radicalducati Chapter 319 Envoy of the Netherworld
Chapter 319 Envoy of the Netherworld
Chapter 319 Envoy of the Netherworld
Thunder lashes the heavens!
"Hey!"
Lei Yu let out a sharp shout, and his whole body seemed to transform into a violent golden ball of lightning.
Countless electric snakes danced wildly, tearing through the air, and crashed towards Xu Feng with a destructive aura!
Wherever it went, it left charred marks on the blue stone slabs.
Li Kong silently merged into the shadow he had created.
next moment.
Three claw shadows, indistinguishable in reality and exuding a chilling aura of death, simultaneously appeared from three tricky angles behind Xu Feng, to his left, and above his head, launching a ruthless attack!
One is bright, one is dark; one is fierce, one is unpredictable.
The two worked together seamlessly, clearly determined to kill Xu Feng with a single blow, or at least severely injure him and force him to retreat!
Faced with this incredibly fierce combined attack, Qingyi's pupils shrank slightly, and the maid beside her exclaimed in surprise.
However, Xu Feng remained standing in the same spot, without even moving an inch.
Just as the lightning sphere formed by Lei Yu was about to strike him, and Li Kong's claw shadow was about to touch his body, "Buzz!"
An indescribable and terrifying "force" erupted from Xu Feng's center!
Xu Feng made a move.
There was no earth-shattering fanfare; it was simply a step forward.
But as soon as he took that step, the aura that had been contained around him suddenly exploded!
An indescribable, majestic aura surged into the sky, combining the extreme speed of the wind, the heavy weight of the mountains, and the shattering sharpness of the stars.
"What?!"
Lei Yu's pupils shrank sharply; he felt as if he had crashed into an invisible yet indestructible wall.
It was as if I had fallen into a thick, heavy field, filled with countless sharp threads.
The fist's momentum involuntarily paused.
Li Kong's feeling was even more bizarre. He felt that he was not grabbing flesh and blood, but a rapidly spinning storm of metal with extremely sharp edges!
The dark sheen on the claws showed signs of being cut and melted away!
Just as their offensive faltered and their minds were slightly shaken, Xu Feng's hands moved.
He pointed his left hand forward with his fingers together like a knife, without any fancy moves.
A wisp of refined, pale golden light gleamed at his fingertips, striking first despite being behind.
It struck the very center of Lei Yu's raging lightning ball with unparalleled precision.
"puff!"
It was as if a balloon had been popped, or as if a thunderclap had been nipped in the bud.
The lightning ball, powerful enough to flatten a small hill, was easily pierced and annihilated by this single fingertip.
The remaining force continued, crashing into Lei Yu's fist and arm!
Immediately, Xu Feng turned his fingers into a fist, his body suddenly growing to more than two meters tall, and slammed his fist into Lei Yu's arm!
"Crack!" A clear sound of bone breaking rang out.
"ah--!"
Lei Yu let out a shrill scream as his entire right arm twisted at an eerie angle. The violent lightning instantly dissipated, and he was struck as if by a heavy blow, spitting blood and flying backward!
at the same time.
Xu Feng clenched his right fist, and without even looking, casually threw a punch to his side.
This punch, seemingly slow, accelerates to an imperceptible speed the moment it is unleashed.
The surface of the fist is covered with a thin, distorted force field, which is a preliminary application of simulating "potential".
It carries the weight of "thousands of mountains" and the explosive power of "flying stars"!
"Bang!!!"
The muffled sound was like the beating of a giant drum.
Li Kong's sinister and vicious dark claws collided fiercely with this simple and unadorned punch.
There was no stalemate.
Li Kong felt an indescribable force, mixed with a strange energy that shook his internal organs and tore his blood and qi, surging into his arm.
His prized claws, powerful enough to tear through fine metal, crumbled like paper before this force!
"puff!"
Li Kong spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with fragments of internal organs, screaming as he was thrown backward.
It then drew an arc in the air and flew directly out of the range of the receiving platform.
Plunging into the abyss of clouds below!
disuse!
With lightning speed, like a rabbit leaping and a falcon swooping!
From the moment the two suddenly launched their attack to Xu Feng stepping forward, pointing a finger, and throwing a punch, the entire process took only a breath.
By the time Qingyi reacted, Lei Yu had already collapsed several feet away, clutching his twisted right arm, his face deathly pale and utterly horrified.
The platform was deathly silent.
Even the Qingxuan Peak Master, who was suspended in the air, seemed to have a slight twitch in his usually calm and unwavering eyes.
Xu Feng slowly withdrew his hand, his gaze calmly falling on Lei Yu, who was struggling to kneel up.
He strode forward, walking slowly and deliberately to Lei Yu.
Looking down from a high vantage point.
