Chapter 1274: Who Can't Stand It

Who could endure this? Anyone introduced would be at risk of losing their long legs!

Everyone felt a chill run down their spine; they had never been so terrified. This was a tangible threat, right before their eyes: whoever caught the creature's attention would have their legs bitten off.

Hadn't they seen the living corpse's eerie, greenish gaze? It was truly terrifying.

Especially chilling was the sight of him holding the leg of a Silver Dragon Clan Heavenly Venerate, his mouth bloody as he gnawed with gusto. This made many evolvers' calves cramp with terror.

"Master Nine, to be precise, I should reintroduce the Dragon Clan, as their subgroups are quite numerous. Look, this is a Twelve-Winged Silver Dragon, possessing a noble bloodline and being extremely rare among their kind."

At the scene, even the two Silver Dragon Kings wished they could silence Cao De. Couldn't he see the living corpse was devouring a Heavenly Venerate-level dragon's flesh?

They were terrified. The Dragon Clan had already made such a "sacrifice," yet it still wasn't enough. The entire Twelve-Winged Silver Dragon Clan turned ashen, hating Chu Feng intensely.

Simultaneously, they were filled with righteous indignation, increasingly convinced that one's name must compensate for what's lacking in life—especially this damnable "De" character in the name!

"The meat is too tough, not tender," commented Nine.

Nine commented, looking surprisingly serious.

People first stood dumbfounded, then a strange expression crossed their faces amidst the horrifying atmosphere.

The living corpse was evaluating the dragon leg in its hand—a leg belonging to a Heavenly Venerate, an ancestor of the Twelve-Winged Silver Dragon Clan.

Nearby, upon hearing this evaluation, the evolvers of the Twelve-Winged Silver Dragon Clan were unsure whether to feel relieved or enraged.

If their ancestor's flesh was rated so poorly, did that mean their immediate danger was over? But why did it make them feel like weeping?

"No worries, Master Nine, there's also a Three-Headed Divine Dragon here. Look, these legs are long and powerful, and he's in his prime; the meat is definitely firm and chewy!"

Upon hearing these words, Yun Tuo, the Three-Headed Divine Dragon, felt his vision dim and nearly fainted. He shivered from head to toe; despite being a god-level expert, he was insignificant before that living corpse.

Yun Tuo wanted to protest that this was cruel retaliation and that Cao De was truly despicable. Just then, he caught Chu Feng's ruthless gaze.

Chu Feng naturally harbored intense ill will towards him, as this dragon had shown extreme hostility and had tried to harm him on several occasions.

"Ah..."

Yun Tuo screamed. Before he knew it, he found he couldn't stand. When he looked down, one of his legs was gone, and dragon blood already stained the ground.

The old God Kings present could barely discern Nine's movements; faster than lightning, he had already returned to his original spot, now gnawing on Yun Tuo's thigh.

Instantly, Yun Tuo screamed once more and collapsed to the ground, his other leg also gone. Bloodied, he shrieked in horror and crawled away.

He joined Chi Feng, huddling together for warmth, both leaning against a bluestone, trembling uncontrollably.

Evidently, Nine found Yun Tuo's leg meat more tender and less coarse than that of the Heavenly Venerate, so he consumed another.

This scene made everyone's scalp tingle. Never had they encountered such a terrifying opponent who would gnaw off a thigh at the slightest whim. Who could possibly endure that?

At this moment, not just opponents and enemies, but even Monkey, Li Jiuxiao, and others were unnerved. This individual was truly terrifying, sending shivers down their spines.

What lineage was this, and from which ultimate ancient sect did it originate? Now that it had re-emerged, the world was surely destined for greater turmoil and chaos.

Everyone unanimously believed that this lineage was incredibly protective. The living corpse was clearly acting on Cao De's behalf, consuming anyone Cao De pointed out.

However, only Chu Feng understood that in Nine's world, there was no concept of protecting one's own. His only considerations were whether legs were too short or if the meat quality was good.

"Senior, this is a Kun Dragon, a dragon raised in a Kun Nest. It's truly majestic and vibrant, in its golden age, youthful and full of vitality."

