Mortal’s Cultivation: journey to immortality Chapter 1-297 | Manhwa Recap | Manhwa Hot

Run, devil. Where are you running to? Right there. This cunning fox has teased us repeatedly. Don't even think about running. Stop this [ __ ] Firecloud talisman. It hurts. Hateful. Hey, a kiss. What a mess. Yo. You're pretty good at tricking and running away, aren't you? Run. Why are you not running? Hey. Hey.

As promised, I have used my firecloud talisman. The score must be settled. The fur is mine. I don't want anything else. How about that? No. We have to catch this demon fox alive. What do you mean, Daisten? Does this mean I'm going to get the short end of the stick? Hold your horses, Akaro, to some news. The Blood Saber sect issued a mission to capture Demon Fox alive. If you complete it, you'll probably become an inner disciple of the sect and will get a lot of benefit. Fellow Daisi is well informed. I don't want to be rude. I just want you to help me catch this demon fox alive. I'll split all the benefits equally with the two of you. E, this sounds good. I have no objection. Naturally, the poor will have no problem with that. If that's the case, let's do it without further ado.

These scums go to hell. How dare you? Sure enough. What? It turned into a log. Is this that demon's wooden escape technique? We're not going to let it get away, are we? Rest assured, the little thing got serious injuries. It can't run far.

Why did you do this to us? Did we do something wrong? We demon Fox Clan. Did we commit some heinous crime? We just wanted to live together in peace and seclusion. We just wanted to live in harmony as a family forever. Why? Why did such a tragedy happen to us?

Have fun. SFX tumble fall. Haha. What a sight. It fell. Is there really any heaven? If it could really hear people's voices. How about stinky fox having mercy on us? How dare you give me trouble and trouble again? You thought that since I'm going to catch you alive so you can get away with it. You know what? I can make your life one a living hell. I can't kill you BLT. I'm going to teach you a lesson today. You evildoer. I hope that you'll be here when I die and give these villains the punies men they deserve. Evil doer. Haha. Please don't let our race die in vain.

Crank and Rumble. What's happening? This is This? What is this? From the stone, a man appeared. Hey. Hey. This is weird. What should we do about this? How do I know? By the way, what about the fox? Brother Stone. Brother Stone. Lure finally found you. Social Lamirs. These bad guys want to have fun. They slaughtered Lur's village. They took my parents. Social weebs. Really? He is brother Stone. He's sent by the heavens to help me.

What? They know each other? Could it be that this demon fox deliberately lured us three here for an ambush? [ __ ] Not good. I can't sense this man's mana fluctuations at all. What about you, too? I also couldn't do it. This man must be a great master if he isn't a mere mortal. Or maybe there's some secret spell or something that's hiding his mana fluctuations. Are you blind? Can a mere mortal make its entry like that? No, this guy is just too weird. We have to be careful.

What is your good name, your excellency? I am In Chang from Blood Saber Sect. Beside your excellency is a demon who has been doing evil and killing innocents. I join forces with my two Daist friends to capture this demon fox. What? Brother Stone, don't listen to their nonsense. Our clan lives in a hidden place and we've never had any contact with human race. We've done nothing. If your excellency has nothing to do with this matter, please leave the demon fox. Is he really immortal? How can one be so calm around here when they hear the name Blood Saber? I think he's more likely to be a stupid mortal. What? You guys look, he's a master. You can see it clearly. How could he be a master? He's stepping on stools. Brother Stone, he's really not a master.

How dare you mo? Well, since you want to help that demon, then brother Stone. What? He He destroyed my magic weapons. Don't worry, we're still here. No effect at all. Impossible. Ha. It's hard not to die when py rceeded with my golden beer drill. Unscathed this monster. Brother stone. When are we going to make move? If not now, my fellow Dowist, you're right. Let's attack together. Haha. You deserve it. Impossible. This is Don't do it, monster. hateful. Go to hell. Go to hell, scums. I can't believe you did that to us. Give me my parents back, you filthy bastards. Father, mother, big brother, second sister. One of the blood saber scum has finally died. Although not killed by your child, you have been avenged. Don't worry, as long as your child still breathes. Sooner or later, I will climb the blood mountain and destroy blood saber sect. Don't cry. Don't cry. Don't cry. Father said, people who cry often don't grow up. I want to grow quickly.

Brother Stone, let's go down together. Well, don't. Mother, father, where are you? Father, where are you going? Anyone there? Is there anyone alive? Does anyone come to save me? Don't leave me alone. I will catch you alive. My ancestor just wanted a demon fox. There is one more alive. Don't worry. Slow down. There is still a lot of fun. Where is home? I'm the only one left. Can someone help me? What? Happy, we are here. Happy. Why are you here, mother? All right. All right. Everyone is waiting. Oh, why are you crying? Little fun. Let's go back. Mother, I am back.

The wind and snow between the world. I don't know. Unconsciously, it gradually got smaller. Go east to spring. Return. Brother Shiru and I are on a journey. We hide our breath while avoiding the sphere of influence of the blood knife society. While looking for the cure for the dementia brother stone although he has dementia with a pair of usual appearance. Where did this brother stone come from? But every time encounters danger it is always a stone. Why is he so powerful? I don't know when to start. I look forward to it. I look forward to the day when brother Stone's disease is completely cured. What's on my chest? Stingy. Good. This is the third largest city in Fongwa. Yuan Chang. It looks like a big city. Brother Stone, if you were to completely recover, can you help liar get revenge? What I am talking about? Ah, even if brother Stone recovers. How can you beat so many bad guys? Don't think so much. Brother Stone, let's go. This city is so big. There must be a doctor who can cure your dementia.

Ming Yuan City. This city is originally flat, covering a 100 miles, a big river in the south of the city. Boda land and water are extremely convenient to travel which also contributed to the prosperity of the city that is mirror. I don't know if dad can give me the hidden chi talisman to cover up the evil spirit in where are you from? What do you do when you enter the city? I am from Lioja town. My name is Lu. This is my brother Lucir. We came to this city to treat my brother. successfully entered the city. Welcome to the city. Wow, the city is bigger than I thought. Brother Stone, come. Let's find out the medical center in the city. I don't know. Please forgive me. Forcing the way. There are many medical centers in the city. Don't be discouraged. Our family looked at the past cases and it was certain that Brother Stone could be cured. The medical clinic over there looks bigger. There should be doctors with more advanced medical skills. Sorry, your brother's symptoms are very weird. Little girl, stay for a while. Doctor, is it possible that you know something about my brother's condition? Little girl, your brother's symptoms. The old man had read in a certain medical dictionary. That is someone hurt his soul. These injuries are beyond what doctors can treat. Only those immortal masters who are good at this way can cure it. As long as the spirit returns to normal, he will recover. Brother Stone was actually injured in the soul. Troubled now to heal. Brother Stone must find a cultivator. It's just that the cultivators are extremely powerful relying on a hidden aura. Hey, I don't have a confidence to hide it from them. Once the immortal cultivators cease through my identity, the consequences will be disastrous.

The horse beast is frightened. Get away. Minguan City collapsed. What a strength. Big bro stone head. The impact of the horse's strike is at least 4,000 or plus 5,000 kilos, but he could stop it easily. Wonderful. Damn you. This is your punishment. Second young master, spare me, young master. Useless servant. How did freaking you drive that carriage? Second bro, forget it. You can't blame him anyway. That blue wind horse is a wild beast that can be hardly tamed. Forget it. I was nearly dead. What a rude guy. Someone stop him. We'd better get out of here. Big bro stonehead. Let's go. Shut up. He's from Family U. That isn't our business. Please hold on. He spotted us out at last. He's not calling me. He's not calling me. He's not calling me. I'm Yuchi. Family you and Minguan City Yuchi. My horsedrawn carriage nearly harmed you. I'm very sorry for that. That's very kind of you. Thanks to this master, the problem was solved. If I don't repay you, it'll be unacceptable. My manner isn't far from here. Would you like to come over? It's not a big deal. We got to go. Can I excuse myself? Are you going to cure your brother's syndrome? How could you know? My nose is very sensitive that I can smell the herb scent from you. You guys must have visited the chrysanthemum house. Despite his tremendous power, his mind is kind of lacking intelligence. Yes, we are finding physicians to cure him, but none of them be able to. His sickness must be severe. There is an immortal in my house with the out of thisworld medical skills. How about letting him take a look at your brother? Hey, seventh bro. Their identities are really mysteries. Don't worry, second bro. It's okay. An immortal. This is a new place to me. Never mind. As long as I can save Big Bro Stone Head, however risky it is, I'll try. All right, we'll join you. But if that immortal can't cure my brother, we'll leave immediately. As you wish. Anyway, how can I address you guys? My name is Lulu. This Lou, sure. Seventh bro, you not only take them home, but also find an immortal to help them. It's okay. Second, bro. So, sister lure and brother Lou. Sure. This way, please. Ah, interesting. She's the one having a decent aptitude for cultivation. You must be careful. It said that there are also secret cultivators in charge of the U residence. I assume that the prime minister of Foam Nation was planning to spend a lot of effort to send her to the cold fire clan. And they're not alone. Don't take them lightly. I know what to do, senior brother fan. This time is my first trial mission. You were only sent here to assist me. There's no need for you to do anything unless there's some special reason. So, just show me what you can do. Use manner. Sis Lou, how's it? This manor is so big and guarded carefully. So, this not a regular manner. You're really smart, Sister Lou. My father is the prime minister of Foam Nation. That's why there are so many guards. If not, there's no way we could have hired a true master immortal. Seventh brother, if you insist on bringing two outsiders into the residence, Dad might get angry if he finds out. Don't blame me for not warning you. Just ignore him. This way, please. Shia Woo. Good timing. These are our special guests. Ah, the little girl is so pretty. Welcome home, young master. She is my guest. Don't be rude. Miss and mister, I'm just a housemmaid, so don't blame my rudeness. Ah, by the way, got it. I've been out for the past few days. Yeah, her good impression of him was greatly reduced. What are you doing? Such shameless guys. The West Chamber. You look very tired. Take a rest soon. I'll hold a banquet to welcome you guys later. The banquet is unnecessary. I just want to know when that immortal will come. If you don't like a noisy banquet, I'll tell Shia Woo to bring dinner over later. About the immortal, I'm afraid you'll have to wait until tomorrow. All right. Have a good rest. I'll take my leave. Young master, who are they? Based on their clothes, they look like common villagers. Why are you being so polite to them? You don't know anything. Today, the horse pulling our carriage went mad. Young, young, master. It was Lucir who subdued the blue wind horse with one hand and stopped the carriage. One hand. So that Luc sure must be very powerful. Apparently, he's such a mutant. If we can get him, he'll bring me many benefits. Lure would definitely be a devastatingly beautiful woman. Keeping her here will be much better than letting her wander. Tell our servants to take good care of them. Got it? Yes.

At night, Big Bro Stone Head, I'm feeling anxious. Brother Stone Head, do you think that immortal master could cure you? Ah, never mind. Big bro stone head, don't worry. If this immortal can't cure you, we'll go to another place. There must be someone that can cure your illness. Lucer always closes his eyes and defends Lur's sleep for the last few years. But it's changed since he came to use Manor. Ray's head. He can sense the great danger coming. His gaze is fixed at the undefined darkness. Meanwhile, in a secret underground chamber, Master Basher. Good. Go. Good [ __ ] Fail again. Come here.

The next morning. Masterbasher. So sorry for bothering you while you're making pills. It's fine to take a look, but I'm puzzled. Why would seventh young lady want me to treat a stupid mortal? You might not know this, but that man can stopped a mad blue wind horse with one hand yesterday, saving me and my second bro in the carriage when he helped you. This man is worth taking a look at. That's it. Stopped a mad beast with one hand. Moreover, he's the helper of seventh young lady. He deserves to be met. Master Basher, thank you. It's not a big deal. So, we got to go the chamber in the west. Bored. Relaxed. Ah, someone is coming. Who's that? Sister Lure. Our young lady has brought the immortal master to visit you in hurry. Who's your young lady? Sis Lure, it's me. Seventh young master, it's me. Sister Lure, you can call me seventh miss or seventh. No wonder I felt that the seventh young master was a little. A little what? A little. Not like a man. Sister. Walking outside as a man would avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble. Lure, you'll understand when you grow up. Lure, this is the master immortal that I told you about. Master be sure. Master Bashure, this is Lu. Yes. And the one sitting over there is her elder brother, Luh. Greetings, immortal master. Sister Lure. The master is checking on your brother. There's no need to make a fuss. I'm sorry, immortal master. I didn't do it on purpose. How is it? Can you treat big brother stone head? No rush. No rush. E big bro stone head. Go big bro. Stone head blurring moving quickly. Impossible. This is Are you able to tell what's wrong with him? Is there any way to cure him? Soso. That's not entirely impossible. It's just that. Please cure my brother, Master Immortal. If you have any good ideas, please treat Lu sure. I'll bear all the costs. Well, since Miss 7 has spoken, I shall do my best. But to be honest with you, his soul is in a sealed state for some reason, and it would be very difficult for him to release it. Only setting up a spirit summoning spell may cure him. By the way, I need to be in a private room with him. Will Lure be able to stay by your side while you treat him, immortal master? What's wrong, kid? Don't you trust me? I wouldn't dare. I just want to stay by your side and watch. I promise that I won't disturb you, immortal master. Thank for your help, master. It's up to you. The spirit summoning spell formation is not an ordinary one, so I have to be well prepared. So, I'll take my leave first. There's still hope, says Lure. Though there's a chance to cure Big Bro's illness, Lure is still feeling anxious.

Afternoon, 3 days later, Miss Lure, that's where Master Basher refineses pills and cultivates. Big Bro Stone Head can be cured. Thank God. The place of cultivation for a master is not a place that servants like us could go to, Miss Lure. You can go there on your own. Thank you, sis Shia Woo. If Big Bro Stone Head's illness is cured, will he leave me? Big Bro Stone Head, let's go. Come in. What are you waiting for? Get him to sit at the center of the magic field. Yes, big brother Stone Head. You'll definitely get better. Lure will stay here with you. You stay where you are right now. Don't make a sound and interrupt me while I'm casting my spell. Don't even take half a step. Understood? Not good. If you interrupt my spell, would you be able to bear the consequences? What? What's that? We're fooled. Stop. What are you doing? Come here, bastard. Stop. Bastard. Stop. What's this? Can't move. What are you going to do? Fu fu hots. Wrong. Big bro. Stone head. It's not your business now. I knew your true identity. A lady, little demon fox using a mystic gadget to fool me. Such a childish fox. Seventh young lady brought you here. And I don't want to mess up with the fox tribes. So, I wanted to turn and blind eye on you. But who would have thought that I'd find this human-shaped treasure? This soul bearer is a very rare object that was damaged. As long as I use a secret art to refine him, I'd be able to make a spirit puppet with limitless potential. Want to die? You demon? How dare you? What? Demon fox, let me see what you can do next. Vanishing. How come? That's my full power strike. It barely hurts him. I've really underestimated you. Just a minute. I'll handle you later. It hurts. I don't want to die. I have to save Big Bro Stone Head. Big bro stone head. Why am so weak? If I had been alert, things would have been better. I can't die like this. I still have many things to tell big bro stone head. One no is past. One is save you. Save me. Big bro stone head. The longer I look, the more I like. Such the best body and soul I've ever seen. What a flawless body. It's going to be mine.

Godhand Valley Medicine Storehouse. I didn't ask why Leeu was taking that pill. He seems to be pretty grateful toward me. Coupled with his secret and making medicine for him. Leeu probably won't harm me anymore. He might even help me. Plus, his martial arts skills will improve over the years, making him even more useful. All right, I'll give him a year's worth of medicine. Actually, I could concoct more doses for him, but I want him to come get more from me every year. That way, he won't forget about me.

That night, dear readers, my name is Han Lee. A few days ago, I received another letter from my family. It said that the mamony I sent them had greatly improved their lives. Both of my older brothers got married and the oldest started his own business. But even though the letters keep coming every year, I feel my family is being more and more distant toward me. It's as if they're respectfully talking to a powerful stranger. Meanwhile, my memories of my family are fading with time. It's only when I focus everything on my feelings does that familiar warmth slowly return. What's happening? Why is my blood suddenly boiling? What's touching the protection talisman makes me go crazy. It can't be. What should I do? That's right, the protection talisman. Thank goodness for mom's protection talisman or I'd have lost my mind. What almost killed Han Lee was not him going crazy, but an assault from his mental demons. Of course, it would be many years before he realized what had happened.

The little bottle. I forgot all about it. I couldn't unlock its secrets despite all my efforts back then. After all these years, it still hasn't changed. Even th of green liquid inside it has stayed the same. It didn't evaporate at all. It seems this liquid is the key to understanding the secrets of this bottle. Why do I feel like I've suddenly become smarter? I got it.

The next day, the medicine garden. Wow, so cute. Wow, what adorable rabbits. Your eyes are like cute little jams. Are you too happy I saved you from the cook's clutches? Wo! This green liquid keeps its color even after being poured. This is very precious, so don't waste it. All right. What? What the heck? What in the world? A cute gem. What? [ __ ] Worry. Hey, what's wrong with you? TSK. Why did you Why do you look so haggarded? I'm fine, senior brother Lee. I'm just a bit tired after preparing the medicine overnight. Of course, since it's for you, it's no problem. You're such a good man. We're really bros. Sure. Sure. But you don't have to react like this. I've got some urgent matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now. All right. Take care, senior brother. I envy you, dude. You've got access to such effective medicine. He's gone. Please, if I were able to cultivate with this medicine, would I be wandering around like this?

Afternoon near the medicine garden. Why is there such a thick medicine smell? Hey, isn't that the bowl of medicine I dropped yesterday? The yellow dragon grass turned slightly purple. The bitter lotus actually bloomed into nine flower petals. The lotus eater fruit skin turned black. Wow. The ordinary herbs became awesome. If it's able to hasten a herb's growth like this, I can eat it myself. Or I could even sell it. How much could I earn from this? Based on what happened yesterday, would a herb that's been soaked be poisonous? Anyway, I'm out of the green liquid. If I can't make more of that liquid, no point in thinking about using it to grow herbs.

The next day, Han Lee found two more rabbits. Please don't explode again. He then gave the rabbits the mature herbs to eat. Instead of exploding, the rabbits hopped around energetically. Oh my gosh, it's so cute. After that, he kept experimenting with the bottle through the night. The depressing thing was the bottle did not react at all. Why is it always cloudy? The only difference from the past was the recent dark and rainy weather. It seemed the only thing to do was to wait until the eight night clear skies. This is fantastic. The green liquid in this bottle can be replenished. As I long as I have this bottle, I can produce an endless amount. This must mean I'm going to be rich. You can take your time journeying through the mountains. Master, I'm going to build up my money-making business first.

Rabbit's grave. In this world, precious herbs are the key to greater opportunities. Valuable herbs take hundreds of years to mature and are more precious than gold. Once found, countless people would risk their money and their lives to obtain them. Hundred-year herbs are rare and priceless. A thousand-year Tri Darkness grass like this would cause an uproar. And now, this extremely rare thousand-year divine herb is in Han Le's possession. But even though he had the divine herb, Han Lee was still unsatisfied. Drifting gaze. Sheesh. It genuinely matured in just a few days. Although I knew it would work, it feels unreal that I actually got it. No, I still feel like something's not right. It'll be troublesome if anyone finds out about this try darkness grass. After all, even Dr. Mo doesn't have this herb. What do I say if I'm asked about it? Not to mention that little bottle. A treasure can get its possessor in trouble. If people find out I have a bottle that can easily grow hundred or thousand-year herbs without limit, I'm dead meat. The bastards from the sect will murder me immediately and snatch the bottle away. No one can ever find out about this secret. Luckily, I'm secluded in the Godhand Valley. If not, the herbal scent would give me away. I'm the only person here in the valley and no one ever comes to find. These are the ideal conditions for me to continue nurturing herbs. As for Dr. Mo, he has a long journey if he wants high-grade medicine. It's probably going to be at least 6 or 7 months before he returns. I've got to make the most of that time. The moment he returns, I'll have to hide the little bottle. He's so shrewd. Hiding this bottle without him noticing will be impossible. Ha, it's actually quite ironic. How am I his disciple when I have to keep secrets from him? As it is, I feel that there's a barrier between us that will never be broken. All other disciples admire and obey their masters. But our relationship feels more like he needs me for something. He tried to hide it, but I can tell he has something planned for me. Call me petty, but there's no harm in being cautious. He must never find out about this bottle. Before Dr. Mo returns, I've got to grow some good stuff for myself. Let's do this.

For the next few months, Hanley focused on refining the best divine herbs. These herbs would probably seem like a dream to Dr. Mo. He's never seen these before and wouldn't be able to get the necessary ingredients. But in my case, Dr. Dr. Emmo taught me all these medicinal formulas without any reservations. I still have to plant whatever I need in the end. How many people would lose their minds if word of this medicine garden got out? It's just a small matter. If Dr. Emmo found out about these herbs, would he fall off a cliff in excitement? Yes, I did it. Look at this table of precious herbs. The yellow dragon pill and golden marrow pill which can strengthen and rejuvenate one's body. These are divine medicines for cultivation which will help me make a breakthrough. Spirit cleansing powder, a rare divine medicine that cures poison, although they won't help my cultivation yet. The stamina recovery pill is effective for both external and internal injuries. They could save lives as I travel through the Janghu, so I should prepare more.

The Stonehouse two days after making medicine. Such divine medicine only exists in stories. Golden marrow pill. Yellow dragon pill. I've got one in each hand. I can casually eat them. The effects of this medicine are phenomenal. The energy within my entire body is exploding non-stop. With the incredible effects of the divine medicine, Hanley instantly broke through to the fourth level of his chant. The moment he reached the fourth level, Hanley felt as if the entire world had changed. The cobweb outside his house, the worm squirming many feet away from him, the countless new smells. They were all so clear to him. All his senses had gone far beyond what they had been before. This feels terrific. Overjoyed. It seems there are some changes that come with the fourth level. This is the first time I felt that using the chant has not been in vain. Now whenever I close my eyes, I can feel that the presence of everything nearby. Skips a beat. He's back. Greetings, master. Why didn't you tell me you were returning? I could have gone out to welcome you. What an ominous feeling. What's with this big guy? How's your cultivation coming along? Have you made any progress? What do you mean, master? I only have average potential, so how could I make any progress without your herbs? I haven't. Enough nonsense. I'll see for myself. Oh no, the old man came at a bad time. I've just broken through. I can't let him find out about that. I've got to control my pulse. Useless trash. Damn it. You haven't made any progress. Damn it. What the hell's wrong with him? He suddenly becomes so dejected. It's as if he's about to die. Bastard. Bastard.

Dr. Mo's study. That was too close. If he had entered the stonehouse, he'd have seen the medicine. What's wrong with this geyser? He showed up abruptly and he's filled with ill intent. What the heck is he planning? Just look if you want to. Why be so secretive about it? [ __ ] What's with this darkness on his face? No, he definitely returned with malicious intentions and he's coming after me. I have no idea if this is going to be useful or not. H such petty tricks. Did you actually think that would work? What? So fast? [ __ ] He hit my pressure point. Master, what are you doing? If I've done something wrong, you could just punish me. Why did you hit my pressure point? Why lower yourself to my level? Trying to use a hidden arrow against me? Are you stupid? Enough [ __ ] Stop pretending. You don't stand a chance against me. Good. As expected of the man that I, Ojan, laid eyes on. Now you're able to remain calm in the face of danger. I see all my efforts have not been wasted on you. What do you intend to do to me? What do I intend to do to you? Even if I don't say it, you must be smart enough to have an idea. No, I know you've always been defensive and never treated me as your master. But it doesn't matter since I never thought of you as my disciple either. By the way, how old do you think I am? Based on your appearance, you must be in your 60s. But since you're asking, your age must not match your appearance. As expected of a man who learned the eternal spring arts, a little brat from the village has actually become so intelligent. You guessed right. I'm 37 years old this year. What? That can't be possible. I spent my early years in Lan Province in the U state. I was renowned as the ghost hand. Both the evil and the righteous followed me. All who opposed me died. Unfortunately, I was betrayed by someone I trusted. Although I survived thanks to my medical skills, I lost both my empire and my family. I chanced upon a mysterious book and found a way to regain my strength. I did as the book said. But but you didn't expect to end up looking like this. That's right. My powers returned. But I started aging rapidly. And this ghoulish appearance is the result. To regain the essence I lost, I need someone at the fourth level of the eternal spring arts to help me by channeling his strength. However, only a person with spiritual roots is able to cultivate the eternal spring arts. But there's always a solution. That's what led me to you. I devoted all my efforts and resources to help you cultivate. But I didn't think you'd deliberately get in my way. Surely you don't think I'm trying to delay my own cultivation. So he's acting up because he thinks I'm trying to hide my progress. That was so unnecessary. Since it's come to this, he won't believe matter what I say to get the medicine for you. I've been hunted by my enemies and only have one year left to live. I don't care if you were messing around previously. I only ask that you reach the fourth level of the eternal spring arts in a year. Oh, so that's what you want. You know very well I'm not going to give you an answer. Come on, release my pressure point first. All right. All right. You're such a good disciple, so surely you wouldn't disappoint your master. What was that? A gift for my favorite disciple. That's the corpse worm pill. a cocoon that's been refined with a secret technique. After you ingest that, it will hide within your body for a year. If the antidote isn't taken in that time, he the worm will hatch from the cocoon and completely devour your inards. When that happens, you will die a very slow and painful death. By the way, I heard you've got quite a big family back at home. Is the money you've been sending home every mo sufficient? If it's not enough, feel free to ask me for more. I do miss your family very, very much. Don't worry. I will definitely reach the fourth level in a year. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now. You're all talk yet you dared to try your tricks on me. H. That look on his face was priceless. What rubbish? What's this? [ __ ] Since when has that bastard known how to make such a potent poison? The eternal spring arts are truly diabolical. That schol has become so cruel despite his young age. He's turned on me at that moment. Bastard. Just you wait. I am the master of my fate. I won't be pushed around by anyone.

A few months later, deep in the mountains, scorching sun. Ha, nice. This feels great. You really know the area, Junior Brother Han. No one in the Seven Profound Gates sect knows about this hidden reservoir. This is nothing. I know many other places like this. This cool and refreshing reservoir was hidden within the mountains. The only path to the outside world was a secret cave beneath an old scholar tree. Half a year ago, Leeu returned when he needed more painkillers due to his agony. Desperate to grow stronger, Hanley asked Leeu to teach him skills from the Hall of Seven Absolutes in exchange. Both of them began kneading in secret, using the hidden reservoir as their base. After a few meetings, they became close friends and could talk about anything. The anaconda fist technique you taught me last time is too rigid. Do you have a softer and more flexible technique? My martial arts are all yang attributed. Of course, the techniques I know are rigid. You think I run the hall of seven absolutes and can just learn whatever I want? TSK. Such modesty. Don't you know you're the leader of the next generation, senior brother Lee? How can you be compared to ordinary disciples? Huh? Such flattery from the genius. Master Han, you're making it real tough for me. What do you mean by genius? You always defeat me in just a few moves, don't you? No, I was only lucky because I used my true chi. Without it, I wouldn't be able to harm you at all, even with 100 moves. Why so humble today? You've never learned any martial arts except for that stupid mental cultivation method. Yet, you've thoroughly understood the techniques in such a short time. What are you if not a genius? The thing is that chant doesn't have any real power. So why are you still cultivating it every day? Isn't it a waste of your talent? Sigh. Let's not talk about that, senior brother Lee. I don't know why I'm still cultivating it either. Maybe it's the lingering naivity and determination within my soul. You're a real character as expected of someone like you. You think I want to cultivate it? Could you understand the reason for my suffering? I'm not trying to nag, but seriously, you should just ditch that stupid chant. From what I've seen you do in the past 6 months, if you genuinely started training with me, I think you could reach the top within 2 years, then we'd be the strongest in the entire sect. Wouldn't that be great? All right. All right. Let's get back to the matter at hand. Is there nothing in the Hall of Seven Absolutes that will let me fight without Truuchi? Actually, there is one. It's a sword technique that's been around for centuries, but was never mastered. I heard even the founder himself passed away without mastering it. The technique is called the blinking sword art. Weird, right? Have you tried it before? Of course not. Why would I learn a technique that doesn't require trueqi? Do I look like an idiot? It's not just No one has learned it ever since it was created. In fact, this technique is very mysterious and strange. I heard that if its creator hadn't once saved the sect from destruction and left a will before he passed away, it would never have been placed in the hall of seven absolutes. For centuries, it's been hidden in a corner of the library, gathering dust. I want to take a look at it. Can you make me a copy? Ha. You really just keep wanting more from me. Fine. Forget copying it. I'll just bring it to you when I come back. People check on the other secret books, but nobody pays attention to this stupid one. Make sure no one finds out about this. Don't worry. I know what to do. I don't know why, but I've got a good feeling. This sword art is exactly what I want.

God hand Valley. It's that guy again. He hasn't said a single word since he arrived. Who in the world is he? I remember when I first met him. Hey there, you're always so silent. May I know who you are? He still didn't say anything. He's always watching over Elder Emmo tirelessly. He really is a monster. But whenever I look at him from behind, I have this familiar feeling. It's like I've seen him somewhere before. Forget it. Whoever he is, Elder Mo definitely ordered him to monitor me. I had no chance the last time I confronted him. Next time, I'm definitely going to be fully prepared. Silently approaching. Is that bastard making any funny moves? That weasel is really just sleeping. Hum. Anyway, if he doesn't reach the fourth level in time, departs. Death awaits. Rising. Han Lee appeared to be asleep, but he was actually mentally practicing the techniques he had just learned. Two months ago, thanks to the divine medicine, Hani broke through to the fifth level of his eternal spring arts. As such, he had outstanding skills and an idetic memory, making Lee Feu think he was a genius. He also believed the blinking sword would be the key to defeating Elder Mo.

10 days later, Hanley rushed to their secret meeting place. The relationship between the master and disciple in the godhand valley had become tenuous. They had revealed their hands and both had cards to counter each other. So, Elder Mo did not push his luck. In turn, Hani no longer avoided Elder Mo's surveillance and traveled through the valley as he pleased. Elder Mo did not know what Hani was doing.

The secret base. Tsk. Why are so many disciples patrolling this mountain path today? What a waste of my time. Sorry, I'm late. This is so much fun. This guy, why is he so childish? Could he be a fake Leaf Fau? Who are you? Yo, Junior Brother Han, you're here. Hey, are you done fooling around? Catch. What? Dash. What is this? It's so big and heavy. Is it something to eat? All you know is to eat, eat, eat. These are books about sword fighting. Didn't you ask for everything on the blinking sword art? Sword fighting? You're joking? Did you fill this with rocks? The shock on your face is so stupid compared to your usual calm look. Seriously, this sack has the books about the blinking sword art. Could it really be carved into a big rock? It's not that formidable, is it? Also, these complicated knots. Don't tell me it's been made difficult on purpose. If that's the case, let's get to it. Wow. Awesome. Amazing. I love watching you use the silk wrapping poems. I only taught you for 2 months, but you can use it so skillfully. I knew it was deliberate. You dirt bag. The blinking sword art. Let's see what you really are. How do you feel? Happy? Surprised? Aren't I dependable? Goodness, I only stole you some sword fighting books. No need to look at me like that. You don't have to repay me with your body. Repay you with my body, my SS. You are you mad? Have you knocked your head on something? You brought half of the secret books from the Hall of Seven Absolutes. Are you trying to get us both killed? The null absolutes book of now. I'm cutting off all ties with you. I don't know you anymore. Sheesh. You're so noisy. Do I look like a [ __ ] to you? I worked hard to steal these books for you, but you're shouting at me in a panic without giving explain. If I could defeat you, I feel so hurt. Look here, senior brother Lee, you've become less and less serious recently. If those disciples who worshiped you saw how foolish you are now, Senior Brother Lee, so cool and powerful, you're our idol, your image as a cold-blooded killer would vanish. Who cares about them? Fine. Fine. I won't tease you anymore. Take a look. The blinking sword art. This I see. This is all about the blinking sword art. There. Stop throwing them everywhere. You can't be serious. Wait, don't tell me all of these are for the blinking sword art. That's right. Turns out a small portion of the library's books are about this blinking sword. I was also shocked when I went to steal them yesterday. It's 74 books in total and I brought them all here for you. I'm a good friend, aren't I? That's great. That dumbfounded look on your face was worth the trip. So many books, but nobody wants them. This blinking sword art is a real mystery filled with anticipation and anxiety. Hanley flipped through the pages that held his destiny. Why are you shouting all of a sudden? You scared me. It's disgusting. Ever since I was little, the sound of pages turning makes me uncomfortable. Hold it in. Calm down. Senior brother Lee was chased away by the sound of Han Lee reading. So, he went off to train his saber technique. The only sounds left in the valley were those of his training and the wildlife. Meanwhile, Hanley was reading at a shocking rate of 10 lines per glance. He soon managed to finish 11 books. After such rigorous studying, Hanley used the eternal spring arts and mentally recalled all the information. Strange and mysterious images formed in his mind as every detail of the killer technique was replayed. The blinking sword art is just what I've been looking for. Boom. Heart skips a beat. Weren't you training with your saber? What are you doing now training? Do you even know what time it is? It's almost sunset. Of course. How was it? Is this sword technique any good? It is pretty good. I don't need internal strength for this collection of moves. But that doesn't sound very powerful. Could you be more specific? Let's put it this way. This isn't one technique. It's a bunch of killer techniques. This technique achieves victory by manipulating light to confuse the enemy. Also, there are three types of people who can't learn this technique. Can't be done if you have any trueqi. Can't be done without determination. Can't be done without any talent. What do you think? Interesting, isn't it? Bored. That's so stupid. I think it should be called the idiot sword art. Huh? I think it's just right for me. Okay. Okay, if you say so. Carry on then. I'm heading off. If you're satisfied, it means I didn't waste my entire night. See you. By the way, bring them back as soon as possible. I still need to return them. Sure thing.

That neither road to Taiisha Mountain. From their secret base, Hanley raced through the eerie mountain path to the Godhand Valley. Thanks to his eternal spring arts, Hanley's senses were even sharper in the dark. He could dash past every obstacle and sensed every single movement nearby. The arrangement. How does it fair? Someone's there who could be talking here at this hour. It must be something very confidential. I have to be careful. At my current strength, I'm dead if they see me. Make the proper arrangements. Go down the mountain. Master, this time steal the names on the list. We have to prepare. There's a spy within the sect. The Black Wolf Gangs leader, Jatian, dubbed the Golden Wolf, had a green face and sharp fangs. A monster who ate human flesh three times a day. He stop babbling. I told you they're just rumors. Golden Wolf Jatan Long, the gangs leader, was a scrawny but handsome young man. His tyranny ensured none dared to defy him as the leader of the gang, which was part of the Maun organization. Hearing this name, Hanley knew the black wolf gang was planning to massacre the seven profound gates sect. After ensuring the spy had gone and the coast was clear, Hanley left the bushes and returned to the godhand valley.

Upon arrival, he once again bumped into Dr. Mo's feast of divine medicine. Not again. He's still afraid I won't take my medication and cultivate properly. Sigh. I have to keep putting on a show for him every day. It's a strange skill to be getting better at. Well, Dr. Emmo went through a lot to get all this precious medicine. Down in one gulp. Ah, with this divine medicine, I feel like I've taken another step in my cultivation. To satisfy him, I'll just eat it like it's beans. I've been spoiled by the golden marrow pill. This is such garbage. As for the matter with the spy. A few days later, I'm done. You can take it back now. That was fast. You're amazing. By the way, this is for you. There are spies from the Black Wolf gang within the sect. They're planning to kill the veteran disciples. The details are all here. Also, the cook is one of them. Stop. I knew you'd do this. You don't have to thank me. Don't even think about it. My goodness. Why are you so nice to me, bro? All right, that's enough. Didn't you steal the sword fighting books for me already? I gave you that stupid sword art, but you've

Done such a huge thing in return. It seems like I really have to give you my body now.

The reason Han Lee was completely uninterested in taking any credit was that he was focusing all of his attention on the blinking sword art. The lethal sword technique was unique and could kill with one swing. It suited him very well. If not for his idetic memory, memorizing everything would have been difficult. The maneuvers were many and complex. Also, it could not be learned unless all five of one's senses and perception were incredible. Plus, Han Lee had cultivated the eternal spring arts and didn't have any internal strength. He was the perfect man for this sword technique.

Hani did not know that the elder who created the art had been very powerful. He accidentally lost all his powers to an opponent, but he dared not let anyone know about it. He had searched for a new killer technique for a long time before creating this sword art. When the sect was close to being destroyed, he relied on this strange sword technique to save it. The books ended up in the library of the Hall of Seven Absolutes. For centuries, this forgotten sword art lay silently in a corner, gathering dust. It was as if they had been waiting for Han Lee to find them.

Book of Secrets. Well, with the books returned, I don't have to worry about someone finding out about them. I've memorized all the material. Now I have to practice. I'll probably be able to master it in seven to eight years. By then I'll have been dead for a long time. Han Le's grave. Time being of the essence.

Hani quickly sorted all the information from the books. He chose a few secret techniques that were useful to him and got ready to start training. Then he left Dr. Mo a letter.

Where did that show run off to? He's even made so many toys. What's he trying to do? H little bastard. Although I don't know what trickery this is. You won't be able to escape my grasp. I'll definitely catch you. But where could he have gone? I'm not worried. Impossible. He doesn't have the antidote. Will he really return? Ah, I can afford to wait. What's there for me to be afraid of? I've got it. Tweet. Such a good bird. Go now. Follow that man closely as usual. The moment he leaves this mountain, fly back and tell me immediately.

For months, you say, "I'll be waiting for you. My plan is close to fruition. Right now, anyone who dares stand against will die by my hand. Even the Buddha or my own father, I'd kill them. You're too arrogant. The little runt is smart and shouldn't be underestimated. You better not lose to a kid when you're so close to success. Don't meddle in my affairs, you Zong. Rumble, rumble. I don't need you to lecture. In fact, the powers you gave me seem to be flawed. Are you hoping I'll have some kind of accident when the time comes? How could they be flawed? Didn't you test them on animals? But I failed. Only one died. Maybe because you haven't familiarized yourself with your abilities. It shouldn't hinder your plans. H. That better be true. Unfortunately, I can't afford to train any further or I'd be more confident. I should start preparing as well.

Two months later, in a valley deep within the mountains, hateful glare, suddenly grabbed, frightened. How could you be so careless, little birdie? That's very dangerous. Go on. Don't be so foolish next time. Be sure to watch where you land.

It's that bird again. She's been staring at me ever since I got to this valley. Anyway, this little birdie is so very cute. I really want to touch her, but nothing I've done has convinced her to let me get close. Also, she keeps looking at me with those idiotic eyes. I'm sure she's been sent by Elder Emo to watch me. In any case, she's just so adorable. Stare all you want. I'm going to continue training.

At that moment, God hand valley. This won't do. He must come back. I must have him. I've had enough. He must come back. I must have him.

Recently, there was an incident within the Seven Profound Gates sect. Lee Feu thwarted a conspiracy and apprehended a spy. You're a pride to the sect. From now on, he'll be a protector. Protector Lee. We want to hang out with Protector Lee next time. Wow. My idol. Where did Han Lee run off to? That bastard's even missing my big day.

A valley deep within the mountains. Just in time, I managed to master the shifting smoke steps on the last day. With this, I have another method to defend myself.

At that moment, in Elder Mo study in the Godhand Valley. Why has he not returned yet? Tep's footsteps. I'm back. It's him. He finally returned. You're back. Come, dear boy. Let's go inside and have a nice chat. Come in. Come in. Don't worry. I haven't laid any traps in the house. H. Since I'm already here, would I be afraid of entering your house? Don't close the door. If you dare shut that door, this discussion is over. Sure, sure. Sure. As you wish.

The old man has that plastered on smile. Be you. He looks like he aged a lot, as if he's about to die. Does he really want me to help channel his powers? The bastard at the back is as quiet as the dead. I better be wary of him. Look at you. You were just a little boy when you first came here. Seeing how tall you've become gets me emotional. I'll always remember how well you took care of me over the years, Elder Emo. Good. Good. Now that you've said that, I'm happy I haven't wasted my efforts on you. Suddenly, let me see how your eternal spring arts has progressed. [ __ ] Something's definitely a miss. I can't let him take my pulse now. Grabs nothing. Don't be hasty, Elder Mo. I've reached the fourth level, but please give me the antidote for the corpse worm first, master. Otherwise, I won't be able to relax. Ah, yes. Yes, the antidote. Oh, this memory of mine. I've really gotten old. I was planning to give you the antidote first. This is the antidote. There. [ __ ] Is this really the antidote? The old bastard still seems fishy, too. But I can't refuse to take it either. Hurry up and take it, my good. H fine. Anyway, it doesn't help him if the poison kills me. Uggh. It hurts. Could it be? So, I wasn't lying to you, was I? Comfort, Hanley. I was forced to give you the corpse worm pill before. It was only to make sure you'd cultivate. Thank you for your kindness, Elder Mo, but you should avoid such generosity in the future. All right, at least this old fart doesn't seem to be completely insincere. Now, will you let me take your pulse? I never thought he'd give me the antidote so willingly. At this point, I can't reject him anymore. If I do, he'll grow more suspicious. Luckily, I've come prepared. Extend. Eldermo. I'm going to trust you this time since you kept your promise. I hope you won't disappoint. Sure. I have to be careful. I'll suppress my power to just at the fourth level. This. Yes. This is it. This is it. This endless flow of mysterious energy. This This is better than I expected. Excellent. This is absolutely wonderful. This is truly the fourth level of the eternal spring arts. Uggh. My ears tightly clenching. Elder Mo, what are you doing? Shouldn't you let go of my hand now? This bastard's got me. Let go of your hand. Sure. Sure, I'll let go. Never. Not good. He managed to get the upper hand. I can't control my body. You're still too young. Runt. You won't be able to use any tricks now. What's this? Why does it feel like I tapped on metal? Suddenly, somersault. He must have had a metal plate on him. Also, why was it so slippery? How did I lose my grip? This shaw prepared himself. Where did he learn such a strange trick?

Slowly unshath. Either you die or I die this time. Only one of us is going to walk out of this house alive. You little runt. You finally bared your fangs. Good on you. This is interesting, little runt. But do you really think your hocus pocus is a match for me? I'll let you make the first move then. I haven't fought in a long while. I suppose it's good to do things yourself sometimes. I see. Just some petty parlor tricks. You dare use such childish tactics against me? Air slashing palm. Fool. If you were going to use such methods, you shouldn't have left the door open. Where'd he go? The runt really does have some skill. Slowly creeping. He managed to make himself disappear. Hm. Bloodlust above me. What? No, he's below. struggling desperately, strides forth. I almost slashed his chest open. Damn it. Damn. Such a pity. I underestimated you as expected of my good disciple. It seems I have to take you seriously. You're very lucky to bear witness to the magnificence of my power. You sh You're clearly an immature child. Why do you always seem so confident? Why? It's the thing I hate most about you, demonic mercury hands. Die, die, die, die. I can't hurt him at all. Stagger. So, I only have one option. What? The demonic mercury hands, said to be unblockable, had missed their target. All thanks to the shifting smoke steps. This is bad. That maneuver used up too much of my energy. After just two rounds, Dr. Emmo began to panic. First, he was almost slashed on the chest, forcing him to use the demonic mercury hands. Besides that, the demonic mercury hands had missed their target. Slowly but surely, the arrogance on Dr. Dr. Mo<unk>'s face faded, but Han Lee's situation was even dyer. Dr. Mo<unk>'s attack had paralyzed his well-trained left hand. On top of that, his shifting smoke steps had exhausted much of his energy. He could no longer use both of his hands, or the shifting smoke steps. Their deadly duel had gone beyond their expectations. Neither of them could predict their opponent's next move.

I say, "Han Lee, your progress has exceeded my expectations, but will you be so lucky next time? Looks like you're exhausted right now. Are you sure you can use that mysterious move again? I don't really want to hurt you. Submit tea and maybe you'll find it's not as bad as you imagine." Ha! You were so cold a moment ago. Now you're the benevolent master again, you disgusting bastard. Save it. Grind. Grind. Did you think I'd fall for such an obvious trap? You imbecile. So far, yet so near. You imbecile. This attack again. What use is that? Closing in. What? What's the meaning behind that smile? Now you've truly fallen into a deadly trap. Look at the dagger in my hands. You think I can't tell which dagger is real? I overestimated you. I didn't think you'd use such a tactic. Sudden twist. What? There's a technique called the blinking sword art. Weird, right? Nobody ever learned it. What's the point if it doesn't require trueqi? This art is actually a bunch of techniques that use light to misdirect and defeat the enemy. It's so complicated. No wonder nobody studied it. Junior Brother Han, you really learned that idiot sword art.

Elder Mo, I have to leave to focus on my training before that day arrives. I have to be ready. I can't see. Uggh. What? What's happening? Uggh. It hurts. Where is he? What's he going to do next? I have to get out of his range immediately. Flurry of attacks. Damn it. How did I fall into his trap again so quickly? The last time I faced such danger. This run is truly too dangerous was when I fought a strong opponent that year. Sh. He's tormented me so much. He's too dangerous. Damn him if not for what I have planned. Colatian, I'd break every bone in his body. Calm down. Calm down. Even without my sight, he can't come near me if I maintain my demonic mercury hands. He underestimates me. I can hear every single movement nearby. I can hear that he's attacking with an embroidery needle. There, a cold sensation is closing in. He he right on time. All I need to do is give him an opening. Then he'll enter my range and I'll be able to catch him. Trying to escape. Fiercely pull. What? Light as a feather. What? What? What? You little bastard. Furious. What? That's What in the world is that all capable of? I see. He used that strange all to stab. But that wasn't one of his customade weapons. That's it. That feeling of lightness just now. That was the cause. That blade is hollow. It's a misdirection. He tricked me into pulling the blade and then stabbed me with the all inside. Even the door. He did it on purpose. He said he was afraid I'd trap him. This bastard's clearly the one who prepared a trap for me. Lying in wait to use his vicious plan and utilize the light's reflection. As he looked at the cold, expressionless runt before him. The boy whom he had raised since childhood. He's got such a calculative personality. How is he so vicious? How is he so calm? What's going on with him? Just a kid, but he came up with such an intricate plan. The anger that had engulfed Dr. Mo suddenly vanished. He's made me so. Is he a reincarnated genius? Carefree. What's this Shaw planning to do next? He's too dangerous. I shouldn't be reckless. What's happening? Suddenly, I find myself not knowing what to do.

Elder Mo, let's call a truce. What did you say? Phew. I'm tired. Let's call it a day. What do you say? So, think it's a good idea. Completely dumbfounded. Utterly shocked. Has Han Lee taken control of the situation? What? What did that run just say? Stop messing around. You think I'll believe that crap? You should have surrendered at the start. Why wait until we're fighting to the death? Very funny. It's laughable that I've been strung along by you, runt. I've degraded myself by fighting you. I even forgot the most important thing. Elder Mo, don't you think we've wasted too much time already? It's probably best if we end this now. I agree. It's time to end all of this. Elder Emmo, did you know your life is already firmly within my grasp? Firmly within your grasp? My goodness. If bluffing is your last resort, then you really are a fool. My my my don't feel what? There's something strange about your wound. No, I saw that dagger just now. It's that all the silken fragrance is a mysterious yet deadly poison. It's harmless to ordinary humans but deadly to martial artists. They must control their true chi or their blood will flow backwards painfully. Even when controlling their trueqi, without a daily antidote, their entire body will collapse into a pile of mush and they'd die miserably in agony. Elder Mo, you know exactly what I'm talking about, don't you? The silken fragrance. But I never taught you the formula for that. Don't forget, you revealed all your medical knowledge to me just to gain my favor. The silken fragrance's ingredients can vary, so only the one who makes it knows the antidote. Now, do you still dare to say your life isn't in my grasp? You bastard. How dare you use such a cruel tactic against me? No. No. No. No. How was that? Was it what you thought I'd say? Runt. If you don't have any more tricks, be a good boy and give up. What? He's really not bothered. Iron slave. Take him down. I must have miscalculated something. Never mind. I'll use slash and rip on him. Deflected. He's so tough. How's that possible? Say goodbye to your future generations. How she's so hard. I kicked his vital spot, but I'm the one who's in pain. How can that be? force. Hey, be gentler. I still need to use him. It hurts. This big guy is relentless. It seems I oversimplified Elder Mo's plans from the beginning. But what is he actually going to do? He's trying to avoid hurting me, so he must have something unspeakable in mind. Based on my current situation, I'll have to use that as a bargaining chip.

I've finally caught you, you little bastard. Clencho, clenchy. I see you really had a hidden breastplate. How foolish. And here I thought so highly of you. A box. What's that for? That dagger looks so eerie and dangerous. Is he thinking of cutting off my flesh? Calm down. He's probably just trying to scare. After all, he put so much effort into training. It wouldn't make sense if he killed me now. You think I won't kill you? You're so very naive. What? I really didn't think he'd do it. Sigh. I wonder if mom and dad will be sad when they learn of my death. Will they regret sending this act? Why doesn't it hurt? The blade is at your neck, but you still haven't begged for mercy. Well done. What? I see you have courage. Runt stabbed himself. What the [ __ ] But when they were at my mercy, the smallest threat was enough to break them. They begged on their knees. In all my time in the Jangghu, I've seen many proud heroes claim they weren't afraid of death. But not you, boy. You didn't break at all. No wonder you were able to give me such trouble. You're reading too much into it. The fear is just taking time to set in. Cold sweat. [ __ ] That was scary. I'm starting to regret not begging on my knees now. If I wasn't so thin skinned, I'd have exposed myself already.

Hey, hey, hey. What are you doing, old man? It's finally come to this. This is truly exhilarating. I'm in such a wonderful mood right now. What the heck? What the heck? Well, then as long as you're happy. What the heck? He's probably going to use an amazing technique on me. What the heck is going on with him? But he's just hurting himself right now. Maybe I can use my energy to escape. Firm grip. [ __ ] I can't move that damned behemoth. Elder Mo so certain I won't escape. He's carrying out his plan with such certainty. I still have no idea what the hell he is. Even his DCK is so hard. Why is he convulsing? Convulse. Chanting. Activate. Seven. Ghosts. Soul devouring supreme technique. TSK, you're so disobedient. Here, splurge. He's feeding the daggers with his own blood. The skulls on the dagger's hilts are alive. It's just so creepy. Such a thing actually exists in this world. Suddenly open. What the heck? Rumble. Rumble. Rumble. Rumble. Inhales deeply. Seeing the seven skulls siphoning the black mist on Elder Mo<unk>'s face, Han Lee was dumbfounded. He had never believed in gods and spirits. So, this opened up a whole new world to him. Hanley felt this was the strangest thing he had seen that day. He was still too naive. What? What? What the [ __ ] It was definitely not the most surreal thing he'd see. In fact, Han Lee had forgotten about his predicament and just stared at Gape. After all this time, I know I'm in a tight spot, but right now, all I want to do is It's seriously hot in here. Who's this hunk? What are you looking at? Never seen someone so handsome before? It's true. I've never seen someone so handsome. What? Look at this smooth skin. Muscles filled with strength. It feels so good. Could you please go somewhere private to admire yourself?

Senses regained. He's probably not going to let me go, but I should still probe him and see. Elder Mo, you seem to have returned to normal. Will you be able to let me go now? Let me continue to serve you in the future. Han Lee, you really are a flexible lad. Let you go. Do you think that's possible? What does this bastard want? What's with this talisman? Even the eternal spring resonating. Don't hate me for this, Hanley. I don't have a choice either. I hope you get reincarnated soon. What are you trying to do? Tremble. Tremble. This body of yours is mine now. What do you mean by that? Set. Damn it. I've lost control of my body. What's happening? I can still see and hear, but it's like my body is a complete stranger. Is he going to take my body from like this? Was this his final goal? No rush. You can keep it a while longer. Bright and sunny. The stone house. Iron slave. Standu guard outside. Kill anyone who comes near this house. Damn it. I can't control my body at all. Luckily, I can still see the ceiling. But what's so great about seeing the ceiling? It seems this bastard prepared this stonehouse especially for me. I've got to come up with an escape plan fast.

Is your method really going to work? Do you know that I'm risking everything? Who's he talking to? Of course, it's going to work. What's happening? Has the seven ghost soul devouring supreme technique or the stunning talisman ever failed? That isn't Elder Mo's voice. There must be someone else in this house. Hum. What's the point if it fails at the end? What am I supposed to do if you end up tricking me? After all, I'm the one who killed you. So, wouldn't you hold a grudge? Whatever could you mean, handsome? What more do you want from me? I swore a blood oath on the lives of my parents, my family, and my clan. Are you still not satisfied? It seems that this guy's also a victim. But if he swore on his family's lives so easily, he's probably not that innocent either. I just want to remind you one last time, you Zong. Your body was ruined, so only your soul remains. So if anything happens to me, it won't end well for you either. Why would I lie to you? Besides, can you do it again with your remaining life essence? Trust me, if I lie to you, all my clansmen will die horrible deaths. For God's sake, don't believe him, Dr. Mo. Don't doubt the useful. Don't use the doubtful. No. Now that you have this body with spiritual roots, you're on the path immortality. From now on, you'll no longer be burdened by age, sickness, or the cycle of reincarnation. At the very least, you'll live much longer than an ordinary human. He I accept your congratulations. Don't worry. When I'm done, I'll find you a body with spiritual roots as well. Thank you very much, brother Mo. When that happens, I will keep nothing from you and teach you every cultivation method. Hey, I'm still here. Don't just talk about my body in front of me like that. [ __ ] Get up, Han Lee. It's not over yet. Ha! One last push, then let's begin. Seems the bastard's finally making his move. What should I do? Move, Han Lee? Damn it. Normally, I'd be able to stimulate myself by biting my lip, but now lifeless. Chant, chant, chant, chant, chant. I can't. I can't fall asleep. I won't go down like this. You're so ugly. Suddenly appears. Savage bite. Gobble. Suddenly grand hell. I mustn't fall asleep. I must move, Han Lee. Don't die. You've got to live on. Suddenly awake. Being jolted awake from a lethargic state feels awful. Elder Mo. Damn it. I can't let him paralyze again. Luckily, I still have a backup plan.

Is he dead? That can't be right. The sly conniving Dr. Emmo died just like that. This bastard fought for so long just to stay alive. But he died so easily. This is absolutely unbelievable. What the hell's happening? I see I'm still alive. Plus, the stunning talisman is gone. The candle hasn't burned very much, so it's not been that long. But the gemstone has completely lost its luster. Could the ritual have failed? Who's there? I think it's time we got acquainted. I believe you must be Zong. H, so you've guessed it. as expected of Emojirn's disciple. Well, then I think it's time for you to explain. Who are you? What? What do you want to know? What's your relationship with Elder Emmo? And what were you two actually planning? This bastard. He seems so calm. He just managed to escape the jaws of death, but he's unaffected. His demeanor is terrifying. Cough. All right, then. You see, I'm also a victim. I'm a rogue cultivator from a family of cultivators. I came to a dead end, so I had to travel the world. But I was too naive and got seriously wounded in a fight over a divine herb. As I escaped, I met Mojuran. He was also injured and looking for a way to recover. But I was still too naive, and he killed me when he wanted the divine herb. Unwilling to die so easily, I used my blood to shoot a blood soul-cursed arrow at him. Then I took the opportunity to escape from my body and enter his. Going into his body was an act of desperation. When I saw him aging by the day, I realized something was wrong. It was because I was being assimilated by him. Cultivators must not take over a mortal's body. They can only take over those with less power. and a second attempt at possession would kill the soul. Based on these three ironclad rules of possession, I was trapped within Mojirn. Helpless, I had to tell Emojiran everything and work with him to find a new body. After he succeeded, he was supposed to find a new body for me as well. Finding a mortal with spiritual roots seemed impossible until we met you. You saw for yourself what happened next.

You still haven't told me why Dr. Mo died. It's complicated. He misjudged your eternal spring arts and couldn't match your power. He ended up being devoured when he tried to take over your body. You were closely following him as he entered my body, right? That that's because I thought you and Dr. Mo died together. I didn't want to waste your body. So, I thought I'd borrow it. You thought? More like you planned all of this. You zone. I think you didn't tell Dr. Mo what a difference in power could mean. You thought Dr. M would use his soul devouring technique to battle my fourth level eternal spring arts. Then with both of us dead, you'd be the final victor. Huh? I was just saying it before, but now I can sincerely compliment you. You really are very smart. Much smarter than Emojirn. You're absolutely right. I planned everything. How dare a mojarin think an ordinary mortal had the right to be my equal? He destroyed my body through trickery, so there's no way I'd forgive him. But you're different. You have what it takes because you were born with spiritual roots and cultivated the eternal spring arts. If you help me, I'll guide you on the journey to immortality. What say you, HM?

There's still something I don't get. Ask away. Will there be any adverse effects now that I've devoured Dr. Mo and part of your soul? I have a throbbing pain in my head. I thought you'd ask something important. No need to worry. Those souls will disappear after a while. So, are you willing to work with me? Sure. Wow. I didn't even need to coax him. How gullible. I never dreamed I could work with a cultivator. Since we're already allies, would you be willing to help me conduct a little medical experiment? What? What? What are you doing? What? I can't believe you ambushed me. This is the most expensive sword I have. I spent a lot of money on this. I had prepared it for doctor. You Why are you killing me? Why? I'll never work with someone who swore a blood oath on their own parents. Goes without saying that I won't make the same mistakes Dr. Emo did. Push open. Vaporized. That bastard's soul is gone. Yuzong has completely vanished from this world. It's all because Elder Emmo extinguished the candles when we entered the house. He reminded me that light poses a threat to souls. Otherwise, with just the five poisons mixture and my belt dagger, I wouldn't have been able to beat him. I'm free. After so many years, his orals had come to an end. The dark clouds that had blighted him for so long had dispersed at last. I'm finally free. Not knowing what else to say, Han Le's words became a victory cry until [ __ ] I got too excited. I almost forgot about him. After Freedom gave Han Lee a moment's joy, this man's appearance gave him chills. Han Lee was frustrated by his negligence and carelessness. [ __ ] I used up the only poison that could work on him. My shoulders are aching just by looking at him. If this Beastard decides to end me now, I won't be able to defend it all. Since he only listens to Elder Mo<unk>'s orders, I'll search his body to see if there's a clue as to how to control him. A deadly hidden arrow, a dozen razor-sharp boomerangs, a bottle of poisonous sand that was immersed in snake v. Sheesh. It seems that if Elder Emmo hadn't wanted me alive, I'd certainly be dead by now. Scared by a dead man's things. I'm such an idiot. Hm. A pouch. This doesn't look like anything Elder Mo would have. Something's a miss. There's a letter in here. What? This bastard. He actually calm down. Calm down, Hani. No, not when the situation is this tense. Why am I thinking about him? That happened to you. So dumb. I mustn't let him find out about this. It seems Elder Mo didn't trust you, Zong, in the first place. It's a pity he already fell into that bastard's trap. Elder Mo, you bastard. I guess older men are more ruthless. That antidote for the corpse worm pill had another poison in it. The antidote is a family heirloom of his the sunwarming gem. If I want that antidote, I have to go to Elder Mo's hometown within two years. He's given me all the details about his subordinates and enemies and ask me to protect his wife, daughter, and assets. I get tempted by any mention of money. In exchange, he will give me half of all his wealth. All his wealth. Money. He'll also choose one of his daughters to marry me. The dowry would be that sunwarming gem. You're the right age already. Besides, she's my daughter. It seems that I have no choice but to make the trip, huh? I salute you. Even in death, you still want to try to fight destiny. This bastard is really an ambitious man. Elder Mo's letter also shows how to control the incredible iron slave and the cloud-winged bird. This is great. He's just a walking corpse whose soul has long since reincarnated. So, don't be sad when you see him. Why is he telling me this? Does he think I'm an emotional person? Anyway, time to try it out. But I still feel that he's very dangerous. If this doesn't work, I'll run back into the house immediately. Den, it worked. This guy's eyes have become obedient. I feel like my heart is bursting with strange emotions. Let's try it out. Iron slave, break down this door for me. He actually listens to me now. Having this guy on my side is going to be great. Who could possibly have created him? He's so awesome.

As the old bandages slowly fell, they revealed a distorted and horrifying yet familiar face. Little Tai, is that really you? Onwards. Hani imagined how Jangtai was captured and killed by Elder Emmo and how he was eventually turned into a living corpse. His experience sent waves of agony through Han Le's heart. However, what amazed Han Lee more was that besides the fury he should have felt, there was something more within himself. It seemed as if during his long and lonely struggle to survive, a cold and heartless Han Lee was born. Sadness, anger, calmness, confusion, desolation, numbness, horror, doubt. As countless complex emotions combined, Han Lee suppressed the anger he felt for the killer. I've avenged you, little Tai. Rest in peace. This will be your journey, too. We'll do it together. Goodbye, brother. Good luck, brother. I almost forgot about you, Husk Soul. Destroy all of it. With Husk's iron fists, the evil stonehouse was quickly destroyed. It's all over. Let's go. Let's sit for a while. I haven't come back to this fountain ever since little Tai left that year. There's still a whole bunch of things to do next year. It's a pity you don't have a consciousness or a voice. I'd be more relaxed if I had someone I could talk to. Time seems to be passing slower today. It feels much slower than the past decade I've been living through. Still, it's great to have made it back alive. Under the reddish glow of the setting sun, Hani continued rambling to the enormous Hulk. It seemed Han Lee had finally found someone to confide in. Moreover, he would listen without complaint. At that moment, he didn't look cold and heartless at all. He was just like the boy next door.

Time slowly passed, but Sasha Mountain remained as beautiful as ever. As it was made known, half a year ago, Dr. Emmo left a letter with the sect and went to visit his family. Since he always lived freely, the elders did not question this. Meanwhile, Dr. Mo had a littleknown disciple who claimed to have inherited all of the doctor's medical skills. He was willing to take up Dr. Mo's duties. However, the elders had no idea who this young man was. Doctor, I've got diarrhea. Doctor, I've got a cough. So, they sent some low-level disciples to see him for minor ailments. Surprisingly, the gifted young man had exceptional medical skills, surpassing even Dr. Mo. I was coughing blood due to internal injuries. Dr. Han cured me in three days. It was like a bolt from the blue which shocked the entire sect. Me too. I thought I was a dead man. Dr. Han is amazing. The god of medicine. He's a god. Fools. How could you not heal after taking the best divine medicine?

