Chapter 403: Anger

The forests in the outer region of Great Wild Marsh lay utterly destroyed, a scene of desolation and bloodstains. Six alien powerhouses had been completely annihilated, all slain by Chu Feng alone.

"That's a demon god! It scared me to death!" A terrified parrot shrieked only after Chu Feng had departed.

Having undergone a mutation, it was now an exotic bird capable of evolution.

It had witnessed the battle from a distance, profoundly terrified and trembling, its legs still shaking even now.

Many other mutants near Great Wild Marsh, like the parrot, were also utterly horrified and continued to tremble even after the demon-god-like young human male had left.

Word of this battle would undoubtedly cause a massive uproar. Chu Feng's consecutive slaughter of six alien powerhouses once again demonstrated his potential as a Demon King.

Previously, he had vanquished mutants and suppressed the sea race; now, he was targeting aliens with overwhelming strength. If his former adversaries were to learn of this, they would surely be filled with terror and indignation. Was there no justice in this world?

In fact, Chu Feng's formidable reputation had already been widely discussed in recent days, especially after the battle at Jinling's Purple Mountain confirmed that he had eliminated several aliens.

Regardless of whether he utilized the domain to draw forth solar fire essence to incinerate his foes, the undeniable truth was that Chu Feng had successfully slaughtered several of the arrivals.

A group of people were dumbfounded, wondering if he could possibly become even more brutal.

Members of the powerful syndicates remained silent, their hearts filled with unspoken curses.

Among the mutants, those who had previously been antagonistic towards Chu Feng were first startled, then some couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, he's gotten significantly more brutal!"

In the past, Chu Feng was known as the Demon King because he was virtually a professional at eliminating mutants, and he later clashed with the sea race. It was only when dark matter began to erode him, leaving him half-crippled, that the title "Demon King" was less frequently invoked.

Now, it seemed that his period of dormancy and silence was by no means for self-cultivation, but rather for brewing an even greater "brutality."

After the battle in Jinling, it was widely discussed everywhere, heralded as the "glorious" return of Demon King Chu.

Beings from the Arctic Primordial Magnetic Immortal Cave, such as Princess Lin and others, exchanged stunned glances. After repeated confirmations, they were profoundly shocked: a formidable team of arrivals had been annihilated?

Though not from the same faction, they all originated from beyond this domain, and their expressions were noticeably uneasy.

During their journey to the Qinling Mountains, they had underestimated Chu Feng, treating him with disdain. Yet, it now appeared he had been vastly undervalued. This wasn't his first time successfully eliminating aliens, which spoke volumes about his true capabilities.

Princess Lin felt a pang of trepidation. She had once gambled with Chu Feng and lost herself; if they were to meet again, she would not be nearly as composed. After all, Chu Feng was incredibly powerful now!

Of course, some within the Primordial Magnetic Immortal Cave believed that Chu Feng's brutal actions would not lead to a favorable outcome.

"He's gone too far. Such actions will easily make him a target, a thorn in the side of certain arrivals. His fate will not be pleasant."

"He faces two possible outcomes: either he will be killed by a more powerful arrival, or he will pledge allegiance to the Heavenly Maidens, Holy Sons, and other powerful beings who are about to descend upon this world, willingly becoming a follower, or even a servant!"

In the view of some, beings from other star systems would continue to descend, and the indigenous inhabitants of Earth would have no hope of resistance.

The more brilliant and exceptional an indigenous individual appeared now, the faster they would perish later. To alter one's fate, the safest course of action was to pledge allegiance to the divine children and imperial princesses descending from beyond this domain.

In fact, signs had already begun to emerge in recent days!

Even while Chu Feng was still at the old Qilin's nest, Mount Lao had already manifested murderous intent.

Mu Qinghe repeatedly advised taking action to actively hunt Chu Feng and prevent him from becoming too powerful, as Chu Feng's mastery of the domain arts was progressing at an astonishing rate.

"He can currently utilize the terrain of Purple Mountain to kill Han Wenze, Huang Weiyue, and others. In the future, he could use the famous mountains and great rivers across the land to ambush princes and other powerful figures."

