Swallowed Star: I Became the Luo Family's Son-in-Law
Chapter 154

Trash-Talk Tactics, Luo Feng's Mentality Crumbles

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After bothering a group of friends and keeping an eye on his children's progress for a few days, Tang Ping went back to his secluded cultivation.

The allure of the Blood Sea Clone is simply too great. It not only means having an extra immortal life, but also allows one to enhance their Life Gene Multiplier through research into the unique characteristics of the avatar.

Once his Gene Multiplier breaks through the shackles of 10,081 times, he will be able to embark on the ultimate path of proving the Dao through strength and become the strongest being who overlooks the Primal Universe!

Upon reaching that level, within the Primal Universe, he would be truly invincible! Even if he stepped into the Universe Ocean, as long as the World Beast did not appear, he could achieve true Eternal Undying by hiding in his own self-created microcosm.

Immortality!

The thought of endless years to come, filled Tang Ping with excitement.

Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Beneath the Wind-Thunder Chaos Stele, Tang Ping sat cross-legged, and wisps of pale golden spatial patterns emerged from the Chaos Monument like swimming fish, which he carefully studied.

As for the Wind and Thunder Laws, which he already knew by heart, he deliberately slowed down his comprehension. If he were to comprehend the Wind and Thunder Laws and achieve immortality before he had made any progress in the Space-Time Laws, it would be too much of a loss.

As his Soul Will grew stronger, he absorbed the inheritance at an increasingly faster pace. In just ten years, he not only mastered Sword Four to perfection, but even began to faintly touch the threshold of Sword Five.

That's Peak Secret Technique capable of unleashing five hundred times the power of Peak World Lord Rank!

"Beep~ Master, there's a new message on the special attention channel."

It was an invitation from Luo Feng.

The Earth Quartet, who hadn't met in a long time, suggested having a get-together in the Virtual Universe, partly to catch up and partly to keep each other updated.

Tang Ping, who had been somewhat disheartened, suddenly perked up and immediately entered the Virtual Universe.

Of course, his enthusiasm stemmed purely from concern for his friend, and certainly not from any pretentious or petty motives.

As soon as he stepped into the Virtual Hall reserved for the gathering, Tang Ping couldn't wait to raise his arms and shout, his voice so loud it seemed to shake the space slightly. "Brothers! I've been in seclusion for ten years, and my cultivation has greatly improved! Who wants to spar with me today? I'll give you three moves, no cheating!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng, Hong, Thunder God Shen exchanged glances and fell silent in unison.

Tang Ping's gaze swept intently over the three of them, finally settling on Thunder God. After all, this guy was known for his stubbornness.

Thunder God shrugged and said, "Do you think I don't know what level you're in? I just recently advanced to the Domain Lord level, and I couldn't beat you before. Going up now would just be asking for a beating, wouldn't it?"

Tang Ping's anticipation dimmed slightly, and he turned his gaze to Hong, a hint of eagerness in his eyes. He preferred the thrill of challenging opponents of higher levels to killing stronger ones.

Hong slowly spoke, "Perfect timing. I've recently gained some insights into illusion techniques and created a move called 'Red Dust Tribulation.' I heard from Sanzi that your willpower far surpasses that of ordinary people, so I'd like to ask you to give it a try."

"Forget it, forget it!" Tang Ping's face instantly fell, and he waved his hands repeatedly. "My mental state hasn't been very stable lately, and illusion magic is too mentally taxing. Let's change the subject!"

Upon seeing this, the three couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Then, Luo Feng, who was standing to the side, finally couldn't hold back and took a step forward.

Now, he has long since reached the World Lord Rank. Under the arrangement of the Virtual Universe Company, he has been training in the Outer Battlefield for many years. Among those of the same level, almost no one can withstand a single move from him.

More importantly, under the careful guidance of the Chaos City Lord, his self-created Peak Secret Technique has begun to take shape.

With such strength, how could he possibly be inferior to Tang Ping spends all his Tiantian holed up in the secret realm eating, drinking, and having fun?

Absolutely not!

