Chapter 238: Shackles! Two Youngsters Depart

Chapter 238: Shackles! Two Youngsters Depart

Before the Celestial Shift, Qingyang Town was only about two hundred miles from Shuntian City. Now, the distance has multiplied tenfold, stretching over two thousand miles.

Only Chu Feng had the strength to traverse this vast distance. As long as he didn't encounter a King-level creature, he could face most dangers without fear, roaming the wilderness with ease.

Now, he took a step, and in a second, he could cover over two hundred meters, nearly reaching the speed of sound. It was truly a blur, but that extreme speed couldn't be maintained for long.

Of course, the inability to sustain it wasn't due to any weakness; it was simply because the energy consumption was too high, and the physical strain was immense!

Chu Feng carried the Grand Thunder Bow and three special bone arrows, made from the remaining Black Divine Ape finger bone. These arrows, crafted by Shaohua, had the power to kill King-level creatures.

"This is the best of times, and the worst of times."

As Chu Feng traveled, he saw many towns empty and villages long abandoned, with Mutant Beasts occasionally appearing. The scene was heavy with a sense of desolation.

Not only humans, but all creatures were evolving. Those Mutant Beasts had developed intelligence comparable to humans, making life difficult for ordinary people and even some common Mutants.

On his journey, Chu Feng called his parents, telling them he would see them in a day or two. However, he could tell that they were distracted and uneasy during the call.

Upon further inquiry, he learned that they had been threatened earlier that day, almost leading to a confrontation. Fortunately, someone else appeared and chased the troublemakers away.

"Sure enough, someone isn't giving up and wants to cause me trouble. Fortunately, I had someone watching over them. How dare they lay a hand on my parents!" Chu Feng was enraged, his body radiating a killing aura.

Those who had a grudge against him included Xu Wanqing, possibly her sister and the Mu family, and the Lin family were also potential suspects.

Other factions were possible, but they wouldn't act so quickly.

"Although it was my sister who truly struck down those people at White Serpent Ridge with thunderous means, who would dare to attack her now?"

"As for me, I can't say I'm completely innocent. If someone were to investigate, they might discover the connection between us. Any suspicion would likely lead to ruthless action." Chu Feng pondered, his anger growing.

As for collateral damage?

Those people wouldn't care!

Better to mistakenly kill three thousand than to let one slip through, which was typical of the Corporate Clans' style.

However, those people would only take his parents, not harm them. They wouldn't go too far until they understood his relationship with Shaohua.

After all, three important people were still held in the Taihang Mountains, and they wouldn't dare to overlook Lin Nuoyi and the others.

In fact, it was indeed the Mu family who had done this. Someone believed that the armored figure standing next to the mysterious woman at White Serpent Ridge was Chu Feng.

Though it was just a guess, it didn't stop them from testing the waters.

They didn't know that the Lin family was already protecting Chu Feng's parents, assuming it was a preemptive move by the Lin family to ensure their safety.

Everyone knew that Lin Nuoyi was still in the Taihang Mountains, so it wasn't surprising that the Lin family would take such action.

"Troublesome. Shuntian is a good place, but it's a den of intrigue. Perhaps my idea of sending my parents back to their hometown was right. Who would dare to make a move in the shadow of the Taihang Mountains?" Chu Feng muttered to himself as he traveled.

He didn't want to cause trouble and hoped for peace and tranquility, but some people always sought to provoke him, pushing him to the brink. This time, he decided not to hide. If anyone dared to threaten his parents again, he would strike back with thunderous force, even if it meant hiding in the Taihang Mountains afterward.

That night, as the campfire flickered, Chu Feng was roasting a mountain chicken when someone attacked.

He fought back and killed the attacker!

Before his evolution through pollen, he might have been weaker, but now he was arguably the strongest below the King level, with few rivals.

"Shuntian, I'm back."

In the Taihang Mountains, Shaohua was having a great time, strolling through the forest like a spring outing, accompanied by beautiful companions.

The large black bull from the west, now fully awake, was docile and spoke in human language, revealing all his secrets.

"From Kunlun Mountain." Shaohua felt a stirring in her heart. For some reason, the word "Kunlun" resonated with her, as if it held great importance for her.

"The battles in Kunlun are terrifying. I left to avoid the heat and to seek opportunities outside before returning." The black bull shrank back, speaking cautiously.

It was clear that this was a cunning bull, knowing when to advance and retreat, avoiding the deadly conflicts in Kunlun and traveling east to the Taihang Mountains.

"Kunlun is a legendary sacred mountain, the ancestor of all mountains. It's no surprise that it houses extraordinary sacred plants." Lin Nuoyi remarked.

"I'll visit it when I have the time. Yes, and Mount Tai, the site of the Fengshan ceremony, too." Shaohua said.

