Chapter 243: Blood Surging

Lu Tong was speechless after hearing his brutal declaration. He had been worried sick about Chu Feng, unable to reach him, and his heart was filled with anxiety. Who would have thought the guy would suddenly show up, looking so fierce, like he hadn't eaten meat in half a year, and loudly proclaiming he'd barbecue beast kings?

The more Lu Tong thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. For the past few days, he had been racking his brains, so worried he almost pulled out half his hair, trying every possible way to rescue Chu Feng. Yet, the man himself was acting completely carefree and oblivious, as if nothing had happened.

"You little scoundrel!" the old man burst out.

"Hey, old man, what are you grumbling about? Why so angry? Not getting along with your wife these past two days? Quick, tell me all about the situation in Jiangxi. I'm preparing to head there in two or three days!"

The two bickered remotely until Lu Tong, exasperated, threw aside his communicator, his beard bristling. He finally understood that the young man must have already fully recovered, perhaps even grown stronger. Given his boastful attitude and eagerness to actively hunt down his enemies, he surely had something to rely on. Lu Tong stopped worrying completely, not even asking for details because he was still quite annoyed by the young man.

Chu Feng had nearly died outside, but he didn't complain to Lu Tong. He could tell him later; for now, he just wanted to make a breakthrough soon and stir things up in Jiangxi.

Soon, he contacted the two oxen and learned they were in Jiangxi, itching for a fight. Chu Feng's heart warmed, and he immediately stopped them. "I'm perfectly fine now. Don't join the fight. Hide immediately and wait for me to get there!" Chu Feng feared something might happen to them. He already knew that Jiangxi was swarming with experts. A large number of people had gone there, including not only the Peacock King and Golden Crow King but also the earliest grandmasters who founded sects, and even overlords from the ocean.

Jiangxi was currently a convergence point for powerful figures, incredibly dangerous. It was reported that major clashes between supreme experts had already occurred. The Jade Void Palace Master had fought the Peacock King, and Wudang's old grandmaster had clashed with sea creatures. The battle scenes were terrifying.

"To be honest, you'd better not come. We're relieved to know you're alright, but you should still hide quickly," the Big Black Ox quietly advised. This was because the number of king-level experts currently in Jiangxi exceeded external rumors, with some formidable individuals arriving under disguised identities, making them incredibly dangerous.

"Someone has mastered the Twelve True Forms of Xingyi Boxing, terrifyingly powerful! And there's a mysterious person who has trained Bajiquan to its peak, striking with explosive force like thunder. None of these people had ever appeared before!" The Yellow Ox informed him that many people had come specifically for Chu Feng and advised him not to show his face. This included powerful sea creatures who had broken six shackles, all eyeing his breathing technique. "Old monsters from the sea and young prodigies from rare races all went to Longhu Mountain, and finding nothing there, decided to turn their attention to you."

"They want to come for me? Do they think I'm Tang Sanzang's flesh, offering immortality? These devils must be tired of living!" Chu Feng declared, feeling they truly underestimated him. The reason so many powerful figures gathered was largely because of him.

"What do you mean by 'devils'? Watch your language!" the Big Black Ox grumbled.

Chu Feng chuckled dryly and told them to pay close attention, gather information on the various factions, and identify powerful races. Finally, he specifically instructed, "Anyone who comes for me, if they're humanoid and edible, make a note of them. I'll treat you to a big meal later!"

The two oxen exchanged glances. There were too many experts in Jiangxi now, with individuals who had broken six shackles roaming around, making it incredibly dangerous. Was Chu Feng still planning to come under such circumstances?

"Don't worry, if I go, I'll definitely be prepared. You two just be careful and don't get into trouble," Chu Feng warned them.

"We're fine. The Northeast Tiger is here, and quite a few of our old brothers from Kunlun Mountain have also arrived. Although these scoundrels also want to fish in troubled waters, overall, they're decent to us," the Big Black Ox reassured him.

"Alright then, help me keep an eye out and find out which financial groups are secretly looking for me," Chu Feng said. He was furious; during that night's battle, the human king-level experts had been even more detestable than the non-humans. He desperately wanted to know which factions they belonged to. Although he didn't know yet, he would instantly recognize them once he truly fought them again. His divine sense was acute, and he had long memorized the auras of those kings.

"Yes, various groups are looking for you now, so someone is bound to reveal themselves," the Yellow Ox said.

Currently, everyone believed Chu Feng was gravely wounded and dying, hiding to recover, so they were frantically searching for him. Especially the kings who participated in the battle that night, who had witnessed his chest pierced through and his heart torn, knew how dire his condition was. They unanimously believed that if they found him, they could capture him.

"Excellent. Let them think my injuries are worsening and I'm still struggling on the brink of death!" Chu Feng said with a smile that was slightly cold. Finally, he added, "Oh, and pay attention to which powerful figures possess breathing techniques, both from the sea and the land. They want to covet mine? Well, I want to plunder theirs!"

"Alright, I'll wait for you to seize a few breathing techniques!" the Big Black Ox replied.

