Chapter 1045: All the world's heroes fall into my trap

Entering the dragon's lair, colliding with young prodigies, and obtaining the true dragon's fortune—this was a great opportunity. Of course, a single misstep could also lead to death.

Chu Feng said, "Sister Dongqing, before we leave, we must help the Ji clan resolve some issues to prevent potential problems after we're gone."

Before entering the depths of the mountain range, he had to resolve the issues concerning this tribe. If they were massacred or conquered by larger tribes, it would be too late for regret.

He quickly recounted the events of the past few days, worried that the Lei clan might still cause trouble, possibly even involving larger tribes from deeper within the plains.

He felt that the Lei clan's audacity likely stemmed from some reliance or backing.

Dongqing nodded and said, "I'll go and take care of it."

With that, she soared into the sky, heading directly out of the mountains towards the large tribes on the plains.

In this desolate borderland, even those at the Golden Body level couldn't fly. Semi-sages could manage, but their flight wasn't smooth. Therefore, anyone capable of airborne flight was undoubtedly a master.

Dongqing's journey across the sky caused exclamations of surprise from nearby tribes.

Chu Feng found Ji Haishan and several elders, informing them that he would be leaving with Dongqing for a period. He also assured them that there was no need to worry about bloodbaths between tribes, as the problems had been resolved.

That day, Dongqing returned from the plains. When passing over the Lei clan's tribe, she descended. A terrifying pressure briefly erupted there, astonishing everyone in the Lei clan.

"Let's go, it's time to enter the mountains. That dragon's lair is very lively now, but also extremely dangerous," Dongqing said, ready to take Chu Feng on their journey.

Before leaving, Dongqing entered the temple. She solemnly and seriously proceeded to remove the only statue.

With a whoosh, the divine statue, which was identical to her young mistress except for its blurred face, continuously shrank. It eventually became fist-sized, fell into her hands, and was carefully placed in a jade box.

Chu Feng saw it clearly and said, "Is this a supreme treasure? How did I not realize it earlier? I really should have studied it carefully."

His eyes were filled with regret, and he even extended a small hand, wanting to touch it. However, Dongqing immediately pushed his little paw aside.

"This is Young Mistress's Dharma Idol. You're really bold, trying to touch it indiscriminately?" Dongqing said, half-smiling. She added, "Even if Young Mistress is in the deep mountains millions of miles away, she'll sense it and deal with you."

"Really? Then I want to try touching it even more." Chu Feng was eager, his large eyes gleaming.

"Bang!"

A fist as large as a casserole landed on his head, nearly smashing him into the ground, so he quickly and decisively shut up.

In fact, he was quite unsettled inside. This small temple had existed for a very long time; it was extremely ancient, as was the divine statue. As for how old that young mistress actually was?

Chu Feng only knew that she was a reincarnated being, and her age in this life shouldn't be great.

The borderland was an endless expanse of wild ridges, dangerous forests, and countless, continuous swamps.

It seemed like an abandoned land, devoid of human habitation or cities. All that met the eye was a primitive landscape. Some areas were home to ferocious beasts that even Dongqing feared, necessitating wide detours.

For example, in some active volcanic regions, ancient beasts lay dormant. They breathed fire and light within the magma, shooting straight into the sky.

There were also areas with large black lakes in the mountains, from which vast, gloomy mists rose, obscuring the sun and moon.

"Sister Dongqing, has the dragon's lair been breached this time? Which families have arrived? How many true dragon cubs are there, and how many young prodigies will be going in for training?"

Dongqing's expression was very serious. She said, "Quite a few. There should be a few young dragons. As for the exceptionally gifted prodigies entering the dragon's lair for training, there should be over a dozen."

"That many?!" Chu Feng was deeply surprised. He had originally thought that only a few orthodoxies would be present, never expecting there to be over a dozen geniuses.

There was no need to overthink it; anyone allowed to train in the dragon's lair must possess terrifyingly good innate talent. Otherwise, they wouldn't be qualified, and their sect would lose face.

"Are you scared?" Dongqing asked, grinning widely.

Nearby, the mountains were steep, and one majestic peak after another stood grand and imposing. They resembled colossal, slumbering beasts, exerting immense pressure on observers.

By this time, they were already close to the area, not far away.

"How could I possibly be scared?" Chu Feng patted his chest and laughed, "All heroes under heaven shall fall into my grasp!"

He put on a show of bravado, but no matter how one looked at him, such a tiny little thing seemed a bit comical. Moreover, with his large eyes darting around and sparkling, he also had a somewhat mischievous look.

Dongqing laughed outright, not a demure smile showing no teeth, nor a light chuckle. Instead, it was a booming, resonating sound, like metal and stone clashing, making one's eardrums ache.

"You really dare to talk big. Just make sure you don't get slapped down inside. Young Mistress said that your foundation-building period is still short, and you're younger than all of them. Just surviving in there is enough; she doesn't expect you to defeat anyone."

Dongqing's gaping mouth revealed gleaming white teeth. She very understatedly told Chu Feng simply not to die in there this time.

Chu Feng was one hundred and twenty percent unconvinced; he still wanted to knock everyone down.

"Forget it, we've looked into it. You probably won't be able to defeat any of them," Dongqing said.

