Chapter 178: Battle Power Rankings

Flames rose eerily in the Misty Gorge, a place that was normally shrouded in complete darkness.

He mused that even powerful King-level creatures, once slain, were no different from ordinary beings; their bodies, after all, were merely flesh and blood, inherently perishable.

Chu Feng was roasting Earth Dragon meat, his movements remarkably skilled. As the meat turned golden-brown and glistening, he began to sprinkle seasonings on it, resembling a seasoned professional.

As he had noted, King-level creatures were incredibly powerful when alive, capable of withstanding rocket launchers and other highly destructive modern weaponry.

However, once dead, they could no longer harness the mysterious energy within their bodies, and their supernatural properties would gradually fade.

Flesh and blood remained just that; it did not transform into steel, nor did its properties change. Over time, it became indistinguishable from ordinary flesh, destined to decay.

"While it's still fresh," Chu Feng mumbled, "I should fry, stir-fry, and cook up as much as I can."

The intoxicating aroma filled the air. A King-level Earth Dragon and a King-level Grey Eagle served as top-tier ingredients, which Chu Feng prepared with gusto, transforming them into a lavish feast.

The place was stocked with an abundance of unopened red wine, as well as vodka, brandy, cigars, and other provisions.

Chu Feng reclined in a lounge chair, poured himself a glass of red wine, and began to savor the golden Earth Dragon meat, looking utterly content.

Despite being sent here to guard the area and conduct a massacre, he now appeared to be on a relaxed, leisurely vacation.

The Grey Eagle's wings were also roasted to a golden, glistening crisp. He sprinkled some red wine on them and continued roasting, remarking, "Red wine ribs simply can't compare to red wine eagle wings."

Over the course of a day, he fried, stir-fried, and cooked the prime parts of both King-level creatures, consuming most of the meat.

While guarding the area, Chu Feng, with time on his hands, went online and discovered a ranking of the Eastern Expeditionary Army's exceptionally powerful King-level figures.

To his surprise, both the Earth Dragon and the Grey Eagle were on the list!

"What kind of power ranking is this? It's clearly a gourmet food list," Chu Feng commented below the ranking. To his surprise, his post triggered a flood of replies and comments.

"Brother, that's quite a boast," one user commented. "Everyone on that list is a King-level creature. Which one would you dare to eat?"

Many scoffed at his words.

"Forget you," another chimed in, "go ask other King-level powerhouses how many would dare to use a 'shackle-breaking' creature as an ingredient, and who has ever eaten one?"

People found this amusing and began to mock and tease him.

Chu Feng silently posted a photo of a roasted polar bear on the beach outside Jerusalem, saying nothing, just sharing the image.

Silence fell over the forum.

Then, someone with a keen eye noticed something unusual: though it was another seaside photo of a roasted polar bear, one particular image was slightly different and had not been seen before.

This immediately caused a stir.

Soon after, a large group of people erupted in excitement!

"Great God of Jerusalem, you've finally shown yourself!" one exclaimed. "By the way, how does Polar Bear King meat taste?"

"My God, are you that fierce powerhouse?" another cried. "Lord, you are truly unrestrained! After eating the Polar Bear King, do you intend to feast on other King-level creatures from this power ranking list?"

The appearance of the powerhouse from the Holy City caused an enormous sensation.

The Eastern Expeditionary Army's power ranking, originally a serious and official list, was completely transformed once these unexpected images appeared.

Many flocked to the site, eager to learn more about this formidable individual.

He had been shrouded in mystery; after roasting the Polar Bear King, he had vanished, only to now set his sights on the Eastern Expeditionary Army's power ranking, astonishing everyone.

Both the East and the West were deeply shaken by this turn of events.

The Polar Bear King had indeed been roasted and consumed, so the suspected appearance of the individual responsible naturally caused an enormous stir.

Professionals confirmed that the photo was not fake; it belonged to the same series as previous images, all taken at that time.

This was tantamount to announcing that the true culprit, or someone closely associated with them, had indeed appeared!

The comment that had earlier been mocked instantly became the hottest post, accumulating tens of thousands of replies in the blink of an eye, becoming a veritable "towering skyscraper" of discussion.

A Gourmet Food List!

This was the fierce individual's new designation for the power ranking—a shocking comment that now left no one mocking, only awestruck.

"Godly being, are you planning another major move?" someone asked. "Who do you intend to eat now?"

"Powerful one from Jerusalem, which one do you want to devour?"