"Tang Ping, let's do it!" Luo Feng's voice was sharp and confident, revealing a deep-seated self-assurance.

Tang Ping's eyes lit up instantly, and he rubbed his hands together, chuckling, "Patriarch, let me make this clear: if you can't beat me later, you're not allowed to hold a grudge!"

"Don't worry," Luo Feng said proudly, standing with his hands behind his back. "My elder brother once said, 'Flowing water doesn't compete for the lead, but for its endless flow.' For me, the strongest enemy has always been myself. As long as I keep moving forward, one day I will surpass all my opponents!"

He had the confidence to say this, with the Nine Calamities Secret Manual as his foundation, the Golden Horned Beast and the Mosha Clan as his two avatars, plus countless fortuitous encounters, his progress had already exceeded the Chaos City Lord's expectations.

A moment later.

A 100% realistic simulation of Killing Field.

Luo Feng transformed into a golden ray of light and hovered in mid-air, but a layer of cold sweat was faintly seeping from his forehead.

At the edge of the field of vision, Tang Ping's figure was like a ghost, sometimes transforming into a streak of Flowing Light that pierced through the void, and sometimes hiding in the gaps of the laws, appearing and disappearing, elusive and unpredictable.

His movements were so unpredictable that they even faintly revealed the profound charm of the Space Origin Law, making it impossible for him to detect even the slightest trace of him.

What's even more frustrating is that this guy, relying on his unpredictable movements, doesn't engage in close combat at all. Instead, he keeps circling around in the distance, occasionally unleashing a few sharp sword energies, relentlessly pursuing him like a leech.

What's most disgusting is that while flying a kite, this guy kept spouting trash talk, throwing out one provocative expression after another.

"Hehehe~ You missed, you just missed! Patriarch, did you skip breakfast today? Your attacks are so weak, like you haven't eaten at all!"

"Hehehe! Patriarch, why don't you become my apprentice? I'll teach you how to sneak around, I guarantee you'll learn it in no time!"

"Heh heh heh! Your walking style... did you drink fake alcohol last night? You're getting old! I suggest you buy some Brain Gold to boost your physique, otherwise you won't even be able to walk steadily next time!"

"Master, why aren't you moving? Are you picking mushrooms here? If you see any nice ones, could you pick one for me?"

I'll go back and stir-fry some mushrooms and vegetables!

"Fengfeng, I've noticed you have something in common with the stones on the plains: you lack strength (or the presence of any pebbles)!"

Each piece of trash talk was like a demonic chant, making Luo Feng's temples throb.

He clenched his fists, finally unable to hold back his roar, "Tang Ping! If you've got the guts, stop hiding! If you're a man, face me head-on! Otherwise, I'm out of here!"

Okay~

As soon as the drawn-out voice faded, Tang Ping's figure appeared like a ghost, suddenly appearing a hundred feet directly in front of Luo Feng.

The playful expression on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a chilling aura. "Patriarch, receive the unique secret technique I created after ten years of seclusion: Sword Four!"

Before he could finish speaking, his figure vanished from the spot once again in a bizarre manner.

Luo Feng's pupils suddenly contracted, and a strong sense of crisis instantly enveloped his entire body!

The next moment, countless almost transparent, invisible sword energies appeared out of thin air within a hundred feet of him like a torrential rain. The sword wind howled, carrying a sharp whistling sound that tore through space and time, and rushed towards him with overwhelming force!

"Shuashuashua~"

Luo Feng dared not be negligent in the slightest. With a thought, his figure instantly transformed into the Golden Horned Beast Clone!

The colossal beast roared to the sky, its Silver Wings suddenly trembling and bursting forth with dazzling silver light! As its wings flapped, countless silver blades of light poured down like a cascading Galaxy, carrying a world-destroying force as they met the sky full of sword energy.

In the void, a dazzling silver rainbow-like afterimage lingered for a long time.

"Boom!!!"

The sword energy and the silver light collided with a deafening roar, and the violent energy shockwave swept in all directions like a tsunami, leaving fine cracks in the space itself.

