Chapter 446: High-Speed Evolution Era

In the sky, the words, though blurry, were still legible. They were interstellar script, the universal divine language of evolvers.

The consequences were immeasurable. In an instant, extraterrestrial beings on all the famous mountains across Earth and along the various star paths fell silent, then erupted in an uproar, as if the starry sky had exploded. Whether ordinary arrivals, divine maidens, or imperial heirs, everyone's blood surged, and they trembled in shock. All the forces present were dumbfounded.

A Saint's Manifestation!

In the outer reaches, a Saint had manifested divine script, announcing to the world that such a grand display was needed just to eliminate one native, which astonished everyone. Some people were utterly bewildered. This was followed by an overwhelming clamor and countless exclamations. This phenomenon wasn't limited to extraterrestrial beings; even native Earthlings looked up at the characters. Though they didn't understand the script, the arrivals informed them of the truth. Soon, people across the native lands understood what was happening.

Chu Feng had been targeted with a kill order by a Saint? Everyone was instantly horrified. From Huangshan to Zhongnan Mountain, to Lushan and countless other famous mountains and star paths, myriad forces from different galaxies were now in a state of emotional turmoil, unable to find peace.

A Saint's bronze seal was an unimaginable gift, capable of preserving one's life or even summoning a Saint to eradicate all enemies. Those who possessed a Saint's bronze seal could generally have their wishes granted by a Saint, provided the requests were not unreasonable. Unreasonable requests included, for instance, demanding to marry a Saint's direct descendant or requesting their cultivation techniques. Such impudence, even from someone granted the seal, would lead to them being incinerated by a single palm strike for daring to presume upon the Saint's favor.

Many divine sons and holy maidens came from extraordinarily ancient and influential families, some of which might still have living Saints. Yet, even as direct blood relatives, they were not guaranteed an audience with the supreme beings of their clans. At that level, Saints often secluded themselves for meditation, with each session lasting a mortal's lifetime, sometimes even decades. Not only were descendants across dozens or hundreds of generations unable to see them regularly, but even their own children and grandchildren—their closest blood relatives—could not expect frequent meetings. It was even less likely they would intervene simply to fulfill a descendant's wish.

A Saint's intervention was exceedingly rare. Even across the vast starry sky, Saints were rarely seen unless a major event compelled their appearance. Of course, some Saints, owing to their individual personalities, might particularly favor certain talented descendants and manifest occasionally, rather than only once every few centuries or millennia. Overall, Saints were elusive, and persuading them to act was even harder. Thus, the bestowal of a Saint's bronze seal instantly ignited a frenzy across all star paths.

"Chu Feng, what did this chosen native do to provoke a Saint so gravely that it resulted in a manifestation, summoning all divine sons to kill him!" someone exclaimed, their breath quickening and eyes bloodshot. This was an extraterrestrial being from behind a famous mountain, eager to claim Chu Feng's head in exchange for a Saint's bronze seal. Along another star path, a holy son was startled, craving the Saint's bronze seal. The Saint of his own lineage had perished millennia ago, and they desperately needed the seal's protection. Another person's voice trembled as they declared, "If I could obtain a Saint's bronze seal, I would ask the Saint to eliminate all the vile enemies facing my clan!" "If I were to get a Saint's bronze seal, I would ask the Saint to help me complete my clan's flawed breathing technique and restore my family's glory!"

Diverse intentions simmered among the various factions on the famous mountains. Regardless, the words in the sky had ignited a massive storm. However, some divine sons and holy maidens along the star paths remained utterly serene, showing no change in expression from start to finish. Their subordinates were anxious, fearing they would fall behind others on different star paths. Someone inquired, "Divine Son, should we participate in the hunt for Chu Feng?" "Every faction wants to act, but there's only one Chu Feng. Can he be split among us?" a divine son retorted.

This was a significant problem. If Chu Feng was everyone's target, it could even lead to conflicts among the holy sons themselves over the prize. While divine sons and holy maidens were accustomed to fierce competition, even life-and-death struggles over the opportunities and fortunes on this planet, they would avoid direct conflict if possible. Some divine sons and holy maidens were exceedingly proud and arrogant, convinced they would achieve sainthood themselves. In their eyes, a Saint's bronze seal paled in comparison to the legendary divine artifacts rumored to be on this planet.

"Hmm, that Chu Feng is truly remarkable to have provoked a Saint's wrath," some divine maidens and holy sons mused, all displaying surprise as they speculated on what he had done. To incur such furious rage from a Saint spoke volumes: this chosen native was extraordinarily formidable, and killing him would likely prove very difficult! "Heh, if a few or even more of the divine sons and holy maidens who pursue Chu Feng fall, then things will get truly interesting," some sneered. For if imperial princesses, Dao Sons, and similar prominent figures started to fall, it would undoubtedly trigger a massive storm!

Within the folded space, along various star paths, the reactions of forces from different galaxies varied: some were eager for action, some remained calm and indifferent, while others sneered, awaiting a dramatic turn of events.

In outer space, the Quasi-Saint Golden Wolf spat out a mouthful of blood, having suffered a backlash. The dozens of small golden braids on his head had noticeably dimmed. Though he hadn't directly attacked Earth, such a profound manifestation still resulted in a backlash. A Quasi-Saint suffering injuries due to a backlash was undeniably a major event.

