Chapter 404: Devastation

Chu Feng's emotions surged intensely, but he did not lose his composure. The woman's audacious actions hinted at her formidable capabilities.

"From an Evolution Dynasty, but how many stars?" Chu Feng recalled his trip to the Qinling Mountains, where he had seen the ruins of a four-star dynasty. Sub-divine beasts pulled their chariots, enabling them to traverse galaxies, and several platforms were designated for these war chariots.

Any force audacious enough to call itself an Evolution Dynasty must be formidable, undoubtedly the top orthodoxy on any given planet.

"Could this maid have entered the Freedom Realm?" Chu Feng murmured to himself, but quickly shook his head, finding it improbable.

The more powerful a creature, the harder it is for them to cross realms. They would confront extremely dangerous domain killing formations on Earth, a point the Yellow Ox had repeatedly emphasized.

Currently, only one maid from the Evolution Dynasty had arrived; no one else had risked the journey. After careful consideration, Chu Feng concluded she was likely still in the Shackled Realm.

Even if she was in the Shackled Realm, her level must be considerably high. Chu Feng's eyes gleamed with a cold light; he felt he needed to prepare.

First, he needed to evolve again. He had just picked some exotic fruits, which he could use to transform himself and grow stronger.

All strategies must be rooted in strength; otherwise, they would be fleeting illusions, like rootless duckweed.

Second, he needed to set up an offensive domain to assist him, as he couldn't ascertain the maid's true background or precise strength level.

"Coming from an Evolution Dynasty, she must possess at least one or two secret treasures," Chu Feng mused, considering this an important factor.

Furthermore, this woman might even carry a powerful weapon capable of turning the tide of battle at a critical moment!

He then set off, rushing at top speed towards Jiangning. He intended to go to the Eight Trigrams Furnace in Purple Gold Mountain to refine medicine and undergo another evolution.

However, he noted the message from the Snow Leopard King: the woman was in Jiangning City, leisurely walking with the Mastiff King tied by a peculiar metal chain.

"Has she already discovered the secret of Purple Gold Mountain?" Chu Feng frowned.

To date, no one knew that Purple Gold Mountain was the site of the Eight Trigrams Furnace, a place of creation. It would be detrimental if the woman discovered it.

Nevertheless, Chu Feng did not slow down and continued to rush. As long as he entered the Eight Trigrams Furnace first, he wouldn't have to worry about external obstruction to his medicine refining and would fear no attack.

That place contained an ancient domain, imbued with eight terrifying energies. Once activated, it could instantly transform into a death zone, incinerating all enemies.

Aside from the cavern where the Eight Trigrams Furnace was located, all other directions possessed astonishing destructive power.

Chu Feng genuinely hoped that once he entered the Eight Trigrams Furnace, the woman would attack it. Then, a single blaze would leave her riddled with holes and reduced to ashes.

Along the way, the great demons of Kunlun Mountains continuously updated Chu Feng on the situation, worried he might suffer losses if he proceeded.

The woman's path and exact location were known by a bird king from Kunlun Mountains. Currently, she was still within Jiangning City.

"She's not heading for Purple Gold Mountain? I hope I'm overthinking this," Chu Feng murmured, continuing his journey.

Inside Jiangning City, Mu Qing strolled leisurely, a delicate silver chain wrapped around her snow-white wrist, the other end fastened to the Mastiff King's neck.

She was relaxed and fashionable, appearing to have integrated into Earth's civilization and showing great interest in shopping.

The Mastiff King was suppressed, utterly powerless. He felt a humiliation unlike any he had experienced, wishing he could instantly end himself. However, restrained by the silver chain, he couldn't even commit suicide.

The dignified Mastiff King, an unrivaled warrior, was so humiliated that his eyes seemed on the verge of bursting and bleeding.

Mu Qing glanced at the Mastiff King and casually said, "Oh, you feel grief and humiliation? Don't worry, in a while, you will feel honored and glorious."

She disdainfully glanced at the bird king in the distant sky. If she didn't need it to deliver a message to Chu Feng, she would never tolerate being tracked.

"Hmm, that woman has left the city!" The bird king in the sky relayed the message.

Chu Feng learned this instantly. Moments later, his heart pounded, and his brows furrowed deeply. Things were dire: the woman was heading towards Purple Gold Mountain.

This was his destination, and the woman was also heading towards the mountain.

Chu Feng had first nurtured his weapons there, then refined medicine there a second time. It seemed this had aroused external suspicion, and the woman's intention to go there clearly suggested she had some theories.

By the time Chu Feng arrived near Jiangning, Mu Qing was already approaching Purple Gold Mountain!

Chu Feng took a single step, moving like an arrow of lightning, piercing through the forest and rapidly disappearing into the distance.

However, at a considerable distance from Purple Gold Mountain, he eventually slowed his pace. He himself wouldn't hesitate to force his way into the Eight Trigrams Furnace.

But currently, the Mastiff King was suffering in the woman's hands. If he were to suddenly charge in, the situation would not be favorable.

Purple Gold Mountain was wreathed in auspicious energy and flowing mists, making the place extraordinary.

Mu Qing arrived, leading the Mastiff King, and casually surveyed the terrain.

"Hmm, this area indeed has an impressive aura. No wonder Chu Feng came here twice," Mu Qing murmured to herself. Although not a domain researcher, her background from an Evolution Dynasty and her association with a prince had broadened her perspectives considerably.

