Chapter 253: Integrated Understanding

Black Jiao let out a muffled groan as intense pain shot through him. His right forearm was severed at the elbow. With disheveled hair, he rapidly retreated, crimson blood spilling and staining the grass red.

He was ruthless enough not to cry out, his eyes icily cold as he stared at Chu Feng. They were filled with deep-seated hatred and murderous intent.

Today, he had suffered such a crushing defeat. To have his forearm torn off by a human he once deemed insignificant, and to be ferociously suppressed and assaulted, was truly unacceptable.

Facing such bone-chilling murderous intent, Chu Feng remained perfectly calm, paying it no mind. He continued to perform the Xinyi Tiger Form, leaping forward with a roar, “Where do you think you’re going!”

His body was enveloped in a dense aura of slaughter. The ancient fierce tiger commands killing intent, and now he was like an invincible, human-shaped demonic tiger, pouncing directly to tear Black Jiao apart.

What if the Jiao-snake was a rare and powerful species? He would still kill it nonetheless!

At this moment, Chu Feng was extremely dangerous. His physical body was even tougher than the Jiao-snake's. He stretched out his hands, resembling a fierce tiger tearing through the air, his ferocity overwhelming!

“Roar…”

A dragon's roar echoed through the mountains and forests, shaking all the trees violently. Countless leaves withered and then exploded into dust in mid-air.

Centered on Black Jiao, black ripples appeared one after another, exuding supreme power. His long black hair stood on end, and his eyes instantly became extremely sharp, like two small black suns, glowing intensely with dark light.

“Heavenly Snake Transforms into Jiao Art!” he let out a deep roar. Every inch of his skin glowed, releasing heart-pounding energy fluctuations.

At this moment, Black Jiao became incredibly terrifying, exuding a chilling aura as a world-shattering energy surged from his body.

Enveloped in dark light, he used his single arm to block Chu Feng!

Amidst huge energy fluctuations, a black Jiao-dragon phantom emerged. It fiercely resisted the ancient fierce tiger's energy body, causing blinding light beams to erupt.

As dragon and tiger contended, astonishing phenomena occurred between the two powerhouses.

Unexpectedly, Black Jiao was exceptionally powerful at this moment, even stronger than when his arm was intact. His combat power increased, and he successfully withstood Chu Feng's Xinyi Tiger Form attack with his single arm.

The dragon's roar became even more astonishing, like the deafening clash of metal and stone. Finally, it grew immensely powerful, like a tsunami, shaking heaven and earth!

The energy within Black Jiao surged, his entire body glowing intensely. A Jiao-dragon aura permeated, as if he had transformed into a different species, and a vast, mighty aura swept forth!

He pushed Chu Feng back, emitting the aura of an ancient fierce beast. He was immeasurably stronger than before, as the vital energy within his body, vigorous as the sea, had already burst forth.

All around him was a deep crimson as blood essence overflowed from his pores, mixed with astonishing energy, emitting light as if flames were burning.

“Kill!”

Black Jiao roared, actively charging forward as fast as lightning.

“This much power is still not enough!” Chu Feng's expression was calm, but his movements were anything but. Utterly domineering, he performed the Xinyi Tiger Form with unmatched ferocity, leaping forward with an aura of extreme carnage.

Bang, bang, bang…

The two clashed, Black Jiao fighting with his single arm. During this process, his body shook violently, and all his pores glowed, as if about to ignite.

More and more blood essence overflowed from his body, turning the surroundings crimson.

When Chu Feng once again sent him stumbling back, blood overflowing from his mouth and the web of his left hand splitting, an astonishing thing happened: parts of his flesh began to crack.

Moreover, accompanied by a dragon's roar, his body transformed again, covered in scales and reverting to a snake body. Then four claws extended from within, bringing blood and shattered scales.

He was forcefully transforming into a Jiao-dragon!

This was a terrifying ability he gained when he broke through a certain restraint, named the Heavenly Snake Transforms into Jiao Art!

Of course, this was not a true transformation into a Jiao-dragon, but rather an enhancement through a secret art, evolved with energy, making him appear like one.

Black Jiao was in a very strange state. His snake body, with energy emerging from his flesh and blood to form Jiao-claws, made him look exactly like a Jiao-dragon.

The form was very similar, and it possessed that kind of power.

“Chu Feng, to be forced to this point just to take your head!” Black Jiao roared, shooting forward like a black lightning bolt, incredibly fast.

In this state, his strength surged, becoming significantly stronger than before – he was almost like a different person. However, he also paid a price, consuming his own vital blood essence.

