Chapter 514: Doing Things Can't Be Too Chu Feng

On Fangzhang Island, a group of people stood rigid, as if turned to stone, utterly shell-shocked. The esteemed Deity race noble they had so eagerly sought to befriend—a genius from the former "Top Ten"—turned out to be merely the offspring of a vassal. This was completely unexpected.

They had bowed, flattered, and even offered their daughters in marriage, adopting a humble, almost obsequious posture, all to forge ties with the "Top Ten" and build a favorable relationship with this supposed genius. But what did they gain in the end? The true identity of this "genius" was revealed to be a descendant of a family vassal, essentially a born servant—a household retainer in the truest sense.

"This… how could Young Master Yu be…" The color drained from the maid Ruolan's pretty face. She swayed, struggling to accept this revelation. She had always yearned to join the "Top Ten" alongside Princess Qingqi, being incredibly proactive and even more invested than Qingqi herself. Was the outcome truly a mere house-born servant?

On Fangzhang Island, Li Kai, one of the vice-island masters, and several white-haired old monstrous figures had veins throbbing on their foreheads, their faces twitching slightly. Their moods had soured completely. Tracing back their lineage, they, like the remnants of Penglai, were once subordinates of Earth's true bloodline—essentially household servants. Although they now regarded themselves as the legitimate inheritors, a deep-seated resentment lingered within them. This was why they were so eager to put that past behind them, never wishing to revisit it. They had humbly offered their daughters in marriage, hoping to gain recognition and forge alliances with powerful races from the starry heavens.

How could they have anticipated such an outcome! The so-called noble was merely the offspring of a vassal from the Deity Star. The blow to their pride was immense: their princess was to marry a servant?! This indirectly stung them once more, forcing them to confront their own past.

Their ancestors, once mere retainers, were taught top-tier martial arts and granted everything, following in the wake of powerful cultivators. Their entire planet was ranked eleventh in the cosmic sea, and they felt it was the highest honor. However, many years later, they had disavowed that past. Having acquired everything, their ambitions had long surged. The powerful cultivators of old had all perished, and they no longer cherished any past affections; they sought to usurp their predecessors' position. Everything left behind by those fallen warriors had been entrusted to them to pass on to suitable descendants. Yet, the current inhabitants of Fangzhang Island had no intention of relinquishing it. Undoubtedly, should any so-called legitimate direct descendants ever seek them out, they would be ruthlessly eliminated—a complete betrayal.

Today, they were deeply humiliated. They had sought a powerful patron to counter any potential reappearance of their "old masters" and eliminate their descendants, only to find themselves in this predicament. Chu Feng's boisterous laughter sounded particularly grating to their ears, causing them immense loss of face and turning their complexions ashen. They had been willing to marry off the island's princess, only to end up with a house servant. How would others perceive this? Perhaps with some irony.

Upon learning Yu Jiubian's true identity, Princess Qingqi's slender frame trembled slightly. She, too, was severely shaken, her cherished aspirations and every fantasy shattered.

After his laughter, Chu Feng paid no further mind to the Fangzhang Island inhabitants, merely glancing at them before dismissing them from his attention. Such an incident required no further comment; everyone believed Fangzhang Island had thoroughly disgraced itself, striving to ascend to a higher social status only to become a laughingstock.

Of course, strictly speaking, forming a marital alliance with a Deity race vassal might not be considered entirely outrageous; many would be willing to do so to secure a powerful patron. However, their premature boasting—proclaiming they were marrying a Deity race noble, a young luminary—and spreading such news beforehand, only to have it exposed now, was indeed quite embarrassing.

"Be discreet! One must always be discreet in life and not be so ostentatious, or things will end miserably!" Chu Feng lectured Yuanmo and Ziluan. Hearing this, the four demon lords, saintesses, and god-child level figures all wanted to scoff at him. How could he, given his own actions, have the nerve to preach about being discreet?!

"One can't be too much like Chu Feng!" Yuanmo grumbled indignantly.

"Go stand aside and chop the meat for me!" Chu Feng glared, instantly silencing them.

"Oh, discreet and reserved Demon King Chu, when will you ship the goods? Don't waste any more time!" a group of people jested and urged on the Primeval Beast platform.

"Immediately!" Chu Feng replied, then reprimanded Ziluan, "Don't act like a pampered little lady! Chop the meat, debone it—be quick about it!" Ziluan twisted her slender waist, her eyes closed, as she swung the knife. It hardly looked like she was cutting meat; she seemed to be enduring torture, like a punching bag.

