A Little Practice

Luo Feng and his allies had many plans before the war; strong forces had their methods, and weaker ones had theirs! Once they engaged... the Three-Race Alliance indeed proved formidable, putting the human faction at a disadvantage. Luo Feng and his team continuously feigned weakness, hoping the Mechanical Race Father God's 'true body' would emerge. But unexpectedly... after just a brief struggle, the group of Cosmic Overlords led by Dark Master began to falter. If they continued to 'feign weakness', it would likely turn into a genuine rout. Disregarding further considerations, Luo Feng immediately launched a counterattack! “So that's how it was.” The Three-Race Alliance faction was startled upon hearing this. The Mechanical Race Father God also felt a wave of apprehension. Previously, with their side holding an absolute advantage, he had indeed wanted to charge out, controlling his puppet legion while engaging in close combat. Only then could he unleash greater combat power... But at that time, Luo Feng was worried that his own Cosmic Overlords wouldn't be able to hold on, so he didn't dare to wait longer, which allowed the Three-Race Alliance to fortunately suffer fewer losses. “Hmph, what are you so proud of!” the Mechanical Race Father God angrily scoffed. “You merely acquired a wondrous treasure for will-shock attacks; it was pure luck. Without that treasure, your human faction would have surely been defeated this time!” Luo Feng, holding the Star Tower, stood in the void of the dark universe, shaking his head. Beside him, Peng Gong Master even shouted, “Finding excuses for defeat? Mechanical Race Father God, you truly lack the demeanor of a Cosmic Ultimate Expert. You make me look down on you.” The two great factions, in the void of the dark universe, showed no signs of backing down during their exchange. They exchanged a few barbs. But neither side made a move. The human faction saw that only Cosmic Ultimate Experts remained on the opposing side, and they couldn't be killed. The Three-Race Alliance faction knew they had already lost this battle, and continuing to fight would simply be a massacre! Naturally, they wouldn't engage further. “Shocking Demon Ancestor, Dream Demon Ancestor, Mechanical Race Father God, Insectoid Queen.” Luo Feng called out loudly, his gaze sweeping across the three distant forces in the opposing faction. “Some of your three races' Cosmic Overlords are currently held within my Star Tower. Do you still want their lives?” “Yes, of course.” The oval black sphere emitted a sound. The coiled silver serpent and the sawtooth-shelled beast both looked over. The Insectoid Queen also floated, gazing in their direction, and she even spoke with a hint of allure in her voice; even without intending to charm, it was her natural way: “Speak, human Luo Feng, what are your conditions?” “The conditions are simple,” Luo Feng declared. “For the next epoch, your three races' Cosmic Overlords and Cosmic Ultimate Experts are forbidden from entering any part of our human territory. If you comply... after one epoch, this group of imprisoned Cosmic Overlords will naturally all be returned, along with their supreme treasures.” “Yes, those are the conditions,” Peng Gong Master added. “Do your three races agree?” Luo Feng stared at the Cosmic Ultimate Experts of the Three-Race Alliance in the distance. He knew very well that defeating the Three-Race Alliance had significantly improved the human side's situation. Yet, even so! If all those observing forces, lone Cosmic Ultimate Experts, and others were to join the fray... it would be a nightmare for the human faction. And if these captives could prevent the Three-Race Alliance from getting involved again, the situation would naturally be much better. The four Cosmic Ultimate Experts from the Monster Race, Insectoid Race, and Mechanical Race quietly communicated amongst themselves. “This time, our three races went all out, sparing no expense! Even with this defeat... we can't do it alone. Those major forces watching the show, waiting for both us and the human faction to suffer heavy losses, surely won't just stand by, right? So, we wait. We wait for their various forces to make a move, and then we'll get involved again... With the capabilities of us four Cosmic Ultimate Experts, securing some inheritance will be effortless!” the Mechanical Race Father God transmitted first. “Indeed, we've come this far, how can we retreat?” Dream Demon Ancestor said with a sharp voice. “Our three races' most promising candidates to become Cosmic Ultimate Experts are all within their respective mini-universes. Although we lost over ten, almost all of them were alien races. Our three races' losses are still within an acceptable range,” Shocking Demon Ancestor said in a low voice. “I also agree with what you've said,” the Insectoid Queen added. Without any dispute, they immediately reached a consensus. Compared to the inheritance? These losses were acceptable to them! After all, having engaged in battle with the human faction, they had long prepared for some casualties. Golden Horn, Luo Feng, and Peng Gong Master stood side-by-side in the void, gently drifting with it, silently awaiting a reply. “You killed so many Cosmic Overlords from our three races, and you still expect us to bow down?” the Mechanical Race Father God roared angrily. “Humans, enjoy your moment of triumph, for soon, you will regret it!” “It seems you've refused.” On the human faction's side, Luo Feng gently stroked the Star Tower in his hand, his voice calm. “You are forcing this group of Cosmic Overlords I've imprisoned to their deaths. Shocking Demon Ancestor, Dream Demon Ancestor, I spoke with your Monster Race last time. You refused then, and your losses are greater this time. If we wait until next time... there won't even be a chance to talk.” “Talk? Next time will be the annihilation of your human faction.” “Let's go!” “Go!” The Three-Race Alliance couldn't be bothered to say more and vanished directly into the dark universe. In the void of the dark universe, within the human faction, Dark Master also emerged from the Black Prison Tower. “They are a bunch of scoundrels,” Peng Gong Master, usually a good-natured person, now gritted his teeth. “It seems the Three-Race Alliance will return next time!” Dark Master's expression was also grim. “And they'll only be a part of the next great army. This Three-Race Alliance truly won't give up.” “Of course they won't give up!” Luo Feng said coldly. “How