds wants to protect them, he isn't wrong either. After all, he came from a Source World."

"You want to incite everyone to fulfill your ambitions, treating the lives of the other Ancestors as if they were worthless. Isn't that going too far?"

"Luo Feng." Gu Yan looked at Luo Feng, his voice somewhat low. "When I first came here for this battle, I did indeed have designs on you. However, what I wanted was not the Eternal Leaf, but the Netherblood Core. Still, I did not intervene against you in this battle. Your desire to protect the Source Worlds has truly touched me. I respect you greatly, and you have indeed accomplished it."

"From now on, regarding the Source Worlds within your territory, I will inform the Ancestors of my clan not to harm them. However, as for those below Ancestor-Level, I hope you will not restrict them either, Luo Feng. After all, Source Worlds are born from Primordial Chaos Space and belong to all of Primordial Chaos Space. It is only that the lifeforms within them may be their first beneficiaries."

Gu Yan had said quite a lot, and his meaning was clear. He did not approve of Infinite Great Serpent's actions and had even criticized him. At the same time, he briefly revealed his own stance: he had designs on the Netherblood Core, laying the groundwork for the future. Moreover, before so many Ancestors, he was the first to acknowledge the legitimacy of Luo Feng's claimed territory and openly support him.

"What?" Infinite Great Serpent and Lion Ancestor stared at Gu Yan, utterly stunned.

Had this big fellow taken the wrong medicine? Back in the Eternal Land, he had clearly been the one inciting everyone to deal with Luo Feng. Yet now, before all these Ancestors, he was acknowledging Luo Feng's status as the lord of this territory. There had to be something wrong with his head.

Bai Ye and Nether God Star also looked at Gu Yan in great surprise.

The contrast was truly enormous. During the battle between Gu Yan and Luo Feng in the Eternal Land, Gu Yan had clearly not been won over. He had not only coveted the Eternal Leaf, but also the Netherblood Core that he was now mentioning. Yet this time, his submission was complete, and he had even publicly acknowledged Luo Feng's status as territorial lord.

Has Gu Yan gone mad today, or did he take the wrong medicine? I never expected him to take my side.

Luo Feng was also slightly surprised as he listened. From the beginning, Gu Yan had given him face... When Infinite had relentlessly made things difficult for him after arriving here, Gu Yan had been the first to step forward. Later, when Infinite Great Serpent overturned the table, Gu Yan had remained neutral. Now, he was actually acknowledging him. Even Luo Feng had not expected such a reversal.

However, this fellow seemed to have designs on the Netherblood Core. Luo Feng smiled. That made sense. Since this fellow acknowledged him so much, perhaps he could let go of some past grievances. Still, if Gu Yan wanted the Netherblood Core, that would depend on his sincerity.

With Gu Yan acknowledging Luo Feng's position, the relatively weaker Primordial Chaos Ancestors realized that it was not too late to turn back. At the very least, they would not completely fall out with Luo Feng. Otherwise, if they encountered him in the future, Luo Feng could destroy them with any excuse he pleased.

"What Ancestor Gu Yan says makes sense. Lord Luo, our Demon Crocodile Race can also recognize your territory. Our Ancestor-Level beings will not take action against those Source Worlds, but there must be a condition as well. We also hope that Lord Luo will not restrict lifeforms below Ancestor-Level. These Source Worlds are opportunities for them too, opportunities granted to them by Primordial Chaos Space." The First Ancestor of the Demon Crocodile Race immediately stated his position.

Right after the Demon Crocodile Race, the Third Ancestor of the False Origin Race also made his stance known. "Lord Luo, we offended you earlier. My False Origin Race also agrees with Ancestor Gu Yan's proposal. Our False Origin Race can recognize Lord Luo, and the Ancestors of our race will not violate those Source Worlds."

Following close behind, several weaker races also expressed their agreement one after another.

Only the Infinite Serpent Race, Starsea Sacred Lion Race, Nether Profound Ancient Race, Source Heaven God Race, and a few other Primordial Chaos Races had yet to state their positions. Clearly, these smaller races were following the lead of the Infinite Ancient Clan.

Luo Feng's gaze swept across the Ancestors who had agreed. This was not a bad proposal. It amounted to each side taking a step back. Luo Feng also knew that if he truly forced these fellows into desperation, it would have the opposite effect. This condition, forbidding Primordial Chaos Ancestors from acting, was actually close to his ideal answer.