Among the many famous mountains, these two were the most mythological, filled with countless legends. After her recent experiences, she was particularly interested in these renowned peaks.

Whether it was Kunlun or Mount Tai, she would visit them sooner or later, hoping to find clues about her origins.

Yellow Bull followed behind, silent and deep in thought. After a long while, it finally came to a decision.

"Moo~" It walked a few steps to Shaohua's side, gently nudging her clothes with its horns.

"What's wrong, Little Yellow?" Shaohua reached out to stroke Yellow Bull's head.

"Moo moo!" Yellow Bull indicated that it wanted to leave, to go out and train.

The King of the Taihang Mountains, the White Serpent, had been subdued by Shaohua. Safety was no longer a good thing for an ambitious bull like Yellow Bull. It needed to train and seek opportunities.

At this time, venturing deep into the primordial mountains wasn't a good choice. There were extremely powerful creatures there, and a direct confrontation would mean certain death.

It had intended to see what the Seed would grow into, but during its nap, the mysterious Seed had already bloomed, and all the benefits had gone to that foolish human. It hadn't even seen what the flower looked like, leaving it in a state of despair.

So, leaving was the only choice.

"I understand." Shaohua nodded, showing her support. She then turned her gaze to the large black bull.

"Don't kill me, my meat is tough and not tasty!" The black bull instinctively cried out.

"Moo!" Yellow Bull was indignant. Wasn't there another bull present? If the black bull's meat was tough, did that mean young bull's meat was any better?

"Don't worry, I won't eat you. I just want you to take Little Yellow to Kunlun." Shaohua said.

The black bull hesitated. If it could, it wouldn't want to return.

It had traveled far and hadn't gained much strength. Returning would mean being beaten.

But if it refused, it might be beaten right away, and it might not even make it out of the Taihang Mountains.

"Going directly to Kunlun is too dangerous. We can start by going to Flame Mountain." The black bull finally spoke after much thought.

"Moo!" Yellow Bull agreed. Having a Shackles-level bull as a companion would greatly increase its sense of security.

The first realm of cultivation is Awakening, the second is Shackles, which is now known as the King-level.

Awakening, as the name suggests, is like the current Mutants, who are preliminary Awakeners, awakening a dormant mysterious factor within their bodies and activating special abilities.

Shackles, where one is born bound by Shackles, and only by breaking them can one achieve freedom. Freedom is the third realm.

Each time a Shackles is broken, a corresponding ability is unlocked, almost like a divine power, greatly unlocking one's potential.

Shaohua also had some Shackles within her, which had mysteriously appeared when the pollen woman possessed her. She had been unaware of them until then.

However, her Shackles were different from those of Chu Feng, Yellow Bull, and others.

"Kunlun is a bloodbath, filled with ancient beings. I don't really want to get involved. If you go with me, you must be cautious and not act rashly!" the black bull warned.

Yellow Bull nodded solemnly, understanding the gravity of the situation.

"Goodbye." Shaohua personally saw them off, accompanying them all the way out of the Taihang Mountains.

She stroked Yellow Bull's head one last time, feeling that it wouldn't be right to part without a gift. She plucked a few leaves from the Willow Sapling in her hair.

Was there any other tree in the world that could compare to this willow tree in its mystical power?

She believed that even the so-called sacred roots and divine trees were far inferior, with no comparison.

Three emerald willow leaves fell into her palm, glowing with a verdant light, exuding a rich life force. The air around her changed, and a breath of the air invigorated the mind and spirit.

The black bull was tempted but dared not move, fearing the wrath of the human powerhouse.

Yellow Bull looked at Shaohua's palm with longing, knowing the willow tree's extraordinary nature. It hadn't expected that even the young leaves would be so powerful.

Shaohua gave one leaf to the black bull as a reward for taking care of Yellow Bull. Its current strength was still too low, and it would struggle in Kunlun.

Yellow Bull received two leaves, quickly chewing and swallowing one. Instantly, it was enveloped in a radiant green aura. The other leaf was stored in its belly for emergencies.

"Enhancing innate essence, that's better than just boosting strength." Shaohua observed closely, understanding the willow leaves' effects.

Yes, she didn't know if the willow leaves were edible, but her intuition proved right, and the little willow tree didn't disappoint.

"Moo~~~"

Yellow Bull was reluctant to leave. Despite its extraordinary background, it was only four or five years old, and it had set out on this journey alone, determined to become a saint and a patriarch.

This period of comfort was rare, with someone to care for and play with.

But peaceful times were always fleeting. The world was becoming chaotic, and great powers would soon cross the stars. No one knew what the future held, but they could only strive and fight for a brilliant future.

(End of Chapter)

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