Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent

Chapter 15: Hundred Flowers Banquet

As nightfall had just descended, Luo Feng and Morosa arrived at Dream Flower Pavilion.

“It seems we are the earliest,” Luo Feng said as he leisurely sat down, with Morosa sitting beside him. Surrounding them were buildings shaped like flowers, with many attendants waiting outside each building.

A green-clad attendant smiled and said, “Honored one, the other guests will arrive soon.”

“Haha… I must be the earliest again!” A loud laugh accompanied the arrival of a massive figure, who flew into the area, leaving the attendants who were supposed to receive him behind.

“Oh?” The massive figure looked over at Luo Feng, surprised. “There’s someone even earlier?”

Luo Feng observed the massive figure, and the green-clad attendant introduced, “Honored one, this is Master Entropy Tianyan of Tianyan Sect, one of the top artifact forgers in Huyang City.”

“Haha, and who might this honored deity be?” Entropy Tianyan asked warmly as he approached.

“Luo He,” Luo Feng replied, standing up.

“Brother Luo He, you must have arrived in Huyang City recently,” Entropy Tianyan said with a smile. “If you don’t mind, how about we sit together?”

“Please.”

Luo Feng enjoyed making friends, and he had come to the Origin Continent to see more of the world. He glanced at Morosa, who could only obediently sit in the far corner. After all, he was just a Void True God on the surface and not suitable to sit too close to two Eternal True Gods.

“I, Entropy Tianyan, love making friends in Huyang City. Whenever there is a new Eternal True God, I always like to make their acquaintance,” Entropy Tianyan said as he sat down.

“I have indeed just arrived in Huyang City, and I can count the friends I’ve made on one hand,” Luo Feng said.

“Today, you have made a new friend in me,” Entropy Tianyan laughed. “In the future, if Brother Luo He encounters any issues in Huyang City, you can come to me. I am skilled in artifact forging and have connections with various factions.”

Luo Feng nodded. “To be one of the top forgers in Huyang City, Brother Entropy’s skills are truly remarkable.”

He had practiced the Chaos Force Diagram technique, a body forging secret method, and knew that even though his divine body could recover from damage, body forging was still much easier than artifact forging. Even so, he had spent considerable effort mastering the first layer, ‘Foundation Building,’ of the Chaos Force Diagram, making him deeply respect true artifact forging masters.

“Each has their own strengths,” Entropy Tianyan said modestly with a smile.

As they chatted, a man with wings flew in, carrying a somewhat desolate air. Upon entering, he ignored everyone and went straight into a building, sitting down to drink alone.

“That Eternal True God is Sang Shuiyun,” Entropy Tianyan said. “The Pavilion Master of Dream Flower Pavilion hosts a Hundred Flowers Banquet every time, and there are always two Eternal True Gods who attend: myself and Sang Shuiyun. We are rivals in love!”

“Rivals in love?” Luo Feng was surprised.

Entropy Tianyan sighed, shaking his head. “Unfortunately, though I have feelings, the Pavilion Master of Dream Flower Pavilion has none for me.”

Luo Feng found it amusing that these two Eternal True Gods were both pursuing the Pavilion Master of Dream Flower Pavilion.

“You’ll understand the Pavilion Master’s charm when you see her,” Entropy Tianyan said, glancing at another arriving Eternal True God. This one had a body formed from mist, with only one eye calmly observing the surroundings.

“Who is that?” Luo Feng asked curiously.

“That is White Mist Lord of the Six Lords Alliance,” Entropy Tianyan whispered.

Luo Feng was puzzled.

“The Six Lords Alliance is a hidden force in Huyang City. It’s rumored that the six Eternal True Gods often practice together and eventually formed the Six Lords Alliance. They are one of the nineteen dark forces in Huyang City,” Entropy Tianyan explained.

“Nineteen dark forces?” Luo Feng nodded.

“You haven’t bought detailed information about Huyang City?” Entropy Tianyan asked.

“No,” Luo Feng shook his head. Buying it would spoil the fun. The journey of cultivation was meant to be full of surprises!

“The official forces in Huyang City are the City Lord’s Mansion, the Huyang Guards, and the Huyang Ten Legions, primarily controlled by the Five Great Families,” Entropy Tianyan explained simply. “These families have extraordinary backgrounds, some even being royal.”

Luo Feng nodded, understanding. The Yuguo had five Divine Kings, and their family members had accumulated over countless years, naturally taking up high positions in various chaotic states.

“The official forces are governed by the Five Great Families, which have immense power and terrifying backgrounds.”

“But in this world, strength speaks the loudest! No matter how powerful the background, it can’t compare to real strength. Thus, forces formed by some Eternal True Gods naturally influence Huyang City.”

“The nineteen dark forces also infiltrate Huyang City, and residents have to pay them residence fees,” Entropy Tianyan said.

“In addition, there are many lesser families, mostly engaged in businesses like alchemy, artifact forging, or establishing sects. For free Eternal True Gods like us, our influence is much weaker,” Entropy Tianyan laughed. “We have no desire to control all of Huyang City.”

Luo Feng nodded. According to his understanding, a large city, besides the official and dark forces, was actually mostly made up of free Eternal True Gods and those from ordinary families.

“There are also branches of major forces from the Origin Continent in Huyang City. Though the branches may seem ordinary, they can always call upon powerful experts,” Entropy Tianyan said, shaking his head. “The waters here run deep. If you get involved, you might lose your life at any time.”

