Chapter 161: Fierce Dragon Crossing the River

The gleaming Diamond Gourd spun out, causing two arrogant king-level beings to bleed profusely and fall to the ground. The entire Vatican was startled by their agonizing screams, for these were extraordinary beast kings who had broken three internal shackles.

After Andrei's body was struck by the high-speed spinning Diamond Gourd, it was severed in two, and he writhed on the ground, his golden hair matted with blood, suffering unbearable pain. Holman's right chest was ripped open, his sternum fractured, and his internal organs were injured. Nearly half of his body was torn apart. He was sent flying horizontally and crashed to the ground. The two powerhouses instantly lost their combat ability!

The mutated beings who had followed them were terrified, their legs trembling as a chill ran from head to toe. An boundless fear arose from the depths of their hearts, and they shivered uncontrollably. What overwhelming power was this? The battle ended with a single move, demonstrating an overwhelming advantage, leaving two beast kings lying in a pool of blood.

Andrei and Holman were almost god-like, omnipotent, capable of easily wiping out swathes of mutated beings. Yet, facing Demon King Chu, they were utterly pathetic. This was unbelievable!

The Black Ox and Yellow Ox were speechless. Chu Feng was too unscrupulous; he immediately used a "king bomb," deploying a massive weapon like the Diamond Gourd. The battle was over before it even truly began. Primarily, Chu Feng wanted a quick victory. This was the divine city of Vatican, inhabited by many king-level beings, and there was a chance someone might step in and target them. At the same time, their formidable enemy, the Red-Scaled Beast King, was also lurking. If he suddenly arrived and joined an encirclement, it would be troublesome. Therefore, in this place of contention, he wanted to resolve the battle quickly and immediately used his strongest trump card. It proved to be highly effective!

The divine senses of king-level beings clashed here, making it difficult to anticipate and avoid danger in advance. Just how powerful was this Diamond Gourd? A simple calculation could provide a rough estimate. Although small in size, after being infused with mysterious energy, it weighed thousands of kilograms, even tens of thousands, flying at supersonic speed. The sheer thought of its terrifying momentum was chilling. Using a bullet as a reference, even if the speed was similar, its mass differed by hundreds of thousands of times or more! Compared to a bullet, the Diamond Gourd's power increased exponentially, terrifying enough to kill. Such a magnitude would make even beast kings tremble! Cannon shells, rocket-propelled grenades, armor-piercing rounds—they paled in comparison. Only king-level beings were powerful enough to withstand ordinary missiles. Otherwise, if any other creature were to face it, even a mere graze from the Diamond Gourd, given its rotational force, would instantly tear them to shreds.

"Ultimate waste material?" Chu Feng didn't care at all! Even if it couldn't enlarge or shrink in the future, or develop abilities similar to divine powers, it didn't matter. At this stage, it was a supreme weapon. Regardless of whether it would become "form without spirit" later, currently, it was a treasure beyond compare for Chu Feng! Moreover, the Diamond Gourd could be light or heavy, which was already extremely extraordinary.

"Ah..." Andrei writhed on the ground, screaming in agony. His body had been twisted into two segments by the supersonic spinning Diamond Gourd. Now, in unbearable pain, he was covered in blood. He was filled with resentment. What kind of weapon was that? Though it appeared small, it was more terrifying than a divine mountain collapsing and crashing down! Andrei was unresigned. He was a creature who had broken three shackles, with combat power that shook the world. Could he not even kill a low-level king? Yet, before the battle even began, he was instantly defeated. "Could it be a weapon from Eastern mythological legends!?" He was filled with jealousy and venom, utterly unwilling to accept his fate.

Holman also endured immense pain. His right chest was torn open, injuring his internal organs. His body was nearly split in half; the injuries were too severe. "Is this the Sky-Overturning Seal from Eastern legends?" He spat blood foam, feeling as if an iron mountain had crushed his chest.

"You're unfair! I won't accept this!" Andrei roared, filled with boundless rage and resentment. He was indeed unwilling. He was powerful enough, yet he was utterly defeated before he even made a move! Who would use their trump card right from the start? He was furious. Shouldn't there have been an intense battle first? He naturally understood he had been careless and underestimated this human. The opponent was too decisive, using a killer move far beyond anyone's imagination the moment they met.

"I'm sorry to have caused you suffering," Chu Feng said, walking over with a smile and picking up the Diamond Gourd from the ground. It was as white as jade, unstained by a single drop of blood, exquisitely beautiful. Chu Feng, with a bright smile, looked down at the two. He felt no sympathy at all, as Andrei and Holman were inherently malicious and had tried to kill him; now they were simply getting what they deserved.

