Chapter 1614: Heavenly Court Captures the Son-in-Law

Chu Feng sat in meditation for a long time, pondering deeply before finally emerging. He was profoundly shaken, wondering if the people of the past would ever reappear.

When legends vanished, when the heavens shattered, when everything returned to naught, when even peak-level beings became a memory—where would he be then, and where would those close to him be?

Chu Feng vaguely sensed that if a great calamity were to strike in the future, it might be a complete cataclysm, surpassing anything seen before! Some major troubles and conflicts had accumulated and festered for too long. Once they fully erupted, even the heavens themselves might crumble.

Who would be left then?

Chu Feng emerged from seclusion, heavy-hearted and somewhat distracted.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Xi quietly asked him.

"I'm wondering where we'll be in the future," Chu Feng whispered.

He was originally a very optimistic person, but on that stone pot, within that invincible sword light, he had clearly seen the lament of that supreme being—an echo and regret that had resonated for eons. Chu Feng felt that if a major change were to occur in the future, even if he survived, would he, like his predecessors, like those peak-level beings, carry a hint of sorrow?

"Time waits for no one!" Chu Feng sighed softly. He constantly felt that time was truly running out. Even if he diligently cultivated, it would be difficult for him to reach the ultimate peak before this chaotic era collapsed.

Zhou Xi said, "One must look forward. The path must be walked one step at a time. Thinking so much will only bring more trouble."

"Yes, walking steadily, not overthinking, might make my heart feel more fulfilled and brighter," Chu Feng nodded.

In the distance, he saw Six-Eared Macaque Mitian toiling in a fiery cavern, further refining his indestructible body. Old Gu, Lu Bohu, Yellow Ox, and others were happily picking potent herbs and tasting exotic fruits with astonishing energy in the Li Fire Medicine Garden of the Tai Shang Forbidden Land.

The Forbidden Land was exceptionally welcoming to them, perhaps worried about attracting misfortune. Times had changed. The unification of all heavens was now the prevailing trend, unstoppable by anyone. Anyone trying to resist would undoubtedly be crushed to dust. Even notorious fierce lands from the past, these forbidden zones had to behave themselves, either face destruction or conform to the prevailing trend.

"Seniors, I'd like to borrow the Tai Shang Eight Trigrams Furnace again," Chu Feng requested. He had refined his golden body in that special cavern previously. This time, he only wanted to reforge his weapon.

"Alright, no problem!" The Quasi-Immortal King agreed on the spot, even asking Chu Feng if he needed help. The clan's attitude was completely different from their initial one.

"I appreciate the offer, but it's not necessary," Chu Feng re-entered the Eight Trigrams Furnace terrain.

He took out the Vajra Chud, his primary weapon, which had been fused with various types of mother gold years ago. Now, he intended to add more materials. The main material was precisely the Nine-Colored Heavenly Blade obtained from the Soul River. This blade was extraordinarily unusual. Even though it had been destroyed and its supreme Dao patterns obliterated, its spiritual essence and material quality were still heaven-defying. This was because it incorporated nine types of innate mother gold!

Fire soared into the sky, and the Tai Shang Forbidden Land instantly became a sea of flames. When the Eight Trigrams Furnace opened, the entire forbidden zone was covered in dense fire Dao runes.

"Unfortunately, the Great Void Fire and Ancient Cosmos Flame were absorbed by me and the stone pot. Refining weapons now will be a bit difficult." His current Vajra Chud had already gained sentience and was known as a Thirty-Three Heavens heavy artifact. Ordinary Dao flames could no longer burn or forge it.

"I've got it, I can try this." Chu Feng's body was covered in dense Dao patterns. Then, the gates within him opened, and outside his body, brilliant seven-colored light wheels radiated. He employed the Seven Treasures Divine Technique, one color of which was particularly dazzling—the light pattern formed by the origin of the fire Dao's ancestral substance.

In the past, when he refined the Vajra Chud, he also cultivated the Seven Treasures Divine Technique, absorbing the legendary Dao fire. Now, he was again using the divine technique to release the Dao fire. However, the Great Void Fire and Ancient Cosmos Flame were ultimately refined and became the technique's textures, intangible rules. Reversing them would be difficult.

"It should work!"

