Chapter 152: Heaven and Abyss

A single image, accompanied by just a few words, instantly silenced the noisy outside world. Not a sound could be heard.

Previously, there had been a cacophony of noise: arrogant declarations from the creatures, curses from humans. Different factions debated heatedly, like a pot of boiling water.

But now, everyone was petrified, and the entire world had fallen into a deathly silence.

All sides were stunned, jaws agape!

"Awoo..." Ouyang Qing let out a long howl, overcome with inexpressible emotion. He had thought Chu Feng was truly doomed this time, trapped and harmed by the creatures, but now Chu Feng's post, with its image and text, shattered all the rumors.

The next moment, the entire internet was like an earthquake. The silence shattered instantly as countless comments flooded in below the image, igniting people's emotions.

Everyone was astonished. It was as if Chu Feng had been holding back a powerful move, only to unleash it at the very last moment.

Not long ago, some people were still grieving, believing he had been ambushed by the creatures and was fated to die in that mysterious region. Who could have imagined such a reversal in the end?

"Chu the God, you are truly magnificent! Were you really undergoing tribulation? You even withstood the heavenly lightning! The heavens themselves couldn't take you!"

"I wonder how all those creatures who were celebrating and cheering earlier feel now?"

"As expected of Chu, the King of Devils! Did you notice? On the ground behind him, there are not only traces of lightning strikes but also that so-called peerless Bird King. This is a powerful display of slaying! What expressions do those who were just shouting 'Bird King is invincible' have now? Haha..."

The internet exploded. The crowds were ecstatic, and a flood of information appeared simultaneously. Many people were incredibly excited, leaving comments to express their feelings.

In a short time, Chu Feng's post was shared hundreds of thousands of times, growing at an alarming rate, with countless people participating.

Not to mention ordinary people, even popular celebrities were dizzy. This was an explosive level of popularity; the entire social media platform was buzzing.

The major financial conglomerates were stunned. Earlier, even they had judged Chu Feng to be in danger, believing the creatures held the absolute advantage, otherwise, they wouldn't have so confidently released images.

Who could have imagined that when the final moment arrived, everything would change?

All parties were numb with shock from the news. Everyone's predictions were wrong. Chu Feng was still alive, and he had powerfully slain a Bird King.

This was his second kill of a king-level creature, the second king Chu Feng had slain after the Old Ancestor of Mount Pan!

Now, even humans felt that Chu Feng possessed the potential of a "Great Devil King." He was incredibly fierce, withstanding lightning strikes without dying, and finally decisively slaying the Bird King. He was truly overbearing.

Since his debut, he had faced danger several times, but each time he rose powerfully, suppressing and defeating veteran powerhouses who seemed invincible for a time.

For a while, the internet was like a landslide and a tsunami, with countless people engaging in heated discussions.

The major financial conglomerates re-evaluated him, ultimately raising their assessment of his strength by a notch, believing him to be more formidable than previously imagined.

At this moment, many creatures fell silent, finding it hard to believe how things had turned out.

A long time had passed, yet some creatures remained frozen, their expressions blank. They simply couldn't accept the outcome; the blow was too immense!

Originally, this was a situation they had orchestrated, continuously building momentum, pushing forward step by step until everyone's emotions were running high, about to unleash their pent-up frustration. But in the very last second, they were cast down from heaven into an abyss ten thousand feet deep.

The sheer contrast between before and after left many creatures dumbfounded, utterly unable to accept it.

For example, within the Peacock clan, a long time had passed, yet it remained deathly silent.

It should be noted that there was a large group of creatures in the hall, including quasi-kings from the Eagle, Cyan Wolf, and Peacock clans, all of whom were now petrified.

Everyone was stunned by that image and text message. What about the promised decapitation? They had already begun the countdown, preparing to celebrate Chu Feng's gruesome death.

But in the end, it was such devastating news!

These creatures were furious, a fire burning in their chests. They felt as if they were about to burst apart. This entire incident had been orchestrated by them.

Step by step, they had guided the sensational event of "slaying Chu, the King of Devils," awaiting the final blow.

Yet, at the very last moment, they completely fumbled!

This was even worse than shooting themselves in the foot. These creatures had personally participated, only to receive such a result; it was unbearable.

Ultimately, their momentum-building was highly successful, stirring everyone's emotions and pushing the atmosphere to its peak. However, instead of Chu Feng's downfall, it showcased his glorious achievement of slaying a king-level powerhouse.

All their hard work had actually served to highlight Chu Feng's heroic demeanor as a god of war!

This was more humiliating than a slap in the face; it was a classic example of a negative lesson. To say they "dressed a bride for another" would be giving them too much credit; this was pure self-humiliation.

"Ah..."

Finally, someone couldn't take it anymore and screamed. Then, the entire room shattered, and a group of enraged creatures burst out.

Everyone was driven mad with rage!

"Where is the one who sent the message?"

