Chapter 1265: Old Friends Reunite

Chu Feng was truly overwhelmed. The crowd’s eyes were fiery; the men, full of zeal, called out "Brother Taoist," while the women’s eyes sparkled as they spoke softly.

"Brother Cao, I'm sixteen, in the prime of my youth. I'd love to seek your guidance. Do you have time tonight?"

A sweet, enchanting voice reached him, so captivating that it made many people’s bodies tingle.

Chu Feng shivered and quickly turned to accept, only to see a large, brawny woman grinning at him with a wide mouth.

Good heavens, he almost thought he had encountered Sister Dongqing; they were equally formidable and could be compared in their imposing stature.

"Ah, I have an appointment tonight. Fairy Qingyin invited me for drinks," Chu Feng quickly said.

From a distance, Qingyin’s face subtly darkened, and her mood became strange and complex.

Dressed in white, she was elegant and ethereal. Her black hair flowed smoothly, and her face was peerless. Bathed in sunlight, she exuded a divine radiance, appearing as if she were about to ascend to immortality.

"Brother Caode, I wish to grind ink and add fragrance for you." This time, it was still a woman, but much more normal and extremely beautiful. Someone recognized her as a direct descendant of the White Tiger Clan!

Her white hair was like snow, and her face was exquisitely flawless; she was truly captivating.

Wasn't the White Tiger Clan from the opposing faction? Yet, someone from their ranks had pledged allegiance.

Clearly, their descendants were scattered among different factions, not intending to put all their eggs in one basket.

"Young master, I come from the Wushan Beauties tribe, and I have a twin sister who looks just like me. We wish to follow the Great Sage."

Another magnetic voice of a young woman was heard, very melodious. As expected, she was exceptionally beautiful, and not far behind her was another beauty identical to her.

Seeing everyone’s enthusiasm, Chu Feng was about to happily agree, but then a gruff-voiced young man also wanted to become his sworn brother.

Furthermore, someone secretly transmitted a message: "Ji Dade, how dare you come here!"

Chu Feng’s mind reeled. Who was this person who had identified his true identity? Although they hadn't called him out publicly, the private reprimand was still very dangerous.

Then, he saw a face with a birthmark. He secretly activated his Fiery Golden Eyes, swept a glance, and instantly recognized it: it was… Long Dayu, the strange dragon from the Borderlands!

His expression instantly flickered between light and dark. This was a creditor coming to his door; he had once framed the strange dragon with a massive scheme, making him a notorious wanted criminal in the Yang Realm.

"I'm Young Master Cao!" Chu Feng vehemently denied, also through a private message.

However, he still felt a tremor of fear. The strange dragon was too cunning to be able to see through him; it was truly terrifying.

While grinding his teeth, Long Dayu also felt smug. In his previous life, he had touched upon the realm of the powerful and had once intercepted a wisp of Ji Dade’s primal aura, so naturally, he now had a way to recognize him.

"You're fooling no one; I recognized you long ago!" Long Dayu’s eyes flashed menacingly, and he directly threatened, "If you don't want to die, give me all the treasures you win from the secret realm!"

This black-hearted dragon dared to extort him? Chu Feng’s face instantly darkened. He emphasized again, "I am Cao, but I know who you are. You're that strange dragon. Do you believe I'll expose your identity and leave you, a wanted criminal, with nowhere to hide?!"

Upon hearing this, Long Dayu instantly flew into a rage. It was precisely because Ji Dade had given him such a massive "black pot" (meaning he had framed him) that he had become a notorious wanted criminal in the Yang Realm, and now this scoundrel had turned around and was threatening him!

He hadn't even planned to expose the other party yet, but the other party had already countered. Long Dayu was filled with righteous indignation, his anger hard to quell, and he wanted to torment Chu Feng!

"Cao your sister! If you use the name Sanlong, it's a blasphemy, a defilement, utterly shameful. Those from the 'De' generation are truly no good! You made me miserable, forcing me to carry the biggest 'black pot,' refining my strongest will in the mortal world almost to the point of collapse, while you, damn it, just ran off as if nothing happened! Tell me, if I expose you, will the Mo Family, the Shi Family, the Six-Eared Macaque, Li Jiuxiao, and that group of powerful cultivators let you off? Add to that the Nine-Headed Bird Clan, and people from the Hezhao and Zhanzhou factions, and you'll have the whole world against you!"

