Chapter 1334: Great Power of the Great Underworld

"I want to enter that cold pool." Chu Feng muttered to himself. He felt that the pool's frigidness far surpassed that of the Lesser Netherworld, potentially offering immense benefits to his Divine King Dao Fruit. After all, his Divine King Dao Fruit was born in the Lesser Netherworld, making it a true "Netherworld seed" where yin-attributed power and rules were exceptionally concentrated.

Before him, the cold pool was as black as ink, without a single ripple, resembling a pool of pure ink. It was unfathomably deep, yet its depths contained immeasurable laws, consistent with the Greater Netherworld.

With a "plop," Chu Feng decisively plunged in, splashing black waves. Instantly, he felt a bone-chilling cold, so intense it seemed to freeze his entire being, even his soul light.

He couldn't help but be awe-struck. The Fourth Forbidden Land of yesteryear was indeed terrifying, capable of artificially creating the environment of the Greater Netherworld universe. This was clearly designed to temper disciples, cultivate supreme masters, and pave the way to the highest path.

As he descended, Chu Feng perceived dense, interwoven rules, like black lightning. Runes were ubiquitous, akin to dark stars glittering in a cold universe, eerie and chilling.

The power this secret realm could withstand was far below the Divine King level. Chu Feng naturally dared not let his Divine King Dao Fruit emerge directly, as it would attract the strongest heavenly tribulation and destroy the entire secret realm.

He put away other items in the stone jar, then drew the pool water into the jar, allowing his physical body and Divine King Dao Fruit to fuse into one.

At this moment, his soul light was complete, and his Great Saint Physique was once again molded into a Divine King Physique.

Indeed, this was the optimal environment for Chu Feng. His Divine King Physique, born in the Lesser Netherworld and tempered by brutal combat, was already exceptionally strong.

Now, it was undergoing another baptism, supplementing yin-attributed rules, causing his body to hum and resonate with the rules of the Greater Netherworld.

"So that's it," he murmured, instantly grasping a realization.

Given its foundation in the Netherworld, his Divine King Dao Fruit's comprehension of these rules was the most beneficial supplement for him, compensating for past deficiencies.

However, in recent years, he had also comprehended the rules of the Yang Realm, and his Divine King Dao Fruit contained a degree of yang-attribute. This was not a flaw; rather, it made things flow more smoothly.

Chu Feng understood why people from the Yang Realm gained immense benefits by visiting the Lesser Netherworld, incorporating some Netherworld essence into their bodies, thus being called "Netherworld seeds."

Even for Chu Feng's Netherworld Dao Fruit, destined to comprehend the laws of the Greater Netherworld and follow an extreme yin path, retaining a slight yang attribute was advantageous.

As for his Yang Realm Dao Fruit, in his Great Saint state, it already originated from the Netherworld and inherently carried some yin attribute.

Through countless trials, the interwoven rules of the Greater Netherworld continuously carved themselves onto his body and soul light, like sharp blades.

In fact, these rules had appeared on his Netherworld Dao Fruit before, but due to his presence in the Lesser Netherworld at the time, the rules were incomplete, and some patterns did not manifest fully.

It was only in recent years, by using the rules of the Yang Realm to corroborate and connect them himself, that his foundation deepened sufficiently, allowing him to comprehend more profound rules.

Now, everything fell into place. His Divine King Dao Fruit was baptized and tempered, becoming increasingly solid and powerful.

Furthermore, some overly concentrated yang-attributed energy was transformed and reshaped, leaving only a perfect and flawless yang seed, like a golden elixir ingested into his abdomen.

"Embracing Yin, Embracing Yang."

Chu Feng understood: his Netherworld Dao Fruit would embrace a yang-attributed golden elixir, while his future Yang Realm Dao Fruit would embrace a black yin elixir.

Combined in this way, the two Dao Fruits would intertwine, forming a pattern with a certain symmetrical beauty.

Moreover, when the two further clashed and collided, they would unleash even more incredible rules and energy.

"No wonder it's said this is an incredibly dangerous path of evolution," he mused, "because, indeed, one can foresee shortcuts leading directly to the other shore, but it's also too terrifying; at any moment, one could fall into eternal silence, never to reappear."

Chu Feng continuously exchanged the black pool water. The ink-like cold pool boiled, and the dark liquid, along with the rules of the Greater Netherworld, continuously entered the stone jar, impacting him.

Eventually, he felt he no longer needed it. The entire cold pool had also been almost "counter-purified" by him, losing much of its chilling yin energy.

