Chapter 251. The Bet
"Boom!"
Dark clouds gathered relentlessly, lightning churning and obscuring the sky, with streaks of lightning flashing wildly, the deafening roar echoing throughout the heavens and earth.
"This is Lin Feng's third time refining an eighth-grade pill. The previous two times, his highest achievement was only three-colored pill lightning. I wonder if he can break through this time!"
In a corner of the Small Pill Tower, many white-haired elders, some in gray robes and others in white robes, gathered, all gazing at the dark sky in the distance, discussing amongst themselves.
"Xuan Kongzi, you've taught Lin Feng the most. In your opinion, can Lin Feng refine an eighth-grade three-colored pill this time?"
Old Monster Hou, true to his eccentric nature, looked directly at Xuan Kongzi while others speculated.
"Lin Feng's talent is beyond comprehension, far exceeding my expectations. I dare not make any rash judgments!"
"Hmph! In my opinion, Lin Feng will definitely be able to refine an eighth-grade three-colored pill, or even an eighth-grade four-colored one!"
"Oh, Old Monster Hou, you are so confident, do you perhaps know some inside information?"
Seeing Old Monster Hou's confidence, many elders also showed a hint of interest.
"Old Monster Hou, how about we make a bet? You be the dealer, and as long as this junior Lin Feng can refine an eighth-grade four-colored pill, we will each give you an eighth-grade seven-colored pill. Do you dare to accept?"
Among the crowd, an elder who seemed to have some conflict with Old Monster Hou, seeing him thwarted, immediately spoke up with a smile.
"I only said there's a chance, don't even think about provoking me!"
"Oh, you're not scared, are you!?"
"Old Li, let's bet big. If Lin Feng can refine an eighth-grade four-colored pill, you'll give me an eighth-grade nine-colored pill, how about that?"
"If I lose, I'll give you an eighth-grade eight-colored pill!"
"How can you set up a bet like that? That's not fair!"
Old Li was clearly bewildered by Hou Laoguai's logic. You have to know that after a pill reaches the eighth grade, the energy and spiritual energy contained in the pill are vastly different for each color increase!
Don't be fooled by the seemingly small difference between eight and nine colors. If it were auctioned off, the value of an eighth-grade nine-colored pill would be comparable to three or even four eighth-grade eight-colored pills.
"Fine, don't bet then. Stop shouting. I knew you were a coward. Don't disturb my viewing of the pill refining!"
Seeing that Old Li was indeed as stingy as he had thought, Hou Laoguai secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Thank goodness! If Old Ghost Li had really gambled, I would have lost big time!"
Just as Old Monster Hou was feeling somewhat relieved, a voice rang out, shattering his hopes.
"Old Ghost Li, aren't you obviously going to win? What, with such a chosen one, you're not going to back down, are you?"
It was Xuan Kongzi, who had been watching the show from the sidelines, who spoke up. He had somehow appeared beside Old Ghost Li, his eyes filled with an inscrutable expression.
"Yes, Old Ghost Li, as long as you place your bet, I'll go with you. Why not take the free eight-colored pills?"
"I'm also a little interested!"
"..."
Seeing this, Old Monster Hou was so angry he wanted to vomit blood. He had only been talking nonsense; if so many people had actually gambled with him, he would have lost everything!
"Old Monster Hou, bet with them! I know Lin Feng has a secret method this time; he can definitely refine a four-colored pill!"
Just as Old Monster Hou was thinking about how to escape, a familiar voice suddenly appeared in his mind. It was Xuan Kongzi, who had just been egging him on.
"Hmph! I'll bet it! Today I'll show you what true arrogance and genius alchemist status are!"
Old Monster Hou was quite shrewd. After receiving Xuan Kongzi's guarantee, he even gritted his teeth and said fiercely.
"Alright, then I'll bet with you. Just wait and see!"
Encouraged by the crowd, Old Ghost Li, who usually only liked to talk big, also became tough. It was just an eight-colored pill, nothing to him.
The elders who could enter the Small Pill Tower were at least seven-colored or higher alchemy masters, and if he could win the bet, a nine-colored pill would be extremely difficult for him.
Even alchemists who have refined nine-colored pills several times cannot guarantee success every time. Moreover, the spiritual herbs capable of refining nine-colored pills are rare even in the Lesser Pill Tower!
"I'll take a gamble too!"
"How could I miss out on such an interesting event!"
"..."
In the blink of an eye, several elders nearby had all placed their bets against Old Monster Hou. Even with Xuan Kongzi's assurance, Old Monster Hou couldn't suppress the cold sweat on his face!
"If I lose, I'll have to search for spiritual herbs and refine them for a hundred years!"
"I stand with Old Monster Hou. As Lin Feng's teacher, even if the chances are slim, I must support him!"
Just then, Xuan Kongzi indeed joined as promised, which relieved Old Monster Hou!
"Well said. In that case, I'll give this junior some support!"
Just then, an old man dressed in hemp robes suddenly appeared. Even though everyone present was at the peak of the Dou Zun realm, and some had even reached the Half-Saint realm, they didn't notice him!
"Grand Elder!"
"Old Monster Lin!"
"Hahaha, I won't participate in your bet. However, if this junior, Lin Feng, can refine an eighth-grade five-colored pill, I can give him a separate eighth-grade nine-colored pill for his daily observation and learning!" "
Then Xuan Kongzi thanks the Grand Elder for his kindness towards Lin Feng!"
They hadn't expected the Grand Elder to participate in their game. He was one of the few remaining ninth-grade alchemy masters in the Pill Tower, and a two-star Dou Sheng expert, who usually devoted his time to cultivation.
Even they hadn't seen him in a long time!
"This can be considered my way of nurturing the younger generation. It's a pity that my talent is limited, and I can't reach the heights of my predecessors! Now that the Pill Tower has no new ninth-grade alchemists, I can only do my best to improve myself!"
"Elder!"
Upon hearing Lin Laoguai's words, many elders showed expressions of shame.
Don't be fooled by their reputation as alchemy masters in the outside world, where they are treated with arrogance and deference.
However, as they gradually come into contact with the hidden forces of the continent, they all know that reaching the ninth grade is just a joke!
Just like a Qi cultivator who can't reach the Dou Sheng realm, in front of the ancient imperial clans, they don't even have the qualifications to receive an invitation to enter their ancient realm!
"Alright! I also know the requirements for the ninth grade. The Soul Heaven Realm and the Half-Saint Realm are insurmountable barriers for cultivators in the world. I have only managed to overcome them through the accumulation of time!"
"However,"
Lin Laoguai slowly turned around, looking at the rolling thunderclouds in the distance, which had now reached their limit and were even beginning to show a second color, and a hint of anticipation appeared in his eyes.
"If it were this talented junior, perhaps he could quickly obliterate this insurmountable barrier!"
"Boom!"
The lightning serpents raged wildly across the sky, colliding with each other with tremendous force, like a thunder god wielding a heavy hammer, tearing apart even space itself!
"The third color has appeared!"
Suddenly, Old Ghost Li, who had been intently watching, exclaimed, pulling everyone back from their reverie about the ninth-grade realm!
Everyone hurriedly looked towards the thunderclouds and saw that cyan, silver, and red had appeared on the rolling thunderclouds.
However, compared to the first two colors, the red one was noticeably smaller, as if underdeveloped, only half the size of the first two.
"It seems that Lin Feng's pills this time will only reach three colors!"
Old Monster Lin sighed regretfully, then tried to leave, but at that moment, an astonishing dragon's might suddenly appeared in the distance.
"What's this feeling?"
"I never expected that the hidden seed I casually planted would actually work. It seems that this final pill refining session must be done with all my might!"
