Chapter 268: Supreme and Great

Black Yaksha was eaten!

When this news spread, people were dumbfounded, finding it too bizarre and shocking. After calming down, not only the sea creatures disbelieved it, but others also found it preposterous and unbelievable, thinking it must be a fabrication. Who could possibly have such an appetite?

“Nonsense, utter rubbish!” Some among the sea race refuted it one after another, issuing stern warnings not to tarnish the reputation of their mighty warriors. Especially some powerful beings who had come ashore from the South Sea were enraged, feeling that such rumors were despicable. Who would dare to treat them as food? Were they insane?

Most of the sea creatures didn't believe it. Black Yaksha was no ordinary being; as a member of the Dragon Race, and with the rumored formidable weapon, killing him would be incredibly difficult! Furthermore, if such a battle had truly occurred, news would have spread long ago. How could it only be revealed after he was eaten? The person who acted must have been far too composed.

“How ridiculous. If you want to tarnish the reputation of our South Sea lineage, you should at least try a different approach. Such absurd talk is simply too low-class.” A clam girl from the South Sea scoffed, her words filled with disdain, completely unconcerned and utterly disbelieving. Since coming ashore, she had gained considerable renown by traveling the world. Her strength was terrifying, and after transforming, her figure was graceful, her eyes bright, her teeth white, and her dark hair flowed, making her exceptionally beautiful, earning her the title 'Clam Fairy.'

Then, another powerful being from the sea race spoke up, saying, “Hey, some humans really dare to speak like that. Aren't they afraid of disaster befalling them? How dare you insult my brother Black Yaksha, presuming to claim he was eaten? Such slander is utterly despicable. Anyone who dares to challenge us should wait for the Black Dragon Race to come and sweep through. Humanity's so-called masters are simply not enough to contend with us!” This was an orca, a truly formidable creature. Before the world underwent its changes, this species was already a dominant force in the sea, and now, it was even more so. He had long since broken the sixth shackles. With the intense competition in the South Sea, he had left the bloody vortex to come ashore, seeking opportunities among the famous mountains and great rivers to evolve further.

The sea creatures did not believe Black Yaksha was dead, their words laced with sarcasm and contempt. While primarily directed at the “rumor spreaders,” their attitude towards land-dwelling humans was equally arrogant and disdainful.

“Sigh, I really wish Black Yaksha had actually been eaten, and it wasn't just a rumor. Damn it, these sea creatures are so impolite when they speak.” Some people discussed it, feeling a sense of injustice, believing the sea creatures' language was too domineering, displaying an air of looking down upon the world as if they were the only ones who mattered. They made it sound as if humans on land were utterly worthless. The sea creatures found the idea of Black Yaksha being eaten to be preposterous and utterly laughable.

“My apologies. My communicator broke right after I sent the news about Black Yaksha being eaten, and I didn't have time to send photos. So I specifically made another trip, and now, here’s the evidence!” Just as people were feeling indignant and secretly thinking the sea creatures were too arrogant and overbearing, the person who had first broken the news reappeared.

According to him, Mount Sanqing was now covered in ice and snow. His communicator had fallen into an ice hole and was completely destroyed. He had then made a special trip back, bringing more advanced photographic equipment. When the photos of Black Yaksha were released, people gasped in astonishment. Although most of its body was covered by ice and snow, its outline was still clearly visible. What an enormous flood dragon it was, longer than a train! At that moment, people felt dizzy; Black Yaksha's true form was indeed terrifying. However, it was now in a tragic state. Its snow-white skeleton lay across the mountain range, intimidating birds and beasts. Ordinary creatures dared not approach that area, which exuded an oppressive aura.

“Ah, who, who killed this young powerhouse of the South Sea Black Dragon lineage?!” The sea creatures were utterly stunned. The news was true, not a rumor? This was a major incident! The Old Dragon King of the South Sea only had three offspring, and one had been eaten just like that. This would surely ignite his monstrous wrath. This old dragon was extremely protective of his young; he would never let this go unpunished. If he went mad, the entire South Sea would be engulfed in colossal waves, and all islands would sink. To be precise, this was an ancient flood dragon, with at least fifteen hundred years of cultivation. He lorded over the South Sea, and no one could shake his hegemonic position. He was the true king of the South Sea, hailed as the supreme powerhouse!

“How incredibly audacious! To dare to kill Black Yaksha—whoever did this is certainly doomed, without a doubt. They are destined to be struck down by the South Sea Dragon King!” Some sea creatures were enraged. As beings from the same ocean, one of their powerhouses had been killed and eaten, causing them to lose face and uniting them in their indignation. Others claimed the photos might not be real and needed verification. The Clam Fairy was the first to set off, followed by the Orca King. Both had an unbreakable bond with Black Yaksha and immediately rushed towards Mount Sanqing!

In truth, the sea creatures still couldn't quite believe it. The news was too sudden. All this time, they had been spectating, expecting Black Yaksha to brutally kill Chu Feng and, wielding his formidable weapon, sweep through all the human heroes. Just recently, they were still discussing it, patiently waiting for Black Yaksha to display his might. Who would have thought that in just half a day, everything would change, as if the sky had fallen and the earth had caved in!