The Source Worlds could not be completely sealed off either. If there was a window to the outside, the powerhouses within could temper themselves more efficiently, and the probability of Primordial Chaos Lords being born would be greater.

However, this still did not meet Luo Feng's requirements, because the current Source Worlds were still too weak. Before they had developed to a certain extent, if these Primordial Chaos lifeforms were allowed to enter freely, these Primordial Chaos Races might even deliberately send people in. That could instead lead to the extermination of the powerhouses within the Source Worlds. That was not what he wanted to see.

"Of course. As long as you Primordial Chaos Ancestors do not act, I will not restrict your Primordial Chaos lifeforms below Ancestor-Level. However, I have one condition: for one hundred Yan Epochs, I will not allow any of your Primordial Chaos lifeforms to enter the Source Worlds. Anyone discovered will be killed without mercy. After one hundred Yan Epochs, the conditions will be as they are now. Other than Ancestor-Level beings being forbidden from touching those Source Worlds, your Primordial Chaos lifeforms may do as they please." Luo Feng also put forward his condition.

As soon as he said this, Gu Yan was the first to agree. "Lord Luo, your condition is no problem. But this only applies to the region under your control, right? I cannot restrict them in other regions."

"Of course. So long as you do not offend my territory, I will not interfere. Unless you happen to encounter one of my other avatars inside a Source World. If that happens, then whoever encounters it can only consider themselves unlucky." Luo Feng replied. Naturally, he could not limit himself to only this region. If there were worlds with potential, his avatars might enter them as well.

"Luo Feng, they may recognize you, but we do not. Source Worlds are shared resources granted to us by Primordial Chaos Space. What right do you have to occupy them?! If you insist that this is your territory, then my Infinite Serpent Race will also occupy a vast territory in other parts of Primordial Chaos Space. I will likewise forbid your Primordial Chaos Lords and cultivators from approaching. I will use those Source Worlds to cultivate the powerhouses of my Infinite Serpent Race. Let's see what you can do about it." Infinite Great Serpent opened his huge mouth, his voice echoing outward.

In the current situation, he knew he could no longer do anything to Luo Feng. Joining forces with other powerhouses to take revenge by destroying those Source Worlds was too extreme; it would instead make it seem as though they were bullying Luo Feng. However, dividing territories in this manner would undoubtedly strike directly at Luo Feng's sore spot and achieve the greatest effect.

Primordial Chaos Space was vast. The territory Luo Feng occupied contained only a little over a hundred Source Worlds, merely a tiny portion of this Primordial Chaos Space. In the other regions, Source Worlds were as numerous as stars in the universe. Luo Feng could not manage those places even if he wanted to.

Moreover, Luo Feng had only one Lord, while the Infinite Serpent Race alone had more than twenty-two Ancestor-Level beings, not to mention its countless World-Level and lower Primordial Chaos lifeforms. If all of them occupied a portion of Primordial Chaos Space, it would cover an enormous area, at least ten or even a hundred times the territory Luo Feng had currently marked out.

Infinite Great Serpent's idea immediately gained the approval of the Starsea Sacred Lion Race and the Source Heaven God Race.

"Luo Feng, not to mention that you Primordial Chaos Lords number only four at present, while the Primordial Chaos Ancestors on our side outnumber you by more than twentyfold. Since you claim you want to occupy Primordial Chaos Space, we can indulge you. But do not forget that we can occupy it too. These are public resources. If you can occupy them, then of course we can as well." Lion Ancestor's rough voice rang out.

The other Ancestors also seemed to agree with this idea in their hearts.

If Luo Feng truly cared about these Source Worlds as he claimed, then it would amount to formally declaring a struggle over the interests within Primordial Chaos Space. The cake in the past was the same as the cake now, except it had been so large that everyone could take as they pleased. But now that someone wanted to claim a piece of it, the others would naturally follow suit. The reasoning was the same.

Luo Feng's expression darkened upon hearing this. He had already considered this possibility when discussing matters with Yuan, Jin Chuan, and the others. But this fellow was saying it openly to incite the other races to do the same, thereby completely provoking him.

But so what? Since he had anticipated such a situation long ago, it was not something he needed to worry about. A Source World could give birth to a Primordial Chaos Lord only when its origin was complete. Without their protection, it would be extremely difficult for Primordial Chaos Lords to emerge from those Source Worlds.

Although they could protect only a little over a hundred for now, as more and more Lords appeared in the future, they would protect all the occupied Source Worlds as well.

