Douluo Star. Lin Feng returned to the Star Dou Great Forest.
As a massive formation that would envelop the entire planet, Lin Feng needed to inscribe five core formation arrays, and therefore, needed five nodes.
He had walked the path of the Five Elements' mutual generation, and his understanding of the Five Elements had reached the pinnacle of perfection.
Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood, Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, and Earth generates Metal. The Five Elements cycle endlessly, mutually nourishing and restraining each other, forming the most fundamental laws between heaven and earth.
Therefore, he still planned to use the principles of the Five Elements to construct this huge formation stably.
In fact, he had considered using a Yin-Yang Two Principles formation. Yin and Yang complement each other and are mutually fundamental, one of the most basic laws between heaven and earth.
Unfortunately, for the Douluo Star, the power of Yin and Yang was still too grand and too abstract, difficult to directly control and utilize. In comparison, the Five Elements were more concrete, more tangible, and closely related to all things on the Douluo Star, making them easier to guide and use.
Lin Feng appeared above the Lake of Life. The surface of the lake was like a mirror, reflecting his figure.
"Revered One." A deep and respectful voice sounded. Di Tian, sensing the aura Lin Feng had deliberately released, flew out from the depths of the Lake of Life. He transformed into a majestic man in a black robe and bowed respectfully.
Lin Feng smiled and nodded, responding to Di Tian's greeting.
"The Fierce Beasts all chose to go to the Divine Realm, and Qiu'er ran straight to Na'er's side, playing like crazy.
Although this Lake of Life has a piece of the Gold of Life that Na'er deliberately left behind, making the life force here sufficient to last for tens of thousands of years without change, in terms of the concentration of the world's origin energy, the Divine Realm is still superior.
Why didn't you go to the Divine Realm with them?"
Di Tian smiled. "Revered One, it's just the Divine Realm. It's not like I, Di Tian, have never been there. On the contrary, I lived there for a very long time.
It was only later that I encountered a mishap, my cultivation level fell, and I ended up in the lower realm, unable to return.
For me, now that the rules of the world have lifted the restrictions on soul beasts becoming gods, I will naturally rely on my own strength to prove my Dao again and step onto that path to the Divine Realm."
Hearing this, a trace of admiration flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. His gaze shifted, and having already seen through Di Tian's current state, he smiled.
"You've already reached the god-level. It seems it won't take much longer, then."
Just at that moment, another voice rang in their ears.
"Wah!!! Revered Lin!!! Sob, sob, sob, I'm really crying my eyes out, you're finally here!"
Di Tian's expression changed slightly. A surge of black divine power instantly shot out, firmly holding down the figure that was about to pounce.
Thud!
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm fell flat on his face, pinned down by Di Tian and unable to move.
"Why are you here too?" Lin Feng said, somewhat surprised.
"Wah~~ Revered One, you have to stand up for me! This guy Di Tian said I'm a cultivation accelerator, and also said he's too lonely, insisting that I... sob, sob, sob."
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was restrained by Di Tian and could only make sobbing sounds, his eyes full of grievance. Anyone who didn't know better would think Di Tian had done something to him, although their current posture was quite suggestive of a forceful hold.
Lin Feng was amused. "Let him go, Di Tian."
Hearing this, Di Tian sighed softly and then released his restraint on the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm.
Once free, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was like a wild horse that had broken its reins. He bounced over to Lin Feng's side, giving him a shoulder massage, while constantly muttering, "Revered One, you're finally here. I don't want to stay with this ice-cube-faced guy anymore.
Please let me go back to the Extreme North. I want to be brave one more time."
Di Tian crossed his arms and looked coldly at the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm. "I forgot to tell you, the Ice Empress came here once. When she heard that the Snow Empress wasn't here, but you were, she cursed it as bad luck and left immediately.
Also, she asked me to pass on a message to you. Wherever the Snow Empress is, she will be there too. Give up on that idea."
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was stunned and stood there in a daze for a long time. The light in his eyes gradually dimmed.
Lin Feng looked at him with sympathy.
Di Tian continued, "However, there's one more thing. She said that while she was hunting, she encountered a ten-thousand-year-old ice silkworm that had gained spiritual consciousness. A female one. She didn't eat it and let it live. You can consider it."
Tianmeng's eyes suddenly lit up, like the brightest stars in the night sky. The dim look was swept away, replaced by an indescribable excitement and anticipation.
He whipped his head around to look at Di Tian, his voice trembling slightly. "Is... is that true? A ten-thousand-year-old ice silkworm? And it's female?"
You should know, without a great opportunity, for their species, cultivating to a thousand years was already a blessing.
