Chapter 148: Kunlun Realm

All this commotion was caused by Chu Feng’s visit to the Black Bear Clan, leading to a massive uproar!

Yet, the man himself, as if nothing had happened, was currently ascending the clan’s sacred land—Medicine King Mountain—accompanied by the Black Bear King.

This mountain is very famous in the Tibetan region, bordering the Potala Palace. However, it has changed dramatically; the mountain body has risen significantly, presenting a magnificent landscape.

The mountains in the Tibetan region were already grand and spectacular, but now Medicine King Mountain is shrouded in mist and glowing clouds, resembling a fairyland.

Walking along the winding paths through the mountain, ancient pines and cypresses along the way glistened like agate, teeming with vibrant life energy. White mist permeated the air, and the mountain itself flowed with golden rays of light, making it exceptionally sacred.

The Black Bear King, in his human form, appeared to be in his forties or fifties, broad-shouldered and powerfully built, even more robust than Xiong Kun. Yet, he was constantly wiping away cold sweat, having only truly felt the pressure upon meeting this "Great Devil King."

Earlier, when he was unaware of the true situation, he had been prepared to fight to the death, thinking Chu Feng had come to flatten their mountain and annihilate their clan.

However, the moment he showed a hint of hostility, a terrifying crimson flying sword appeared out of nowhere, almost cleaving his neck.

At that moment, the Black Bear King understood that he was no match for this "Devil King." If a fierce battle had truly ensued, he would undoubtedly have bled profusely and perished there.

The terrifying mental energy was simply astonishing, far more potent than his own, even as a beast king who had broken two shackles. In his view, Chu Feng's sword manipulation technique was unstoppable!

Fortunately, after he humbled himself, the "Devil King" Chu did not engage him in battle, merely asking him to serve as a guide to Kunlun Mountain.

The Black Bear King felt an urge to curse. *Wasn't it just about finding a guide?* Yet, it had caused such a massive stir, with everyone outside now believing Chu Feng intended to destroy him. This left him utterly speechless.

At the same time, the Black Bear King swore that he would definitely give that bear cub, Xiong Kun, a severe beating later. What kind of terrible news did he spread, causing such a huge misunderstanding that almost got him killed?

If he had truly believed it and gone to war with Chu Feng, he would likely have been annihilated long ago.

"That Grandpa-screwing bear cub, I'll deal with you later!" the Black Bear King fumed indignantly.

He estimated that the outside world must be in a frenzy with rumors about Chu Feng wanting to destroy him.

At the very least, he had to smooth things over, not letting Chu Feng's reputation be tarnished, nor letting himself be too humiliated. It was a real headache and a nuisance.

On that day, the Black Bear King issued a statement to the public, declaring that he had received Chu Feng's forgiveness, thereby opening a new chapter. He also stated that "Divine King Chu" had disregarded their past grievances, and they had become sworn brothers, as close as family from then on.

Naturally, he couldn't call Chu Feng the "Great Devil King," but instead referred to him as "Divine King Chu."

When the news spread, it caused an uproar everywhere.

"The Black Bear is such a coward; he was subdued by that young human king!" This was the reaction of the other powerful creatures, who felt disappointed and exasperated by his weakness.

The human world was also buzzing with discussion, becoming even more restless.

"Divine Chu is too formidable! To subdue the enemy without fighting—he has elevated himself from mere dominance to a true kingly path!"

"Divine Chu's move is brilliant. He killed one beast king and subdued another. This creates even greater deterrence. Combining dominance with a kingly approach is truly the best strategy."

This incident had a significant impact, sparking heated discussions everywhere.

For a time, the storm was hard to quell, with many people discussing it, making it a focal point of conversation.

Major conglomerates once again began to re-evaluate Chu Feng's strength!

In fact, Chu Feng paid little attention to any of this. His mind wasn't on it at all; he was solely focused on reaching Kunlun Mountain as soon as possible, preoccupied with that underground palace.

"King Chu, please!"

Finally, after enjoying good food and drink on Medicine King Mountain, Chu Feng, accompanied by the Black Bear King, leaped onto the back of a silver raptor that was dozens of meters long.

