Chapter 51: All Eyes on the Eight Directions

In the evening, at Chu Feng's home, a rich aroma filled the air. The braised Tyrannosaurus meat could be smelled from far away. Even before it was cooked, the yellow ox was impatient, trying several times to charge into the kitchen.

On the dining table were several plates of berries: some vibrant red, some shimmering purple, some golden yellow. Their fragrant aroma was refreshing and invigorating.

"Dinner!"

The moment the word was uttered, the yellow ox charged straight over.

A "war" erupted between the man and the ox, a battle for food. During allocation, disputes easily arose over who got more and who got less.

"The meat is truly delicious!" Chu Feng exclaimed. Tyrannosauruses that mastered certain breathing techniques had undergone physical mutations, evolving to possess mysterious substances within their flesh and blood.

After a busy day, they only began their dinner late in the evening. Both the man and the ox had hearty appetites.

Later that evening, Chu Feng browsed the news, reading various reports about awakened beings, and paid close attention to the developments in Mount Taihang.

"Thousands of awakened beings, possibly over ten thousand, have gathered at Mount Taihang..."

This report caused a huge stir. Many people discussed how the northern mountain range was about to become unstable, potentially leading to a large-scale battle.

Many reports highlighted Heavenly Deity Biological, stating that this time they were determined to obtain the mysterious fruit and had made ample preparations, with even their top executives personally present.

Chu Feng even saw a photo of Lin Yaoyi. Even a side profile revealed her exquisite beauty, cool and stunning, drawing gasps from many.

"Is she one of Heavenly Deity Biological's executives? She's unbelievably beautiful."

Many marveled, surprised that such a young woman was among the high-ranking officials, captivating many hearts.

"Her grace is unparalleled; she's stunning, far more beautiful than those so-called popular celebrities."

"What a pity, only a side view. We can't see her face. Who can release a close-up photo of her?"

The reporters themselves hadn't expected that a single accompanying news photo, a candid shot, would be more captivating than the main text, causing a significant stir.

Similarly, some reports emphasized Bodhi Gene, a colossal entity highly likely to confront Heavenly Deity Biological directly.

Over the past two days, continuous reports indicated that several conflicts had already broken out between the two major conglomerates, resulting in casualties on both sides.

Next, Chu Feng read reports about powerful awakened beings from various regions. The methods some of them displayed were astonishing, like myths brought to life.

"With the exotic fruit ripe, powerful contenders will vie for supremacy. Who will come out on top?"

An influential media outlet even created a special section for public discussion.

As a result, the screen was filled with posts about Vajra and the Silver-Winged Celestial. "Who can surpass them? There's already confirmed news that both will be present."

Some even revealed that these two beings, standing at the pinnacle of power, had already clashed once, and their ultimate showdown would take place in Mount Taihang.

The moment the mysterious fruit on the peculiar small tree ripened, it would be their time to decide who was superior.

"Will Fire Spirit come? Will White Tiger King appear? If these two also arrive, then all four at the top of the pyramid will be present. I'm really looking forward to it!"

"I also hope those two awakened beings show up. Then it'll be a dragon-tiger struggle, a decisive battle in Mount Taihang, to see who's the strongest."

"Forget about it. If those at the top of the pyramid really show up, what chance do you and I have? Their casual strike can't be withstood even by everyone working together."

...

That special section generated heated discussion, attracting countless eyes.

Subsequently, a betting company opportunely launched a service, allowing anyone to bet on who was stronger among the Silver-Winged Celestial, Vajra, Fire Spirit, and White Tiger King.

At the same time, they also introduced a "Top 100 Experts List," which also allowed betting.

This caused a huge uproar, but it was undeniably eye-catching. Many people paid attention, personally participating and placing bets.

One stone stirred up a thousand waves!

That night, the betting company's executives smiled until their faces were numb because the response was overwhelmingly strong, with countless people joining in.

In the end, people found that the Silver-Winged Celestial was particularly favored, his popularity far ahead, with many believing he was stronger!