Chu Feng stood at the bottom of the cold pool, his hair swaying in the water, reaching down to his waist. He was utterly still and composed, not moving an inch.

His eyes, however, were incredibly deep and increasingly calm. He became even more certain that he might have truly become a Great Divine King, reaching the pinnacle level in this deserted place.

Even with slight imperfections, not yet completely flawless, he could refine and reshape himself to reach the highest realm of a Great Divine King.

With every gesture, he seemed to command the entire world; everything here appeared to change according to his will. Within him, boundless power lay dormant, as if he could effortlessly crush all adversaries with his bare hands.

"The greatest fortune in this secret realm is this cold pool," he affirmed, convinced it was a terrifying trial ground created by the Fourth Forbidden Land to temper its inheritors.

However, ninety-nine percent of people could not endure this place; their soul light would be frozen, and they would swiftly wither and die.

Even he, a "Netherworld seed," found it excruciating, experiencing knife-like pain.

Having undergone the tempering of brutal combat and the baptism of the Greater Netherworld's cold pool, he felt his improvement was too significant, compensating for all his past deficiencies.

When Chu Feng's two Dao Fruits separated once more, he himself could sense his extraordinary nature.

His Netherworld Dao Fruit was enveloped by a mass of yin-attributed energy, along with a cluster of blood that exuded overwhelming cold, capable of freezing millions of miles—this was the essence of the Greater Netherworld's rules contained within his blood.

Netherworld Blood.

It was full of biting cold, yet also pulsed with vibrant life, nourishing the other half of his soul light and Divine King Dao Fruit.

When this portion of his soul light, Netherworld blood, and Dao Fruit left his physical body, Chu Feng's body reverted to its yang state, radiating warmth, while the cluster of Netherworld blood and Dao Fruit entered the stone jar on their own.

"Next target: Divine King Secret Realm."

Chu Feng muttered to himself. He was going to test his combat power. Anyone foolish enough to target him would serve as a perfect whetstone.

Before leaving, he meticulously searched this secret realm, gathering some herbs. Unfortunately, there were no peerless treasures like Dao Fusion Grass. Then, he vanished.

After all, he had already obtained the cold pool, the greatest fortune.

This time, he was calm and composed, yet also "low-key," departing silently and then seamlessly entering a large Divine King-level secret realm.

"Hmm, interesting. That person is skilled at concealing his aura, but how could a mere Saint hide from me?"

At this moment, the mysterious man beside Chifeng smiled brightly, revealing a set of gleaming teeth, making his entire demeanor eerily enchanting.

"Come, lead the way. Let me see this person, why you harbor such animosity and concern for him. He's just a Saint; even with extraordinary talent, it's meaningless. In this most tumultuous era, with myriad realms appearing and all heavens stained with blood, so-called prodigies' lives are cheaper than grass before they fully mature. Whenever such an era arrives, one can acquire some extraordinary concubines and servants, hehe. They are all beings with the strongest potential, seed-level existences. Signing contracts in advance, not bad."

He smiled, his handsome face appearing somewhat demonic, enchanting to some women, yet his smile concealed a certain cruelty.

In the distance, by Ying Zhexian's side, the mysterious young Divine King also smiled. He was refined and graceful, yet exuded immensely powerful self-confidence.

"Lead the way. I'll go question that Cao De and test his character. It's not so easy to serve close to my clan; not all extraordinary talents are suitable. Hmm, let's go, enter the secret realm and take a look."

Chu Feng entered the Divine King Secret Realm. With a single leap, he reached its deepest part. And at the very first instant, he released his Divine King Dao Fruit, fusing it with himself.

It was at this exact moment that, with a thunderous boom, the strongest heavenly tribulation immediately descended upon him, seeking him out and locking onto him.

But now, he was utterly fearless, no longer afraid or evasive. He didn't need to rush into the stone jar but confronted it directly.

At this moment, he stood rooted to the spot, his long black hair fluttering without wind. He abruptly looked up, dispelling the lightning, and bellowed, "Begone!"

With a resonant boom, he punched directly towards the sky.

Chu Feng from the Lesser Netherworld—his true, complete self—had returned, incredibly resolute and utterly domineering. His gaze, like two streaks of cold lightning, burst forth as he disdained the strongest heavenly tribulation.

"Disperse!" he roared.

With a punch across the void, the myriad bolts of lightning, that first wave of dense black flashes, were shattered by his fist print, completely dispersed throughout the heavens and earth.