He grumbled in his heart, "It looks like I'm not going to be able to chase after the Ice Empress. She's staying by the Snow Empress's side? I'm afraid she'll be eaten by the Revered One along with her... but this female ice silkworm is worth a try."
"Revered One! Requesting support in the form of Ten-Thousand-Year Black Ice Marrow!!!"
Lin Feng held his forehead and casually took out a dozen pieces of Ten-Thousand-Year Black Ice Marrow for him. The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm took the marrow, his eyes wide, as if he couldn't believe this sudden "huge sum of money."
"Revered One, you... you are too generous! I... no, your subordinate is truly moved to tears!" The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm stammered.
"Get lost."
"Alrighty!" The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm ran off in a flash.
After sending off the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, Lin Feng began to tell Di Tian the purpose of his trip.
Di Tian listened and nodded. "So that's how it is. The Lake of Life here is the Wood element node? Revered One, is there anything I can do?"
"Just watch closely. Once the spiritual formation is complete, the life force of the Lake of Life will become thousands of times more vigorous, and the spiritual energy will be incredibly dense, which will also speed up your return to the Divine Realm."
As his voice fell, a divine knife shimmering with radiant light appeared in Lin Feng's hand—the Ghostly Carving Divine Knife.
Lin Feng slowly walked to the center of the Lake of Life, closed his eyes, felt the flow of the surrounding origin energy of heaven and earth, and integrated the principles of the Wood element into his blade's intent.
Suddenly, he snapped his eyes open. With a flash of the blade, the Ghostly Carving Divine Knife had already cut through the void, leaving behind a splendid trajectory.
As the tip of the knife danced, complex formation patterns began to appear on the surface of the lake. They intertwined, forming a massive runic pattern.
As the formation patterns were gradually completed, the spiritual energy around the Lake of Life also began to grow denser. The grass and trees became more lush, and the lake water became clearer.
Time passed minute by minute. As the final formation pattern was carved, the entire Lake of Life seemed to boil. The water churned, and spiritual energy surged like a tide. A powerful life force shot up into the sky, straight into the clouds.
The energy in the universe was continuously being attracted by this newborn Wood element node, converging into splendid streams of light that poured into the center of the Lake of Life.
"Farewell, Revered One."
Di Tian was still feeling the shocking tide of energy when he realized Lin Feng had already vanished without a trace. He could only belatedly add a word of farewell.
"The Revered One's methods are truly a sight to behold."
Di Tian sighed with emotion. He could sense that this tide of energy was rapidly receding into the world.
Besides the Lake of Life, Lin Feng chose the remaining four nodes for the other elements as: the Sunset Forest, the Eye of the Boundary Sea, the Burning Basin on the Sun Moon Continent, and the Jinyang Mountain Range.
The Five Elements Spirit Gathering Formation was quickly set up one by one by Lin Feng. The moment the grand formation was completed, the entire Douluo Star seemed to be shaken by an invisible force. The origin energy between heaven and earth surged like a tide, converging towards the five nodes.
Then, under the guidance of the Five Elements Spirit Gathering Formation, all of this gathered origin energy began to circulate and transform in an orderly manner.
Lin Feng stood high in the sky above the Douluo Star. His divine sense swept over every corner, feeling the changes brought by the Five Elements Spirit Gathering Formation. He nodded in satisfaction, put away the Ghostly Carving knife, and returned to the Divine Realm.
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Divine Realm, Life God's Temple.
Verdant and full of life, it was the most vibrant place in the entire Divine Realm.
The tall Ancient Tree of Life stood majestically, its branches and leaves flourishing, emitting a faint fluorescent light that illuminated every corner of the temple.
It was towering and straight, its trunk so thick that it would take several people to encircle it. Its lush branches and leaves were like a canopy, holding up the entire sky. In a hidden corner of the ancient tree, a crystal-clear sap flowed, emitting an alluring luster.
And at this moment, under the Ancient Tree of Life, a banquet was being held. All of Lin Feng's many beautiful confidantes were present.
Originally, when Rong Nianbing heard that a banquet was to be held here, he was overjoyed and wanted to bring his wives along, volunteering to be the chef. However, he was sternly rejected by everyone in the Life God's Temple, including Lin Feng.
No matter how extravagantly he spoke, trying to explain how his culinary skills were unparalleled throughout history, everyone unanimously shook their heads in refusal.
"Sorry, Brother Rong, this is a family banquet, and I will be the one cooking. By the way, where are your seven cooking knives? Lend them to me for a bit."
Rong Nianbing looked troubled. "Brother Lin, these are my tools of the trade. You will return them, right?"
"Of course."