Its feathers gleamed like polished silver, as if cast from metal, clanging loudly when they brushed against each other.

On its back, it carried a pavilion, not very large but exquisitely crafted, big enough for a few people to rest inside. It was like an aerial palace, with meticulous interior design and great comfort.

The silver raptor spread its wings, carrying Chu Feng and the Black Bear King toward Kunlun Mountain. This method was far faster than Chu Feng traveling on foot!

After all, the ground presented obstacles like mountains and rough terrain. Even if his running speed was astonishing, he couldn't travel in a straight line, needing to cross mountains and valleys and overcome various impediments. In the air, there were no such issues.

Late at night, they arrived at Kunlun Mountain.

Ahead, the mountain range was vast and magnificent, with one peak after another intertwined, like savage dragons dormant on the ground, sleeping since ancient times until now.

A desolate yet majestic aura swept over them like a tide—that was the towering Kunlun Mountain.

"King Chu, this is the Kunlun territory. There's a world of its own inside, and ordinary people aren't qualified to enter. I can only take you this far," the Black Bear King said with a dry laugh, not daring to force his way in.

Chu Feng nodded and leaped off the silver raptor's back.

After flying for such a long time, the fierce bird was utterly exhausted, panting heavily on the ground and looking listless. It had flown eight thousand *li*; any other bird would have died of exhaustion.

The Black Bear King frowned. They certainly couldn't continue their journey now; they would need to rest here for the night.

Chu Feng also preferred not to enter the mountain at night. In the end, he and the Black Bear King returned to the pavilion on the bird's back to recuperate and rest.

In the early morning, the first rays of dawn shone from the east, enveloping the entire Kunlun territory in a hazy golden glow, making it incredibly splendid and sacred.

Moreover, large swathes of purple qi flew from the sun and settled on Kunlun Mountain, making the area even more mysterious and permeating it with an unimaginable spiritual essence.

All the mountain bodies shimmered with a crystalline luster, absorbing wisps of purple qi. This place was truly like the homeland of deities!

The Black Bear King was practically dying of envy, standing outside the Kunlun territory and drooling, yet he dared not approach, fearing he might anger the formidable beings within the mountain!

Chu Feng glanced at him and said, "What's the use of just envying? With your strength, you could totally try barging in and claiming a mountain peak."

The Black Bear King shook his head vigorously. "No, if I fail, I'll die. I'd rather play it safe. King Chu, you also need to be careful when you go in. Even if you have acquaintances inside, pay close attention. Kunlun Mountain is very complex."

After speaking, the Black Bear King stepped onto the silver giant bird's back, clasped his hands in farewell to Chu Feng, and then soared away amidst strong winds and flying sand.

Chu Feng took a step and entered the Kunlun territory!

The moment he stepped into this mountainous region, he felt an extraordinary surge of vitality. Even the rocks and cliff faces radiated a brilliant luster in the morning glow.

"So much purple qi flying from the sun, peaceful and noble. What level of energy is this? Is this what is meant by 'purple qi coming from the east'?"

"Purple qi coming from the east" has its own specific principles.

Chu Feng took a deep breath and felt completely refreshed. A wisp of ethereal purple essence, though very faint, entered his body, and it was remarkably astonishing.

That extremely rare bit of purple qi spread throughout him, instantly and terrifyingly increasing his physical vitality, leaving him feeling completely invigorated.

Chu Feng was surprised and thought of many things.

Without delay, he stood in Kunlun Mountain and activated a special breathing technique. Wisps of purple qi were drawn to him and entered his body.

Soon, he felt "saturated"!

The combined wisps of purple qi weren't actually much, just a mere trace, but it was sufficient for his immediate needs.

That morning, Chu Feng bathed in the morning glow, his entire body enveloped in golden light, accompanied by a wisp of purple qi that circulated and eventually merged into his very being.

After a long while, he let out a long breath, feeling exceptionally comfortable!

"Kunlun truly is a wonderful place!" Chu Feng sighed.

He noticed that the so-called "purple qi coming from the east" only occurred at the very beginning; as the red sun climbed higher, the ethereal purple mist threads ceased to appear, and the morning glow became normal.

