Entering the Arena

While everyone was speculating about when the great battle would take place, news came from the Azure City Lord's Manor: the battle would be held one year later in the Eternal True God War Zone, and the news had been confirmed with the human Galaxy.

Luo Feng had not chosen a location outside the city because he had considerable confidence. If they truly came to blows, he should be able to kill Evil Eye. If Evil Eye lacked a soul-type supreme treasure, the Lie Yuan Technique could easily kill him. Even if Evil Eye possessed a soul treasure, they could simply compete in divine body consumption. Luo Feng feared no one in that regard. His divine body was hundreds, thousands, or even over ten thousand times larger than Evil Eye's.

Even according to the records of the Duandong River Lineage, no one on the Origin Continent had ever broken through to become a True God with a hundred-thousandfold perfect genetic level. A perfect hundred-thousandfold genetic level was merely a legendary theory.

Besides, he still had Morosa. Morosa also possessed the ability to be formless and shapeless. He could transform into Luo Feng, with divine power and everything else exactly identical to Luo Feng's. Even Saint Realm experts would likely be unable to distinguish them, much less Eternal True Gods like Evil Eye.

Morosa was very strong, considerably stronger than Luo Feng's true body. Morosa's realm was only comparable to the limit of an Eternal True God, but his strength should greatly surpass Eternal True Gods of the same rank. By Luo Feng's estimation, Morosa should be somewhat stronger than a Saint at the "Second Source" level.

"Second Source" was one of the classifications within the Saint level.

After the Saint Realm, one had to comprehend the mysteries of the origin. Only by comprehending those mysteries could the chaotic space within one's body connect to the world origin. Only after the inner chaotic space connected with the world origin could one, driven by the power of the world origin, evolve an inner world and advance into the God King Realm.

Of the ten fundamental origin mysteries, comprehending one made one a "First Source" Saint, while comprehending two made one a "Second Source" Saint.

Of course, even "First Source" Saints differed from one another.

The mysteries of the origin were divided into initial comprehension, minor accomplishment, major accomplishment, and perfection. Those who had only just comprehended the mysteries of an origin were at the initial comprehension stage, the weakest Saint Realm level, the initial stage of a "First Source" Saint. Comprehending an origin mystery to minor accomplishment meant reaching the middle stage of a "First Source" Saint. Major accomplishment meant the high stage.

As for the perfection that came after major accomplishment, it was extremely difficult. Reaching that level below the God King Realm was incomparably arduous; even spending trillions of reincarnation eras would likely not be enough. Thus, after comprehending one origin to major accomplishment, Saints would choose to study other origin mysteries rather than stubbornly fixating on a single origin.

Only existences at the God King level, relying on the evolutionary mysteries of the miniature universe within their bodies, had a certain chance of comprehending an origin to perfection.

The first origin mystery Luo Feng had comprehended was not among the ten fundamental origin mysteries. Yet once Luo Feng became a Saint, his strength would still be at the "First Source" level. However, because the Destruction Origin possessed greater and more terrifying destructive power, even as a "First Source" Saint, Luo Feng's strength would likely exceed that of Saints at the same level.

Only by comprehending each of the ten origins to major accomplishment could one connect with the world origin, evolve the chaotic space within one's body into a miniature universe, and break through to become a God King.

The Saint Evil Eye had killed was very likely only a First Source Saint.

Morosa, however, possessed the strength of a Second Source Saint, and his willpower had reached the limit of the Saint Realm. Dealing with Evil Eye would be effortless for him.

Luo Feng himself had confidence, and he also had a trump card like Morosa. Choosing the Eternal True God War Zone instead gave him an even greater advantage.

"Galaxy actually chose the Eternal True God War Zone. Could he really be that confident?" After Zhan Tianxing received the news, he could not help frowning. Then he shook his head. "But that is his business. If he can truly kill Evil Eye, he will be even more worth recruiting. If he dies, it will not affect me in the slightest. Rather, I have been wavering in my own resolve."

Zhan Tianxing also understood that only one's own strength could build true influence. Connections were merely one aspect.

As the time of battle was confirmed, more and more powerful experts began arriving in Azure City.

Challenging a domain lord was a top-tier event. Setting aside the nature of the matter itself, the spectacle alone was enough to drive the strong of the domain wild. A battle at this level was simply incomparable to ordinary gambling matches.

Different levels of battle carried different levels of influence.

The fervor throughout the city continued to rise as the battle approached. At last, the appointed time arrived, and the entire city's emotions reached an unprecedented peak.

For beings with endless lifespans, a year was no more than a nap.

Within the inheritance space.

Luo Feng sat deep in thought with furrowed brows, his mind still echoing with the Third-Generation Patriarch's move.

That strange strike had been unbelievably fast. Luo Feng had not distinctly sensed any fluctuations of time, yet the blade contained the Third-Generation Patriarch's boundless mysteries of the time origin.

"What exactly is time?" Luo Feng murmured softly. Was it time acceleration? Time deceleration? Time reversal? Or time stillness?

All of those were involved, yet none of them was the true essence of the origin!

Over the past ten thousand years, Luo Feng had devoted almost all his time to comprehending the mysteries of the time origin, yet he still could not even enter the door. The difficulty of origin mysteries far surpassed that of laws. Luo Feng, who had refined the Time Heart, was extraordinarily sensitive to the laws of time. Yet when faced with the Third-Generation Patriarch's move containing the time origin, he could only vaguely sense fluctuations in time. What a joke that was.

"Difficult. Far too difficult." Luo Feng shook his head. He had also hoped to make a breakthrough before the battle, but reality was far harsher than he had imagined.

