Translator: AnubisTL
"You just wait!" Qi Tingting also realized that continuing the fight would only put her at a disadvantage. Without persisting in the battle, she spat out a harsh sentence and then turned and left.
Gu Feng shrugged helplessly, adopting an indifferent attitude.
The sky was dim, the last rays of the setting sun disappearing on the horizon. Gu Feng's gaze swept across the surroundings, his eyes lingering on the other Postnatal Realm cultivators.
"The last spot, who's up for it?"
The words were arrogant, but no one dared to respond. They simply stood there, pretending to be calm and composed, though the fear in their eyes was unmistakable.
"Since no one is volunteering, I'll just pick someone directly!"
Gu Feng chuckled lightly, his eyes scanning the crowd, trying to discern who among them might possess valuable treasures.
Suddenly, one of the Postnatal Realm prodigies seemed to stir, his head slightly turning toward a pavilion not far from Carp Mountain. His eyes flickered as he took a step forward and declared loudly:
"Gu Feng, we probably aren't your match. Bullying the weak isn't the mark of a true hero!" As he spoke these words, the prodigy silently wept inside. When had they, the top figures of Carp Mountain, shamelessly referred to themselves as the weak?
But there was no other choice. Gu Feng was simply too strong, so strong that it was terrifying, and they couldn't even bring themselves to meet his gaze.
"I have a proposal for you to consider," the disciple steadied his mind and continued, "The time for Carp Mountain's restrictions to open is almost up. You alone can't take on all of us!
How about this: you challenge the one at the very peak of Carp Mountain. If you win, we'll all hand over half of our possessions!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the others cast approving glances at the prodigy. This guy's brain really worked well—why hadn't they thought of that?
Thus, the remaining twenty or so prodigies all nodded in agreement.
Gu Feng's eyes flickered, his mind racing. Clearly, the one at the peak of Carp Mountain, as mentioned by these prodigies, must be a peerless expert. Otherwise, they wouldn't have such confidence.
Take a gamble, and a bicycle might turn into a motorcycle!
In his heart, Gu Feng had an invincible spirit, and he yearned to face such a formidable opponent, one who could make his heart race with fear!
"Alright!
Remember your words!"
Gu Feng laughed boldly, his body standing tall like a spear, exuding an unmatched, sharp aura.
His black hair fluttered gently, revealing his handsome face and bright eyes!
With a single step, he leaped onto the protruding rocks of the mountain, soaring upward until he landed at the entrance of the cave abode at the very peak of Carp Mountain.
The cave was tightly shut, with no restrictions in place.
Under the horrified gazes of the onlookers, Gu Feng threw a punch at the stone door!
"Boom—"
The stone door shattered upon impact, and Gu Feng strode boldly into the dark cave.
Silence, a deathly silence.
Everyone was stunned by Gu Feng's audacity.
Was he insane?
Daring to disturb the sleep of this great figure!
Time seemed to freeze, or perhaps it had already passed for a long time. All they heard was the deafening roar.
A figure was sent flying out of the cave. Upon closer inspection, it was Gu Feng.
The force was so overwhelming that Gu Feng couldn't stabilize himself in time. He plummeted from the peak of Carp Mountain, landing heavily at the base, half of his body buried in the ground.
His expression was grave, a hint of shock flickering in his eyes. He pulled his legs out of the ground and looked up at the sky, where a massive figure was yawning.
"Who dares disturb my sleep?"
The voice wasn't loud, and it even sounded a bit silly, but it struck like a thunderclap in everyone's ears, making their eardrums tingle.
Gu Feng narrowed his eyes, his trembling hands telling him that this was an invincible expert, the strongest opponent he had ever encountered!
The figure at the peak turned his head a few times, perhaps not seeing Gu Feng. He scratched his head and looked down at the crowd, who were shirtless and only wearing shorts, and asked in confusion, "Is it hot today? Why is everyone here cooling off?"
A seemingly teasing remark that made everyone blush, yet no one dared to retort.
Because he was the undisputed number one of Carp Mountain—A Fei, whom everyone secretly called Fatty.
This crude name was like a nightmare, looming over everyone's hearts, suffocating them.
How strong was A Fei? No one knew. They only habitually described him as "very, very strong."
He was gentle and simple-minded, yet also incredibly violent. You never knew when he might go berserk.
Take Qi Tingting, the acknowledged second strongest on Carp Mountain, for example. She dared to challenge Gu Feng but would never dare to fight A Fei.
Because the former's thinking was mature, knowing that Carp Mountain had its rules, and with her ties to the Jade Maiden Sect, her life wouldn't be in danger. But A Fei was different. In his eyes, there were no sect rules. If you angered him, he would fight even the heavens.
However, in most cases, he was harmless and simple, like now. Not seeing Gu Feng at the cave entrance, he simply turned and went back inside.
