Chapter 6: Obtaining The Spirit Wine(1/3)
Just by inhaling the wine vapor, Chu Feng felt the Qi in his body surging, as if there were signs of further improvement.
And the blood energy in his body also showed signs of increasing again.
Without hesitation, Chu Feng grabbed the jar and drank a large mouthful.
As soon as the purple nectar entered his throat, a fiery sensation, like molten lava, erupted, as if it wanted to burn everything.
The Qi in Chu Feng's body instantly circulated, showing signs of advancing again. His slow blood energy also began to grow rapidly.
Just by drinking a mouthful, if it weren't for his powerful spiritual force, he would have collapsed on the ground.
"Indeed, it's a spiritual object of heaven and earth. With these two jars of wine, my blood energy will definitely increase significantly."
Chu Feng's heart was excited. Previously, digesting the heart blood of five demonic beasts had only increased his blood energy by 3 points, barely reaching 17 points.
Now, just drinking a mouthful of wine, before even finishing the digestion, it had already increased by 0.2 points.
This Ape King had probably accumulated many years of spiritual objects for brewing.
The lifespan of demonic beasts was much longer than that of humans, approximately ten times longer at the same level.
A human Master had a lifespan of 150 years, while this Ape King had a lifespan of at least a thousand years.
Now, it was benefiting him.
After consuming these two jars of Purple Origin Spirit Wine, reaching the realm of a Grandmaster or even a Warlord was possible.
By then, who in the entire Qingzhou City could oppose him?
And he was just a seventeen-year-old student.
This Ape King was truly unlucky. If it had consumed these two jars of wine, it might have broken through to the Master realm.
After drinking two more mouthfuls, Chu Feng took out two intact wolf pelts, wrapped the two jars of wine, and reluctantly squeezed them into his enormous bag.
After searching around and finding nothing else valuable, Chu Feng left the Ape King's lair.
"Thud, thud."
A series of heavy footsteps echoed. As soon as Chu Feng left the demonic ape's lair, he looked up and saw the gigantic Ape King returning, colliding head-on with him.
However, at this moment, the Ape King was extremely weak. The vague golden patterns on its head were dimmer, and its body was covered in bloodstains.
Clearly, the aftermath of sacrificing its bloodline had taken its toll. Coupled with the recurring injuries, its aura had dropped to the level of a second-stage intermediate demonic beast, and it was still decreasing.
"Oh, the big guy, Lin Zhennan and the others, are actually following behind!" Chu Feng's formidable spiritual power swept over, discovering that a few hundred meters behind the Ape King, three people were trailing. There were even others in the distance.
"Want to pick up the pieces? Or should I do it myself?" A smirk appeared on Chu Feng's lips.
Lin Zhennan and the others obviously intended to wait for the Ape King's aura to continue dropping before killing it with the least cost possible, seizing the spirit wine.
However, they didn't expect a sudden appearance of an unexpected guest like Chu Feng.
The voices of Lin Zhennan and the others, filled with shock and anger, reached Chu Feng.
The Ape King, which had unleashed super-limit power, had chased and killed one of their team members shortly before. Afterward, when the Ape King entered a weakened state, they followed it, planning to wait for its strength to decline further and then kill it, seizing the spirit wine.
But unexpectedly, halfway through, a sudden intrusion occurred, and Chu Feng, like a thorn, wanted to pick their peaches.
Lin Zhennan was furious to the extreme. The Ape King hated it even more, being tormented so miserably by these human ants! What was even more despicable was that this kid now stole its home.
Mutant demonic beasts possessed incredible intelligence, especially their keen sense of smell. The faint scent of wine had already been caught by the Ape King.
Roaring, regardless of its injuries, the Ape King charged toward Chu Feng, aiming to tear this little bug into pieces.
Chu Feng, having reached the Grandmaster realm, executed the perfected Golden Peng Pierces the Void. His figure traced a mysterious arc in mid-air, narrowly avoiding the Ape King's fierce but resentful strike, instantly arriving at the beast's neck.
Yes, he aimed for the throat again!
The knife flashed, and a rain of blood scattered.
There was no suspense. The peak-level Ape King was no match for Chu Feng's Grandmaster-level strength.