"Dayu, look how agitated you are. It’s inappropriate. How could you treat me like this and expose me, after I considered you a brother?"

Chu Feng changed his tone, becoming more amiable.

But it was better not to have heard those words at all. Upon hearing them, the strange dragon, Long Dayu, nearly leaped up and exclaimed, "You considered me a brother and gave me such a huge 'black pot'? If you hadn't considered me a brother, what would you have given me then?!"

Chu Feng let out a dry laugh and said, "There's a reason for everything. Besides, I want to tell you, we're not strangers, brother. I've formed an organization called 'The Four Beauties.' It includes ancient monsters from prehistoric times, me — a living legend of this era, and now you. Together, we'll sweep across the land, overthrow the Martial Lunatics and their ilk, and change dynasties!"

"Bah, 'The Four Beauties' my foot! If you don't compensate me for my losses today, I'll start shouting and tell everyone who you really are!" Long Dayu threatened.

Chu Feng said, "Strange Dragon, you're really pushing your luck, aren't you? I'll report you too. Let's not have the pot call the kettle black; we're both grasshoppers on the same rope. If one is exposed, the other can't escape either."

"My crimes aren't as serious as yours, I'm not afraid!" Long Dayu replied calmly.

Chu Feng scoffed, "Do you really think I don't know your secrets? In the lowest layer of the Borderlands Dragon's Lair, I saw your true form. You're an old demon, a prehistoric giant dragon reincarnated! Damn it, I'm even starting to suspect if the Li clan, whatever race they are, isn't also part of the dragon lineage and perhaps related to you? No, given your character, you couldn't possibly be the domineering and invincible Li. You're not his great-grandson, are you?!"

The strange dragon was horrified upon hearing this. His true form underground had been seen? If this got out, it would definitely cause a massive upheaval. His enemies would surely come to hunt him down, and they were all powerful cultivators, some even stronger.

He had committed many acts that incurred divine and human wrath, so he feared the exposure of his true form.

Moreover, the Reincarnation Hunters would inevitably be dispatched to hunt him down from heaven and earth, leaving him no escape.

Chu Feng had indeed seen his massive true form at the time. A Heavenly Venerate was prostrated there, bowing to the dragon corpse, though that Heavenly Venerate had long since died there.

Long Dayu’s expression fluctuated, then he exploded in rage. Ji Dade actually said he was Li's great-grandson? Was this scoundrel from the 'De' generation a reincarnation of Li? They were all utterly despicable; otherwise, why would they be called Cao?

"I'll settle this with you later!" The strange dragon turned and wanted to flee. He felt that even if he exposed Ji Dade, he would implicate himself, which was too disadvantageous.

In his opinion, his life was a hundred times more valuable than Caode's.

Chu Feng shouted, "Don't be afraid! Later, we two 'beauties' will meet up and explore the secret realm together; there will be plenty of benefits for you. If you run now, I guarantee I'll bellow out your true identity, and Heavenly Venerates will likely come to apprehend you. You definitely won't escape!"

Of course, their conversation was conducted secretly through mental waves, transmitting their voices without being heard publicly.

"You..." Long Dayu was furious, having been threatened in return. Finally, he cursed aloud, "What 'Four Beauties'? It gives me goosebumps!"

He was finding a way to back down. For now, he truly dared not leave, fearing Ji Dade would go all out and drag him down too.

Chu Feng dared not let him leave. If the strange dragon escaped, he would likely immediately expose Chu Feng’s true identity, which would lead to a terrible death for him.

Now, the two had truly become like two grasshoppers tied to the same rope.

Long Dayu fell silent, but he was pondering how to kill Caode. He absolutely wouldn't swallow this humiliation; after carrying such a huge "black pot," was he supposed to compromise with him? No way!

However, at that moment, Chu Feng spoke publicly, "Young brother, I see you possess extraordinary bone structure, truly not of the mundane. Come with me, and I shall teach you the Great Sage's secret methods!"

"Damn it," Long Dayu wanted to curse. "Who wants to walk with you? Moreover, do I need you to teach me the path of a Great Sage? This dragon has lived three or four lives, already embarked on the strongest path, and intends to defy the heavens in this life. Who would be your junior brother?!"