"After all, it might be difficult to focus so wholeheartedly on cultivating alchemy in the future!"
Thinking of this, Lin Feng's hands rapidly changed hand seals, forming hand seals that he hadn't done in a long time!
Strands of Dragon Emperor's essence blood were extracted by Lin Feng and, under the scorching of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, slowly fused into the pill in front of him.
At the same time, the thunderclouds in the sky, which had stopped changing and were just churning, waiting for the earth-shattering thunder to descend, changed again.
The red pill cloud, which was originally only the size of the other pill clouds, rapidly collided like an inflating balloon, and in the blink of an eye, it reached the same size as the other two colors.
"The pill cloud is still changing so violently. Is Lin Feng really going to refine an eighth-grade four-colored pill?"
An ordinary-looking old man among the crowd looked at the rapidly churning thunderclouds, his tone becoming doubtful.
"Boom!"
The massive thunderclouds suddenly collided violently, and then, after the blue, silver, and red colors, a dazzling golden hue appeared.
"A fourth color!"
"Lin Feng's talent is truly terrifying!"
Looking at the golden hue appearing in the distant sky, the four colors seemed to dispel the stagnation within the Pill Tower.
"Within two hundred years, this boy has a chance to reach the ninth rank!"
Old Monster Lin was somewhat gratified and made his judgment.
"What!?" As soon as
Old Monster Lin finished speaking, many elders couldn't help but exclaim in shock. They knew that this was a ninth-rank treasure pill master, and also a two-star Dou Sheng expert!
He was the strongest existence in the Pill Tower besides the patriarch, the pillar of the Pill Tower!
If the outside world knew of Old Monster Lin's prediction, not only the Pill Tower, but even the entire Central Continent, or even the entire Dou Qi Continent, would be thrown into turmoil!
Even the seven ancient imperial clans would treat a ninth-rank alchemy master with utmost respect!
Not to mention a young ninth-grade alchemist master like Lin Feng. Even in two hundred years, he would only be a little over two hundred years old, which, compared to the long lifespan of a half-saint, would mean he's still not even an adult!
Even the Soul Clan, secretly plotting evil schemes, would sincerely accept Lin Feng if he wished. It can be said that if Lin Feng were willing, he would have no worries about anything on the Dou Qi Continent!
252. Chapter 252 Eight Ranks and Six Colors!
Above the Little Pill Tower world, a massive four-colored thundercloud, hundreds of meters high, churned wildly, its accumulated thunderous power growing ever more terrifying.
"Hahaha, Old Ghost Li, this time Xuan Kongzi and I have won! You lot, each of you, hand over a nine-colored pill!"
Looking at the four-colored pill thunder in the distance, Old Monster Hou nearly burst out laughing. Truly, a horse won't get fat without night grass, and a man won't get rich without unexpected wealth!
Even if he split it with Xuan Kongzi, he could still get three nine-colored pills, almost equivalent to fifty years of his hard work.
After all, although the spiritual herbs within the Little Pill Tower seemed plentiful, the high-grade ones were all cultivated individually.
Besides the Little Pill Tower, only places like the Desolate Ancient Domain or ancient ruins could grow spiritual herbs capable of refining top-tier pills.
However, every rare treasure has its guardian!
With his mere peak Dou Zun realm, Old Monster Hou dared not wander around aimlessly. In fact, if he were to encounter a Soul Hall expert and have his soul taken, he would have no one to turn to.
"Rumble!"
Just when Old Monster Lin and the others thought this alchemy session was over and there was no more progress, things took an unexpected turn.
"Since this is the last time we can refine pills in a short time, let's try this technique!"
"Five Elements Life and Death Array! Activate!"
Standing before the Earth Heart Cauldron, Lin Feng suddenly shouted, clasping his hands together, his incredibly powerful Dou Qi surging forth from his body.
"Buzz!"
A mysterious array, centered on Lin Feng and the cauldron, instantly covered an area of over a thousand meters in radius!
"What kind of array is this?"
Before anyone could answer Old Monster Lin's question, ancient and desolate roars appeared within the Small Pill Tower, and the figures of the Five Elements Sacred Beasts reappeared between heaven and earth.
Their immense and noble aura, the moment it appeared, gave people an irresistible feeling!
A
terrifying roar, like the most terrifying sonic combat technique in the world, instantly disrupted the surrounding energy of heaven and earth.
At the same time, Lin Feng rapidly formed hand seals, the Spirit Ascension Method given to him by Yao Chen appearing in his mind!
"Yao Chen's Spirit Ascension Method?"
Seeing this familiar technique, Old Monster Hou rubbed his eyes in disbelief. Could Lin Feng actually be the disciple of his old rival, Yao Chen?
"Lin Feng once received a gift from Yao Chen and made a transaction!"
Seeing the puzzled expressions of the crowd, Xuan Kongzi explained with a smile.
"Phew, thankfully he's not Yao Chen's disciple, otherwise that pill of mine would have been a complete waste!"
Lin Feng ignored the conversation of Old Monster Hou and the others. At this moment, he was fully focused on changing his hand seals, and he also took out three pills of the Spirit Nurturing Powder he had exchanged in the Small Pill Tower.
The Five Elements Creation and Destruction Array was now displaying its transformative power. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth was being rapidly absorbed by the Five Elements Sacred Beasts, and as the array operated, it was being purified and injected into the heart of the earth.
As the spiritual energy within the pill increased, the thunderclouds in the sky, which had already broken through their limits once, began to expand again.
"Could it be that a fifth color is about to appear?"
Xuan Kongzi murmured to himself, his tone containing an undisguised anticipation, his eyes fixed intently on the scene, not daring to be distracted.
"If it's Yao Chen's Spirit Ascension Method, it might actually succeed!"
As Yao Chen's mortal enemy, he knew the guy extremely well, and even he had to admire this Spirit Ascension Method!
"Blood Sacrifice, Spirit Return!"
At this moment, Lin Feng revealed a ruthless expression, then bit his tongue, shooting a spurt of blood towards the cauldron!
"Boom!"
The instant the blood touched the pill, the churning thunderclouds seemed to receive a catalyst, and the four-colored thunderclouds shone brightly.
Immediately following, a faint purple hue appeared. Nourished by spiritual energy, the purple thundercloud rapidly expanded, quickly reaching the same size as the other four colors.
"Five-Colored Pill Thunder!"
"Hiss!"
The moment the purple thundercloud appeared, the many elders observing were all shocked, even though the lowest among them were Seven-Colored Alchemy Masters.
This was the result of hundreds of years of accumulated learning, yet this young man before them had only been away from advancing to the Spirit Realm for a month!
Such talent was simply terrifying!
"Hahaha, it seems I was too conservative. Lin Feng probably won't need two hundred years to advance to a Ninth-Rank Alchemist!"
Seeing the appearance of the purple thundercloud, even Old Monster Lin abandoned his reserve and laughed heartily.
"The Pill Tower, finally, has a successor, and hasn't declined in his hands! Now, even if the Ancestor returns, I can give an explanation!"
However, even as the purple thundercloud expanded to its maximum, Lin Feng still didn't stop his actions.
With a wave of his hand, he tossed the spirit-nurturing powder floating nearby into the medicine cauldron.
The Five Elements Generation and Destruction Array didn't dissipate; instead, it accelerated its operation, with dragons soaring and birds dancing, and auspicious qilin energy overflowing. The White Tiger and Black Tortoise were also diligently absorbing the surrounding spiritual matter!
"Could it be that he still intends to refine a six-colored pill?"
Even Xuan Kongzi, who knew Lin Feng well, couldn't help but hesitate.
