Chapter 1302: The Whole World is Shocked

Cold winds swept across the vast battlefield, carrying a mournful sound. Large banners fluttered, standing firm on the dark-red, hard ground, stirring up wisps of mist.

Many people were present on the tri-party battlefield, yet it was eerily silent.

The news was too shocking: a forbidden zone had been blasted into a massive pit? This was like a myth within a myth, utterly astounding; at first, people simply couldn't believe it.

But as the curtain fell, this was the final outcome of the great battle. Beings from the forbidden zone personally confirmed it, urgently instructing their disciples to evacuate.

The First Mountain was destined to shake the world!

Shattering a forbidden zone—what a glorious achievement!

At this moment, Jie Wuliang of the Four Calamity Sparrow Clan, Yi Yu of the Chaotic Abyss, and the young couple from Star Feather Heaven, among others, all turned deathly pale, completely drained of color.

Urgent messages from their clans shocked them, making their bodies tremble. They were the lofty descendants of forbidden zones, their clansmen accustomed to looking down on the world and commanding all under heaven.

But today, everything had changed. Their ancestral grounds had been breached, with only peripheral areas remaining. How many clansmen could possibly be left?

This was a turning point for their clan's fate. Could the remaining clansmen still run rampant across the world?

Jie Wuliang, Chu Xu, and others immediately wanted to flee. They had lost everything, and this battlefield had become a dangerous place where they could no longer act as they pleased.

From now on, they would need to be cautious in their words and actions, no longer able to look down upon the world. The ancestral grounds of the forbidden zones being shattered into large holes was the most direct manifestation of their clans' decline.

"Everyone, please make your move and capture them!" Chu Feng called out.

He wanted to ask people to collectively attack the beings from the forbidden zones, to leave none of them behind.

However, Heavenly Venerate Qi Rong and others changed their expressions; no one dared to act rashly.

After all, these were beings from forbidden zones, who for millions of years had weighed on people's hearts like great mountains; all clans feared them.

Even though places like Nirvanic Ridge and Star Feather Heaven had been pierced by the Heaven-Piercing Sword Qi today, others still dared not make a move. This was the deterrent power of a reputation forged over long ages.

Furthermore, what if a big fish had slipped through the net, and a supreme expert truly emerged? They could still bathe the land in blood, an unbearable prospect.

Not only that, but terrifying energy fluctuations rippled, and surging vital energy rolled in from the forbidden zone of the battlefield, first sweeping away a few forbidden zone disciples, and then rushing towards Chu Feng.

Boom!

Heavenly Venerate Yu Shang made his move. The elder genuinely stood with Chu Feng; no matter the time, no matter how the situation or dynamics evolved, he was sincere in his resolve to protect him.

Amidst the violent astral winds, the surging vital energy retreated, not lingering for battle, nor daring to truly deliver a fatal blow; it struck once and fled far away!

Jie Wuliang, Yi Yu, Chu Xu, and others from the forbidden zones vanished; a Heavenly Venerate-level being had rescued them!

Heavenly Venerate Yu Shang's body swayed, his expression serious. He did not pursue them. His body emitted a gentle aura, shielding Chu Feng within it.

Everyone was alarmed. At such a critical moment, Heavenly Venerate-level beings from the forbidden zones still arrived, or rather, had already been near the battlefield, to rescue those disciples.

Some felt fortunate for not attempting to apprehend the forbidden zone beings and thus avoiding offending them. Their hearts throbbed with trepidation, recalling the saying, "A centipede does not stiffen even after death," implying that even a dying powerful entity retains some power.

However, people also realized that the Heavenly Venerates from the forbidden zones dared not waste any time, lacking the courage to burn their bridges and fight to the death. After a brief contact, they fled in dismay.

The First Mountain was located in Xia Province, the same province as the tri-party battlefield.

Being able to appear and save people now, that Heavenly Venerate-level evolver was already uneasy, fearing that an old monster from the First Mountain might be nearby, unsure if they could leave alive.

It was truly a pity; Chu Feng felt great regret that he hadn't been able to keep those few individuals.

