Chapter 1427: Chu the Black Hand Becomes Famous Across the World

"Extra! Extra! Heaven's Morning News front-page headline: 'Descendant of the Martial Maniac Lineage Forcefully Killed After His Home Was Broken Into, Shaking the Mortal Realm!'"

The fall of Taiwu sent shockwaves everywhere, and the news spread instantly.

"Major News! Cloud Heaven Daily's front page: 'Celestial Venerable Taiwu Assassinated by a Powerful Figure, Drawing Attention from All Sides! His Master—a mighty being from ancient times—Immediately Issues a Sky-High Bounty!'"

The outside world was in an uproar, causing immense commotion.

Chu Feng killed Taiwu in a single battle, causing a renowned Celestial Venerable to die an unnatural death. Not even a shred of his true spirit could escape. Even his master, the white-haired mighty being, tried to intervene but failed to save him, truly stirring up a huge storm.

"Taiwu... died just like that? Killed by a mere youth in his own dojo, in front of everyone? This is truly unbelievable!" Even Taiwu's formidable adversaries were stunned, struggling to process the astonishing news.

It is incredibly difficult to kill a Celestial Venerable, especially within their own dojo, which serves as their home ground, imbued with the essence and opportunities of their enlightenment. How could Taiwu have died so suddenly?

Yet, that was precisely what happened: Taiwu met a sudden and violent end.

"This is quite incredible. Taiwu has been powerful for so many years. It's said he was cultivating a rare miraculous lotus rooted in a mother-gold mine, set to mature in another hundred years, with the promise of becoming a mighty being. To die so publicly like this!"

Some extremely high-level cultivators were astonished, finding it utterly unexpected.

After all, he was a successor of the Martial Maniac lineage. Who would dare to act so recklessly, breaking into his home to forcefully kill him? The news was truly explosive.

"Who is this person? A fierce dragon crossing the river! Absolutely ruthless, daring to break in and kill Taiwu like that. Isn't he afraid of the mighty being's crazed retaliation?"

Some lamented that indeed, in the Mortal Realm, "the waves behind push the waves ahead," with a new generation emerging, displaying tyrannical courage against the heavens.

"This is no newcomer, no unknown individual. He already has a certain reputation in our Mortal Realm."

"Oh, who is he?"

"Rumor has it, Taiwu once attacked him in the Lesser Netherworld, but unexpectedly failed to kill him, allowing him to escape. At that time, he was just a minor, insignificant cultivator, yet he evaded a Celestial Venerable's attack. This shows he was no simple character; his current achievements were foreshadowed long ago."

Instantly, as people discussed, some of Chu Feng's obscure past became known.

"However, I believe this is a path to certain death. If the Martial Emperor performs a divination, how many in this world can conceal their heavenly secrets? He won't escape; he'll be slaughtered very soon!"

Someone sneered, making this prediction.

"Not necessarily, right? He's been targeted before, and according to his past, he has some tricks up his sleeve; he's still alive, isn't he?"

"Just wait and see, he's definitely going to die. The countdown has begun; he won't live past today, guaranteed, at most half a day!" someone declared with certainty.

Many nodded in agreement. Some of the Mortal Realm's super experts also believed that if the Martial Maniac were to seriously perform a divination, very few could escape such a calamity.

For a time, many began silently counting down, convinced that Chu Feng's life was short, that he would soon become a brilliant meteor, shining briefly before plummeting into darkness.

However, after waiting for more than half a day, no news of Chu Feng's death arrived. Some even caught a fleeting glimpse of him, clearly still... alive and kicking!

This left those who had confidently predicted his demise speechless, their faces burning. Such predictions usually came from at least Celestial Venerables, yet the results were remarkably inaccurate.

Moreover, not long after, the Martial Maniac's youngest disciple, the white-haired mighty female being, reappeared and further increased the bounty, truly astonishing everyone.

"Heavens! Whoever can capture Chu Feng alive will not only receive the bounty but also a pledge from the mighty female being that she will do everything in her power to arrange an audience with the Martial Maniac!"

This was incredibly shocking news. How many individuals, since prehistoric times, had been able to privately meet that madman known as the Martial Emperor?

To many sect masters, this was akin to a pilgrimage, requiring fervent worship.

