Chapter 574: Yao Yao's Fiancé

The third strongest under the starry sky, Princess Yaoyao’s former fiancé, was an astonishing figure; otherwise, Yaoyao’s parents would not have held him in such high regard.

However, the events of those years were chilling. A group of exceptionally talented prodigies from Kunlun Mountain almost all perished in battle. Ultimately, only Yaoyao was left to single-handedly confront the geniuses from various cosmic races. The betrayal by Wei Heng, known as the ninth strongest under the starry sky from the Xilin race, was deplorable enough, but even the third strongest, Yaoyao’s fiancé, abandoned her and offered no assistance.

At that time, the third strongest’s master was a formidable being capable of "reflecting the heavens," who took his disciple away. However, had the third strongest been more resolute, the story would undoubtedly be different.

Consequently, when Yaoyao referred to the past, she spoke dismissively, stating that the person was already dead and irrelevant to her now. She neither deliberately avoided the topic nor actively brought it up, treating it with utter disregard.

Now, the third strongest under the starry sky has arrived, causing a tremor throughout the stellar sea and alarming all races. Yet, Yaoyao herself remained remarkably composed, showing only a faint trace of surprise.

“Yaoyao.” A call resonated from the starry sky. He had arrived. Once from Earth, he was the most formidable genius to emerge from this planet. After countless ages, he had returned.

This was his first return journey since he left all those years ago.

In the outer reaches of Earth’s atmosphere, powerful figures from various races remained, all watching him. His form appeared somewhat indistinct, absorbing starlight, and around him, it was as if multiple heavens were arrayed, ready for him to ascend and "reflect" upon them.

At that moment, even Saints felt their hearts pound with terror, for his personal power was immense, almost beyond belief. It was as if he alone held supreme authority under the entire starry sky.

“Yaoyao!” From beyond Earth, the third strongest under the starry sky called out once more, his terrifying aura unsettling all observers, who trembled slightly.

By now, he was a legend, widely regarded as the most likely to achieve the "reflecting the heavens" realm. Some even claimed he had already stepped one foot into that domain, on the verge of reaching it entirely.

“Kunyu, how dare you show your face on this planet again!” Lin Qi exclaimed, uttering the man’s name.

Everyone sighed. Nowadays, ordinary individuals dared not utter that name, fearing him immensely, as he was soon to command a view over all races in the universe.

Lin Qi’s hair fluttered, and his handsome face was etched with a chilling expression. His eyes, weathered by time, held a profound sense of vicissitude and deep indignation, reflecting his strong aversion to this individual.

“Lin Qi,” Kunyu replied softly, “Long time no see.”

“In fact, I never wish to see you again in this lifetime,” Lin Qi retorted. “What audacity do you have to return to this planet? You abandoned your fiancée to survive. Do you possess any shred of masculine spirit?”

Kunyu absorbed the starlight of the entire solar system. Clearly, his cultivation had reached a level incomprehensible to ordinary individuals, and he was on the verge of a breakthrough. Even while present, he continued his practice without cessation.

After a slight pause, he simply said, “You don’t understand.”

Then, he took a single step forward. Even Lin Qi, a supreme expert among Saints, could not impede him; he simply walked past with effortless grace.

Following that, Kunyu spoke again, sending a voice transmission to Yaoyao, requesting a meeting.

“This person…”

Outside Earth, a young man began to speak, but the Saint of his race immediately exerted suppressive pressure, forcing him to clamp his mouth shut. Not another word could be uttered.

The Saints themselves were wary, fearing that disrespectful remarks might provoke Kunyu; even they held such a legendary figure in awe.

As Kunyu sighed softly, a terrifying roar echoed through the starry sky. From his mouth and nose, it was as if celestial thunder erupted, tearing the void and causing everyone to tremble.

He scanned his surroundings, his gaze incredibly profound. Even the various Saints involuntarily lowered their heads; no one dared to meet his eyes, and their hair stood on end.

“Princess Yaoyao, should I, Old Black, list his transgressions and perhaps… curse him away?” The Black Ox initially intended to say "drive him away," but quickly corrected himself, knowing that was unrealistic. Cursing was the most he could do.

“Immortal Sister, isn’t this person utterly detestable? Let me go up and spit a mouthful of flower dew on his face for you!” Ouyang Feng declared, patting his chest.

Chu Feng also looked at Yaoyao, genuinely surprised that the third strongest under the starry sky, her former fiancé, had appeared. It was completely unexpected.

“None of you act rashly,” Yaoyao commanded. With a whoosh, she transformed into a streak of light and reappeared at the pinnacle of the Sky Vine.

Outside Earth, before the Sky Vine, the man stood. His figure gradually sharpened, revealing his true appearance: dressed in immaculate white, valiant and full of vigor—a truly peerless handsome man.

With a wave of his hand, the entire starry sky dimmed. Only around him did a faint light persist, as if all suns, moons, and stars had been suppressed, plunging the rest into darkness.