Han Lee was reading the book of longevity, a book Dr. Mo had always kept with him. The book contained the chant for the eternal spring arts. Hanley learned that the eternal spring arts were the key to immortality and was greatly motivated to continue his cultivation. After all, who wouldn't want to become an undying god? Thanks to spirit medicine, he was able to break through to the seventh level. If I want to keep growing herbs using the little bottle, I need to get the rights to use the godhand valley. No matter the cost, I must do it. If I keep performing these miracles, the higher-ups will eventually make a move. God, Dr. Han, God, Dr. Han, Vice SEC leader Ma has sent an invite. There it is. Seven profound gates sect conference hall. Ah, little Han, you miraculously saved some of our severely wounded disciples. It's a wonderful achievement. I never knew the sect had a little god of medicine like you. Vice sect leader Ma, I'm unworthy of such praise. Vice sect leader Ma, didn't you meet me at the bone refining cliff that year, you [ __ ] In order to reward you for your contributions, the sect will grant you all the benefits Dr. Mo received previously. Be they assets or money, all of it belongs to you now. But we can't give you the title in the worship hall. Let us know if you have any requests. How about Thank you, Vice SEC leader M. Mainly because you're too young. The other elders would be jealous. Should we find a beauty to serve you? Uh, no thanks. As if I would want that title. If possible, I'd like to continue using the Godhand Valley on my own. I'm still young, so I hope to continue studying and contributing toward the sect. Ah, that won't be a problem at all. Women don't tempt you at all. Very good. If I had a daughter, I'd have her marry you. But I don't have a daughter. Settled. From that day onward, Han Lee began to serve the elders within the sect. Thank you for your hard work, Dr. Han. Isn't that Wong Deang and the gang? They're so respectful when they see me now. Oh no, it's Protector Lynn. Greetings, Protector Lynn. Let's not bother him when he's seeing the doctor. You rascal. I waited at the mountain for half a day and you never showed. You stood me up. Can you wait till they walk away before you talk? Stop strangling me. Back off. Speaking of that huge bell at the entrance to your valley, the elders are all of the that you're putting on heirs. However, after you saved the gravely injured protector Lou, they've all been convinced. No one will refuse to ring the bell if they need your help. Now, am I not forbidding them from entering the Godhand Valley because of you? I wouldn't want anyone to accidentally find out I'm refining medicines for you, my best bros. again. Thank you very much. God, Dr. Han flips hair. [ __ ] me. Thank you for curing my unusual illness. Dr. Han, please forgive my disrespect before. Hall of Seven Absolutes core disciple Wu Yan. If you ever need my help, please let me know. Heir, I'll be leaving now. What was wrong with that runt? Nothing much. He had a strange ailment, but I healed him in two days. Why didn't you just [ __ ] him instead? I know that brat. He's rather arrogant. Wouldn't that ruin my own reputation? But I didn't go easy on him with the treatment. His recovery process was extremely painful. Just like that, God Dr. Han, the greatest man in the seven profound gate sect, was born, mysterious, and powerful. His healing hands were miraculous. Living alone in the God-hand valley prevented the disciples from bothering him. As for Hani, he grew herbs in the valley using his little bottle without fear. A small portion of these extremely rare herbs were given to the sex disciples. He used most of it to cultivate his eternal spring arts. Unknowingly, Hanley's eternal spring arts had reached the peak of the sixth level. God hand vali built himself. I've checked my body. Sure enough, there's this faint stranging energy in my dantion. Spirit medicine doesn't seem to help. It seems that the long journey in the coming year is inevitable. Though there was a perilous journey in the next year, there were still many stories to tell before that period.

Flicker Sigh. I'm so tired. This fireball technique is so hard. Even after exhausting myself, I can only keep it going for a little while longer. It's been half a year, but I haven't mastered it. After seeing Dr. Mo's skills, Han Lee became fascinated by magic. But even with the eternal spring arts, he was completely clueless as to its principles. After finding the chant for the fireball on the book's last page, he was so excited that he couldn't sleep for days. In order to understand such a deep and complex chant, Hanley plunged into the ancient books. However, when he tried to practice, he found his quick wits from learning both blinking sword arts had vanished. Three months later, he finally understood the chant and began cultivating it, slowing him down considerably. He had no choice but to start with the simple heaven's eye and fireball techniques. As it was, he rarely needed the heavens eye technique. After all, apart from himself, the members of the sect were ordinary mortals with noqi. On the other hand, the fireball technique was extremely powerful. It was only the size of a walnut, but it was so hot that it could instantly melt blades. Even in water, the fireball kept burning and could evaporate an entire lake in an instant. This fireball can instantly kill any mortal martial arts masters. No wonder. I finally understand why you zeton was so arrogant.

The bell is being rung frantically. Someone must be badly injured. Let's go. Saving lives comes first. God, Dr. Han. God, Dr. Han, aren't you Mar? Did something happen to Elder Lee? My master was hit by the Black Wolf Gang's hidden weapon. He's been poisoned. Please hurry and save him. Elder Lee's disciple, Maong. What did the other doctors say? Those jerks said they didn't understand it and couldn't treat him. We're counting on you, God. Dr. Han, this kid seems to be very close to his master. Ha. Looking at them. Compared to me and my master, it was literally life or death. Sigh. Don't space out. Dr. Han, we must hurry. Elder Xiao's residence. Dr. Han has arrived. Wow. God Dr. Han is here. Greetings, Dr. Han. Good day, Dr. Han. Are you free for a meal? Let us buy you a drink, Dr. Han. No, thank you. It's all right. Air, I'm sorry. Excuse us. Let us through. Greetings, Dr. Han. Hi, everyone. Hello. Good day to you, too. So annoying. Excuse us. Damn, Rascal. What's the hurry? Just when we finally got a chance to speak, Dr. Han. Um, Dr. Han, Vice Psych Leader Ma, and the rest are here. Ah, the god of medicine is here. Why is that idiot here as well? From what I know, he and Elder Jiao aren't that close. And why that expression? He looks as if his dad was the one poisoned. Wow, there's even a beautiful girl. Wait a minute. Could it be? Calm down. Nothing bad will happen. Not when I'm here. Hey. Hey. Hey. What's this sour stench in the air? Plus, nothing bad's going to happen because I'm here. What's it got to do with you? You don't. It's all clear now. Just look at that wannabe's disgusting face. You're here, little Dr. Han. It all depends on you today. I understand, SE leader. Just stick to Dr. Han. Did you have to add little? This is my master's best friend, Elder Jiao. H I expected a brilliant physician. So, who's this boy? Are you all trying to kill Elder Lee? Little Dr. Han may be young, but his skills are godlike. I refuse to believe someone that young could be so skilled. You trained your mixed hands technique to a god-like level. Elder Xiao H. It's not as refined as your mystery in finger technique. I can see Vice SEC leader Ma is trying to win me over, but he's trying to instigate my relationship with the other elders. Right this way, please. This is Miss Jang Shore, my master's niece. Please, God. Dr. Han, I see. So, she's Elder Lee's niece. This is Protector Lee. Frightened. Protector Lee is always like this. He doesn't have anything against you. Please don't take it to heart. Dr. Han, you put on a good show, you little runt. No matter. I don't have time for such people. Saving others is my priority. Some people This is my master's wife. This way, Dr. Han. Greetings, Madame Lee. What took you so long? There's a crowd blocking the entrance. Treating Elder Lee is our priority right now. Let's see how he's doing. Oh, thank you, Dr. Han.

Under the bright sunlight, the people outside nervously awaited the results of the antidote. When Han Lee saw Elder Lee, he could not help but gasp. Elder Lee's body was covered in colorful poisonous spots the size of coins. It appeared to be a mixture of poisons similar to the silken fragrance. Although uncertain, Hani used spirit cleansing powder. Unexpectedly, the toxicity immediately reduced after one bowl. Everyone present heaved a sigh of relief. His face seems to be turning black. While they waited outside, there was a sudden change. Han Lee immediately rushed over. He found that some poison still lingered in Elder Lee's body and had darkened his face. In truth, it was nothing serious. Hearing Cang Shouer shout so loudly, Hani couldn't help but glare at her. No one else saw Han Le's slightly irked expression. But Lee Feu had noticed the whole thing. Why, babe? you glaring at. Do you have a death wish? Try bullying my goddess. I'll punch you. Glaring at Ken Harry. Not even glance zero at her. You're crazy. No doubt. The moment this idiot falls in love, the girl will be his only concern. Dr. Han, what should we do now? Han Lee used his golden needles to bleed out the poison. Vice leader Ma and Elder Chiian focused their power to force out the poison. The needles then removed it. After bleeding a basin of blackened blood, Elder Lee finally recovered and went into a deep sleep. The incredible Dr. Han silently left while the others saw to the patient. This was the start of a new legend in this sect.

So tired. God, Dr. Han, so awesome. I must take enough gold and silver to thank Dr. Han properly. The grasslands near Elder Lee's residence silently approaching. Stop messing around. You keep trying to touch me when we meet. I'm not Jang Shore. You sh You think your wretched face can compare to Shores? Isn't that just an insult to her? You hearing this idiot trying to be romantic is infuriating. Well, well, it seems senior brother Lee is a man who puts his woman before his brother. I really chose my friends poorly. Shut it. Why were you looking for me? I finally got some time with Shore, so I'm busy. Squasai looking for you. I don't recall. Did I actually say that? Enough foolery. A blind man could see your ridiculous face was signaling me. Tsk, if there's nothing else, I'm going back. Hey, hold on, Samic. I don't mean to pry, but I've got to ask you as a friend. Does Jeang shor know that you only have a few years of life left because of the essence extraction pills? You just had to force me back to reality. You must have heard that in relationships, the more you invest, the more it hurts. Pull yourself out before you're in too deep. It'll be easier on you in the long run. Huh? How old are you, Pipsqueak? You sound like an experienced romantic who's seen it all. I have no experience. I read it all in books. I'm just looking out for you. Ph. So, you just read about it, huh? You had scared there for a moment with my dashing good looks. How could I lose to you when it comes to romance? Hey, I'm serious. Don't change the subject. Uh, cough, cough. If you're in so deep now, would you really be able to give her up in the future? Would you not care when she's in the arms of another man? I'll chop off the hands of anyone who dares to touch Shore.

I wouldn't care or be able to do anything after I die. But only while I'm alive. Sure is mine and mine alone. What do you think?

I was so cool, wasn't I? Did I look dominant and heroic? Are you in such awe that you want to swear your loyalty to? Heroic? More like moronic? This idiot. I warned you before, so you should be honest about your current situation.

So, I'm going to ask you again now. If you want, I can help you. You'd be able to live for many more years and enjoy your time with Miss Jang. If you give up your martial arts, Han Lee, you know very well. There's no way I'd ever give up my martial arts. I know you're doing this for my benefit, but never ever mention that again. All right. Besides, if I were to become so ordinary, do you think she'd still fall for me?

Fine, fine. Since you've made your decision, I won't try to persuade you ever again. You should hurry back. I hope you and Jang Shore have a happy life. Smack. Smack. Yeah, that's my best, bro. I like the way you put it, huh? Thanks for your best wishes. I'll be off.

That idiot is so stubborn. N oxen wouldn't be strong enough to sway him. It's swollen. Uggh 20. Ah, that hurts. He secretly used his internal strength to hit me just now. Hurry up and apply medicine. That hotad actually used that power to get back at me for bringing up his vulnerability. Just when I tried to do some good, I ended up like this. I'm certainly not a dogooder. I'll leave him for now, but I'll find a chance to get revenge.

After that, many years passed again and Han Lee reached 18 years of age. He remained in the Godhand Valley, using his little bottle to collect divine liquid and grow priceless herbs. During that time, the sect had to deal with the deadly wild wolf gang and finally declared war on them. Many died as both sides battled. However, the conflict also brought many young champions to the four on both sides, including Lee Feu. He became the vice hallmade hall, a prestigious position. He had also begun discussing marriage with Zang Shore. Although Hani had his doubts, he was more at ease when seeing it from his friend's perspective.

Apart from that, after countless failures, Hanley finally mastered the Imperial flight technique. Imperial flight allowed one to make a huge leap with a tap of the foot and would not physically strain the user. Hence, most low-level cultivators would use it to travel long distances. Apart from that, the exhilaration of leaving everything behind led Hani to run all through the valley five or six times a day before being satisfied.

As for the stunning talisman and the object driving technique, progress was slow. Han Lee saw that even if he used true silver water to draw the same talisman Elder Mo used or channeled his energy onto the bell that controlled Husk soul, he was unable to use either one. Hanley felt he must have been missing some key elements. As such, he decided to combine his current skills to augment other abilities. Overcoming the difficulties, he merged Imperial flight and the shifting smoke steps. Thus, he could travel at extreme speeds, so fast that only Blur could be seen. As for his fireball, he overcame its lack of speed by using it like a handheld close-range weapon. With these powers, Han Lee finally felt at ease and could journey to Lawn Province for his antidote.

Just as Hanley's cultivation started to show results, the Wild Wolf Gang suddenly suggested a truce. After a heated discussion, the matter was finally settled. For their own safety, the seven profound gates sect made very careful arrangements. Both sides agreed to conduct their negotiations at a border called the falling sandscliffe. Their party was led by vice se leader Wu, the second strongest of them, and the many dozens of other members were all experts of high rank, such as protectors and consecrates. For such a dangerous mission, the fearsome Lee Feu was present.

Of course, you're so cool, Hallm Lee. Han Lee was not interested in such a huge event. After ingesting divine pills like snacks every day, he had already reached the eighth level of his eternal spring arts. With his skills and abilities ready, Hani was determined to leave the sect to find the antidote in Lan Province. After the negotiation party returned, he would raise the matter with the leadership. After all, the sect is part of the Jang Hu. If I simply leave, they might create trouble for my family. When the time comes, I'll personally bid farewell to the SE leaders and tell them I'm searching for my master because I miss him. If they refuse to let me go, I'll have no choice but to show them what I can do.

What's this? Didn't I say to ring the bell? Why did you barge in here? It's over. The negotiation party's done for se leader. Woo. The protectors, the consecrates, some of the elders, they're dead. Almost everyone is dead. Dawn dash. Dawn. Dawn. Dawn. Dawn. Oh no. What's happening? The sex under attack. Leeu. Is it the wild wolf gang? Yes. I didn't expect such an intricate plan from them. They killed almost everyone in the negotiation party and immediately chased us survivors up the mountains. They must have planted a spy to remove all the centuries we had along the way.

How could so many be killed with all those experts among you? They used a large number of military crossbows to ambush us at the negotiation site. Most of us were injured. Even though we managed to break through, our forces were diminished. Vice SEC leader Wu and the other experts were besieged while trying to escape. I got away because I wasn't one of their targets. What should we do now? How many people do you have now? We've got more than 20 near Elder Lee's residence. All right, let's get to them immediately. We'll meet up with Shore and Elder Lee. From there, we'll come up with a plan. All right, I'll follow your lead. It's so chaotic out there. I'm really worried about shower.

I'm going to get things ready. Such morals. All you can think of is women. You're not worried about your se leader. Are you done? I still have to save sure. Are you done? Are you? You're so annoying. Took you long enough. Let's hurry up and save sure. Come out. You're up tonight. Me, soul unleashed. Docsel, don't doawle. Shall we go? Sure. We'll be safe when we arrive at Elder Lee's residence. Wait, someone's coming. And there's more than one. What are you doing? I don't see anyone. Why can't I hear anything? Shu, keep quiet. There's a large bell and a shortcut through the forest. It seems this is the godhand valley the vice commander spoke of. All of you better remember that the commander has issued strict orders. We're here to take the valley's god of medicine alive. No one's to hurt him. Otherwise, you'll be tried by the gang's rules. Got it. Got it.

Apart from the enforcer in blue, the rest of them are elites within the Wild Wolf Gang. The enforcer in blue is equivalent to our protectors, while their elites are like our inner disciples. In my current state, I might still be able to go up against the enforcer on my own. Hurry up. Watch your step. However, with all of them combined, I'd definitely be outmatched. They're going to find us very soon. We should avoid fighting for now and escape.

Kill everyone in the forest except for the man in blue. What? What the hell? Who's that trying to ambush us? Kill him. What is this monster? Help. Docsel. Ha. Haha. I was wondering why you were so calm. Turns out you've got this incredible warrior with you. Why didn't you introduce him to me? I wouldn't have had to panic. This enforcer probably has a lot of information. I believe you're much better at interrogation, right? Hallmaster Lee. Obviously, Han Lee did not intend to talk about the giant. Respecting each other's privacy was how they had become such close friends. Eek! Mercy, have mercy. Please, leave it to me. I needed a way to vent all this pent up anger anyway.

Outside the valley, Hallm Lee's interrogation ended before it even began. I've got good news and bad news. What do you want to hear first? The good news. The good news is you are right. The Wild Wolf Gang has launched an all-out attack on us. They've surrounded the mountain peaks and are standing by to attack the main one. Damn. How bad is the bad news then? The bad news is some other gangs like the Iron Spear gang and the Broken Water sect are also here. It seems our sect is facing imminent disaster. Ha. In that case, let's hurry and get you to your little lady. Then let's kill them all.

There are enemies hidden along the way. So if we can't avoid them deep in the mountain, Elder Lee's courtyard. How can I send out more when there aren't enough people here to protect me? We need to know about the situation outside. I have the waste metal. You dare disobey me? you. Damn it. I really want to slap that fat SS to death. What's the situation, Maron? That fats was a coward who just wants to hide in here. He even threatened me with his waist metal. We're lucky we still have Hallmaster Lee's subordinates with us. But if we don't leave, but your master and Shore have already gone to Sunset Peak. We don't know what happened to Hallmaster Lee and the others. What are we to do? We've been quite lucky so far. We're not too far from Elder Lee's residence.

Stop right there. H fine. It's about time we ran into someone gradually surrounding. What a strange trio. Special. The two on the side are nothing special. Just ordinary guys. But that brute, he looks like he's very strong. But his strength doesn't matter anymore. Hey, whoever you are, the seven profound gates sect is finished. Surrender now and I might be merciful. Who's going to do it? You or Husk soul? Based on this bastard's clothes, he must be a lesser disciple of the broken water sect. I've been chased by the bastards from the Wild Wolf Gang for so long. Now's my turn to vent my frustration. Ha! My blade splatier. We've messed up. This gu is too strong. We've got to signal the others immediately. He He Thankfully, I'm the fastest. Splatteral. I ran so far. How? Who is that? A ghost. It's actually Luckily, I'm not the only one dying.

Sunset Peaks Mountainside. I've waited a long time for this day. Today marks the fall of the seven profound gates sect. Break it down. Glory to you, my lord. The red iron guards will follow you till death. Get more men here. Wild Wolf Gangs leader, Jaian Long, our success is all thanks to your plan, my lord. We easily killed a whole team of the sex masters at the falling sands cliff. It's thanks to my cousin. I hadn't seen him in years, but he got the repeating crossbows from the military. God has granted us our many victories. You got the cooperation of the smaller gangs by swiftly taking the families of their leaders, my lord. However, it seems they're still angry. Don't look. Don't look. We're all doomed if that bastard gets mad. The gate is down. My lord, we've broken through. H. The first few levels were difficult. So, why was the last level so easy to break through? Is that so strange? It means they're all gone. Upset. Uh, please calm yourself, my lord. It's our fault for not knowing the severity of the issue. So be it. Why are all of you just standing around? Cultivator Ciang, I think we got through this level a little too easily. What are you afraid of with me here? That dwarf is being so arrogant in front of the boss. Why isn't he striking him down? Did you pay me 3,000 tales just to have me sit here and watch? Hurry up and finish this. I still need to rest. That bastard brought up my secret. He's got a death wish. However, after seeing this gold master's flying sword technique and immortal defense technique at the Dawis Temple, I knew he'd help me eradicate the seven profound gates sect. A master who can be bought is just the kind of person I need. Truth is, I hired you to handle the sex three senior masters. I heard they've already entered the spirit realm. Spirit realm, my SS. They're just mere mortals. Leave them, too. No matter how powerful or skilled, they're no match for my flying sword technique. When that happens, whether seven or eight profound gates, they'll all be yours, right, gang leader Ja? I'll leave it to you then, great cultivator. When this is over, I'd like to reward you with an extra 2,000 tales. It's settled then. Haha. All of you, listen up. Attack the mountain. At Jaian Long's order, almost 1,000 fierce armed men garbed in various colors rushed up Sunset Peak. Sunset Peak, the sects headquarters. After all, their traditions have been passed down for over two centuries. A grand sect indeed. Compared to this place, the Black Wolf Gang's headquarters are a [ __ ] hole. I want to move here. Let's do it. Gang leader Ja, go on, my lord. We're all ready. Kill them all. All right, get ready. Seven profound gates sex leader Wang Juu. The sect fell victim to your schemes, Jiatian Long. Well done, great sect leader Wang. This is our first time meeting despite being rivals. So, have you come out alone in order to surrender? H, you seem rather confident, Jiatian Long. Unfortunately, it's you who should surrender. In truth, charging up here has doomed you all. Our headquarters built top the hollow Sunset Peak is a natural trap. On my order, the mechanism to destroy this mountain will be activated. Our sect shall go down fighting and bury all of you in this place together. What? A mechanism inside this mountain? Shoot him down. Who's that bastard trying to scare? Sunset Peak is hollow. I've been here many times, so why didn't I know about this?

At the top of Sunset Peak, the Wild Wolf Gang had a huge advantage over the sect. However, Wong Juichu's threat took their lead away. Will that fatso who gave the order try to get revenge on me for knocking him out? I should have just killed him and blamed it on an enemy. Our enemy is just trying to scare us. No mercy for anyone who dares to run away and shake the morale of our forces. Bastard. You even didn't tell me you had trained so much. Good for you, Tsk. It was all for nothing. If I'd known, I'd have learned the blinking sword arts. Hey, do you think they'll believe the se leader? What's your opinion on this? Is that bastard telling the truth or not? What if it's true? I don't want to die here. Damn it, that old bastard. Can you stop talking? You're quite a good liar, Wangju. Of course not. You don't expect us to simply believe your words, do you? How could I not let you see it with your own eyes, gang leader? Ja, activate the second mechanism. Why is the ground suddenly shaking? What's happening? The se leader is not serious, is he? Surely not. Ah, look you guys. It sank. The building over there disappeared. He's telling the truth. Run. Run for your lives. Wait, you bastards. If you dare. Why don't we retreat, my lord? Ah, help me. I don't want to die. I haven't been able to spend my money yet. What the [ __ ] Everyone, run for it. Jatan loan, tell your men not to flee. If anyone tries to escape or attack, I'll immediately activate all the mechanisms. Who dares move? We'll all die together right here. [ __ ] It was going so well. I didn't expect to fall into Juichu's trap. Right now, I can neither kill them all nor retreat.

What are your terms? Just two. Very simple. First, your men will retreat in batches under my sex supervision. As for the second condition, I want to avenge SE leader Wu and the other slain disciples with a death match between you and me. A death match? What's that? A death match? Seriously? He's crazy, huh? You don't even know what a death match is? Gloating. Stop being weird. Hurry up and tell me. A death match is the bloodiest way for people in the Janghu to resolve their conflicts. It's for people who harbor a huge grudge against each other. Only one of them will walk out alive. If one of them backs out halfway, not only will he lose face, but he'll also be hunted down by the whole Janghu because multiple people can participate. It can get very bloody. That's why there are so few these days. Wongju is really something. Obviously, both parties can get hurt. Why would he choose this? Wouldn't it better to let the enemy leave as soon as possible and give us some peace for now?

I accept, but I have a condition as well. I ask that 100 people participate in the match. Each side chooses so people a free-for-all. What say you? What? H Wongju atu, you think I don't know what you're planning? You just want a chance to kill me, right? You never expected the gold master to be here, did you? In that case, I'm going to obliterate your best men in one fell swoop. The final victory will still be mine. That cruel bastard actually wants so many people involved. As the SE leader, I can't back out of the death match after asking for one, can I? It seems he wants to use this match to wipe out our sex best disciples. However, their numbers don't matter as long as the three senior masters are here. I must get rid of the main threat within the Wild Wolf Gang today. Ja Tian Long. You two ready the stage for the death match and prepare the death contracts. I want you dead. What the [ __ ] That Shaw actually agreed to it. I'm not going to participate. From the looks of it, the two of them have gone mad. Hurry up and find Jang Shower. Both of you sneak away and get as far as you can. Wouldn't that be a loping? Shower will never agree. If she doesn't agree, knock her out and take her away. What's done is done. What are you saying, you sh? That's outrageous. Ha, your face is telling me the truth. Prepare the stage. Look, people from our sect have come forth. Those who are participating, step forth. Hm. Look at the man in the center. Isn't that elderly? He's going to participate in the death match as well. Hey, why are you standing there in a days? How is that possible? That's sure. She's joining the death match as well. [ __ ] me. How can a delicate woman participate in such a bloody battle? What's Wongju thinking? Sure, she she's also a core disciple of the Hall of Seven Absolutes. It seems we have very few experts left. That's why Wongju is not holding back. Sorry, bro. I can't stand by and watch Shior walk into danger on her own. I won't beat around the bush. If I don't make it, promise me you'll take good care of yourself. Hey, hold up. This bastard's just rushing off so boldly. I haven't even said anything yet. Ah, what am I to do? It's only a death match. I'll accompany you. Thank you, bro.

Greetings, SEC leader. I'm Lee Fu, master of the external blade hall. This is Han Lee of the Godhand Valley. How did our men suddenly become theirs? How did these two runs get in here? What's happening? Why are you two here? God, Dr. Han, Paul, Master Lee, Fu, both of us wish to sign the contract and join the battle. Please grant us the honor. Good. as expected of a loyal disciple of the sect. However, Dr. Han should withdraw. Losing him in a death match is not worth the risk. Sect leader, he's actually Where'd he go? Sect leader, are these skills of mine good enough to be of use to you? When did you? This boy's skills are terrifying. Who in the world is he? He's been hiding within the sect. What's he planning? Wow, that was awesome. Dr. Han, I couldn't see anything at all. How did you do that? My lord, what are they doing? I don't know. It doesn't matter what they're doing with me here. They're all as good as dead. I believe I'll be able to defend myself in a death match. Please grant me the honor to show my loyalty. Of course. Of course. Since you're so loyal to our sect, how could I, the sect leader, refuse your request, sign the death contract, here you go, Dr. Han Lee Fu Han Lee, let the death match begin.

Dear readers, my name is Han Lee. Right now, I'm at the sumit of Sunset Peak. Since Elder Mo<unk>s death, I've been building my strength and preparing to go to Lan Province. But the sect suddenly faced a crisis. Hungry for blood, the leaders of both sides arranged a free-for-all death match, which will undoubtedly cost both parties dearly. For the sake of my brother and best friend, I shall accompany Lee Feu in the death match as well. That's right, with my best friend. It's starting. We've got to win. With the SE leader here, we're sure to win. Fu, I didn't think you'd actually come. How could I possibly abandon you? Sure. Come on. Can you two please find a better time to get all loveydvey? Tsk, my tooth hurts. What could be the cause? Did I eat something sour? Does anyone dare challenge me? Why are they sending out this dwarf? Quickly, quickly. It's best if you all come at together. Let's try to get this done fast. I still want to go back to sleep. The reward was 5,000 tales. But if I kill them all myself, the reward will increase 8,000 tales. Such easy money. Don't worry, it'll be over soon. I'll leave it to you then, great cultivator. Wait for your turn to die. Wongju atu sect leader, allow me. I'll kill him. Wait, there's something about this dwarf. Don't take him lightly. Duh. You're up. Slowly approaching. Sudden flash. It seems he's a veteran fighter. Without knowing the opponent's strategy, it's best not to let him finish his maneuver. Mumble. Mumble. What happened? That's Excellent. Worth every tail. He's so strong. Kill them. Kill them. Kill them all. What was that? The people of the Janghu had never seen the power of cultivators. So they stood there dumbfounded. That bastard's an immortal cultivator. Of all the spectators, the one who was shocked the most was none other than Han Lee. Come at me however you please. I'm just going to stand here. I'll spare the pathetic life of anyone able to break my immortal defense technique. That bastard's an immortal cultivator. Plus, his talisman must be more powerful than the stunning talisman. His powers may be much weaker than mine, but I'm not sure if I can handle his magic. What now? SE leader. They've come prepared. It's all right. The time has come. Those three are the SE leader senior masters. They're also the sex guardians. There are trump cards. Can mortals deal with an immortal cultivator? You want me send you to your next life sooner? Ho ho. You're not phased, are you? Nothing I hate more than tall people. I'm going to make you die miserably. Spin to your death, you annoying pest. Watch me take you down. What? Whoa. That guy suddenly grew to a colossal size. Is he a monster? Amazing. This O can dent my immortal defense technique. What kind of godly strength is this? This is bad. I need to take him out quickly. Gathering power. Wait, what? Move. Damn it. What's that idiot doing? Is he able to handle it? How is Wang Juichu's senior master so strong? My lord, that dwarf looks very weak. [ __ ] No wonder he was so adamant about the death match. Should I get someone to help him? Oh, this is awesome. That Bard's dead for sure. No, it's not what they think. That hulking master isn't the one with the advantage. It's just the opposite. He's gradually losing ground. as his immense strength gets repelled. He's being wounded. But his immortal defense isn't damaged at all. It's obvious who'll win if this keeps up. Oh no. Senior master seems to be. I see how this will end. Even if he punches till his hands break, he won't get through the immortal defense. Although the gold master is a fool, he will win. Come back. Hurry. Damn it. I'll kill you. What? Arise. Watch out. Whoa. What was that? Could he be the legendary sword cultivator? Under the gold master's control, the great flying sword danced like a giant python. This appalling sight, as well as the legends of the sword cultivator, frightened the crowd. However, though they had lost their will to fight, one man was not afraid. But his mind was filled with thoughts of plunder. Thrilled. Who else wants to die? Time to kill. We'll avenge you, junior brother. Sherling. What? The masters. Senior masters. Wait, wouldn't that be great? I should just let them fight. That oath just now was so dangerous. I shouldn't underestimate these two. Go. That white light is actually strands of silver needles connected to each other. What an amazing trick. Wa! Look at all those hidden weapons. P. How could these ordinary metals stop my precious treasure? Wow, look. The tip of his sword actually has an aura. It's a sword aura. That's spectacular. That's a supreme skill that all sword wielders dream of. Wow. It's great that we get to see a match between the flying sword and a sword aura. What are these idiots so happy about? If the gold master hadn't been here, that sword aura would have been able to kill us all. So close, shivered down his spine. Oh no, the senior master's sword broke. Look, the flying sword fell to the ground, too. We've won. That's great. Excellent. The flying sword has been defeated. How is this happening? What? Yeah, get him. Kill him. Why is my flying sword not moving? You really are easy to fool. Oh no. Dodge it. What? When the head hit the ground, the roars from the deathmatch went silent at once. The disciples of the seven profound gates sect fell into total despair. Two of their legendary senior masters had been killed instantly. Only one more was left. For those remaining, there was only one possible outcome. This is great. Kill them. Ooh, we're done for. You spineless fool. There's no backing out of a death match. You fight or you die. Feu, don't be scared. They'll have to walk over my corpse to lay a hand on you. Yong Juu, were you hoping to kill me? Dream on. Your senior masters who trained in solitude all died in the end. Did you think I wouldn't have a trump card, too? Now it seems that we have the upper hand. What was that? We have the upper hand. We're completely dominating them right now. Killing all of you would be as easy as crushing an army of ants. Oh no, that thing flying around seems quite nice. What? Crooked. Ah, the flying sword's heading toward us. Who's that? I like this very much. How about you give it to me? What happened? He took the flying sword away. My god, Han Lee, you bastard. You never taught me how to do that. Incredible. That's really powerful. I don't know what to say anymore. God, Dr. Han, when that sword flew here, I thought the dwarf was going to kill us all. My life flashed before my eyes. What a turnaround. You're so awesome. God, Dr. Han. God, Dr. Han. More like immortal Han. We're saved. What? What? That kid's a cultivator. Where did that run come from? He neutralized my powers with just a wave of his hand. That means his powers are beyond mine. He's only 17 or 18 years old. How's that possible? Why is there a cultivator here? This is really bad. Just look at his calm expression. I'm dead meat. Wow. God, Dr. Han is so calm. I got envious when I saw that flying sword. I had planned to ambush that dwarf when he deactivated his immortal defense technique. Then I'd take the flying sword away from him, but as I watched that flying sword, staring intently. I want it before I even realized, I got a hold of it so easily. That was rather unexpected. He he tsk. What's there to be glad about? That move was too dangerous. Even if my powers are greater than his, I'm still not sure I can get through his shield. I've got no choice but to play it by ear now. At least on the surface, I need to get the psychological advantage. Getting an upper hand psychologically will easily increase my chances of winning this fight. Judging by his expression, he must be shocked already. Oh, is God Dr. Han going to do something? Oh, it's just a talisman. Ooh, damn it. That runt was able to revert it so easily. If I confront him directly, I'll definitely die horribly. His cultivation is much greater than mine. I shouldn't use this talisman right now in case he did something to it. Plus, my object driving technique isn't that strong yet. Using it will expose me. Keeps. Ooh, my talisman. That run doesn't seem to appreciate it at all. Who in the world is he? It seems that fool can't see through my skills. I can go ahead and scare him a little. Where's he gone? Suddenly appears, scared, speechless. What are you doing? I didn't poach this lands minerals, nor its spiritual herbs or medicines. I only accepted gold from a few mortals. You have no reason to kill me. I've done nothing to your family. It seems he's mistaken for a member of a clan of cultivators. Who might you be then? Why are you interfering in mortal affairs and disturbing the order of their realm? You've made things difficult for our clan. I didn't expect this run to speak so gently. A bit relieved. It seems he doesn't intend to attack me. If I handle him carefully, I might have a chance. My name is Chin Yaling, a disciple of the Yean. I just happened to pass by this place. I'm only helping the Wild Wolf Gangs leader because of our friendship. So, you see, I never intended to offend your clan. I hope you can forgive me, dear sir. May I know the name of your esteemed clan? I'll visit your residence and apologize. He's very confident of the Ye clan's reputation. So, they must be renowned cultivators, judging by how scared he looked despite having such a grand clan backing him up. It means even if he isn't lying, he's just an insignificant member of the family. Which also means it won't matter even if I kill him. I ho happy. Hm. He's suddenly so serene. That's great. I still have a chance. Shinling from the Ye clan. You mean the famous Ye clan? Surely not. That's right. It's the Ye clan. Since you're familiar with the name, you wouldn't want to trouble me, would you? Yes. Respect is of the utmost importance in the Janghu. The Ye clan. E. I haven't wronged your clan, have I? Even if I was a little arrogant, I was just scaring the mortals. I had no intention of going against you at all. What are the two of them talking about? I can't hear anything. But that dwarf seems to be terrified. What's happening? I don't know what to do either. How about I take you to the elders of my clan and let them decide how to handle this. No, no, no, no need for that. It's not worth all that trouble. I'm afraid the higher-ups will get a bad impression if you can't deal with such a trivial matter. It'll be detrimental to your future. What? It's true. It's lucky this kid is so naive. Looks like this run's still a green horn. My guess is that he's just entered our realm. I see. It's no wonder he's so powerful if he's been cultivating with his clan all this time. Damn it. I'm so jealous. Thanks for the reminder. If not for you, I'd have been scolded by my clan's elders. Oh, don't mention it. Since you've been so kind to me, I should return this treasure to you. Ah, my talisman. Overjoyed. Uh, but how can I return it through this? Oh, that's a small issue. Thank you very much, baby talisman. Sweet talisman. In the meantime, both of us should stay in touch. Elder, why have you personally come all the way here? What? Nobody there. I've been tricked. Phew. I did it. Mom, that wasn't easy at all. How did this happen? My gold master, we had such a huge advantage. How? How? What should we do now? Excellent. Thanks to my superb foresight, I allowed Dr. Han to participate in the death match. He's a lucky star sent by the heavens. I love him so much. Wow, that's really hot. I need to hurry up and save it before it burns to ashes. Hot, hot, hot. They won't be useful now, but they'll definitely come in handy in the future. Happy. It's still intact. Great. But why is this the genealogy for the chin plan? Was that dwarf illegitimate? Hm. Hey, why are you guys still in a days? Are you going to do it yourselves or would you like me to end your lives for you? Hurry up and make a decision. How? How is this happening? We can definitely kill them all. Why are you just staring at me? What good are you useless fools? Those bastards outside the stage as well. My lord. Feeling smug. Wongju atu. I'm going to kill you. Hurry. Get up. I'll give you all of my money. All of them are gloating. [ __ ] That bastard's going to die. The Wild Wolf Gang is ours now. No. I mustn't die here. I must survive and complete my glorious conquest. Listen up. Iron guards forward. Prepare your repeating crossbows. The rest of you, use your hidden weapons. Isham, it seems I've got to put in a little more effort. [ __ ] He's coming this way. Hanley, be careful. Yeah, we got him. What? Where's he gone? Fire. Fire. Shoot him down. Taste my blade. With no warning and nowhere to hide, the members of the Wild Wolf gang at the death match instantly burned to ashes. Just you left. Kill me. If you I told you to do it yourself. You wouldn't have had to suffer. But you just had to m do it. Being burned isn't a pleasant feeling. Eerie silence. I'm on the same side as you guys. Why all the stairs? Hani raised his head to look everywhere. Wherever he turned, they all bowed their heads and dared not meet his gaze. Don't look. Don't look. Be careful or you'll get burned to death. Whether it was him obtaining the flying sword, killing the gold master, or even burning dozens of experts, including Jatian Long, to ashes in an instant, these actions showed that not only was Hanley an immortal cultivator like the gold master, but he was also the crulest and most dangerous among them. That bad, huh? Huh? Forget it. I'm bored of this place anyway, and I'm hungry. Let's hurry and finish this. Hey, why are you still here? Could it be that you want me to kill you as well? Hanley's voice roared like thunder, causing thousands of people to run for their lives. Retreat. If we don't escape, he could burn more of us. The enemy rushed through the narrow mountain road like a river, the stampede killing and injuring many. Soon enough, Sunset Peak was empty once again. Only then did the crowd realize that Han Lee was also gone. Where is he? Where's Dr. Han? I didn't see him. Weren't you watching him? Watch him all you want if you dare. Stop arguing. Senior master. He left as the crowd descended the mountain. Of course. Word of the great battle rapidly spread across the land for thousands of miles, becoming a legend filled with immortals and demons. The peerless swordsman with a sword aura fought a sword cultivator who wielded a flying sword. In the end, the cultivator gained the upper hand. At that moment, the villainous fire demon suddenly emerged. Not only did the demon killed the cultivator, who wanted to slay the demon, but he also went berserk, incinerating close to a thousand gang members. Unfortunately, the wild wolf gangs leader also died in the fire. In the end, by killing so many, the fire demon had angered the gods. The gods struck down the demon with heavenly lightning, wiping out all traces of him and leaving nothing behind. In truth, Hani, the demon, had returned to the mountains that day and hung a plaque that said, "No visitors allowed. Even the esteemed elders could not meet him. Should we ring it again?" I don't dare to ring it. Go ahead if you want. What now? He isn't coming even after we rang. You useless old fool. You useless old.

In the three days after that, Hanley trained rigorously to control the flying sword. Every day, he guide the flying sword through the valley as if it was dancing until his powers were exhausted. After that, closed his eyes and rested so his powers could slowly recover. This flying sword is extremely sharp and can cut anything, but it has some limitations. First of all, its range. It can't be controlled beyond a distance of 20 ft. It reverts to its original form once it exceeds 30 ft. Next, this thing consumes a lot of energy. Seeing how cowardly the gold master was back then, I'm guessing it's because he didn't have much power left. I'm guessing it's gradually fading radiance indicates its lifespan is coming to an end. Most importantly, the talisman's lifespan. So after Hanley mastered the flying sword, he immediately stopped using it. He wanted to save the flying sword talisman and the immortal defense talisman for emergency use. Russell. Russell. Russell. I chose not to meet anyone because I wanted to give them time to calm down. After all, they greatly outnumber me. If fear makes them want to come after me, I may not be able to handle all of them. I'm going to remove the plaque today. Let's see who will be the first to arrive. Here they are. Hey. Hey. Why shouldn't it be me? Why is it you? When you finally come out of isolation, I have to be the first person to visit. I'm so hungry. You have anything to eat? You hungry? You just didn't your little lady cook for you? You know, there's a rumor all over that you're a fire demon that burned thousands of people to death. In the end, the gods couldn't stand it and struck you down with lightning. What the [ __ ] Struck down by lightning. What a joke, huh? Who would be struck down by lightning right after becoming famous? You're so annoying. I know you're just messing with me. I'm not here just to mess around with you. You'll never guess the other reason. Were you not sent here by the big shots to test because they can't rest easy? Go on. What did they offer you? H, good guess, you bastard. They promoted me to hallm. Haha. Why let such a great opportunity go to waste? You sh. I even had to pretend I wasn't worthy. Hey, why are you so pensive? Let's just make up something and I'll head back and tell them. Why are you staring at me? What the Why are you smiling? What do you plan to do to me? How about you go tell sect leader Wang that I'll visit him at Sunset Peak tomorrow afternoon. Sure, that'll be good enough. I'll be off. Wait, what is it? It just so happens that I'm bored today. Why don't you stay in chat? We could discuss your little lady. Hey, what's with the sudden change in attitude? Usually you'd get annoyed if I mentioned sure. TSK. Fine then. Well, perhaps you'd like to see the fire demon skills. That's awesome. I want to learn it, too. Damn it. The mountain air still had a touch of humid heat. The sound of their conversation blended with the chirping of insects in the morning. Thus, the last day of that scorching sumer silently passed as these best friends messed about. Hani chatted away with Lee Feu while uncharacteristically showing off his killer techniques.

The next morning, Wang Juichu woke up in his residence at Sunset Peak, but just as he arose. Dr. Han, good morning, Sect Leader Wang. Uh, wait, didn't we agree to meet in the afternoon? Why are you here now, Dr. Han? I heard someone's out to harm me, so if they were to get any ideas when I arrived in the afternoon, perhaps they have a death wish. Surely not. As long as I'm here, the sect will never be ungrateful for all your heroic deeds. All right, since you're such a gentleman, I'll make a deal with you, Sele Wang. I'm sure you'll find it most agreeable. Please go on.

On that day, Han Lee did not show up at the agreed upon time. Wang Juichu, seeming rather unsettled, announced that Han Lee had left Sa Mountain in the country forever. So, how can we kill him now? Nonsense. Could you kill him? Besides, didn't the master say we'd be in trouble if we offend the elders of his family by killing him? He's already gone. Stop your prattling. It's great that he left. Since that day, they never saw Han Lee again. Who left this letter here? After a while, Wongju suddenly announced that Lee Feu would be his last disciple. By the time you read this letter, I will have already left the sect, never to return. The bottles contain medicine that I carefully formulated. It should extend your life for a while longer. I hope you make the most of it. That bastard. He was also promoted to master of the external blade hall, a position of great prestige. Bale. A few years later, Hanley's third uncle accidentally committed a grave mistake. With his life at risk, Wongju managed to save him by shifting the public's opinion. Wangju ended up being grievously wounded in numerous battles against rival gangs. However, he was miraculously saved every time thanks to medicine from a mysterious jade bottle. Han Lee. Many years later, at the time of his death, he finally gave the name of the medicine- stamina recovery pills. By then, there were only three pills left, but they were the cause of a bloody battle. You bastard. Bastard. Bastard. Han Lee. Safe travels. P. S. Hope you have a happy family. a village somewhere. Tsk, the fourth daughter of the Hans, is so lucky. She's marrying a rich guy. Plus, she'll be his first wife, so she's going to be wealthy right off the bat. I heard the Hans received a ridiculous amount in dowry. There were dozens of tales of banknotes. He's really well off. The bride's coming out. Here comes the bride. Hurry. Come see. His little sister from the past had become a young woman ready to be married off. The parents who had protected him for as long as he could remember now had gray hair and hunched backs. Hanley watched from afar as the emotions flooding his mind came together like glue, making him feel faint. In a days, witnessed the crowds celebrating joyfully. Thus, Han Lee, the guest who no one noticed, lowered his head and placed his hand on his chest. That was where he kept the little bottle and the scripture for the eternal spring arts. Plus, there were two talismans and one strange metal. Hanley knew after studying the eternal spring arts and learning of the existence of cultivators, he was on a completely different path from ordinary mortals. Suddenly, he regained his senses and pried his eyes open. He then burned the image of his family deep into his mind. He stealed himself as he turned around and walked away. He was embarking on the path he had chosen, a path toward the Lynnon central Lojuan city, the docks.

Good morning, Master. Master, Master, you're here. What are your orders today, Master? Fourth level gangs minor leader son Ergu. What do you mean master? He's just Ergu, isn't he? What? Just look at that dog pretending to be a man. He actually thinks he's the boss. Iron Fist Gang's minor leader, Hiong. Yeah, he's just a dog standing on two legs. Isn't the black bear the stupidest of all bears? Can it even speak like a human? What? Lap dog. You're nothing but dogs. Barking dogs. Master, look. We've got business. It's just a small boat. Probably doesn't get much business. Thank you, sir. He must be a fool from a wealthy family, and the man next to him must be his bodyguard. Rich fools so willing to spend their money are easy targets. You have a keen eye, Master. However, it's got nothing to do with us. He's gone over to Hyong<unk>s side already. Send someone over on it. Good sir, after such a tiring journey, would you like a porter to help with your luggage? Step, step, step. I'm the best porter here. I can carry that. Don't worry, sir. That bag isn't too big, so I'll be able to carry it myself. Not a problem at all. What the [ __ ] I beg your pardon, sir. Move it. Move it. In the years Sun Ergu had spent at the warf helping merchants carry their goods, he had developed an eye for detail. At that moment, both he and Hiong had noticed that bag was filled with money. This runs extremely rich. Located in the south of Ustate, Lanshow was the eighth largest capital in the state and second wealthiest. Its soil was fertile and its waterways, lakes, and canals were all interconnected, making it a rich land abundant with resources. Emojuran's fearsome dragon association was based in Jauan City. At the center of Lanshow, Jauan City was not a capital, but it was still the largest city in Lanshow. As a major port, the countless merchants that traveled there brought much economic development. Meanwhile, the small docks were home to all kinds of people. Rumor had it that those who did not hire the porters at the docks would be dealt with harshly. Spare me, sir. I'll give you everything I have. I have all sorts of info about Jauan City so I can be of great service to you, sir. Never mind. Let him go. This man was son Erggo

From the fourth level gang, a minor gang. After wandering the docks for years, he had managed to become a minor leader. Erggo had over a dozen porters under him, and they made a living by carrying goods for merchants. Of course, they also killed in order to loot.

The man on the floor was Hi Shiong of the Iron Fist Gang. Son Urg truly hated him. If it were possible, Son Urgga would have given half of his wealth to have him killed. However, at that moment, Urggo hoped that he was still alive.

The dozens of watermelons on the floor were underlings brought by Sun Ergu and Hi Shong. They had anticipated a big score, but their hopes were shattered in the blink of an eye. Moreover, at that moment, Son Ergu had a pill in his hands. This is the heart decaying pill. Anyone who ingests it will need a monthly antidote or their internal organs will rot. Either you take this or you die.

Son Erggo thought this man was a rich fool and had tried to rob him. The man had vanished like a ghost and slit he's throat from behind. The other man was his bodyguard, the watermelon crusher.

"All right, I'll be able to trust you now. Relax. If you do as I ask, I'll purge the poison and give you your freedom back."

"Yes, sir. Given your skills, I can't use you anywhere else. Clean up this mess. I don't want anyone to know about what happened here."

"Whoa. There must be at least a hundred tales of silver in here. This is such a lucrative job. I'll be off now. Meet me at the tavern tomorrow morning. Since you're the leader here, I expect you'll able to find me easily enough."

"I won't disappoint you, sir. Don't worry. I wish you well in your travels. Utter devotion. Serving with dedication. H."

This guy's quite interesting. After quietly leaving his old village in the mountains, Han Lee had traveled southeast all the way to Lanshow. Whether he walked through a crowded city or alone in the wilderness, the journey was a safe one. The only incident was when he ran into some wild wolves, their eyes read from hunger. It ended up being a good night for him.

Meanwhile, the extreme cold poison in his dantion had grown into a black ball the size of a pee. Without the antidote, Hanley only had two months to live at most. Worried about his fate, he was determined to get the sunwarming gem at any cost.

The next day, the tavern.

"Right on time. Good morning, sir."

"You really are capable. Did you have a good rest last night?"

"You flatter me, sir. All right, tell me all about the gang situation in Jauan City. Judging by your appearance, you must be a minor leader."

"You have a good eye, sir. I'm from the fourth level gang in the west. I'm in charge of the docks. We're all minor gangs, so we can't compare to the major gangs. The three large gangs in Jauan City are the Brotherhood Alliance, the Fearsome Dragon Association, and the Heaven Peak Sect. Of the three major gangs, the Heaven Peak sect is the strongest, followed by the Brotherhood Alliance. The Fearsome Dragon Association is the weakest."

"I heard the Fearsome Dragon leads the three overlords in Lanshow. So, how did they become the weakest?"

"The Fearsome Dragon was indeed very strong before, but not anymore. I heard their decline was caused by internal divisions and conflicts. Currently, the one running the association is Emojan's widow, Yenure. People are wondering how a woman could face all the pressure from outside forces."

"Widow? How is she a widow? Wouldn't she be a widow now that Mojuran's dead?"

"Who said Mojuran is dead?"

"Uh, everyone in Juan City knows he's dead."

"What? A year ago, the last disciple of Emojiran called the ghost hand brought his will and token to the Emmo residence to convey the tragic news."

"What is this last disciple's name?"

"His name is Wu Jian Ming. He's a bow. I heard he mastered all of Emojin<unk>s techniques and is a powerful martial artist. Also, also young master was seems to be engaged to Emo Yu, Emojurin's daughter. I heard there to be married soon. A marriage."

"Nicely done, Shaw. Sir, please don't hit. Sir, I've only told you the plain truth. Wow. Thank you, sir. Take this. From today onward, you are to secretly gather intel on the MO residence. Particularly any information on this young master Wu. The more detailed it is, the better. You'll be handsomely rewarded if you do well. Oh, don't worry. I will not fail you, sir."

Who would have thought? Someone actually beat me to it. It seems like I've got no choice but to visit the Emo residence. I can't allow him to get the sunwarming gem. Hold on. I just realized I've been giving out a lot of money over the past 2 days. I've been spending too freely. It's fine. It's fine. I'll put all of it under Elder Mo's tab.

Shanja restaurant was located in the south of Jauan City on Nandling Street, the most prosperous area. It was lunchtime in the afternoon, so the place was full of customers.

"That's the Mo residence. It seems even their guards are quite tough. Dr. Mo explained everything about his family's situation in his letter. However, so much time has passed that it's hard to say how much of this can still be used. Dr. Mo<unk>'s worries have also come true. Fearsome Dragon. From what Son Erggo said, the Fearsome Dragon has been in decline over the years. They're probably in a precarious situation right now. As expected, his three daughters are famed for their beauty. They're called the beautiful trio of the Mo residents. Their renown attracted many heroes and wealthy men who would linger around the Mo residents. Apparently, Wu Jian Ming defeated several opponents in the engagement competition. If my guess is correct, the bastard was sent by a rival force."

"This way, please, sir."

"Sure. Right this way, sir. Huh? That guy over there. Eyes locked. A cultivator."

"What would you like to eat, sir? Let me see. Hm. I'll take the spiced beef. The signature roast goose."

"Sure. Such strong spiritual energy. He's a cultivator for sure. And he's much stronger than me. Brazed chicken with chestnuts."

"Sure. Squirrel fish. Stewed pork. There's a strange depth within his eyes. It's as if I'm about to be sucked in. Brazed pork balls in soya sauce."

"Sure. Sauteed seafood trio. Garlic pork knuckle. This guy isn't like you, Zetong, and the gold master I met before. He's crystallized Hawthorne, mushrooms, duck soup."

"What? Such a glutton. Off track. Uh, sir, will you able to finish so much food?"

"None of your concern. This is the first time I've ever felt so exposed. [ __ ] He's not going to kill me like I killed you, Zong, and the gold master, is he? I've been too careless. I didn't pay attention to my surroundings. What should I do? It's too late for me to try to escape. How am I supposed to deal with someone who's so much stronger than me?"

"Sir, your food's ready. I'm done. Here you go. Wow. Thank you, sir. What took you so long?"

"Calm down, second brother. I went to try the food of the mortal realm. By the way, I met a cultivator who's about 17 or 18. Why is he at the immortal ascension assembly when he's so weak? He's so young. I assume he's studying with a senior. It'll probably be another decade before he can officially participate. He must have some potential. He could catch up to me in 10 years."

"You glutton. Who knows how much your mental strength is going to decrease this time."

"I know I won't do it again. Knock it off. There are plenty of people at your level at the assembly. Seriously, why would I participate in this assembly if I could reach level 10 and above without the foundation establishment pill?"

Still at the restaurant.

"Phew. I survived the crisis. The feeling of being in danger with no way to fight back is the worst. I'm going back. No food for me. Waiter. The bill."

"At your service, sir. Make way. Make way. They seem to be from the Mo residence. Has Mo Yu returned from her hunt? First, Miss Young Master Woo, you've returned. How was your hunt? I heard this lady prefers hunting and martial arts over girly stuff. Those guys must be trying to impress her. So, they're doing this because they know she loves hunting. That guy's probably Woo Jamming. Of course, the first miss made a catch. Yikes. He's actually quite handsome. Tang, come here. First miss. Take the horse away and do something with this bird."

Nmo residence.

"Changping towns hidden master has sent a 7,300 tales of silver. Luagu town's hidden master 5,800 tales. Lanui town's hidden master 10 plus 500 tales. Wooling town. This is how much silver the hidden master sent last month. This is over a quarter less than what it was this time last year."

"Mother, the silver just keeps decreasing."

"I know what I'm doing. These hidden masters grow bolder and bolder."

"You always say you know what you're doing, but can't you figure out how to fix this? If this keeps up, those hidden masters will have no respect for us sooner or later. Emojirn's third daughter, Emote Sai."

"Sai, I don't have any ideas at the moment. You know your fifth mother has always handled these hidden masters by herself. No one else within the Mo residence interfered at all. Emojirn's fourth wife, Yenure."

"The hidden masters are our greatest pillar of support right now. So you should be controlling them."

"Mother, are you just going to allow fifth mother to control the hidden masters?"

"Perhaps. But your fifth mother's authority was given by your father. Since he's handed the fearsome dragon association over to you, why would he give the hidden masters to her? Seriously, that's enough. Every choice your father made had a deeper meaning. As his daughter, who are you to question him?"

"I'm sorry, Tsk. It seems you're still in love with father. You brat. By the way, that impostor is so annoying. You should be more polite to him. After all, he's supposedly your future brother-in-law. Don't let him catch on to you. If it were me, I'd kill him in one fell swoop. First sister has it tough having to deal with him. It was disgusting how he tried to impress me with all sorts of shenanigans today. Fortunately, that con man asked for Yu. You would not have been able to endure it. However, if we really can't delay anymore, we have no choice but to take him out."

"Mother, when's father coming back?"

"Soon. Your father said he'd be back in 2 to 3 years, at least. 5 to 6 at most. But it's been almost a decade now. I can't even remember what father looks like."

"Don't worry. Your father's a genius of his time. With his supreme arts, he'll be fine. He's must have been held up by something important and will be back soon. I'm sure of it."

"Mother, it's the dragon ring. Forgive me for not having heard of you, but may I know who is visiting our humble abode? My name is Han Lee under Master Mo's orders. I'm here to see you, madam."

"Father, enter. So she's Yure. As expected of Elder Mo<unk>'s cousin, she's a beauty as well. On top of that, she seems rather calm about my sudden arrival. This residence is heavily fortified, as expected of their boss. That girl who resembles her must be her daughter, Emo Saian. So, the rumors are true. The three sisters from the Mo family are breathtaking. Also, her tsk. I keep thinking of Emo Yu, the girl I saw before. Could I have fallen for her? No, no, no, that can't be. Scanning. Greetings, fourth madam. Inspecting. All right, the token is genuine. However, do you have my husband's letter? Here it is. He he mother, this guy is rather whisper respectful. Yes. He's actually quite intriguing. He's a little different from that impostor. A bit darker and also very ugly. Soft whisper. I can hear you, you damn girl. Tsk, you brat. Up, down. Hey, read your father's letter. Why are you looking at me? Scanning. Her. Go call your second, third, and fifth mother. Tell them there's news of the old master. Quickly. Your name's Han Lee. Uh, yes. Fourth madam. Can you tell me how my husband took you in as his disciple?"

"Certainly. Eight years ago, Master Emmo had to live in seclusion at Ustate's Sa Mountain within the seven profound gates sect because of his old injuries. I happened to be entering the mountains for the first time when we met, so accepted me as a disciple. As such, 3 months ago, he got involved in some other matters and was afraid his enemies would come for all of you if he was gone for too long. Stay alert. We can't even let a mosquito inside. Yes. He asked to leave the mountains and await your orders."

"Is my husband facing some issues? Why can't he return home even for a while?"

"Master Mo didn't say. However, I'm sure it's a matter of great importance. Return home? His grave probably has nothing but bones by now. I must be careful. Who knows if Elder Mo set a trap in the letter. Plus, I can't tell what Yenure actually thinks of me as her son-in-law. H, did your master order you to keep it a secret?"

"I assure you, there's no such order. But he Yo, fourth sister, I heard there's news about my hubby. Is it true? That Shaw's been gone for 10 years. Does he want us sisters to become widows?"

"Third sister, there's someone else inside, so be mindful of your words. Fine. Is Is that the voice of Elder Mo<unk>'s wife? What's happening? Ow, my neck. What the [ __ ] This madam is so fierce. Oh, is this the old master's last disciple? How cute. Vixen snaps head away. She's ridiculously beautiful. It's enough to make people lose their minds. I don't know if it's her incomparable beauty or some kind of seduction technique. Han Lee, come and meet your madams. This is your second madam. These two are your third and fifth madams. Fifth, Madame Wong Shir Emojurin's third wife. Lure Emojuran's second wifely sure greetings second madam greetings fifth madam third madam she's not much older than me though is she don't doubt your eyes the third madam is a master but mutician so she appears to still be in her 20s saw through me I see yure really is a sharp one second sister this is the Old master's letter. Have a look. Pass along this. Hey. Hey. Hey. Why did you all suddenly become so serious? Even the Vicks. Ah, no. The third madam's gone all stern. Could there really be a trap in the letter? Or is it? Is it because I'm going to marry your daughter, Hanner?"

"It is very late now. Your senior brother Han needs rest after such a long journey. Take him to the rear wing and find a clean room for him to use."

"Why me?"

"Follow me, senior brother. Han. He he. I see. Don't mess with your senior brother or you'll be tried by our household laws. Okay, you understand? What the [ __ ] What did she plan on doing to me? It seems this girl and the women in this family are more than they appear. Cold stare, sisters, you've all read it. Yes, it really is a hidden message. This means the old master has bad news for us. The old master's disciple is extraordinary. He easily got past the strict security of the mo residence. Yes, he woke up immediately after being struck by my heavenly vixen supreme technique. He's not just anyone. Fifth sister, could you please make sure he's gone far enough? Very well. This man is powerful, but is that a blessing or a curse for the Mo residents? I don't know what was wrong with that letter, so I need to be vigilant tonight."

"What are you doing, Junior Sister? It's our first time meeting each other. Aren't you going to give me a gift? What sort of gift would you like, Junior Sister? Jewelry, accessories, interesting treasures. Anything's fine. I'm not picky. If not that, you could just give me 7 or 8,000 tales of silver. I suppose that could considered be a gift. 7 or 8,000 tales of silver. You might as well go rob someone. I'm telling you, I haven't got the money, and I'm not giving you my life either. In all my years of saving, I never collected that much, you little brat. Senior brother Han, you really don't want to give a gift to your cute junior sister whom you just met. What's that got to do with me? Last year, young master will gave me more than 10,000 tales of silver the moment we met. You little brat. That's because he wants all the wealth and women. All right. Furthermore, your father poisoned me and I could die anytime. Huh? The nerve. How can this be? That impostor gave money before I even asked for it. See me again when you spent it all. This last disciple of fathers. Look at me. What are you staring at? You're behaving so shamelessly in front of his most precious daughter. What's with this guy? I'm such a cute girl. Why is he being like this? The cutest girl in the mo residence is facing a huge crisis. Nightm residence. Such a cute girl looking so pitiful. I imagine she gets whatever she wants with that face. Too bad that doesn't work on me at all. Mwah. You have no idea how many times I've seen that tactic. Recalling a certain someone in the past. I want to make sure happy. So, make me a scented sache or something. Uh, no. Halts. What are you doing? I almost bumped into you. I said I'm not going to do it. I'm busy saving lives right now. I don't have time for such nonsense. If you want to please her, go down the mountain and buy something. What? What? Now move. No, I'm not moving until you'll do it. You're insane. Show that idiotic expression of yours to your junior brothers if you dare. There's no use even if you pout till morning, little girl. I've long been immune to that trick. Stay alert. Our enemies have been spying on us from outside the residence recently. Huh? Isn't that the third miss? She's been standing there with him for his minutes. Hang on. Who's that guy? Why is this guy so spiteful? I hate you. He's so heartless. It's awful. I hate you so much. Doesn't he know girls need to be pampered? Can't you just give me something? I'm such a cute girl after all. Why did father take such a country bumpkin as his disciple? Moreover, he's so uncaring that he could casually tell mother about this. And after that, everyone in the Mo residence, no, in all of Jaen City will laugh at me. Not only will I get no gift, but I'll be punished. I'm finished. Boohoo. Here, I did it. Happy. Wow. What's this? It's so pretty. It's called the lingering scent pill and it's very special. Not only does it emit a charming fragrance, but it also keeps pests away. It's a secret medicine the imperial concubines use. The ingredients required are so rare that it's extremely valuable even within the imperial palace. Outside the palace, what you have there is probably the only one. Ah, this is clearly a love potion. You pervert. What? It smells just like the aphrodesiac my sister told me about. Are you planning to do something unspeakable to this cute little girl? You ignorant brat. Do you know how much spirit medicine it took to refine that? Plus, I only made it because I was forced to buy Leeu. I'll do it, you annoying little [ __ ] Will you do it? I'll die if you don't. I'll make a whole load of it. Fine. If you don't trust me, give it back. No. After all my hard work to get this. No way. I'll give it back. I'll ask my sister to check it before I use it. This seems to be the real thing. But we girls have to be extra careful. All right. I'll say you've passed this time. From now on, I'll assure your safety in the mo residence. Come to whenever you're in any trouble. I'll resolve the issue for you, senior brother. with a little repayment in kind. Like hell, I'll go to you."

A secret room.

"Before our husband departed, he left each of us a dragon tail ring. They are each a pair to his dragon head ring. If he sent us a hidden message, mixing the powders in our rings will make the revealing water. With this water, the message hidden within the letter will emerge. If there is a hidden message, it's most likely bad news. Sisters, the secret has been revealed. We'll have to face this sooner or later. Since we've all prepared ourselves for the worst, let's see what this hidden message says."

That night at the Emmo residence, Hanley slept little, only napping occasionally on guard against potential dangers.

"Junior Brother Han. Junior Brother Han. Madam asked, take you to them. You must be Junior Brother Han. My name is Yan Ge. Technically, I'm your eldest senior brother. Emojirn's first disciple. Y. Although I'm your eldest senior brother, I'm not that talented. I'm ashamed to say I didn't learn many of our master's skills. Seeing how forthcoming Yanji was, Hani could not help but have a good impression. But shortly after that, Where's your hometown, Junior Brother Han? How many siblings do you have? Oh, how did you and master meet? Why did master take you as his disciple? Is he doing well right now? So annoying. Is there anything special in Yuhjo? What do you like to eat? By the way, do you have someone you like?"

