Chapter 257: The Reign

Whoosh!

The breath Chu Feng exhaled shot up like a white javelin, soaring nearly a hundred meters high and piercing into the cliff face, leaving a black hole.

He felt his boxing had improved, his vitality surging, and his spirit growing ever stronger. He was tall and lean, not a muscular man, yet within him lay a boundless, ocean-like aura.

Just by activating his breathing technique, immense energy would surge forth, creating an extraordinary phenomenon around him, with several of the Twelve True Forms manifesting directly!

This wasn't just an imposing display; it possessed genuine destructive power. As he moved, the true forms rotated around him, capable of directly striking down enemies!

"Time to go!"

Chu Feng's body glowed, and wisps of life essence flowed from his pores. This was a sign of overflowing energy, almost on the verge of bursting forth!

Chu Feng set off. Mount Yunluo was over two thousand kilometers away, but for him, that distance was nothing. If he ran at full speed, he could reach it in less than half an hour.

However, there was no need for such haste. He could conserve his energy and travel at a steady pace.

Though he considered it "slow," he was still traveling at supersonic speeds, just nowhere near five times the speed of sound. Even so, he arrived in just over an hour.

Chu Feng remained calm, having expended little physical energy. For him, traveling was negligible unless it involved a frantic dash at four or five times the speed of sound.

Covering over two thousand kilometers in just over an hour would still be quite startling if the news got out.

Mount Yunluo was adorned with green pines and cypresses, rock carvings, and inscriptions by ancient celebrities, creating an extraordinary atmosphere.

The mountain itself wasn't tall or majestic, but it possessed a certain grandeur. The air was rich with the essence of plants, and flowing springs and waterfalls added to its excellent scenery.

Chu Feng stood ten li away, observing intently. Upon arriving, he became cautious, aware that there might be masters who had broken through six shackles on the mountain. He had to take them seriously.

However, he had an advantage: after integrating his mental and physical energies, it would be difficult for other King-level beings to sense his presence, even if they got close.

Especially after breaking through five shackles, his power had grown even greater, making it harder for outsiders to perceive him.

Chu Feng had arrived, personally venturing to Mount Yunluo alone!

Moving silently and imperceptibly, he circled the main peak, traversing through the mountain forests and avoiding all creatures.

He was surveying the terrain, preparing to bury four brass pillars to entrap and kill the kings!

He didn't know how many beast kings were on the mountain, but he guessed there would be quite a few, definitely including peerless experts who had broken through six shackles!

After thoroughly examining the terrain, Chu Feng retrieved a brass pillar from a three-inch tall, snow-white bottle. The pillar was taller than a person, very thick, and inscribed with numerous mysterious patterns.

He was very pleased with the Jade Purification Bottle; having this spatial bottle made carrying such heavy and bulky metal objects extremely convenient.

Silently, he buried the first pillar directly to the west. He was already close to the main peak, not wanting to place it too far, fearing its effect would be too weak.

Ultimately, Chu Feng buried one brass pillar in each of the four cardinal directions: east, south, west, and north.

At that moment, the entire area seemed to transform; even the mountains and rivers exuded a subtly different aura.

Of course, unless one was personally involved and meticulously observing Mount Yunluo like Chu Feng, others would sense nothing amiss.

He was certain that the geomagnetism of this mountain forest had changed, affecting the entire main peak!

"Will it create a 'ghost wall' effect?" Chu Feng wondered. He didn't know, but as long as the kings couldn't sense it in advance, that would be enough!

Like a phantom, Chu Feng retreated from the mountain forest and contacted Lu Tong, asking about his preparations.

"Soon," Lu Tong informed him. "The time is tentatively set for this evening. From now on, there should be no more Mount Yunluo." His words were calm, yet brimming with fierce killing intent!

"Excellent!" Chu Feng nodded.

Next, they discussed which directions to launch the main attack from and where Chu Feng should position himself, ensuring clarity to avoid friendly fire.

Chu Feng specifically pointed out four locations that must not be attacked. He was worried the brass pillars might be destroyed; although he believed those ancient artifacts were sturdy enough to withstand the assault, he preferred not to risk it.

"Old man, everything is ready. I'm waiting to obliterate the kings!" Chu Feng declared before ending the call.

In the fresh, vibrant mountain forest, Chu Feng chose a large bluestone and sat cross-legged upon it, conserving his energy. He knew that some powerful individuals would certainly escape, and then he would need to act.

This would be his first battle since surviving his deadly tribulation and returning, and he intended to unleash a massacre!

Lu Tong's arrangements were highly efficient, with everything proceeding at a rapid pace.

On Mount Yunluo, the afternoon sun beat down intensely, and the mountaintop, like a golden crown, emitted a faint glow.

The ancient Taoist temple, bathed in sunlight, seemed to radiate its own light.

Qian Yue was slightly displeased. He hadn't expected so many kings to arrive, nearly twenty of them. Was such a grand display necessary just to kill one Chu Feng?

He felt they were making a mountain out of a molehill, seeing no need for such overkill. In his opinion, Chu Feng, who had only broken through four shackles, could be instantly obliterated with a single kick from him!

Qian Yue was somewhat dissatisfied with Xu Qing in white, thinking he was overly cautious and questioning why he had invited so many others to interfere.

Furthermore, Xu Qing in white had yet to arrive.

However, when Qian Yue saw the Peacock King arrive in person, he changed his mind. Even someone as powerful as himself had to admit that this exceptionally distinguished powerhouse was worth befriending.

