Translator: AnubisTL
At the foot of Carp Mountain, the disciples were left dumbfounded. They had expected Huang Hetian, a prodigy of the Postnatal Realm, to receive special treatment after his defeat. However, to their surprise, Gu Feng wasted no time in stripping Huang of his Storage Ring, taking the Purple-Gold Battle Halberd, and even removing the jade pendant from his neck and waist. He then proceeded to strip Huang of his clothes.
Gu Feng's movements were so practiced that it seemed as if he had rehearsed them thousands of times. His sharp eyes seemed almost divinely guided, as he methodically took Huang's possessions in strict order of their value, without the slightest deviation.
Watching Huang Hetian struggle weakly, only to be slapped by Gu Feng and vomit blood, the onlookers couldn't help but feel a sense of schadenfreude.
These Postnatal Realm prodigies, who usually acted as if they were invincible, turned out to be no less pitiful when defeated than any Qi Refining Realm disciple.
"Gu Feng is so strong! He actually defeated a Postnatal Realm prodigy!"
"Hahaha, I feel better now. Even Postnatal Realm prodigies aren't spared from being robbed. It's only fair that we got robbed too!"
"Sigh—that beating was for nothing. If I'd known he was this strong, I wouldn't have resisted earlier."
"Who could've guessed? Gu Feng was playing the fool the whole time. He wasn't even using his full strength when he fought us."
"Huang Hetian lost. Who's next?"
"Damn it, who spread the rumor that Gu Feng was an easy target? If I find out, I'll curse their ancestors for eighteen generations!"
"Count me in!"
"Me too!"
"..."
Finally, the crowd's anger turned toward the person who had spread the rumor that Gu Feng was an easy target, hurling a torrent of curses at them.
In the pavilion, Elder Liu's face turned dark, and his eyelids twitched. He was itching to jump down and beat the disrespectful disciples, then grab them by the collar and shout, "I'm the one who spread the rumor! How dare you curse my ancestors? If you have the guts, curse me first!"
Elder Shi, the chief elder of Carp Mountain, also looked displeased. His Postnatal Realm disciple had been defeated by a newcomer in the Qi Refining Realm. To outsiders, it might seem like he had been embezzling resources and not distributing them properly.
"Old Liu, I don't recall having any grievances with you. Was it really necessary to send Gu Feng to humiliate me?" Elder Shi glanced sideways at Elder Liu, speaking with evident displeasure.
"I had no idea Gu Feng had become this strong!" Elder Liu muttered, seemingly unconcerned by Elder Shi's tone. Clearly, he was also shocked by Gu Feng's overwhelming power.
It had happened so quickly. Just a month after entering the Qi Refining Realm, Gu Feng had already gained the strength to kill a seventh-level Qi Refining cultivator while completing an outer sect mission. After returning to the Sunset Glow Sect, within two months, his strength had skyrocketed to the point where he could defeat a first-level Postnatal Realm cultivator—and this despite spending most of those two months focused on alchemy and making money.
His cultivation speed was unbelievably fast, almost unimaginable. In less than four months, he had gone from a novice in the Qi Refining Realm to its peak, with combat power rivaling that of Postnatal Realm disciples—even surpassing some.
Gu Feng's freakish talent wasn't limited to his cultivation speed; he also possessed an extraordinary ability to challenge opponents beyond his level. Elder Liu, who had overseen the outer sect for many years, had never encountered someone as monstrous as Gu Feng. It was impossible for him not to be shocked.
Elder Shi pursed his lips, clearly skeptical. He was convinced that Gu Feng was a pawn Elder Liu had sent to motivate him.
"These idiots, always acting so high and mighty, and yet they can't even beat a Qi Refining Realm cultivator like Gu Feng!"
The thought made him furious. He decided that once the Carp Mountain formation was reactivated, he would increase its pressure to force these disciples to train harder.
Meanwhile, Chu Youhuan, who had been watching quietly since Gu Feng displayed his Postnatal Realm-level strength, had a gleam in her eyes, lost in thought.
After stripping Huang Hetian of his valuables, Gu Feng began to remove his robe.
