Chapter 236: Rising Storm

Chu Feng defeated the Black Dragon Prince of the South Sea, a battle that shook the world!

This was a major showdown between a genius from the land and a powerful marine creature, attracting widespread attention.

After the dramatic changes to the world, the oceans became an inaccessible forbidden zone for humans. It was difficult to grasp what transformations had occurred in the vast depths or how many terrifyingly powerful beings resided there.

Consequently, this battle captured the attention of all major powers in both the East and West. Everyone was highly invested, meticulously evaluating the implications of this fight, which had enormous significance!

As for ordinary people, their shock was immense. Chu Feng had actually defeated a flood dragon that had broken six shackles, creating enormous ripples.

"As expected of God Chu, is he aiming to pierce the heavens? He just killed Schiller at Longhu Mountain, and now he's nearly slaughtered a flood dragon?!"

Many people had always held a good impression of Chu Feng, and they were surprised yet excited upon hearing the news.

"Holy cow, it really is a flood dragon, it even grew horns! This is a creature from myths and legends, yet it was defeated by Chu Feng. Is he defying the heavens?"

Someone had released clear photos: the Black Boa, colossal and entirely black, was hundreds of meters long. There were even astonishing images of it coiling to snap off mountaintops, shocking everyone.

Such a powerful flood dragon, coiled like a dark mountain, yet its body was severed in half by Chu Feng. It was impossible for this not to cause a sensation.

Not long ago, Chu Feng's slaying of Schiller indeed caused a significant stir, but Lu Tong of the Jade Palace immediately debunked the rumors, stating that it was the combined effort of the Northeast Tiger, Phoenix King, and others.

This time, however, Chu Feng single-handedly defeated a flood dragon that had broken six shackles, dropping jaws everywhere and causing immense shockwaves.

Although some claimed the Black Boa was already injured, such voices were quickly drowned out by the sensational news.

"Boss, are you going to instantly conquer the heavens, the earth, and the air?" Thousand-Mile Eye Du Huaijin, Wind-Hearing Ear Ouyang Qing, Ye Qingrou, and others were stunned when they received the news.

"Did this master eat some immortal medicine? He almost slaughtered an oceanic overlord; this is the rhythm of ascending to heaven!" Xiong Kun, Hu Sheng, and others were also extremely shocked.

White Tiger and Lu Shiyun were dumbfounded upon hearing the news, finding it hard to believe that Chu Feng had caused such a massive commotion so soon after they parted ways.

"Sister, I think this brother-in-law, despite his somewhat lacking character, is undeniably formidable when it comes to strength," White Tiger mused inwardly.

"Brother, are you asking for a beating? Don't talk nonsense if you don't know the situation!" Lu Shiyun wanted to hit him.

Jiang Luoshen also fell into a daze upon hearing the news. A major conglomerate like Bodhi Gene understood the oceans better than ordinary people and knew the terror of the marine overlords!

The two oxen were already on a westbound plane. They nearly hijacked it to turn back, but upon learning of Chu Feng's victory, they finally relaxed.

At this point, not just humans but even other species were sighing in amazement. Groups with long-standing grievances against Chu Feng began to speak out.

"The brutal Demon King Chu has finally extended his wicked hand into the ocean. Our condolences to all fellow marine creatures!"

"The world knows of Demon King Chu's brutality. We express deep sympathy for the Black Dragon Prince and strongly condemn Demon King Chu's atrocities!"

However, such words didn't cause much of a stir and instead made many secretly amused.

Photos of the battle circulated, one of which was particularly striking: it showed Chu Feng injured and departing, but before leaving, he didn't forget to pick up a piece of flood dragon meat weighing over a hundred jin.

What a food lover!

Even with such severe injuries, he was still thinking about food, not forgetting to pick up pieces of flood dragon meat. It was truly speechless.

Of course, that last photo also worried many. He was covered in blood, his injuries surely severe. Would anything unexpected happen to him?

People realized that Chu Feng had paid a very heavy price to defeat the Black Dragon Prince of the South Sea.

In the assessments of various major powers, there was a consensus that Chu Feng had lost more than half his life and would likely be very weak in the coming days.

In fact, Chu Feng's condition was indeed very poor. He felt an unprecedented weakness, his energy almost completely depleted.

Most terrifying was the injury on his chest: a large hole torn through from front to back, indicating a decline in his life force. Blood was flowing, and his heart ached.

Chu Feng dared not stop, because at least a dozen king-level experts were quietly trailing him from behind.