"What's the deal with that 'Young God' behind you?" Chu Feng asked Yu Jiubian. "I have no old grudges or recent conflicts with him. Why is this imbecile targeting me?" Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned. Who dared to refer to a direct descendant of the Deity race as an "imbecile"? It was utterly… arrogant beyond belief. Was this utter contempt for the Deity race's heir?

This wasn't the first time Chu Feng had heard the term "Young God." Earlier, Fu Huang had mentioned that a certain Young God in the cosmos had already declared that Chu Feng should die. The tone and demeanor were truly condescending, as if an emperor among evolvers were issuing a decree to execute Chu Feng! Now, Yu Jiubian had even come in person, solely to carry out that order and eliminate Chu Feng.

"Because your birth on this planet is itself a sin," Yu Jiubian stated coldly. "The Young God finds you displeasing and simply wishes to exterminate you!" This was indeed an incredibly arrogant rationale: simply disliking someone was enough reason to slaughter them. It reeked of extreme high-handedness. However, upon closer thought, there was an underlying reason: this was Earth, a planet that had been conquered in the past, reportedly with the covert involvement of individuals from the "Top Ten." The Deity race, back then, had truly bloody hands; their highest echelons had once manifested and engaged in battle with the supreme experts who cast reflections across the heavens on Earth.

"This damn 'Young God'," Chu Feng scoffed, "I find *him* displeasing! If you've got the guts, come here, and I'll personally take your head!" Chu Feng pointed towards the sky, facing the starry expanse, a chill in his eyes, issuing a brazen challenge. "Whether you're a Deity race Young God or a Dao Child, if you truly dare to come, you'll be chopped just the same!"

Then, Yu Jiubian's lips barely moved as he transmitted a faint mental message: "Chu Feng, you won't live. You dared to recklessly provoke Lan Shi, a woman highly valued by the Young God. You might have lingered for a while longer, but now your demise will accelerate!" He didn't state this openly but conveyed it covertly, not out of goodwill, but to provoke Chu Feng into further harming Lan Shi. This would enrage the Young God, prompting him to launch a swift and bloody retaliation against Chu Feng much sooner.

Chu Feng paused, startled. Lan Shi, the rising star of the Immortal Music Pure Land, was indeed peerlessly graceful and had the potential to become a cosmic sensation. Had that Young God already taken an interest in her? His expression turned odd. Unintentionally incurring enmity with this rising star could apparently lead to major trouble.

Yet, he chuckled again. He was just about to contact Lan Shi to discuss various terms. If negotiations failed, auctioning off the "inner armor" of the celebrity Lan Shi in the starry heavens would undoubtedly cause a massive sensation. Would that Young God be driven mad by it? "Heh heh…" Chu Feng chuckled to himself, leaving everyone else utterly bewildered. Only Lan Shi, who was monitoring the situation, felt goosebumps rise on her exquisite skin. Her mental energy was rarely matched among her peers, and her intuition was exceptionally keen, allowing her to sense the overflowing malice.

Chu Feng could extract nothing further from Yu Jiubian, nor did he wish to humiliate him. With a single slap, he killed him, then instructed the four others to begin processing the "goods." Alas for Yu Jiubian! Upon his arrival, he had commanded universal attention, gleaming brightly, his golden hair flowing, like a young deity. Now, he was still the focus of attention, but as mere meat. The contrast between his past and present states was simply too stark.

Many people sighed with myriad emotions, musing that Earth truly was a place "where the mountains are high and the emperor is far." It was simply too dangerous for the heirs of various factions to venture there; how many incidents had occurred already? Not to mention those who had been killed, there were others kidnapped and forced to pay ransom. Now, even members of the "Top Ten" had not been spared; they were targeted, and worse, were to be sold as meat.

Across the starry heavens, various factions harbored complex emotions; some applauded the events, while others gnashed their teeth in hatred. Evidently, to some evolutionist factions, Chu Feng was an unyielding rebel; to others, he was a notorious human trafficker, a meat vendor, and a brazen challenger of established rules.

"He'll meet a terrible end," some speculated. "Once he steps into the starry heavens, he'll surely be killed instantly. Those old monstrous figures are ruthless and merciless; they wouldn't even bat an eye at destroying an entire planet!"

"Indeed, I doubt he'll even manage to leave that planet," others countered. "The Deity Star won't tolerate this, and the Xilin race will surely be enraged. The saints from all sides have been repeatedly offended; they are bound to make a move!" In the starry heavens, many people discussed the impending storm that would engulf Earth, believing that prodigies from top-ranked, invincible races would likely descend to kill Chu Feng! Because the commotion he had caused was simply too immense!