"Haha, seems like a formidable opponent!" Gu Feng patted the dirt off his body and chuckled softly.
Those who knew Gu Feng understood that beneath his carefree exterior lay a proud heart. No one could ignore him, especially someone who had made him suffer and then ignored him. He had to reclaim his dignity.
"Gu Feng, don't be impulsive. This is the undisputed number one of Carp Mountain, the peerless tough guy known as Fatty!"
"Postnatal Realm Second Layer, but most Postnatal Realm Third Layer cultivators can't beat him. Don't be impulsive!"
"The restrictions on Carp Mountain will reopen soon. You've already won; there's no need to fight this Fatty!"
"These Postnatal Realm disciples deliberately sent you to challenge him. Don't fall for it. If you anger him, you might get killed!"
"..."
Seeing the rising battle intent in Gu Feng's eyes, Tuoba Lei and the others immediately rushed over to persuade him not to act rashly.
A Fei was one of the rare disciples on Carp Mountain who had killed someone without being punished.
It wasn't because he had a powerful background—he was even an orphan. As the chief elder of Carp Mountain once said: "When A Fei kills, it's not intentional. It's just that he's too strong and easily enters a frenzied state. A little force, and the other person couldn't withstand it."
The moment A Fei appeared, the immense pressure he brought silenced the entire Carp Mountain. Even Elder Liu and the others swallowed hard.
Chu Youhuan, who had been clamoring for Fatty to teach Gu Feng a lesson, also wisely fell silent.
They were assessing, evaluating Fatty's current strength and also Gu Feng's strength.
Not assessing who would win—even if given ten thousand chances, they would unhesitatingly choose Fatty. They were assessing whether Gu Feng might be killed in the process of fighting him.
Though they were merely spectators, the battle could change in an instant. No one could predict whether Fatty might suddenly go berserk and kill Gu Feng in one move, as they couldn't teleport.
"Sigh—Fatty's cultivation has improved again. Let's just forget it."
Elder Shi, who had been eager to save face, sighed softly and muttered.
"Right, let's tally up how many resources Gu Feng has taken from Carp Mountain. I'll have the outer sect reimburse you next month."
Elder Liu's voice was low, also abandoning the idea of having Fatty temper Gu Feng.
"The losses of my Jade Maiden Sect must also be fully compensated!" Chu Youhuan added softly, her interest waning.
Seeing no response, the Fatty at the peak of Carp Mountain yawned and turned back toward the cave, seemingly going back to sleep.
"Hey!"
A sudden voice echoed throughout Carp Mountain.
Gu Feng took a step forward and shouted toward the sky, "Fat Pig, you hit me once, and now you're just going to sleep? That's not right, is it?"
Fat Pig?
Hiss—
The entire area was filled with gasps of shock. Everyone looked at Gu Feng in fear.
The nickname "Fatty" was something they only dared to whisper in private. To call him that to his face was unthinkable.
A Fei hated being called fat.
Was Gu Feng out of his mind? He actually shouted "Fat Pig" in public.
He's done for; he's dead!
Sure enough, upon hearing "Fat Pig," A Fei turned around sharply. His chubby face showed a murderous aura, and black energy surged around his entire body.
His small eyes, buried in fat, scanned the surroundings and finally settled on Gu Feng. "Fat Pig? You said that?"
Wu Qi and the others were already petrified, trembling as they tried to explain, but Gu Feng cut them off directly.
"Yes, Fat Pig. I thought your ears were so full of fat that you couldn't hear!" Gu Feng spread his hands, his tone playful.
In the next moment, he activated "Twenty-Four Bridges on a Moonlit Night." A flawless white bridge flashed across his forehead, and his body shone with a pure white light.
He roared, his legs stomping the ground, causing it to crack. Several fissures spread out like ferocious centipedes. Those nearby were shaken by the powerful impact.
When they regained their senses, a shocking scene unfolded before their eyes. Gu Feng shot upward at an incredible speed, instantly closing in on A Fei at the peak. He swung a fierce punch at his opponent.
A Fei, with a murderous expression, also threw a punch at the charging Gu Feng.
The two fists, vastly different in size, collided like two stars crashing together, erupting in a dazzling light that illuminated the dim sky.
As the light faded, a deafening roar, louder than thunder, echoed.
Gu Feng's slender body actually sent A Fei flying into the sky. The latter soared hundreds of meters upward before plummeting back to the peak.
Gu Feng, meanwhile, landed back on the ground at a speed several times faster than before.
"Boom—"
His entire body was buried in the ground, and Carp Mountain trembled slightly!
Before anyone could recover from the shock, a low roar came from underground. Large amounts of soil erupted like a geyser, and Gu Feng's figure reappeared on the surface.
He spat out some dirt, patted his clothes, and looked up at the sky. "Not bad, Fat Pig. You can actually take one of my punches!"
(End of the Chapter)
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