"That's outrageous!" Chu Feng stamped his foot. After all, he was someone who had successfully forced his way through reincarnation; how could he possibly be defeated by a bunch of young prodigies after entering the Yang Realm?

He continued, "I'm going to barge in, subdue all of them, and make them my younger brothers and sisters. While they're still young, I'll establish my towering presence in their hearts, so they can be used by me in the future!"

"Stop dreaming, wake up! Do you think the Heavenly Venerate's own grandson and the core disciples fully trained by their clans are easy to deal with? You're too naive if you think they'll follow you. What do you think their sects would feel? They'd probably hunt you down across the entire world!"

Dongqing sternly informed him that some of these individuals came from immortal caves. Some had been nourished by supreme heavenly treasures for over two years, while others had been cultivated even in the womb; each one was incredibly formidable.

"As for you, you've only been steamed with that rare black ore for three months; your foundation is far from solid." Dongqing made a very objective comparison.

Chu Feng was speechless. Since they clearly knew he wasn't strong enough, why force him in to be abused?

However, he wasn't daunted and very much wanted to go in. While others would hone themselves and compete for obvious fortunes, he intended to use the dragon's lair as a furnace to temper himself!

This was not the dilapidated dragon's lair in the East Sea of Earth. The dragon's lair in this region was far more impressive; it was a super-large dragon den. More than one dragon resided here, and there were even Heavenly Dragons—one could imagine what a blessed land it was!

While Chu Feng was lost in thought, they were already nearing their destination.

Ahead, black mountain peaks shot up like sharp swords into the sky. The mountains in this place were astonishingly steep. From mid-air, the lower slopes were shrouded in wisps of mist and appeared like dark holes. Were these numerous peaks that had risen from an abyss?

"The terrain is treacherous," Chu Feng sighed.

They continued flying, drawing closer and closer.

A stretch of colossal black mountains appeared, all standing upright. They resembled pillars supporting the heavens, majestic and immense, exuding an endless sense of oppression.

"We're here, just ahead," Dongqing said.

"Should we sneak in?" Chu Feng asked.

Dongqing shook her head and said, "No need. I've brought Young Mistress's Dharma Idol. You can enter openly when the time comes. Just protect yourself."

This moved Chu Feng. The Divine Temple Fairy's power was so immense. Could she participate in battles at the Heavenly Venerate level?

Dongqing very seriously warned Chu Feng that this was his first and most crucial test. Only by passing this test could he become the guardian of their lineage's successor.

Chu Feng wrinkled his nose and grumbled, "Are you making me a future nanny, or are you trying to force me to embezzle?"

"What did you say?!" Dongqing's large fist nearly came down again. Her bell-like eyes were wide with a glare.

Chu Feng gave a dry laugh, quickly changed the subject, and said, "Nothing, I was talking about that kid riding a dog."

In the distance, a child, appearing two or three years old, rode on a large golden dog, soaring across the high sky. The dog had an extraordinary aura, a square head, large ears, and its tail held high like a golden spear, appearing exceptionally powerful and fierce.

That golden dog was at the Divine King level!

This moved even Dongqing, who looked forward.

"Is that a Celestial Dog?!" Chu Feng's gaze was sharp. He stared at the golden dog, then looked at the child on its back.

Dongqing nodded and said, "Yes, it's a Celestial Dog. This is the successor of the Taiwu lineage. If nothing goes wrong, he'll be incredibly powerful and extraordinary, with high hopes placed on him."

The child on the golden dog sensed something, suddenly turned his head, and looked in their direction. He said, "What are you looking at? Whose child are you?"

"Wash your ears clean! I am the Great Virtue Heavenly Venerate!" Chu Feng blurted out. Deep in his heart, killing intent surged. What a coincidence to encounter a core prodigy from the Taiwu Heavenly Venerate's lineage; he wished he could kill him immediately!

"Tch, what big talk. A Heavenly Venerate? You'd better be more low-key when you enter the dragon's lair later!" The child on the golden dog pointed at him.

"Doggy, see you in the dragon's lair!" Chu Feng waved at him.

"What did you say?!" The core successor of the Taiwu lineage glared, his killing intent boiling. This was the first time anyone had dared to speak to him like that, to blaspheme him.

Pfft.

Not far away, light laughter could be heard. Two small girls, sweet-looking and identical, swayed with ethereal grace. They were twins and appeared very young.

Chu Feng turned and smiled back. However, he was a little shocked inside; he sensed the aura of reincarnation—they were definitely reincarnated beings!

He realized that this trip to the dragon's lair was far from simple. He had actually encountered a pair of twin sisters, both reincarnated beings!

Then, his heart trembled as he recalled an old memory. At the end of the reincarnation path, near the clay figures, he had robbed someone and seen a pair of twin women of peerless beauty.

He wondered, could it be them?

Before he could think further, more people arrived. Six or seven children appeared at once; some rode on black cranes, others accompanied their elders—all of them prodigies.

One person caught Chu Feng's attention: someone from the Yi Zhiping clan had arrived. The female Heavenly Venerate who was once close to Lin Nuoyi and had elegant manners was personally present. She was holding a little girl, who appeared to be only one or two years old.

Chu Feng found it strange; why did this little girl's aura resemble Lin Nuoyi's? Could she have even had a child already? He looked again and again, utterly bewildered.