Soon after, Chu Feng located a folded space near Fangzhang Island, arranging for the Heaven-Reaching Wormhole to retrieve the goods. Thirty thousand catties of Deity race meat were transported away. It must be said that Heaven-Reaching Express was extraordinarily efficient; on that very day, residents of nearby life-bearing planets in the starry heavens received their deliveries.

"Oh my heavens, what a delicacy! An ultimate gourmet treat! The Deity race tastes so incredibly good!" As someone uttered this exclamation, endless praise followed. The starry heavens could no longer remain calm, as a massive sensation erupted. Subsequently, people in nearby star systems received their packages from Heaven-Reaching Express in quick succession and with exceptional smoothness. At once, glowing testimonials poured in, with the highest praise for the quality of the meat.

"Excellent," one said. "It's even more delectable than the Golden Arhat-level avian king I tasted years ago. Truly a top-tier delicacy; this old man is very satisfied. Young friend Chu Feng, do you have more Deity meat? Send me two thousand catties. This time, I wish to host distinguished guests, and this could be the main course!" Clearly, this was an ancient, monstrous figure of terrifying power. There were many such individuals. In fact, most of the beings who purchased Deity race meat were far from ordinary; otherwise, who would be so extravagant and wasteful purely for gastronomic pleasure?

"Oh, simply wonderful!" another exclaimed. "It truly is a top-tier delicacy in the starry heavens. This old woman finds it very much to her liking. Deity meat lives up to its name as a treasure!" Such endorsements from a group of ancient, eccentric figures immediately sparked fervent discussions, causing a massive uproar and reverberating throughout the universe. Instantly, Deity meat became outrageously expensive, with all factions scrambling to acquire it.

Chu Feng, seizing the opportunity, decisively fanned the flames, declaring, "To feast esteemed guests with this truly top-tier delicacy fully demonstrates your sincerity!"

"If a friend treats you to Deity meat, what kind of friendship is that? One worth cherishing for a lifetime!"

"If a lover pursuing you treats you to Deity meat, what more could you possibly doubt? If they dare to betray you, just go tell the Deity race! The true test of love has now emerged: let him or her treat you to Deity meat!"

Chu Feng's audacious marketing stunned a multitude of people, many of whom subsequently began cursing. If he had an abundance of Deity meat, it might be acceptable; people could simply purchase it. But it was almost entirely sold out, and he was still generating such hype. This was truly despicable and shameless! Particularly among young men and women, some genuinely wished for such a "touchstone of love," and certain resentful individuals almost wanted to tear Chu Feng limb from limb for his provocative suggestions.

Regardless, Deity meat had become incredibly popular, an absolute sensation. By this point, even the inhabitants of the Deity Star had learned of the craze. Originally, they were aloof, far removed from the cosmic sea, disdaining to pay attention to such matters. But now, there was no escaping it, as the events directly concerned them.

"You seek death!" Upon learning the news, the Young God shattered his entire cave dwelling with a single palm and furiously emerged from his seclusion!

That day, Chu Feng sold the remaining Deity meat, less than ten thousand catties, for an estimated four billion cosmic coins. Even at that price, it was immediately snapped up. He regretted it again, feeling he had sold it too soon and missed out on a significant profit. "With so many cosmic coins, I can purchase some rare heavenly and earthly treasures from the starry heavens, like Deity Nectar and secret manuals from the black market!" Chu Feng's face was alight with an irrepressible smile, overjoyed.

"Hey, Young God of the Deity race, come quickly!" he brazenly shouted that day. "I'm still preparing to sell meat, and I imagine your flesh will be of even higher quality!" At the same time, he also bellowed, "Wei Heng, you Wei Juntuo-egg, have you made up your mind? Are you going to accept my challenge?!"

Jun Tuo, who had previously remained aloof and believed he had finally escaped the whirlpool, watched his dark face sink once more. He wanted to curse. "Haven't you set your sights on the Deity race? Why are you still obsessed with me? Bringing me up every time—you're absolutely asking for it, it's infuriating!"

In truth, the uproar in the starry heavens was immense, with fierce reactions from all sides. A true frenzy was impending, and some terrifying prodigies were preparing to set out. Certain unparalleled talents were on the verge of setting foot on Earth! And on this very day, Wei Heng, hailed as the ninth most powerful under the stars, finally responded!

Winds gathered and clouds surged; a grand new era was upon them!

Chu Feng paid no mind to these developments. He was preparing to visit Yellow Ox and the others on Immortal Mountain to see how they were faring. While there, he also planned to consume the Deity Nectar, to evolve further, enhance his cultivation, and grow stronger!