precious is the chance to transcend reincarnation? And most of the Cosmic Overlords we captured are alien races. Even if they feel a pang of regret for these losses, it won't make them willingly retreat.” “Regardless, we achieved a great victory in this battle! Let's head back,” Dark Master said. “Mm.” “Mm.” Luo Feng, Peng Gong Master, and Golden Horn all simultaneously flew into the Tomb Mausoleum Boat, and Dark Master also returned to the Black Prison Tower. Immediately, the Tomb Mausoleum Boat and the Black Prison Tower left the dark universe, returned to the original universe space, and headed back towards the 'Original Secret Realm'. At this moment, inside Luo Feng's Star Tower. The sixteen Cosmic Overlords from the Three-Race Alliance were separated. Among them were two from the Monster Race, one from the Mechanical Race, one from the Insectoid Race, and the other twelve were all alien races! In fact, among the 112 Cosmic Overlords who participated in this battle... the native Cosmic Overlords from the three races combined were only about twenty. The rest were either previously vassal races of their respective alliances or alien races who had just joined the war. Out of 112, only about twenty were native to the three races. Looking at the proportion, one could see how low the number of native Cosmic Overlords from the three races was. Among the sixteen, four were native to the three races, which was considered a relatively high proportion. At this moment, these four Cosmic Overlords from the three races were imprisoned in a suppression space, while the other twelve alien races were imprisoned together. “You killed so many Cosmic Overlords from our three races, and you still expect us to bow down?” The mighty voice from outside was directly transmitted into the Star Tower. “It seems you've refused.” The voices of the negotiation between the four Cosmic Ultimate Experts of the three races and Luo Feng's group were all transmitted inside. “Bastards, scoundrels.” “Those despicable old scoundrels from the Monster Race!” “They want us to die for their ambition!” If the four native Cosmic Overlords from the three races were relatively calm, then in the space where the twelve alien races were imprisoned, those twelve alien Cosmic Overlords immediately began to howl in rage. They all came from weaker races. Some of their races even had only one Cosmic Overlord. If they died, what would become of their races? Although the Three-Race Alliance had made promises regarding the races of fallen Cosmic Overlords... they understood that despite the promises, without a Cosmic Overlord to oversee them, it was normal for their races to be bullied in the future. Even if the Monster Race, Mechanical Race, and Insectoid Race offered some support, if peak races like the Prison Race suddenly annihilated their races, what could the three races do? At most, they would ensure some seeds of their races continued to spread and multiply, and that would be all. The twelve alien Cosmic Overlords cursed furiously. However, the four native Cosmic Overlords from the three races remained silent. They were also angry, but... they had to obey the commands of their Cosmic Ultimate Experts. And among these sixteen, only three possessed avatars. These three were also currently inactive, waiting... to see if there was a chance to get out alive, as they were unwilling to easily abandon their avatars and supreme treasures. In the Original Secret Realm, the main hall of the Chaos City Lord's Mansion was filled with jubilation. “Esteemed Cosmic Overlords, you have returned victorious, and I, Chaos, am immensely grateful, as is our human race!” Chaos City Lord stood on the steps of the main hall, holding a wine cup, looking at the large group of Cosmic Overlords below, filled with excitement. “What if the Three-Race Alliance was formidable? They were still beaten back in a panic.” “This is the glory of humanity, the glory of the Hong Alliance, and the glory of each and every one of you.” “Let us all drink this cup together.” A wave of jubilation. Many Cosmic Overlords who had been anxious before the battle were now incredibly excited. Even Chaos City Lord was so thrilled, let alone the many ordinary Cosmic Overlords. Even Luo Feng, Dark Master, and Peng Gong Master temporarily cast aside their dissatisfaction that the Three-Race Alliance would never compromise, to celebrate this precious victory. Soon, the Cosmic Overlords gathered in small groups, chatting and reveling. Luo Feng was naturally one of the most dazzling among them. After a long while... Luo Feng and Chaos City Lord walked out of the main hall alone. “The three races didn't agree?” Chaos City Lord asked. “It was expected,” Luo Feng shook his head. “Those four old fellows are very ambitious. But now we'll just have to proceed with the other plan.” “Mm,” Chaos City Lord nodded slightly. “Although the effect won't be as good as the three races compromising, it can still secure some strength for our human race.” The other plan. It was the 'sowing discord' plan! It must be known that among the Cosmic Overlords of the Three-Race Alliance, the majority were alien races! These alien races would not be absolutely loyal to the 'three races' and would not willingly die for them. That's why, during the previous negotiation... Luo Feng deliberately allowed the voices from outside to transmit through the Star Tower, letting the imprisoned Cosmic Overlords hear them. “They all have avatars remaining within their respective races, and also avatars in the core territories of their respective alliances,” Chaos City Lord slowly explained. “They originally came from smaller forces and alliances, especially some races that have two or three Cosmic Overlords. If one is imprisoned by you, it's entirely possible to win over the others...” Luo Feng also nodded: “Right, we can at least win over some of them. This way, the Three-Race Alliance will be weaker, and our human faction stronger.” “I'll enter the Star Tower now,” Luo Feng said. “I'll persuade them to surrender, and at the same time, have their avatars sow discord within the Three-Race Alliance, causing some smaller forces to break away from the alliance.” “What do you plan to do with the native Cosmic Overlords from the three races?” Chaos City Lord asked. “Of course, I'll kill them,” Luo Feng grinned. “Just for a little practice!” Only by personally killing a Cosmic Overlord would he be qualified to ask Teacher Zuoshanke to help refine a supreme treasure.