Chapter 329: All the Stars Surround the Moon

Kong Sheng and a few others, lying on the ground pretending to be dead, were unfortunately trampled by the warring kings. These kings were dazzling, radiating powerful energy.

Some of them had their bones broken on the spot. The pain was bone-deep, and they couldn't help but let out bestial wails.

"Aooo…"

"Even pretending to be dead isn't allowed?" Kong Sheng and the others all wanted to curse. They had already been beaten half to death, and now their injuries were compounded.

"Damn it!"

A strong individual, who was close to Kong Sheng, was hit by a beam of light at his thigh. His face immediately turned green with pain. He jumped up, hopping around, his cries pitiful, and then painfully fled.

Initially, no one paid them any mind, but now they drew attention. Someone asked Chu Feng if he wanted to take action.

"Brother, should we deal with this peacock cub too?"

Hearing this, Kong Sheng and the others immediately jumped up and fled, but they were all limping because Chu Feng had previously struck them hard with his violet-gold lightning hammer.

Fleeing was naturally very difficult for them.

When the Old Monster of Changbai Mountain saw this, he flew over. His hair and beard were all white, giving him the aura of an ancient immortal. However, his kicks were anything but gentle; he sent them tumbling and crawling, falling in very undignified postures.

*Plop! Plop…*

The few of them rolled like gourds and were all eventually kicked into Xuanwu Lake. Several more of their bones broke, their faces were bruised and swollen, and they spat out teeth mixed with blood.

The pain was unbearable, and the sight was miserable.

Kong Sheng was furious, and the others also cursed. They felt they had truly hit rock bottom; to lie on the ground pretending to be dead and still not be spared was truly hateful.

At the same time, they shivered, deeply realizing that even if Chu Feng was crippled, he had once again become a highly respected guest of top powers and was extremely difficult to provoke.

The Peacock King's eyelids twitched. Seeing that the young men were not in mortal danger, he ignored them and rushed towards the Nine-Lives Cat King, surrounded by a five-colored divine light, because his ally was on the verge of death.

The Cat King had transformed into its true form, a massive, variegated cat, larger than a tiger. But no one was as miserable as it was now. Its shiny fur was torn off in patches, scattered everywhere.

Its tail was particularly targeted. It had been struck by an unknown number of people, leaving it severely mangled and bleeding profusely. It was hopping with rage and cursing, never having hated its enemies so much.

These ruthless individuals were truly despicable. They specifically targeted its tail, following the words of that Devil King Chu, attacking with all their might. This caused its smooth, beautiful cat tail to be broken repeatedly, almost completely gone.

"Meow!"

The Nine-Lives Cat King roared in fury. The pain was secondary; it was primarily grief and indignation. To think of itself, a dignified top-tier expert of its generation, revered wherever it went and looking down on all other masters, yet today it was so humiliated.

It was too humiliating. Its backside was completely torn open. Immortal Crane Flying Swords, the Roc King's Claws, Dragon Fists, and other attacks all blasted it at once. Who could endure that?

The Peacock King arrived, not wanting to see him humiliated or even killed, but... it was useless!

Too many people were attacking, and the Peacock King also came under attack, his body becoming covered in bloodstains.

"Meow!" After a loud cry, the Nine-Lives Cat King yelled at everyone, "Stop!"

It truly couldn't bear it. It couldn't continue like this; there was simply no dignity left for it here, being mercilessly beaten and utterly humiliated.

The kings briefly ceased their attacks, but the next moment, various energy beams flew out again, causing the Cat King to leap and bounce, its body covered in crimson patches and bloodstains.

The Nine-Lives Cat King was enraged and finally howled in shame and indignation.

"Meow, all of you stop for this King! My tail is already gone!"

After saying these words, the Nine-Lives Cat King wished it could burrow into a crack in the ground. Its face turned green with embarrassment, because when it looked back, its backside was bald.

The Golden-winged Roc King, White Crane, and others finally stopped, looking towards Chu Feng.

"Forget it, truly pathetic," Chu Feng said, shaking his head and feigning sympathy.

The Nine-Lives Cat King wanted to curse. It truly wished it could slap him dead. To be pitied in such a manner by its sworn enemy was unbearable.

There were many powerful figures and celebrities here, their figures blurring, densely packed. They came from various places: India, Europe, the East, and even beyond the oceans. All of them were staring at the Cat King's tail.

The Nine-Lives Cat King leaped into Xuanwu Lake, dived in, and disappeared. It was truly ashamed and indignant; it couldn't stay there any longer.

