# Chapter 2059: Peak Physical Body
Demon light flowed unceasingly over Lin Feng's body. After the ninth tribulation, the demon clouds above the sky gradually dispersed, and the heavens and earth returned to clarity. However, the demonic might on Lin Feng's body remained terrifying, like a fearsome ancient demon. His eyes, his body, his aura—all were like those of a demon king.
"Crack!" Lin Feng clenched his fists, a rumbling sound echoing. The bones within his body seemed to tremble, his entire being filled with an incomparably exhilarating sensation. This was the fifth Heavenly Demon Tribulation of the High-rank Emperor realm, thoroughly tempering and unleashing the power hidden within his body. Now, his physical body had reached an even more terrifying state.
"Old Man Xiao's tribe's healing method is truly formidable, worthy of being called a sacred technique. Not only can it repair a person's injuries, but it also allows them to become even stronger than before after recovery. Although the tribe's people don't show much talent in the early stages, they achieve great success later in life. Especially someone like Tantai, who was nurtured from childhood—who knows how much potential is hidden within his body, gradually being released and exploding forth. By now, he grows stronger and stronger."
Lin Feng mused inwardly, his gaze falling on Old Man Xiao. At this moment, Old Man Xiao came to Lin Feng's side, revealing a gentle smile, and said: "Lin Feng, your physical body now is far stronger than those of the same cultivation level in my tribe. Your demonic art is domineering enough, directly using the Heavenly Demon Tribulation to temper your body."
"Old Man Xiao, this ancient scripture is called the Ten Thousand Calamities Indestructible Heavenly Demon Art, but it is only a fragmentary technique. However, I believe it is very suitable for this Medicine King tribe, able to stimulate the potential hidden within their bodies. If the tribe needs it, I will transmit it to you with my divine sense." Lin Feng said to Old Man Xiao.
"The people of my tribe advocate gradual progress, allowing potential to be released slowly. They cultivate whatever power suits them, without forcing anything. However, for those whose potential is nearly exhausted, having such a technique would not be bad. Transmit it to me." Old Man Xiao spoke. Lin Feng nodded slightly and transmitted the demonic art to Old Man Xiao with his divine sense.
"Old Man Xiao, this technique is extremely domineering. It attacks not only the physical body but also the soul. You must be cautious. Those whose physical bodies and souls are not strong enough should not casually cultivate it." Lin Feng warned. Old Man Xiao naturally understood. The two then flickered and returned to the tribe.
Lin Feng's body descended beside Tang Youyou. He once again caressed her face with both hands, a tenderness in his eyes.
"Little girl, why are you always so foolish, silently guarding without ever revealing yourself?" Lin Feng murmured softly, then looked at Old Man Xiao: "Old Man Xiao, does Youyou's condition still need treatment?"
"No need. When the time comes, she will naturally awaken." Old Man Xiao shook his head slightly.
"I want to keep her by my side." Lin Feng said to Old Man Xiao. Old Man Xiao naturally would not refuse and nodded: "Very well."
Lin Feng brought Youyou into his Martial Soul World. Lin Feng's parents had not seen Lin Feng for over a year, but when they saw him, they tacitly chose not to mention Meng Qing. It seemed that since Meng Qing had gone out and never returned, they had already realized something. Moreover, Lin Feng had not appeared for the entire following year. They certainly understood the unusualness of it. If nothing had happened, would Meng Qing, carrying Zhetian, have never returned?
However, Lin Feng understood the torment his parents had endured over this past year. Although they did not ask, Lin Feng knew they desperately wanted to. So he did not hide anything and told his family everything, at least letting them know that Meng Qing was safe. Unfortunately, Lin Feng could no longer contact Meng Qing, even with a transmission jade slip.
Lin Feng placed Youyou within the Azure Lotus, while he himself cultivated inside the lotus, accompanying her for seven days. Then he went to the Demon Pool and began to undergo the tempering and baptism of the Demon Body Disintegration Art once again, as if trying to squeeze out all the remaining potential from his physical body.
Moreover, this time Lin Feng was even more frenzied than before. After one Demon Body Disintegration, he rested for half a month, then underwent a second Demon Body Disintegration. Even with the terrifying strength of his physical body, he still felt as if his body was nearly torn apart and destroyed. It was simply too crazy. The Demon Body Disintegration Art was different from the Heavenly Demon Tribulation; the stronger your physical body, the more domineering the disintegration.
Lin Feng understood that he could only withstand two disintegrations. If he attempted a third, it would likely not only fail to temper his body but would instead have a counterproductive effect.
With the tempering of multiple Heavenly Demon Tribulations and the shaping of the Demon Body Disintegration Art, coupled with Old Man Xiao's help over the past year and the potential that had been squeezed out, Lin Feng's physical body had now truly reached a terrifying level—the peak of the Martial Emperor realm. Now, a single punch from him carried the power of a peak Martial Emperor's divine ability attack, capable of directly destroying a person. And his physical body could directly withstand the attacks of ordinary peak Martial Emperor cultivators.
However, the martial path had no limits. Any realm had no absolute peak. Just like geniuses such as Ji Shang, they were already considered peak Martial Emperor realm geniuses. But Lin Feng had not yet reached the peak, yet he could still be far stronger than them. This meant that even within the same realm, there was a terrifying elasticity.