Thus, Luo Feng smiled. "Infinite, I underestimated you, but the birth of Source Worlds in Primordial Chaos Space is a matter governed by Primordial Chaos rules. I have no right to interfere if you wish to do this. Go ahead if you want to. But if any of your Ancestors wish to test the Source Worlds within my territory, then do not blame me for being merciless. I believe you know that if I strike with my full strength, they may not even have a chance to flee for their lives."

Luo Feng's voice thundered through the area. Though he appeared to be smiling, the killing intent within it made those Primordial Chaos Ancestors tremble.

Dozens of Primordial Chaos Ancestors had been unable to kill this fellow. From the strength he had displayed, if he had not been suppressed to some extent, the Fifth Ancestor of the Source Heaven God Race might not even have had the chance to use an escape method. Such strength was not mere boasting.

At that thought, although the weaker Primordial Chaos Races also had some ideas, confronting this blade-wielding fiend was best forgotten. If they were careless and their race lost an Ancestor, it would be a severe blow to the entire race. Weak Primordial Chaos Races had only one or two Ancestors. Without an Ancestor, it was entirely possible for them to be exterminated within the two Great Worlds.

"Then we shall wait and see." Infinite Great Serpent snorted coldly.

"Now that it has come to this, it is time for power in Primordial Chaos Space to be divided. As fellow Primordial Chaos Race Ancestors, I hope you can be wise. If you oppose us, you should know the consequences. Once the cake of Primordial Chaos Space is carved up, if you choose to stand against us, you may not receive a share." Infinite Great Serpent swept his gaze over several other Ancestors who had previously entertained thoughts of betrayal, his expression indifferent.

"Think carefully. If interests are truly divided this way, you should know clearly whom to follow. You have no voice in the Great Beginning Great Origin World." Lion Ancestor of the Starsea Sacred Lion Race smiled casually. The implication in his words was surely understood by every Primordial Chaos Ancestor present.

Beginning Ancestor of the Source Heaven God Race also swept a coldly smiling gaze over those who had acknowledged Luo Feng.

The Infinite Serpent Race, Starsea Sacred Lion Race, Source Heaven God Race, and Nether Profound Ancient Race were all major races, and they now stood opposed to Luo Feng.

The Infinite Serpent Race had never liked Primordial Chaos Lords to begin with, and after repeated clashes, they had gradually formed a grudge against Luo Feng. This enmity could not be resolved. As for the Ancestors, they had already offended him, so there was nothing left for them to worry about. Their thoughts were the same as Infinite Great Serpent's. There were only four Primordial Chaos Lords at present, so they were not truly powerful.

With their current numbers and resources, if the Primordial Chaos Ancestors truly wanted to nurture Ancestor-Level beings, their growth rate would be far faster than that of the Primordial Chaos Lords. Naturally, they would not fear a powerful Luo Feng.

The Source Heaven God Race had already formed a grudge with Luo Feng. The Fifth Ancestor's fate was unknown, dead or alive, so they naturally would not reconcile with Luo Feng.

Finally, the Nether Profound Ancient Race were old enemies. Their grudge would be even harder to resolve.

The four sides withdrew their domains. Infinite Great Serpent flapped his wings, and as secret patterns ignited upon them, he slashed fiercely through space. A massive opening appeared, and he immediately flew out with several Ancestors of the Infinite Serpent Race. The Starsea Sacred Lion Race, Source Heaven God Race, Nether Profound Ancient Race, and the others swiftly followed.

With the departure of the opposing sides, this conflict sparked by the banquet finally came to an end.

However, while this battle had drawn to a close, the struggle between the Primordial Chaos Lords and certain Innate Primordial Chaos Races led by Infinite Great Serpent had officially begun. In the future, the Primordial Chaos Lords would occupy some territories, while the Innate Primordial Chaos Races would also occupy certain regions, creating a balance between them.

Luo Feng saw that, influenced by Infinite Great Serpent's final words, some Innate Primordial Chaos Ancestors also chose to leave at this time.

Before long, with the power of the Space Taboos in the Space Interlayer no longer suppressed, it became violent. Luo Feng casually swung his blade forward, creating a Space Rift, and immediately returned to normal spacetime.

Bai Ye, Gu Yan, Nether God Star, Que Qian, and the other Eternal Sequences immediately attacked space with all their strength, opening passages and bringing out the small number of Ancestors.

What a headache. It feels like I drank fake alcohol.