Inside the Black Emperor Pavilion's meeting hall, numerous Dou Wang and Dou Huang voices expressed their doubts, though their tone wasn't particularly strong. They naturally knew this was merely a last-ditch effort; as a Dou Zong powerhouse, even if they were all under illusion, the Pavilion Master wouldn't lose his mind.
Seeing this, Mo Tianxing couldn't help but smile wryly, but he didn't blame them. Even he was shocked by Lin Feng's terrifying power.
After everyone calmed down, Mo Tianxing released another piece of news, completely stunning everyone.
"Gentlemen, this Bodhi Transformation Saliva must be traded to that master no matter what, because he is only in his early twenties and his alchemy skills have already reached the peak of the sixth rank. Therefore, our Black Emperor Pavilion absolutely cannot offend such a rising prodigy!"
"What! Twenty years old?"
"Pavilion Master, are you sure you haven't been bewitched? How could there be such a prodigy in the Northwest Continent? Even the Medicine Emperor Han Feng only reached the peak of the sixth rank after he was over thirty. Moreover, the Medicine Emperor is the prized disciple of the continent's number one alchemist, Medicine Venerable. Only then could he achieve such accomplishments at such a young age." "
Yes, there is absolutely no way there could be such a prodigy in the Northwest Continent. Pavilion Master, you don't need to deceive us."
"Yes, yes, I would rather believe that the old man in the alchemy department suddenly rose to prominence and achieved great things late
in life than believe this." "Pavilion Master is indeed worthy of being called Pavilion Master. Knowing that we are under a lot of pressure preparing for the auction, he specially played a joke on us to relieve our stress. I thank you very much, Pavilion Master." Seeing that everyone was skeptical, Mo Tianxing didn't say much. Whether they believed it or not wasn't important; what mattered was the transaction, which would truly bring profits to the Black Emperor Pavilion. Moreover, what that Dou Huang elder had just said—two Dou Zong from one sect—had really struck a chord with him.
" Since that's the case, does everyone intend to exchange for this Dou Zong Pill?" Seeing that many elders couldn't accept the new idea, Mo Tianxing didn't reveal that Lin Feng had also reached the Dou Zong realm in Dou Qi cultivation, lest these old fogies think he had gone mad. "Pavilion Master, I'm the first to agree to this transaction!" "Father, I agree too!" As soon as Mo Tianxing finished speaking, Qi Shan, the Black Emperor Pavilion's chief alchemist, and Mo Ya, the ultimate user of the Dou Zong Pill, were the first to speak. If they obtained this Dou Zong Pill, these two would benefit the most, so they were naturally eager. Moreover, they dared not forcibly seize the pill from a sixth-grade alchemist, especially since, regardless of the alchemist's age, his background at Canaan Academy was quite certain. The Black Emperor Pavilion was no match for Canaan Academy, partly because the benefits weren't yet sufficient. If word spread that Canaan Academy possessed an eighth-grade alchemist's inheritance or an opportunity to become a Dou Zun, even Canaan Academy would be breached. As Mo Ya and Qi Shan finished speaking, the other Dou Wang and Dou Huang elders echoed their agreement. In terms of shared interests, the Black Emperor Pavilion was far superior to other sects in the Black Corner Region. "Of course, this alchemist master requires not only Bodhi Transformation Saliva but also the essence blood of magical beasts, demonic cores, and some high-grade spiritual herbs. Everyone, if you need any pills, please list them. The master has already stated that all will be exchanged for pills." Mo Tianxing glanced slightly at the Black Emperor Pavilion's chief alchemist, as this directly acknowledged that Qi Shan was inferior to the alchemist, a humiliation for the proud alchemist. "Sect Master, please don't worry about me. To be honest, although I am at the same sixth-grade level as this master, the gap between us is enormous. Sect Master, please be sure to take me with you when you trade with the master later." Qi Shan said sincerely. For alchemists, strength is strength; there's no such thing as jealousy. He was also self-aware. Although he had some talent in alchemy, it wasn't high. Otherwise, he wouldn't still only be able to refine some low-to-mid-grade sixth-grade pills at this age. As for high-grade pills like the Royal-grade Pill, even if he succeeded by chance, the quality of the pill wouldn't be satisfactory. It could be said that even in another twenty years, he might not reach the master's current level. "In that case, I intend to trade that unknown demonic beast corpse with that master as well. What do you all think?" "Sect Master, isn't that inappropriate?" As