Chapter 1525: Heavenly Talent

Chu Feng felt no joy. Even though, to outsiders, this battle outcome was brilliant, having eliminated a powerful fallen immortal king race member close to the Eternal Venerable realm—a feat worth celebrating extensively—he himself remained silent. He felt a sense of melancholy, even unease. He sighed for the man who had gazed at heaven from hell, finding his fate truly tragic – a life devoid of brilliance, spent alone in the abyss, looking up for an unattainable light. In the end, the man chose death, leaving behind his most beautiful wishes and aspirations, allowing his spirit to live on outside. But was that still truly him? It was merely a projection of his hopes. So, while all the clans were discussing and marveling, Chu Feng remained remarkably restrained and silent, certainly not celebrating with others. He remained silent, not uttering a word.

At this moment, however, no one noticed his low spirits. Countless people were discussing, believing Chu Feng was truly powerful, calling him a peerless genius. Being a Great Heavenly Venerable was already enough to inspire pride, allowing one to look down on all other outstanding figures and be considered an invincible master in the Heavenly Venerable realm. What about someone close to the Eternal Venerable realm? That was even more terrifying. Chu Feng had defeated such a being, powerfully and dominantly piercing through the abyss and emerging. How could this not astonish everyone?

"What extraordinary talent! How old is he to be able to slay a peak Great Heavenly Venerable? In the future, he is destined to enter the Eternal Venerable realm!" Some sighed, believing Chu Feng was destined to become an unrivaled Eternal Venerable. At that time, he would have no match in the same realm throughout the world! An Eternal Venerable was not just a title; how many had appeared from ancient times to the present? In ancient history, the Yang Realm certainly had them; with its vastness and rich resources, it was bound to produce such unparalleled heroes, but they could definitely be counted on one hand. Moreover, the past was the past, and could not be traced back.

Within the Sub-Immortal Race, an elder whose eyes shone with divine light was conversing with the sisters Ying Zhexian and Ying Xiaoxiao. "This person is extraordinary. Previously, I only noticed his arrogance, never imagining he would be so formidable, so peerlessly remarkable. You two should spend more time with him. Relationships and friendships among people require communication and interaction, otherwise, they will grow distant over time."

Ying Xiaoxiao, with her waist-length silver hair, radiant white and beautiful face, and bright red lips, heard this and immediately became displeased, saying, "Grandpa Third Elder, you're too pragmatic. Relationships shouldn't be so utilitarian. Besides, Chu Feng and I have always been companions in adversity... confidants!"

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder's eyes gleamed, and he burst into laughter, saying, "Even better! Xiaoxiao, I have high hopes for you. Share more hardships with him!" Ying Xiaoxiao was speechless. Then, she couldn't help but secretly glance at her sister, finding her still calm and silent, as serene and ethereal as an immortal.

"Oh, my sister and he almost became a couple back then!" Ying Xiaoxiao sighed.

"What? Something like that happened?" The Third Elder of the Sub-Immortal Race was surprised. His status was too high; he had never bothered to understand what exactly this group of clansmen from the Lesser Netherworld had experienced. Now that he heard it, his eyes deepened, and he revealed a smile. However, a soft sigh from Ying Xiaoxiao made him hold back the words on his tongue.

"My sister had such a difficult time back then, with him... sigh!" She couldn't help but sigh.

Outside the boundary wall, those who could personally come were the elites of various races, all accompanied by old monsters. Their gazes towards Chu Feng were all very special. At this level, their perspective was absolutely extraordinary; they had long realized how astounding Chu Feng was, considering that even Emperor Yu spent a considerable amount of time fighting true immortals of the same level. However, Chu Feng, in his duel with a fallen immortal king race member of the same level, escaped the predicament in mere moments.

The battle had not stopped and was set to continue, but now Chu Feng hesitated. Should he still strike again? He really couldn't bring himself to do it.

"Thank you for liberating me!" The spiritual manifestation of the deceased man, the embodiment of his beautiful aspirations, now spoke, expressing gratitude to Chu Feng in this manner. Did he know that he was merely a projection of beautiful wishes? Did he know that his true self could not return, having died in the abyss? Chu Feng remained silent, returning the man's courtesy without saying anything.

Next, the powerful female fallen immortal king race member, with her long silver hair, cold and glamorous demeanor, and close to the Eternal Venerable realm, walked forward, signaling Chu Feng to strike. Having no choice, Chu Feng leaped up, approaching this graceful and slender, yet cold-tempered female quasi-Eternal Venerable, and finally plunged into the abyss. The battle erupted in the dark realm. The woman was defeated; she also temporarily regained consciousness, understanding everything, her emotions low and somewhat sorrowful.