"Farewell, gentlemen," Chu Feng said, drawing his black short sword. Without hesitation, he slashed at their necks, sending kingly blood splashing! These were two powerful beast kings; if their heads weren't severed, they might not die and could have a chance to revive. Chu Feng didn't want to leave any lingering trouble.

"Awoo..." Before dying, Andrei and Holman let out their final agonizing cries, utterly unresigned, their world-shaking abilities left unutilized. They transformed into their true forms: two jackals, with light golden fur, their bodies seven to eight meters long.

"Old Black Ox, don't just stand there. Quickly deal with the remaining mutated beings, otherwise, the secret of my Diamond Gourd will get out. I still want to use it on Red-Scaled!" Chu Feng motioned.

The few mutated beings' hair stood on end. They all leaped up and fled desperately. However, the Black Ox had already drawn his purple-bronze long saber, blocking their path like a demon god. He had no psychological burden, because these mutated beings were not good creatures; they had also followed the two beast kings in trying to kill them. He swung his saber powerfully. Where the long saber passed, it swept horizontally like a monstrous wave crashing against the sky. Not a single one of the mutated beings escaped.

Chu Feng didn't watch. He stood before a magnificent cathedral, observing the carvings and reliefs on it, and murmured, "The papacy was once so glorious. Can it still produce Holy Knights in this era?"

"What are you dawdling about over there?" The Black Ox walked over, a puzzled expression on his face.

"Praying, asking God to forgive your sins and pardon your recklessness and slaughter," Chu Feng said.

Sacred radiance spilled over the entire ancient architectural complex. The cathedral naturally glowed, making Chu Feng appear sacred, his body shimmering with crystalline luster.

"Bah!" The Black Ox glared, a look of disdain on his face, and said, "You're called Demon King Chu, and you still have the nerve to pray and communicate with God? I think you're making friends with Satan!" The Yellow Ox also looked contemptuous, disdain clearly written on his small face.

"My heart holds light, though thousands of bones lie beneath my feet. I walk alone, with blood covering the earth behind me. Even if one day I am not understood, I will press forward!"

"Go, go, go, that's too cheesy, it makes my teeth ache," the Black Ox sneered.

"Haha..." All three burst into laughter.

At this moment, some king-level beings from within the divine city of Vatican appeared, nearing the location. Upon seeing the blood and corpses on the street, they all showed expressions of shock. Andrei and Holman were considered strong, and the fact that they were both killed made others wary. A formidable newcomer had arrived! This was the view of some king-level beings. They realized this young man from the East was not to be trifled with, as they had all received reports earlier and knew what had happened.

"Young man, you are truly reckless, acting so wantonly, flamboyant, and tyrannical in the divine city. Are you not afraid of being jointly punished by us?!" A thin, brown-haired man walked over, exuding a terrifying aura. This was a powerful beast king who was the first to challenge Chu Feng.

"Are you targeting me?" Chu Feng looked at him. This time, Andrei and Holman had tried to use the Undying Phoenix King to eliminate him. After being exposed, they personally entered the fray, clearly intending to kill him within the city, acting overtly. This thin, brown-haired man didn't mention any of this. He immediately challenged Chu Feng, showing excessive favoritism. Therefore, Chu Feng disdained to explain or argue, because these king-level beings all knew what had happened. He showed no weakness and directly confronted them.

"Young man, you should be humble. You are too arrogant!" the thin man said chillingly. He was a jackal king, a close relative of the jackals. Andrei and Holman were of a similar species to him. Normally, the three of them had an excellent relationship. Now, he was boldly stepping forward, wanting to rally the other kings to target Chu Feng.

"Everyone, did you hear that? This young man from the East is extremely arrogant. He has just set foot on Western soil and already wants to challenge the established order of the divine city. Can we tolerate him?!" the thin Jackal King said loudly, his brown hair flying wildly, emitting the terrifying fluctuations characteristic of a beast king.

"Well said. We don't care how you behave in the East, Chu Feng, but after coming to the Vatican, you must act according to its rules!" A beast king, whose true form was a leopard, nodded.

