Translator: AnubisTL
As the word "begin" fell, Gu Feng exuded a terrifying aura, akin to a colossal beast from the primordial wilderness, baring its ferocious fangs. His handsome face twisted with excitement, and his simple robes billowed violently from the surging spiritual power, his black hair wildly dancing. His eyes gleamed with a fierce light.
He resembled a demon, a guttural sound escaping his throat, sending chills down the spines of those around him. His crystalline teeth glowed with an eerie light as he lunged at the crowd.
"How dare you!" roared the cultivator carrying the Wolf Tooth Club, his pride deeply wounded by Gu Feng's demeanor, which treated them as lambs to the slaughter.
His face twisted in fury, spiritual power surged through his body, channeling into his arms. His once-dark limbs now gleamed like iron, and he raised the Wolf Tooth Club high above his head. A faint spiritual aura surrounded the densely packed steel spikes, creating a terrifying sight.
Gu Feng had incapacitated Wu Donghao with a single punch. Even though Wu Donghao hadn't used his full strength in the heat of the moment, it was still a feat worthy of full effort. After all, not just anyone could reduce a peak ninth-level Qi Refining expert like Wu Donghao to near death.
"Ah!!! Take this!"
Boom—
The several-thousand-pound Wolf Tooth Club descended toward Gu Feng's head at an astonishing speed. Yet, Gu Feng showed no intention of dodging. Instead, he clenched his right hand into a fist, a brilliant spiritual light erupting as he swung it forward.
The onlookers were stunned. Gu Feng intended to meet the Wolf Tooth Club with his bare fist—a high-grade Mortal Grade weapon!
"Clang—"
The collision between fist and club produced a sound like the tolling of an ancient bell, shaking the hearts of all present. It wasn't a clash of flesh and weapon but a battle between two divine artifacts!
Thud, thud, thud—
The tremendous impact forced the Wolf Tooth Club wielder to stagger back, leaving deep footprints in the ground.
He was both shocked and disbelieving. How could Gu Feng's seemingly frail body contain such monstrous strength?
A single punch had sent him reeling, his internal organs burning with pain. His hands, gripping the Wolf Tooth Club, trembled uncontrollably as if struck by lightning, and his arm muscles twitched violently.
After retreating dozens of meters, he finally steadied himself, his face pale as a sheet, beads of sweat rolling down his cheeks. He instinctively glanced at his Wolf Tooth Club.
A deep fist imprint now marred the club, obliterating the steel spikes that once adorned it. The imprint was so detailed that the knuckle patterns were clearly visible. Gu Feng's punch had not only forced him back but also damaged his weapon. How much power must that have taken?
If that punch had landed on his body, he'd have been killed instantly!
His eyes bulged in terror, a wave of fear washing over him as he stared at Gu Feng. His neck instinctively retracted, and he felt an urge to flee.
Yet, he remained rooted to the spot. If he ran, he'd lose all face.
At that moment, he cursed Wu Donghao in his heart. That idiot had unilaterally declared on behalf of everyone that they wouldn't flee without his consent.
Gu Feng was a monster. They couldn't keep fighting him.
As these thoughts raced through his mind, Gu Feng pounced like a tiger, his sharp aura cutting like a blade against his face. Terrified, he dared not face another direct clash.
Gu Feng's fist, the size of a sandbag, descended with overwhelming force.
"Big brother! I surrender!"
Compared to his life, dignity was cheap. The Wolf Tooth Club wielder shouted, raising his Storage Ring above his head. Feeling Gu Feng's fist halt, he added, "I surrender!"
Gu Feng took the Storage Ring, giving him an amused look before kicking him away, though without much force.
The onlookers were utterly dumbfounded!
This was a peak Qi Refining expert, no weaker than Wu Donghao, yet he had surrendered after just one exchange with Gu Feng.
What happened to all that bravado earlier? How could he crumble so quickly?
Where was his backbone? Where was the demeanor of a master?