"I am the true me; the one outside is merely the most beautiful vision in my heart, my projection." She whispered; she was truly beautiful, a rare beauty among the fallen immortal race, possessing both strength and beauty, but now she was incomparably sorrowful. She said nothing more. Just like the fallen immortal king race man before her, she merely looked at Chu Feng with a hint of sorrow, telling him to strike.

Chu Feng hesitated even more. Was this right? Were the people of the fallen immortal king race truly beyond saving, utterly hopeless? If possible, he truly didn't want to end the life of such a talented and graceful quasi-Eternal Venerable, who had also once been a hero of her generation. It was just that she had been in a daze for a long time. Time had frozen her body, yet it couldn't freeze the darkness, blood, chaos, brutality, and coldness that had corroded her to the bone.

"Do it!" she whispered. In the final moments, Chu Feng clearly saw many people and scenes in the depths of her eyes. Was that her youthful self? Still very innocent, bidding farewell to a young man, each embarking on their immortal path, becoming lost to each other in life and death. Her talent was astonishing, and she grew rapidly, but ultimately, she fell into the dark abyss.

"That person, where are you?" Finally, she spoke, as if in a trance, softly murmuring. Chu Feng knew she was referring to the man reflected in the depths of her eyes. So many years had passed; he should have long since departed this world, dead for many years. Like a moth to a flame, she rushed towards Chu Feng, seeking death, only wishing to leave behind her longing for the future and the embodiment of her beautiful hopes.

When Chu Feng reappeared outside, he sighed softly, feeling a sense of melancholy, truly not wanting to strike again. Especially when he saw the silver-haired woman's spiritual manifestation—this beautiful figure outside now wore a radiant smile, expressing gratitude to him for successfully purifying her—Chu Feng felt a pang of pain and guilt.

"Finish what you started; liberate me too!" The last peak Great Heavenly Venerable approached, who was also almost a fallen immortal king race powerhouse at the quasi-Eternal Venerable level. With no other choice, Chu Feng struck again, entering the abyss to "purify" him.

The three powerhouses standing side-by-side—three peerless individuals who could have become Eternal Venerables in the future—were all defeated by Chu Feng alone, piercing through the abyss and being purified, bringing the event to a close.

"Unrivaled genius! This Chu Feng was underestimated by everyone. If he reaches the Ultimate realm, will he still be able to powerfully suppress and kill all enemies like this?" When this possibility was considered, the various clans almost erupted in excitement. One should know that Emperor Yu also spent a long time fighting the fallen true immortals, which was already considered a glorious battle achievement, shaking the Yang Realm. If Chu Feng reached that level, becoming an incorruptible Great Universe being, and could still be this dominant, sweeping through everything, it would simply be unimaginable.

"Chu Feng is truly rising! Such battle achievements are too astonishing; one person swept through several Great Heavenly Venerables. No, perhaps they can be called quasi-Eternal Venerables!" "How can this be? Ending the battle in an instant! Is he perhaps a true Eternal Venerable?!" Outside, many people were guessing, all feeling shocked.

"He's become this strong already? Time flies so fast." On a mountaintop, Qin Luoyin of the past, now Fairy Qingyin, spoke softly. Within the Sub-Immortal Race, the Third Elder was practically ablaze with gossip, pressing Ying Xiaoxiao for everything about Chu Feng, seemingly desperate to play matchmaker and successfully unite a pair. Discussions raged across the world, all about Chu Feng's combat strength. After all, the world was watching. All clans in the Yang Realm were following the battle at the boundary wall, and countless people saw Chu Feng's achievements, immediately bursting into an uproar. Not long ago, the spotlight had been stolen from him by Emperor Yu, but now it was undoubtedly returned. Strength isn't spoken; praise is earned through battle.

"Hmm, I remember now. Didn't a large number of the gifted disciples recruited by various sects have characters carved on their soul light? What was the inscription?"

"Chu Feng!"

"Yes, that's right! I remember the characters on those soul lights were very interesting. Many of them said, 'My uncle is Chu Feng!'" After this revelation, many people were stunned.

At this moment, Old Gu rushed over, highly excited, even more hyped than Chu Feng himself, saying, "Brother, you are indeed extraordinary! This sweeping, domineering power is exactly what's needed. Who can stop you when you dominate the world?"

The Strange Dragon, from afar, naturally witnessed this battle outcome. Smiling like a flower bud, he was recounting it to his old brothers, not holding back on praise. His old brother, Qi Feng, had only one thing to say: "Not long ago, you were gnashing your teeth, calling yourself the 'scapegoat dragon'!"

Dragon Dayu: "..." He really wanted to say, "Old brother, do you even know how to talk? You're practically choking me to death!"

Zhou Xi also arrived. Noticing Chu Feng's low spirits, she said, "You don't seem joyful."

"I'm fine!" Chu Feng shook his head.