soon as Mo Tianxing finished speaking, Elder Lin, who was in charge of the treasure vault, immediately spoke up, seemingly having a different opinion. "That mummified demonic beast corpse has been dead for countless years. No matter how we search, we can't find its essence blood or demonic core. If we trade it with the master, we might anger him!" "Elder Lin's words make sense, I think so too!" "Yes, yes!" "..." As Elder Lin finished speaking, many elders stroked their beards, their faces showing agreement. Just as Mo Tianxing was about to express his agreement, a young voice expressed a different opinion. "Elders, in my opinion, why don't we take the master to the place where demonic beast corpses are stored in the pavilion and let him choose? They are just some corpses after all. I think what the master wants most is this Bodhi Transformation Saliva, the demonic core, spiritual medicine, and essence blood. The corpses should only be used for research. Let the master choose for himself." "I also think the young pavilion master is right!" Mo Ya and Qi Shan spoke one after another. These two couldn't wait to trade everything in the sect with Lin Feng, after all, they were the biggest beneficiaries. "Since everyone agrees, Elder Qi, Elder Lin, Ya'er, you will come with me to trade with Master Lin Feng later!" In the reception hall, Lin Feng and Qing Man leisurely drank and chatted occasionally, quite at ease. "Tap tap tap," a series of rapid footsteps followed, and Mo Tianxing appeared before Lin Feng and his group with Qi Shan and others. Upon seeing them, Qi Shan and the others showed expressions of shock, exchanging glances. "Is there really such a young master?" "Master Lin Feng, let me introduce you. This is my son, Mo Ya, a five-star Dou Huang. Although he can't compare to Master Lin Feng, who reached the Dou Zong realm at such a young age, he is still quite talented!" "This is Elder Qi Shan, the chief alchemist of the Black Emperor Pavilion. He greatly admires Master Lin Feng!" "This is Elder Lin, who manages the Black Emperor Pavilion's treasury. Elder Lin will guide Master Lin Feng to exchange for the magical beast essence blood and other items he needs." While Mo Tianxing was introducing the three people behind him to Lin Feng, Qi Shan and the others were completely bewildered. They were already shocked to discover that the alchemy master was indeed so young, but then their sect leader suddenly exclaimed that this master was actually a Dou Zong (斗宗) level expert. A Dou Zong! In the entire Black Corner Region, if you reach the Dou Huang (斗皇) level, as long as you're not too arrogant, you can already occupy a city and act like a tyrant. But if you reach the Dou Zong level, let's just say that all the lawless people in the entire Black Corner Region will respectfully greet you, "Greetings, Senior!"
It's astonishing and terrifying that Lin Feng, at just over twenty years old, not only reached the sixth rank in alchemy but also cultivated his battle qi to such a level.
"Sect Master, how did the discussion go?"
Lin Feng glanced at the three people behind Mo Tianxing, their expressions blank, and his lips twitched slightly, choosing to ignore them.
"Master Lin Feng, the Black Emperor Pavilion will definitely satisfy you," Mo Tianxing hurriedly replied, surprised by their humiliation, then turned to Elder Lin behind him and gave a light shout.
"Elder Lin, please lead Master Lin Feng to the treasure vault!"
"Oh, yes, Master, please come this way!"
Elder Lin finally came to his senses, bowed slightly, and guided Lin Feng to the location of the treasure vault. Seeing this, Lin Feng and Qing Man also greeted Mo Tianxing and then slowly followed.
Only after the group had gone far away did Mo Ya and Qi Shan come to their senses, though a trace of shock still lingered in their eyes.
"Sect Master, why didn't you mention that Master Lin Feng is actually a Dou Zong expert of such a high rank? I must have lost my composure in front of him just now!"
Qi Shan, after regaining his senses, showed a hint of regret on his face, while Mo Ya stroked his chin and pondered slightly.
"Father, Elder Qi Shan, in my opinion, Master Lin Feng is definitely not from Canaan Academy or even the Northwest Continent!"
"Oh? What makes you so sure?" Hearing his son's guess, Mo Tianxing showed a hint of interest.
"Obviously, the environment of the Northwest Continent simply cannot cultivate such a genius. In fact, even ordinary forces in the Central Continent would not be able to do it."
Mo Ya's tone was very confident, and Qi Shan nodded in agreement.
"I think so too. Let's not talk about cultivation beyond Dou Qi, as I don't know much about that. But as for alchemy, without a top-tier inheritance and the support of a powerful family, it would be absolutely impossible to reach such a level at such a young age!"
