Chapter 526: Out of the Pass and the Starry Sky Allied Forces

Returning to the secret underwater realm, Chu Feng gained a deeper understanding. The True Dragon Lair was indeed unfathomable; even now, it would be difficult for him to force his way in.

Deep within the ruins, patches of lightning-struck wood grew everywhere, and inside a natural stone cave, dragon energy surged, creating an extraordinary sight.

The Dragoness had long since departed, leaving Chu Feng standing there alone. He gazed intently, his Fiery Golden Eyes emitting golden beams of light, a slight excitement stirring within him.

Within that mysterious cave, a small tree with a dragon head and dragon horns grew, like a young dragon hatching, slowly growing through the ages. It was indistinct yet remarkably real—this was the Dragon Embryo Tree.

Furthermore, there were dazzling flowers, their petals shimmering, each one resembling an inverted dragon scale. These were Reverse Scale Flowers. Some buds were crimson as blood, some bloomed with surging purple energy, and others shone blindingly like gold.

“What treasures!” Chu Feng sighed softly. Though tempted, he still didn't try to force his way in, because he knew the secrets of this place.

Years ago, a Field Master had come here with grand designs, but ultimately regretted it for the rest of his life, unable to seize the fortuitous creation of this place.

Now Chu Feng was also a Field Master, and if he were to forcibly seize the opportunity, he might die!

As for the lightning-struck wood, Dragon Blood Grass, and other resources outside the dragon lair, he could indeed take some.

“It won't escape my grasp eventually,” Chu Feng declared with a resolute expression. “As my mastery of fields continuously improves, this place will become my nirvana ground in the future!”

In the past, that Field Master came here not to collect herbs, but to attempt to construct a special field, nurture himself, and achieve super evolution!

This was not a groundless claim, but had historical precedents.

A Field prodigy once set up an astonishing cultivation ground, utilizing eighteen types of fields to create an area where life energy was terrifyingly abundant. This amplified an abandoned ancient Phoenix Nest there. As a result, the person stayed in the Phoenix Nest, underwent several great nirvanic evolutions, and ultimately became a powerful figure of astonishing strength.

This path of evolution was peculiar; it didn't involve consuming exotic fruits, but rather devouring mountains and rivers, a much grander approach. Of course, it also leveraged the Phoenix Nest's nirvanic capabilities.

The True Dragon Lair, naturally, also possessed special divine abilities and mystic powers!

The Field Master back then had set his sights on this place, but unfortunately, his own abilities were insufficient, and he ultimately failed to make use of it.

Chu Feng was confident that when his mastery of fields deepened, he could set up an arrangement here, and this place would become the ground of his rise!

“I won't think about it for now!” Chu Feng's will was firm, and he quickly calmed himself.

Then, he began to cultivate here. The opening of the East Sea Grotto had brought him immense rewards; he was the ultimate winner, and it was worth celebrating.

With rare resources now in his grasp, he naturally wished to convert them into his own strength as soon as possible; otherwise, everything would be for naught.

The Purple Qi Comes From The East Fist, a very ancient local boxing manual, had once again seen the light of day. Chu Feng felt joy and anticipation within him, having learned that it was a supreme combat technique!

Now he was deducing it, practicing it over and over, pondering in his mind, carefully contemplating and researching.

Before long, the purple qi became so dense it was inseparable, completely engulfing him and the surrounding terrain, like vast clouds covering the area.

Soon, immense sounds erupted, like a thousand layers of waves crashing against the sky, or mountains suddenly exploding, the noise deafening.

In the midst of it, Chu Feng glowed within the purple mist. As he performed the moves, his fists, pure white as jade, struck the void, causing it to twist and continuously rumble.

Then, silence returned. He continued to swing his fists, but his movements slowed down, at times even pausing.

For two full days and nights, Chu Feng dedicated himself to studying this boxing technique, forgetting everything else. He stared at the stone tablet, his mind solely focused on the ancient boxing manual inscribed there.

Finally, he exhaled a long breath and stopped.

The essence of the fist was grand, and he had understood it. However, to truly comprehend it thoroughly and reach its peak would require actual combat and further contemplation.

Next, he ate a Golden Snake Fruit. He felt a power originating from his bloodline, though the effect wasn't very significant.

Chu Feng nodded. There were two reasons for this: first, as everyone knew, it was greatly beneficial for purifying the bloodline of the Snake Race, but less effective for other races; second, Yaoyao had said that he was a pure-blooded descendant, likely having undergone atavism.

“It seems better to sell the Golden Snake Fruits or exchange them for other exotic fruits.”

Then, Chu Feng began to practice the Nine Heavenly Halberd Forms. He happened to have a great halberd with him, pure white throughout, a weapon he had seized from a Xilin clan genius.

Although it appeared to be a heavy weapon, it was actually very light, as it was a weapon meant to be wielded with spiritual martial arts!

Though light, it was indeed exceptionally sharp. When Chu Feng brandished it, it seemed like a milky way pouring forth, enveloping the void, filled with killing intent, dazzling to the extreme.

“The Nine Heavenly Halberd Forms are truly extraordinary, practically beyond human martial arts!” Chu Feng exclaimed.

No wonder there were rumors that the ancient Vermilion Bird ancestor, mastering the Nine Heavenly Halberd Forms, swept through almost half the universe, and was hailed as an invincible divine bird of that era.

