Chapter 1236: Not a Good Cao De Who Doesn't Want to Marry the Female Celestial Venerable

The old monkey stayed and greeted someone in the distance. A Celestial Venerable also appeared on the battlefield. He was an old man with a white beard and hair, none other than the old Celestial Venerable Yu Shang, who had spoken up for Cao De at the Dao Integration Grand Meeting.

Also present was another Celestial Venerable, a man who appeared to be middle-aged. He was Li Yan, who had shown a strong bias towards the Nine-headed Bird clan during the Dao Integration Grand Meeting.

Seeing three Celestial Venerables appear and converse, Chu Feng increasingly felt there was no need for him to remain there. He thought that unless he became a God-King, it would be best not to appear before beings of their caliber again.

The disparity was too vast; even with the Reincarnation Earth and the small wooden spear, he felt a profound sense of unease.

In his conversation with Mi Tian, Mi Qing, Peng Wanli, and the others, he subtly hinted at his intention to leave.

"Brother Cao, you're not thinking of leaving, are you?" Mi Qing's intuition was sharp, and she looked at Chu Feng with a suspicious gaze.

Just then, the old monkey approached. A powerful being of his caliber could sense even the slightest anomaly, let alone a minor disturbance in one's divine sense.

"What, are you scared? Worried about dying on the battlefield?" the old Six-eared Macaque asked.

Chu Feng replied, "It's not fear; it's effectively avoiding risks. This place is too dark. The dignified ancestor of the Nine-headed Bird clan, despite his high cultivation, shamelessly descended to kill a young man like me. If not for a senior's timely arrival, I would have certainly died a miserable death."

This was the truth; he felt a lack of security here. The Nine-headed Bird clan, the three-headed divine dragon Yun Tuo, and others were utterly unrestrained. Had he not possessed some ability, his fate would have been truly miserable long ago.

The old monkey said, "The brave are fearless. On the path of evolution, if you show even the slightest hint of weakness, you will always seek to avoid challenges in the future. This applies to all situations. For instance, when attempting a breakthrough, you might lack the courage to burn your bridges."

Chu Feng was speechless. Even though the words were sincere and heartfelt, he couldn't let his emotions get the better of him and bravely decide to stay.

"Senior," Chu Feng said, "these are two different matters. I have no desire to be inexplicably slaughtered here. I'm still young, and I haven't lived enough yet."

"Don't worry," the old monkey said with a smile, "I'll be staying near the battlefield these days to ensure your safety."

Then he added, "I have high hopes for you. I'm staying here specifically to protect you and witness your rise!"

Mi Tian coughed dryly, reminding him, "Ancestor, aren't you here to find heavenly medicine? You said a great opportunity was about to emerge, as spiritual light has been surging across the battlefield lately."

Hearing this, the old monkey's face didn't redden, and his mind remained calm; he showed no embarrassment whatsoever. He said, "It's all the same. In my opinion, being able to protect Cao the Dark Hand, who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Li, is also a great accomplishment."

Beside him, Mi Tian immediately covered his face, utterly mortified. He really wanted to say, "Ancestor, please have some dignity!"

"This is acceptable?" Chu Feng was stunned. How thick-skinned was this old monkey? He was clearly staying to find heavenly medicine, yet he made it sound as if he were specifically protecting Chu Feng.

"Ahem, as you know, this battlefield is extraordinary," the old monkey said. "It was formed when the world's foremost sacred mountain crashed into the Fourth Forbidden Zone of the Yang Realm, creating an unpredictable region with countless opportunities."

The old monkey sighed, saying that this place held all sorts of peculiarities. Some even believed that although the world's Fourth Forbidden Zone had been shattered, it wasn't completely destroyed, and some terrifying, invincible beings still survived within its secret realms.

On this battlefield, clues have emerged suggesting the presence of hundreds of small secret realms. These were all formed from fragments of that ancient event, and their interiors are unfathomable.

For instance, the Dao Integration Grass was brought forth from one such small secret realm, becoming a great fortune coveted by all parties.

Imagine, if one small secret realm yielded such treasures, what about the hundreds of others? It's simply unimaginable, making the hearts of various powerful figures tremble with anticipation.

