Chapter 79: Brilliant Evolution

After the miasma dispersed, the bright moonlight streamed down, making the mountainous terrain appear hazy, as if covered by a thin layer of smoke.

A wondrous, vibrant vine, so fresh it seemed to drip with vitality, became even more glisteningly green under the moonlight.

The flower bud at its apex exuded a green glow, shimmering in the moonlight. It released a delicate fragrance that permeated the air, creating a mysterious aura.

Chu Feng's pores opened, and he felt invigorated, as if purified. His body and mind were completely at ease.

However, after a brief moment of trance and relaxation, he tensed up again, his eyes sharp as lightning, meticulously observing his surroundings.

He was worried that once this wondrous vine bloomed and its fragrance spread, it might attract terrifying creatures.

His only consolation was that the vine had just appeared and hadn't been growing there for long.

Otherwise, given its extraordinary nature, if it had taken root here for just a few days, the area would likely be teeming with fierce beasts.

Chu Feng held the Great Thunder Bow, maintaining a serious vigil. He was mentally prepared, resolved not to flinch even if the most brutal fight ensued.

He had waited so long; how could he give up now?

This seed had a mysterious origin, having been buried at the foot of Kunlun Mountain. He wanted to personally experience what effects it would have.

Sensing movement nearby, Chu Feng drew his bow, ready for action.

He had been overly tense; it was just a fist-sized toad leaping from a grassy pit, not an exotic creature.

Chu Feng frowned, thinking that once the floral scent spread, even such toads might evolve.

He used his heightened senses to detect surrounding creatures.

Just five meters away, there was an ant colony, and the ants were already quite large, about the length of a fingertip. If they all mutated, they would likely become a terrifying group.

Dozens of meters away, a pair of wild birds, over half a meter long, rested on a tree. They were common in these mountains and not considered birds of prey.

However, if they mutated, they certainly wouldn't be harmless.

Further away, several squirrels scurried in and out of a pile of rocks.

Suddenly, Chu Feng's heart skipped a beat. A hundred meters away, in a rock cave, lay a large snake, covered in dense patterns, as thick as a bucket. He had been so focused on the wondrous vine earlier that he hadn't noticed it.

It was a cold-blooded creature, almost in hibernation, with its bodily functions at their lowest, completely still and easily overlooked.

Now, with his body tense and senses alert, Chu Feng finally detected it.

He frowned, realizing that this large snake was already formidable; if it mutated again, it would likely become extremely powerful.

Fortunately, there were no giant beasts or particularly strong fierce birds nearby, so he was not immediately threatened.

A short while later, Chu Feng looked puzzled. That large snake seemed extraordinary, yet it hadn't moved or paid any attention to their side.

At the same time, none of the other creatures he had observed earlier reacted; they weren't attracted by the fragrance and showed no signs of coveting it.

This wasn't right!

The yellow ox had mentioned that many creatures were far more perceptive than humans and would immediately detect pollen, exotic fruits, and other substances that could promote their evolution.

What was happening? Why weren't they reacting?

Could it be that the flower bud at the tip of the green vine was useless to them and couldn't facilitate their evolution?

That was highly unlikely!

Chu Feng turned his gaze back to the flower bud on the wondrous vine and quickly noticed something unusual.

Wisps of mist emanated from it, drifting towards his nose and mouth, richly fragrant.

If he tilted his head slightly to avoid the misty wisps, the scent would immediately vanish.

"How strange?!"

Chu Feng was astonished. The floral scent was tangible; could it be seen?

He tested it several times and confirmed his suspicion: the fragrance was indeed those misty wisps, lingering close to him and not dispersing outwards.

Even he, standing so close to the wondrous vine, couldn't smell the fragrance once he moved out of the misty area.

Chu Feng was bewildered. This vine was truly peculiar!

This put his mind at ease considerably.

His greatest fear was that when the flower bud truly blossomed, pollen would scatter everywhere, and who knew how many mutated beasts it would cause to evolve.

If a few exceptionally fierce creatures were to appear and, stimulated by the pollen, become beast kings, that would spell huge trouble.

"Bloom quickly, while it's still quiet!" Chu Feng prayed, feeling very nervous. It was the final moment, and he truly hoped no accidents would occur.

The longer it took, the greater the variables!

If the dominant creatures of the area were alarmed, causing thousands of beasts to roar and stampede together, the sight would be truly horrifying.

Suddenly, the floral fragrance intensified many times over. The crevices of the bud widened, indicating imminent bloom, and the misty wisps emanating from it rapidly increased.

The next moment, a peculiar sound emanated.

The glistening green wondrous vine underwent an astonishing transformation!

In an instant, it changed from vivid green to snowy white, gleaming brilliantly all over!

Chu Feng stared in a daze.

