Swallowed Star Chapter 1477 - Splendid Because of Battle, Bright Because of You

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Luo Feng returned to the original universe, heading straight to Milky Way Holy Land.

The decisive battle loomed near, and judging by the timeline Morosa had outlined, Luo Feng understood he had little time remaining. His sole desire was to reunite with his loved ones.

Hua!

Luo Feng touched down on a pathway paved with green stones. A modest courtyard lay before him, guarded by a woman in a white cape. He grinned at her—his spouse, Xu Xin! The unwavering supporter who never grumbled. She never demanded his attention or extra moments. Did that mean she cared little for him?

Back when Luo Feng had battled the swallowing beast to the death, and all believed him perished—including Xu Xin—she opted to follow him in death right after birthing their child. True love shouldn't bind; it offers endless nurturing and backing.

“Feng.” Xu Xin beamed, her smile akin to a celestial moon, soothing Luo Feng's spirit.

His wife served as the sanctuary for his soul. He extended his hand, grasping hers. “Let’s go see mom and dad.”

“Okay,” Xu Xin replied. She posed no more inquiries. She had lingered here patiently for ages, knowing their parents resided in this courtyard.

They stepped into the yard. Moments later, Luo Hong Guo and Gong Xin Lan came into view, chatting as they sat. Even after a trillion eras, their appearances remained unchanged.

“Ah, Feng.” Both Luo Hong Guo and Gong Xin Lan rose to their feet.

“Mom, Dad!” Luo Feng called out. Seeing his parents evoked the diligent dojo student from Earth's Headquarter City period.

Luo Hong Guo and Gong Xin Lan exchanged glances. They sensed something off about Luo Feng. He stood at the peak among countless races, always composed and dependable around his folks. Yet now, he behaved like a kid—deeply clinging to his parents.

This was out of character. They observed it silently, saying nothing.

“Come sit, Xu Xin.” Gong Xin Lan clasped her son's hands. They took seats, with Xu Xin joining them.

******

Luo Feng chatted casually with his parents and wife like any regular person, until his sons Luo Ping and Luo Hai, plus brother Luo Hua, showed up. The clan assembled, filled with chatter and joy. Yet, having endured endless years, they all detected the anomaly in Luo Feng this visit.

It felt utterly routine, rendering it profoundly strange. Chaos reigned with the Sector Beasts! Luo Feng bore every burden. How could he spare time for family talks? Still, no one voiced concerns, even after prolonged discussion. Actually, Luo Hong Guo, Gong Xin Lan, Luo Ping, and Luo Hai dominated the conversation.

“It’s time,” Luo Feng declared.

Silence fell over everyone.

Luo Feng scanned the room. He gazed at his ever-caring mom and dad, his childhood companion brother, his adoring sons, and his steadfast wife.

“I believe you’ve all realized.” Luo Feng nodded. “A massive event unfolds, one I’ve concealed from you. But the moment has arrived to reveal it.

He had raided the Sector Beasts' hive for carnage, clashing with 900,000 of them, yet shared none of it with kin. They grasped the Sector Beast threat but lacked specifics. Should he falter now, Universe Ocean's races faced extinction—including him! Secrecy no longer mattered.

“What’s going on, brother?” Luo Hua inquired.

“Dad.”

“Dad?”

Luo Ping and Luo Hai stared at Luo Feng with worry. His parents and wife mirrored their concern.

“This marks the climax of the Sector Beast crisis,” Luo Feng stated. “Just two outcomes await this clash. Victory means safety for all races, humans included. Defeat spells doom for every race, humanity's end, the original universe's ruin, and my demise… None shall endure. This is the ultimate showdown.

Parents, wife, sons, brother—all stood stunned. This threatened Universe Ocean's billions of races?

“I must depart soon,” Luo Feng murmured. “I yearned to bid farewell to you—parents and all—at this final instant.”

Luo Feng eyed his family. They embodied his world!

“A Feng.” Luo Hong Guo placed hands on his son's shoulders, pulling him into an embrace, grinning. “Truth is, I’m immensely proud. I recall my youth during the nirvana, our narrow escapes. We overcame perils repeatedly to settle in Headquarter City, raising you and A Hua.”

Gong Xin Lan hugged her son too.

“Your mom and I feel profound pride. We never dreamed of universe voyages! Nor of living virtual games as true existences. Others claim one life; we’ve savored infinities.”