Everyone present was profoundly impacted today, utterly shaken. Cao De emerged as the ultimate victor, causing the beings from the forbidden zones to flee.

In an instant, many people's minds became active.

"Little Daoist Cao, we were a bit slow to react just now..." Heavenly Venerate Qi Rong began, his expression somewhat awkward, wanting to ease the atmosphere.

At this point, who couldn't see that the First Mountain was about to rise? It wasn't a forbidden zone, just one of many famous mountains and great rivers, yet its power was terrifying.

"Senior, when will the secret realm open?" Chu Feng asked airily, a hint of mockery at the corner of his lips. Now that Number Nine and the others had won, he wasn't really concerned about the secret realm; he was just mentioning it casually.

He now wanted to immediately rush back to the First Mountain to understand the situation and also to prevent beings from the forbidden zones from acting desperately, especially if there were still people lingering here.

"No problem, I'll arrange it right away!" Heavenly Venerate Qi Rong nodded.

At this moment, when others looked at Chu Feng, their eyes were fiery. This was a disciple of the First Mountain, and currently, the only one known to be active in the world!

If they could befriend such a figure and tie them to their own clan, why would they ever worry about a lack of glory and splendor in the future?

Some old-timers watched Chu Feng secretly, as if gazing at a piece of fine jade. Of course, none dared to make any improper moves; who would dare to act recklessly?

However, many people were pondering various thoughts, wondering if their own families had outstanding women of marriageable age. If an alliance through marriage could be forged, everything would be settled.

Were it not for their consideration of Chu Feng's status, a scene of "catching the son-in-law under the list" (a traditional practice where officials would try to marry their daughters to successful scholars) would certainly have played out.

Many young beauties looked at Chu Feng, their eyes ardent. No one had expected Cao De's master sect to be so abnormal; Number Nine and the others had actually defeated a group of monsters that launched a joint attack!

Of course, some were also frightened and terrified, such as the Dragon Clan and the Nine-Headed Bird Clan. They were all shocked and horrified, having never imagined that the First Mountain could turn the tide, that Cao De would have the last laugh, and that Jie Wuliang, Yi Yu, and others would be defeated and flee.

This world-altering change, this terrifying reversal, left them utterly distraught and flustered.

Even Ancestor Chi Xu of the Nine-Headed Bird Clan and Ancestor of the Silver Dragon Clan trembled inwardly. They were truly panicking. How could this be the outcome?

They dared not leave, for their clans were vast and had much to lose. If they fled like this, what would happen to their numerous clansmen?

Moreover, they believed they had already been punished by Number Nine, having endured the painful experience of being treated as blood sacrifices. Surely, it couldn't get any worse, could it?

Naturally, the Nine-Headed Bird Clan was also uneasy. After all, they had once pledged allegiance to the Four Calamity Sparrow Clan, offering extreme flattery in their recent words, while showing a different face when confronting Chu Feng. Thus, they were now terrified.

At this moment, the world was shaken!

No one had anticipated that the First Mountain would shatter several forbidden zones, causing such a massive uproar.

Heavenly Morning Post and Tonggu Journal immediately published the news. The Yang Realm network nearly crashed, and the entire world was profoundly shaken.

"The First Mountain is incredibly powerful! Truly worthy of being Li's master sect, to have actually blasted huge holes into several forbidden zones!"

The world was abuzz with discussion, and all under heaven was shaken.

The experts from Four Calamity Sparrow, Star Feather Heaven, Nirvanic Ridge, and other places who had attacked the First Mountain were all utterly annihilated, slain by a single sword strike. Furthermore, the ancestral grounds of their respective clans had collapsed as a result.

Moreover, the weapon avatar of the Martial Maniac was damaged and fled directly into the distance.

The entire Yang Realm could not remain calm; it was utterly boiling.

"This is simply unimaginable! The First Mountain's foundation is so profound; we all thought it was doomed to be destroyed!"

Someone sighed, their expression complex.

"What kind of foundation is this? In the world, how many other places can compare to the First Mountain?"

"At most, perhaps only three to five places remain?"

Some old monsters were discussing, speaking with uncertain tones.