Difficult didn't mean impossible. In fact, Chu Feng's use of the Seven Treasures Divine Technique's fire Dao substance also yielded very strong effects. In the end, the light wheels around him became extremely dazzling, even starting to draw in the fire Dao runes from the entire forbidden zone. There was even such an effect? Even he himself was greatly surprised.

The Seven Treasures Divine Technique contained the original patterns of the Great Void Fire and Ancient Cosmos Flame. Now, it was refining and devouring all the fire light, recreating and giving birth to supreme flames. Although it was just a tiny wisp, it was still astonishing and heaven-defying. The Great Void Fire and Ancient Cosmos Flame reappeared.

The Thirty-Three Heavens Vajra Chud and the Nine-Colored Heavenly Blade were melted down, re-forged into a single Chaos Mother Gold Chud! There was no need for anyone to appraise it; its mere aura indicated it was an immeasurable treasure, blending with heaven and earth, resonating with the Great Dao, and possessing infinite growth potential. Thus, Chu Feng acquired his personal weapon embryo, which could also be considered an object of Dao inheritance.

When he emerged from the Eight Trigrams Furnace, he was somewhat surprised because the entire Tai Shang Forbidden Land was no longer scorching hot; it even felt a bit cool. Old Gu, Zhou Xi, Yellow Ox, Mitian, and others were all dumbfounded, filled with doubt. As for the clan within the forbidden land, from the youths to the Quasi-Immortal King, their faces turned green, staring intently at him.

"Young friend, what have you done?!" a decaying Grand Universe level being asked with a tremor in his voice.

"I merely refined a weapon," Chu Feng replied.

The clan in the forbidden land felt like crying. You merely refined a weapon? Why had all the fire in the entire forbidden zone extinguished? According to their calculations, it would take at least over a hundred years for the fire in the forbidden land to fully recover. One could imagine what terrifying event had just occurred. Chu Feng, using the fire Dao ancestral substance as a catalyst, had birthed the Great Void Fire and Ancient Cosmos Flame, completely draining the forbidden land dry.

Chu Feng had originally intended to re-enter that small realm where the Empress's traces remained to investigate further, as it was suspected to be connected to a certain area of the Heavens. But now, he had to hastily bid farewell and quickly make his escape.

The Yang Realm, in recent times, was vibrant and full of vitality, with traces of evolvers' activities everywhere. This was because all heavens were unified, with the capital established in the Yang Realm. Various supreme beings had come to pay respects and discuss important matters together. A new Emperor had risen, revered by all realms.

The establishment of an imperial court, though somewhat rushed, followed certain procedures; at the very least, a capital city was needed. Ultimately, the site chosen was Xia State in the Yang Realm, not far from the First Mountain. Overall, the new Emperor Gu Qing was also somewhat apprehensive, fearing various unpredictable terrifying events. He felt it was better near the First Mountain, always believing that Nine Dao One still held some trump cards. After all, Nine Dao One had followed *that* being and had once been his personal guard. In the last stronghold of this system, he undoubtedly held some influence. Gu Qing believed that even if beings from the source of anomaly arrived, they might still have some scruples.

Evolvers built cities incredibly fast. In just a few days, one palace after another rose from the ground, and one celestial palace after another floated in mid-air. Islands rich in spiritual energy, divine mountains, and more were transported from outside the realm, arranged around and suspended in the sky. Within days, a grand megacity was completed, forming a three-dimensional structure with buildings on the ground, in mid-air, and in the clouds. Amidst the clouds, the central celestial palace stood majestic, with countless divine islands, and flying waterfalls and springs cascaded down like rivers of stars, reaching all the way to the ground.

Chu Feng returned, having successfully completed his mission. When he saw the magnificent megacity, he was quite shocked. How could such a massive project be finished in just a few days?

"King Chu, your residence is over there!" Someone spotted him and greeted him quickly and warmly. In fact, this area had long been fortified impenetrably, with various large-scale domain formations subtly appearing, and the entire world filled with Dao patterns. One could say that any rash attack would surely trigger a terrifying counterattack. Even an Immortal King would find it difficult to forcefully invade, as it was like a vast net spanning heaven and earth.

At this moment, Nine Dao One was advising Gu Qing not to use the name "Heaven's Court."