The families from the starry sky had already met Chu Feng's demands, helping him complete the Ninth Form.

Now Chu Feng performed each form one by one. The great halberd traced profound trajectories. Each form had complex divine script annotations, revealing myriad variations upon careful study.

Anyone who regarded them as merely nine forms would be greatly mistaken. The nine fixed stances had to be unleashed with various symbols to manifest endless possibilities!

Chu Feng was immersed in it, and only stopped after two days and two nights of study. He memorized the myriad variations, his mind filled with the mysterious symbols corresponding to the great halberd.

It still required practical combat for verification, and two days and two nights were not enough time to thoroughly study this secret manual.

He knew that great battles awaited him. By planting the seeds of the Purple Qi Comes From The East Fist and the Nine Heavenly Halberd Forms now, these two secret techniques would shine and mature through the tempering of blood and fire when he clashed with the forces led by the Young God.

Then, Chu Feng took out a crystal-clear jade stone, in which a drop of black liquid was sealed. This was Hell Ant Liquid, capable of enhancing one's physique!

Chu Feng would certainly not be stingy in spending such beneficial substances.

After studying the boxing manual and the Nine Heavenly Halberd Forms, he crushed the jade stone, put the drop of liquid, glowing like a black sun, into his mouth, and swallowed it in one gulp.

The taste wasn't great; it was somewhat astringent and slightly bitter.

However, the effect of the Hell Ant Liquid was astonishingly good. In just a single breath, Chu Feng's body erupted with dazzling black light, and he became as dark as ink.

Moreover, within that black light, a terrifying creature appeared—the very Hell Ant, its imprint seemingly manifesting in reality.

Subsequently, the black light surged, baptizing Chu Feng's entire body, from his flesh and organs to his bone marrow.

Chu Feng's body trembled uncontrollably, because his metabolism was frighteningly fast. Sweat poured down, mucus continuously discharged from his pores, and his cellular activity dramatically increased.

At this moment, he felt his body ache, followed by intense pain, as his physique began to improve.

His body trembled, and his bones emitted sounds like metal clashing. Chu Feng circulated his breathing technique to complement this transformation, aiming to make himself even stronger.

The Hell Ant Liquid was truly extraordinary, stimulating the primordial vitality within his body for intense metamorphosis.

Finally, when everything subsided, the black light on Chu Feng's body receded, and his body became even whiter, emitting a gentle, precious luster.

“My strength and physical toughness have increased sixfold—it truly has a miraculous effect!” Chu Feng exclaimed in admiration.

He didn't stop there. Instead, he consumed a second drop of Hell Ant Liquid. The black light once again engulfed him, making him appear like a demon god standing within a black sun.

Unfortunately, while there was still an effect this time, the improvement was no longer as significant.

The two drops of Hell Ant Liquid combined had increased his physical strength and toughness by approximately sevenfold.

“It seems this is the most I can achieve at this stage,” Chu Feng murmured to himself. No wonder it was said that one drop of Hell Ant Liquid was enough; it indeed seemed to be the case now.

Chu Feng didn't linger and immediately emerged from seclusion.

With a splash, he burst out of the sea, sending up large sprays of water. Then, he sensed a slight tension in the atmosphere across the entire East Sea.

This was because some issues had arisen in the outside world during the four days he was gone.

Some people had arrived from beyond the domain, and many forces were also arriving via the star roads. They were all just short of making their final decision, ready to cross over at any moment, causing many local beings to feel uneasy.

Beyond the domain, a beautiful woman in white, whose hair was relatively short, only reaching her snowy white neck, walked with an aura of serenity and composure in the space outside Earth. As she took each step, golden lotuses made of energy would sprout from the void.

As she walked, in the dark outer space, patches of golden lotuses swayed, showering golden light.

She was not alone. Behind her followed a group of people, and she was their leader.

“Demon hunt, when will it begin!” she murmured to herself, speaking in the universal language. Without an optical computer, even if Earth's beings met them face to face, they wouldn't understand.

In fact, their group wasn't the first to arrive. Other forces were also present. For instance, not far away, a young man who resembled a Taoist priest appeared to be in his twenties, but his eyes were deep and held a sense of ancientness. His entire body glowed golden.

Similarly, behind this young Taoist priest, a group of people with extraordinary strength followed.

At this moment, a blue-clothed girl also approached, leading a group of people. She smiled and said, “With Golden Arhat-level figures leading us, and having mobilized such a large force, can we truly enter the main space of this planet?”

These were forces from some renowned orthodoxies in the cosmos, all originating from higher-level planets. Their divine sons, saintesses, and others had once been captured and then sold by Chu Feng.

Ultimately, each family paid a hefty ransom, only then retrieving their direct lineal descendants. However, how could they accept being extorted like this?

Now, several powers had united, deploying a large number of personnel, even led by Golden Arhat-level experts, to descend upon Earth.

“Don't worry, there will be an opportunity to enter Earth's main space. Just wait patiently!” At this moment, a young man with golden hair flowing spoke up. He stood outside Earth, hands clasped behind his back, his gaze like streaks of lightning. Behind him, a group of people also followed.

Batch after batch of forces arrived, totaling dozens, even hundreds of teams. Each team comprised at least twenty to thirty people.

They were not all disciples from the sects of the kidnapped divine sons and saintesses. Many were also interstellar hunters, mercenaries, and others, with diverse backgrounds.