“Flood dragon meat is truly delicious! After the snowfall, Mount Sanqing was frozen, so Black Yaksha's meat hadn't spoiled; it was still very fresh. This is the most delicious food I’ve ever tasted in my life, an unparalleled delicacy. Oh, my goodness, it contains an immense amount of vital essence! I feel like I'm about to break through; it has miraculous effects. There's so much I can't finish it all—brave souls, come quickly. A flood dragon as massive and long as a train, a ferocious creature that had broken six shackles—perhaps this is the only time in my life I'll ever get to eat something like this.”

The person at Mount Sanqing was remarkably bold, not only feasting on flood dragon meat there but also inviting others to come and join. This caused a sensation. After their initial shock, people were indeed tempted, and many strange beings and transformed creatures nearby eventually set off directly, heading that way. The so-called delicacy itself didn't necessarily attract them, but the flesh and blood of a terrifying creature that had broken six shackles might truly be considered a "rare medicinal marvel" that could help them evolve! In this world, who has ever eaten a peerless master? This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. At the same time, people realized, "Was the person at Mount Sanqing doing this on purpose? To antagonize the sea creatures.” Furthermore, people recalled his claim that his communicator had broken earlier, preventing him from sending photos—this explanation clearly wasn't credible. Many speculated that he intentionally waited for the sea creatures to furiously refute the claims before releasing the photos to mock them. In fact, people had guessed correctly. The perpetrators had long since eaten their fill and made their escape.

They were the Black Ox, the Yellow Ox, and the Siberian Tiger! Chu Feng maintained constant contact with the two oxen. The Black Ox and the Yellow Ox knew his every move, and when Chu Feng left Mount Sanqing, the two oxen went to take his place. Finally, they called in the Northeastern Tiger, and they all feasted until the blizzard intensified, making the place unbearably cold. Only then did they decide to retreat.

The Clam Fairy from the sea race was the first to arrive. Upon seeing the snow-white flood dragon skeleton on Mount Sanqing, her body swayed instantly, and she nearly collapsed to the ground. “Black Yaksha!” the Clam Fairy cried out. As a fellow powerhouse of the South Sea, she had always held Black Yaksha in high regard. How could she have known that this would be the final outcome? In her eyes, Black Yaksha was invincible, destined to rise on land and become the Dragon King of the land. But now, he had died before his mission was complete, all his ambitions lost to the current.

The Orca King also arrived, stunned, staring at Black Yaksha's skeletal remains, completely dumbfounded. Had he truly been eaten? And eaten completely?! In fact, their journey was long, and before they arrived, wave after wave of strange beings and transformed creatures had appeared, all cutting off large pieces of flesh and leaving fully loaded. Black Yaksha had indeed been eaten. The sea creatures had confirmed it, triggering a huge uproar! Who did this? Was it Demon King Chu? Many immediately thought of Chu Feng. No one dared underestimate him now; he was already a bona fide peerless master!

The sea creatures were enraged, especially several individuals from the South Sea. They vowed to unite and, once the culprit was identified, they would certainly kill them, leaving them no path to survival. “Those who defy the South Sea shall be granted no quarter!” This was their powerful declaration. As soon as these words were uttered, emotions ran high. Both humans and transformed creatures on land were displeased. Were sea creatures immune to being killed? This was overly domineering. Did they only permit land-dwelling beings to be slaughtered? Without anyone needing to call for it, humans and transformed creatures on land almost unanimously decided to resist the South Sea Dragon Race, feeling that their arrogance was excessive.

At this moment, the true perpetrator who had killed Black Yaksha had rendezvoused with the Black Ox, the Yellow Ox, and the Northeastern Tiger, and they were celebrating with drinks. They were not far from Mount Lu, where a heavy snow fell in the distance, covering the entire mountain in a blanket of white. Yet, their dwelling place was lush and vibrant, warm as spring or summer. These two contrasting scenes, though not far apart, could only be witnessed during these times of radical world changes.

“Brother, I truly admire you! To slay Black Yaksha, single-handedly kill a host of kings, and even dare to challenge the Peacock King—this king is impressed.” The Northeastern Tiger drank deeply and ate large chunks of meat, in high spirits. However, it was truly surprised; the last time they met on Mount Longhu, Chu Feng was not yet his equal. Who would have thought that in just a few days, Chu Feng would be able to kill a top-tier king who had broken six shackles?

“Brother, I’ve prepared a gift for you,” the Northeastern Tiger said mysteriously at last.

“What gift?” Chu Feng asked, surprised.

“A mount,” the Yellow Ox told him. In fact, the three of them had been acting together for the past two days, helping Chu Feng eliminate several beast kings, which also counted as revenge for him. Now, they had even managed to get him a mount.

“Didn’t you always want a king-level mount?” the Black Ox said casually.

“Let’s go take a look,” Chu Feng said, intrigued.

