Chapter 529: False Son, True Son

"Have some tea, young friend." Yuchi Kong offered tea again. Golden, white, and red tea leaves shimmered together in the jade cup, radiating an auspicious glow. As they steeped in the hot water, their colors blended, creating a vibrant tea with a rich fragrance that filled the air.

Chu Feng remained silent, holding the teacup. He took a small sip, his eyes deep in thought.

He appeared calm, but a sense of indignation simmered within him. He had endured immense hardships and risked his life to obtain the ultimate breathing technique, and now someone was coveting it, wanting to take it directly. How could he possibly agree?

Only because this elder was unfathomable, otherwise, Chu Feng would have undoubtedly punched him, and then... sold him off!

"Although this is presumptuous, please forgive me, young friend. Everything is for the revival and prosperity of this planet," Yuchi Kong sighed.

"Elder, your righteousness is so overwhelming that it's making my head spin," Chu Feng said flatly.

"So, young friend, you are still displeased. What will it take for you to hand over the silver box?" the elder asked, his gaze sharp as he looked forward.

Chu Feng replied, "I can discuss and exchange insights with Zhou Shang, but it must be voluntary and fair. I ask for nothing else; I only wish to examine the records within the oldest energy tower."

Yuchi Kong took out several ancient texts from his robes. "Young friend," he said, "to show our sincerity, I've brought these. They are all top-tier combat techniques and profound arts. Please take a look."

Chu Feng glanced at them. A long time ago, he would have been deeply moved and in great need of them, but now, after seeing them, he felt little.

The ancient scrolls included "Violet Qi Comes from the East Finger," "Tiger Demon Art," "Great Sun Fist," "Penetrating Earth Seal," and "Startling Saint Spear." All were secret manuals and indeed formidable ancient texts.

"These are Zhou Shang's good intentions," Yuchi Kong stated.

It was clear how terrifying the opportunities Zhou Shang, the True Son of Earth, had acquired were, as he could effortlessly produce five top-tier ancient texts for Yuchi Kong to offer in exchange.

Chu Feng's expression remained calm. Techniques like "Violet Qi Comes from the East Finger" and "Great Sun Fist" were practically standard issue in ancient times on Earth; the Xilin clan's entire army knew and mastered them.

"I've heard that in ancient times on Earth, there were peerless chapters like 'Overturning Heaven Seal' and 'Flying Immortal Spear.' Are these secret manuals still available? Given it's the oldest energy tower, such unparalleled combat techniques should surely still be recorded there."

Yuchi Kong's expression subtly changed. "Overturning Heaven Seal" was said to be capable of turning the hand into heaven, and once this hand seal was formed, it could sweep away everything, annihilating all enemies.

It was rumored that during the ancient calamity, a local supreme expert formed this hand seal, named "Overturning Heaven," and shattered a powerful being who had manifested visions of the heavens, leaving them covered in blood.

Another local expert, during an ancient battle, wielded a spear with both hands, charging through enemy ranks. His entire body radiated divine spear light, transforming into a flying immortal aura that strangled foes and pierced through great enemies who had manifested visions of the heavens.

The "Overturning Heaven Seal" and "Flying Immortal Spear" mentioned by Chu Feng were peerless chapters even across the cosmos, sought after by the top ten star worlds.

Chu Feng said this not because he truly wanted to exchange but merely to probe the other's attitude and see if the so-called True Son of Earth, Zhou Shang, had already mastered them.

"Young friend, you are making unreasonable demands," Yuchi Kong said gravely.

Chu Feng scoffed inwardly. In his view, the Daoist Breathing Technique surpassed everything; once mastered, no other combat technique or profound art could compare to it.

This was because there was a saying: once an ultimate breathing technique was cultivated to a certain level, divine abilities would spontaneously emerge, and profound arts would naturally manifest, rendering it unnecessary to specifically seek other divine combat techniques or profound arts.

Yuchi Kong said, "Brother Chu Feng, you and Zhou Shang are like light and shadow, working in tandem. You should be in the same boat, sharing certain inheritances. You must understand, you are always in the open, prone to accidents. If any inheritances are lost because of this, it would be an immense tragedy."

Chu Feng was certain that the talk of 'light and and shadow' was merely a polite way of saying he was a 'false son,' meant to draw the attention of all enemies, while the True Son, Zhou Shang, was cultivating in seclusion, waiting for the moment to leap like a dragon and ascend to the heavens!

"Elder, why be so indirect? You've said a lot, but aren't you simply after all the opportunities and good fortune I possess, wishing to give them all to Zhou Shang? You believe he is the 'True Son' and I am the 'False Son,' born to shield him?" Chu Feng stated plainly.