It was just that Chu Feng hadn't unleashed his full power.
At this moment, Lin Zhennan, who was running frantically, had already discovered who the spoiler was. Enraged, he shook violently, his face turning pale.
His roar resounded, "Chu Feng, if you dare to kill the Ape King, I'll..."
Before Lin Zhennan could finish his sentence, the Ape King was already dead. It could only be said that Chu Feng's speed was too fast, far exceeding the speed of sound.
"Dead so soon..."
"This can't be possible!"
"This demonic ape's strength, even if it fell, was at least a second-stage intermediate demonic beast. I was waiting for it to fall to the initial stage before taking action..."
The few people looked at each other in shock. Chu Feng's strength clearly exceeded their expectations, leaving them dumbfounded on the spot.
"What do you want from me?" Chu Feng appeared silently in front of the three, his gaze cold and filled with a bloodthirsty chill.
Extending his arm like an eagle grabbing a chick, Chu Feng grabbed Lin Zhennan's neck, lifting him into the air.
Lin Zhennan had no resistance at all. He didn't even have a chance to react. He found that his elemental force had stopped circulating.
Instantly, terror appeared in his eyes. However, as the pride of a master family, he maintained a degree of toughness, hiding a trace of resentment and killing intent in his gaze.
However, I am not here to make a wedding dress for others!
Not even a glimpse of the legendary Purple Origin Spirit Wine.
Now, even a fool could guess that the spiritual wine was likely in Chu Feng's huge bundle.
The intelligent fox's eyes flickered, and he persisted, "Chu Feng, there might be Purple Origin Spirit Wine in the Ape King's cave. Did you take it? If not, let's explore it together. You just need to share a little with us."
He even forced a flattering smile.
But this seemingly friendly inquiry was, in fact, an attempt to confirm whether Chu Feng got the wine or not.
The other two also stared at Chu Feng intently, observing his every move.
Chu Feng frowned. He hated sly people the most, especially those trying to deceive him.
"What wine? I'm not interested. Hurry up and get lost!" Chu Feng's face turned cold, and he said impatiently.
The intelligent fox knew that he couldn't get the truth now. After going out, Chu Feng would definitely not admit it. The wine was undoubtedly out of their reach.
He reluctantly continued, "If Brother Chu got the wine, we are willing to buy it at a high price. The price will definitely satisfy you."
Purple Origin Spirit Wine was a valuable spiritual item, even for Masters. Anyone would be a fool to sell it openly.
Chu Feng got angry instantly, "Damn, you won't leave, huh? I have just the right amount of points, everyone hand over your point cards. I'm robbing your points now!"
Robbery!
Open and shameless robbery!
The three instantly turned pale. Not obtaining the wine was a small matter, but not getting a ranking in the trial meant their position in the family was at stake.
After all, the Lin family had been a large family for two hundred years, with numerous descendants and fierce competition. Family members fighting each other, brothers plotting against brothers, such things happened frequently.
The intelligent fox's family, although not as influential as the Lin family, was also a small Master-level family with intense competition.
"We'll leave immediately!" The three didn't dare to have any illusions. They each used their body techniques, moving as fast as the wind, and turned to escape.
"Want to leave? It's too late... As I said, hand over your points." Chu Feng appeared in front of the three in an instant, looking at them coldly.
Without further ado, he seized the intelligent fox, then with a touch, effortlessly swiped away half of the points.
"Only 300 points, you're really a pauper." Chu Feng sneered, dealing a ruthless blow.
Then, following the same procedure, he took the points from Lin Zhenan and Lin Haoran.
Lin Zhenan had 442 points, Lin Haoran had 340 points, making a total of 1082 points taken away by Chu Feng.
Adding the 200 points obtained from the Ape King earlier, Chu Feng now had a total of 4614 points.
The three wore expressions of utter despair, their faces turning gray, and their eyes dim.
They clenched their fists tightly. Their hatred for Chu Feng had reached its limit, but they didn't dare to show any of it.
"Get lost! If I see you again, you'll be in big trouble." Chu Feng's scolding words disappeared instantly in their ears, as if a pardon, and they quickly vanished into the vast forest.
Facing such a ruthless person like Chu Feng, they were genuinely afraid.