On the other hand, the unpredictable Old Monster Hou was now looking at Lin Feng with fervent anticipation, his face full of expectation.
"If this kid Lin Feng can really refine a six-colored pill, what's wrong with me giving him one of the three nine-colored pills I won this time!"
"Even you, Old Monster Hou, have said so, how can I, Xuan Kongzi, be inferior to you? Even if Lin Feng's efforts end here, I will still give him a nine-colored pill!"
Many elders beside him also looked expectantly at the rolling thunderclouds in the distance. If Lin Feng could truly refine a six-colored pill today, then even if he were to reach their level, he would likely not be far off!
"The Five Elements give birth and perish, creating heaven and earth!"
After all the spirit-nurturing powder was thrown into the medicine cauldron, Lin Feng looked up at the five-colored thunderclouds in the sky, his soul power surging wildly. The soul power he possessed at the Spirit Realm was simply terrifying.
Seemingly sensing Lin Feng's desire, the Five Elements Sacred Beast roared to the sky, then suddenly shrank its body and crashed rapidly towards the medicine cauldron!
With a "hum,"
as the figures of the Five Elemental Beasts disappeared into the alchemy cauldron, a strange fluctuation suddenly reverberated between heaven and earth, seemingly calming the chaotic energy of the world.
"Boom!"
However, this phenomenon lasted only a moment, shattered by the deafening sound of colliding thunderclouds!
Azure! Silver! Red! Gold! Purple! Blue!
Six colors appeared in the sky, their dazzling radiance as beautiful as a rainbow after the rain—the most beautiful colors for an alchemist.
"Six-Colored Pill Lightning!"
"Hahaha, the Pill Tower will surely grow stronger and stronger in the future!"
"Yes, at such a young age, to have already become an eighth-grade six-colored alchemy master, even if he's not far from our level!"
"The younger generation is truly formidable!"
"When we were young, we were far inferior to Lin Feng!"
"At this grand gathering of alchemists on the continent, our Pill Tower must make the people of the Dou Qi Continent rediscover the Pill Tower's alchemy techniques!"
"..."
Many elders smiled. Lin Feng was now a member of the Pill Tower, and the stronger he became, the stronger the Pill Tower would naturally become.
For the many elders who had dedicated their lives to the Pill Tower, this was even more gratifying than the advancement of their own alchemy techniques!
"Phew, finally, have I reached the six-colored realm?"
Lin Feng slowly withdrew his soul power and Dou Qi. The refining process was now complete. Next, he only needed to shatter the pill lightning to truly complete the alchemy.
For Lin Feng, who had reached the level of a four-star Dou Zun and whose physical strength was comparable to that of an eighth-tier magical beast, dealing with a mere six-colored pill lightning was an extremely simple matter! With a
"whoosh,"
Lin Feng reappeared, already inside the six-colored pill lightning!
The terrifying thunderclouds seemed bewildered by Lin Feng's action, ceasing their churning and unsure what to do!
"Boom!"
Upon realizing what was happening, the thousands of bolts of lightning were enraged by this arrogant fool, and countless lightning snakes simultaneously lunged at Lin Feng.
Xuan Kongzi and the others, including Old Monster Hou, remained unfazed by this scene. However, even having witnessed it several times before, they were still astonished by Lin Feng's power!
"This kid Lin Feng is not only far more talented than ordinary people in alchemy, but he's also a monstrous talent in martial arts cultivation!"
"Yes! Even the core disciples of those ancient imperial clans probably can't match Lin Feng's progress in cultivation speed!"
"Especially that powerful physical body, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a supreme being among magical beasts!"
"That lightning control technique is also extraordinary!"
While everyone was marveling, Lin Feng was also fully activating the True Dragon Body Forging Technique and the Thunderous Might Technique. The boundless lightning energy had no power to resist and was absorbed into his body.
At the same time, Lin Feng's physical body, comparable to an eighth-tier magical beast, was also rapidly increasing. His terrifying physical strength seemed capable of directly breaking through space and creating spatial passages.
With a loud, unwilling roar, the six colors in the sky were finally completely absorbed by Lin Feng, and the sunlight shone down again.
"Whoosh!"
Just then, a divine dragon suddenly emerged from Lin Feng's medicine cauldron, speeding away into the distance.
"How naive! Still trying to run away at this point!"
Lin Feng stood in the sky, his large hand grabbing out, and a spatial rift appeared above the dragon. A massive energy hand ignored its struggles and seized it!
Looking at the pitiful little dragon in his hand, Lin Feng paid it no heed, carrying it to Xuan Kongzi and the others.
"Elder Xuan, esteemed seniors, I have successfully completed my mission!"
Chapter 253. Plotting Against the Soul Palace!
"Lin Feng, congratulations on becoming an eighth-grade, six-colored alchemist! I hope you will continue your efforts and reach the ninth-grade alchemy master realm soon!"
While handing the divine dragon to Old Monster Hou for a look, Xuan Kongzi pulled Lin Feng to an old man and introduced him.
"Lin Feng, this is the Grand Elder of the Little Pill Tower, a ninth-grade treasure pill master whose alchemy skills have reached their peak!"
"A ninth-grade treasure pill master!!!"
Although he knew from the original story that Old Monster Lin's strength had reached the two-star Dou Sheng realm, his alchemy skills were very likely to be ninth-grade,
Lin Feng was still quite shocked when he heard Xuan Kongzi's confirmation! Don't be fooled by
his current eighth-grade, six-colored realm. Let's not even talk about how much of that is inflated; he used many techniques to enhance the spirituality of his pills to reach this level!
Even if he had reached eighth-grade, nine-colored, so what? Just look at the three giants of the Three Towers, including Xuan Kongzi, who have been stuck at this realm for nearly a hundred years without breaking through!
Even Yao Chen, whose alchemy talent surpassed theirs in his generation, only managed to break through after enduring numerous hardships and the Soul Infant Fruit!
This demonstrates the immense difference between eighth and ninth rank pills!
In other words, only ninth-rank pills can affect a Dou Sheng!
"Greetings, Grand Elder! Your alchemy skills are truly admirable!"
"Hahaha, I'm merely taking advantage of my age!"
Old Monster Lin waved his hand, his smile barely concealed as he looked at Lin Feng's youthful face.
"My talent in my youth was far inferior to yours!"
"However, I have diligently studied and cultivated for many years. If you have any questions about alchemy or Dou Qi cultivation, I am willing to share my experience with you!"
"Thank you for your kindness, Grand Elder!"
Coming to the Pill Tower to cultivate alchemy was indeed the best choice Lin Feng had made. It not only protected him from potential attacks from the Soul Hall but also allowed him to improve his alchemy skills to this level in such a short time!
"Lin Feng, we were just discussing that if you could refine an eighth-grade four-colored pill, I would give you a nine-colored pill!"
"I never expected you could refine an eighth-grade six-colored pill; this is truly beyond my expectations!"
"This is all thanks to the Spirit Ascension Method bestowed upon me by Elder Yao, and a little bit of luck. I still have much to learn."
"No need to be so modest!"
Old Monster Lin waved his hand, took out a majestic divine tiger from his storage ring, and handed it to Lin Feng.
"This is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you can cultivate your alchemy skills diligently in the future, reach my level as soon as possible, and even surpass me!" "
Elder, could this pill be the one that was just one step away from becoming a ninth-grade treasure pill?"
Before Lin Feng could thank him, Xuan Kongzi exclaimed in shock upon seeing the divine tiger.
"That's right, it's just a mere pill. With Lin Feng's alchemy skills, he'll definitely refine an even better one in the future! Hahaha!"
