Chapter 516: Reunion Promised

A section of the East Sea was shrouded in mist and clouds, with a heavy, eerie energy covering the waters ahead.

Chu Feng traveled deep into the area, eventually spotting an island. The gray mist grew even thicker, and he successfully landed. This was the island where Mount Buzhu was located. Ordinary people could neither find nor approach it, but Chu Feng managed to reach it because he carried a stone from Mount Buzhu, which allowed him to enter and exit.

The island was eerily quiet, or rather, deathly silent. Along the way, the ground was covered in stones and withered, decaying plants, emitting a strong scent of putrefaction. He didn't stop, heading directly towards the island's center. There, seven massive mountains, boundless in size and towering into the sky, formed Mount Buzhu.

Chu Feng arrived at the mountain gate and once again saw a large number of corpses with a flicker of intelligence remaining. They were either withered or decayed, but faint flickers of light glowed deep within their eye sockets—the dying embers of their souls. It was like an island of death, teeming with countless ghoul-like creatures: humans, hundreds of feet long ferocious beasts, ten-meter-long black ants, and skeletal nine-tailed white foxes, among others. Every kind of species was present, all emitting an aura of decay. It felt like arriving at the entrance to hell, with a massive number of deathly creatures emerging.

Chu Feng reached the mountain pass and saw dense, numerous inscriptions on the brown rocks. The Black Ox and the Northeast Tiger had indeed been there and left messages for him.

“Chu Feng, our evolution has been incredibly rapid. Our physiques have greatly improved, and our life levels are leaping forward. This progress even frightens us. Oh, the worry!”

Undoubtedly, this message was from the Black Ox; one could almost feel his smug expression without even seeing him. Below, the big old ox had added more, full of bravado, telling Chu Feng that there were divine medicines deep within Mount Buzhu which, if consumed, could transform a person and drastically increase their power.

“What a pity! Though the divine medicine is good, it can’t be taken out, so you're not blessed enough to enjoy it. Its taste is truly delicious—a purple berry that emits dazzling light like the sun, melting instantly upon entering the mouth. Its rich aroma drifts for miles. After consumption, purple mists emanate from all the pores, as if one is about to ascend to immortality, and the feet float lightly off the ground—utterly blissful.”

The big old ox described it in detail; one could sense his excellent mood and smugness. Following that was a supplement from the Old Donkey, which read: “Little Chu, we are all advancing by leaps and bounds now. You need to work hard and definitely not fall behind. You’ll be greatly surprised when we meet again.”

Chu Feng was speechless. This spineless Old Donkey never dared to call him 'Little Chu' before; he was cowardly, always timid, and quite sneaky. Now that even the Old Donkey was so smug, Chu Feng felt that these individuals must have encountered great opportunities and their strength must have soared. Otherwise, the Donkey King wouldn't dare to be so confident.

Chu Feng was delighted. He had been worried about their situation earlier, but now it seemed far better than he had imagined. It was truly astonishing that Mount Buzhu even contained divine medicine.

“It truly lives up to its reputation as a place for cultivating demon saints!” He exclaimed that this place was too bizarre. Failure meant becoming one of the living dead, but success guaranteed rising to become a saint. Other ruins and grottoes merely offered inheritances with few restrictions, but here, there were all sorts of terrifying and stringent requirements, because this place was specifically for cultivating demon saints. If one ultimately failed to become a saint, they were considered a failed product!

This showed how terrifying Mount Buzhu was. No wonder even Yaoyao had praised it, saying that the Yellow Ox and the others had encountered great opportunities. Here, Chu Feng didn't even need to worry about bringing them peaches of immortality or vermillion fruits; everything was already within! As long as one's talent or perseverance was astonishing enough, and they could survive step by step, they would receive various benefits and undergo rigorous training.

“Brother, don’t be disheartened if you can’t keep up with our evolution speed. Tiger Bro will look out for you in the future. Recently, I consumed a relic condensed from the vital blood of a Golden Arhat-level black tiger. It cleansed my marrow and transformed my body, and now my vitality is as vast as the ocean!” This was the Northeast Tiger’s message.

These individuals continued to show off; their messages exuded optimism, joy, and even greater confidence. Finally, flipping past their boastful messages, Chu Feng saw their serious words below. They urged him to take care of himself. If he was bullied, hunted, or encountered an unbeatable enemy, he must endure and absolutely not fight to the death, but wait for them to come out and avenge him! Chu Feng smiled, feeling a warmth in his heart. These guys hadn't completely flown off into the sky after all.

Afterward, they also aired their grievances and revealed the truth inside. On a giant rock, their concerns were recorded, stating that the Yellow Ox and Ouyang Feng had been missing for some time and hadn't reappeared. Chu Feng already knew that only the Yellow Ox and Ouyang Feng the toad had ventured deep into Mount Buzhu's trial grounds, embarking on a path of life and death. Success meant becoming an unparalleled demon lord in the future, while failure would result in becoming one of the living dead. The Black Ox, Northeast Tiger, Donkey King, and Golden Condor—these four were very self-aware. They waited outside that perilous area and did not follow inside.

“Little Yellow finally came out, covered in blood with countless wounds. It pained us to see, but we couldn't take its place. However, it's become even stronger.”

The Black Ox's true emotions were revealed; his message conveyed both worry and relief.

“Brother, we don’t know how you are doing outside. Don’t try to be a hero, take care of yourself, and wait for us to come out and get revenge for you. We’re all doing well here. Little Yellow brings out a lot of spoils every time, allowing us to benefit. And Ouyang Feng—he’s really quite good after getting to know him. He’s brought out divine medicines and wondrous techniques, very generous. It's just his mouth is too poisonous; he said he ate so many precious medicines he wanted to vomit, and watching us eat powerful elixirs made him feel like throwing up.”

