Swallowed Star 2: Land of Origin

Within the hearts of the Emperors, there was a general consensus on the value of the Thousand Dreams Fruit, commonly believing that "about twenty to thirty percent of a corpse with Ultimate Primordial Bloodline" would suffice. But now, Di Fu had proposed a full fifty percent of a corpse, indeed surprising all the Emperors.

"Five percent?" Di Yan furrowed his brows at Di Fu, "Even if it comes from different corpses, fifty percent of corpse materials... isn't that too much?"

The other Emperors said nothing, just looked at Di Fu.

Di Fu gave a slight smile, "Fifty percent corpse materials, too much? In my opinion, not at all."

"I think it's quite a lot," Di Yuan also frowned, "Di Fu, could you be purposely giving the tribe's treasures to this Black-Robed? Do you know this Black-Robed?"

Di Fu didn't speak, his face growing cold.

"This is a collective deliberation of the Emperors," Emperor Xuan chastised, "Each Emperor can express their own opinions! Di Fu merely put forth a suggestion, and Di Yuan, you accuse him of deliberately giving treasures to the Black-Robed? Di Yuan, you've gone too far!"

"Di Fu only proposed a suggestion, the final decision will still be made collectively," Di Jiufeng also spoke up, quite dissatisfied.

"Humph." Di Yuan sneered, "I'd like to see just what reason Di Fu has."

Di Fu glanced at Di Yuan, "Di Yuan, among the thirteen Emperors, you've caused the greatest trouble for the Imperial Clan. You are the least qualified to say such things."

Di Yuan's face changed, he retorted angrily, "Di Fu, you target me repeatedly…"

"Today, it's you who are targeting me!" Di Fu glared coldly at him, "I am the current ruling Emperor, am I supposed to ignore your mess? What, are we supposed to discuss your transgressions today?"

Di Yuan sneered again, "Fine, let's not discuss these things. I'm curious as to why you want to exchange fifty percent of corpse materials for a piece of the Thousand Dreams Fruit."

Di Fu looked around, "Let's continue with the matter at hand! I'd like to ask, do you Emperors sincerely wish to buy this piece of the Thousand Dreams Fruit, or do you not?"

The many Emperors present were taken aback.

"If we only bid 'thirty percent of corpse materials,' do you think we could get the Thousand Dreams Fruit?" Di Fu asked again, "I believe everyone understands that the Thunder Ancient Country has more corpse materials than us, and they would likely bid up to forty percent! And the Three Alien Clans... typically bid even higher than the two of our Ancient Countries."

"The Three Alien Clans probably don't have that many corpse materials," said Di Yuan.

"The Three Alien Clans will offer other conditions, such as a small amount of remnants from lower-level Primordial Life," said Di Fu, "In any case, from my understanding of the Three Alien Clans, their bids will be higher than those of our two Ancient Countries!"

The Emperors present fell silent.

Indeed.

It has always been like this! The homelands of the Three Alien Clans didn't possess such rare treasures; they were willing to pay a higher price for each one. Whereas the Ancestors of the two countries had obtained so much that they became more selective.

"Bidding thirty percent of corpse materials, we all know that the chance of success is extremely low. It's merely to avoid blame from the Ancestors," said Di Fu, "If we truly wish to buy the Thousand Dreams Fruit for the Ancestors, the bid must be over 'forty percent of corpse materials' for there to be any hope of exceeding the Three Alien Clans, to win the Thousand Dreams Fruit."

"Our treasure trove only totals fifty percent; will bidding forty percent and bidding fifty percent make much difference to us? What can we do with the scant materials left?"

"Forty percent of corpse materials, the chance of success is still not high. I estimate that the bids of the Three Alien Clans will generally be in this range, possibly even higher. With fifty percent of corpse materials, the hope could be much greater."

"Paying such a hefty price, are you insisting on obtaining this piece of the Thousand Dreams Fruit?" Di Yuan scoffed.

"Don't forget, "

Di Fu looked around, "the Land of Origin is already in its final stages!"

The hearts of the Emperors in attendance jolted.

"As time goes on, the top treasures produced by the Dream Domain will become even scarcer," said Di Fu, "And before the end of the Land of Origin, we will also need to leave it. The Thousand Dreams Fruit may not be of great use to the Ancestors, but it is very useful for us."

The other eleven Emperors were moved.

"This top treasure, could it be our turn?" Di Kong couldn't hold back, his eyes ablaze with eager anticipation.