"Start rolling! If I see you again, you'll be in big trouble."
Chu Feng felt a bit emotional. This person is really despicable!
If you don't hit him, he thinks you're easy to talk to and bully. When you show thunderous means, he behaves like a well-behaved dog.
Chu Feng now had over 4,000 points, and his bag was already full. Killing more beasts was impossible.
He directly found a secluded place and began to enter into cultivation once again.
Inside the Five Elements Mountains, on a tranquil rock, Chu Feng "gulped" down two large mouthfuls of wine and immersed himself in deep cultivation.
The silent base camp, due to the recent robbery, once again thrust Chu Feng into the spotlight.
The situation on the points leaderboard was initially clear. Chu Feng was dominating with an exaggerated score, securely holding the first position. Lin Zhenan and Li Chenyi were competing, with Lin Zhenan having a bit more time in the second position.
However, just now, the situation suddenly reversed.
A teacher from Qingzhou No.1 High School, responsible for monitoring the points leaderboard, suddenly noticed that Lin Zhenan's points had disappeared from the top ten.
In shock, she finally found Lin Zhenan's name in the eighteenth place.
"Oh my God! How did Lin Zhenan's points decrease by half? It dropped from 884 points to 442 points?" The teacher covered her lips in disbelief.
Her words instantly attracted the attention of almost everyone present.
Those remaining in the base camp were either staff or teachers from various schools, or even some well-connected parents. They were all formidable individuals, keeping an eye on everything.
"Wow! It's true. But not only Lin Zhenan's points decreased, Lin Haoran and Qiu Lifeng's points also dropped by half." Many people noticed the unusual change in the points leaderboard and started discussing it fervently.
Qiu Lifeng was the real name of the intelligent fox.
"Are there others?"
"It seems not, and the points all decreased by half... It's obviously a point robbery!"
"How is that possible? Who would dare to rob Lin Zhenan's points? And who would dare to do that?"
"Wow! Someone dared to rob Lin Zhenan's points? I really want to know who this bold and interesting guy is!"
"No need to guess. Number 1398, Chu Feng, directly increased by 1082 points, exactly the points Lin Zhenan and the others lost."
There were some formidable "detectives" on the scene who immediately solved the case.
"Brazen! Actually daring to directly confront the Lin family. I knew..."
Someone who originally had some grudges against the Lin family and was about to boast about Chu Feng instantly felt like their throat was being choked. Fear flashed in their eyes, and they obediently closed their mouths, not daring to make a sound.
Because a middle-aged man in grey clothes with a gloomy face had silently appeared in front of the screen at the center of the square.
He emitted a powerful aura, and it was clear he was a high-ranking figure who had long held a high position.
Yes, he was Lin Yujian, the current head of the Lin family.
Although he only had the strength of a Great Martial Master, even a Master wouldn't dare to underestimate him because the Lin family was the leading family among the three Great Martial Master families. The Lin family had three formidable figures at the Master level.
So, he stood quietly there. Although he was casual with his words, he had a smile that didn't reach his eyes. He exuded an invisible pressure, and the noisy square instantly fell silent. No one dared to discuss Lin Zhenan and Chu Feng's matters anymore.
It showed the deep influence of the Lin family!
"Brother Lin, who is this Chu Feng? Is he provoking our two families?" A towering figure, as massive as a black tower, appeared next to Lin Yujian, his voice as loud as a bell.
Lin Yujian remained calm, wearing a superficial smile as he said, "It's just children playing house. Brother Qiu, there's no need to worry."
He spoke casually, but deep down, he harbored deep dissatisfaction and resentment towards Chu Feng. Although robbing points was allowed by the rules, in his view, Lin Zhenan was his son. Moreover, he was certain that there must be significant conflicts between Chu Feng and his son; otherwise, Chu Feng wouldn't have robbed Lin Zhenan's points so openly, unless Chu Feng was an idiot.
What was more important was that, in front of everyone, he had slapped the face of the Lin family. In his opinion, that was a significant event, a colossal event.
Originally, he felt somewhat embarrassed and didn't want to appear in the center of the points square. However, he was afraid of public discussions affecting the reputation of the Lin family further, so he reluctantly decided to make an appearance.