"Fierce one, act quickly!" another urged. "The people of the East welcome you! Hurry to the foot of Kunlun Mountain and devour the Black Dragon King and the Arctic King! Their meat tastes superb!"

Both the East and the West were utterly astonished by this simple message, which incited an enormous uproar.

In fact, the matter was more serious than people imagined; some major financial groups even began organizing special research teams to determine if the powerhouse from Jerusalem genuinely intended to take further action.

The Polar Bear, a powerhouse who had broken four shackles, was nonetheless reduced to food. This incident had never been fully explained, and everyone sought clarification.

The Eastern Expeditionary Army was angrier than anyone else, yet also somewhat fearful: was that ferocious individual truly going to strike again?

Even Schiller, the Black Dragon King, and the Arctic King were alarmed, pondering what they might have done to offend the powerhouse from Jerusalem.

Chu Feng remained relaxed, simply awaiting the arrival of those reinforcements. If he weren't afraid of exposure, he would have already posted photos of the roasted Earth Dragon and Grey Eagle to demoralize the Eastern Expeditionary Army.

Now, he only hoped the Golden Lion and the Vampire would arrive soon.

However, his "irresponsible" actions had far-reaching effects, causing even peerless powerhouses who had broken six shackles to frown in concern.

Finally, the old lion spoke, boosting the Eastern Expeditionary Army's morale. It was assertive and had never wavered in its resolve to enter the Land of Ten Thousand Gods.

"I don't care who you are, nor where you come from," it declared. "If I journey east, and you dare to appear before me, I will certainly slay you!"

The old lion's assertiveness was overwhelming, clearly showing it feared no challenge and did not even care if that fierce individual was a peerless powerhouse from the Holy City.

This was an expression of invincible confidence!

"What does lion meat taste like? I'm looking forward to it!" Chu Feng finally posted another message, leaving this line of text under the same power ranking.

For this, he specifically found a translation software, as he knew some broken English but did not understand the language of the Holy City.

In an instant, both the East and the West were stirred, people excited and thrilled. Was this to be a peerless battle, like a comet striking the ocean?

The old lion was highly assertive, but that fierce individual remained overwhelmingly defiant. He wanted to eat lion meat? This was a clear expression of fearlessness and a direct challenge!

The old lion's eyes flashed with divine light, but it remained utterly cold, not engaging in argument. It had only one message: it would charge towards Kunlun Mountain!

In fact, when Chu Feng spoke of eating lion meat, he wasn't referring to the old lion, but rather the Golden Lion that was about to arrive. He wasn't arrogant enough to engage in a deathmatch with a creature that had broken six shackles.

The Golden Lion, backed by that invincible old lion, had always acted arrogantly and domineeringly. Its previous tyrannical actions in the Vatican, where it sought to take the lives of Chu Feng and the two oxen, were well-known.

Had Chu Feng not deployed the Vajra Gorget at the crucial moment, they would almost certainly have been killed by the Golden Lion that time!

Knowing that the Golden Lion would pass through here on its way to participate in the battle at Kunlun, Chu Feng naturally intended to intercept and eliminate it, leaving no quarter.

Both the East and the West were in turmoil, eager to see just how invincible the old lion truly was, and what earth-shattering actions that fierce individual would take next.

In the early morning, Chu Feng walked out of the gorge, heading directly east and stepping into the Xinjiang basin.

He sensed the replacement forces were approaching and waited there in advance, preparing for an ambush.

Passing through the misty area, bathed in the brilliant morning light, he performed a special breathing technique. His entire body became crystal clear, every inch of his flesh enveloped by the sun's radiance.

Earlier, a Poplar Tree in this basin had transformed into a Tree King, but it was long gone now. That ancient tree had fled, avoiding the Eastern Expeditionary Army.

"They're here!"

Chu Feng whispered, and after finishing his breathing technique, he saw two beings approaching from the horizon.

A beautiful woman with flowing long hair, glowing with a golden radiance under the morning light, it was Joanna, a female powerhouse from the Papal State.

Beside her was a massive hound, entirely reddish, its long fur appearing to burn like flames. It looked very fierce and was also a King-level creature.

Joanna and this massive hound were among the eight powerhouses who had previously chased Chu Feng into the sea.

Joanna was instantly shocked upon seeing Chu Feng; she never expected a dead man to be resurrected and reappear before her.

