Chapter 1400: The Strongest Monster in History Emerges

The three were filled with both shock and fear. Could that young man truly reach this point, becoming the kind of monster spoken of in legends?

After all, a Great God King has already surpassed a God King, representing the apex of that realm, hitting its ceiling. What would one call a God King even more powerful than a Great God King?

Some claimed this was utterly impossible, asserting that such a being would already be a Celestial Venerable, having broken through to a new realm.

Yet, others believed that exceptional individuals could exist among God Kings, even if they remained unseen, unencountered, and unheard of.

What kind of state would that be? Incomparable, truly beyond description!

Throughout history, it was thought that such beings were almost impossible to find, theoretical evolvers at best.

Now, however, they were either fortunate or, perhaps, unfortunate enough to be witnessing one firsthand.

They truly felt a unique aura emanating from him — incredibly vibrant, terrifyingly potent, pushing beyond any critical threshold towards a final culmination.

All three turned pale. They were Great God Kings, but certainly not among the apex Great God Kings, a status they had hoped to achieve through this Grand Supreme Stone Furnace.

Yet, reality was cruelly different. What they saw was someone just beginning a transformation, already poised to shatter the ceiling and forge an entirely new realm!

If not a Great God King, then what would he be called?

Was the theoretical, legendary monster truly about to appear in the world?

This was difficult for them to accept, leaving them both indignant and helpless.

This individual, who had just slain two of their companions and was destined to be a mortal enemy, was now undergoing a fierce metamorphosis, constantly growing stronger, having effectively used the two fallen as sacrifices.

“A legendary mutated being, a monster… is about to be born. We… must flee!”

The three reacted decisively, preparing to escape, as remaining there would surely lead to their demise, with no chance of survival.

Their only hope was to immediately break in, interfere with Chu Feng's mutation, severely disrupt him, and interrupt his evolutionary process.

But they were unable to. The Innate Five Elements Immortal-Slaying Demonic Array required four or five individuals to activate it for an offensive, and even with the array diagram scroll, it wouldn't function otherwise.

The three moved with incredible speed, whooshing away, intent on fleeing the area.

Yet, in an instant, they were terrified. The terrain beneath them abruptly shifted, enveloped by dense fog that obscured their path. Heavenly fires streaked across, causing the void to collapse.

Everything before them transformed. Inside the stone furnace, hills undulated, fierce flames surged, and chaotic lightning wove together, creating an unfamiliar and perilous landscape.

“The array!”

The three cried out, their faces turning ashen and increasingly distraught. They knew their escape route was blocked and were forced to retreat.

Ahead lay a death trap, teeming with killing intent. Their instincts as Great God Kings warned them that to advance would lead to eternal damnation.

“Still trying to leave? Just stay put here and wait for me to emerge from seclusion!” Chu Feng’s voice echoed from behind them.

He had made his move, finally achieving preliminary integration with the place. The world's pulse now resonated with his, enabling him to further deploy array methods and seal off their path.

The three retreated, their eyes fixed on Chu Feng within the Eight Trigrams formation. He was bathed in brilliant golden light, submerged by the fire of life, dazzling beyond measure. Fragments of various doctrines intertwined around him, and the refined energy was astonishingly dense.

They were filled with rage and a sense of powerlessness, watching their enemy grow stronger, certain that they were now in dire peril.

Time was not on their side. As the human youth continued to evolve, their predicament was bound to worsen. Time favored him; once he emerged from seclusion, their chances of survival would be slim.

“We must begin our own nirvana outside, we must grow stronger!” one of them exclaimed, realizing they were trapped, their path blocked by the formidable array.

However, awaiting death was an unacceptable fate.

The three brought forth their array diagram scroll, constructing an Innate Five Elements formation to draw in and absorb the nearby fire of life, intending to temper themselves.

It had to be admitted, the Innate Five Elements Immortal-Slaying Demonic Array diagram scroll was truly exceptional. Beyond its lethal power, it possessed other uses, successfully creating a tranquil mini-world of the Five Elements.

Portions of the fire of life surged towards them, enveloping them.

The three were pleasantly surprised. They sat down cross-legged, each drawing out a shimmering Qiankun Bottle. Upon opening them, fragments of doctrine burst forth, accompanied by a resounding Daoist hum.

This was exceedingly rare and mysterious true blood, bestowed by the ancient powerhouses of their respective families, intended for life-saving and evolutionary purposes.

It was surmised that it contained phoenix blood and Buddha blood, with all harmful substances refined away, leaving only pure vitality. Everything was designed for them to undergo nirvana in this place.

“Hmm, good stuff!” Chu Feng observed, feeling a tinge of envy, but knew this was not the moment to launch an attack.

However, he recalled something. Within the Eight Trigrams formation were two sets of armor, left by the silver-haired man and the golden-haired woman, An Miao. He quickly retrieved two Qiankun Bottles.

