Chapter 126: Super Evolution

It was already past midnight, and the distant landscape was shrouded in darkness and mist. Only here did silver light stream.

The night wind blew, and the crystal-clear leaves chimed as they collided, sounding like large and small pearls falling onto a jade plate, utterly delightful.

Amidst these sounds, Chu Feng felt his mind and body at peace, his entire being serene and unburdened, experiencing a unique resonance of the Dao. This surprised him. While the clinking of the silver-white leaves was indeed pleasant, he wondered why it made one feel so incredibly ethereal, giving a distinct feeling of wanting to transcend. It was as if the sound of the Great Dao was spreading.

He pondered for a moment, then activated the Great Thunderclap Breathing Technique, attempting to refine himself.

In an instant, Chu Feng's entire body's joints resounded continuously, but it wasn't the usual crackling; instead, it was crisp sounds, as if metal and stone were clashing!

Immediately, he felt a tingling sensation in his bones, as a mysterious energy permeated and spread throughout his limbs and body.

Subsequently, his internal organs also resonated rhythmically, like the pounding of thunder, tempering his viscera, enveloped by a layer of crystalline energy.

Chu Feng was astonished. This Great Thunderclap Breathing Technique was far more effective than usual; he clearly felt his physique strengthening. What was the reason for this? He looked towards the tree. Was it due to the sound produced by the colliding leaves?

When the Great Thunderclap Breathing Technique ended, a small amount of substance appeared on his body surface, somewhat like sweat, squeezed out from his flesh and blood. The effect was excellent!

Chu Feng was certain that he was now at the peak of the ninth stage of the Awakening Realm, his foundation sufficiently deep, giving him a much greater chance when he truly attempted to break through to the King Realm shortly.

He did not use the breathing technique taught to him by the Yellow Ox, because he had been waiting for the silver tree to bloom. That was the optimal moment to use that technique. All was set and everything was prepared, as he awaited the appearance of the flower bud.

As time passed, after this tree reached nearly two meters, it stopped growing taller but instead became more luxuriant, constantly sprouting new branches, with more and more silver-white leaves appearing.

The area was entirely white, with silver light scattering and pouring down.

Furthermore, the tree trunk was thickening, appearing more robust and ancient. It didn't look like it had grown overnight at all, but rather like an old tree tens or hundreds of years old, its old bark cracked, rough yet silver-white.

Chu Feng reached out and touched the tree, feeling a powerful pulse of life; it condensed vigorous vitality.

Suddenly, life energy surged forth, and silver light shone everywhere. A spot appeared at the top of the tree, condensing rich vitality, exceptionally astonishing. In an instant, that spot bloomed like a small sun, and a flower bud was forming, gradually emerging.

Chu Feng had been anticipating this for a long time, hoping it would grow quickly and then bloom!

True to his anticipation, on the silver tree, the flower bud grew from a tiny sprout to the size of a thumb in a short period. The tree canopy sprinkled down silver light rain, appearing very sacred. This area was entirely silver-white; from a distance, it looked like a mythical world, with a treasure tree growing and divine figures seated beneath it.

Chu Feng remained quiet, staring at the growing flower bud.

Suddenly, he felt a faint fluctuation coming from afar, which made him frown.

In another foggy area, a creature was approaching, quietly making its way here. The mist obstructed his divine sense, but Chu Feng's hearing was still far superior to ordinary people. He heard faint, almost inaudible sounds, which made him knit his brows.

He least wanted this to happen; he hoped for quiet while waiting for the silver tree to bloom, without being disturbed. He had already gone far enough that even ordinary beast kings might get lost if they entered. Yet, someone, fearless like Chu Feng, had still found their way in.

That creature was very cautious, stealthily moving and circling around behind Chu Feng. It took a quarter of an hour before it finally got close, then suddenly leaped up, pouncing forward to attack.

One could see that in the darkness, sharp claws, several feet long, gleamed with a cold light as they tore towards Chu Feng's neck.

This was a massive cloud leopard, its body covered in dense patterns, emitting a dangerous aura. Inside its gaping maw, its fangs were several feet long, truly terrifying. It aimed to kill Chu Feng in one decisive blow!

This was a very powerful mutated beast. It could discern the extraordinary nature of the silver tree, and with a flower bud already present, it meant there would be a great opportunity here. Mutated beasts and humans could coexist peacefully in this area, provided no benefits were discovered. Once an astonishing discovery was made, countless deaths and injuries were inevitable.

Chu Feng quickly turned around and swung his leg, kicking its large paw. A snapping sound immediately echoed, and the beast's paw broke.

The cloud leopard was terrified, its fur standing on end. It felt as if it had kicked an iron plate. Its gaping maw opened, about to roar! Chu Feng gave it no chance. He soared into the air so fast that the cloud leopard couldn't react. With a *bang*, he kicked it directly in the center of its forehead, which instantly shattered.

*Thud!*

The cloud leopard fell, its mouth gaping open, unable to make a sound, with blood gushing from its forehead.

Chu Feng no longer looked at it, his brows slightly furrowed. He was a little worried: he had already ventured deep enough, so how could he still encounter other creatures? What if someone disturbed him at that most crucial moment, when the flower bud bloomed?!

He was slightly worried. Although this place was beneficial, capable of promoting the growth of seeds, it also brought trouble.

"I hope everything goes smoothly!"

Next, the flower bud on the silver tree grew to the size of a fist and was still growing. However, this time the growth speed slowed down; it only grew slightly larger again after a full hour had passed.

