Inside the Demon Flame Valley, Fang Yan stared at the pill floating in his palm, his eyes burning with desire.
He had been at the peak of the Dou Huang realm for many years, yet he still couldn't break through the boundary between Dou Huang and Dou Zong. Therefore, the importance of a Breakthrough Pill to him was self-evident. Within the Black Corner Region, the only one capable of refining Breakthrough Pills was Han Feng, but unfortunately, he had repeatedly sought the pill without success.
The last time a Breakthrough Pill appeared in the Black Corner Region was when Han Feng was new to the area, releasing it to seek help from a powerful figure. Unfortunately, that Breakthrough Pill was obtained by Mo Tianxing. Now, Lin Feng had placed a Breakthrough Pill in front of Fang Yan. If he hadn't just witnessed Lin Feng standing in mid-air, given his personality, he probably would have already snatched it.
"Master Lin Feng, please come inside and wait a moment. I will awaken my ancestor immediately."
Fang Yan laboriously handed the Breakthrough Pill back to Lin Feng, then instructed his attendants to lead him into the reception hall, and walked with a joyful expression towards a hidden secret room.
"Click."
After several turns, Fang Yan stopped in front of a stone door deep underground. After calming his mind, he gently knocked on the door. He then stood motionless outside the door, waiting for his ancestor's response.
"Buzz."
After a short while, a fluctuation emanated from behind the stone door. Seeing this, Fang Yan's face lit up with joy; this was a sign that his ancestor had revived.
"Fang Yan, what brings you to awaken your ancestor? Didn't your ancestor say not to disturb us unless it's something important?"
The stone door remained unmoved, but a hoarse voice came from within the secret chamber.
"Reporting to the ancestor, Canaan Academy, Breakthrough Pill, Heavenly Demon Puppet, Young Dou Zong..." Fang
Yan stood outside the stone door, respectfully explaining that Lin Feng wanted to trade the Breakthrough Pill for the Heavenly Demon Puppet secret technique, then looked at the stone door with a somewhat eager expression.
"Ancestor, why don't you come out of seclusion and capture Lin Feng? That way, we can prevent the secret technique from being leaked."
A
spatial fluctuation suddenly flashed behind Fang Yan, followed by the appearance of an aged figure—the renowned Earth Demon Ancestor of the Black Corner Region.
"Ancestor!"
"Let's go. This Ancestor wants to see what this Dou Zong from Canaan Academy is capable of, daring to come to my Demon Flame Valley for trade. If he can't withstand even a single move from this Ancestor, he can leave, but the pills must be left behind."
"Yes, Ancestor!"
Inside the reception hall, Lin Feng sat in a chair, eyes closed, resting. The maidservant serving him breathed a sigh of relief. Although this young man was handsome and dashing, those raised in the Black Corner Region only recognized strength. Facing Lin Feng, a Dou Zong, the maidservant was terrified.
"Young friend, you're from Canaan Academy?"
Lin Feng didn't wait long before an aged figure slowly appeared in the reception hall, followed by Fang Yan, the Great Elder of Demon Flame Valley. The old man's identity was self-evident.
"I am indeed an elder of the Alchemy Department of Canaan Academy. I have long heard of your illustrious reputation, and seeing you today, I can attest to your extraordinary nature!"
Sensing a strong chill, Lin Feng unconsciously rose to his feet. In response to the Earth Demon Ancestor's probing, a green flame slowly surged from his spiritual energy storage, resisting the attack.
"As expected, this is someone who once fought against the former Dean. Although he was thoroughly humiliated by the Dean, after decades of accumulation, this ice-attribute Dou Qi has become increasingly terrifying."
Lin Feng assessed the Earth Demon Ancestor's strength and found him truly terrifying. In the original story, if Xiao Yan hadn't possessed the Buddha's Wrath Lotus, a powerful weapon, he would have perished before even completing his mission.
Of course, Lin Feng wasn't afraid. Putting aside the three drops of Dragon Emperor's essence blood hidden deep within his body, Lin Feng's current two-star Dou Zong realm, his mastery of the Strange Fire, the Five Elements Technique, the Five Elements Sealing Technique, and his powerful physique were all formidable. With these numerous advantages, even if he were no match for the Earth Demon Ancestor, Lin Feng could easily escape, which is why he is so calm and composed now.
"Its color is light, giving people a powerful sense of explosiveness, far hotter than ordinary flames. Could this be the legendary Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame?"
The Earth Demon Ancestor looked somewhat shocked. After seeing Lin Feng with his own eyes and feeling the vitality emanating from him, he knew that this was not some old monster in disguise. Coupled with the Breakthrough Pill in his hand and the current Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, he knew that the Breakthrough Pill must have come from him.
"Hiss hiss hiss..."
Where did that old ghost Mang Tianchi find such a talented elder? It's simply terrifying.
"Young friend Lin Feng, you're too kind," the Earth Demon Ancestor said, looking at Lin Feng before him. After assessing the chances of capturing him and finding it somewhat difficult, a smile suddenly appeared on his aged face. "I've heard that you intend to exchange a Dou Zong Pill for my Heavenly Demon Puppet Secret Technique?"
"That's exactly right. What is your opinion, Ancestor?"
"Hahaha, young friend Lin Feng is so sincere. In that case, I'll grant your wish!"
The Earth Demon Ancestor stroked his sparse beard and smiled slightly. "Fang Yan, go to the secret chamber and retrieve the Heavenly Demon Puppet Secret Technique!"
"Yes!"
Upon hearing that the deal was successful, Elder Fang Yan was overjoyed and hurriedly agreed. Once he obtained this Dou Zong Pill, with his many years of achievements, it would surely belong to him. This was why he was willing to risk offending the Ancestor to awaken it.
While Fang Yan was heading to the secret chamber, the Earth Demon Ancestor subtly probed, intending to find out Lin Feng's background and his relationship with Mang Tian Chi. Lin Feng selectively answered some questions, remaining silent with a smile when asked about matters involving his own secrets.
Seeing this, the Earth Demon Ancestor could only curse inwardly, but maintained a smile on his face.
"Tap tap tap,"
a short while later, Elder Fang Yan hurriedly returned to the conference room, carrying the Heavenly Demon Puppet Secret Technique.
Lin Feng, without further ado, readily handed over the Breakthrough Pill, exchanging it with the eagerly awaiting Elder Fang Yan.
"Ancestor, Elder Fang Yan, since the deal is done, I will take my leave!"
After a slight bow, politely declining their advances, Lin Feng departed.
Watching Lin Feng's departing figure, Elder Fang Yan asked his ancestor,
"Ancestor, why didn't you seize the Breakthrough Pill just now, but instead chose to trade?"
"Fool!"
The Earth Demon Ancestor, watching Lin Feng's disappearing figure, his smile vanished instantly, and he roared.
"A sixth-grade alchemist so young, and a Dou Zong powerhouse at that? Do you really think there are such geniuses in the Northwest Continent?"
"At this age, even Han Feng, the disciple of the Medicine Venerable, is no match for him. He must be a prodigy from a major power in the Central Continent. The Ancestor doesn't want to bring annihilation upon Demon Flame Valley."
After reprimanding him, the Earth Demon Ancestor's expression softened slightly. Looking at the startled Elder Fang Yan, he said,
"Of course, we didn't have any conflict with him this time; in fact, we helped him achieve his goal, so there's no need to worry."
"Your most important task now is to adjust your condition, take this extremely high-quality Breakthrough Pill, and seize this opportunity to advance to Dou Zong. At that time, Demon Flame Valley, with two Dou Zong members, can expand quite well."
(End of Chapter)