Chapter 246: Satisfied

In the early morning, the mountain forest was still shrouded in mist. The red sun rose above the mountain peaks, casting the mist in the forest in hues of vibrant red and glittering gold, creating a kaleidoscope of colors that made the entire forest exceptionally beautiful.

Chu Feng was bathed in the warm glow of the morning sun. As he practiced his breathing technique, undertaking his "morning exercise," he observed the two king-level creatures, his mouth watering and his appetite intensely stimulated.

He moved silently through the mountain forest, closing in on his targets.

Even as king-level creatures, some of their species' habits were hard to shake. The pheasant, bobbing its head and neck as it walked, began to speak, "Could Chu Feng truly be dead, devoured by wild beasts in the mountains?"

The elk, equally frustrated, said: "Where in the world is Demon King Chu? Days have passed, and we still can't find him. This is truly bizarre!"

The pheasant cursed, "He's truly cursed to have vanished without a trace. I deeply desire his breathing technique. Where did he go? It's as if he evaporated into thin air."

Deep down, they had always been apprehensive, fearing Chu Feng might suddenly return and seek revenge, yet they also hoped to find some trace of him.

Chu Feng felt no anger or annoyance. Instead, he was filled with delight as he eyed his two potential prey.

The pheasant was over a man's height. While not large compared to other exotic king-level creatures, it was certainly a concentrated essence, as its species was considered a true mountain delicacy.

Its body was covered in vibrant, lustrous five-colored feathers. Its long beak was glossy black, and its feet were golden. Its entire body glowed, radiating astonishing vitality.

The elk, on the other hand, was even more robust and well-fed. Its fur gleamed, and its body, like jade, shimmered brilliantly. Its antlers bore wisps of spiritual divine radiance.

Chu Feng wiped away a trace of drool. He was already close, less than a hundred meters away!

The pheasant grumbled resentfully, "It would have been better if you had died a few days later and left behind your breathing technique. Otherwise, wouldn't all our efforts be for nothing? This damned human, his death is no great loss!"

The elk also shook its head, sighing, "It is truly a pity to have missed out on such an invincible breathing technique."

Chu Feng arrived like a ghost, approaching them from behind. At that moment, he spoke, no longer hiding his presence.

"I am here."

With just that one sentence, the two king-level creatures instantly tensed. They spun around abruptly, looking together towards a spot a dozen meters away.

They spotted Chu Feng instantly. They were so startled they almost jumped. They had just been discussing him; how had he appeared right before their eyes in the blink of an eye?

Both the Pheasant King and the Elk King were dumbfounded.

"You... how did you appear?!" the pheasant stammered, its feathers bristling.

"Weren't you looking for me?" Chu Feng asked with a smile. However, his action of wiping drool immediately ruined the aesthetic.

"You... what do you want?!" the Elk King cried, terrified. Seeing him in such a state made it feel utterly uneasy.

"I've come to deliver an unparalleled breathing technique to you." Chu Feng's eyes shone with a mischievous glint. He gazed at them, sizing them up, and couldn't help but exclaim, "So plump and substantial!"

The two king-level creatures' scalps tingled with dread. The terrifying Demon King Chu had arrived, and they hadn't detected him in advance.

The very topics they had just been discussing had been overheard by him. The situation was dire.

"King Chu, we are relieved to see you safe and sound. In truth, we don't wish to be your enemies," the pheasant said. It aimed to appease Chu Feng, then escape.

Chu Feng smiled and stepped forward.

The pheasant, its head spinning with fear, seeing him approach, turned and fled, not daring to engage him.

The Elk King reacted similarly. Having already formed a deadly feud from their last attempt to encircle Chu Feng, it knew words were useless now; its opponent would never let them go.

The two king-level creatures broke the sound barrier, moving with astonishing speed. They bolted in different directions, attempting to escape separately.

But how could their speed compare to Chu Feng's? The gap was immense.

The pheasant spread its wings, intending to fly. However, it had only ascended just over a hundred meters before Chu Feng caught up. He grabbed its neck, carrying it as he descended, and pursued the Elk King.

The pheasant was furious, and simultaneously mortified. After all, it was a king. How could it be so easily captured?

What was happening? Why hadn't it even reacted before being captured alive? This was truly terrifying.

It struggled fiercely. Its entire body glowed. Its five-colored feathers bristled. Its large golden talons flapped, attempting to grasp Chu Feng.

"Stay still!"

Chu Feng delivered a direct slap, striking its head. The pheasant instantly felt dizzy, its head nearly shattering. The force was immense.

It saw clearly: Demon King Chu had truly struck it casually, without employing his full strength.

At that moment, the pheasant felt a chill run through its entire body. It was utterly terrified, sensing that Demon King Chu's power had surged, making him an unbeatable foe.

The Elk King frantically fled, especially after seeing Demon King Chu first pursue the pheasant. Its heart swelled with joy, believing it might be able to escape to safety.

Along the way, rocks exploded and boulders shattered. It charged relentlessly, hoping to find powerful reinforcements to defeat Demon King Chu.

"Don't panic, slow down."

Suddenly, that voice echoed in its ears. The Elk King's blood ran cold. As it glanced back, it saw Chu Feng approaching, still carrying the pheasant in his hand.

"Damn it!" it swore aloud. It was so startled it leaped high. This was just too absurd; could he really catch up to it while carrying such a large pheasant?

