Chapter 476: Taking the Divine Medicine

Naturally, Chu Feng did not lose his composure. Even though he was incredibly excited and his eyes burned with fervor, he remained vigilant. He knew well the dangers of such a place—a land for conferring titles and offering sacrifices to heaven. Even a slight mistake or act of recklessness here could lead to deadly peril!

Chu Feng grew increasingly cautious, holding the Domain Suppressing Seal to protect himself. A dark light enveloped him, forming a relatively small yet safe space. Within the dark light, runes were invisible, and the force fields remained undisturbed, creating a serene environment.

Upon arriving, an enticing fruity aroma, accompanied by radiant light, assailed his senses, permeating his very bones with its rich fragrance and making his mouth water.

The jade table was large, radiating a five-colored brilliance and auspicious energy. It shimmered and glowed as if water waves were flowing across it, appearing incredibly sacred at first glance.

The pressure in this place was immense. Chu Feng felt suffocated with every slight step, as if both his body and spirit were crushed by a great mountain, leaving him breathless. Even with the Domain Suppressing Seal in hand, he couldn't alleviate it. This was an invisible "momentum," a terrifying aura that intimidated the form and spirit of evolvers. Chu Feng felt a heavy weight in his heart and became even more careful.

He struggled to shift his gaze from the Flat Peaches, looking instead at the objects emitting dangerous auras. The five-colored jade table was dazzling with celestial light and truly enormous. On it, besides the Flat Peaches, there was also a golden seal. It wasn't very large, yet it exuded a grand aura, as if a corner of the sky was suppressing this very spot. Additionally, there were nine bronze cauldrons. They were mottled with green stains, looking ancient yet inspiring awe, making one involuntarily bow their head, or even prostrate themselves in reverence. Furthermore, there was a small, pitch-black tower, three feet tall, which seemed to absorb the surrounding light. Though not large, it was as terrifying as an abyss.

Chu Feng's eyes gleamed. He knew without a doubt that these were extraordinary sacred objects, yet they exerted mountain-like pressure on him, even with the protection of the Domain Suppressing Seal. He believed that without the dark stone seal in his hand, he probably wouldn't have been able to get this close; his body might have cracked, staining the altar with blood. These objects were truly formidable. An ordinary person, even if they managed to pass through the force fields, wouldn't be able to approach this jade table!

"Yaoyao said not to touch anything here casually, or it could lead to deadly peril. It seems there's indeed something strange," Chu Feng muttered to himself. When no one was around, he wouldn't call her "sister," finding "Yaoyao" more intimate. At Mount Longhu, he had consulted Yaoyao about the land of conferment and sacrifice, and she had advised him to be careful here. The entire altar was silent, filled with offerings, looking abandoned, yet "there were traps!" According to Yaoyao, some items were placed by ancient ancestors, while others might have been left by enemies!

Chu Feng's eyes burned with desire as he reluctantly gazed at the bronze cauldrons and golden seal. However, he took a deep breath, resisting the urge to act impulsively. To be safe, it was better not to touch anything indiscriminately for now. For now, safely acquiring a Flat Peach was paramount. Other matters could be decided based on the situation; he absolutely could not lose his life here simply out of greed for ancient treasures.

The pressure in this place was overwhelming. Gritting his teeth, just as he was about to leap onto the massive jade table, faint traces of blood began to seep from his nose and mouth. The dark little tower, the golden glowing seal, and other objects gave him an immense sense of danger. He felt as if his spirit and body were about to be crushed into pieces.

Simultaneously, another aura surged forth, carrying an ancient and magnificent presence. It was a stone stele, standing serenely on the altar, right next to the jade table. It bore inscriptions detailing the rise and fall of this star. Chu Feng gazed at it. He didn't recognize the divine script, but he had once heard the "Problem Girl's" grandfather read from it: Earth had once ranked eleventh, considered one of the strongest stars, revered by all heavens. However, in the next ranking, it plummeted directly to ninety-seven thousand four hundred and fifty-second place, a precipitous drop. The ranking after that was not shown, leaving its ultimate decline unknown! Chu Feng stared, sighing softly.

At that moment, the stone stele suddenly emitted a faint light, scanning his body. This instantly sent shivers down his spine; there were indeed hidden dangers here. Was this stele like an energy tower, akin to some black technology? Fortunately, he was very cautious and hadn't gotten carried away, so he hadn't offended anything. In fact, his mood had become a little heavy after arriving here; how could he desecrate a place where ancient ancestors offered sacrifices to heaven? Earth had long been abandoned, and the altar forgotten, with no one to enjoy its offerings. It was estimated that no one was willing to delve too deeply, as the waters of that era were too profound!

The glowing stele, after scanning his body, showed no abnormalities. Although Yaoyao hadn't elaborated, she had simply mentioned that both the ancient ancestors and their enemies had left behind items, intended to suppress some of the "medium-sized fish and shrimp" remaining on Earth! Chu Feng surmised that he was probably not significant enough to trigger the ancient treasures' revival to suppress him.

His bones creaked under immense pressure as he struggled to climb onto the jade table. At this moment, his eyes shone like golden lightning, accompanied by flames of light. Chu Feng concentrated, not daring to relax even a little. He had finally reached the crucial moment and did not want a tragedy to occur at the very last step.

Below the altar, a group of people clenched their fists, more nervous than Chu Feng. Chen Rong, in particular, was furious and gnashed her teeth, burning with jealousy at Chu Feng's successful ascent. Zhu Wuque, Yuwen Feng, and others also had their pupils constrict. They were truly unwilling; just moments ago, using the cross-realm bridge, they had been close to Chu Feng, only for him to escape.