Even the old patriarchs of these clans were furious, trembling all over, nearly having heart attacks. They roared, demanding someone contact the Peacock and Golden Eagle on Mount Kunlun and question them about what was going on.

As a result, not long after the message was sent, a reply was received, but it was just a photo.

It appeared to be on Mount Kunlun. In a large pot, a plucked peacock and a skinned hawk were being cooked, golden in color, seemingly almost done, steaming hot.

"Ah..." The Peacock clan's quasi-king shrieked with rage, roaring repeatedly, "Chu, the King of Devils, you've gone too far, far too far!"

A group of old men stamped their feet, smoke practically rising from their orifices. Today's incident was utterly disgraceful, pushing their humiliation to the extreme; they felt like they were about to spit blood.

In fact, two old men fainted from sheer anger; they simply couldn't take it.

At this moment, it wasn't just them who went from surprise to stupor, then to shock and resentment. Xu Wanyi was also completely dumbfounded. She had even opened a bottle of red wine earlier, ready to celebrate, but by the end, her face was ashen.

Creatures everywhere experienced extreme joy and sorrow, like a rollercoaster ride. They were truly bewildered. What about the promised downfall of Chu, the King of Devils? How did it end with that arrogant and conceited Bird King, who claimed Chu Feng was easily defeated, being annihilated himself, his body torn to pieces?

Jiang Luoshen was practicing ancient yoga, one fair arm supporting her on the ground, while a pair of long, straight beautiful legs lifted from the floor. She was performing a difficult pose, her dark hair cascading down. When she received the news, she was so startled that she fell directly onto the ground, letting out a pained cry of "Ouch!"

"This guy really knows how to put on a show. No wonder he got struck by lightning. But... he killed another king-level creature? That's too brutal!" she muttered.

Shuntian, Imperial Entertainment Club.

Xiong Kun's eyes widened, his mouth agape, as if he'd seen a ghost. Was this even possible? Was Chu, the King of Devils, truly a demon? He was defying the heavens!

Lu Qing and other creatures were speechless, completely silent. They were secretly glad they hadn't made any extreme remarks prematurely.

Thinking of this, they couldn't help but thank Hu Sheng. When they looked at him, they saw his mouth was tightly shut, not uttering a word. This "silent meditation" was truly miraculous!

Just then, Xiong Kun's communicator rang. It was a call from the Black Bear King. When he answered, the Old Bear King's rough voice immediately roared, "Bear cub, you didn't trick your dad this time, did you trick your grandpa?!"

"No, Grandpa, I promise I didn't cause any trouble this time! I swear!" Xiong Kun replied with full confidence.

At this very moment, no place could remain calm. Every race was discussing Chu, the King of Devils. Slaying two king-level creatures was no mere coincidence; he had once again proven his strength and dominance with a glorious record.

Beast Kings everywhere were deeply wary. Last time, some were still unconvinced and directly challenged him. Now, apart from peerless overlords like the Peacock King, which other tribes would dare to easily provoke Chu, the King of Devils?

This was a glory forged through killing, a demeanor earned through battle. Anyone who wished to target him again would first have to consider if they were truly qualified.

On Mount Kunlun, the Ox King's Palace was situated on a majestic mountain, one of the best locations in Kunlun.

A silver waterfall cascaded down the mountain, creating a magnificent sight.

On the cliff, an ancient pine tree seemed to welcome visitors, stretching its verdant branches and emitting a green glow.

The towering mountain boasted a variety of trees, all extraordinary species, bearing crystalline flowers of various vibrant colors, exuding a rich fragrance.

"Chu Feng!" Zhou Quan shouted. He had been in seclusion recently. Today, upon being told Chu Feng had arrived, he rushed out like the wind, overcome with excitement.

"Oh my god, I finally see a human!" Zhou Quan exclaimed, embracing Chu Feng warmly. He still had his slicked-back hair, and the four horns on his head had grown even more magnificent.

The Ox King's Palace was truly vast, not just in name, but a magnificent palace built on the mountaintop, overlooking the surrounding scenery, making all other peaks seem small.

"Currently, the depths of Mount Kunlun are inaccessible, locked by mist, which makes one's heart itch. The peak we occupy is considered one of the best places here," the Yellow Ox introduced.

It was not very old, but it tried hard to put on an ancient, dignified air. Its golden fur was like silk.

"Yellow Ox, all the other beast kings have transformed. Why don't you change form and let me see what you look like?" Chu Feng prodded.

The Yellow Ox glared at Chu Feng, a look of disdain on its face, and spoke in a childish voice, "This king is dignified and upright, revealing my true divine form. Why would I need to transform?"

However, a single sentence from Zhou Quan exposed its pretense.

"I know! I've seen it transform into human form!"

Chu Feng immediately chuckled upon hearing this, urging, "Quick, tell me!"

"The Great Dao is simple!" the Yellow Ox exclaimed, and then it clapped Zhou Quan on the back of the head twice with its hooves, making him roll his eyes and pass out.

