Chapter 199: Attack on the Mythical Origin

After a hearty meal, the Western Expeditionary Army fell into a deep sleep. Even though they were incredibly powerful, several days of relentless pursuit had taken their toll.

The Western Expedition, easy to talk about, was in reality extremely dangerous. With their escape routes cut off, the hunted enemies, in their final moments of despair, would naturally fight to the death like cornered beasts.

Therefore, after days of continuous pursuit, these "hunters" from the East were utterly exhausted.

"Hello everyone, I'm reporter Carter, please remember my name, because I could die at any moment. I am now risking my life to approach a group of king-level beings – the Western Expeditionary Army!"

A middle-aged man named Carter, both nervous and excited, addressed the camera, live-streaming his entire journey as he approached the Western Expeditionary Army's encampment.

Beside him were several crew members, responsible for filming. They shared Carter's mix of apprehension and excitement, genuinely risking their lives for the broadcast.

Days earlier, the Battle of Kunlun Mountain had shocked the entire world, and the repercussions had not only failed to subside but were intensifying.

Everyone was watching, awaiting the final outcome.

Now, the Western Expeditionary Army had arrived, traversing the Eurasian continent in a long-distance campaign, sweeping away the defeated Western forces along the way. This had already triggered a global shockwave!

For the past few days, people worldwide had been discussing this, a central and highly sensitive topic that easily sparked extreme tension across Europe.

People worried whether the Western Expeditionary Army would bring about devastating calamity.

"Allow me to curse them, those damned Eastern Expeditionary forces! Their reckless invasion of the East brought forth such terrifying creatures, prompting this Western counter-expedition for revenge!" Carter expressed his discontent to the camera. Then, pointing towards the distant mountains, he continued, "Look, in that very mountain range, a group of kings has gathered. They possess earth-shattering power, are impervious to missile attacks, and can easily raze cities and towns. My God, these are super-beings comparable to the Titans, as if they've stepped right out of mythology! And I am approaching that mythology!"

Carter's live broadcast was a sensation. Before his arrival in the mountains, it had already been previewed and reported, with his team entering the area prepared for death.

As the broadcast began, the outside world erupted.

"I want to say, the world once plunged into ruin, our ancestors endured immense suffering, finally ushering in a post-civilization era where peace is hard-won. And the Eastern Expeditionary forces are scoundrels; they've provoked another war!"

Carter shook his fist at the camera, expressing his indignation. At that moment, many people across Greece were watching the live broadcast, and his words sparked heated debate, with some resonating and others dissenting.

The turmoil caused by Schiller, the Black Dragon King, the Old Lion, and others in their Eastern Expedition was unimaginable.

Westerners had mixed feelings.

Many held Schiller in high regard; he was known as the Last Knight, a living legend of the Holy See, and had previously suppressed several beast kings, preventing them from causing chaos in the West.

However, people harbored deep hatred for the Black Dragon King and its ilk, as it had once massacred cities, causing devastating destruction.

Some ordinary people couldn't understand why Schiller would collaborate with the Black Dragon King.

Consequently, Westerners' sentiments about this war were complex, but overall, most applauded the outcome, especially since the Black Dragon King had fallen in battle.

Only a small minority felt indignant, viewing the Western forces' defeat as a disgrace.

"We should celebrate that so many beast kings and avian kings have died on Eastern soil and can no longer plague the West," Carter declared to the camera.

Many nodded in agreement, finding resonance in his words.

Europe had erupted in excitement since learning of the Eastern Expeditionary forces' crushing defeat at Kunlun Mountain, where ninety percent of their king-level beings were annihilated.

Most people considered this a positive development and believed they should thank the Eastern kings for helping them eliminate the terrifying creatures that had rampaged across Europe.

Long ago, some had suggested seeking aid from the East to eliminate the Black Dragon King and his associates.

This current outcome was not bad.

Carter then shifted his tone to the camera, saying, "The only concern is whether the arrival of the Western Expeditionary Army will bring disaster."

Many fell silent, gripped by worry, fearing that the Western Expeditionary Army would sweep across the land, causing terrible destruction.

"And I, Carter, am now risking my life, venturing deep into the mountains to approach the Western Expeditionary Army, striving to uncover the truth and immediately inform everyone whether they truly intend to spill blood across the West. Please remember my name, Carter. If I unfortunately die, please observe a moment of silence for me!"

At this point, Carter had already entered the mountain range, treading on over a foot of fallen leaves, drawing closer to an area that outsiders perceived as utterly terrifying.

Finally, they reached the forbidden zone.

"I'm not afraid of your ridicule, my legs are trembling, my heart is pounding in my throat. I'm very nervous and scared," Carter candidly admitted his current state of anxiety.

The mountains were filled with colossal, ancient trees. No other creatures were present, as they had all been scared away.

"My God, I hear thunder. They're just ahead."

Soon, live stream viewers also heard the sound – earth-shaking snores. Then, they saw a group of enormous creatures sprawled on the ground.

