Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The Divine Emperor was not able to wait for the news that Bu Fang had comprehended the fifth supreme Law of the Universe. It was just before dawn that an expert flew toward him at high speed, with a face full of tension and anxiety.
“What’s the matter?” The Divine Emperor frowned at the expert.
“Your Majesty… our front line is lost! The Soul Demon army has breached it and is currently marching toward the capital!” the courtier said nervously. He was genuinely frightened. When the news reached him, he could not even react for some time.
With Bu Fang’s stinky tofu, the front line had been suppressing the Soul Demons. No one expected that in less than a night, the great world was lost, and the few high-grade God Kings in charge of the defense had all fallen. This was not good news for the Xiayi Divine Dynasty.
The Divine Emperor’s expression changed dramatically. He could no longer wait for Bu Fang to comprehend the fifth supreme Law of the Universe. With a serious look on his face, he flew toward the palace with the expert, and at the same time ordered all the aristocratic families and courtiers in the capital to come and meet with him.
The news could not be concealed. Soon, all the aristocratic families and courtiers in the capital were informed of it, and they hurried to the palace. After a quick discussion, they assembled an army and rushed to the front line.
The aristocratic families were on edge. No one knew why the Soul Demons suddenly became so aggressive and were able to suppress the Xiayi Divine Dynasty’s troops. What was going on out there? Was it related to the strange phenomenon that happened earlier?
Everyone was taking a deep breath and felt the approaching pressure.
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Summer leaned her back against the railing on the top floor of the Luo Family’s skyscraper, her eyes fixed on the restaurant with its door closed not far in front of her.
She had naturally heard what the expert and the Divine Emperor had just said. She never expected that the situation had become so serious.
She had no idea if Bu Fang could comprehend the fifth supreme Law of the Universe after eating the Fruit of Law. After all, no one knew if there was such a thing as saturation, meaning that when one comprehended too many supreme Laws, one could no longer continue to comprehend.
In any case, she could only pin her hopes on Bu Fang now. Although she also could not figure out why she trusted him so much, she felt that it was not wrong, for he had created too many miracles even though he was only a Demigod.
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In the restaurant, Bu Fang pulled out a chair and sat down. For some reason, when he looked at the seven-colored fruit in his hand, he always felt something weird about it. But… no matter how weird it was, he had to eat it.
It was not easy to comprehend all five of the supreme Laws of the Universe. Bu Fang could wait for the System’s reward to supply him another Fruit of Law, but he was not sure if the System would still give him a temporary task with the fruit as the reward. Even if it did, he had no idea when it would come. He dared not to gamble his luck.
Nethery, Er Ha, and the others sat in the other corner of the restaurant, craning their necks to look at him. Foxy was squinting, her nose sniffing as drool dripped from her mouth.
Of course, there was no way Bu Fang would give the little fox the Fruit of Law.
Lord Dog was fast asleep under the Path-Understanding Tree, not moving at all. He seemed to have put on another layer of fat, so much so that it almost turned him into a ball.
The familiar scent from the seven-colored Fruit of Law in Bu Fang’s hand told him that it should have been born in the Chaotic Sea of Laws.
With a shake of his hand, the Dragon Bone Kitchen Knife fell into his grasp. The next moment, he ran the blade gently over the surface of the fruit. The skin instantly split open while the thick juice oozed out of it, emitting a rich, fruity aroma.
Bu Fang took a deep breath, and the rich fragrance immediately entered his nose and mouth. It was indeed the smell of the Fruit of Law that he was familiar with. He had eaten several of them, so he was already accustomed to the taste.
He took another deep breath, and this time, all the flesh and juice rushed into his mouth. A rich texture instantly enveloped his tongue, and then, in just the blink of an eye, his consciousness was drawn into a strange world.
The void was littered with bright spots that twinkled like stars. There was no doubt that this was the Sea of Laws.
Bu Fang breezed into the depths of the Sea of Laws. He only had one Law of Time left to comprehend. If he succeeded, then he would have comprehended all five of the supreme Laws of the Universe.
As soon as he arrived at the depths of the Sea of Laws, the last supreme Law immediately turned into a beam of light, shot over, and enveloped him as if it was welcoming him. Bu Fang did not even make any move—the supreme Law had already burrowed straight into his body.
Bu Fang twitched the corner of his mouth. He wondered if it was because he had come so many times that the supreme Law had become very familiar with him…
After absorbing the Law of Time, Bu Fang did not immediately exit the Chaotic Sea of Laws. Instead, he glanced around and exhaled deeply. The Chaotic Sea of Laws gave him a very peculiar sense of mystery as if these Laws had been kept here in captivity. It was a very weird feeling. However, he did not think too much about it.
