“What? Divine Power?”
“My goodness, is this actually Divine Power?”
“I’ve lived this long and never seen such formidable Divine Power.”
Saying it’s a Divine Body left people incredulous, simply because its might was too overwhelming.
Yet Master Liangqiu, being a figure of great prestige in the Ancestral Martial Starfield, carried weight.
So when he spoke those words, people couldn’t help but believe, even if they wanted to doubt.
“Divine Power?”
Upon hearing this, Gu Mingyuan and Chu Lingxi, mother and daughter, turned pale, instinctively exchanging a glance.
In that glance, they saw the same emotion in each other’s eyes.
The moment Master Liangqiu mentioned Divine Power, they understood something.
The old Taoist hadn’t lied; he seemed to truly possess such means.
Otherwise, how could Chu Feng possess Divine Power when he had a Heaven-grade Bloodline?
“Whose Divine Power is this? Chu Feng’s?”
“But that’s impossible. He’s clearly a Heaven-grade Bloodline holder. How could someone with a Heaven-grade Bloodline possess Divine Power? This is simply unheard of.”
People found it hard to believe, even impossible.
Some looked around, wondering if a hidden expert was responsible for releasing such mighty Divine Power.
It wasn’t that they doubted Chu Feng; how could they not believe in him?
Chu Feng’s talent was well-known to them.
But for a martial cultivator to possess both a Heaven-grade Bloodline and Divine Power was simply impossible.
It had nothing to do with talent; it was fundamentally an impossibility.
Consider this: whether it’s a Heaven-grade Bloodline or a Divine Body, possessing either was already a blessing from the heavens, far luckier than most.
If someone had both a Heaven-grade Bloodline and Divine Power, what kind of divine favour would that be?
At least until now, they had never heard of such a thing.
Not seen, but never even heard.
Whoosh—
But at that moment, the sky full of golden light and might transformed into a golden silhouette, falling from the void and entering Chu Feng’s body.
At the same time, people could clearly sense Chu Feng’s aura.
His aura had surged again, from Eighth Rank Venerable to Ninth Rank Venerable!
“This…”
At that moment, everyone was dumbfounded, even seasoned elders stood with mouths agape in shock.
Even Linghu Zhishi, the Linghu Heavenly Clan’s leader, was visibly stunned.
“How could this be? He… actually possesses a Divine Body?”
Linghu Zhishi muttered, his voice equally filled with shock.
As for the others, they were not just stunned but seemed petrified.
The once-noisy world fell utterly silent…
Boom—
But the next moment, the crowd erupted.
“Heavens, Chu Feng… he actually possesses both a Heaven-grade Bloodline and a Divine Body!”
“Chosen by the heavens, this is the true chosen one, blessed by the heavens!”
Many shouted in excitement, unable to contain their emotions, heedless of the Linghu Heavenly Clan’s feelings.
Though it had nothing to do with them, witnessing this moment felt like an honour.
“Die!”
Suddenly, a furious roar rang out.
It was Linghu Hongfei. Before him appeared a massive white mirror.
It was the Venerable Forbidden Haotian Mirror.
Not only did Linghu Hongfei unleash the mirror, but it also released a white beam of light aimed straight at Chu Feng.
Yet, facing this beam, Chu Feng neither dodged nor flinched, letting the terrifying light engulf him.
Most astonishingly, despite the beam’s immense power, Chu Feng emerged unscathed!
“How is this possible?”
People exchanged bewildered looks, unable to comprehend.
No matter how strong Chu Feng was, to withstand such a beam with his body and remain unharmed was unthinkable.
After all, it was a Venerable Forbidden Martial Technique, the Linghu Heavenly Clan’s most powerful one.
“My turn, isn’t it?”
Suddenly, Chu Feng spoke, and as he did, he struck, throwing a punch.
Boom—
The punch unleashed visible martial power that shot skyward, striking Linghu Hongfei and piercing his body, leaving a massive hole in his enormous frame.