"Enough, Jackal King, Leopard King, your eyes are blinded by hatred; you are too extreme. This place has always been about the strong preying on the weak. Are there few king-level beings who have died here? Moreover, Andrei and Holman caused trouble first today. They wanted to kill Chu Feng, but were defeated and died, getting what they deserved." A tall man walked over, powerfully built, with thick golden hair. Like a majestic lion, he exuded a fierce aura. He appeared to be in his thirties and carried a broadsword on his back. This was a human named Ovid, a typical Western Caucasian. He stepped forward to confront the Jackal King.

"Chu Feng, I've heard your name for a long time. I never expected to meet you today." He walked over with a smile, greeted Chu Feng, and introduced himself. Chu Feng naturally expressed his gratitude for the man stepping forward at such a moment. He could tell that this white man named Ovid was very strong, likely having broken three shackles.

"Ovid, is it wise for you to intervene so forcefully? Andrei and Holman were killed like this; there must be an explanation!" The Jackal King was displeased.

"What do you want, thinking you can bully us because we're few? Come here, and Grandpa Ox will teach you how to be a beast in minutes!" The Black Ox stepped forward, openly exuding the aura of a beast king, no longer concealing it. At this moment, the Yellow Ox also erupted. He was small, but his entire body glowed with intense light. This was a body enhanced by a special breathing technique, making it impossible to gauge his true strength.

The Jackal King, Leopard King, and other restless king-level beings were instantly startled. The one large and one small figure who came with Chu Feng were also king-level powerhouses? This was absolutely a powerful deterrent!

Chu Feng spoke, saying, "Jackal King, according to the rules set by the kings of the divine city, if there's a dispute, I can challenge you to a life-and-death battle on the arena!"

"You are not qualified to challenge me! You are not yet a resident of the divine city!" the Jackal King said, finding himself in a difficult position. He had originally conspired with some other mutated beings to jointly attack Chu Feng. However, few responded at the crucial moment. If he had known this earlier, he wouldn't have stepped forward. Now, only the Leopard King had clearly expressed support. In his view, the other king-level beings were too cunning and base, showing no commitment and merely watching the show from the sidelines.

"Who said I'm not qualified? I understand the rules of the divine city," Chu Feng said calmly. "Once a king has brought you in, you are considered a member of the city." The kings were speechless. The two kings who had brought Chu Feng in had both been killed by him. It was hard to say anything good about Andrei and Holman; they had brought this upon themselves.

The Jackal King was resentful and turned to leave. He didn't dare to accept Chu Feng's challenge alone. With two kings dead, if he pushed himself forward, he would likely suffer a grim fate.

Chu Feng spoke, saying, "You slandered me first and wanted to unite others to suppress me. Are you trying to leave without giving me an explanation?" The kings showed surprised expressions. This was indeed a formidable newcomer, still fearless in this situation, demanding an explanation from the Jackal King.

"I'll give you two choices: apologize to me, or accept my challenge!" Chu Feng said.

The Jackal King's face turned beet red, his brown hair flying wildly. He was truly enraged; this was a blatant threat. He turned to look at the few individuals he had contacted earlier. As a result, except for the Leopard King, everyone else pretended not to see. The Jackal King was furious inside, but there was nothing he could do. He was pragmatic; although angry, he eventually lowered his head and apologized to Chu Feng.

Inside the ancient castle, the Red-Scaled Beast King received the report, frowning in silence. He knew that this young opponent had exceeded his initial expectations; he was very strong and terrifying.

There were no secrets in the Vatican, and the news spread to the outside world immediately. Chu Feng's double kill left the outside world petrified. Was he going to defy the heavens?! He had just entered the Vatican and already killed two beast kings? Many people found it hard to believe. Subsequently, various pieces of evidence circulated, including clear photos. This immediately caused a huge sensation in the West. The legendary Demon King Chu was indeed terrifying! Relatively, while the East was also shaken, they fared slightly better than the West. This was not the first time people had experienced such a situation; they had some psychological preparation.

"This is his style. If he had entered the Vatican without causing any commotion, that wouldn't be Demon King Chu!" someone commented. Upon hearing this, people were speechless. Both West and East were stunned. This was an extremely brilliant achievement: Chu Feng had just arrived in the Vatican and already suppressed and killed two beast kings, causing a massive uproar! In the East, many mutated beings wiped cold sweat from their brows. Demon King Chu was indeed as formidable as ever. It was fortunate he went to cause trouble in the West and wasn't in their homeland.

In fact, this time Chu Feng had no time to pay attention to the outside world. Upon arriving, he was informed by Ovid, a human king-level powerhouse, that the Sacred Medicine Garden could open at any moment. He became fully alert, preparing to rush in!