The Yellow Ox remained perfectly calm, not even glancing at him, and slowly ambled away.

On the other side, the Great Black Ox was greeting other beast kings, inviting them into the Ox King's Palace, and shouting to his subordinates, "Little ones, quickly prepare fine wine and delicious dishes! Today, we celebrate my brother's arrival and entertain all the kings!"

Chu Feng was quite surprised. There was a group of creatures in the Ox King's Palace, all with considerable strength. The Great Black Ox clearly carried the air of a demon king.

The Great Black Ox reminded them, "Be careful! Clean that woodpecker thoroughly, divide it into several portions. Stew what should be stewed, roast what should be roasted. The taste must be delicious. If you satisfy me, there will be a generous reward later."

At this, some king-level creatures turned to look at him.

The Great Black Ox felt a little guilty and said, "My brother was struck by lightning today, and his body is too weak. He needs some nourishment. I figured that king-level body would be wasted if left untouched, so why not cook it? Everyone can taste it too."

"Good, as it should be," one beast king said gruffly. Whatever Bird King it was, it was dead anyway. Nothing compared to a living king.

Only the Tibetan Antelope King sighed, thinking the Violet-Gold Woodpecker was too pitiful. Even after death, it was going to be eaten. What a miserable fate.

At that moment, its body glowed and shimmered, transforming into the appearance of a middle-aged man. However, its head was wrapped in a layer of white gauze, as both its horns had been completely broken, and a piece of its scalp had been sliced off by Chu Feng's flying sword, which was quite embarrassing.

Inside the Ox King's Palace, a continuous stream of rare delicacies was brought out. The palace contained huge stone tables and seats, spacious enough whether these king-level creatures were in human form or not.

"Moutai?" Chu Feng's eyes widened. He noticed that the fine wine brought out was actually a long-established brand of Chinese liquor from human society.

"Hehe, this is premium liquor, aged for over fifty years in a cellar," the Great Black Ox chuckled, goodness knows how he got it.

"Good, Old Ox, you're a true friend! I love this kind of rare old liquor. It's priceless, and the taste is authentic. You're a true friend!" a bald man with bronzed skin shouted, slapping the table.

He was over ten feet tall, with a terrifyingly brawny build. His muscles were like cast bronze, incredibly solid, and his bald head was especially shiny, even reflective!

Speaking of which, he bared his teeth in a smile, looking at Chu Feng, and showing a mouthful of pearly white teeth, said, "Brother Chu, I think you're quite to my liking. How about we arrange a marriage? I have a daughter who's as beautiful as a flower. Would you like me to introduce her?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Feng immediately shook his head. With such a massive bald man, what would his daughter look like? Would she also be ten feet tall? If she didn't have hair either, that would be even more horrifying to him.

"Hey, don't misunderstand, this is the Horse King. He's very imposing when he has hair. He's currently cultivating with an old lama in the Tibetan region and shaved off his 'three thousand strands of worldly worries' first," the Great Black Ox explained.

"I haven't become a monk; I'm just learning skills. Alcohol and meat can still pass through my gut," the Horse King laughed heartily.

Chu Feng was speechless, and at the same time, very surprised. What kind of old lama could impress this beast king so much that he chose to follow him and learn skills?

"Don't underestimate the Horse King. He's a beast king from the west, and his true form is a Ferghana horse, possessing divine speed!" the Yellow Ox whispered as an introduction.

Chu Feng was stunned. A Ferghana horse? Indeed, they were supposed to live in the Western Regions!

At that moment, a man with long silver hair also joined the fun. He looked to be about thirty years old and said, "Brother Chu, I think you're good. This King also has a daughter, a peerless beauty. Would you like to marry her? I'll call her over later."

Clearly, there was an element of playful teasing in their words, both serious and joking.

"This is the Snow Leopard King," the Yellow Ox introduced.

Chu Feng didn't slight them, greeting them with a smile.

"Hehe, we're discussing as peers. What's with you all introducing your daughters? I think I'm more suitable for Brother Chu, don't you agree?" A beautiful woman in palace attire gracefully approached, her skin fair, her beauty captivating.

"She is King Pan," the Yellow Ox introduced.

"Hello, King Pan," Chu Feng greeted with a smile.

"After the banquet, little brother, you can come with me to Pan Silk Cave," King Pan said with a radiant, alluring smile.

Chu Feng was petrified. King Pan, Pan Silk Cave... Was she a spider demon?

"Alright, don't scare little Brother Chu!" the Mastiff King interjected. His black hair was loose, and his vital energy was contained within his body, but as king-level beings, they could sense his terrifying power and strength. This was a peerless beast king.

The banquet began, and everyone chatted happily. At least on the surface, they were very cordial, toasting each other with continuous laughter.

Suddenly, a creature rushed in, shouting with an excited face, "Your Majesties, it's true! The legendary divine tree has grown! It's blooming with ten thousand rays of auspicious light, and the entire mountain peak is enveloped in its radiance!"