"At this rate, dawn will break soon!" Chu Feng checked the time; it was already deep into the night. Why had it slowed down? This puzzled him. At first, the tree grew very rapidly, soaring to nearly two meters.

Time flowed, and the deep night was very quiet. Fortunately, no other creatures approached. The area was very peaceful; even the wind had ceased.

Finally, as dawn approached, the tree itself showed no further changes, but the flower bud grew to the size of a large bowl, plump and radiant, casting silver light in all directions. Faintly, a delicate fragrance permeated the air.

At this moment, Chu Feng truly became nervous, because the crucial moment had truly arrived.

From a distant place, came the sound of running, as if someone was fleeing, but it ultimately did not approach this area, heading in another direction. Then, he heard an eagle's cry, extremely piercing, like metal plates grating together. It was a terrifying creature, flapping its wings in the mist.

"Don't come over!" Chu Feng prayed, knowing it would be very troublesome otherwise.

As dawn arrived, the flower bud revealed a crack, with faint wisps of shimmering light blooming and a refreshing fragrance filling the air.

But that was all; afterward, the flower bud stopped moving again, and even the fragrance subsided. "Why is it so strange? Far less rapid than last time," Chu Feng wondered with surprise.

Not until the sky fully brightened, especially with the rising sun in the east!

The sound of fierce combat came from very far away, but Chu Feng heard it. That was very likely... a Quasi-Beast King! Because the commotion was too great! The eagle's cry was deafening, echoing in the mist, and a terrifying aura permeated the air.

Chu Feng sighed inwardly, feeling truly unlucky to encounter a Quasi-Beast King level battle even in such a remote place.

At this moment, the flower bud on the silver tree finally opened one petal.

Moreover, at this very moment, as the sun rose, strands of morning glow pierced through the mist and scattered over, causing the silver tree to undergo drastic changes. Its entire body instantly became infinitely brilliant, transforming from silver-white to golden-yellow, completely changing its appearance.

Furthermore, the flower bud, the size of a large bowl, also transformed, as if cast from gold, becoming vastly different. The morning glow sprinkled down, as if promoting its growth, instantly transforming it into a golden tree.

Next, golden rays of light surged, and the flower bud immediately fully bloomed, all petals opening simultaneously. A golden mist spread outward, enveloping Chu Feng.

He was surprised, guessing that the reason the tree's growth slowed down at the end was because it was waiting for the first rays of the rising sun. What was most extraordinary was that inside the large bowl-sized flower, the permeating mist was also glistening golden, like the morning glow, illuminating Chu Feng's body.

Having had previous experience, he remained calm, using a special breathing technique to absorb the mysterious pollen here. He was well prepared, having taken off his windbreaker and other clothes to ensure he remained cool.

In an instant, his pores opened, and the golden mist quickly entered his body through his skin. As for his mouth and nose, they were, needless to say, filled with "golden morning glow."

Richly fragrant, his mouth and nose were filled with the scent. Chu Feng almost succumbed to the intoxication here; this fragrance was so alluring, making it hard to pull oneself away. His entire body felt comfortable as a mysterious, warm, and extremely pleasant energy flowed through his body while he circulated the special breathing technique. Chu Feng had an illusion, as if he was about to ascend to immortality.

The floral fragrance was refreshing, penetrating deep into his bones. Every part of his body was fragrant, his flesh, bones, and internal organs all similarly nourished by the golden mist.

Especially when circulating the breathing technique, the speed quickened, and his entire body vibrated. Chu Feng clearly felt himself evolving, his physique strengthening very rapidly.

Later on, his joints vibrated like metal and stone clashing, and his internal organs rumbled, as if enveloped by continuous peals of thunder. One could see a sticky layer of expelled substance on Chu Feng's body surface; his body was undergoing astonishing changes. Beneath that sticky substance, Chu Feng's body was like divine metal, containing astonishing power. His flesh vibrated, his bones clashed, and his internal organs resonated, all in rapid evolution.

Just like last time, after the flower bloomed, the rich fragrance did not spread far, turning into a golden mist, like swathes of morning glow falling upon and enveloping Chu Feng. This mysterious pollen did not disperse; it stayed within a few feet nearby!

*Thump, thump, thump…*

Inside Chu Feng's body, his heart beat like a war drum with a mighty sound, as blood surged, rushing through his limbs and body. Later on, Chu Feng's heartbeat became astonishing. As he circulated the breathing technique, his entire body was undergoing astonishing changes, becoming increasingly crystal-clear and translucent.

Subsequently, his hair began to grow explosively, directly reaching his waist and emitting brilliant light. His bones continuously clinked, as if creating blood, transforming himself and surpassing his original physique.

Chu Feng felt a powerful strength, far exceeding his past self. He was advancing in rank, his physique continuously rising, his entire body like a divine furnace, containing endless energy.

Later on, his body turned a pale gold, and even his hair seemed to be imbued with a golden luster.

*Thump! Thump! Thump!*

At this moment, his heartbeat became even more terrifying, strong and powerful. An ordinary human standing here would surely be horrified; it was simply frightening.

However, Chu Feng felt excellent. His body was undergoing intense changes, and as his eyes opened and closed, beams of light shot out. This was a breakthrough towards the Shackles Realm, allowing him to contend with Beast Kings! Chu Feng's body trembled violently, as if something had been unblocked within him. Instantly, his senses sharpened; even his divine sense, previously obstructed by the mist, recovered and became even stronger!