The sword qi from the First Mountain had truly terrified many people. Such peerless sharpness—who in the world could contend against it? Perhaps only the nodal points of other evolutionary civilization branches.

"That was merely a remnant of an old friend's sword dao, not belonging to this realm. The true First Mountain isn't actually that strong. After unleashing that sword, the First Mountain will likely seal itself off, because it can no longer unleash such a strike!"

Some also spoke this way, more rationally.

At this moment, all clans were holding secret discussions, talking about this matter. The entire world was experiencing a major upheaval, primarily because the First Mountain had displayed such a profound foundation, scaring many people.

However, not everyone was wary of the First Mountain. Among them were the Samsara Hunters, who were currently in a dispute, with some demanding to investigate the First Mountain thoroughly.

"No matter the foundation, no matter how terrifying a forbidden existence, one must revere Samsara. We have no need to fear. Who can pass through the trial of Samsara? Behind us..."

"Silence, say no more! I suspect the owner of that sword qi from the First Mountain is somewhat connected to Samsara. That person from back then..."

These secret discussions were unknown to the outside world; otherwise, they would surely have caused a massive shock.

Even at this moment, some dared to speak of the First Mountain, knowing some of its secrets, and were fearless—this was an extremely terrifying development!

Some were shocked, some fearful, some excited and thrilled. On this day, discussions raged across the Yang Realm, everyone talking about the First Mountain.

Among them, the major powers who had set up betting pools were on the verge of tears that day, having suffered devastating losses.

Who could have imagined the First Mountain would turn the tables? And so ferociously, to boot.

"Cao De, I want to marry you!"

Amidst the clamor in various regions, Chu Feng naturally became famous. As the First Mountain's only disciple currently active outside, it was impossible for him not to attract attention.

Some bold young women were causing a stir on the Yang Realm network, making various declarations and sparking numerous topics of discussion.

"Cao De, I'm willing to watch the morning glow with you every day!" shouted a highly popular national goddess-level young woman from a skyscraper.

This was interpreted as a very poetic way of saying she wanted to wake up together after sleeping together every day... to watch the morning glow.

Many people were speechless, while other young women cursed the interpreters for misrepresenting it, calling them shameless.

"My heart is shattered! Goddess Wu Mei actually made such a statement. On this day, the First Mountain breached the ancestral grounds of several realms, and the words of National Goddess Wu Mei have brought my youth crashing down."

Someone wailed.

Whether it was intentional teasing or a deliberate attempt to generate topics and attract popularity and traffic to their online platforms, there was certainly a lot of discussion about Cao De.

Back then, the First Mountain produced Li, and now another Cao De has emerged. Many people were speculating how far he could go and what realm he could reach. Some great sects were assessing him, their eyes burning with desire.

"Auntie, why don't you just marry Cao De?" Even on the tri-party battlefield, Xiao Yao secretly transmitted this to his aunt, albeit with a teasing tone.

Daoist Clan Goddess-King Xiao Shiyun rolled her eyes at him, then pulled his ear, causing him to shriek.

"Auntie, I sincerely think you two are a perfect match! Those nearest the water get the first glimpse of the moon; seriously consider it!" Although Xiao Yao was shrieking, he remained stubborn, secretly still offering advice.

Discussions were raging everywhere, the entire world restless. The First Mountain, Number Nine, Heaven-Piercing Sword Qi, the legendary figure, Cao De—each became a keyword in different domains!

Especially in certain fields, that sword strike that spanned eons, and the legendary figure, triggered a magnitude 12 earthquake.

Some living corpses, who had lived for countless ages and been buried in famous mountains and great rivers for who knew how long, awoke from their slumber, sighing faintly as they contacted other equally ancient old-timers for consultations and secret deliberations.

Amidst the clamor everywhere, Chu Feng set off. He was heading back to the First Mountain to see Number Nine.

For him, there was no place more attractive than that. Besides, it was probably not very peaceful outside now.

At this moment, he had become the focal point, with all clans paying attention.

There were many things Chu Feng wanted to ask Number Nine face-to-face for clarity!