Junior sister. Emojirn's eldest daughter, Emo Yu. Mo Yu's fiance, Wu Jaming.

"Oh, good morning, senior brother. Yin, I don't think I've met that junior brother before. Which master's disciple is he? So, this guy is the impostor. I should try not to draw his attention while the situation is still unclear. I'll pretend that I'm on mute and let eldest senior brother Yen cover for Hey, shouldn't you be covering for me by now? Junior sisters. So beautiful. you. This guy's a real [ __ ] No wonder Mo Yu looks so irritated. Could you please hide how love struck you are? You useless idiot. Forget it. I'll do it myself. Um, he I'm a distant relative of the third madam. My parents sent me to visit her. I'm also here to request a favor from her. He's just an insignificant fool. How dull. With one glance, I can tell this kid isn't a martial artist. He looks so mediocre. No way he could get in my way. That Yan Ge is still the infuriating one. Senior brother Yen, if that is all, Young Master Wu and I shall take our leave now. Excuse us. How dare you stare at my woman. Have a safe trip, Junior Sister. Ha. He's completely enthralled by her. Senior brother. Senior brother, shall we go as well? Shouldn't leave madam waiting too long. Oh, right. I apologize for my indiscretion. Junior brother hun you and I grew up together from when we were just kids, but she only sees me as an older brother. I give up for crying out loud. What circus did this clown come from? Still, I can't help myself. I'm always so enchanted whenever I see her. I know that nothing will ever happen between us. One, I just want her to be happy."

"Madam, we've arrived. Is that Han Lee with you, Yanji?"

"Yes. Fourth, madam. Y, you may leave. Just have Han Lee come inside alone. Be seeing you."

Yenure's voice sounds the same as yesterday, but there's a coldness in it she can't hide. Something's wrong. Is there a trap in the house? According to my spiritual vision, no one else is in there besides the four madams.

"Answer me. Did you kill my husband? You traitorous disciple. Elder Mo, you bastard. Caught in another trap. You second sister. Don't agitate him. We shouldn't show our hand yet. I'm guessing Elder Emmo did something to the letter and told them that he passed away. Arguing with one madam is enough of a pain in the SS. I don't want to face all of them at once. In that case, I should negotiate with them directly. Since all of you already know about Master Mo's situation, I won't beat around the bush. Master Mo was dead. You could say he died at my hands, but you could also say he killed himself."

"What nonsense is this? You obviously killed him. How can you be so sure that I killed him? Did you see it with your own eyes? In that case, tell us exactly how our husband passed away. We do not want to wrong you if it truly was not your doing."

"He wrong me? What an idea. You think I'm afraid of anyone in the mo residence? Your lucky master mo actually gave me a lot of medical knowledge. Plus, it wouldn't look good if I were to bully W. Otherwise, if it's just you people, I could obliterate everyone in the Mo residence single-handedly. An immortal cultivator. How do you know about cultivators? Second madam. Have you met any before? Stop questioning my second sister. I'll tell you about the cultivators. It's not a secret. There are quite a number of people within Xuan City who know of their existence. Some people outside the city have even witnessed battles between cultivators. I heard they can summon wind and rain, conjure fire and mist like mythical figures. Then did Master Mo know about them as well?"

"Of course he did. My husband was one of those who saw the cultivators fight with their own eyes. So that's why Elder Mo was obsessed with cultivators. He saw them himself long ago. A pity he had no spiritual roots. After so much effort, he gave it all to me in the end. Fourth, madam, let's just get down to the crux of the matter. Tell me what you want. Also, no need to wait for the poisonous gas from that candle to take effect. I was prepared for that beforehand. So such tricks won't work on the moment."

He said that all four madams turned pale. Hanley knew about the drunken thousands. They had hoped the intoxicant would subdue him, but it was clearly ineffective. It was clear that the young man before them was not someone to be trifled with.

"Even if you really are a cultivator, unafraid of this poison, are you unafraid of the extreme cold drug within your body as well?"

"Of course, I'm concerned, but I wouldn't mind killing everyone in this residence before the poison takes effect. Since we're both wary of each other and would like to avoid bloodshed, it seems we have to negotiate. In any case, I would still ask that you tell us everything about our husband's death. As his wives, we will not have closure until we know the real reason for his passing."

"Yeah, I don't wish to die so meaninglessly at such a young age. I can tell you the manner of Master Mo's death in detail. If you still want to take revenge on me after that, I'll indulge you anytime. Thank you."

That morning in the quiet building, Han Lee told them everything, starting with how he was tricked into learning the eternal spring arts. He explained how Dr. Emmo had tried to take over his body, but lost his soul in the process. He also told them of Yuzton's appearance and the plot he set up. Han Lee gave every detail.

After 4 years of cultivating the eternal spring arts, I realized Master Mo had tricked. I'll have a drink with junior brother Han later in the afternoon. If Han Le's story was true, the four madams could not blame him for the death of their husband. After Yen Shir and the rest heard his shocking tale, they were left dumbruck.

"If everything you said is true, Yuzong is to be blamed for the plot that killed our husband. Now that it's clear there's no malice between us, our negotiations will be smoother. What else is there to discuss? You give me the sunwarming gem and I'll walk away never to harass the MO residents ever again."

"That won't do. Surely you've already heard a great deal about the crisis we are facing right now. If no one helps us, it's only a matter of time before everyone in the mo residence is massacred. If that's the case, we'd rather you kill us all right now and get it over with. What do you say to that?"

"[ __ ] me. She was going to kill moments ago, but now she's trying to look pitiful. I see where that little brat learned her tricks. Enough with the act. Just come out and tell me what you want. Exchanging glances since you want to get straight to the point. We'll go ahead and tell you our conditions. I like your attitude. That's the kind of opponent I'd negotiate with. If you can destroy the fearsome dragon association sworn enemies, the pentishade sect and the dominator sect, I'll give you the sunwarming gem right away. Plus, you may choose one of our three daughters to be your wife."

Streets of Jauan City.

"Ho, are you not a cultivator? What's so difficult about killing two gang leaders? If cultivators could simply kill mortals at will, the three largest gangs in Jauan would have been long gone. I gave the Mo family two options. Either I protect them as they flee far from here with their entire fortune, or I kill the leader of one of the other two gangs. That's the most I can do for them."

The tavern.

"You're finally back, sir. I've got huge news to report. Just spit it out. No need for all the mystery. I'm not trying to leave you in suspense, but an amazing thing really has happened. Do you know about cultivators, sir? A reliable source told me that a large group of them are going to hold an immortal ascension assembly near Juan City. I heard anyone who participates in this assembly can join the immortals, even commoners. What? Cultivators? That's right. The immortals who can ride clouds, summon mist, shoot lightning, and breathe fire. It would take an extraordinary amount of luck to meet an immortal. A minor leader from our gang went to the western suburbs a few days ago for some big deal. In the end, the other party was completely slaughtered. He quickly headed to a nearby cave in the forest to hide from the enemy. Suddenly, a massive two-headed eagle came down from the sky and nearly shocked him to death. He then used the faint death arts to play dead. Before he fainted, he heard a young immortal couple talking on the eagle's back. That's how he found out about the immortal ascension assembly. When our gang leader heard about this, he immediately ordered all of us to keep it secret. This is an opportunity. If I can participate in this assembly, I won't have to wander about aimlessly. Do you know when and where this assembly will be held?"

"Afraid not. That's highly confidential information. TSK Sun Ergu's information is definitely inaccurate. If I want to participate in this assembly, I need to know much more about it."

"Son Ergu."

"Yes, sir. As such, I shall reward you handsomely. I'm very pleased with your work over the past few days, especially this new information. Oh my. Thank you, sir. One. Ah, I'm grateful for your generosity, sir. He He I'm not giving you money. Are you interested in being the leader of the fourth level gang? What? What? What? Please stop joking, sir. How could I possibly be worthy of being a gang leader? What's the matter? If I say you can do it, you can do it. But I Do you want to hang around at that crumbling dock forever? Damn it. Who says I can't do it? All right, I'm ready and willing, sir. Excellent. But how are we going to subdue my gang leader and the three great protectors?"

"Subdue them? He he? Is that necessary? We'll simply kill them all. Once they're all dead, you'll rise up to take over the fourth level gang. Give me a time when one of the gang leaders is scheduled to head out. I'm sending Husk Soul with you. Go wreak havoc on them. Soul bell, kill anyone who refuses to submit to you. As for the guy who saw the immortals, I want him brought to in one piece. The next time we meet, you'll be the leader of the fourth level gang. Sit back and enjoy the show, sir."

Little cutie. Chirp chirp. Follow the man that just left the house. If he tries to flee the city, let me know immediately.

Westside Shiao Xan Court. At that time, Shin Shong Shan, the leader of the fourth level gang, had been enchanted by the bell of Shiao Xan Court, Shiao Jing Xi. Almost every afternoon, he would visit her with his three great protectors.

Munch, munch, munch. It's your own fault for abruptly barging in with the dishes. The three great protectors, Vanju, the poison genius. Stop crying and eat. Stall any longer and I'll rip your head off. Fourth level gangs leader Shin Chong Shan. H. Here you go. PSS off. Oh. Oh, thank you, sir. Looks like there's no poison in the food. The boy's just a new face. Sir, let's not waste our time on this kid and have a drink instead. Okay. Come brothers, let's drink till we drop today. Are you all right, sir? We're fine. Master Shin just drank a bit too much. I see. Take your time, sir. The spirit cleansing powder really is amazing. Just one pill is enough to fully poison somebody. My my I killed you, but you've rewarded me with him. Oh, I feel so guilty. All done. Time for bed. The food here smells really good.

The next day, Mo residenc's conference building.

"Mother, have you called us here today for something fun?"

"You child playing is all you ever think about. Fourth, mother, we're going to negotiate with Han Lee today. All of you have to be here as well."

"Oh, so annoying. You could just negotiate on your own. Why call us here?"

"Behave yourself. It's Emo Yu and that little trickster. If they've both been called here, I guess they chose the second option. She must be Emo Fun Wu. Emojirn's second daughter, Emo Fing Wu, could you please stop oing my Fing Wu so salaciously, Master Han? Let's hurry up and continue yesterday's discussion."

"Discussion? What discussion? I've come for your final decision. Either you leave here and live in seclusion or I can kill one of your sworn enemies. Hurry up and decide."

"Master Han, please don't be hasty. We still wish to choose the second option. However, we'd like to change the conditions slightly."

"I believe I already made it clear. I'm not here to bargain with you ladies. No changes allowed. What do you think of our daughters, Master Han?"

"Beautiful. Of course. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe them as angels who came down from heaven. I already know what she's planning. Good. We're not asking for too much. If you can kill the leaders of both the pentishade sect and the dominator sect, not only will we give you the gem, but we'll also let all three of them marry you. Weren't you just gawking at Fing Wu? If you agree to our terms, she will be part of the Han family."

"Mother, what are you saying? How could you? Fourth mother, this is about the survival of the Mo family. Your mothers and I have already decided. Anyone who dares to refuse will be banished."

The three girls felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on them. This was no longer just an act. They really were going to be sacrificed for their family. Despite their usual dignified bearing, they had no say in this matter. They felt desperate. Indeed, they were to marry a stranger they did not know, one who seemed so ordinary. In any case, they did not want to marry just to pay for two lives.

"No need to threaten the young ladies. I do not agree to your terms. I, Hani, not a saint, nor am I a man who covetss beauty. The sole reason I've come to you is the extreme cold poison within. However, even if I were to make a deal, I would not take unnecessary risks. I still value my life very much. What about me? Are you a fool, woman? Are you not afraid that the wind will twist your tongue? With two of your rivals suddenly dead, I join your family out of nowhere, married to all three of your daughters. You, anyone would know I'm the culprit, even if their brains were in their feet. If I provoke stronger cultivators, your daughter's beauty won't matter when they kill me. There's no need to force the three ladies. I don't want all of them. I will only kill one of the gang leaders. After I take the sunwarming gem, I'll leave immediately and won't bother the Emmo residents again."

Hanley's refusal put foul expressions on Yenure and the madams faces, but it left a good impression on the three sisters. After all, to protect their family, they had to endure many hypocrites who only coveted their beauty for most of their lives.

"HM, this man truly is very special. Hey, hey, hey. What's with those looks? I already said I'm doing this for myself. Are you three touched in the head? You don't need to know what medicine this is. Just swallow it. When I return after killing O Yang Fatian, I'll give you the antidote in exchange for the gem. It's a deal. Wa."

"Mother, wait. Senior brother Han, hold on. My second sister wants to talk to you."

"Seriously, why are you in such a hurry? H, you're such a bully, seeing your brother, Han, it's good that you agreed to help us kill O Yang Fatian. But why did you force my mother to take that poison?"

"No choice. The sunwarming gem is too important to me. I have to make sure our deal works out. I should say, your mother is a worthy leader of the Fearsome Dragon Association. Her decisiveness is enough to make her a hero among women. Such a trivial matter wouldn't be a big issue for her."

"Cut the crap. You're a big fat bad guy. Not only are you an impostor, you even used the cheap gift to trick such a cute girl. How am I an impostor when I'm a genuine disciple taken in by your father? Besides, weren't you the one who forced me to give you a gift?"

"Behave yourself, third sister. Don't argue with Master Han. Master Han."

That was Han Le's first time hearing Emoing Wu<unk>s voice. It was so soft and gentle that it made him feel at ease. At that moment, he could not help but want to protect the girl.

"Tsk, I'm helping mother get some justice, aren't I? Who gave this idiot the right to be so arrogant in front of mother? You brat. You've completely ruined the mood. Enough. Don't be naughty. Is something the matter? Second miss. I just wanted to know if it was really you who gave third sister the lingering scent pill? Is it true that you've gained all of my father's medical knowledge?"

"I did give her that pill. And it is true that I gained a lot of medical knowledge and formulas from Master Emmo. Are you interested in this as well, Miss Fing Wu? To be honest, I've been very interested in my father's medical skills since I was a child. I've studied many of his books in past cases. Unfortunately, I was too young when he left, so my knowledge is extremely limited. As such, I'd like to request a record of my father's medical knowledge and experience. I'd like to learn more and refine my medical skills. I noticed the medicinal herbs in the backyard of the Emmo residence when I arrived. It seems Eming Wu is the one who inherited Dr. Mo<unk>'s medical skills."

"Sure, I'll bring some of the books and formulas Master Emmo left behind when I come back tomorrow. Second miss, why are you thanking him? Those were originally ours in the first place. I would appreciate that very much. Thank you for granting my request. You DMN brat. If your second sister didn't beg me, no way I'd give them to you. You mustn't say that. Third sister, don't dismiss his graciousness. I'll take my leave then."

Mo, what's she doing here? Hm. What did she mean by that glance just now? Gratitude. Hatred. Let me think. Full power. Brain. Air. Hm. I got it. Okay. I still don't get it. Never mind. Time to go home.

The fourth level gangs leader and a few of his warriors were found dead in a restaurant. Just as everyone in the city was having a heated discussion about the matter, a deadly battle was happening at a secret meeting place within Jauan City, the tavern.

"Have you become the gang leader already?"

"Ha, just seeing your beaning face. A dog pretending to be a man. Indeed, I have. It's all thanks to you, sir. Otherwise, I would never have dreamed of this day."

"As long as you know. Of course. Of course. I won't interfere with the fourth level gangs activities. However, you must use the gang to complete the tasks I give you. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind changing the gang's leader again."

"Whatever you ask me to do, I'll give it my all. I'll definitely complete it, even if it kills me. Where is he then? Hurry up and come in. Greetings, sir. My name is 11 Tiniu, the one who witnessed the immortals-1. Tell me everything you saw regarding the immortal couple. If I'm satisfied, I'll let you be the vice gang leader of the fourth level gang. Who is this man? If you can truly to make the vice gang leader, make this count. I know son Erggo became the gang leader because of him. How else could that foolish dog have done it? I'll do my best to serve you, sir. Go on. I'll submit myself to you."

In truth, although Sun Ergo's retelling of that incident was quite inaccurate, that's roughly how it happened. She said that she had to go to a place called the Great South Valley. However, now that I recall, the female immortal said she needed to go somewhere before attending the assembly.

"The Great South Valley? Where's that? There isn't such a place in Juuan city, is there?"

"You're right. I don't know of any such valley. The two of them were riding on a flying beast, so there's a lot of possibilites. But it can't be beyond Gangha's borders. Do either of you know the great south valley or anything called the great south and gango?"

"The great south temple. The great south mountain. The great south temple at top the great south mountain. Naturally, commoners would not be told where the immortals meet. But there isn't a Great South Valley at the Great South Temple, is there?"

"You're right. I don't know of one either. That's the place. No mistaking it, son Ergu."

"Yes, sir. Make 11in the vice gang leader of the fourth level gang when you return. I know you're not too happy about this, but I'm a man of my word. I will do as you ask without a single complaint. I wouldn't dare. Ooh, he knows what I'm thinking. There's this as well. Here you go. The antidote for the heart decaying pill. Thank you. Thank you. You're like a father figure to us. We shall devote ourselves to you till the day we die. I must be both benevolent and threatening to establish my reputation as their superior. I'll be a man of my word with a clear system of rewards and punishments. Then I can control them no matter the time or place. If they ever think of betraying me in the future, I'll just kill and replace them. I'll be leaving Husk soul with you from now on. However, you mustn't use him unnecessarily, lest you attract deadly consequences. Don't worry, sir. I shall find a comfortable place for Master Husk Soul to stay. I can't bear leaving him. All right, time to move. The Great South Valley and the Dominator Sect are in opposite directions. I'll have to make an extra trip. I heard O Yang Fian is a powerful martial artist with a cunning mind. I should be extra cautious during this operation."

that ni the dominator sect. The headquarters of the dominator sect is heavily guarded by veteran warriors. O Yang Fatian, the sect leader, lived there most of the year. Not only was O Yang Fatian a skilled martial artist, but he was also a conniving schemer. As a long-standing member of the Jang Hu and a sect leader, it was he who had plotted against Emojuran's cousin Makian, which divided and greatly weakened the fearsome dragon association. He also sent Wu Jaming, his favorite disciple, to infiltrate the fearsome dragon association. It was only natural that his enemies would regularly attempt to assassinate him. What? O Yang Fatian had mastered the best hardening technique in the Djangu, the overlord armor. His entire body was invulnerable, even against blades that could cut through steel like butter. Hence during every assassination attempt he would haha bring it on confront the hidden weapon directly. He enjoyed seeing the enemy shock when they realized their weapons were useless. Then he'd slowly torture them to death. This was his favorite game. It was a game O Yang Fatian had never lost.

As the sun rose and the moon fell, time passed quickly. Two months passed in the blink of an eye, the new son-in-law of the Emmo family, who many had noticed, seemed to have vanished. Indeed, Hani was nowhere to be found in all of Jauan City. For a long time, he did not make another appearance.

Huangui City was located in the southernmost region of Lanshau, surrounded by three mountains and a lake. Though the city was small, its scenery was beautiful. Furthermore, several rare fruits grew there, making it quite famous. The Great South Mountain was not too far west of the city. Shrouded in mist most of the year, it was the fourth tallest mountain in Lanshau. At the summit was a modest building. This was the Great South Temple. It was renowned across the land for its accurate fortuneelling, a village, the foot of the great south mountain.

"This must be the Great South Valley. Is this not the Great South Mountain?"

"Yes, this is the Great South Mountain, but there's no such place as the Great South Valley. In that"

Case, is there anywhere that's shrouded in mist for most of the year? Huh? Who's looking at me? It's the young man staying with us. You seem to be a fellow cultivator. Are you heading to the Great South Valley as well? I'm Juan Shaan of the Wuan clan in the Withering Cliff Mountain. Perhaps we can go together.

Oh, sure. No problem at all. Judging by your looks, this is your first time on a long journey, isn't it, my friend? You saw right through me. It really is the first time I've been gone from home for so long. I'll take you. Let's go.

Great. I can finally gain some experience this time.

Experience of what? There's so much. I'd like to learn about the magic and secrets of other clans and sects. And then I hope to trade for some items. Oh, I see. Let's go.

Okay. The man in black whom Shaashan had met was indeed Han Lee. It was said that Yenure tried to make Han Lee stay after he obtained the sunwarming gem. Half a month ago, Hani had been given the sunwarming gem in exchange for O Yang Fetin's head. Nevertheless, Hani still refused Yur's offer and went on with his own journey. Since the Emoplan's greatest enemy had been vanquished, they would be able to get back on their feet. As for the three sisters, they should be able to carry on living well.

The sunwarming gem was pure and flawless. There was even a faint red light deep within the gem. One look was enough to see how rare and priceless it was. Thus, the gem was a unique treasure. Hanley found that it could store his spiritual energy, making it much easier to expel the poison from his body. After using the gem for half a month, Hani was able to remove the poison in his body. However, removing the poison left him with an agonizing tickling sensation that reached his very bones.

Upon arriving at the Great South Mountain, Hanley searched for information on the Great South Valley while treating the poison. All year, it remained shrouded in a thick veil of mist. He learned there was a mysterious anomaly at the mountain side in the north. There had been a few courageous villagers who entered the mist and got lost. However, a moment later, they found they had returned to their starting point. As a result, the nearby villagers all came to experience it and enjoy themselves.

I actually walked out. Looks fun. I want to try. Me, too. Perhaps their behavior had angered the mysterious mist. Those who entered the mist suddenly found they could only leave after starving half to death. What the [ __ ]? Isn't that her pay? How did he get so scrawny? From then on, no one dared to challenge the mist again.

From this, Hanley concluded that the master of the mountain was not a maniacal or vicious person, which made him more sure that he could befriend the latter. When I was traveling, I wasn't really sure if that mysterious mist was the Great South Valley. But after hearing what this kid said, it must be. With the extreme cold poison removed, I'll be able to flee if necessary.

Were you listening to the story of my travels? You're really naive. You don't even know who I am, but you keep blabbering. It's very interesting. Of course, I was. The tales of your travels are quite intriguing. You're rather knowledgeable, and you've done much research on the immortal realm, even though you seem so young.

Ah, aha. Of course, there's much to learn about cultivation, but there's nothing that I, one Shaun, am unfamiliar with. Ask me about anything you'd like to know. After struggling to find the Great South Valley, one Shiaoan had bumped into Hani who was kind enough to show him the way. On top of that, Hani even acknowledged him and was willing to listen to his stories. Hence, the boy quickly took a liking to his new friend.

Thus, one Shaosan talked tirelessly about cultivation. Speaking of cultivation, the first thing you must know is your current stage. For example, all cultivators are divided into three main stages: the lower realm, the middle realm, and the upper realm. For the upper realm, the only stage to get through is tribulation. The lower realm includes five stages: Chi condensation, foundation establishment, core formation, the nascent soul, and spiritual transformation. The middle realm has void refinement, body integration, and the Mahayana. As you proceed through each stage, your lifespan will increase exponentially. If you manage to get through tribulation, you'll be able to ascend to the celestial world and live forever.

What? Impossible. It certainly is possible. But cultivation is not that simple. Let's use the lower realm as an example. Across the entire U-state, no one has ever reached the peak of the spiritual transformation stage. As it is, if you can break through the foundation establishment stage, living for two centuries would be normal. If you're lucky enough to reach the core formation stage, you could live for four or five centuries. If the heavens smile upon you and you get to the nascent soul stage, you could live for a millennium.

What, live for a millennium? Would that mean, would that make them a thousand-year-old shaw? 10 times a normal lifespan, tsk. I'm so envious. Wait, no, no, no. I shouldn't say that. If I'm ever so fortunate, wouldn't I just be cursing myself? Indeed, I've learned a great deal today. I'm lucky to have met a passionate and knowledgeable acquaintance like you.

Oh, there's a lot more I can share. I can't say I know everything, but I do know plenty about the cultivation war in U-state. There are seven major cultivation sects in the U-state, both large and small. The Masked Moon sect is the strongest of them with the Spirit Beast Mountain coming in close second. They are the Masked Moon Sect, the Yellow Maple Valley, the Spirit Beast Mountain, the Clear Void Sect, the Saber Transformation Dock, the Heavenly Imperial Fortress, the Giant Sword Sect, and others.

Now that we're on this topic, we have to start with spiritual roots. As we all know, only people with spiritual roots can cultivate. Generally, spiritual roots are divided into five elements: gold, wood, water, fire, and earth. Those with four or five attributes are said to have false spiritual roots and have the least potential. There are also mutated spiritual roots such as lightning, ice, and darkness. Having two or three attributes is known as true spiritual roots and allows for faster cultivation. Finally, those with only one attribute have heavenly spiritual roots. It's like they've been blessed by heaven. These people are truly the envy of all other cultivators. Not only can such people cultivate two or three times faster than others, but they can also finish core formation without any bottlenecks. Just having spiritual roots is rare in the first place. True spiritual roots are better or even more scarce. That's why cultivation sects are weakening as time passes.

Along their journey, one Shiaoan revealed everything he knew. Eventually, people found that those with spiritual roots were more likely to have gifted children. So, the major sects allowed their disciples to get married and have children. Eventually, clans of cultivators were formed. Hani was fascinated. This was his first time learning about the vast world of the cultivators. There's something I still don't. We're here yet. The mountain road was very short. We're here. This is the entrance. I'm so excited. Disappointed. How did we get here so fast? Actually tried to get through by himself several times.

Suddenly realizing, by the way, what clan are you from? Also, what's your name? Ha, you just remembered to ask that now. I'm embarrassed to say this, but I'm not from any clan. I've been cultivating on my own. Now that we're where all the cultivators gather, I won't try to pretend I'm from one of the clans. I'd be easily exposed anyway. Ah, so you're a rogue cultivator. No wonder you lack a lot of basic knowledge. My family believes one should not look down on rogue cultivators. You can just call me little Sha. I'm Hanley. It's true that I was only recently exposed to the world of cultivation. So, I hope you'll be able to assist me, Little Shawn. Don't worry. The ancestors of my Juan clan were also rogue cultivators.

By the way, this gathering at the Great South Valley is specifically meant for us juniors from Lanceau to do some trading. What have you brought with you, Brother Han? I brought a dozen basic blank talismans, invisibility talismans, earth burrowing talismans, chain lightning talismans, ice bullet talismans, copper coin cinnabar, whiskers from a three-tailed cat, which is a spiritual beast, and some medicinal herbs. How about you?

You're kidding. Can I not participate if I didn't bring anything? It's not a rule, but if you didn't bring anything, why are you here? Uh, I just wanted to get to know some immortal cultivators. Such a pity. All right, let's stop right here. I almost forgot a major issue. You're lucky that you bumped into me, Brother Han. With this revealing talisman, the people in the valley will deactivate the array and let us in. Go. Let's go.

Unlike the excited one, Shiao Shan, Hanley examined the path for a moment before going forth, remaining cautious along the way. Yahoo! Great South Meeting, here I come. The foggy path seemed endless. But after walking for a moment, they suddenly stepped out of the mist, and a new world emerged before Hanley's eyes. The Great South Valley. The valley was filled with strange flora and fauna, jade buildings, and circulating spiritual energy. Seeing such a fantastic sight so suddenly left Han Lee in a daze. If Han Lee had not already embarked on his journey to being a cultivator, he would definitely have thought he was dreaming.

As soon as Han Lee stepped into the valley, the entrance was sealed by the mist once again. As he walked, it was as if the mortal world was drifting away, almost vanishing into the mist. On the other hand, the miraculous scenery of the cultivation world, bursting with color, called out to him, "Great South Valley, here I come. I've finally reached the world of the immortal cultivators."

"Over here, Brother Han, allow me to introduce Master Ching Yen of the Great South Valley. He's a good friend of my father. He and a few other seniors are co-hosting the Great South Meeting. Master Chun Yen, Senior Master, I just met Brother Han outside the valley. Although he's a rogue cultivator, we've been getting along well. Please offer him your guidance."

"Senior Master, you seem to have quite a developed what attribute, Yung Han. Squint. To reach stage 8 so young is rare, even among cultivator clans."

"You flatter me, Elder Ching. I was just lucky that I had drugs to abuse. The rest of your family has arrived, young man. They're all very worried about you. Is it my seventh sister and ninth brother? I hate their nagging so much. Can I not go?" Pleading eyes. "What do you think? Of course not. That was very bold of you, child, running about like that. If you had encountered a cultivator with malicious intent, you would have been at risk no matter how many lives you have."

Ha. Does he mean me? I understand. Let's go. Hey, brother Han. You should come, too. I'd like to introduce you to. I still have something to do, so I won't be going with you yet. A family to protect and support him and elders to take care of him. That young man is a child of wealth in the world of cultivators. Meanwhile, I'm all alone with no one to rely on. In this world, there are countless people who can squash me like a bug. However, I'm lucky I got such a kind and innocent friend to lead the way. From now on, I'm going to have to be even more cautious.

It was already dark by the time Han Lee entered the market. The entire square was lit by white balls of light shining like stars. Wow. What kind of stone is that? It's beautiful. Gosh, that's incredible. Come, come take a look. Wow, it seems like there are more people after sunset. What's the price for this? Are immortal cultivators all night owls?

Han Lee slowly walked into the market. Before looking at their goods, he first observed the surrounding cultivators. As expected of cultivators who were said to be superhuman like this or this. Their appearance and dress was completely different from mortals. They wore all kinds of strange outfits or even this. What the [ __ ]? Close to puking. I've noticed these cultivators are mostly youngsters less than 30 years old. If they're all so young, I'll be much safer.

Are you standing around waiting for someone, my friend? Is something the matter, sir? Uh, please don't misunderstand. I harbor no ill will against you. We noticed that you're standing there alone, amazed by all that you're seeing. So, we assumed you were a rogue cultivator attending the meeting on your own. We're also rogue cultivators just like you.

You're all rogue cultivators. That's right. We're all rogue cultivators who were bullied when we came here by ourselves before. So, we decided to come as a group this time to take care of each other and act as a team. These two are twins, Hu and Hene from the Dark Blue Wolf Mountains. This is Vagabond Hong Lean from the Flying Lotus Cave, and he's Master Kusang from the Pulu Mountains. As for these two, they're Huing and Shong Dali from Skywater Village. I'm a Daist from the Hidden Ox Mountains. They call me Yanak's crown, but my Daist name is Chengwan.

Dais Chang Wan. I'm the founder of this little band of ours. They also temporarily appointed me as their leader despite my inexperience. If Dawis Chengwan hadn't taken care of us, my husband and I would surely have faced much abuse. You should join us as well, Young. Please, Madam Who, you flatter me. It was just the right thing to do.

So, it seems it's rather difficult for rogue cultivators to travel on their own. This dowist appears to be quite a gentleman. Plus, he seems like a nice guy and very strong as well. Joining them could be beneficial and there's no harm in it. Since we're all rogue cultivators and it will be easier if we stick together, I, Hani, shall join you for now.

Wonderful. With your addition. Now then, allow me to brief you on some simple matters. Our group has grown even stronger. Brother Han, if you want to trade for anything, naturally the first method is bartering. However, if you have nothing the other party needs, you can pay with common currency. Ah, so that also works. That's more convenient. My, my, it seems you've prepared a lot of spirit stones, brother Han. That's great. But there are all sorts of people in the market. You have to take good care of your spirit stones, Brother Han, don't let them be stolen. If you want to browse by yourself, Brother Han, take this talisman. We're staying at the tavern with cyan pillars in the east. This talisman is the key to breaking the barrier spell on the tavern. Well, then we'll be on our way. Take care, brother Han. Thank you.

What the [ __ ] was he talking about? Spirit stones. Spirit stones? What are spirit stones? Let's go have a look. Han Lee strolled through the market. Taking note of the goods and prices on display at each stall. He casually chatted with a few cultivators and realized that spirit stones were their equivalent of coins. Spirit stones were stones filled with spiritual energy. They could absorb such energy and accelerate one's cultivation. Because they could be exploited for most of the year, they had become extremely rare and valuable. Eventually, they became the currency for trading among cultivators. They were divided into different elements and tiers, which were all sought after by cultivators.

Immortal talisman, gold, talisman tier spirit stones. They were so useful. But Han Lee did not have a single one. I've never even heard of spirit stones before. There's just too much I still don't know. That means, that means all the silver I've been saving is worthless. I'm so poor. I'm literally penniless right now. This feeling of extreme poverty. It's like I've returned to being a 10-year-old overnight.

Wow. Awesome. It's a high tier spiritual talisman. Gem. After all my shopping, this is the first time I'm seeing a high tier spiritual talisman for sale. It's just a talisman for flight. No offensive or defensive capabilities. 20 stones is already more than enough. H. If it had offensive or defensive capabilities, you wouldn't even be able to look at it unless you offered 50 stones. You've got some nerve. I, Yebo of the Ye clan from the Qin Mountains, shall remember this day. If you dare, we'll see who's the bigger man after the assembly is over. Tsk, who would want to fight you? Go try to cheat someone else. The Ye clan from Qin Mountains. Wasn't that the Gold Masters clan? I'd better lay low and avoid any trouble. I mustn't let him notice me.

Wow, a high tier flight talisman. Whoa, 30 spirit stones. That really is expensive. In that case, it's got nothing to do with HM. Hang on. I could offer cultivation elixirs in exchange. Just you wait. Sigh. Let's go. It's so expensive. Excuse M. I've got nothing except for this medicine, but I'd like to inquire. I've got two kinds of medicine. Do they satisfy your requirements? Hm. This medicine of yours. Honestly, it's just average, but it's still better than what anyone else offered me. Even so, it's still not enough for me. [ __ ] Those are the golden marrow pill and the yellow dragon pill. Apparently, even divine medicine in the mortal realm is mediocre for cultivators. In that case, I'll take them back.

Hold on. Your medicine isn't great, but I'm willing to trade if you give a few more bottles. Seriously? I've got a chance. Um, did I say I only had those two bottles? You still have more? That's great. I'll trade with you. I do have more, but if you're asking for the. Nothing I have would be enough. Just three bottles. Just give me three more and that's enough for me to get through my bottleneck quickly.

Hey, check out that kid. Is he an idiot? That medicine can help one breakthrough. He won't have enough for himself. How can he trade that away? He couldn't possibly have so much, could he? What say you? Shall we trade? Hm. I'd have to give everything I have at once. It just feels a little. Don't think think like that, my friend. This talisman could save your life at a critical moment. No, no. I must reveal my wealth to others. How about you throw in that stack of blank talismans and that incomplete book of curses? Oh, those. I wondered what you would ask for. Sure. Time to close up shop. Sigh. I traded all my medicine, but all I got was this. Looks like I can't take any medicine for quite some time. That kid's hopeless. What an idiot. This is so. This is so worth it. Turns out I can barter with medicine. I may not have any good medicine, but as long as I have my little bottle, won't I get as much as I want? Why do I suddenly feel so rich? I'm going to break through. Sigh. I'm so sad.

The eastern side of the Great South Valley, a rest area for cultivators. That's why we must. You're back. Brother Han. Dawis Cheng. Master Kusang said you wanted to see me. Oh yes. Come. Come. Let me introduce you to two more members. This is Wu Xi from the Yun Men Ravine. And that's Wang Shaoian from the Shida Valley.

Yo, you must be brother Han Lee. Hi there. My name's Wu Ju. I felt close to you as soon as we met. Could we have been acquainted in our past life? Come, let's have a bowl of blood wine and declare ourselves brothers when we get back. I don't mind being your brother, but could you please keep your hands off me? I'm as straight as can be. So, I'm not interested in young men. Oh my. What are you doing, brother? Woo! You did it again, you rascal. Come on. I just wanted to test my new stealing technique.

This was the little band's resting area. Han Lee had merrily returned after obtaining a high tier talisman. The tavern was made of precious palonia wood and celestine, covered in exquisite carvings of dragons and phoenixes. I know you don't have bad intentions, but what if you end up offending a strong cultivator? It's very dangerous. Yes. Yes, I understand. I'm sorry, everyone. The tavern was protected by cyan colored spiritual energy, and a talisman was necessary to get through. Hani had so much left to find out about the cultivation world. He was both shocked and excited. He truly wanted to learn everything.

Why did you call us here? Daist head. That fat guy is rather overbearing. But he has the right to be since his spiritual energy is greater than the Dowists. It seems the strong get more respect in the world of cultivators as well. One reason I called you here is that the meeting at the Great South Valley is nearing its end. So it's time to bring out the treasure. Also, I urge all of you not to leave on your own after the trading session ends. I heard many rogue cultivators like us disappeared mysteriously after the last Great South Valley meeting ended.

What? That's why I want to remind everyone to be more careful and travel together to ensure your safety. You don't want to miss the Heavenly Mist's Immortal Ascension Assembly. What exactly is this Heavenly Mist Stages Immortal Ascension Assembly? Are you serious? Do you not even know what the Immortal Ascension Assembly is? You rascal, are you not the least bit concerned about those missing cultivators? How am I supposed to care when they're already missing? I didn't even know them anyway. You. It's fortunate that he spoke up. I heard one Shiaan mentioned the Immortal Ascension Assembly many times, but I didn't get a chance to ask him about it. Could it also be some kind of trading session?

The Immortal Ascension Assembly is held in U-state once a decade and it's the best opportunity for us young cultivators to join cultivator clans. Whoa, tell me more. Behave yourself. Huh? Let's leave him be. Madam Who? Brother Wu seems rather naive, so please forgive him. At his age, it's understandable if he doesn't know about the assembly. Better tell brother Wu. In fact, there might be others who don't know about the assembly either. Why did he look at me like that? Could he have noticed something? I've tried not to look like too much of a beginner and avoided as much contact with these people as possible. That Daist has a pair of vicious eyes. It seems I've still failed to conceal it.

Since Dais Qing has said so, I'll explain it to brother Wu. Speaking of the assembly, I should start with the supreme medicine: the foundation establishment pill. To enter the foundation establishment stage and become a true cultivator, aside from getting through seven basic levels, one must ingest the foundation establishment pill. Hence, the immortal ascension pill, which is the lovely name derived from the foundation establishment pill, has become the craze among cultivators. On top of that, the foundation establishment pill is so hard to refine that all the cultivation sects in your state combined would only be able to make less than a thousand pills in a decade. The major sects hoard such rare pills. After all, they don't have enough for themselves, so there's no way they would share. This caused the lower tier cultivators to harbor a grudge against them. As the situation worsened, they eventually started the Immortal Ascension Assembly. Once every decade, cultivators from around the world participate in this assembly, which comes in the form of a tournament. Each of the seven major sects offer 10 openings and 10 foundation establishment pills to the final victors. The rogue cultivators put aside their hatred for the major sects when they saw this glimmer of hope. However, this also resulted in intense competition at every assembly they held.

Wow. So, if I can fight my way through, I'd be able to join one of the seven major sects. Dream on. At your level, you'll end up severely injured or dead. Why not? I've already completed stage eight. Do you also know how many cultivators at your level get injured or killed? Do you know who the 70 previous victors were? I saw the whole thing myself and I still get chills thinking about it. Sigh. It's all right. Anyway, both of us plan to focus on our chi condensation for now, so we don't intend to participate. Since you seem so eager, I'll give you some pointers so you don't die without warning. Assembly participants must be below and able to compete in back-to-back matches tournament style. This makes the battles even more vicious. Besides their own skills, the competitors also use powerful talismans and treasures. Ideally, you should kill your opponent at once to conserve your strength. They're all here to observe their opponents beforehand. You think it's normal for so many cultivators at stage 10 or above to be at the Great South Meeting? When it starts, of the thousand participants, more than a hundred will swiftly be killed, not to mention the injured.

That many? Aren't they taking it too far? If stage 10 cultivators participate, people like us won't stand a chance. You think stage 10 is the best there is? There was even a pair at stage 11 who went up against each other. In the end, they both died. That can't be right. If they managed to reach stage 11, rare talents like that would have long been recruited by the sects. Why would they still be on their own? Ha. I didn't understand it myself, but I later learned something. They only reached that stage because their clansmen were pumping them with medicinal pills. So in the eyes of the major sects, they had no value as disciples. Thus, the Immortal Ascension Assembly became their only option. The cultivators from large clans aren't highly valued. So more of them have been participating in the competition. I was wondering why the competition at the assembly was getting fiercer and fiercer. It's because these stage 10 and 11 cultivators, unheard of in the past, are showing up.

In that case, what I heard about the major sects getting disciples they favored through the Immortal Ascension Assembly. Is it just an act to make them seem imposing? You're correct, brother Han. Are you telling us there's no way we could become disciples of cultivation sects? If even the people they don't value are stronger than us with no support, we are far inferior in manpower in terms of resources. I don't want to admit it, but the chances of a strong cultivator emerging from us rogue cultivators is indeed much slimmer than for our opponents. Sigh. You'd better give up on the idea. After all, the halaloo obtaining the foundation establishment pill could still be meaningless. Friends have told me that even if we do obtain that pill, very few can successfully use it to break through. It's like risking your life just to have to gamble again. Nothing's going to change.

All right. All right. That's enough. Everyone, don't be so downhearted. We're all still young. So even if we can't participate this time, we can try in a decade. Maybe we could all be internal disciples of a cultivation sect in the future. So, for that day to arrive, it's even more important that we all work together, don't you think? He's right. Now that I've heard how powerful these people are, I dare not work alone anymore. I'll continue to stay with you guys as well. All right, let's work together. Brother Han, have you made up your mind as well, Brother Han? Let's work together and sell some items first. Oh, I didn't bring much with me and I already traded it all. I see. You're quite lucky, brother Han. Then we can just look around together. I'll pass for now. I'll wait until the trading session is over before I decide. There's no need to rush. Oh, come on. Why not come with us? I thought we could train together. It's all right, brother Wu. Brother Han must have some issues of his own. Plus, Brother Han only said he won't be joining us for now, but he didn't say anything about the future. Am I right? Ha, you've spoken my mind. Da was Chingwin. You really know me too well. Well said. Well said, tsk. Fine. My fault for trying to force him. Let's go then. All right.

By the looks of it, the cultivation world has fierce competition and everyone's looking out for themselves. If that's the case, how have I bumped into such a decent group so quickly? There doesn't seem to be anything wrong, but I feel that something's amiss. It's like I'll definitely regret it later if I partner up with them. Hm. Am I being too paranoid? In any case, it's no wonder. After entering the Great South Valley, I've seen so many experts. Right now, I've got no advantage whatsoever, and I'm absolutely clueless. So, I'm getting more and more anxious. Plus, this Immortal Ascension Assembly is too much of a risk. Unless I've got absolute confidence, I wouldn't take the chance. However, if that's the case, am I destined to remain in the chi condensation stage forever?

The next morning, chanting. Since they already know I'm a beginner, I might as well ask plainly. Master Cang, I'd like to make my own talismans. May I know if I can do it using an ordinary brush? Chanting. Ah, it's you, Benefactor Han. He takes forever. Seems like I shouldn't look for this monk if I ever have any issues. My apologies. I was at a crucial point in my chanting, so I couldn't stop immediately. Please forgive me. No need. I admire those who can remain focused and indifferent. Talisman makers gather spiritual energy from heaven and earth and channel it into the brush, ink, and talisman. If they can't gather energy from heaven and earth, they can't bear spiritual energy. And if they can't bear spiritual energy, they can't convert it. And if they can't convert spiritual energy, how can they channel it? Both heaven and earth must be in harmony. It is an unbreakable rule. So in layman's terms, that means you need to buy a specialized brush.

That same morning, the Great South Market. I've seen people selling brushes in cinnabar, but they're expensive. They all cost six or seven low tier spirit stones at least. Do I have to sell the flight talisman I just bought? It's the eternal spring arts method. I'd like to buy this book. Two low tier spirit stones. Dazed. Are you buying it or not? Oh, yes. I'll take it. Would you accept medicinal pills in exchange? Medicinal pills? You say? Sigh. Healing medicine and such have no value. Cultivation pills. What? Cultivation pills. Let me see. Sniff. Sniff. Suddenly excited. Smells nice. Sniffing. Seriously. This really is for cultivation. How many bottles do you have? I'll take all you got. You can have anything you want from my stall. Um, you don't have anything useful tea, though. Don't be like that. Let me have another look. How about you take another look? Sheesh. She wants it that much. How is this girl a businesswoman? She doesn't look like one at all. I give up. The truth is, I just want to buy some cinnabar and a brush for drawing talismans. It's a shame you don't have that here. Logic. What do you mean the truth is? How can you be so honest in a world where personal gain is everything? You've let yourself be swayed by a pretty girl. Fine. The day was coming anyway. I don't have cinnabar, but I have a decent brush for you to look at. I should mention it's not going to be cheap. Oh, don't worry. If it's as good as you claim, I'll give you all the medicine you want.

Hey guys, look. Look at that massive bird. It's the Yen Clan. The best cultivator clan. Hurry up and catch it. It would make a nice steed. Idiot. You got a death wish. It's from the Yen clan. That's the two-headed harpy, a spiritual beast belonging to their clan. I heard the Yen siblings will participate in the assembly as well. Does that mean there's going to be two fewer openings? Even the Yen clan is here. They never sent anyone all these years. Seriously, what are they arguing about? Wow, these cultivators look so sullen when the Immortal Ascension Assembly is brought up. Many of them appear stronger than me. It seems I definitely have no chance this time. I've already sent a message. Please wait a moment. Oh, all right. Lil sis, here you go. Hey, did you not see you bumped into someone? You bastard. What's the matter? You're so awesome. Please ignore my existence. Wow, he's so big. He's about the size of Husk soul. Here you go. Why were you running around so carelessly, brother? Here. This is the golden bamboo brush. Its tip is made from goldy ape's fur, a level two spiritual beast. Its handle is made of a combination of gold and black iron. After that, a dowist at the foundation establishment stage put it through a fire ritual for 3 days and three nights to complete it. Are you really going to trade this brush away? This is a rare treasure. Unfortunately, my brother and I have no skill for making talismans, so it's wasted on us. Sigh. It's embarrassing to admit, but this brush is a family heirloom once used by a talisman maker. My elder brother's going to participate in the assembly, but he's at a bottleneck. Thus, we have to sacrifice this brush for the medicinal pills.

Why do I feel like everyone in the Great South Meeting has reached a bottleneck? Huh? Who'd want to participate in the Great South Meeting and the assembly if they weren't at a bottleneck? It's also because of this that medicinal pills that boost strength and cultivation are so priceless. So, I don't know why you'd offer them so casually. Right then. The medicinal pills, please. Didn't you say you'd give me all I want? Ah, I've made an enormous loss. Damn it. What loss? Don't you have an abundance of those pills? Oh, sure. But I still made a loss according to the market price. I underestimated their value. So what? They're all free anyway. No, just knowing that I made a loss feels terrible. You're crazy. What the? How did that happen?

Previously, Hanley traded three bottles of yellow dragon pills and four bottles of golden marrow pills for the gold bamboo brush and a bag of high-quality seven-star grass seeds from the girl. He then simply bought some cinnabar from another stall and immediately returned to his room to begin his glorious career in making talismans. After half a day of intense effort, all the talismans exploded in various ways. How can this be? Even if I'm a novice, at least one out of those 12 talismans should have worked. If only I had someone to guide me. Damn it, I have to ask that monk again.

Only 12 failures. Learning to make talismans takes hundreds of failures. Hundreds. That many failures. The success rate of talisman making will only increase after thousands of attempts. Also, switching to another type of talisman is like starting over again. I'm afraid the major sects would go bankrupt if they tried to train even a mid-level talisman maker. What? If you knew it would be so difficult. Why didn't you stop me? You didn't ask. Did I waste an entire afternoon for nothing? What the? Don't feel down. Benefactor Han. Making talismans is hard, but you can still cultivate the skills. Using talismans requires more than just channeling spiritual energy. You also need the right chant. However, it's usually not too complicated and it's easy to master. If you're always going to use a specific type of talisman, it's better to make it yourself instead of buying it. It's not cheap, but it's manageable. Once you succeed, you'll be able to save quite a bit. If you think of it this way, you'll feel much better.

Understanding. No. Understood. Thank you for your guidance, Master Kusang. You're most welcome. This monk is actually quite friendly. I should seek his help again if I have more issues. Um, how do I use this talisman, Master Kusang? Ah, this is the immortal defense talisman. Its chant is.

Thus, Hanley spent most of this time taking medicine, meditating, and cultivating. Medicine, more medicine, all kinds of medicine. After 10 days of hard work, he broke through to stage nine of his eternal spring arts a few days before the Great South Meeting ended. Leaving Wu Joi and the rest dumbfounded, Daois Ching Wan was the most shocked and lauded Han Lee as a genius among rogue cultivators.

In the night, Hanley would practice new spells in a quiet area within the valley. He had techniques for conjuring quicksand and a fire blossom, as well as for freezing, flight, binding, sound transmission, and body concealment. The earth rust technique was the most difficult. Of all these, the freezing and quicksand techniques required the most energy. But after reaching the ninth stage, Han Lee was able to use them freely. He was able to conjure sand or freeze an area as large as a table. These developments got him very excited.

In time, they came to the last two days of the Great South Meeting. The number of participating cultivators had reached its peak. There are so many people here, probably over 2,000. I cultivated to stage nine, but I'm still just average. Never mind being in the top 70. There are a whole lot of experts among them. I'm almost out of medicinal pills. So, I'll just walk around and see what's going on. Homing darts. Anyone come have a look at this ice blade. Scales of a 100-year iron thread snake. You bastard. Oh, a fight. Are you trying to cheat, you little punk? Oh, that kid let his big mouth get him into trouble. Hey, what's going on here? Tell me. Tell me. See that guy over there with a leaf on his collar? That's a member of Chin Yaling Sea Clan. He has a backwind bull that caught the eye of the dark-skinned brute. He was determined to get it. That brute's actually very strong. He's a stage 10 expert. He immediately got out a level one spiritual beast, a golden mouse. He offered a treasure fragment in exchange. A bonafide treasure fragment. It's my first time seeing one, but it's so tattered. It keeps spiritual energy sealed within and doesn't let it enter from the outside either. That's true, but I heard that any item it conceals will immediately turn invisible. The guy from the Ye clan didn't want to trade, but the brute wouldn't give up. He then offered to trade the fragment for spirit stones with passers by. They offered him all sorts as a joke. In the end, the fat kid randomly casually offered 20 spirit stones for it, and the brute actually agreed.

Where are the 20 spirit stones you offered? Hand them over. One, I just said it as a joke. I don't have that many spirit stones. Is there anyone who wants this fragment? Where's the kind sir who offered 19 spirit stones just now? I'll give you a spirit stone. Please buy the treasure. Gloat. Why'd you run your mouth if you don't have it? How dare you with? I'll kill you. Ah, mercy. I beg of you. I'll take your treasure in exchange for this. It's a high tier flight talisman. It's a basic high tier flight talisman. What? That's awesome. There were only five or six in the entire meeting. This talisman alone is worth 30 spirit stones. How about it? But that guy's not so powerful, is he? He's just at stage nine, right? Are you a [ __ ]? That shows he's not just anyone. He must have someone backing him. You should never offend people like him. Yes, I'll trade. Damn, that's a great deal. All right. But I'd like to test if it really is impermeable to spiritual energy. First focus. Uncover. A true wonder. It's a loss, but I'll make this trade. Excellent. It's a deal. Whoa, they did it. Amazing. Haha. Do you still want the back wind bull? Time to go. Sigh. When will we get a high tier talisman of our own? But is that guy a fool? Why would he trade that for an old rag? To cover his head or his feet? He really got swindled. H how could these guys possibly know how useful this will be to me? Nevertheless, I really am dirt poor right now. It's time for me to leave this meeting. As for the Immortal Ascension Assembly, sigh, no point right now. Should I take a look when the time comes?

Excuse me, sir. Please wait. I'm so grateful for what you did just now, sir. Thank you for saving me. Save you? What did it have to do with you? No, no, it's not a problem. Helping someone in need is only logical. You're so kind. Thank you, sir. Please, there's no need for that. No, I must repay you somehow. Let me see. I don't have any decent items. I can give you this book. Please accept it. Buy now. Hm. What book is this? Seems there's still decency among cultivators. I wasn't expecting that. Chin she's records. I see this isn't a book about cultivation. It's the writings of Master Chin 11, a senior who loved traveling instead of cultivating. There are even illustrations in here. Pretty cool. Seems this book is actually quite interesting. Casually flipping. I'll have a look through later. Hm. This is now that the meeting's over. Are you going to the Immortal Ascension Assembly later? I guess. Seeing the competition makes me want to give up.

Do you hear that? I hear it like a drum beating, right? But Dumpy, it's the immortal ascension medal. The holder is acknowledged as the victor of the tournament and can enter the seven major sects to receive the foundation establishment pill. Plus, since this medal has existed since time immemorial, the major sects accept the medal regardless of who holds it. Isn't that she's records? Isn't that the medal I have that night? Where's Brother Han? I think he's asleep. He's probably exhausted from all that training inside. Han Le's room. Carefully comparing. No mistake. This is the immortal ascension medal. It's just like the one from the Yellow Maple Valley. Seriously. Ah. Does that mean I, I can enter any of the seven major sects with this? Ah, it's amazing. Silent excitement. I mustn't shout. I mustn't yell. I'm just having a good night's sleep. The carnage of the Immortal Ascension Assembly can kiss my ass. My heart feels like it's going to explode. But come to think of it, how did a piece of trash like the gold master get his hands on such a treasure? The Immortal Ascension Medal was given by the cultivation sects to cultivation clans that had made huge contributions. Hani did not know that the medal belonged to the gold master's ancestors from the Qin clan. After the Qin clan fell, in order to protect himself and the treasure from the Ye clan, the gold master wandered the Jianghu, living the life of a crook and a drunkard. At the time, the Qin clan had not yet fallen and were still a powerful family affiliated with the Ye clan. The more Hanley gazed at the metal, the more enamored he became.

The next morning, it was finally time for him to leave the group. Immortal. Immortal. I'm going to be an immortal. My immortal ascension medal. He held it as he rolled around in bed all night sleeplessly. After Hanley rejected the invitation, joined the little band again. Dais Chang could not keep his displeasure from his face. I'm sorry everyone. Then be careful on your journey. All right. All right. That's enough. Let's not try to sway Brother Han anymore. I won't try to change your mind. Even though we won't travel together, I was honored to spend the past few days with you. Safe journey, Brother Han. We'll be off now. Well then, till next time. Anyway, it's over now, so don't dwell on it. What should we eat later? The Great South Meeting's finally over, but I haven't finished trading yet. You insolent fool. Daist, what's the hold up? Oh, coming.

One by one, the cultivators left the Great South Valley. Instead of departing immediately, he stayed for another night. Hani had a strange feeling as he observed the crowd. As the sun rose the next day, he swiftly and silently snuck out of the valley. After he left, he cast the Imperial flight technique on himself to travel much faster. Han Lee did not actually do this because he had noticed something, but because it was a habitual precaution of his. However, what he didn't know was that. Step hurry after him. Is he mad? Who would be in such a rush this early? [ __ ] me. How long has it been since I ran like this? He would have gotten away if Chingwin hadn't placed a tracker on him. He's already out of the range of our trap. What should we do? Forget the trap then, after him. But I'm so tired. I can't go on. Stop talking. It'll just tire you faster. We [ __ ] me. [ __ ] all this running.

A valley hundreds of miles away. Russell Russell Snooid icicles have a taste of five back-to-back blasts. After that intense encounter, Hanley realized he was being hunted. Someone was trying to ambush him. Han Lee could understand why he was being targeted given that the world of cultivators was all about personal gain. However, what he could not comprehend was, "I'm going to [ __ ] kill you. Why does he hate me so much? We've never met before. So, what did I do to offend him? Why are you attacking me? You want to know? Find out in your next life." Swisho clangu draw [ __ ] I can't cut him. Let's see you evade my icicle technique when you can't move your legs. I'm going to riddle you with holes. Bicycle technique. Ha. Channeling. I can't dodge those two. You're dead this time, you bastard. What? Stench. What the? What skill is that? Even after being gripped by the god strength technique, he could still move his legs. That's impossible. Don't give him a chance to breathe. Kill him. Get ready to die. That brute's really fast, but his movements are stiff. Seems like he's just relying on the power of his magic, but his body is not actually that strong. He's no match for me. You fell for it.

You bastard. What kind of a magical weapon is this black whip? Such a nuisance. If I were any slower, I'd definitely get struck. I can't fool around anymore. Time to take care of him. Haha. Do you only know that one technique? It's no use. The defensive technique I'm using can't be broken by a measly fireball. This is bad. Dragging it out any longer will only put me at a disadvantage. That bastard is still here, too.

Turns to look. Chant. Chant. [ __ ] He's preparing to use magic. Huge jumpy. Damn it. I'm a goner if I don't finish this fast. Seems I have no choice but to take some risks. I'm betting on this, but it'll definitely slow me down. Takes out. If this doesn't work, I'm a dead man. Immortal defense talisman. Too slow. That was the right choice. Damn it. Blocked it. Try blocking this then. No idea what tricks he's got up his sleeve, but I can't let him get near me again. Scurry. Quicksand technique. Sudden fall. Get him. [ __ ] Takes out. His barrier's about to break. Kill him before he finishes channeling his power. Give him a good thrashing. That's a treasure talisman. Ah, I surrender. H trying to run in your dreams. Slash in. What the [ __ ] Pulls out. [ __ ] fly you [ __ ] piece of [ __ ] There's no escape. Full power. He fell. He better not die. I need him alive to interrogate him. Stead. Tsk. The impact killed him. Guess there's no way to find out who he was now. I didn't think rogue cultivators were treated so savagely. But how did they find me after I ran this far? I just don't get it. If Kusang hadn't taught me the chant for the immortal defense talisman, I would have died today. Forget it. Time to go. Speaking of which, this is my first time fighting other cultivators to the death. Hm. Hold on. Those bastards almost killed me. Their clothes are soiled. Their bodies are worthless in any case. Besides their clothes and bodies, the rest is mine. Received solo tier spirit stones, several talismans, several magical tools.

The second largest of the 13 states, Genja was located to the north of U. It had many mountains and lakes, but few people. It also bordered the neighboring Wu state. This lofty mountain range stretching thousands of miles in the west was called the Taiwan Mountains. Within the mountains was an ancient forest. The ferocious creatures inhabiting it made it inaccessible. Occasionally, wood cutters or hunters would claim to have seen gods there, adding to its mystery. At first glance, this forest seemed no different from any other. However, if someone broke through the great array in shrouding the area, they would see that a cultivation sect had been there for millennia, the yellow maple valley.

But the distribution of the foundation establishment pills was decided on months ago. This is a special situation. He has the immortal ascension medal, but he's just a rogue cultivator. Whether or not he's a rogue cultivator is irrelevant. Junior brother Yei, I'm just following the rules without prejudice. Don't worry. If a descendant of the Yeclan arrives with the medal in a hundred years, we'll do the same. But why does my grand nephew have to be the one to sacrifice his pill? He's only ranked third from the bottom. Why not have the two behind him give up theirs? One of them is Senior Master Hong Fu<unk>s only descendant in the mortal realm, while the other has wind attributed spiritual roots. Which would you prefer? Senior Master Hong Fu is at the core formation stage. It's She's very protective of her family. If I offend her, forget me. Even the sect leader will suffer. The sect also stipulates that heavenly or mutated spiritual roots get priority for the pills. So, I can't compete with a wind attribute. But what about my grand nephew? He's such a cute boy. If he misses out on this, his future will be ruined. Junior brother Ye, why are you being so foolish? Do you want blabber instead of a solution? Ah, yes. I remember you said the boy lacked talent. His spiritual roots have four attributes. Lacking gold, so they are considered false. With no potential, giving him the foundation establishment pill would be a waste, wouldn't it?

Sect leader, I'd like to ask if someone voluntarily gives up their right to the pill, could we still say we kept our promise? Of course. However, none of you may use threats or coercion. Otherwise, the reputation of the Yellow Maple Valley will be ruined. Yellow Maple Valley sect leader Jean Linga. Junior Brother Ye, you wouldn't mind offering something in exchange for his pill, would you? Of course not. Thanks for the advice, senior brother. Woo. You can't force him. Understood. I'll be leaving now.

SE leader guest house. He's inside. All right, I'll go in and meet him. It all depends on whether he's clever enough. H clever. Would any of this have happened if he hadn't shown up all of a sudden? That foundation establishment pill was supposed to be my grand nephews. If he dares to refuse, I'll kill him. Push open. Are you growing accustomed to this place, dear boy? Greetings, cultivator Wang. Respectful. A certain someone who holds the immortal ascension medal. This is senior brother Yei. No need for formalities, young Han. Since you have the immortal ascension medal, you're a disciple of our sect. You can just call me Senior Master Yi. Greetings, cultivator Ye. I'll be leaving now. All right. You'd like to ask me something, Senior Master Y. Young Han, I'm a straightforward man. I try to be honest and transparent. I'll just get to the point without beating around the bush. Our leader will permit you to join the sect and give you a foundation establishment pill. I would like to purchase your foundation establishment pill. What say you? What? Don't worry, young Han. I can compensate you well. I can offer you seven or eight mid-tier spirit stones, a few basic mid to high tier talismans, and a few highquality magical tools. Forgive my ignorance, but you you're not using it yourself, are you? I want it for my grand nephew. He's a darling boy. Oh, but I'd like to enter the foundation establishment stage as well. You piece of trash. You think you could ever get to that stage? Dream on. Oh, you should put that out of your mind, my boy. Even if you use the pill, the chances of you entering that stage are very slim. You probably know your own potential, don't you, Young Han? You can avoid all that failure and exchange the pill for something worthwhile. That way, you'd have a head start on everyone else. If you're still unsure, I'll throw in a few more high-quality medicinal pills. I'm actually the man in charge of assigning jobs to the disciples in the valley. So, if you're willing to part with your pill, you can choose whatever job you like. You damn punk. I've already offered all this save my own position. I'm going to kill you if you don't agree. Sigh. Since you put it that way, it would be disrespectful if I refuse your request. As much as I want to enter the foundation establishment stage, I understand where you're coming from. Very well. Wonderful. As long as you honor all the offers you made, I'll give my foundation establishment pill to your grand nephew, senior master ye. I hope your nephew reaches the foundation establishment stage. Just you wait. This boy is so obedient. He may be worthless, but he's very cute. It's settled then. However, don't tell anyone about everything I promised you, aside from the treasures. I'm sure you know why. Come, let's go meet the sect leader.

Behind him was a man who suddenly appeared during the immortal ascension assembly. He had a century old immortal ascension medal, but seemed quite ordinary. Elder Yei had finally succeeded in obtaining the foundation establishment pill for his grand nephew. Just an unlucky loser without much of a future. This was, of course, Han Lee.