The Primal Beast Platform and other organizations’ "Heavenly Eyes" could not capture the situation; all were completely isolated.

Meanwhile, outside Earth, the cultivators from various races and powerful evolvers were also horrified, as their own vision was plunged into complete darkness, unable to perceive the scene before them.

The pinnacle of the Sky Vine seemed utterly cut off from the world, imperceptible to outsiders.

Kunyu, with his refined demeanor, spoke. His expression lost its peacefulness, replaced by sincerity as he conversed with Yaoyao.

However, no one else could observe, as this place had become a world unto itself. Under Kunyu’s potent aura, all Saints felt their hearts pounding.

Many could feel the starry sky trembling, a result of the powerful being’s long, rhythmic breathing. This was Kunyu’s deliberate act to suppress this space and awe everyone present.

Indeed, given his current standing, who would dare to provoke him? His master was an established "reflecting the heavens" powerhouse, and he himself was on the verge of success, making him a veritable new noble of the universe.

Eventually, outer space returned to tranquility, no longer dim. Starlight once again illuminated the scene, and Kunyu and Yaoyao became visible.

“Yaoyao, are you truly not coming with me? My master ventured through the edge of chaos into a shattered ancient universe, facing certain death, and obtained an immortal medicine that might save you.”

Though the specifics of their prior conversation remained unknown, Kunyu’s final words were clearly overheard.

“Go, and do not return,” Yaoyao replied, refusing him.

The onlookers remained unaware of the full exchange, only witnessing Kunyu turn, step onto a vibrant, five-colored path of light, and directly traverse the solar system, exiting this star-filled expanse and departing into the distance.

With a whoosh, Yaoyao transformed into a streak of light, vanishing from the Sky Vine’s peak and returning to Kunlun Mountain. She raised a hand, and a shower of light danced, enveloping the area, preventing anyone from outside the domain from observing.

She stood in the mountainous terrain, lost in thought for a moment, utterly silent.

“Princess Yaoyao, are you alright?” the Black Ox asked cautiously.

“Who doesn’t have an ex-boyfriend? It’s no big deal! Who is the Immortal Sister? She is supreme in heaven and on earth, so of course, she’s perfectly fine,” Ouyang Feng declared casually, feigning indifference. Then... he was met with immediate misfortune. He was sent sprawling, landing on his back, his frog belly noticeably distended and inflating like a large balloon. It was the surging energy within him, threatening to burst.

It instantly realized its flattery had backfired. Its playful remarks had displeased Yaoyao, who was now intent on punishing it.

“Sister, I was wrong! Spare me, please!” it cried out.

“I’m in the mood for divine beast meat,” Yaoyao stated. “Chu Feng, stew it for me.”

“Alright, I’d like some too.” Chu Feng walked over, picked up Ouyang Feng, and began dunking him in the stream, intending to give him a thorough wash first.

“Ah, help me! Immortal Sister, I am the very first divine beast raised by your family! How could you treat me like this? In this vast lineage, only you and I remain!” the frog wailed, then looked at Chu Feng. “You, Chu, are you truly going to harm me? I’ll fight you to the death! And here I was hoping you’d become my brother-in-law! Damn it, if you dare to stew me, I’ll beat you senseless and take you down with me!”

At Kunlun Mountain, a sudden silence fell over everyone. The Black Ox, Yellow Ox, Old Donkey, Zhou Quan, and the Kunlun Great Demons, among others, were utterly dumbfounded.

Yaoyao cast a sidelong glance. Her figure was graceful, her skin like congealed cream, and her radiant hair fluttered. At that moment, she wore a faint, ambiguous smile, her flawless, luminous white face captivating even Chu Feng within its potent charm.

For a fleeting moment, Chu Feng’s heart leaped, and he felt a sense of daze. The former foremost power under the starry sky, and the most beautiful woman of her era, truly outshone all others.

“Bang!”

Just then, Yaoyao reached out and pointed forward, not only disciplining Ouyang Feng but also making Chu Feng a target of her assault, effectively a punching bag.

However, one thing was certain: she was also testing him, as the energy she wielded was merely at the visualization level, not exceeding Chu Feng’s endurance.

“Croak!” Ouyang Feng croaked loudly, his body covered in dazzling golden patterns and emitting blinding light. He was executing his signature "Frog Art," blocking with both palms, and shouted at Chu Feng, “Brother, this is a test for you! You must prevail!”

Damn it! Chu Feng was enraged. This vile frog had deliberately dragged him into trouble, making him another target of Yaoyao’s assault. This divine beast’s conscience had clearly rotted away.

Perceiving that Yaoyao was indeed utilizing power at the visualization level, Chu Feng immediately exerted his full strength. In an instant, he activated his personal “painting,” and a hundred mighty stellar bodies emerged, enveloping the area and causing the mountains to tremble.

Simultaneously, a sudden insight struck him, and he once again experienced the sensation of imprisoning space and solidifying the world—the power of a certain “domain.”

He was not only resisting Yaoyao’s delicate fingers but also attempting to confine her within this space.

