Chapter 180: King's Competition

The Jackal King died, revealing its true form. Its mutilated body lay across the mountainside. Such a powerful beast king had been killed instantly, a truly shocking sight.

The group behind him wanted to flee immediately; the Jackal King had been obliterated in just a few punches!

The Golden Lion’s face was cold as he approached step by step. Chu Feng killing his subordinates right in front of him was the most severe provocation, and coupled with old grievances, his murderous intent surged.

"You're also the one who provoked the Old Lion King, aren't you?" the Golden Lion asked.

"I do want to eat lion meat!" Chu Feng stared directly at him, unflustered. His main goal this time was to ambush and kill this lion in the Misty Gorge.

Last time in the Vatican, the Golden Lion was arrogant and domineering, intent on killing him, Yellow Ox, and the Black Ox. Now, the tables had turned; he planned to slay the lion!

"Aow Rooooar…"

The Golden Lion roared, its body shining with golden light, its long mane flying wildly.

The people behind him were terrified and involuntarily retreated. The Lion King's roar instilled deep fear in them; he had been the King of Beasts in the past, and now he was still the invincible Golden Lion, rumored to be unbeatable within his realm.

"Good, I've always hoped you'd survive. I didn't expect fate to grant my wish!"

A golden flame rose from the Golden Lion, its aura surging. Its entire body became enveloped in brilliant golden light, emanating a terrifying and soul-stirring aura.

Being wounded by Chu Feng's Adamant Ring last time was considered a profound humiliation by the Golden Lion. Every time he remembered it, he would go mad, wishing to instantly kill that human.

However, when he later heard Chu Feng had died, he was furious, unwilling to accept that he had lost the chance to kill him personally.

He was accustomed to dominance, confident in his invincibility, and refused to tolerate failure. He had wanted to kill Chu Feng himself to erase that "stain" on his record.

And now, he had actually gotten such an opportunity!

Around them, others retreated further and further, daring not to approach the area. They knew full well the Lion King's power; once enraged, he would kill anything in his path, be it god or Buddha!

As for this Demon King Chu, though inscrutable, his recent actions were truly shocking!

Roasting the White Bear King, flattening the Vatican, and even wanting to taste the flesh and blood of the Lion King lineage – which of these wasn't a world-shaking event? This was a madman!

"It's not yet decided who will kill whom!" Chu Feng said, looking at the Golden Lion.

"You? If it weren't for your sneak attack last time, you wouldn't even be worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as me. What are you?!"

The Golden Lion's face showed coldness, and he lunged forward with astonishing and intense murderous intent, aiming to cut off Chu Feng's head, utterly domineering.

He was extremely arrogant and proud, confident he could sweep aside all opponents. He feared no strong adversary, save for beings who had broken six shackles!

The Lion King's palm was blindingly bright, surging with brilliant divine light like a bursting dam. Nearby ancient trees exploded into splinters, massive rocks shattered into pieces, and even floated into the air.

This was caused by the leakage of his mystic energy!

Chu Feng was fearless. He met the attack, unleashing his fist technique to strike the Golden Lion King. They clashed head-on, fist against palm, causing a massive explosion as if a thunderbolt had struck the earth.

The mountain forest erupted, dust billowing skyward. Countless trees and bushes nearby instantly disintegrated, and even the ground cracked open with black fissures.

This was a full-force collision between the two!

They each retreated, neither gaining an advantage.

In the distance, those watching were horrified. How immense was this power? The aftermath of the battle alone caused such astonishing destruction. If they had been there, they would have instantly been reduced to pulp.

The Golden Lion's long mane glowed with a sun-like brilliance, dazzling to behold. He was actually smiling, revealing a mouthful of pearly white teeth, his expression a mix of excitement and fanaticism.

This was the thrill of encountering a worthy opponent, the excitement of a zealot. Always arrogant, facing a strong adversary ignited an even fiercer fighting spirit within him.

"This is much more interesting. It would be too boring to simply slaughter you!" he murmured, yet his voice resonated through the entire forest like thunder.

Behind him, those present felt their hearts pound, greatly disturbed. The Golden Lion's madness instilled fear in all of them.

Chu Feng retorted, "It is very interesting. If I kill you and cook a pot of lion meat, I think it will be enough to shut the Old Lion King's mouth. Did he really think I wouldn't dare?"

