Chapter 896
Luo Feng's Guard
The hunt lasted for a month in total. For the first eight days, there were three battles daily, and for the latter half of the month, the intensity was maintained at one battle per day. During this month-long hunting campaign, Luo Feng participated in every battle for the first six days, always acting as the main force. However, after that, Luo Feng concealed himself and let his subordinates fight. Although the efficiency might have slightly decreased without Luo Feng's direct participation, it didn't significantly impact the overall outcome. Moreover, Luo Feng did this to avoid major trouble. After all, if he appeared in every battle as the leader, killing so many powerhouses and incurring widespread wrath would lead to immense trouble for him. In one month, a total of 46 battles were fought. This also increased the number of powerhouses under Luo Feng's command from just Heavy Arrow King at the start, to a full nine! In other words... this hunting plan brought Luo Feng eight new powerhouse subordinates. “Congratulations, Master.” “Master, these are the treasures we confiscated.” Soul slaves are absolutely loyal; all captured treasures and wealth were presented to Luo Feng. Their own treasures and wealth were also offered to Luo Feng, who then made unified arrangements and distributed a portion to his subordinates. Although these 46 battles brought Luo Feng immense wealth... the advancement of his nine powerhouse subordinates also depended on him to provide for them, which put pressure on Luo Feng. The storm stirred by Luo Feng... had already swept across the entire Star Tower. Initially, Luo Feng led Heavy Arrow King in a series of slaughters, and news spread within the three major alien factions. At that time, the number of kills Luo Feng made, when distributed among the various factions, wasn't considered excessive. Although it significantly boosted Luo Feng's reputation... the Star Tower remained relatively peaceful. However, as time passed and days went by, news of Luo Feng killing numerous powerhouses in other factions gradually spread, causing an immediate uproar. In six days, out of eighteen battles, news of thirteen had spread! Across various factions, nearly forty King-level Immortals had fallen due to Daohe King! Among them were thirteen peak King-level soul masters or King-level ultimate powerhouses! An uproar! As the news spread, the Star Tower was shaken. The Outer Territory Battlefield was inherently a place of slaughter and combat; powerhouses were not cowards and would not be intimidated by Daohe King's strength. Daohe King's actions had indeed incited widespread wrath! Many alien powerhouses banded together in large groups, each seeking to find Daohe King and Heavy Arrow King, intent on killing Daohe King! The hundreds of thousands of alien Immortals within the previously peaceful Star Tower became much more embroiled in fierce combat, and with the increased intensity of fighting, the probability of falling also rose. However— The Daohe King whom many alien powerhouses sought had vanished; in the subsequent battles, Daohe King was never seen. In reality, some of the powerhouses Luo Feng enslaved had not revealed their identities, so Luo Feng arranged for two or three of these unexposed subordinates to hunt together, fighting only one battle per day... and since Luo Feng himself wasn't participating, no one attributed these battles to him. The atmosphere within the Star Tower grew somewhat frenzied. The slaughter initiated by Daohe King, even after his disappearance, continued due to the slave powerhouses he secretly dispatched... peak King-level soul masters and King-level ultimate powerhouses still fell, and the demise of these super powerhouses... naturally made the atmosphere even more insane. “It’s too crazy; even peak King-level and King-level ultimate powerhouses are falling. We should temporarily leave the Star Tower.” “Haha, this is an opportunity! When powerhouses fall, we have a chance to acquire immense wealth.” “Kill.” “A rare chance for battle. Usually, when faced with insurmountable odds, one retreats, which is boring. The Star Tower now is truly a place of slaughter!” Some fearful and timid individuals quietly left the Star Tower, but many bloodthirsty, warlike, and confident powerhouses instead rushed into it, causing the chaos within the Star Tower to intensify... Many powerhouses also continued to search for their target, 'Daohe King,' but unfortunately, they never found him. Within a forbidden space. Clad in dazzling golden armor, his body emanating a faint black glow, he looked like a mechanical puppet at first glance. This cold Machine Race individual... was the Machine Race super powerhouse 'Lifefall King,' who had just arrived at the Star Tower. “To be able to kill so many peak King-level powerhouses skilled in soul attacks, and so many King-level ultimate powerhouses! Over ten in total! Plus numerous other King-level Immortals...” Lifefall King's voice was resonant and powerful, his eyes gleaming with battle intent. “Such an opponent is worthy of my challenge!” The six powerhouses accompanying him stood respectfully. “I came here specifically for this Daohe King.” Lifefall King's battle intent blazed. At his level of strength, he had little interest in dealing with super powerhouses like King-level ultimate powerhouses. If he was to deal with someone, it had to be someone with unique opportunities! Or possessing powerful treasures! Or having special combat abilities! In short, they had to be special. Last time, when the Sealing Star emerged, Lifefall King failed to kill Seven Swords King, which left him with great regret. He wasn't confident in dealing with super powerhouses like Seven Swords King or Talong King. However, he was confident in dealing with Daohe King, who had just emerged and