This is a true head-on clash between the strongest warriors!

A fierce glint flashed in Luo Feng's eyes, and he roared, "Tang Ping, you'll see my self-created Peak Secret Technique: Bright Moon Strategy, First Form, Galaxy Hanging in the Sky!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Amidst a deafening roar, countless streaks of silver light crisscrossed the void at incredible speed. The sword energy that Tang Ping had just unleashed was shattered by the silver light, unleashing a series of deafening explosions.

However, this ferocious attack only lasted for a short while.

The Golden Horned Beast's indestructible scales were now covered with countless tiny wounds, from which blood seeped out, staining the silver scales crimson.

The way those sword energies attacked was truly bizarre! Just a moment ago there was nothing there, but when his silver light slashed down, the sword energy seemed to emerge from a crack in time and hit him with perfect accuracy.

If it weren't for his powerful physique and the fact that his wings had been strengthened countless times and were incredibly tough, he would probably have been cut to pieces by the sword energy long ago!

That's so weird!

A sense of horror welled up in Luo Feng's heart.

The Time Law is indeed the most powerful Laws of Origin in the Primal Universe! Of course, its cultivation difficulty is also unparalleled. Otherwise, Bolan, who was far superior to him back then, would not have been stuck at the threshold of the Time Law.

"ε=(""*)))A long sigh escaped from the mouth of the Golden Horned Beast.

The colossal beast suddenly stopped, its wings folded, and it hovered motionless in the void.

"I'm not playing anymore!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Feng's figure disappeared from the Killing Field.

Inside the Virtual Hall, Tang Ping's figure slowly appeared. He rubbed his hands together and excitedly called out towards Luo Feng, "Patriarch, why did you stop fighting? It's only just begun! The battle isn't over yet!"

Luo Feng turned around and gave him a complicated look.

Why won't you fight? Don't you have any self-awareness?

Seeing this, Thunder God exclaimed, "Fengzi! What's going on?!"

You should know that Luo Feng is the most rapidly improving peerless genius he has ever seen in his life. His progress is rapid, and he has even been taken in as a personal disciple by the Chaos City Lord, one of the rulers of mankind, who has been personally teaching him recently.

In contrast, Tang Ping spent most of his time in the secret realm of the Heavenly Sound Pavilion, indulging in eating, drinking, and having fun, living the life of a complete scoundrel.

His master, Venerable Wind-Thunder Venerable, was also a hands-off manager who practiced "happy education" and almost never interfered with his cultivation.

How could Tang Ping possibly win against two people like that?

Luo Feng shook his head helplessly and explained, "In terms of true combat strength, I have the Golden Horned Beast Clone, and because of Tang Ping, I had a fortuitous encounter that multiplied my Gene Multiplier. In addition, my master bestowed upon me the Winged Supreme Treasure. He is no match for me at all, and he can't even hurt me in the slightest."

He paused, his tone tinged with a mixture of amusement and exasperation. "The main problem is that this kid's movements are too unpredictable; I can't pinpoint his location at all. I can't hit him, and he can't hurt me, but his constant trash talk is just too disgusting."

Even if he wins.

Thunder God's eyes widened.

"However," Luo Feng changed the subject, somewhat curiously, "Tang Ping, I remember you've always focused on the Time Law, but during our fight just now, I sensed traces of the Space Origin Law in your movements and attacks?"

He had already thoroughly comprehended all 108 essential principles of the Space Law, and was confident that his perception of this field would never be wrong.

Tang Ping scratched his head, a slightly embarrassed smile on his face, and said casually, "It's quite a coincidence. My master mentioned to me before that if the Life Gene Multiplier could be increased by a hundredfold, the Singularity that supports the World Lord World would become exceptionally stable and not easily broken."

This is also one of the reasons why powerful beings like you, such as Luo Feng's Golden Horned Beast Clone, find it difficult to break through to the Immortal Realm.

"Upon hearing this, I shamelessly asked my master for some secret techniques to refer to. Who knew that my master, during his immortal era, followed the path of cultivating both time and space? The Space-Time Laws were intertwined in those secret techniques, and I couldn't separate them, so I could only incidentally comprehend some of the Space Law as well."

