Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent

Chapter 33: Second Body Refinement

The “Chaos Force Diagram” includes three stages of body refinement during the Eternal True God phase. If the “third body refinement” requires extremely high proficiency in laws and refining techniques, then the “second body refinement” has relatively lower requirements.

Luo Feng, who grasped the essence of the laws, also had one of Huyang City’s top refining masters, Entropy Tianyan, to clarify his doubts. Coupled with his previous accumulations, he fully understood the key points of the second body refinement during a meal.

“The theory is understood; next is practice.” Luo Feng smiled.

“Theory is the foundation; practice is the ultimate demonstration of strength,” Entropy Tianyan laughed. “Brother Luo He, since you are refining your body, even if you fail occasionally, you can always refine your body again. Refining the body is much simpler than refining artifacts.”

Even if most of the divine body was destroyed, it could recover, so the tolerance for errors in body refinement was naturally high. However, when creating weapons, armor, mechanical treasures, etc., the tolerance for errors was much lower.

“Haha, if body refinement were as difficult as artifact refinement, the body refinement lineage wouldn’t be so prosperous.” Luo Feng laughed. Many practiced both body refinement and artifact refinement, but very few mastered both.

“In the end, this world values strength. No matter how strong your artifact refining skills are, what can they do?” Entropy Tianyan shook his head. “When faced with someone stronger, don’t you still have to bow your head?”

Luo Feng nodded. His master, Zuo Shan Ke, could refine Divine King-level weapons and had many friends, but what was the result?

Faced with the threat from Shiguo, the only path for Jinguo was destruction. Zuo Shan Ke didn’t rely on his friends but escaped to the Cosmic Sea.

In the small building, Entropy Tianyan and Luo Feng fell silent for a moment. Entropy Tianyan’s eyes were hazy, as if seeing the figure he had been longing for day and night.

……

Fire Realm Restaurant.

Suo Zhi was focused on cooking. He had been at this small restaurant for over a century and had gradually become proficient in some basic dishes.

“Done.” With a wave of his hand, Suo Zhi finished plating a delicious dish, which another server took away.

“Junior Brother Suo Zhi’s culinary skills have improved quite a bit,” praised the other cooks at Fire Realm Restaurant. They were all disciples of the Black Butcher and had followed him for a longer time.

“Compared to Senior Brothers, my cooking skills are still ordinary,” Suo Zhi grinned. Being able to cook was a big step forward for him.

“Suo Zhi, Suo Zhi!” Suddenly, a voice called out.

Suo Zhi heard it and said, “My brother is here; I’ll go out for a bit.”

The other cooks didn’t mind since Suo Zhi had just started and could only make a few simple dishes, not yet a main chef.

Suo Zhi walked outside and immediately saw Suo Yun waiting.

“Suo Yun.” Suo Zhi was surprised at the sight of him, “You…”

Suo Yun was spirited and smiling brightly, “I broke through. I finally broke through to the Void True God realm.”

“That’s great.” Suo Zhi was excited, “We’ve been in Huyang City for over a century, and you finally broke through to the Void True God realm.”

They had come to the city for opportunities! One became a guard for the Diao Rong family, and the other was recruited into Fire Realm Restaurant.

“I seized the opportunity and received some resources from Miss Diao Rong, refining my bloodline to break through in one go,” Suo Yun looked at his brother, “Suo Zhi, we were the most talented in our tribe, reaching the ninth level of True God with ordinary cultivation methods at a young age. In Huyang City, with better techniques and resources, if I can become a Void True God, so can you!”

Suo Zhi was also excited.

They were indeed equally talented. Even the tribe leader thought these two young ones should try their luck in Huyang City.

“I’ve exhausted almost all my resources, so I can’t help you for now,” Suo Yun said, “But now that I’m a Void True God, it’s easy to join a force as a mid-level member. Then I’ll bring you in! Together, we’ll make sure you also become a Void True God.”

“I’m doing well at Fire Realm Restaurant, and Master treats me well,” Suo Zhi quickly said.

“If you keep cooking, when will you gather enough chaos crystals?” Suo Yun turned to leave, “Be patient. Once I establish myself in a new force, I’ll bring you over.”

Suo Yun had been hiding in his residence, fearing being killed or robbed, but finally broke through with the resources.

Now, he was at his most spirited, feeling that his brother Suo Zhi working as a cook was very foolish.

“Sigh.” Suo Zhi watched his brother leave.

“Suo Zhi,” the Black Butcher approached.

“Master,” Suo Zhi respectfully greeted. Because of his consistent performance and Luo Feng’s influence, the Black Butcher had officially accepted him as a disciple.

“Your brother is right; accumulating resources as a cook is very slow,” the Black Butcher said. “Even after all my long years, my resources are limited. Perhaps following your brother will give you a brighter future.”

Suo Zhi shook his head, “When we hunted together in the tribe, Suo Yun always loved taking risks. In Huyang City, he still loves taking risks. He may succeed ten times, but if he fails once, it’s over! Before, the entire Diao Rong family’s cave mansion, including the guards, were killed. He only survived because he was in Fire Realm Restaurant, serving Luo He Shangzun. I tried to persuade him, but he wouldn’t listen. Master, I’d rather stay at Fire Realm Restaurant to learn the art.”

“Since you want to stay, I won’t treat you unfairly,” the Black Butcher smiled and nodded. He felt more confident in training this disciple who was committed to staying at the restaurant.

“I feel more suited to culinary arts,” Suo Zhi said. “Cooking requires divine power, mental strength, and will, which is also a form of cultivation.”

The Black Butcher nodded in satisfaction and left.