“Eeyore, eeyore, eeyore…”

When Chu Feng saw the mount and heard its braying, he was dumbfounded, unable to recover for a long time. It was a donkey! After a long moment, Chu Feng finally turned back, wanting to punch the three of them. “You three bastards! You found me a donkey as a mount? How am I supposed to ride that out?” Chu Feng complained indignantly.

“This donkey runs incredibly fast. It took us a long time to catch it. After breaking four shackles, it can reach nearly four times the speed of sound. It claims to have eaten a 'light body fruit' that gave it this incredible speed,” the Black Ox explained. Even he couldn’t keep up, and it was ultimately the Northeastern Tiger who caught it. This was remarkable because, under normal circumstances, only king-level powerhouses who had broken six shackles could achieve four times the speed of sound.

“That fast? But still not as fast as me. Hmm, this donkey looks familiar. Damn it, it was one of the creatures that ambushed me that night! But this donkey was sneaky, always hiding in the distance, only delivering a kick at a crucial moment!” Chu Feng remembered getting kicked by a donkey and instantly became furious, glaring at it. He said, “They say dragon meat in heaven, donkey meat on earth. Perfect, let’s just eat it.”

“Eeyore, eeyore, eeyore, don’t eat me!” The gray donkey was terrified, braying and crying.

“You old rascal! At death’s door and still trying to take advantage of me, calling someone 'son'? I’ll beat you to death!” Chu Feng thought about using his knife on it.

“Moo, moo, moo, spare me! That was my natural language just now, I just got used to it for a moment,” the donkey begged for mercy.

“You bastard, still asking for a beating!” The Black Ox was annoyed. This donkey actually tried to moo like an ox to beg for mercy; it was clearly asking for a beating.

“Woof, woof, woof, it’s a misunderstanding! Big Brother Ox, we’re family! Please help me beg for mercy!” the donkey cried miserably.

“Who’s family with you?!” the Black Ox glared.

The Yellow Ox pressed a hand to his forehead, looking defeated. Chu Feng, meanwhile, was dumbfounded. Where did they find such a spineless donkey? The Northeastern Tiger cleared its throat and offered an explanation, which left Chu Feng convinced. It was said that when the Black Ox and the others caught up to it, this donkey, being terrified of death, didn't resist at all. It immediately knelt, begging them not to kill it, and voluntarily offered to be their mount, completely willingly. According to them, this donkey was timid as a mouse. Although it was a king that had broken four shackles, it had no spirit whatsoever, begging for mercy with tears and wails.

Chu Feng deliberately scared it, saying, “Let me ride a donkey to conquer the world? This… I think I’ll pass. How about we just eat it? Braised black donkey meat, delicious!”

“Moo, woof, woof, I’m a gray donkey, not a black donkey! My meat won’t taste good! Please spare my life! Ah, I remember! O supreme and great Demon King Chu, I know a king who would be perfect as your mount!” Chu Feng couldn't believe it; this donkey was such a flatterer, already using 'great' and 'supreme' in such a short time. Quite a character.

“Which king is suitable?” Chu Feng asked it.

“The Golden Condor King! It was one of the main attackers that night. It broke the fifth shackles and is known as the Supersonic Golden Condor King, possessing four times the speed of sound—faster than me, not slower.” The Donkey King betrayed its comrade, showing its spinelessness, and directly informed Chu Feng that the Golden Condor King was hiding in Mount Lu.

In fact, the two oxen and the Northeastern Tiger were meeting Chu Feng there precisely because they had heard the Donkey King reveal this information and were preparing to capture the Golden Condor King.

Chu Feng immediately recalled the golden-haired man who wielded a long blade. That night, he had fiercely attacked Chu Feng, and his blade had even cut Chu Feng's body, severely wounding him.

“Yes, that’s him!” Chu Feng nodded. Then, with a wave of his hand, he said, “Come on, let’s go to Mount Lu and catch that golden condor.” Although the Golden Condor King wasn't as fast as him on the ground, its ability to fly made it incredibly convenient. On land, mountains and rivers could impede travel, sometimes requiring detours. All things considered, Chu Feng wasn't necessarily faster than the Golden Condor King.

“Alright, let’s go deal with him!” the Northeastern Tiger bared its fangs.

“Four times the speed of sound—that’s much faster than an airplane! Once we catch it, we can build a palace on its back. It would be incredibly comfortable, allowing us to drink and enjoy delicacies while traveling. Just imagining it is wonderful! It would be like a private luxury jet!” the Black Ox exclaimed with a sigh.

Chu Feng nodded, laughing heartily. He was planning to collect debts from the various major financial groups, and having this Golden Condor King would be perfect. He wouldn't have to bother old man Lu Tong with arranging flights for him anymore.

As for the Donkey King, the Black Ox ultimately took it for himself, keeping it as a mount. In his words, riding a donkey wasn't mundane; it had a certain ethereal quality.

Upon hearing this, the Yellow Ox simply scoffed in disdain.

“Haven’t you heard of Zhang Guolao riding his donkey backward? Donkey, let’s go!” The Black Ox immediately climbed onto it.

But immediately afterward, the Yellow Ox kicked him off and snatched the mount.

“Our target: Mount Lu. Catch the mount, then go confront the major financial groups!” Chu Feng declared.