He had the Primordial Boundary Tablet for contemplation and the Duandong River Lineage's successive generations as sparring partners, yet he had still gained nothing regarding the mysteries of the time origin.

Unable to gain insight despite his comprehension, he could only set it aside for now.

Because the appointed time for the battle had arrived.

"Evil Eye, I hope you will not disappoint me." Within the residence, Luo Feng opened his eyes and rose from his long meditation.

"Master." Morosa, who had been guarding at his side, was visibly excited as well.

"Do not rush. When I need you to act, I will naturally let you act." Luo Feng smiled. "This Evil Eye is only my first sparring target on the Origin Continent. Let's go."

Evil Eye should not be enough to force Morosa into action. If Morosa had to act, then it would be a true crisis.

The Eternal True God War Zone was already packed to the brim.

The ten million seats in the viewing stands had long since been filled. The attention this battle received was unprecedented.

Outside the entrance to the war zone.

"It's the human Galaxy. He arrived first." When Luo Feng appeared, nearly every gaze shifted onto him.

Luo Feng was somewhat different from his usual casual appearance. He had short black hair, silver battle armor, and six pairs of silver wings. His aura was restrained to the extreme, yet to everyone present, he seemed like a black hole—unfathomably deep.

"The human Galaxy possesses terrifying strength." Although Luo Feng had concealed his aura, the stronger someone was, the more they could sense the faint pressure emanating from him.

"This Galaxy is terrifying. No wonder he dared challenge the city lord."

Those Eternal True Gods who had lost money to him were now thoroughly convinced.

"This Evil Eye is quite concerned about saving face." Luo Feng smiled. He had not arrived early, yet Evil Eye still had not appeared. Evil Eye was likely waiting until after Luo Feng showed himself.

Luo Feng then entered the battle platform.

"It's Galaxy. Galaxy has appeared."

"The human Galaxy."

The audience in the viewing stands all focused their gazes on the silver figure who had just entered the battle platform.

"So he is Galaxy?" Seated in the viewing stands, City Lord Jing also fixed his gaze on Luo Feng. He narrowed his eyes as though he wanted to see straight through him. "So calm and confident. He must have come prepared. This should be interesting. I hope you can force Evil Eye to reveal some of his trump cards. Then, even if you die, I will avenge you."

City Lord Jing also acknowledged Luo Feng, but compared to Evil Eye, he still thought more highly of Evil Eye.

"Galaxy, I hope you can survive." Zhan Tianxing also looked toward Luo Feng and silently thought to himself.

"What a bunch of cowards. They are actually letting an outsider, a human no less, make the first move."

There were several old fellows present whose strength neared City Lord Jing's level. They had long coveted the position of domain lord of the Azure Domain, but Evil Eye's illusion techniques were too powerful, and none of them had the confidence to face him. Still, they looked down on one another.

An hour after Luo Feng entered the battle platform, Evil Eye finally appeared.

He did not conceal his aura in the slightest. As that figure shrouded in endless, evil black currents appeared, a powerful pressure instantly descended. Some of the staff working outside the arena suddenly felt a vast evil force pressing down upon them, and all manner of despairing thoughts involuntarily rose from the depths of their hearts.

Evil Eye nourished his mind with the endless evil and greed of living beings. Naturally, his aura carried an evilness that filled others with despair.

In his home universe, there was ultimate good and ultimate evil. The greed, fear, and other vile thoughts of countless beings were merely nourishment for his growth. He, Evil Eye, was the ultimate evil of the world. Yet laughably, Evil Eye was also the god in the hearts of all living beings—a deity who illuminated and purified them.

Evil Eye absorbed the greed, fear, and other vile thoughts of living beings, accomplishing them and accomplishing himself.

"Evil Eye."

"It's Evil Eye. Evil Eye has arrived as well."

Everyone looked toward that towering figure. He wore blood-gold armor, while black currents swirled around both his body and head, concealing his true appearance.

Under that invisible pressure, the weaker ones felt as though they could barely breathe.

"Worthy of being the city lord. He is too strong."

Evil Eye's imposing presence made him seem far stronger than Luo Feng.

"This Evil Eye seems even stronger than before." City Lord Jing had always regarded Evil Eye as his strongest opponent within the Azure Domain. Although his willpower had now broken through, the instant he saw Evil Eye, an irrepressible thought that he was no match for him arose in his heart. But he quickly suppressed it.

Those old fellows who likewise coveted the position of domain lord were inwardly shaken when they saw Evil Eye's true body.

They only felt that the gap between them had grown even wider.

As long as Evil Eye remained standing, they would have no chance at all.

"This Galaxy arrived rather early." Evil Eye's gaze fell upon Luo Feng, who was already inside the battle platform, and he smiled calmly.

With a single step, he arrived at the entrance to the battle platform.

"City Lord." The resident True Gods and Void True Gods were all incomparably respectful.

Only after Evil Eye entered the battle platform did those present feel the invisible pressure upon them dissipate. They could not help letting out sighs of relief.

"So you are Galaxy?" After entering the battle platform, Evil Eye looked at the silver figure and spoke.

"Evil Eye, you finally arrived." Luo Feng turned and looked toward Evil Eye, who had just appeared on the battle platform.

"You seem very confident. Not bad. At the very least, you are much stronger than those timid old fellows. You are more pleasing to the eye than they are. If possible, I will try to let you live—or at least let you die quickly." Evil Eye's laughter was rough and hoarse, his voice utterly unabashed in its dominance.

I have realized that I really am quite capable of padding things out. I will try to rein it in. I have been rather busy these past few days, so updates may be irregular.