A few days ago at the heavenly mist stage within the hidden mountains of Lanshow, the once in a decade immortal ascension assembly was held. Han Lee was shocked. Experts from all walks of life fought to the death. The number of people injured or killed was even higher than what Madam who predicted. As he hid within the audience and saw the gory scenes, he could not help but gasp. Thank goodness I didn't participate. After the intense battle ended, the envoys from the seven major sects finally arrived. Meanwhile, Hanley emerged from the crowd and presented his immortal ascension medal. What's that? The last time the Yellow Maple Valley had retrieved their immortal ascension medal was four to five centuries ago, so the crowd went wild. An immortal ascension medal? What the [ __ ] Can't be that kid. He just got accepted. Why though? As the shocked crowd kept their eyes on him, Hani entered a large magical device that resembled a little boat. Prim and proper heading for the Yellow Maple Valley. Upon reaching the valley, Han Lee was locked up alone in an hut, awaiting their decision. Meanwhile, he also found out that he had false spiritual roots with four attributes. The excitement of joining a cultivation sect swiftly turned into frustration. With his foundation establishment pill having been snatched away, his glooiness and anger only grew. You old fart. You think I'm a child who will give you a foundation establishment pill just for some items. But I'll have to give in to his demands for now rather than trying to bargaining. If I don't, I'll definitely have no future in the yellow maple valley. As for the foundation establishment pill, I'll think of something later. I present Han Lee to you, sect leader. You're Han Lee? Yes, sect leader. My name is Han Lee. Oh, no need for formalities. We shall definitely honor the rules made by our predecessors and accept you into our sect. Wow, my body's being lifted by an invisible force. Seect leader Jang is terrifyingly strong. I heard you willingly gave up your foundation establishment pill. Is that true? Yes, sect leader. I lack wisdom and talent, so the foundation establishment pill would be wasted on me. I'd rather give the pill to a fellow disciple with more potential. I hope they reach the foundation establishment stage soon and strengthen our sect. Such a good kid. Excellent. He's quite understanding. Very nice. Wonderful. I'm glad you're such a kind-hearted person, Yung Han. Don't worry. We shall not let your sacrifice be in vain. Junior brother Yei, you must make sure that he's kept satisfied. Henceforth, you shall be a disciple of the sect, Yong Han. Junior Brother Wang, allow him to choose his residence and arrange a master for him. That's all for now. If he proves to be exceptional, we shall make further arrangements. After that, Hani followed senior master Wang and was briefed on the situation in the yellow maple valley. There were more than 10,000 disciples within the sect. More than 90% of these disciples were at the chi condensation stage. They would spend all day flying close by on their magical tools doing various chores. These disciples had never taken the foundation establishment pill. They had spent the least time cultivating and had the lowest status. Nevertheless, they were given the imposing title of deacons. Meanwhile, there were only a few hundred disciples at the foundation establishment stage. They were the backbone of the sect. They were allowed to cultivate in their own residences without doing any chores. Their only duty was to stand and fight whenever the sect was in danger. The various elders were the ones who ran the sect. They were all at the foundation establishment stage but had no hope of reaching the core formation stage. Strictly speaking, Jong Ling Dao, the sect leader, was also a high-ranking elder. In truth, the cultivators at the core formation stage or higher decided the ins and outs of the sect. They were the reason the devil da sects were held at bay. That was why the yellow maple valley remained one of the seven major cultivation sects. Guided by Elder Wang, Han Lee was taken to the technique training hall to meet the senior brother who would teach him. He also received many magical tools. Haha. You don't have all those. You could just put them inside a storage pouch. A low tier storage pouch doesn't have the ability to recognize its owner. So, you must keep it well and avoid getting attacked for it. I'll be off. Find your way around. Ah, I got my own leashshaped magical tool as well. Swaying. The hundred opportunities hall. The place disciples were assigned jobs. The hundred opportunities hall. You're here for a job. New disciples must familiarize themselves with the sect for a month before they can get a job. Moreover, you're supposed to do whatever job is given to you. How can you just choose your own? Why not? Let him choose whichever he wants. You're here early. I was just about to tell them to let you choose any job you wanted. Oh, I'm just used to working, so I can't sit around idly. I didn't want to trouble you over such a trivial issue. I appreciate this, senior master. Huh? I'm in charge here, so it's no trouble at all. Thank you, senior master. Wow. What's his relationship with the hallmaking you bring out all the jobs related to planting? Let nephew Han choose freely. Here you go, junior brother. Take care of 300year-old firecloud jinseng and ensure it doesn't lose its spiritual properties. Plant an acre of moonplum herbs. 100 caddies of herbs are due every season. They're so boring. Hm. This is the one I want. Taking over the hundred medicines garden in the Celeststeine Mountains. Submitting a fixed amount of rare herbs every year. I'll take this job. No way. No. No. No. That job's no good. That's old Ma's job. You don't want that. That job's much too difficult. If you don't do well, not only is there no pay, but you'll have to give spirit stones as compensation. No one has ever completed it before. We'd always draw lots and hand the task to some unlucky fool. That tough tsk. Even so, this job is very important, too. I still want to do it. What makes this job so difficult? My ability to refine my own pills depends on it. Come with to the inner hall, nephew Han. You'll understand once you see the records. Thank you, senior master. We may have an agreement, but Elder Yei is being way too friendly. Something's wrong. The inner hall. Have a look. Ah, I see. This is indeed too difficult for ordinary disciples. But it should be a walk in the park for me. Uh, nephew Han. Well, about the deal we made before, could I delay giving you some of the items I promised? You see, I'm about to refine the integration pill, so my resources are a little tight. But don't you worry. In a little more than a year's time, I'll definitely be able to give you the rest. I knew it. You were waiting to tell me about that in here. You damn old fart. You're trying to go back on our deal. Oh, why are you worrying about that? Consider it a gift from me to you, senior master. What nonsense is this? Do you really think I'm the kind of man who would break his promise? Senior Master, you misunderstand me? I just mean I don't need those items at the moment. What the [ __ ] Who do you think you are? I'm such a hypocrite. But that's the cost of not being strong enough. I'll leave those items in your care for now, senior master. Whatever I face, I'll just play along for the time being. I must build up my status in the sect and find a way to reach the foundation establishment stage. Oh. Haha. Right. Right. Absolutely. It's not good for your development if you get too many treasures so soon. I'll hold on to them for now. It's in your best interests after all. Anyway, I still want the medicine garden, Joe. Senior master. As you wish. One day, I'll get it all back. You must treat him well whenever he comes by. Come here. Take Nephew Han to get registered. I wonder if this Elder Ma from the 100 Medicine's Garden is going to be a handful. What is this nonsense? The hundred medicines garden. The gold beetle mountains. Why has the hundred opportunities hall sent a newcomer here? You lack the necessary capabilities. Is OG playing games with me? Senior Master Ma, do you know how high the price is for not completing this job? Senior Master Ma really is as odd and illtempered as the records claimed. Everything within the medicine garden must remain unchanged. The herbs must not wilt, and a fixed amount of herbs is due every month. If not, I'll have to compensate with spirit stones. Correct. H. I don't believe it. Follow me. The medicine garden here. How many of these herbs do you recognize? I'll thrash you if you can't answer. This senior master must know how to make a variety of pills. So, there's no need for me to hide my skills. If I get his attention and keep him satisfied, I could ask for some recipes in the future. Those are midnight flowers, yellow dragon grass, day liies, green kyetas, yellow ball grass, moon gazing grass, white crane fungus stayed. This kid's not as simple as he looks. He recognizes a lot of herbs. Wait there. Here, that's the restricted access metal for entering the garden and my notes on growing herbs. That weighs the main hall. You can res arch and study on your own there. Get your own brush and cineabar. That's the secondary house. You can live there. Get your own mattress and blanket. There's the little kitchen. Get your own ingredients. There's the washroom. Get your own stuff. Goodbye. Take care of the herbs or I'll beat you to death. He's gone. My pill recipes have flown away.

A month later, the Yellow Maple Valley, the hundred medicines garden. Little Han, the Yellow Maple Valley's new disciple, Han Lee. It's been a month, have you grown the herbs? I'll beat you to death if you didn't do as I asked. These are great. What's all this? Ah, the colors. The fragrance. Damn it. You really are capable. Wait. No. No. No. You're not an expert yet. I mustn't get cocky. He's got a bad temper, but he's quite straightforward. Much better than that piece of [ __ ] Elder yey. Overjoyed. You've got to work harder. This little old man's actually quite cute. His journey to immortality had begun. Hanley had found a place for himself in the corner of the yellow maple valley, a corner in the medicine garden. He secretly buried his little bottle in a corner of the medicine garden. He then covered it with the treasure fragment he'd paid dearly for. This would conceal any trace of it absorbing spiritual energy. Quite a sight. Thank goodness I have this treasure fragment or I'd be dead for sure. Elder Yei arrived a few days later to hand over a little under 20% of what he had promised Han Lee. Even so, with the dozens of low tier spirit stones, two mid-tier spirit stones, and some magical tools, Han Lee had become rich overnight. Going around asking for pill recipes too soon would be courting death. So, Hani decided to focus on the medicine garden. Hani, the ordinary disciple, faded entirely from everyone's minds. As the days passed, a large batch of new and exciting disciples joined the sect. Faced with such treatment, Hanley felt it was truly wonderful. Even if the others ignored him, Senior Master Ma was very pleased with Hanley's capabilities. Each month, Hani received ever greater rewards, making Han Lee one of the highest earners among the low tier disciples. Here you go, kid. If you keep doing well, I won't have to beat you to death. He always looks so stern, but he smiles when he gets his money. Thank you, senior master. Does he realize it got a bit heavier again? As for Senior Master Yi, he was informed that his cute grand nephew had failed to enter the foundation establishment stage. When Han Lee heard of this, he could not help thinking, "Cultivation really is hard." As time passed, Han Lee continued to cultivate. At night, he studied Senior Master Maotes in the medicine garden. In the day, he would go to senior brother Wuang<unk>s place to practice basic magic. After that, would return to the garden to continue training on his own. Of course, in order to increase his powers, he had to rely on the little bottle. Hanley wanted to uncover the secrets of the green liquid in the bottle. But even the brass bottle, a high-quality magical tool from senior master Yi, could not store the green liquid for long. His research could not be continued. He then began to use the green liquid to refine batches of yellow dragon pills and golden marrow pills since he could not improve the quality, had to rely on quantity. Thus, Hanley ingested a large number of both pills while cultivating. But as his powers grew by leaps and bounds, there was a severe side effect as well. The smell made him feel like vomiting. Disgusting. This is so gross. Nobody else has to deal with this. I've had this so often. It makes me puke now. After getting a boost from countless pills, Hanley finally made it to stage 11. After 2 years, he had reached the standard of the sex low tier disciples. By then, the yellow dragon pills and the golden marrow pills no longer had any effect. Thankfully, I don't need those anymore. If I want to keep developing, I'll need new pill recipes. I guess I'll have to ask him for help. What? Why are you so protective of that radish, senior master? Whatever happens, I'm defending this. I'll never give it to you no matter what. After all the time I put into improving these recipes, they mean more to me than life itself. But I don't want your improved recipes. I only want the original recipes. If you only want the original recipes, you can just go find them at Ulu Hall. Ulu Hall sounds like a fantastic place. I've got a new lead now. Senior master, about this Ulu Hall. You don't even know what Ulu Hall is. The hall is the sex collection of magical tools where the recipes for pills, books, and arcane magics are hidden. It's said to be one of the most important locations within the entire sect. The place where pill recipes are stored. Awesome. This is wonderful. They must have countless recipes there. I haven't felt this excited in a long time. However, only disciples at the foundation establishment stage can enter the hall. Since you're not there yet, you'll need someone to vouch for you. Then can you vouch for me, senior master? Absolutely not. Hey, why did you allow this bumbling brat to enter you hall? I'll be asked all sorts of questions. If you go there out of the blue and I have to vouch for you, did you get brain damage while you were refining pills? I have enough problems as it is. Please, senior master. I worked so hard on the medicine garden. No way. Not a chance. I was going to say that if you vouched for me and I could take a look at you hall, I'd tend to the garden for free for a year. I guess there's no point now, huh? Why has my token to vouch for someone fallen all by itself? That's so strange. You old fox. Truly, I salute you. I'm genuinely impressed by your skills.

The Wuan Mountains. This is it. Ulu Hall is here. However, as soon as I arrived, I noticed someone staring at me from the shadows. Just as Senior Master Ma said, there are a lot of experts guarding this place. Are you the one who broke the seal? You have the appropriate token. If you don't have the appropriate token or you're not at the foundation establishment stage, barging into Ulu Hall is a huge offense. Here's my token. Cold. You can come in. Senior brother is vouching for you. He actually vouched for someone. Incredible. Are you his grand nephew? But you two don't look alike. You misunderstand. Senior masters. I only got his token by agreeing to tend to his medicine garden for a year for free. Oh, I see. Haha. As expected of senior brother M. It seems senior master ma's personality is wellknown. That's right. In that case, you may enter. Normally, using the teleportation array would cost you a spirit stone, but we'll wave that this time, but you'll have to follow the rules next time. Thank you, senior master. Ulu Hall. So, this is Ulu Hall. You seem a little lost, little friend. Is this your first time here? Kindl looking. My surname is Sue. I'm the caretaker of the room storing the pill recipes. Greetings, senior master. Could you please show me the way? Oh, no need to sound so formal. You can just call me Elder Sue. Step. If you need any assistance, feel free to ask me. I'm quite delighted to see a new face around here. Elder Sue seems like a very nice person. As expected of such a caretaker, he exudes the radiance of wisdom. [ __ ] you. Why not just ask for a 100 stones? An ordinary low tier disciple only earns a few spirit stones each year. You old fart. That's not the radiance of wisdom. It's the radiance of prophetering. Do you accept? I can afford it, but it's still too expensive. No, I shouldn't be so stingy about this. This is my chance to get the foundation establishment pill. Plus, this is the ulu hall. The sex's bestkept secrets. They're invaluable. It makes sense that it would cost a lot. I accept. I want to learn the recipe for the pill. Want to become stronger. Wonderful. Good to see children being passionate about learning. Pill recipes, here I come. I'm coming for you. Almost there. Pill recipes. I have arrived. What? What the [ __ ] What's all this? Shouldn't it be a brightly lit room with gold racks and colorful books? This decrepit den looks like it belongs to a poor scholar. No rush. I'll help you keep track of the time. You've got to be joking. This can't be the place they need to keep heavily guarded. the sex crucial site that stores all their pill recipes. Pill recipes. The five elements of heaven and earth correspond to the five internal organs. Poking them with a gold needle can enhance metabolism. Isn't this isn't this washer's secret technique to gold needles that I read 1,000 times at Elder Most Place? I can even recite it word for word. Can I read this book, master? Go ahead. You can use it when practicing medicine in the future. This book is available in the mortal realm. There's no way I got it. I must have taken a book from the mortal realm just now. All these other books are a thousand ways to live longer. A heavenly king's poisonous secrets. A book on intractable diseases. The path to becoming a medical sage. An encyclopedia of gynecology. It's been two hours. You have to pay a spirit stone to continue. Here. Good. Good. Please continue. Ho ho. He's really a rich little bow. These bamboo scriptures look ancient. There must be pill recipes in them. There have to be pill recipes. Oh, these really are pill recipes. Aren't these pills on the same level as the yellow dragon pill and the golden marrow pill? Two spirit stones. I paid two spirit stones just to read this junk. Am I out of my mind? Making a copy costs 10 spirit stones. And there's no discount for making multiple copies. I got it. These two jade scrolls are my final hope now. A chance. Let there be a chance. There has to be a chance. It's the original recipe for the foundation establishment pill. It's the recipe I've been dreaming of. It has the entire process from the raw materials to forming the completed pill. With this and my little green bottle, I'll be able to refine the foundation establishment pill myself. Awesome. Totally worth it. This library really is great. Oh, hang on. Wait a second. What's it say here? Refining the pill requires the use of true innate fire. However, only Dowists at the foundation establishment stage will possess true innate fire. To refine the foundation establishment pill, true innate fire must first be obtained. A cultivator at the foundation establishment stage is required to obtain true innate fire. But a foundation establishment pill is required to reach the foundation establishment stage. Truate fire is required to obtain the foundation establishment pill. So how am I supposed to do this? The eternal youth pill. What's this other jade scroll? A pill to make one look young. No, no, no. That's impossible. This is the well-guarded core of the yellow maple valley, so it must be valuable. This is a great recipe that's been placed with the foundation establishment pill recipe. It can't possibly have such a mundane effect. Ha. It really is that boring. I shouldn't grip it too tightly. I can't afford to break it forever. My SS. What's the point? Such [ __ ] I'm on my way down. Time's up again. if you'd like to. You seem unwell, young man. What's the matter? Tired from all that studying? This it might be a little disrespectful, but Elder Sue, isn't this supposed to be where the sex secret pillipes are kept? So, why is there nothing but trash here? Oh, so that's what you were wondering about. Are the pill recipes stored somewhere else? Ha. Ever since I became the caretaker, almost every new visitor had the same query. But the truth is, what is it? That knowledge comes at a price. Money minded. So that's how it is. All right. I wanted to copy these two jade scrolls, but now I'll just copy of one of them. Wait, wait, wait, wait. You wanted to copy two of them? That was the plan, but I still want an answer to that question. I don't seem to have enough money. Dear me, how can you be so negligent in your studies, my boy? Since you such a curious mind, I'll answer your question for free. Of course. Ah, I see why looks can be deceiving. To think you actually have such deep pockets, young man. In fact, the answer is very simple. Those recipes have all been lost. It's not just the yellow maple valley. The same goes for all sex. Lost. The pill recipes are so important. Why were they not looked after? Ho ho. Then tell me, what is the value of pill recipes, young man? Therefore, refining the raw materials of heaven and earth into pills for us cultivators. But have you ever thought about how the resources of heaven and earth are finite? and there are always more cultivators. This caused the gradual extinction of resources that require countless millennia to grow. Even if there are small amounts left, their locations are extremely dangerous. Cultivators can only look from afar in fear. Hence, as the years passed, those recipes became impossible to refine. They were seen as trash and were lost to time. The recipe for the foundation establishment pill is one of the lucky few to have survived here until now. Looks like you want to refine some pills, young one. Would you like to buy a pill cauldron? Tsk coming to Ulu Hall has cost me greatly. Even after all that, I haven't made any solid progress. It's all right. I don't need it yet. Such a shame. My cauldrons can endure the extreme temperatures of earth fire. Don't think you can just leave, my little rich boy. Earth fire. Earth lung fire is more powerful than true fire, you know. Hold on. If this earth fire works, it could be a gamecher. For others, getting a pill cauldron and the fire is just the first step, but for me, it's the very last step. The fire is my biggest obstacle since I certainly can't ask someone to help me refine the pills. If I can resolve the fire issue, I can plant whatever herbs I need by myself. If the secret of the little green bottle is revealed, I'm a dead man. Isn't true inate fire needed to refine the pills? Can this earth fire replace it? Calm down. Calm down. I mustn't let him know how desperate I am for this answer. Haha. It seems you know nothing about how earth fire can replace true innate fire. As for the details, it depends on how passionate you are about learning. Boy, if your information is genuine and helpful to me, I'll choose one of your pill cauldrons. Elder Sue, then consider your money already spent outside the Wuan Mountains. I still ended up spending money in his 10fold storage pouch. I spent 50 spirit stones in half a day. That's just insane. Whoever arranged for Elder Sue to look after the pill recipe room was a genius. Aha. You've got a good eye, my boy. The silver thread cauldron you're holding is a magical tool of the highest quality. Good eye, my SS. My storage pH can't hold anything bigger. He would have praised my decision as long as I bought a cauldron. Using true and a fire to refine pills became obsolete a long time ago. Not only is earth fire purer and hotter than the dowist true fire, but it's also very stable and long-asting. These days, everyone refineses their pills with earth lung fire in areas filled with yang energy. It's much more efficient than refining with the true innate fire. It has the same effect on refinement tools as well. On the other end of Ulu Hall is an area known within the sect for its great young energy. With my cauldron, you'll be able to refine pills of greater quality and in greater numbers. Never mind. In the end, I stumbled across a solution to the main issue I had with refining the foundation establishment pill. Now I can focus on gathering the materials. As for the eternal youth pill, I can sell it to other cultivators in the future. I might be able to recover today's expenses. HM, who's that cheering? Let's have a look. Amazing. As expected of the famously destructive lightning spiritual roots. That was awesome. Oh. Oh, do it again. This is actually my first time seeing lightning being formed at such a close distance. How scary. The lightning palm is much stronger than other magic of the same level. Let's see it again. [ __ ] brothers. [ __ ] brothers. Morong brothers. Aren't they the newly recruited twins with lightning spiritual roots? I'm so envious. Enor. Ha. I don't think lightning spiritual roots are that great. I doubt they're as good as my wind spiritual roots. Such arrogance. Who's that guy? What a loud mouth. Anyone know who he is? I know him. He's Senior Brother Lou. Seriously, are lightning spiritual roots so great? Stop behaving like country bumpkins. Senior brother Lou's wind magic is very powerful. So what if he's powerful? Isn't the wind's spiritual root a mutation as well? What's there to be so high and mighty about? What of it? They all have mutated spiritual roots. So why say such things? He's probably just jealous. Ishmam, it seems that this senior brother Louu isn't very likable or popular. He used to be the only low tier disciple with a mutated spiritual root. Now that there are two with more potential than him, it's natural that he feels threatened. Is he that petty? Shu, don't let him hear you. He's very vindictive. H, you little runs. Let me show you what having a mutated spiritual route truly means. Both of you can attack me with your lightning. If I move even half a step to dodge it, I'll get down on my knees and apologize to you. What's this guy doing? Why get so agitated? Wouldn't it be better to slip away and cultivate? Just saying Yuri so awesome would have solved this. Why complicate things? H you won't dodge. I won't. No need. Or use any magical weapons? All right, then. We'll indulge you, senior brother. Heavenly chain lightning strike. Wow, that's awesome. What the [ __ ] Those damn brats. They're so powerful. Petty tricks. We're not done yet. Heavenly chain lightning. Strike. Damn it. They mastered the basic low tier heavenly chain lightning strike at such a young age. God really is [ __ ] unfair. [ __ ] it. As if I'm going to be defeated by you, too. [ __ ] me. This is going too far. What the heck is this? Wow, this is exciting. Are they actually going to do it? Stop fighting. The master will punish you. Thrash him. He's got no chance to fight back. The [ __ ] brothers are amazing. However, they're almost out of energy, expelling their power. If this drags on, they'll be at a huge disadvantage. Ah, I'm drained. I can't go on. Damn it. It's because we used too much power putting on that show just now. Have you two run out of juice? Well, then it's my turn. Blue arc slash die, you little runs. Oh no. Split up and run. Trying to escape. Not a chance. Okay. You made me embarrass myself, so I'm going to kill you both. Split. [ __ ] I need someone strong to help me block it. Be careful. That's cheating. Senior brother Lou. That guy. He's the strongest here. Huh? Why is he looking at me? I get it now. That junior brother is rushing here in hopes that I'll help him block the attack. That blue guy has gone nuts. He seems to be going for the kill. Obviously, the kid doesn't have enough power left to defend himself. This is too dangerous. If I help the kid, the other guy will definitely hold a grudge against. But if I don't help the kid, won't he be dead for sure? Ah, that blue guy doesn't have the guts, so don't worry. Earth wall technique. What are you doing? Senior brother Lou. There's a crowd here, but you're still attacking. You want to kill us all. You're good at hiding, brat. That scared me. I ate a mouthful of dirt. He no way I'm getting involved in this. Are you all right, Junior Brother? If I do, he'll come after me instead of you. Damn it. You actually ran away. Ah, watch out again. Ah, help me. Ah, [ __ ] Has senior brother Lou gone mad? He really wants to kill a sect member? Come on, man. Have you seriously lost your mind? Arrogance should have its limits. Wings spreading. Damn it. Who disrupted my magic? It was I, a heavenly beauty. Oh, Junior Sister Nie, it's you. I was wondering who had such power. Greetings. Such a gentleman. Tsk, you shaw. You were acting like a mad dog just a moment ago. You changed the moment you saw such a beauty. Senior brother Louu, would you be willing to call off this match on my account? I was just trying to learn from both of these cute junior brothers. Since you've spoken, I must obey. Of course. Senior sister clings tight. Huh? Isn't that the girl who accompanied senior brother Lou just now? It seems the two of them are a couple. That senior sister is a great beauty as well. Wow, it's a battle of the beauties. Ooh, look at that. Junior sister Chen's jealous. Junior sister Nie. Um, she's probably afraid senior brother Louu will be snatched away. Senior brother Louu has that lovely lady by his side, but he's still making eyes at another. No way. Senior sister Ni is attracted to that guy. Junior Sister Chen is a little less charming than senior sister Nie, though. Let's go, senior sister. Thank goodness you came in time. We'd have been in huge trouble otherwise. When we return, both of you must reflect on your actions. You're forbidden from leaving until you reach stage nine. What? Senior brother, thank you for your assistance, senior brother. If junior brother Marone was injured, I would have a hard time explaining it to my other seniors. Ha, it's nothing. That bastard got lucky. Your junior brothers are my junior brothers from now on. You busy, buddy. Just you wait. These guys just What are they doing? You're quite powerful, but I can't abide your self-centered ways. I hope you'll have changed by the next time we meet. Was she speaking directly me just now? Was I just scolded by that beautiful woman? After senior sister Nie spoke, she casually glanced at the young man, but she was surprised to see that he was staring back at her. He did not seem to have the eyes of a man compelled by lust. Instead, his eyes had a golden glow. He was staring directly at her, but it was as if he was looking through her. Then what was he looking at? If you're done watching the commotion, hurry on back and refine the foundation establishment pill. Such an intriguing person woman.

Four months later, most of the businesses in the yellow maple valley's market were owned by the sect and guarded by experts in their foundation establishment stage all year round. It attracted all sorts of traders. Because it was located to the north of the Taiwan mountains and was close to Wu State, many came to trade here. As a result, the marketplace became famous for its wide variety of treasures. a yellow maple valley disciple pretending to be a passer by Han Lee. So this is the market controlled by the sect. I used up one of my precious chances to come down from the mountains just for this trip. Let's just hope I can find some incredible treasures in order to face the deadly blood trial. Four months ago, the medicine garden thousand knots flowers, black peony grass, golden jinseng. 31 of the ingredients needed for the foundation establishment pill are available in this garden. Nurturing them takes time. They need to be refined for centuries. I could use the little green bottle to stimulate their growth. But finding the main ingredients, jade marrow fungus, purple monkey flowers, and sky spirit fruit will be difficult. Never mind that they aren't in this garden. I've never even heard of them. I guess I have to ask Elder Ma about it. What did you say, you little brat? Are you doubting my skills because those ingredients aren't in this garden? I'll give you a beating. H, those three spirit medicines are refined by absorbing the world's spiritual energy. Their species grow naturally. That's why they don't have seeds. If they did, the major sex would have planted them in huge batches long ago. But the major sex make a batch of foundation establishment pills every decade. So, there must be a source for those ingredients. H Why are you so curious about this, you twerp? Those ingredients are obtained from a dangerous place of no return. Are you trying to get yourself killed? Stop dreaming and take care of the medicine garden. Senior master, senior brother Wu, do you know where jade marrow fungus, purple monkey flowers, and sky spirit fruit can be found? Huh? Do you really want to know, Junior Brother Han? I do know the way, but I'd advise you to give up on the idea. These spirit medicines all originate from a forbidden area with a wind attribute in you state. The place is sealed by ancient magic which only weakens for 5 days every 5 years. At that point, numerous cultivators at their core formation stage will channel their powers to open a temporary path. Moreover, only those in their chi condensation stage are able to enter this path. Anyone below the foundation establishment stage will be blocked. Teacher Wuong. So, every 5 years, the seven major sects send a group of disciples below the foundation establishment stage to gather the herbs. Over the years, the spirit herbs in the forbidden area became increasingly scarce. Every time the barrier is lifted, all of the disciples go from peaceful to bloodthirsty. They slaughter each other, flooding the area with blood. That's why this journey to gather the herbs is known to the disciples as the blood trial. Over the past century, only a quarter of the disciples survived the massacre. 3/4 of them were killed. That death rate's ridiculously high. Do you like that wooden sword, sir? I later spent a fortune verifying it with that money grubbing ger. Ah, here to study again, young man. Only to find that Wuong wasn't exaggerating at all. With my current strength, going there would be a death sentence. Hence, I've been studying the body concealment technique with Wuong for the last 4 months so that I can hide during the trial. So long as I'm not seen by the naked eye, I'll be completely hidden. It's a spell that experts at the chi condensation stage use when they fight each other. Just mastering the basics took me four months. Meanwhile, I continued to make two kinds of 1,000-year spirit medicine. I traded them for a large number of spirit stones to purchase some top quality magical tools. The ones supplied by the sect are all useless trash that never work. Right now, I only have the long sword and the gourd I got from the two who ambushed me before. The small flag and the metal bracelet I got from senior master ye and the flying sword talisman. These definitely aren't enough. I must join the blood trial. [ __ ] this. I'll either find the ingredients required and reach the foundation establishment stage or I'll die in the battle at the forbidden area. Ah, please don't crush it, sir. The magical tools in this stall are all junk. No, my little sword. I'm going to head directly to the best store. Shell, why'd you crush it if you weren't going to buy it, the thousand treasures hall? You've definitely come to the right place, sir. We have the largest and widest selection of treasures in the entire market. Take a look at this talisman. This is a top quality magical tool. He said he wanted to see the best we had. Really? Are you sure he's not just fooling around? Don't worry, manager. I could immediately tell that this guy isn't just anyone. He's definitely not fooling around. Ho ho, please have a seat. I am Tion Buie, the manager of the Thousand Treasures Hall. May I know how I should address you? My name's Lee Fu. I see. Welcome, brother Lee. To show how much we appreciate your patronage, we shall endeavor to meet all your needs. You there, go and brew the finest tea for our guest. No need for that. Let's get down to business first. There will be time to enjoy the tea later. Oh, I didn't expect you to be so shrewd, Brother Lee. There's so many treasures here. I wonder

If you'll be able to carry them all. I've brought the items over, sir. Excellent. Have a look, brother Lee.

This is the gold spider dusk blade, forged for three days and nights by an expert at the foundation establishment stage using the finest steel and gold. Wielding the dusk blade allows one to control and attack with eight razor-sharp sublades.

This is the mystic steel air shield, a rare defensive magical tool forged from mystic steel found in locations with great in energy. Not only is it indestructible, but once activated with its chant, it will also autonomously protect its user.

This is the thunder god orb. Centuries ago, a mysterious dowist made this after accidentally obtaining thunder from the heavens. There used to be 73 of these, but now only a few remain. We expended great effort just to get this particular one. It is said that this orb's lightning will reduce even a dowist at the foundation establishment stage to ashes.

These are the best treasures we have here. They're all quite good, especially the thunder god orb. With that, I'd have a trump card, but they must be exorbitantly priced to have remained unsold for so long.

Honestly, I don't know exactly how much my spirit herb is worth. There's still one more box he hasn't opened. It probably contains the best item of them all. It seems that if I don't show him what I'm capable of, I'm going to have a hard time learning what's inside that last box. Time to verify the value of the spirit medicine.

Presenting. Let's have a look. Huh? Uh, isn't this refined yellow fungus? This isn't rare at all. This isn't worth much unless it's two or three centuries old. You're offering this in exchange for our treasures. You're toying with me after half a day's worth of effort, brother Lee. Seems you lack a discerning eye, manager. Is it not difficult staying in business with such poor observational skills?

What could this be? Impossible. Someone quickly bring Elder Ding here right now. Hurry up and go. Tell him we need him to appraise an extremely valuable item. Wad dash. Understood. Please hurry. Elder Ding. Please just hurry. What's the rush? Ah, Elder Ding, you're finally here. Manager Tion, for you to summon me, an old man with one foot in the grave. Could there really be something even you can't appraise? Please look at this, Elder Ding. The Thousand Treasures Hall's head appraiser. What this is? Where did you get this? You really are incredible, manager. Tion, enough of that. Hurry up and and see if it's genuine.

Looks like the thousand-year spirit herb's value is higher than I expected. Maybe I can get that thunder god orb after all. Congratulations, manager Tion. I'd stake my life's reputation on this. It must have just been dug out. Its medicinal properties have not weakened at all. This is a priceless thousand-year refined yellow fungus. My word, this is magnificent.

This way, Elder Ding. Now that I've seen this refined yellow fungus, I can rest in peace. How? How is this possible? This is my first time seeing Thousand-Year refined yellow fungus. With this, the Thousand Treasures Hall shall reach new heights. Wala, it's so pretty. Who knew refined yellow fungus could look so glorious? The color, the fragrance. I can feel the aroma extending my lifespan. This box won't do. I'll have a new one made later.

Manager Tion, do you think we can get down to business now? Oh, pardon me. In exchange for this herb, you can choose any two items that I've shown you, Brother Lee. Agreed. Manager Tion, there's one box you haven't opened yet, so this deal isn't quite transparent. Oh dear. Please excuse my negligence. Brother Lee.

Brother Lee, this is our greatest treasure. A treasure talisman. It's quite extraordinary that you can recognize a treasure talisman, Brother Lee. Realistically, only a handful of cultivators would be able to tell. Actually, I don't know all the details. Could you give me more information, manager Tion? Oh, of course. No problem.

This treasure talisman is a mysterious item that can only be made by dowists who are at least at the core formation stage. It has a special item sealed within it so that even a low tier dowist can use it. However, those at the chi condensation stage will only be able to utilize 10 to 20% of its full strength. Only a dowist at the foundation establishment stage who masters the concise technique can draw out its full strength and disregard all other special items. These treasure talismans are so valuable because each time one of them is made, 10% of the special item strength is lost. The true qi of the dowist who created it would also be damaged. Obviously, this process harms both parties. Do they make such talismans to pass down to their descendants? It's a way to leave behind some form of assistance. Thus, only when a high tier daist is near the end of their life.

This golden brick treasure talisman has remained untouched even before we obtained it. It's definitely more than enough to exchange for your millennial herb. So, what would you like to trade for, brother Lee? All these treasures, especially that treasure talisman, will be crucial, too. I'd better get everything here so that word of my spirit medicine doesn't spread too far. I want them all. What? That's absurd. This millennial spirit medicine is very valuable but to give up all of my treasures just for that. You're asking for too much identical. Who said I would take advantage of you? In exchange for all these treasures, I'm offering 2,000 years spirit herbs. Mom. Wow. Mom.

3 days later outside the Taiwe mountains night in a hidden cave. I wandered around for 3 days before returning to make sure I wasn't followed after I left the Taiwa mountains. I'm deep within the mountains as well, so there shouldn't be anyone nearby. At this point, my safety is of the utmost importance. After all, I've already obtained the treasures I need to face the blood trial. Thousand-year refined yellow fungus, and there's two of them.

Wait, Brother Lee. Brother Lee, if you have any more of these spirit medicines or items, I hope you'll come to us first. I'll offer you a most satisfying price. Sigh. I still ended up attracting his attention. I've got to be even more discreet next time. I'll sneak back into the sect early tomorrow morning.

Quickly opens. Someone's here. Could it be an assassin sent by the Thousand Treasures Hall? This seems like a good spot, Junior Sister. Plus, we're all alone. We can do it here, huh? So, it's just a couple having a tryst. They have terrible taste in locations. Come on, don't be angry, junior sister. You've never had such pleasure anyway. A woman should know what it's like to be with a man at least once. Let me show you. Otherwise, when this body of yours is destroyed in a bit, it'll be such a waste. What tear? I was wondering why they'd choose such a place. So, it's for this vile purpose. Seems like the woman's being suppressed by some kind of magic. Is it just me or does the man's voice sound a little familiar? Isn't that Junior Sister Chen? How can that be? Then the guy must be It's him. Stop struggling. It's futile. You can't beat my windbinding technique. How's that possible? Weren't they all lovey-dovey in the mountains before? Isn't Junior Sister Chen his lover? But this doesn't seem like consensual role-playing.

Here, have a joyous meeting pill. The mood just won't feel right without one. Don't blame me for this. Sister Dong already promised that after I reached the foundation establishment stage and become her Dao companion, she would ask her great aunt, Senior Master Hong Fu, to accept me as her disciple. I'd have spared you if you were an ordinary girl. On top of that, I've heard Senior Master Hong Fu loathes unfaithful men. But why'd you have to be the daughter of the Chen Clan's leader? I'm afraid you might use your family's power to take revenge on me. So, for the sake of my future and reputation, you're going to have to disappear. What a psychopath. This guy's cruel enough to do such a thing to his own lover. He'll definitely try to kill me if he finds me here. My half-said skills are no match for his wind attribute techniques. But now that I've got my treasures to even things out, the victor wouldn't be guaranteed. So, why would I risk everything just for her? But Junior Sister Chin has nothing to do with me. He won't notice me here since I've already used my body concealment technique. Didn't you want to be my Dao companion? I'll just have to do my best to satisfy you. Am I supposed to just stay here and listen to the whole ordeal? It's agonizing. Got it. I found your storage pouch, Junior Sister. Tumble. Where is it? Where is it? This got him to control his lust. What's he looking for? Found it. Haha. The foundation establishment pill. My dear junior sister, I genuinely adore you. You didn't take your foundation establishment pill. It seems you weren't confident in breaking through on your first try, so you kept it with you instead. Our minds are so in sync. See, I haven't taken mine either. Since you're already giving me your untouched body, you wouldn't mind giving me this as well, would you? With your pill, I'll reach the foundation establishment stage for sure. Junior Brother Han, could it be that you're interested in the blood trial? I wouldn't dare. That place is no joke. You're really so nice to me, Junior Sister. What's that? Look, aren't they just as lovey-dovey as us, Junior Sister? People would risk their lives for that pill. And there are two right here. Wow. It's the foundation establishment pill. I could get my hands on two of them now. If I could get those, there'd be no need for me to risk my life in the blood trial anymore. The moment he lets his guard down, I'll make my move. H. For all the bastard's psychotic scheming, he won't be expecting this. Dazed. Heihei. Looks like the joyous meeting pill is taking effect. You must be uncomfortable, junior sister. I'm going to enjoy this. Oh, wait. I'll repay your kindness for giving me both your future and your body. Well, he's definitely going to be vulnerable when he strips. He's set to panic when he gets ambushed, so it'll save me a lot of trouble. I just need to wait until he's distracted. Removing belt. When he's distracted. Removing belt. Hm. Something's wrong. He's taking so long just to remove his belt. It hasn't even been loosened. Plus, he seems like a randy bastard. But his eyes are clear and calm. No, something's definitely up. Water talisman. Better to be safe than sorry. Spiritual consciousness activated. [ __ ] There really is something wrong. Slashes violently. It actually got deflected. That was so close. H. Well done. You're very fast. It seems I underestimated you. Since you've been watching for so long, isn't it time you came out and faced me? It's you. [ __ ] This bastard actually recognizes me. Senior brother Lou's recognition sent a chill down Hanley's spine a few months ago. He was merely a bystander in a crowd watching a fight. In fact, he chose not to intervene just so that he did not draw senior brother Lou's attention. Despite this, he instantly recognized Han Lee. Han Lee was actually a meticulous man who planned his every move. This meant that the seemingly rash and brainless senior brother Lou. Senior brother Lou's usual arrogance was a smoke screen just like Hanley's low profile. Hanley felt that senior brother Lou was similar to him in many ways. They both excelled at psychology and were ruthlessly methodical. Just as Han Lee was getting spooked. Senior brother Lou seemed to be having similar thoughts about him. His demeanor showed that his blood lust had reached its peak. Their mental states had changed the surrounding atmosphere completely, making it tense and ominous. There was no need to pretend or put on a facade. All the negotiation tactics he had considered were useless now. The conclusion to the story had already been set in stone. It's you or me. One of us has to die. Metal bracelet. Go. That's not all. Green dragon flag. That bastard. I was thinking I'd instantly kill him with my killer technique, but he's throwing everything he has at me. Are you trying to suppress my attack? Are you trying to go all out? Too bad. You're naive, kid. Wind wall control. Ha. In your dreams. Split. He's really strong. Combine. You dare use such cheap tricks against me? Damn it. I had to waste a high tier talisman because he attacked first. Junior brother, I don't know who you are or where you're from, but this is the night you die. What a troublesome bastard. He even deflected my barrage of powerful attacks with ease. Although I don't know what kind of effect that flag has, he's definitely not going to hold back when he counterattacks. It seems I have to use my treasure talisman, but I need to focus to use it. Return. Mystic steel air shield. I've got to buy some time. Green dragon flag. Go. Such powerful wind blades. Although the metal bracelet wasn't designed for defense, it's still an incredible magical tool. If it hadn't spun around to protect me, his attacks would have cut right through. Will I be able to block his next attack? Wad dash. It didn't break through. My green dragon flag is a famously deadly magical weapon. I instantly unleashed over a dozen mid-tier magic strikes, but it didn't even get through his outermost defenses. He's one tricky bastard. Damn it. That bastard's definitely preparing his killer technique. It's either high tier magic or a powerful magical weapon. No matter what, I can't let him use it. Go. Ha. His defenses must be breaking. No protection will work if I bombard him with hundreds of wind blades. Let's see you block all this. Mystic steel air shield. What? How's that possible? How's that [ __ ] shield so powerful, fool? The mystic steel air shield is far beyond the metal bracelet. It's the ultimate magical tool for defense. Not only is this shield designed to protect, but it also has numerous defensive techniques. when facing another powerful magical tool. Unless your opponent's much stronger than you, they won't even be able to dent it. Damn it. I can't let him gain the upper hand. I can't afford to wait anymore. Full power. I mustn't drag this on any longer. Time to go all out. I've got to finish him with one strike. Dragon. Go forth. That shield's radiance is already dimming. It's only a matter of time before it breaks. At full strength, coupled with the green dragon flag's power, I'm not someone to be trifled with. Return. That bastard actually retracted his shield. What can his water talisman block? In that case, go ahead and eat him, dragon. arise deflected. What's that? As expected, a treasure talisman's strength doesn't only rely on the power of its special item. It also depends on the strength of the wielder. Initially, this sword was only a few inches long, but now that I'm at stage 11, it's the size of a great sword. If not for that, I wouldn't have been able to deflect that fearsome dragon's attacks. Damn it, I was planning on killing him with one strike and then slowly recovering my powers. If this keeps up, won't the winner be determined by who exhausts himself first? I can't risk such a loss. I have to use a spirit stone to recover my energy. Takes out low tier wind attribute spirit stone. That bastard took out a stone as well. How? How is it a mid-tier spirit stone? Aren't mid-tier spirit stones something that only disciples at the foundation establishment stage or above can get? But he's just at the chi condensation stage. How'd he get that? Calm down. Calm down. It's fine. May have that, but I still have more power. Even if we play the long game, I'll still be the final victor. to think that the bastard's so rich. I won't be able to recover my spiritual energy nearly as fast as he can like this. What's he doing now? Is he abandoning his defenses? He'll fight me without any protection. Water talisman return. Is he not afraid I'll attack him? Heck, if he's giving me a chance to kill him, I'm happy to oblige. Flying over ferociously. control. [ __ ] My wind wall can't block that sword. Seems like we're going to die together. I've got a bright future ahead. So, there's no way I'm going to die with you. That was too close. As soon as I get distracted, he'll have a chance to attack. But I've wasted too much spiritual energy. How's this possible? One, I have a wind attribute mutated spiritual route. I was chosen by heaven. How can this street rat be giving someone as superior as me such a hard time? No. Calm down. I can do this. I've seen plenty of battles. If he's forced to use his powers, he'll die of fatigue. What's he doing? What's he eating? Munch. Munch. Munch. Why is he eating during a fight? What are you eating? I said, "What the [ __ ] are you eating?" Munch, munch, munch. A whole variety. A while later, fiercely attacking. Excellent. My plans slowly working. I'm clearly much stronger than you. Even if you used a mid-tier spirit stone, you shouldn't have any power left. Senior brother Lou had never felt such fear before. When he looked at his inscrutable opponent, the latter's face seemed to say, "How that's impossible? How how waste my time?" explaining myself to a dead man walking ferociously slashing perk. I'm going to kill you. I'm going to kill you even if I die. Return control return. Sigh. It really did get used up. What a pity. I wanted to see what would change after I entered the foundation establishment stage. But I guess I there had to be a price for defeating such a formidable enemy. Such powerful wind blades. So much strength and speed. If I hadn't used the shifting smoke steps at that critical moment, I'd have been sliced up. I'm sure I'm the only one who'd used Ching Gong from the mortal realm to dodge magic. I may have lost my flying sword talisman. But I suppose this green dragon flag makes up for it. Also, I got two foundation establishment pills and the treasures in the storage pouch waiting for me. Let's go have a look. TSK. If senior master ma found out I ate raw spirit medicine, he'd definitely give me a good scolding. Having that mess of spiritual energy in my dantian is quite dangerous. In any case, I should thank senior brother Wu for the key to defeating senior brother Lou. Many low tier disciples make the same mistake when using talismans. They think a talisman only needs spiritual energy when it is activated. However, they don't realize an active talisman remains linked to the user. This link only drains a minuscule amount of spiritual energy from the user. But this will end up being significant in a prolonged battle. It's just some trivia. I like to research this kind of thing, but it's not exactly useful. You're just being humble. Thanks for the tip, senior brother. I deactivated my water talisman just in time, whereas H using his wind wall technique. I gradually put some distance between us. Otherwise, with just spirit stones and spirit herbs, the green dragon flag's mine now. I probably wouldn't have been able to defeat him. The key to duels between cultivators is their differences in adapting to sudden changes. Come on, stop pretending to be so uptight. Smile if you want to. This green dragon flag is in great shape. I got another powerful magical weapon. Such a fierce and dangerous battle. Walks closer. I used all sorts of tricks and just managed to survive. two halves. He truly was a powerful foe. S. I should stop staring and get to searching. Found it. There they are. I've got them. Both pills. Calm down. Calm down. Now's not the time to relax. I'll take these pills and the other treasures back and study them later. I better hurry out of here before it gets dangerous. I'll have plenty of time to celeb. What? An ambush. Uggh. [ __ ] Strugg. How did I forget about her? Ah, the windbinding technique on her has worn off. [ __ ] That medicine has taken complete control of her. Wait. Damn, she's so strong. Ba dumpy. Hang on. Overpowered. Counterattack. Stop. Enough is enough. If I keep going, it'll affect my progression into the foundation establishment stage. If you ruin your true Yang body, foundation establishment will be even more difficult. This smell, it really is the joyous meeting pill. It's so fragrant. Sigh. Seems you're in luck, pretty lady. Since it's the joyous meeting pill, you'll forget all about me when you wake up. Otherwise, I might have had to kill you. In this case, I can help you out of your situation.

A month later at the Yellow Maple Valley Sex Conference Hall, the sect held a gathering before the start of the blood trial. The sect is at its busiest whenever the blood trial approaches. Everyone comes to see the commotion, knowing the chosen senior and junior brothers might not return. Speaking of which, our sex delegation is hearty and strong. After all, I heard there are at least five or six of them at the peak of stage 13. The rest of the disciples are mostly at stage 12 as well. I heard three of them are at stage 11. Are they just canon fodder to bolster their numbers? The stage 11 cannon fodder. In the end, I still have to participate in the blood trial. I wasn't planning on taking part. I've got two foundation establishment pills now. If I can get to the foundation establishment stage, I won't need to join the blood trial. I'll find out how to use the pills tomorrow.

The next day, so 5 years from now, they're going to keep it sealed for over 50 years. What? Junior Brother Han, have you heard the news? The higher-ups announced today that they want the blood trials forbidden area to recover its true chi, which means the trial being held in a month and the one in 5 years are going to be the last two for almost six decades. Huh? So the competition will be even more intense. Of course, especially in 5 years when all the sects send their best disciples, it could be even more bloody. You mustn't join just for fun. Naturally, I won't be going. If I reach the foundation establishment stage after taking those two pills, I won't have to go at all. By the way, senior brother, is using the foundation establishment pill complicated? Oh, there's nothing to it. All you have to do is swallow it. Those who take the pill need to train in solitude for 3 months to properly digest it. Otherwise, it won't be as effective. Thus, it takes a few months before you'd know if you made it to the foundation establishment stage. Anyway, stop thinking about the foundation establishment pill and focus on your current cultivation. I'll only find out months later. Won't that ruin my plans? If I don't enter the foundation establishment stage, not only will I be out of pills, I'll have missed the blood trial as well. And if I join the next trial in 5 years, won't it be a death sentence? And if I go in 60 years, that geyser dares to take our spirit medicine. Oh, please let me establish my foundation. Kill him like hell. What's the point of foundation establishment at that age? After listening to Wuong, his perfect plan was perfectly ruined if I actually establish my foundation but end up dying over there. Even two pills might not be enough given my lack of potential. Should I go or not?

In order to register, he had to endure senior master Wang's questioning. You're the one with the immortal ascension medal. How did you cultivate until stage 11? After many days of internal struggle, finally decided to participate in the blood trial. How could you possibly have entered stage 11? Your spiritual route is still [ __ ] There are no changes at all. The shitty false spiritual route is still in you. You don't have to keep repeating the same thing, senior master. So annoying. I've been training hard, but actually, senior master, I once ate a strange fruit in the mountains when I was younger. I wonder if that's related to do with this. A strange fruit. Could it be that it was the legendary dragon scale fruit that grants rebirth to the one who eats it so that they may walk the path of ascension? If that's true, if you've actually eaten that fruit, seriously, canoying. It truly is a huge loss to the cultivation world. Have you prepared enough healing medicine? This will be extremely dangerous. Yep. I brought everything I had. Brat, didn't I forbid you from going? You want me to beat you to death? I must go, senior master. you senior master ones to be ingested, once for external application. In the end, the old man was nice too.

Hey guys, look over there. Wow, she's gorgeous. A beauty's arrived. It's her. I haven't seen her in a few months, but she's even prettier. This is an isolated area, so I doubt anyone else is around here. The stimulant from the joyous meeting pill isn't fatal, but it'll damage your true qi if untreated. I've already removed the poison for you. I guess I'm just charitable like that. Wo, why has Junior Sister Chin become so cold? But she seems to be even more beautiful. Aren't you going to chat her up? No way. I'm not going to embarrass myself in front of a crowd. You go ahead if you dare. TSK. She really is a looker though. Walks past. Luckily, she doesn't seem to recognize me at all. Ever since I returned, word of senior brother Lou's disappearance has been spreading, but the others were rather unaffected. In fact, some even gloated. I suppose it's only right. Inevitably, cultivators befall accidents sometimes, and he wasn't very likable anyway. Even so, I by how a shocked little they cared. She seems even lovelier now, though. If I accidentally die, I suppose I'd be treated the same way.

All right, the sect leader has finished his speech. What the [ __ ] Since when? When did he give his speech? What did he say? Huh? They're all lining up already. Line up for spirit war stones and magical weapons. What have I missed? Quiet. Grandmaster Lee has arrived. Welcome, Senior Master Lee. Senior Master Lee will lead them again this year. Must be tough on. We're lucky to have him in the sect. Wow. Sect leader Jehong spawning so much that even the other deacons seem envious. I think he addressed him as senior master. As if there's some sort of honor behind it. Have a look. Senior master. No wonder. I heard grandmaster Lee is one of the sex grandmasters at the core formation stage. If not for this trip to the forbidden area, we probably wouldn't even be eligible to meet him. These are the disciples who will participate in this year's trial. Please review them. Senior Master BRR. It feels like my entire being is being seen through. Is this what grand masters at the core formation stage are like? Averting their gaze. Tremendous pressure. Advise them as you will, senior master. Let's depart. That's it. Stop standing around. Hurry up and follow him. Since the forbidden area is within Gingjo's borders, our sect is considered one of the hosts. So, we've got to be there early. You must always remain respectful and diligent while following Grandmaster Lee. Wa! Look, it's huge. What's that? A spiritual beast. Is this the strength of a dowist at the core formation stage? Incredible. He can control and command a spiritual beast like that. My silverhorned python can fly much faster than your magical tools. It can reach our destination in only two days. Let's go. Why are they yelling? Those ungrateful brats don't know how lucky they are to ride on Grandmaster Lee's spiritual beast.

At night, an abandoned mountain in Jeenjo. The other sex will only arrive tomorrow morning. So, we're all making our own preparations. If we don't prepare ourselves tonight, we'll be dead when we enter the forbidden area. Resting. Your junior brother Han, right? I'd like to discuss our impending journey into the forbidden area with you. It's a matter of life and death, wouldn't you say? What the heck? I hid in a corner, but someone still managed to find TSK doesn't seem to be of any use. Good evening to you. [ __ ] it's those two. Aren't they the remaining cannon fodder? Stage 11. Do you have any plans for tomorrow's trial, Junior Brother Han? Why don't the three of us come up with a strategy since we're the weakest ones here? This guy's obviously an old fox, probably trying to get me to join his team. However, not only will that decrease the number of herbs I'll get, but it'll also increase my chances of ending up as fodder. This old fox must be hoping for an opportunity to score his own Jack. Like hell, I joined this farce of an alliance. Fortunately, I have a plan that will ensure everyone gets through this trial safely. Would you like to hear it, Junior Brother Han? Definitely. I'll pass. I'm sorry. I never work with others and I don't intend to make an exception this time. If you're looking for a partner, I suggest you find someone else. Senior brother sigh. All right then. Excuse me, senior brother. I've got a good plan. Would you be interested in hearing it? Definitely. Sheesh. What's the deal with those two? She's beautiful, isn't she? With senior brother Lou missing, she doesn't have a partner anymore. Ha. I can't compare to you, senior brother. After all you're talking, are you two up for it? I think you're a good match, Junior Brother. It's her. What are those bastards trying to do? Hm. Hang on. Why am I getting upset? Whatever. I'll just pretend I didn't see anything. Time to sleep. She and I never had a relationship anyway, so the further apart we are, the better.

The next day, it's so cramped. Which Schol arranged our positions? So what if we're standing together? It's no big deal. Come on, she's just a woman who's a little prettier. Keep it together, Han Lee. Wow, look over there. It's the Dowists from the Clear Void sect. The other sexs are coming. Look sharp, everyone. That's the clear void sex flying magical tool. The snowy rainbow silk. Don't make such a fuss. You're embarrassing our sect. My my benefactor Lee, it's wonderful to see that you're leading your team again this year. Clear void sect. Fu Yunzi. You again, Fu Yunzi. H. You're already here too, you shitty dowist. Now, now it seems you're still hung up on our last meeting, brother Lee. So why wouldn't I be? I lost my refined metal because of your schemes. Are you still harping over that great cultivator Lee? Plus, it's only right to be sporting when you lose. If anything, you can only blame yourself for your lack of skills. What did you say? Shall we fight it out right now? Benefactor Lee, please calm down. I brought another treasure to compensate for your previous loss. You think I'll fall for the same trick twice? Like hell, I'd bet with you. Are you sure you don't want this, though? Opens up. Isn't that the Niden of a blood-threatened dragon? Impossible. Capturing a blood-threatened dragon is difficult enough, let alone safely removing its Niden. It must be a fake. Dowists never lie. So, how can this be a fake? This item would be highly beneficial for your silverhorned python, you know. Do we have a bet then? Hm. What are the stakes? What? You want me to make you two refined metals over 20 years? You plan on making me your surf, you shitty dowist. Is that a problem? Your true flame is renowned among the seven major sex. Benefactor Lee. Surely this is a mere trifle for you. Perhaps you doubt the capabilities of your sex disciples. Benefactor Lee. Fine. I bet it is. I'll show you that your sex disciples can't compare to mine. Ho ho. Don't you two think that your bets a little dull? How about you let me in on it? Senior Chon, Senior Master Wang, who's that? Although he's also at his core formation stage, he's said to be halfway to his nason soul stage already. Senior Chong, the strongest of the Dowists at the core formation stage. He's known as a weirdo who likes with other dowists at the core formation stage. So all the other senior masters fear him. Surely you just senior. How could our disciples be a match for those of the masked moon sect? He he think I'm going to bully you two. Don't worry. As long as your sex combined results surpass mine, I'll concede defeat. After that, you two can decide the victor on your own. If the two of you win, I have three invisible needle treasure talismans that I've been refining in my free time. Since I have no descendants, I'll wager these. Invisible needle treasure talismans are invaluable. They're known to be completely untraceable, powerful special items that can even fight cultivators at their nent soul stage. That's far too precious. I crave them. Well, then we have ourselves a bet. By the way, why are you here, senior? Are you leading the team from the Masked Moon sect? Of course not. Who would put me in charge of the disciples? I'm just here to see if there are any powerful disciples among the sex new recruits. H none of them seem up to par. They're all merely average. You're absolutely right, senior. I'm sure you two kept the disciples with a bit more potential hidden away like treasures. Right, my foot. Haven't you considered what those with potential would gain from an experience like this? If they come across those devil dow sexs, they'll be like lambs to the slaughter. You people are making a huge mistake. Yes. Yes, you're most correct, senior. Let's not forget about our bet, benefactor Lee. It's the Heavenly Moon ark. The guys from the Masked Moon sect are here. A ship resembling a huge emerald marked the arrival of the team from the Masked Moon sect. It was full of paired disciples, male and female, full of energy as they chatted happily. The beautiful female disciples had the dowists beneath the ship staring in awe. As expected of the masked moon sect, known for having dao companions. What are you gawking at? Tsk, this is bad. The masked moon sex female disciples are gorgeous. Aren't the other sex going to be at a huge disadvantage when the massacre starts soon? The remaining sects arrived, the saber transformation dock, the heavenly imperial fortress, the giant sword sect. Among them, the giant sword sect and the spirit beast mountain stood out the most. The spirit beast mountain. Hm. That's noticed. Isn't she the girl who sold me the golden bamboo brush in the great south valley? She's become a disciple of the spirit beast mountain. You've made it as well. That's great. Noticed. Intimidating. Huh? He's glaring at me. Who the heck are yo? What? Seems an alpha male has set his sights on her. I guess she's not exactly living an easy life. Forget it. I don't want to cause more trouble for her. Otherwise, I'd have him boiling with rage before he even gets to the forbidden area. All the sex are here now. Let's go at the border between you state and Yuan Wu state in abandoned mountain. We're here, huh? This is the forbidden area. Seriously? Isn't this just a cliff? Doesn't seem like a place that nurtures the energy of heaven and earth. Silence, all of you. This way, please. Incredible. It went from earth to solid rock. Lash contact. What's that? Countless wind blades howled, forming an unreachable wall across the area. Borderless, it seemed to expand without limit. The crowd was dumbfounded, not knowing what kind of ancient Daist could have created such an awesome array. Compared to this, the yellow maple valley's protection array was child's play. It's not time yet. Just rest where you are. After that, the master from the giant sword sect launched a sword every 2 hours, testing the strength of the array until it's time. All right, let's go, everyone. Don't waste this opportunity. Spits out. It's the Grandmaster's special items. Seven special items struck the wind blades. Their strength was fearsome, but great effort was still required. The Grandmaster struggled to break through each layer of the wind wall. After striking it for 3 or 4 hours. Look, it's open. We can't keep this up much longer. Let's go. It's really starting now. The forbidden area is just ahead. As soon as we enter, we'll become sworn enemies. Even those from the same sect can't be trusted anymore. I have to survive this. I have to get the main ingredients for the foundation establishment pill. Blood trial. Here I come.

The rotten ground was filled with muddy puddles. The air had a strange and pungent stench. As they journeyed deeper into the unknown, the center of the forbidden area drew nearer. The eeriness struck fear into their hearts. Day or night, the forbidden area sky was blanketed by ominous gray clouds. This was an extremely dangerous location where powerful spiritual beasts lurked, faintly visible. Just as we were told, we were randomly transported within the forbidden area as soon as we entered it. I must be at the edge of the forbidden area. At least I wasn't transported to a danger zone and killed immediately. Hm. There shouldn't be anyone around. The place closest to me must be the black dragon pond on the way to the center of the forbidden area. Cooling smoke grass from there can be exchanged for rewards from the sect. Also, only ice toads are there, a low tier spiritual beast. They're known to be docile, so they shouldn't be dangerous. I've got to be careful on my way and maintain my concealment. Even low tier spiritual beasts are still stronger than other cultivators. Let's go. Black dragon pond. Cooling smoke grass. Cautious. Come out. I know you're there. Stop following me. If you keep hiding, I won't go easy on you. Show yourself, you coward. Seems like no one's there. Who's there? He he. That fool didn't even realize he'd fallen into a trap. After we spotted him, we came here to set up an ambush. Using beast commanding powder, we controlled the ice toads. This was a brilliant idea, senior brother. You Why don't we continue laying in wait here? What do you mean? If someone strong shows up, we'll be dead for sure. Search his body for storage pouches and then burn it. Bring the cooling smoke grass and ice toads with us. We'd better hurry. This damn place is too secluded. We should go to the central area. Make this worth our while. So close. I thought I was cautious enough when I noticed that guy from the heavenly Imperial Fortress. Body concealment technique activated. Who would have thought someone else was here to ambush him as well? If I hadn't given up on the cooling smoke grass, I'd have been the one killed. I think that the guy was as cautious as I was. In the end, he just died for nothing. I still don't know if coming here was the right decision. Perhaps those two foundation establishment pills were all I needed and coming here was an unnecessary risk if I were to die. After getting to the forbidden area at last, thoughts of retreat rushed into his head when he saw that sudden death. Han Lee felt frustrated and hesitant. If he were to continue hiding there, he might just be able to survive till the end. The entire forbidden area seemed to be shifting silently. Only that particular corner appeared to be frozen in time. Several hours later, Han Lee finally left that spot. Going that way, he was still heading to the center of the forbidden area. Wary of the tactics used by the duo from the spirit beast mountain, he chose a longer route. He he let's place the rainbow moths here. If someone passes through this area, we'll his cowardice saved him from certain death. As time passed, vicious battles continued to take place throughout the forbidden area. Despite his concerns, Han Lee chose to venture forward, a forest by a cliff. Even if it's a senior brother from the sect. Threat of death hung over him. He's from the giant sword sect. This senior brother must have been in dire straits and launched one final surprise attack. These transparent silk threads were probably the weapons he used. The other guy was strong, too. Even with his neck cut open, he had the energy to conjure a giant sword and nail his enemy with it. Sigh. Since we're from the same sect, I'll spare you a prayer. May your next journey be safe. I'll definitely utilize your storage pouch to the fullest. Plus, I'll avenge you by making use of the contents of your opponent's storage pouch, too. Ha! He doesn't have anything on him at all. [ __ ] Doesn't that mean someone else already took their storage pouches and they might still be here? If someone is here, they'd have realized I noticed them when they sensed my spiritual consciousness. In which case, they won't make any hasty moves. As time passed by, could I just be scaring myself? A moment later, Hashem, he has courage and a strong mind, but his power is somewhat lacking. His biggest issue is his poor potential. There's so little tap into. Otherwise, he could be a moldable talent if he survives this. He's actually using Ching Gong from the mortal realm to escape. He seems quite proficient at it. How interesting. Very well. I'll let him live for now. Young man, the next time we meet, you won't get away so easily.