These individuals concealed their tracks, showing no outward signs, just hanging back. This was a very dangerous sign.

Clearly, some had guessed he was in trouble, that his body had major issues, and they were developing "ideas" about him. Rumors were circulating that he possessed a peerless breathing technique, and this was now an opportunity.

Chu Feng did not stop, speeding along. If he allowed these people to see his condition up close, they would likely become even bolder, and some might not be able to resist making a move.

At this moment, it was truly ill-advised for him to engage in combat; his own situation was extremely dire.

"There are beast kings, and there are humans!"

Chu Feng's heart turned cold. Not only were other species eyeing him, but human king-level experts were also tailing him.

The invincible breathing technique!

This rumor had finally fermented, leading to dreadful consequences.

Some major human conglomerates were tempted, coveting the technique he possessed.

If he hadn't been injured, these people wouldn't dare lay a hand on him even if they had ten times the courage. But now the situation was delicate; he and the Black Boa had suffered mutual losses, presenting an opportunity to them.

"These people were extending olive branches to me earlier, but now that they've learned I possess an extraordinary breathing technique, they're all envious and seeking an opportunity to secretly seize it!"

Chu Feng's eyes were cold. These so-called major conglomerates turned hostile faster than flipping a book, ready to strike him down in an instant.

However, he surmised that this group wouldn't dare to act openly. Even if they intended to ambush him, they would strike secretly and proceed cautiously, first testing if he still had the strength to fight.

Chu Feng frowned. His current condition was indeed very poor; even his thigh was fractured, severely affecting his speed.

"Old man, I'm in big trouble. The Jade Palace's name isn't working; someone wants to ambush me!" He contacted Lu Tong, informing him of his current predicament.

Upon learning the situation, Lu Tong, realizing its gravity, said, "Those two-faced tigers won't dare to come out in the open; they're all very cunning. I'll immediately arrange for people and report to the Palace Lord. You must hold on and be extremely careful!"

"I'll go for it!"

Chu Feng gritted his teeth. Distant water could not quench immediate thirst; everything still depended on himself. If he were caught, the trouble would be immense. He had to leave this area immediately.

He continuously operated his special breathing technique, a faint white mist emanating from his mouth and nose. He was repairing his injuries and accumulating strength to cope with the crisis.

At this moment, he didn't hesitate, mobilizing the limited energy within his body, beginning to accelerate, and then sprinted wildly.

Instantly, a massive explosion echoed through the mountains. Chu Feng traversed at four and a half times the speed of sound. With every stride, he appeared hundreds of meters away, a terrifying sight.

Along the way, branches exploded and leaves scattered. He was like a human missile, moving unhindered and quickly disappearing into the distance.

During this process, blood streamed from Chu Feng's body, especially from his chest where the pain was excruciating. Bright red fluid oozed out, and he quickly covered it with his hand, which made his face pale and gave him a feeling of life draining away.

At the same time, both his legs ached piercingly. His right leg was fractured, yet he had to run with all his might, an incredibly difficult sensation. Even while using his internal energy to nourish his body, the pain was hard to alleviate.

However, once Chu Feng unleashed this speed, it was impossible for others to catch up, not even the bird kings. He quickly moved away, disappearing from sight.

Along the way, Chu Feng couldn't maintain that speed consistently; his body couldn't endure it. He walked and stopped, eventually reaching a distance of 800 li (approximately 400 km).

He finally shook off his pursuers for the time being, gradually slowing down. At this point, he was sweating profusely and felt extremely weak. He found a secluded spot and began to rest.

A layer of white mist enveloped his entire body. Chu Feng was not only breathing through his mouth and nose, but his pores all over his body were also drawing in and expelling vital energy to replenish what was needed.

This breathing technique had astonishing efficacy; it could nourish the body and promote human evolution. Otherwise, with such severe injuries, Chu Feng would have long since died.

A long time later, Chu Feng opened his eyes. His face was pale, and his brows were deeply furrowed. He wasn't worried about the pursuers, confident he could shake them off; that wasn't a major problem.

What worried him was that his injuries were more severe than anticipated. There was a bloody hole in his chest, damaging his heart—it was extremely bad.

In its final moments, the Black Dragon Prince of the South Sea went berserk, fighting him to the death, unleashing its strongest power. Although it severed half its own body, it did indeed gravely wound Chu Feng with the peerless might of a being that had broken six shackles.

Chu Feng's chest was pierced by a black light shot from the horn on its head, tearing even his heart.