Since it was for purchasing for the Ancestors, everyone wasn't too concerned.

But if it was for their own consumption...

"My debt to the tribe doesn't count as too high," Di Fu said, "I will take the initiative to apply to the Ancestors for permission to purchase this piece of the Thousand Dreams Fruit, and the so-called price, I will bear it myself."

Di Ming, who had been silent, eyes brightened, said, "I will also apply."

Among the twelve Emperors present, in terms of debt, Di Ming and Di Fu owed the least to their tribe, both having enough allowance to purchase the Thousand Dreams Fruit.

"So that's your plan."

"We're going to leave the Land of Origin in the future, and afterwards, to obtain such top treasures, we won't have the opportunity," each Emperor was somewhat tempted; they couldn't live in the next era of the Land of Origin, and after leaving the Land of Origin, to obtain treasures of this level again? Too difficult.

Haven't you seen? The Three Alien Clans, breaking through dimensions to come to the Land of Origin, paying such a great price, are willing to buy the Thousand Dreams Fruit?

"We can't afford it," Di Kong, Emperor Chu, and others all looked envious.

The Ancestors of the two countries had the Emperors and Monarchs of their respective Ancient Countries shouldering enormous debts. The Emperors and Monarchs who wanted more treasures? They had to first repay their debts! So, each of them desperately collected top treasures.

The two Ancestors didn't need to spend any effort, and these Emperors and Monarchs would offer many treasures to them.

"I am willing to purchase with fifty percent of corpse materials, and I will also take the initiative to request purchase of the Thousand Dreams Fruit from the Ancestors. No matter the cost, I'll bear it myself," Di Fu looked around, "Any objections to offering fifty percent of corpse materials?"

"Good," Di Ming nodded, "We'll apply to the Ancestors when the time comes, each according to their own abilities."

Di Fu nodded as well.

Di Fu indeed desired the Thousand Dreams Fruit.

After consuming it, one could experience a thousand lifetimes in dreams, undergoing Cultivation in the dream world as well, accumulating insights, and tempering the spirit! Such a treasure was of immense value! It was only the Ancestors of the two countries, who had reached extremely high realms of Cultivation and had obtained similar treasures before, that didn't care much.

The Thousand Dreams Fruit works best the first time it is taken. The benefit diminishes with the second and third times, and so on.

"I have no objection," Emperor Xuan nodded.

"You would have no objection, Emperor Xuan, since you will be bearing it yourself," Emperor Kong sighed.

"What a pity that I can't afford it," Emperor Chu shook his head.

None of the emperors had any objections, not even Emperor Yan at this moment. They could see that the emperors' resolution would definitely surpass half in favor.

"Then it is settled," Emperor Di Fu agreed with a nod.

"Emperor Di Fu," Emperor Yan suddenly spoke up, "if the Black-Robed agrees to this trade, may I observe?"

Emperor Di Fu glanced at Emperor Yan and smiled with a nod, "Of course."

Emperor Yan nodded in response.

...

Di Yan Palace.

Emperor Yan, Di Wu, and Di Xi, the three of them gathered together.

"Big Brother, are you going to observe this trade?" Di Wu asked Emperor Yan with confusion.

Emperor Yan nodded, "You both should know that I was the first in the Imperial Clan to become an emperor, with Emperor Di Fu being the second! At that time, we both cultivated the Primordial Bloodline and shared a deep bond. I offered him quite a lot of help."

Di Wu and Di Xi both nodded.

"In the whole Imperial Clan, I should understand Emperor Di Fu the best," Emperor Yan stated, "I've always wanted to persuade Emperor Di Fu to join us, so that the four of us can act together after we leave the Land of Origin."

"Given Emperor Di Fu's mastery in formations, if he joins us, our team's strength could at least double," Di Wu agreed with a nod, "But, Big Brother, you have been persuading him for so long and he does not take any notice."

"Yes."

Emperor Yan nodded, "Emperor Di Fu appears gentle on the surface, but in reality, he is extremely decisive. Originally, he didn't hesitate to abandon the Primordial Bloodline and chose reincarnation! And then there were the times of the collective emperor resolutions... Sometimes he would give me some face, but other times he would stand directly opposite me."

"He is not influenced by favors. If he has decided on something, I can't change his mind," Emperor Yan said, "I've long understood that he won't join us."

