Chapter 562: Captured the Saint

Chu Feng, utilizing the Pilfering-Yin Breathing Technique, absorbed energy. His entire being, from body to spirit, seemed to breathe, and a white mist emanated from him, as if an immortal body had emerged.

Meanwhile, Saint Luo Hong practiced the Heavenly God Breathing Technique, causing golden light to surge in and out of his pores, exchanging energy with the void. This transformed his body and spirit into an immortal, deity-like state, glowing with a dazzling, brilliant gold.

Their collision unleashed a cataclysmic force, erupting in the woodlands outside Kunlun. Earth and stones churned like a tsunami, obliterating the ground, with successive waves of debris rising nine hundred meters into the air. Ancient trees were uprooted, then disintegrated mid-air amidst the churning earth and stone. In the distance, several mountains cracked open with terrifying black fissures, ultimately collapsing.

Their very first strike unleashed a terrifying spectacle. The woodlands beyond Kunlun Mountain were annihilated, with waves of earth and stone more tumultuous than any ocean swell. As these impacts reverberated, distant forests fractured and disintegrated across vast areas. This was a direct clash of ultimate breathing techniques, empowering both combatants to their peak states and unleashing unparalleled might. Their initial confrontation conjured an apocalyptic scene.

As this unfolded, Chu Feng's Heavenly Diagram manifested, enveloping him. Behind Luo Hong, a shattered cosmos appeared, filled with a hundred weapons, each impaled upon a fragmented planet, radiating an overwhelming aura of destruction. The Heavenly Diagrams confronted each other, but did not directly clash this time.

It was evident that the saint's blood essence was remarkably potent. It not only regenerated Luo Yi's severed limbs and nourished his body, but also mended his previously torn Heavenly Diagram, allowing it to reappear. This was also a peak showdown between them, their fist strikes unleashed without reservation, with full commitment. One sought immediate annihilation, while the other intended to capture his opponent alive.

*Sound of unfolding* Both their Heavenly Diagrams unfurled, bringing the two into direct confrontation. The peerless Heavenly Diagram, formed from blood essence as paper and spirit as pigment, was now reinforced as Saint Luo Hong infused it with his own blood essence and will. This precisely helped Luo Yi to mend and complete his fragmented diagram.

"Roar!"

With Luo Hong's second punch, a ferocious Taotie beast, radiating an overwhelming aura of malevolence, materialized directly before his fist imprint. It took on its true form, opening its mouth to reveal fangs like broadswords that gleamed with a chilling light, as if poised to devour the heavens and earth. The Taotie Fist, wielded by Luo Hong, displayed significantly greater power than when it was used by Luo Yi. Luo Hong's comprehension and mastery of the Taotie Fist manual far surpassed Luo Yi's. The very void roared, threatening to collapse under the pressure of the colossal Taotie, which glittered with metallic luster and bristled with dense scales, terrifying to behold. This was a divine beast martial art, exceptionally profound and intricate, requiring extraordinary talent to cultivate and beyond the grasp of ordinary practitioners. Nevertheless, it was indeed a peerless technique, originating from an ancient, rare manual acquired by the Heavenly God Race!

Boom!

From Chu Feng, purple energy billowed, resembling the arrival of an immortal, extending for dozens of miles. He countered with the ancient Earth martial art, Purple Qi from the East Fist, amplified by his Resonance Art.

*Sounds of impact*

Luo Hong's divine beast martial art, the Taotie Fist, met Chu Feng's fist imprints, igniting thousands of light bursts as both fighters continuously exchanged blows in rapid succession. Finally, both gasped for breath, the web of skin between their thumbs and forefingers torn and weeping crystalline blood. Their wounds also pulsed with a rich, overflowing energy light.

"Luo Yi, you are truly spoiled by your clan," Luo Hong communicated mentally. "Instead of contemplating our clan's supreme Heavenly God Body, you've learned so many divine beast martial arts, even your mental constructs are of this nature." Luo Hong communicated via mental waves, clearly still arrogant and composed, even finding time to converse with the young god Luo Yi.

Within his own body, Luo Yi's emotions were conflicted. The arrival of his clan's saint from beyond their domain, personally intervening to help him eliminate his enemy, made him deeply uncomfortable. Simultaneously, he felt profound shame, especially when he met Chu Feng's gaze. The need to fight in such a manner filled him with ever-increasing vexation—it was truly a disgrace to his life.

The next moment, Luo Hong employed a high-level visualization technique. A Kunpeng materialized, transforming from a massive fish into a colossal golden Roc, its feathers shining brilliantly. Golden divine radiance illuminated the void, its sharp, unparalleled aura threatening to rend the very sky. The Kunpeng merged with Luo Hong, bestowing upon him a pair of wings as he began to transform into an unparalleled divine bird. Immediately afterward, a Taotie also appeared and fused with him.

