Chapter 279: Severely Wounding the Golden Crow

Chu Feng, like a demon god, tore the Nine-Lives Cat King's heart to pieces, then twisted its neck, watching its eyes dim. He showed no mercy; anyone who dared ambush him had to be prepared to die there.

With a cold sneer on his lips, he dropped the Cat King, stretched his body, and went all out against the Golden Crow King, seizing the rare opportunity to kill it as well. Both were renowned and fearsome experts; either one could dominate other kings, command an entire region, and wield immense influence.

Chu Feng's fist intent was terrifying; his Flood Dragon Demon Fist tore through the air, and a visible spiral force, like a black flood dragon, shot into the sky, coiling around the Golden Crow King. He soared into the air to battle the Golden Crow King. Flames filled the sky, red blazes twisting the void. The Golden Crow King, filled with immense rage and terrifying killing intent, fought fiercely against Chu Feng.

The two collided mid-air, a torrent of light and flame erupting as if a sun had exploded, creating an astonishingly intense spectacle. Golden feathers, burning and blood-stained, fell from the sky, while Chu Feng was sent flying several miles away from the impact. This was a legendary clash, a major confrontation between top-tier kings. One could say that from the moment Chu Feng twisted the Nine-Lives Cat King's neck, he truly became a peerless expert, far surpassing other kings, and was now fiercely battling the Golden Crow King.

Boom!

The fallen feathers incinerated forests, instantly turning several acres of land into ash, demonstrating how terrifying this king was.

"Chu Feng, you must die!" the Golden Crow King shrieked, flapping its wings as it plunged down again from the sky, engulfed in blazing flames and golden light that eclipsed the sun. It had come with the Nine-Lives Cat King to ambush Chu Feng, but their plan failed. Two peerless experts, each capable of shaking the world, yet the Cat King's neck was snapped.

The scene grew even more astonishing. As Chu Feng landed on a small hill, the Golden Crow flapped its wings and dove, causing the entire hill to melt. It was like a volcanic eruption; magma surged, submerging the area in crimson light. With a single strike from the Golden Crow, the hill was obliterated, and waves of red energy surged skyward.

Chu Feng stood firm, acknowledging the Golden Crow King as a truly top-tier monarch whose power made even him wary. He activated his breathing technique, his body radiating myriad lights, allowing him to remain unharmed even when submerged in magma.

Splosh!

He leaped from the magma, carrying fire and energy, and engaged the Golden Crow in combat once more.

"Ah... that cat's dead?" the Big Black Ox exclaimed in surprise. Donkey King, Big Black Ox, and others rushed over from several miles away. They were all shocked to see the Nine-Lives Cat King with its neck twisted and dangling, and a gruesome bloody hole in its chest.

"Holy cow, this is unbelievable! The peerless expert Nine-Lives Cat King has been killed!" the Northeast Tiger swore, genuinely stunned. "Ow!" The tiger then grimaced, because dozens of golden feathers, like quills on a hedgehog, were stuck all over its body. It roared in anger, "Brother Chu, killing one is killing, slaying two is slaying! Slaughter that Golden Crow King! It's disgraceful that it attacked me with its bird feathers!"

"I'm about to suffocate!" The Big Black Ox's dark face had turned purple because the surging energy infused into his monk's staff had yet to be unleashed. Peerless experts were too perceptive, their instincts terrifying, and the Golden Crow King hadn't given him an opportunity until now.

"Kill!" Chu Feng roared, also unleashing his true power, relentlessly clashing with the Golden Crow King. Raging flames surged, divine energy burst forth, and fire covered the area like clouds. This was a legendary confrontation. The Golden Crow King was even fiercer than the Nine-Lives Cat King, especially now that it was enraged, its feathers bristling, displaying immense ferocity.

"Whoosh!" Suddenly, a dense rain of light appeared in the sky. The Golden Crow King unleashed another devastating move, shedding clusters of divine feathers from its body. These feathers were more terrifying than swords, clanging as they fell, carrying immense flames as they shot downwards.

"Run!" The Northeast Tiger and the others retreated, feeling overwhelmed. This was because these feathers were sharper than what the Northeast Tiger had encountered before, true flight feathers rather than the previously smaller, shorter ones. This also meant their power was even more terrifying.