"Yes, Lin Feng, I just gambled with them and won a few nine-colored pills. Here, this one is for you. I hope you'll advance to the ninth rank soon!"
Seeing the Grand Elder give away the pill, Old Monster Hou also picked out a spirit fox from among the many spirit beasts in front of him and handed it to Lin Feng!
"Since the pill is finished, I'll go back to my seclusion. Lin Feng, good luck! I look forward to your growth!"
As soon as he finished speaking, before anyone could reply, the Grand Elder disappeared from the spot.
"Hahaha, Lin Feng, just accept the pill I gave you!"
Before Lin Feng could react, Xuan Kongzi also picked out the nine-colored pill that had transformed into a spirit snake from his spoils and handed it to Lin Feng.
"I hope you will be the next ninth-grade alchemist of the Pill Tower. That way, I can say I have done right by the Grand Elder's training!"
After saying this, Xuan Kongzi quietly left. Hou Laoguai, Li Laogui, and the others came forward to congratulate him before leaving as well.
Not long after, only Lin Feng remained, along with the three spirit beasts formed from the sealed nine-colored pills. Among them, the Grand Elder's divine tiger was the best, at the half-step ninth-grade treasure pill level!
Four pairs of eyes met, and in the end, Lin Feng could only helplessly put away the three nine-colored pills, but the joy in his eyes was obvious to everyone!
"Old Tie, tell me, what important matter did you risk being discovered by the Pill Tower to secretly contact me?"
In a corner of Saint Pill City, in a small courtyard that had long been bought by Protector Tie, Lin Feng and Protector Tie, who was wearing a gray robe, sat on opposite sides.
"My lord, I have crucial intelligence concerning the Mistress!"
Upon hearing Lin Feng's inquiry, Protector Tie hurriedly rose and bowed respectfully.
"Recently, the Mistress and you both broke through to the Dou Zun realm, a fact that has become famous throughout the Central Continent. However, in the eyes of the Soul Hall's higher-ups, the Mistress and you are nothing special!"
"Originally, the Soul Hall had another plan, but my rank is insufficient to know it! I only heard that it seems to be related to Elder Mu Gu of another branch hall!"
"Who is Elder Mu Gu?"
Although Protector Tie was now completely under his command, Lin Feng did not want to appear omniscient. After
all, if Protector Tie were to lift the restrictions one day, it could become Lin Feng's weakness. It was best to be cautious!
At the same time, considering this, Lin Feng had already subtly strengthened the restrictions in Protector Tie's mind when he arrived.
With his Spirit Realm soul power, he was merely strengthening the existing restrictions, even though it was deep within Protector Tie's mind, it was completely undetectable!
"My lord, it is said that Elder Mu Gu and Yao Chen shared the same master and were both powerful figures in the Pill Tower. However, many years have passed, and with my current status, I cannot find out much!"
"It's alright!"
Lin Feng waved his hand, indicating that Protector Tie did not need to panic. He took a sip of spiritual tea and waved his hand again.
"Put Elder Mu Gu's matter aside for now. Sit down and explain what concerns me first."
"Yes!"
Protector Tie, having received Lin Feng's order, was finally able to sit down with peace of mind.
"Reporting to my lord, as I mentioned before, due to other plans and the fact that my lord has been residing within the Pill Tower, the Soul Palace has no plans to target my lord!"
"However, the Valley Master of Ice River Valley, Venerable Ice River, suddenly came to our door a few days after my lord and mistress broke through."
"According to my inquiries, he originally only possessed a single ice-attribute battle qi, but after obtaining the legacy of a certain powerful figure, he actually cultivated the Acquired Calamity Poison Body!"
"This is an acquired Calamity Poison Body, but naturally, a physique cultivated later is not as powerful as an innate one!"
"It is said that if he hadn't first cultivated to the Dou Zun realm before starting to cultivate this method, he would have surely exploded and died long ago!"
"The appearance of this innate Calamity Poison Body of the Mistress is an incredible opportunity for the Valley Master of Ice River Valley!"
"Therefore, he actually offered the surrender of the entire Ice River Valley as a price to request Demon Rain Celestial Venerable to take action and capture the Mistress!"
"However, we Soul Hall members always act as we please. Not only is Ice River now under the restriction of Demon Rain Celestial, but Ice River Valley is also completely under the control of the Soul Hall!"
"Of course, it's best if Master and Mistress don't leave Saint Pill City. Although the reason is unknown, Demon Rain Celestial has still issued orders to monitor Master and Mistress!"
After recounting the information he knew, Protector Tie sat down, awaiting Lin Feng's instructions.
"Ice River is quite a ruthless guy! But I'm really curious, how did he have the courage to approach a Celestial Venerable of the Soul Hall with only a four-star Dou Zun?"
Lin Feng pondered for a long time, still unable to understand, and shook his head, no longer paying attention to this foolish fellow.
"Perhaps this is an opportunity to eliminate some of the Soul Hall's forces?"
Lin Feng slowly rose, pacing back and forth in the hall, considering the feasibility and necessity of the matter.
Seeing Lin Feng stand up, Protector Tie, who was about to take a sip of the spiritual tea on the table, hurriedly stood up, afraid that Lin Feng would think he was being disrespectful!
Seeing Protector Tie's behavior, Lin Feng, though not concerned about such matters, didn't say anything more. After all, this old man's life was in his hands, so it would be strange if he wasn't restrained!
"Currently, Mo Yu and Bing He are unaware of their actions. Because of Old Tie, I've already learned about them. If we can lure them out and persuade Elder Xuan and the others, we can definitely eliminate them!"
"No, no!"
After careful consideration, Lin Feng shook his head, rejecting this decision!
In the face of the major events that would unfold over the next decade, Mo Yu, a mere eight-star Dou Zun, wouldn't even be considered a pawn in the later stages!
When the Imperial Clan intervened, at least a Dou Sheng level of strength was needed to have any say. And to have a voice, one needed the strength of a high-level Dou Sheng!
"Moreover, judging from the Pill Tower's strategies over the years, unless the Pill Tower is attacked, persuading Elder Xuan and the others to take the initiative to kill important figures of the Soul Hall will be extremely difficult!"
"After all, the current Ancestor Xuan Dan might have just been born into a shepherd family!"
"It seems that the only way is to rely on Elder Zhu Li's power!"
Thinking of this, Lin Feng waved his hand, and surging battle qi burst forth, forming a five-element barrier to seal the surrounding space and isolate the inside from the outside.
Then, he took out a crystal jade slip from his storage ring and crushed it instantly without hesitation!
"Old Tie, you've been in Zhongzhou for so many years, how many of the Soul Hall's locations do you know?"
Suddenly, Lin Feng seemed to have thought of something, and his breathing became slightly rapid.
"Reporting to the Master, according to the rules of the Soul Hall, my current realm is a six-star Dou Zong, belonging to the Earth-level Protector, and I can know the locations of two Soul Hall locations!"
Although he didn't know Lin Feng's purpose in asking about the Soul Hall's locations, Protector Tie still honestly told him everything he knew.
"Besides the Soul Hall guarded by Demon Rain Celestial Venerable, I also know of another Soul Hall guarded by Star-Picking Elder!"
"It's deep within the remote Soul Mountain Range, but the strength of the elder guarding this branch hall is beyond my knowledge!"
After reporting what he knew, Protector Tie's face suddenly showed a look of horror, because he vaguely guessed why his master had inquired about the location of the Soul Hall.
If it was truly as he suspected, it was terrifying; there had never been such a case in Central Continent!
"Two branch halls?"
Lin Feng stood with his hands behind his back, slowly pondering.