He believed that, given Chu Feng's unyielding and rebellious nature, it would be extremely difficult to subdue him. Killing him directly would be far simpler.

Upon hearing this, Mu Qing merely smiled faintly, composed and serene. "Have you never heard of taming a hawk, or raising a mastiff with secret methods?" she said. "Wouldn't it be far more interesting to slowly tame him? He is skilled in the domain arts, which makes him perfectly suited to serve the prince."

Naturally, she also believed that Chu Feng should be apprehended immediately, preventing him from roaming freely.

However, there had been no news of Chu Feng for several days. Her strategy of waiting at Mount Lao for him to walk willingly into her trap appeared to have failed.

Mu Qinghe reiterated his suggestion, urging Mu Qing to launch a strong offensive, flatten Kunlun, eliminate the old grandmasters of Wudang Mountain, and so forth, to force Chu Feng to reveal himself, thereby allowing them to capture him in one fell swoop.

Mu Qing deliberated, then finally decided to leave Mount Lao.

"I will take action, but not in the manner you suggest," she stated. "The prince has not yet crossed over. If I were to wage war like that, it would attract undue attention from all parties, making it counterproductive."

With that, she cast a glance at Mu Qinghe, cautioning him to maintain a low profile. This time, geniuses from various star systems were arriving, promising a magnificent spectacle!

"The divine maidens, Dao children, and other formidable beings arriving on Earth are undoubtedly exceptionally strong, originating from different stellar worlds. Even our own prince would not dare claim he could defeat all of them."

Upon hearing these words, Mu Qinghe's expression changed. So many powerful beings?

Subsequently, Mu Qinghe's suggestions to seize Kunlun or establish control over the ancestral mountains of Taoism were also rejected.

Mu Qing spoke calmly, "Kunlun? Who would dare occupy a place like that? It leads to no good end; it simply cannot be defended. When that mountain fully revives and the Sacred Peach Tree appears, it will inevitably unleash a worldwide storm! You have no idea how many people are watching. Some Holy Sons and Heavenly Maidens will be far more powerful than you can imagine! Our prince is indeed strong, but there's no need for him to occupy the world's foremost divine mountain. Let others have it."

"Sometimes, being fourth in the world is better than being among the top three," Mu Qing added. "Or, we should relinquish more; being eighth or ninth in the world is also acceptable."

Subsequently, she descended the mountain, her true intention to force Chu Feng into the open, determined to capture him.

However, Mu Qing did not make her actions widely known; instead, she subtly and discreetly demonstrated her methods.

Her first stop was Taihang Mountain, specifically Qingyang Town, where she visited Uncle Liu's grocery store and Third Grandfather Zhao's cold weapon workshop, meeting both of them, as well as several other local residents.

She made no move, merely stating that she greatly admired Chu Feng but couldn't locate him, and so she had come to visit. Her demeanor was exceptionally gentle.

Third Grandfather Zhao had once gifted Chu Feng the Great Thunderous Bow, and Uncle Liu had also been very kind to him. For this reason, Chu Feng had made several special trips back, not only to visit them but also to give them exotic fruits. Both men were now extraordinary individuals.

They eyed her with suspicion. The young woman was beautiful, possessing a classical grace like a noble princess or a refined lady, yet they had never seen her before, nor had Chu Feng ever mentioned her.

Finally, Mu Qing bid farewell to the townspeople, maintaining her amiable demeanor and departing with a smile.

Uncle Liu and Third Grandfather Zhao immediately attempted to contact Chu Feng, intending to inform him that someone was looking for him, but they were unable to reach him.

This was because Chu Feng was in the old Qilin's nest at the time, and his communication devices had no signal.

It wasn't until a day later, after Chu Feng had intercepted Yuan, killed the six alien powerhouses who had sought to eliminate him, and emerged from the Great Wild Marsh, that he finally saw the messages.

"A mysterious woman is looking for me?" he thought, immediately contacting Uncle Liu and Third Grandfather Zhao.

"She said she admires you greatly, and she's very beautiful, always smiling. Is she your new girlfriend?" Uncle Liu asked cheerfully.

Chu Feng's heart tightened upon hearing this.