Strangely, Huang, who hadn't been particularly upset about losing his Storage Pouch, suddenly let out a shrill, panicked scream, flailing his limbs wildly as if someone were about to do something unspeakable to him.
Slap!
Gu Feng promptly gave him a hard slap to calm him down.
"You're supposed to be a prodigy! Stop acting like a damsel in distress. I'm not stripping you completely naked, so what are you struggling for?"
With that, Gu Feng deftly removed Huang's boots and then yanked at his pants, pulling them off in one swift motion.
Gasp!
As the pants came off, the entire Carp Mountain erupted in gasps. The female disciples let out embarrassed squeals, their faces turning red as they quickly covered their eyes.
Gu Feng, momentarily stunned, looked down and was even more baffled. Huang Hetian was completely bare below the waist—he wasn't wearing any underwear!
"Give... give it back!" Huang Hetian, barely conscious, blushed furiously and weakly reached out to grab his pants from Gu Feng.
"What are you thinking? Just because you're not wearing underwear doesn't mean I'll let you keep your pants! I've always said it—men only get to keep their underwear. If you didn't wear any, that's your problem, not mine!"
Gu Feng shot Huang a disdainful look, then scanned the area. He found a large stone, about the size of a table, and placed it over Huang's lower body to prevent any further exposure.
This bizarre action left everyone speechless, their lips twitching in disbelief.
Huang Hetian was already on the verge of death, and now Gu Feng had placed a massive stone on him. Was he trying to finish him off?
Sometimes, it's not the last straw that breaks the camel's back—it could be a pair of underwear.
The male disciples silently vowed to always wear underwear from now on, as it might just save their lives in a critical moment.
As for the female disciples, they were quietly relieved that they hadn't been born male and thus wouldn't have to endure the humiliation of being stripped. Many of them didn't wear undergarments, after all.
After plundering Huang Hetian's cave abode, Gu Feng looked up at the sky, frowning slightly. The sunset's glow had already begun to bathe Carp Mountain in a golden light.
The mountain's restrictions would only be lifted for twelve hours. At the current pace, it would be difficult to rob all the Postnatal Realm disciples within the allotted time. After all, dealing with these individuals would take some effort—they weren't pushovers.
Gu Feng decided to prioritize the ones who looked the wealthiest.
His gaze soon fell on a female cultivator adorned with glittering jewelry. She had a somewhat plump figure, with four or five hairpins shimmering in the sunlight, and her neck and waist were adorned with priceless ornaments.
The moment Gu Feng's eyes landed on her, she felt a chill run down her spine.
"I'm from the Jade Maiden Sect! I'm just here to watch the show. I have no intention of robbing you!" she quickly announced, revealing her identity and stance. To outsiders, this was clearly a sign of weakness.
Yes, this first-level Postnatal Realm female disciple was feeling nervous.
In fact, when Gu Feng's gaze turned toward her, the other first-level Postnatal Realm prodigies, though expressionless on the surface, inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.
Gu Feng's overwhelming victory over Huang Hetian had put immense pressure on them.
To be fair, some of them were stronger than Huang Hetian, but not by much. They couldn't have crushed him the way Gu Feng did.
If it weren't for their Postnatal Realm status, they would have already fled.
Gu Feng was a monster—his defense and attack power were unmatched. His only weakness seemed to be his lack of impressive martial skills.
Even so, they dared not act rashly, nor did they want to end up like Huang Hetian, stripped of both dignity and possessions.
Upon hearing that she was from the Jade Maiden Sect, Gu Feng's aggressive aura softened. He clasped his hands in a respectful gesture toward her, and she exhaled in relief, responding with a friendly smile.
"So you're a senior sister from the Jade Maiden Sect! In that case—I can only apologize in advance!"
As the word "apologize" left his lips, Gu Feng grinned, revealing a row of pearly white teeth. His aura exploded as he leaped forward, closing the distance between them in an instant.
Ten Thousand Beasts Manual!
Chu Youhuan, who had been watching from the pavilion, shot to her feet, her teeth clenched as she shouted at Gu Feng, "Gu Feng, you scoundrel! How dare you rob someone from the Jade Maiden Sect and shamelessly ambush her!"
(End of the Chapter)
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