Lei Yu raised his head, his eyes filled with fear, humiliation, and a trace of lingering resentment.
"You—you dare kill me? I, Lei Yu Clan—" Lei Yu roared, his voice trembling with fear.
Xu Feng spoke calmly, his voice still composed, yet it sent a chill down Lei Yu's spine: "What did you say about my Golden Wing Clan before?"
"I----"
Lei Yu's lips trembled, as if he wanted to say something harsh.
But under the other person's cold gaze, he couldn't utter a single word.
"It seems you didn't hear the rules clearly."
Xu Feng shook his head, then suddenly raised his foot and gently stepped on Lei Yu's only intact left shoulder.
"No—no! I admit defeat—" Lei Yu was terrified and finally wanted to give up.
But the word "lose" has not yet been uttered.
"Sizzle—!"
A terrifying sound, so horrifying it made your teeth ache, as if flesh and bones were being forcibly torn apart, echoed throughout the silent reception platform.
With a sudden jerk and a yank, Xu Feng ripped Lei Yu's left arm off his shoulder blade.
Blood gushed out like a fountain!
"ah-!!!"
A piercing, inhuman scream erupted from Lei Yu's mouth.
His eyes rolled back, and overwhelmed by the excruciating pain and fear, he fainted instantly.
Xu Feng remained expressionless, as if he were merely throwing away a piece of trash, casually kicking the bloody severed arm aside.
The severed arm landed on the bluestone slab with a dull thud, and faint arcs of electricity still flickered at the fingertips.
He turned his head and looked at the four peak masters in the sky: "He's still on the stage and hasn't admitted defeat, so I shouldn't be considered to have broken the rules, right?"
Peak Master Qingxuan narrowed his eyes slightly and turned to look at the other three.
The three peak masters all looked at Xu Feng with great interest.
"It's not against the rules."
"There was no torture or killing."
"Of course not."
Xu Feng smiled slightly, clasped his hands in a salute, and then turned to look at his only remaining opponent—Qingyi, a descendant of the Azure Phoenix.
Qingyi shuddered as his gaze swept over her.
A smile, more painful than a grimace, was forced onto his pale face. He quickly waved his hand, his voice hoarse: "Brother Jin—Brother Jinmu's divine might is unparalleled. I am ashamed of my inferiority and willingly admit defeat!"
This position of peak master belongs to you alone! I concede! I concede!
Without hesitation, he bowed deeply to the illusory figure of Elder Qingxuan in the air.
Then, accompanied by her still-shaken maid, she took the initiative to leap off the welcoming platform, quick and decisive.
The clouds and mist surged.
At this point, only Xu Feng remained on the huge reception platform.
He stood alone in the center of the platform, with the unconscious Lei Yu at his feet.
The gale whipped his dull yet still upright golden feathers, making them flutter loudly.
air.
The Qingxuan Peak Master slowly descended, eventually hovering not far in front of Xu Feng.
She gave Xu Feng a deep look, her gaze seemingly trying to see right through him.
After a long silence, Qingxuan slowly spoke, his voice revealing neither joy nor anger: "Golden Wing Clan, Jinmu."
"Defeat all competitors and remain until the end. According to the rules, you will become the new peak master of Jinpeng Peak."
"Congratulations, Brother Jin. Next is the test of your character, but it's just a formality. Please follow me."
Qingxuan smiled slightly.
Xu Feng quietly activated the bio-pattern on his body, and at the same time leaped out, landing on the bluebird and standing side by side with her: "Thank you for your trouble."
The Azure Phoenix carried Xu Feng and the Peak Master of Qingxuan through layers of clouds and restrictions, flying towards the depths of Little Azure Sky Mountain.
The platform beneath their feet and the pool of blood rapidly shrank, eventually being swallowed by the sea of clouds.
During the flight, Qingxuan did not say much.
He only occasionally glanced at Xu Feng, seemingly still assessing this ruthless and unpredictable new peak master.
Xu Feng accepted it calmly, maintaining the aloofness and silence befitting "Jin Mu" (a character in the novel), while secretly observing the scenery along the way.
The deeper you go, the more concentrated and pure the cosmic energy becomes.
According to the alien race, this should be called "spiritual energy," which is somewhat similar to the terminology used in the fantasy and martial arts legends of the Great Xia Dynasty.
As you enter the depths of "Little Green Sky Mountain", the surrounding peaks become increasingly majestic and rugged, and the scale of the pavilions and towers is also significantly higher.
Occasionally, powerful figures of alien races can be seen flying or meditating in the mountains.
This is the true core area of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain.
The civilization here is completely different from the alien civilizations that Xu Feng knew.
Just as he had sensed before, it was closer to the ancient style.
Not long after.