"She said she's currently residing on Mount Lao, but she's not Lin Luoyi from Heavenly God Biotech of Mount Lao. We'd never seen her before," Third Grandfather Zhao added.

They were already extraordinary individuals and constantly followed developments in the field of evolution, aware of Chu Feng's connections with Heavenly God Biotech and Lin Luoyi.

"The Evolutionary Dynasty!"

Chu Feng's eyes flashed with a cold glint as he deduced her origins. Was this a veiled threat?

No violent attack, merely a subtle yet sinister warning?

During his battle with Han Wenze, Huang Weiyue, and others at Jinling's Purple Mountain, although Chu Feng gleaned very little information from them, he was aware of the woman from Mount Lao.

This was because, before dying, the alien creature had hoped he would go to Mount Lao to meet his demise, and thus provided him with some details.

Subsequently, Chu Feng noticed other messages on his communicator, including news from the great demons of Kunlun Mountain.

Something had happened at Kunlun!

The Snow Leopard King informed him that a woman had ascended Kunlun Mountain that morning, subtly challenging them.

As a result, the old lama was struck by her finger, spitting blood and sent flying. The Mastiff King, moreover, was captured alive and directly taken away by her.

"She acted?!" Chu Feng contacted the great demons of Kunlun Mountain, and after learning the details of the situation, his expression instantly darkened.

Was this a gradual escalation, an attempt to force him into the open?

"She said she was looking for you," the Snow Leopard King explained. "When the Mastiff King inquired about her identity, she was displeased and immediately struck him with a palm, forcing him to revert to his original form."

The Snow Leopard King spoke with great indignation, for the woman had remarked that the Mastiff King possessed "good qualities" and suggested he might as well accompany her.

"Good qualities?" Was he being treated as a battle pet?

The capture of the Mastiff King was hardly a glorious event. The great demons of Kunlun Mountain had not publicized it, instead privately devising ways to rescue him, which was why no one else in the world knew of it.

"This woman is truly sinister; she's forcing me to go find her!" Chu Feng put down his communicator, his eyes hardening with a cold glint.

He strode away, leaving Shandong behind.

Soon, the great demons of Kunlun Mountain informed him of the latest developments. They were all consumed by boundless rage. They sent several photographs and recounted the most recent situation.

In the photographs, a beautiful woman with a fair and delicate face, appearing relaxed and slightly languid, wore sunglasses as she strolled along, leading a small black-furred dog on a leash.

The small dog struggled, but was unable to resist.

At first glance, Chu Feng erupted, his anger surging even more intensely than that of the great demons of Kunlun Mountain.

It was none other than the Mastiff King. It was one thing for him to have been forced back into his original form, but he had also been suppressed by unknown means, his body now only a little over a foot long, resembling a mere pet dog.

A formidable powerhouse of his generation, who had dominated the Tibetan region, swept all before him, and was one of the most renowned and valiant masters in the East, was actually being treated in such a degrading manner!

Chu Feng's killing intent flared. He shared a deep bond with the great demons of Kunlun Mountain, and his relationship with the Mastiff King was particularly strong. When Chu Feng was in distress, the great demons of Kunlun Mountain had staunchly supported him. Now, the Mastiff King was being treated in such a humiliating way, clearly to force Chu Feng into the open.

"Just a mere handmaiden, yet you dare to be so overbearing? You are practically inviting death!" Chu Feng roared, his eyes blazing with fury. He rarely became so emotionally agitated.

The Snow Leopard King and others informed Chu Feng that the photographs had been taken recently in Jinling by a Bird King. The woman had evidently noticed she was being photographed but merely offered a faint smile and did not intervene.

"Audacious!" Chu Feng said, his voice cold.

This woman claimed she didn't want to conquer famous mountains on Earth or draw worldwide attention, yet her private targeting of him was anything but gentle. She was gradually escalating her tactics, acting in a high-profile manner within a limited scope!

"You're looking for me, aren't you? I will come directly to your door, and when I do, I will kill you! As for that damn prince behind you, still dreaming of crossing realms? I'll wipe you all out!"

Chu Feng's heart surged with emotions, rarely so intensely.