Chapter 405: Feminine

Chu Feng’s long legs strode out, his pure physical speed like a human supersonic warship, indistinguishable from flight as he plunged over the mountains.

Eight times the speed of sound, astonishing the world!

When he first accelerated, a cloud of white mist enveloped him, a result of the drastic change in speed.

In ancient times, people believed immortals traveled on clouds, which had some truth to it, as this natural phenomenon indeed occurs when speed changes rapidly and increases sharply.

Soon, Chu Feng noticed the Mastiff King's unusual state: unable to speak, its body as weak as an ordinary pet, compressed to a length of just over a foot, unable to recover.

He tried to break the silver chain, but it was astonishingly tough; even if it strangled the Mastiff King, the slender, delicate silver chain would likely remain intact.

What surprised Chu Feng most was how incredibly fast the emerald green raft in the distance was; it was about to disappear, moving beyond eight times the speed of sound!

Chu Feng ran wildly, crossing mountains and hills, bursting into the plains. All his clothes, except for the shorts and vest made from beast king hide, were shredded, yet he still lost sight of the raft.

Unable to catch up, he felt like cursing—this was a first in his life.

It felt as if he had misdirected his emotions; his fighting spirit and murderous intent had all vanished like water flowing eastward. He had wanted to avenge the Mastiff King and vent his anger, but in the end, there wasn't even a shadow of the person left!

What infuriated him most was that the woman had no idea she was being pursued, which meant the raft was escaping at an astonishing speed!

Originally, it was the best chance to kill Mu Qing. Regardless of whether she had evolved to a high level, she was now being burned by the Grand Yin Fire Essence; even if she didn't die, she would be severely injured.

However, the raft, refined from mysterious green bamboo, was so bizarre, almost surpassing a flying saucer, simply vanishing.

"Is this an embodiment of evolutionary civilization suppressing technological civilization?" Chu Feng was momentarily speechless.

He held his breath, slowed his pace, and stopped in the plains, deeply regretting the missed opportunity.

This was not good news. Although she was just a maid, her insidious methods were many. Missing the chance to eliminate future trouble made Chu Feng feel uneasy.

Her visits to Taihang Mountain and her forceful suppression in Kunlun were both highly targeted. If she was let go this time, heaven knew what she would do next.

"Mastiff King, what's wrong with you?" Chu Feng communicated with the Mastiff King. They couldn't speak verbally; it could only communicate telepathically.

The Mastiff King had suffered an unprecedented humiliation, even contemplating suicide. Now, saved by Chu Feng, its emotions surged violently.

This was a formidable being, once unmatched in bravery. For him to be treated this way by that woman angered even Chu Feng.

"That woman is very strong, don't take risks!" Chu Feng sensed this telepathic message from the Mastiff King.

Even with boundless rage and endless humiliation, it still urged Chu Feng not to be impulsive, informing him of the woman's bizarre strength.

The Mastiff King wanted revenge but didn't want to implicate Chu Feng. It vowed that once it evolved to the next stage, it would personally kill the woman and erase the humiliation.

Chu Feng said, "Killing her directly would be too easy. Isn't she the maid of that prodigious prince? Then let's annihilate her master, let her witness it, and crush her sense of superiority and belief. What if they're imperial forces? A prodigious prince? They'll all be wiped out!"

He feared the Mastiff King would be consumed by resentment and suffer ill effects, so he ignited a sense of purpose in it, setting a short-term goal.

"Good!" the Mastiff King nodded.

Just then, a strong wind howled in the sky, and a fierce raptor descended. This was a Bird King from Kunlun Mountain, which had been monitoring the woman recently.

"Mastiff King!" it exclaimed.

"First, take the Mastiff King back to Kunlun. I'll figure out how to break this silver chain later," Chu Feng said.

The Mastiff King and the Bird King asked Chu Feng where he was going.

"I'm going to Mount Laoshan to hunt that woman down. Even if I leave her alive to witness the destruction of her so-called prodigious prince, I won't let her have an easy time before then."

Chu Feng then frowned and said, "Given the current situation, we should temporarily abandon Kunlun. Alien beings will descend in large numbers now, and occupying the foremost divine mountain is destined to make us a target."

"We've all had that thought; we'll evacuate later," sighed the Bird King from Kunlun. That woman's ascent to Kunlun and her forceful suppression had been a significant blow to many great demons.

They realized that in the near future, Earth's stage would expand dramatically, becoming a battleground for countless geniuses from various galaxies.

Chu Feng knew that the coming period would likely be very tough for Earth's evolutionaries. The fierce collision of different civilizations was about to begin.

To outsiders, it might appear brilliant: divine sons roaming, Daoist heirs vying, celestial maidens dazzling, Buddhist disciples spreading faith—absolutely splendid.

But for the beings of Earth, it could mean exceptional brutality, a foundation of blood and bone, highlighting and setting off the spectacular beginnings and dazzling narratives of those sacred sons and divine daughters.

Chu Feng quickly left messages for everyone he knew, including the old grandmaster from Wudang Mountain, advising them to withdraw from the famous mountains, leave their original habitats, and remain silent and hidden.

Seeing his seriousness, both the Mastiff King and the Bird King realized Chu Feng was about to act decisively and became worried.

"Chu Feng, don't be reckless."

"I know what I'm doing," Chu Feng said. He explained that fighting against alien races and resisting the sea tribes had always been this way; compromise was useless, and peace was forged through battle. Only with sufficient strength could one negotiate with those beings; otherwise, everything was meaningless.

