Chapter 437: Action

"I agree!" Minghuang's eyes lit up. "We've been too timid. With our current strength, we can completely occupy all the Source Worlds in the entire Endless Origin Space!"

Luo Feng nodded, "While Source Worlds are what we value most, the innate Origin Lifeforms prioritize all evolution resources, and Source Worlds are just one among them."

Wu Lan chuckled, "The various innate Origin Lifeform races have different needs. Some don't have much use for Source Worlds. If we only claim Source Worlds and relinquish other resources, many of these races should be agreeable."

"Yes, the hostility from the innate Origin Lifeforms will be significantly reduced," Yuan agreed. "This also serves to divide our enemies."

A large-scale territorial expansion, claiming all resources including Source Worlds within the entire domain, would cause many Ancestors to unite. The innate Origin faction, the Ice Peak faction, and even some weaker forces might all join forces against us.

If we only target Source Worlds, most races that don't have a strong need for them would be unwilling to fight desperately.

"As Lords, our primary focus is on enlightenment," Luo Feng stated. "Those evolution resources are of little use to us, and there's no need to become a target for them, especially considering the presence of immortal and indestructible beings."

Pushing them too hard would lead to a desperate struggle between the immortal beings and the practitioner faction, which the latter could not sustain.

"Luo Feng, do you think we should expand beyond 5,000 world clusters, or simply secure this one territory?" Xing Mang asked. He waved his hand, and a spatiotemporal map of the Endless Origin Space appeared, highlighting a territory similar in scope to the practitioner faction's current domain.

"That territory could barely accommodate a spatiotemporal net," Xing Mang noted, studying the map with a slight nod. "However, the difficulty of deploying it there would be significantly higher than in our current practitioner faction's domain."

"That territory must be secured," Yuan stated. "It needs to pose a sufficient threat to the innate Origin faction. If they refuse to relinquish all Source Worlds, then we will continue to expand our territory."

"That territory contains 1,600 world clusters, and in terms of density, it's second only to our current domain. Once we occupy it, we will control 20% of the valuable territory in the Endless Origin Space. Considering that future generations of practitioners will require some resources, 20% of the territory will be ample," Luo Feng confirmed with a nod.

"It's a binary choice for them," Xing Mang said with a faint smile and a nod. "They likely won't fight to the death to protect all Source Worlds, but the Infinite Great Serpent race's resistance will be exceptionally fierce."

Moman also chuckled, "As long as the innate Origin races remain disunited, how much impact can the Infinite Great Serpent race alone possibly have?" "Good," Xing Mang affirmed with a nod.

"Sister Shazhou, have you agreed to fully join the practitioner faction?" Yuan asked telepathically. "Even if it means being an enemy to Ancestor Ice Peak and all innate Origin Lifeform Ancestors, will you always stand with us?"

"I didn't say I would join you. I said I would fully support you," Shazhou replied telepathically, her voice as cold as ever. "I cannot help you oppose the innate Origin faction. Even if you become enemies with the Ice Peak faction, I can only remain neutral."

Yuan was taken aback. He knew Shazhou too well. At her core, Shazhou was ruthless; she could be utterly merciless except when it came to Ice Peak. Had Luo Feng mentioned the Destruction Fruit to him?

"Did Luo Feng tell you about the Destruction Fruit?" Shazhou asked Yuan telepathically.

"I'll ask Luo Feng," Yuan replied.

After quickly contacting Luo Feng privately, Yuan understood the full story.

"Shazhou mentioned the Destruction Fruit to Luo Feng, and now she's brought it up with me again," Yuan said, looking at Xing Mang with some concern. "Based on your understanding of her, she clearly has an intense desire for that Destruction Fruit."

"Elder Brother Yuan, don't let emotions cloud your judgment," Xing Mang said, shaking his head. "Shazhou's nature is inherently cold and ruthless. Even if she acquires one Destruction Fruit, she will still crave a second. It's impossible for her to serve us indefinitely just for a single fruit."

"Luo Feng said he already exchanged his Destruction Fruit for a treasure; it's gone," Yuan stated, then turned to leave. After he took control of the World of Destruction, he had indeed defeated the second sculpture and could exchange for another Destruction Fruit. However, Shazhou didn't believe Luo Feng, and was also willing to cultivate competitors.

Shazhou listened from the side, an almost imperceptible glint of coldness flashing deep within her eyes. Kaffiu's Destruction Fruit had long been traded for battle armor, leaving Luo Feng as her sole hope for acquiring one. In the Mountain of Destruction, she could only defeat two sculptures; the third completely overwhelmed her, leaving her with no hope of victory. Given Luo Feng's strength, having conquered the 34th level, even if he had exchanged all his Destruction Fruits for treasures, those treasures wouldn't significantly boost her power, offering no path to defeat another sculpture and obtain a fruit. Thoughts churned in Shazhou's mind.