After all, the world's foremost sacred mountain and the Fourth Forbidden Zone once contained endless opportunities, capable of nurturing various evolutionary fruits, including even Grand Universe-level fruits.

Then, the old monkey stretched out his furry golden palm, placed it on Chu Feng's shoulder, and whispered, "I'll tell you a secret: some small secret realms are unstable, with intertwined internal rules. If a creature that's too powerful enters, it will directly collapse, not only failing to yield opportunities but also causing great destruction. At this time, opportunities arise for young people like you. Many great fortunes await your retrieval. Hearing this, do you still wish to leave in such a hurry?"

Chu Feng's heart stirred immediately. A single Dao Integration Grass had allowed him to advance by leaps and bounds, even bringing him close to resolving the trouble of the Lesser Yin Realm's Dao fruit. He was naturally surprised.

However, upon careful consideration, Chu Feng realized that if even the old monkey wanted to stay and seize opportunities here, then the ancestor of the Nine-headed Bird clan had certainly not truly left either.

It was far too dangerous!

With even Celestial Venerables so tempted, what about the ancestors of other clans? Even Tai Wu and others from the Martial Lunatic lineage might come. This battlefield was destined to become bustling and incredibly terrifying.

Chu Feng worried most about this scenario. While he had the confidence to face a God-King, confronting beings of this higher caliber genuinely caused him unease.

"This is my old friend," the old monkey said, introducing the old Celestial Venerable who was guarding the battlefield to Chu Feng. "He also values you highly and will constantly watch over you to ensure your safety!"

His name was Yu Shang, and he hailed from Yu Province, known for his upright character and kind disposition.

Chu Feng was speechless. He feared such seemingly honest individuals, especially since the old monkey had initially seemed very kind. Yet now, for some reason, he felt a strange sense of unease.

"We are all honest and trustworthy people; naturally, we're on the same side!" the old monkey said, patting Chu Feng's shoulder.

Hearing this, and then experiencing such intimate physical closeness, Chu Feng's hair stood on end; he felt a distinct sense of unease.

"Ahem, Senior," Chu Feng coughed, "as you can see, I'm young and you think highly of me. And your two descendants are so outstanding. Don't you think we should strengthen our ties with a closer relationship?"

Chu Feng coughed dryly, also acting rather shamelessly. He actively tried to draw closer, and as he spoke, he naturally looked at Mi Tian and Mi Qing, the siblings, making his intentions unmistakably clear.

The old monkey heard this and hesitated slightly. Finally, he nodded seriously and said, "Good, let's strengthen our ties!"

Upon hearing this, Mi Tian immediately cast a sidelong glance at Chu Feng, while Mi Qing's face flushed crimson, and she opened her mouth slightly, but no words came out.

"It's truly a case of the thin-skinned going hungry, while the thick-skinned get their fill!"

Beside them, Peng Wanli sighed with regret, as if lamenting his past. When he looked at Chu Feng, he was filled with admiration. "This is possible? Proposing for himself?"

Xiao Yao was also speechless for a moment. He looked at Chu Feng with a strange expression, as if he were witnessing a chosen one.

Just then, the old monkey spoke, causing the smiles on everyone's faces to instantly freeze, leaving them stiff.

He then said to Mi Tian, "Hmm, go kill a pheasant with a trace of Phoenix bloodline. You and Cao De will swear a blood oath as brothers, not necessarily to be born on the same day, but to share hardships and face life and death together from now on!"

Chu Feng was speechless. This conniving old monkey! Was this what he meant by "strengthening ties"? What a trick!

"Alright!" Mi Tian was stunned but, upon realizing, was quite pleased and scampered off happily.

Mi Qing was in a daze, then her face flushed red again, and she glared fiercely at her own ancestor.

Chu Feng looked at the youthful, beautiful, and exquisitely fresh Mi Qing, like a blossoming flower bud, then turned to the old monkey, wanting to say, "Do you really need to be so wary of me?"

He had only proposed to test the waters, but this old monkey had actually given him such a "strengthening of ties."