Over the next two days, Chu Feng ignored external matters, relaxed, and traveled at his leisure, focusing on recuperating. After all, he had been severely wounded in battle. Although he recovered quickly, he was still somewhat concerned about potential hidden issues, so he observed himself carefully and thoroughly. Now, his spiritual energy was distributed throughout every inch of his flesh and blood, allowing him to constantly perceive subtle changes within his body.

"All my injuries are healed, even the scars have disappeared, as if I was never gravely wounded!" Chu Feng looked down. The hole in his chest, which had previously healed with a slightly reddish, distinct skin tone, had now returned to normal. His body was now radiant, all previous injuries and marks had vanished, completely free of scars! His heart and bones were also warm and translucent, without a single flaw, perfectly restored.

Chu Feng began to run, no longer leisurely. He put all his strength into it, breaking the sound barrier, and was even faster than before. He shot through the forests like lightning, almost as if flying. The sight was astonishing; the air exploded! He began intense physical activity to test his body and see if any hidden issues remained. He ran through towering mountains, often covering hundreds, even nearly a thousand meters in a single stride. Sometimes, he would powerfully leap from one peak directly to another, as if a mythical figure soaring through the air.

Boom! When he exerted force, some hilltops beneath his feet were directly crushed, sending rocks tumbling and rumbling. Chu Feng confirmed he had no problems at all; in fact, he was stronger than before. He had further uncovered the secrets of the breathing technique, and with his spiritual energy integrated with his physical body, he had indeed become more powerful! At this moment, he was in peak condition, his vitality, spirit, and energy reaching a new height. Blood surged within him, giving him inexhaustible strength.

Boom! Deep within the uninhabited mountains, Chu Feng unleashed the Ox Demon Flattening Heaven Punch and the Flood Dragon Overturning Sea Punch. His fists glowed brilliantly, accompanied by flashes of lightning, as if thunder had descended. Simultaneously, a mighty ox and a flood dragon manifested behind him, a terrifying sight against the starry sky. The two martial arts merged, unleashing astonishing power. With a single punch, he directly penetrated a mountain wall. The mountain then cracked, releasing billowing dust and sending massive rocks tumbling down.

"The power of my punches surpasses before!" He summoned his crimson flying sword and slashed it horizontally and vertically, directly slicing off a mountaintop, a terrifying display! He confirmed that his mental strength was also greater than before, and there was not a single problem with his entire body.

Chu Feng stopped, his breathing steady. Standing on a mountain peak, he said, "This is good. Once I've fully recuperated and my blood energy is at its peak, I'll attempt a breakthrough!"

This area was filled with primeval mountains thousands of *zhang* high, a folded space that appeared after the world's transformation. In those majestic mountains, fierce beasts roared, and savage birds soared across the sky, presenting a primal scene. Chu Feng strode deeper into the mountains. For the past few days, he had been hunting powerful creatures to replenish his blood energy, as he needed high-energy food to recover from his severe injuries. Simply by stepping into such areas, without even searching, fierce beasts would roar and charge at him.

Unfortunately, he hadn't encountered any king-level creatures. He might find them by venturing deep into the misty areas of the primeval mountains, but Chu Feng was reluctant to enter those places casually. This was because the Yellow Ox had warned him that some folded spaces connected to unknown spatial worlds, and it was best not to risk entering them.

At night, by the flickering fire, Chu Feng, after a hearty meal, circulated his breathing technique, mobilizing his vital blood to nourish his essence, energy, and spirit. He felt his physical condition was excellent, and he had no problems.

As deep night arrived, the mountains were not quiet; various fierce beasts roared, and night birds cried. In a mountainous area, Chu Feng's entire body glowed, radiant as if ablaze, emanating brilliant light. The darkness of the night couldn't conceal it, illuminating the forest. He began his attempt to break through, aiming to tear apart the fifth genetic lock, achieve super-evolution, and make his physique even more formidable.

"The heart, like the body's power source, continuously transports blood and nourishes the entire body. There's a genetic lock here. If I break it, will my strength surge?" Chu Feng pondered as he selected the target lock he wanted to tear open. Soon after, blood energy surged. His blood roared through his limbs and bones, and his heart emitted a thundering sound, like a heavenly drum being beaten.

Chu Feng felt his blood energy was sufficiently abundant and he was ready. His spirit was also incredibly full. With a soft cry, he began to attempt breaking the genetic lock!

Boom! At this moment, it was as if lightning intertwined within his body, divine light shone, and continuous booming sounds erupted from his skin. If one could look inward, they would see brilliant light within his organs, as if genuine lightning interwoven, dazzling and accompanied by surging blood energy.

Chu Feng frowned. Tearing the genetic lock at the heart seemed incredibly difficult. The energy chains here were exceptionally thick, unusually tough, brightly colored, and radiated dazzling light, making them very glaring. His body trembled violently. Crimson blood energy overflowed from his pores, boiling and surging. His heart glowed, brilliantly dazzling, like a radiant sun.

Chu Feng exerted all his might, attempting to tear apart the fifth genetic lock relying solely on himself! He firmly believed that by opening just one more genetic lock, he would fear no current expert and could contend against all kings.