Whether Demon Rain and the others were killed in this attack was secondary; the key was Binghe's acquired Calamity Poison Body! The fact
that he could cultivate such a powerful physique after birth meant that the secret technique he possessed was undoubtedly an extremely powerful poison-attribute technique. It was even possible that it was created by someone like Xian'er, who had achieved the Calamity Poison Body of a Dou Zun.
If he could capture her, not only would Xian'er's cultivation speed accelerate, but the combat power granted by the secret technique would also be considerable.
That's secondary; if he could truly persuade Elder Zhuli to intervene, using the power of the Ancient Dragon Clan to divide into three groups and annihilate the three Soul Halls!
This would not only greatly weaken the Soul Halls' fighting force, but more importantly, the soul essence collected from these three Soul Halls would be enough for him to cultivate to the peak of the Spirit Realm.
Furthermore, if the branch hall where Mo Yu resided collected enough soul essence, he might even be able to touch the threshold of the Heaven Realm!
This was Lin Feng's true reason for wanting to act!
"If my soul power can reach the peak of the Spirit Realm, I can try refining an eighth-grade nine-colored pill lightning!"
One step faster, every step faster!
Especially now that Xiao Yan has arrived in the Central Continent, according to the original timeline, the time left before the Soul Halls, or rather the Soul Clan, truly make their move is running out!
"Crack!"
Just then, a sound of space shattering rang in Lin Feng's ears!
"Who is it!?"
Before Lin Feng could react, the Iron Protector dutifully stepped in front of him, staring at the spatial rift ahead, and shouted!
Lin Feng was somewhat surprised by this. "Is this guy really that loyal?"
"Old Iron, you can step back now. This is my elder!"
"Hahaha, Lin Feng, it's only been two months. Have you encountered some difficulties that require my help?"
Before the person even arrived, a hearty laugh rang out. Soon after, Elder Zhu Li appeared in front of Lin Feng.
"Hmm?"
After Elder Zhu Li appeared, he saw that besides Lin Feng, there was only a mere six-star Dou Zong among them. Several question marks appeared on Elder Zhu Li's forehead.
"Lin Feng, where is the enemy? Could it be this six-star Dou Zong?"
"Hahaha, Elder Zhu Li is quite humorous!"
Even Lin Feng hadn't expected that the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan would have a humorous dragon like Zhu Li.
"Lin Feng, there are no enemies here. What brings you here?"
Seeing that there seemed to be no enemies, Zhu Li's tone became impatient. It wasn't that he was angry with Lin Feng, but rather that the old man had been under immense pressure lately.
Not only did he have to discipline the disobedient royal Zi Yan, but he also had to be constantly on guard against attacks from the other three Dragon Islands. After all, no one could be sure if there were spies from the other Dragon Islands within Donglong Island!
If those three traitors learned of Zi Yan's return, the destruction of Donglong Island would be imminent!
"However, I have already conveyed the news of the princess's return to my eldest brother, Qingshan, and second brother, Qingmu, who are in seclusion deep within the Dragon Tomb. Both of them are at the level of a two-star Dou Sheng."
"Among them, Qingshan has even reached the late stage of a two-star Dou Sheng. With their combined strength, they should be able to prevent spies from leaking information!"
"Moreover, the Princess has obtained news of the Dragon Emperor and the royal inheritance, and has already sent signals to the many seniors in the endless void."
"Whichever senior returns first will be enough to resolve the fragmented state of Dragon Island!"
"After all, the weakest of the many seniors who went out to search for the Dragon Emperor back then reached the five-star Dou Sheng level, enough to sweep across the other three Dragon Islands."
"They could even re-emerge from the Beast Domain, making many magical beasts recall the fear of being dominated by the ancient dragon race!"
"Elder Zhuli?"
Chapter 254. Untitled
Looking at Zhu Li, whose eyes were lifeless and whose mouth was dripping with dragon saliva, Lin Feng's brows furrowed slightly.
"Could it be that this old dragon is too old, to the point of dementia?"
"Ahem."
Seemingly realizing his lapse in composure, Elder Zhu Li quickly coughed a few times to cover it up.
"Lin Feng, just say what you need help with. I still need to return to Dragon Island to teach Princess Zi Yan!"
"Senior Zhu Li, the matter is like this..."
After explaining his plan in his mind, Lin Feng stood quietly, waiting for Elder Zhu Li's reply.
Of course, he wasn't entirely confident!
After all, although his relationship with Zi Yan was already established, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the Prince Consort of the Ancient Dragon Clan!
However, having read the original story, he naturally knew that the Dragon Clan was currently fragmented, and East Dragon Island, as the guardian of the royal bloodline and firmly believing that Zhu Kun would return, was precisely the weakest party!
Now that Zi Yan has returned, they will certainly be on high alert and do their utmost to nurture her, who possesses royal blood!
Of course, if the many ancestors who are in the endless void can return, then the crisis on Donglong Island will naturally be resolved!
"The Soul Hall?"
Zhu Li stroked his beard, pondering slightly, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.
"In my opinion, the safest course of action right now is to wait for the return of the many ancestors." "
However, given the relationship between Lin Feng and Her Highness Zi Yan, if Her Highness Zi Yan finds out that I am unwilling to help, then my beard..."
As if imagining a terrifying scenario, Zhu Li couldn't help but shudder; the scene was simply horrifying!
"Lin Feng, a mere eight-star Dou Zun, Donglong Island can still handle him!"
Zhu Li waved his hand, deciding to send an elite team from Donglong Island to forcefully kill the branch hall guarded by the Nine Heavens Venerable of the Soul Hall!
Indeed, Lin Feng had originally planned to deliberately go out to attract Mo Yu and the others, while Elder Zhu Li and the others would trap them like turtles in a jar.
However, when he heard that the strongest person in this branch hall was merely an eight-star Dou Zun, Zhu Li sneered!
"Lin Feng, do you have a specific location? After you've planned it out, I'll go back and call Hei Qing and another peak Dou Zun to ensure that spatial traces are erased and to prevent anyone from discovering the news of the Ancient Dragon Clan's emergence!"
"Senior Zhu Li, I have already planned this matter, and now there's only a slight flaw left!"
"Oh?"
"It's not a big deal!"
With a slight smile, Lin Feng took out a Five Elements Pill from his storage ring, which he had refined in his spare time at the Small Pill Tower using the magic core of a seventh-tier high-level magical beast, for use in Dou Zong level breakthroughs.
"Old Tie, you take this pill right here, and I'll help you refine its medicinal power!"
As soon as he finished speaking, before Protector Tie could react, Lin Feng flicked his finger, and the Five Elements Pill entered his mouth.
"Gulp."
"Feeling pain is normal, it'll be over soon!"
"What!?"
After giving this reminder, Lin Feng ignored the completely bewildered Iron Guardian and unleashed his Five Elements Battle Qi in his hand, forming a small Five Elements Array that firmly surrounded Iron Guardian!
"The Five Elements rotate, creating heaven and earth! Train!"
"Crack!"
The faintly visible Five Elements Array surrounded Iron Guardian in the very center. As Lin Feng began to operate the array, the Five Elements Pill he had swallowed dissolved instantly, practically melting upon entering his mouth!
"Ah!"
Suddenly, a scream filled with pain came from Iron Guardian's mouth within the array. A power of the Five Elements attribute enveloped him from the inside out, fiercely intertwining.
The Five Elements Battle Qi energy coursed through his body, the power from the Five Elements Pill, combined with Lin Feng's high-level Five Elements Battle Qi, relentlessly tempering his flesh.
During this process, although Iron Guardian suffered greatly, Zhu Li, who was watching from the side, noticed that this Dou Zong's aura was rising at an alarming rate.