"Monster!" Behind them, Zhou Quan and others exclaimed in shock.

In the starry expanse, observers were awestruck. This was a technique of the Heavenly God Race: visualizing divine beasts and auspicious birds, then fusing with them to achieve a massive surge in power. However, historically, more than half of the Heavenly God Race's direct descendants typically visualized the Heavenly God Body. Now, the body controlled by Luo Hong grew terrifyingly, swelling to the size of a colossal mountain. He possessed a partial Taotie form, with a colossal mouth seemingly capable of devouring all things. Simultaneously, he sported brilliant golden Kunpeng wings that appeared ready to overturn the heavens, and golden Kunpeng talons capable of effortlessly crushing mountains.

"Not bad, you can put up a fight," Luo Hong assessed, his words still transmitted via mental waves, but not concealed from Chu Feng due to his immense self-confidence.

Chu Feng's pupils slightly contracted as he faced the colossal creature, feeling immense pressure, for he had not yet decided what to visualize for himself. At this moment, Luo Yi was deeply affected. He had previously attempted to visualize both the Taotie and the Kunpeng, as his clan possessed the true form diagrams of these two beings, acquired through brutal means, which made their initial cultivation relatively straightforward. However, he had never achieved such a complete fusion. This monstrous form was entirely Saint Luo Hong's doing, a sight that deeply alarmed Luo Yi.

"Hmm, you couldn't have just entered this realm without any visualization objects, could you?" Luo Hong mused, looking down at Chu Feng. Then, with a resounding crash, he attacked. Disregarding Chu Feng's state, the Kunpeng's massive claw slammed down, unleashing a burst of golden light, while the Taotie's maw opened as if to devour the heavens and earth. The dense energy in the area surged and boiled, completely engulfing the woodlands and transforming it into a terrifying, desolate zone.

"What shall I visualize?"

Time seemed to halt. Various images flashed through Chu Feng's mind, as if time itself had paused. In this peculiar state, he gained profound insights. "Contemplate the myriad phenomena of the mortal realm, the shifting of great epochs, the turbulent seas, the rise of overlords, reflecting all the heavens." "Contemplate the ceaseless flow of time, the vicissitudes of years, the transformation of oceans into fields and fields into oceans, and the eternity of time." "Contemplate the vast cosmos, the cycles of rise and fall, and the eternal stillness of all things."

Finally, Chu Feng sighed softly. It was all about observation, transforming the myriad things of heaven and earth for his own use, integrating them into himself. He concluded there was no need to visualize specific people or objects. Chu Feng surged upward, as if tearing through time itself, breaking free from a fixed state to reconnect with reality. In an instant, his eyes shone brightly as he fixed his gaze on the colossal entity. Activating the Pilfering-Yin Breathing Technique, he observed his opponent. In a flash, a monster combining the Kunpeng and Taotie appeared behind him, its aura growing terrifyingly potent with a thunderous roar, before surging forward to engage his foe.

Naturally, he also deployed his own invincible Heavenly Diagram. His visualization was still nascent and undoubtedly immature; relying solely on the visualized entity for a decisive battle would certainly put him at a disadvantage.

Luo Hong's eyes widened in disbelief. In mere moments, his opponent had actually visualized and mimicked his current form—such audacity was truly astonishing! When the two collided, an immense energy explosion ripped through the area. Forests were obliterated, numerous mountaintops were violently ripped away, and the light was blindingly intense.

The next moment, Chu Feng closed in, shimmering with colorful light as his visualized entity transformed again. This time, it manifested as several green lotuses, rooted directly within a chaotic spring pool, swaying with a subtle glow, appearing and disappearing, imbued with the vast aura of the Great Dao. He used this new visualization to clash with the monstrous entity!

"The Pilfering-Yin Breathing Technique—freely pilfering heavenly secrets!" Luo Hong exclaimed in shock, finally realizing what Chu Feng wielded. Earth's ancient inheritance had indeed fallen into the hands of this young native.

"Still, it's not enough," Luo Hong declared coldly. "Your visualization is too casual, and in such a short time, how can you possibly contend with me?" He then burst through the mist-shrouded green lotuses and lunged at Chu Feng. His eyes revealed blatant murderous intent, for he had a premonition that if this young man were allowed to continue growing, he would likely become terrifyingly powerful, perhaps even rivaling Princess Yaoyao of old. The foremost under the starry sky? That, he absolutely could not tolerate!

Luo Hong lunged, his aura terrifying. Besides the visualized monster, his peerless Heavenly Diagram also emerged, revealing a shattered cosmos where every fragmented planet bore an impaled, glowing weapon. All of it converged with him, bearing down upon Chu Feng.