As the vibrant red and golden blood flowed out, he distinctly heard the cry of an ancient creature, like the primeval sound of the Dao, like the divine light of creation. Bathed in it, he felt a warm sensation, and fragments of doctrine swirled around him, spreading out and resonating with the heavens and earth.

At this moment, the Eight Trigrams formation on the ground grew increasingly crystalline, as if forged from molten divine metal, gradually shining brighter. Its etched patterns became sharp and intricate, growing ever more mysterious.

Within it, Chu Feng was bathed in fragments of the Grand Dao, nourished by the vital energy of the special blood, appearing profoundly sacred and serene.

The intense flames enveloped him, making him appear like an immortal Human Emperor, refined through a thousand trials. His entire being radiated brilliance, order intertwined around him, and the divine sounds of the Grand Dao rumbled, creating an astonishing spectacle.

It was as if he had stepped into the era of creation, gathering the primordial matter from chaos and the essence of all Great Daos, to forge and nurture an invincible being.

Chu Feng sat cross-legged amidst the fire of life, seemingly destined for eternal life and immortality, advancing towards the ultimate state.

“You… you sacrificed An Miao and the others alive, and you even used the true blood bestowed by their clan elders! You truly deserve to be executed!”

The three Great God Kings outside seethed with boundless killing intent, but could only vent their frustration in furious low growls, utterly unable to change the situation.

They watched, especially, as their two fallen companions left behind their respective doctrinal imprints—their Dao fruits and insights from life—all being absorbed by Chu Feng.

However, the reality was different: the fire of life refined all living beings, and within a certain period, even the fallen strong were subject to this, their lingering Dao fruits being tempered.

This was precisely why Chu Feng gained profound insights during his refinement here. The stone furnace had accumulated the imprints of numerous powerhouses from previous generations, which were now interwoven. Even residual traces were astounding.

This was the true essence of the stone furnace's refinement of the genuine self. Otherwise, how could one achieve nirvana so effortlessly, or become stronger overnight merely by bathing in light?

Naturally, this process also came with the ordeal of death, constantly endangering lives. For instance, the balance had now shifted once more, and crisis loomed again.

The fire of death manifested, incinerating Chu Feng and leaving him riddled with holes. Even with the aid of sacrifices and special blood, he sustained severe injuries.

Fortunately, he had experience and knew precisely what to do. He instantly realigned himself on the balance line between life and death: half his body was baptized by the fire of life, while the other half endured the refinement of death's flame.

Such quenching and relentless tempering were the true essence of nirvana within the Grand Supreme Stone Furnace!

Half of Chu Feng’s body pulsed with heightened vitality, while the other half was on the verge of death. Even his soul light mirrored this, one side vibrant and the other dimming, about to extinguish.

This was the peculiarity of the Grand Supreme terrain, and it was only the initial experience. As the flames intensified, even greater dangers emerged.

With a resounding boom, all directions erupted as dazzling flames shot skyward. This time, it wasn't merely the fires of life and death, but eight distinct types of flames that engulfed Chu Feng.

Even as powerful as he was, he couldn't help but cry out in agony, knowing he had to find a new balance, or face certain death.

This was the main furnace, not a lesser one. Any fortune within had to be seized through one's own efforts. This primary stone furnace had never been subdued and was full of unpredictable variables.

The more than ten lesser furnaces in the distance, however, had long since been modified and subdued by the Fire Spirit race.

Boom!

Chu Feng sat cross-legged amid the raging flames, parts of his body collapsing and withering, while other parts radiated new luster. In this cyclical process, he underwent a fierce metamorphosis.

“Quickly, we must also undergo nirvana, or there will be no way out!”

The three outside spoke with hoarse voices. They, too, drew in portions of the Eight Trigrams flames to temper themselves. Covered by ancient armor, each of them appeared sacred and serene.

As the Buddha blood and Celestial Immortal blood on their armors revitalized, great Buddhas chanted scriptures bestowing blessings upon them, and Celestial Immortals sang, offering protection. Ancient and potent auras coiled around them, both eerie and mystical.

This was their reliance. With this armor, they could survive within the furnace, potentially achieving a transformation through it in the end.

Simultaneously, they emptied the liquids from their Qiankun Bottles, intending to absorb them and mix them with the firelight to refine their true souls and precious bones.

Chu Feng stared outwards, his gaze incredibly sharp, imbued with both firelight and electric currents. His golden pupils gleamed with divine intensity, sweeping across like lightning.

“True blood containing immortal substance—go ahead and use it first. It matters not; soon enough, you’ll all be my sacrifices.”

Such ruthless words made the three of them shiver with dread.

They glared in fury, initially intending to hurl insults, but ultimately settled for a cold snort. They had originally planned to ambush the human youth and seize his fortune before his transformation, but now they were the prey—a fate entirely of their own making.

Chu Feng utilized the true blood from the two Qiankun Bottles, mixing it with the Eight Trigrams firelight, along with the doctrinal imprints left by generations of powerhouses who had perished here. It was akin to navigating a quagmire of the Great Dao.