At this moment, he was over a person's height, with a Jiao-dragon body that was exceptionally agile. His power was wild, and his attack power was terrifyingly boundless, carrying a blazing dark light.

He clashed head-on with Chu Feng, using a pair of Jiao-dragon claws to counter Chu Feng's fist imprints. Dragon roars and tiger growls agitated the mountains, like a rushing torrent, almost deafening.

The two fought fiercely, rushing from the forest to the mountain peak. The powerhouses contended, battling there and directly cracking the mountain itself.

They then leaped into the air, fighting fiercely in mid-air as if flying through the sky. Blood essence surged, murderous aura soared, and energy wildly surged, covering everything.

A small hill was directly shattered when the two landed on it.

“Black Jiao, you look good like this, transformed into a black Jiao-dragon. Your form is strong and powerful, with a hint of a sacred beast's dominance,” Chu Feng praised.

But Black Jiao was not pleased at all, because Chu Feng had another sentence right after: “Become my mount!”

“You seek death!” Black Jiao's eyes were chillingly cold, the dark light shot from his pupils as sharp as knives. To think he, the dignified Black Dragon Prince of the South Sea, was treated with such disrespect.

Who would dare take him as a mount? Did they wish for their clan to be annihilated? The South Sea Dragon Clan would surely rise up and kill them all!

“Boom!”

Black Jiao glowed all over, his body seemingly shrinking into a black great sun, releasing extremely powerful and terrifying energy fluctuations. With a dragon's roar, both claws struck out together, unleashing a supreme attack.

Chu Feng's body glowed, he arched his back, his spine like a great dragon. He was performing the Xinyi Dragon Form, his hands reaching out like a true dragon, but in human form.

The two collided, and the mountain ground crumbled. Around them were dense, massive cracks, some extending for two miles, many of the black cracks several feet wide.

As for the trees, whether low thorny bushes or towering ancient trees, all were shattered into dust by the energy ripples vibrated out between them.

They fought fiercely.

Chu Feng remained calm throughout, growing stronger with each strike. He continuously evolved the Twelve True Forms of Xinyi, practicing each for a period and alternating them, becoming increasingly proficient.

In his view, this was the best kind of training. A top-tier king who had broken six restraints was contending with him, and he fully unleashed Xinyi Quan, gaining profound insights.

This was much more efficient than pondering alone, testing the profound martial arts principles he gained in actual combat. Using a Jiao-dragon to temper his twelve true forms was quite bold!

Because, in such a battle, a single misstep could lead to being killed by the opponent. He was tempering his fist intent, while the opponent was fighting for their life with the intent to kill him. Their objectives were entirely different.

“Black Jiao, your time is limited. When I've finished tempering my fist intent, and you are of no use to my twelve true forms, I will send you on your way. Consider carefully, will you or will you not be my mount!” Chu Feng said coolly.

Black Jiao was truly enraged, his eyes growing even more sinister. This human, whom he once considered insignificant and not on his level, actually wanted to take him as a mount—this was truly unbearable!

Moreover, the opponent was now using him as a crucible to temper his own fist intent. This was unacceptable to him.

“Chu Feng, Demon King Chu, you truly seek death! How dare you insult the South Sea Dragon Clan? I will tear you into ten thousand pieces!” Black Jiao went berserk, dragon roars echoing, emitting black energy that swept across the mountains, tearing apart peaks.

Chu Feng said coldly, “Black long worm, what are you so arrogant about? With your current state, do you still dare presumptuously call yourself a dragon clan member? If you hadn't tried to kill me for no reason last time, putting on that condescending attitude, none of this would be happening today. There's nothing more to say; today I'll pulverize you. Surrender or die!”

“It's not certain who will kill whom!” Black Jiao said chillingly. The scales on his body fluttered, seeping traces of blood and burning with crimson light, and his aura grew even stronger.

“Then you have no chance, my Xinyi Twelve True Forms are almost perfected!” Chu Feng's expression was indifferent, his murderous intent surging.

At this moment, he went all out, no longer focusing primarily on tempering his fist intent, but harboring killing intent, determined to eliminate this Jiao-dragon.

“Kill!”

Black Jiao roared, pouncing forward as a whole. His claws erupted with dark light, and the black horn on his head shot out divine radiance, suddenly assaulting Chu Feng.

The void trembled slightly. Chu Feng was swift as lightning, performing the Xinyi Monkey Form. Terrifyingly agile, he leaped away directly, evading the sharp claws and the beams of light shot from the horn.