"Hmm?" Old Gu was puzzled. Then, he turned to look around, saying, "Brother, you're not worried about some powerful clans, are you? No worries, with me, Old Gu, here, there won't be any problems!" He patted his chest, then looked around, immediately fixating on the Yuan Clan.

"You want to make a move against my brother?" Old Gu, acting like a thug, said, "Do you know who I am?" He almost blurted out, "My big brother is Li." However, he felt he shouldn't be so superficial; there was no need to say that name, it was already enough.

Indeed, many powerful individuals from the Yuan Clan had arrived. They were externally aligned and would not stand on the dilapidated, sinking ship that was the Yang Realm. However, at this moment, they also dared not cause internal strife in the Yang Realm. Especially in this setting, it would be utterly foolish to cause trouble for the meritorious Chu Feng. So, they scoffed in anger, not wanting to provoke "thug Old Gu."

"Hmm, are people from the Martial Emperor's lineage going to make a move?" Old Gu turned his head again, looking in another direction. The successor of the Martial Madman had indeed arrived, and it was the sect leader's senior disciple, a supreme grand elder almost surpassing the Great Primordial realm, already on the verge of entering the Great Universe realm.

"Great-nephew, control yourself, don't mess around." Old Gu warned, though feeling a bit timid. After all, the Martial Madman's senior disciple was very strong. Some even suspected that he might already possess an Eternal-level fruit in the Primordial realm, an Eternal Primordial powerhouse! The Martial Emperor's senior disciple gave Old Gu a look of annoyance, truly not wanting to engage with him. If Li were not still alive, and this guy wasn't Li Heizi's brother, the Martial Emperor's senior disciple would truly be unable to resist smacking him to death. After all, no one wanted to be called "great-nephew," especially someone of his status and standing.

At this moment, a piercing buzzing sound echoed, as if some terrifying demonic birds were flying. Several strange and terrifying beings arrived at the boundary wall. They carried a dense energy aura, enveloped in thick mist, and descended to the ground.

"Are you Chu Feng? A being who escaped reincarnation and should not appear in the Yang Realm with your memories. Come with us!" One of the beings spoke, very cold, direct, and domineering, informing Chu Feng not to resist and to immediately come with them. At this, everyone's pupils constricted. Some recognized their identity—Reincarnation Hunters! As the Yang Realm was preparing for an external battle, they actually appeared and sought out Chu Feng. Even Old Gu's face changed, becoming very grim. He knew how difficult these beings were to provoke; once targeted and locked onto by them, it meant one wouldn't live long.

"Sirs, is there some misunderstanding?" Zhou Xi spoke, very anxious, fearing something would happen to Chu Feng.

"No misunderstanding. All of you move aside, Chu Feng, come with us!" From within the thick mist, a Reincarnation Hunter coldly urged.

"Can't this be clarified here? Wouldn't explaining any misunderstandings suffice?" Chu Feng spoke very gently, without a hint of impatience, trying his best to avoid conflict.

"Sirs, the Yang Realm is currently facing an external enemy. Can this matter be discussed later?" Zhou Bo, a distinguished elder of the Zhou clan, stepped forward to speak on Chu Feng's behalf.

"Your Zhou clan should know that where we appear, there is no such thing as compromise. He will be taken away; it cannot be changed," a Reincarnation Hunter responded indifferently. Then, another Reincarnation Hunter added, "We do not belong to the Yang Realm; we travel across all the heavens."

At this, even Old Gu felt a surge of anger. In this situation, even the Martial Madman's lineage, who originally most wanted to kill Chu Feng, remained silent and did not make a move. Because Chu Feng's achievements were now considered a battle outcome for the Yang Realm, a great contribution. Even though the Yuan Clan harbored ill intentions and wanted to kill Chu Feng, they showed no outward sign and were quite restrained. Yet, these so-called Reincarnation Hunters, after a few of them arrived, directly intended to apprehend someone; it was truly too domineering!

Zhou Xi wanted to speak, but Chu Feng shook his head, signaling her to step back. He then directly walked forward, saying, "Can't we communicate? Will you not allow me to say anything?"

"There's no need!" a Reincarnation Hunter said indifferently, his true form finally revealed. He had a fox head with a vertical eye on his forehead, a humanoid body about three feet tall, and rotten wings on his back. His form could be described as quite strange.

"No need? Very well then!" After saying this, Chu Feng suddenly erupted, his entire body glowing brilliantly. Like a human-shaped ferocious dragon, he emerged, soaring forth and diving down! He struck with full power; with a bang, he blew up a very powerful Reincarnation Hunter. This was truly domineering and fierce. Blood rained everywhere, making heaven and earth roar and resonate. Chu Feng's punch was terrifying, instantly shattering the Reincarnation Hunter. In an instant, the world was shaken!