The Kun Dragon instantly felt a surge of dread, his lungs almost bursting with rage. He was terrified and immensely indignant, practically fuming, wishing to kill Chu Feng.

Unfortunately, he soon joined Chi Feng and Yun Tuo. In an instant, both his left and right legs were successively held aloft.

"Another member has joined the 'legless club.' They could probably play cards together in wheelchairs," Chu Feng sighed.

However, to those listening, these words were far from amusing.

The atmosphere was too tense, everyone shivered. This was utterly terrifying; who wouldn't be afraid?

Chu Feng asked, "Master Nine, what do you think? There are many types of dragons here, all with noble bloodlines."

The Dragon Clan trembled, enveloped in the fear brought on by Great Demon King Cao's introductions.

At this moment, Long Dayu was horrified. When he saw Nine looking over, followed by Chu Feng, he nearly burst into tears and almost lost control of his bladder.

"We're family, don't misunderstand! We're all on the same side, Cao De and I are brothers!" he cried out desperately.

He knew Nine's speed was too great; if he was targeted and even a fraction of a second slow, he would likely lose both legs.

Moreover, his legs were visibly shortening at an alarming rate.

The sight left everyone speechless.

Earlier, the Strange Dragon hadn't dared to make a rash move, knowing that no minor action could escape Nine's discerning gaze. But now, desperate, he took immediate action.

"My legs are short!" he shamelessly yelled.

"Stop, your legs are almost gone; that's quite exaggerated," Chu Feng laughed, then added, "Weren't you unwilling to stay by my side? You always wanted to get revenge and kill me."

Though his smile was radiant, to Long Dayu, it was the hideous grin of a demon, as if a gaping, blood-soaked maw had just opened.

"Brother De, you're my true brother, my big brother!" Long Dayu exclaimed, as if his backside were on fire, sweat streaming down his face. He leapt up, rushed over, and clung to Chu Feng's arm, practically hanging off him.

"We're both members of the Four Great Beauties; we're family, Brother De! This is no time for jokes; lives are at stake!" The Strange Dragon was almost in tears.

Finally, he even swore a blood oath, vowing that no matter how great the past misunderstandings or how many burdens he had carried, he would not seek revenge and would remain a good brother in the future.

"I'll consider bearing the greatest burdens as tempering my heart in the mundane world!" The Strange Dragon's attitude was extremely sincere.

Chu Feng patted his shoulder, cheerfully agreed, and began conversing warmly with him.

In that brief moment, Nine had already shifted his gaze to other targets. This greatly startled Chu Feng, as Nine was now fixated on the "Heavenly Group."

"Master Nine, please show mercy!" he cried out.

Simultaneously, the old Six-Eared Macaque leapt high, attempting to tear through the void, resisting with all his might to escape.

Yet, in the end, a withered hand still landed on his backside, poised to sever one of his thighs.

At that moment, the old Six-Eared Macaque was truly terrified. Powerful as he was, he hadn't managed to evade it. He let out a primal howl that shattered space.

If he had truly screamed at full volume, other evolvers in the vicinity would surely have burst apart, turning into bloody paste.

Nine emitted a faint light that enveloped and restrained the incredibly powerful old Six-Eared Macaque, preventing his energy from erupting.

"Senior, we're family! Please show mercy! My descendant, my good daughter Mi Qing, and your disciple are dao companions."

The old monkey abandoned all pretense of integrity, attempting to leverage connections in the heat of the moment. No matter how cunning he was, it was useless now; he realized he had to work through Chu Feng, bringing his descendant Mi Qing into the equation.

Previously, he would never have agreed, as he had already found an exceptionally talented and incredibly prestigious match for Mi Qing.

He couldn't care less about that now; he felt it was more important to first save his pair of large, golden-furred thighs.

Everyone was speechless, and even Heavenly Venerate Qi Rong and Yu Shang showed peculiar expressions.

Monkey covered his face, feeling his ancestor had no integrity. He had adamantly refused this marriage before, yet now he was so proactive.

Mi Qing, with her ethereal beauty, instantly blushed. She truly wanted to silence her ancestor. Where was his usual dignity and domineering demeanor?

