Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent

Chapter 13: Heart Refining in the Dream Flower Pavilion

Morosa said while flying, “The place we just went to was a relatively cheap eatery. Next, we’re going to one of the top entertainment venues in the entire Huyang City.”

“One of the top entertainment venues in Huyang City? Where is that?” Luo Feng asked curiously.

“Dream Flower Pavilion,” Morosa replied mysteriously.

“Practitioners from all races usually restrain their true forms to appear similar, but they are actually from different species,” Luo Feng said. “Some don’t even have genders, and their preferences are vastly different. How can this Dream Flower Pavilion attract practitioners from all races?”

Morosa said, “You’ll understand in a moment, Master.”

As they chatted, a majestic complex of buildings appeared ahead. These buildings occupied an enormous area and were covered by formations. One could vaguely see numerous attendants flying around, with laughter, music, and roars faintly heard.

“That’s the Dream Flower Pavilion ahead,” Morosa sighed. “Everything is great about it, except it’s expensive!”

A figure in green flew over to greet them, bowing humbly. “It is an honor for our Dream Flower Pavilion to have your presence, Honored One.”

In Huyang City, Eternal True Gods were the most powerful beings; they were the ‘sky’ of the city. Each had their own affairs, and the Dream Flower Pavilion only occasionally received an Eternal True God.

“It’s my first time here; you handle the arrangements,” Luo Feng ordered.

“Yes.” The green-clad attendant’s smile was enchanting. “I will arrange for you the most prestigious Lanxing Hall.”

Flying ahead to lead the way, the attendant was followed by Luo Feng and Morosa.

The formation of the entire Dream Flower Pavilion resembled an immense labyrinthine world. Morosa marveled, “I’ve been here several times but never ventured this deep into the Dream Flower Pavilion. This must be where only truly honored guests are allowed.”

Luo Feng suddenly frowned slightly as he looked at a nearby hall. With his Perfect Divine Body, his sensing range was extensive and sensitive. At this moment, he sensed something happening in a hall ahead that he abhorred.

That hall was vast and filled with guests from various races who were eating, drinking, and laughing while watching a deadly battle in the center of the hall.

Two True Gods were trying their best to kill each other!

The center of the hall was a scene of bloodshed, with over ten corpses of True Gods, each revealing their original form upon death.

“Kill him! Kill him! If you lose, your entire family will be buried with you!” a green-robed guest roared angrily.

“Cong Queshan, in this Ten Absolutes Battle, only one of your ten servants remains. I still have three servants who haven’t fought yet,” another guest with eight arms smiled leisurely. “It seems I’ll win the bet this time.”

“Hmph, it’s not over yet. My guard’s talent is exceptional and can kill all your remaining servants,” the green-robed guest retorted angrily.

“Really?” The eight-armed guest picked up his wine cup.

Other guests were also excited.

“Cong Queshan, I bet on your side to win, but your servants are not doing well, only one is left.”

“My servant will definitely win. He will win,” the green-robed guest’s face twisted in determination. The two True Gods fighting in the center also became more frenzied, as they had no way out.

Each side sent ten servants, and the battle ended only when one side was completely annihilated.

Such a cruel gamble, yet they had no choice but to participate!

One bald True God, clearly at a disadvantage and struggling to hold on, thought, “I left my tribe to seek opportunities in Huyang City. I’ve gained strength through inheritance, but today I’m going to die here. I wonder how my sister is doing in the tribe now?”

“Kill him!” the green-robed guest snarled, “Kill the remaining three, and I’ll reward you heavily!”

“Ridiculous,” the eight-armed guest said confidently.

At this moment, Luo Feng, Morosa, and the attendant flew by from a distance. Luo Feng glanced over.

Huyang City’s laws prohibited killing.

However, considering that True Gods pursued greater strength and some craved battle, as long as both parties signed a life-and-death contract, voluntary combat would not be interfered with by the city.

But Luo Feng could tell at a glance that these True Gods fighting in the hall were clearly ‘forced to voluntarily’ participate.

“Buzz~~~”

Luo Feng merely glanced over.

An invisible aura swept over all the beings in that hall. The guests who had been reveling and betting suddenly felt the presence of an incredibly terrifying entity.

The two True Gods fighting to the death also froze under this dreadful aura, their minds going blank.

These prominent guests were mostly Void True Gods, yet none dared to make a sound in the ensuing silence.

“Honored One,” the green-clad attendant flying alongside them was startled and stopped.

“I was in a good mood today,” Luo Feng said with a trace of killing intent in his brows, “but seeing this has ruined my mood and sullied my eyes.”

The green-clad attendant trembled in fear and hurriedly said, “It was an oversight on our Dream Flower Pavilion’s part. We do not allow such life-and-death gambling battles. It’s our fault for upsetting you. All your expenses tonight will be on us.”

“Take me to Lanxing Hall,” Luo Feng said.

“Yes.” The green-clad attendant continued leading the way.

Morosa glanced at the distant hall and sneered, “A bunch of little brats.” Then he followed Luo Feng to Lanxing Hall.

