Chapter 227: In the primordial wilderness, the iron-eating beast defeats the golden-winged great peng with a single finger!

This deduction did not last too long.

At a certain moment, Chen Ku let out a long breath, and his originally somewhat tense expression gradually eased.

"Fortunately... that Cihang did not truly succeed in becoming a disciple."

He had deduced that Cihang had indeed left Putuo Mountain and was heading toward Kunlun Mountain.

However, he had not yet reached the interior of Kunlun Mountain.

Moreover, more importantly, this guy seems to have encountered some conflict on the way.

In the deduction, faint sounds of killing and battle could be heard.

If so, there is still a chance to intercept and seize the opportunity.

Thinking of this, Chen Ku smiled and immediately headed toward the location in the deduction.

At the same time!

Within an Immortal Mountain Divine Peak located thousands of li away from Kunlun Mountain.

A person and a beast stood in a confrontational posture, swords drawn and bows taut, evenly matched, both at the peak of Golden Immortal cultivation.

One of them was none other than Cihang Dao Ren.

And the beast on the other side was black and white in color.

Around its eyes were two black rings, and its stature was massive.

At first glance, it even seemed somewhat endearing and cute.

However, upon closer inspection, one could discover.

All over the Black-White Ferocious Beast's body, its hairs were like steel needles, covering it with a cold, piercing light that chilled the heart.

Its sharp teeth were extremely fierce, as if they could tear apart anything, truly terrifying.

And between the person and the beast stood an Innate Purple Bamboo, swaying in the wind and emitting a divine glow.

The conflict arose precisely because of this Innate Purple Bamboo.

"You beast, this Innate Purple Bamboo was discovered by me first; it rightfully belongs to me."

"Get lost quickly."

Cihang Dao Ren glared angrily at the Black-White Ferocious Beast on the other side and shouted loudly.

His journey to Kunlun was for the purpose of becoming a disciple.

If he could now harvest this Innate Purple Bamboo, it would also strengthen his own foundation somewhat, and perhaps thereby gain a few more trumps favored by the sages.

Thus, Cihang Dao Ren appeared determined to obtain it at all costs.

Upon hearing his words, the Black-White Ferocious Beast on the other side let out a low, muffled cold laugh.

"Hmph, brat!"

"You dare say you discovered this spiritual root first?"

"This territory is all mine."

"That Innate Purple Bamboo is also my food; what right do you have to seize it?!"

The Black-White Ferocious Beast, being at the peak of Golden Immortal cultivation, could naturally speak human language.

Its words were even more imposing, as if it were the master of this place.

Hearing this, Cihang Dao Ren burst out laughing in anger.

"Your territory?"

"Heh... with Golden Immortal cultivation, you dare to dominate a region alone?!"

"Truly laughable!"

Cihang Dao Ren sneered, full of contempt.

"A regional overlord?!"

If the Black-White Ferocious Beast opposite were replaced by a Taiyi Golden Immortal–level existence, perhaps it would still make Cihang Dao Ren wary to some extent.

But a Black-White Ferocious Beast with only Golden Immortal cultivation is roughly equal in strength to him.

Cihang Dao Ren naturally had no fear.

On the other side, the Black-White Ferocious Beast seemed too lazy to say anything more.

"Hmph, this Innate Purple Bamboo is as good as mine."

Before his words even faded, his massive figure immediately began to move.

Boom!

Boom!

Each step the Black-White Ferocious Beast took caused muffled thunderous booms beneath its feet, extremely heavy.

However, its speed was not slow.

In the blink of an eye, it arrived beside the Innate Purple Bamboo.

Then, its huge mouth opened, its two sharp teeth ready to bite into the Innate Purple Bamboo.

Seeing this, Cihang Dao Ren's expression changed.

"You dare?!"

Words to this point are futile.

He let out an angry roar and directly struck out.

Only to see his qi and blood surging, his mana rolling all around, he immediately launched a terrifying assault, attacking the Black-White Ferocious Beast.

Boom!

The fierce gang wind struck the Black-White Ferocious Beast's body, and the heavenly sound exploded.

Only to see its body shudder violently, then involuntarily retreat over a hundred li before finally stopping.

Upon receiving this strike, the black-white ferocious beast instantly flew into a rage.

"Howl......"

It let out a roar befitting a demonic beast.

Then, a claw reached out toward Daoist Cihang.

This move appeared simple and unadorned.

However, wherever the sharp claws passed, the void resonated with booming sounds.

This claw weighed over a thousand jun.

This ferocious beast's fleshly body was inherently a heaven-endowed weapon.

If an ordinary Golden Immortal powerhouse took this blow, they'd likely be smashed into meat paste on the spot.

However, that Daoist Cihang could be taken as a personal disciple by the proud and aloof Primordial Sage speaks volumes—he is certainly no ordinary cultivator.

Moreover, he is no meek and mild devotee!

"Hmph, what are you afraid of?!"

Daoist Cihang once again leapt up, his mana like a blade, edge exposed, and he ruthlessly slashed down at the black-white ferocious beast.