gained significantly more fame than ordinary King-level ultimate powerhouses. “My Lord, Daohe King cannot be found.” “We've also contacted many comrades and allies, but none have been able to locate Daohe King.” Hearing his subordinates' report, a trace of anger flashed in Lifefall King's eyes, and he roared, “This cowardly Daohe King, after stirring up such a storm and killing over ten peak King-level soul powerhouses and King-level ultimate powerhouses, just vanished? Did he leave the Star Tower? Investigate for me! My Machine Race faction has powerhouses spread across the battlefield. I will offer a bounty of 1 billion Yulan units for information on Daohe King's coordinates. Once his coordinates are confirmed to be real, the reward will be 1 billion Yulan units.” “Yes, My Lord.” “Yes, My Lord.” All six subordinates responded. “Daohe King...” Lifefall King's eyes glinted with fierce light. Lifefall King also understood that since Daohe King could kill so many powerhouses, he must possess unique opportunities or powerful treasures. Moreover, the wealth obtained from killing so many powerhouses alone would not be a small sum, even for Lifefall King himself. Once he killed 'Daohe King,' he would likely obtain powerful treasures and immense wealth. He certainly wouldn't easily give up on Luo Feng as a target... “Daohe King?” “Investigate!” “Find Daohe King's whereabouts for me!” Talong King had also clearly set his sights on Daohe King. Why wouldn't he be happy to kill Daohe King and obtain his treasures and wealth? This storm was initiated by Daohe King. Although he had killed over ten super powerhouses and numerous King-level Immortals, firstly, Daohe King's own strength was formidable enough that killing those King-level ultimate powerhouses couldn't truly be called a 'massacre'... and secondly, the number wasn't excessively high, so it wouldn't provoke intervention from some truly super powerhouses. However! Yet, some extremely renowned existences in the Outer Territory Battlefield, such as Lifefall King, Talong King, and Xuanmu King, had set their sights on Daohe King. What kind of strength matches what kind of fame! Since Daohe King dared to do such a thing, the covetousness of Lifefall King, Talong King, and others was clearly a test. It wasn't about defeating powerhouses like Lifefall King... but merely escaping with his life from their grasp would be a testament to his strength. In the Virtual Universe, at Luo Feng's manor. Only two people were in the living room: Luo Feng and Zhenyan King. “Luo Feng, you've stirred up quite a storm this time, causing such a huge commotion, what are you doing?” Zhenyan King glared at his disciple. “The greater your fame, the stronger the powerhouses you attract! I estimate... quite a few of those fellows like Xuanmu King and Talong King might have their eyes on you.” “It's fine,” Luo Feng smiled. “'It's fine' you say!” Zhenyan King couldn't help but shake his head. “Look, countless alien powerhouses want to kill you, and within the Hong Alliance, your reputation is now immense. Powerhouses often seek to befriend you... for instance, when venturing into extremely dangerous cosmic secret realms, they'll invite you to participate. Fame also represents strength.” “If you don't possess corresponding strength, then you will fall,” Zhenyan King said, looking at Luo Feng. “This disciple has had a slight fortuitous encounter,” Luo Feng said, smiling to reassure his teacher. Zhenyan King was startled. “A slight fortuitous encounter?” “Do you mean you're confident you can retreat unscathed even when facing Lifefall King, Xuanmu King, and others?” Zhenyan King couldn't believe it. His disciple was indeed formidable, but which of Xuanmu King, Seven Swords King, and the like didn't possess unique opportunities? Which of them didn't have numerous powerful treasures? Their strength was terrifying! “I am confident,” Luo Feng nodded, without the slightest hesitation. Zhenyan King stared at Luo Feng in astonishment. Then he sighed and shook his head, “Alright, alright. Since you're so confident, let's see how you navigate this.” “This disciple will certainly strive hard not to disappoint my teacher,” Luo Feng said with a playful smile. Indeed, many sought to befriend him after his fame grew, but Luo Feng merely dealt with them casually. Only for his teacher, Zhenyan King, did Luo Feng have to respond properly. Inside the Star Tower, within the grand hall surrounded by numerous Sealing Stars. Luo Feng, clad in silver armor and silver wings, stood there. Behind him stood a line of super powerhouses... a full nine of them! They were— Heavy Arrow King, a King-level ultimate powerhouse! Heart Refining King, a peak King-level soul master! Zhenzhong King, a King-level ultimate powerhouse! Tieqi King, a King-level ultimate powerhouse! Beimei King, a peak King-level soul master! Qucan King, a peak King-level soul master! Extreme Rainbow King, a King-level ultimate powerhouse, possessing the powerful treasure 'Purple Bell'! Mountain Roar King, a King-level ultimate powerhouse. Overturn Water King, a King-level ultimate powerhouse, possessing the powerful treasure 'Ice Mist Silk Net'! These were Luo Feng's nine great powerhouses. During the hunting process, there were 46 battles, and the actual number of King-level Immortals killed exceeded one hundred. While killing a high-level King-level Immortal, they were incredibly lucky to discover that this Immortal possessed the powerful treasure 'Ice Mist Silk Net.' In contrast, among the many King-level ultimate powerhouses and soul masters they killed, not a single one possessed a powerful treasure. Based on the strength and combat style of his subordinates, the Ice Mist Silk Net was ultimately given to Overturn Water King, while the Purple Bell was given to Extreme Rainbow King, who was more suited to use it.