Chapter 1093: Famous Throughout the Mortal Realm

"Senior Yin, what's wrong? Has something happened?" an elder asked, who even referred to Yin Ming as "senior." He was surprised; they had clearly found a prodigy, which should be a joyous occasion, yet Senior Yin Ming looked distressed.

"This is a big problem. This is a soul-light inscription, and it's foretelling something. Also, who is Chu Feng?!" Yin Ming's brows furrowed deeply in worry.

*Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!* The sound of air being torn apart filled the air as eight golden-robed Divine Kings streaked across the sky, descending from the mountains.

"We hear our sect has taken in a prodigy with characters inscribed on their soul-light since birth. What a fortunate event!" one Divine King boomed with laughter. Golden divine radiance enveloped a section of the sky, making the surrounding mountains and rivers appear sacred.

Though his display was grand, he deliberately kept it controlled, with all the radiant light swirling in the heavens, not a single ray spilling down onto the people on the ground.

Such was the Sky-Guarding Sect; there were eight Divine Kings patrolling the mountains, and they all descended at once, appearing at the mountain gate.

Being able to neighbor the number one mountain under heaven and occupy such a pure land, the Sky-Guarding Sect was naturally powerful and flourishing, renowned throughout the entire Yang Realm.

Down the mountain, Chu Feng was also smiling, his face full of youthful plumpness, his smile as fresh and vibrant as a blooming flower bud.

A very faint telepathic message emanated from the brick-like stone coffin in his hand: "Kid, what are you laughing about?"

Chu Feng also sent a discreet message back: "My disciples are everywhere; my heart is deeply comforted."

"What nonsense are you spouting?"

Chu Feng continued to smile happily, saying, "You don't understand. When golden armor covers the land, and my flower blooms, all other flowers will be slain – they'll all be my people."

The Nine Netherworld Being didn't want to bother with him anymore, thinking the kid's mental state was concerning, bordering on erratic.

"Oh, Senior Yin Ming, why are you troubled? Isn't it a joyous occasion to receive such a rare talent?" a golden-robed Divine King at the mountain gate asked.

Yin Ming replied, "It's different. These characters were etched by a person. I have a bad feeling something is going to happen. Go investigate what characters are inscribed on the soul-lights of disciples accepted by other great sects. If you don't recognize them, you can come to me for identification!"

"Ah, it's that serious?!" A Divine King's expression immediately changed.

Yin Ming was very serious. "It could be extremely serious. If it only involved the Underworld, that would be one thing. But if it concerns battles on the Reincarnation Road, and we inadvertently get involved, the consequences could be unpredictable!"

Even renowned figures of the powerful Sky-Guarding Sect and the eight Divine Kings grew solemn, all feeling the gravity of the situation.

Chu Feng, accompanied by the Nine Netherworld Being, leisurely departed the area, preparing to head for the number one mountain under heaven.

There were too many people nearby, creatures everywhere: hyena tribes with human bodies and dog heads, close relatives of tigers, three-legged golden toads... everything imaginable.

Chu Feng left, not staying long.

The number one mountain was only a few hundred *li* away, practically adjacent.

Along the way, there were many people—youths coming to participate in the Sky-Guarding Sect's selection, or their clan members, drawn by its fame, all hoping to take the opportunity to see the number one mountain under heaven.

Even some rejected youths, filled with indignation, adopted a determined stance, wishing to venture to the Yang Realm's number one mountain to carve out a different future for themselves.

Chu Feng was pleased; with so many people accompanying him, he didn't appear special.

They had arrived at their destination! The area around the number one mountain under heaven was barren, just as seen when searching online – not a single blade of grass grew there.

Many people gathered, milling about the area, but no one dared approach the broken mountain region.

The so-called number one mountain under heaven wasn't a single peak but an entire region. This area contained eighteen peaks, all severed, as if leveled by a single sword stroke!

The broken mountains were only two or three *zhang* high off the ground, almost flush with it. From a distance, they were invisible. Yet, these very ruins were designated the Yang Realm's number one mountain under heaven!

