Chapter 59: My Only Friend

"Is Brother Shang dead?" Luo Feng whispered.

Luo Feng had witnessed countless deaths and rebirths throughout his journey. Back on Earth, he watched heroes sacrifice their lives for the planet. Later, he saw many figures, including the Axe Creator, perish one by one during the rise of the human race in the Primal Universe.

Having experienced so much, Luo Feng's mind had long become exceptionally resilient.

"How did Shang Tianyan die?" Luo Feng messaged the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Guild.

"This intelligence is worth 1 cosmic sand," the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Guild replied. Because the information was spreading rapidly, the guild was selling it at a relatively low price.

"I'll buy this information," Luo Feng responded.

"Tonight, Shang Tianyan went to observe the battle between 'General Yong and Bloodcloud Divine Monarch.' Afterwards, he returned to Tianyan Sect to arrange matters, then met with the Dreamflower Brothel Master. Following that, he went alone to meet Sang Shuiyun! A battle ensued at Sang Shuiyun's residence. During the fight, he used a Karma Transmission Token to send out intelligence, confirming that Sang Shuiyun was Bloodcloud Divine Monarch! The battle lasted only a breath; Shang Tianyan died, and Sang Shuiyun escaped and vanished." The intelligence came from the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Guild.

Luo Feng understood.

"Brother Shang, you didn't tell me about this, were you worried about implicating me?" Luo Feng murmured. "That Bloodcloud Divine Monarch cannot threaten me; I can kill him!"

It had been over twenty epochs since he arrived on the Origin Continent.

Shang Tianyan was his only friend!

Although he knew many Eternal True Gods, they were merely acquaintances. The only one he admired and truly considered a friend was Shang Tianyan.

He remembered their first meeting; back then, he was unknown, just an ordinary person in the Dreamflower Brothel. Those well-known Eternal True Gods didn't bother with him, but Shang Tianyan was actively friendly and sought to befriend him.

He didn't care about Luo Feng's strength; he was simply enthusiastic about making friends. At their first meeting, he even provided intelligence about Huyang City, informing Luo Feng of some dangers there.

For over twenty long epochs, it had always been Luo Feng asking him for help! Asking him for guidance on the mysteries of body refining.

The only time Shang Tianyan urgently spoke up was to ask Luo Feng to save his friend's children.

"You never asked me for help for yourself," Luo Feng looked into the distance. Morosa immediately sensed the intent in his gaze.

"Come with me," Luo Feng commanded.

"Yes," Morosa replied, noticing the unusual look in his master's eyes. His master had never shown such an expression since arriving on the Origin Continent.

Piloting the spaceship, Luo Feng immediately took Morosa directly to the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Guild.

Inside the City Lord's Mansion.

Moli Xiao, the Huyang City Lord, and the white-haired elder were gathered there.

As the supreme commander of the Huyang Legion, Moli Xiao was capable of directly traversing the void. He had already made a trip to the Yanfeng Guild to retrieve the Karma Tracking Token.

"This is the Karma Tracking Token left by Shang Tianyan," Moli Xiao said, holding up a token. "With this, we can pinpoint Bloodcloud Divine Monarch's location."

"Shang Tianyan has rendered a great service," the Huyang City Lord remarked.

"It's a pity he's already dead," the white-haired elder shook his head.

Moli Xiao calmly stated, "Now, we just await arrangements from the Marquis."

"Bloodcloud Divine Monarch is too powerful. Without the aid of Huyang City's grand formation, even General Yong cannot deal with him," the Huyang City Lord said solemnly. "With such strength, killing Bloodcloud Divine Monarch will be extremely difficult."

"Indeed," the white-haired elder nodded. "Throughout the entire Nine Jiang Chaos State, none of the Marquis's subordinates can compare to General Yong."

"The most formidable Eternal True Gods in the Yu Kingdom almost all follow the five God Kings," Moli Xiao said. "Without a special reason, why would they come to a place like Huyang City?"

The various resources that God Kings could bestow naturally far surpassed those of Chaos Masters.

That's why the five God Kings attracted a sufficiently large number of powerful individuals! Those of General Yong's caliber would naturally prefer to follow a God King.

"Yes, if the Marquis wants to mobilize forces, he would likely need to borrow experts from other regions," the Huyang City Lord nodded. "This isn't something that can be resolved quickly."

In conflicts between two great divine kingdoms, there was an unspoken understanding between both sides.

In a normal conflict, no matter how many Eternal True Gods died, it was merely due to insufficient strength, representing a relatively low-intensity conflict.

However, if a Chaos Master were to intervene one day, the intensity of the war would be terrifyingly higher. Even a slight aftershock could result in countless deaths, and Eternal True Gods would not dare to participate. Whichever Chaos Master triumphed, that side would naturally claim victory.

As for God Kings, their direct intervention was extremely unlikely.

Once they took action, the impact would be profound! Even the major divine kingdoms of the Origin Continent would pay attention, and might even intervene.

God Kings would not intervene unless they were certain of success.

These ancient existences also sought cultivation resources; they wouldn't fight to the death without certainty.