Luo Feng found his new friend, Entropy Tianyan, quite interesting.

“Brother Luo He, which force do you belong to?” Entropy Tianyan asked.

“None,” Luo Feng replied. “I came to Huyang City with just a servant.”

Entropy Tianyan laughed. “You are new to Huyang City and might easily be used by some forces. I’ll give you some information. Be cautious.” With a flick of his finger, a stream of light flew toward Luo Feng.

Luo Feng looked at the detailed information, which would have cost at least ten Cosmos Sands. “Thank you, Brother Entropy,” Luo Feng said.

“A small matter,” Entropy Tianyan suddenly looked outside. “Quite a few Eternal True Gods have come this time. Two from the Five Great Families?”

Luo Feng looked over.

Two figures in purple and gold flew in. They each had three eyes and a tail covered in purple-gold scales, incredibly sharp. They glanced around but didn’t interact with any of the Eternal True Gods before heading to a corner.

“Eternal True Gods from the Qumeng Clan of the Five Great Families?” Entropy Tianyan was surprised. “It’s rare for royalty to come to Dream Flower Pavilion.”

Luo Feng had learned from the detailed information that among the Five Great Families, two were royal clans. The Qumeng Clan was the family of the Qumeng Divine King, one of the five Divine Kings of Yuguo.

With a Divine King overseeing them, countless descendants, and abundant resources, the Qumeng Clan naturally produced many elites.

“It’s rare to see Eternal True Gods from the Five Great Families here.”

“The Pavilion Master of Dream Flower Pavilion must indeed be extraordinary.”

The other Eternal True Gods present were chatting, unable to help but notice the two Eternal True Gods from the Qumeng Clan. After all, the Qumeng Clan had a Divine King behind them! Who wouldn’t be envious?

As music began to play, the present Eternal True Gods quieted down, looking at the figure emerging from the void.

“Is that the Pavilion Master of Dream Flower Pavilion?” Luo Feng looked on.

The Pavilion Master of Dream Flower Pavilion’s divine body seemed to embody the laws of enchantment, naturally attracting every Eternal True God present. Luo Feng even saw the shadow of his wife, Xu Xin, in her.

“What an incredible divine body, making each Eternal True God see their most beloved qualities,” Luo Feng thought, amazed even though he had already learned this from the information given by Entropy Tianyan.

“Tonight, it is Dream Flower’s honor to have fifteen Eternal True Gods attending the Hundred Flowers Banquet,” the Pavilion Master of Dream Flower Pavilion’s voice echoed everywhere and resonated in every Eternal True God’s heart. “I have composed a new piece, and I hope you will all enjoy it.”

Among the attendees were the two Eternal True Gods from the Qumeng Clan, five from the nineteen dark forces, and eight others including Luo Feng and Entropy Tianyan, making a total of fifteen Eternal True Gods at the banquet.

As the music played, snowflakes naturally began to fall in the night, and the world in their vision started to change.

“What powerful musical illusion,” Luo Feng thought, sensing the strength of the Pavilion Master’s musical illusion. Even the best musician he knew, Aloya, was far from matching the Pavilion Master.

But despite the powerful musical illusion, it had limited impact on Luo Feng, whose will was at the peak of chaos.

“Her musical illusion is too strong. If I don’t use the Seven Emotions Tempering Heart Technique, this music won’t affect me much. But if I use the Seven Emotions Tempering Heart Technique… I might not be able to handle it,” Luo Feng worried.

Listening to musicians like Aloya with the Seven Emotions Tempering Heart Technique had made him emotionally stirred and brought

him to tears.

If he used the Seven Emotions Tempering Heart Technique under the Pavilion Master’s musical illusion, he would likely become deeply immersed, possibly even losing control.

“Morosa, guard me,” Luo Feng transmitted telepathically.

“Hmm?” Morosa, who had been eating and drinking alone in the corner, looked up and quickly responded telepathically, “Don’t worry, Master, I will guard you with all my heart.”

The Pavilion Master’s musical illusion only enveloped the fifteen Eternal True Gods. The servants and attendants were not qualified to receive such dedicated service from the Pavilion Master.

With a firm mind, Luo Feng began to use the Seven Emotions Tempering Heart Technique. Under the operation of the secret technique, the power of the music increased instantly, causing Luo Feng to become completely immersed in his inner world.

The two Eternal True Gods from the Qumeng Clan listened to the music.

“It’s mediocre compared to some performances in the capital.”

“It’s worth listening to, but it doesn’t affect the mind as much as the family’s ‘Hundred Tribulations Tune’.” They listened and chatted, obviously less affected by the music.

Most of the other Eternal True Gods present were enjoying it. The two Eternal True Gods who admired the Pavilion Master, Entropy Tianyan and Sang Shuiyun, were deeply immersed, with tears of joy or sorrow on their faces.

Luo Feng, who had been sitting cross-legged, lost control, and an invisible aura spread out, shattering the table in front of him and startling Morosa in the corner. The green-clad attendant was also shocked, “Honored Luo He!”

Fortunately, the building’s protective array kept it intact.

“Who is this unfamiliar Eternal True God? Losing control at the Hundred Flowers Banquet?” The other Eternal True Gods were surprised.

Even Entropy Tianyan, who was sitting next to Luo Feng, opened his eyes to look at him. Though he was moved to tears, he still had a clear perception of the outside world and would not lose control.

“My brother Luo He, how deeply immersed he must be,” Entropy Tianyan thought, in disbelief.