"Whoosh!"

This time, the void exploded, and divine radiance shot forth.

The black-white ferocious beast abruptly stalled; one could see steel‑needle‑like hairs being cut from its flesh, falling to the ground with a "clang…clang…" sound.

Moreover, specks of blood surfaced on the black-white ferocious beast's body.

Seeing this, Daoist Cihang's face lit with joy, and his assault grew even more violent.

One must know, not everyone possesses Chen Ku's ability to fight across realms.

Therefore, facing this black-white ferocious beast, Daoist Cihang held nothing back, employing every means at his disposal.

Only see the two figures weaving and dodging in the arena, swift as lightning, exchanging blows—it was hard to tell who was winning.

In the void.

Chen Ku had already descended upon this place.

And, watching the spectacle of one person and one beast locked in battle, he revealed an intrigued expression.

"Oh? An innate giant panda?!"

At first, Chen Ku was somewhat surprised.

He was not unfamiliar with that beast bearing black and white fur.

In his previous life, this creature was called a national‑treasure‑level existence, basking in people's admiring gazes.

But in this life...

"Now that we are in the Primordial World, perhaps it should be called an iron‑eating beast—more fitting!"

"But this one is simply too young; it has not yet shown its true ferocity."

Chen Ku seemed lost in thought.

In later ages, the Primordial Iron‑eating Beast served as Chiyou's mount.

The fact that it can be called an iron‑eating beast shows how extraordinary this demonic beast is.

If it were to grow, its ferocity would be enough to shock the world, causing countless cultivators to behold it with dread, their hearts trembling.

Also, precisely because this iron‑eating beast before us is still somewhat young.

Chen Ku could see that it was not a match for Daoist Cihang.

Continuing on, it would surely be defeated.

As expected!

Consistent with Chen Ku's expectations.

At this moment, in the battlefield, Daoist Cihang's offensive was unceasing, fiercely unmatched, and sharpness fully exposed.

In contrast, the iron‑eating beast had been forced into constant retreat, basically being beaten down, hardly able to fight back.

However, the iron‑eating beast still wore an expression of unwillingness and resentment.

"Hmph, I'm just not full; I'm starving and have no strength."

"You take advantage of someone's peril; victory thus is not honorable."

Hearing these words, Chen Ku, hidden in the darkness, couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.

This iron‑eating beast... really is rather cute.

And the iron‑eating beast evidently had no intention of giving up its contest for the innate purple bamboo.

Suddenly, it turned toward another direction and bellowed:

"Great Peng fellow Daoist, lend me aid!"

Upon hearing this, Daoist Cihang felt somewhat doubtful and uncertain.

"There are more experts?!"

And Chen Ku became even more interested.

"Great Peng.... could it be that Golden‑winged Great Peng Bird?"

He immediately thought of that in his heart.

At present, in this era of the Primordial, the Golden‑winged Great Peng Bird is the most renowned.

Or perhaps the Great Peng clan has not yet propagated in later times.

Just as Chen Ku was pondering.

Meanwhile, as the iron‑eating beast's words faded.

"Cry......"

Suddenly, a long whistle pierced metal and split stone, tearing through the vast sky.

Looking closely, it was indeed a huge-bodied Golden-winged Great Peng soaring through the sky.

Its wings flapped, stirring up endless gales, flying sand and rolling stones, a truly chilling sight.

Moreover, the aura of this Golden-winged Great Peng had reached the realm of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, surpassing even that of the Iron-eating Beast.

"Where did this brat come from, daring to cause trouble here?!"

The Golden-winged Great Peng bellowed, its voice making scalps tingle and bodies grow cold.

Before its voice faded, he dove down at extreme speed.

Its golden massive wings swung, heavily striking Ci Hang's body.

Boom!

The Golden-winged Great Peng's cultivation was stronger, its power even more terrifying.

This strike sent Cihang Daoist flying like a broken kite, crashing heavily onto a huge boulder tens of li away.

Cihang Daoist let out a muffled groan, a trace of scarlet blood appearing at the corner of his mouth, looking utterly miserable.

"Damn it!"

"Am I fated to die here?!"

Cihang Daoist's face changed drastically, his eyes turning grim to the extreme.

He hadn't expected that, besides the Iron-eating Beast, there was also an even more powerful Golden-winged Great Peng here.

A Golden Immortal hard-clashing a Taiyi Golden Immortal?!

For Cihang Daoist, this left hardly any hope of survival.

Before he could think further, the Golden-winged Great Peng on the other side erupted violently.

The next moment, it surged forward with a terrifying momentum, relentlessly attacking Cihang Daoist.

In an instant, every feather on its body burst with cold light, illuminating a radius of thousands of li, indescribably terrifying.

Killing intent surged to the heavens!

The cold light was endless!

Cihang Daoist's face was filled with despair, as if he were already preparing to close his eyes and await death.

However, at that very moment.

Chen Ku, hidden in the darkness, had also reacted.