"Brother Golden Wolf, I apologize for implicating you this time. I will surely repay you generously in the future!" said Yin Jiuque. The Quasi-Saint Golden Wolf responded, "After such a manifestation, you cannot go back on your word. Once someone kills Chu Feng, will you truly be able to provide a Saint's bronze seal as a reward?" "One of my sworn brothers is Yuwen Chengkong, a former member of the Starry Sky Knights. He has since achieved sainthood, so producing a Saint's bronze seal will not be an issue."

"Pfft!" The Quasi-Saint Golden Wolf's backlash was severe. He coughed up another mouthful of blood and sighed, "Have you considered what might happen if those divine sons and holy maidens go to hunt Chu Feng, fail repeatedly, and are instead cut down by him?" Some things didn't need to be explicitly stated. If a group of divine sons and holy maidens were to perish, the repercussions would be immense. If they died in ordinary duels, it would be acceptable. However, if a Saint's manifestation led them to hunt the chosen native, only for them to be annihilated one after another, then the situation would become extremely serious. This would essentially be a direct result of Yin Jiuque's forced intervention! If thoroughly investigated, the consequences could be dire. If the families of those divine sons and holy maidens still had living Saints backing them, they would likely retaliate against Yin Jiuque upon discovering the truth, leading to unimaginable repercussions.

Yin Jiuque's expression changed. "Impossible," he stated. "That renegade's evolutionary level is still very low. Moreover, Earth, affected by our recent interference, is likely to undergo rapid mutation. Those divine sons and holy maidens are about to enter Earth's main space, and given their high level of power, killing someone in the Chain Realm will be incredibly simple." The Quasi-Saint Golden Wolf nodded. "Let's hope so," he said. "The manifestation has already occurred; it's too late for anything else now."

At Longhu Mountain, Chu Feng gazed at the sky, lost in thought for a long time. "A Saint has manifested, calling all divine sons to kill me, you bastards!" Finally, Chu Feng snapped out of his trance and erupted into curses. For him, a massive crisis had emerged: pursued by a group of holy sons, how could he possibly survive? Though he had once boasted of hunting divine and celestial maidens, what would he do if a group of holy maidens charged at him? He could only flee! Otherwise, he would surely be killed.

"You scoundrels in outer space, listen carefully! I will wipe out your descendants who set foot on Earth!" In the sky, the Quasi-Saint Golden Wolf and Yin Jiuque observed the various famous mountains. They unexpectedly spotted Chu Feng at Longhu Mountain, realizing he was the intended target. Seeing his agitated state, they immediately knew he was unleashing a torrent of curses. Next, the Quasi-Saint Golden Wolf used his divine perception to listen, allowing Yin Jiuque to perceive as well. Both their expressions instantly darkened. How many years had it been since they'd heard such curses? Since becoming Quasi-Saints, they had been revered as divine beings, and no one dared to disrespect them. Yet now, they were being subjected to vulgar insults. The two Quasi-Saints' faces darkened as they glared at the native.

"You fools from beyond this domain, just you wait!" Chu Feng declared, pointing at the sky. "It won't be so easy to kill me. I'll wipe out all those divine sons and holy maidens, making you regret this immensely!" Chu Feng cursed, venting his frustration, feeling increasingly satisfied. However, the faces of the two Quasi-Saints from beyond the domain grew progressively darker. Finally, with a whoosh, they vanished, unable to bear listening any further, fearing even more outrageous remarks. For dignified Quasi-Saints to be pointed at and cursed was an unprecedented experience, and the sensation was incredibly bizarre.

Yang Xuan, Hu Qingcheng, and Qing Lan had already returned near Earth. Using the crystallized forms of their Clairvoyance and Clairaudience divine powers, they saw and heard everything clearly, and were left utterly dumbfounded. What they witnessed was Chu Feng actually cursing two Quasi-Saints until they fled—truly… eccentric! At this very moment, even the forces from several star paths within the folded space behind Longhu Mountain were speechless, having heard it with their own ears.

Finally, Chu Feng himself also fled. He intended to lie low and avoid trouble. However, after only two days, he became restless and could no longer remain hidden. In those two days, Earth's mutation had accelerated, and all the famous mountains began to glow. On numerous famous mountains, exotic fruits were rapidly evolving, their medicinal properties dramatically increasing!

"Now is the time to gather all the exotic fruits!" Chu Feng decided, resolving to act quickly and traverse all famous mountains and great rivers to collect suitable fruits. Everything was for evolution! Initially, when the Rubik's Cube fell into the ocean, it caused a rapid surge of evolution in the waters. More recently, the attack on Earth by the two Quasi-Saints had an even greater impact. Within two days, the energy density on Earth had significantly increased! An era of rapid evolution was dawning!

Within these two days, extraterrestrial beings of the Free and Unfettered Realm began to clear trials in the folded space, preparing to cross over. "Indeed, many exotic fruits are evolving rapidly, and their medicinal properties have greatly increased!" Chu Feng exclaimed in pleasant surprise. From Longhu Mountain to Yandang Mountain, then to Mount Hua, he observed numerous exotic trees glowing. As he journeyed, Chu Feng sought out powerful exotic fruits, aiming to enhance himself and evolve rapidly before the Dao Sons and divine maidens emerged. On the fifth day, Chu Feng began to harvest, picking several ideal fruits. As time passed, even more powerful fruits began to appear. Chu Feng quickly became busy, venturing into Mount Heng, ascending Mount Hua, and entering the mysterious Qinling Mountains. He advanced steadily, gathering exotic fruits along the way.

The era of rapid evolution had begun! Simultaneously, beings of the Free and Unfettered Realm finally began to arrive!