Rong Nianbing opened his mouth. Could he say that Lin Feng seemed to have already completed the inscription of the Douluo Star Spirit Gathering Formation, and the super divine artifact, the Ghostly Carving Divine Knife, had not yet been returned to him?
If he were to lend him another seven divine artifacts, would they also be gone for good?
Lin Feng saw his thoughts, smiled and shook his head, and took out the Ghostly Carving Divine Knife from the void. "Here, back to you. I was originally planning to study the formation for a while longer, but since you seem so worried, you can have it back now?"
Rong Nianbing's old face flushed. "Ahem, ahem, Brother Lin, you've misunderstood me. How could I be the type of person to judge a gentleman with a petty heart?
Here, these seven knives have followed me in making countless divine-level dishes. With them, it's hard for the food not to be delicious.
Also, since Brother Lin still has a need for it, you can continue to hold on to the Ghostly Carving knife for me for a few more days."
As he spoke, he swiped his hand in space, and seven divine artifacts shimmering with different lights quietly floated beside him. He waved his hand very reluctantly, sending them over to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng was amused by his pained expression. "I'm not that greedy. For me now, forging divine artifacts is just a matter of time. You can have this Ghostly Carving knife back. I've changed my mind. I want to take a vacation recently and put the matter of studying formations aside for now."
He took the seven divine artifacts, and with a casual wave, they floated steadily in the air, while the super divine artifact, the Ghostly Carving Divine Knife, was returned to Rong Nianbing.
Rong Nianbing's expression relaxed slightly, and he quickly put the Ghostly Carving knife away. "Ahem, ahem, then I'll be going now. I won't disturb you."
Lin Feng chuckled lightly and then walked towards the Life God's Temple.
The temple was not just a single grand hall, but the sanctuary of a god in the Divine Realm, its area vast and boundless.
In the backyard, under the Ancient Tree of Life, Lin Feng went back to his old profession, personally cooking and preparing a sumptuous banquet.
Bibi Dong, Ling Yuan, and Bo Saixi were assisting Lin Feng, busy washing and cutting vegetables, occasionally handing him the seasonings or utensils he needed. Everything seemed so natural and harmonious.
As for Qian Renxue and Gu Yuena, they were not skilled in cooking and even needed to stay away from the kitchen.
Lin Feng's techniques were skillful, and he proceeded with the cooking in an orderly manner.
While operating Rong Nianbing's seven divine knives, he faintly perceived traces of the "Dao" from them. This was Rong Nianbing's unique understanding and comprehension of the "Dao" of food, achieved by integrating the power of emotions into his culinary arts over many years.
Rong Nianbing was famous for his culinary skills. These seven divine knives were not just cooking tools but also a part of his cultivation.
Years of immersion had endowed these seven knives with the rhythm of the laws. Every cut seemed to contain a certain rhythm of the universe, creating a wonderful resonance with the ingredients.
Lin Feng was immersed in this wonderful comprehension, and his movements became more and more agile. Slicing, chopping, carving, engraving—every step was like flowing clouds and water, natural and smooth.
"Culinary arts can also be a form of cultivation, a way to comprehend and apply the laws of heaven and earth. Cooking is also one of the Great Daos. Truly interesting.
If one cultivates to the point where all things can be cooked, would that be considered a conceptual god?"
Lin Feng returned to his senses from that state, a faint smile on his lips. The dishes in his hands, under this comprehension, seemed to have been endowed with an unusual charm. The aroma wafted out, making one's mouth water.
As time passed, one delicious and beautifully presented dish after another was served on the dining table.
The banquet began. Lin Feng and his beautiful confidantes sat around a table, full of laughter and joy. They raised their glasses to drink together, chatting and laughing, talking about their experiences on the Douluo Star and various interesting stories.
Qian Renxue poked Ling Yuan beside her and whispered, "Sister Ling Yuan, do you think this Ancient Tree of Life is Qing Xuan's true body?
It feels quite strange to have a party beneath her true body, a little weird. By the way, what is that sap on the ancient tree?"
Ling'er, who was beside her, snorted, swallowed the spirit fruit in her hand, and then reached for the plate again, muttering, "What's the big deal? I'm still the will of the Douluo Star.
Speaking of which, the Douluo Star, or the Golden Ancient Tree, can be considered my true body. But I'm here now. Can you say that I am the Golden Ancient Tree or the Douluo Star?
'Originated from,' do you understand those two words?
Gulp."
A smile on her face, Qian Renxue picked her up by the scruff of her neck, lifting her off the ground, her face full of a threatening expression. "Hehe, you know so much, do you? Do you need me to give you an award?
If you hadn't insisted on coming, you wouldn't even be allowed in here! Now that you're full, get lost!"