Zuoshan Ke flew into a gradually forming planar space. The vast, boundless earth was also taking shape. Zuoshan Ke observed carefully, smiled, and nodded: "This universe structure is truly extraordinary."
Though he couldn't grasp the true essence of the universe's architecture, even this glimpse revealed much. Zuoshan Ke could vaguely sense the inherent difference.
"Luo Feng."
Zuoshan Ke waved a hand, and an elegant palace materialized beside him. He stepped directly inside, saying as he went, "I will remain within your miniature universe. Now, those 450,000 Chaos Beasts are just outside your miniature universe… Sense them clearly, and immediately inform me the moment they launch an attack."
"Yes, Teacher," a voice echoed from the distant heavens and earth.
The 450,000 Chaos Beasts weren't attacking yet; it was purely a show of force! Luo Feng couldn't possibly expect Zuoshan Ke to guard him indefinitely. Protecting such a massive miniature universe would come at a significant cost. Naturally, it was best to wait until the Chaos Beasts began their consumption before sending an alert.
...
In another part of the miniature universe.
Inside a starship.
Luo Feng’s divine power avatar was with Morosa.
"Master, the number of Chaos Beasts in that area has sharply decreased to fewer than fifty thousand," Morosa reported.
Luo Feng nodded.
His main body was now approaching that region. He hadn't advanced further because, at this moment, he lacked a precise target! With so many Chaos Beasts around… any action taken against one would instantly alert all the others. Therefore, he needed to wait for the right moment to strike a major one.
"Morosa, just keep watching. Simultaneously, sense the aura of every single Chaos Beast," Luo Feng instructed. "Some Chaos Beasts have consumed more, others less. Keep a tight lock on those that have consumed significantly more. The moment you feel one is close to reaching the Fifth Order, notify me immediately."
The count had dropped from 450,000 to under 50,000.
On average, one out of every nine Chaos Beasts had survived. But in reality, some powerful ones fought and devoured much faster, perhaps consuming twenty or thirty others. Others struggled for victory, taking a long time to emerge successful and perhaps only consuming five or six. The probability of achieving the Fifth Order naturally varied greatly.
"Yes," Morosa replied respectfully.
Time flowed.
Luo Feng clearly saw the clusters of light dots on the massive projection continuously diminishing. The 450,000 Chaos Beasts surrounding his miniature universe remained static. Clearly… if he made no move, they would make none. Once he attacked, or made any other move, the Chaos Beasts would react accordingly.
"Fewer than three thousand now," Luo Feng watched the light dots, noting the rapid decline from 450,000 down to less than three thousand. The speed of the reduction was astonishing.
With fewer than three thousand dots, even Luo Feng could see each one distinctly.
"Has no Fifth Order beast emerged?" Luo Feng pressed.
"Rest assured, Master," Morosa assured him. "There are only suspicions of Fifth Order beasts emerging now, but even if one has, it would have just crossed the threshold. We have no absolute certainty. If the Master rushes over now… it will alert the entire pack of Chaos Beasts. The cost outweighs the benefit. Just wait a bit longer, and several will definitely reach the Fifth Order."
Luo Feng nodded. "Remember, absolutely do not let a Sixth Order beast emerge."
"I will be extremely cautious," Morosa replied. "The birth of a Sixth Order Chaos Beast is incredibly difficult. With only 450,000 beasts here initially… roughly two-thirds of their total energy would need to converge onto a single beast for it to evolve into a Sixth Order. So, Master, please be assured, I will notify you long before any threat arises."
Luo Feng nodded.
Minutes ticked by…
Not only was Luo Feng anxious, but the True Gods in the Virtual Universe’s Hall of Gods were also uneasy, yet none dared to disturb Luo Feng.
"Master, it's time to go," Morosa suddenly said.
"Go?" Luo Feng's eyes lit up.
"The total number of Chaos Beasts in that area is now less than one thousand, and three of them are definitively Fifth Order."
Luo Feng pondered. "Only three are definitely Fifth Order?"
"These three beasts were consistently much faster during their consumption and combat. Based on the number of beasts they devoured… they must have reached the Fifth Order. Of course, they are still a long way from the Sixth Order."
Comparing the Fifth Order to the Sixth Order: one Sixth Order beast required thirty-three Fifth Order beasts to combine.
"No rush," Luo Feng frowned. "The number of beasts I can kill is limited. I should strike when they are slightly stronger. Let them consume a few more…"
The count of Chaos Beasts continued to dwindle.
800—600—300—
"Master, the remaining number is only 210," Morosa said urgently. "Ten are guaranteed Fifth Order. Another seven have likely just reached Fifth Order, and these three are the most formidable."
"Oh?" Luo Feng glanced over.
It was time to move! Waiting longer might only increase the probability of a Sixth Order beast emerging.
"Three!" Luo Feng locked his target onto those three Chaos Beasts.
xxxxxxx
Amidst the boundless turbulent currents of chaotic energy, Luo Feng, clad in silver armor, stood suspended in the void.
"Once I kill one Chaos Beast, I will certainly be instantly discovered," Luo Feng mused internally. "The others will scatter then… but my teleportation range is much further, guaranteeing I can kill another. So, I can manage at least two kills, three is almost the absolute limit, and four would rely heavily on luck."