Chu Feng sensed danger. This vast outpouring of energy, like countless celestial soldiers descending, densely covered the sky, blocking all his escape routes. With a soft cry, he activated his breathing technique, drawing in the ambient energy of the world. He raised his left hand, employing the Celestial Master's Demon Subduing Art, and lightning symbols burst forth.

Crackle!

Arcs of electricity surged. Dozens, even hundreds, of Golden Crow flight feathers in mid-air were struck by lightning, instantly creating a terrifying spectacle. Thunder and fire collided, leading to a massive energy explosion! Some feathers were blocked, but others still pierced through.

"Clang, clang, clang..." Then, a large bell appeared around Chu Feng's body, blocking the remaining feathers.

Thud, thud, thud! All around him, feathers plunged into the ground one after another. Instantly, flames surged, the ground collapsed, forests were annihilated, and magma welled up, as if the world were ending.

"Kill!" The Golden Crow King grew even more ferocious, flapping its wings to transform into a golden sun hanging in the sky, from which countless streams of light and fire cascaded down as it beat its wings.

"Useless crow, what else can you do besides spew fire?!" Chu Feng appeared slightly disheveled, as the ground beneath his feet had melted into a molten landscape. He glowed all over, releasing energy to protect his body.

Suddenly, the Golden Crow King dove down, transforming into a golden-haired man. He swung his fists to strike Chu Feng, his aura intensifying. As if the heavens and earth were rending, his fists resembled two suns, his own body radiating dazzling golden light. Beams of light intertwined, and his aura was terrifying, like a divine being descended to earth. Chu Feng was fearless; an enemy daring to fight in close quarters was not frightening. His only concern was when the opponent remained airborne, out of his reach.

Boom, boom, boom...

Divine light erupted between them, and energy raged as they continuously clashed. The Golden Crow King, a truly peerless expert who had fought in the Fengchan land, possessed astonishing power. Its fists shattered mountains, and it became entangled with Chu Feng in a fierce exchange. This was an all-out confrontation.

Suddenly, the Golden Crow King opened its mouth and spat a beam of light that terrified Chu Feng. In an instant, his protective golden bell was pierced. Chu Feng shifted his body, narrowly dodging the attack. Behind him, a stone mountain instantly melted.

"Solar Flame Essence!" Chu Feng was shaken; that was the essence of fire. If he had been hit directly, even he wouldn't have been able to withstand it. After expelling the flame essence, the Golden Crow King's body swayed, unable to unleash a second breath for a short time.

"Useless crow, prepare to die!" Chu Feng growled, his fighting spirit soaring, as he charged forward to battle it again. He unleashed the Demon Subduing Art, the Sword Control Art, and more. This was not the time to refine his fist intent, but a true decisive battle. The Golden Crow King was extremely formidable, far stronger than Black Serpent or the Three-Eyed Sea Race's Qianyue!

"Whoosh!" The Golden Crow King soared into the sky again, transforming back into its bird form. With a soft cry, it unleashed one of its terrifying abilities. Golden feathers swirled in the sky, and in an instant, countless golden lights enveloped the area like clouds.

"Hmm!?" Chu Feng was startled. All the golden feathers transformed into Golden Crows, circling and revolving around the area, permeating it with terrifying energy. This sight baffled Chu Feng and alarmed the Northeast Tiger, Big Black Ox, and others from afar. Hundreds, even thousands, of avatars? The Golden Crow King was indistinguishable among the Golden Crows formed from feathers. This ability was terrifying and impossible to guard against.

"Clang!" A large golden bell appeared around Chu Feng's body for passive defense. At the same time, his palm glowed, intertwining with lightning, which he repeatedly struck into the air, hoping to force out the Golden Crow King's true form.

Swish, swish, swish...

All the Golden Crows scattered, dispersing in all directions. If Chu Feng wanted to strike them with lightning, it would undoubtedly consume immense power.