This time, he had come specifically for Cihang Daoist; how could he stand by and watch him perish?

"Hold it!"

Chen Ku's eyes flashed with a fierce light as he gave a soft shout.

At the same time, he pointed a finger lightly and calmly.

A mere finger, seemingly insignificant.

But in an instant, it stirred up a tremendous terror in the field.

The Golden-winged Great Peng shuddered all over, its feathers standing on end, its scalp tingling, its heart violently shaken.

Nothing else!

At that very moment, it sensed a tremendous terror of life and death, suddenly tilting downward from the nine heavens.

Looking up, it saw a finger as massive as a pillar holding up the sky, vast and unparalleled.

Wrapped in boundless Buddhist-Daoist golden light, it was extraordinarily sacred.

Moreover, intertwining laws and orders expanded continually within the Golden-winged Great Peng's pupils.

This move is unstoppable!

Boom—

Almost instantly, the finger fell like a divine peak weighing billions of jun, crashing down.

The Golden-winged Great Peng was slammed heavily onto the ground, even carving out a huge pit.

The Golden-winged Great Peng was covered in dust, its eyes filled with shock.

However, the scene appeared horribly terrifying.

But this strike, Chen Ku had already restrained his force, not intending to completely suppress the Golden-winged Great Peng, merely to hold it down and save Cihang Daoist.

If Chen Ku had exerted his full strength, the Golden-winged Great Peng would surely have died on the spot, its primordial spirit having no chance to escape.

Furthermore, more importantly, Chen Ku knew that this Golden-winged Great Peng also had some karmic ties with the West.

Therefore, it could not be simply suppressed and killed.

Thus, after only a moment, the Golden-winged Great Peng had steadied its breath and could already rise.

He fixed his gaze upon the high heavens.

At that moment, Chen Ku also stepped forward slowly, treading the void, manifesting before the Golden-winged Great Peng and Cihang Daoist.

Cihang Daoist was astonished and doubtful, utterly bewildered.

He did not know Chen Ku, but since the latter had just saved his life, Cihang's face also showed gratitude for having survived the calamity.

The Golden-winged Great Peng, meanwhile, stared at Chen Ku with hostile eyes.

"Hmph, where did you brat come from?!"

"Don't think that a little cultivation lets you run amok here!"

"I, the Golden-winged Great Peng, am the son of the Primordial Phoenix."

"If you know what's good for you, quickly scram from this place and don't meddle in our affairs."

The Golden-winged Great Peng shouted angrily, but he obviously hadn't expected Chen Ku to respond.

Right off the bat, he first announced his name.

Nothing else!

Earlier, Chen Ku flicked a finger and sent the Golden-Winged Great Peng flying; this also made the latter realize that the newcomer's strength far surpassed his own.

A reckless battle would not be wise.

If one could use the so-called 'Son of the Yuan Phoenix' identity to drive Chen Ku away, that would be best.

Hearing the Golden-Winged Great Peng's words, Chen Ku laughed.

It's not that he doesn't believe this.

On the contrary, Chen Ku had not the slightest doubt.

The Golden-Winged Great Peng is indeed the Son of the Yuan Phoenix, with the Yuan Phoenix's blood flowing in his body.

But so what?!

Hehe... Is that so?!

If that's the case, why don't you let the Yuan Phoenix come out?!

Chen Ku smiled faintly and said as such.

Just one sentence instantly caused the Golden-Winged Great Peng opposite to freeze, speechless.

Let the Yuan Phoenix come out?!

This damn... Who in the world doesn't know that the Yuan Phoenix is currently suppressing the Indestructible Flame Volcano, preserving the last living beings of the Phoenix clan from extinction?

Just like the Candle Dragon among the dragon clan, it has the duty of guarding the dragon eyes of the four seas.

Once it leaves, the Indestructible Flame Volcano will surely crumble and split apart, which would be a catastrophic disaster for the Phoenix clan.

The Chen Ku before him has figured this out.

The Golden-Winged Great Peng didn't know that even if the Yuan Phoenix could truly appear, Chen Ku would not be the slightest bit afraid.

The latter's strength is not lacking compared to those top ancient mighty beings.

And now, the Golden-Winged Great Peng is furious beyond control.

You... you...

Hmph, if you have the ability, wait here; I still have reinforcements.

Today I must bury you here.

The Golden-Winged Great Peng, furious and exasperated, roared repeatedly.

But Chen Ku didn't care at all.

He feigned helplessness and sighed.

Ah... suffering, suffering...

The beings here, why do they only know to seek help?

He shook his head and laughed helplessly.

However, having said that, Chen Ku turned his gaze to the Golden-Winged Great Peng.

Hehe, no problem!

You may go as you wish!

Chen Ku also wanted to know what the so-called reinforcements mentioned by the Golden-Winged Great Peng were—whether some demon beast or some powerful expert.

Hearing this, the Golden-Winged Great Peng glared at Chen Ku resentfully again.

After that, it said no more, immediately turned its form and flew off toward the distance to seek those so-called reinforcements.