Gu Qing said, "I believe establishing a Heaven's Court would be legitimate and better able to absorb the grand aspirations and unparalleled Dao luck from all heavens. This is not for myself, but for everyone in the imperial court. With Dao luck bestowed upon us, everything will go smoothly, and it will be easier to resist anomalies and misfortunes."

What he said made sense, and many other Immortal Kings agreed. Even Nine Dao One hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "For how many years has the title 'Heaven's Court' seemed cursed? Ordinary people and imperial courts simply cannot bear it. Too many tragic events have occurred in the past. I believe you might not be able to suppress it. It's better not to use this name."

Gu Qing said, "If something feels wrong, I will immediately abolish the name. But in the early stages, I believe a newly established divine dynasty needs such a title to gather the aspirations of all heavens and that immeasurable Dao luck. I have great Dao patterns manifested by Emperor artifacts on my person, which should be able to suppress it."

He had three weapon-manifested light clusters on his person, which could indeed assist him at critical moments.

"Alright, just be careful yourself!" Nine Dao One was extremely serious, feeling a bit heavy-hearted.

At this time, the Heaven's Court had gathered Immortal Kings and old clan patriarchs from various races, truly a congregation of masters. In recent days, countless heroic individuals and evolvers from all walks of life continuously flocked to join. Fallen Immortal Kings, Corpses, Four Tribulation Sparrows, strong practitioners from the Grand Netherworld, and other Immortal Kings arrived one after another, quite a considerable number. Immortal King supreme beings from behind Tai Yi, Nantuo, and others also appeared.

Wu Fengzi accompanied his master, also present, which greatly annoyed the Dog Emperor because Wu Fengzi was desperate and kept asking him for his master's Dao bones.

"Didn't I return them to you during the battle at Soul River?!" The Dog Emperor glared.

"You're still missing the most crucial, hardest, and most indestructible Dao bone!" Wu Fengzi emphasized that bone was very important.

In the end, even Nine Dao One and other supreme beings were alarmed, and even Gu Qing stepped forward. Only then did the dog reluctantly take out a leg bone and throw it to Wu Fengzi's master.

"How stingy! Only one left, for picking teeth!" The Dog Emperor complained indignantly.

Everyone was speechless. This dog was truly something! Worthy of being a divine beast that had followed a true Heavenly Emperor, using the strongest Dao bone of an Immortal King as a toothpick?!

Chu Feng returned, surrounded by people, flying towards his mansion. It was on a suspended island, not far from the central celestial palace. On the island, sacred trees stood in groves, exotic grasses covered the ground, divine flowers bloomed, and exquisite palaces and towers were everywhere. Immortal mist steamed, and clouds and colorful mists swirled.

"This place is good!" Old Gu commented.

Even Zhou Xi found the mansion beautiful and the scenery pleasant.

"Eh?!" Chu Feng was startled. He saw a familiar figure who had been waiting for a long time at the mansion. "Saint Master?!"

He was certain he hadn't mistaken it. He quickly rushed forward. It was indeed an old friend from the Netherworld, the former guardian of Earth, Saint Master Yichen. Years had passed. He had become a Domain Heavenly Master, and his dying body had completely revived. Furthermore, his cultivation had reached the Heavenly Venerate level. Chu Feng wasn't surprised. The Saint Master was a person from ancient times with deep foundations. In the Netherworld, he couldn't break through because of the suppression of Dao rules. Upon reaching the Yang Realm, the ceiling simply vanished, and he could evolve normally.

"Child, it's me!" The Saint Master walked over, also very excited. Ever since the grand confrontation erupted on the two-realm battlefield, Chu Feng's name had shaken the world and spread throughout the eight directions. All his old acquaintances now knew how he was doing and where he was. So, the Saint Master immediately came looking for him.

"And us!" Inside the mansion, twelve divine beast cubs ran out, all extremely lively, barking and howling.

"Hmm?" Chu Feng felt a sense of familiarity, then suddenly remembered. These were the twelve little beasts he had subjugated in the Netherworld's chaos, and he had seen them enter the Yang Realm. Today, they had all found their way to him.

"Who would have thought that a young man from the Netherworld would grow to this extent? I have come to join you as well," a man in blue walked over.