His vitality was strong, and the wound on his heart closed immediately, but the Black Boa's unique energy was raging inside, difficult to eradicate in a short time.

Chu Feng operated his breathing technique several times and found that he could slowly wear away the energy left by the Black Boa, but it would take some time.

If he had to fight anyone in the next few days, he wouldn't be able to unleash his peak combat power, or his heart would tear again.

"Black Boa, once I break the fifth shackle, I'll definitely roast you!" Chu Feng had never suffered such a significant loss; he had almost died this time.

He found a water source, washed the flood dragon meat, and began to grill it. Currently, he was severely injured and needed to replenish a large amount of vital essence. Without a doubt, this flood dragon meat was the best high-energy food.

The meat was cooked, and Chu Feng began to gulp it down. The effect was evident: a wave of warmth rose from his abdomen and spread throughout his limbs and bones.

Chu Feng's fatigue was significantly alleviated. He gained a considerable amount of energy, and his injured body was slowly recuperating.

His ribs, sternum, arm bones, leg bones, etc., began to click and reset automatically. While not fully healed, they were not recovering as slowly as those of an ordinary person.

The saying "a hundred days to heal a broken bone or torn sinew" was completely unsuitable for a king-level creature. Chu Feng felt that his bones would heal within just a few days.

He rested quietly there, not getting up until the red sun set. When thirsty, he drank mountain spring water; when hungry, he ate flood dragon meat. This greatly benefited his body's recovery.

"I must become stronger!"

Otherwise, facing a creature that had broken six shackles, his current strength was insufficient, and his situation would be very dangerous.

Especially since the world was about to undergo another transformation, at which point experts from all sides would make their move to contend for the sacred fruits in famous mountains and rivers. The stronger one was, the greater the harvest.

Only by being in the first tier, becoming a peerless expert who had broken six shackles, could one better participate in the great battle and embody the notion that the strong remain strong.

"But where can I find sacred flower buds to help me break through now? And there's no suitable exotic soil for the seeds within me to take root and sprout," Chu Feng frowned.

Originally, he wanted to attack Longhu Mountain to make further progress there, but he failed. That place was the capital of Taoism, and the geomagnetic field beneath the entire mountain was abnormal, with terrifying field energy, making it too dangerous.

"Can I not evolve without pollen? Can I not break the fifth shackle on my own?" Chu Feng pondered this question.

He had once asked Yellow Ox this question and was told that such an evolution wasn't absolutely impossible, but it was extremely difficult, with little hope.

Because the world's revival was still in its early stages, it hadn't yet returned to an era of abundant vital energy. Various mysterious energy factors were still too sparse. Relying solely on one's own powerful breakthrough, while not impossible, was very unlikely.

"I refuse to believe it! Once my injuries heal, I'll try. I must find a way to break the fifth shackle. Then, who will I fear?!" Chu Feng yearned to become stronger, to be fearless in the face of any crisis.

That night, Lu Tong anxiously contacted Chu Feng, telling him that things were dire: the Peacock King was heading south, intending to deal with him personally!

"He's finally making a move against me!" Chu Feng was startled. This news was both unexpected and reasonable, as he had a deep enmity with the Peacock tribe, and a conflict was bound to happen sooner or later.

"You've exceeded his expectations. If left unchecked, you'll become a threat, especially since killing Schiller and defeating the Black Dragon Prince of the South Sea significantly impacted him," Lu Tong informed him.

That very night, the Peacock King secretly commanded various bird kings in the south to pursue Chu Feng. Anyone who found his whereabouts was to report it immediately for a significant reward.

Although the order was given secretly, it couldn't be kept from everyone. The world was shaken, and all king-level beings were astonished.

The Jade Palace immediately declared that anyone who dared to pursue Chu Feng would be an enemy of the Jade Palace and would face war!

Furthermore, Lu Tong informed Chu Feng that he had already invited the Jade Palace Lord to personally travel south to intercept the Peacock King.

Such developments caused immense commotion, impossible to conceal. In an instant, a storm erupted!

Some major conglomerates immediately expressed their support for the Jade Palace, announcing they would send people south to protect Chu Feng.

Upon hearing this, Chu Feng felt no relief; instead, his heart grew heavier. With kings heading south, no one could predict what might happen amidst the chaos.

Before his injuries healed, he did not want to associate with any forces. Those major conglomerates were utterly unreliable.

"I must become stronger!"

Chu Feng's desire to become stronger intensified because he felt an unprecedented sense of crisis!