Kunlun, reputed to be the foremost sacred mountain of ancient China, certainly lives up to its name.

Legends of the Queen Mother of the West, rumors of various sacred beasts, and numerous mythical tales abound here.

From the *Records of the Grand Historian* to the *Classic of Mountains and Seas*, and then to *Huainanzi* and *Commentary on the Water Classic*, various historical records and documents contain countless accounts of Kunlun Mountain.

"Evolution, it's all due to various creatures undergoing super-evolution!" Chu Feng reminded himself not to be swayed by myths and legends.

"Who goes there?!" As he delved deeper into the Kunlun Mountain territory, a powerful creature appeared, standing on a high mountain and looking down.

This area was one of the entrances to Kunlun Mountain, typically guarded by powerful creatures.

It was a green wolf, standing upright. It hadn't transformed into human form and wasn't a beast king, yet it could speak, suggesting it had consumed some extraordinary fruit.

"Chu Feng, here to visit a friend in Kunlun Mountain," Chu Feng replied.

"You're *that* Devil King Chu?!" the green wolf exclaimed, having heard of Chu Feng's formidable reputation even in distant Kunlun Mountain.

It glanced at Chu Feng, green light swirling in its eyes, and said, "Keep going straight. There's a Myriad Gods Palace ahead. Beyond that, someone will guide you on how to proceed."

Chu Feng nodded to it and continued forward.

He was surprised because he had heard of the Myriad Gods Palace, which was recorded in historical texts.

In ancient times, two Daoist masters from Gansu, Master Hu and Daoist Priest Zhang Liqing, once searched for the legendary "Homeland of Myriad Gods" within the Kunlun Mountain range. Unsuccessful, they eventually built a Daoist temple there.

Later, that temple was named: Myriad Gods Palace.

Over the changing ages, that temple was destroyed, but later generations still found its ruins. He hadn't expected it to be rebuilt now.

Chu Feng continued his journey and finally saw a temple, magnificent and ancient, yet exuding a grand and imposing atmosphere.

Within the temple were various creatures, all species unique to the western regions, such as Tibetan antelopes, snow leopards, and Tibetan mastiffs. Each one was extraordinary and incredibly mighty.

Their fur was like satin, very lustrous, and all of them possessed a spiritual aura.

Chu Feng found it very strange that a Daoist temple was filled with powerful creatures.

What startled him was that there were actually two king-level beings stationed deep within the temple. He had sensed their terrifying aura from a great distance.

Soon he saw them. One had already taken on human form, greeting him with a gentle smile.

The other king-level creature was a strange bird, five or six *chi* long, its entire body wreathed in purple qi, as if cast from purple gold. Even its beak was like this, radiating a metallic luster.

It looked like a woodpecker in every way, but it exuded the aura unique to a king-level creature, making it extremely dangerous.

These two kings had not gone to contend for opportunities in the newly discovered underground palace in Kunlun Mountain, deeming it too dangerous.

"You are Chu Feng. King-level creatures entering Kunlun Mountain have certain rules to follow. Just proceed along the path in front of the Myriad Gods Palace, and someone will lead you to the Ox Demon King," the purple-gold woodpecker calmly stated.

Chu Feng nodded and walked along the mountain path.

"Isn't this inappropriate?" the human-shaped creature whispered. "The Ox Demon King has already given instructions. If he arrives, he should be sent directly to the Ox King's Palace."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. No matter what, we must follow the rules," the purple-gold woodpecker said with a calm demeanor.

Soon after, the human-shaped king-level creature departed to cultivate.

The purple-gold woodpecker, however, flapped its wings and with a whoosh, darted deep into the mountain range. It landed on a peak, its gaze turning cold as it stared at Chu Feng's rapidly disappearing back.

At the same time, two other formidable birds appeared on the peak: a peacock and a golden falcon. Together, they bowed deeply to the purple-gold woodpecker, saying, "Greetings, King of Birds!"