"Other Shore Flower?!" Chu Feng's emotions surged. He recognized the person instantly. Back then, when Earth underwent abnormal changes, the first unusual event he witnessed was endless stretches of Other Shore Flowers, dreamily blue, covering the desert. The Other Shore Flowers eventually fought their way into and fled to the Yang Realm, losing all contact since then.

"Chu Feng, you're back! Come, come, come!" In mid-air, a golden light path appeared, directly escorting Chu Feng away. He hadn't even had time to chat with his old friends.

"What's the matter?" Chu Feng asked. It was an Immortal King, someone from the Fallen Immortal King clan, who had invited him.

"Old man, I see you are extraordinarily dignified, full of integrity, and unyielding. You are quite excellent. I wish to find a son-in-law for my descendant, what do you think?" The old Immortal King was quite... insincere, praising Chu Feng so much.

At the very least, when the Dog Emperor heard it from afar, he perked up his ears and grinned, "This kid is known as 'Demon Chu,' and even earlier he was called a 'human trafficker.' I say, young man from the Fallen clan, aren't you speaking against your conscience?" The old man from the Fallen Immortal King clan's face immediately darkened.

"Moo!" A bovine roar. The world instantly darkened. A colossal creature descended from the sky, towering like a pillar, taller than a mountain, covered in thick fur like water buckets, with huge horns like sky-supporting pillars, and eyes like blood moons shining in the sky.

"Excellent, he truly looks like a demon king, and this king likes it! I am willing to marry the Mighty Ox Clan's first beauty to you. What do you say, young man?" The Mighty Ox King also arrived.

Chu Feng immediately felt a headache and turned to his group of old friends. The Big Black Ox saw him and responded, "That's right, our clan's first beauty is exceptionally charming, capable of toppling cities and nations!"

"Haha..." The Mighty Ox King laughed, then brought over a woman. She was ten feet tall, broad-shouldered and robust, with thick hair and large horns atop her head.

Chu Feng was immediately dumbfounded. This was the Mighty Ox Clan's first beauty? From the perspective of the Big Black Ox and others, it seemed... correct. She was indeed their clan's most beautiful.

"Hehe, I think my Six-Eared Macaque clan has a greater connection with young friend. After all, you are good friends with Mitian, a junior of my clan. How about I make the decision and choose a suitable Dao companion for you?"

Chu Feng thought they were going to arrange for Mitian's sister, Mi Qing—the youthful and lively beautiful girl who was born with a human form—to become his Dao companion. He was still deliberating on how to respond.

As a result, the distant void exploded, and a divine ape somersaulted through the clouds, crashing over with a boom. Chu Feng was instantly petrified, unable to say anything. Upon seeing this, Mitian became furious, stomping his foot and sighing, "How can this be?! That's the peerlessly beautiful divine ape I admire and secretly love!"

"Cough!" Someone coughed. Another Immortal King appeared and said, "I think our human race is more suitable for Chu Feng!"

Hearing these words, Chu Feng felt a surge of tears and wanted to shout, "Take me away!"

"Hmm, our clan's Heavenly Pride maiden is also excellent. She could transform into a human form long ago, she just needs some time to adapt to it normally." Another Immortal King arrived, carrying bird wings on his back.

What kind of race was this again? Chu Feng felt his head swell like a bucket.

"I've come too!"

"You all are truly too much! I just want to find a great-grandson-in-law. Why are you all competing with me?!"

Seeing this situation, Chu Feng's scalp tingled directly. Finally, he let out a loud roar, "I must see the Heavenly Emperor! I have crucial matters to discuss!"

He ran away, using the new Emperor as a shield.

"What is it?" From the central celestial palace, Gu Qing's voice came, and a divine rainbow path formed, directly guiding Chu Feng over.

"In the Netherworld, in my homeland, there is an immeasurable evil, an unpredictable dark hand. I believe we must uncover it, or a great disaster will surely occur!" Chu Feng directly stated.

Then, he somewhat regretted it. The dark hand orchestrating the reincarnation of the Netherworld and Earth, constantly replicating similar grand environments, was simply unpredictable. Even Nine Dao One was wary and unwilling to get involved for the time being. Now, in his moment of anxiety, he had prematurely brought up this matter. If the new Emperor were to investigate, would it not lead to an incredibly terrifying... imperial collapse event?! One must remember that Gu Qing had only just risen and become the Emperor of Heaven's Court!