Just moments ago, the vine was emitting a green glow, so fresh and vibrant, but now it was suddenly bathed in silver light?

In that single instant, it had completely transformed!

The wondrous vine was entirely snowy white, from its leaves to its flower bud, shining brilliantly and attracting all attention. Even its roots shimmered with silver light.

Simultaneously, the flower bloomed!

Much like a seed sprouting, it remained dormant until it revived, then burst forth intensely, completing its transformation in the shortest possible time.

The snowy white flower was no different!

In a flash, all the petals unfurled, and the silver light, like fiery flames, illuminated the entire mountain area!

A rich floral fragrance surged towards Chu Feng's nose and mouth. He inhaled deeply, feeling his body grow hot. The scent seemed like a tangible substance, penetrating deep into him.

"Roar!"

A beast's roar echoed from afar; finally, powerful creatures had been alarmed.

Chu Feng frowned, anticipating a bloody storm.

This area was too extraordinary; the flowing silver light illuminated the entire forest, glowing brightly under the night sky.

The snowy white flower was crystal clear, continuously emitting white mist from within, enveloping and surrounding Chu Feng.

Without hesitation, he immediately employed his special breathing technique.

As expected, the effect was excellent. The white mist circulated, rapidly entering through his nose and mouth. Simultaneously, his body resonated with the breathing technique, trembling slightly, as all his pores opened to absorb the mist.

The floral scent became overwhelmingly intense; Chu Feng was submerged in it, surrounded by pure white.

To his great surprise, the white mist remained swirling nearby and did not spread into the distance.

The ant colony a few meters away, as well as the distant toad, squirrels, night birds, and large snake, had not smelled the fragrance as they were outside its range.

Chu Feng was not satisfied and wanted to peel open the flower to directly touch the pollen.

Soon, he discovered the truth.

The pollen had vanished, mixed into the white mist, continuously permeating out!

In the night sky, a fierce bird of prey, over ten meters long and radiating a fiery red glow, flew rapidly. Its eyes gleamed with ferocity as it swooped downwards.

Chu Feng, performing his special breathing technique, felt his senses become sharper than usual and immediately drew his bow and fired an arrow.

Bang!

This arrow was more powerful than ever before. The fiery red fierce bird was struck, and with a muffled thud, half its body was torn apart, sending it plummeting to the ground.

This was just the beginning. The earth trembled, and giant beasts roared in the distance, their cries echoing through the mountains as they charged towards the area.

Chu Feng forced himself to remain calm and orderly, continuing his special breathing technique.

The white mist enveloped him.

At that moment, Chu Feng felt a pleasant warmth spread through his entire body, as if he were soaking in a hot spring. His temperature rose, and a tingling sensation gradually set in.

He realized that an astonishing transformation was occurring within him. His heartbeat was strong and powerful, like a drum, making him wonder if his hearing had greatly improved or if his heart had simply grown stronger.

Then, the warm current within his body accelerated, flowing through his limbs and bones as if electrified. His flesh and tendons were being refined.

Another bird cry pierced the air, and a strong wind howled. A monstrous, jet-black exotic bird, incredibly fierce, plunged down like a meteor, aiming for Chu Feng.

Its sharp talons were spread wide, glinting coldly, intent on a single fatal strike to replace the human below and claim the wondrous vine.

Whoosh!

Chu Feng drew his bow, and the arrow he released trailed an electric arc, accompanied by a sound of thunder. Its power was noticeably greater than the first arrow. With a loud thud, the arrow pierced the fierce bird's skull.

It plummeted directly to the ground, arriving quickly and dying just as fast!

Briefly interrupting his breathing technique, Chu Feng distinctly felt the absorption of the white mist slow down.

He forced himself to calm down, knowing that even with external interference, he could not stop the special breathing technique.

The fragrant white mist, refreshing and invigorating, continuously penetrated Chu Feng's body, and he clearly felt himself rapidly transforming.

This effect was far more potent than what he had experienced from the four petals he obtained in Kunlun Mountain.

The main reason was that he was performing a special breathing technique, allowing the pollen to take effect in the shortest possible time.

Next, Chu Feng's sensations grew even more profound.

The overwhelming, rich floral scent made him feel as if he were in a fiery furnace, undergoing a process of refinement.

During this time, mutated birds continued to appear. Chu Feng remained incredibly calm, firing arrow after arrow, and soon many more bodies lay on the ground.

In the distance, Chen Hai witnessed the anomaly and showed a look of astonishment.

That mountainous area glowed with silver light, and one fierce bird of prey after another plunged towards it.

Moreover, various fierce beasts in the vicinity roared and stampeded, shaking the entire mountain terrain as they all charged towards that spot.

The scene was somewhat terrifying. The earth trembled slightly, the forest swayed, leaves fell from many large trees due to the vibrations, and numerous trees were directly broken by the charging giant beasts.