The saying goes, "Words can be more piercing than gold, and accumulated harm can destroy bones."
Therefore, Lin Yujian stepped forward, using clever rhetoric to defuse tensions with the Qiu family while reassuring the crowd, showcasing the integrity of the Lin family.
Truly worthy of being the spokesperson for the Lin family.
However, deep down, he had already decided to retaliate against Chu Feng. Whether it would escalate to the point of a deadly confrontation depended on the specifics of the situation.
The massive man from the Qiu family, like a black tower, looked at Lin Yujian with some surprise, his expression full of confusion. However, he wisely closed his mouth, somewhat wary as he glanced at the powerful Master-level figures on the high platform.
Just as the situation on the square became somewhat delicate, the most luxurious elemental-powered car sped into the base camp.
A middle-aged man with a figure as straight as a spear, exuding a dense murderous aura, alighted from the car and headed straight for the high platform.
As he moved, it seemed as though he walked on clouds, and his remarkable body technique left everyone astonished.
The Master-level figures on the high platform stood up upon seeing him, their expressions solemn. Song Haishan, the vice president of the Martial Association, greeted with a smile, "The Lord of the Asura Hall graces us with his presence, making our Five Elements Trial even more splendid. It adds a lot of color!"
"That's right. What wind blew the Hall Lord here?" Jiang Tian, the principal of Experiments High School, who had encountered the Lord of the Asura Martial Hall before, joked.
The other Masters also warmly greeted him.
The Lord of the Asura Martial Hall laughed heartily and said, "Speaking of which, my visit today is indeed related to Experiments High School! The elite student Chu Feng has a connection with the Asura Martial Hall. I've come to invite him to join the martial hall, and I'll trouble Principal Jiang for the introduction later."
The Lord of the Asura Martial Hall got straight to the point, explaining his purpose.
The Masters were secretly surprised that Chu Feng had attracted the attention of the Asura Martial Hall. They were well aware that the Asura Martial Hall was not a local force in Qingzhou but a vast organization deeply rooted in the Dragon Country, with branches throughout Dragon Country's base cities.
The rumored head of the Asura Martial Hall was an important figure in the Dragon Country King's Alliance. The King's Alliance was, in fact, the ruler of the Dragon Country.
The Asura Qingzhou Martial Hall was just a third-level branch, and even the city lord's mansion had to show respect to it.
In Qingzhou, forces like the Asura Martial Hall, Nine Ding Commercial City, Blood Slaughter Association, and Sky Wolf Gang were powers that even the three major Master families had to be cautious in dealing with.
The selection standards of the Asura Martial Hall were strict, and they rarely invited people in Qingzhou, sometimes not for several years.
Principal Jiang, with a stroke of his long beard, a face full of spring breeze, said, "Certainly, certainly! It's an honor for Chu Feng to be appreciated by the Hall Lord."
He felt secretly proud and, at the same time, subtly warned Lin Yujian. The warning was evident.
Lin Yujian frowned, feeling extremely annoyed internally.
Chu Feng had actually attracted the attention of the Asura Martial Hall. This matter was troublesome. It seemed that revenge had to be carefully considered.
...
In the trial base camp, Chu Feng, who had caused various disturbances, was unaware of the commotion. Immersed in his cultivation, he was suddenly awakened by the beeping sound of the points bracelet.
It turned out that it was already three o'clock in the afternoon, and the trial would end at five o'clock. The points bracelet was warning everyone to hurry back to the base camp.
After half a day of cultivation, Chu Feng had refined ten more second-order monster heart bloods, and he had also consumed a considerable amount of Purple Yuan Spirit Wine.
At this point, his blood energy value had reached a staggering 25 points, corresponding to a basic combat power of 25,000. His current limit combat power had reached an astonishing 750,000.
This was an absolutely terrifying force, even surpassing the old Master-level figures like Jiang Tian and Song Haishan.
It's important to note that Chu Feng was only seventeen years old!
After receiving the warning from the points bracelet, Chu Feng did not immediately return to the base camp.
With his proficiency in the Golden Peng Breaking Void Body Technique and the enhancement of Master-level Qi, he could reach the base camp in less than half an hour.