The Wolf Tooth Club wielder was clever. After being kicked away, he feigned unconsciousness, silently noting those who mocked him, planning to settle scores later.
Clang—
A sword sang as it left its sheath!
The white-robed sword cultivator unleashed his ultimate technique the moment he made his move.
Defeating Wu Donghao could be chalked up to surprise, but defeating the Wolf Tooth Club wielder was pure skill, with no room for trickery!
"Torrential Azure Waters!"
The low voice of the white-robed sword cultivator rang out as dozens of sword beams, shimmering with silver light, erupted forth.
The torrential azure waters surged, the chilling sword energy seeming to split the air. The onlookers hastily retreated, fearing the terrifying sword energy.
"No matter how flashy the technique, I'll shatter it with a single punch!"
Gu Feng chuckled, his fists striking like dragons. Dozens of punches broke the fearsome sword energy, and he closed in on his opponent with incredible speed.
The white-robed sword cultivator's face paled. The fact that Gu Feng had shattered his sword energy with mere punches showed the vast gap between them.
Retreat!
But Gu Feng was faster!
In the blink of an eye, Gu Feng was right in front of the white-robed sword cultivator, smiling, his teeth gleaming.
Two fingers shot out like lightning, accurately pinching the blade. With a forceful tug, the million-jin strength forced the white-robed sword cultivator to stumble, even with both hands gripping the sword.
He lost his balance, and before he could react, his face felt as if struck by a mountain.
His features caved in, tears and snot streaming down his face, his head spinning.
Gu Feng seized the ancient sword with one hand, snatched the Storage Ring with the other, and delivered a kick—all in one fluid motion.
Boom—
The white-robed cultivator flew backward, spewing blood, and crashed into the Wolf Tooth Club wielder. The latter cracked open an eye, saw the other's miserable state, and immediately feigned unconsciousness again.
"He's alone! Let's all attack!"
The consecutive defeats of three ninth-level Qi Refining experts made the others restless. They exchanged glances, seeing both shock and a hint of fear in each other's eyes.
"Come at me, all of you! Those who can't withstand a single punch, step aside. I don't want to kill you!" Gu Feng stood tall, issuing a provocative declaration.
These were all proud prodigies, and none could stomach such an insult. If Gu Feng were at the Postnatal Realm, it might be different, but he was only at the Qi Refining Realm!
Carp Mountain would not tolerate such an arrogant Qi Refining cultivator!
One by one, the cultivators stepped forward. They were dragons among men, their spiritual power vast, their auras resplendent, exuding an air of invincibility.
The chaotic battle began!
Whether it was for the hundred million Spirit Stones on Gu Feng's person or for their dignity, they had to fight—and fight with everything they had!
"Kill!"
A pair of twin brothers charged forward, their spiritual power converging into a mysterious seal.
The seal absorbed the surrounding spiritual energy within a few meters, growing larger, runes flickering as it descended toward Gu Feng's head.
Gu Feng responded with a single punch, his indomitable aura dominating the field. The seal cracked under his strike and soon shattered completely.
The twins spat blood, their eyes filled with terror, and they dared not face Gu Feng's might again.
"Dominant Blade!"
"Bloodthirsty Ancient Vine!"
Huo Shanmei and another blade-wielding cultivator attacked together, unleashing a devastating assault.
The Dominant Blade was fierce, the Bloodthirsty Ancient Vine sinister. Together, they complemented each other perfectly, achieving a synergy greater than the sum of their parts. They managed to hold their own against Gu Feng's punch.
Even Gu Feng was surprised. The cultivators of Carp Mountain truly possessed remarkable skills. They were not to be underestimated!
As terrifying attacks closed in from all sides, Gu Feng began to ramp up his intensity.
"Ten Thousand Beasts Manual!"
After months, he once again unleashed this martial skill—invincible in both group battles and one-on-one combat!