"Alright. Since the Peacock Clan and the Falcon Clan have asked for my help, I naturally will act; we are all birds, after all. But don't deceive me, does he truly possess the sword manipulation technique?" The purple-gold woodpecker's eyes glowed with an intense, eager light.

"Yes, he does! The Mount Pan lineage has an excellent relationship with my Peacock Clan; we know the truth of the matter!" the peacock replied with certainty.

The golden falcon then flattered, saying, "Our ancestor, King Falcon, died by a flying sword, struck down by that white crane from the Mount Shu Sword Palace. I saw that battle from afar and felt the intensity. I believe, King of Birds, if you obtain the sword manipulation technique, you will surely be invincible throughout Kunlun!"

It turned out to be a descendant of the deceased King Falcon. This clan had always been very close to the Peacock Clan; originally, both the Azure Wolf King and King Falcon followed the Peacock King's commands.

"Very well, it's worth the risk!" The purple-gold woodpecker nodded.

"King of Birds, be careful. Once he masters the sword manipulation technique, his strength will undoubtedly surge, making him very difficult to deal with."

The purple-gold woodpecker sneered, "Don't worry, I have my own plans. This is Kunlun Mountain, and there's a place here that specifically counters sword manipulation techniques. As long as he enters, he's sure to die!"

Just then, another formidable bird flew in, transmitting a message from mid-air: "Reporting, King of Birds, that human has entered the deadly zone."

The purple-gold woodpecker showed delight. "Excellent, he's dead for sure. Let's go take a look! Once I obtain the sword manipulation technique, I'll go join the Peacock King and help him seize the Fengshan site. I won't stay in Kunlun Mountain anymore!"

"Haha, good! He's finally going to meet his end. That'll be enough to warn those who are itching for trouble!" The peacock burst out laughing, feeling immensely pleased.

It immediately contacted the outside world, informing its clan members that Chu Feng was about to perish and that they were going to claim his head.

Soon after, explosive news spread among the powerful creatures: Devil King Chu might be dead, or at the very least, he would be executed within fifteen minutes. People could wait for a live broadcast that would showcase his head.

This news caused a massive uproar!

It was rumored that he was deeply trapped in Kunlun Mountain and about to be killed.

"Haha, is that devil finally going to die? I knew he wouldn't live long because he was too overbearing. Did he really think he was invincible? Someone's finally going to deal with him!"

"Heh heh, I guessed it long ago. He wouldn't come to a good end. Sooner or later, a peerless king would come to kill him. It's truly come to pass!"

Among the powerful creatures, many were discussing and laughing boisterously.

This news also caused a tremor among humans. Although its veracity was unknown, any news concerning Chu Feng was bound to attract significant attention.

"Oh no, has Chu Feng really been entrapped?"

"The situation looks bad. With the powerful creatures so certain, Divine Chu is likely in grave danger!"

Many people worried, feeling that something was amiss.

"What's there to fear? How many fierce battles has Chu Feng been through? Each time, he ultimately rose and decisively defeated his opponents. I believe this time he'll likely cause another sensation and might even achieve legendary fame in Kunlun Mountain!"

"Right, I also have a premonition that Divine Chu is about to create another major event. Just wait and see; those powerful creatures are guaranteed to be dumbfounded and utterly stunned!"

On the human side, some held Chu Feng in such high esteem that they simply refused to believe he would encounter any misfortune or danger. These individuals were quite optimistic, eagerly awaiting explosive news.

"Haha, I'm really looking forward to it! When Divine Chu goes on a killing spree there and bathes in the blood of kings, that scene will be absolutely awe-inspiring!" Some became even more optimistic.

Many powerful creatures were speechless. *What was going on? Was Chu Feng really that miraculous?* Even they almost began to waver in their certainty.

However, some powerful creatures remained calm.

"I think Chu Feng should already be dead by now. There's a time lag in the news transmission. That king-level expert who was going to act would have timed it perfectly. How could the news have leaked prematurely? Hmm, humans can prepare to collect Chu Feng's corpse."

"Exactly, Chu Feng is dead, haha..." Some powerful creatures laughed uncontrollably.

Even some beast kings couldn't sit still, smiling as they awaited the final news.