"If they hadn't been broken, one can only imagine their grandeur and height," Chu Feng murmured, staring intently.

Because the cross-sections of these broken mountains were enormous. Using his Fiery Golden Eyes, he clearly saw that the diameter of any one section was several hundred *li* long.

It was a dizzying sight!

"Legend has it that these mountain cross-sections are not even their true form," someone spoke from a distance, telling those beside them. "There's a saying that you actually have to multiply them by ten thousand times; they would then stand tall, reaching straight into the firmament."

A young boy asked the elder beside him, "How did this mountain break, and what did it look like before it broke?"

The elder replied, "No one knows how it broke. It was already like this before it was designated the number one mountain under heaven. If it hadn't broken, one truly can't imagine how colossal it would be. It's estimated that all other scenery in the world wouldn't be as magnificent as it, even surpassing forbidden lands."

Chu Feng circled the number one mountain under heaven, observing it. He had to admit, the place was incredibly famous, and with the Sky-Guarding Sect recently holding its disciple selection, a great many people had come to witness it.

Furthermore, some people tried to force their way in.

Chu Feng once saw some people being bounced away by an inexplicable light barrier!

However, others who delved deeper underground lost their lives, repeatedly attempting to force entry only to eventually turn into a bloody mist.

Relatively speaking, this place was still gentle. In other places, like some forbidden lands or special mountains, forcibly setting foot there would certainly result in instant annihilation of both body and soul.

Chu Feng wandered around for several days but couldn't find an opportunity to enter the underground of the broken mountain without being seen. There were simply too many people at the moment.

"Oh, news!"

When he left the area and found an open space to connect to the network, he saw some interesting news.

Besides the Sky-Guarding Sect, several other super-powers like the Earth Immortal Palace, the Fire Worship Sect, and the Sun Temple had also received disciples with soul-light inscriptions. These traditions also recognized the characters from the Underworld.

After the news spread, some large sects and influential evolutionist factions within various provinces also announced that they had accepted such disciples.

Initially, they didn't know what those characters meant. Later, they invited renowned figures from the Sky-Guarding Sect and the Earth Immortal Palace to clarify their meaning.

Suddenly, an uproar swept through various regions: "Who is Chu Feng? How could he leave a message on soul-light?"

This would require action on the Reincarnation Road, which, upon closer thought, was truly terrifying.

Throughout the world, many cultivators were startled, especially high-ranking individuals who paid even closer attention, as anything involving reincarnation was no small matter!

This even alarmed the most mysterious Reincarnation Hunters, whose origins were unknown. They immediately descended upon the Sky-Guarding Sect, Earth Immortal Palace, and other locations to conduct serious investigations.

Unfortunately, they arrived and departed quickly, leaving only one statement: these were not stowaways on the Reincarnation Road carrying talismans, nor did they possess past-life memories, so it was not a violation.

"Just which formidable individual is Chu Feng?"

That day, Chu Feng's name was circulating everywhere. Although he was nowhere to be seen, his name was being discussed by countless cultivators, making him famous across the vast primordial land.

"I think I've heard that name before!" someone mused suspiciously.

In truth, the Yang Realm was vast and boundless.

The matter of Tai Wu, Hun Yi, Yuan Shi, and Luan Yu sending people to the Underworld years ago had only caused ripples within a limited scope, not a massive shockwave across the boundless Yang Realm.

Although envoys from some other orthodoxies later joined, it still remained a localized disturbance.

Thus, even today, only a small circle of involved parties knew Chu Feng's name.

Most importantly, even those who knew him didn't quite believe that this was the work of Chu Feng from the Underworld.

"Five million years ago, there was a Chu Feng in the Yang Realm who dominated three provinces, sweeping away all opposition. He later... fell during his peak as a Heavenly Venerate."

"Could it be him?"

Discussions buzzed throughout the Yang Realm.

In Qingzhou, on the highest peak, stood a magnificent and vast silver palace, resembling the main palace of the Heavenly Court.

This mountain peak soared above the clouds, vanishing into the sky, grand and intimidating. Inside the silver palace, a figure sat cross-legged, enveloped in chaos and surrounded by grand dao runes. This single figure seemed capable of suppressing the entire universe!