This was not only an opportunity but also a deadly trap, a place of utter annihilation, as there was a high risk of being melted down and becoming part of these very rules.

Boom!

The great fires raged, and the Grand Supreme terrain once more unveiled its extraordinary depths. The myriad doctrinal imprints threatened to be burned away, and the unique patterns of the Grand Supreme terrain flared, incinerating Chu Feng.

This was a profound opportunity, yet also a journey of utter annihilation!

One could see Chu Feng’s body burned through, his soul light pierced with large holes. The terrifying Eight Trigrams firelight was so astounding that he found it incredibly difficult to achieve complete balance.

Even so, Chu Feng chose not to use the two sets of armor nearby, left by An Miao and the silver-haired man. These armors, imbued with Buddha blood and Celestial Immortal blood, could shield the wearer from a considerable amount of harmful substances.

He believed that the longer he persevered, the greater his gains would be.

This un-subdued stone furnace was the true repository of its profound essence. Wearing the armor would mean cutting himself off from certain opportunities.

“Huh? He’s grown stronger again. I’m certain he’s truly shattered the Great God King’s ceiling, becoming the theoretical mutated entity from legends. This is a monster!”

The three Great God Kings outside were filled with dread, lacking any confidence. Even amidst the raging flames and chaotic electrical taboos, they felt successive shivers of cold.

Soon, something even more astonishing occurred: Chu Feng’s soul light and physical body were being compressed, squeezed, and refined. Was his realm actually falling?

“He’s transitioning to the Divine level!”

One of them gasped, utterly shocked. He was truly beginning his nirvana from the absolute pinnacle downwards.

While his realm appeared to be falling, his actual combat strength would not decrease. Instead, it was condensing, much like refining a Nine-Revolutions Immortal Elixir, where the quality would become far superior.

Generally, compressing from the Saint level to the Golden Body level was considered the correct and most legitimate path to ultimate strength.

Few, if any, ever took such a path at the God King level. While it was said that “even a Celestial Venerable can have regrets” (implying a reversal or refinement), this was merely theoretical, and achieving it in reality was extraordinarily difficult!

When the five Great God Kings arrived here, they never expected to achieve complete success. Their aim was merely to explore this “path of regret,” hoping to enhance a portion of their combat strength; they dared not aspire to full compression to the Divine level!

Yet now, someone was on the verge of succeeding!

Combat strength undiminished, with his realm compressed and refined—how utterly astonishing was this?

Simultaneously, they watched in astonishment as the Vajra Bracelet beside Chu Feng also began to change, glowing brightly as it absorbed the essence from the two sets of armor nearby.

The armors left by An Miao and the silver-haired man were dimming, their mysterious energy depleting, and the Buddha blood and Celestial Immortal blood within them were losing their luster, fading away.

The three Great God Kings outside turned ashen. They knew that the armors worn by all five of them contained precious mother gold and were protected by Buddha blood, rendering them truly priceless.

Yet now, the refining Vajra Bracelet was actually absorbing the essence of the mother gold from those two armors, completing its own transformation.

This was truly world-shattering, proving itself worthy of being a Thirty-Three Heavens artifact!

It was clear that the Vajra Bracelet was also undergoing nirvana within this unique Grand Supreme Eight Trigrams Furnace, growing stronger, reshaping itself, and absorbing all the mother gold and weapon essences from the surroundings.

“Hmm, not enough nourishment. I’ll go find some more for you!” Chu Feng remarked, having clearly noticed the Vajra Bracelet's transformation. It bobbed and weaved in the firelight, shimmering brilliantly and growing increasingly astonishing.

Boom!

Chu Feng burst forth, breaking out of the Eight Trigrams formation and pressing towards the three individuals!

“You…”

They were astonished. The person had actually come out voluntarily. Not long ago, they would have been pleasantly surprised, seizing the opportunity to gang up and slaughter him.

But now, their hearts sank. After such extensive refinement and transformation, Chu Feng undoubtedly possessed immense confidence and power, clearly intending to kill them.

“Kill!” the three roared.

“Boom!”

Chu Feng attacked directly, focusing all his might on one individual. Employing the Dao-Inducing Breathing Method, his entire body became enveloped in white mist, his power dramatically elevated to an incomparable degree. He unleashed his strongest fist imprint!

Heaven and earth roared in response, and even the firelight rapidly receded and dimmed under the force of his blow.

He not only pierced through the Five Elements realm but also caused the Great God King to spew blood, sending him flying. Half of his body disintegrated, then the remaining half exploded into a cloud of blood mist.

“How is that possible?!”

The Great God King was stunned. His armor had only been slightly peeled back, yet the human youth’s fist power had completely penetrated, almost utterly obliterating him!

All three of them knew they were finished. They were no match, utterly incapable of resisting.

“Is he truly on par with the monstrous talents of the Heavens?!” the silver-haired woman among the three exclaimed, losing her voice.