"Oh God, save me! They're like a group of Titans! Can you see them? Each one is dozens of meters tall! I am so minuscule in their presence, and their snores sound like war drums pounding! I'm... I'm terrified!" Carter's face turned pale.

"My God, do you see what's on the ground?" Carter whispered, almost a squeal.

Everyone watching the live stream saw large piles of bonfire remnants on the ground, along with terrifying — bones!

"Those are the skeletons of king-level beings! My goodness, the smallest bone fragment is half a meter long! Oh, and horns, eight meters long! Western king-level beings have become food!"

Carter's voice trembled, and his face was drained of color.

As an ordinary human, he couldn't possibly go unnoticed by king-level beings at such close proximity. Soon, a beast king opened its eyes and cast a cold glance at him.

Carter felt a jolt in his brain and nearly collapsed onto the ground.

At this point, not just Greece but all of Europe was alerted, with countless people tuning into the live broadcast.

Soon, the East also became aware, and large numbers of people began to pay attention.

The show's viewership skyrocketed to an astonishing level.

"Everyone, I might be going to meet God. They've found me. Under their gaze, I feel as if I'm being looked down upon by deities, unable to move. Please remember my name, I'm..." Carter's voice was laced with a sob.

At that moment, Chu Feng woke up, signaled the other kings to remain calm, and gestured for Carter to approach.

"Oh, my God, I see a human, my only countryman! He's standing among the alien kings and smiling at me. I feel a warmth like spring!" Carter realized he could move again and, filled with excitement, exclaimed, "He's waving at me! Oh, God, he looks familiar!"

Carter ran over, almost frantic, saying, "Guess who I saw? The legendary Devil King Chu! No, he's a god now, he can save me!"

At this moment, countless people outside were watching the live broadcast, with viewership surging every second from all corners of the world, and discussions erupted endlessly.

"My goodness, it really is Chu Feng! He truly is participating in the Western Expedition. Surrounded by so many beast kings and avian kings, he truly stands out like a crane among chickens!" A vast number of people in the East watched the live stream, many of them incredibly excited.

"My God, that's Devil King Chu, who slaughtered Red Scale!" Many in the West also exclaimed.

It had recently been confirmed that Chu Feng was alive, and he had even been seen slaying a dragon at the foot of Kunlun Mountain, causing immense sensation in both the East and West.

Now, seeing him again, all factions exclaimed and paid close attention. Major conglomerates and powerful entities in both the East and West were watching intently.

"God Chu, it's wonderful to see you! Please forgive my presumptuousness, I'm truly overwhelmed..." Carter, surprisingly, understood the Eastern language, but was somewhat incoherent at the moment.

"Don't be afraid, they won't harm you," Chu Feng said, pushing a beast head as large as a house away from the camera, reassuring the pale Carter.

In fact, both Carter and the cameraman had nearly peed themselves moments before. Several heads, each the size of a house with gleaming white teeth, had simultaneously leaned forward, scaring them almost out of their wits.

Viewers of the live stream were also speechless and terrified, wondering how they would react in the same situation. The answer was likely a horrifying scream, followed by blacking out.

"God Chu, I risked my life to come to this forbidden zone, and what I most want to know is whether the Western Expeditionary Army intends to slaughter everyone in the various countries. Everyone outside is very concerned." Carter was extremely nervous, then quickly added, "I want to say, the Eastern Expeditionary forces are scoundrels and have nothing to do with us in the West. We're grateful for their defeat; we couldn't wish for the Black Dragon King, Arctic King, and others to perish sooner."

Outside, European nations were somewhat anxious. Indeed, as Carter stated, they held no particular fondness for the Eastern Expeditionary forces.

"Please rest assured, we have come for peace. We only wish to eliminate the Eastern Expeditionary forces who instigated the war and help European nations eradicate the terrifying creatures causing chaos everywhere," Chu Feng said with a smile. "So there's no need to worry; you should welcome us. If you have any leads on those creatures, please inform us immediately."

Regardless of the sincerity, his benevolent statement caused a sensation outside, and many people breathed a sigh of relief.

Otherwise, many genuinely feared they would wreak widespread destruction, leading to a tragedy of rivers of blood.

At this moment, the Great Black Ox leaned its head forward, its entire body sleek and black, assuming an air of righteous indignation. It spoke fluent Greek, declaring, "We are peace-loving beings; we do not favor extensive conflict. For peace, for tranquility, we have come to the West to eradicate the sources of unrest and calamity. We are messengers of justice, the embodiment of gods walking among men!"

The more it spoke, the more enthusiastic it became, its face brimming with righteousness, spittle flying and splattering onto the camera.

Chu Feng quickly shooed it away, as its words were too exaggerated and insincere.

Indeed, those watching the live stream looked utterly dumbfounded, taking a long time to recover. Such a massive black ox speaking fluent Greek was truly terrifying and bizarre.

The Yellow Ox had once mentioned that the Great Black Ox meticulously studied Greek and Egyptian, primarily because it had set its sights on Mount Olympus and the ancient temples of Egypt.