Because, once one received guidance from the Martial Maniac, they would undoubtedly break through their shackles, make further advancements, and evolve into higher realms of cultivation. This was truly a "heaven-sent opportunity."

People discussed fervently, quickly concluding that the Martial Maniac was likely indisposed to perform divinations at present, probably in secluded cultivation. Otherwise, why would he allow that person to live?

Only Chu Feng sneered. He became even more confident, firmly believing that with his current cultivation as a Constant King and holding the stone jar, he could sufficiently obscure heavenly secrets. No one could cross space-time to eliminate him.

"This makes things much easier!" Chu Feng said with a faint smile. In the future, if he were to act again, he could simply walk away afterward. What could even prehistoric old monsters do if they investigated him?

At the same time, he sighed softly, acknowledging that his own strength was ultimately not yet strong enough. Otherwise, why would he need to hide? He could simply confront the white-haired mighty female being directly.

When would he finally be able to contend with the Martial Maniac himself, instead of fleeing and having to avoid him across dozens or hundreds of states? He let out a frustrated sigh.

If anyone knew his current thoughts, they would surely want to slap him twice. How long has he been cultivating, and he already wants to challenge mighty beings and contend with the Martial Emperor? What is he thinking?!

"What a pity that the white-haired mighty female being was billions of miles away at the time. Otherwise, how could that ghost from the Mortal Realm have survived? His bones would have long been cold!"

This was a Celestial Venerable who had a deep friendship with Taiwu, expressing regret and a hint of melancholy. That a renowned Celestial Venerable of their generation could be so easily slain by a junior made him feel a bitter empathy.

Soon after, the Tonggu Daily, heralded as the largest circulated newspaper in the Mortal Realm, published an article revealing Chu Feng's origins from many angles, explaining that he was no simple individual.

"Everyone has underestimated him; this young man's background is likely extraordinary!"

The Tonggu Daily then mentioned a specific event that immediately stirred everyone.

"Does anyone remember the commotion caused earlier in certain circles, when some exceptionally talented youths were found to have inscriptions on their soul light?"

"My uncle is Chu Feng!" Such information had appeared on many astonishingly talented young men and women, actually inscribed deep within their soul light.

This phenomenon had once triggered a storm among the high-ranking members of major sects, leaving them deeply shocked.

However, to prevent the situation from escalating and causing panic, it was artificially suppressed at the time, with news forbidden from spreading further, quickly quelling the uproar.

Now, bringing up the old matter made it far more serious, because the name "Chu Feng" was simply too conspicuous!

Chu Feng again? Is it the same person? Instantly, all the old monsters began to speculate, and some mighty beings gasped in cold air.

The Tonggu Daily interviewed many involved parties, getting close to these geniuses and uncovering some astonishing truths.

Many of these youths were actually born on the same day, arriving in several batches, as if they had conspired to come to the Mortal Realm together!

Furthermore, some of these young men and women even shared similar temperaments, generally being quite restless.

This left many utterly dumbfounded, giving rise to endless terrifying conjectures!

Upon learning this, Chu Feng was speechless, only able to inwardly grumble, "Could some people *not* appear on the same day?" This was because he had inscribed all the corresponding geniuses in one go.

Their birth dates were divided into several batches, related to how far apart they were on the path of reincarnation. Thus, their birth dates were limited to those few options.

As for similar temperaments? Primarily, these were the people who first provoked Chu Feng at the time, jostling him and acting as troublemakers, so Chu Feng singled them out for the inscriptions.

Of course, later on, the strength of their soul light was also a major factor, but such individuals are naturally not honest people.

Through various analyses, the Tonggu Daily concluded that Chu Feng's origins were somewhat terrifying, possibly linked to the powers of the Path of Reincarnation!

This immediately unleashed a colossal storm!

As soon as the report was published, the Reincarnation Hunters appeared at once!

All major powers knew them as enigmatic forces that maintained reincarnation, incredibly mysterious and unfathomable.

This caused the current turmoil to grow even larger, with the commotion intensifying.

On the same day, Taiyi Newspaper also published an article, stating that Chu Feng was very likely the reincarnation of a figure from prehistoric myths and legends, given his unusually bizarre origins.

They listed a series of pieces of evidence, explaining some of Chu Feng's anomalies, even suggesting that he might be the reborn body of the prehistoric mastermind Li!