Subsequently, someone conducted a survey and found that the reason he surpassed the other three powerhouses was a combat video that had previously been leaked.

After that video was played, his popularity surged, attracting attention from all sides.

In the video, his moves were clean and decisive, sweeping away all opponents. Some of his techniques were like myths reborn, displaying an invincible demeanor.

Furthermore, his tall stature, flowing silver hair, and perfect image, coupled with silver wings allowing him to hover in the air, made him seem like a deity descending to the mortal world, extraordinarily transcendent.

Many young women found him exceptionally handsome and remarkably graceful. Their excellent first impression created a psychological bias, leading them to believe he was the strongest.

It must be said that the betting company's move was incredibly successful, attracting widespread attention and causing many other companies to follow suit.

For a time, online discussions were constant and lively.

It was precisely because of these diverse topics and discussions that all sorts of news began to circulate, periodically drawing people's attention.

"Do you think there's any connection between that young woman, who only has a side profile photo, and the Silver-Winged Celestial?"

"Absolutely! They're both at Heavenly Deity Biological; how could there be no connection? Hmm, now that you mention it, when I think about it carefully, they really do seem like a good match."

"Indeed, even just a side profile reveals a goddess-level figure. She's quite compatible with the Silver-Winged Celestial."

...

This left some media outlets perplexed; they quickly dug for more information, hoping to report further.

That night was destined to be anything but peaceful. There were numerous trending topics, as many people now knew that the fruit in Mount Taihang was about to ripen.

Perhaps it could be harvested tomorrow, and then Mount Taihang would surely face a massive storm!

"This wait is unbearable. I really wish it would get light soon; I want to know tomorrow's outcome."

Many people were anticipating, even if they weren't awakened beings and weren't qualified to participate in the struggle. Everyone was highly enthusiastic, looking forward to tomorrow's arrival.

Mount Taihang was about to become tumultuous!

Many people were waiting, attracting attention from all directions.

After reading all the reports and gathering enough information, Chu Feng put down his communicator.

Early morning, the sun shone brightly.

Even though he was about to enter Mount Taihang, Chu Feng didn't delay practicing the mysterious breathing technique.

He felt as if he were in a large furnace. Golden glows rose from his skin, appearing like flames or golden waves, emerging vigorously and astonishingly.

He finished quickly, as it didn't take long at all.

A rumbling sound echoed, shaking his bones and internal organs, as if lightning spread, washing over his body, cleansing every part of him, domineering yet effective.

After a brief period of pain, an inexpressible comfort followed!

The Great Thunder Sound Breathing Technique, even severely incomplete, still yielded some effects.

"Alright, let's head into the mountains!" Chu Feng called to the yellow ox.

Suddenly, he cocked his head, sensing something: vehicles were approaching on the street, and quite a few of them.

Why would so many cars be coming in his direction so early in the morning?

Chu Feng felt puzzled. He handed a large bag of braised Tyrannosaurus meat to the yellow ox, which was originally for them to eat on the road, and told it to take it back to the room and hide for now.

Sure enough, his judgment was correct; the cars all stopped outside his house.

Chu Feng quickly put away his arrows, beast hides, and other items.

Someone knocked loudly on the door. It sounded like many people were outside, but they weren't noisy.

Chu Feng opened the door and saw over a dozen vehicles parked there, blocking the road in front of his house.

Many people stood outside, their gazes sharp, guarding a long and incredibly heavy vehicle. It was clearly a super bulletproof car, entirely bright black.

Someone opened the car door and invited the occupants to step out.

It was a man and a woman, both possessing an extraordinary demeanor, clearly not ordinary people.

The man, appearing to be in his mid-thirties, wore a pristine white shirt. He looked refined, with a fair and very handsome face, exuding an aura of calmness and composure.

He was very calm, and after getting out of the car, he looked towards Chu Feng, observing him.

The woman beside him, around twenty-five or twenty-six, had phoenix-like eyes and sensual red lips. While her beauty might not have rivaled Lin Yaoyi's, she was undoubtedly a stunning woman with a captivating charm.