"Lin Feng, if I'm not mistaken, you're refining him like a pill?"
Even someone as powerful as Zhu Li, a high-level half-saint who had witnessed thousands upon thousands of years of change, was somewhat incredulous at the sight before him.
There really was such a method to become stronger?
"To achieve a powerful boost in a short time without affecting one's foundation, only such a cruel method can work!"
After explaining this calmly, Lin Feng continued to focus intently on operating the formation, afraid of accidentally killing Protector Tie.
Half an hour later, Lin Feng slowly dispersed the formation, only to find Protector Tie, already pale-faced, now lying weakly on the ground, looking utterly hopeless. Anyone
who didn't know better would think that Lin Feng and Zhu Li had done something unspeakable to him!
However, the aura emanating from him clearly belonged to a high-level Dou Zong!
"Congratulations on your advancement to the Seven-Star Dou Zong realm! You're on track to become a Dou Zun!" Zhu Li
, watching this scene, seemed thoughtful. With the human physique, such rapid advancement was naturally difficult to endure.
However, if the Ancient Dragon race's physique were combined with Lin Feng's method, wouldn't it be perfect?!
Thinking this, Zhu Li's eyes gleamed with joy, but before he could speak, he shook his head.
If he wasn't mistaken, Lin Feng had definitely broken through to the Eighth-Rank Alchemist realm within the past month or two!
Having an Eighth-Rank Alchemist sacrifice his time to help some Dou Zong advance was simply not worthwhile.
Moreover, with Lin Feng's talent, he was currently in the period of fastest advancement and should focus on improving himself, striving to become a Ninth-Rank Alchemist or a Dou Sheng! Of
course, in Zhu Li's eyes, Lin Feng's chances of becoming a Ninth-Rank Alchemist were much greater than his chances of becoming a Dou Sheng.
Although he didn't know why Lin Feng had advanced so quickly, he wasn't a magical beast, unlike the ancient dragons of the Void, who possessed great talent.
Furthermore, he wasn't a descendant of a Dou Di, and didn't possess Dou Di bloodline. Therefore, his Dou Qi cultivation would likely be extremely slow in the future!
"Master, next time there's such a good thing, could you tell me in advance so I can be mentally prepared!"
Feeling as if he had finally come back to life, Protector Tie slowly stood up. Having recovered to the level of a Dou Zong, he no longer felt pain.
Sensing the surging Dou Qi within him, Protector Tie felt a surge of joy, gaining a deeper understanding of Lin Feng's abilities.
Even if he had truly reached the peak of the Six-Star Dou Zong realm and had been fortunate enough to have an opportunity, it would still take him several days to break through.
Yet now, in his master's hands, it had only taken half an hour, one pill, and one array training session—it was simply unbelievable!
"However, the pain from this array is terrifying; it almost smashed me to pieces!"
"Old buddy, you know the plan. Immediately return to your branch hall and find out the location of the third Soul Hall that a Heavenly-level Protector can find!"
"Then spread the news, and we'll coordinate from within and without to take down these three branch halls!"
After a pause, Lin Feng felt he needed to give this guy some benefits to motivate him.
Otherwise, if one day he suddenly gave up and revealed Lin Feng's underhanded tactics to the Soul Hall, and he hadn't yet matured,
that would be disastrous. He wouldn't be able to withstand the gaze of the Soul Clan, especially the Soul Emperor!
"My friend, if you can achieve great merit this time, I can guarantee that you will be promoted to the Nine-Star Dou Zong realm within a year!"
"In fact, if the merit is great enough, it is not impossible to promote you to the Dou Zun realm!"
"Thank you, my lord! I will spread the word of the location of the third branch hall as soon as possible and do my best to share your burdens!"
Hearing that he actually had a chance to advance to the Dou Zun realm in his lifetime, Protector Tie was overjoyed and immediately knelt on one knee, loudly expressing his loyalty.
"Go!"
"Yes!"
"Master's wife, my teacher's soul is now depleted in his efforts to save me. I have tried many methods, but none have worked. I wonder if there is a way to save him in the records of the Pill Tower?"
On a high tower of the Pill Tower, Xiao Yan, who should have gone to the Four Directions Pavilion, returned to Saint Pill City with Xuan Yi.
Beside him was Xuan Yi, who called herself Xiao Yan's master's wife, along with two other giants, Xuan Kongzi and Tian Leizi.
On the wooden table in the center of them was the Bone Nether Ring, where Yao Chen's soul resided.
"Yao Chen's condition is not optimistic!"
"From what I know, there are only two kinds of spiritual items in this world that can restore his soul power!"
"Master's wife, please tell Xiao Yan about these two spiritual items. No matter the cost, I will retrieve them!"
Knowing that Xuan Yi had information about the spiritual items that could revive his master, Xiao Yan's emotions instantly became excited.
"Xiao Yan, don't be anxious. These two spiritual items were prevalent in ancient times, and even the Pill Tower has not passed them down now!"
"They are the Soul Infant Fruit and the Exquisite Heavenly Mushroom. Both are rare spiritual items in the world, and their nourishment for the soul's origin is beyond the imagination of ordinary people!"
"Only by obtaining one of them can your teacher not only recover, but even have the opportunity to break through and advance to the Heavenly Realm Soul!"
Looking at the anxious Xiao Yan, Xuan Yi nodded inwardly, "It seems that old fellow Yao Chen has finally become more discerning after experiencing betrayal once!"
"Master's wife, do you have any information about these two spiritual items?"
"No!"
Seeing Xiao Yan's disappointed expression, Xuan Yi changed her tone and said again.
"Of course, there's a ninth-grade alchemist within the Pill Tower. Perhaps he has a way to help in this situation!"
"A ninth-grade alchemist!"
Xiao Yan's mouth was a little dry. How could he, who hadn't even reached the eighth grade, possibly ask a ninth-grade alchemist for help?
Suddenly, Xiao Yan seemed to think of something, and looked at his master's wife with eager eyes, his meaning self-evident.
"Alas, we've returned at the wrong time!"
Xuan Yi naturally understood Xiao Yan's meaning, but according to Xuan Kongzi, the Grand Elder had already entered seclusion, and a ninth-grade alchemist's seclusion could last for decades or even centuries!
"However, with my alchemy skills, waking up that old fellow Yao Chen shouldn't be too difficult!"
He took out an ice lotus from his storage ring. Just as Xiao Yan thought Xuan Yi was going to use it to refine medicine, he saw Xuan Yi wave his hand, and the ice lotus transformed into a pill radiating a hazy glow.
"This, this could be...?"
"That's right, this is the unique talent of pills of grade eight and above—transformation!"
Xuan Kongzi, who was watching from the side, stepped forward to explain.
Xuan Yi made the pill transformed from the ice lotus bloom, then suspended the Bone Nether Ring in the air, controlling the medicinal power to enter the ring for Yao Chen to absorb.
"Buzz"
After a short while, the Bone Nether Ring trembled, emitting a strange fluctuation, and a phantom figure slowly appeared on the Bone Nether Ring, it was none other than Yao Venerable Yao Chen!
"Master!"
The moment he saw the phantom figure, Xiao Yan could no longer suppress his joy and exclaimed excitedly.
"Little Yanzi!"
"Cough cough."
Just as the master and disciple were about to put on a touching scene with tears streaming down their faces, one of the three people next to them coughed lightly.
"Xuan Yi, Xuan Kongzi, Tian Leizi, is this the Holy Pill City?"
Upon seeing these old friends of many years, Yao Chen's phantom figure couldn't help but be stunned, and an inexplicable feeling arose in his heart.