Next, the Siberian Tiger stole the spotlight, thrusting its enormous head forward, its gleaming white teeth taller than Carter's body. It bared its fangs and roared, "I am the Northeast Tiger! Those who offend my East shall be punished, no matter how far they are!"

This fellow was completely disruptive, merely asserting its identity as an Eastern powerhouse. It was still worried that the Old Ape, the Biyou Palace Master, and others would come back to settle scores with it.

Chu Feng quickly pushed it aside; it was only causing more trouble.

Outside, a frenzy erupted, with endless discussions.

Overall, the West no longer felt anxious, perceiving the arrival of the Eastern Expeditionary Army as a good thing, helping them eliminate the beast kings that had massacred cities and towns. Some major powers began to consider cooperating with the Eastern Expeditionary Army.

Half an hour later, Carter beamed foolishly at the camera, not only because he had received goodwill and was no longer afraid, but also because a group of king-level beings had invited him to eat roasted meat.

Live stream viewers were dumbfounded, as Carter was holding a bone taller than himself, savagely gnawing on the golden-brown meat still clinging to it.

"It tastes incredible! This is king-level ingredient, everyone; you definitely haven't tasted anything like it. I can tell you responsibly, it's absolutely delicious!"

This live broadcast had a significant impact, unsettling both the East and the West.

As Chu Feng and his companions advanced westward, their resistance diminished. Originally, the West had been concerned, with some high-ranking officials even prepared to launch nuclear weapons to intercept and counter them.

But they also admitted that might be futile.

Now, those involved finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Two hours later, the Western Expeditionary Army entered a town. Following the Great Black Ox's example, a group of powerful beings transformed into human form, all clad in identical black suits, shiny leather shoes, slicked-back hair, and with thick cigars dangling from their mouths.

Chu Feng and the Yellow Ox watched, dumbfounded, unsure what to say.

Carter followed them closely, broadcasting this scene. All live stream viewers were utterly astonished; this group of king-level powerhouses was simply... unbearable to witness.

They looked exactly like a group of mob bosses!

From that day forward, many Western teenagers began to mimic this attire, leaving adults quite speechless for a considerable period.

The live broadcast cut out because Chu Feng and his allies began to act!

Westerners harbored animosity towards the Black Dragon King and his group, and many organizations immediately began contacting the Western Expeditionary Army to provide information.

The subsequent sweep was incredibly smooth. Not only were the remaining escaped creatures caught, but also a number of formidable native Western king-level beings faced extensive campaigns.

The Western Expeditionary Army made massive gains, raiding one king-level lair after another, acquiring a bounty of materials, strange fruits, and weapons.

Soon after, news arrived that Schiller had escaped, fleeing deep into the ocean. Even the powerful masters of the three great palaces—Bajing Palace, Yuxu Palace, and Biyou Palace—could not catch him.

Schiller's escape was primarily due to his burning of both dark and light energies, expending his true king-level blood in the process.

The patriarch of Dalin Temple, the Old Ape; the sect leader of Kongtong, the Mountain Turtle; the Master of Hua Mountain, the Golden-Winged Great Peng King; the Wudang Grandmaster; and the Kunlun Mastiff King, among other leaders of major sects, personally arrived in Europe, aweing the entire Western world.

"It's almost over. The Western Expedition is nearing its end; we should leave," the Yellow Ox said.

"Target: Mount Olympus! Advance!" the Northeast Tiger howled, insisting on heading there. The Great Black Ox had been particularly friendly with it for the past two days, calling it "brother" and coaxing it to attack the mountain.

In fact, the other kings also wanted to go and conquer that sacred Western mountain!

Afterward, they set off, arriving once more before the grand and imposing mountain range.

The terrain here was magnificent, with mountains soaring into the clouds and ancient trees reaching for the sky. The main peak, in particular, stood like a pillar supporting the heavens, its immense presence almost suffocating.

After deliberation, the Northeast Tiger led the main assault, with other swift kings supporting its attack. They began their campaign against Mount Olympus, the source of Greek mythology!

Carter arrived, both excited and thrilled. He had been specially permitted to come, having established a certain rapport.

The battle commenced. The Northeast Tiger roared, its power boundless and terrifying. After ascending the mountain, it immediately engaged in fierce combat with a divine vine. Bolts of lightning streaked across the sky, and endless thunder echoed.

"My God, Zeus has emerged! He's actually a vine!" Carter recorded, utterly shocked.

Next, an entirely golden plant appeared, shooting out sunflower seeds like missiles, bombarding the mountains with a deafening roar.

This time, both Chu Feng and the two oxen held their ground. Undaunted by the plant that had broken five shackles, they firmly resisted the assault of Apollo, the Sun God.

Carter watched, dumbfounded. If Apollo, the Sun God, was a sunflower, what then was Athena, the Goddess of War?

"Charge! There's a divine pure land on the main peak!" the kings behind them roared, fiercely assaulting the mountain, pushing upward behind Chu Feng and the Yellow Ox.

In fact, Chu Feng and his companions also wanted to know what was on Mount Olympus, which deities resided there, and if a true realm of gods existed.

Finally, they charged upward, beginning their ascent to the summit of the highest peak!