"The Cat King drowned himself!"

"The Nine-Lives Cat King has a fierce personality and committed suicide out of shame!"

Someone on the island shouted.

The Nine-Lives Cat King was indignant and wanted to yell loudly, "Fierce personality my foot! Suicide my ass!" It simply couldn't bear to stay there and merely wanted to use the water to escape.

The Peacock King, carrying Kong Sheng, also left immediately.

*Bang, bang, bang…*

Not far away, Gao Yuan was bruised and swollen and extremely angry. He was being besieged, receiving a severe beating. His previous vigor, confidence, and composure were all gone.

It must be said that the young master of the Eight Extremities Gate possessed unfathomable strength. His martial arts manifested divine abilities; eight lightning orbs appeared around him, revolving around him, distorting the very void.

Some lightning orbs entered the water, raising dozens of tons of spray.

Finally, Gao Yuan was filled with grief and indignation. Both his arms were broken, and one leg was fractured. He was strong and skilled in combat, but he couldn't withstand so many people besieging him. He met a tragic end.

Gao Yuan couldn't escape. He was beaten until he lay sprawled on the ground, unable to move. Breathing faintly, he was nearly beaten to death!

"Damn it!" He truly couldn't accept it. Just a cripple, yet with such immense influence. Chu Feng didn't even lift a finger, yet Gao Yuan was left here like a corpse.

If those people hadn't been wary of the Eight Extremities Gate's centenarian grandmaster, he likely wouldn't have survived. He would have been secretly killed amidst the chaos.

Not far away, Hu Sheng, Xiong Kun, Lu Qing, and others were dumbfounded. This process was a bit outrageous. They witnessed firsthand Chu Feng calmly reversing the situation.

Silver Dragon Rakula, his white hair glowing, stared at Chu Feng from not far away. He found it incredible. Before coming to the East, he had already written Chu Feng off as a competitor. How could he have known that this person was truly capable of such "trouble"? Crippled, yet still able to achieve this!

The young high monk from India also pressed his palms together, appearing devout and solemn, as if chanting Buddhist scriptures. But someone nearby heard him muttering, "Damn it!"

At this moment, the Dragoness stood with Chu Feng, conversing pleasantly, her smile captivating.

Her long, aqua-blue hair shone in the sunlight. Her skin was fair and radiant. Her eyes held a spiritual quality. Her nose was gracefully upturned, and her red lips were vibrant.

The two found each other very congenial. They were discussing matters of the domain, and the Dragoness was actively trying to win Chu Feng over.

The people from the syndicates were not to be outdone. Some also stepped forward, not wanting the Dragoness to take the lead in everything. For a time, many people gathered around.

At this point, Chu Feng's deal was struck. All parties wanted to cooperate. After a brief exchange, many intended to have him cultivate divine weapons and artifacts.

Chu Feng pondered that perhaps he could construct a large-scale weapon-nurturing domain. He was no longer content with small-unit domains. He aimed for a single, decisive success, to fully form the black-and-white grinding disc within him and eliminate all its flaws.

For a time, the kings and Chu Feng on the grass all raised their red wine glasses, conversing happily. They frequently clinked glasses, very satisfied, having initially reached some agreements.

In the distance, others also couldn't sit still. They realized something: the method of nurturing weapons could create divine artifacts like flying swords, which was absolutely a major event. It would allow more kings to possess spiritual weapons.

For a time, even those who were not top-tier kings stepped forward to understand the situation. This lush green venue became very lively.

The Master of Jade Void Palace stood in the distance. Although his expression was calm, there were ripples deep in his eyes. His inner emotions were fluctuating intensely, as this was completely beyond his estimation.

The one-armed Master of Eight Views Palace also arrived. Standing on the grass, he stared at the Vajra Girdle on Chu Feng's wrist, then looked at the so-called weapon-nurturing domain, his gaze sparkling.

"Who would have thought his achievements in domains were so astonishing, showing even greater talent than in the path of evolution!"

The two palace masters looked at each other, a glint of light flashing in their eyes.

At this time, the people in the field were chatting and laughing, with their respective interests considered. Chu Feng's conditions were not harsh. He wanted to nurture his flying swords, Vajra Girdle, and other items within the domains. At the same time, most crucially, he wanted various ancient domain scrolls!

He needed all books related to domains. This was the reward he most desired.

To outsiders, this was normal. He had abandoned the path of evolution to focus on domain research, so he naturally needed such secret manuals.