"Lord Peacock King!"

Old Badger stepped forward to greet him, clearly excited.

The Peacock King had been delayed en route, ironically arriving after the other kings.

Now, as he ascended the mountain, a gentle smile graced his face. He appeared incredibly handsome, truly a peerless beauty of a man, almost perfect.

Like Qian Yue, he had flowing purple hair that cascaded over his chest and back. His eyes sparkled with vigor, and his skin was as translucent as jade.

By age, he was certainly not young, yet his current appearance was remarkably youthful, seemingly in his twenties.

Some kings were surprised because the Peacock King looked even younger than before, his vitality was stronger, and his cultivation had clearly advanced.

The Peacock clan was naturally powerful after their mutation, and once they assumed human form, they were all exceptionally handsome.

Among his clan, the Peacock King was naturally the most supreme. He carried himself with confidence, his eyes were serene, and his face was flawlessly perfect, more beautiful than many women. He slowly ascended Mount Yunluo.

Qian Yue smiled and personally went to greet him. He felt that the Peacock King was truly extraordinary, with an ocean-like reservoir of vital energy dormant within him, even more potent than his own!

Qian Yue, who hailed from the ocean, had always been arrogant and rarely held anyone in high regard. Xu Qing in white was one, but the Peacock King before him impressed him even more.

He was extremely cordial and actively sought to win over the Peacock King.

As for the other King-level beings, they were naturally even more cautious. Facing the invincible Peacock King, no one dared to act presumptuously; he was a peerless overlord who had dared to contend for the place of Fengchan.

"It's just killing a mere Chu Feng, yet it required all of your distinguished presences and such a massive mobilization. This is truly giving him too much credit!" Qian Yue remarked, his vertical eye on his forehead glowing.

The other King-level experts had strange expressions, for before the Peacock King's arrival, Qian Yue had been aloof towards them, nowhere near as enthusiastic as he was now.

The Peacock King remained very polite, constantly smiling, showing no resemblance to the fierce powerhouse who dared to contend with humanity's greatest experts.

"With two peerless powerhouses here, our presence is merely to join the excitement and bear witness, awaiting the moment King Chu Demon's head falls."

"Haha, with King Qian Yue present and the Peacock King here in person, Chu Feng is indeed nothing. I imagine if he truly appears, either of you could obliterate him with a casual strike!"

The kings present spoke up, one after another.

Those who had participated in the previous attempt to encircle and kill Chu Feng were particularly delighted and restless. They genuinely believed that if Chu Feng appeared, he would be instantly defeated, allowing them to finally breathe a sigh of relief.

That night, after witnessing Chu Feng consecutively kill ten kings, everyone who had acted against him became wary, fearing that one day he would come seeking revenge.

Now, it was good. The kings had gathered once more, and this time, their combined strength was far greater than before, sufficient to easily annihilate King Chu Demon!

Some even began to scheme, wondering if they could somehow acquire the peerless breathing technique once the Peacock King and Qian Yue captured Chu Feng.

In the evening, the setting sun was like blood.

Chu Feng opened his eyes, rose from the bluestone, his spirit and vitality surging to their peak. He gazed at Mount Yunluo and murmured to himself, "It's time to begin."

Just then, his communicator rang.

"The firecrackers are lit, get ready for the fireworks!" Lu Tong announced.

"Good!" Chu Feng replied with a single word, then hung up.

At this moment, beams of light crisscrossed in the sky, dazzlingly brilliant, like divine rainbows streaking across or interwoven lightning bolts, densely converging towards Mount Yunluo!

Chu Feng stood on a high ground, a cold smile on his face. Under the setting sun and the brilliant light beams, he resembled a demon god, ready to unleash a massacre.

If the kings were not annihilated by the attack, they would have to face him. He had waited long enough; he was going to obliterate all the kings!

Boom!

The sky collapsed and the earth tore open. Mount Yunluo directly exploded, then melted!

The sight was terrifying: lasers and missiles rained down simultaneously, instantly transforming the area into a fiery hell, with lava gushing forth and then evaporating. The spectacle was horrifying.

This "firecracker" was quite massive, enough to shock the world!

Undoubtedly, the four brass pillars had served their purpose; otherwise, the kings would have long since leaped off the mountain peak to avoid this spectacular "fireworks" display.

Chu Feng knew that King-level beings possessed extremely tenacious life force, so there would certainly be some kings who had managed to escape alive.

With a rumble, his heart area glowed, radiating a brilliant red like the scorching sun, shimmering like a blood diamond, dazzlingly bright, providing him with unparalleled energy.

Chu Feng took a step forward, having spotted the first King-level being breaking free. Charred black and roaring, its eyes burning red, it was attempting to flee into the mountain forest.

The air exploded as Chu Feng took a single stride, covering fifteen hundred meters. He was incredibly fast. He cut off the being's escape path and declared, "Die!"

"You... you're Chu Feng?!" The King-level expert was shocked and enraged. How could it not realize that all of this was Chu Feng's doing?

Chu Feng remained silent, his entire body glowing. The palm he struck out, in particular, was like a celestial sun appearing in the sky, erupting with fierce radiance that enveloped the forest and engulfed the being.

The King-level being fought back desperately, expending all its might!

However, with a bang, it exploded under Chu Feng's dazzling palm. It had no chance to retaliate, instantly obliterated, killed in a second.