"Let's first practice our coordinated maneuvers," Yuan said, looking at a Lord. "I need to create a few more formations suitable for everyone." Killing intent brewed in Luo Feng's heart. He had been very restrained when sparring with the other Lords, and since taking control of the World of Destruction, he had not yet fought an enemy with his full power.

"Luo Feng, you'll need to be more ruthless then; cleave these Ancestors just as you cleaved me," Wu Lan chuckled.

"Don't worry."

Yuan's formations had also reached an incredible level, more perfect than before, and capable of maximizing their overall strength.

That training session left every Lord astonished by Luo Feng's strength!

It also filled the Lords with immense confidence!

"Good," Xing Mang nodded. "This operation will require us to face numerous Ancestors and a host of immortal beings. As for Shazhou, we needn't consider her too much," Xing Mang added.

"Understood," Yuan nodded slightly.

"I'm also eager to begin," Jin said, his fighting spirit soaring. Minghuang offered a slight smile, and Naigu's eyes gleamed with bloodlust.

"Xing Mang, please finalize the plan," Yuan said, looking at Xing Mang. "Once the detailed scheme is confirmed, we will commence the operation."

"To think that the little fellow from back then has already caught up to me," Yuan remarked, looking at Luo Feng. "Come, let me see what you're capable of."

This confrontation ultimately ended in a draw. Luo Feng still commanded a terrifying power that made all sides tremble, but Yuan's formations, like the very fabric of the world, could withstand all attacks while also launching counter-offensives. Conversely, Yuan's attacks were also unable to harm Luo Feng.

To everyone, it seemed highly probable that Luo Feng possessed at least one Destruction Fruit. The layout of the Abyss of Destruction showed Luo Feng as uniquely dominating the 34th level. Shazhou and Xing Mang were in the second tier, at the 27th and 26th levels respectively. Previously, Demon Ruins, the Infinite Snake Ancestor, Ice Peak, and Yuan were among those at the 22nd level and even weaker ones.

Yuan leisurely traversed the Abyss of Destruction, his formations enveloping all directions. He passed through the 23rd and 24th levels, finally stopping before the Shadow of Origin on the 25th level. With remarkable ease, Yuan left his mark there.

All factions were astonished. Ancestor Ice Peak was somewhat surprised. The Infinite Snake Ancestor on the 21st level and Demon Ruins on the 22nd both witnessed Yuan swiftly passing through to deeper levels.

"How is that possible?" "Is the advantage of mastering an Origin-level Dao truly so immense?" Many Ancestors felt a deep sense of unease.

"To think that the little fellow from back then has already caught up to me," Shazhou's voice echoed in Yuan's ear as he passed the 27th level.

"Brother Yuan," Ancestor Ice Peak, who had transformed into a majestic iceberg on the 19th level, sensed Yuan entering his level and opened his eyes in confusion.

"Just passing through," Yuan said with a slight smile, then continued his descent into the deeper spatiotemporal levels. He was heading to the 26th level to find Xing Mang.

This also drew the attention of some Ancestors in the Endless Origin Space to Yuan. The Endless Origin Space boasted over two hundred Ancestors, yet only eight Lords existed. However, these eight Lords became immortal and indestructible upon their ascension, and their direct combat power was formidable. "Some of our Ancestors have perished throughout history, and those who have survived to this day are truly impressive. Yet, among these eight Lords, even the weakest possesses top-ten strength." "While the combined might of all innate Origin Ancestors is greater in terms of numbers and overall strength, given there are over two hundred of them, individually, the disparity is significant." "Does the practitioner faction truly hold eight of the top ten positions in direct combat strength within the Endless Origin Space?"

The primary combat avatars of the eight Lords gathered at the Primordial Land.

"The detailed plan is set," Xing Mang announced. "Our target: these 1,600 world clusters. The core of our operation is to achieve swift victory, establish a fait accompli, and thereby deter all parties."

"Luo Feng will handle the most formidable resistance," Yuan said, looking at Luo Feng.

"Wu Lan, Minghuang, and Naigu will be responsible for clearing secondary targets and establishing strongholds."

"Jin and Moman will work with Xing Mang to stabilize spacetime and isolate interferences."

"You will provide central coordination and manage the formations."

"Understood."

"Good."

"This will be quite interesting," Moman said with a laugh.

"Haha, I've long wanted to see just how strong Yuan and Luo Feng have become," Wu Lan chuckled.

"Depart!" Yuan stated in a deep voice.

Lord Xing Mang, manipulating spacetime, transported Yuan, Jin, Wu Lan, Minghuang, Naigu, Moman, and Shazhou. The eight Lords departed the Primordial Land together, heading directly for the target territory.