As the master left, other servers approached.

“Suo Zhi, your brother became a Void True God?”

“That’s amazing. You two came to Huyang City over a century ago, and he’s already a Void True God. I’ve struggled for thousands of years and am still only at the eighth level of True God.”

“Suo Zhi was at the ninth level of True God in the tribe, far more talented than us.”

These servers were envious. Their abilities were much lower than Suo Zhi’s, and most hadn’t been formally accepted by the Black Butcher.

Suo Zhi smiled but felt conflicted.

In front of his master, he was decisive and sincere. But seeing his brother Suo Yun become a Void True God, how could he not feel a bit stirred?

“Should I also take risks like Suo Yun said?” Suo Zhi thought, “But the tribe leader said, during hunting, it’s better to miss ten opportunities than to gamble with your life.”

“Culinary arts may be slower but more stable. In a few centuries, I’ll gather enough resources.” Suo Zhi thought.

……

In the small building, Luo Feng also saw the encounter between Suo Zhi and Suo Yun. These brothers had entered Huyang City with him, so they had some connection.

“The low-level True Gods in Huyang City struggle greatly,” Entropy Tianyan said, looking outside. “Most of them have to risk their lives for opportunities, and even if they get resources, they usually fail to break through. Suo Yun is talented to have succeeded in one go.”

Luo Feng nodded, “Both brothers are talented. The intricacies of the Black Butcher’s culinary arts are no less than those of artifact refining or alchemy. They require perfect coordination of divine power and will to create delicious food that affects the soul. Suo Zhi has also shown talent by learning so quickly.”

Entropy Tianyan, holding a wine cup, said leisurely, “Both have talent, but among the countless True Gods in Huyang City, most do not.”

“Which one do you admire?” Luo Feng asked with a smile.

“When I was young, I would have admired Suo Yun more. But now?” Entropy Tianyan finished his wine, “I admire Suo Zhi more.”

Luo Feng nodded, glancing at the envious servers at Fire Realm Restaurant.

“In cultivation, greed is forbidden! Compared to the ordinary servers at Fire Realm Restaurant, Suo Zhi is already very fortunate.” Luo Feng stood up.

“Yes, greed is forbidden!” Entropy Tianyan nodded, “It’s easy to say, but how many strong can achieve it? I’ve made the mistake of greed. Some mistakes can be corrected. Some cannot be.”

Luo Feng nodded and said, “Brother Entropy, I’ll be in seclusion after I return. If there’s an urgent matter, you can

contact Luo Sha.”

In seclusion, one must be fully focused, so the communication talisman would be turned off. Otherwise, messages from the Dark Hall of Yan Feng Pavilion and some familiar friends would distract Luo Feng.

As long as messages were sent to Luo Sha, Luo Sha could use mental transmission to contact Luo Feng.

“Alright.” Entropy Tianyan nodded with a smile, “I’ll definitely contact you if there’s an urgent matter.”

They walked out together, and the Black Butcher, the restaurant owner, personally saw them off, sending the two Eternal True Gods away.

……

After leaving Fire Realm Restaurant, Luo Feng, accompanied by Morosa and Moyu Qingyan, first went to Yan Feng Pavilion to purchase a large amount of materials needed for the second body refinement.

“The first body refinement cost about 100,000 cosmos sand in materials. Based on my understanding of the second body refinement, it should require 650,000 cosmos sand in materials,” Luo Feng thought. “Considering some wastage, I’ll prepare more and buy materials worth 700,000 cosmos sand.”

Yan Feng Pavilion was indeed a renowned merchant guild on the entire Origin Continent. In the time it took to drink a few cups of wine and chat, they had gathered the materials worth 700,000 cosmos sand.

“Since some materials are rarely used, we had to call on some from our partner guilds,” said the Vice Pavilion Master of Yan Feng Pavilion. “If Brother Luo He needs more, it’s best to place an order through the Dark Hall first. We can prepare in advance.”

They were, after all, only a branch of a large city, with limited storage.

“Alright.” Luo Feng took the jade bottle, which contained the materials worth 700,000 cosmos sand. Many of the materials piled up like mountains.

The “Chaos Force Diagram” did not consume many resources, but Luo Feng’s divine body was too vast!

“Next is the third body refinement, requiring several times more materials. It must be pre-ordered,” Luo Feng thought. “But for now, I can’t afford that many materials; I’m still too poor!”

After purchasing the materials, Luo Feng and his two servants quickly left.

Whoosh!

Flying all the way back to the cave mansion, Luo Feng put away the flying boat, and Morosa and Moyu Qingyan naturally landed nearby.

“Qingyan,” Luo Feng ordered, “I’m preparing for a long seclusion, so you don’t need to stay in the cave mansion all the time. You can visit home anytime.”

“Thank you, Master.” Moyu Qingyan looked pleased. Since following Luo Feng, he hadn’t returned home once.

“And me? Can I go out?” Morosa asked repeatedly. The last time his master went into seclusion, it lasted over a century.

“As long as you don’t cause trouble, you can roam Huyang City as you please,” Luo Feng said, then flew directly towards the underground hall. Once inside, the hall doors closed with a rumble, and the formation activated, isolating inside from outside.

Luo Feng had begun his seclusion.

“Lord Luo Sha, I’m heading back,” Moyu Qingyan said respectfully.

“Go ahead, I’m going out too,” Morosa replied gleefully and flew out of the cave mansion first. “The master only goes to the same places, so boring! Huyang City has so many fun places!”

The two servants left one after another.

The entire cave mansion fell silent, leaving only Luo Feng in seclusion.