Inside the hall where the life-and-death gamble took place.

“Everyone, leave quickly,” the attendant in charge urged. “That unfamiliar Eternal True God clearly dislikes these life-and-death battles.”

“Hurry, hurry,” the green-robed guest Cong Queshan commanded. “Everyone, let’s go.”

“You got lucky,” the eight-armed guest said, not daring to linger. He left quickly, flanked by three guards, and other guests also left swiftly.

The two True Gods who had been fighting to the death looked at each other.

“Didn’t expect we’d survive,” they collected their fallen companions’ bodies and left quickly.

…

Deep within the Dream Flower Pavilion, the core hall ‘Lanxing Hall.’

“Although the Dream Flower Pavilion is one of the top entertainment venues in Huyang City, it only occasionally hosts an Eternal True God,” Morosa sat nearby. “Usually, the guests are mainly Void True Gods, who indulge recklessly. The attendants dare not stop those prominent members of great clans.”

The green-clad attendant served wine attentively.

“There is too much filth in the world; how can I manage it all?” Luo Feng said leisurely. “The aura I released was merely a warning.”

“What if they ignored your warning and stayed there?” Morosa asked.

“Then they would be disrespecting me, slapping my face! They would die without anyone to blame,” Luo Feng said.

“Master is truly kind-hearted, giving them a chance to live,” Morosa quickly added.

The green-clad attendant trembled inwardly. Many of the guests in that hall were from top clans in Huyang City. This unfamiliar Eternal True God would kill them just like that? Or was he merely bluffing?

“Hmm?” Luo Feng noticed a black-clad woman entering the hall and bowing slightly after entering.

“Honored One,” the green-clad attendant introduced, “this is ‘Suo Ya,’ the personal disciple of our pavilion master.”

Morosa added, “Among the Eternal True Gods in Huyang City who excel at illusion arts, only the pavilion master of Dream Flower Pavilion uses it to entertain guests.”

Luo Feng nodded.

He himself also practiced the ‘Nine Specter Realm,’ just stepping into the Eternal True God level. Illusion arts, when used for entertainment rather than combat, were indeed remarkably effective.

“Begin,” Luo Feng was curious about what kind of illusions Dream Flower Pavilion used to attract practitioners from all races.

The black-clad woman sat alone, waving her hand to summon various instruments before her.

As divine power infused the instruments, various sounds began to play. The combined sound of many instruments had the power to affect the mind, and together they immediately brought Luo Feng into past memories.

Emotions began to stir passionately.

Luo Feng seemed to see scenes of people on Earth valiantly fighting against the Golden Horned Beast.

“Using instruments as a medium, with illusions as the foundation, affecting emotions…”

“Passionate! Excited! Burning!”

“After countless years of cultivation, our hearts become more tranquil, like the vast earth, with little fluctuation. Making my emotions surge is too difficult.” Luo Feng willingly embraced the influence of the music and illusions.

But his willpower was too strong, at the pinnacle of the chaos level, far beyond the capability of such illusions to sway.

It merely brought back some memories of Earth for Luo Feng.

Those passionate, burning years!

“Indeed, the ‘Lieu Yuan Technique’ contains various methods for training the mind and willpower, including the ‘Seven Emotions Heart Refining Method.'” As memories of passionate moments surged, Luo Feng recalled the ‘Seven Emotions Heart Refining Method.’

“The ‘Seven Emotions Heart Refining Method’ magnifies the sensitivity of the mind, making one easily moved, joyful, enraged, or sorrowful… Then, using various emotions as nourishment, it refines the mind and willpower.”

With this thought, Luo Feng began to practice the ‘Seven Emotions Heart Refining Method.’

The technique quickly amplified his emotional sensitivity.

Previously, the music and illusions only resonated with him slightly, but now the effect intensified many times over.

“Boom!!!”

Luo Feng was momentarily transported back to the past.

“Sit down, close your eyes, and remember, do not resist,” Luo Feng said in a low voice.

“Understood,” Mohanderson, Ist, Tripathi Singh, Jia Yi, and Sokolov sat in their respective positions according to the ‘Hexagram’ secret technique. They looked at each other, strange smiles on their faces.

It was the moment when the six of them sacrificed themselves to fight the Golden Horned Beast.

A burning determination filled Luo Feng’s heart, surpassing life and death, with the sole goal of killing the Golden Horned Beast.

With the assistance of the ‘Seven Emotions Heart Refining Method,’ this intense emotion brought tears to Luo Feng’s eyes.

…

The music and illusions were meant to serve the guests, evoking positive emotions.

Passionate burning, love, unwavering commitment, brotherhood through life and death…

After a long time, the black-clad musician stopped, surprised by the expression on this unfamiliar Eternal True God’s face. Eternal True Gods typically wouldn’t be too immersed in their illusions.

Luo Feng’s eyes shimmered with unshed tears as he slowly opened them.

“Good, very good,” Luo Feng said softly. “Excellent.”