This was the center of the forbidden area. Further in, there were many powerful monsters and ancient seals, but spirit herbs soaked in the energy of heaven and earth were also abundant. Their strength was comparable to cultivators at the peak of the foundation establishment stage. Even if the disciples from the sects defeated the beasts, they would be annihilated by the seals. The spiritual beasts there were nourished by the world's essences and coexisted with the spirit medicine. This meant they could never truly be destroyed. Hence, everyone would always wander outside the core. The closer they were to the forbidden area's core, the more frequent the deaths. In fact, disciples from various sects would team up to fight massive battles to the outside the core. all to prevent their rivals from entering the core and seizing the spirit medicine. While they massacred each other on a one-way route elsewhere, though he moved forward cautiously, Hanley encountered his biggest crisis of the trial. Damn it, how did they see me? After all the precautions I took, I didn't expect to be ambushed. What's worse is that they flanked front and back. This bastard's from the heavenly Imperial Fortress. He's at the peak of stage 12. The guy behind me is from the spirit beast mountain. Regardless, why would disciples from two different sex work together? Don't interfere, brother Yen. Of all people, why did it have to be him? Spirit beast mountain disciple. Stage 13 powers. I've got a bone to pick with this kid, so I'll rip him apart with my bare hands. Just be careful not to almost get defeated right at the end like before. If you die here, I'll lose a drinking buddy. Don't worry, that was just an accident. Just half of my strength would still be enough to defeat this rookie. So, these two are friends. They were very lucky to have been transported to the same location. It's so unfair. Han Lee did not know that if two people used a high tier fusion spiritual talisman, they had a 50% chance of being transported to the same location upon entering the forbidden area. Though it was costly, success meant both of them would be much stronger. These two were not trying to obtain spirit medicine and assist their sects. Instead, they worked together to murder other participants and steal their treasure. Looks like I have to hurry and get rid of one of them first. Firstly, I mustn't get caught in a pincer movement. A protective barrier. This just got tougher. Oh, that's it. You dared to mock me when we were outside the forbidden area, punk. Plus, I saw you making eyes at that [ __ ] You'll pay for that with your life. Making eyes. No, I wasn't. What? I only recall making an ugly face at inshole. What did you say? You bastard. I'm going to kill you. Bloating. You're as good as dead, kid. Suddenly. What? Earth confinement technique. How? This loser actually has a high tier talisman. The earth confinement technique. I did it. Now for the other one. [ __ ] Watch out, brother Yen. Why is he coming at me? What the [ __ ] What's this weird technique? He's so quick. It's fine. There's still some distance before he gets to me. I'll use a talisman first and then kill him. Why is he waving at me? Itch, brother. H. Looks like I got something good at the bottom of the cliff. Wow. With just a little spiritual energy, this thread becomes flexible and sharp. Shuring. Thank you, senior brother. Right then, one left. When I get out of here, I'm going to kill you. I'm going to carve out every one of your bones. You're going to be torn to pieces. The earth confinement technique won't last. I can't let him out and start fighting. If I do, I'd use too many resources. So, even if I win now, someone would kill me eventually. I have to defeat him instantly. Golden brick talisman. Break. You stupid thing. Hit it harder. No effect. Damn it. How's this happening? That's a treasure talisman. The golden light of the treasure talisman made the bearded man's face seem extremely pale. While he stared at the talisman in shock, Han Lee was, "What the hell?" Also pale from shock. What on earth's going on? It's sucking up my energy like crazy. [ __ ] The thousand treasures hall tricked me. How's this a treasure talisman? This is clearly a vampiric talisman. If this keeps up, I'm going to get sucked dry. It's stopped. It drained a third of my energy. But at least it's done now. Have I regained control over it? I can't waste this chance. Go. Saber transformation dock disciple shower. I won't fight you for it. SP spare, please. Are you going to kill yourself or should I do it? If you

Do it yourself, your corpse will remain intact. I'll kill you.

You please spare me, senior brother. You can have me all night if you do.

How dare you cover my handsome face with your country bumpkin looks. The entire forbidden area had its first killing spree on the first night. Various experts were gradually bearing their fangs and freely slaughtering the weaker ones.

There were three types of disciples participating in the trial. The first being the ones at stage 11. They were either forced to join or wish to defy their destiny. The second were those like the bearded. Knowing they lacked strength, they would kill and loot on the first two days before making themselves scarce. The third group was the true elites each sect had placed their hopes on. They had incredible abilities and powerful magical weapons. Their only mission was to kill everyone from the other sects and obtain as much spirit medicine as possible. These elites occasionally met but parted ways with a common understanding. After all, that was not the time for them to go all out against each other. At that moment, what they had to do was take out the trash.

There were massacres throughout the forbidden area. The pungent stench of blood filled the air.

Save me, senior brother. Come on, stop running, you little [ __ ]. You're making yourself look bad. Please, senior brother, help me. All my magical tools have been destroyed.

Are all the women from the Yellow Maple Valley so incompetent? You ran all this way just to call for a filthy man's help. Could he be your lover? You're disgusting.

He he. You finally made a move. I thought you'd carry on pretending nothing was happening. Is no one there? Wow, a large fireball talisman. Senior brother, you're really not holding back, lady. He's only at stage 11. How did this happen? What the [ __ ]? What the hell?

What's with that disgusted and disappointed expression? I just saved your life. Why did such a useless one show up? My life sucks. I haven't even blamed you for bringing an enemy here. If the sect leader hadn't used that attraction technique, I wouldn't have bothered with you. You dare show your face when you're only at stage 11? How did this [ __ ] get your attention? If you'd stayed out of it, I might have been merciful and let you walk away. Anyway, since you've shown yourself, you two love birds can die together. Flame serpent talisman. Gold spider dusk blade. I'll show you what a real magical weapon looks like.

Stop. What? Don't worry, Junior Brother. That magical tool of hers can only affect a limited area at any moment, and it can only hold for 7 and 1/2 minutes, so this should be easy. But she's a descendant of an elder from the masked moon sect, so she has many more strange and powerful magical tools.

You You couldn't have said all that earlier. How can I not be worried? TSK. So, she has many magical tools. If I'd known, I wouldn't have jumped out to play the hero. Silver hook, blue chain. In that case, I mustn't give her any breathing room.

Is that all you've got? You shouldn't have brought out such trash. My silver hook. That crystal ball can corrode other magical tools. That's how I lost all of mine. It's too late for regrets now. I'm going to show you just how fool. What? How dare grandmother? [ __ ] There's someone else here. We should retreat for now. Imperial flight technique.

Ah, another storage pouch for me. Ah, it's you. Fong you. You're Fongu, the mad man from the heavenly imperial fortress. He He didn't think a girl like you would know me. Now stand there like good children, and I'll deal with you after I've had a look at my loot.

This is bad. It's a treasure talisman. Aside from the fact that the bastard's a stage 13 powerhouse, that dagger alone. This [ __ ] really had quite a lot of stuff on her. What rotten luck. That woman with all the treasure was hard enough, but this is even worse. Has my luck run out on the first day?

A nice catch. Come here. Who did that? Why did you agitate him? How would you two like to die? Should I skin you alive or chop you up and roast the pieces over a fire? I'd like you to die. What? Damn it.

Fong use brutally murdered a cultivator. It's Fong Yu again. He's torturing his enemies. It's Fong Yu. But everyone from the heavenly Imperial Fortress refused to reprimand him. That murderous demon. Can't anyone control him? Hey, tread carefully, kid. Don't worry. I won't touch anyone from a good background. Control me. In your dreams. I'll kill whoever I want. You scumbags. Cross me and you're doomed. I've always been the one who decides who dies.

But this [ __ ] says he wants me dead. He's only at stage 11. Interesting. Very interesting. A rat like him declared that he wants to kill me. The torture you'll have to endure today will be mind-blowing. That worm has a high-grade defensive magical tool. Seems my theory was right. That treasure talisman may be strong, but the shield can still block it. After all, it was able to go up against the green dragon flag. Now I'll use this to kill him. Golden brick talisman. [ __ ] where do you think you're going? You idiot.

Instantly. You're the only one left now. He he. As I expected. Human scum are all the same. He's probably quaking in his boots right now. Whenever people are overcome by fear, they become completely powerless. This is troublesome. Based on that shaw speed, the golden brick won't be able to hit him. That bastard's speed is so unusual. Could he be from the Janghu? It can't be such a coincidence. After I last used the golden brick, I discovered a major flaw. It's so powerful that it could kill anyone it hits. Unless my enemies are immobilized beforehand, they can easily evade it. But its mobility is truly horrendous. Sigh. This luck of mine today is seriously shitty. Petty tricks. Yellow silk umbrella. He's got a powerful defensive magical tool as well. Damn my mouth. This horrible luck of mine. He he treasure talismans are decent, but they're just useless pieces of paper after they've been used. Whereas this yellow silk umbrella has been protecting me for many years now. My beloved umbrella. Sigh. I'm out of options. Return. Time for you to die. Slice up. Damn it. That [ __ ] thing is so quick. Doesn't matter. That shield will break after I wear it down a bit more. I doubt he's got another magical tool as powerful as that one. When that happens, you're dead. Haha. Look at how nervous that kid's face is. He's all out of tricks. I wonder how I should torture him. Chew on this. Hm. That's What the [ __ ] Aren't those measly little chaos pearls? That's suspicious. Why is he attacking me with such junk? Something's definitely wrong. I mustn't underestimate them. Icicle talisman. Hm. Nothing's out of the ordinary, though. Green dragon flag. What the [ __ ] He was waiting for me. That must be his trump card, so it'll definitely be formidable. These pearls were just a diversion. Does this idiot think those will distract me? Nothing will get past my yellow silk umbrella. This bastard must be a renowned disciple. Huge. He's got so many amazing magical weapons. He's definitely planning to defeat me with that flag. Plus, he saw me kill that woman. She must have some kind of background, too. If I let him leave and he tells the seniors, I'll be doomed. I'm definitely dead meat now that I've offended two famed disciples. By killing him, I'll get rid of the only witness to their murders. I can't let him leave here alive. Let me show you my true ultimate magical weapon, kid. Haha. You're trying to attack me with chaos pearls. You overestimate your power. Not to mention that. Why is that one so small? And it's blue. Silange. Ha! I finally did it. Sigh. That was too close. Cost me my thunder god orb. Luckily, I got both his and that lady's storage pouches to make up for it. So, I guess it's fine. Storage pouches. Huh? Hang on. Where are the storage pouches? Clean as a whistle. Why is there nothing here? There's really nothing. Come on. Are you actually telling that their storage pouches and the treasures within were all blasted away by the thunder god orb? [ __ ] this luck of mine. It's absolutely terrible. It's only the second day, but I've used my life-saving trump cards and got nothing to show for it. What am I supposed to do now? It's infuriating. They didn't burn away. Hm. These useless boots are apparently of some quality. They're as annoying as phone. Fine. I suppose I should be thankful that I'm still alive. Like hell. What a huge loss. How can a pair of boots withstand a fireball? Turns out these boots were that bastard's secret. Stop. I didn't expect to find such a magical tool. They're fantastic. With these boots, plus my shifting smoke steps and imperial flight technique, I can move like I'm vanishing into thin air. Using this with my thread will give me a whole new set of combat strategies. So worth what a huge change in luck.

A low-lying area. Your powers are magnificent, brother Mang. Even a three firewolf was felled by one strike of your sword. as expected of a high disciple from the giant sword sect. The three of us can maximize our efficiency thanks to brother Xangs analysis of the pros and cons. Yeah, if those murderous fools knew were working together despite being from different sects, their jaws would drop. You flatter me. I was merely speaking facts. Disciple of the yellow maple valley. There was no need for us to risk our lives for something that will never be ours anyway. Okay, let's hurry up and divide the medicine.

All right, a desert. None of them got her. Looks like she made a run for it. That [ __ ] Let's just forget about her. Junior sister, the time our sect agreed on is almost here. We'll be late if we don't go now. It's your fault. You useless idiot. You couldn't even keep an eye on that stage 10 girl. They'll definitely laugh at me and my sister, the beautiful masked moon duo. I'm sorry, junior sister.

Determined. After the massacre on the first day, the fighting gradually subsided. Many disciples, mainly the weaker ones from each sect, had been eliminated. This was because the next step would be a battle of the elite disciples. Assuming they had not already fallen by the wayside. Knowing their mission, the stronger disciples headed to the center. The outskirts of the central area of the bronze gate. The weak ones who were lucky enough to survive had long since hidden. Those who risked their lives by daring to approach the center of the forbidden area would lifeless face the horror of the cruel fate awaiting them. It looks like they all slowly bled to death. They did something so sick and twisted just to serve as a warning to others. If I were to enter this gate, would I be? Oh, as if I care. The outermost layer of the center area is filled with rare plants that have never been seen before. This really looks like paradise.

Seen enough, kid? Huh? Not bad, boy. You can outrun the flying snakes from the reckless waste mountains. Ha. I'm only using the boots, not my shifting smoke steps. Since you're trying to kill me, don't blame me for repounding in kind. The cloud step boots. Wait, wait. Time out. I've got something to say. Spirit beast Mountain Jong Wu jumps out. Why are old Fang's precious boots on your feet, kid? He treasures those and never loans them to anyone. Get it now. I ho. You're his illegitimate son. How could any woman willyingly bear his child? Illegitimate my SS. Die, you fool. Stop babbling nonsense. Fongu is already dead. What? I took these from him, so they're mine now. You You killed old Fong. I should just scare this guy away since I haven't recovered from my last battle yet. If he's hellbent on getting revenge at this distance, I can cut him to pieces. Yes, I killed him. It seems like you're a friend of his. So, do you intend to avenge him? Avenge him? You must be joking. We were friends, but if he's already dead, that friendship has ended. As expected. Anyway, you really are powerful, young. Those were rare and powerful magical tools, though. Did you take all of his magical tools? This kid is too smart and unpredictable. He's dangerous. I'm Jehong Wu from the Spirit Beast Mountain. Young lad, rather than us talking about a dead man. How about we trade information on the center area? Sounds good. If I can actually scare off an enemy, these boots are totally worth it.

The center of the forbidden area in the blood trial had been shrouded in danger and mystery since ancient times. The second layer was covered by a dense mist all year round, making it difficult to trek through. The area was actually a crater. The outermost layer was filled with rare plants, but few had any medicinal value. Meanwhile, the tower in the center seemed to be the residence of a mysterious owner and was protected by powerful barriers. For disciples like Han Lee, collecting the spirit medicine in the second layer, and being able to escape and scathed would take an absurd amount of luck.

The disciple released the pearls dazzling light during the blood trial, and the masked moon sex strength reached new heights. Long ago, a cultivator from the masked moon set created a treasure called the precious moon pearl. It was said to emit a strange light that could repel the mist. The other six sects were not pleased when they found out about this. Working together, they forced the masked moon sect to share the treasure. From then on, all seven sects took turns holding the precious moon pearl. During this trial, all the sects agreed to use the treasure on the third day. This way, all the disciples who rushed to the edge of the mist could enter the crater and gather spirit medicine at the same time.

Morning of the third day, the edge of the mist. It's almost time, but it seems like nobody's here yet. Could they all be hiding? With an earthshakingly loud bang, a giant ball of light rushed skyward and exploded, triggering a magnificent rain of radiance, slowly descending. As soon as the white balls of light entered it, the dense mist nearby came to life like a dragon. The entire misty area felt forboding, like a disaster was coming. All the mist missed rumbled and churned constantly as if a huge monster was fighting to break out of its cage. That was also the first time Han Lee felt the shock of witnessing a highle special item being used. H So there were many of them hiding. All right, the most dangerous competition is about to begin. Time to go outside the forbidden area. They should have already used the precious moon pearl by now. Sigh. I wonder what's going on in there. The disciples from the masked moon sect are all young men and women this time, which is quite unusual. Yes, but look at Lady Niang. She seems so relaxed. Could they have a trick up their sleeve? This is very strange.

A cave in the center area. Is our prey inside this pool? Yes, Grandmaster. The blue water crocodile, the super tier spiritual beast is in there. Grandmaster, the past few times our sect gathered medicine in the forbidden area, a disciple was killed here. Fortunately, another disciple recorded the incident. When I lure out the prey, all of you must use your new Inyang attraction technique. Then, we'll head to the next spiritual beast's lair and take all the spirit medicine no one dared to pick from there. I'm certain handling the prey won't be a problem if the disciples at the foundation establishment stage launch an all-out strike. Spit out growant. Wa! So much pressure before it's even been activated. As expected of a genuine special item. It's incredible. Meanwhile, in the woods, mid-tier spiritual beast flying peacock. All right, come on. Let me show you my power speed.

Soon after entering the crater, Hanley noticed there were many spiritual beasts in the area. I'm a man of my word. After trying to fight them, Hanley soon realized his spiritual energy would not last if battling. If I say I won't fight. Thus, he decided escape was the best option. I'm not going to fight outside a secret cave. Are we going in? There are purple monkey flowers inside. Idiot. This place was picked clean over a century ago. There are only seedlings in there now. There's no use taking those. Tsk, let's go then.

A while later. I've arrived. The purple monkey flowers are in there. I join this blood trial to gather the seedlings nobody else would want. I want to avoid confrontation and gather as many seedlings as I can. I'll take them back wit and use my little green bottle to mature them. Master Ma said these seedlings will only last a year or two outside the forbidden area. That's long enough for me to harvest them a few times. There it is. The blue light. Here I come. My little flow high tier spiritual beast giant venomous centipede. It's still blue. Those really are the purple monkey flower seedlings. They're so cute. Amazing. As for that bastard, I heard venomous insects are troublesome spiritual beasts because they use deadly toxins. What should I do? If I fight it and end up poisoned, I'm as good as dead. Even if I can neutralize the poison, I'd use so much of my power that I'd still end up dead. That's it. Going away.

Moments later, shortly after, striding in. I did it. The centipede was so busy chasing me that it got ripped up by the golden dust blades I buried. Bounce. It shell is tough enough to withstand a direct hit from a powerful magical weapon. This thing's so powerful. I'm guessing it's not going to die soon. In that case, I'll wait a bit for it to die. I'll come back and de hell it later. Oh yeah, I'll take its shell and make some inner armor.

Deep inside the cave. Gently. All right, I've obtained the first main ingredient, Hanley raced against time to collect spirit medicine before the final battle arrived. Perhaps it was because of his incredible luck. But after slaying the giant centipede, he met no more spiritual beasts as he traveled through numerous locations. On this day, he was heading toward his final destination, a stone manor on top of the mountain. The location of the sky spirit fruit.

Damn, did someone get here before me? It's her. Why is she here when she's only at stage 10? That barefoot brute's magical weapon is really strong. I'll keep my nose out this time. It's not too late to stop all this and leave, little girl. You should know I've been going easy on you. I don't like killing women, but that doesn't mean I won't do it. If you keep this up, you're going to die here. If you refuse to give me the bright sunflower, I'd rather die here than leave. Annoyed. In that case, die.

Blocked. Who's there? Show yourself. Such nice weather out here today, huh? Why are we all murdering one another? Wouldn't it be better to sit down and talk things over? It's you, good sir. Why don't you let this woman go? We have no conflict with each other, so why the need for violence? Are you crazy? Didn't you just say you weren't going to but in your gold dust blade part of a set? If it could block my sword, it must be a formidable magical weapon. Is that correct? Yes, you're right. They are indeed a powerful set of magical weapons also. All right, that's enough. If you can defeat me, not only will I spare her, but both of you can also claim all the spirit medicine inside the stone manor. Now come at me. What a hot head. Like hell, I'm going to fight you. Take this. Damn it. I got myself into some deep [ __ ] this time. I knew getting involved in someone else's business was not going to end well. Gold spider dusk blades. He he going to regret that very soon. Vortex, what the heck? It spun around and deflected all the gold dust blades. This is bad. If the dust blades aren't a match for the silver sword, I should target the wielder directly. Let's see just how strong that bearded man's magical weapon is. Petty tricks. Fierce suction. [ __ ] My dusk blades. He already destroyed three of my magical weapons. I can't lose the rest of them. Held in place. The blue congealing mirror. Doesn't that belong to the beautiful masked moon duo? Could you have killed one of them? What's he talking about? She was killed by Fongu. I got this mirror from him. You should repeat those words to their grandmother. We<unk>ll see if she, a cultivator at her core formation stage and the elder of the masked moon sect, would believe a disciple at hisqi condensation stage like you. What? This has gotten way out of hand. Um, wouldn't it resolve the issue if we all kept this a secret and didn't tell anyone? Seems we were blinded to the obvious. Didn't expect the little girl would bring us back to our senses. At this point, I'm sure you don't intend to let me live. Yeah, if there was another way out of this, I'd prefer not to kill you. I suppose you wouldn't trust me even if I swore on my life. If that's the case, there's no need for us to talk anymore. This will end when one of us is dead. Correct. I'd only trust a dead man with a secret. Actually, as it stands, your fate's been decided. [ __ ] You think you'll win just because you stopped my Silvershine sword for a moment? I've still got plenty of tricks you haven't seen yet. What? Have you not noticed that we're about 30 m apart? As long as you're within 100 ft of me and lack any defensive equipment, your life is already in my hands. Where is he? So, you are already dead. Sigh. He was a decent man. Those are hard to find. I really didn't want to kill him. Return. Nice. I got the silver shine sword.

Are you going to kill me as well? Stay away from me. Wow, her magical weapon is pure trash. What are you doing? If you come any closer, I won't hold back. Is this how you repay your rescuer's kindness? My rescuer? Did you already forget? If I hadn't intervened and saved you from him, would I have had to kill him? I'm sorry. I was so scared that it slipped my mind. It's all right. It's rather amazing that we've bumped into each other after the Great South Meeting. My name's Han Lee. What's yours? My name is Han Yunji. Han Yunji? That's a nice name. It really suits you. But why did you join the spirit beast mountain and then choose to participate in the blood trial? Let's go inside and take the spirit medicine so that we don't have to worry about someone else showing up. Just asking. You don't have to answer if you don't want to. Brother Han, could you please let me have the bright sunflowers? I don't want anything else. Of course. I plan to give you those even if you didn't ask. Go on. Thank you, brother Han. The carefree acupuncture technique and the memory eraser pill should ensure that she forgets everything that happened in the last half a day. I believe you were sincere about keeping my secret, but I've had too much misfortune in the past. I've got no choice but to look out for myself. I'm sorry.

Hesitating. in a cave a few hours later. A girl at stage 10 actually survived in the central area and was even able to obtain some spirit medicine. Any who heard of this would find it unbelievable. Over time, the battle gradually reached its climax. Naturally, both parties were the best of the best.

In another cave, golden book, silver brush, stop. Let's not fight anymore. We surrender. You can have all the spiritual herbs in here. You win this time. H. As if you can get away so easily. Did you think you could just surrender? So, what else is there? You still want to kill us? I doubt you are so capable. Of course not. My seventh sister was just venting. Both of you, please do as you will. We won't give you any more trouble, brother. As expected of the eldest son of the Chinlan. You're far more generous than that bratty girl, Brother Chin. We'll be on our way then. Charming.

A moment later. Brother, why didn't you kill them? With a little more effort, we could have ended them for good. I see you've become more extreme since that incident. Seventh Sister, you're so eager to take someone's life. Hiya and Jong Wu may not be as distinguished as us, but they're still from a major sect. If you recklessly tried to kill them and failed, their sect would want vengeance. That Lugai is most likely dead already, so he got off lightly. I would have made him suffer first. How dare lay a hand on my family. As for whoever saved you, I checked everyone who left the valley that day, but none of them would have been a match for your attacker. Could you have been saved by a passing cultivator? H Why are you bringing up that bastard again? Even though he saved me, he also abandoned me in the wilderness. Plus, he even ran off with my foundation establishment pill. That bastard. Why? Why can't I forget the feelings from that night? So shameful. Obviously, I love him. But that bastard. Who the heck was he?

How come the fourth day has been such bad luck? Everywhere I went, I had to fight spiritual beasts. I didn't even find any spirit medicine. Should I call it quits now? It's the fourth day, but I still haven't gathered sufficient amounts of the three main ingredients. It's barely enough though. Also, according to the sex information, I've already been to all the places within reach. However, Jang Wu claimed there is a lot of spirit medicine hidden in a celestine hall. Even if the medicine was already taken, the seedlings will still be there. I could actually stop now, but I still want to give it a shot. But what do I do if I run into trouble? What should I do? I'm going to go for it and just flee if it gets too dangerous within the crater.

There's something odd about this Celeststeine Hall. Such a large building, but it has such a tiny entrance. Also, I noticed a strange blue light floating around. Is the building protected? Bounce. As I expected, there's a barrier here. This is an unusual place. Seeing the state of the floor, I doubt anyone's been inside. Doesn't seem dangerous. So, why didn't Jong Wu come here himself? It's pretty eerie. I'd better hurry up and leave over here. Let's go. What? Is this the place? There seems to be someone in this hall. Really? I don't see anyone. Spiritual consciousness activate bounce. This barrier is so strong that even able my spiritual consciousness can't pass through it. This is fantastic. The treasures inside will definitely be worth it. We're going in.

All right. Inside the stone hall. Damn it. Just how unlucky can I get today? How did a whole group of them enter at the same time? I used too much power over the past two days, so I won't get far if I run. If they see me, I'm a dead man. I've got no choice but to head down these stairs. But it looks like I could end up in an even worse situation down there. There's no end to this tunnel, and there's a constant human wind blowing from within. If this hall was built for whatever's down in the depths, it must be something extremely dangerous. But I've got no choice now. If I don't get going, they'll probably be right behind me. This is such a long path. That was a hundred steps down already, wasn't it? I can see the exit. There's a huge swamp beneath the Celestine Hall. Ishmam, it doesn't seem like anyone else is here. He encountering us would be unlucky. Grandmaster, over there. Magnificent. I heard how incredible this treasure chest was, but I had to see it with my own eyes. Coming here was the right choice. Behind a mound nearby. Yeah. Only our masked moon sect could hope to obtain this treasure. Exactly. It's the masked moon sect. If so many of them have gathered here, this place must really be very dangerous. With this many people, there's no way I can escape. I'll just have to wait until they leave before I can sneak away. And that girl, how's she so cute? Wait, why is she addressed as Grandmaster? Are both she and Grandmaster Lee at the core formation stage? How can that be? I thought only those at theqi condensation stage could enter the forbidden area. Please be careful, Grandmaster. The black python is hiding within the swamp. It's eaten more than a dozen disciples from various sex over the years. H do you think I can't even handle a level one spiritual beast? Of course not. All of you get ready. Those without a doubt partner are to use their weapons. The rest of you prepare your inyang attraction technique. Holding hands. Is that the masked moon sex secret weapon? It looks impressive. Blazing Phoenix bracelet expanding. What is that? It grew to the size of a house. It feels so forceful. No way in hell that's not a special item. But if that's a special item, that girl is really Whoa, it's so tall. Huh? Were we misinformed? How could a mere black python be so powerful? No matter. I'll attack first and get rid of this beast. What? Oh no, that's not a black python. It's a black flood dragon. A flood dragon. It just looks like a big python. Blasty. Die you beast. Blazing phoenix bracelet. Speed. Everyone attack it with the yin-yang attraction technique. We'll show you just how powerful our technique is. Grandmaster, all our attacks were deflected by that black mist. Keep attacking. The black mist won't last much longer. Incredible. They've got a special item and an army of cultivators attacking together. I've never seen such a thing. And they're all facing a monstrous spiritual beast. My god, I'd be dead no matter where I run. I'd better stay hidden and slip away when they're done fighting. Wa! The dragon's been wounded. Haha! We broke through its black mist. Our in-yang attraction technique is amazing. This black flood dragon's not so tough. Looks like the masked moon sex got the upper hand. Take your treasure chest. Hurry up and go. Uggh. My ears. Thrashy Masa. This isn't good. I can't hold back that dragon any longer. Keep attacking. [ __ ] How is it not dead yet? Attack. Attack. It's gone, Grandmaster. Its skin. The dragon shed its skin. Can it even do that? That black stuff is shedding its skin to escape will damage its true chi. So why? Could it be? Oh no. If that's the reason, we're in trouble. Grandmaster, look. It's over there. Evolved flood dragon. Everyone retreat immediately. The black flood dragon has evolved into its second stage. It's as strong as a mid-tier cultivator at their foundation establishment stage. Even all of us combined are no match for it. But we wounded it just now. with a bit more effort. Right. It would be a pity. Look out. Dodge. Don't try to block it. Quick, hide behind the grandm's special item. Enter the tunnel. H. I'll show you the might of the masked moon sex magical weapons, you idiot. They all melted. Both them and their special items. How? How's that possible? Don't just stand there in a daysaze. Get out of here. This beast went from being a snake to a dragon. It shouldn't have much poison left within it. Use the opportunity to escape. What about you, Grandmaster? I'll keep it busy. This beast knows very well that I'm the only one who can fight it. As expected of a grandmaster at her core formation stage, she's formidable. Looks like she's trying to buy time for her the other disciples. When she escapes, the flood dragon will definitely return to the swamp. I'll wait for a chance to escape. Sigh. Why did I decide to come here? I must be out of my mind. Blazing Phoenix bracelet. If my original powers were restored, I'd have captured you and taken you back to guard the caves. H. You're only a little snake that just reached its second stage. You dare act so arrogantly before me. All right, now's the time. Immobilized. Nicely done. Dash to the entrance. Good. Good. Off you go now. Once you're gone, I can go, too. Ha. What's that sound? This is the five elemental seal forbidden technique. The passageway of over a 100 steps leading to the surface instantly closed. This sudden change immediately erased all the young Grandmaster's confidence. More precisely, it could be said that everyone in the cave had lost their confidence at that moment. Who the [ __ ] did that?

Meanwhile, at the surface of the stone hall. How? What? Junior Sister Xiao, what have you done? Are you trying to kill the Grandmaster? One, I only wanted that beast to suffer. So, I used the five elemental seal forbidden technique. How did it get activated? Whatever the reason, you've trapped the Grandmaster underground. Enough of your stuttering. Everyone, take out your magical weapons and break open a path back underground. Earth talisman. Firebird talisman. Water prison talisman. [ __ ] This evolved black flood dragon so powerful. Even her special item can't hurt it. That little grandmaster seems to be completely overwhelmed. But she she's got so many talismans. I want them so badly. No. No. Now's not the time to be thinking about that. Originally, this little Grandmaster's fate made no difference. But now that the tunnel has closed, I won't be able to get out of here no matter who wins this battle. If I want to survive, I've got to pin my hopes on her. After all, if she knows the name of that forbidden seal, she must know how to open it. But if I jump out to help her, she's so strong that I won't be able to fight back if she decides to kill later on. What should I do?

A few hours later, the surface. How? How is this possible? Just what is this stone hall made of? We've been bashing it for so long. Yet, we've only made this small hole. What should we do? Keep it up. If anything happens to the Grandmaster, none of us will survive. Smash it open in the depths. Near miss. Tired. [ __ ] I've used up all my talismans. I've got no more talismans and I've exhausted most of my power. There's no way those disciples will be able to come back down here. Am I a cultivator at the core formation stage really going to die in this insignificant trial? Could it be that this is my destiny?

Wasn't he the one at the bottom of the cliff the other day? You're the little kid from the Yellow Maple Valley. Little kid? You're the one who's little? Can you not see who the little kid is here? Hang on. If she's at her core formation stage, she could very well be my grandmother's age. I mustn't offend her. Gold spider dusk blades. [ __ ] Even my high-grade magical weapons are nothing but toys to it. I didn't notice when I was watching the Grandmaster fight, but now I see just how tremendously powerful this black flood dragon is, rushing over. This won't work. She's exhausted too much of her power. I need to give her time to recover. I'll distract this bastard. With such incredible speed, he can actually keep up with the black flood dragon. No wonder he was confident enough to rush out and help me. Of all the disciples at the chi condensation stage, few would be able to match his agility. Mystic steel air shield. Damn it. The shield's almost broken. I can handle that black water attack, but the purple acid is terrifying. Plus, this bastard doesn't look tired at all. If this keeps up, it'll get too blazing Phoenix bracelet. She came to help me. Great. It looks like she's recovered quite a bit. Little kid, why did you hide for so long when you could have helped me? If you had helped earlier, I might have had a chance to deal some real damage to that monster. Did you do it on purpose? She seems pretty mad. Never mind. She may appear childish, but she might actually be older than my grandmother. For people like this, I should probably just come clean. I did it on purpose. Why? I was afraid you'd kill and loot me. What? Ha. Kill and loot you? Why would I, a cultivator at my core formation stage, kill a chi condensation disciple like you just for your treasures? Focused. You may be young, little boy, but you're quite cautious. Are you so afraid you won't live long enough to see the future? H if I wasn't cautious, I'd probably have died many times over already, never mind the future. Do you have any way to seriously wound it? If you do, you'd better tell me now. I have one, but the target needs to be stunned for quite some time. If I use the last of my power, I might just be able to stun it for a moment. But are you sure about this idea of yours? I've got a treasure talisman that's incredibly lethal. It can definitely break through its defenses. A treasure talisman? A little kid from the yellow maple valley actually got his hands on such a rare item. I hope you're not faking your confidence. Boy, prepare yourself. Speed golden brick. Good. Seems he wasn't bluffing. Hurry. It'll soon break free. Struggling vigorously. It's done. The beast knows it's dead as soon as that brick hits it. It's fighting with all its might. Tsk, we can't afford to stall any longer. This will do the trick. Such a pity, though. Go. Now, let's do this. Dead. We did it. Ferociously struggling. Phew. After being so angry all this time, she's finally smiling. Although I don't know what that soul's good for, based on her expression, it's probably invaluable. All right, I've taken its soul so you can have its body. After all, it was a joint effort. [ __ ] You're giving it to me, you say? This bastard's skin is so tough that not even a powerful magical weapon can cut through it. You're obviously trying to make a fool of, aren't you? Seems she's still holding a grudge against me. Aren't you the smarty pants? Go on then. You think I'd let you have your way, you bratty girl? Silvershine sword. It cuts through. Hold on. Let me see that sword of yours. Why do you want to look at it? What? Are you afraid I'll kill you and steal your treasures? I'm a cultivator at my core formation stage. You think I'd coveret a piece of junk like that? I'm just a little curious. She's so fierce. Why are you being so hesitant? Thighs is indeed the real deal. Such a pity. The reason this sword is so sharp is that silver essence was mixed into it during the refinement process. Plus, there was quite a large amount of silver essence used, enough to categorize this as a superior special item. But if it really is a magical weapon, why can't I control it? That's because its original owner refined it with his heart. The refinement method was extremely unusual, so of course it can't be wielded by an outsider. Never mind. You wouldn't understand even if I explained it. Anyway, unless you take it back to the furnace and refine it all over again, that sword is just trash. Unhappy, you say? I don't think so. Is it not just the job right tool for the now? He's so savage. My goodness, you're too rough with it. There, there, and there. Those are the spots you should be cutting into. The black flood dragon's entire body is filled with precious treasures. Be careful not to shatter it by accident. You're so wasteful. Its horn and talons are the best materials to make powerful magical weapons. Its skin can be used to forge the finest armor. Also, the liquid inside its dantion is a fundamental ingredient for certain precious medicines. If it had evolved into its third stage, cultivators at their core formation stage would kill for the flood dragon orb inside its skull. She's essentially an old grandmother who likes to nag here. Were you referring to this? What's this? Is this the flood dragon orb? I've never seen this before. This black flood dragon was only at its second stage, so it can't have produced an orb. Furthermore, this one was water attributed, so even if it did have an orb, it would be blue. Let me touch it and see. So, this is What is this? [ __ ] I can't. It's so hot. Could I have been poisoned? This feeling it feels like. Why is there a woman here? What are you doing? Baldmed. I want it. Don't stop. Keep going. Suddenly awake. What? What was I? Are you awake now? Ice cold. Suddenly realizing you, since you're awake, get your stinking hands off me. Fiercely standing sore.

Meanwhile, at the surface. Otherwise, we should just kill ourselves here and never return to the sect. Put your backs into it. She's still waiting for us. We must save the Grandmaster. She must be caught in a terrible battle right now. Hold on, Grandmaster.

Underground. Befuddled. Damn it. How did this happen for me to do that with someone like him? What kind of curse have I been struck with during this trial? Now that this has happened, what should I do next? I believe you already know very well who I am. This whole thing was just a mistake. If anyone else finds out about what happened here today, I'll kill you. Prim and proper. Don't worry. My lips are sealed. If word of this does get out, you may do with as you please. H as long as you understand. Sigh. In all seriousness, I'm also annoyed with what happened. I was reserving my true Yang for the foundation establishment process, but then this happened. Besides, I prefer the young and innocent type. Instead, I ended up with a frosty beauty at her core formation stage. Sigh. What am I supposed to do now? In any case, it seems she doesn't intend to harm. Although we've done what married couples would do if she does intend to kill me, then I'll uh about that. I'll I'll be put in an awkward situation. Um about that orb. What do you think it was? That was the black flood dragon's prostate capsule. I didn't expect it to be a male flood dragon. Those are rare. Such capsules contain an aphrodesiac mist and crack open instantly at the touch of a female. But your appearance, why did you? But I reincarnate every decade, so my body will naturally revert to my younger appearance. I'm training in the female essence reincarnation technique, which allows me to remain young forever. Now, my cultivation has been slightly damaged, so I've grown a little older. [ __ ] Did we miss the 5-day period to escape? However, we're going to have to prepare ourselves if we want to get out. No, we won't. We should have only been unconscious for 10 to 12 hours. I'm going to take that golden treasure chest. Do you have any objections? H, what a joke. You sound as if I've got a say in this. As for the spirit medicines, I've got no use for them. You can have them all if you like. This will suffice. At last, his journey proved fruitful. Drooling with satisfaction.

On the afternoon of the fifth day, the veterans from all the sects joined forces to reopen the passage. The remaining disciples from each sect gradually came out. Many disciples on whom high hopes had been placed failed to survive. The rest of the elite warriors were returning completely exhausted. Another one's coming out up until the last two hours. Proper prim. It's another disciple from the yellow maple valley. Ishmam. The disciples from the yellow maple valley seem quite hearty even as stage 11 managed to escape. Greetings grandmaster. I've returned. Hm. Well done. Head to the back and get some rest for now. So few from all the sex made it back. By the way, could Han Yunji have? There she is. She actually got out in one piece. That's great. She also returned safely as expected of a member of the Chinlan. They really are quite capable. Look there. Five disciples from the Yellow Maple Valley made it out. Look at him. Came back without a scratch. You can tell he hid for 5 days and then just walked out. Even a bastard at stage 11 survived. Tsk. So what?

As time ticked by, there was less than his minutes left before the passage closed. But the masked moon sex party was still nowhere to be seen. Weirdo Chong and Lady and Aishan were getting anxious. Seeing them panicking made the other sex feel elated. That's odd. Why hasn't she come out yet? Both of us escaped from the underground swamp at the same time. Using the golden brick and the blazing Phoenix bracelet, we smashed our way out of the tunnel. Whenever my power ran low, she would even silently transfer some of hers to me. We've reached the surface. One final push and we're out of here. The moment we open up a path, you get out first. I'll leave after you. If the other disciples see you, you won't be able to escape. Can you tell me your name? Because she kept transferring power to me. I reached the peak of stage 13 when I left the cave. Throughout my journey, I had killed dozens of people by the time I got out. As for the the items I obtained, they were all useless. Come on. Why isn't she here yet? Enough already. Why are you panicking like them? You aren't even close to her. Could she have run into some sort of trouble afterward? Nonsense. Is there anyone here closer to her than me? It's the disciples from the masked moon sect. Suddenly, what took you all

So long? You had me worried sick. Are you all right? Thank goodness. I'm all right. Awesome. Looks like she's fine. Sigh. She's not even glancing at me. I'm such an idiot. Why is Lady Nishan so affectionate toward her? Could she be her personal disciple? They made it out. Such a pity. What did you say? Uh, nothing. At the very last minute, I shall declare that the blood trial has.

All right. Looks like all the disciples have made it out. Heihei, my name is Xiang Xilei. How did that old fox survive when he's only at stage 11? That's awfully suspicious. Another man who's only at stage 11. Stop wasting my time and let's tally up the results. Let's find out who the victor is. Don't keep making your seniors wait for all of you. Everyone, take out what you've collected. As the passage closed, the sex began to calculate their spoils. If a disciple tried to keep something for themselves, they would not escape the detection of the sniffing spiritual beast.

The first round of the bet between the clear void sect and the yellow maple valley commenced. First, a disciple from the clear void sect stepped forth and proudly brought out over 10 batches of spiritual herbs. The others had decent halls as well. Fortunately, the brother and sister from the ChunClan gathered 10 batches each, shortening the gap. However, the remaining Yellow Maple Valley disciples had mediocre results. So, the Clear Void sect gradually pulled ahead. Bula, fewer of our disciples made it back with items. But we still managed to get 10 more batches than your sect did. See, don't you still have two of them? Don't be upset, Brother Lee. After all, more of your disciples came out alive. But you shouldn't put too much pressure on them. As low tier disciples, you could say they've done your sect proud just by surviving. Um, I've got two batches. That's just humiliating. Hurry up and get back. You're the only one left. Hurry it up. You're going to make refined metal anyway, so just think of it as making an extra two. You'll feel much better that way.

Have you guys heard? They say someone at his chi condensation stage was taken in by Grandmaster Lee as his normal disciple. What the heck? Which clan is he from? That's the thing. He's a literal nobody. Plus, he's only at stage 11. Why though? How? How could that bastard climb so high and get so far? How did he manage to do it? Technique teacher Wuong. What's all the commotion? You see, I heard a few grand masters made a bet with each other. Although the masked moon sect still won in the end, this guy brought out more than 20 batches of spirit medicine, putting us ahead of the clear void sect. Besides that, he was the disciple with the biggest hall. Thanks to him, Grandmaster Lee managed to save his reputation. He was so pleased that he accepted him as his normal disciple. More than 20. That's insanely awesome nonsense. I heard he watched fighters from the other sex killing each other and then he came out from hiding and picked up what was left. What a lucky bastard. Damn it. Who the hell is he? I heard that his name is Han Lee.

What? The medicine garden. You actually made it out alive. That's impossible. Not only did you survive, but you also got more than 20 batches of spirit herbs. Sigh. I just got lucky. That's all. Han Lee, you've done the sect a great service. Although I did not win the bet, I shall still reward you with the honor of being my normal disciple. What? The Grandmaster's willing to take me in as his disciple despite my lack of potential. He didn't even win the bet. So, what is he planning? Unhappy? I could reward you with some magical tools instead. I won't force you to if you don't wish to be my disciple. I accept your offer. It's just that I never dreamed I could ever be your disciple, Grandmaster. I'm so excited that I'm absolutely speechless. I'm very. I'm truly grateful for your kindness. Please accept your disciple's humble respects, master. Good. Fine. Fine. I'll accept his offer for now. Otherwise, I probably won't be able to hang around in the se much much longer. Very well. Henceforth, you shall be my disciple. Sigh. I'm guessing those at the back want to kill me. The negative effects are already popping up. What a drag. As though Elder Mo alone didn't make me suffer enough. Now I've got another master who's 10,000 times stronger than him. Just swell. I'll have to play it by ear for now. I guess it was just plain luck. Please don't make fun of me for it. Senior master. Senior master. Now that you're senior master Lee's disciple, I'm no longer worthy of being your senior master anymore. Don't say that, senior master. Ma, how could I possibly forget your kindness? So long as I haven't reached my foundation establishment stage, you're still my senior. H fine. In that case, let me tell you something. You've obtained more than 20 batches of spirit medicines. Logically speaking, you should be rewarded with two foundation establishment pills, but in actuality, you can only get one. Have you considered why this is the case? Could it be because yes, the sect rules allow for a master to take half of their disciples contributions as a token of their gratitude. So since half of the spirit medicines go to the higher-ups, naturally you'll only get half of what you collected. I see. So Grandmaster Lee was after my spirit medicine. Sigh. I expected as much. Now, now don't to be too bothered by it. Although you're one foundation establishment pill short, you've still become senior master Lee's disciple. From now on, no one from the Yellow Maple Valley will dare to bully you. Despite his cold demeanor, Old Ma really is a kind man. He's someone worth being close friends with. As far as I know, Senior Master Lee takes good care of his disciples. Okay. Thank you for consoling me, Senior Master.

Sigh. I'm finally back. I was only away for around 10 days, but somehow it feels like years. Not only did I achieve every single one of my goals during this perilous journey, I even. I wonder if I'll ever get a chance to see her again. As soon as Han Lee woke up, set his plan for refining the pills into motion. After that long and arduous trek, he had finally returned with enough seedlings. Sure enough, the purple monkey flower is the cutest sweet little monkey. However, even with the little green bottle's help, it would still take years for the seedlings to mature. With a determined attitude, Hani devoted himself to preparing the spirit medicine.

As time passed, the uproar Han Lee had stirred gradually died down in the second year. As for junior sister Chen, it was rumored that she was finally able to enter her foundation establishment stage after ingesting one pill. Meanwhile, the eldest son of the Chunlan failed to enter the foundation establishment stage and gave up pursuing immortality. He returned to his hometown to handle his family matters. As for Grandmaster Lee, apart from having someone deliver the azure sword art book that he had personally written, Han Lee had not heard from him ever since. Instead, Senior Master Yi suddenly gave Han Lee the items he owed. In fact, he gave more than what was promised. Han Lee was delighted to finally have the backing of someone powerful. Three years flew by as Han Lee spent his time in isolation in the medicine garden until Uu Hall.

Hello there, Young Han. You're here to study again, are you? Not today. Earth Fire Chamber. After 3 years, this guy's still on duty here. I remember the first time I came here to ask him about information related to the Earth Fire. Are you thinking of refining pills like everyone else? You deadbeat vigorously. What the hell? Who the heck are you and what do you want? I'm Grandmaster Lee Huayuan's disciple. I'm here to borrow the earth fire. You. You're saying Grandmaster Lee accepted someone like you as his disciple? Here, that's my master's personal signature. This. This really is Grandmaster Lee's signature. But you're asking to borrow the Earth fire when you're only at your chi condensation stage. What an amazing guy. Don't worry, Junior Brother. I'll arrange everything perfectly for you. I'll make sure you're satisfied. A disciple worthy of Grandmaster Lee's favor is special. It. I like his attitude. The tunnel and chambers within were built with stones that could withstand the Earthfire's extreme temperatures. The stones had been gathered from the far east by the Grandmasters, which was an enormous task. Treating Grandmaster Lee's men well was like treating Grandmaster Lee himself well. After Hanley took out the Azure essence sword art book, Choan immediately arranged one of the best chambers for him, chamber 19. After that, Hanley generously took out a mid-tier spirit stone, exciting Chan to no end.

Until 6 months later, why isn't he out yet? Could he have died in there? At that moment, inside chamber 19 is minutes later. It's done. Pot opens. Pill received. It's done. All my materials have has been completely used up. Pill refinement complete. A total of 28. It was a very close call. I almost gave up at the start. Although I did a huge amount of studying and preparation before I went in and I did every step by the book, it still kept on failing, resulting only in scrapped pills. I had enough ingredients for more than a 100 pills, but quickly ended up failing over 20 times. By then, I thought I might as well leave the chamber and go back to studying. Who would have thought I'd succeed on my last attempt before I was about to give up? After that, my success rate increased by a huge mile. Now that I look back, were the rumors exaggerated? Pill refinement isn't all that hard. Or could it be that I have a real talent for this? No. No. If any of the pill refinement masters had done what you did with all those ingredients for the foundation establishment pills and failed dozens of times in half a year, they would have been beaten to death long ago. I heard from Cho Han that when the stone doors to this chambers close, it can't be reopened from the outside unless several cultivators at the core formation stage work together, which means no one will discover my secret while I'm inside. In that case, I should isolate myself in here and get to the foundation establishment stage. Let's begin with the foundation establishment pills I got before. Oh, the effect is so strong. It's so hot. It's like a fireball is burning inside my dantion, but my limbs feel like they've frozen solid. It's excruciating. The sensation is so intense. Could it be? Am I about to enter the foundation establishment stage? The sensation disappeared. Is. Is it over? Agony. It feels as if my Dante is being pierced by countless sharp blades. [ __ ] Why didn't anyone tell me that ingesting the Foundation Establishment pill would be so painful? Explosion. It's. It's so itchy. Ba dumpy. My whole body is so itchy. I. I'm dying. I feel like cracking my skull open. What the hell's going on? Ah, after some time. What's this? It feels sticky and smells weird. It seems I've cleansed my marrow and flexed my tendons. My body feels warm and comfortable, but I haven't established my foundation. Right now, my body is filled with the effects of the foundation establishment pill. No wonder people have to meditate for 3 months to absorb the residual effects after taking the pill. Otherwise, it would be a huge waste once the effects die out. Painstakingly sits down. I haven't got time to slowly absorb the effects of the medicine. What I do have are the foundation establishment pills. I'll just eat them. The foundation establishment pill, also known as the immortal ascension pill, is a pill so rare as to be legendary. The materials required were precious and the refinement process was difficult. Because of this, every decade the seven major sects worked together to refine a batch of pills, sharing materials and labor. When that happened, the cultivators would fight and even kill each other to obtain the pills. Fortunately, our predecessors in the clan managed to obtain one such pill. This is how the bloody trials at the forbidden area and the immortal ascension assembly began. Their selfishness and greed led to all kinds of wickedness and slaughter. Second foundation establishment pill ingested. Skiff any cultivator were lucky enough to get even one of such a sacred item. It seems to be a little less painful than the first time. This waste residue is being excreted once again. But I still haven't reached the foundation establishment stage. Take another pill. If the world's cultivators knew a man with such limited potential, had taken pill after pill yet still couldn't establish his foundation, they would be so mad with envy that they would beat him to death. The third pill. I already ingested the three pills I obtained before, but I still haven't reached the next stage. My potential is seriously participating in the blood trial was the right call. [ __ ] it. If I keep on ingesting them, I'm sure I'll succeed somehow. I guess I understand now. No matter what the medicine is, I'll just have to be mentally prepared to treat it as food. The fourth pill. This might be the one. Let's go. The fifth pill. It feels like I'm almost there. The sixth pill, foundation. The seventh pill, establishment. This is going to be the eighth pill. Should I take it or not? I can feel my body reaching its limits with the medicinal effects inside me. I wonder if I'll end up going berserk after this one, but I feel like I'm so close to a breakthrough. Han Lee, you seriously suck. I wonder if there's ever been a death caused by an overdose of Foundation Establishment pills. Whatever. [ __ ] that. Just do it. Have I done it? I've entered the foundation establishment stage. Oh [ __ ] The residual effects of the medicine in my body have reached their breaking point. This is dangerous. I can't stay like this or I'll really explode and die. Oh, that's right. I've got to use a technique to neutralize the residual effects immediately. But this is the foundation establishment stage. I don't know any techniques for this stage. I've been so careless. What do I do now? I haven't prepared any technique that's beyond my old stage. [ __ ] I'm going to die if this keeps up. That's it. Looks like the gods haven't forsaken me yet. Thank goodness I've got that with me. Just what I need.

5 months later, outside the Earth fire chamber. HH. Hurry up and come out, Junior Brother. I'm done for if I've killed Grandmaster Lee's disciple. Doors swing open. What the hell were you doing? Why'd you take so long to that aura? That doineering presence you your powers. How am I a could? Could it be? What's the matter? You've entered the foundation establishment stage, leaving the Earth fire chamber. You're so cool, senior master. Good luck, senior master. Passing disciples. Greetings, senior master. Have a safe trip, senior master. The conference hall. Is there anything I can help you with, senior master? The chin hall. Which spiritual beast would you like to rent, senior master? Leaving the Chilean Hall. Have a good day, senior master. Come back anytime. Outside the yellow maple valley, the Taiwe mountains. Sigh. I was just a nobody before, but the moment I entered the foundation establishment stage, I became a senior. Choan had such a gushing reaction that I couldn't even bring myself to chide him. H as if I could forgive him. I'm a vindictive person and I'll definitely get revenge. Even sect leader Jean Linga changed his attitude immediately. Junior. Huh? Junior brother, how how did you? This is unbelievable. Oh, hold on. Let me help you process your registration. Being at the foundation establishment stage feels incredible. Almost instantly, all the depressing thoughts I had after talking with Old Ma went away. Speaking of which, after reaching the foundation establishment stage, I began practicing the Azure essence sword art to neutralize the medicinal effects within. I had intended to casually train three stages and be done with it. But in the end, because I took too many foundation establishment pills, I accidentally reached the fourth stage. After that, I was able to unleash the sword streak and the protective sword shield. The shield can unleash sword streaks autonomously to counterattack my enemies. It's both offensive and defensive. The Azure essence sword art is pretty useful. But in the end, the Azure essence sword art. Nobody goes so far when practicing that technique. What? Why? That sword art isn't a technique from our sect. Our senior masters stole part of it from the profound sword sex leader when they annihilated that sect. There were originally 13 stages, but only nine remain. That means you can only develop it up to the core formation stage at most. In truth, this sword art is quite powerful. That's why it was able to protect an entire sect in the past. Even I trained up to stage three. However, this technique has a fatal flaw. If you develop this, once you reach stage four, your power will automatically diminish over time. As you develop it to higher stages, you will lose even more power. What doesn't that mean? You'd have to be a fool to develop it. Exactly. After all, past the core formation stage, it becomes extremely difficult to increase your power. Because of that, nobody wants to choose a technique that diminishes their power. This is why most disciples will only spend a few years developing the first three stages as a secondary ability. Even so, this technique has a unique trait. Although it takes an absurdly long amount of time to train this technique, it has a mysterious effect that deepens one's dantion. When a cultivator develops it to stage six, their powers will be one-third higher than their peers at the same level. Moreover, the excess amount they receive happens to be equal to what they lost before. H. Let's stop talking about techniques. You managed to reach the foundation establishment stage, you lucky bastard. I'm so jealous now. I don't even want to talk to you. That was eight foundation establishment pills. All of that medicinal power wasted on this [ __ ] technique. Why the hell did I practice it? What the hell did Lee Huayan give me? Fine. I guess I only have myself to blame for not being prepared. It's thanks to this that I stayed alive. Never mind. I just won't train this technique anymore.

After I left Old Ma, I headed to the conference hall to get registered. These spirit stones are a one-time reward given to disciples when they first enter the foundation establishment stage. The wandering array that they establish prevent mortals and wild beasts from entering. These wandering flags are necessary when opening up a residence. I can finally open up my own residence. From now on, I can do whatever I want without worrying about being seen. Meanwhile, the most important requirement for opening up my own residence is this little cutie. Level one mid-tier spiritual beast. Dicoria mouse. A mouthful of pears. Tease. It's so cute. Should I get one for myself? I don't want to return it. Should I keep it? Come on, let's go open our residence. Spiritual energies of both heaven and earth were scattered all over. Spiritual veins form in lands that have a large amount of energy. The spiritual core will then materialize into various things such as the spiritual core tree, the spiritual core well, and so on. These materialized spiritual cores were what cultivators would die for and were monopolized by the major sects. The area within the spiritual vein with the most spiritual energy was known as the spiritual core. After tens of thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands of years. The disciples who would not dream of obtaining such a thing would be extremely satisfied if they resided close to a spiritual vein. Hence their residences are densely packed within areas with the greatest amount of spiritual energy. Only senior masters in their core formation stage could possess such spiritual core items. In fact, even sect leaders could not claim one. Meanwhile, in the outskirts of the Taiwan mountains to the northwest, the landscape was desolate. Its spiritual energy was not ideal, so few cultivators would venture there. From there, if one were to travel another 300,000 ft to the west, one would arrive at Shijou, a small desert city located at the border of Yuen Wu state. We're here. I dislike crowded places, so I've set my mind on this spot. It's all in your hands now. Suddenly motivated.

2 days later. Seems like you found a decent spot, haven't you? Go ahead and do it then. Steel teeth, iron claws. It's so quick. I've got to catch up to it. The absolutely useless sword that can only be used to chop stuff. Silvershine sword. Two hours later, within the mountains. Hold on. How the dash. How the heck is the spiritual energy here so dense? Satisfied. 1,000. What? The spiritual energy within the well isn't as fantastic as the rumors claimed. This spiritual core is really small as well. Swimming. But this is definitely a genuine spiritual core. Well, there's no mistaking it. I didn't expect to find a spiritual core that only those at the core formation stage can possess in in an area with such terrible spiritual energy. This is awesome. So this will be the place where I train.

The market under the sex protection was located at the border between Yuen Wu state and U state. It was considered a rival to the yellow maple valleys market. The heavenly star sect of Yu Wu state was known in the cultivator communities of its neighboring states for its arrays. The heavenly star seex's market was said to be more impressive than the yellow maple valleys. Within the no-fly zone, one could see the imposing core tower in the buildings surrounding it. Stardust Hall. Although Stardust Hall was renowned, wellinformed cultivators knew to not go there and directly head to this run-down little house instead. This was because the ladder was the most popular place in the market and sold highly sought-after treasures. Secret trade fair. This remote basement hid an opulent location. Dozens of people were already waiting there before the auction even began. The vast majority were cultivators who had reached the foundation establishment stage. Dressed in all sorts of capes and masks, they obviously wished to keep their identity secret. Dear cultivators, welcome to our shop. Without further ado, let's begin the auction. The rules remain the same. Those who cannot pay with spirit stones may use treasures instead. The first item up for auction is the super tier weapon, the fire cloud sword. Bidding starts at 200 spirit stones. 220. 260. I'll pay 400. It seemed this trade fair required a great deal of mind games and strategy. Although better treasures were still to come, early bidders would at least not go home empty-handed. Our second item, a refining tool favored by alchemists, the super tier blood red sky cauldron. Bidding starts at 400 spirit stones. This cauldron has been passed on through numerous master alchemists. Countless magical tools such as the phantom sound sword, the green dragon flag, and the blackfire pearl were made with this very cauldron. The secret trade fair did indeed live up to its name. The next two dozen items were a plethora of rare magical tools. However, there were still no flags or discs that were related to arrays, the specialty of the heavenly star sect, a top tier magical aid, a pair of puppet controllers. Their powers are equal to a cultivator at stage 9 of the chi condensation stage. They are unquestionably loyal and fearless. Bidding starts at just 100 spirit stones. Most of the attendees did not dare spend so much on a pair of toys, but I'll pay nine spirit stones plus a piece of refined metal. A piece of highquality refined metal is worth 2,000 spirit stones plus 900 spirit stones on top of that. Sold for 2,900 spirit stones. It actually managed to get sold for a whopping 2,900 spirit stones. Refined metal was something only a cultivator at the core formation stage could produce. Thus, the identity of this bidder and the function of the puppets aroused great suspicion. Our next item is the grand finale for today's auction. A top-of-the-line thousand-year yellow fungus. Such a priceless item has only shown up a few times in the past century. Bidding starts at plus 500 spirit stones. 1,000 spirit stones. A huge uproar. I'll throw in a magical tool. Those who wish to use treasures in lie of spirit stones, please remain calm. One at a time, please. I'll give this me a seven treasures umbrella. I'll offer this blue thunderblade over here. I'll offer a set of magical tools for the forbidden five elemental disruptor array in exchange for that spiritual herb. What? Are you serious? The five elemental disruptor array. It's the forbidden technique known as the disruptor array. Although its range is limited and it can't proactively kill enemies, its mystifying defensive capabilities are equal to the mighty protection arrays of the major sects. And it comes in a set of tools. That's incredible. Do you really have the magical tools containing the five elemental disruptor array? I have it, but it's still incomplete. It's only at a tenth of its original power. But I guarantee I can perfect it in a few years. Then it'll be at half its original power. What the heck? So, it's not true then, Tisk. It's just a defective product still being tested. Do you take us for fools? How can an auction wait years for a magical tool to become effective? You seem young, so I'll let this pass. Don't expect us to be so polite the next time you make another ridiculous offer. Anyone else? Me. A while later. That will be all for today's auction. You may continue trading on your own or depart.

Sell me your magical tools. Sell them to me. Are you an array master? Please help us design a powerful array. I can't. I'm not an array master. Also, I won't trade this for anything other than a millennium spiritual herb. I urgently need a thousand-year spirit herb. TSK. As if millennium spiritual herbs are just lying around. Keep dreaming. Excuse me. Please don't bother me if you don't have a Millennium Spiritual Herb. My array master needs that herb. It's a matter of life and death. So, it's impossible to design a powerful array for you right now. What if I have a millennium spiritual herb and I don't need an array master to design an array for me? What containment barrier? Do you really have such a spiritual herb? It has to be at least a thousand years old. Even seven or 800 years is still useless to me. Not only do I have it, it's bigger than the one they just auctioned and even fresher present. Wa! It really is a millennium spiritual herb. And it really is bigger and fresher than the other one. What's going on here? H ridiculous. I was the one who sold that herb. Those conniving shyers. Seems I got the short end again. To think its price rose by that much. What are they talking about? I can't hear anything. I'm willing to trade with you, sir. You might be willing, but I'm not. Are you seriously offering a defective erase tools for my spiritual herb? I haven't got anything worth trading. Since I have something he wants, I need to squeeze as much out of him as I can. Would you be interested in alchemy, sir? Huh? Are you saying that you're planning on teaching me alchemy? You guessed it. The only thing I can offer you right now would be that. There's nothing much to know about alchemy. You might be thinking too highly of yourself. I'll have you know my ancestor was an elder alchemist at the godly weapons sect. So, his skills were unparalleled. His skills have been passed through my family for generations. So the world of cultivators knows nothing about them. What the godly weapons sect is one of the three major righteous sects in Yuan Wu state along with the heavenly star sect and the thousand wonders pavilion. The godly weapons sex alchemy, the heavenly star sex arrays, and the thousand wonder pavilions talismans. They're famous in the cultivator communities of neighboring countries. It seems this won't be your average alchemy. Please, sir. I'm definitely not going to study it, but it's good to have another bargaining chip. These magical tools of yours that form the five elemental disruptor array. You're sure it can really be improved? Of course. When it comes to arrays, my friend has long since reached a god-like level. Coupled with my alchemy techniques, it won't be a problem to enhance the set of magical tools. In that case, we have a deal. Thank you, sir. Here's 18 array discs and 36 array flags. They're the complete set of magical tools for the five elemental disruptor array. The instructions are inside this jade scripture. Also, here's a book with over 20 years of my personal records. It contains many of the godly weapons sex secrets. Sharing it is against my ancestors rules. So, please don't tell anyone about what you learn. Yun Xiao's personal records, huh? So, your name's Yun Xiao. What's your family name? My name's Chi Yun Sha. Is there anything you'd like to ask of me, sir? Not really. In fact, I wanted to say although I'm accepting your book, I'll use a ceiling technique on it and I won't touch it for the next 5 years. If you're able to improve the magical tools for the array in 5 years, I'll give the book back without turning a single page. What do you think about that? Really, thank you so much, sir. Yunio<unk>'s personal records. Now, leave your spiritual energy on the seal. When the time comes for me to return it, you'll be able to tell if I broke it. I know it's going to be impossible for me to gain his trust immediately. But in a few years when I return this with the seal intact, I'll be able to build a rapport with him and his array master friend. Xi Yin Xiao<unk>'s alchemy and his friend's skill as an array master are worth far more than a silly book.

A corner in the heavenly star sex market. Alchemy full refund if defective. That high tier centipede shell you brought was rare enough. But this. This is an actual flood dragon's skin, horn, fangs, and even its eye. My goodness. Could you have sele this flood dragon on your own, sir? Otherwise, it's unbelievable that you have all of these materials. Oh, this is just so beautiful. It looks like old Sue really knows his stuff. He can recognize where the parts came from at a glance. It seems he wasn't just bragging when he put up such a boastful signboard. Can you work with these old Sue? Don't worry, sir. When I was still an apprentice, I once worked with my father to make a set using parts from a flood dragon. I'm very confident in my abilities. In that case, please accept my request, Old Sue. He he I'll stake my reputation and skills which have been passed down from my ancestors and show you just how great our clan's demonic fire alchemy is. Very well. However, I have a condition. I want to watch as you work. If you can truly fulfill my request, I will give you a portion of the materials as a gift. Let's get right to it then. This way, sir. Half a mo later. Have a safe journey, sir. I'm out of the no-fly zone. Time to go outside the heavenly star sex no-fly divine wind boat highspeed travel. This divine wind boat made from the black flood dragon's fin and tail is awesome. Although it can't carry anyone else and has no defensive capabilities, its speed makes it a rare magical tool. I don't have to waste my time flying around on that leaf anymore.

