Jiangnan Base City, Yangzhou City, Times Square. The square was filled with wreaths and flowers.
The ‘Devouring Beast Disaster’, this catastrophe, had placed even greater pressure on humanity than the Great Nirvana Period. However, thanks to the sacrifice of Earth’s eight greatest warriors, humanity survived the calamity. Hong and Thunder God remained in a state of deep slumber. Although their hearts were still beating, their brain activity had completely vanished.
They were essentially living corpses.
Every base city across the world spontaneously organised various events to express gratitude and respect towards the eight heroes.
As for Yangzhou City, being the hometown of Luo Feng, one of the Eight Heroes, countless people gathered in the city’s largest square to mourn him. In this battle, Luo Feng had been the youngest of the eight, and also the most exceptionally gifted. At only twenty two years old, he had been capable of easily slaying Beast Emperors.
Many believed that if such a genius had continued growing, he would very likely have surpassed even Hong and Thunder God. Some even said that Luo Feng’s ability to effortlessly kill Beast Emperors already placed him on the same level as them.
But what was the use of saying such things now?
…
Times Square was covered with wreaths and flowers.
Wave after wave of people came to bow in respect.
“Luo Feng.”
Among the crowd stood a young man overwhelmed with grief, accompanied by a young woman. He gazed at Luo Feng’s statue.
“You… you…”
“Ah Wen,” the young woman softly comforted him.
“He and I grew up together since we were little kids. I never thought he’d leave like this.” Wei Wen’s expression was filled with pain. “Ever since he joined the martial arts hall, he was always the best. He became an advanced student early, became a martial artist early. Then step by step… I watched him become stronger and stronger.”
“I knew he would fly higher and higher. I never imagined…” Wei Wen shook his head.
Wei Wen and his girlfriend solemnly bowed before leaving with the crowd.
Mingyue District, Luo Feng’s home, second floor bedroom.
The warm winter sunlight streamed through the floor to ceiling windows.
Xu Xin lay on the bed, her face pale.
“Little sister.” Xu Gang sat beside the bed and comforted her. “Don’t be too sad. Luo Feng died a glorious death. It was worth it. Besides… you’re pregnant. If you’re this heartbroken, it won’t be good for the children.”
“Brother.” Xu Xin spoke softly. “I know. You should go out.”
“Take care of yourself. Even for Luo Feng’s sake, you must give birth to his children.” Xu Gang comforted her before leaving.
From an emotional standpoint, Luo Feng was one of humanity’s Eight Heroes. Naturally, the Xu family hoped Xu Xin would give birth to his children.
From a practical standpoint, Luo Feng had been Earth’s number one spiritual reader. His genetic inheritance was unimaginable. Such children naturally had to be preserved.
…
Downstairs at Luo Feng’s home.
“Doctor.” Gong Xinlan hurriedly asked, “How is Xu Xin?”
The elderly Doctor Hua, one of the most respected medical experts in China, had personally come to examine Xu Xin out of respect for Luo Feng.
He replied gravely, “Mrs Luo, physically the patient has no major problems. However… excessive worry is damaging her spirit. No matter how healthy someone is, if they remain immersed in grief, their condition will continue to deteriorate.”
“This…” Gong Xinlan’s expression changed slightly.
Yesterday, when Luo Feng’s life signal completely disappeared during the live broadcast, Xu Xin had fainted on the spot.
Although Luo Hongguo and Gong Xinlan were equally devastated, they did not want their son’s bloodline endangered. They immediately summoned doctors.
At this point, preserving this bloodline was the only thing they could do for their son.
“No matter what, Doctor Hua, you must protect the children in her womb,” Gong Xinlan said solemnly.
“I understand. Mr Luo Feng’s bloodline, I will do everything I can.” Doctor Hua nodded seriously. “I will immediately apply to the government for Spirit of Grass and Wood treasures and some supporting medicines.”
“We already have Spirit of Grass and Wood treasures at home,” Gong Xinlan replied.
“That is even better.” Doctor Hua looked delighted. “Those treasures and medicines can help physically. But… the root of the problem lies in her heart. If she continues grieving and worrying excessively… I fear there could be a miscarriage during pregnancy.”
Gong Xinlan’s face immediately changed.
“So you must support her emotionally and help improve her mood,” Doctor Hua said.
“I understand.” Gong Xinlan nodded.
…
On the bed.
Xu Xin lay silently, gently stroking the wire ring on her ring finger.
Two streams of tears slipped down her cheeks as she whispered softly.
“Luo Feng… have you really gone? Have you left me?”
Pacific Ocean.
The area where Luo Feng and the Devouring Beast had fought.
Large numbers of monsters had gathered there.
There were more than sixty King level monsters, including the ocean’s only remaining Beast Emperor, the Thunder Dragon Emperor.
All these monsters had gathered around the corpse of the Golden Horned Beast.
According to the laws of monster evolution, consuming the corpse of a powerful monster often led to advancement.
The Thunder Dragon Emperor desperately wanted to devour the Golden Horned Beast’s corpse.
“Roar…”
The Thunder Dragon Emperor glared furiously at the two figures before it.
Flowing Silver Guards.
It had remained here for over three days without success because of these two guards.
The Flowing Silver Guards could withstand attacks from the Golden Horned Beast itself. Holding back the Thunder Dragon Emperor was naturally easy.
Although their offensive power was weak, their ability to restrain opponents was extraordinarily powerful.