Reading this, Chu Feng felt that Ouyang Feng had gained too many opportunities and his strength had probably already soared. However, he was quite boastful. He figured that when they met again, the guy's habit of looking at people out of the corner of his eye would be even worse. Thinking of that toad, once it escaped, it would be spitting saliva, looking at a group of divine sons and saintesses with a sideways glance. That scene would likely be quite explosive, and it would probably be collectively attacked. Chu Feng recalled that when he first met it, its saliva poured down like heavy rain, almost drenching his entire head and face.

However, Ouyang Feng was indeed a powerful divine beast. He had fought fiercely with Chu Feng before eventually being suppressed. If he truly rose to prominence here, his strength would undoubtedly become even more terrifying. As for the Yellow Ox, Chu Feng was even less worried. It had a spiritual root and extraordinary talent. Everything Chu Feng knew, it also knew, practicing them all to a level of profound mastery! Even as a young calf, the Yellow Ox had displayed terrifying combat prowess!

Then, Chu Feng saw another message on a different stone wall.

“We have learned the demon race's peerless profound techniques. Unfortunately, we swore a blood oath to the demon ancestor that we cannot pass them on to non-demon beings. Little Chu, we cannot transmit them to you for now; we'll talk about it later.”

“An astonishing stroke of fortune! The Yellow Ox has changed its breathing technique. It had enormous gains deep within the perilous zone, cultivating the breathing technique left by the demon ancestor. It asked us to tell you that the Dao Yin Breathing Technique it passed on to you now seems to be incomplete, lacking subsequent chapters.”

The text on this stone wall was extensive and very dense. Initially, the Black Ox and others relayed messages on behalf of the Yellow Ox, but later, the Yellow Ox itself came out to inform him in detail, being quite concerned about potential issues with Chu Feng's evolution. Evidently, it was very difficult for the Yellow Ox and Ouyang Feng to come out, which was why their messages were few. They had been fighting in the perilous zone for a long time.

“Chu Feng, it's hard for you to find divine medicine outside, so don't rush into the Free Realm. It's best to use saint medicines and other aids to break through all your bodily restraints. This is a message from the demon ancestor, something mentioned several times during the initial stages of cultivating saints.”

The Yellow Ox conveyed this message very seriously.

At this point, Chu Feng breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed Mount Buzhu was indeed as Yaoyao had said: it lacked nothing and contained many opportunities, capable of fostering the growth of exceptionally talented demon descendants all the way. Chu Feng left a message, reassuring them. He told them that he had dismantled the Mount Tai altar and now had no shortage of divine medicines, still having peaches of immortality and vermillion fruits left to consume. He also shared some of Yaoyao's insights on evolution with them.

“Chu Feng, when we meet again, I, your master, will take you as my mount and ride you to explore the world, conquer all, collect divine maidens, and showcase my peerless style!”

Such a blatant provocation was naturally left by Ouyang Feng. One could imagine its sideways glance—truly begging for a beating!

Subsequently, Chu Feng saw their final message, and what it mentioned greatly surprised him! Within Mount Buzhu, there was an ancient energy tower with its own complete will, capable of perceiving changes in the outside world. It told the Yellow Ox, Ouyang Feng, and the others that Earth was undergoing drastic changes recently, and perhaps they could be released into the real world to fight and test their evolutionary achievements.

“The energy tower told us that the so-called trial grounds are not limited to Mount Buzhu; when the time is right, the entire main space of Earth will be! A long time ago, Mount Buzhu chose Earth precisely because it believed this place would eventually undergo turmoil, witness competition among various proud talents, and experience a glorious era, making it an ideal trial ground.”

Chu Feng was naturally excited. This implied that the Yellow Ox, Black Ox, Old Donkey, and Ouyang Feng could come out at any time, and they would be able to reunite then. Chu Feng decisively left a message, telling them about recent events, such as kidnapping divine sons and selling saintesses.

“Come out quickly! Whenever I travel now, I have divine maidens and saintesses clearing the way, and in the evenings, there are beautiful companions for warmth. Hurry and join me!”

At the same time, he also informed them that he was going to have a decisive battle with a saint on the Primal Beast Platform, and that he had also clashed with the Young God of the Celestial Race and the Divine Son of the Xilin Race. In this era of turbulent changes, Chu Feng meticulously detailed who their enemies and adversaries were, to prevent them from being oblivious once they emerged.

Then, Chu Feng took out a crystal, which contained a drop of golden liquid—Heavenly God Liquid. He crushed the crystal and swallowed the Heavenly God Liquid in one gulp. Since the Yellow Ox, Ouyang Feng, and the others were advancing rapidly and could emerge at any time, and his brothers would soon reunite to conquer their enemies, he naturally needed to become even stronger.

In an instant, Chu Feng's body erupted with golden light. Another dazzling golden glow enveloped him, and in that moment, he shone like a blinding sun. At this point, even his hair had turned golden, reaching his waist, then violently fluttering. His pupils, of course, were also golden. Chu Feng's entire body was golden, dazzling to behold.

The Heavenly God Liquid had miraculous effects. It regulated his body, healed hidden injuries, and removed all sorts of underlying issues, making his physique flawless, crystalline, and powerful. Chu Feng felt his whole being become ethereal. The after-effects of breaking dozens of restraints in one go on Mount Tai had vanished. At that time, his vitality had been depleted, and he had nearly died on Mount Tai. Even though he later returned to Mount Longhu and consumed the star-core turtle egg to recover, there were still some minor issues that required time for slow conditioning.

Now, everything was fine. His entire body was golden, his vitality extremely potent, and his spiritual power was incredibly pure! Chu Feng smiled. He knew he could evolve again, without worrying about an unstable foundation. The Heavenly God Liquid had resolved all his troubles!