An ambush azure fire myasma. The azure fire myasma, a magical tool made from the black flood dragon's eyes, can miraculously conceal a person. If combined with the black flood dragon's stomach fluid, direct contact with an enemy will slowly poison them, making them feel dizzy. [ __ ] this. Who's launching an ambush this time? Damn it. What the hell's this? Why are there so many of them? It's not an ambush. There's an actual battle going on. It's a grand battle against puppets. There are so many of them. There must be at least a 100 puppets down there. Aren't those the puppet beasts that were sold during the auction? That beam of lights, the same one that accidentally struck me just now. I actually got two of those puppet archers from that barefoot brute. Those melee puppet fighters seem formidable as well. Then again, those cultivators aren't pushovers either. Looks like they've already destroyed 30 to 40 puppets, but the puppets are still streaming out of the bamboo forest non-stop. If this keeps up, those cultivators will definitely lose. [ __ ] all of you. You coward. How dare you run away? There's no end to these [ __ ] I'm not going to play with them anymore. What? Such a massive beam. They won't be able to escape so easily. It's getting too dangerous to stay here. However, it would be great if I could learn more about the secrets of those puppet beasts. Ah, there's a little dark cloud over there. Scurry. I'll be much safer if I hide in here. You truly want to kill all of us? We're disciples of a famous sect in Yu Wu state. Aren't you afraid of offending all the cultivators in the entire state? H since I've already killed one of you, I may as well do away with all of you. We bear you no ill will. If you bore me no ill will, why were you following me? Hm. That voice. It sounds like the guy in the green robe who bought the puppet beasts at the auction. Since this bastard's planning to kill us all, we have to fight him to the death. Ha! You think you could really fight me to the death? You can't even defeat the puppets, let alone the puppet master. What the [ __ ] is that thing? That's what fired that beam of light just now. Put your backs into it, everyone. We have to block this attack. It's a good thing that huge beast runs out of energy after every shot. Don't worry. That lumbering beast ran out of energy. No way. He's using mid-tier spirit stones to attack them. He's literally throwing away a fortune. [ __ ] this. Run. Such terrifying destructive power. Consider yourselves lucky. I have other matters to attend to today. He's not going after them anymore. Could that bastard still have another trick up his sleeve? I'll quietly get away after he leaves. You there? Have you been watching us all this time waiting to attack when we're vulnerable? Well, here's your chance. He actually spotted me. [ __ ] I'm not sure if the divine wind boat is fast enough to to dodge that giant beast's attack. Should I run or should I stay put? There was someone else hiding here. Oh, it's that guy at the auction. He was vying against the man in the green rope for the pair of puppet beasts, but he didn't have enough spirit stones, so he gave up in the end. It really is you. Who the heck are you? You seem to know some of this puppet controller's secrets. Huang long, after all these years, you're still as hottempered as ever. How do you know who I am? Who the hell are you? Has the sex head protector come all this way for the half of the great development technique hidden in the puppet beasts? Have you forgotten who taught you the chant for the first stage of the great development technique? You dare impersonate senior brother Lynn. I'll kill you. Senior brother Lynn passed away years ago. It seems your feelings remain unchanged. Junior brother Hang. I'm very pleased to see that. Ha, it's him. I remember when I went get the equipment for new recruits after I first joined the yellow maple valley. Junior brother Lynn, this is Han Lee, our latest recruit at that time. Senior Master Lynn had been carving. An immortal ascension medal. A very lucky find. He left a deep impression on me because of because of how realistic the little monkey he carved was. Senior Master Lynn, it really is you. I'm so glad that you're alive. Junior brother, I just faked my death that day. The one who died was Ah, what have you done? You. Huh? What's the matter, senior brother? How did you so carelessly let me injure your hand? This is your own fault, senior brother. You faked your death, so why are you still contacting your old acquaintances? Plus, you had the gall to want to steal the second half of the great development technique. Heck, it wasn't easy to get that black silk poison bug. I had to beg the insane poison sect for it. Wonderful. Just wonderful. You really are the best junior brother I've ever had. Forcing out. Then I suppose the information that my dear subordinate gave me was all fake. All of this was just a trap to lure me out. The puppet beasts don't have the second half of the great development technique within them. Ha. When did you become so intelligent, senior brother? I'm curious. Why would the man from the secret shop cooperate with you like this? Everything is possible with money. Make the right offer and anything can be done. So that's it. No wonder his hands were shaking when he bought the puppet beasts. He was probably putting on a show. There's so much deception in the world of cultivators. It just gets darker and darker. You can come out now. Everyone, meet SEC leader Lynn's only son, the formerly handsome and cool senior brother Lynn. Senior brother Lynn. Huh? He looks like nothing more than a whimpering dog right now. He he I've heard of how renowned you once were. Senior brother Lynn. Tone. That's a lot of puppets. There's got to be at least 200. Far more than what Hong Lumon. Be careful. He's reached stage three of the great development technique. But if we can stall him long enough, the poison will still kill him. Okay, at my level, there's no hope that a massive battle like this will do me any good. I should get away from here and avoid being dragged into it. Time to go. Let him go. We'll be fine as long as he's not helping the eldest young master. [ __ ] Someone was spying on us. He he like it or not. Senior brother, you're going to die here today.

Shortly after at Han Le's residence. Although they didn't chase after me, I can't lower my guard just yet. They're fighting way too close to this place. I'll set up my five elemental disruptor array before I get some rest. First off, the array discs. Next, the array flags. This is half of all my mid-tier spirit stones. Arg. Such a high price to power it. I have no choice but to do this. Five elemental disruptor array activate. Wow, this is awesome. It instantly encompassed 10 acres of land around my residence. From the outside, the change is unnoticeable. As for how well it can resist enemies, I'll find out eventually. I can at least feel a little more at ease for now. I'm lucky to have this five elemental disruptor array. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to stay in my residence for the next few days. The enemy shouldn't be able to find this place now since I'm finally at my foundation establishment stage and have stabilized. The next objective is the core formation stage. However, that's easier said than done. Even if I meet every condition, getting the opportunity is rare. Never mind someone like me with [ __ ] potential. Even talented cultivators have difficulty achieving success. It's no wonder almost all the major sex host a grand celebration whenever a cultivator reaches their core formation stage and then word of their success quickly spreads throughout the cultivation world. The reason the masked moon sect is the number one in the ustate is that they have many more disciples at the foundation establishment stage. They also have as many as 10 cultivators at the core formation stage. A glorious feat known to all sex. Even with the help of my little green bottle, I'll never reach the core formation stage with the Azure essence sword art alone. What I should prioritize right now is getting a more advanced technique. I should visit Lie Haywan and ask for a technique tomorrow. Oh, right. Where does he live again? Have absolutely no idea. Sai, I'm such a pitiful disciple.

After that, the residence is under siege. How in the world did they find their way there? Whoever's in there, listen up. If you hand over the man we want, I promise we'll leave you alone. There's no point in protecting someone if you end up offending the Thousand Bamboo School. It seems that senior brother Lynn broke into my array while he was escaping. What kind of shitty luck is this? Still, this defective array actually endured such a violent barrage. And not a single crack on it. It's incredible. I see now just how powerful this five elemental disruptor array is. Press the attack. Damn it. Why does this place in the middle of nowhere have such a powerful array? I can't believe this. I'll let them keep attacking for now. Where's senior brother Lynn? There he is. Sure enough, he got caught inside the array. Senior brother Lynn, are you all right, Patty? suddenly. Uggh, spare me, junior brother. Were you trying to take over my body just now? Um, yes, but only because being attacked clouded my judgment. Please find mercy in your heart and spare me. H, if I had dropped my guard and you managed to infiltrate my soul, would you have spared my life? I wonder. Please forgive me, Junior Brother. If you do, I can let you in on a great secret for cultivating a peerless technique. A technique? You mean the Thousand Bamboo School's great development technique? Huh? Could it be that you were the one who was spying on us yesterday? Cut the crap and spill it. I haven't got much patience. All right. See, the great development technique is the secret technique that established the thousand bamboo school in the first place. It can enhance one's spiritual consciousness and develop a skill that splits one's soul. Only by cultivating this technique will one be able to attach one's spiritual consciousness onto multiple puppets and gain control over them. It's because I'm at stage three of this technique that I was able to control over 300 puppets and fight those bastards outside. Unfortunately, I lost my family's book containing the great development technique in a rebellion last year. As a result, I was left with only the first half of the book, which details the first four stages of the technique. I'm not interested in you personal problems. Tell me your secret. Right. The secret is if you can develop the technique to a high enough stage, you'll be able to increase your chances of entering the core formation stage. What? This was something my father told me in confidence. It's a secret that's been circulating among the high-erups of the Thousand Bamboo School. Although there's no solid evidence, the former school leaders and their descendants trying to reach the core formation stage had a miraculous increase in their success rate. What's this method's success rate? Huh? 50 to 60%. Only 50 to 60%. That's not a low rate, junior brother. After all, this is the core formation stage we're talking about. After that, by teaming up, we can recover the second half of the technique and reach the core formation stage together. Sounds good? No. If you help me find a body that I can take over, I'll share the first four stages of the great development technique with you. Is this technique easy to cultivate? Will it enhance my powers? Um, it's decent. It will enhance one's powers a little, I think. In that case, when did you begin cultivating it? I started right after I entered my foundation establishment stage over a century ago. Hang on, why are you asking all this, Junior Brother? It seems to me that this great development technique isn't easy to cultivate and won't enhance my powers either. Furthermore, those former school leaders you mentioned probably had a lot of talent regardless of this technique. Putting aside the fact that you could turn on eventually. Offending a whole sect just for a possibility is not worth the risk. Of course, most importantly in all my life, the thing I hate the most is when someone tries to take over my body. The array is beginning to ripple already. If we keep up this assault, it'll break eventually. Don't stop. Damn it. They've been bombarding this place for more than two hours. But I can't just hand over senior brother Lynn's body. The moment they realize his soul isn't in the body, they'll kill me. But if this continues enough talk, shoot it down. Summon all of your puppets. Damn it. Where did you vermin come from? You dare show such impedence in the Taiwan mountains and attack the residence of a disciple of my sect? Since you're all so eager to die, allow me to send you on your way. [ __ ] it's a cultivator at his core formation stage. Everyone run. Wait, please forgive us, sir. We. He obliterated them all instantly. I'm lucky a senior master from my sect at his core formation stage passed by. It seems he has mutated spiritual roots that granted him thunder attributed techniques. Wo as expected of a senior master at his core formation stage. Must be nice. He's huge. Yeah, I'm in a much better mood now. Greetings, senior master. My name's Han Lee. Thank you for saving me, senior master. May I please know your name? Sure. I'm your senior master, Lelay Wana. You can just call me senior master Lei. Ha. This is quite an array you've got here. They might not have been able to harm you even if I hadn't intervened. This is just an ordinary array I bought from the market. Nothing worthy of your attention, senior master. This array of yours is definitely formidable. If I had accidentally barged in, it would have taken me some effort to get out. Wow, that's good to hear. Speaking of powerful arrays, why were those people from the Thousand Bamboo School attacking you? Did you

Offend them? They were chasing senior brother Lynn. He had accidentally entered my array, so they attacked my residence.

Senior master. Wow. Senior Master Lei is really sharp. Here's senior brother Lynn's body.

Senior master. I see. So, it's this bastard from the thousand bamboo school. When we took him in that year, I expected he'd cause trouble for the Yellow Maple Valley in the future. In the end, he still didn't escape. Who would have thought?

School leader Jean is so petty. However, his soul must have escaped before his body expired. Did you see it?

Are you referring to senior brother Lynn's soul, senior master? No, I never noticed it.

Oh, is that so? Never mind. It might have dissipated on its own after being trapped inside your array for too long.

He's so perceptive. It's not that he doesn't know what happened. He just doesn't want to get involved.

My goodness, your residence is rather shabby. Us cultivators don't pay much attention to such things. But you should at least renovate a little. Why is he still here? Oh, I think I understand now.

Would you do me the honor of being a guest in my residence, senior master? There's something I'd like your help with.

Ha. What sort of help do you need? I'm very busy. You know, I also have two high-quality spiritual herbs that I'd like to ask you to appraise.

Senior master, spiritual herbs. Come, let's go take a look.

The residence's living area. Please wait a moment. Senior master, I'll be right back.

Very well. Wa! This kid's just entered his foundation establishment stage, hasn't he? His array was decent, but his residence is so simple. Let's have a look and see.

Spiritual sense activate. blocked. What's happening? My spiritual sense can't seem to leave this room. How's that possible? I've only encountered such a thing among friends at their core formation stage. But this kid's only a rookie who just entered his foundation establishment stage. How did he do it? Something's definitely wrong here.

I'm back, senior master. You brat, please have a look, senior master. Memory loss. Ooh, could you please appraise them? You see, senior master, the seller told me that they're both 6 to 700 years old, but I'm not sure. That was why I killed those intruders out of frustration. I thought it was all in vain, but here they are right in front of me.

The herbs I've been looking for. With these, I'll be able to break through the limits of my power. I've been running around for more than a year searching for herbs over 500 years old to refine the soul enhancement pill, but I found absolutely nothing. My god, these two spiritual herbs are superb. I must have them.

Oh, I should remain calm as befitting a senior master at the core formation stage. Must it reveal my intentions? Ah, these two spiritual herbs you have are just average, but their age is all right. My dear boy, it would such a waste if these herbs fell into the hands of the sex pill alchemists. You aren't that foolish, are you?

I don't know what to do with them, so I was planning to trade them. Ho ho, an opportunity. Then what would you like to trade them for? I have many precious treasures.

Oh, if you're interested in them, senior master, I could give one to you as a token of my respect. What are you talking about? I want both of them. Hold on. I can't just take something from you for nothing. Go on. What do you want from me?

In that case, I'd like to trade them for a pill recipe that can improve my Foundation Establishment stage powers. What? But that pill recipe is a family secret. I only need the original recipe that hasn't been improved on.

But if you don't have all the ingredients, you can't make the original pill. I truly love refining pills. So even if I can't find all the materials required, I won't have any complaints or regrets.

Shortly after outside the residence, good luck with your cultivation, dear boy. Have a safe trip, senior master. Come visit another time, senior master.

Senior Master Lei is actually an okay guy. I got a pretty good deal out of him. Plus, he didn't take anything after he killed those people from the thousand bamboo school or when he examined senior brother Lynn's body. I should search his body before it gets cold.

TSK. He really was running for his life. All the puppets he had are gone. Such a pity. Nothing but junk in his storage pouch. What's inside this jade scripture? [ __ ] me. This is actually the great development technique. Not only does this jade scripture contain the first four stages of the great development technique, it's even got the secret puppet technique in it. It's like a detailed encyclopedia on creating puppets.

If I combine and cultivate the great development technique with the secret puppet technique, I'll be able to overpower the other cultivators. This is awesome. Uggh. They're definitely going to slow my cultivation, though. Entering the core formation stage is already going to be tough for me. As for the rumor that it can increase my chances of entering the core formation stage, it looks like [ __ ] to me. Never mind. I'll put them aside for now. I should prioritize meeting my master and asking for a technique more suitable for my cultivation. Who knows how much effort these will need.

The next day, the eastern region of the Taiwe mountains. Wo! Master's residence is hidden away in a luscious landscape. "You must be Han Lee. I'm your fourth senior brother. Let's have a duel."

Stop it. Don't scare your eighth junior brother when he's just reached his foundation establishment stage. Hello, junior brother Han. I'm Yukoen, our master's eldest disciple. Follow this path to the master's residence. Right this way. What do you think? An enchanting little valley, isn't it? These animals are all her precious babies. Our master's wife may only be in the middle of her foundation establishment stage. But she's a lovely woman and has a great relationship with our master. Come. Our master is expecting you.

He's expecting me. Did he know I was coming? Whoa, she's so young and pretty. Greetings, master. Madam, please. No need for formalities.

You've been doing well, Hanley. A few days ago, I was told you succeeded in entering the foundation establishment stage. To be honest, it was quite a shock. I still can't believe it. Ha. Everyone's being so friendly today. They're really making me nervous. I'm ashamed to say it was pure luck.

Haha. Luck's also the embodiment of potential in a way. Otherwise, wouldn't that make cultivators who were born with potential even luckier? All right, that's enough. He only just arrived. You don't need to lecture your disciple as soon as you meet him. We should be repaying our savior first.

Of course. I know what must be done. You may leave. I've got something I wish to discuss in private with my wife and junior brother. Han repay their savior. What's going on here?

By now, I'm sure you know the real reason I took you in as my disciple that day. Although I cost you one foundation establishment pill. With my backing, no one has dared to bully you. So, in a way, I've already repaid you. I had intended to open my cauldron and refine some pills, but my wife made an error in her cultivation and her life was at risk. Thanks to the spirit medicine I got from you, she was able to avert the danger temporarily. In the years since, we've been using the rest of the spirit medicine to make pills that can save her, which is why she was finally able to recover just a few days ago. If that spirit medicine had not protected her, I fear she would have. So, you see, you can be considered her savior.

When my wife found out what happened, she immediately said that we should repay your kindness. I actually didn't plan to officially accept you as my disciple, but I never expected that you'd enter the foundation establishment stage on your own. Given that, I'll have to show you my gratitude in some other way. Be it pills, magical tools, or even techniques. You may ask for anything within my capabilities.

Could I really be so lucky? Everything that happened today has been beyond my expectations. You go ahead and rest for the night. Come tomorrow when you've decided what you want.

Yes, master. My dear, if you hadn't kept on begging, repay this fine disciple of mine. I couldn't bear to be so generous. What do you mean? If we don't repay his kindness for saving my life, I'll always have a flaw in my heart because of the frozen heart technique I'm cultivating. If that happens, I won't be able to perfect my technique. Then how would I enter the core formation stage and live together with you forever? He of course, of course, I'll do it. I'll definitely satisfy him. You won't have any more trouble with your cultivation, my dear.

The next day, taking pulse. TSK, your spiritual roots. I heard you had very little potential. What's the matter? I never thought it was this bad. Given how poor your four attributed spiritual roots are, you really are [ __ ] lucky. Blessed to have reached the foundation establishment stage.

Goodness, dear. You didn't have to give him such a shock. I'm sorry for disappointing you with my poor potential, master. Never mind. Since you said you wanted to learn a technique, follow. When we refer to techniques, they are split into three main types. The first type takes time to cultivate, but it grants incredible, even god-like power. Those who have no hope of entering the core formation stage can use it to hold their own in a fight. It's the type I'd recommend you pick. The second type is easy to cultivate, but they lack strong defensive capabilities to protect their user. The third type is the one most cultivators yearn to practice, the super tier techniques. However, they are extremely difficult to cultivate and highly dangerous if one is not careful. My wife focused her cultivation on such a technique and it nearly killed her. How about you? Which type would you choose?

I would like to choose the second type. All right, go ahead and take your time deciding. There are so many of them. Returning soul technique, phantom spirit technique. [ __ ] I can't tell the difference between these techniques. How am I supposed to choose? I'm guessing he won't have the patience to wait too long for me. What should I do? Hang on. That gold page looks familiar, isn't this? And the one I have the half a day later, Han Le's residence.

This is the golden page I received from master. And this is the silver page I got from the barefoot brute. After I got this, I wanted to unlock its secrets, but I haven't found any clues. Since these two pages look so similar, they must have some sort of connection. The silver one feels slightly heavier. That's it. The surface of the silver page can be melted. The inside is the same. Let me read what it says. Huh? Isn't this a sword cultivator's technique that teaches one how to control a flying sword? This isn't what I need at all. After all my hard work, this is all I got. You useless piece of [ __ ] I've already got the sword streak. Azure Essence streak. It can absorb my sword streak. That page must still have some kind of secret hidden within it. In that case, let's give this a try. Add your essence sword streak. How much is it going to absorb? Suddenly, I'm almost out of true. The light is forming into words. Gently touching. What the heck? It's climbing all the way up my arm. Filled instantly. The words, they've all entered my mind. The contents are the contents are actually the cone master casually gave me and I foolishly cultivated four stages of complete volume of the Azure essence sword art. All 13 of its stages are in here. So, I can cultivate up to the spiritual transformation stage. There really was a secret within the page. I should check them again immediately.

Two hours later, the second page shows how to refine a special item, the bamboo clouds warm sword. In conjunction with the Azure essence sword art, it would be a terrifying weapon, but I can't use it right now. Meanwhile, the first page also has the threesense revolutions technique. Miraculously, it can bypass the bottleneck at the core formation stage. Although cultivating the technique is exciting, one would need to lose their powers at the Azure essence sword art sixth stage three times. It involves compressing one's power in trueqi until they reach a steady state. Then it's used to enter the core formation stage. This might be a great idea, but it'll be pretty difficult. At the foundation establishment stage, a cultivator can only live for two centuries, so there's no guarantee this will work. It looks like I can't be too hasty. However, now that I have the threesence revolutions technique and the bamboo clouds warm sword, I'm much more determined to cultivate the azure essence sword art. My top priority right now is to cultivate and get the materials for those two pills quickly. The next would be to train my talisman making skills. Not only will I be able to use it to protect myself, but I can also sell them. Otherwise, I'll get into trouble if I keep selling thousand-year spiritual herbs. Let's get right to it. Have a look at my spiritual herb seeds and cineabar for making talismans.

3 days later, full powered seal activate. Time for me to train in solitude. Over the next few days, Hanley used his little green bottle to nurture the spiritual herbs he required for pill refinement. He also began making talismans, starting from the lowest tier. Aside from his daily cultivation, he would work on these two in tandem, so he was always busy. However, even with all that work, Han Lee remained focused. Time flew in 4 years passed in the blink of an eye.

4 years later, someone's here. Come closer. I need to speak to you. Go to the Green Wave Cave immediately. It's almost time for me to head out anyway. Although my power increased by leaps and bounds after taking stronger doses of chi condensation powder, it has no effect at all anymore. My body must have become resistant to it after taking so much. Right now, I'm stuck in the middle of my foundation establishment stage. Without the it of medicine, I won't be able to cultivate the technique once, never mind three times. So, if I want to get to the next level, I've got to get outside and do some digging. I should see if I can get the ingredients I need for the gathering spiritual elixir.

Eldest senior brother, eighth junior brother, how the heck are you always so lucky, you little brat? Lucky? Yeah, I really envy you. Every time you show up, it's always dramatic. What are you talking about? I'll tell. But you didn't hear it from me. Of course, senior brother. You see, our master and madam have arranged for a woman to be your Dao companion.

Eight months later, outside the Greenwave cave, both those children have finally gone. It's been a dreadful task. Yes, it has. When senior master Hong Fu said she wanted a disciple to be Dong Shanner's Dao Comp, we were going to recommend Wu Xian. Who'd have thought she'd choose Han Lee, considering all her options? H. What's even more unexpected was that the brat actually dared to reject senior sister Hong Fu. You know how hot her temper is. In that case, what's even more unexpected was how she wasn't upset at all. I was panicking at the time. I feared she'd kill him with a palm strike. Me, too. You're right. After all, even the senior master knows Shenner has a bad reputation. Because she's learning the graceful dream arts, she's said to be a flirt and had ambiguous relationships with many male disciples. If senior master hadn't shown me her geeko cineabar remained intact, I would have never believed that she was still a virgin. It's only normal for Shanner to be so pampered since she's senior master Hong Fu<unk>s descendant. The rumors about Shenner are indeed untrue. I heard the senior master's been very strict with her. Even so, I can't let her ruin my reputation. So, this will not come to pass. Of course, I agree with you. But what really fleumoxed me was how adamant the senior sister was about Han Lee. Since she asked Han Lee to accompany Shanner to the Yenclan's treasur sizing assembly, she probably hopes they'll develop feelings for each other. Oh, at his level. How's Hanley going to be able to win the prize that pagota of secrets treasure talisman? If only it were someone else. Come now, you already rejected the senior master once. You want to reject her a second time? Now, now, be a good man and forget about the pagod of secrets. But what if that woman seduces my beloved disciple? Don't worry. Even if she can seduce all the other disciples, that one won't fall for her.

Seven days later, outside the Yanlang mountains, Ski sent up five signals now. And you've read that invitation letter up and down countless times. You're such a chicken, senior brother, Han, Hong Fu's disciple, Dong Shanner. Say something, you blockhead. Cold. We've already reached the Yen Clan's main entrance. Why are you still being so cautious? I seriously don't understand why my master would set her heart on a coward like you. Then again, you've been rejecting me this whole time, senior brother. Is it possible that you already have a sweetheart? Or could it be that you know you're not that handsome? So, you've deliberately put on that look of yours for my master to see so that she picks you. Huh? What are you looking for? Senior master Hong Fu. Look, it's your senior master. You vixen. You jerk. You've been using that trick on the entire journey. Am I not even allowed to speak? We'll wait a little while longer, but if the Yans don't show up, we're leaving. If you still have the energy to argue, I suggest you fly up and scout the area, Junior Sister. Just in case there's anyone nearby you. Would it kill you not to bully me? You sh. You're finally looking at me properly. Nope. There's something coming. It's the Yan's two-headed heron. My sincere apologies for making both of you wait so long. I am Yenyu and this is my younger sister, Yenling. We're here to escort the two of you to Yenling Castle. Greetings. We No problem at all. We only just arrived anyway. He's so handsome. Actually, some Yan disciples were supposed to wait for our distinguished guests here, but they got into an accident. Why is your heart racing? I see. Then we're Senior Master Hong Fu. Here are our invitations. Ah, so your junior brother Han and junior sister Dong. Nice to meet you. H I'm going to have some fun when we get to Yanling Castle. So stay out of it, senior brother. Ha. As though I care. Both of you. Welcome to Yenling Castle. This way. Please make sure you enjoy your stay at Yenling Castle.

Young cultivators called Yenling Castle. It was said to be one of the most important landmarks owned by the Yenclan, the top clan within U state. This was a majestic ancient castle located at the heart of the Yenlang mountains. His giant boulder technique is pretty good. On that day, its seal was lifted to welcome the international group of cultivators from the seven major sects. Crashy Bammy. Look at those weirdos over there. Junior Sister Dong. They suddenly barged in here today to challenge us without an invitation. They defeated the many disciples they fought, which was why we couldn't greet you on time. But they're definitely going to lose this battle. The man on the stage is my cousin. Wow, he seems really strong. He's an elite disciple from the Yenclans Marshall performance hall. See that weapon my cousin is using, Junior Sister? That's a top tier magical weapon from our clan, the bone dissolving treasure fan. The fan releases an extremely potent toxic mist that can melt a person's skin and flesh. Wow. So, which weapon is stronger? That one or the thunder zephr fan? The thunder zephyr fan is difficult to wield, so it's more valuable, of course. What nonsense. How dare you compare the thunder zephr fan to a mere top tier magical weapon. Senior brother Fong. So you're the one Senior Master Du asked to participate in this assembly. I didn't think Senior Master Hong Fu would allow you to be here. Sher Fong, I believe he's the one who wanted to be Dong Shanner's Dao, but Senior Master Hong Fu hates him. Oh ho, someone seems unhappy. How dare you mock the Yen Plan's magical weapon. Tsk, the way I see it, that fan of yours isn't even a match for my violet ray symbols. Shall we have a battle to prove it then? Come on, you two. Don't quarrel over me. Bring it on. Great. We just arrived at the Yen Plan, and two of them are already enchanted. No wonder senior brother Louu was willing to kill his partner because of her. But come think of it, why am I not affected by her charms? It's not that I want to reject both of you, but my master already told me. I must remain by senior brother Hansside at all times. [ __ ] me. What the hell did I just miss? [ __ ] Now I'd become their co-e. You're trying to get revenge, aren't you? I only spoke the truth, so I'm not even afraid that you'll tell on my master. What? To think you'd try to use this pathetic toxic mist on me. You seem to have a genuine death wish, brat. Our ancestors practically invented poisoning. Sudden growth. Rapid absorption. Retract. This is bad. My treasure fans powers have been sucked away. Dim and gloomy. Did you think that was all? Go, cousin. Somebody call the doctor. Some veteran. He wound up being defeated within a few moves. You give me your best shot then. Please, both of you, let's take a step back. Who the heck is that bastard? He's formidable. He's both vicious and powerful. How is this possible? How could my cousin lose? Senior brother, I'm quite tired from my journey here. Could you please show me where I can rest? I suppose there's nothing else I can do right now. Senior brother Yen, I wish to continue exploring the area. So, Junior Sister Dawn will be in your care. In that case, please take this map of Yanl Castle with you. Junior brother, you're really letting me go off on my own. I can't believe it. You thought I wanted to eye on you? Who wants to challenge me next? Me.

The Yenclan's castle occupied a huge area with a population of hundreds of thousands. Most of its residents were ordinary mortals without spiritual roots. It was an independent society isolated from the outside world. The people there had formed their own systems and would live, work, and die within it. I heard some of the mortals here are related to the Yen clan. And there are also ordinary folks who sought refuge here. To maintain their confidentiality, any mortal who enters Yenling Castle will never be allowed to leave the place. Otherwise, they'll be killed mercilessly. It's rather tragic for those who've never experienced the beauty of the wider world. Now, if I want some information on cultivation or the treasure seizing assembly, I need to find a restaurant where cultivators gather. Hm. This seems like a decent place. If you dare offend me in the Yenclans Castle, you're a dead man. Go ahead and try it in broad daylight when everyone can see you. Excuse me, master cultivator. Would you mind letting me pass? Hey, I'm a married woman, you know. Aren't you afraid of being called rude for staring at a mere mortal lady? It's her. You junior sister. Were the lingering scent pills I gave you useful? Senior brother Han Lee. It's really you. Yes, it's senior brother. Look over there. Boohoo. Senior brother. My goodness. Which family's daughter is that? He made her cry. [ __ ] I'm attracting too much attention by staying here. Junior sister, this isn't a good place for us to talk. Shall we go somewhere else? Sure. Whatever you say, senior brother. Let's go to my house.

Why have you come here, Junior Sister? Has something befallen the mo residence? The mo residence was destroyed seven years ago. Senior brother, second mother and fifth mother are both dead. My mother and I barely escaped. We then sought refuge here at Yenling Castle. My mother is sick. Senior brother, you have to save her. We opened this little shop. We're trying to earn spirit stones to pay for mother's treatment. Mother, guess who I brought back? I ran into senior brother. Your senior brother? Didn't your brothers die long ago? Are you hallucinating, my dear? Look, it's senior brother Han Lee. Han Lee, it really is you. Hurry, senior brother. Please take a look at my mother. Don't worry, it's just a minor illness. Nothing life-threatening. Ding the ling. That's great. Senior brother second sister once told me that your medical skills were far superior to hers. Incredible. I haven't felt so comfortable in years. It was just one of your old injuries acting up. Madam, you'll be fine now. Thank you, senior brother. to think you still address me as your madam. Are you not upset about what happened? It's all in the past now. In any case, I am master most disciple. So, you're still my madam regardless.

Can you tell me what happened that year? Also, how did you two end up in Yenling Castle? After you eliminated O Yang Fetin, we managed to gain a huge advantage just as we hoped and took over a lot of territory. However, we only saw what a massive mistake we had made when we faced the Pentishade sect. The Pentade sect had been building up their forces. They massacred the fearsome dragon association. Second sister and fifth sister died in the conflict. My daughter and I were being hunted down, but we were saved by a cultivator from the Yenclan and brought to Yenling Castle. In order to to repay him for rescuing us, I married him a year later. As for your junior sister, time only made we publicly her more declared that she was a cursed woman beautiful whose husband had died. That was how we avoided being harassed by the local crowd. Didn't think that whiny brat would have so many suitors fighting for her hand. Bad. It's no wonder. She really is. To our surprise, a cultivator recently insisted on taking Hanner as a concubine despite the rumors. If Hana refuses, he'll retaliate against our little shop. Also, he can threaten us with bankruptcy. Han Lee, it's been so many years since you began your cultivation. I'm sure you've at least reached stage 9 by now. I'm doing all right. You want me to handle this problem, cultivator, don't you, madam? Is he powerful? If he isn't from the Yen Clan, I might just be able to give it a go. Even after all these years, you're still as sharp and cautious as always. Rest assured, I've investigated the man and he's only at stage five. Although he's from the Yen Clan, he's an insignificant member who's been sidelined. Even after all these years, your plans are still as meticulous as always, madam. To hear you teasing me again, I suppose I should count my lucky stars. Speaking of which, why haven't you married a cultivator within the castle, Junior Sister? You'd at least have someone to rely on. No, I don't want to. The Yenclan claimed they're protecting us mortals, but that's all a sham. Anyone who marries a cultivator will end up being beaten and scolded. We'd be abandoned as soon as we grow old and ugly. I'd rather remain single forever than marry someone here. I see. But you can't remain unmarried forever, though. Can you, Junior sister? I can tell that something's a miss here. How about we take care of that cultivator first? Okay, this is the place. Senior brother, I it'll be fine. Go ahead and knock. Come out, you sh you little [ __ ] I was being kind to you. How dare you? Greetings, senior. I am forever at your service. What stage are you actually at, senior brother? That jerk instantly acted like a mouse before a cat when you showed up. He kept on calling you senior so respectfully. Haha, he was so reverential. I promise I'll be a good person from now on, senior. It was as if he had just met his ancestor. The little brat's finally gone back to being happy and carefree again. It's not a big deal, but there's a rule in the world of cultivators. Since I'm in a higher realm than he is, he does have to address me as senior. You're so awesome, senior brother. Whenever I think about his funny face when he tried to suck up to you, I can't stop laughing. Is it true you can't become a cultivator without spiritual roots? Senior brother, I want to be a cultivator like you too. Senior brother, we're here. I have other matters to attend to, junior sister. So, I won't be going back to see your mother. Are you leaving already, senior brother? I'll be staying at Yan Lling Castle for a few more days, so we might meet again. Here, there are a few dozen spirit stones in this if you two have an emergency. Thank you, senior brother. I've got a pill for you to take as well. This is the eternal youth pill that's been refined using thousand-year spiritual herbs. I believe I'm the only person with the recipe for this pill. That's the eternal youth pill. It won't make you a cultivator, but it'll keep you looking young and ageless for rest of your life. Really? Senior brother, I dash. Senior brother. Senior brother. The difference between immortals and mortals is that immortals have to suffer the agony of watching their loved ones die. I'm really sorry, Junior Sister Sky Crane Tea House. So, your senior master Lee Huayuan<unk>s disciple, Junior Brother Han Lee, you really are a talented young man. Please come join our table for a reunion of the seven sects. My master asked me to participate in the treasure seizing assembly. So, I'd like to hear all your professional opinions before I begin. senior brothers. Speaking of the treasure seizing assembly though, the treasure talisman, the pagota of secrets is a fine item. It's still very strange that so many cultivators from so many countries have shown up. If they really are here for the unique treasure, it should have been cultivators at the core formation stage fighting for it. But all the newcomers are at the foundation establishment stage. Also, does anyone know who the group of weirdos in green robes are? They're from the ghost spirit sect. How do you know that? From the heavenly south codeex, of course. Wow, Wu Yuzi, this is the first time you're speaking up. Do none of you read? The ghost spirit sect is one of the six devil Dao sects within Tonlulo State. They're said to specialize in demonic arts and techniques, and they're also proficient in poison and black magic. Although they're considered the weakest of the six sects, but they're still 30% stronger than the masked moon sect, the most powerful in the U state. If they invade, aside from the rightest Dao alliance in Fingu State, the cultivator forces in the other states could not fight them alone. No wonder the Yen clan are putting up with this humiliation. Why would such a powerful sect participate in something as minor as the treasure seizing assembly? Could the six devil dao sect sex from tanluo state be planning a full-scale invasion against you state? But there's still Jang state and she state between us and the devil dao. Plus, there's no way the righteous d alliance is going to sit around and do nothing. Speaking of which, should we all form a trade group together when we head back? Seems I was worrying too much. Plus, if there's a problem, I can let the stronger ones handle it. So, I shouldn't be concerned about these matters. After all, the Yen Clan has veterans in the core formation stage taking care of things. If anything happens, they'll be the at the forefront. My priority is participating in this trade fair. Please take me along as well.

Late night yen clan flying cloud hall. The young master from the ghost spirit sect wants to see me, you say? That's right, ancestor. He's also got two guards with him at the core formation stage. They refused to wait outside the hall and beat up all of our guards who tried to stop them. I was wondering who it was. So, it's the famous Lee brothers. That explains why my Yenclan wasn't shown any respect. He he didn't think we brothers were so famous that even the ancestor of the Yenclan would know about us. However, we are both merely minor players. The one calling the shots today is our young master. Hei, my father has asked me to deliver a letter to you, senior Yen. He also wanted me to give you a message from him. H, I have absolutely no interest in you people from the ghost spirit sect, and I don't know who your father is either, so get on with whatever nonsense you have to say. Heihei, it seems you're being a little curt to the ghost spirit sect, Senior Yen. I'm not interested in getting involved with you. Forget the letter. Just give me the message and leave. What? Give me that letter and come with me to the secret room.

The next afternoon, the minor trade fair. I've got a heavenly stone. Any takers? I've got the egg of a level one high tier spiritual beast, the howling wind eagle. I got lucky today. I traded for the herbs needed to refine my other pill recipe, the gathering spiritual elixir. I've got food to eat again now. Did you say you're accepting any pill recipes? I've got a pill recipe right here. Isn't that Woo Yuzi? I'm asking for 10 talismans for this pill recipe. Whoa, there really is someone trading pill recipes. Why is he so willing to part with that? Hey, isn't this pill recipe the spiritual food pill? Ah, I see. Although this pill has the miraculous ability to level up spiritual beasts. Its ingredients are similar to those forqi condensation powder. Which cultivator in their right mind would choose to refine such a pill over the chance to enhance themselves? No wonder Wu Yuzi is selling this. You aren't going to go back on your word, are you? Benefactor. No, I won't. Although this is zero cost, a bit of a loss for me. You have a deal.

Meanwhile, flying Cloud Hall's conference hall. Many cultivators from various countries will need to be recruited this time. Although I don't know how the information got out. They've discovered that the ancestors of the Yenclan originated from the ghost spirit sect. The ghost spirit sect has made a great offer in exchange for our return. Not only are they willing to lend us a copy of the true scripture of all souls, but they'll also let our clan take the role of the ghost spirit sex vice leader. In return, their only condition is that Yenner marries their young master. He wants Yenner to become his Dao companion so he can use her spiritual roots to cultivate the great blood spirit arts. On top of that, their child would become the leader of the Yenclan and the ghost spirit sect in the future. If any of you are opposed, speak freely. Wouldn't we have to move out entirely if we were to return to the ghost spirit sect? He's right. The seven sects will never forgive us for this. Also are checky state and jang state not going to intervene when the devil dao invades you state? He the seven sects won't be a problem. The devil dao sects are going to be launching a large-scale invasion soon. Meanwhile, Jang state in checky state between us have already fallen. The seven sects are in danger, but they don't even know it. In that case, why would the ghost spirit sect sacrifice so much just to have us return? It's because of Yenner's heavenly spiritual roots. Of course, the ghost spirit sex young master has extremely rare dark spiritual roots. If both of them become Dao companions, they might be able to cultivate the great blood spirit arts to their peak state. The ghost spirit sex generous offer in exchange for our return. Plus, the fact that they leaked the news of the six sex invading you state to us. If that happens, they could conquer the six sects was all because they're hoping to rule over the entire heavenly south region. Also, you can all forget about relying on Fingu State's righteous Dao alliance. They've already invaded a neighboring state of average strength. My guess is the righteous sects have come to a private agreement with the devil dao sexs, which is why they won't interfere with whatever befalls you state. All right, since no one has any objections, this matter is decided. Have someone go sign the life and death curse with the ghost spirit sect immediately. Henceforth, the Yenclan shall return to being one of the six devil da sects. I love trade fairs. Tomorrow, I'm going to attend the trade fair again.

A sound transmission talisman, come immediately. Junior brother Han. Junior Sister Dong is in trouble. What? It seems Dong Shanner is in trouble. As though I care. Let her suitors help her instead. Give me back my Shanner. Rest assured, senior master. I'm on my way right now.

Junior Sister Dong, do you think I'm pretty? Yes, you are. Do you love me? Yes, I do. Then do you want me? Yes, I want you. You do, huh? In that case, what price are you willing to pay to have me? Anything. As long as you allow to be by your side. I'll be anything you want. Even if you want me to be your slave, I'll Dong Sher, are you not afraid that Senior Master Hong Fu will ground you? Help me, senior brother. Help me, senior brother. Who are you? How dare you use the soul bewitchman technique on one of the cultivators from the seven sex? Oh, it was the soul bewitchman technique. Bold as brass, aren't you? You dare commit such a heinous crime within Yanling Castle? What are you on about? This lady and I were getting along just fine. No, I wasn't. Senior brother, since you're still not backing off, are you planning to fight the three of us? Would you like to taste my Violet Ray symbols? If you still refuse to leave, don't blame us for what happens next. This isn't over. I'll remember all three of your faces now. If he were at the later part of the stage, I would have had to disappoint senior master Hong Fu. I'm lucky that guy was only at the middle of foundation establishment.

Fu Tavern. I met him at a talisman shop this afternoon. With just one glance, I ended up enthralled. I desperately wanted to please him. I was willing to do whatever he asked. It's like was the one I was destined to give my whole self to. Senior brother Han. If female cultivators run into him, will they end up being controlled for the rest of their lives? I don't want that to happen. Closer. Why are you telling me this? You think you'll win her over just because you made a minor contribution? You sh You'd better watch your back. Why the hell are you two getting jealous again? I'll kill you. Don't worry, Junior. Sister Dong, I'll accompany you for the next few days. I promise I won't let him get near you. It's very unusual that Dong Shanner, a charm technique specialist, got enchanted so quickly by someone else. How is his soul bewitchman technique so potent? They're so carefree. However, it would seem no one is worried about this issue anymore.

Everyone, our state's cultivators will hold the treasure seizing assembly on the mountain peak at the west side of Yenling Castle tomorrow morning. For the cultivators from other states, it will be held at the peak on the east side. That's odd. Why would they separate us like that? Should I ask you? That's wonderful. We'll take you there when the time comes, junior sister. So exciting. Looks like she's already made a complete recovery. I doubt I'll get any answers now. I'd better head back to my room and meditate to prepare for tomorrow's battle.

Meanwhile, the western mountain peak the moment the life and death curse is altered. This monumental decision shall be set in stone. The ancestor of the Yenclan has accepted the request to refine the souls of the cultivators from the seven sects. I'm guessing he's trying to cover up the news as well. They're all going to be our enemies anyway. H the seven sects are going to have enough trouble just protecting themselves. Now, as for the cultivators who were sent here from various states for matchmaking, they haven't got the courage to offend them. So, they've all been sent to the eastern side. However, the souls of those cultivators will be given to Miss Yen for the blood ritual. The Yen clan will be the one to benefit. This is so unfair. They get all the rewards while we do all the work. What does it even matter? She's practically part of the family anyway. Furthermore, don't I still have you two and the 12 ghost spirit guards? In any case, we've got nothing better to do. I'll just present the souls of those cultivators as a dowry for my future wife.

Meanwhile, the yellow maple valley. What? Quick, send these letters out. You go to the masked moon sect. You head to the clear void sect. All of you deliver the mobilization medal to the major clans. We need the elite disciples placed on standby immediately. Any who dare disobey shall have their entire clan eliminated by the seven sex enforcer team. This is all happening too fast. Ancestor bumble. Destiny always finds a way. A cataclysm is coming. This is all the will of heaven.

The next morning, the western mountain peak. This way, please. All participants, please come this way. Two more are yet to arrive, young master. It's getting late. Do we need to keep waiting? We can't wait any longer, lest our plans go ary. Send the ghost spirit guards after the two latecomers. Gather them all quickly and activate the array. Everyone's here. Plenty of participants for this round. Head Dong Shanner already picked up two more companions. Good for her. Senior brother Fang's getting jealous again. Brother Ba, do you know what that array is for? I'm ashamed to say I don't know much about this field. I assume it's meant to protect the mountain by limiting the size of the battlefield. After all, we'll cause quite a ruckus when we start fighting. The treasure seizing assembly is going to begin soon. Everyone, please gather over here. All right, we're all here on our master's orders, but it's such a pity that only one pigota of secrets is up for grabs. You're absolutely right. What is this feeling? This way, please, my young friend from the yellow maple valley. Never mind. Oh, hold on. I'd like to prepare my magical weapons and talismans before the battle. My apologies. I'll come as soon as I'm done. No problem. That's fine. Everyone, please gather here to register and draw lots. What the [ __ ] is up with that guy? Isn't he a member of the Yenclan? His nails look exactly the same as the bastards from the ghost spirits sect. Why does he have dark green fingernails? Has the ghost spirit sect disguised their disciples as members of the Yen clan? It's unbelievable. Could there ever be such a coincidence? Whatever's going on here. I'm not taking any chances. I've got to get out of here. Where do you think you're going? Vine wind. Time to leave. Huh? Now that's interesting. You instantly activated two barriers. The ghost spirit sex. Young master, are you going to head back into the array and live a while longer? Or are you going to let me suck out your soul right this moment? The array? What the hell is that array doing? I can't hear anything inside anymore. It's like everyone within it disappeared. Just as I suspected, the people inside must be in danger. This guy is definitely powerful. If I stay any longer, I might never escape. Trying to run? Not on my watch. Time to meet your doom. The Yenclan has joined forces with the ghost spirit sect. I have to hurry back and tell them about this. As for Dong Shanner and the rest, I need to wait for the masters to come save them. You think you can get away? He caught up to me. I almost couldn't catch up to him. He actually caught up to me. This bastard's really quick. It's not the fastest, but my blood evasion technique speed is one of the best among all the sex secret techniques. Most super tier flying magical tools are no match for it. Yet, I'm just barely keeping up with him. Even when I'm pushing the technique to its limits, if I don't do something, he's going to catch me any minute now. But I don't have a talisman powerful enough to stop him. Two large stacks. I need to pull off a miracle with sheer numbers. Basic talisman fireball volley. What kind of trick was that? He hurled a mass of fireballs at me and blew away my blood cloud. You damn brat. Why are you carrying around so much trash? That's a damn powerful magical weapon. Luckily, there's more where that came from. I see now that bastard must be a talisman merchant. [ __ ] bastard. At the foundation establishment stage, you should at least be using basic high tier talismans. Those goddamn fireballs. My hair has been completely ruined. But you're insulting me with such garbage. Ooh, I'm going to kill you. Completely surrounded. Black dragon talons. Black dragon talons. A super tier magical weapon made from the black flood dragon's claws. Spectral threads clawing through. What? Did you think it was over already? What the [ __ ] is this? I can't keep this up. I've got to get out of here quickly. Black dragon talons. I'll use my black dragon talons to make an escape route. Falter. Looks like this blood cloud has the ability to corrode magical tools. I need to find another way to get out of this. Well, well,

Not only were they able to break through my injade pitchfork spectral thread, but they also destroyed my blood ghost and aren't affected by my blood clouds corrosion. They really aren't just ordinary super tier magical weapons. Looks like dealing with him myself wasn't a waste of time. I'm going to take your life and your magical tools. Dragon talons. Gro. Looks like there are endless ghost minions within the blood cloud. I'll wind up dead if I just keep I wasting my power. No choice now. How the [ __ ] does he still have more [ __ ] I can't take all that. My great blood spirit arts are only at stage two. Even if magical weapons don't affect my blood cloud, it won't be able to withstand the blasts from such a bombardment. Go TSK. He actually blocked them all. Did you still think you had a chance against me? Be a good boy and let my blood ghosts eat you. The carnage created as my blood ghosts tear you apart. will be a marvelous sight. What's that, you little brat? What you lack in strength, you make up for with your many unusual but effective items. Given that I'm soon going to get so many fine magical tools, I'm willing to use some of my blood essence. I'm going to claim that misty magical tool as well. No matter how powerful that mist of yours is, it will still be devoured by my blood mist. H, seems you have a lot of items, brat. But it's all feudal. You're going to die today. Your magical weapons are no match for my great blood spirit arts. Unless a treasure talisman. Push through that brat. How is he so well equipped? [ __ ] He's got too many good items. I have to kill him.

Dear readers, my name is Han Lee. After I uncovered the ghost spirit sex conspiracy, you brat. Don't even dream of fleeing. You dare try to make a fool out of me. The sex young master chased me down and wants me dead. I'm going to kill you. If this keeps up, he's going to catch me. Go, Sadosh. You think you're the only one with a treasure talisman. My golden dagger's stuck in that skull's teeth. I can't recall it. Die, you brat. Damn. If I get caught in that blood cloud again, I won't be able to break through it. Is this really how I'm going to die? If I can't kill you today, I'll take on your surname. What was that? What just happened? It really is a treasure talisman. I won't be throwing this away. He didn't even take his treasure talisman. What was wrong with Ohim. He was the one I who supposed chase to do the after same to me him now. Moment ago, wouldn't dare. Sigh. I'm such a fool. I've got to escape.

Outside the Yanlang Mountains. Young Master, where are you? I'm here. What happened to you, young master? Help me. Hurry. I've been poisoned. Don't worry. How did that kid do it? How did you get so severely poisoned, young master? A cave hundreds of miles away. Phew. I'm finally safe. I know what it must have been. It was that twerp cyan red mist. There was poison in that mist. I've got it now. That young master must have been poisoned after inhaling my azure fire. My asthma. That rat must have deliberately set a trap for me and was waiting for the poison to take effect. That [ __ ] scheming bastard. Tsk. I missed my best chance to take him down. If I'd killed him, I could have taken all of his treasures. If you'd held him for a while longer, we could have rushed over and killed him. It's too late for us to chase him now. There's no point in chasing him now. I'll probably end up being killed by his guards. What a waste.

What's the situation with the cultivators from the seven sects? They've been completely routed. But I heard Tion Buke of the harmonious bond sect nabed two female cultivators while our men were searching for you. Damn it. Tion Buke. And that talisman merchant from the yellow maple valley. I Wong Chan will definitely kill you both. The Taiwan mountains. I've got to hurry back and inform the sect. Stop right there. Junior brother. Why is there a group with members from all seven sects? Is there something I can do for you, senior brother? Decree. You've been recruited. You are now part of my squad.

A wasteland in you state. Sniff. Sniff. Scurry. Scurry. Scurry. Ph. I finally did it. The success rate of the soul drawing technique is really low. Han Lee, a disciple from the yellow maple valley who said he was not going to cultivate, is cultivating the secret puppet technique. The soul drawing technique has a low success rate and isn't even powerful. The only upside is that it requires very little power. A cultivator at the early stages of foundation establishment like me can just barely use it. Since I joined that mixed up group and came to this wasteland to guard the spirit stone mine, I've been cultivating the great development and secret puppet techniques when I'm not on guard duty. After my battle with the ghost spirit sex young master, I realized the techniques and strategies I relied on before are no longer good enough. Coupled with the devil dows invasion, I'm getting into more and more fights with other cultivators. I need to get stronger and fast. That's why I'm cultivating the great development technique. I'll gain the strength to protect myself if I reach stage one. After all, I picked up dozens of puppets those people from the thousand bamboo school left behind. Naturally, I've got to learn the secret puppet technique as well. I have to be able to make puppets myself. Condenses dozens of souls to create an artificial soul. Only then will I have sustainable power in battle. I'm already using the souls of field mice, and I've made a few dozen basic puppets. The next step is to use the lizard soul, which is of a higher level. I'm going to challenge myself and create a level two puppet.

Dear Junior brothers, the frontlininers have sent us a message. Please gather inside the cave. The seven sex spirit stone mine is located at the bottom of a large canyon. Senior brother Shien, have you been well, Junior Brother Han? Thanks to your arrangements for the guard rotation. I've had time to learn how to increase my power and compensate for my weaknesses. Our frontlininers have sent us a message. Let's hear what they have to say. When you all first arrived here a few months ago, the devil dao sex and the seven sects began fighting each other. When both sides clashed for the first time, the devil Dao sex suffered a painful defeat. Aren't the devil Dao sex formidable foes? How did we manage to defeat them? It's because the spirit beast mountain spread misinformation. The spirit beast mountain was once a part of the spirit controlling sect from the devil Dao. They were a hidden force planted by the enemy in Ustate millennia ago. Thus, the devil Dao sects assumed they would serve them well. They didn't expect the spirit beast mountain was no longer willing to be ruled by the spirit controlling sect. So they worked with the other sects and released false information. The devil dao sects suffered huge losses in the first ambush. They even lost two cultivators at the core formation stage. The devil dao sexs were infuriated and launched a massive assault. Currently, casualties on both sides have risen to tens of thousands of cultivators. Seven or eight of them at their core formation stages. What? So many dead already. Logically speaking, the devil da sects are too powerful for the seven sects. However, fearing they'd lose their closest allies, the cultivation sects from the un Wu and Wu states quickly sent reinforcements. As it stands, both sides are evenly matched and have entered a tugof-war struggle. You guys are so lucky that you were assigned guard duty here. Every day I fear for my life when I transport the spirit stones through the war zone. Thank goodness I was sent here. If I returned to the sect as I'd planned, I might have been killed on some mission. It's so calm and peaceful here that I've had time to cultivate. Someone else has arrived. Senior brother Shien. Looks like they're a group from the spirit beast mountain sent here by the higher-ups. They've even sent reinforcements to such a remote location. Looks like the war is upon us at the bottom of the canyon. Welcome, senior brother Mang. I'm Lu Tian Mang of the Spirit Beast Mountain. Lu Tian Ming, a disciple of the Spirit Beast Mountain Late Stage Foundation Establishment. I'm Shenlu of the Masked Moon Sect. I'm Han Lee of the Yellow Maple Valley. Isn't that Jong Wu? Ah, you you aren't you? What's wrong with you? Where are your address your manners? Senior respectfully my apologies. Greetings, Senior Han. I'm Jong Wu of the Spirit Beast Mountain. It's all right.

One month later. It's rather odd. I always thought cultivating techniques from the five elements were difficult, but the great development technique came to me so smoothly. I got it down in no time. I even made my first level two puppet. It's just a bit rough compared to what Huang Long and the rest of them used. All right, I'll admit I have a long way to go. I'll have someone bring me more materials later. Let's make some more. We've got a problem. The devil dows sex are attacking us. Everyone come out and prepare for battle. They're here. What's the situation? There are 20 or 30 enemies outside. They're attacking the four evils array. What's happening? Come, let's go face the enemy. Time to test the results of my cultivation. rushing out. They're from the heavenly fiend sect. Look there at the back. The ones in red are from the devil flame sect. We can't let them destroy our great array. Half of us are to protect the array while the rest face the devil flame sect. Hanley observed that there were 20 to 30 enemies while his side had nine combatants at the foundation establishment stage. The remaining dozen of them were disciples at their chi condensation stages. Their magical weapons are better than ours. It takes five or six of us to handle just one of them. However, it looks like we're still holding our own overall. The four evils array seems all right as well. Is this the extent of the six devil dow sex capabilities? If that's the case, defending this place should be easy enough. Can you take this more seriously? You dare look down on me? I'm going to kill you. Aure essence sword streak. Black dragon talone. What? This is bad. They're going to unleash the Azure sun devil fire. What are you looking at now? We can't let them activate it. Rip them apart. What? Let's see. There's someone in front of them. Those in the foundation establishment stage, quickly use your spiritual light techniques. He wasn't asking you to look. There really are people there. We've been had. [ __ ] They've summoned the Azure Sun Devil Fire. Quickly. Everyone fall back into the great array. Swoosh. Swooshy. Swoosh. Gush. Stor. Junior. Brother. What the hell is that? How can such a horrifying technique exist? [ __ ] If this keeps up, the four evils array isn't going to last. Damn it. The tables suddenly turned against us. Senior brother Shien, I know a secret passage that we can use to escape. What should we do? All right, then everyone go through the secret passage quickly. We're really lucky to have you, old Sue. Thank goodness for this passage. Otherwise, I was planning on surrendering. We mustn't surrender. Those who surrender might not be killed, but it's very likely that their souls will be extracted and used to refine new items. We might as well choose death. If we retreat, they'll at most destroy the spirit stone mines's entrance. They won't kill the mortals or take the spirit stones. We must conserve our remaining energy and return to report the situation. All right. Will the enemy let us go just like that? We won already. What a boore. Young master, the four evils array has been destroyed. But our enemies have escaped. Leader of the devil flame sey devil flame sex leader's only daughter. They're nothing but a bunch of losers. Shall we make a move? Leader of the heavenly fiend sect, protector of the heavenly fiend sect. We can't just let them go after they dared to humiliate a member of the devil da sect. That was so easy. Yet the enemy managed to humiliate you. I was certainly humiliated. It was that guy from the yellow maple valley. He had the gall to humiliate. Lean fea. Unforgivable. Mid-tier talisman earthshaker. Hold on. You're not the one they humiliated. There's no need for you to waste such a precious. What's happening? Collapse. Luckily, I activated my barrier in time or I'd have been buried alive. I've got to find as many allies as possible. Is anyone here? Junior brother Han, senior brother Shien. Wonderful. Let's search for any other survivors. What the junior brother What's that? Who cares what it is? We've got to leave. Hurry. How dare you harm a member of my sect, Vermin? You fool. Deflected. Let's take the initiative to attack everyone together. No power. What the [ __ ] It's sealed off the entrance. Watch out. Senior brother Shen, watch this. Sun and moon bag. All right. Congratulations on capturing the spiritual beast, senior master. That monster is struggling inside. That freak's infuriated now. Watch out everyone. Jeang Wu. Taste my darts. Damn it. It wouldn't be able to kill so many if we had more space to move. You guys distract it. I've got a plan. Angrily charging. That shield's really strong. It only suffered a scratch. Now's your chance. My sky covering bell is a special item that had bronze essence mixed into it during the refinement process. It definitely won't be able to escape now. Nice skills, junior brother. You flatter me, senior brother. This won't do. I'm still not completely at ease. You keep the beast trapped while I summon my treasure talisman. Completely eliminate it. Go ahead and rest, junior brother. Leave this to the two of us. All right. Are you done? I'm going to release this spiritual beast now. I'm done. The two of you can die peacefully now. I'm going to be taking the teleportation medal. Die, both of you. [ __ ] They both prepared for this cold stare. Huh? They I've got to quickly summon my retrieve. I didn't expect you to be skilled at puppetry, Junior Brother Hun, but it seems you haven't mastered it yet. Are you planning to face me with those few puppets? Did you release that spider on purpose? That's right. But there's no need for you to look so shocked. Ever since we entered this cave, the outcome of this scenario was set in stone. The teleportation medal is destined to belong to the final victor. We're the same kind of person. Were you not afraid your plan would backfire and that spiritual beast would kill you? Hey, kill me. A level four spiritual beast with a tough body and a little bit of brute strength. You should think about how you're going to handle this crystal spider. I hope you save your wretched life. That thin fabric covered him in an instant. Fading. He's actually charging at me. This bastard's techniques are really troublesome. However, it won't work on me since I've got powerful magical tools to use against you. Sky covering bell. The blue congealing mirror. How does he have it? [ __ ] I've got to buy myself some time and summon an offensive magical weapon. I'll have the time I need as long as he keeps his shield up. He retracted his shield. Has he gone mad? That's impossible. I won't make it. I've got no choice but to take the blow with my armor. There's no way he'll penetrate it. Bahi. He really? Ah, such a pity. The worm dragon's horn is an incredible material, but it's a shame it's so small. At this size, it'll be brittle. If it had grown for another 20 or 30 years, I could have made a real powerful magical weapon out of it. As it is, the best I can do is make a single-use weapon. You can use it against an enemy when it counts the most. I didn't think I'd end up using the horn like this, but to kill a cultivator in the later stages of foundation establishment, I suppose it's worth it. Enlarged black dragon talone. Using a magical weapon or barrier against it will do more harm than good. I'll keep it occupied with the puppets. Great. It ran out of magic. This the tool that's good for absolutely nothing except for chopping stuff. The silver shine sword. As I expected, although this beast had a tough shell without its powers protecting it, it was easy to deal with. Looks back sits. It's ironic. I thought I'd die at the hands of the enemy, but I was almost killed by my allies instead. In the world of cultivation, everyone only looks out for themselves. We cultivators are ridiculous. We may live longer than mortals, but our lives are so fragile. Maybe one day I'll also end up dying at the hands of another immortal cultivator or inside the belly of a spiritual beast, leaving behind only an abandoned storage pouch.

A year later, the golden drum planes. This was the main battlefield for the seven sects and six demon da sects. After two major battles ended in stalemates, the two sides faced each other in the golden drum plains. A strange tugof-war took shape or a major battle occurred every month and a minor battle every day. Because of the array's protection, massive battles involving thousands had only a few casualties. The melee combatants among them made the fighting seem even more dangerous. Since cultivators at the core formation stage were more powerful, they often had life-saving techniques. Meanwhile, cultivators at the chi condensation stage served no purpose in battle. So, they were largely spared. Hence, after a year, both sides only suffered a few hundred casualties. All cultivators at their foundation establishment stage, which gave the commanders a huge headache. a rocky beach by the golden drum plains. Furthermore, during the battle that year, a fearsome warrior emerged. He became infamous within the seven sects. All had heard of this ruthless newcomer from the yellow maple valley. He was only in the middle of the foundation establishment at most, but he was able to hunt down over a dozen of the devil dow sex cultivators and walked away unscathed. It was truly unbelievable. Why did you put on such a big show? You ended up dead anyway. With my arsenal of magical gadgets and treasure talismans, along with the great development technique, I can still escape even if I run into an opponent in the later stages of foundation establishment. All of those at the early or middle stages are my prey. Anyway, I should call it a day now. It's getting late. The cultivators at the core formation stage are probably going to arrive for battle soon. The last time the saber transformation dock and the spirit controlling sect fought, I almost got dragged into it even from 7 8 miles away. That was too freaking close. Holy [ __ ] Time to go back and exchange my spoils of war for spirit stones.