Luo Feng’s sights were naturally set on the strongest beasts.
"Go!"
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Luo Feng immediately initiated high-frequency, long-distance teleportation, rushing toward them. He was already relatively close to that area. In just three minutes, he approached the location of the Chaos Beast Morosa deemed most critical. Morosa confirmed: "Master, this is Chaos Beast Qi Ya! Even at my peak, it was nearly my equal. Before this feeding frenzy, I suspected it was close to Fourth Order… After this frenzied consumption, it devoured the most beasts. My estimate is that it is the one closest to the Sixth Order. Its current strength must be peak Fifth Order."
"Qi Ya?"
Luo Feng instantly teleported closer, carefully scrutinizing it.
...
"Hahahaha!" A ferocious Chaos Beast hovered in the void, voraciously consuming another beast. "It is your honor to be eaten by me; I am the destined final king."
Chaos Beast Qi Ya was supremely confident.
It had been among the apex predators of the Chaos Beast race from the very beginning. The previous time Luo Feng annihilated over eight million Chaos Beasts, many of the peak ones died, especially when he personally killed Bei Di! With Bei Di gone… Qi Ya, already a Fourth Order then, naturally stood at the top. And now, with this mutual devouring, it had pushed itself to the limit, confident it was the fastest.
"Once I become a Sixth Order, I will have myriad clones. I will be immortal. I will have endless ways to grind down every opponent. Even if besieged, I only lose a single clone. I can fail a hundred times, a thousand times, but those other beasts cannot fail even once." Chaos Beast Qi Ya was immensely self-assured. "The final king will undoubtedly be me."
This was the principle: the first to reach the Sixth Order Chaos Beast was almost guaranteed to become the king.
"Next."
Chaos Beast Qi Ya sensed the nearest Chaos Beast and was about to teleport to attack it.
"Buzz~~~" The surrounding space suddenly solidified.
"Not good!" Qi Ya’s heart lurched.
It hadn't seen anyone, but the mere spatial constriction sent Qi Ya into a panic.
It must be the Galaxy Lord; it has to be him!
It was now at the very forefront of evolution, holding the greatest hope of becoming king. But the greatest obstacle on this path to royalty was the Galaxy Lord, Luo Feng! If intercepted by him, it was all over. If not intercepted, it could soar to the heavens and become a Sixth Order, ultimately achieving kingship.
"Roar~~" Qi Ya’s two heads turned as a silver-armored figure appeared in the distance, its brilliant five pairs of wings shining dazzlingly.
Hate.
Qi Ya’s two eyes were filled with manic unwillingness.
Such profound hatred.
So close!
If this Galaxy Lord Luo Feng hadn't come to intercept it, it would have had a very high chance of becoming the final king. But now, everything was dust! According to the entire Chaos Beast race's established plan, the emergence of the Galaxy Lord to attack them represented the most brutal scenario possible.
The Galaxy Lord Luo Feng was disregarding his own miniature universe! And the first one attacked would naturally be the sacrifice—and Qi Ya had become that sacrifice.
"Galaxy Lord!" Qi Ya roared. "You will regret this! You will regret this!"
The silver-armored figure in the distance paid it no heed. The brilliant wings behind him burst forth with blinding light, channeling his extremely ignited divine power, instantly enveloping the endless space around him and forming a miniature universe.
"The Galaxy Lord is attacking me! He is attacking me, right here, right now!" Qi Ya immediately began wildly transmitting through telepathy to all other Chaos Beasts (except Morosa), "Destroy his miniature universe! Destroy his miniature universe! Comrades, avenge me!"
Qi Ya's heart was filled with rage and resentment. It then roared and charged toward the silver-armored figure in the distance, while the blood-red patterns on its body began to spin, clearly indicating it was launching its strongest killing move, 'Destruction,' without hesitation.
xxxxxx
"He is here!"
"He is here!"
"Destroy his miniature universe."
"Destroy his miniature universe."
The venomous and resentful voice of Chaos Beast Qi Ya resonated in the minds of every single Chaos Beast. This was the collective plan agreed upon by the 900,000 Chaos Beasts—they were making a desperate gamble to quickly select a Sixth Order Chaos Beast. Once a Sixth Order beast emerged, their side would have virtually won this battle.
"He dares to charge out when his miniature universe is surrounded by us?"
"This Galaxy Lord, he truly doesn't care about anything, not even his own miniature universe."
"He is going all out."
The Chaos Beasts were also enraged.
The Galaxy Lord was going all out?
They, the Chaos Beasts, would also go all out!
"Devour his miniature universe!" In the void surrounding the massive single miniature universe, more than 450,000 Chaos Beasts were densely packed, scattered everywhere. As roars of fury erupted from one after another, all the beasts instantly teleported closer to that miniature universe.
Soon, they entered the range of their consumption.
"Devour it!"
"Devour it!"
More than 450,000 Chaos Beasts, almost simultaneously, shot countless twisting rays of light from their bodies, piercing the void and subtly enveloping Luo Feng’s immensely large miniature universe in the distance.
—RO