With the conclusion of the great battle, Canaan Academy's expedition came to a perfect end. The Black Corner Region forces, upon learning the final result, were utterly astonished.
"How is this possible!"
Inside a secret chamber filled with the stench of blood, a figure busy with something stopped abruptly upon hearing the news, his expression one of utter shock.
"That old ghost Luo Nuetian has more Dou Wang experts under his command than my Blood Sect, and his own strength has reached the peak of Dou Huang, far surpassing mine. How could he be so easily annihilated? It's simpler than killing a chicken!"
"Father, this is indeed true. It was personally investigated by our sect's Dou Wang elder; there's no mistake!"
Below the secret chamber, a young man with a slightly frivolous expression and a pale face bowed, a hint of fear flashing across his face.
"Canaan Academy is trying to establish its authority this time. Pass the word down: all disciples should behave themselves and avoid provoking these damned fellows." Fan Lao glanced at the young man who bore a striking resemblance to himself, a thoughtful glint in his eyes, before immediately issuing a decree.
"Especially you. Go into seclusion to consolidate your battle qi. While our Blood Sect's techniques have progressed beyond outsiders' expectations, our battle qi is extremely unstable. If you want to advance to the Dou Huang realm, it's best to play it safe!"
The young man below opened his mouth, but being forced into seclusion and unable to enjoy the company of beauties was worse than death. Before he could say anything, Fan Lao waved his hand, signaling him to leave.
Seeing this, the young man could only retreat, but he glanced at the two white figures entwined on the seat, somewhat speechless.
"Hmm!"
Seeing the little brat's lack of manners, Fan Lao glared sharply, then exerted his strength, uttering a series of seductive sounds. It didn't last long before a scream rang out, and Fan Lao, now fully dressed, rose, a trace of blood still lingering at the corner of his mouth.
"It seems I'll have the Blood Guard find some powerful women. These melee fighters are not only too fragile, but they'll also only slightly hinder my progress."
After he left, a blood-red figure appeared in the secret chamber, skillfully cleaning up the traces, finally removing a skeleton from the seat.
In a bustling city, vendors were everywhere, their shouts echoing, a testament to the city's prosperity.
Atop a tall pavilion, a richly dressed middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the throng below with a hint of satisfaction.
Suddenly, a dark figure emerged from a corner, slowly handing over a scroll before kneeling on one knee awaiting instructions.
"What!"
Yuan Yi exclaimed in shock upon opening the scroll, after only a cursory glance. How could the Ironclad Sect have been so easily destroyed? Recalling the powerful aura emanating from the Ironclad Sect Master during his numerous trade visits, Yuan Yi instantly felt that no matter how well Black Seal City was managed, it would be futile.
As the ruler of a major power, although the news was shocking, he calmed down after a few breaths.
"My Black Seal City has no conflict with Canaan Academy, so there's no need to worry. However, Canaan Academy is truly terrifying!"
Looking towards the center of the Black Corner Region, Yuan Yi muttered to himself, his expression full of envy. After all, he was merely a low-level Dou Huang. He appeared powerful, yet he was far inferior to the Ironclad Sect, which had been swept aside by Canaan Academy in a single day.
In a single day, the news spread like wildfire, shaking all the Dou Shi in the Black Corner Region, and the previously chaotic atmosphere quieted down. Forces like the Mad Lion Gang made choices similar to the Blood Sect, instructing their disciples to keep a low profile in the near future.
Even many lone wolves restrained themselves, not daring to provoke the powerful Canaan Academy. Instead, many merchants seized the opportunity to frantically transport goods, making a fortune.
Meanwhile, within a renowned city in the Black Corner Region, the clamor continued unabated, seemingly unaffected by Canaan Academy's actions.
In a mansion at the very center of the city, several people sat enjoying drinks in a bamboo grove, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
"Oh! I didn't expect Canaan Academy to be so powerful. Even the Ironclad Sect and the two elders are no match for them?"
A richly dressed, distinguished-looking middle-aged man spoke with a hint of surprise in his voice.
"Alas, we two old men have truly suffered a defeat this time. We never imagined that Luo Nuetian, that scoundrel, would boast so much about his Ironclad Sect, only to find it utterly pathetic."
Elder Yin said, slamming his hand on the tea table in front of him, spilling tea all over it.
"Master Han Feng, I am truly sorry. My brother was simply too angry. We not only failed to gain any benefits, but we've also lost our entire life's fortune."
To be fair, while Han Feng might have lost his mind, conspiring with the Soul Palace to murder his mentor for a Burning Technique with uncertain prospects, his manners and upbringing before the conflict escalated were undeniably admirable.
Elder Yin, however, seemed unconcerned by Elder Yin's rudeness, simply waving his hand to summon a servant to replace the tea table. This sight filled the two elders with respect; truly worthy of being the number one alchemist in the Black Corner Region, his demeanor was beyond the reach of ordinary people.
"However, although you two have recovered somewhat after my medicinal treatment, Canaan Academy will most likely issue a warrant for your arrest. How about you stay in Maple City for the time being?"
Han Feng didn't care about such trivial matters; if he could win over the Jin and Yin elders, that would be a truly significant gain.
Hearing Han Feng's words, the Jin and Yin elders exchanged a glance, realizing that there was indeed no better option than this, given their current situation.
"In that case, we'll trouble City Lord Han."
Inside the inner courtyard of Canaan Academy, Su Qian confirmed Zi Yan's condition repeatedly, and with Lin Feng, a master alchemist, present, he left with peace of mind.
However, Lin Feng was somewhat curious. Something must have happened to Zi Yan within the barrier. "Could it be that the inheritance within her bloodline has awakened?"
After some fruitless investigation, Lin Feng settled Zi Yan in his small courtyard, so he could deal with any unforeseen circumstances immediately, and then began his research into alchemy.
Especially regarding the fifth-grade peak-level pill, the Douling Pill, after this extreme burst of power, Lin Feng had a premonition that with a period of further cultivation, he could break through again into a five-star Dou Wang level.
Time flowed slowly as Lin Feng continuously turned the scrolls, and his alchemy skills became increasingly profound. During this time, he naturally asked the elders traveling between the inner and outer courtyards to deliver letters expressing his longing for Little Fairy Doctor.
"Bang!"
Inside the courtyard, Lin Feng had completely mastered the refining of the Douling Pill. With his soul power approaching the peak of the mortal realm, improving his alchemy skills was merely an accumulation of time and resources.
At this moment, he was refining a fifth-grade pill called the Vajra Indestructible Pill. This pill was privately commissioned by a rejuvenated elder, and Lin Feng still remembered the astonishment he felt when he received the formula.
Of course, for a great alchemist, as long as the pill wasn't harmful, everything was done according to the rules. But what happened next was even more outrageous. Some powerful elder, having somehow learned that Lin Feng could refine the Vajra Indestructible Pill, came in a coordinated line, never once encountering another.
This made Lin Feng wonder if these elders saw him merely as a master of aphrodisiacs. Elders who rarely came before were now coming to him.
Speechless, Lin Feng's hands moved with practiced ease, indicating he had refined the pill more than once.
As the energy ripples spread across the sky, a rich fragrance of pills wafted around the courtyard. Seeing this, Lin Feng waved his hand, collecting the bubbling pills from the cauldron.
"Phew, finally the mission is complete. Now I just need to wait for Zi Yan to emerge from seclusion so I can go into seclusion and try to break through to the Five-Star Dou Wang realm."
As if sensing Lin Feng's thoughts, a small white figure appeared at the bedroom door and spoke softly.
"Lin Feng, I'm hungry!"
(End of Chapter)