This was Tai Wu's true body, who had been meditating here for countless ages.

"Heavenly Venerate, some situations have arisen. We suspect that despicable bug from the Underworld is stirring up trouble, actually inscribing characters on the bodies of those undergoing reincarnation."

Someone came to report, detailing the situation.

*Whoosh!* Tai Wu opened his eyes, his gaze seeming to pierce through eternity. Lightning flashed and thunder roared across the sky of Qingzhou, silver dragon-serpents moved, coiling around chaos, a terrifying sight.

Similar events occurred in several other places, with several Heavenly Venerates receiving reports.

Nothing involving reincarnation was a small matter; even Heavenly Venerates had to treat it with utmost seriousness.

The attitudes of the Heavenly Venerates were unknown, but their disciples had already taken action, pressuring various orthodoxies, wanting to take away those soul-light inscribed prodigies for study.

"By what right?!" This sparked discontent among some evolutionist factions.

Subsequently, discussions about Chu Feng's identity grew more widespread.

Especially after the disciples of Tai Wu and Hun Yi began to act, Chu Feng from the Underworld was naturally brought up.

What he had done and his origins gradually became known and spread.

Initially, cultivators from various races were merely curious, but once this news broke, it caused an even greater sensation, and more evolutionary beings began to pay attention.

Then, people discovered that among prodigies aged six or seven, a significant number actually had soul-light inscriptions. As reports came in from various regions, every sect was dumbfounded.

Some sect masters were utterly flabbergasted!

At the same time, the disciples of Tai Wu, Hun Yi, and other Heavenly Venerates went to various places to coerce and demand these prodigies, but they were immediately met with resistance. Many openly stated, "What business is it of yours concerning our sect's disciples?!"

Moreover, not long after inscriptions like "My uncle is Chu Feng" or "Chu Feng is my uncle" appeared, another series emerged: "My brother is Chu Feng!"

"Seriously? Another series now?"

The cultivators of the Yang Realm were bewildered and utterly shocked, truly dumbfounded.

Indeed, some prodigies with the "My brother is Chu Feng" inscription began to be discovered consecutively!

"Will there be other series later, like 'My brother-in-law is Chu Feng,' or 'My maternal uncle is Chu Feng'?"

Some people speculated this way, instantly causing a huge commotion across the Yang Realm.

Chu Feng hadn't even truly emerged, yet his name was already being widely spread throughout the Yang Realm. It was as if he awoke one morning to find his name known across the land.

"Damn it!"

Some Heavenly Venerate disciples were enraged. They were responsible for handling this matter, but it only escalated, making it impossible to coerce the sects, as these inscribed prodigies were truly not few in number.

Moreover, some orthodoxies weren't afraid of them at all, and some even involved sects more powerful than their own!

For this reason, the Yang Realm's best-selling Tai Yi Journal even published a special article commenting on the matter, pushing Chu Feng's name to the forefront of public discussion.

Some people had already realized that these children with soul-light inscriptions would eventually converge. Even if only to investigate their past lives and understand why they were inscribed, they would come together to study it collectively. This had the potential to form a truly formidable power.

"Chu Feng, have you arrived? Hiding your head and tail! Do you still remember what happened back then? Your parents, lovers, and friends were all annihilated, trampled to death! Only you, a lonely ghost, remain. How dare you stir up trouble? Ha, I guess you don't even have the ability to enter the Yang Realm. Even if you did, you've probably long forgotten the past. Just live like this, in confusion, you pathetic ant!"

Finally, some Heavenly Venerate disciples couldn't sit still and successively issued such provocations.

If Chu Feng was still in the Underworld, that would be one thing. But if he had entered the Yang Realm with his memories, these Heavenly Venerate disciples believed their words would rip open his emotional scars.

"Your grandpa is here!" Chu Feng wrote this line of characters in front of the Yang Realm's number one mountain.

Then, he found an opportunity and resolutely entered the mountain!

He intended to rise, to evolve, and when he reappeared, he would seek out those people for a reckoning!