At this moment, Lin Feng even wondered how terrifying his combat power would be when he reached the peak Martial Emperor realm.
"The Ten Thousand Calamities Indestructible Heavenly Demon Art and the Demon Body Disintegration Art, when used together, have finally unleashed their effects." Lin Feng said softly, then left his Martial Soul World. His time was now too tight, leaving him with little opportunity to accompany his family. Although the agreement between the Ten Absolutes Old Immortal and the Snow Clan was twenty years, Lin Feng naturally hoped to enter the Snow Clan in the shortest possible time and bring Meng Qing and Zhetian out.
Holy City Central Continent, one of the three main Heavenly Lord Cities standing in the Qingxiao Land, never lost its prosperity and color. Generations of geniuses emerged like bamboo shoots after spring rain. Chu Chunqiu firmly held the first position on the Emperor's List's top ten, while the second position on the Emperor's List was no longer Lin Feng but Ji Shang.
As for Lin Feng's name, it had already been removed from the Emperor's List. It seemed that the Human Emperor's Palace believed Lin Feng had fallen in the battle at Qi Tian Holy Capital, or even if he had not fallen, he would likely need who knew how long to recover. If he reappeared, he would not have his former combat power.
Aside from Chu Chunqiu and Ji Shang, the figures at the front of the Emperor's List seemed to have gradually faded from the public's view. They were probably all assaulting higher realms—the Emperor realm. The Emperor's List was merely a symbol, a proof. Strength was what lasted forever.
On this day, one more person arrived in Holy City Central Continent. He might be just a passerby among the countless people coming and going in Holy City Central Continent. However, even as an ordinary passerby, he would leave his mark on this city.
Was Lin Feng a passerby, or one who had returned?
In a tavern in Holy City Central Continent, Lin Feng wore a gray long robe with a bamboo hat on his head. The edges of the hat seemed to have black cloth obscuring his face, allowing only a blurry outline to be seen, much like the attire of the Watcher from before. He did not first return to War King Academy but came here—a tavern within the sphere of influence of the ancient saint clan, the Ji Clan.
In a Heavenly Lord City like Holy City Central Continent, the ancient saint clans each had their own spheres of influence. Within these spheres, establishments like taverns and inns were actually the properties of the ancient saint clans themselves, controlled by them. This way, they could always know the movements throughout Holy City Central Continent.
Besides their own spheres of influence, they had informants and properties throughout the entire Holy City Central Continent. This was the foundation of an ancient saint clan that had developed for countless years. They could constantly monitor the movements of a Heavenly Lord City, and even grasp major events in the eighteen Heavenly Lord Cities of the Qingxiao Land.
"I heard Chu Chunqiu killed another Emperor realm figure. Too terrifying. Chu Chunqiu already has the bearing of the Chu King of old."
"Indeed. Chu Chunqiu still has room to grow in the Martial Emperor realm; he hasn't reached the peak realm yet. This person is too terrifying. Everyone underestimated him before. I dare guarantee he must have a King Body."
"Why don't you say he is the reincarnation of the Chu King?"
The people in the tavern chatted casually. Their most discussed topics were figures at the Martial Emperor realm level. Emperor realm figures did not appear as frequently as Martial Emperor realm powerhouses. Moreover, those at the Martial Emperor realm were the most numerous, naturally making them easy topics of conversation. When mentioning Martial Emperor realm figures, the first that came to mind were naturally those at the peak level, such as Chu Chunqiu and Ji Shang.
"Ji Shang is already assaulting the Emperor realm. Once he crosses that realm, he will probably be able to trample Chu Chunqiu underfoot."
"Heh, maybe." Someone laughed casually without saying more. The speaker was from the Ji Clan, so they naturally would not say much. Everyone wisely shut up about Ji Shang, although they believed Ji Shang could not compare to Chu Chunqiu.
However, there was always someone who did not know when to keep quiet. At this moment, a voice drifted out unhurriedly: "Ji Shang? That enfeoffed king who was defeated by someone at the Mid-rank Emperor realm? Such a genius could probably be called unprecedented."
"Oh?"
"What audacity."
The crowd was startled. To dare say such words in a tavern of the Ji Clan—that battle was indeed Ji Shang's shame.
The group of young Ji Clan powerhouses at a table all looked toward Lin Feng, cold light flashing in their pupils.
"Sir, have you had too much to drink and are spouting nonsense? An enfeoffed king—do you have the qualifications to discuss such a figure?"
"Nonsense?" Lin Feng's bamboo hat lifted slightly. Through the black gauze, a cold smile flashed in his eyes. He said lightly: "An enfeoffed king was driven from the second seat of the Emperor's List to the fourth. Not only is this unprecedented, but it may also be without successor. Of course, the younger generation of the Ji Clan today is indeed without talent. Otherwise, they would not have needed a hundred people to surround one person, only to have dozens slaughtered. I wonder if this has set a precedent in the history of Holy City Central Continent."
As these words fell, the atmosphere in the tavern suddenly became heavy. The group of young men stared fixedly at Lin Feng, killing intent flickering.
"Can I take this as a provocation?"
The corner of the mouth behind the black gauze curled up slightly. Of course, it was not a provocation. Because he had come for revenge!