With a humming sound, a burst of blinding white light suddenly bloomed in front of him, forcing him to close his eyes. The next moment, when he opened his eyes, he was already back in the restaurant.
Bu Fang had comprehended the last supreme Law of the Universe, but nothing happened, not even the most basic phenomenon. Apparently, because he had comprehended too many supreme Laws, even the phenomenon did not want to appear.
A weird look came over his face as he slightly twisted his neck. He had comprehended all five of the supreme Laws of the Universe, hadn’t he? But why did he feel no different from before?
He raised his hand. A hazy aura lingered on it, which was the power of the Law of Time. Because of this power, everything on this hand became much slower.
“Well… So this is the Law of Time? It is indeed magical.” Bu Fang narrowed his eyes.
To be able to manipulate time was the desire of many people, and he was now able to do it. Although he was only beginning to master this ability, the unusual experience was somewhat exciting.
The supreme Law that Lord Dog comprehended was the Law of Time. Lying under the Path-Understanding Tree, he opened his eyes. His facial features were almost squeezed together by all the extra fat on his face. He squinted at the hazy aura in Bu Fang’s hand, then grunted and looked away, his fat jiggling all over.
It was clear that he despised the Law of Time in Bu Fang’s hand.
Bu Fang did not feel embarrassed at all. He knew it was weak, but having it was better than having nothing. However, he was still a little confused. Even Goku could summon Shenron the dragon after collecting all seven dragon balls, so why did nothing happen after he went through so much hard work to comprehend all five of the supreme Laws of the Universe?
He waited for a long time, but nothing unusual happened. Even the System did not make a sound. After a while, he sighed and twitched his mouth. He then rolled up his sleeves, rose to his feet, and went into the kitchen, getting ready to start cooking.
Summer waited patiently in front of the restaurant. As Bu Fang comprehended the supreme Law, there was a strange fluctuation spreading from the restaurant. It was not strong, but she managed to detect it.
“Hmm? Why is the phenomenon so subtle? Did he fail to comprehend the supreme Law?”
Her brows furrowed. She wanted to enter the restaurant to ask about it, but after a second thought, she gave up on the idea.
“Perhaps he is sad at this moment because he did not comprehend the supreme Law…”
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The Soul Demons’ attack was too strong and beyond everyone’s imagination.
One after another, warships departed from the Xiayi Divine Dynasty’s capital and flew into the starry sky, heading for the front. However, what they did not know was that the battlefield at the front was already being constantly pushed back…
When the warships arrived on the battlefield, the experts of the aristocratic families on board were all staring blankly at the scene before them. In front of them, the whole great world was collapsing, and the Soul Demons were wantonly slaughtering human warriors. The dynasty’s army was desperately fighting against the enemies, but it was losing ground.
There was a dazzling silver Soul Demon hovering in the sky. He was like a blazing sun, emitting a blinding light. However, even though he kept releasing such a strong light, his aura could not be sensed at all.
No one thought the Silver Soul Demon was harmless. When one of the top-grade God King was killed by him with a single slap, all the experts on the warships sucked in their breaths.
The army had already begun to rout, and the newly arrived experts of the aristocratic families were retreating before they had even left their warships.
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The Divine Emperor stood in the palace. Behind him were all the officials of the court. At this moment, everyone was staring ahead with a look of horror.
In the sky not far away, flames were surging while the sound of explosions rang like thunder through the air…
The common people in the capital had all been arranged to evacuate. Everyone had a grave look because the situation was really not good. “Have the Soul Demons almost reached our capital?” many people asked.
The Divine Emperor’s old, haggard face was quivering.
‘Why did the Soul Demons suddenly become so aggressive? Is it because that Soul Thirteen has broken through to a realm equivalent to that of a Heavengod, as I had guessed? But… is it really so easy to break through such a realm?’
There was a weary look in his eyes. He ordered a eunuch to fetch his armor. A few moments later, several eunuchs came up to him respectfully with a suit of golden armor.
After putting on a full set of battle armor, the Divine Emperor clenched his fists and exuded a majestic aura.
“What’s coming will come, and we’ll meet it when it does.”
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Early in the morning, the warm sunlight once again illuminated the earth.
Bu Fang pushed open the restaurant door. The atmosphere in the capital seemed a little different today. Even the people who would have lined up outside the door every day had disappeared. It made him frown.
‘What’s the matter? No one wants to eat today?’ He exhaled. ‘Has the threat posed by the Soul Demons become so serious now?’