"Yao Chen, it's been so long!"
"Yes, counting the time I left the Pill Tower, it seems like it's been over a hundred years!"
"..."
Just as the group was reminiscing, in an unknown corner of the Dou Qi Continent, within a vast ancient realm, a stunningly beautiful young woman gazed towards the Central Plains, her eyes filled with longing.
"Brother Xiao Yan, we'll be able to meet again soon!"
Meanwhile, within a dark spatial wormhole, several alluring women in green robes stood on the deck of a spaceship, watching the light gradually appear ahead, their eyes filled with joy.
"Your Highness, we're almost at the Central Plains!"
"Brother Lin Feng, Qing Lin has come to find you. I wonder if you've missed Qing Lin?"
The girl's whispers were filled with deep longing, and her slight worry evoked the phrase "a sight to behold, so pitiful! "
At the same time, Iron Protector, who had just received a promotion from Lin Feng, returned to the branch hall where Demon Rain Heavenly Venerable resided, applying for a promotion to Protector level.
"Hehehe, old buddy, I never expected you to have such good luck on this trip, reaching the Seven-Star Dou Zong realm!"
A figure shrouded in a massive black robe chuckled maliciously before Protector Iron.
It was clear this protector and Old Iron were quite at odds.
"Quickly process my information and assign me a third branch hall!"
However, to the protector's surprise, Protector Iron, who usually insisted on exchanging barbs, was now staring at him expressionlessly.
"Is this guy possessed?"
Seeing Old Iron's expression, the unknown protector swiftly completed the formalities and then provided the necessary information for a Heavenly-level protector.
After collecting the information, Protector Iron left without a word, returning to his main hall.
Three days later, using the excuse of going out to boost performance, he left the Soul Palace and sped towards Holy Pill City!
Chapter 255 The Black Wind Duo Strikes!
Some say the Dou Qi Continent is a sphere, others say it's a continent suspended in a vast world. But for the darling of space—the Ancient Void Dragon—it seems to make no difference!
Deep within the Dou Qi Continent's space, an endlessly vast island floats silently, seemingly capable of suppressing the endless spatial storms that blow in!
Above this massive island, gigantic dragons, dozens or even hundreds of feet long, frolic and play. Judging from their occasional childish voices,
these dragons, at least at the Dou Huang level, are still children!
If any people from the Dou Qi Continent were here, they would surely gasp in astonishment, plunging Dragon Island into an ice age!
"Old Man Zhu Li, what did Lin Feng summon you for? Is he alright?"
Inside a magnificent hall in the very center of Dragon Island, Zi Yan asked impatiently upon seeing Zhu Li.
Judging from his appearance, if Zhu Li had delayed answering by even a second, he would have ripped off Zhu Li's beard. Startled, Zhu Li hurriedly spoke.
"Your Highness Zi Yan, Lin Feng summoned me because the Soul Hall has their eyes on the source of Little Fairy Doctor's Calamity Poison Body."
"Therefore, Lin Feng wants me to return and gather forces to destroy the three Soul Hall branches in one fell swoop!"
After
recounting all the information he had obtained from Lin Feng, Zhu Li looked at the two people sitting below Zi Yan, his expression somewhat respectful.
"Elder, Second Elder, in your opinion, who is most suitable to take action this time?"
"Your Highness Zi Yan, is this Lin Feng truly the son-in-law of my Dragon Clan?"
Faced with Zhu Li's question, the two Dou Sheng experts, Qing Shan and Qing Mu, did not give a direct answer. After exchanging a glance, they cautiously inquired of Zi Yan above them.
"Hmph, mind your own business!"
"Since that's the case, Zhu Li, this time you, Hei Qing, and Qi You will lead the team, each of you taking a dragon guard. It'll be a good opportunity to train some of the clan's youngsters!"
"Remember, afterward, the three of you must personally handle the cleanup and ensure that no one knows about the Ancient Dragon Clan's rebirth before the return of the seniors who have gone far away!"
As he finished speaking, Qing Shan's expression became serious.
"I also want to go to Zhongzhou!"
"This,"
seeing Zi Yan's expression, Qing Shan and Qing Mu couldn't help but feel a little troubled. This was the most critical moment for Dragon Island. Zhu Li and the others were one thing, but the bloodline of the Dragon Emperor absolutely could not be compromised!
"You are also aware of the situation of the four Dragon Islands. Only the Eastern Dragon Island is the weakest. If the three traitors attack, are you confident that you can escape unscathed?"
Seeing the two's hesitant expressions, Zi Yan was secretly pleased, but her face became even more serious.
"If I were to go to the Pill Tower now, with its protection, even if the three traitors joined forces, they would absolutely not dare to cause trouble there!"
"After all, the Pill Tower's Ancestor Xuan Dan is a five-star Dou Sheng! If the Pill Tower faces a crisis, he certainly won't stand idly by!"
"And Lin Feng, as an eighth-grade alchemist of the Pill Tower, naturally has family members who are also part of the Pill Tower. That Ancestor certainly won't sit idly by!"
"In my opinion, until the elders who have gone to the void return, the Pill Tower is the safest place!"
"What Princess Zi Yan said makes sense. If those three traitors were to attack, we would indeed find it difficult to protect Your Highness's safety!"
Elder Qingshan stroked his pale beard, a thoughtful expression on his face, and slowly rose, pacing back and forth in the hall.
"However, His Highness needs protection in the Pill Tower, otherwise I cannot rest easy."
"Alright then, Zhuli, after you help the Prince Consort destroy several branch halls of the Soul Palace, you don't need to return yet. Just stay and guard His Highness!"
"If none of the seniors return within a year, I will announce that you have entered seclusion, and alert the three great rebels!"
"Hmm, as the Grand Elder suggests!"
The void is a world of darkness. Apart from the occasional flash of strange power and the spatial storms that end life, silence is its eternal essence!
Today, above the void outside the Pill Tower, a group of "uninvited guests" broke this curse!
"Lin Feng, you're really bold, kid! You dare to attack the only force in the Central Continent that hasn't been attacked yet!"
"One Palace, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, Four Pavilions—this isn't just a casual way of saying it; it subtly implies the strength of different forces!"
"Because the Soul Palace is backed by the Imperial Clan, even though the Pill Tower is stronger, it can't do anything to them!"
"However, you're backed by the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, so you don't need to fear the Imperial Clan behind it!"
Xuan Kongzi looked at Lin Feng beside him, his face full of感慨 (gan3kai3, a complex emotion encompassing admiration, regret, and awe). These young people are becoming increasingly unfathomable.
As for why Xuan Kongzi knew that Lin Feng and Zhu Li would attack the Soul Palace, it was Lin Feng who proactively informed him.
It wasn't that he needed to report everything; he just wanted to prepare him so that the Pill Tower wouldn't suffer heavy losses if the Soul Palace retaliated in the Central Continent in anger!
Others might not know, but surely he did, that the Pill Tower's Xuan Dan Ancestor was currently a cowherd!
And perhaps, he wasn't even in the Central Continent!
"Lin Feng, I'm here!"
Suddenly, a familiar voice rang in Lin Feng's ears, and a spatial rift appeared beside him.
Upon seeing this, Xuan Kongzi's pupils constricted sharply, his shock barely concealed.
"Is this the terrifyingly powerful spatial talent of the Ancient Dragon Clan?"
Looking at the slowly closing spatial wormhole beside him, Xuan Kongzi hadn't even noticed it opening.
However, if Lin Feng knew of Xuan Kongzi's shock, he would find it perfectly understandable.
The Ancient Dragon Clan's spatial talent was beyond the reach of ordinary people, especially considering Zhu Li's cultivation level had reached the advanced half-saint realm.