"However, this time his insistence is quite rare," Emperor Yan continued, "Although his explanation is sufficient, that he wants a share of the Thousand Dreams Fruit for himself... I have known him for too long. When he decides like this, I feel something isn't quite right. Therefore, during this trade, I'm preparing to observe. I also happen to be quite interested in that Black-Robed one."

"Emperor Yan, don't become enemies with Emperor Di Fu," Di Xi, who had been silent, spoke up, "You can't defeat him."

Emperor Yan was startled and looked at his wife, smiling, "I know!"

Without relying on external items, achieving 'Ultimate Realm Life Form' through formations alone is something only Emperor Di Fu had done on the Land of Origin. Other powerful beings achieved their 'Ultimate Realm Life Form' status either through the Primordial Bloodline or with the help of many precious Primordial Materials.

Emperor Di Fu's mastery in formations is unimaginable. Moreover, he exchanged powerful formation secret treasures with the Ancestor, making his strength even more terrifying.

And that's just what's apparent on the surface!

Emperor Yan was very aware that Emperor Di Fu was always good at hiding!

"When it comes to scheming, who on the Land of Origin could compete with him?" Emperor Yan stated, "Honestly, despite all the mystery surrounding the identity of the Black-Robed, if anyone from the Ancient Countries could guess his identity, I believe Emperor Di Fu might be the first to figure it out."

"This time, when the Black-Robed faced off against Emperor Jiufeng and Di Wu, it was confirmed that the Black-Robed possesses a physical body no less powerful than that of an Ultimate Realm Life Form," Emperor Yan continued, "A terrifying physical body and a Spiritual Will beyond the God King level. Emperor Ming, after all, has the resources of the Imperial Clan for cultivation, but for the Black-Robed, as an independent Cultivator, to reach this stage is even more frightening than Emperor Ming."

"I have a feeling that there may be a connection between Emperor Di Fu and the Black-Robed," said Emperor Yan.

"The Land of Origin is entering its final phase, and we must be more diligent," Emperor Yan told Di Xi and Di Wu, "Any major opportunity, the three of us must compete for it! The power within the Land of Origin is bounded by the upper limit of the Ultimate Realm! Therefore, as long as they can get involved, we are able to intervene."

"The more opportunities we seize, the stronger we become. Then, once we leave the Land of Origin, the three of us will be in a better position to survive," Emperor Yan said.

Di Wu and Di Xi both nodded.

They were not interested in ordinary opportunities, but for valuable resources, if there was a chance to get involved, they would never let it go!

...

Luo Feng received responses from the two Ancient Countries. Thunder Ancient Country was willing to offer 'about thirty percent of corpse materials,' which were from two different Ultimate Primordial Bloodline bodies. Flame Wind Ancient Country was willing to offer 'about fifty percent of corpse materials,' which were from three different Ultimate Primordial Bloodline bodies.

"Flame Wind Ancient Country is offering so much?" Luo Feng was surprised.

The terms provided by the Flame Wind Ancient Country were really too generous. Even in negotiations with the Three Alien Clans, the terms from Flame Wind Ancient Country would likely be the best.

"The terms from your Flame Wind Ancient Country are slightly better than those offered by the Three Alien Clans! I am willing to sell the Thousand Dreams Fruit to you," Luo Feng responded to Flame Wind Ancient Country through the Command Token, and they also set the time and place for the exchange.

...

In a small city 'Snow Peak City' on the border of Flame Wind Ancient Country, this city was built atop a majestic mountain range and was perennially covered in floating snow. There weren't many Cultivators living there, just a mere several billion.

In the highest place in the city, and also the peak of the entire majestic mountain range, it was completely sealed off today, prohibiting all Cultivators from approaching.

Whoosh.

The Black-Robed Luo Feng with a golden mask appeared in the sky. Since it was the trade for the Thousand Dreams Fruit, Luo Feng was preventing Flame Wind Ancient Country from forcibly stealing it. Therefore, his Physical Body was in the strongest state he could unleash, reaching the level of a World Life Form with 56 times the Perfect Divine Body Energy Reserve. Moreover, Luo Feng was also carrying the Star Tower!

"Whoosh."

With a step, Luo Feng was already on the mountaintop.

There were already two figures at the peak, their presence naturally influencing the surrounding environment. It was Emperor Di Fu and Emperor Yan.

"He's arrived." Emperor Di Fu and Emperor Yan also saw the appearance of the Black-Robed golden-masked figure.