Chu Feng left, running wildly north towards Shandong province.

The maid had left too quickly to notice he was pursuing her, which was even better. He could take her by surprise, perhaps succeeding in a thousand-mile assault.

Seven to eight thousand kilometers was no challenge for Chu Feng; he could cover the distance in less than an hour. As he approached the Mount Laoshan area, he saw the magnificent emerald sea undulating.

Chu Feng slowed down, moving silently like a ghost into the mountains, searching with his extraordinary divine senses.

"Hmm?!"

Besides finding some members of Heavenly God Organism, the first person he located was Lin Nuoyi, on a spiritual peak. There, an ancient silver pine tree rooted on the cliff face, emanating high energy concentrations and accompanied by white mist.

Chu Feng hesitated slightly, then quietly left, continuing his search.

"There she is!"

On a spiritual peak not far from Lin Nuoyi, within a bamboo grove, the woman was seated. The emerald green raft was tossed aside, parts of it surprisingly scorched.

As for the woman, white mist steamed around her, and her energy was contained as she healed her injuries.

She was badly burned, with wisps of Grand Yin power emanating from many injured parts of her body. The black flames had long since extinguished, indicating her extraordinary nature.

Some parts of her body, like her waist and abdomen, had holes. Now, after applying a spiritual salve, they glowed with radiance, the medicinal effect astonishing. The nearly cooked flesh was slowly regaining vitality.

"This woman has broken at least ten shackles!" Chu Feng showed a strange expression. This was just a maid; how strong must that prince be?

Chu Feng's spirit and body merged, becoming one, allowing him to integrate into the mountains and rivers, making him imperceptible to other beings—this was his extraordinary advantage.

He approached the spiritual peak, preparing to ambush and capture the woman in one swift move.

However, for some unknown reason, as he drew closer, his body stiffened slightly. The peaceful circulation of the breathing technique taught by the Yellow Ox, which usually left his mind clear, strangely produced this sensation.

Chu Feng was startled. He decisively retreated. There was an inexplicable danger in this place, and he couldn't immediately pinpoint its source.

Subsequently, from a safe distance, he circulated the Great Thunderclap Breathing Technique, not to vibrate his muscles and organs, but to mentally take deep breaths, integrating with the surrounding world.

At his current level, as his understanding of breathing techniques deepened, he increasingly realized that this was a fundamental and indispensable element on the path of future evolution.

His body and mind were tranquil. The Great Thunderclap could temper blood with thunderous sounds, strengthen bones, fortify organs, refine the spirit, and also bring about a state of profound stillness, like an eminent monk entering nirvana—this was his recent insight.

Now in this state, sure enough, after his mind achieved a deep level of tranquility, almost like nirvana, Chu Feng again felt a pang of fear. That peak was indeed not simple.

Using both the breathing technique taught by the Yellow Ox and the Great Thunderclap Breathing Technique to verify, he consistently felt this sensation. Chu Feng was certain it wasn't an illusion; there was truly a great danger here.

Finally, he discerned that there was an extraordinary secret treasure on the mountain, concealing and covering something. Had he not possessed an ultimate breathing technique, he would not have detected it at all.

Chu Feng merged with the surrounding rocks, grass, and trees, lying dormant in the distance, observing the spiritual mountain.

He didn't use his Fiery Golden Eyes, fearing that the commotion would be too great and he would be discovered. He still couldn't control the golden light within his eyes to be completely restrained and imperceptible.

Since he had already discerned that there was something wrong with the peak, he simply continued to observe.

One hour, two hours, three hours... until the fifth hour, the woman stood up. Her wounds were still emitting Grand Yin energy, and being corroded by this high-level energy, it would take a long time for her to recover.

She scanned the mountains, seemingly very disappointed, and sighed softly.

It was at this moment that several figures mysteriously appeared in the bamboo grove, suddenly and very strangely.

Chu Feng's eyes narrowed. There was indeed something strange. The peak had an unknown object concealing its aura, which had just masked the figures of those people, setting up a deadly trap.

If he had charged in just now, he would have certainly been ambushed.

At this point, Chu Feng gazed intently at the figures. Two or three faces looked very familiar, and he instantly knew their origins.

They were from the Qilin's Old Nest!

He had seen two or three of them there previously!

Chu Feng was speechless for a moment. This woman truly had an insidious nature. After being severely wounded at Zijin Mountain in Jiangning, she had fled without looking back, yet hadn't returned directly to Laoshan.

Clearly, since Mount Laoshan and the Qilin's Old Nest were both within Shandong province, she had used her extreme speed to first go to the Qilin's Nest and brought some people from there.

This was not only for her protection but also to set an ambush for anyone daring to come to Laoshan to harm her.

This woman was truly cautious and incredibly ruthless, even plotting against others while fleeing.

Chu Feng frowned. From this woman, he could tell that the prince was likely also very formidable. If someone else had come today, even a slight oversight would have resulted in being ambushed and killed there.

Now that he had seen through the scheme, Chu Feng naturally became calmer, remaining still and silent. He was waiting for an opportunity; he would not let her go today, no matter what!

Soon after, a visitor arrived at the spiritual peak. Lin Nuoyi appeared, elegant and stunningly beautiful, revealing a rare smile that momentarily brightened the entire peak. She had come to visit Mu Qing.