Such an existence's manipulation of space was beyond the imagination of ordinary people; even Xuan Kongzi, a peak ninth-level Dou Zun, was like a
three-year-old child in comparison!
"This must be Xuan Kongzi, the patriarch of the Pill Tower? I am Zhu Li. Please forgive my intrusion!"
Zhu Li suddenly looked at Xuan Kongzi, smiling as he greeted him. He had remained hidden since his last visit.
"Hahaha, Senior Zhu Li, you flatter me. The arrival of the Ancient Dragon Clan truly brings honor to the Pill Tower!"
"Great Master Xuan Kongzi, our clan elders have strictly forbade us to reveal our identities. We hope you will not disclose this to the outside world."
"Senior Zhu Li, rest assured, absolutely no one will know of the Ancient Dragon Clan's emergence!"
"Lin Feng, when do we depart? I want to show you how diligently I've cultivated these past few days."
Suddenly, Zi Yan quietly approached Lin Feng and whispered in his ear.
"Lin Feng, you haven't refined pills for me in a long time. This time, I secretly brought many high-grade natural treasures from Dragon Island. I'll give them all to you later."
"Choose whatever you want, and just refine the rest into pills for me, hehe!"
Although Zi Yan's voice was soft, everyone present was a top-tier expert; how could they not hear her?
However, aside from Lin Feng and Zi Yan, the youngest among them was several hundred years old, and they all knew the importance of feigning deafness and dumbness.
(PS: Zi Yan's age is considered to be that of a newborn baby here, and considering the long lifespan of the ancient dragon race, she would still be considered a loli even at several hundred years old!?)
Zhu Li's brow twitched, finding it hard to bear witnessing the scene before him.
"Your Highness Ziyan, our Ancient Dragon Clan must be mighty and domineering!"
"Now that Senior Zhuli has arrived, let's set off! We'll split into three groups and teach the Soul Palace a painful lesson!"
In a corner of the northwest region of Central Continent, the vast and boundless Mountain Range of the Dead Souls lies. Due to the countless battles fought by powerful figures long ago, the corpses of the dead exude an astonishing resentment, chilling to the bone.
However, the Mountain Range of the Dead Souls, shrouded in perpetual mist, has welcomed extremely uninvited guests today.
"Commander Hei Qing, is this the place?"
An invisible spatial rift slowly opened, and several tall and imposing figures slowly appeared—it was Hei Qing's team.
"If the Prince Consort's information is correct, this should be the place!"
Hei Qing's deep gaze looked into the depths of the mountain range; even the thick mist could not obstruct his vision, as if it could pierce through everything.
"So that's how it is. Not only are they hidden in this desolate Soul Mountain Range, but they also use spatial folding to conceal their structures?"
"However," Hei Qing sneered, "this crude use of space is nothing short of clownish in the eyes of my dragon race!"
"Dragon Guards, heed my command! Seal off the void and completely isolate this place from the Dou Qi Continent. Today, we'll trap them like turtles in a jar!"
Seemingly remembering something, Hei Qing turned and said.
"Remember, the Prince Consort said to capture them alive if possible!"
"Yes!"
Several tall figures clasped their fists in response, then dispersed to the four corners of the mountain range, dense spatial power emanating from their bodies.
If someone could observe from a higher vantage point and possess the ability to perceive space, they would be astonished to discover that a silvery-white semicircle was slowly enveloping the Soul Mountain Range, which stretched for countless miles, at an astonishing speed.
"Buzz!"
After a strange fluctuation emanated, the entire Soul Mountain Range seemed to have vanished from the Dou Qi Continent in perception.
However, from the outside, it appeared exactly the same as before.
"Remember, act swiftly and decisively, leaving no trace. Move out!"
"Yes!" As
soon as the words fell, several Dragon Guards who had reached the level of Five-Star Six-Star Dou Zun, and even one Seven-Star Dou Zun, vanished instantly.
Throughout the entire process, all living beings within the Soul Mountain Range remained completely unaware.
True calamity often only becomes apparent after it has arrived!
At the same time as Hei Qing's actions, Elder Qi You of the Ancient Dragon Clan also led his Dragon Guards to another branch hall.
This Dragon Clan elder, a peak Nine-Rank Dou Zun, seemed to have a tacit understanding with Hei Qing, again choosing to have the Dragon Guards take action to seal off the area.
Perhaps this was related to Elder Qingshan's orders; it was time for the Dragon Clan's guards to engage in actual combat!
A silver-white semicircle once again enveloped the area, then vanished without a trace, seemingly foreshadowing the disappearance of yet another Soul Hall branch hall. In
a remote corner of the southwestern region of Central Continent, where even magical beasts seemed extremely rare, it was as if they knew that an extremely terrifying evil lurked deep within the mountains.
Today, a group of people arrived above this unnamed mountain range.
"This is the Human Palace under the jurisdiction of the Nine Heavenly Venerables, Mo Yu, of the Soul Palace!"
Based on the information Lin Feng had collected over the years, combined with his memories from his previous life, the entire Soul Palace was extremely terrifying.
Among its many branches was the Heavenly Gang Palace, the core of which was personally overseen by the Soul Palace Master, Hun Miesheng.
As long as the major imperial clans hadn't broken their treaty, it could be said that Hun Miesheng, a five-star Dou Sheng, was practically invincible on the surface of the Central Continent!
This was the powerful foundation upon which the Soul Palace protectors could wreak havoc everywhere, spreading their terrifying, eerie laughter throughout the myriad realms!
The Earth Palace within the Heavenly Gang Palace was also overseen by a Dou Sheng-level deputy palace master.
Below this were the Human Palaces, each under the jurisdiction of one of the nine Heavenly Venerables!
Lin Feng was about to attack the branch palace where the Nine Heavenly Venerables, Mo Yu, resided.
As for Elder Qi You and Commander Hei Qing, they were attacking the Earthly Fiend Palace, which was also extremely important; there were only twenty-four such palaces in the entire Central Continent!
"Since this Soul Palace Nine Heavens Venerable Demon Rain has reached the peak of the Eight-Star Dou Zun realm, to prevent him from noticing any clues and sending messages outwards,"
Elder
Zhu Li slowly took two steps forward and suddenly plunged his hands into the depths of space, seemingly prying open the invisible spatial power.
"Your Highness Zi Yan, this is a unique technique used by my Dragon Clan to seal off enemies. Back then, we used this to annihilate the bloodline source of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix—the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix!"
"Please look carefully, Your Highness!"
"The Void Imprisoning Heaven Technique!"
Elder Zhu Li shouted softly, and his two large hands, inserted into space, suddenly condensed endless spatial power, seemingly taming the free spatial energy.
Under Lin Feng's powerful soul perception, a giant dragon suddenly appeared in the depths of the void, then rapidly expanded, seemingly about to burst the world. The
enormous dragon, like an invisible hand, severed the connection between this place and the outside world.
Space was completely sealed off!
The entire mountain range seemed to have become a cage, a prison.
Mo Yu, a peak eight-star Dou Zun, seemed completely oblivious. Even Lin Feng, who watched the entire event, was still deeply shocked.
"Is this the power of the Ancient Dragon Clan? Truly the darlings of space! No wonder the Ancient Dragon Clan remains powerful while the bloodlines of the Snake Clan and the Heavenly Phoenix Clan continue to decline." "
This space has been sealed off by me. Unless a Dou Sheng expert comes to observe it personally, no one can detect the anomaly here."
Hearing this, Lin Feng and Zi Yan exchanged a glance, their meaning clear.
"Black Wind Duo, attack!"
(End of Chapter)