The blue phoenix landed on the summit of one of the relatively isolated but beautiful mountains.
Here stands an ancient stone hall, in front of which lies a plaza paved with white jade.
In the center of the square stands a drab, unremarkable stone platform.
The stone platform is about ten feet square, with a smooth surface and some blurry, seemingly naturally formed patterns.
Xu Feng's gaze fell on the stone platform, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat!
The shape, material, and even the subtle, spiritual fluctuations emanating from this stone platform—
It was remarkably similar to the [Spirit-Stabilizing Platform] he possessed!
It was just larger in scale and had a more ancient and obscure aura.
"To temper one's heart, one must ascend the 'Platform of Inquiry.'"
Qingxuan pointed to the stone platform.
"The formation on the stage will trigger your deepest memories, obsessions, and fears, creating an illusion that will test your will and foundation."
This hurdle has nothing to do with strength, but only with one's true heart.
Those who succumb to the illusion are eliminated.
Those with flawed character or questionable origins will also reveal their true nature.
She paused, then looked at Xu Feng: "The Golden Wing Clan's lineage is discontinuous, and its origins may be unclear."
This hurdle might be more dangerous for you than the welcoming platform. Would you like to take a moment to adjust?
Xu Feng remained calm, even with a hint of disdain at the corner of his mouth: "I, Jin Mu, act only to have a clear conscience."
A few illusions, nothing to speak of. Please open them.
"Brother, don't underestimate this. This was personally arranged by the envoy from the upper realm to test one's character, trace one's origins, and distinguish between loyalty and treachery."
All newly appointed peak masters must pass the test on this platform to be considered truly legitimate.
She looked at Xu Feng: "Peak Master Jinmu, please come up to the stage. You only need to sit cross-legged and open your mind."
An illusion will naturally appear on the stage, testing your will and foundation.
Remember, do not forcibly resist the evolution of the illusion; let it unfold naturally, and you will be able to pass through.
Xu Feng felt a chill run down his spine.
This "Questioning Platform" is probably even more mysterious than the Divine Platform.
But his expression remained unchanged; he simply nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Peak Master Qingxuan."
He stepped forward, stepped onto the stone platform, and sat down cross-legged.
The stone platform felt icy to the touch, and a strange suction force emanated from it, as if trying to draw his spirit and consciousness in.
Xu Feng did not resist and relaxed his mind as instructed, but at the core of his spirit, the illusory image of the silver divine tree swayed slightly, scattering its clear light and protecting his main consciousness within it.
At the same time, he firmly imprinted the "Kaneki" memories and mental templates that he had carefully woven into his heart.
The next instant, the world spun around.
Xu Feng felt as if he had fallen into a bizarre and confusing fog.
At first, they were fragmented memories—not Xu Feng's real memories, but rather a carefully woven "Jinmu" past based on information about the Golden Wing Clan, rumors provided by Xiaofeng, and his own imagination.
A family history too painful to recall, a solitary youth who isolates himself from the world.
A life-or-death struggle against powerful alien beasts, a resentment and pursuit of lost glory for one's people —
Later, he spent many years among humans, experiencing life and death separations, as well as friendships turning against each other.
He learned some human martial arts techniques, and was also hunted down by humans, etc.
These were all preparations that Xu Feng had made long ago, and there were even "records" of relevant information in Da Xia!
And when these "memories" flash by like a revolving lantern, the sense of reality is extremely strong.
It's enough to immerse even ordinary lord-level powerhouses in it, making them unable to distinguish between reality and illusion.
But Hsu Feng has always remained an "observer".
These illusions were to him like watching an immersive movie.
Although he was moved, he could not shake his original intention.
He even "performed" in accordance with the illusion, revealing corresponding emotions such as arrogance, loneliness, anger, and obsession.
The illusion seemed to sense his "cooperation" and "stability" and began to change.
Any attempt to deviate from or peek into deeper secrets was quietly neutralized or misled by him using his powerful mental strength and the techniques of the "Seven Tribulations of Shattered Soul".
I don't know how much time passed in the illusion; it could be a moment or an hour.
Suddenly, all the illusions receded like the tide.
Xu Feng opened his eyes and found himself still sitting cross-legged on the Questioning Platform, the patterns and light on the surface of the stone platform slowly dimming.
He stood up and stepped down from the platform.
The Peak Master of Qingxuan Peak was standing below the stage, looking at him with a complicated expression.
Ordinary lords, and even those at the pinnacle of power, would spend at least one or two hours in the Questioning Platform, inevitably experiencing emotional ups and downs.
It is extremely rare to see someone like Xu Feng pass through so quickly and smoothly, while still maintaining such clear and sharp eyes.
The whole process took less than 10 minutes.