After taking two large sips of wine, Chu Feng continued to immerse himself in cultivation.
As time passed, Chu Feng felt his blood energy soaring once again. When it reached 27 points, he finally got up to return to the base camp.
...
When Chu Feng walked out of the entrance of the Five Elements Mountain Valley, the trial base camp was already bustling.
The majority of the trial participants had returned. Some were proud and talkative, sharing their gains and thrilling experiences. Others were despondent, mourning for friends who had died.
Chu Feng was about to look for the Experiments High School team when a sharp voice called out.
"Dad, he is Chu Feng! He's the one who provoked our Lin family, looted my points!" The voice was filled with intense hatred and resentment.
Chu Feng didn't need to look to know that it was Lin Zhenan.
Although Lin Zhenan's handsome face had been swollen after being beaten by Chu Feng, he had received treatment and could speak normally now, albeit with a somewhat awkward pronunciation.
His words immediately drew the attention of everyone present. After all, Chu Feng was currently the center of attention, being the top scorer in the trial, and he had also violated the rules of the Qingzhou trial.
About his every move, it would cause a huge sensation.
"This Senior Chu Feng is really amazing, daring to plunder Lin Zhenan's points!"
"Of course, Senior Chu Feng is Qingzhou's number one talent, and Lin Zhenan is just from a powerful family. In front of Senior Chu Feng, he's nothing!"
"Well done! Excellent! Lin Zhenan even looted my points. Who should I talk to for justice? Serves him right!" Someone applauded.
After being robbed of points, Lin Zhenan, in anger and frustration, immediately began to plunder points from others, trying to make up for the deficit.
...
The private discussions of the crowd made Lin Yujian's old face turn red, and he glared fiercely at Lin Zhenan. "Shut up! The Five Elements Trial has no rules against looting points. If you were robbed, it's because you were not as skilled."
Lin Zhenan was dumbfounded at the words. He had originally hoped that his father would avenge him, preferably by killing Chu Feng on the spot.
Unexpectedly, his father would say such bizarre words, which were inconsistent with his usual image! historical
Biting his lip, Lin Zhenan said unwillingly, "Dad, this Chu Feng guy robbed my chance. The Purple Yuan Spirit Wine, I originally intended to present it to you."
"What? Purple Yuan Spirit Wine! That's a spiritual item that's highly beneficial even to Masters, and it has almost no side effects." Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to Chu Feng.
Lin Yujian's expression also changed. Internally, he cursed Lin Zhenan as an idiot. Why didn't he mention this important piece of information sooner?
He tried to control his expression, but his inner thoughts were clear—he was cursing Lin Zhenan for revealing such crucial information in such a chaotic manner.
Chu Feng, without any change in expression, calmly said, "What 'spirit wine'? I've explained inside several times; I haven't seen it! But this young master, Lin, insisted on using force and voluntarily offered his points after his defeat."
"I clarify, I didn't intentionally loot Senior Lin's points. At the same time, I solemnly declare that I have no knowledge of any 'spirit wine.' If someone falsely accuses me again, that person will face my ruthless retaliation."
Chu Feng inwardly sneered. With his current 800,000 combat power, he dared to covet the spirit wine; it depended on whether the person had enough strength.
Inside the tent, Chu Feng and Wu Yuanlang, the Lord of the Shura Martial Hall, began their conversation. The atmosphere was filled with an indescribable tension as both individuals were trying to gauge each other.
Wu Yuanlang, dressed in a black robe, sat calmly, and his deep gaze seemed to penetrate the soul. Chu Feng, on the other hand, remained composed, meeting the gaze of the powerful figure in front of him.
"Chu Feng, I've heard a lot about you. The commotion you caused during the trial has reached even the ears of the Shura Martial Hall," Wu Yuanlang spoke slowly, his voice carrying a unique charm.
Chu Feng nodded respectfully. "It's an honor to meet the Lord of the Shura Martial Hall. I didn't expect my actions to attract such attention."
Wu Yuanlang's eyes narrowed slightly as he continued to scrutinize Chu Feng. "You have extraordinary strength and courage, and your performance has stirred up quite a sensation. However, I sense that there is more to you than meets the eye. What is it that you seek, Chu Feng?"