"The Flat Peach divine medicine, if it were left for us..." Yuan Kun's eyes surged with fiery light, his pale golden fur flowing with potent energy, and his Vajra Ape physique was brimming with explosive power. Prince Qi Yu of Great Qi had a grim expression. Their interception had failed; Chu Feng had actually succeeded in ascending the altar right before their eyes and was now reaping his fortune. Their enemy had succeeded, while they could only watch helplessly. This feeling was unbearable.

"We must stop him! He can't be allowed to consume the Flat Peach medicine smoothly!" Chen Rong declared.

Zhu Wuque spoke coldly and faintly, "Traitorous seed, the rations of the Starry Sky Knights back then, no matter what level you evolve to, you can't escape your destiny." In truth, he was frustrated. Yin Jiuque had ordered him to kill Chu Feng, yet he was forced to watch him evolve here.

"Keep attacking, one last try! See if we can shake the altar!" Yuwen Feng said, his gaze chilling. His hatred for Chu Feng was no less than Qi Yu's; it had once been a deep source of vexation for him.

"The Domain Suppressing Seal is riddled with cracks. If it's overloaded, it might be destroyed!" Chen Rong stated. That was a treasure from Penglai, and she understood it relatively well.

Bailiang, Lieshan, Zhanhe, and others all nodded. Then, these divine sons and holy maidens prepared to attack again, though they had already retreated to a safe distance, fearing severe backlash. Some secret treasures glowed, as if burning, and crashed towards the altar. The light was dazzling, like comets striking the earth!

Dazzling symbols on the altar intertwined, causing even the five-colored jade table to tremble slightly. Chu Feng was indeed impacted. However, no danger occurred; his body merely swayed, and the dark light around him remained undiminished, still enveloping him.

By this time, he had reached a vessel. His eyes burned with excitement amidst the brilliant light, and he extended his hand, successfully touching a Flat Peach. It was as crimson as agate, emitting a reddish glow, its enticing aroma already assailing him. Chu Feng opened his mouth. Without hesitation, he took a large bite, and his mouth immediately filled with juice. It was sweet, rich, and fragrant, its aroma permeating even his soul, making his entire being glow vibrantly.

In an instant, it was as if peals of thunder exploded within him, one after another! This was a sacred grand medicine. Even if much of its medicinal properties had been severely lost over the years, it was still more than enough for an evolver of his level! In just a moment, Chu Feng's body pulsed with sounds, like metal chains breaking or torture devices being unlocked, making him feel much lighter. Especially in his head, it felt like an explosion. The shackles there greatly affected his spirit; the head shackles were also spiritual shackles! Even though Chu Feng's spirit often merged with his flesh and blood rather than remaining solely in his head, tracing its origin, this was still its main base. It caused him excruciating headaches, and his spiritual light flames burned intensely.

*Boom!* It was truly like thunder from the Nine Heavens striking Chu Feng, almost making him fall backward. Spiritual energy surged from his forehead, appearing almost solid. A cluster of light flames pulsed vigorously there!

It was done! The most important shackle in his body was broken. Thunderous roars echoed in his head for a long time before subsiding. Chu Feng immediately felt his senses sharpen, his intuition becoming keen. Most importantly, his spiritual power soared! This was a crucial hurdle he had to overcome to advance to the Free and Unfettered Realm!

In an instant, wherever Chu Feng's spirit reached, everything was reflected in his mind. Nothing was the same. It was as if he had pulled back a canvas, revealing some of the true essence of the world. Regarding cultivation and evolution, he felt increasingly insightful, gaining different understandings. In mere moments, he was on the verge of enlightenment, immersed in a wondrous state. This was the greatest benefit of unlocking the head shackles! If one's spirit was lacking, how could they progress further? Only with this shackle opened and soul power boiling could one step into the Free and Unfettered Realm and advance to the Contemplation stage. Both form and spirit were indispensable.

At this moment, Chu Feng's physical body glowed, and his flesh and blood became translucent. Indeed, as rumored, after breaking more than twelve shackles, the increase in his own energy was limited. However, he was undergoing a qualitative change; the energy level within his body was leaping forward and rising. "Hmm?" This was unexpected for Chu Feng; this change was somewhat different from what others experienced. He began to circulate his breathing technique, starting with the Dao Guidance, followed by the Great Thunderclap Breathing Technique. Doing this during evolution had significant benefits, promoting physical improvement, spiritual growth, and more. Moreover, he mastered the Ultimate Breathing Technique!

During this process, other parts of Chu Feng's body continuously pulsed and thumped. Just as Yaoyao had said, the human body had dozens of shackles, with different classification standards, simply because some shackles were large and some were small, with some being negligible. Yaoyao had told Chu Feng not to bother with these details. If he consumed divine or sacred medicine, all his cells would be activated and, after being cleansed, all blocked areas would be unblocked. In moments, his vitality greatly increased, and the energy, which was rumored not to increase much, also surged forth at this time. Chu Feng's eyes shone brightly, revealing his delight. His physique was transforming, his constitution rapidly improving, and his energy was surging. This was different from the evolution of ordinary people!

Below the altar, a group of people had ashen faces. Seeing Chu Feng take large bites of the Flat Peach, leaving only a pit in an instant, they were all consumed by rage. Chu Feng ignored them. He even paid less attention to the changes after breaking some of his own shackles, focusing instead on the changes occurring after the spiritual shackle broke. His spiritual power surged, a cluster of light burst from his flesh and blood, returning to his head. He watched carefully: part of his spirit showed signs of condensing into a weapon! Was this a newly unlocked ability? He tried, actively participating, even shaping it. A powerful mass of spiritual energy vaguely transformed into a figure standing with a great halberd. "After advancing to the Free and Unfettered Realm, all the abilities unlocked now will be refined away. For now, consider this preliminary shaping and experimentation!"