*Deep hum*

At this critical moment, Chu Feng no longer concealed anything, revealing his complete Heavenly Diagram. The sight instantly stunned Luo Hong, finding it utterly unexpected and astonishing. The Top Hundred Stellar Bodies materialized, corresponding to the most powerful beings that 'reflected all heavens'. This time, a massive explosion erupted between Chu Feng and Luo Hong, marking an intensely fierce engagement.

At this crucial juncture, Luo Hong distinctly perceived that his opponent's Heavenly Diagram was indestructible. It was not only crushing his visualized form but also threatening to tear apart his own diagram. "What a pity, you are still destined to die. Perhaps, your physical body can be preserved," he murmured to himself. These thoughts were not meant for Chu Feng. He was simultaneously communicating with Luo Yi, instructing him to maintain control of the physical body. Then, as his fist clashed with Chu Feng's, he abruptly seized one of Chu Feng's arms. With a flash of light, his divine soul essence surged into Chu Feng's body, intent on seizing his physical form and obliterating his consciousness.

"Get out!" Chu Feng's heart sank. He now had to contend with Luo Yi's assault from the outside while simultaneously fending off the saint's divine soul essence that had suddenly invaded his body.

"Heh, truly splendid. This physical body is worth acquiring; I shall gladly accept it," Luo Hong sneered. As a saint, and effectively coordinating with Luo Yi in a joint assault on Chu Feng, he was naturally fearless and held the clear advantage. "Hmm? Actually, you cannot sustain this fight for long. There are cracks in your inner Dao foundation," Luo Hong observed, a flicker of surprise in his expression. His spiritual energy then spread throughout Chu Feng's body, seeking to completely seize control.

However, a cold smirk suddenly played on Chu Feng's lips. He abruptly activated something within his body, and with a thunderous roar, black and white lights erupted inside him, as if heaven and earth were being overturned, utterly terrifying.

"Ah..." Luo Hong shrieked in agony. Even as a saint's spiritual essence, he could not withstand the crushing force emanating from a small black-and-white grinding wheel that had materialized, shrouded in mist. It forcibly seized him, subjecting him to a grinding force that threatened to completely disintegrate him.

"How is this possible?!" Luo Hong cried out in terror and shock. "This is something only a select few saints can pass down, and it must be personally bestowed! How could you—from a fallen land—possess it?!" He truly could not withstand the crushing force; the small black-and-white grinding wheel within Chu Feng's body was utterly dominant, suppressing him completely.

"I forged this myself," Chu Feng replied coldly, his spiritual presence looking down upon Luo Hong.

*Impact sound*

Ultimately, Luo Hong acted decisively, severing a portion of his spiritual body, nearly tearing himself apart in the process. He burst out of Chu Feng's body and escaped back into Luo Yi's form. He had suffered a severe loss. At this point, Luo Yi, without Luo Hong's assistance, was no match for Chu Feng.

Chu Feng's Heavenly Diagram unfurled and vibrated, shattering the opposing fragmented cosmos and all its myriad weapons, effectively destroying Luo Hong's diagram once more. Simultaneously, the monstrous entity—a fusion of Taotie and Kunpeng—was struck, its energy surging wildly before it reverted to its original form. The young god of the Heavenly God Race stumbled backward, coughing up great gouts of blood.

*Whooshing sounds*

In that very instant, Chu Feng unleashed various profound magnetic artifacts to suppress the area. With a swift *thud*, a black magnetic crystal spear, imbued with a portion of divine energy, effortlessly pierced Luo Yi, impaling and lifting him. At this moment, Luo Yi's Heavenly Diagram was destroyed, his visualized entity shattered, and he was gravely wounded, utterly incapable of resistance. Luo Hong, too, was in a miserable state, his spiritual essence severely weakened and unable to engage in combat.

It could be said that soul possession was Luo Hong's ultimate trump card. Under normal circumstances, with him and Luo Yi attacking simultaneously, seizing the opportunity to take control of Chu Feng's body, they would undoubtedly have defeated Chu Feng—hence his immense confidence and certainty. Yet, who could have foreseen that upon entering Chu Feng's body, he would find himself in a perilous lair, nearly crushed to death by the small black-and-white grinding wheel!

At this moment, Chu Feng felt invigorated. The small black-and-white grinding wheel, capable of disintegrating even spiritual bodies, crushed and purified spiritual energy, which then replenished his own body, increasing his spiritual power as if he had consumed a powerful tonic.

"Saint of the Heavenly God Race," Chu Feng declared coldly, "today I shall impale you on a profound magnetic spear and display you for all to see, your true form utterly revealed. Let's see what dignity the Heavenly God Race has left after this!"