You grasped it effortlessly?!

Luo Feng, Thunder God, and Hong's pupils all contracted simultaneously, leaving only a string of big question marks in their minds.

Is this even human language?

Open? Let's close it, it's pointless!

Leaving aside the fact that Luo Feng had already deeply studied the Space Law and was well aware of their difficulty, even Thunder God and Hong, who had been cultivating diligently for so long, had only just touched the threshold of the Time Origin Law, not even reaching the entry level.

But in Tang Ping's words, comprehending the Space Origin Law was described as a trivial matter that he "casually" did?

An eerie silence fell over the Virtual Hall.

However, Thunder God and Hong were always calm and collected, and they quickly suppressed their shock. After exchanging a glance, they immediately asked Tang Ping for his insights on cultivating the Time Law.

Three people go together there must be my teacher!

Luo Feng couldn't help but join the discussion.

He was extremely curious about Tang Ping's bizarre method of interweaving and merging spacetime, and he wanted to take this opportunity to exchange his insights on cultivating the Space Law.

The group hadn't had high expectations initially, but after chatting for a while, they discovered that Tang Ping's teaching skills were surprisingly impressive.

Unlike those top masters who can explain the Space-Time Laws incisively and directly to the essence, he excels in his comprehensive understanding of the laws. Moreover, he can always break down obscure and difficult-to-understand Law Comprehension into easy-to-understand "solution formulas" in the most straightforward and simple way, making them easy to understand and learn.

As for asking him about the principles behind these "solutions," Tang Ping said he didn't know why they were the way they were, but that's how his master used them back then, so he just had to follow suit. After thinking about it, Thunder God and the other man understood.

At this stage, they don't need to delve into the essence of the Time Law; mastering practical techniques to aid their cultivation is enough.

Thus, what was originally just a gathering to reminisce turned into a three-year-long conference to discuss the laws of nature.

Three years later, everyone had gained a lot. Luo Feng, Thunder God, and Hong had all made a qualitative leap in their Law Comprehension, while Tang Ping had thoroughly indulged in showing off while answering questions time and time again.

We all have a bright future!

After the discussion of the rules came to an end, the group turned to talking about their recent experiences and gains.

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng's face immediately showed a hint of pride. "During my time training in the Outer Battlefield, I've killed quite a few powerful Alien Race races and made a fortune along the way. If you're short of money, feel free to borrow from me, interest-free!"

Thunder God reacted the fastest, immediately rushing over with a fawning expression and giving Luo Feng a tight hug on the thigh.

Tang Ping immediately started showing off. "Coincidentally, I haven't been idle during this time either. I sponged off my parents and obtained a Supreme Treasure that can create clones: the Thousand Illusion Jade Soul."

I also received news from my master that as long as I gain the recognition of the Origin Law of Time and Space, my Grandmaster will help me obtain a blood sample from a Special Lifeform. It's said that the offspring of that life form had a body spanning eighty million kilometers during their World Lord era!

"An 80 million kilometer body?!" Luo Feng's eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this. "Tang Ping, before you condense this clone and break through to immortality, be sure to leave me a drop of blood! I happen to need a powerful Third Clone as a backup!"

"No problem!" Tang Ping patted his chest and agreed, "We're all brothers!"

Hong sat on a stone bench to the side, holding a cup of tea, watching the harmonious and lively scene before him with a smile, his eyes full of satisfaction.

Fortunately, the four most powerful individuals on Earth today are all calm and composed enough not to be blinded by treasures and strength. Otherwise, given the opportunities and treasures they possess, they would probably have turned against each other long ago due to jealousy and greed.

Thunder God cultivates the Unity of Heaven and Man, possessing a clear and pure mind; Fengzi harbors a childlike heart, pure and insightful; as for Tang Ping ----

This guy... um... Huang Zizhi's heart?... That's a kind of unconventional "Childlike Heart"?

Hong couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

That's great.

The future of our planet is full of hope.

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