In the distance, the onlookers felt their scalps prickle. This man was even more audacious, surpassing the Golden Lion.

The Golden Lion's gaze was like a blade. He sneered, approaching step by step, his body becoming increasingly dazzling, almost impossible to look at directly.

He now resembled a deity, enveloped in a halo of golden flame, brilliantly radiant, and exuding terrifying, oceanic waves of power.

Other beings of the same realm standing here would find it difficult not just to fight him, but even to stand against him, for his aura was overwhelmingly oppressive, causing shivers.

That was the Golden Lion's pale golden vital energy. As he circulated a certain breathing technique, the terrifying energy radiating from his body surged like a brilliant ocean!

He seemed like a god descended to earth!

This was the illusion he created: golden light surged outward in torrents, making the entire mountain forest tremble. After breaking four shackles, he had reached the apex of his current power.

"Kill!"

The Golden Lion roared, appearing like a god striding through the golden ocean. He bore down on Chu Feng, his palm print expanding, descending like an unyielding small mountain peak.

Evidently, this lion had a great fortuitous encounter, having received a mysterious inheritance that included a breathing technique and a palm technique. Now, unleashing his full power, the sight was terrifying.

If it were an ordinary king, even one of similar realm, this palm strike would have shattered them completely.

But how could Chu Feng be weaker than him? Even though he had broken one less shackle, his breathing technique was far more unique and astonishing. Each transformation had dramatically enhanced his physique, surpassing others, making him exceptionally powerful now.

The Great Vigor Ox Demon Fist, with its boundless and majestic intent, seemed to transport one back to primeval times: the vast sky, a blood-red sun traversing the heavens, and an immense, boundless earth. A monstrous ox, its head reaching the firmament and its hooves trampling the netherworld, let out a roar that tore through the sky, aiming to stride into the cosmos.

This powerful fist shattered the golden light and collided with the Golden Lion's palm, erupting in terrifying, awe-inspiring energy ripples before exploding.

Around them, millstone-sized rocks were lifted like blades of grass by the terrifying fist winds, soaring into the sky. Nearby ancient trees were pulverized, while distant large trees were ripped from the ground and flung into the air.

This was the astonishing destructive power wrought by the clash of two mighty experts. The surrounding mountainside was a scene of devastation, on the verge of being flattened.

As they clashed, lightning flashed—the light generated by their colliding fists and palms, accompanied by sonic booms even more terrifying than thunder.

After exceeding supersonic speeds, the air exploded, mountainsides cracked, colossal trees disintegrated, and rocks flew into the sky. Such a sight made one's hair stand on end.

Bang, bang, bang!

Chu Feng and the Golden Lion continuously exchanged blows, soaring through the air. They stepped on treetops and rocks, flying hundreds of meters with each move, engaging in a fierce mid-air battle.

Like gods!

Others watched dumbfounded, some quasi-kings trembling with fear at such a powerful aura.

The two moved through the sky like celestial beings; such a battle was beyond their comprehension.

Someone's eyes glinted, and he took out a communicator to send a message. However, the next moment he screamed, experiencing the same agony as the quasi-king earlier.

A crimson flying sword shot forth, severing his arm and shocking everyone!

Chu Feng naturally didn't want them to leak the news, as another group of vampires had yet to arrive, and he intended to intercept and kill them all here.

Cold light shot from the Golden Lion's golden pupils. Chu Feng had once again attacked his subordinates right in front of him, overtly arrogant and domineering.

"Kill!"

The Golden Lion roared, forming an intricate and unpredictable hand seal, yet releasing a grand and immense aura, as if a deity were casting a spell to suppress all enemies in the world.

Faintly, a blurry figure could be seen behind him, resonating with his palm print, bolstering his secret technique with powerful and domineering energy.

In an instant, the Golden Lion's power surged. The golden light became even more terrifying, illuminating the entire mountain forest as if covered by the morning glow.

At the same time, Chu Feng activated a special breathing technique, manifesting the divine form of the Great Vigor Ox Demon Fist: a monstrous ox standing tall against the sky, surrounded by twinkling stars. It roared and bellowed, as if to tear through the starry heavens!

This was another major collision between the two, both employing their ultimate moves.

A thousand waves of earth and stone surged upwards, the ground completely collapsing. Magma splattered, the rocks and soil melted by the scorching energy radiating from them.