When this report appeared, it instantly caused an uproar and immense shock, leaving people completely bewildered.

"Li is back? He's the mastermind? Impossible! How could it be that youth?!"

"Good heavens! Li has become Chu the Mastermind? It might really be true! Look, he's fearless, directly challenging the entire Martial Maniac lineage. Who else would dare to do that? That's courting death! Only a mastermind would dare, as Li was the only historical figure who once struck the Martial Maniac with a black brick, making his scalp bleed!"

Taiyi Newspaper held immense influence, constantly vying with Tonggu Daily, both believing themselves to have the largest circulation in the Mortal Realm, leading to fierce competition. Yet, it was undeniable that they had the widest readership, and their joint reporting this time caused enormous waves.

Subsequently, the Black Blood Institute also published an article. As one of the four authoritative institutions in the Mortal Realm specializing in evolution, they explored the various conditions required for Chu Feng to embark on the path of a Constant King.

"It can be confirmed that this is a heaven-defying genius. To reach this stage is almost unparalleled in the world. Looking back through history, how many Constant Kings have there been, and in what eras did they appear?"

This was the Black Blood Institute's assessment, offering extremely high praise for Chu Feng, instantly causing a massive shock.

It should be noted that this was one of the truly authoritative institutions, conducting various studies and experiments on evolution, gathering a large number of old scholars with an astonishing pool of talent.

Setting aside individual combat strength, in terms of theoretical research alone, the four major institutes truly lived up to their reputation as authorities!

"Don't even mention yourselves; even we, the institutes that know various secrets and have unearthed true historical facts, have seen very few Constant Kings throughout history. So, all you Heavenly Maidens and favored sons who have been lauded to the skies, put away your arrogance! If you truly encounter a Constant King, you are nothing! That is the difference between a sparrow and a swan, the gap between a dirt chicken and a magnificent dragon!"

A certain old scholar from the Black Blood Institute had an incredibly sharp tongue. While praising Chu Feng so highly, he also greatly disparaged and struck down many geniuses in the Mortal Realm.

Was this an attempt to "praise to kill" Chu the Mastermind? Many were somewhat suspicious.

Naturally, more people felt intense turmoil in their hearts. A Constant King! Such beings were far too rare, hardly seen across many eras. That Chu Feng was so formidable; if he could be recruited to their side, or captured alive to extract his bloodline for research, he would be an invaluable treasure!

In any case, within just a day or two, Chu Feng's name became renowned throughout the world!

Chu Feng was at the center of a whirlwind, with forces from all sides eagerly discussing him.

And where was he at this time? He was already hundreds of states away from the incident site, secretly contemplating the rescue of a certain individual—Ziluan.

His servant girl, whom he had subdued in the Lesser Netherworld—that proud and pampered Purple Luan girl who was usually quirky and mischievous, but then shy and submissive after being reprimanded by him—had actually been imprisoned.

Some time ago, before he went to the Grand Supreme Forbidden Zone, he had discovered a poster of a certain celebrity in the Mortal Realm. In their opulent residence, there was a birdcage hanging, and Chu Feng recognized at a glance that the spirit bird in the cage was Ziluan's true form!

The once proud and boastful, yet chattering and loyal, little servant girl had actually been reduced to someone else's caged bird, kept in a cold iron cage.

At the time, Chu Feng felt his strength was insufficient, and he vaguely sensed a possible conspiracy. Otherwise, why would she appear in that poster so coincidentally?

"Hmm, did someone detect my arrival in the Mortal Realm ahead of time, planning to deal with me, laying out a net, hoping I'd walk right into it?!"

Chu Feng pondered, a murderous glint appearing on his face. He said, "You've angered me by using someone close to me as bait, trying to target me. Just wait for me to come knocking on your door!"

"But I can't rush. Rescuing someone requires calmness. There's no hurry; I'll strengthen myself first!" Chu Feng calmed himself down.

He could now use his three seeds. His most solid foundation in the Mortal Realm was already established. It was time to let those three supreme seeds sprout and grow once more!

He was very much looking forward to it!

All of Chu Feng's achievements to date were due to one of the three seeds sprouting and blossoming!

Now, he was about to embark on this path again!

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