Three days passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, a scene that shocked the entire Black Corner Region unfolded in Maple City.
Dou Wang powerhouses, rarely seen in the past, appeared in groups throughout Maple City as if they were free. Even the Black Corner Region's top predators—Dou Huang powerhouses—were frequently seen.
The people of Maple City were naturally very familiar with them. For example, Yuan Yi, the leader of the Eight Gates, was slowly walking in, surrounded by several Dou Wang powerhouses from his faction.
There was also the lone traveler, Dark Night Demon Spirit, and others. Although not on the Black Education's list of top ten powerhouses, everyone knew their reputation; they had all torn apart high-level Dou Wangs with their bare hands. Now, decades later, who knew what profound realms they had reached?
Of course, as the Black Corner Region's top alchemist, Han Feng was not alone. He had a large number of Dou Wang powerhouses and even a Dou Huang. To further intimidate these lawless individuals, Han Feng specifically dispatched the Golden and Silver Elders, who had already broken through to the Dou Zong realm, to frequently appear and move around.
Their Dou Zong-level aura, seemingly uncontrollable due to their recent breakthroughs, occasionally leaked out, severely dampening the arrogance of some of the Black Corner Region's powerful figures.
The result was that while the lawless Black Corner Region members appeared outwardly intimidated, everyone secretly cursed these two lackeys of Han Feng. Given the nature of the Black Corner Region people, if the Golden and Silver Elders were ever in trouble, they would undoubtedly be willing to lend a helping hand!
Of course, the Golden and Silver Elders were aware that their actions offended many of the powerful figures present that day.
However, they also understood Han Feng's intention in having them do this—to completely bind them to his cause. After all, Han Feng himself was only at the Dou Zong realm. Although alchemists had a strong appeal, how many Dou Zongs existed in the Black Corner Region? Why would he risk his life to confront the Golden and Silver Elders, who were also Dou Zongs and even shared a telepathic connection with him?
Logically, Han Feng should have been extremely polite to the Golden and Silver Elders. However, after breaking through to Dou Zong, Han Feng had truly solidified his position as a seventh-grade alchemist. Although the status difference between a seventh-grade and a sixth-grade alchemist wasn't that significant in the Black Corner
Region due to the scarcity of Dou Zongs, the Golden and Silver Elders, having entered the Dou Zong realm, undoubtedly harbored ambitions for further advancement. Moreover, a powerful undercurrent had been lurking within the Black Corner Region for some time. Under this undercurrent, even Dou Zongs couldn't remain carefree forever, and their actions naturally meant they had completely submitted to Han Feng's command.
"Gentlemen, I invited you all here today in the hope that you will lend me a hand in storming the inner courtyard of Canaan Academy and seizing one of its treasures!"
At this point, Han Feng abruptly stopped, his expression unreadable, leaving the shocked crowd below buzzing with discussion.
"Has Han Feng really gone mad?"
"Although Han Feng is skilled in alchemy, his brain is probably all in alchemy. It's said that Canaan Academy has already secretly trained a peak sixth-grade alchemist capable of refining Breakthrough Pills. Canaan Academy is now a den of dragons and tigers; who knows how many Dou Zong experts it has cultivated? Going there now is suicide! I'm not going!"
"Yes, yes, a Dou Zong expert! How many of us here can withstand a single blow from a Dou Zong expert, let alone snatch a spiritual treasure from them?"
The
crowd below whispered amongst themselves, but the general consensus was that they were not optimistic about Han Feng's attack on Canaan Academy. As for which fellow revealed that Canaan Academy had cultivated a peak sixth-grade alchemist, they only knew that his name was Feng Sen. Where this fellow came from was unknown to them, and they didn't care.
"Master Han Feng, please forgive me for not being able to grant your request this time. As for the favor of refining the pills, please remember to summon me again when you need me!"
At this moment, a rather strange-looking, disheveled old man slowly stepped forward, clasped his hands, and spoke.
"It's him, Black Mountain Old Ghost. It's said he was being hunted down by his enemies back then. If it weren't for Master Han Feng saving his life, he wouldn't even have the right to speak here now." "
Yes, but we can't blame him. Master Han Feng really lost his mind this time."
"Yes, Canaan Academy is much more peaceful now than it was a few years ago. The infamy of the Black Wind Duo still terrifies us!"
"The Black Wind Duo... no one has ever seen White Fiend's figure. That's what's even more frightening."
Black
Mountain Old Ghost listened to the surrounding discussions, a smile creeping onto his lips. He wasn't stupid; how could he, with only a peak Dou Wang level cultivation, participate in the battle between Han Feng and Canaan Academy?
As for Han Feng, he didn't believe that the Medicine Emperor, who always cherished his reputation, would have someone kill him in front of everyone! With
a "pfft,"
the Black Mountain Old Ghost, who had lowered his fists and slowly turned to leave, suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning deathly pale. He glanced down with great difficulty at the burning trident on his chest. His lips parted slightly, trembling a few times, but ultimately he uttered no words. His eyes widened, and he slowly collapsed.
Behind him, Han Feng slowly dissipated the Sea Heart Flame in his palm, his expression extremely cold, as if he had merely killed an ant.
"Rumble!"
Upon seeing this scene, the previously buzzing discussion below fell silent for a moment, then erupted into a huge clamor, as if the tragically deceased Black Mountain Old Ghost before them had never existed.
"Master Han Feng saved my life back then. Now that he has a request, I will naturally risk my life to accompany my confidant!"
"The mere Ghana Academy should voluntarily hand over that precious treasure to Master Han Feng. After all, the treasures of heaven and earth belong to the virtuous, and who can compare to Master Han Feng's virtue?"
"Yes, Heng Ya will never forget Master Han Feng's kindness in refining medicine back then, and will certainly fight alongside him against this mere Canaan Academy!" "
That ungrateful bastard, Black Mountain Old Ghost, deserves his fate and should die at Master Han Feng's hands!"
The crowd changed their tune, their expressions becoming extremely enthusiastic, but a closer look revealed a barely concealed fear.
All this wasn't because of the tragically deceased Black Mountain Old Ghost, but because Han Feng was standing in mid-air. What this meant, everyone understood perfectly.
"Han Feng, he's actually a Dou Zong!"
(End of Chapter)