Black Jiao was fighting for his life, using 120% of his power and performing beyond his limits, vowing to utterly annihilate Chu Feng.

His body suddenly swept horizontally. At such close range, it was like a black lightning bolt, splitting the air with a great explosion and emitting thunderous sounds.

Although his body was not long now, it was even more terrifying when condensed. It could easily snap steel city walls, tear open mountains, and possessed immense strength.

However, this attack still struck nothing. Chu Feng soared like a swallow, light and agile, ascending into the air. His whole being exuded an ethereal aura.

This was the Swallow Form, one of the Xinyi Twelve Forms. Now he could use it at will, unleashing its full potential, performing the most appropriate true form at the most suitable moment.

As his body descended, he stomped down forcefully, performing the Xinyi Horse Form, intending to kick Black Jiao's body until it broke. This startled Black Jiao into coiling his body and retreating.

Boom!

The next moment, one of Chu Feng's legs swung out. His body was still in mid-air, but tilted as if lying sideways, and his right leg, like a whip, powerfully lashed out, striking towards Black Jiao.

This was the Snake Form, which he performed effortlessly and naturally.

This time, his leg struck Black Jiao's body, making him scream, fly horizontally, and cough up large mouthfuls of blood. He had suffered heavy injuries.

In just that brief moment, Chu Feng performed the Monkey Form, Swallow Form, Horse Form, and Snake Form, all with effortless ease and perfect timing. Using these true forms gradually became an instinct!

This indicated his success in cultivating Xinyi Quan, truly beginning to master it!

“Roar…”

Black Jiao sensed trouble. Unleashing various abilities, he spewed black flames from his mouth, carrying strong corrosiveness. His body glowed, shooting out light blades one after another.

Additionally, his horn burst forth with divine radiance, like startling thunder, continuously shooting beams of light!

His entire body transformed into a weapon, fiercely attacking Chu Feng. He realized he was in grave danger; if he couldn't change anything now, he would be killed.

“It's too late!” Chu Feng said indifferently.

He would show no mercy to enemies. From the moment this Jiao-snake championed the owner of the flying saucer, arrogantly trying to kill him, the two were already adversaries.

Chu Feng leaped up, like a true dragon soaring across the sky, performing the Dragon Form. He fought Black Jiao, striking him until he stumbled backward. Then a Dragon Fist pierced through his body, and blood light erupted.

Next, Chu Feng was like an ancient fierce tiger descending to the mortal realm. His entire body glowed intensely with dark light as he clashed head-on with the black Jiao-dragon, forcibly tearing off one of Black Jiao's energy Jiao-claws.

Soon after, he soared like an eagle, his entire body a light golden color, using the Xinyi Eagle Form to pounce on Black Jiao. The two species were naturally antagonistic, and he tore Black Jiao's body apart, scales flying and blood splattering.

The moment he landed, Chu Feng's entire body surged with power, transforming into an earth bear. He performed the Xinyi Bear Form, his strength boundless, sending Black Jiao flying horizontally, covered in blood, with broken bones inside.

The next moment, Chu Feng spread his arms, vibrating them powerfully like an immortal crane spreading its wings. He again severed one of Black Jiao's energy claws, bringing forth a large amount of Jiao-dragon blood.

“Ah…”

Black Jiao screamed. In just this brief moment, the opponent had successively performed the Dragon Form, Tiger Form, Eagle Form, Bear Form, and Crane Form, directly dismantling his combat power.

At the last moment, Chu Feng leaped into the air, agile and nimble—this was the Swallow Form. Then he powerfully swung his leg, which resembled both the Snake Form and the Dragon Form, his right leg blazing intensely as it struck down.

At this moment, this leg concentrated Chu Feng's dominant energy, making it even sharper than a divine weapon. With a loud boom, it smashed onto Black Jiao's waist and abdomen!

Blood splattered, Black Jiao screamed, unable to dodge. He was directly cut in half at the waist; when Chu Feng's leg lashed down, it severed his body, breaking him at the waist.

Undoubtedly, the Black Dragon Prince of the South Sea suffered a crushing defeat. All his pride, all his arrogance, were mercilessly crushed.

Chu Feng gained immensely. He used the Jiao-snake, which had broken six restraints, to temper his own fist intent, achieving mastery and becoming proficient in the Twelve True Forms.

His strength had become even greater!

“I heard four shark spirits brought you a powerful weapon from the South Sea. Would you like to demonstrate it for me?” Chu Feng looked down at Black Jiao, preparing to throw him into that special area for observation.