Madness!

The wild beasts gathered, all in a frenzy.

Whoosh!

Chen Hai was a ruthless and decisive man. He sensed that something extraordinary was happening there and even suspected it was caused by the exotic item in Chu Feng's possession.

He moved with extreme speed, comparable to a flying bird and far surpassing the giant beasts. Along the way, he unleashed his Xingyi Quan, slaughtering any fierce beasts that dared to block his path.

His body was stained with beast blood. In just a few bounds, he covered several hundred meters, outpacing many fierce beasts as he sped towards the mountainous area.

Swish!

Chen Hai arrived with astonishing speed. His eyes immediately darted to Chu Feng nearby and the silver plant, and terrifying beams of light shot from them.

"Good, it's mine!" Chen Hai exclaimed, immensely excited.

In front of him, Chu Feng had already stood up, having no choice, as too many terrifying fierce beasts, hundreds of them, had arrived and surrounded the area.

The ground was littered with bodies; over twenty giant birds lay dead nearby, all killed by his arrows.

In addition, more than a dozen powerful giant beasts had been slain by Chu Feng with his black short sword.

He had run out of arrows, having used too many during his earlier confrontation with Chen Hai.

"Get out of the way!"

Chen Hai roared, striding forward and kicking away the massive obstacle in his path—a giant elephant, which was ripped apart by his kick and died instantly.

He was utterly ruthless, staring intently at the scene.

"My opportunity has arrived!" Chen Hai declared, his pupils sharp as blades.

Chu Feng was surprised that Chen Hai didn't immediately charge at him.

However, even if Chen Hai were to rush over now, Chu Feng was no longer worried.

The wondrous vine had bloomed rapidly, completing the process in an instant, and its flowering period was extremely short. It was already beginning to wither, with only a few wisps of white mist remaining.

He had just employed his special breathing technique, which yielded astonishing results, allowing him to absorb all the rich floral fragrance.

Now, he felt light and his physique was robust. Without needing further examination, he knew his constitution had significantly improved, completing an evolution!

He now had keen hearing and sight, and his senses were far sharper than before. His body felt as if it possessed inexhaustible strength!

Furthermore, his body was still changing, as if undergoing a baptism. His flesh and bones trembled in unison, his organs resonated, and his skin became radiant. He felt himself continuously growing stronger.

It was a very peculiar baptism, constantly transforming him.

The special breathing technique concluded; each effective period was very brief.

Bang!

Chu Feng swung his fist, striking down several fierce beasts that charged at him.

These beasts were not as calm as Chen Hai; they were all agitated, rushing forward frantically, intent on contending with him.

Crackling sounds filled the air as Chu Feng began using the Great Thunder Sound Breathing Technique, an incomplete method, but one that was still very useful to him.

The last few wisps of white mist also entered his nose and mouth, leaving Chu Feng thoroughly satisfied!

At this point, Chen Hai remained composed, steadily advancing through the beast-infested area. He hadn't even glanced at the last wisps of white mist; his eyes were fixed on only one thing.

On the silver vine, the petals were withering, and a single seed had formed there!

Chen Hai had set his sights on it!

Chu Feng was also surprised. The entire wondrous vine was gradually dimming, looking as if it would wither, but only the snowy white seed emitted a glow.

Could this really be the result, that it could be planted again next time? Chu Feng was astonished!

However, that seed was completely different from before; it was snowy white and translucent, as if it belonged to a different species. What would it grow into if it took root and sprouted next time?!

"Haha, it's a fruit, right? It's about to ripen, and it belongs to me!" Chen Hai laughed.

He had previously discovered a wondrous flower, but it withered after blooming without producing any fruit, which had disappointed him for a long time.

Fortunately, on that occasion, he managed to pick an exotic fruit nearby and consumed it.

Now, seeing such a mysterious silver vine bear a seed, how could he not be excited? He believed it would be no less potent than the fruits from the exotic small tree!

Chu Feng immediately understood. Not everyone knew the importance of pollen; many extraordinary individuals, including Chen Hai, only valued exotic fruits and were completely unaware of the concept of catalysts!

"Hahaha..." Chu Feng also couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Nearby, all the fierce birds and beasts, numbering in the hundreds, were roaring. Their eyes were red, clearly indicating they were about to go mad, preparing to contend for that snowy white seed.

"What are you laughing at? You're about to die. Thank you for protecting the fruit on this wondrous vine for me, preventing it from being ruined by other beasts until I arrived!" Chen Hai sneered.

Chu Feng confirmed that Chen Hai was unaware of the pollen's importance. Otherwise, given Chen Hai's cunning and ruthlessness, he would have long since frantically fought him for it.

"Roar!"

The mutated beasts roared, several of them as strong as Chen Hai and exceptionally powerful, also pressing forward!