"Kill!" Shouts of "Kill!" from the Golden Crow King echoed from all directions as hundreds of Golden Crows dove simultaneously towards Chu Feng. "Each feather has a bit of spiritual energy attached, making it hard to distinguish them right now!" Chu Feng realized, noting that given time, he could surely find the true one, but he was currently too pressed. Fortunately, the golden bell around his body offered astonishing defense. He couldn't help but sigh; the Golden Crow King was terrifying. This single ability alone was enough to overwhelm numerous kings; even the most elite kings might not be its match.

"Clang, clang, clang..." The golden bell around his body vibrated, struck by the Golden Crows, many of which instantly reverted into golden feathers.

Boom, boom, boom...

The drum-like heartbeat reverberated through the heavens and earth once more, shaking the void. Chu Feng's heart glowed, his body becoming almost transparent as he unleashed his strongest energy. His divine perception was heightening. In this life-or-death struggle, he remained calm and unpanicked, searching for the Golden Crow King's true form. At the most critical moment, he became alert, shifted his body, and dodged a fatal blow. The Golden Crow King's true form appeared, and from its mouth, it spat a golden beam—Solar Flame Essence—which pierced his Golden Bell Shield and nearly struck his physical body.

"Where do you think you're going?!" After dodging, Chu Feng swiftly soared into the air again, pursuing the Golden Crow King. He had realized that once the Golden Crow King unleashed its Solar Flame Essence, it would be weakened for a moment and unable to spew it again, presenting a perfect opportunity to finish it.

The Golden Crow King was furious. Its Myriad Avatars technique had surprisingly failed, and its true form had been discovered. If Chu Feng had been a step slower, its Solar Flame Essence would have engulfed him, incinerating his body.

Bang, bang, bang...

In the sky, feathers rained down. The Golden Crow King was engaged in Chu Feng's fiercest assault, from Xingyi Fist to Ox Demon Fist and Flood Dragon Demon Fist. Dazzling light shone, and blood splattered. Some of the Golden Crow King's feathers were blasted off, falling with blood, while Chu Feng's fists turned black from the searing flames.

"How dare you!" Suddenly, the Golden Crow King cried out, having noticed the Northeast Tiger and others moving to take the Nine-Lives Cat King's corpse as a trophy. Countless feathers shot out, blocking them. At the same time, it abandoned Chu Feng and lunged towards them. After landing, Chu Feng pursued it from behind, radiating immense killing intent.

Bang, bang, bang...

The two arrived at the spot almost simultaneously, engaging in dozens of powerful collisions. It was a head-on clash, devoid of flashy, superficial moves. The Golden Crow King coughed blood, shaken by the impact. It was horrified; it had gained a unique opportunity to transform towards Golden Crow bloodline, making its physical body extremely powerful, yet today it had repeatedly been suppressed, deeply unsettling it.

Finally, the Golden Crow King seized the Nine-Lives Cat King and soared into the sky. In the process, Chu Feng pursued it upwards, fighting it and simultaneously tearing off the latter half of the Cat King's body.

"You... how dare you!" The Golden Crow King was filled with shock and rage, its feathers bristling as it fumed.

As Chu Feng landed, he took out the Vajra Ring. He knew his opponent was retreating and that it was time to unleash his final trump card.

"Let me at him!" the Big Black Ox bellowed, his face red from holding back for so long. With the Northeast Tiger's strength, he was flung violently into the sky and, reaching high altitude, he swung his monk's staff. A golden Arhat materialized in the void, and the light radiating from the monk's staff was incredibly terrifying, engulfing that portion of the sky. The monk's staff unleashed its power, and terrifying energy surged!

The Golden Crow King's body trembled violently, large gouts of blood splattered, dyeing the sky crimson, and countless feathers rained down from high above. It suffered heavy damage, nearly plummeting. Blood streamed down, half its body was ruptured, and one wing was almost torn off.

"Damn it, I missed!" the Big Black Ox fumed, complaining as he rapidly fell back down.

Chu Feng looked up, weighing the Vajra Ring in his hand. He felt the distance was too great, and his opponent would likely evade it.

"Golden Eagle King, pursue it for me!" Chu Feng turned and shouted behind him, then leaped onto the Golden Eagle King's back, intent on hunting down the Golden Crow King.