Nevertheless, many people looked at him with fervent eyes, filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred, wishing they could take his place.

Long Dayu felt a bit dizzy. He wanted to refuse, but considering that he had rushed to Caode’s side faster than anyone else, turning around and leaving now would definitely be inappropriate and illogical.

Finally, he numbly agreed and followed Chu Feng.

He also had a change of heart. He wanted to stick with Ji Dade, enter the secret realm together, and then seize all of Ji Dade's fortunes and plunder this enemy!

He was very confident. Besides his own strength, he also possessed his previous life's body, which he could summon at critical moments to crush all enemies.

However, he was still very displeased because Chu Feng was now smilingly patting his shoulder and calling him "junior brother."

Junior brother?! Long Dayu was practically going insane. For how many years had no one dared to call him that? Although he hadn't been a big brother for many years, he had once been a regional overlord. He must have left without checking the almanac today, or else he wouldn't have embraced such a predicament!

Chu Feng was also displeased. After taking on such an odd-looking "junior brother" with mixed black and white hair and a large birthmark on his face, the strategies of many powerful clans approaching him changed. Where were all those beautiful women from before? They had all been replaced by male evolvers, and all of them looked strangely grotesque!

Suddenly, Chu Feng saw Lu Bohu. Seeing his fervent and excited gaze, Chu Feng's heart stirred. He secretly used his Fiery Golden Eyes to scan him and almost cried out immediately.

His soul was that of Old Donkey Lu Feiyang from the Lesser Netherworld!

"Brother Cao, I am Lu Bohu, and I admire you so much! I want to follow by your side!" The old donkey now had rosy lips and white teeth, truly a scholar from a literary family. He waved his folding fan, and deep within his eyes, there was such fervent eagerness that tears were almost welling up.

Fortunately, there were many people around, and everyone was excited, so no one noticed his abnormality.

Chu Feng's heart also warmed, and his eyes stung. After so many years, he finally saw another brother, reunited in the Yang Realm. He truly wanted to shout out, but he couldn't and had to hold back.

At the same time, he felt speechless. This old donkey had tricked the Northeastern Tiger into reincarnating as a donkey in the ultimate cycle of reincarnation, but then he himself turned around and became a scholar, now even calling himself Lu Bohu. It was truly bewildering.

If Northeastern Tiger were here, he would definitely strangle him!

"Moo, Great Brother Caode, let me also follow by your side!" A rough ox's voice came from another direction.

Chu Feng’s body trembled slightly. Who was that, riding on the neck of a Divine King of the Savage Ox tribe, with slicked-back hair, shaking rough horns, and wearing sunglasses… This was simply a miniature version of the Great Black Ox.

His eyes grew warm, and he almost shed tears. This was definitely the Great Black Ox; to reunite here was a blessing. At this moment, he thanked the heavens for allowing him to see some old friends.

Back then, the talisman papers he gave everyone were incomplete; there was no other way, as there were no complete ones available at the time, and they were shared among everyone. He had always worried that some might not awaken their past life memories.

Just like Northeastern Tiger, who was clearly by Chu Feng’s side but only accidentally activated his past life memories much later.

Now it seemed, the Great Black Ox and the Old Donkey had other fortuitous encounters, which allowed them to awaken!

Chu Feng dared not look at them again, because he couldn't. This was indeed not the time for recognition.

He was very serious and said to the crowd, "I’ve just finished chasing the Martial Lunatic, and there might be great trouble. So, do not come too close to me. We are all brothers; if I am safe, we will gather again soon!"

Then, he pushed through the crowd, taking Long Dayu with him as he walked away.

These words, spoken publicly, were actually meant for the Great Black Ox and the Old Donkey. Chu Feng was worried that the Martial Lunatic might return at any time in his true form, and he didn't want to implicate his old friends. He wanted to evade this calamity first.

However, a large group of passionate young men shouted in unison, "We're not afraid!"

This included the Great Black Ox and the Old Donkey, who were almost tearful. Reuniting in the Yang Realm was truly difficult; they often woke up startled from their dreams.

In those years, they shared joys and sorrows, only to be separated by life and death, each going their own way. It was truly tragic.

"There's no need for this. You can't help me now, and it would only distract me. Let's reunite later!" Chu Feng separated from the crowd, pulling Long Dayu away.