"Hmm, I also have some guesses. This Master Lin Feng must be related to the former dean of Canaan Academy, Mang Tianchi, which is why he came to this barren land in the Northwest Continent!"
"The former dean of Canaan Academy?"
Seeing the questions in Qi Shan and Mo Ya's eyes, Mo Tianxing didn't intend to keep them in suspense and directly shared his knowledge of Canaan Academy.
"Back when I wasn't even born, the former dean of Canaan Academy was already a renowned powerhouse in the Black Corner Region. He had an opponent, and Elder Qi Shan should know something about them. One of them was the Supreme Elder of Demon Flame Valley—Old Demon Earth Ghost!"
"If that's the case, it makes sense. It seems we must satisfy Master Lin Feng's demands. Leaving aside the fact that my Black Emperor Pavilion absolutely must acquire this quality Breakthrough Pill, even just to avoid offending him, we have to make this deal."
Meanwhile, Elder Lin, guarding the treasure vault, led Lin Feng and his companion through several turns to an underground passage.
"Greetings, Elder Lin!"
Upon seeing Elder Lin's arrival, the two Dou Ling powerhouses guarding the passage saluted respectfully.
"Yes, I am here on the orders of the Pavilion Master to select treasures on behalf of Master Lin Feng. Open the secret chamber!"
"Yes!"
One of the Dou Ling glanced discreetly at Lin Feng and Qing Man behind Elder Lin. Although he was puzzled as to where these two came from, he did not ask further. Most people in the Black Corner Region knew that some things were better left unsaid; this was a precious survival secret.
"Crack."
The huge stone door slowly opened, making a cracking sound. Then, led by Elder Lin, Lin Feng entered the Black Emperor Pavilion's treasury. "
Master Lin Feng, may I ask which type of spiritual item you would like to select first?"
"Let's go and see the dried corpse of the demonic beast's essence blood first!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lin Feng's order, Elder Lin of the Black Emperor Pavilion hurriedly agreed. In the meeting hall, they had guessed that Lin Feng came from a prominent family in the Central Continent, so he decided that he must be extremely respectful later. Even if he did not gain the favor of this prodigy, Lin Feng, he could not afford to offend him.
Then, upon learning that Lin Feng had actually reached the Dou Zong realm, his admiration surged like the Yellow River.
"Tap tap tap,"
indeed, the Black Emperor Pavilion's treasury contained quite a few treasures. Unfortunately, for Lin Feng, who had already reached the Dou Zong realm, the spiritual items that could be of any use to him in the Northwest Continent were far too few. If it weren't for waiting for Zi Yan and Little Fairy Doctor to emerge from seclusion, Lin Feng would have already taken them to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion to visit Qing Lin, and then headed to the Central Continent to begin his own era.
"Why does it smell so bad?"
Suddenly, Qing Man, who had been silent all along, spoke up, covering her mouth and nose, feeling a sense of oppression and frustration.
"This young lady," Elder Lin, though unaware of Qing Man's relationship with Lin Feng, could sense the powerful Dou Huang aura emanating from her, and spoke with some respect, "This is the highest-level demonic beast corpse preserved in the Black Emperor Pavilion."
He hesitated for a moment before finally telling Lin Feng the truth.
"To be honest, Master Lin Feng, our Black Emperor Pavilion has had this mummified demonic beast corpse for many years, but we haven't found any essence blood or demonic core within it. If Master Lin Feng isn't satisfied, we have two more complete seventh-tier demonic beast corpses. However, in terms of level, they can't compare to this mummified demonic beast corpse, which is suspected to be at the peak of the seventh tier or even the eighth tier."
"Oh, is that so? It's worth studying."
Although he currently possessed the three drops of the Old Dragon Emperor's essence blood, even a small amount is still valuable. Lin Feng wouldn't let go of this Dou Zun-level Heavenly Demon Phoenix essence blood, which would be enough to allow him to advance several stars in the Dou Zong realm. This was not to be missed. However, Lin Feng only showed interest in studying Elder Lin's words, as if the mummified corpse truly had no value.
Taking a few more steps forward, Qing Man's aura suddenly became somewhat chaotic, as if it were being suppressed. Seeing this, Lin Feng subtly placed a barrier around it. With the divine essence of the Five Elements Sacred Beasts, suppressing this mixed-blood Heavenly Demon Phoenix was more than enough.
(End of this chapter)