Behind the Flowing Silver Guards.
The enormous jet black body of the Golden Horned Beast lay motionless, completely devoid of life.
…
Inside the Golden Horned Beast.
The transparent crystal sphere covered in mysterious golden patterns was emitting a faint golden glow.
It appeared unchanged, but in reality it had already transformed.
“So possession is this difficult. Babata, at this pace, how long will it take before I completely control this Golden Horned Beast body?”
Luo Feng’s consciousness asked.
“Don’t rush. This opportunity comes once in countless ages. Be patient. Take it slowly,” Babata replied.
Luo Feng had never imagined he would survive.
Three days earlier, while desperately attacking the Golden Horned Beast, he discovered its soul defence was incredibly strong.
Just as his final soul planet was about to burn away completely, the crimson diamond shaped crystal hidden within its core finally began to disintegrate and burn.
Instantly, an incomparably vast amount of spiritual power merged into Luo Feng’s soul.
It was immense.
This was why the global broadcast had suddenly detected an explosive surge in life force.
Luo Feng was deeply grateful.
Grateful to his teacher, the Master of Yun Mo Planet.
Back then, the Master of Yun Mo Planet had not known what level his future successor would reach.
Planetary level?
Star level?
To be safe, the inheritance soul seal he created could transform the soul of a first level Universe Grade spiritual reader.
The inheritance soul seal appeared tiny, merely a crystal pillar.
But in reality, it had been created by an immortal existence.
When the crystal pillar disintegrated and burned, that overwhelming power instantly shattered the Golden Horned Beast’s defences.
They simply were not on the same level.
The Golden Horned Beast may have possessed greater quantity.
But the inheritance soul seal possessed overwhelming quality.
Like a needle piercing tofu.
Effortless.
The Golden Horned Beast’s soul was conquered.
Luo Feng’s soul was replenished and became incredibly powerful.
However, his physical body’s consciousness sea had already collapsed, making return impossible.
So he immediately used the possession secret technique, devouring countless fragments of the Golden Horned Beast’s soul.
Devouring was fast.
Absorbing them took more than a day.
Furthermore.
Items like space rings and the Mo Yun Vine recognised owners through spiritual imprints.
Babata’s connection with Luo Feng was also spiritual.
The soul was the true foundation.
Many treasures throughout the universe recognised owners through soul imprints.
Therefore, during the possession process, Luo Feng naturally re established contact with Babata.
“Luo Feng, you now occupy its consciousness sea. However, the compatibility between your soul and its body remains very low. It will take time.”
“At the start of possession, even walking properly is difficult. That’s normal.”
“Come on, try moving your eyelids first. Slowly.”
“Don’t worry. I’ve blocked all surrounding signals. Humanity won’t detect the Golden Horned Beast’s life force right now.”
Babata was unbelievably excited.
Possessing a starry sky beast.
It was practically a dream.
Among all bloodlines in the universe, the highest and noblest belonged to the peak starry sky beasts.
The Golden Horned Beast was one of the very greatest.
“Babata, how do I regain a human body?” Luo Feng asked.
“Seriously? Why are you so attached to a human body?” Babata immediately replied. “With this body, becoming a World Master is only a matter of time.”
“And besides, I’ve always heard that starry sky beasts possess inherited memories. The higher the beast’s bloodline, the more advanced and vast those inherited memories become.”
“Knowledge is power.”
“Your teacher only lived for a little over sixty million years. How much knowledge could he accumulate?”
“His secret techniques were impressive, but there are still many beings in the universe stronger than him.”
“But starry sky beasts, especially the ultimate peak species, inherit memories passed down through generation after generation. Some memories can even be traced back to the very beginning of the universe.”
“When your soul becomes one hundred percent compatible with this body, all those inherited memories will merge completely into your soul.”
Babata was thrilled beyond words.
Become a mighty Golden Horned Beast?
Roam freely across the universe?
“As for regaining a human body, it isn’t impossible. The stupidest method is another possession. The best method is obtaining the legendary spiritual reader secret technique, ‘Soul Division’. It allows numerous incarnations, meaning you could naturally have a human incarnation as well. However, even your teacher only heard rumours of Soul Division.”
“Don’t think about that now. At least you’re alive.”
“Right.”
Luo Feng felt a surge of energy.
At least he was alive.
As long as he lived, there was hope.
Hope of seeing his family again.
Hope of seeing his unborn children.
Luo Feng devoted himself even more diligently to controlling the body.
Blinking.
Moving a single claw.
Swinging his tail.
Slightly lifting the scale covered wings.
Step by step.
Luo Feng worked tirelessly.
After spending a full sixteen days.
“Success.”
In the depths of the Pacific Ocean, the gigantic Golden Horned Beast that had once brought nightmares to all humanity was slowly swimming.
Its cold dark golden eyes swept across the surroundings.
The surrounding King level monsters and even the Beast Emperor all lay submissively on the seabed.
“Luo Feng, congratulations, congratulations.” Babata was equally excited.
“Hm?”
At the moment his soul completely synchronised with the body, an incomparably vast flood of memories suddenly poured into Luo Feng’s soul.
Ancient, boundless memories inherited from generation after generation of Golden Horned Beasts unfolded before him.
The sheer scale of those memories was so immense that Luo Feng’s consciousness stopped thinking altogether in shock.
Too vast.
Far, far too vast.