This was naturally a warning to the Great Black Ox and the Old Donkey: under no circumstances should they expose themselves or recklessly reveal their identities due to emotional excitement.

At this moment, all the evolvers praised Great Sage Caode for his benevolence, saying he didn't want them to face danger by being too close to him.

Only Long Dayu was absolutely fuming. He wanted to say, "Damn it! It's this dangerous, and you just have to drag me along? I curse your ancestors!"

As soon as Chu Feng emerged from the crowd, he saw Maiden Xi. Unseen for many years, she had long since matured, possessing unparalleled grace and beauty, comparable to Yaoyao’s charm.

"Great Sage Caode, a god-like maiden is looking down on you from above, you know," Maiden Xi said with a giggle as soon as they met.

The faces of the old men accompanying Zhou Xi twitched. Such a way of speaking was far too disrespectful to a Great Sage, wasn't it? Their expressions were somewhat awkward.

However, Chu Feng’s heart trembled, and then a warm current flowed through his entire body.

He recalled old memories from the Lesser Netherworld. At that time, he and Maiden Xi had experienced many things together. As he refined himself and embarked on the starry path, Maiden Xi had always accompanied him.

However, when Maiden Xi first arrived in the Netherworld, she was very sensitive to cold and didn’t adapt well to the environment. Sometimes her face was very pale, and she often had to hide in the sun.

During that period, she had said cheerfully and vivaciously, "When you look up, you’ll see me, a god-like maiden looking down on you from above. You must always remember to revere the divine."

This was a very profound old memory. In those years, Maiden Xi and Chu Feng roamed the Lesser Netherworld together, leaving Chu Feng with a beautiful and warm recollection.

Later, Maiden Xi was forced to return to the Yang Realm, shedding tears of blood and vowing to help them seek revenge.

At this moment, reuniting here, Chu Feng felt a surge of emotion, his nose stinging slightly. Even after drinking Meng Po’s soup and severing so many ties, he still remembered everything from those years.

He thought of those people, those events, and those years.

"Hey girl, you're good, very sweet. Which clan are you from? I'll come kidnap you in a few days!" Chu Feng brushed past her without acknowledging her, but he knew Maiden Xi already recognized him.

Now was not the time. The Martial Lunatic might arrive, and he didn't want those around him to suffer another tragedy. Hence, he greeted her so flippantly and then walked past.

The several old servant Divine Kings of the Zhou clan had faces as dark as ink. "What in the world are you saying? You dare to kidnap someone from the Zhou family?!"

Earlier, they had thought their young lady spoke too casually, being overly disrespectful to the Great Sage. Now, however, they found that this damned Great Sage was even worse at speaking.

They genuinely had the illusion that their young lady's attitude was somewhat to the taste of that Great Devil Cao.

Chu Feng, pulling the extremely reluctant strange dragon, walked out of the crowd and entered the Yongzhou faction's area.

Long Dayu was one hundred and twenty percent unwilling. He truly wanted to strike in the dark, kill Chu Feng, and run, but with Heavenly Venerates nearby, he didn't dare to openly turn hostile.

This was simply like... stepping in hellhound feces and kissing a vengeful ghost. He was seething with resentment!

At this moment, Divine King Chifeng of the Nine-Headed Bird Clan sneered, "It's not easy for someone about to die to still be able to smile."

"Who can kill me? Who dares to kill me?!" Chu Feng glared at him.

"The Martial Lunatic's lineage will come; you'll naturally be a dead man," Divine King Chifeng sneered.

"Which faction are you from, daring to utter such words?!" Chu Feng said chillingly.

"Just stating the truth; it has nothing to do with any faction," Chifeng said with a fake smile.

"The Martial Lunatic is not yet invincible! In prehistoric times, he was beaten bloody by Li and forced to flee!" At this point, he swept his gaze over the crowd and declared, "My sect fears him not. I will invite my sect elders to come forth and wait here for the Martial Lunatic. If he truly dares to come, we will kill him!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was immensely shocked. Kill the Martial Lunatic?!

"Boasting!" Chifeng sneered.

Chu Feng glanced at him disdainfully and said proudly, "What do you know? My sect is in this very province, not far from here. I have nine masters; just one of them coming would be enough to scare you all to death!"