“Our existences dazzle. Thanks to you!”

Luo Hong Guo and Gong Xin Lan fixed eyes on their son.

“Cast off burdens. Our proverb speaks of ‘a hundred years,’ yet we’ve spanned countless. Death brings smiles.” Luo Hong Guo grinned. “Go forth unburdened. Battle freely. Triumph grants eternal honor; loss sees us perish beside you.”

Tears welled in Luo Feng’s eyes. No sorrow gripped him—only boundless elation.

Luo Feng regarded his untroubled family. “Truthfully, I’ve been selfish,” he confessed. “Scant time with Xu Xin, sons, parents… Mostly, I roamed the cosmos in quests. Endless ventures and clashes. Though for earthlings' survival, I’ve grown hooked on thrill and strife. I crave exploration, unveiling cosmic enigmas. Combat thrills me, that dance on death's edge. Absent that, existence dulls.” Luo Feng shook his head. “Plain living blesses, yet I thrive in battle. This path suits me.”

Luo Feng faced his kin. “Battles ignite my life's brilliance! Peace dims it. But you…” He clutched his parents, wife's hand, eyed sons and brother. “You shine as my ultimate treasures in this realm! My all! Beyond my life itself! Your absence plunges my world to eternal dark.”

Kinship trumped all—above his existence. He'd sacrifice all to safeguard them! Bereft, darkness eternal.

“Battles enrich my life, but you illuminate it!”

Luo Feng beheld his family. Releasing his parents, he rose.

“Time for me to go.”

******

This supreme clash decided Universe Ocean races' fates. Luo Feng concealed nothing. Every true god learned of it. True gods across races, plus myriad universe masters, converged before Milky Way Holy Land's palace square.

Luo Feng emerged with family; all races beheld him.

“Milky Way Horde Leader.”

“Milky Way, we rely on you.”

“Milky Way…”

All races recognized the pivotal instant.

Luo Feng strode past true gods. He spotted mentors: Primal Chaos City Leader, Sitting Mountain Guest, True Yan. Friends too: Hong, Thunder God, Rong Jun, Wu Ka, Hu Yan Bo, Babata. Earthling luminaries—even brother Wei Wen—attended. Remote Ocean kin (Luo Feng's creations), disciples—all present.

“Teacher.”

“A Feng.”

“Milky Way.”

“Luo Feng.”

Voices hailed him.

Luo Feng lingered longest by teachers. Primal Chaos City Leader nodded. “You’ve never disappointed me.”

Sitting Mountain Guest grinned. “I poured boundless effort into your growth, yielding beyond expectations… But repayment awaits, so vanquish no Sector Beasts. Triumph mandatory.”

True Yan clapped Luo Feng’s shoulders. “Forever my finest disciple.”

******

Luo Feng advanced forward. He pivoted, surveying square's assembled powers. Demon race true gods, bug race foes he'd battled, obedient subsidiary races. Friends, cherished ones…

All of it…

Then, Luo Feng shouldered the immense duty of guardianship.

I won’t permit it! Luo Feng vowed inwardly. Nothing under my watch shall perish! My life defends it all! No destruction allowed! None!

Races' great beings watched Luo Feng. He met their gazes, smiling.

“I will return!” he vowed.

Sou!

Luo Feng streaked skyward like light. Return heralded victory. Absence meant ruin. This era's beings reduced to relics in the three Lands of Extremis.

******

Luo Feng brimmed with power! Heart's resolve included! Family, mentors, comrades fueled him! All demanded his shield!

Such beauty—he refused its end! Everything sacrificed to preserve it!

Hong!

A savage Sector Beast erupted from the universe membrane, hurtling toward the silver-armored, silver-winged figure.

“Master,” Morosa bowed deferentially.

Luo Feng eyed Morosa, now at limit level five. Typically, levels three to five demand gradual mastery. Yet supreme laws propelled Morosa seamlessly.

Just one enslaved Sector Beast survived. One wild one too.

“Master, Mo He approaches,” Sector Beast Morosa warned urgently. “Mo He’s speed outpaces. Teleport range dwarfs mine. Can you claim victory, master?”

Morosa held no certainties.

“I will win!” Luo Feng whispered resolutely. “I must!”

Determination rang true. Victory essential. All he guarded hinged on it!

“Go!” Luo Feng seized Morosa, teleporting. Vanishing, they rushed Sector Beast Mo He.