With hands clasped behind his back, Bu Fang looked down from the top floor of the building and saw the army in great numbers. All the soldiers raised their heads solemnly and looked in a certain direction in the sky.
He followed their gaze. There, the sky was filled with explosions and surging flames. Through the dark clouds, he saw countless Soul Demons roaring. The air was filled with a grim atmosphere that made it difficult for people to breathe.
Bu Fang took a deep breath.
Suddenly, a clear sound of footsteps rang out, causing him to freeze for a brief moment. ‘How can anyone come to dine in such a situation?’ As soon as he turned his head, he saw a figure slowly walking toward him. When he saw the figure’s face, his brows pricked up.
The figure was wearing golden armor with a scarlet cloak streaming down his shoulders. His gray hair fell on both sides of his face, and there was a faint hint of seriousness on his wrinkled face.
He walked with a straight back up to Bu Fang, nodded, and stepped into the restaurant.
“Owner Bu, is your restaurant open today?” the Divine Emperor asked.
Bu Fang came to his senses at last. He nodded with an expressionless face.
The crown prince did not come to work today. How could he be in the mood to work when the capital was about to be attacked? So, Nethery acted as a waitress for the time being.
“What would you like to eat?” She wore a long black dress, with a beautiful face and a cold voice.
The Divine Emperor glanced over his shoulder at the menu. There were many dishes on the menu, but he did not order them. Suddenly, he saw the first dish on the menu, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
“Give me a bowl of Egg-Fried Rice…”
“Oh?” Nethery paused. Ever since Bu Fang’s restaurant became popular, it had been rare for anyone to order Egg-Fried Rice. Yet, the Divine Emperor came to the restaurant at such a time and ordered a bowl of Egg-Fried Rice?
“Don’t give me the enhanced version. I just want the simplest Egg-Fried Rice…” The Divine Emperor chuckled as if he were an old man next door.
When Nethery gave the name of the dish to Bu Fang, he was stunned for a moment as well. After taking a deep look at the Divine Emperor, who was sitting at the table waiting, he turned and walked into the kitchen.
He washed the pan, broke the eggs, fetched the rice, lit the fire, heated the pan, and added oil to it. All the steps were meticulously carried out by him.
Sizzle…
Soon, a rich aroma wafted out from the wok and filled Bu Fang’s mouth and nose. The familiar fragrance made him a little dazed. Egg-Fried Rice was the dish that started his cooking journey.
After one last toss of the wok, he filled the ladle with rice and placed it upside down on a blue-and-white porcelain bowl. The semi-cooked egg was flowing slowly like silk.
This was Bu Fang’s unique Egg-Fried Rice. The rich aroma of eggs filled the air and made his mood fluctuate.
He brought the bowl of Egg-Fried Rice out of the kitchen and set it in front of the Divine Emperor.
“Thank you,” the Divine Emperor said as he gave Bu Fang a look.
He did not mention anything about the Soul Demons, nor did he ask Bu Fang if he had comprehended the fifth supreme Law of the Universe. He just picked up a blue-and-white porcelain spoon, slowly scooped up a spoonful of rice, and then brought it to his mouth.
He ate one spoonful after another, chewing slowly. The wrinkles on his face seemed to be dancing.
Finally, the Divine Emperor finished the last spoonful of Egg-Fried Rice. He sighed with satisfaction, stood up, took out a source stone, and gave it to Bu Fang. Then, he turned and walked away.
“After eating a bowl of Mister Bu’s Egg-Fried Rice, I feel energized. It’s amazing how a simple bowl of rice can be so delicious… I wish more people could try your Egg-Fried Rice, and I hope this isn’t the last bowl I’ll ever have…”
The Divine Emperor sighed. Without looking back, he straightened his back, walked slowly out of the restaurant, and disappeared from the top floor of the building.
After he disappeared, the troops on the ground suddenly threw their heads back and roared furiously. That was their cry of not yielding to fate.
At this moment, a loud noise exploded in the sky. Then, a silvery beam of light tore through the void and descended into the sky over the Xiayi Divine Dynasty’s capital. A terrifying aura instantly pressed down on everyone, causing the soldiers’ shouts to stop abruptly.
“Hehehe…”
Soul Thirteen’s icy laughter echoed throughout the entire city, sending chills down the backs of those who heard it.
The Gluttony Soul Overlord, the master of the Soul Demons, had finally descended.
Bu Fang slowly put away the source stone in his hand. He sensed Soul Thirteen’s aura, and it put a grave look on his face.
However, the moment he put away the source stone, the System’s serious voice suddenly rang in his head.