Not long ago, during his fierce battle with Luo Hong, he had initially grasped this understanding, but unfortunately, it had only succeeded once.

“Oh?!”

Yaoyao was surprised, feeling quite taken aback. Her movements became sluggish, obstructed by Chu Feng’s “painting” and the power of his domain, as if she were trapped in a mire.

Yaoyao’s other hand formed a fist, pristine white and crystalline, striking towards Chu Feng. She held nothing back when truly fighting, yet her grace remained unparalleled.

Chu Feng immediately felt an immense surge of pressure. The invisible domain he had just manifested was on the verge of being torn apart, unable to contain his opponent.

Rumble!

In an instant, he conjured a hundred crude stone spheres—energy constructs he had manifested.

Then, Chu Feng’s glabella glowed, and he instantly completed the task of inscribing runes. He treated the hundred stone spheres as magnets, engraving various mysterious symbols to form a transcendent energy field.

He then used this to suppress her. Simultaneously, his “painting” glowed and flew forward, a multifaceted combination designed to seal Yaoyao, who was at the visualization level.

Unfortunately, he was merely at the initial stage of mastery, having only just grasped this concept. He was not yet skilled or powerful enough. Yaoyao’s body glowed, and she also employed the power of an enigmatic domain, forcing him to retreat.

“In the visualization realm, only by truly grasping the profound utility of a ‘domain’ and further developing it can one be considered a supreme young expert in the cosmos. Otherwise, the title is undeserved.”

Yaoyao spoke, admonishing Chu Feng.

“In our era, true top-tier geniuses would all delve into this realm. I presume it’s much the same now.”

Yaoyao spoke in this manner, clearly concerned that Chu Feng, after his significant victory over Luo Hong, might grow complacent, considering himself an invincible genius of the universe and underestimating other racial experts.

Upon hearing this, Chu Feng nodded solemnly. He always understood that the path of evolution was boundless, and there would always be someone stronger.

“Hm?!”

Just then, Yaoyao’s body faltered, and she nearly collapsed to the ground, clearly indicating a physical ailment.

Chu Feng instinctively rushed forward to steady her. The moment his hand touched her, he felt her slender waist, warm and soft. Her body was tangible, warm, and bore a fragrant scent.

This time, it was Chu Feng’s turn to be bewildered and surprised. Wasn’t Yaoyao merely a lingering thought? He had always perceived her as an energy construct, yet now she clearly possessed a flesh-and-blood body, warm and real like jade.

Yaoyao gently brushed him away, and Chu Feng, releasing his hold, involuntarily stepped back.

Then, she spotted the frog gaping, its eyes wide as it stared at her and Chu Feng. With a swift kick, she sent it flying sideways.

“Why did you kick me? I won’t accept this!” the frog wailed, tumbling through the air before crashing with a boom into a distant mountain peak, instantly raising clouds of dust.

At this moment, the Black Ox, Northeast Tiger, and Old Donkey all displayed peculiar expressions.

Yaoyao’s expression turned serious. She glared at them and declared, “My physical condition is not ideal, and my time is short. We must quickly discuss some urgent matters.”

The Yellow Ox, Chu Feng, and the Kunlun Great Demons all became solemn, listening intently.

“Kunyu, the former third strongest under the starry sky, now possesses terrifying and boundless power. He wants me to use the ancient energy tower of inherited power from this realm to bring him into Earth’s main space. He intends to leverage this recovering planet to forge his invincible body and 'reflect the heavens' here, which would undoubtedly drain this planet of its accumulated energy from countless years.”

The frog limped back, crying out, “Ah, that scoundrel is truly despicable! He fled faster than anyone back then, and now that he sees benefits, he wants to return and monopolize them? Absolutely not!”

Yaoyao kicked it away once more, saying, “Although I refused him, I know him well. This person will undoubtedly find every means to return, achieve enlightenment here, and forge his invincible body. Once he succeeds, this place will inevitably fall into eternal decline. Therefore, your time is extremely urgent!”

She looked at Chu Feng, then at the Yellow Ox, and finally glanced at Ouyang Feng, clearly placing great hope in these three individuals.

“He mentioned that even his disciples’ disciples are exceptionally talented individuals, capable of crushing all of Earth’s ‘true sons’ and ‘false sons’ within the same cultivation realm.”

Yaoyao recounted their recent conversation, warning Chu Feng and the others that Kunyu’s lineage could become an unimaginably formidable foe in the future.

This immediately enraged the Yellow Ox, Ouyang Feng, the Black Ox, and the Kunlun Great Demons. It was bad enough that this individual had heartlessly abandoned Earth, but now he only sought to claim what was here, and even more shockingly, he might become a terrifying adversary in the future.

Yaoyao continued, “Time does not wait for me. With various factions now watching covetously, I can no longer proceed conventionally. I may have to leave Earth to revive myself!”

Yaoyao’s words struck them all with alarm, their eyes widening in shock.

Chu Feng also watched her, a look of worry on his face.