For instance, when the Food Kingdom destroyed the Jin Kingdom, once they acted, they gave the Jin God King no chance to resist! They utterly annihilated all strong individuals in the Jin Royal Capital, and only the Jin God King managed to flee miserably into the cosmic sea.

"The Marquis has sent an order," the white-haired elder's eyes lit up. As the leader of the Jiang clan in Huyang City, he naturally received the command.

"What is it?" the Huyang City Lord and Moli Xiao asked.

"The Marquis's order is singular: increase the bounty on Bloodcloud Divine Monarch, Yu Tianhu, and Yu Tianyi," the white-haired elder stated.

The Huyang City Lord understood. "It seems they are hoping the bounties will attract some terrifyingly powerful individuals to act."

"Borrowing forces also takes time. If a powerful individual accepts the bounty and kills Bloodcloud Divine Monarch and his companions, that would be a good thing," Moli Xiao said. "I've heard that the two ancient kingdoms, as well as some mysterious major powers on the Origin Continent, cultivate elites who travel throughout the continent. If they discover a high bounty, they might come to Huyang City."

"How much is the bounty?" the Huyang City Lord pressed.

"The Marquis ordered the bounty for Bloodcloud Divine Monarch to be raised to 10 million cosmic sand! Yu Tianhu's bounty to 2 million, and Yu Tianyi's to 1 million," the white-haired elder announced.

Moli Xiao and the Huyang City Lord gasped inwardly.

As expected of the Marquis! He acts with grand gestures!

The Marquis commanded the entire Nine Jiang Chaos State as his fiefdom, encompassing three large cities and 189 ordinary cities. Residents were required to pay a 'residency fee.' While each resident's contribution was small, the accumulated amount was enormous. After deducting the operating costs of the cities themselves, a portion was submitted to the God Kings, and another portion to Marquis Nine Jiang.

In a single epoch, the entire Nine Jiang Chaos State could provide a considerable amount of wealth.

Around ten million cosmic sand? To Marquis Nine Jiang, it was indeed insignificant.

He would rather spend some cosmic sand on bounties than bother a God King for such a minor matter.

"In our Yu Kingdom alone, there are over a dozen individuals whose strength is comparable to General Yong's, and three or four even more illustrious than him," the white-haired elder said. "Not to mention the elites cultivated by some major powers on the Origin Continent. Tens of millions of cosmic sand... I believe within one epoch, this will certainly attract powerful experts of sufficient caliber!"

Luo Feng piloted his spaceship to the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Guild.

"Brother Luo He," the Vice Guild Master of the Yanfeng Guild personally greeted him. "These are all the items Shang Tianyan left for you."

He said, handing over a jade bottle.

Luo Feng took it and, upon inspection, saw over three million cosmic sand, a large quantity of materials, weapons, secret treasures, and other items. The most prominent item was a letter.

"Brother Luo He, by the time you read this letter, I should already be dead. You don't need to grieve for me. To be honest, when I returned alone to my hometown of Huyang City, I didn't intend to live. Later, some young ones in the city touched me. At that time, I thought to myself, 'Let's just consider myself dead!' I decided to make the most of my remaining days, making each one meaningful.

"I've left all the resources I accumulated in my life to you. I ask for nothing in return, because your hatred for evil and your willingness to act on behalf of the weak are all I could have hoped for.

"Having been back in Huyang City for so long and knowing so many friends, you, Brother Luo He, are the one I admire the most.

"The path of cultivation is difficult; you must take good care of yourself. If you face a great enemy, it's not shameful to humble yourself and retreat a little. The key is to survive. Only by surviving do you have a chance to kill your enemy. Sometimes... living is harder than dying.

"My life has ended! I wish you, Brother Luo He, my friend, to achieve your desires and feel that every day from now on is well spent."

The letter contained the heartfelt words of an old friend, but it only deepened Luo Feng's sorrow.

"Brother Shang, you were my only friend since I came to the Origin Continent," Luo Feng murmured. "And the only one I truly admired. Rest assured, you risked your life to expose Bloodcloud Divine Monarch's identity. I promise you... he will die! He won't escape!"

Luo Feng turned and walked away.

The Vice Guild Master of the Yanfeng Guild watched the scene. "This Divine Monarch Luo He and Shang Tianyan have an unusual relationship, but Bloodcloud Divine Monarch is also not to be trifled with."

Leaving the Yanfeng Guild, Luo Feng, with Morosa waiting outside, immediately piloted his spaceship away.

"Master," Morosa looked at Luo Feng.

Luo Feng gazed at the vast Huyang City shrouded in darkness. "I recall that as long as you've sensed or encountered a life aura, you have a chance to track it? Sang Shuiyun, we've both met him more than once! Can you find him?"

Morosa replied via telepathy, "Master, don't worry. Unless he possesses a perfect divine body that can completely sever his aura, I can certainly pinpoint his aura once we are close enough."

"We'll search all of Huyang City now!" Luo Feng declared. "I'll pilot the spaceship, and you'll carefully sense and track."

"Understood," Morosa replied.

Luo Feng immediately piloted the spaceship, flying at high speed over various areas of Huyang City, while Morosa meticulously sensed each region.