Swallowed Star Chapter 1482 - Releasing Teacher Origin
Previously on Swallowed Star...
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Amid the hushed, swirling chaos of the airflow, Luo Feng peered into the far horizon.
He had suspected for a while that Purple Moon Ancestor might be inside this miniature universe. If not, he would have escaped when cornered. Naturally, there might have been some special circumstance, like Purple Moon Ancestor being trapped inside the miniature universe and unable to escape. Should that be true, Luo Feng shattering the miniature universe would equate to freeing Purple Moon Ancestor.
Yet, considering this risk, Luo Feng had planned meticulously in advance. Leaving aside Morosa's status as the Sector Beast king with power rivaling a true god of void space—one capable of overwhelming all foes—Purple Moon Ancestor couldn't possibly withstand its assaults.
Luo Feng himself wielded the Linear Element Technique, surpassing even the Divine Eye Technique in prowess. This ultimate willpower method drove godly kings to madness! Even a foe evenly matched in willpower would suffer immense pressure from someone using Linear Element Technique, potentially plunging straight into oblivion.
Luo Feng’s willpower had achieved 'holy' status. Thus, any entity whose willpower hadn't reached that pinnacle would crumble instantly upon impact from his.
The miniature universes of East Emperor Ancestor and Purple Moon Ancestor… Morosa had once attempted to consume them, confirming East Emperor Ancestor’s superior willpower over Purple Moon Ancestor’s inferior one.
“Quite a number of true gods of void space possess willpower at the eternal true god level. But reaching the point where it turns holy… That’s virtually unattainable.” Luo Feng shook his head. “Purple Moon lags behind East Emperor, rendering holy willpower even more out of reach for him.”
“Be it East Emperor or Purple Moon, both have transcended reincarnation,” Luo Feng murmured to himself, “granting them eternal existence. So, where do they hide?”
The Universe Ocean brimmed with enigmas.
Consider the World of Jin: it harbored eternal true gods like the four major generals. Such revelations taught Luo Feng he wasn't invincible, compelling him to conceal this Sector Beast king carefully as his ultimate secret weapon.
Sou!
Taking Morosa along, Luo Feng sped back to the primal universe.
******
Luo Feng left Morosa secured in his miniature universe, then returned via his original body to the void space of Milky Way Holy Land in the primal universe.
“Come on. Time to head to the Ancestral God School,” Primal Chaos City Leader urged.
Thrilled beyond measure, he wasted no time after Luo Feng's return from Universe Ocean, eager to storm the Ancestral God School and secure Teacher Origin’s freedom. He had longed for this moment endlessly.
“Mm.” Luo Feng grinned back.
Master and disciple journeyed together, soon reaching the Ancestral God Palace in the Ancestral God Secret Region. Entering, they found three ancestral gods enthroned in the grand hall.
“You three,” Primal Chaos City Leader declared sharply. “You know why we’re here. The Sector Beast threat is vanquished. Isn’t it time for the willpower of the origin to honor its vow and free Teacher Origin?”
The trio gazed down upon them. The elderly ancestral god then responded, “Primal Chaos City Leader, rest assured. The willpower of the origin always keeps its promises.”
“The willpower of the origin already notified us earlier,” the youthful ancestral god chimed in. “Luo Feng resolved the Sector Beast crisis, earning monumental merit. This surely warrants Teacher Origin’s release… By now, the willpower of the origin must have begun the process. Just wait a bit. Teacher Origin will soon manifest here in the Ancestral God Palace.”
“Already releasing him?” Primal Chaos City Leader’s excitement surged.
Luo Feng brimmed with eager anticipation too. Though he’d never been directly mentored by Teacher Origin, the latter’s towering legacy shaped the human race profoundly. Teacher Origin had spearheaded humanity’s ascent, with Huge Axe and Primal Chaos City Leader upholding its triumphs, while Luo Feng forged its radiant future!
“Just a short wait more,” the double-faced ancestral god advised.
Primal Chaos City Leader and Luo Feng lingered silently in the hall.
Moments dragged on. Abruptly, a mighty aura surged through the chamber, birthing a twisting wormhole at its center. A hazy form stepped forth, materializing instantly in the vast hall. Primal Chaos City Leader shuddered, eyes alight with raw joy.
The silhouette sharpened: a figure clad in flowing white robes. His mere presence quelled time and space, enveloping all in serene tranquility.
“Teacher!” Primal Chaos City Leader teleported forward, kneeling tearfully before the white-robed man.
Ages had passed. How many eons had he endured this wait?
To him, Teacher Origin was mentor and father alike. To preserve his legacy, Primal Chaos City Leader toiled tirelessly, governing the human race with unwavering justice and self-sacrifice. Even in discipleship, his sole aim was humanity’s strength—earning universal reverence from his kin.
None realized his deepest drive: shielding Teacher Origin’s heritage, averting humanity’s doom.
“No need for tears like a child,” Teacher Origin chuckled, lifting Primal Chaos City Leader up.