When Chu Feng saw her, his heart skipped a beat, and he guessed her identity because she bore a strong resemblance to someone.

"Xu Wanqing's sister!" he concluded.

The man's identity could then also be deduced: he was likely Lin Yaoyi's uncle, Lin Ye Yu, rumored to be marrying Xu Wanqing's sister soon.

Accompanying the man and woman were over a dozen awakened beings, who stayed at their side, protecting them.

Lin Ye Yu walked forward, continually sizing up Chu Feng. He remained calm, showing no particular expression.

As for Xu Wanqing's sister, she held his arm, staying by his side, her phoenix-like eyes holding a peculiar glint as she intently observed Chu Feng.

None of them spoke. All eyes were on Chu Feng; some were scrutinizing, some hostile, others indifferent.

Bang!

To everyone's surprise, Chu Feng directly closed the gate.

No one in the group had expected him to do such a thing.

Seeing this, Lin Ye Yu paused slightly, then showed a faint smile, saying, "He has character."

An awakened being stepped forward and pounded on the door.

Chu Feng ignored them, sitting down in a wicker chair in his courtyard. Since these people hadn't spoken a word and had impolitely scrutinized him, he decided that no matter who they were, he would also remain silent and give them the cold shoulder.

"Open the door!"

"Quickly, open the door, we have something to discuss!"

Someone said, knocking on the door.

Chu Feng drank half a cup of tea. Seeing that they were still somewhat restrained and hadn't forced their way in, he replied concisely with a single word: "Speak."

Meaning, "State your business."

"Mr. Chu, please open the door. We have a few questions to ask and will leave immediately after we're done." It was clearly the woman speaking, Xu Wanqing's sister.

Seeing that the main person had spoken, Chu Feng finally opened the door.

"Good, you're calm in the face of trouble and quite bold." When they met again, Lin Ye Yu, in his pristine white shirt and refined demeanor, spoke.

"Please sit," Chu Feng motioned, neither humble nor arrogant. If they didn't speak, he wouldn't ask.

"Was my sister killed by someone behind you?" Xu Wanqing's sister asked very directly, her eyes revealing a strange glow, containing a very mysterious power.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Chu Feng replied.

At that moment, he felt a spiritual wave approaching him, incredibly subtle.

"My sister was Xu Wanqing," the woman said.

"Oh..." Chu Feng drew out the sound, showing surprise, "She was a very annoying woman. Is she dead?"

A cold glint flashed in the woman's eyes, but she quickly reined it in, asking again, "Is her death unrelated to you?"

"Unrelated," Chu Feng replied calmly.

In fact, there was a ripple in his heart; a miraculous spiritual wave had spread over him, almost compelling him to reveal his deepest thoughts. However, he restrained himself, his face cooperating with a slightly stiff, simple answer, as if expressing his true feelings directly.

The woman was disappointed. The mysterious glow in her eyes receded, and she said nothing. Clearly, she held no goodwill toward Chu Feng, looking at him coldly without a smile.

"You're not bad," Lin Ye Yu said, patting Chu Feng's shoulder with a gentle smile, then turned and walked away.

Xu Wanqing's sister held his arm and followed him, while the other awakened beings dispersed, forming a protective circle around them.

Before getting into the car, Lin Ye Yu looked back at Chu Feng, revealing his pearly white teeth. He smiled brightly in the morning glow, yet also displayed a powerful assertiveness, saying, "While you're not bad, don't contact Yaoyi anymore from now on. It's best to have no more dealings!"

"Go tell that to Yaoyi; it's useless to tell me," Chu Feng replied.

"I advise you to just quietly leave. You two are from different worlds. Can you compare to Mu? You certainly can't stand shoulder to shoulder with the Silver-Winged Celestial!" Lin Ye Yu said, then got into his car.

The dozen or so cars departed one after another, disappearing from Qingyang Town.

"Yellow Ox, into the mountains, let's go hunting!" Chu Feng called out, slinging the Great Thunder Sound Bow over his back and equipping the dragon-tooth bone arrows.

"Moo!" The yellow ox bounded out.