Chu Feng had long heard of the fierce beasts by reputation.
They were monsters capable of cultivation, divided into nine ranks from weak to strong, corresponding to the nine levels of the Spirit Martial Realm cultivators.
However, it was said that a third-rank fierce beast’s strength far surpassed that of a third-level Spirit Martial Realm cultivator, even able to contend with a fourth-level expert.
Thus, even Chu Feng dared not be careless. He knew there were mechanisms here; triggering them would cause the fierce beasts to appear.
“Bang!” Suddenly, a muffled sound rang out as a stone door imprisoning a fierce beast began to open.
“Strange, I haven’t even entered the hall yet. Why is the stone door opening?” Chu Feng felt puzzled.
“Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang…” But immediately after, all forty stone doors on both sides of the hall opened.
Now Chu Feng was dumbfounded, because within those dark stone doors, pairs of blood-red eyes had opened, and a powerful killing intent filled the entire hall.
“Damn it, are you messing with me?” Chu Feng cursed loudly. He had clearly heard that the final test of the assessment was one fierce beast, but what was happening now?
“Roar~~~” But at that moment, Chu Feng had no time to think too much, as countless figures darted out from the stone doors into the hall.
He could clearly see the appearance of these monsters. They were shaped like tigers but twice their size.
Their bodies were pitch black, with only their razor-sharp claws, fangs, and blood-red eyes visible.
A total of forty fierce beasts, all identical in appearance, likely of the same species. But upon closer inspection, Chu Feng noticed strange patterns on their foreheads, clearly indicating their rank.
“Whoa~” At that moment, one fierce beast roared and cast its gaze toward the high platform deep within the hall.
Simultaneously, all the fierce beasts’ eyes turned to the platform, revealing a look of greed.
“Damn you bandits!” Seeing this, Chu Feng was furious. How could he let these fierce beasts claim such a treasure? With an angry shout, he dashed toward the platform.
“Roar!” But as soon as Chu Feng entered the hall, he quickly drew the attention of the fierce beasts.
Now things got interesting. All forty fierce beasts abandoned the immortal spirit grass and charged at Chu Feng, as if human flesh was more enticing to them than the spiritual medicine.
“Get lost!” A second-rank fierce beast came straight at him, but with a single punch, Chu Feng shattered its head, utterly unable to withstand the blow.
But at the same time, several fierce beasts attacked en masse, their terrifying killing intent enough to make anyone tremble.
Yet Chu Feng felt no fear. Agile as a monkey, he darted left and right through the beast horde. With every move, a fierce beast fell dead.
At this moment, compared to the ferocious beasts, Chu Feng seemed like the true terrifying monster. Every part of his body was an indestructible weapon. No matter how tough the beasts’ hides were, they couldn’t withstand a single strike from him.
In this moment, Chu Feng could feel that it wasn’t just the spiritual energy of heaven and earth coursing through him, but also the nine-colored divine lightning he both loved and hated. It was this divine lightning that granted him such immense power, forging his body to perfection.
“Roar!” But just as Chu Feng was lost in the thrill of slaughter, a piercing roar came from behind.
Turning to look, he was shocked. A massive beast’s claw was already slashing toward his head.
This claw was different, far more powerful than the others. If it hit, his head would surely be crushed.
“Swoosh!” Instinctively, Chu Feng leaped back to dodge the claw.
But the claw was too fast. Though Chu Feng avoided a strike to his head, it tore into his chest.
“Ahh~~” Five bloody gashes ripped across his chest, the excruciating pain making Chu Feng cry out.
“I’ll tear you apart!” Yet amidst the pain, Chu Feng felt more rage than anything.
He had seen that the beast attacking him had four patterns on its forehead, indicating it was a fourth-rank fierce beast.
For anyone else, they’d likely turn and flee, as even at the same level, a fierce beast’s strength far surpassed a human’s.
But Chu Feng didn’t run. Instead, he lunged at the beast with reckless abandon, his fearless charge causing even the mindless beasts to pause in surprise.
“Clang!”
Taking advantage of the beast’s momentary stun, Chu Feng landed a solid punch on its forehead.
No blood splattered as expected; instead, a sound like steel colliding rang out.
Chu Feng felt a numbness in his fist, as if he hadn’t struck a beast’s head but an iron wall.
“Roar~”
But Chu Feng’s punch was no small feat. The beast let out a pained howl and staggered back a few steps, clearly feeling the pain.
“Go to hell!”
Seeing his attack had some effect, Chu Feng held nothing back. Swinging his arms, a storm of fist shadows flew in all directions, his heavy punches raining down on the beast like a relentless storm.
It must be said, Chu Feng’s explosive power was overwhelming. Under his frenzied assault, the beast, several times his size, was forced back repeatedly. Even beasts trying to ambush him were killed with a single unintentional punch.
In the end, all forty fierce beasts lay dead on the ground, most with their heads severed, their deaths gruesome.
Though the fourth-rank beast’s body remained intact, its massive head had been flattened by Chu Feng’s blows.
“Huff, huff, huff.” Chu Feng stood in a pool of blood, panting heavily.
After the bloody battle, his body bore several more shocking wounds, but none were fatal. Except for the fourth-rank beast’s attack, the wounds from the other beasts were mere scratches, barely penetrating his skin.
“Just how strong is my body?”
This was the question Chu Feng asked himself. Compared to those fierce beasts, he felt like he was made of steel and iron.
Such a body surpassed human limits, and he once again recognized his own uniqueness.
Glancing around, Chu Feng leaped onto the platform. Without even looking, he stuffed the martial technique and immortal spirit grass into his robes.
After doing this, Chu Feng didn’t open the sealed door but instead retraced his steps, returning to the mechanism array.
However, shortly after Chu Feng left, a dozen figures emerged from one of the sealed beast chambers, led by none other than Su Rou.
At this moment, whether it was Su Rou or the group of elderly elders, their expressions were peculiar.
Though they only saw Chu Feng relentlessly pummeling the dead fourth-rank beast, the thought that so many powerful fierce beasts had been killed by a single youth was still unbelievable to them.
“Elder Li, who is that boy?” Su Rou asked.
Elder Li didn’t answer but looked at the other elders behind him, who all shook their heads.
“Such an outstanding disciple, and you don’t even know his name?” Su Rou frowned, slightly displeased.
“There are simply too many outer sect disciples. If he deliberately hid his strength, we…” Elder Li’s face was full of helplessness.
“Forget it. Find out his background as soon as possible and report to me.”
“Also, since he doesn’t want to reveal his cultivation, let’s respect his wishes. Don’t let him know we’re aware of his strength,” Su Rou instructed.
“Yes, ma’am,” Elder Li and the others responded respectfully, not daring to show any disrespect to this inner sect elder.
Su Rou gave a meaningful glance in the direction Chu Feng had left, then walked thoughtfully into the stone chamber.