In that instant, her heart trembled violently as numerous thoughts flashed through her mind: Ovid's death in Jerusalem, the shocking upheaval in the Vatican—could all of it be connected to him?

A woman's intuition was indeed keen and terrifying!

Joanna's heart was a tempest of emotions, but she managed a warm smile and called out, "Dear Chu, what an unexpected surprise to meet you here. Come with me; you are very welcome to join the Papal State. Of course, if you truly don't wish to, we won't force you."

Chu Feng looked at her calmly, offering no response. Last time, she had also appeared enthusiastic, yet during the pursuit, she had relentlessly tried to kill him.

"Chu, aren't you happy? It was truly a misunderstanding last time," Joanna said, sweeping back her light golden hair. She smiled gently, her fair face exquisite, and her sapphire eyes gleaming.

"No, I'm very happy," Chu Feng replied, "because I can kill you now."

"Don't waste words on him!" the massive hound roared. "He escaped last time; it's impossible to let him go today!"

The massive hound, having broken three shackles and possessing extraordinary strength, pounced forward.

Chu Feng immediately charged forward, using his Divine Foot technique to reach nearly four times the speed of sound, causing a massive air explosion. Intending to meet the hound head-on, he leaped and stomped down with one foot.

The enormous sound, like thunder falling from the sky, reverberated throughout the basin.

With a loud bang, the massive hound was sent flying and crashed to the ground. Many of its snowy white fangs were broken, and its lower jaw was fractured, so severely that it was almost shattered. Blood spilled from its mouth and nose; it hadn't managed to bite Chu Feng's foot but was instead severely injured by the immense force, leaving it both shocked and enraged.

Joanna reacted instantly, not by offering aid, but by turning to flee. She was terrified, realizing that Chu Feng at this level was far beyond the capabilities of an ordinary King-level creature.

"Where do you think you're going!"

Chu Feng charged over, his speed so immense that he instantly caught up. He unleashed a punch forward, radiating brilliant light, like a small sun exploding.

Joanna shifted her body and quickly turned to defend and counterattack, but the arms she used to block instantly bent unnaturally.

Her arms instantly fractured after taking Chu Feng's punch; such power was simply beyond her ability to contend with.

She was sent flying sideways, her mouth filled with blood.

The massive hound pounced, attacking from behind.

This time, Chu Feng again used his Divine Foot technique, sweeping a kick across the massive hound's body, causing its bones to crackle continuously and breaking many of them.

Now, a single kick from Chu Feng was enough to shatter the top of a small mountain; it was only because this King-level creature was so incredibly powerful that it could withstand such an impact with its flesh and blood.

Even so, the massive hound was finished, having completely lost its combat ability.

The crimson flying sword shot out and, with one strike, severed the massive hound's head.

"Your turn!" Chu Feng said, looking at Joanna.

"Chu, listen to me, there's truly a misunderstanding between us," Joanna cried out, her face pale with fright. "Can we sit down and talk?"

"Go down and talk with Ovid?" Chu Feng replied.

"What? It was you!" Joanna shrieked. The revelation that Chu Feng had roasted and eaten the Polar Bear was truly astonishing.

The crimson flying sword, less than a palm's length, spun and slashed, finally catching up to the constantly dodging Joanna and severing her head!

Thus, all the replacement forces were eliminated!

Chu Feng carried their bodies, threw them into the gorge, and then walked towards another exit. Soon after, he stood on Greek soil, awaiting the Golden Lion's arrival.

At noon, the Golden Lion and its group approached the area; they were not far off.

"Heh, that person from Jerusalem is truly arrogant," the Jackal King scoffed, shaking its head. "How dare he provoke the invincible old king of the Lion lineage?"

The Golden Lion said coldly, "He's nothing but an arrogant madman, deluded enough to think he can eat the flesh of my Lion King lineage. He doesn't know his place!"

He had already recovered from his injuries; as a King-level creature, his physique was incredibly formidable. Now, his golden hair unbound, his eyes like cold lightning, and his aura terrifying.

"It's truly a pity that Chu Feng died," the Golden Lion remarked. "I still wanted to skin him myself. How I wish he were still alive."

His previous injury in the Holy Medicine Garden was a deep humiliation to him; that human was, after all, far inferior in true strength compared to him.

Had his opponent not ambushed him with that peculiar bracelet, he would certainly have torn that human named Chu Feng to shreds long ago!

"He was lucky," the Golden Lion said coldly. "Otherwise, if he were to meet me again, his fate would be worse than death!"