Chu Feng maintained his calm demeanor. "I seek strength and the path of martial arts. My journey has just begun, and I am open to learning from those who are more experienced."
Wu Yuanlang chuckled, his deep voice resonating in the tent. "Ambitious, yet humble. I appreciate that. However, in the world of martial arts, strength alone is not enough. It requires wisdom, strategy, and the ability to navigate the complex relationships between different factions."
Chu Feng listened attentively, understanding the underlying message. The world beyond the trial was intricate, with power struggles, alliances, and hidden agendas.
"As the Lord of the Shura Martial Hall, I have a proposition for you, Chu Feng. Join our martial hall, and I will personally guide you on the path of martial arts. You will have access to resources, knowledge, and opportunities that few can dream of," Wu Yuanlang proposed, his gaze unwavering.
Chu Feng's eyes flickered with contemplation. Joining the Shura Martial Hall could undoubtedly provide him with immense benefits, but at the same time, it would also mean getting involved in the intricate web of martial factions.
"I appreciate the offer, Lord Wu, and I am honored. However, I believe in forging my own path. I will respectfully decline your invitation," Chu Feng responded firmly.
Wu Yuanlang's eyes showed a hint of surprise, but then he smiled approvingly. "Independence and self-reliance are virtues. I respect your decision, Chu Feng. If you ever change your mind, the doors of the Shura Martial Hall will be open to you."
With that, the conversation between Chu Feng and the Lord of the Shura Martial Hall continued, delving into martial insights, philosophy, and the complexities of the martial world. Outside the tent, the onlookers wondered about the discussions taking place within, sensing the significance of this encounter between a rising talent and a mysterious martial hall lord.
The two entered the tent, and Wu Yuanlang went straight to the point, saying, "I'll be frank. Young friend, your talent is extraordinary, even among innate warriors; you're a top talent. The Martial Asura Hall is ready to absorb you and have you join us."
Wu Yuanlang found that he couldn't see through Chu Feng's strength, which shocked him. This indicates that Chu Feng has comprehended the "Subtlety" realm, able to control his power well. This suggests that Chu Feng has advanced to the Martial Master realm, probably not weaker than others in the Martial Master realm.
Martial Master!
Even in the second-level base city of Jiangning, he could be considered a genius, and this might not be Chu Feng's limit. After all, Chu Feng awakened his talent only a month ago.
If Chu Feng can be recruited into the Martial Asura Hall, it would be a great achievement, and he might even be promoted to a larger base again.
Small base cities lack spiritual energy and resources, naturally incomparable to large base cities.
Seeing Chu Feng expressionless with no response, Wu Yuanlang felt more appreciation in his heart. So young, yet so calm and steady, truly rare.
"Our Martial Asura Hall's Chief, Ren Hongchuan, has formidable strength; hard to fathom, but at least a dominant figure at the King's Realm, and the most important figure in the Dragon Nation's King's Alliance..."
Wu Yuanlang talked eloquently, starting to narrate the glorious history and powerful strength of the Martial Asura Hall.
Chu Feng also learned from his narration that above the Martial Master realm is the Town Lord realm, guarding a region, a pillar of humanity. Above the Town Lord is the Extreme Wilderness realm, with the strength to push across the Eight Wildernesses and the Four Poles, a rare expert among humans.
Above the Extreme Wilderness is the War God realm, dominating the world, known as a martial deity.
After the War God realm is the King's Realm, called the king by humans, the guardian of the tribe.
The martial path is indeed glorious; Chu Feng listened with excitement, imagining the strength of War Gods and Kings, perhaps making nuclear weapons mere toys before them.
The Chief of the Martial Asura Hall, Ren Hongchuan, is actually a dominant figure at the King's Realm.
"Whoa! The Martial Asura Hall is indeed formidable!"
Members recruited by the Martial Asura Hall are at least innate warriors. Those below innate warriors have no significance to the Martial Asura Hall.
The standards are high, astonishing.
However, Wu Yuanlang said that Qingzhou is only a third-level base city, with only six million people, and the spiritual energy is scarce, resources are lacking, and innate warriors are naturally rare.
Jiangning, as a second-level base city, has a population of over a hundred million, with an-->>