The seven sex temporary base. Temporary trading center. Come have a look. Do you have? Let's see. Brother Chen, I managed to collect the plus 500 spirit stones needed for the dragon chanter. Amazing. There really are plus 500 spirit stones in here. You got them all so fast. Have you been going on missions to hunt and kill members of the devil dowex again? You're awesome, brother Han. I felt bad after you bought two of my defective recipes that didn't list all of their required ingredients last time. I think you're the only one who would dare work on such throwaway formulas. Truth be told, I should be thanking you, brother Chen. Speaking of which, I asked you to find a certain item for me. Here's the item you wanted. Fifth Uncle, it's her. It's not that I don't want to help you, brother Han. There are just too few people selling pill recipes for the foundation establishment stage. All right. Thank you, brother Chen. Stay safe, brother Han. See you. I'll be back soon. Fifth Uncle, did that coward want to buy something from you? A coward? You mean him? Yes, I meant him. Was I wrong? I heard he just hid during the last blood trial and only managed to collect more than 20 batches of spiritual herbs out of sheer luck. Huh? You've only just arrived here, so you don't know what's been happening. Shiaoen, that young man is rather famous here. He came back after killing more than a dozen devil Dao cultivators at their foundation establishment stages. He's definitely not an average Joe. The man is a fearsome warrior, not to be trifled with. What? He killed more than a dozen cultivators at their foundation establishment stages. I was even thinking I'd mention him to our clan leader after the war. If we can win him over, he'd be a great help to the Chinlan. Man, fearsome. He's a a house within the main base. Lee Huayuan's residence. Time to go visit the master. You're here, Junior Brother Han. Hey, senior brother song getting handsy. Son Mang, the fourth disciple likes Han Lee after after finally getting a chance to spar with him. Our master is conferring with the other senior masters. It'll be a while before they're done. Why don't we spar in the meantime? We'll proceed with this plan for the time being. Very well. We'll take our leave. Farewell, senior masters. Hm. This fragrance, why does it Lady Nanggon, have you met my disciple before? Lady Nangong, little kid, why didn't you help me earlier? Don't stop. Did you do it on purpose? What's your name? Don't stop. Lady Nandong, something's up. I'm fine. It's just that your disciple resembles an old friend I haven't met in a long time. Gone like the wind. We'll go now. You don't need to accompany us. Have a safe trip, everyone. Nice going, young man. Come inside. There's something I want to ask you. Do you know Nang Gong Wan from the Masked Moon sect? What was all that about? This matter involves Senior Master Nangs private affairs. So, I promised her I'd never speak of it to anyone. I beg your forgiveness, Master. It's fine. However, I should warn you not get too close to Lady Nandong. The members of the Masked Moon sect are adept at charming techniques, so I was concerned you'd fallen for their tricks. Since you've already made a promise as your master, I can't let you go back on your word. I was very pleased to hear that you've built a bit of a reputation recently. Hence, I've got a secret mission that I'd like to assign to you. A secret mission? Soon after the skies above the golden drum plains? It's actually a personal matter. I owe a former senior brother a huge favor. As it happens, his descendant turned out to be a mere mortal with no spiritual roots. I need you to protect his family. Protect them from the devil da sex at all costs. So that's the mission. Looks like I've got to take a trip to you capital. Time to go to Yuan Wu State.

Yuan Wu State, the northeast hills of Gold Horse City. This way, please. Senior Han, the young master is inside. Young Master, Senior Han has arrived. Please come out and meet him. Senior Han's here. Fantastic. Just a moment. I'll be right. Damn it. I failed again. My apologies. So, that's what he looks like. Greetings, Senior Han. While I was cleaning up the bodies after the intense battle in the cave ended, I accidentally burned the colorless skeleton and got seven or eight little pearls of various colors. What cute little spider eggs. I also found two spider eggs in the cave. So, I brought them back to the spiritual well to nurture. Ever since then, I focused on learning more about the teleportation array. I had come to realize that this was the legendary teleportation medal. If that teleportation array is truly ancient, I might be able to teleport a great distance and escape from this battle. My top priority is finding someone who can help me repair it this way. Please, please serve us some tea. Of course, Senior Han about the uh you mean this? Just a moment. Senior Han, take a look. Senior, here's an improved set of magical tools for the five elemental disruptor array. Although its powers aren't half as strong as I thought it would be, I still managed to raise it to a third of the original arrays powers. So, it's much stronger than what you had before. I would have been satisfied if he raised it h of its original powers. That way, the array could keep out cultivators at their core formation stage. But, he managed to get it all the way up to a third. I'm very pleased with your improved magical tools for the array. Thanks for all your hard work. Please have some tea, Senior Han. Wow, such fragrant tea. I'd say this is just as good as any of the world's best teas. I never thought that tea leaves could actually be refined to emit spiritual energy. That's unbelievable. You made these tea leaves yourself? I'm truly in awe. Those tea leaves are the result of 10 years of my best friend's hard work. Hm. I can use that as an opening. Time to ask him about this friend of his. He might not want to tell about it, but I've still got to try. Your best friend? Is that the same friend you needed the spirit herbs to save? Figning nonchilence. Of course. Who else would it be? Senior Han, my friend may have survived so far, but the root of the illness still needs to be treated. Do you have any more spirit herbs, Senior? Ah, so he still wants more herbs. That's a completely different matter. I do, but it's troublesome. Very troublesome. If you're willing to give them to me, I'll let you choose any of the magical tools for the arrays I have. Even if you want to take them all. Young Master Chi, help. Something has happened to the young miss. What? What happened? Just now, Miss and I were. And now what? Senior, my best friend has been taken by a band of malicious cultivators. If you're willing to help, I promise to reward you handsomely. You're the only one who can help us right now. Is this that best friend of yours who's an array master? Yes, we worked on the magical tool set for the five elemental disruptor array together. We can't just blindly go in on a rescue mission. We need to know who the enemy is first. Excuse me, miss. Could you please tell me exactly what occurred? Go on. He can be trusted. The young miss and I were gathering herbs in the mountains when we suddenly ran into a group of men. One of them recognized the young miss because she installed an array for his clan before. So he wants to capture her and force her to teach him the secrets to building arrays. What stage are they at? How many of them are there? They're savages. They're all in their chi condensation stages. There are about seven or eight of them. Seven to eight. All their storage pouches will be trash. None of them will be useful to me. What do we do? Don't worry. We have to save her immediately. All aboard. Okay. The mountains at the array center. Down there. [ __ ] Why are you resisting when I'm not even asking you to give me your body? Let's see how long you can last. Oh no. The array is about to break. [ __ ] calm down. Look at how sophisticated their magical weapons are. They're obviously from cultivator clans. Even if you fend them off this time, they could still make trouble for you later if they escape. Then what should we do? There's only one option. Kill them all and leave no survivors. Ooh, you're so cool. Those people at stage 11 or 12 were killed before they even knew what happened. Ener young miss, are you all right? Ener, I'm fine. This is Senior Han. He's the one who helped us. Thank you so much for your help, Senior. My name is Xin Ruan. This is Chi Yinsha's little house at the edge of Gold Horse City. It's not luxurious, but it's been renovated marvelously. You can see the careful thought the owner put into every detail. When I first arrived, I felt that the place was filled with the scent of scholarly pursuits. But now it reeks of something else. Best friend, my SS. Can't stand to see her suffer, my SS. You're clearly in love with her. Ener he thank you for coming to my rescue. Senior Han Brother Chi, it's not much, but please allow me to show my gratitude with this cup of tea. He he of course I'll drink it. You're very welcome, Daist Xin. The tea you make is so fragrant. This woman, she seems very perturbed. Unlike the straightforward Chi Yin Xiao, her mind is always at work. My guess is she's anxious because of me. I make her wary. She's probably afraid I'll make an absurd demand like those people who abducted her. Senior Han, now that Ruan is safe, you can take your pick from all the array flags and discs that I've made. I'll get to that later. I'd like to ask for Daist Xen's help with something else. In fact, I'd be willing to give you a 800year-old spiritual herb to cure her illness in exchange. That's wonderful. If you can resolve this matter, we can forgo all other payments. All right, then. So long as it isn't something that goes against my principles and conscience. I'll do my best to help you, senior. Why do both of you look like you're willing to risk your lives for this? It's no wonder. Xin Ruan is just like I was when I first began my journey as a cultivator. Treading carefully at all times, scared that one misstep will prove fatal. You want repair something? No need to be nervous. Dowist Xin, I just want you to repair something for me. Take a look. Senior Han, this is a genuine ancient teleportation array. Really? That's great. An ancient teleportation array. So, can you repair it? At my current skill level, I'd say fully restoring such a treasure is beyond me. But this teleportation array has only taken a small amount of damage. Plus, I happen to have learned about part of this ancient teleportation array. I think it's doable. Rest assured, senior, I'll be able to fix it. He he ener is so pretty. Thank you for your hospitality. I'll be off now. Thank you for the spiritual herb, Senior Han. The array will definitely be complete when you return in half a year, senior. This is great. Now I can head to you capital without any worries. When I suggested they move somewhere else to avoid further harassment from the enemy, why did both of them seem so worried? Very strange. If it were me, I'd have packed up my stuff on the spot and made a run for it. Never mind. It's their life. I'm going to U capital.

U Capital was the capital and the largest city of U state. U capital located right at the center of U state and extending in all directions. It was the state's economic hub and cultural center. In the north of the city was the royal palace, a forbidden place that one could not afford to offend. Naturally, the other areas were also obscenely wealthy. The cities to the south and east were home to the rich and powerful. The east in particular was filled with luxury residences. All competed to be the grandest. Of course, there were a few residences that even other wealthy men could never hope to attain. Not only did they have excessive amounts of land and wealth sheen residence, the people living in them were also of great prestige. Moreover, at such grandiose residences, even the servants guarding the door were arrogant and conceited. It's really exhausting having to turn away all the people coming to see the old master every day. With all the young masters and misses out having fun today, I can get some rest. Chin residenc's doorkeeper Chin Guer. Excuse me. Is this the Chin residence? Who's there? What the [ __ ] Excuse me. Is this the Chen residence? Poke. Poke. Are you a [ __ ] [ __ ] What the heck are you trying to do? Can't you see that I was taking a TheQin clan was one of the wealthiest in state. The land in you capital came at a premium. TheQin clan's residence was dozens of acres in size. Those who knew how much such an area would cost were left speechless. Not only was theQin clan rich enough to overthrow a country, but they had also monopolized a quarter of state's copper mining business. Furthermore, they had heard that the head of the clan was fearsome. They even had high-ranking ministers representing their interests in the royal court. Naturally, such a wealthy family had many descendants. All of the madams and misses hope to win the favor of Chin Yen, the head of the clan. I've arranged for that brat to remain in the wing. Very good. Whether he speaks the truth or not, we must treat him carefully. The old master will be humiliated if people start calling us discourteous. The old master should be returning now. At that point, the third madam was the most favored among them. Because of both her beauty and thoughtful nature, Shiny Yan let her handle the clan's affairs when he was away. Head of theQin clan. Shin Yen. Since he dared to come here, he probably isn't a fraud. If his request isn't too much to ask, let's fulfill it. I can't ruin our clan's reputation by abandoning an impoverished relative. True. Our family is not short on funds, so we mustn't let our good name be sullied. This is just a trivial matter. So after you meet him, allow me to deal with it. Bring him in. All right. Come in. Meet the old master and the madam. I heard you have a letter from one of my seniors. Yes. May I have a look at this letter? He uh no, I can't. Are you really unclean? Grandpa said only Uncle Cheen is to read this letter. He repeated it three times. My dear child, you're being welcomed in the main hall of theqin residence. Who would dare impersonate the head of the clan here? All right, then. Check it. Carefully examining. There's nothing a miss, old master. Very well. What? You suddenly standing up. You my child. Have my ears failed me. My child, could you be Han Lee? Yes, that's right. Will I really be able to stay here like Grandpa said? Ah. Aha. Of course you can. I never dreamed I'd meet Uncle Hayouan's descendant one day. I'll treat you like one of my own nephews. What's happened to the old master? Come, let's go to the side hall and you can tell me how my uncle has been. Um, master, leave us alone. That goes for everyone else, too. The first time I met Uncle Huayan, he was, "What's happened to the old master? He was never like that. Even when he met a high-ranking minister from the royal court, why is he acting so strangely? His eyes were filled with shock and delight, but also a hint of guilt. Could that little bastard be his illegitimate son? Hidden room. I must have insulted you in the hall just now. Please don't take offense, cultivator han. It's all right. I can't blame you for not knowing. Plus, we're still going to have to carry on with this act. Thank you for being so magnanimous. Cultivator Han. Please take a seat. No need to be so formal. I wouldn't dare. A mere mortal like myself could never be on the same level as you. Have you come here for a particular reason? Cultivator Han. Before my father passed, he told me cultivator Lee would only send someone here in the event of a disaster. Does that mean that's right? We've received word that the devil dacts are very likely planning to massacre theqin clan. What then? What should we do? Don't worry, Master Chen. The cultivators who are going to infiltrate you state aren't very powerful. If I'm at theQin residence, they won't be able to do as they please so easily. You're a man far beyond us. Cultivator Han, on behalf of theQin clan, I place our lives in your hands.

That night, Shin Yan Sumo had all of his descendants for a meeting. Why did Grandpa call us here in such a hurry tonight? I thought I'd go hunting tomorrow morning. I heard you've greatly improved your poetic skills, young master. You could say that. Grandpa's definitely going to be happy to see me. The old master adores you the most. Tonight's feast must be to reward you, right, young master? Has everyone arrived? This is Han Lee, my nephew. From today onwards, he will be one of the young masters within theQin residence. You must all treat him with respect. Anyone who dares defy my orders shall be dealt with severely. What the [ __ ] is this? Who is this man, Grandpa? How did he become a young master in our family? Who the heck is he? Get back, you useless fool. Since when have you been allowed to speak here? What's this about this man and that man? His name is Han Lee and he's my nephew. His ancestors once saved the lives of every member in our clan. None of you are to be rude to him. What's wrong with father today? Grandpa's gone mad. Something's not right. Even if we owe him gratitude, there's no need for all this. What makes that man so great? Isn't he just a country bumpkin? Staring back, Chin Yan is really viral. If the one he favored the most couldn't do it, we certainly can't afford to offend him. Allow me to introduce you to everyone, nephew. Oh, okay. This is Chin Xi, my eldest son. He's currently handling all of my businesses in U capital. He's quite a smart one. This is my second eldest. Greetings, brother Han. Hm. These are the ones I need to make sure I keep safe. All right, come line up and meet my nephew one by one. But his family is so big. Even his brother's descendants are here. Looks like I can only focus on the eldest son. Hm. Where's my niece? She didn't think it would be appropriate for a widow to meet an outsider, so she didn't come. Nephew Han isn't an outsider, so she still has to meet him. Go bring the cousin. They all got excited as soon as they heard this cousin was coming. This lady must be drop deadad gorgeous. Sigh. Why do they have to bring her? This means I've got another person to protect. My lady has arrived. Third ant. You're here, Pinger. Pinger, you should get out more instead of staying indoors all the time. I know. Thank you, Uncle Pinger, allow introduce you to my nephew, Han Lee. He's the descendant of a senior whom I owe a great deal. Come and speak with him for a bit. You'll all be siblings from now on. Greetings, Brother Han. Oh. Um, hi. Hi there, TSK. Such a country bumpkin. This is definitely his first time meeting such a divine duty. Hello, brother Han. I mean, hello, sister. What an idiot. That girl is someone my first wife saved. It was seven or eight years ago at a river when we were visiting some relatives. At the time, she was covered in injuries and couldn't remember anything. After that, we arranged for her to be married. Unexpectedly, just 3 days after the marriage, her husband got drunk and fell into a river. She's been living as a widow ever since. Although many praise her for her looks, she's actually quite unfortunate. Please take care of her, Cultivator Han. So, should I address you as Junior Brother Han or Brother Han? Sigh. After all these years, she's become such a cold woman. I can only imagine what she's been through. Let's just stick to Han Lee. Miss Fing Wu, I don't know why you, an immortal cultivator, would show up at theQin residence, nor do I want to pry into the secrets behind it. The only reason I'm here tonight is to request your assistance. Seeing that you were once my father's disciple, would you help me kill a sworn enemy? Are you going to ask me to kill the leader of the Pentichade sect? Excellent. Looks like you've already heard about what happened to the Mo residents. I suppose nothing can be kept a secret from you immortal cultivators. You seem to have misunderstood the situation, Miss Fing Wu. Whatever the case, I'm still somewhat attached to the MO residents. If I had known you were all in danger, I would have at least gotten the madams to safety so they could live in peace. Actually, it was Saian who told me what happened to the Mo residence. She's living with the fourth madam. What? Saian and fourth mother are still alive. After the Yenclan abandoned the castle, they fled in the chaos and disappeared. I'd better not tell Fing Wu about that. Don't worry. They're living quite happily in a well-hidden place. Thank you for telling me, Master Han. This is the first good news I've heard in the past seven or eight years. Although my youngest sister is safe, my eldest sister and my other mothers are still nowhere to be found. So, they're most likely dead by now. I desperately want to avenge them. But I'm not capable of doing so myself. You'll help me, won't you, Junior Brother Han? If she were to ask me to kill a cultivator at the chi condensation stage, it would still be much easier than killing a mortal of a certain status. The Ustate's mortal forces have long been divided by the seven major sects and the larger clans. The pentishade sex backer is the spirit beast mountain. I was only able to kill O Yang Fatian before because he had recently reached his position. However, now that the devil dao sexs are infiltrating the ustate and wreaking havoc, all the turmoil will give me a chance to kill him. Fine, Miss Fing Wu. Logically speaking, I shouldn't agree to your request. It could bring me a lot of trouble later on. However, recent events in the cultivation world have been quite unique, so it could very well be possible. How about this? If I get an opportunity, I'll do it. However, if it really is an impossible task, I'd like you to quell the flames of vengeance burning inside you. She might be disappointed, but this is all I can promise her right now. With this promise of yours, Junior Brother Han, I'm still greatly indebted to you, even if you can't kill him in the end. If she had spiritual roots, I would definitely bring her with me to the Yellow Maple Valley and become her Dao companion. For now, I have to bury these feelings within my heart forever.

The next morning, be prepared, Shin Guu. Young Master Han is about to go out. Saab Young Master Han insomnia all night. How did it end up like this? Why did I have to criticize him yesterday? Young Master Han is now the highest ranking young master in the clan. I even asked if he had eaten [ __ ] You're Chin Guer, aren't you? H oh, this a is how I die. Could you please show me around the streets of you capital? What a nice guy. He's so saintly. Young master, from this day forward, I'm forever your humble servant. I'm willing to do anything you ask to me. Piss off. Oh, okay. Greetings, young master. My name is Chinping. I've betrayed the second madam and defeated many of my competitors. Been sent by the old master to serve you. This way, please, young master. There isn't a corner of you capital I don't know about. Buhoo. Why? Jing Hua restaurant. What would you like to eat, young master? I can eat anything. Please go ahead and order. Serve us the best wine you have to offer and all your signature dishes. Give us one of everything. Make sure you use only the best ingredients. He's the young master of theqin residence. Hm. That table over there, all five of them are cultivators at stage 10 and above. Could they be from the devil dow sex? This is secret. Don't worry. I've activated a sound containment barrier. Are we really going to do as they asked big brother? Are we really going to hurt the other cultivators? If push comes to shove, we could ask the seven major sex for help. Even if we go to the seven sex, there's nothing they can do right now. They're fighting for their own lives as it is. So, how could they have time to help us rogue cultivators? Is their situation so dire? Sigh. He's actually right on the money. Even if the sex came to help, those people never showed their faces and they placed some strange curse on us. I'm afraid we'd be dead before help even arrived. Fortunately, we've got plenty of time to think. Let's hope we Mang Mountains Allied 5 can come up with the perfect plan for our escape. Young master, young master, all the dishes are ready. Please enjoy, sir. I sense that something big's going down, but I'd better not get involved. I'm already on a mission and a solo one at that, so I have to stay out of such things. As for Ming Mountains allied five, since they're such pitiful people, you're so kind, young master. Come on, let's eat together. After we're done, let's go for a stroll. Young master, um, how about we hire a carriage instead? My skin might be rough and thick, but I can't let your feet get sore from all that walking. Young Master, please have mercy. Oh, that's true. Let's do it. Yes, sir. Thus, under Chinping<unk>s guidance, Han Lee gradually grew familiar with the layout of the entire capital. From the second day, no matter which figures of wealth, power, and prestige Chinyan was meeting, he always took the young man with him. Due to Chiny passionate adoration for the boy. In time, the elders all acknowledged the existence of this illegitimate son. The rumors that spread throughout the capital eventually upset theqin family. Don't cry, my

son. I'll use all my old skills for residence in fighting. I'll teach you how to defeat him. That bastard. That jerk. He should just die. Everyone's eagerly fighting for last place. Sigh. I wonder what their faces would look like if they knew I can hear everything they say. I can't blame these mortals for obsessing over trivial issues. I'll just prioritize them last when I have to save them all.

The next day, young master, I bring great news. I heard Lord Xin is holding a banquet and has invited the old master. Grandpa's taking that country bumpkin with him again, isn't he? Ever since showed up, Grandpa has forbade us from leaving the residence. Um, yeah. Then why are you telling me? Oh, the youngest master said that all of you should attend as well. What? He's such a nice guy. Congratulations, young master. You can finally leave the residence.

Lord Exen's residence. Although this lord is a relative of the royal family, he's very forthright and knows a wide range of people. He's rather well-known among the citizens of U capital and he has quite a good reputation. Happily chatting. Grandpa still favors him the most. Never mind. At least we got to come here. Uncle Chin, have you realized? The younger members of each clan have been brought here. You're right. Could it be? But we can't refuse a lord's invitation. Don't worry. I'm here. We'll play it by ear. Let's go. Coming, Grandpa. Oh, good. You're finally here, old master. Long time no see. General manager Wang, my lord has been nagging me for a few days. He kept on asking why you haven't visited him in his residence. Ah, that's because strange. This man is clearly just immortal. So why did I feel a chill down my spine for an instant? It was as if I was facing a spiritual beast. Something's wrong with this lord's residence. Let's go, nephew. Let me introduce you to a few uncles whom you haven't met yet. Ah, so this is your nephew, Han. You look like a fine and honorable young man with a bright future. From what I heard, this banquet is being held to celebrate his beloved concubine's recovery. What? She had a strange illness that even the miracle Dr. Hua couldn't cure. The Lord has arrived. Lord Xin, greetings, my lord, my lady. Have a seat, everyone. I'm a straightforward man, so I'll go ahead and say what's on my mind. We've known each other for many years. My lord, so please speak freely. One of the reasons I invited you here today is to celebrate my dear concubine's recovery from her illness. Given my personality, of course, I'd want a grand celebration for such a joyous occasion. The second is that I've had a fantastic development that I'd like to share with all of you. As for whether you get a chance, it depends on yourselves. A fantastic development. We have a chance. exchanging glances. See, Chinger, aren't they as shocked as I told you they'd be? The truth is, it was an immortal who cured Chinger's peculiar disease. On top of that, the immortal determined that my youngest son has spiritual roots, so he's been accepted as his disciple. So, the reason I asked all of you to bring your kin is to see if they've got the potential to begin a journey to immortality. What? My lord, when you say immortal, do you mean like the legendary immortal cultivators? If our kin can become immortal cultivators, our clans will grow much stronger. You're just so kind to us, my lord. All right, allow me to introduce you to the cultivator. VIP of Lord Exon's residence cultivator. Woo! Oh, he looks just like an immortal cultivator. Please, master cultivator, take a look at my son. Check my granddaughter. Our children, too. Everyone wants to see if they can be immortal cultivators. We should seize the opportunity, too. He's only a minor cultivator at stage five or six of his chi condensation stage. Although, that cultivator does look like an immortal you'd see in pictures. Don't worry, that man's cultivation level is nothing special, and he isn't from the devil. Da sex. Let him do as he pleases. Go on then. He He Grandpa didn't let you come with me. Looks like still favors me more. Sigh. Chin Yan had also hoped I'd accept a member of the Qing clan as my disciple. Whether they had spiritual roots or not, I didn't want a disciple anyway. Given such an opportunity, it's only natural that they all want to try their luck. But none of them have spiritual roots. There are only so many people here. Will he really be able to find someone? Oh, that table there isn't caught up in all the commotion. Ha, those two are actually cultivators as well. The older one looks like he's at stage nine. The younger one's about stage five. In fact, they're much stronger than little old Woo there. He's the weakest in this entire building. Also, that kid is really a girl in disguise. I wonder what sort of method those two have been practicing. They can conceal their spiritual energy to the point where it's barely noticeable. If my cultivation level wasn't so far beyond theirs, I wouldn't have been able to tell. If I could learn this method and hide my spiritual energy from cultivators at my level, wouldn't that be a huge advantage for me in battle? I want it so bad. Grandpa, that guy keeps staring at me. Hey, how dare that bastard harass my granddaughter with his lecherous eyes. Friendly, he dares show me such disrespect. Why isn't it working? Oh no. Could that bastard be a You're the one who used the soul bewitching technique on me first. [ __ ] I can't move. He's much stronger than I am. But he seems so obviously mortal when I looked at him just now. Could it be? Could he already be? I'm doomed. Grandpa. Grandpa. What's wrong, Grandpa? shaking violently. I've been released. Looks like doesn't intend on making things difficult for me. We mustn't provoke that man. He's already in his foundation establishment stage. Foundation. After we're done eating, let's sneak away quietly. Don't leave after the banquet. Wait for me at the residence's rear entrance. Saab. There's no escape for us. This child is destined to be an immortal cultivator. What? What? Isn't he from that clan? He's known for being incompetent. The only thing he's famous for is eating. Are you serious? Wow. He actually managed to find one. However, these people are just so clueless. The truth is, spiritual roots have nothing to do with one's looks or intelligence. I'm both well-read and handsome. That fatso was fated to be an immortal cultivator. This cultivator is a fake, isn't he? The fireball transformed into a bird. Now it's a pug. Whoa, it turned into a snake this time. Whoa, you're amazing, master cultivator. I think coming to this banquet has damaged my brain. the old senior who almost mistook the fire sparrow for a mid-tier firebird technique. All right, since everyone's been checked for their potential. Let's allow cultivator Woo to get some rest. Begin the banquet, my lord. Here, allow me to do the honors. Cheers, my lord. That immortal cultivator left. Do you think immortals eat and drink like we do? Ha, since our children were not so lucky, let's not dwell on it. Minger, come meet Uncle Chen. Greetings, my lord and young lord. Greetings, Uncle Chen. You're too polite, young lord. Quickly, come greet the young lord. Greetings, young lord. Hello there, brother Han. Why does the young lord have that terrifying aura as well? after the banquet. Farewell, Old Master Chin. Goodbye, Uncle Chin. Who are those people? Oh, that's Old Master Shia, the owner of the capital's famous Leisurely Clouds restaurant. That's probably his grandchild next to him. Oh, why do they look so gloomy? You go on ahead, Uncle Cheen. I still have some errands, so I'll head back later. Oh, all right. inside the carriage on the way back. Sigh. I feel anxious when cultivator Han isn't around. Now everyone looks like they're from the devil dow sex. Today's trip was totally worth it. We aren't fated to be cultivators, but at least we got to meet a real immortal. Yeah. Hey, where's Uncle Han? He has other business, so he'll come back later. What? Why does he get to go wandering around? while we're forced to stay home and study. Insulent brat. At that moment, the rear entrance of Lord Xeen's residence. What are you planning to do with your status as our senior? Can seniors just casually bully people? Careful. My granddaughter is young, so she doesn't know any better. Please quell your rage, senior. Please calm down, senior. No need to be angry. You don't have to worry. I mean, Marino, both of you have those sad looks on your faces as if I'm about to bully you. But you're actually getting ready to fight me, aren't you? Now, are you done playing the fool? These two are really sneaky. Yes, we're done. We're not putting on an act anymore. We're sorry, senior. I actually asked to meet you too because I'd like to propose a deal. In the main hall, what were both of you using to conceal your spiritual energy so well? It was so effective that cultivators at your level wouldn't able to notice you at all. Um, about that, I don't really know what the method is either. This method came from a nameless Dao book my granddaughter found in a barren mountain. A nameless Dao book. Aside from the required chant, we haven't been able to decipher its contents at all. If you'd like, I'm willing to give you the book. Senior, you don't worry. It's just a tracking marker. I'll remove it from both of you once the deal is done. I won't just take your stuff for free. Think about what it is you want from me in exchange. I'll come looking for you tonight. Do as you will. Until then. Until then. He disappeared. Not only is that man extremely powerful, but he's also extremely difficult to deal with. He's meticulous. And his mentality is nothing like all those idiotic immortal cultivators. Cud. Could he be an old monster who's lived for over a century? child I might have dragged you into. He's so handsome. I'm so envious. What the What kind of an expression is that? I want to become like him, too. Grandpa, my child, do you know what kind of a man he is? An awesome one. Arg. You really don't know how vast this world is. That little girl is quite bold. Something's definitely wrong with the young lord and the general manager. Since they know the people I'm supposed to protect, I'd better investigate them. Off to Lord Xen's residence. A corner of Lord Xen's residence's back garden. Tell me more about your general manager. Which general manager are you referring to? What? Are there many general managers here? The one who was welcoming guests at the door yesterday. That would be the highest-ranking general manager. Wang doll-eyed. General manager Wang is a veteran who has been with the lord since he was little. As a child, the young lord had a bad temper and was disrespectful to general manager Wang. However, the young lord had a sudden change of character and started being polite to general manager Wang to the point that it seemed the young master was his junior. The lord was very pleased. H. A sudden change in attitude. There's must be some unspeakable secret behind his. Take where cultivator Woo is staying. Swaying. It can only be used on mortals. And it puts a heavy strain on my mind. No wonder this mind control technique is one of the 10 most frustrating yet necessary techniques in the world of cultivation. If I wasn't lacking in techniques for the foundation establishment stage, I wouldn't have learned this. Hey, just how big is this residence? Have we not arrived yet? I don't think I can maintain my mind control much longer. It's right there suddenly. What happened? Who's making such a ruckus out here? Isn't this the place the old immortal is staying? How did I get here? Who's there? Didn't I specifically instruct that no one is to interrupt my cultivation? What's happening? I clearly heard someone talking just now. I thought the Lord had come to see me again. I abruptly stopped my cultivation, but nobody's even here. When did he? The nerve. Who are you? If I were you, I wouldn't attack so recklessly. H. If you've snuck into my house, you must be a thief, you bastard. Yet you're still pretending it's not a problem. you heaven's eye technique. You must have put in a lot of effort, sir. If you have any orders for me, I'm all ears. Senior darling, a restaurant in the capital. Who's that [ __ ] He's been here for half a day, but he only ordered a pot of tea. Hanley, a disciple of the yellow maple valley, is thinking about his latest plans. Honestly, that firebending technique is a parlor trick I developed on my own. I call it the flame handling arts and I put it all in this book. I can gift it to you if you'd like. You developed it yourself? That's fantastic. Please, you flatter me. This method. I didn't want anything from a beginner cultivator, but I didn't expect these flame handling arts of his to actually enlighten. Is he leaving or not? I can't just accept it for free. Here, those are yellow dragon pills. They're very effective for developing a technique to stage 10. Wo! Stage 10. Thank you for your generosity, senior. I'm actually a cultivator from the Yellow Maple Valley. The reason I'm here today is because I'd like you to help me keep an eye on the young lord. Ha? Why though? He's just a mere mortal. The way I see it, there's something amiss with both the young lord and general manager. Wang, I suspect they're related to the devil. Dao sex. What then? Wouldn't I be? Actually, I only said that on a whim, but it left him shaking in his boots. This is a violet pearl, a high-tier defensive magical tool. What? Its rays can block most attacks from cultivators at the chi condensation stage. This mission is indeed a little dangerous. So take this pearl to protect yourself. After this is over, that pearl will belong to you. Never mind high-tier magical tools. I can't even afford to buy a mid-tier one. Plus, this is a defensive magical tool. All right, I'll do it. My new plan shouldn't have any flaws. As for that young lord, he probably isn't from the devil da sex, but it's hard to relax until I get a clear answer. I'll go meet the old man and his granddaughter from the sh sensing. I don't need to wait until nightfall. Agreed. Meeting point, their actual location. Why have they gone in the opposite direction of the spot we agreed upon? A small courtyard on the outskirts of U capital. Grandpa, are you sure we won't offend him by doing this? Silly child. Did you actually believe him when he said he'd be able to find us? Plus, a cultivator at the foundation establishment stage can only sense within little more than 10 mi. Now that we've fled a 100 miles away, how could he possibly locate us? But I don't think he looks like a bad guy. Don't worry. I've lived far longer than you, so I have more experience. In the world of cultivation, many people have been killed over treasure. You're right, Grandpa. Plus, didn't you say before? That man might even be an old monster who's been alive for who knows how long. Oh, do I resemble an old monster? When did he dash? Terrifying. We're doomed. You, too. Can you act at least a little like normal people? Aha. you. Why have you arrived so early, senior? We were just planning to retrieve the Dao book from here and head back. Um, understood. I'll go get it right away. We both learned our breathing control arts through this book. Please take a look. This really is an ancient relic. Will he kill us, Grandpa? I'm too young to die, Grandpa. this book. I'll be taking it. So, go ahead and tell me what you want in exchange like the voice of heaven itself. I've made my decision. Go on. Please. AC bow from master. My granddaughter admires your high cultivation level, senior. So, she would like to be your disciple. Come here. Let me check your spiritual roots. Okay. Wo, she's got double spiritual roots. She has the potential to be my disciple. Unfortunately, I don't accept disciples. Lost hope. Kill me now. Disappointed. Are you going to keep confirming the bad impressions I have of you, too? I don't take disciples, but I can introduce you to a senior brother who's also in his foundation establishment stage. Here's a sound transmission talisman and a medal. Whether you can actually become his disciple depends on you. These two high-tier magical tools are gifts for both of you. Consider it my payment for taking your Dao book. What? Grandpa, you're like an angel from above, senior. Hey, didn't you just say I was an old monster? Get ready and head to the Yellow Maple Valley to meet my senior brother. Understood. Thank you, senior. That Nachin residence. Phew. The chant for the breathing control arts isn't that hard to learn. I was lucky enough to get two very useful dao books on this trip. Takes out [ __ ] Looks like old cultivator Woo has succumbed. The hills in a remote area outside your capital. return. When one of the violet sensor pearls light barriers gets destroyed by an attack, the other pearl cracks as well. I didn't think old Woo would end up using it that very night. Divine wind boat an hour. What should we do, big brother? They've commanded us to capture him alive, but he escaped. Our opponent is in his foundation establishment stage. So, if he hadn't run, wouldn't we? We all be dead. If we explain it clearly, we shouldn't be punished. You're right. We had a reason for letting him go. Let's hurry up and get out of here. Where do you think you're going? Should I send you on your way? Are those puppets? What the hell? H. Luckily for me, I've got a high-tier magical weapon. Go. Brutal. Hey, why isn't it chasing me? Ha, looks like you've been forced back as well. Fifth sister, big brother, why are you all? What? Don't fight him. We won't be able to escape. A moment later. Looks like Mang Mountain's allied five have failed. Useless garbage. This is bad. Their opponent might be a cultivator at his foundation establishment stage. They aren't a bunch of weaklings, but they've been captured alive without any bloodshed. Will they talk? Don't worry, they won't have the chance. I put a little something on them, so they won't make it halfway through the day. On the other hand, it's you that has issues. Didn't we agree that you'd have old cultivator Wu become your master so that you could re-enter the world of cultivation with a clean slate? Thanks for suddenly rushing in there and sucking him dry of his blood essence. I had no choice. The backlash from my power makes me need blood essence to suppress my true qi. Plus, there was nobody else to use. I couldn't go to you, could I? I'm fine now. As long as I don't act rashly when cultivating, I should be fine for the time being. All right. You shouldn't go to the blood prison to cultivate for now. Should we retreat for now since we're dealing with a foundation establishment cultivator? He he of course not. The school leaders send news that the blood ritual for his cultivation requires cultivators in the foundation establishment stage. So now that this lone cultivator has come knocking on our door, isn't it just perfect? A barren wasteland over a 100 miles away. No doubt about it, that young lord and general master Wang must be the ones behind all this. If they know I'm investigating them, they probably want me dead. Logically, I should make a run for it in this situation. However, now that I'm on a mission, I won't be able to explain myself if anything happens to the cheens. TSK. So annoying. I thought he'd interrogate us, but I didn't expect him to just sit there for half a day. Is he thinking about what vicious methods he should use to force answers out of us? Mang Mountain's Allied Five immobilized. What in the world are you planning to do to us? Do I even need to deal with you all? If I hand you over to the families of those missing cultivators, what do you think will happen? We didn't kidnap those cultivators. All we did was quiet fifth sister. He's tricking you into giving him answers. Haha. Stop pretending to be all high and mighty now, you bastard. Don't think that we're afraid of you. Go ahead and do your worst. Have you gone mad, second brother? Second brother, you've always been discreet. So why? Ah, you're deliberately trying to goat him into killing us. Why would he want us to die? Fourth brother. Third sister is still in their hands. So you want us all to die so that she can live. You know very well what their methods are like. Big brother. That's right. But what choice do I have? Third sister has just gotten pregnant with my child. What? Why didn't you tell us about this earlier? Second brother. I'm sorry, big brother. What's with the people from you capital? Why are they such drama queens? All right, that's enough. We're sorry, senior. I don't care if you truly want to die or if you're just putting on an act. I only want to know everything about the people pulling the strings. Even if you want to die, tell me everything before you do. Do you think you still have control over your own lives right now? What do you want to know? The truth is, we don't know that much ourselves. On top of that, we've been placed under some strange blood curse. If we reveal any secrets, our hearts will instantly explode. A blood curse, huh? Interesting. Let me have a look. Not only did they chant some complicated spell, but they also used a bowl of black blood to draw runes. I've got it. This blood curse is just a verbal curse. As for the chanting and runes, they were just scare tactics. You've seen through the blood curse, senior. Fortunately, I learned about this when I was investigating the teleportation medal. So, can you remove this curse from us, senior? I could do it if I knew the required chant. or I could enter your conscious mind with my spiritual consciousness and force it out. However, the latter requires that the cursed person's spiritual consciousness be far stronger than the caster because if this method fails, the verbal curse will instantly be triggered. What? That would be just like what happened to the others. Please try it on me first. Senior, it's too risky. Second brother, I know you feel guilty because of what happened before. But big brother, I've made my decision. Here we go again. Risking your own life for all of theirs. I applaud your bravery. When did I say I would help all of you? What you? If you weren't going to help us remove the curse, why did you look into the curse on my big brother? I was just curious. What? What sort of man is he? But didn't you want information on those people? How can we give you answers if you don't help us? No need to asking. Fourth brother. He must think that the information we have isn't worth saving our lives. Please tell us whatever conditions you have. Senior, as long as you agree to remove the blood curse for us, we'll do exactly as you ask. Great. We could have avoided all the fuss if you had said that earlier. This man is truly terrible. That nachin residence. Sigh. Why hasn't Han returned? Isn't it normal for youngsters to go out and wander around sometimes? H. What would a woman know about this? Master. Young Master Han has returned. Wonderful. Uh, but he's brought a few friends with him. That's not appropriate for a big family with a large business like us. Then we must treat them well. Hurry up and arrange a room for them. It's all right. They'll be fine since they're nephew Han's friends. That was so dangerous. I didn't think that. Besides the blood curse, the crystal voice hall, we'd also be poisoned. We're so lucky that Senior Han removed the poison and the curse. He even saved third sister. Otherwise, that doesn't matter anymore. We have to be ready for tonight's operation. You know, I feel like we didn't provide him with any useful leads. But Senior Han was still able to identify them. Then again, we could still play it by ear. HM fourth brother. What are you mumbling about? I clearly remember seeing him before. I can't help but feel I've met Senior Han before. You're not pretending to be familiar with him, are you? Apart from the Immortal Ascension Assembly that one year, we've been cultivating deep in the mountains for years and never set foot on mortal land. That's it. The Immortal Ascension Assembly. The year of the assembly. I remember I secretly snuck away to enjoy some food and drinks. At the restaurant, I saw a fledgling cultivator who was at stage seven or eight. Hey, that kid seems to be terrified of me. When I noticed him at the time, I was even mocking him because of his lack of competence. That new cultivator is now the senior Han we know today. Powerful, unfathomable. What a quiet night. Why are you doing this? Can you at least tell us why? What do you mean why? I just came out to test my magical tool. In that case, could you let us have a look at the item in your hand? I don't need to show anyone my personal belongings. Isn't that right, big brother? Fifth sister, hand over that box to Senior Han. Don't make me do this. I just want you to let me leave. Thunder God orb. So, you really are one of them. Don't come any closer, big brother, or I won't hesitate to activate this. Fifth sister, are you really going to use the thunder god orb on us? We're the ones who saved the money to buy that magical tool for you that year. How could you use it against us now? Especially fourth brother. He spent almost all of his savings just for you. Don't you think you're going too far? At this point, none of that matters anymore. I joined this group two years ago. Without me, would you have been spared after you were caught? Oh, you expect us to thank you. Weren't you the one who colluded with the enemy to have us captured? Don't make me do this. Fifth sister, the thunder god orb is indeed a decent magical tool. Instantly, you This thing is too dangerous. It's better that you let take it off your hands. Tapping Meridians, senior, she's still your comrade after all. I only need her to tell me about the Black Spirit School. I'll leave the rest to you. Thank you, senior. Shortly after Senior Han, this is all my fault. I shouldn't have allowed fourth brother to visit her. Now she's escaped. I've already sent second brother to go after her. Please don't blame fourth brother. He's just too emotional. If anyone you should punish. It's all right. He understands. Nothing to be done now. If your second brother hasn't caught up to her, leave it be. An alley in you capital. Thank goodness I used the invisibility talisman fourth brother gave me to avoid second brother. I'll be set once I reach the secret hideout. I'll get a whole lot of credit once I give them senior Han's location. I've got to work hard and reach the foundation establishment stage. From now on, I'll only put myself first. What's that dripping sound? Blur. How? Meanwhile, at the Qin residence, it's almost time. The poison should have taken effect by now. Let me check your blood curse. Thank you, senior. When I solved the curse for them before, I found that the blood curse was very deep in the woman's spiritual consciousness. Obviously, she was a member of the black spirit school and had been cursed much earlier. Hence, this spiritual medicine will nullify the poison within you all. We'll treat the poison before the curse. It was the impermanence pill, a strange drug that can both nullify poison and become a deadly poison. I was still stressing over how to enhance the allied 5. If that woman hadn't run away, she would have survived. Now, I've kept the chin secret and the allied 5o favor. Later that night, a crystal voice. I'm sorry, big brother. I couldn't catch up to her. It's all right. Senior Han isn't holding it against us. But we He removed both the poison and our curse. Yet, we ended up doing this. Never mind. We must give it our all when the battle arrives. Senior Han is here. We're ready. Let's go. Yes, sir. Lord Exen's residence. The moon is so pretty tonight. Of the two, the young lord has the lower cultivation level, so we'll start with him. But the young lord seems like any other ordinary. He isn't one heading off to sleep now, is he? It really is that bastard. You guys follow and capture him halfway. Shortly after, an abandoned temple outside you capital. Hanley rushed over out of concern. What's the matter? Have you not captured him yet? Senior Han, we're not sure if that bastard has noticed us or not, but he's hiding within that run-down temple. There a barrier in place around it. We tried to force our way through, but it just knocked us back. Oh, that looks like the falling boulder array and earth element array. I'll just break it. Wow. You know about arrays as well, Senior Han. Incredible. No, I don't. Talon. He broke the barrier using brute force. Given how powerful that was, it would take a barrier that's many times stronger to stop him. Is this the might of the Foundation establishment stage? Such terrifying offensive capabilities. Go. We can't let him escape. He he looking for me. That temple's only a temporary base for our school and it's completely empty right now. Look behind him, Senior Han. He's a cultivator in his foundation establishment stage. They also outnumber us greatly. This fight might just be the end of us. You're that guy from the Are you in your foundation establishment stage? Be careful. He's in his mid-stages, so he's slightly stronger than I am. In that case, if we give him to the school leader for the blood ritual, the effect should be even greater. Excellent. I don't care why you're here today. There's no way you'll get out of here alive. You'll regret it still at soon. Staring enough at me, huh? Such fat slabs of meat. Activate the black wind array. Do it now. Senior, look. Seems today will be a desperate fight. Prepare for battle. No need for that. Leave all of them. All of them. All you guys have to do is focus on defense. He disappeared. [ __ ] Look out. Quick. The array. Shields up. Magical tools. protection. Die, you brat. Missed. He reappeared. What can we say to that? We're just lucky he's on our side. Happy. Go to hell. He's got no magical tools. I'll take him. I can help. My magical weapon is one of the best high-tier weapons. He'll definitely What? Swipe my magical weapon. How did it lose its power? He rendered it useless so easily. That bald brute must have unextraordinary cultivation methods. It's probably a demonic super-tier technique like the one the ghost spirit sex young master used. Combine our shields. [ __ ] We won't be able to block his next strike. Senior white scale shield. Such incredible power. He actually made a dent in my white scale shield. I have to subdue him. He's got so many magical weapons. Even attacking with so many magical weapons at once is ineffective. How should I? Quickly. They're starting to cast another spell. Is it an attack like the Azure Sun Devil Fire? I can't let them finish it. I'm leaving him to you. I'll go deal with the others. Ah, you've retracted all the super-tier magical tools. You're leaving him to us? Us? Why us? I'll let you have this for now. Quickly, he's coming. Flying flame sai a set of magical weapons obtained in the battle with the blood spider originally owned by a very unlucky fallen comrade slashin. How can he control so many magical weapons at the same time? My heart's a flutter. I finally understand what he meant by all of them. Looks like the only unnecessary move was yours, second brother. So, stop bringing that up. They They're all dead. Are the two of us really the only ones left? Suddenly, looks like Master Blood servant won't be holding back anymore. Expressionless. You're about to die. Sky covering bell. He's trapped inside. Fat slabs of meat indeed. You're back, senior. Unconscious. What the? Stop their bleeding. I still need to interrogate both of them. You're truly formidable, senior. We're all in awe of your powers. They're nothing but parlor tricks. My greatness goes without saying. So cool. Senior, look at your magical tool. Oh no, even the sky covering Belle can't hold him. Don't just stand there. Use your magical weapons. Rashi powerless. The sky covering bell couldn't hold him and my puppets do no damage. Seems I'll have to use my treasure talisman. All of you work with the beast puppets for a while. I need some time to prepare my technique. Okay. Our foes attacks are too strong. We can't defend against them individually. Let's work together to form a shield. Powers combined. Go. Barrage of attacks. He's escaping. Should we go after him? It's not that I don't want to kill him, but I'm afraid this talisman hasn't got enough power to do so. I'd better play it safe. We shouldn't stay here any longer. It'll be troublesome if the Black Spirit School's reinforcements arrive. Let's go. All right. Here, each of you take one of these pills. They're very good for treating injuries. What precious pills. He's got so many goodies. After fighting alongside him, I feel like I've suddenly become rich, grown a whole lot. Let's go. A large hall. Who's there? It's me, Ice Demon. Why are you injured? I ran into a rough battle. Never mind me. I think it would have been difficult even if we fought together. You used demonification, didn't you? No wonder your true qi is unsettled. Where are Ching Wuan and Yishi? They've gone to cultivate in the blood prison. It seems that you'll need to cultivate for half a month if you want to fully recover. Sigh. I even lost the school leader's normal disciple. I wonder how I'll be punished. It'll be fine. We're of the same mind as the school leader, so you won't be blamed. The Qin residence, the young lord, currently being controlled by the phantom eyes technique. Have you left out any details? Ano? Although I take no pleasure in killing a defenseless. The fact that the blood of dozens of cultivators was sacrificed just so you could cultivate your evil technique. Makes ending your life with this soul cutting pill seemed fitting. In another room, any progress? He told everything if he speaks the truth. I'm afraid things are more complicated than expected. He says, "Our enemy's lair is inside the imperial palace. The cold palace within the rockery looks like it was a failure. I lost the young master and protector." Wang, punish me as you see fit, school leader. The enemy you faced was truly formidable. But the loss of a disciple and a protector isn't a major issue. On the contrary, I would really be heartbroken if you had fallen into enemy hands. I promise I'll do my best to carry out all of your instructions in the future, school leader. I will endeavor to write my mistakes. Based on your description, your opponent must have been from the Thousand Bamboo School. Since they caught Protector Wang, I'm afraid they already know who I am. H! They weren't disciples of the seven sects anyway. Allow the four great blood servants to capture them and offer them for your cultivation. No need. I'm at a crucial phase of my isolated training so I don't wish to provoke my enemies. We'll hold everything off until I've successfully cultivated my technique. Convey my order. Have all of the school's disciples defend the imperial palace. Even without sacrificing cultivators at the foundation establishment stage, my cultivation should be complete in a few months. When that happens, cultivators below the core formation stage will be no match for me. Half a month later. I know there's a cultivator here. Stop sneaking around and show yourself. See, didn't I tell you we couldn't get past our little junior brother? He's already in the middle of his foundation establishment stage, so don't even bother. Ha. Could it be? Long time no see. Junior brother Han. Want to spar with me? Song Mang aka the battle fanatic. Lee Hayuan's fourth disciple. Senior brother song. How have you been? Ah, so your eighth junior brother. I heard about you from our master long ago. It's a pity. Seventh junior sister and myself haven't had the pleasure of meeting you all this time. Lu Jing Li Huan's third disciple has a strong sense of justice and a passion for eliminating evil cultivators. Jong Wing Nang Li Ho Yuan, seventh disciple, a genius who reached the foundation establishment stage at the age of 16. Greetings, third senior brother and seventh senior sister. You reached the middle of your foundation establishment stage long ago, so my cultivation base isn't worth mentioning. You're here as well, sixth senior brother. I'm very sorry for troubling you with my issues. Wu Shan Li Hoyu's sixth disciple once close friends with Dong Shanner wanted to become her Dao companion but Hong Fu rejected him. What's the situation? Yeah, I'm also very curious. Why are they kidnapping so many cultivators? Although I heard a little bit about it from our master. I was hoping you could give me a more detailed account. I don't know everything, senior sister, but the reason they kidnap so many people is mostly to offer them as blood sacrifices for cultivating someone's technique. Few are forced to become accomplices. Is that the devil da's legendary evil technique where they absorb the blood essence of other cultivators to increase their own cultivation level? Hurry up and tell us, Junior Brother Han. It went like this. That day, I went with the Qin family to Lord Xian's residence for a banquet. There are so many cultivators at the foundation establishment stage. I admire them so much. So, Senior Han had us lie low while he waited for reinforcements from the seven sects. Our enemies have also been in hiding recently. They must be preparing something. This is actually my first time seeing so many foundation establishment cultivators, which means we could make another huge improvement. We've definitely got to curry favor with them. That evil school has been capturing and executing the disciples of the seven sects. Our master told us to eradicate the evil sects, but I didn't think it would be like this. The thing is, no matter how powerful their leader is, he's at most at the later stages of foundation establishment. After all, the price of using the blood ritual is to never be able to reach the core formation stage. The enemy might be more than just the few of us can handle. Don't worry, Senior Master Hui Ming has disciples handling some issues in South Black City. We can ask for their help, but we would be violating the restrictions if we barge into the imperial city. H if the palace has become a place most vile, are we supposed to ignore it? If the higher-ups decide to punish us, I shall accept the responsibility myself. Wow, that extreme sense of justice he has, as expected of my third senior brother, known to be the bane of evildoers when it comes to fighting. Uh, I mean justice you will never not see present. I'm going too. I'll charge into the imperial city with my senior brother in the name of justice. Anyway, unless our master instructs us otherwise, I won't be part of anything that goes against our restrictions. You What about you, Junior Brother Han? You're not as cowardly as some people, are you? I'm going as well. I'm the one who started this after all. Plus, I really want to meet this mysterious black spirit school leader. I knew you were a hot-blooded man, Junior Brother Han. In that case, I'll find somewhere else to stay. I don't want to ruin your big plans. I hope our master won't blame all of you when the time comes. Since you're so experienced in slaying villains, I'll leave the arrangements to you, senior brother. I'll just be responsible for fighting. My goodness, Junior Brother song. Then I'll head out to ask for reinforcements. Speaking of Senior Himing's disciples, I happen to be close with Junior Sister Chin, so she'll definitely come if I ask. Be careful on your way. Okay, Junior Sister Chen. Could it be? I've got a bad feeling about this. 3 days later. Frosty, allow me introduce my junior brother, Han Lee. Head aching. So, your junior brother, Han, we've heard great things about you. They say you killed over a dozen of the Devil Dex Foundation establishment cultivators at the border. That's incredible. What? That actually happened? I've killed countless scumbag cultivators, but only two or three of them were at the foundation establishment stage. But you, why didn't you tell us about this? You didn't ask. You only wanted to know about his cultivation. You're amazing, Junior Brother. That's wonderful. We have a higher chance of a successful operation tonight. [ __ ] I'm drawing too much attention. I hate situations like these. All of you will have to fight the school leader when the time comes. I think we should make a move before the enemy has time to prepare. All right, let's rest for a day and then go for it. Sigh. You guys actually think this is going to be a walk in the park. We still don't know how many of us will survive such a massive battle. Our crusade to eliminate the Black Spirit School is extremely dangerous. Participating in something like this goes against all of my principles. However, I've already prepared a trump card that can ensure my safety. If I hadn't found out that secret from the young lord that could get me much closer to the core formation stage, there's no way I would take such a risk. Sigh. If I had a little more potential, I wouldn't have to work so hard just for a slim chance of reaching the core formation stage. The young master is looking grimmer and grimmer. He's been glum ever since he returned this morning. But he's eaten plenty of dishes. Does he actually think it tastes good? This is really delicious. There you are, Junior Brother Han. What's the matter, Senior Brother Lou? You seem to be worried about something. I was looking for Junior Brother Wu a moment ago, but he's disappeared. Sigh. He must be fooling around somewhere. Just leave him be, senior brother. No need to find him. Nine of us should be enough. Regardless, I'm going to look for Junior Brother Wu and ask for his help. Let's discuss our plan for tonight. We'll all prepare during the day and then make our move at midnight. Fine. Then we'll head back separately. All right. Junior Brother Han, could you walk with me for a while? Why are you just standing there like a dum? Junior brother, a woman just asked you out. Why aren't you moving along the chain residence's flower garden? Stealing a glance. You have something to ask me, senior sister. We didn't think you were good at playing the fool when you were actually capable. Both my brother and I misjudged you in the past. We always assumed you did so well in the blood trial purely out of luck. Senior sister, you can come up with Is this nonsense all you are absolutely right? I just got lucky at the time. You're still trying to lie to me at this point. It's true. I feel like I used up all the luck my ancestors gave me. Fine. I won't ask you about the blood trial. Then seven or eight years ago, were you at the eastern side of the Taiwan mountains? Did you see anything? Seven or eight years ago? The Taiwan mountains? No. Back then, I was busy helping Senior Master Ma take care of his medicine garden. Try to think harder. It was the 10th day of the month the trial took place. You left the Yellow Maple Valley that night. I'm going to fall over. What did you do that night? I was preparing for the blood trial, so I went to buy some magical tools and talismans. I didn't run into anything unusual. What? You You really didn't see anything sgeear thing? You in that case, there's nothing more to say. I'd like to be alone for a while. You go on ahead. Okay, I'll head off then. Yikes. The way she stares at me makes my hair stand on end and sweat drip down my back. I didn't think she'd still be looking for me after all these years. Judging by the situation, could she have fallen for the man who saved her? I'm really sorry, but I have no intention of being her Dao companion. I'd better put a definitive end to this after I showed her such disrespect. She'll probably forget about me now given her proud nature. Who else could it be if not you? You're the only one strong enough and you happen to be away on that day, Junior Brother Han. That afternoon, everyone involved was carefully preparing in their rooms. Although they all felt that they had the upper hand, none of them dared to fool around with their own lives. Mang Mountains allied for a small group of Qi condensation cultivators who secretly tried to curry favor with the foundation establishment cultivators, but were harshly rejected. What are your orders for tonight's operation, senior? Regardless of our chances tonight, none of you have to come with us. In fact, it's better if you leave the capital for now. But how could we possibly back down at this point? You'll just be throwing your lives away for nothing. There's no need for that. It's not a question of backing down. There are four high-tier magical tools here. Each of you go ahead and take one. Consider it a parting gift from your senior. Just to be

Safe. I'll personally escort you out of the city later.

So that senior, we're so sorry, senior. What's this about? You really are the best. Boohoohoo. Be extra careful. It's Master Ice Demon's turn to be on duty tonight.

Hey, what's that? Oh [ __ ] watch. The enemy is here. Master Ice Demon has arrived. What should we do, Master Ice Demon? Ice Demon, one of the four great blood servants. Damn it. Why she just had to run off to cultivate at a time like this? Prepare the four guardians array. H insulent demon scum. Time to die.

Oh, it's the four guardians array. If no one here knows how to get through this array, we're going to have to use brute force. But brute force will be time-consuming and we'll be wasting our powers. We'll be at a disadvantage later on. Huh? What are you doing, Junior Brother Han? Damn it. It's not looking good to even need to activate the four guardians array.

What's happening here? Sheen one, you're finally here. Wonderful. Who are the intruders? Where's Yishi? Chang Wan, one of the four great blood servants. Tailon of the four great blood servants. You evil degenerates. Did you think such a weak array would stop the disciples of the yellow maple valley? They broke out of the four guardians array so easily. You're the bastard from the thousand bamboo school. Why are you hanging around with cultivators from the yellow maple valley in the back? When did I say I was a member of the thousand bamboo school? I see. So you're a disciple of the yellow maple valley. I suppose that's only logical. Who within your state could mobilize this many foundation establishment cultivators apart from the seven major sects? However, are you also bold that you ignore the restrictions within the imperial palace? Move everyone. They're deliberately stalling. We shouldn't play their games. Go.