The old monkey said, "Ahem, isn't this to prevent your premature death? You're too troublesome; if you were to fall, it would delay my little princess. So, I hope you live a long time. We'll talk about future matters later."

What kind of talk was this? Earlier, he had urged him to bravely advance and not shrink back, and now he was saying such things. Chu Feng wanted to roll his eyes at him.

The old monkey said, "To live until you are invincible under heaven—that's what defines a Li or a Martial Lunatic. Otherwise, if you die, you're just dirt beneath our feet, land for others to trample upon. Throughout history, there have been too many such beings. So, nothing is more important than being alive."

"Rest assured," he continued, "as long as I am on this battlefield, I will certainly do my best to protect you."

At this moment, Yu Shang spoke. He genuinely liked Chu Feng. Being in his twilight years with not many years left to live, and having never had a disciple, he felt a strong desire to nurture such talent.

In the end, Chu Feng was forcibly kept there. He tried to find an opportunity to escape but found none for the time being, constantly feeling as though a Celestial Venerable was watching him.

This made him scratch his ears and cheeks like a monkey, feeling utterly uncomfortable and wishing he could immediately flee far away.

Ultimately, Mi Tian found a pheasant with a faint Phoenix bloodline, and they swore a blood oath of brotherhood. Peng Wanli and Xiao Yao naturally joined in as well.

Chu Feng approved of Peng Wanli's participation, but he was a bit hesitant about Xiao Yao joining.

"You look down on me?!" Although Xiao Yao usually had a good temper, he was angry now.

Chu Feng was a bit awkward and said, "Don't misunderstand, didn't I want to be your aunt's husband? I'm afraid the seniority would be too messy then!"

"Pffft!"

Mi Tian and Peng Wanli immediately spat out the chicken blood wine they had just drunk.

Even Xiao Yao was dumbfounded. He pointed at Chu Feng and said, "You ambitious rascal, are you serious?!"

In the distance, many God-Kings were also observing the scene, including top powerhouses like Li Jiuxiao, Ji Caixuan, Chi Feng, and Mi Hong.

Among them was Xiao Shiyun, the supreme God-King of the Dao race. She had initially worn a smile, her exquisite face serene, confident, and composed.

But now, her delicate hand trembled, and the crystal-clear small wine cup she held almost fell to the ground, spilling its contents.

This was not like the Dao Integration Grand Meeting. At that time, special stone steles in the area blocked sounds, allowing only a few nearby individuals to hear. Chu Feng had indeed spoken some "ambitious" words then, but few knew of them.

Here, however, it was entirely different; all powerful beings could hear everything. Xiao Shiyun, one of the Yang Realm's foremost beauties, unparalleled in grace and composure, usually serene and unapproachable, was now utterly flustered. She had been delicately sipping fine wine, yet she choked, coughing repeatedly, and her face flushed red.

She swore it wasn't a blush of shyness, but rather from anger and choking.

However, to some onlookers, it appeared as delicate shyness, astonishingly beautiful, leaving many stunned and drawing numerous peculiar glances.

Xiao Shiyun rebuked, "Brat, what nonsense are you spouting? You're just a callow youth; what do you understand?!"

Chu Feng felt no shame at all and argued confidently, "The senior from the Six-eared Macaque clan put it well: a man who doesn't want to marry a female God-King isn't a good man, and a Cao De who doesn't want to marry a female Celestial Venerable isn't a good Cao De! He just used that to motivate me, and he also said he hopes you, Celestial Maiden Xiao, strive to become a Celestial Venerable!"

Upon hearing this, the old monkey's expression immediately changed. When had he ever said such a thing?!

"Monkey, is this true? Are you instigating Cao De to pursue our clan's female God-King?" A scrawny old Daoist priest appeared, clad in a golden yin-yang robe. He was tall but had very little flesh, resembling a bamboo pole.

Everyone's expression changed. This was a Celestial Venerable from the Dao race, a Grand Celestial Venerable from one of the world's five strongest clans. An ancestor had actually personally arrived on the battlefield.

Everyone realized that the hundreds of secret realms in this area were truly about to open.