Chapter 647 - 177: Bright Heart Realm? One Punch Each, a Bare-handed Slaying

And standing beside him was none other than Tang Tinghua, the one who had recklessly provoked Chu Fan at the entrance of the Demon Suppression Bureau, only to be severely injured by him in just a few moves. Although his injuries had now healed, a gloomy air hung about him. His gaze toward Chu Fan held a barely concealed resentment. But why would Chu Fan pay any mind to such a character? If he didn’t come looking for trouble, Chu Fan would leave him be. But if he dared to provoke him again, Chu Fan wouldn’t show any mercy. Besides Pei Yufeng and his companion, several servants stood by, holding the reins of four magnificent horses with glossy coats. "Chu Fan, you’re here!" Seeing Chu Fan, Pei Yufeng’s eyes lit up. An incredibly sincere smile spread across his face as he quickly walked over to greet him. He laughed heartily and said, "To be honest with you, Lord Leng recently gave me a direct order: I must capture the Spirit Fox Demon that’s been causing trouble all over the Mist Forest." "But that demon is incredibly cunning. I’ve led men to corner it several times, but it always manages to escape using the forest’s complex terrain." "With an expert like you helping us today, we’ll surely be able to apprehend that Fox Demon!" Tang Tinghua glanced up at Chu Fan, his expression extremely complicated. In the end, he just gave a slight nod and stood to the side without a word, his face dark. Chu Fan didn’t bother to expose Pei Yufeng’s clumsy acting. He merely said indifferently, "As a Demon Suppression Guard, slaying demons is my duty. There’s no need for such formalities, Lord Pei." "Excellent! With your assurance, I can rest easy! Today’s mission will surely be a success!" Pei Yufeng laughed loudly and swung himself onto his horse. His movements were swift and elegant, showing the flair of a true master. Tang Tinghua and the Demon Suppression Guard who was leading the way didn’t dare to delay, quickly mounting their own horses. However, Chu Fan remained standing where he was, making no move. Pei Yufeng pulled on his reins, turned his head in confusion, and asked, "Chu Fan, why aren’t you getting on the horse?" Chu Fan shrugged and said matter-of-factly, "To be honest, Lord Pei, I don’t know how to ride a horse." "..." Pei Yufeng was momentarily stunned. The Seven Stars Gang was originally a Horse Gang that specialized in transportation within the martial world. They raised countless horses. How could Chu Fan, a core member of the Seven Stars Gang, not know how to ride? It was utterly absurd, simply unbelievable! Chu Fan waved his hand dismissively. "You guys go ahead on horseback. I’ll just follow behind. Don’t worry about me." Although Pei Yufeng was filled with doubt, the thought that a Divine Power Realm Martial Artist’s speed naturally surpassed that of a galloping horse put his mind at ease. He nodded and flicked his whip. "Giddy-up!" The three steeds neighed in unison, their hooves kicking up clouds of dust as they galloped away toward the Mist Forest. As Pei Yufeng urged his horse onward, he occasionally glanced to his left and saw a figure keeping pace beside the dusty road like a phantom. Chu Fan had his hands clasped behind his back, and his steps seemed incredibly slow, like a leisurely stroll. Yet, after each step, his body would bizarrely flash forward dozens of feet, effortlessly keeping pace with the horses at full gallop, not falling behind in the slightest! What terrified Pei Yufeng the most was that within the range of his Divine Sense, he couldn’t detect any significant fluctuations of Primordial Qi from Chu Fan! There wasn’t even any repulsive force from an explosion of Primordial Qi where his feet touched the ground. He was like a weightless feather, or an Ancient Fierce Beast relying purely on its physical explosive power. He possessed such terrifying speed with his physical strength alone! ’This kid... he’s a real monster.’ Pei Yufeng’s heart tightened, and a flicker of fear crossed his eyes. ’This boy’s growth is too fast, and he has too many secrets. If we can’t pull him into the Moon Worship Sect and make him one of our own, he will definitely become a grave threat in the future!’ Over three hours later, the group of four finally reached the edge of the Mist Forest. They dismounted and stepped into the legendary, perilous land—the Mist Forest. True to its name, as soon as they entered the forest, their vision was obscured by a dense white fog that never dissipated. Visibility was less than a hundred feet, and their surroundings became hazy and indistinct. The forest was terrifyingly silent, with only the occasional, strange cries of unknown birds and beasts. Other than that, there were only the sounds of their footsteps, which seemed particularly eerie. This place was a forbidden zone for ordinary Hunters and a Desolate Land where countless adventurers had met their end. Pei Yufeng was clearly very familiar with the terrain. He led Chu Fan and the other two with practiced ease, using Qinggong to move swiftly through the labyrinth of ancient trees and vines at an incredible speed. After traveling through the forest for an unknown amount of time, the terrain ahead suddenly opened up, but the surrounding atmosphere grew even more sinister and terrifying. It was a deep valley surrounded by mountains on all sides, and the fog within was even thicker. The moment they stepped into the valley, a bone-chilling wind cut at them like a knife, whining and whimpering in a way that made their skin crawl and a chill run down their spines. Pei Yufeng suddenly stopped, his back to the other three. In a low voice, he said, "We’re here." Chu Fan also stopped, his calm gaze sweeping over the surroundings. He was frighteningly serene, as if he had already anticipated everything that was about to happen. Meanwhile, Tang Tinghua froze for a moment. After looking around, he couldn’t help but ask, "Lord Pei, didn’t the intelligence report say the Fox Demon’s lair was at Luoxia Slope?" "This place... it’s remote, but based on the terrain, it looks like the legendary Wind-Rising Valley, doesn’t it?" The Demon Suppression Guard who had led them was also stunned. He subconsciously gripped the hilt of his sword, his eyes darting around warily as he asked in a trembling voice, "Lord Pei, did we take a wrong turn?"