She had come to Jiangning specifically for Purple Gold Mountain.

"In this world, some geographical layouts are quite unique and can foster creation. Some have hidden in earth veins to cultivate divine medicines, while others have used unusual caverns to nourish their golden bodies and transform their physique. There are even deceased beings buried in Yin-Yang stone mines who, after a hundred years, have been resurrected."

Mu Qing suspected this might be a place of creation.

The Evolution Dynasty specifically revered certain domain researchers, inviting them to help the royal family locate rare terrains.

Mu Qing, having been exposed to this knowledge, was very sensitive to unique terrains.

Chu Feng arrived, but kept a considerable distance, not approaching. If the Mastiff King hadn't been in the woman's hands, he wouldn't have been so apprehensive.

"This place is indeed somewhat peculiar. Could Chu Feng be using it for cultivation?" Mu Qing mused, aware of the methods employed by domain researchers—some could devour the essence of mountains and rivers, a process even more formidable than evolving by consuming exotic fruits.

She believed Chu Feng was far from reaching that level, but if this truly was a place of creation, he might still gain significant benefits from its special terrain.

"I'll destroy this place." Mu Qing was decisive, conjuring a silver shuttle and launching it directly towards the terrain.

The tranquility was shattered as the Purple Gold Mountain area became shrouded in dust and smoke, enduring a fierce attack.

"This woman is truly detestable!" Chu Feng stood on a distant peak, witnessing this scene with an extremely grim expression.

The silver shuttle flew like a silver galaxy streaking across the sky, its power astonishing. It smashed into the ground, causing rocks to shatter and the earth's surface to crack.

Chu Feng watched, silently and coldly.

Boom!

After dozens of consecutive attacks, Mu Qing finally found the correct area—precisely the terrain of the Eight Trigrams Furnace—and triggered the ancient domain left behind.

A ball of solar fire essence erupted, and flames surged.

Chu Feng felt she would struggle to destroy this place of creation, as it was protected by an ancient domain. However, he feared she might accidentally cause some major trouble.

Because he knew there was something very unusual beneath the ground!

Crack!

Even Gengjin earth energy was forced out, spurting upwards, but Mu Qing didn't stop. She seemed intent on completely shattering the place, turning it into an abyss.

"It really is a bit strange; I'm even more certain he can gain benefits here!" Mu Qing muttered to herself, continuing her fierce assault.

Black mist permeated the air, black lights flickered, and finally, large patches of black flames rose. She shattered the ground where the Grand Yin Fire Essence was located, unleashing terrifying solar power.

Thump, thump, thump...

With her dozens of attacks, this area was filled with flying rocks.

It was at this moment that Chu Feng's pupils contracted. Even standing on a distant peak, far away, he sensed that something was amiss. That thing underground...

"Hmm?!"

Mu Qing reacted swiftly, rapidly retracting her silver shuttle and retreating in a burst, momentarily forgetting about the Mastiff King.

At the location of the Grand Yin Fire Essence, the ground cracked open, and a gigantic, jet-black, long-haired hand emerged directly, radiating boundless terror.

"Ah..." Mu Qing paled in shock. How was this possible? A place of creation actually had such a demonic entity? This didn't align with her conjectures.

In the distance, Chu Feng's expression was cold. That thing underground had finally been disturbed and brought out; Mu Qing was suffering the consequences of her own actions.

The silver shuttle was instantly struck by the black hand, exploding directly and turning into a cloud of silver powder.

With a rumble, the void darkened, and the long, black, hairy hand approached Mu Qing.

"No!"

She screamed. Her trip to Purple Gold Mountain was a failure in her eyes; she had needlessly destroyed a secret treasure and also encountered an astonishing attack.

The void lightly trembled, and an emerald green bamboo raft, crafted from mysterious bamboo, appeared. It carried her, soaring into the sky with incredible speed.

However, at this critical moment, as the giant hand reached towards the sky, it exuded a burst of Grand Yin Fire Essence. This spurted upwards and grazed Mu Qing, causing her to shriek in agony.

"Ah..."

Although it was just a spark, its destructive power on a person was still astonishing.

Chu Feng secretly lamented. That black hand was actually wrapped in iron chains, bound underground. Being able to reach out to the surface was already quite remarkable.

Otherwise, its destructive power would be terrifying!

At the same time, Chu Feng noticed some golden papers affixed to the black hand, suppressing its energy. Otherwise, it would likely be incredibly terrifying.

Rumble!

Finally, the black hand sank back into the ground, and the cracks in the area closed, leaving no trace.

Chu Feng swooped down from the peak, approaching the area and taking the Mastiff King away. Fortunately, at the critical moment, Mu Qing soared into the sky to escape, and the giant hand also targeted the high altitude; otherwise, the Mastiff King on the ground would have been in danger.

Chu Feng glanced at the Eight Trigrams Furnace. He felt he couldn't refine medicine now; the entity underground had just been disturbed. Attempting to refine precious medicine at this moment would be suicidal.

He needed to wait for the area to calm down and for the entity to fall back into slumber.

"Mastiff King, I'll take you to kill her and get revenge!"

Chu Feng said, taking the Mastiff King, and dashing furiously to pursue the emerald green bamboo raft!

The woman was severely injured, burned by the Grand Yin Fire Essence. It was purely accidental, yet also a consequence of her own actions.