Argh—
Linghu Hongfei not only screamed in agony but began to change, reverting to his original form, losing the ability to hover, and falling like a broken kite, spinning until he crashed heavily to the ground.
Even after landing, he continued to wail, clutching his chest in pain.
“Not only did he block a Venerable Forbidden Martial Technique, but he defeated Linghu Hongfei with a single punch.”
“This is too strong, what’s going on?”
Seeing Linghu Hongfei defeated by one punch, the crowd could hardly believe their eyes.
“It’s a matter of strength disparity,” Gu Mingyuan, who had been silent, finally spoke.
“Strength disparity? But aren’t they both Ninth Rank Venerables?” people asked.
“Though both used methods to elevate from Eighth to Ninth Rank Venerable, there’s a difference in strength within the same realm.”
“Linghu Hongfei’s cultivation rose, but his power is highly unstable, resulting in low combat strength.”
“But Chu Feng is different. His Divine Power is exceptionally strong, far surpassing others’.”
“In this case, his cultivation didn’t weaken but grew significantly.”
“That’s the difference,” Gu Mingyuan explained.
Hearing this, people began to understand.
As martial cultivators, it wasn’t hard to grasp.
They hadn’t realised earlier not because they didn’t think of it, but because they dared not confirm.
Now, they were certain, for Gu Mingyuan had the authority to make such a judgement.
“Venerable Tianji, that life-and-death contract can take effect now,” Chu Feng’s voice suddenly rang out.
As it did, people noticed Chu Feng had descended, standing before Linghu Hongfei.
Chu Feng was about to gouge out Linghu Hongfei’s eyes.
“This… I…”
Venerable Tianji held the life-and-death contract but was speechless.
At that moment, he seemed dazed, struck hard by his failed prophecy.
“Linghu Hongfei, are you ready?” Chu Feng turned his gaze to him.
At those words, not only did Linghu Hongfei’s heart tighten, but so did everyone else’s.
Was Chu Feng really going to gouge out his eyes?
But Linghu Hongfei wasn’t alone; the Linghu Heavenly Clan, including Linghu Zhishi, was present.
In such a situation, would Chu Feng dare to act against him?
Yet, while most thought he wouldn’t dare, Chu Feng’s gaze fixed on Linghu Hongfei.
Regardless of what others thought, Chu Feng showed no sign of backing down.
“Chu Feng, I advise you to stop,” a voice suddenly boomed from the sky.
It was Linghu Zhishi, his voice low, forceful, and filled with displeasure.
Linghu Hongfei’s crushing defeat had clearly angered him.
Sensing his displeasure, the crowd fell silent.
They lacked even the courage to speak.
No matter how extraordinary Chu Feng’s talent, the strongest present was still Linghu Zhishi.
No one dared offend him.
But while the world feared him, Chu Feng did not.
“And if I don’t?” Chu Feng asked.
“Then everyone connected to you will perish here today,” Linghu Zhishi said coldly.
“Are you threatening me?” Chu Feng asked.
“This isn’t a threat; it’s a warning,” Linghu Zhishi’s voice grew colder, as if he were losing patience.
“Oh,” Chu Feng nodded.
Swish—
Suddenly, Chu Feng’s arm moved, and blood sprayed.
The blood came from Linghu Hongfei’s face.
Argh—
A piercing scream followed.
In the quiet surroundings, the scream was especially harrowing.
Looking at Linghu Hongfei, people saw him clutching his eyes, blood pouring from his face and hands.
“Clan Leader Linghu, look closely.”
Chu Feng raised his right hand, palm open.
In his palm was a bloodstain, and at its centre were Linghu Hongfei’s gouged-out eyes.
Seeing this, the Linghu Heavenly Clan’s leader’s eyes turned bloodshot with rage, veins bulging.
But then, Chu Feng did something unthinkable.
He clenched his fist, and with a squelch, the eyes in his hand were crushed to pieces.
“Argh—”
At that moment, Linghu Hongfei’s screams grew even more agonised.