The moment the Elk King turned its head, it directly crashed into a boulder weighing tens of thousands of pounds. Although its antlers struck the rock, breaking it apart, the sudden impact still caused it to stumble, nearly falling.

"I told you not to rush, but you wouldn't listen," Chu Feng said. Carrying the pheasant, he soared across the sky like a giant roc. He landed in front, blocking its path.

"Demon King Chu, I'll fight you to the death!" the Elk King roared. Astonished and terrified, its antlers glowed like blade edges, emitting blinding beams of light outwards.

Chu Feng raised his hand, effortlessly dispersing the light beams. Then, with a whoosh, he was right in front of it. He delivered a slap, saying, "Stay still!"

With a thud, the Elk King reeled, disoriented. It then toppled over, seeing stars, and remained sprawled on the ground for a long time.

It was utterly terrified. Demon King Chu's immense power far exceeded its imagination. He was even more formidable than before. Even the Peacock King couldn't be much stronger than this.

With a mere raise of his hand, a casual slap, was enough to knock it down. This sent a chill from its head to its hooves.

Chu Feng threw the pheasant to the ground as well. Then he searched for a water source nearby. Not far away, there was a clear spring. It was a tranquil, ideal spot.

Next, he started collecting dry firewood, gathering a large pile.

"You... what exactly do you want?!" the Elk King demanded.

"Grrrr..."

At that moment, Chu Feng's stomach growled. He clutched his stomach, again wiped away drool, and his eyes were fervent.

"Y-y-you..." The pheasant shivered. Even with the dullest reaction, it guessed what was about to happen.

The Elk King cried out even more miserably, "No!"

Because this legendary Demon King Chu was a true gourmand. He had even once created an "Eastern Expedition Army Delicacy Ranking," which had caused a huge sensation.

Both king-level creatures tried to escape. However, they each received two more slaps and toppled to the ground.

At this point, Chu Feng made no pretense. He was famished. Water and dry firewood had already been found; all that remained was to prepare the ingredients.

"Tell me about recent events, and where your companions are," Chu Feng said, holding them as he approached the water source.

"Help!" the two king-level creatures cried out in fear.

Soon after, the aroma of cooking meat wafted through the forest. Chu Feng devoured it like a whirlwind, gobbling it down.

He was truly famished. He clutched a chicken leg nearly as tall as himself, roasted to a golden, glistening perfection, and savored it heartily.

It was hard to imagine how his lean physique could possess such an immense appetite. In a short time, he had consumed a significant portion of the chicken leg.

During this process, all his pores expanded, expelling vital energy. A viscous, unknown substance was expelled from his body. His metabolism was astonishingly rapid.

It wasn't merely his immense appetite, but rather his extraordinary digestive ability. He could completely refine the king-level ingredients into vital energy, absorbing them thoroughly with almost no waste.

The vital energy was absorbed into his flesh and blood, then surged outwards. This process served to remove impurities, leaving only the pure essence.

Simultaneously, he was undergoing evolution. Last time, without the sacred pollen, Chu Feng had to rely solely on his own efforts to break his shackles. His body had suffered depletion, and the consumption of energy had been immense.

Thus, the energy he required this time far surpassed his previous needs. He ate ravenously, rapidly converting the food into vital energy that his body absorbed.

At this moment, his metabolism was incredibly astonishing. This represented a further refinement of the transformation that occurred after breaking the fifth genetic lock.

Chu Feng discarded the gnawed chicken leg and wings. He began to roast the venison, consuming only the prime cuts to obtain what his body needed.

The golden venison, rich and fragrant, wafted a delightful aroma. This immediately reignited his appetite, and he swallowed large mouthfuls. This king-level meat was exceptionally delicious, melting in his mouth.

Because it hadn't been long since he killed the two king-level creatures, the energy within their bodies had not yet fully dispersed. Consuming them now was arguably the optimal time.

During the process, he rinsed his body twice because he was constantly sweating. It was almost like a battle, with his body's metabolism raging intensely!

Chu Feng ate heartily, feeling utterly satisfied. His mouth was filled with the aroma. All the pores on his body opened once more, gushing out vital energy, allowing his body to slowly transform and perfect its evolution.

After finishing the essential parts of the venison, he again felt sticky all over. As he gorged himself, he was also undergoing a form of baptism, using the king-level energy to replenish his needs and temper his physique.

"So comfortable!"

Chu Feng sighed deeply, no longer feeling hungry. He had resolved a significant issue.

He felt very content, lying there, unwilling to move.

Only after resting for a long time, and when his body ceased emitting radiant light, did he get up. With a splash, he plunged into the spring pool to wash himself. The sticky sweat and impurities were all washed away.

Much later, he emerged from the water. His physique was now imbued with a layer of luminous brilliance. His physique was lean yet powerful, possessing a profound beauty, akin to that of a divine being.

Chu Feng set off, heading towards Jiangxi province. This region was currently bustling; how could he be absent?

As he walked, he popped various wild berries he had picked into his mouth. He muttered to himself, "I still feel a little peckish. After enjoying mountain delicacies, it would be perfect if I could get some seafood."

King Chu moved through the mountain forest, gazing into the distance, his eyes deep and profound. He murmured, "Peacock King, you wish to kill me? The sea race is joining the fray, hoping to seize my breathing technique? And a few conglomerates dare to scheme against me? It's time for a reckoning!"