The major syndicates, some top-tier powers, and others, seeing that he didn't mention ancient martial arts manuals or breathing techniques, exchanged glances, all smiling and completely relieved. Many were convinced that Chu Feng was truly crippled and would no longer pursue the path of evolution.

In that case, he would no longer be a threat. Instead, he would be a very useful and valuable collaborator!

"Heh heh, we excavated a ruin," said an elder from Bodhi Gene, "and unearthed a batch of bamboo slips. Some were well-preserved. Although they didn't record domain methods, they contained legends about ancient domain masters, describing their techniques. Those were truly astounding: moving ancient divine mountains in swathes, burning the sky and boiling the seas, seeking out hidden secrets, stepping into phoenix nests... such various secrets are truly incredible!"

This was an elder from Bodhi Gene speaking, telling Chu Feng that they could offer those bamboo slips to him as a gift.

Although it was called a free gift, everyone knew it was an exchange. Bodhi Gene simply knew how to conduct themselves, making it sound good and appearing generous.

Chu Feng reciprocated, smiling: "Good, I look forward to it. Later, I will help you construct precise and perfect domains to nurture secret treasures!"

Qi Honglin of the Pre-Qin Research Institute, who was once an old king, had now advanced significantly in strength. It wasn't his first interaction with Chu Feng; he had previously sent Chu Feng a jade block containing the Flood Dragon Demon Fist in Shuntian as an apology.

"Our Pre-Qin Research Institute once excavated a large tomb from the Warring States period," he said. "Inside, there were several bronze artifacts with mysterious symbols carved on them, resembling domain scripts. I'll send them to Brother Chu later."

He was very generous and very direct.

However, Chu Feng knew that this old man was always cunning. When he said "several bronze artifacts," it was probably a batch of them, and it was impossible he would give them all to Chu Feng.

But he wasn't in a hurry. He would take his time, extracting ancient domain scrolls from these major powers and gradually studying them.

"Sea Monkey, go back to the East Sea immediately and bring those underwater stone carvings!" the Dragoness commanded.

She told Chu Feng that those stone carvings contained various domain symbols. Unfortunately, they had studied them for a long time but couldn't master them, as no one was proficient in them. So they decided to give them all to Chu Feng.

This was definitely a grand gift, moving many people!

Chu Feng was surprised. The Dragoness was truly generous. He expressed his gratitude, saying he would do his utmost to help the Dragoness cultivate secret treasures.

Not far away, Jiang Luoshen's beautiful eyes flickered. She was truly surprised, witnessing all of this firsthand, seeing Chu Feng become the object of pursuit for all parties, vying to cooperate with him.

She was somewhat lost in thought and deeply moved. She felt this guy was truly a bit devious. Even crippled, he could still stir up trouble, not remaining in obscurity for long, and still becoming a prominent figure.

An elder from Bodhi Gene walked over, with a profound and earnest expression, saying: "Luoshen, last time you and Chu Feng shared a room on Mount Putuo; your relationship could be said to be close. Although he has experienced a low point, our vision is not so narrow-minded. Look, this is a good opportunity. You should take your relationship with him a step further!"

Jiang Luoshen turned around, and with a "bang," very disrespectfully, she punched him in the eye, leaving him with a black eye.

"Sigh, what's wrong with you, child?" the elder complained. "I watched you grow up. Last time, I also saw you two go into the same room. Isn't this for your own good? Yet you strike me."

"You old geezer," she retorted, "to win over a domain researcher, you'll truly say anything!"

The elder lowered his voice and said: "Isn't Chu Feng very close with Lin Nuoyi? It's unclear what their relationship is, and I'm afraid the cooked duck will fly away (meaning the opportunity will be lost). If you snatch your rival's boyfriend and win in the romance game, it would also be a blow to her."

"What kind of rotten ideas are these!?"

On the other side, Chu Feng began discussing cooperation details with various powers, telling them that he needed magnets and top-grade jade blocks, and that they should be transported quickly.

For these powerful factions, this was nothing at all. They had the resources and means to satisfy his requirements.

Chu Feng smiled and nodded. This was what he truly valued. As for domain books, ancient notes, and so on, while he did need them, what was more urgent was to use their power to restore himself and make further breakthroughs!

He felt that some of the Nine-Lives Cat King's words were very true: in the end, one must rely on oneself. All other external objects and forces were like rootless duckweed.

Of course, for him, domains could not be abandoned. It was equally important to let them take root and grow. In the future, he could explore phoenix nests, construct large-scale domains that could devour mountains and rivers, and seize the fortunes of various star worlds.