Ultimately, the old Six-Eared Macaque felt like he had narrowly escaped disaster. His legs were still intact, though a large patch of golden fur was missing from his backside, leaving a distinct palm print.

Nine retreated, moving away from his position.

Aoooo... After hundreds of thousands of years, the old Six-Eared Macaque howled to the sky once more, just as he had in his youth when his body was robust, venting the nervousness within him. It had been incredibly perilous; he had almost had his thigh eaten.

Following this incident, Chu Feng quickly shielded Li Jiuxiao, Monkey, Mi Qing, Xiao Yao, Yu Shang, and the others behind him, genuinely fearing further harm.

"Master Nine, these are all friends. The dozens of large carts of blood food I transported to the First Famous Mountain were all gifts from them, and they plan to send more."

Upon hearing Chu Feng's words, everyone quickly nodded in agreement.

Even Ji Caixuan, a celestial beauty and peerless figure from one of the top five powerful clans in the Yang Realm, was now unnerved. Her long legs were visibly shortening as she engaged in self-preservation.

This sight left Chu Feng speechless and Li Jiuxiao staring in disbelief.

"The Heavenly Group is nothing special; they're not even as good as the Divine Group. The meat is too tough. Forget it."

Nine spoke, then abandoned the idea of consuming those few.

Chu Feng responded, "Senior, you can't say that; it depends on the species. Haven't you heard the saying, 'old wine is more fragrant'?"

In an instant, Nine's gaze fixed on Qi Rong and Hao Yuan once more.

"Young friend Cao, I have prepared the key to the secret realm for you. Upon our return, I will help you acquire the creation substance."

Qi Rong's face twitched as he spoke, goosebumps rising on his thighs. He genuinely feared Chu Feng would specifically introduce him, causing his hair to stand on end.

Chu Feng pondered for a moment, then said, "Master Nine, I was referring to the Nine-Headed Bird Clan. The older the members of this clan, the more fragrant and rich their flesh and blood become. One of their ancestors is truly a rare gem among the Heavenly Group. Later, I'll introduce you so you can get acquainted."

The entire Nine-Headed Bird Clan secretly cursed, dreading this 'mutual acquaintance' rule. This accursed Cao De intended to harm their ancestor. Who could deliver a warning? They urgently needed to get their ancestor to safety.

Unfortunately, no one could leave the area.

"Hmm, the Nine-Headed Bird Clan is quite good, still the taste from back then."

Nine's comment terrified the group.

Was he a habitual offender? Had he done this before?

At this point, Chi Feng's cousins, the two god-level evolvers who constantly targeted Chu Feng, also lost both their legs, becoming members of the 'legless club.'

Furthermore, another God King from that clan turned pale and had a leg severed on the spot.

"Let's go to that battlefield," Nine said, wiping blood from his mouth. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, believing the remaining individuals had averted disaster.

However, upon closer inspection, everyone except Chu Feng appeared shorter, as their legs had all noticeably contracted—this was intentional!

Even peerless beauties like Ji Caixuan, Mi Qing, and Xiao Shiyun, the magnificent Goddess King of the Dao Clan, disregarded their appearance, turning themselves into short-legged individuals. Their long, white legs had simply... vanished.

This left Chu Feng speechless and Li Jiuxiao staring dumbfounded.

At this juncture, news arrived from the north on the three-way battlefield, shaking the entire camp.

"Report! Blood energy surges in the north, engulfing the great state! An unknown entity has awakened, suspected to be an unparalleled expert from the Martial Maniac lineage preparing to advance south!"

Someone reported this urgent news, which had been transmitted via the domain's teleportation altar, reaching the high command of the battlefield instantly.

"Report! The northern blood energy overwhelms the world; a peerless expert has revived, and someone has already set off, heading south to the three-way battlefield!"

One urgent message after another arrived.

"Where is Cao De? Didn't he say he'd return in an hour? Where is he now?!" someone from the Yongzhou camp demanded.

"Quickly go and find them. With several Heavenly Venerates accompanying them, no accidents should occur. Bring Cao De back!" the old ancestor of the Nine-Headed Bird Clan said chillingly.

The southward advance of the Martial Maniac lineage sent shockwaves through the three-way battlefield!