Yuchi Kong's expression changed. He finally said, "Although I didn't want to be so direct, perhaps it is so. Young friend Chu Feng, for the sake of the future, you should leave some things for the True Son. Otherwise, if something happens to you, it would be very passive. What if the silver box falls into enemy hands? After all, many in the cosmic starry sky are currently targeting you, wishing to eliminate you. But no one knows about the True Son yet, allowing him to cultivate in silence. He will eventually soar!"

Chu Feng's heart turned cold. Had everything he had obtained through life-and-death struggles truly been completely targeted?

However, he was not afraid, as he had already ascertained the elder's bottom line. Even if the elder wanted his inheritance for Zhou Shang, he likely wouldn't resort to force.

Not long ago, Chu Feng had carefully considered that it must be Yaoyao's deterrent power. Yaoyao valued him, and that was immense support!

"Chu Feng, are you truly unwilling to hand over the silver box?!" Clearly, Yuchi Kong was growing impatient. With his strength, killing Chu Feng would not be difficult.

"That is my property," Chu Feng calmly replied.

"You know, if I were to take it by force, you wouldn't be able to resist!" Yuchi Kong's voice turned slightly cold.

Chu Feng's expression also grew cold. Rejecting the threat, he said, "Yaoyao told me that I must verify my own path. She won't give me any techniques; I have to find everything I need on my own. But she will grant me a certain degree of protection. My techniques and profound arts now were all found by myself through countless life-or-death situations, so naturally, I won't hand them over to you. If you intend to act, you should first visit Mount Longhu and ask Yaoyao."

At this point, it was clear they were on the verge of a complete fallout.

"Princess Yaoyao, renowned as the strongest under the starry sky, peerless among those of her rank, is indeed incredibly powerful. However, when it comes to cultivating others, she may not be unmatched. If she were to meet Zhou Shang, she would undoubtedly choose him without hesitation, because Zhou Shang is destined to be invincible and become a second Yaoyao!"

"You are truly confident," Chu Feng sneered.

He had fought his way through countless battles, rich in experience, yet he wouldn't dare claim to be invincible. And yet, this True Son of Earth, whom he had never met and who had been cultivating in secret, dared to believe such a thing?

"Because he possesses the Unblemished Divine Body, a truly invincible physique. On the path of evolution, he is free from tribulation and unparalleled. Once his divine body emerges, he will be unstoppable. Therefore, he is the True Son of Earth, the true chosen one!" Yuchi Kong spoke with a hushed reverence, displaying absolute confidence in Zhou Shang.

"Unblemished Divine Body?" Chu Feng frowned. He genuinely hadn't heard of it and didn't understand.

Since the truth was out, Yuchi Kong elaborated, praising Zhou Shang, which also served as a warning to Chu Feng. He said, "When such a divine body appears, it has almost never been defeated. Since ancient times, only a handful of people with this physique have emerged—you can count them on one hand. As long as they don't perish midway or get killed, they are destined to reach the absolute peak!"

He then stated that Chu Feng was a 'false son,' also a 'visible son,' and being exposed was already very dangerous.

"Regarding the silver box, please consider it for now; don't rush to refuse. The silver box is unique, but some things are not. I heard you obtained several drops of Hell Ant Nectar. One or two drops are enough for you; could you give two drops to Zhou Shang?"

Yuchi Kong's expression remained calm as he put down his teacup. At this point, he clearly stated his stance: he was there to support Zhou Shang, even wanting to demand rare treasures from Chu Feng.

Chu Feng laughed aloud. "Everything I have was earned through my own struggles. I won't easily give up or waste any of my resources!"

"Chu Feng, that's going too far."

"Not at all. Isn't he the Unblemished Divine Body? If so, let him fight the Divine Sons and Holy Maidens himself and claim whatever he desires. Why demand it from me?" Chu Feng said unceremoniously.

"Temporary forbearance can lead to a glorious life. A brief impulse can destroy your future and prospects," Yuchi Kong stated.

"Our conversation is going nowhere. I'm leaving!" Chu Feng stood up, unwilling to say anything more to him.

Yuchi Kong said, "To be honest, Zhou Shang has received other divine fluids and refined his body with them. He merely wanted to try refining it further with the Hell Ant Nectar to see if he could advance slightly, though it's not crucial. It's a pity you refused so quickly after just a minor test! This is truly..."

"I am not a subordinate or follower of your so-called True Son. Why should I hand over my opportunities and good fortune to him? How is this 'True Son' determined? True gold is tested by fire. What has he proven? Where was he when I was making all the foreign enemies tremble? How about this: if he truly wants my things, he can fight me. If I lose, I'll give him everything. If I win, he must give me the oldest energy tower!"

"You... Very well, I will try my best to arrange a match!" Yuchi Kong said gravely.