“Mm.” Primal Chaos City Leader rose obediently.
Teacher Origin eyed him, then sighed deeply. “Such a shame Huge Axe is gone.”
Sorrow flickered in Primal Chaos City Leader’s gaze as he explained, “A Sector Beast slew Huge Axe. Thankfully, Luo Feng ended the crisis and recovered Huge Axe’s supreme treasure, the godly axe, bringing it home.”
Luo Feng had prioritized retrieving the godly axe upon return, stunning human leaders with the feat.
“He’d have rejoiced to witness this,” Teacher Origin mused. “That boy was ever daring and thrill-seeking. I cautioned him countless times. Had he but a fraction of your steadiness… Alas, enough. Let’s leave it.”
Only Teacher Origin dared dub Huge Axe 'boy.'
Huge Axe was Teacher Origin’s earliest follower, followed by Primal Chaos City Leader as prime disciple. The trio shared deep bonds: Huge Axe the elder sibling, Primal Chaos City Leader the younger, Teacher Origin their guiding parent.
“Congratulations, Teacher Origin, on reclaiming your liberty.” The three ancestral gods approached, brimming with awe for this primal universe pioneer of unparalleled stature.
Their gazes shifted to the distant white-robed figure: Luo Feng.
White-robed Teacher Origin and white-robed Luo Feng—humanity’s twin luminaries, one from dawn’s era, one from midday’s zenith. Contrasting auras: Teacher Origin’s soothing calm like a gentle breeze;
Luo Feng, a sky-piercing sword—polite yet razor-edged, shouldering all burdens with unyielding resolve that chilled rivals to the core.
“Thanks.” Teacher Origin nodded smilingly at the ancestral gods. “Primal Chaos City Leader, Luo Feng.” His gaze lingered on Luo Feng. “Let’s depart.”
Luo Feng nodded, sensing Teacher Origin’s unspoken words awaiting a private venue beyond Ancestral God Palace.
“Let’s go.” With Luo Feng’s affirmation, the trio vanished.
The ancestral gods observed humanity’s apex trio depart, exchanging glances. The double-faced one sighed, “Teacher Origin’s return bolsters humans with him and Luo Feng. Their brilliance will dazzle further.”
“Teacher Origin once irked the willpower of the origin into his imprisonment,” the old ancestral god noted. “Luo Feng, though? Even it fears provoking him—far more daunting. United now, humanity’s future power defies measure.”
“In prowess, both could claim void space mastery effortlessly,” the young ancestral god remarked. “Our Universe Ocean may soon boast two additional holy land universes.”
All recognized it: Sector Beast crisis quelled, external threats nullified. Humanity’s endless eras ahead promised relentless nurturing of progeny for supremacy. Teacher Origin’s advent supercharged this ascent.
Humanity’s rise meant other races’ deference—no more harboring grudges.
******
Strolling a corridor in Milky Way Holy Land’s human domain, Teacher Origin, Primal Chaos City Leader, and Luo Feng surveyed their surroundings.
“Behold those universe passageway doors,” Teacher Origin smiled wistfully. “Across the primal universe, portals for every race’s true gods converge here. Hahaha… I never dreamed of such grandeur back then.”
“Luo Feng.” Teacher Origin faced him. “Suppressed eternally, I watched you rise… Initially, just a promising new true god for our race. Yet you soared beyond, freeing me from doom. This debt—I can never repay fully. Please, accept my bow.”
Luo Feng swiftly intervened. “No, that won’t do,” he insisted. Technically, Teacher Origin was his master’s forebear.
“Your benevolence is undeniable.” Barred by Luo Feng, Teacher Origin settled for a partial bow. “Forget formalities.”
“Teacher, that’s so like you.” Primal Chaos City Leader sighed fondly.
Seizing the moment, Luo Feng pivoted. “By the way, Teacher Origin… I’ve wondered: what provoked the willpower of the origin to imprison you so? When I first sought your release, it claimed supreme laws barred it—only post-Sector Beast crisis would freedom come.”
“Yes, Teacher,” Primal Chaos City Leader pressed. “You skimmed over it before. What truly happened?”
Primal Chaos City Leader grasped only the feud and looming clash, ignorant of roots.
“No hurry.” Teacher Origin smiled, shaking his head. “Luo Feng, word is you obliterated Purple Moon Holy Land Universe.”
“Yes.” Luo Feng affirmed. With news widespread, Teacher Origin—virtual universe overseer—knew well.
“Then tell me… after its ruin, what of Purple Moon Ancestor?” Expectation gleamed in Teacher Origin’s eyes. “He’s beyond reincarnation, eternally alive. Miniature universe’s fall slays all races, universe masters, true gods within—yet he survives. Did you spot him?”
Luo Feng shook his head. “No sightings.”
“None?” Teacher Origin recoiled. “Perhaps merely a divine power avatar…? He froze, murmuring, “If only I’d known… I’d never have chosen this road.”
Luo Feng and Primal Chaos City Leader exchanged puzzled looks.
What troubled him?