He was like an enraged beast, his eyes flashing with lightning. At times, he was a lion descending the mountain; at others, a wolf pouncing, a deer leaping, or an eagle diving. He clawed, tore, bit, slapped, hammered—his hands, feet, elbows, knees, shoulders, hips, even his head and teeth became weapons. Every bone in his body moved to its fullest potential, maximizing its function.
His body moved at high speed, each strike capable of splitting heaven and earth!
Howl—
Scream—
The sounds of fear and unwillingness filled the foot of Carp Mountain.
Without a weapon, Gu Feng grabbed a cultivator's thigh, slammed him to the ground, and then wielded him like a human club.
"You've got too much powder on your face, looking like a ghost. Don't do that again!"
"You're in trouble. You've killed my human club!"
"You're so shameless, sneaking up from behind. Go sleep over there!"
"Your face is too scary. Don't get so close; I'll have nightmares."
"..."
Gu Feng was like a god-king, traversing the mortal realm, leaving no one standing in his path.
The ninth-level Qi Refining cultivators were no match for him, and they had to endure his verbal taunts.
The more they fought, the more frustrated they became, their faces red with exertion as they poured all their strength into battling Gu Feng.
But the outcome was already decided. Gu Feng, nearing the peak of Qi Refining with a white jade bridge constructed within his body, was invincible in this realm.
The ninth-level Qi Refining cultivators were no match for him, and one by one, they were sent flying.
After the time it took to burn an incense stick, all the combatants lay sprawled on the ground, their energy depleted, their fighting spirit broken.
Gu Feng walked among them, calmly collecting their Storage Rings.
"Clothes, boots, jade pendants—five items each. Take them all off!"
The onlookers shivered as they watched the once-proud prodigies stripped down to their underwear.
This was robbery, and it was thorough!
"I... I'm a female disciple. Please don't make me take off my clothes!" Huo Shanmei trembled as Gu Feng stared at her, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace.
"Slap— Who wants your clothes? Hand over your hairpin and necklace!" Gu Feng slapped her to the ground without a hint of mercy, his voice cold.
"And you, all of you! Hand over your Storage Pouches and Storage Rings! Men, down to your underwear. Women can keep their clothes!"
After plundering the ninth-level Qi Refining cultivators, Gu Feng turned to the crowd, his voice booming.
Some cultivators hesitated, but one glare from Gu Feng had them stripping down in an instant.
The scene was spectacular. At the foot of Carp Mountain, apart from Wu Qi and a few others, everyone was stark naked.
Among the two to three thousand cultivators present, not one dared to resist—not even to glare at Gu Feng!
With that done, Gu Feng licked his lips and looked up at the tightly shut cave abodes and the proud Postnatal Realm prodigies standing tall. He grinned, his teeth gleaming.
He bent his knees and leapt, landing directly at the entrance of the nearest cave abode.
With a kick, he shattered the stone door. "Robbery!"
He moved swiftly, his actions practiced. He kicked in doors, shouted "robbery," and anyone who resisted or hesitated—regardless of gender—was knocked down. Then, he swept the cave abode clean, taking everything from chairs to even the floor tiles.
The cave abodes Gu Feng visited were cleaner than if they'd been swept by locusts. He even pried up tiles that looked to be of good quality.
"Gu Feng! I'm Yu Ying. Don't rob me!"
"Senior Sister Yu, I've robbed everyone. If I spare you, you might be targeted later!"
"Take the Storage Pouch, but leave the other stuff... You scoundrel! You even took the floor tiles!"
"..."
Leaping and climbing, Gu Feng continued his spree, robbing all the way up.
Soon, he neared the summit.
"What? You dare rob me, a Postnatal Realm cultivator?" A handsome, tall disciple sneered at Gu Feng.
"Damn it, even the Jade Emperor himself would have to hand over his Storage Ring. Who do you think you are?"
Gu Feng spat and charged into the disciple's cave abode, engaging him in battle.
(End of the Chapter)
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