"Congratulations, Peak Master Jinmu," Qingxuan's voice was more formal than before, "You have passed the Heart Refining Trial."
"Your willpower far surpasses that of your peers. From this moment on, you are the new peak master of the eighteenth peak of my Little Azure Sky Mountain—Golden Roc Peak!"
"Thank you, Peak Master Qingxuan." Xu Feng clasped his hands in a respectful but not arrogant manner.
"Brother Jin, you're too kind. Please come with me. I'll take you to see the envoy, receive the Peak Master's token and resources, and listen to his instructions."
Qingxuan summoned the Azure Phoenix again, carrying Xu Feng towards the most majestic main peak, "Sky Peak," shrouded in a faint purple aura deep within the core area.
On the way, Xu Feng quietly activated his camouflage equipment.
It can make the changes of the illusionary talisman more realistic and delicate, and at the same time simulate the changes of qi and blood.
In addition, there was the assistance of his own Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique and the simulated assistance of the Divine Tree after absorbing that drop of Golden Wing Clan essence blood.
With several methods combined, the envoy should not be able to see his own flaws.
The Little Green Dome Mountain is the residence and office of the two resident envoys from the upper realm.
Sky Dome Peak
Inside a simple yet magnificent hall.
Xu Feng finally met the legendary envoy from the upper realm.
It was not the incomparably majestic old man or alien he was imagined to be.
Instead, he was a man who looked to be around thirty years old, dressed in a simple blue robe, with an ordinary face and a completely reserved demeanor.
He sat on the futon in the main hall, slowly and leisurely brewing a pot of spiritual tea, his movements relaxed, as if he were just an ordinary tea drinker.
If it weren't for the silver feather mark between his eyebrows, he would be almost indistinguishable from a normal human.
But the moment Xu Feng stepped into the main hall, he felt an invisible pressure enveloping his entire body.
It's not about the pressure of qi, blood, or spirit, but rather a subtle sense of looking down from a higher level of life and rules.
The divine tree within his body seemed to sense something, its branches and leaves trembled slightly, scattering even more clear light, simulating Xu Feng's aura to the extreme.
He simply sat casually in the main seat, without deliberately radiating any imposing aura.
But Xu Feng only needed to look into his eyes for a moment to feel as if his soul was being sucked in, and his blood and spirit were faintly stagnant!
Star God Realm!
Moreover, they are far superior to the likes of Cloud Leopard, who have just entered the Star God realm!
At least a Star God Tier 3, or even higher!
This is probably one of the resident envoys that Xiaofeng mentioned.
"Qingxuan greets Envoy Youquan." Qingxuan bowed respectfully.
Xu Feng's eyelids twitched immediately.
A secluded spring?
This person is actually the most mysterious Envoy of the Netherworld?
Isn't he usually nowhere to be seen? What's he doing here?
Xu Feng's heart skipped a beat.
"Jin Mu, the newly appointed peak master of Jinpeng Peak, pays respects to Envoy Youquan."
Despite having such a public-spirited mindset, Xu Feng acted swiftly, bowing respectfully.
Youquan raised his head, and the light fell calmly on Xu Feng.
After a few breaths, he withdrew his gaze, and the corner of his mouth seemed to twitch slightly, whether in approval or something else, it was unclear.
"Kaneki...not bad."
He spoke in a low voice, gentle yet carrying a strange, hollow quality.
"On the welcoming platform, he used his power to overcome skill and his strength to overwhelm others, showing ruthlessness and decisiveness."
In the Refining Heart Pass, one's will becomes as strong as iron, clear and transparent.
With a descendant like you, the Golden-Winged Clan may truly have hope for revival.
"You flatter me, Your Excellency," Xu Feng said, bowing his head.
"No need to be modest." Youquan seemed to admire him greatly, waving his hand. "As a peak master, you have the rights and responsibilities of a peak master."
According to the rules of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain, the peak master can receive three drops of "Star God Dew" every month, which can be used to read the scriptures on the third floor and below.
One can command a peak and recruit stewards and servants.
Qingxuan will explain these things to you in detail later.
He changed the subject, his tone still calm, but with an added air of unquestionable authority: "However, the position of Peak Master is not a position for pleasure."
Those who benefit from it must also bear its responsibilities.
As the newly appointed peak master, you must perform a meritorious act to prove your sincerity and win the hearts of the people.
Xu Feng felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that the main event was about to begin.
"Please enlighten me, Your Excellency."
The Envoy of the Netherworld picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and slowly said, "Within one month, bring back the head of a human race's ultimate war god to report back."
This person's identity is not limited; they can be from the Great Xia, the Snowfield, or even a remnant of Shiva.
However, they must be genuine ultimate warriors, with clear proof of their identity.
really!
The Warlords!
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