Both were sent flying back. Chu Feng's body swayed, his chest heaved with sharp pain, and his face was slightly pale. This was the closest match he had encountered; he had to go all out!

In the distance, blood dripped from the Golden Lion's lips. Anger flashed across his face, a hint of disbelief that he had actually sustained an injury in such a direct confrontation.

Last time, his opponent had relied on the Adamant Ring, but this time it was a pure head-on clash, without any trickery. This outcome was unacceptable to him.

"Roar!"

The Golden Lion let out a mighty roar. In an instant, sand and stones flew, mountains trembled, the ground in the area exploded, and the earlier magma also surged skyward.

This was truly the Lion's Roar, a sonic ability!

Not far away, a group of people shuddered. Some quasi-kings shrieked, covering their ears as they rapidly retreated.

The Golden Lion had gone berserk. His long golden mane was disheveled, flying backward as if about to ignite, unleashing terrifying waves of power like a volcanic eruption.

With a boom, he leaped forward, still emitting his Lion's Roar, which shattered the mountainside. Even ordinary beast kings couldn't endure it as golden ripples surged outward, tearing through physical matter!

Bang, bang, bang...

Massive rocks exploded, and vegetation was severed inch by inch.

The Golden Lion charged, engaging Chu Feng in a decisive battle. Pale golden vital energy emanated from his body, accompanied by terrifyingly powerful energy fluctuations.

Chu Feng stood at a distance, let out a mighty roar, countering the Lion's Roar with the Ox Demon Roar, and then charged forward. The two met in a fierce collision.

Fist prints and lion palms violently impacted, far exceeding the speed of sound, creating massive explosions. Beams of light, like lightning, shot out one after another, and the air itself exploded.

This was a world-shaking battle!

It was unprecedented for beings who had broken three or four shackles to reach this level of combat. Their destructive power was terrifying; other king-level beings of this realm simply couldn't compare.

With each leap, they covered hundreds of meters, soaring directly onto a low mountain peak.

They fought fiercely, blood splattering as both sustained injuries.

The Golden Lion unleashed a palm strike. Chu Feng dodged it, but the golden energy boiled, shattering the top of the small mountain, sending rocks flying skyward and leaving those below stunned.

Boom!

Chu Feng activated his Divine Feet technique, stepping towards the Golden Lion and sending him flying. His feet landed on the small mountain, and with a bang, another section of the mountain broke off.

This power was terrifying beyond measure, enough to astound the world, capable of breaking off mountaintops with ease!

Chu Feng was sent flying sideways, struck by a palm. His left shoulder throbbed with intense pain, and he coughed blood; he was wounded.

However, the Golden Lion was more heavily injured. After being struck in the chest by a punch, blood spurted, and the wound from the fist was deep enough to reveal bone.

Chu Feng stood at a distance, looking at him with surprise. If it had been any other king-level being, such a punch would have surely shattered them by now, but the Golden Lion had actually withstood it.

"I'll slaughter you!" the Golden Lion roared. He was infuriated that he was at a disadvantage and had suffered a significant loss in this true showdown; he went mad.

At this moment, his breathing quickened, and golden mist spewed from his nose and mouth, eventually forming a storm. With each breath, the air currents pulverized the surrounding rocks, sharper than any sword.

He charged through the air, ready for a fight to the death with Chu Feng.

Divine light burst from Chu Feng's pupils. He pushed his physical fist technique to its limits; every move he made glowed intensely, and his pores opened, inhaling and exhaling energy.

Boom!

The low mountain was cracked and completely collapsed by Chu Feng's kick. He collided with the Golden Lion, determined to fight to the death, to battle to the very end.

The two moved like streaks of lightning, constant explosions echoing. They repeatedly leaped into the air, changing their battleground. In mere moments, they had already shattered the tops of over a dozen small mountains, a truly astonishing feat!

"Argh..."

Finally, the Golden Lion let out a roar of unwillingness, but he was powerless to turn the tide. Chu Feng sent him flying, a punch piercing his chest, creating a gaping hole straight through.

Then, Chu Feng used his Divine Feet technique, kicking him and collapsing his chest. The Golden Lion was sent hurtling sideways and plummeted with a thud to the foot of the mountain.

With a thud, Chu Feng leaped down from the mountain peak. This height was nothing to him. He landed like a javelin impaling the ground, cracking the earth. He looked down at the blood-soaked Golden Lion.