Mommy, why are you glaring at me like that? Now that I think about it, are you trying to bring that year's incident to a close? So many magical weapons. He has a ridiculous amount of magical weapons. Hey, why am I being surprised as well? We're on the same side. H what's so great about that? Give it up, Hani. My true Azurewood barrier can only be broken by core formation cultivators. Those at the foundation establishment stage can't even dent it. I beg to differ. What? Fool. Did you really think I was going to let you launch your attacks? TSK. Seems I'm going to have to waste my powers to take out my shield. You demon. Have you forgotten that I exist? Seen your brother Wang. Heated Gattles. Lucky I have the great development technique backing me up. That's why I can control so many sets of magical weapons at the same time. On the other hand, my enemy can only control two tools at most. Strike him. What? Damn it. My only choice right now is to discard the pair of gold bracelets. Giant sword technique. A sword controlling technique from the complete volume of the Azure Essence Sword Art. Pachchi [ __ ] How can I stop a sword strike like that? Such offensive power. [ __ ] me. She wins about to die. Why the heck are you staring to? Shredded. Die, demon scum. Who's that? My my What a close call. It's him. This man saved my life once, so I can't let you kill him so easily. Didn't expect to see you again, brother. Han, how have you been? What should we do now? Boom. Boom. Demonification. Demonification. That's the demonification process that Junior Brother Han mentioned. Don't give them a chance to do it. Attack. Yes, sir. Our magical weapons are useless. Senior brother Louu. Although I don't know what talisman that is. Judging by senior brother lose cultivation level. The fact that it requires a chant to activate tells me it's something impressive. We'll help too. For cultivators in their foundation establishment stages to possess treasure talismans aside from me. Either they have the support of large clans or they're favored by their senior masters. Looks like the others are going to be envious of them. Let's show them what we've got as well. Great. Since everyone's pulling out all the stops, I'll save some of my energy. Senior brother lose talisman has been activated. Wow, that's awesome. It looks like a gold elemental magic attack, the rarest type of attack. On top of that, it's even a mid-tier area of effect type. Thousand swords technique. The burst of red light means the attack is working. But the gold swords won't last much longer. I'll help you, senior brother Louu. Join me, everyone. Focus your attacks on the blood cocoon to the left. I can see someone's silhouette. Taste my spear. Splatten. Watch out everyone. You're all dead. Boom. Boom. Boom. Healing Baya tumble. You You talk too much. Good work, Junior Brother Han. Don't give him a chance to catch his breath. The bastard vanished. Be careful. He's gone invisible. Hon. What? That was such a rookie mistake. How could she remove her defenses just to activate her talisman faster? No matter the situation, one's safety takes priority. Activate your shields. Get out your defensive magical tools. Stay sharp. Bring it on, you bastard. Damn it. Shwhong was just fine a moment ago, and now she's Come on. Aren't we supposed to be here to exterminate these evil scumbags? How did it end up like this? Am I in danger? [ __ ] me. Ah, my shield. I've got to defrost and reactivate it right away. Dodge. Hurry. [ __ ] It's my turn already. Suddenly flying away. Missed. Are you all right? Junior brother Wang, are you the one who saved me? Senior brother Louu, I'm embarrassed to say this, but it was Junior Brother Han who saved you. Junior Brother Han, huh? Where is Junior Brother Han? I don't know, but he's definitely battling the enemy right now. You rashid. That's impossible. How can you see through my invisibility? And you can even match my speed. Nice going. Look, there's a layer of ice forming on the ground. That scoundrel's so cunning. I don't know what kind of invisibility technique he's using, but Junior Brother Han doesn't seem to be at a disadvantage. Gore. These idiots. Why are you all just staring at me? Hurry up and deal with the other blood cocoons. as expected of the man who killed over a dozen of the Devil Dao Sex Foundation establishment disciples. I told you I have high hopes for him. Bam. Hesitating. TSK. Looks like they aren't going to be able to deal with the remaining blood cocoons. They look like they've started to think about retreating. However, I've got a special objective for coming here. So, I won't back down until I've achieved that. Go to hell. That sword can actually withstand my attack. His ice claws can grab my silver shine sword without injury. Amazing. This must be his main killing technique. As for his disappearing act, he's just making his body transparent. He's just relying on his speed. He isn't as hard to deal with as that bald brute. That technique only lets him move around on the ground. Senior brother Louu, fly up to the sky and continue attacking the three remaining blood servants. I won't let this demon harass you anymore. Oh, Junior Brother Han vanished again. What should we do, senior brother? Wa! I want to go home. Go ahead and scream. No one's coming to save you. You've got great potential. You'll make a good puppet when I offer you as a sacrifice. Your nightmares just begun, little brat. My dear child, you're free from the demon's cave now. You should become Grandmaster Lee's disciple. No demon scum will ever dare harass you again. Senior brother Lucy's evil as his sworn enemy. No wonder you're the bane of all villains. You've removed a lot of scumbags from the cultivation world. We really look up to you, Junior Brother Lou. I get it now. This is the life I've always wanted. I love the feeling of basking in admiration and respect. I want even more. But what should I do now? That demonified freak is so hard to deal with, but the others are no easier. We probably can't handle the three remaining cocoons. Are we really going to stop now? Should we retreat? Senior brother Louu, what did you say? The Black Spirit School is too powerful. If we want to escape, we have to do it now. In all of their eyes, if I run now, that would be the image I leave behind. I can't let that happen. No matter what, I'm not going to run. Junior brothers, fly up to the sky and protect me. Leave the three remaining blood servants. Senior brother Louu. As expected of senior brother Louu. The way they looked at me makes this worth it. A treasure talisman. No, it's a true treasure. Come on. Quickly. Protect him. What? Those are extremely rare items that contain a third of a special item's powers. He brought out a true treasure. That's even more precious than a treasure talisman. Senior brother Lou is a great man. He's bringing out a one-time life-saving precious treasure. What are you looking at? I can't use my shifting smoke steps much longer. I need to end this quickly. It's feutal. Why are you smiling? Ferociously pulling. What did you do? Sliced. Tumble. Oh, nicely done, Junior Brother Han. at that moment in a basement. Ice demon is perfect timing. Saves me having to make my move again. You're amazing, Junior Brother Han. Their demonification is almost complete. Everyone ready your defenses. Please step aside, Junior Brothers. Three demons. Allow me to eliminate those. Thank you for protecting me, everyone. Is that the true treasure's original form? Such powerful energy. It's so cute. One of the cocoons just broke. Go. Oh, the true treasure is about to attack. It's even cuter now. It's coming out. Suddenly, noticing. Oh no, it's escaping. trying to run. Dream on. It was completely reduced to ashes as expected of a true treasure. It soo 00 powerful fades away. Such a pity. No matter. It'll all be worth it when I gain fame after this battle is over. Let's go everyone. Follow me and we'll eliminate the leader of the Black Spirit School as well. Thanks to senior brother Louu, the only enemy left is the school leader. His legs were cut out from under him. We've gained a critical advantage. Let's go. Senior Brother Lu, we're back. We saved the emperor of you. Well done, Junior Sister Jong and Junior Sister Chin. A few disciples of the Black Spirit School came at us as well, but we took care of them. The guy was holding court when we arrived, so we knocked everyone else out and took him. Where's senior sister Shu Hong Schwong has? She was killed in action. What? What were all of you doing? That's enough, Junior. Sister Jung, we've already defeated the four blood servants, so only the school leader is left. Let's get rid of him and avenge senior sister Shuhong. Senior brother Wang. You I wasn't planning on killing him. But the bee really shouldn't be taking things that aren't his. Don't you agree? You're the leader of the Black Spirit School. You've got brains. Judging by your looks, I assume you're their leader. Their leader? That's right. My name's Lu Jing. I'm the one who took charge of eradicating you evil scumbags. You're the only one left. Well, you can die now. Everyone, watch out. Get your shields up. It's actually you, senior brother Lou. Wait, senior sister. Damn it. That pearl must be the one the young lord spoke of. But he's only got four of them. Both of their faces. Could it be? Oh no. All of you fly up to the sky. That little bastard's quite sharp. Looks like you need to offer yourself up ahead of schedule. What's mine is yours. No. What are they talking about? I can't let him finish it. What the? Shocked out of their sorrow. [ __ ] Is he hurling out talismans? No, he seems to be throwing spirit stones. Hm. As fearsome as it may seem, at the end of the day, they're just low tier magic. Whether it's a hundred or even a thousand talismans, what use are they against my protective light of blood? Once I finish absorbing him, you'll all be a direct hit. Don't celebrate too soon. The bastard's still alive. Cough. Cough. Excellent. I really underestimated you. I didn't think you were the biggest threat in your group. Whatever you hid in that attack, even my protective blood of light couldn't stop it. That was just a thunder god orb. I didn't expect a cultivator at the foundation establishment stage to survive the blast. He's coming out. Use your magical weapons. Ineffective. All of our magical weapons melted. Looks like his demonic protective light specializes in corroding ordinary magical tools. Then we'll use our magic. Don't give him a chance to catch his breath. Takes out. Swallows. He fully recovered. [ __ ] How could such a thing exist? He just ingested a marrow repairing pill. It's a life-saving demonic pill that can only be made by sacrificing one's cultivation. You're all right. Yes, I am. This is the demon who murdered senior brother Louu before me. I have to kill him. We all want to kill him, but at the moment, he plans to do the same to us. There it is, the fifth pill. That was my objective for this whole ordeal. The fibble mental congealed blood pill. Do you still have a thunder god orb, brat? I'd like to see you try it again if you have one. Let's find out if your orb is more powerful than my protective light. I'm also very curious as to who is the actual leader of the black spirit school. To think there are cultivators who'd willingly sacrifice themselves for other people, it's eyeopening. What? That's all I have to say. You can choose whether to believe me or not. [ __ ] If I hadn't practiced my shifting smokest steps, that would have gone right through my heart. Junior brother Han. Absorbing that demonic power made this freak too strong. Staying here is suicide. Time to use my trump card. Follow me. The bloody spirit drill is the ultimate technique I cultivated by compressing my body's true essence over 10 times. I had to endure so much pain just for this. Nobody has ever managed to survive it. But that brat actually dodged it. I can't let him expose my secret. It's too tedious to be hunted by the seven sects. Where do you think you're going? Get out of my sight. They entered the bamboo forest. Protective light of blood. Go. It's futile. Return. Swiftly sealing. No matter what you've planned, my protective light of blood will soon melt everything away. Blocked. They formed an array. TSK. How powerful can a hastily activated array be? I've overestimated you. My protective light of blood isn't that weak. Haha. The end of both the array and your life are at hand, brat. Was this your trump card, Junior Brother Han? The array is about to collapse. That's right. Is there a problem? We're right at death's door. Is that not a problem? You should just tell us what else you have planned. Han Lee, stop keeping us in the dark. I have faith in your strategy. So, I know this isn't the only Trump card you have. Don't worry. Now that I've brought all of you here, naturally, I have a plan. Last night, I snuck into this forest before the battle. As expected, the Black Spirit School didn't take over the entire Imperial Palace. This bamboo forest is very suitable for setups. For example, the fibblemental disruptor array. Isn't that an array flag? But I've never seen an array flag with such a complicated spell. Go. The array is suddenly changing. H. All your struggling is useless. Crush it. Unaffected. This is great. Defending ourselves won't be a problem now. No, our goal isn't just to defend ourselves. Return. Time to retreat. I won't be able to become the emperor of you state now. H. I'll just do it somewhere else. I have to retreat. It's absolutely impossible. Back to the start. Impossible. It's impossible. I thought this array only had superb defensive capabilities. Could it be? Its range is much wider than it seemed. I've been no trapped inside it. This array is awesome. Fantastic. That bastard's trapped within the array now. It's time for us to make our move. Let's kill him. Everyone, get out your treasure talismans and magical weapons. Let's kill the bastard. We don't have any treasure talismans, so let's protect them. All right, [ __ ] brat. I could leave, but I don't want to expend too much of my cultivation. Do you seriously think I'm afraid of your array? I'm the strongest of everyone below the core formation stage. Cuts open. If I use this, the array will surely crumble. It'll definitely regain control of this battle because I'm the strongest. Look, Junior brother Han, what's he doing? Stick out. gathering. I did it. H That black saber is really strong, Junior Brother Han. I'm afraid this array is that saber is monstrous. My spiritual consciousness was pulled toward it as soon as it was formed. I escaped in the nick of time, but that was too close. Still, I'm confident in my fibble mental disruptor array. Here he comes. The array has been sliced apart. Relax. That's only the first layer. This array of mine isn't so easy to break through. Breaking through consecutive layers. Are those the layers you were talking about? What? Slashing at nothing? That brat's still there? You dare mock me. Haven't broken through the array at all. I sense powerful energy. Treasure talismans. Don't think. Don't think. Don't ever think you can defeat me with treasure talismans. diving in. Wid seventh junior sister, Junior Sister Chen, are you two all right? That black saber is really powerful. It clashed with our treasure talismans and fought till they all got destroyed. I'm afraid it's a special item fragment. It all comes down to Junior Brother Han now. Junior Brother Han's treasure talisman is suddenly increasing in power. What's going on? We did it. Junior Brother Han, you've slain the demon. I only pulled it off because I used all the power my treasure talisman had left. If not for that, I'm afraid it wouldn't have been over so quickly. I knew you'd be able to do it. Get off of me. Junior brother Han, thank you for avenging senior brother Lu and senior sister Shu Hong. I'm ashamed to say I only did it to serve my own goals. We'll deal with that later. We should take whatever's left of the Black Spirit School. Oh. Um, is he giving us the spoils of war? But I'd feel awful doing that. It's all right. I'll meet up with you after I've cleaned up the place. Plus, the school leader must have had quite a number of good items. So, it'll be enough to compensate me. In that case, we'll gladly accept your generosity. Let's go. Phew. It's finally over. That was a close call. It's all thanks to the massive array Yincha and Xin Ruan gave me. I finally got it. This is the secret. The young lord told me about the fibble mental congealed blood pill. Oh, there's other stuff. This jade scripture contains the secrets of their methods. The black spirit destruction technique cultivated by the young lord, the evil fiend technique cultivated by the four great blood servants, and the immortal blood light cultivated by the U emperor. They all come from this demonic technique, the profounding scripture. The fivivalmental congealed blood pills were formed by those cultivating the evil fiend technique. Something like a spiritual beast's niden condensed within their bodies. The method allows them to quickly enhance their power even without a blood sacrifice. But in exchange, they had to stay at the foundation establishment stage forever. Moreover, even if cultivators in later levels of their foundation establishment stages lack potential, as long as they take the fibble mental congealed blood pill according to the evil pill technique, they will be able to form a pseudometal pill. The evil pill, the success rate of forming the evil pill, is one in three. That practically defies heaven's will. Although the evil pill is slightly less effective than a true metal pill, it has the miraculous effect of lengthening one's lifespan. However, the price is that their powers will stagnate for life. Stuck in the early levels of this core formation stage. Stuck in my core formation stage forever. Unable to reach the nason soul stage. Who cares if I get stuck? I'll try taking one right now. Eat it. Eat it. The core formation stage was my main goal. The naent soul stage has nothing to do with me. Hey, don't be so rash. Calm down. Calm down. Eating things straight away goes against my principles. Once the evil pill forms in the cultivator's body, it continuously releases evil demonicqi. As time passes, it will erode the cultivator's sanity. So in layman's terms, I'll become stupid. Han Lee, a core formation cultivator, he's so powerful. He has a huge collection of treasures with an endless number of talismans. An empty head. Special item. The rattle drum ability unable to break no matter how much it's played. That won't do. My mind is my one advantage. Does that mean the fibble mental congealed blood pill is no use tea whatsoever? Has all that effort been a complete waste? But if that was the case, why would the U emperor cultivate these pills? I get it. He was planning to use his clone avatar technique to avoid taking the pill himself. Looks like the so-called leader of the black spirit school was the emperor's avatar. No wonder he willingly sacrificed himself. and he only trained the the four great blood servants to obtain the fibblemental congealed blood pills. This is the bloody spirit drill, the weapon that pierced through me just now. It shows here how it can be made. This is the soul gathering basin, a rare magical tool. It's used to hold the souls of cultivators to be sacrificed by the evil cultivators. I'll get out of here once I've cleaned up the emperor's corpse. Driftton. This is This looks like a map, but it's definitely not you state. Based on the drawings, it must be a foreign location. It's clearly incomplete. I wonder if it's half of the complete map or just a fraction of it. It may seem useless, but if the U emperor used a secret technique to hide this within his body, it must be of some importance. I'll keep it and the fibble mental congealed blood pills for now. Sigh. We lost so many people in this battle and I was the one who started it all. I wonder how I'll explain this to my master when I return. Never mind. I'll let senior sister Joan and the rest handle it.

The next morning, the chin residence. Sigh. I didn't expect Junior Brother to die at the hands of that monster. I suppose we've avenged him already. With the black spirit school eliminated, we could say we've made a huge contribution. Yesterday, while all of you were still out, I received a message from our master. The messenger said that the day of the final battle between the seven sects and the devil daexs has been decided. We're all to meet at the campsite in a month. You can go ahead. I'm going to visit my clan first. I'll return to the campsite after that. I'm going to return senior brother's belongings. I'm going to visit the loop clan as well. What about me then? I'll head back with you senior brother song. All right, let's prepare and get a move on.

All right, Shinyan's study. Are you sure you can't stay for a few more days? Afraid not. Your family is safe now, so I need to head back and report to my master. Sigh. I was suddenly told that the crisis was over and they no longer need protection. They're really working me hard. What a coincidence, senior sister. It's not a coincidence. I've been waiting here for you. I heard the white chrysanthemum mountains at the outskirts of your capital are breathtaking. Will you accompany me there, Junior Brother Han? This again? You think I don't know what you're trying to do? Stand your ground. There's no way I'm going to go. Okay. The White Chrysanthemum Mountains. Junior Brother Han. I'm afraid that after this war is over, I shall be getting married. My suitor is a direct disciple of theqin clan, a large clan in the cultivator world. He's from the heavenly imperial fortress and recently reached the foundation establishment stage. I've met him a few times. He seems quite nice. If all goes smoothly, he'll marry into my clan and become my dao companion. In that case, congratulations on your marriage, senior sister. I'll definitely prepare a theqin residence back so soon. Junior brother Han. Junior sister Chen has left already. Really? What's the rush? We'll get prepared as well then. Sigh. Han Lee, you already made your decision and rejected her. But now that she's getting married, you're feeling despondent. Cultivator my SS, you're nothing but immortal in the end.

The next morning, above the chin residence, gazing shop that you'll be able to live a happy and peaceful life. The pentishade sect was it? Then I'm off to Jauan City. Jauan City. Thanks so much for your help, brother Lee. Lead the way. That's Lau of the Lee clan. What's the matter? Apparently, a few young masters have been abducted by some professionals. So, they paid him a lot of money to resolve the situation. It wasn't you guys, was it? It couldn't be us. We've adhered strictly to your teachings, gang leader. We'd never do anything to provoke the pentishade sect. Plus, the fourth level gang is on the rise, so we don't have time to waste on them. So true. The fourth level gangs leader, son, urgu. The fourth level gang's headquarters. Has our leader returned? Yes. He seemed to be in a hurry to get back. Has he gone off to look for his ninth wife again? Looks like he's in the mood. I heard his other wives are burning with rage. He might be having all sorts of fun right now.

Meanwhile, in the ninth wife's room. How did this happen? Please save me, master. Here's the antidote. You're supposed to be a big gang leader, but you couldn't even tell you've been poisoned for months. You're the best, master. You can track down the culprit yourself, right? Certainly. The reason I've come is to take Husk Soul back. Wit, is something the matter? Master Husk Soul hasn't been with the fourth level gang for a long time. What? You lost him? A residence knight? Please calm down, master. I always did my best to take care of Master Husk Soul. He ran off on his own. I wouldn't dare be negligent. So, I've been sending men out to look for him. Never mind. We'll discuss the pentishade sect first. You must know a lot about them already. Yes, I do. I've been keeping tabs on them. After a ferocious battle many years ago, the pentishade sect absorbed all of the fearsome dragon associations lands. Meanwhile, the leader of the pentishade sect is very mysterious. Even I only know that he's highly skilled martial artist pentachade sect. I heard he hasn't been at their headquarters recently. Instead, he's in Lee residence with his second son, which is also the former Mo residence. Lee residence. Lee residence. Well done.

Inside the Lee residence. Where is your SEC leader? He's not in the rear residence. He's at second young master's house. The second son's side court. There isn't a single cultivator inside the residence. Which means that even the heavens want you to die by my hand. What I do here tonight must forever remain a secret. So I can't spare anyone. Surrender. She She's probably the young se leader's wife. Son Ergu, you bastard. Why didn't you tell me they have a child? How am I supposed to kill them now? Didn't I tell you not to just barge in here? You're waking Ning up from reap. What are you doing here? Senior sister Mo Yu, did I hear someone's voice in here? Yu, who are you? What have you done to my wife? Calm down, father. That man's gone through a whole lot of veterans to get in here. I'm sure he's no pushover. That's the leader of the pentachade sect. Might you be an old acquaintance of Yuus? If that's the case, you're not really an outsider, sir. Please come inside and have a chat. The pentade sex leader. H not an outsider. Hey, I studied under Emojirin for a few years. In a sense, your daughter-in-law is my senior sister. So, of course, I'm not some outsider. However, before we discuss our relationship, shouldn't we talking about how the Mo residence was conquered? You You're a remnant of the Mo residence. If you're from the Mo residence, you can forget about leaving this place. Surrender to me. What? You're an immortal cultivator. You'll pay for the mo plan with your lives. Stop. You kill this child's father. If you kill him, you may as well kill me and my daughter as well. You, master cultivator, have you made some kind of mistake? The pentishade sect is you and your father have no right to speak. I know you have the backing of the spirit beast mountain, but it's all the same. If I hear any more nonsense from you, too, I'll raise your residence to the ground in an instant. After all, I'm doing this to avenge your clan. Give me a reason not to kill them. In fact, Fing Wu asked me to do this herself. That's wonderful. I've been so worried about her all this time. Fing Wu is still alive. I only found out later that they said she jumped into a river. She's not the only one. Saian and Fourth Madam are also alive and well. In any case, I'm very disappointed in you right now. I'll give you some time to convince me. Otherwise, I'm going to end their lives. Junior Brother Han, I'd first like to thank you for coming all this way to avenge the Mo residence. But what reason do you have to seek revenge on my husband? They haven't harmed a single person from the Mo residence. They only gave the order to do so. And they're not the ones who can decide such matters. They're just told what to do. They're nothing but mere mortals. You're also a cultivator, so you must know even better than I. How could I possibly not know that? If I really wanted the true culprits, it would certainly be the cultivators from the spirit beast mountain. But they're not the kind of people I can afford to offend. In any case, I'm only here to give Fing Wu the vengeance she craves. You are most reasonable, senior sister. Still, as soon as they knew I was from the Emmo residence, it looked like they wanted to kill me. He's not going to kill us. I find it hard to believe that they had nothing to do with the destruction of the Mo residence. However, now that you're involved, senior sister, you sisters have different opinions, and I have no intention of becoming the villain here. I'll let all of you decide this matter for yourselves. I hope you can persuade Fing Wu when the time comes. Sound transmission. Fing Wu is at Oh my, that's wonderful, Master Cultai. I don't know how you got my senior sister to marry your son, but there's nothing I can do about it now that it's already done. You've misunderstood, junior brother Han. I Nevertheless, you'd best treat her well, or else. No need to worry, master cultivator. I will ensure my son takes excellent care of Yu. She will want for absolutely nothing. Grateful. Junior Brother Han, I know you're a god-like being, so I ask you to please hold my daughter In-g Ning. This way, it's like she has a connection with you and may get a bit of your immortal chi. This is a psychic jade. It's not that hard to find, but it will keep her warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Plus, it repels insects. Let her keep it as a momento. What are you doing, master cultivator? Nothing. I was just greeting you. Could it be? I need to channel my strength and check my body right away. I don't feel anything strange. I don't want the spirit beast mountain to know about what happened here tonight. You're not a chatty man, are you? Certainly not, master cultivator. I wouldn't dare. Master cultivator, where'd he go? Are you all right, Yu? I'm fine. That old man's a sly one. There's no way I trust him to keep a secret. The heart drilling worm I placed within him just now comes from the devil. Dao. It's the size of a single strand of hair and can only be identified through the spiritual consciousness. The moment it enters a person's body, it slowly crawls towards their heart. Over two years, the host will gradually lose sleep at night due to heart pain. A few months later, they'll die of a heart disease that looks like a normal illness. Even a high tier cultivator can only find it if they have prior knowledge of its existence. By then, they won't connect his death to what happened today. Even if the spirit beast mountain does find out about what happened here today, I haven't really done anything, so they'll have no reason to pursue me. In a way, I've kept my promise to Fing Wu.

The next day, the fourth level gang, here's the soul bell. Master, I don't blame you for what's happened, so you don't have to get involved. Thank you for your mercy, master. I'm already on to Master Qu. He's at the western side in the mountains. I'm guessing he wouldn't dare approach you when you still had the soul bell. Although, I don't know why Husk's soul would go out of control. It's quite obvious that the restriction I placed before still has its uses. All right, you can carry on being the gang leader. I won't bother again you unless I need your assistance. After I leave this time, I don't know when we'll meet again. Here's half of a talisman. Please take good care of it. In the future, if you have any heirs, they can use this to identify me. As long as your descendants are willing to serve me, I will keep them wealthy their whole lives. Thank you for your kindness. I swear that my clansmen and I will forever be willing to serve you. And if any of us dares to betray you, may we all be wiped from existence. This got him so excited. It's to be expected. For mortals, their legacies and the destinies of their families are of the utmost importance. Naturally, as long as I can protect his heirs, he'll submit himself to me wholeheartedly. I've got two bottles. One can heal all kinds of external and internal injuries. Anything short of instant death can be treated. The other is a spiritual elixir that can neutralize every poison known to. I'll give it all to you. You safe. Thank you, master. Huh? Master, where'd he go? Thank you for your graciousness, master. Take care of yourself.

West of Jauan city within the mountains. Extend. I made some decent progress today. In three or four months, I might not have to worry about that mortal with the magical tool that controls this life. Who are you? Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing. After you've been controlling my best friend's body for so many years, isn't it time you explained yourself?

A cave in the hidden forest. This looks like the place. If there's any evidence in here, it'll confirm that bastard's information about the devil. Da sex. Sigh. Since you've already made a solemn vow before the soul gathering basin, listen to what I have to say, there's no need for you to rush to the Seven Sex main camp anymore. I don't have to keep hiding. Stunning talisman. At the moment, the Seven Sex and the Allied forces have almost been defeated, so going there will only get you killed. You probably don't know this, but since its establishment, the Spirit Beast Mountain has never cut ties with the Devil Dao. Spirit Beast Mountain. Their betrayal of the devil in this war was nothing but a smokec screen. It was all just to gather the seven sects together and wipe them out. Nonsense. That would mean the spirit beast mountain was putting on an act when it revealed its relationship with the devil. Dao. You think the others wouldn't know if they hadn't said anything? In case you don't know, the masked moon sect also originated from the harmonious bond sect. It's indisputable that they had ties with the devil Dao in the past. The core formation cultivators from the Devil Dao who died in battle were actually just at the foundation establishment stage. They were augmented using secret techniques. I'm guessing the Devil Dao will ambush your main camp within the next few days. After all, you've all dropped your guard to its lowest point since the war began. Could such a thing really be happening? As shocking as this news is, I shouldn't believe it too easily. After all, given this Bastard's behavior so far. Oh, so you're a member of the seven sex? Yeah, that's right. I'm from the spirit beast mountain. May I know how Daist Han Yunji has been doing these days? Han who? The soul. The soul gathering basin. Why do you have that? Please spare me. Don't use the soul refining technique. I'll tell you everything. I'll tell you everything. I'm actually a rogue cultivator. I'm sorry. I'm a from the spirit controlling sect. I ran into someone powerful when I infiltrated the U state, which was why I fear drove take over this body. Actually, when I arrived in your state many years ago, I was responsible for secretly delivering messages for the spirit beast mountain. I've got a letter hidden in a cave. If you go there, you'll be able to you find it.

The soul bell should keep that bastard in check. Plus, I pasted three stunning talismans on him, so there shouldn't be any issues. The bastard said the storage pouch is beneath a large blue stone. Could this be it? A beast's skull. This scar. What kind of monster is it? How is this possible? That white scale shield was made with the parts of the black flood dragon. Just what is this monstrosity? [ __ ] this. I need to escape. Divine boat ark. This bastard is rapid stop. It's deliberately blocking my way. This monster is not only powerful, but it also has a certain degree of intelligence. This is going to be really troublesome. Why would there be such a powerful spiritual beast here? Who the hell is feeding it? Unless try to take advantage of the situation and have it kill me. That bastard tricked. H. I refuse to believe that my shifting smoke steps at full speed. Can't get past a single spiritual beast. My turtle shell shield won't be able to take another hit. A flutter. Flutter. Flatter. It can fly. So it can move even faster. E. This is actually the first time. Give me no confidence. My own skills. Lightweight technique. Floating air technique. Quick steps technique. Windalk technique. Something's wrong with this spiritual beast. I've got to escape matter what. Slashly insumes insums my gold spider dusk blades. All of you return wildly slashing. What? What the [ __ ] My gold spider dusk blades hardly even scratched after so many years only to be percent ruined in an instant. How is this [ __ ] so powerful? Chaneling spiritual energy, my magical weapons. Leave them. Our priority is survival. No way a spiritual beast can keep up with my divine windboat. This is terrifying. Its attacks are ferocious and it's abnormally fast. This preying mantis is definitely more powerful than the white spider. There's only one possibility. It's a level five spiritual beast equal to a cultivator at the early levels of their core formation stage. But that bastard's only in his foundation establishment stage. So, how could he possibly tame such eye? Of all the rotten luck, I had to run into a bastard who knew the soul refining technique. I even ended up spilling all my secrets. But he must have been sliced to pieces by now, right? Ha, how are you still? Yellow Maple Valley cultivator Han Lee escaped with his life using that spirit suppressing veil obtained from Shinlu. He can still move even with the stunning talisman stuck to him. He really was faking it the whole time. What are you doing? Have you forgotten your solemn vow? A cultivator of the soul refining technique must never break his vow or else. [ __ ] me. Isn't that dash a special item? He really is at the core formation stage. He even has a special item. Even if he's only at the fifth level of his chi condensation, this won't be Chan, easy fight. But if I kill him, that special item will be mine. I want it so much. You [ __ ] scoundrel. You're going to compensate me for the loss of my white scale shield, turtle shell shield, gold spider dusk blades, flying flame seas, eight level two puppets, a bunch of magical tools, 50 talismans, and my mental anguish. What the hell is this? How did the bastard become even more terrifying? Black dragon talone. [ __ ] It's the magical tool that controls me. Blur. Can't hold back now. The soul bell doesn't work. I have to kill the bastard now or he'll cause more trouble later on. These are the last of my level two puppets. If these are destroyed, I'll only have I can't lose. The bastard's only at the chi condensation stage, but with that green orb, he can take the full force of a foundation establishment cultivator. I'm running low on power. I can't keep this up any longer. Let me explain myself, sir. An opening rapidly charging. Fireball suddenly leaping away. Damn it. Spare me. Looks like a core formation cultivator isn't all that powerful. I just needed a little illusion to trick you into coming out. Whatever the case, I had to have Husk soul back. So, you had to die. You're finally back. This is great. Husk soul's body is so strong. Aside from some burns on the surface, his insides and bones are completely unharmed. Thank goodness. If he had been destroyed, my grand plan would have gone up in flames. I see your name's green. Brilliance. Brilliance. I won't be able to use this. But at least I've added a special item to my arsenal. As for the traitor within our ranks, if I rush back to report this out of the blue, won't I be bringing trouble upon myself if it turns out he was lying? I should return to the yellow maple valley and investigate first. However, before I go there, over the next few days, Hanley trapped the praying mantis spiritual beast using the five elemental disruptor array. At last, after it ran out of energy, Han Sumo neted his treasure talisman and killed it. You didn't even have any magical tools, and the insects you had were ranked higher than 100. Such trash. What would you know? Do you know how hard it was to gather those weird insects? After ransacking the remains of the spirit controlling sex cultivator, he obtained the secrets to feeding insects and some strange insects. you.

A few days later, the yellow maple valley's 100 medicines garden. Greetings, senior master Han. My name is Shiaoer. I greatly appreciate your kindness. Yellow Maple Valley disciple Shiaoer. Are you doing all right here in the sect? Where's your master? I'm doing very well. Thank you, senior master. Master's inside his house. Why did you suddenly come back here, you little twerp? Miss Shiao is an obedient disciple. Are you satisfied with her? Tsk, what's there to be satisfied with? Because of you, all sorts of newcomers bring me more trouble daily, you brat. Did you call for me, master? Oh, no. No, I didn't. I was just discussing something with senior master Han. You can wait for me outside. All right. Such double standards. Sheesh. Do you have a reason for coming back here or not? If you do, hurry up and get on with it. Actually, I do have something I want to ask you, senior brother. A while ago, when I was in your state carrying out a mission master gave me, I killed a wandering spirit. So, he's a disciple of the devil sect. So, what? He's a core formation cultivator and even had confidential information with him about the spirit beast mountain's betrayal during the final battle. You destroyed a core formation cultivator's soul and the spirit beast mountain might be spying for the devil sect. Are you out of your mind? All the orders from the front line have been as expected. So there's been no bad news. Great. So the bastard was just trying to trick me. What? What's going on? Seems your intel could very well be true. Things are looking very bad right now. Let's go outside and find out what's going on. It might not have anything to do with my intel. H. It would be strange if it didn't. If the front liners had not suffered a crushing defeat, why would they ring the dragon shock bell 81 times, signifying the destruction of a sect? The day before the huge battle, the sneak attack that had long been brewing arrived like a storm. The seven sex great array that had been erected from the inside was destroyed instantly. Immediately after that, the devil sects ended the years long war with an overwhelming victory. With the thunderous weather and ominous rain, fear spread through all the sects.

The yellow maple valley's conference hall. The yellow maple valley's nason soul cultivator grandmaster Ling who you there the boy that just arrived. You've cultivated your soul pretty well. You've been using a method that strengthens your soul, haven't you? I have indeed cultivated using a few methods related to my soul. Your eyes are truly perceptive, Grandmaster. I couldn't sense any fluctuations from his spiritual energy just now. And after a single glance, I'm drenched in cold sweat. Is this the power of a nent soul cultivator? Grandmaster, all the Sex Foundation establishment cultivators have arrived. Senior Master Huang is also rushing back as we speak. No need to wait for him. Let's begin. You all must have heard the dragon bell, so I won't beat around the bush. The front liners have fallen, so our defeat is inevitable. But we still have more than a month before the battle. It's because those fools at the front line felt the same that we ended up falling to a sneak attack. That wandering spirit really was telling the truth. Of course, the main reason

For our crushing defeat was that the Spirit Beast Mountain betrayed us and opened the Great Array themselves.

"What? Those bastards. They deserve to die. We'll slaughter them all."

"We should kill them all."

"What's the point of saying all of that now? We have to leave Yuan Wu State immediately."

"What? What is it? Reluctant to go."

"I'm so ready to leave this place. But can we not stop them with your help?"

"Grandmaster, idiot. You think our enemy doesn't have cultivators in the Nascent Soul stage?"

"We've clashed with the enemy in private countless times in the past. With none of us being victorious, we were forced to swear not to participate in your battles. If you can't bear to leave now, you'll all end up dead when our enemies besiege us. We can't help because of the oath we took. No need for regrets. The other five sects will be coming with us. We'll be able to rebuild when we reach a foreign land. We'll just retake Yuan Wu State in the future."

"Nevertheless, I have a dangerous task for a few of you. Those that I've called upon, follow me to the rear hall. The rest of you will stay here and listen to SE Leader Jean as he details your escape plan. You, you two, Russell, the rear hall."

"Such bad luck. Just how dangerous is this mission going to be?"

"I've looked through all of you. Either you've got decent potential or you've cultivated using some unique method. Because of this, you will all be the foundation for our sect's resurgence. I'm giving you all half a day to pack your belongings and then you'll depart with nephew Huang immediately."

"Grandmaster, don't we still have 2 days before the Devil Sects arrive?"

"Why? You think they'll allow you to simply escape at your leisure? We're going to sacrifice the people outside to buy you all some time. Now go. If you dare say a word of this to anyone else, I'll personally execute you."

Han Le's residence.

"Damn it. I came all the way back here only to be faced with a crushing defeat. All those people outside are being sacrificed like lambs."

Pulls out. Talisman's spiritual medicine.

"I need to hurry and take it all with me."

Packs up.

"Given the current situation, even if I escape, I've still got to rebuild the Yellow Maple Valley at the new location. By the time the sect is rebuilt, the best time for me to cultivate will be long over. But if I try to flee under the watch of the Grandmaster's spiritual consciousness, I'm dead for sure. I shouldn't have come back here."

Spiritual core well.

"Suddenly, so cute. Looks like the soul controlling restriction I placed using blood essence is really working. Quickly, come with me, you guys. I won't be able to take the spiritual core well with me. I'll destroy it and seal it up along with the residents."

"Why are there so many additional Qi Condensation cultivators? They're all disciples with great potential that can't be left behind. My disciples, one of them."

"Listen carefully to my instructions. Disobedience will be considered treason."

"Senior Master Hang, let's go."

The Taiwei Mountains.

"You should preserve your stamina at all times like I do. We're in a precarious situation right now, so a major battle could begin at any moment."

"You're so good at teaching your disciple. So, who's going to help me preserve my stamina?"

"Stop."

"What's the matter, master?"

"I just received a flying dagger message from the Grandmaster. The Devil Sects have found out about our plans for retreat and are on their way."

Foundation Establishment cultivators come forth.

"The ones I've chosen will stay behind. The others will leave as soon as possible."

A moment later.

"I believe you all know what you need to do. We're going to ambush the enemy and buy time for the rest. This jade scripture has the rendezvous point's location. Memorize it quickly. I won't ask you all to fight them head-on. You only need to ambush the enemy and buy time for the others. If any of you stray from the group, meet at the location on the map."

"Get it in your head and then destroy the jade scripture."

"This is great. I have a chance to get out of all this."

The Taiwei Mountains.

"The enemy has arrived. They're just two li away from us. I'll use my Windcloud Banner to cover your tracks, my nephews."

"After we've located the enemy, we'll ambush them."

"That banner of his is amazing. It's much better than my Azure Fire."

"My asthma."

"Ha. Why are there no enemies in sight?"

"Master, patience. We'll wait a while longer."

"Look up in the sky."

"What's that [ __ ]? We've been had. How could this be? Our enemies weren't detected by a Core Formation cultivator's spiritual consciousness."

"Master, the clouds are transforming into lava. Be careful, everyone. That's intermediate high-tier magic, the Skyfire Technique. Every drop of lava falling from above is the equivalent to an attack by a Foundation Establishment cultivator. If you don't protect yourself, you'll be burned to ashes."

"Then why aren't we running?"

"No way I'm getting hit by an attack like that."

"It's too late. Now that our enemy's spell has been cast, we can't escape anymore. Everyone, form a barrier together."

"That attack wasn't so great after all."

"Don't celebrate just yet."

"Denser and denser."

Crash. Crash. Crash. Crash. Crash.

"Damn it. A constant barrage of attacks. What the [ __ ] is up with these attacks? This is outrageous. Hurry up and think of something. We can't hold out much longer."

"[ __ ] My powers are dwindling too quickly."

Crash. Crash.

"The barrier's about to break."

Suddenly, it's over.

"Looks like the spell had a short lifespan. Thank goodness it's over. Otherwise, we've been surrounded."

"H-how did you know we were here? My Windcloud Banner should have concealed us from your spiritual consciousness."

"You could ask me for the answer to your question."

Blushing skull.

"They're both Core Formation cultivators. Heihei, you may know we're a married couple, but we don't know you at all. But I heard there was a cold bastard in the Yellow Maple Valley with an interesting special item called the Windcloud Banner. Would that happen to be you, TSK?"

"Such a boar. Kill him."

"Very well. If you want his life, I shall take it for you. As soon as the fighting starts, I want everyone to break through. The more saved, the better."

"Windcloud Banner, you're dead, old man. Looks like Master Huang is confronting the Core Formation cultivators. Hurry, escape, everyone."

"The biggest group of cultivators is above, but their powers and cultivation levels are clearly much weaker than the other enemies. Everyone's running toward the spot with the least enemies. But I'm guessing there's some sort of trap. So, I'll head up."

"Stop him."

"H. I have a lot of experience fighting the basic evil techniques from the Devil Dao. Fireball Technique."

Dashing out.

"Don't let him get away. Kill him."

"How is that bastard so quick?"

"Damn it. The enemy isn't chasing after me, so I'm guessing they've gone after the main team. There are no more Core Formation cultivators on the main team, so they're most likely dead. Chasing after them now would be suicide. I don't want to be a deacon for the rest of my life. My only choice is to leave the Heavenly South Region and find another way."

Yuan Wu State, Gold Horse City.

Devastation.

"What happened here? Who are you? What's your connection to that bastard?"

Chi Yun Sha. Xin Ruian's residence.

"Beloved husband Xi Yun Sha, will the widow, Miss Xen, come forth and greet Senior Han?"

"What the? I haven't met Daisi in a few months. I didn't expect him to pass away. Fate really does love to play tricks on us. If I'd known both of you were married, I'd have sent a gift for you."

"Senior, she willingly married Master Chi after he died, making herself a widow for life."

"May's right. I'd been saved by Master Chi so many times that I could never repay him. So, even if Master Chi was safe and sound, I would have married him sooner or later. Now, I'm only doing what should be done. I was the one who caused his death anyway. After the last time you left, I obeyed your instructions very carefully and never left my house. Later on, I urgently needed materials for research regarding the array. So, my husband went to the square to get it, but he encountered the Fu Clan who were hunting for information. My husband is an honest man, so the enemy became suspicious after questioning him. Naturally, he wouldn't allow himself to be captured, so he used his magical tool to transport him back to his residence. The Fu Clan later followed my husband to his residence. His array blocked them, keeping them out, causing more than a dozen cultivators to expend all their power. In their anger, the enemy hired a Core Formation cultivator. Under relentless attacks, the array finally broke. My husband cast an illusion array to trap that cultivator and fled to my place after escaping the assault. But he had been fatally wounded. So when he arrived, he..."

"The hateful Fu Clan doesn't know my husband has passed away. They're now searching for him everywhere, even keeping tabs on his residence."

"Indeed, I ran into two arrogant cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage at Daisi's residence when I arrived. That's them. I already killed both of them. So, you could say I've avenged Daisi."

"You're here for the ancient teleportation array, aren't you, Senior Han?"

"Um, there's no hurry. After all, you've both just..."

"I'm almost done with the repairs and will complete it in a..."

"Not only will I completely repair the teleportation array, I'm also going to give you two items of two boxes. One contains Yuno's personal records, which is a document about alchemy that my husband treasured. The other box contains all of my life's work on arrays and a large number of Dao books on arrays as well. I hope you will accept these, Senior Han."

"Why are you doing this, Daoist Xin?"

"Whatever you wish to say, you can be direct. These items are all gifts for you, Senior Han. All I ask is that you make me a promise. If you reach your Core Formation stage, Senior Han, I hope you'll help me and my husband eliminate the Fu Clan, and completely erase them from this world. I know this is a very rude request, but I really have no other choice. My husband only died because of me. If I don't avenge him, I won't have the honor of meeting him in the afterlife when I die."

"You don't seem well. Let me check your pulse."

"Did you know all your meridians have withered? At this rate, you'll die within 2 years."

"Of course, I know. I was born with a dragon chance physique, which means I should be a male, but accidentally got placed into a female's body. By forcefully cultivating, my meridians gradually shifted and withered. It's a miracle I managed to live this long. Now, not only can I not be cured, I also wasted all the spiritual herbs my husband painstakingly found for me. It's all right. I want nothing more than to be reunited with brother Qi."

"The Qi Clan will never offend the Fu Clan for an ordinary disciple. Although you're still in your Foundation Establishment stage, Senior Han, out of all the people we know, you're the only one who might be able to get vengeance for us. All I need is a promise from you and I'll be able to go in peace."

"All right, you have my word. However, I'll only make my move when I'm prepared to, which means I might never have this chance in my life. Are you sure you won't regret it?"

"That's enough."

Yuan Wu State, Stardust Hall.

"Are you not going to take a look at other magical tools, Daoist Fan?"

"I'll take this Cold Crystal Blade. I haven't got that much, so looking at more items will just be torture for me."

"Then that will be 800 spirit stones."

Manager of Stardust Hall's fifth floor. Madame Lon.

"Sigh. Now that the Devil Dao has defeated the Seven Sect Alliance, the world is in chaos and all kinds of treasures are emerging. Even our business here at Stardust Hall is improving. Of course, everyone wants to prepare. Speaking of which, it's been a long time since anyone went up to the sixth floor. Only Core Formation cultivators are allowed to go to the sixth floor and above."

"Was that brat from before? Rich."

"Hm. He wasn't too shabby. But I still doubt he can afford the treasures up there."

The sixth floor.

"1 + 500 for the True Cheap Pills recipe. 2 + 500 for the Hidden Redthreaded Needles. That will be a total of 4,000 spirit stones."

"4,000. What's the matter?"

"It's a fair price for such rare items. If the world was not in turmoil, nobody would even be selling these. So, 4,000 is quite a bargain. Do you wish to buy them or not?"

"I knew the treasures on the sixth floor were precious, but I didn't expect them to be this expensive. I haven't got nearly enough spirit stones."

"That's it. How does one purchase Millennium Spiritual Herbs?"

"Millennium spiritual medicine? Why are you bringing up spiritual medicine? Just admit that you're broke. Here at Stardust Hall, we have no shortage of spiritual medicine. But if you insist, just take it out and show me."

"They're on the same level as Foundation Establishment Pills. That's it. They can keep you looking young and ageless. Eternal Youth Pills."

"Damn, I've been so busy recently that my complexion is deteriorating. What am I to do? These wrinkles are popping up all over."

"Madam Lawn, wo, what's wrong with you? Shower is asking you to hurry upstairs. Did something happen to that customer?"

"Now is not the time to ask questions and get another alchemist."

"No mistaking it. This really is the legendary Eternal Youth Pill."

Passion flying everywhere.

"That's crazy. Women's enthusiasm for those pills is way beyond my imagination. Judging by their excitement, I might be able to get 2,000 spirit stones for them. Coupled with what I have, I'll have 4,000 spirit stones. Enough gawking."

"How much are you offering for those pills? Don't dream of getting any more than that. 3,000 spirit stones for the both of them. Non-negotiable."

"The last of her rationale. I suppose I've got no choice but to say deal."

"Wow. I love Eternal Youth Pills. I love Eternal Youth Pills, too."

"These Hidden Redthreaded Needles are extremely rare. Flying needle magical weapons. Aside from the fact that very few possess them, they're a trump card reserved for a critical moment. The flying needles must be controlled at the same time. So, it's a great test of one's spiritual consciousness. This feels like they've been waiting for me to obtain them. Everything's going swimmingly. Next, I need to have Old Sue make something for me. Magical tools made from the Golden Back Praying Mantis. I can't wait."

Senior Han.

Half a month later.

"I'm so sorry. Saab, my skills weren't good enough. I'm so sorry, Senior Han."

"Saab, my praying mantis."

"It's all right. After all, it's alchemy, so there's always a chance that it'll fail. We're lucky you were able to make a magical tool with the white spider's legs."

"I'd still like to kill you."

"Thank you for everything. Didn't you say you'd compensate me if you failed? Now's the time to pay up."

"This is all your own fault. Weren't you asking for trouble? Giving the alchemist materials far beyond his level."

Xin Ruan's residence.

"Perfect timing. Senior Han."

"I just completed the repairs on the ancient teleportation array yesterday."

"Thank you very much, Daoist Xin. It's nothing. I was very interested in the ancient teleportation array anyway."

"Do you still not want me to treat you? I could help you prolong your life a little."

"It's all right. Now that the teleportation array is repaired, there's nothing left for me here. And I'd like to meet my husband sooner. This storage pouch contains a few array flags and discs that my husband and I made. They're not much, but I hope they'll be of some use to your cultivation. I won't be needing them anymore. So, I'm giving them to you, Senior Han."

"I'm not a righteous man of any kind, and I'm definitely not a hero. But I will keep the promise I made to you, Daoist Xin. If I become strong enough to eliminate the entire Fu Clan, I'll definitely wipe them out from the world of cultivators."

3 days later.

"Do you really think Senior Han will help us, miss?"

"I'm certain he will. Anyone who's reluctant to make promises like he was takes every promise made very seriously."

Spirit stone mine.

"I don't see any problems within a 100 li radius. H. Everything's already under our control. What other problems could there be?"

Dig. Dig. Dig.

"Few. The Five Elemental Disruptor Array has been installed. This way, I'll have enough time to escape even if my enemies find me. Next, I'll focus on repairing this ancient teleportation array. I brought all the materials the jade scripture mentioned. I've even prepared True Peace Jade. That was the hardest. All that's left is to repair it as instructed."

"I got a lot of bad news when a group of cultivators gathered near the White Pond Mountains. The Devil Dao sects are making the most of their advantage and the Six Sect Alliance has no way to fight back. The Devil Dao sects are destroying the six sects one by one. They'll take Yuan Wu State soon enough as well. I heard apart from the Masked Moon Sect and the Giant Sword Sect, the other four sects were completely destroyed by the Devil Dao sects, but most of their treasures were already taken away. The Yellow Maple Valley has suffered the most."

"Oh, what do you mean? I heard the Yellow Maple Valley sacrificed two batches of disciples so that their elites could safely leave Yuan Wu State. The Devil Dao sects tried to stop those so-called elites, but they had little success. So although the number of survivors from Yellow Maple Valley is small, the ones who managed to escape did so the easiest."

"A huge sacrifice. What a joke. I know I was the one who chose to give up on a good opportunity. But I didn't think I was just more cannon fodder. Grandmaster Ling, who was so vicious. Now if I continue fleeing south, I'll enter the Nine States Alliance's territory. Over there. They're going up against Mulan's magicians from the grasslands, so it's quite chaotic as well. Plus, there's a good chance I'll run into the Yellow Maple Valley's main group. In the end, I'd still be nothing but cannon fodder. However, if I head north, there's only the Endless Sea, which is a death sentence. That's a dead zone even Nascent Soul cultivators can't fly out of. At this point, this ancient teleportation array is my only hope. Sigh. I wonder what awaits me on the other end of the array. Whether it's good or bad is all up to my fate. In any case, for the sake of my cultivation, I've still got to take a chance. Come on, let's start the repairs."

"H, did you think you could get away? We've completely surrounded the area, especially for sitting ducks like you."

The world fell into chaos as bloodlust filled the Heavenly South. Everything ended at nightfall. Only a few lonely clouds were left in the sky. Lonely clouds.

"This jade scripture contains a list of all the materials required. All right. Only a small corner of the ancient teleportation array was damaged, and the materials are common, so they shouldn't be hard to find. I've got everything. My plan to escape the Heavenly South is going smoothly."

"It's only been 7 days, but all the materials have been used up. What were you thinking? Did you really imagine you could succeed with one try using your half-baked skills?"

"I was careless."

"You idiot. The Devil Dao sects are lurking everywhere. Do you know how dangerous it is to look for materials?"

"It's almost sunrise. The disciples from the Devil Dao sects must have left their ambush zones. Time to find a place to rest."

"Looks like someone's flying here at top speed. There's more than one person. I need to hide."

"You insects chasing me all this way. Do you really have a death wish?"

"It's her. If you had said that in the past, Senior Nangong, Brother Wang and I would have definitely fled. But now, if I hadn't fought with the Core Formation cultivator from the Devil Dao and almost died along with him, there's no way I'd be afraid of these scumbags. I clearly sensed a cultivator in the middle of his Foundation Establishment stage, which was why I flew here."

"Damn it. Why do I seem to always run into people who only stand by the sidelines and watch? I thought I'd be able to work with him, but the bastard hit immediately. Not daring to move."

"Brother Tion, haven't you always wanted to see which one of us is better? I've been thinking about it, and your method is quite unique, so I'll let you have this vic [ __ ]"

"You just want to throw me to the wolves. Dream on. And who said I wanted to see which of us is better? Who the [ __ ] do you think you are? You bastard. I thought I'd let you go because of the Masked Moon Sect and the Harmonious Bond Sect's origins, but Brother Wang from the Ghost Spirit Sect doesn't seem to agree."

"You..."

"Oh, she's she's infuriated. So, however, I don't know the Profound Moon Absorption Technique. So, I can't absorb your powers by becoming your Dao companion, senior. What a pity."

"You bastard. You're both the same. Go to hell."

"Isn't she done by now? How is she still so strong? It's going to be so embarrassing if word gets out that I died here. Arg, get it together. To think those bastards have such formidable devil techniques. [ __ ] I'm almost out of power. I'm channeling my true Qi using a secret technique, so I won't last much longer. Uggh. The last of my power is almost gone."

Gradually decreasing.

"The swords of light have stopped. We got through it. That was too close for comfort. She's completely out of power now. Swaying. Her flesh is mine."

"[ __ ] off, Tion B. How dare you try and compete with me? You still need another 10,000 years."

"It's him. Why the [ __ ] is it you again? That bastard. Kill him."

"You... You were just hiding and watching again. If you'd come sooner, I wouldn't have had to..."

"Let go of me. Stop that. Look, the brat is panicking. Turn him into minced meat."

"Go to hell."

"Oh [ __ ] we've been had. The brat deployed an array. We have to get out of this quickly. My junior sister is out there, so she should be able to stall him for a while. She used to be from the Yellow Maple Valley as well. Will she go easy on him? Surely not."

In the sky.

"I didn't think you'd team up with the Harmonious Bond Sect's junior sister Dong. Senior Master Hong Fu will be quite sad to see that."

"Cut the [ __ ] Han Le. If you want to leave, you're going to have to go through me."

"Do we really need to fight? For a long time, I've been wondering what makes you so great. Why would Master Hong Fu insist I marry you, Junior Sister?"

"Seriously, you're still hung up on that? Isn't that something you should be asking Senior Master Hong Fu?"

"You bastard. I truly can't stand that attitude of yours. I'll never let you get away with that, woman. I'm in a hurry, so forgive me for my rudeness."

"What?"

"H. No matter how powerful your attacks, you'll never defeat my Flaming Phoenix Banner. I'm going to show you how strong I am today so you'll never look down on me."

"Where do you think you're going?"

"Ha! He's gone. Han Le, where'd he go? How's he so fast?"

Han Le underground burrowing talisman.

"A low-tier talisman that allows its user to hide and breathe beneath the ground. Didn't expect a low-tier talisman with such a strange function to come in handy someday. Looks like I was right to make a little of everything."

"She must have left by now."

A few hours later.

"Why is she so badly injured? What happened? I should take a look at her injuries right away."

Injecting spiritual energy.

"My spiritual energy is being sucked away. It's the method she uses. I was careless. My hands stuck. [ __ ] I got to [ __ ] Now both my hands are stuck. I'm losing spiritual energy even faster. Damn it. If this keeps up, mid-level Foundation Establishment. No, my cultivation base. If this keeps up, I'll die."

"So soft. So fragrant. Nang Gong Wan."

"So painful. She's all right. That's great."

Shaking.

"I remember yesterday she was yesterday. Ah, she's Condensation stage. Are you awake?"

"What's going on here? Nang Wan, I saved you out of kindness, but you sucked away my power."

"Nang Gong Wan, do you know my cousin? Who are you? How is this possible? I clearly heard the people from the Devil Dao sects addressing you as Senior Nangong. And your voice... her voice... her voice is indeed a little higher and she's younger. I saved the wrong person and I sacrificed over 10 years of cultivation."

"I remember that the Three Essence Revolutions Technique stated, 'Are you Han Le from the Yellow Maple Valley?'"

"How do you know my name, Senior?"

"My cousin tells me everything. You know, the moment I heard about what happened and then feed your corpse to the dogs. I wanted to rush to the Yellow Maple Valley and cut you to pieces."

"Have you changed your mind then, senior? Looks like you're quite smart. If you really wanted to kill, my eyes would have closed forever already. Although you mistook me for her last night. The fact is, you still saved my life. Plus, I accidentally absorbed your true Qi yesterday, so I'll make sure I repay you for that."

"Forget it. Since you're Nang Gong Wan's cousin, I'll just chalk this up to bad luck."

"What was that for? You touched my body with your filthy hands last night without my permission."

"Last night? You even? You even you even fainted on top of me. So that slap was just a small punishment for what you did."

"You're the one who kept sucking me like a vampire. What? You couldn't even stand yesterday. Was I to save you without touching you? You're saying I was lying on top of you? Where's the logic in that? I fainted because I got sucked dry. I can't argue with this hag at the Core Formation stage. It's fine. Because that idiot made a move at the last minute. I had to use a dangerous secret technique out of desperation. I ended up absorbing his cultivation. Thankfully, I woke up halfway and stopped it in time. That brat would have died if I hadn't. When someone injects spiritual energy into me, the technique lets me absorb everything they have. If I hadn't absorbed any spiritual energy soon enough, I would have died. Since I already slapped you, let's talk about your reward for saving me. I've got two options for you. The first one is that I give you some spiritual stones. It'll be enough to make up for the loss in your cultivation base and for saving me. The second is that you come back to the sect with me and I'll refine some spiritual elixirs to restore your original cultivation base as soon as possible. Plus, I'll find a young female disciple from the sect to be your Dao companion. Who knows, I might just teach you a few of my sect's secret techniques as well."

"What's up with this woman? The two options you're giving me are ridiculously different. And why do I feel like you're trying to make me choose the second option?"

"Quit being annoying and decide."

"I've decided to go with option one. Just give me some spirit stones and we'll call it even. I'll find my own way to recover my cultivation base."

"What? Here you go. The spirit stones are inside. I added a few commonly used items as well."

"Wa! There's so many in here. I pretty much have all the materials I need to repair the array. She's rich. As expected of a Core Formation cultivator. I'll be leaving now."

"Wait, senior."

"Huh? What is it?"

"Would you happen to have any True Peace Jade? Could you give me a few pieces?"

Rumaging here.

"Great. Now I've got everything. Yeah, I'm only at level three or four now. It would have been troublesome if I didn't have these. Feels pretty risky. If that's all, I'm really leaving now."

"Oh, I won't trouble you for anything else."

"H, I really can't tell if you're playing the fool or are a fool. Senior, don't forget to say hello to Nang Gong Wan for me."

"What a ferocious woman, Nang Gong Wan. Now that I've saved your cousin, you'd better not forget to return the favor."

More than a month after falling to the Qi Condensation stage, I finally fixed it.

"Sigh. I know you can't understand me, but anyway, we're about to leave the Heavenly South. The problem now is whether there are any issues with my repairs. Let's test it out first."

"It's working. Looks like it's a success. Why did it stop? Did I make a mistake with the repairs? Of course, the worst case scenario is if the teleportation array on the other side is also damaged. If that's the case, if that's the case, has all of my effort gone to waste? Oh, right. There's another possibility. I was right. The spiritual energy of these low-tier spirit stones got drained in an instant. If it's just that the spirit stones have insufficient energy, I'll replace them all with mid-tier spirit stones and try again. So, the problem really was the spirit stones. That's a relief."

"Why did it blast through the surface? Oh, damn. Does this mean..."

"Who's there? What was that? [ __ ] It's the young master from the Ghost Spirit Sect and his two Core Formation underlings. That's... Why is it always you?"

"Look, young master. It's an ancient teleportation array. An ancient teleportation array. We can't let him use it."

Graph.

"The brat deployed an array that can block attacks from Core Formation cultivators. Everyone, attack together. Hurry or we won't make it. Yes, his array is about to break. Don't let up."

"The brat entered the teleportation array. A teleportation metal. He really has the required magical tool. Why? Why? I refuse to accept this. Kill High Seam. No. [ __ ] you, Talisman Merchant. I did it quickly. Destroy the teleportation array."

Smash.

"Phew. Teleporting so suddenly wasn't part of my plan. Anyway, there's no going back now. What is this place? Could this be the place described in the texts? The Great Sea. Where am I? It looks like I'm on a deserted island. There's hardly any spiritual energy here and no visible signs of life."

The next morning.

"Now that I think about it, I better find a way out of here. The spiritual energy on the island is so weak that I can't make any spiritual medicine. I'll keep flying around within range of the island. Let's see if I can find another island. But this sea is really vast. After flying all night, I still couldn't find anything."

That's a massive ship clamoring rushing out.

"The owner of this. I'm back, sir. How did it go?"

"This cultivator is from a place very far away, and this is his first time in the Sea of Scattered Stars. He can barely understand our language, but I briefed him on the current situation here."

Passenger on the ship Wang Chongqing.

"This cultivator is really intriguing. He's never even heard of ocean winds and surging waves before. Who cares about that? Have you asked him whether he's willing to join our fight?"

"Um, he he refused it."

"This won't do. Come with me and we'll try begging again, but I don't want to..."

"In the cabin. You're very wise, old Wong. So, you should go. But you're of high status here, sir. So, you should go."

"No, you go. You go. No, you."

"The door is not locked. Please come in both of you."

"Um, is there anything you need, Master Cultivator? Would you like to try some specialties from Kuwaiting Island?"

"Speak up."

"Please give our proprietor a chance. Master cultivator."

"As I've said, my cultivation base is very low right now, so I don't want to cause any trouble. You may go, Mr. Goo."

"Hurry up and tell him my offer. The proprietor has said he's willing to pay you a large sum of spirit stones whether you succeed or not. That much? 30% of the Goo family's profits over the next 3 years shall be given to you as well. Proprietor Gu is even willing to be your guarantor for your residency on Kuwaiting Island. As such, you'll be able to become a permanent resident of Kuwaiting Island."

"What? I need a guarantor just to live on Kuwaiting Island."

"You'll need one if you want to live there permanently. As a cultivator, if you become an official resident, you will pay fewer spirit stones and work there. You'll also get land with a high-quality spiritual vein to build your residence."

"A spiritual vein. All right. Tell me about the cultivation bases of the other cultivators."

The Sea of Scattered Stars was a vast sea with an endless horizon. The citizens living there only knew of land from legends. Kuwaiting Island was located in a corner toward the southeast. Along with Waying Island and Sangzing Island, they were known as the Southeastern Island Trio. These three protected dozens of other smaller islands in the vicinity. Each island had a powerful cultivator known as an Island Master along with other cultivators with assigned roles. Their duty was to guard the islands and its citizens from harsh weather, spiritual beasts and demonic mists. There was a long-distance trade route between the three main islands, which was said to be the most prosperous business area in the Sea of Scattered Stars. Every 3 years, each merchant group would hire the strongest cultivator they could find to fight for them. Merchant groups fought each other to obtain the right to use the trade route by defeating the previous champion. Meanwhile, the victorious cultivator would be allowed to build a permanent residence on land filled with spiritual energy. This happened to be the day before the next fight would be held.

"You've mastered most of our language within months, as expected of an immortal cultivator. Um, can you still use the two magical tools you have? Cultivator Han, are you worried about the fight?"

"Proprietor Goo. Ha, of course not. I may not be powerful, but I'm not nervous in the slightest."

"Why? You may not be nervous, but I am. Have you lost faith in Proprietor Goo?"

"No, of course not. Why would I? We've arrived, old master. We've arrived."

"Cultivator Han, you're the only one left, Mr. Goo. Everyone else has already arrived. Cultivator Wen, who's this cultivator you've brought with you?"

"This is Cultivator Han. Hello there. My name is Win Chang. I haven't seen you around. Have you only recently come to Kuwaiting Island?"

"A cultivator from Kuwaiting Island. Wang. Allow me to show you the way."

Dais inside the hall.

"It this hall looks so luxurious. Look, it's a new guy. He's so weak. He's only level five. I'm going to pick him as my opponent later. He'll be my stepping stone."

"Hello there, seniors. Pleased to meet you."

Outside the hall.

"Hello, Mr. Lee. Heihi. Oh, hello Mr. Goo. Have you found yourself a cultivator? Didn't you say you weren't going to participate this time?"

"Sigh. I've got no choice. I'm afraid I'm going to go bankrupt if I don't win the right to use the trade route. Fortunately for me, I ran into Cultivator Han when I was out at sea. By the way, please buy something for yourself with this."

"Oh my. Thank you."

"How strong are the cultivators this time around? Let's take a look."

"What? This cultivator of yours is the weakest of the bunch. What? Oh no. I already spent almost all my money just to participate in this competition and win the trade route. If I were to lose now, you were supposed to hire a cultivator. Did you end up fishing someone random out of the sea? We're about to go bankrupt, and it's all because of you. How are we supposed to live now?"

"Help! The madam is beating up the old master again."

"My old friend, why didn't you get more info if you wanted to develop here in Kuwaiting Island beforehand? This is what you get for hiring a cultivator at the last minute. Cheer up. Where are you thinking of developing after you go bankrupt?"

"What the hell? Is this how you console someone?"

The fight has ended.

"Cultivator Han, did you?"

"Only one merchant group has obtained the right to use the trade route. The Goo Clan. Here you go. The Goo Clan is forever in your debt. Cultivator Han."

"Don't worry. Everything I promised you will definitely be done. I swear it, Mr. Goo."

"Calm down. That metal won't be useful if you break it."

"Oh, right. Sorry. Sorry."

Holding dear.

"You're so strong. Daoist Han."

"They always go out to sea to slay spiritual beasts and they even fight cultivators from other islands. So in terms of experience, they're much stronger than ordinary cultivators. Those cultivators you fought were actually guardians the large merchant groups paid a high price to hire. I just had more experience in killing Foundation Establishment cultivators. Got lucky. If you've prepared your guarantor letter, you can go to the Immortal Ascension Hall to apply for permanent residence here."

"Daoist Han. Would you like to take a break first?"

"Cultivator Han, no need. I'd like to get everything done as soon as possible."

"I could show you the way if you'd like."

"Thank you very much."

The Qing Yun Mountains.

"If you look there, Daoist Han, those are the three main peaks in the Qing Yun Mountains. They're called Tanju Peak, Tiano Peak, and Tan Peak. These are the cultivation areas for three Core Formation cultivators. Master Mulong, the Island Master, Master Yuan Jun, the Deputy Island Master, and Master Kinchin."

"Not bad. There are three Core Formation cultivators on Kuwaiting Island alone."

"That's the Immortal Ascension Hall. Are you sure it's not just some rundown building?"

Immortal Ascension Hall.

"The Immortal Ascension Hall. What's with all this? It's so grand and luxurious in here. Are you the newcomer? Were you the one who defeated the guardians despite only being at level five? That's quite a feat."

"Later level Foundation Establishment. You're too kind, senior. I just got lucky."

"Lucky my foot. Never mind. Come choose your residence. The ones shining gold are already occupied, so choose from the white ones. You're only in your Qi Condensation stage, so you can't choose any of the peaks. Choose from any place other than those. After you've picked a location, everything within a 10 li radius will be your private area. You can circle anywhere as long as you have the necessary capabilities."

"Can I choose this place?"

"Oh, that's surprising. That's Shiauan Island. It's so small and the concentration of spiritual energy and spiritual veins there is much weaker than the other islands. It's not an island most people would choose to go to. But am I right in saying that I'd become this island's Island Master if I choose it?"

"Yes, that's correct. You won't have to submit any spirit stones to the Island Master every year as tribute, but you will need to pay for all the spirit stones required for the island's array. Many cultivators who chose to go there in the past ended up coming back to select another island."

"Okay, I'll take that one."

The next morning.

"There you are. Shiauan Island."

"Damn it. I had to fly for a full day before I reached their so-called just nearby island. Sure enough, the spiritual energy at the peak here is much weaker than in the Qing Yun Mountains. Looks like the spiritual vein here is not as strong. Then again, even if I were to choose a place with much denser spiritual energy, I wouldn't have been able to cultivate any faster anyway. I'd still have to rely on medicine in the end. Those who know me know how awful my potential is. Even so, all I need is sufficient spiritual energy to grow spiritual herbs. So long as I have this little bottle, I don't need a place with dense spiritual energy, which is why I need to keep my little bottle a secret. My top priority right now is to grow spiritual herbs without being disturbed. Shiauan Island, here I come."

8 years later.

8 years passed in the blink of an eye. The residents of Shiauan Island gradually grew used to the blanket of white mist surrounding the island's peak. Aside from that, the island remained calm and peaceful.

"I'm so hungry."

"Cultivator Han, I'm sorry, Cultivator Han, I'd like to go home now."

"What are you doing here, Amau? Did you run into the white mist, you little brat? Serves you right. Give him a steamed bun to fill his belly."

"All right. All right. That's enough."

The mayor of Shiauan Island.

"Cultivator Han. It's that time of the year again. I'm here to collect the spirit stones. That's a year's worth of spirit stones. Cultivator Han so reliable. I've never met Cultivator Han before. Mayor, why hasn't he visited us after all these years?"

"You have to behave yourself. Amau cultivator Han hates being disturbed. But he's extremely dependable and always submits the required spirit stones every year. Most importantly, he never interrupts our daily lives. Exactly. So what if we've never met him? He's much better than the cultivators on the other islands. I heard they always order the residents around."

Ever since Han Le came to Shiauan Island, both the main peaks on the island had been shrouded in mist all year around. If any of the residents were strong enough to pass through the Five Elemental Disruptor Array protecting the main peaks, they'd be stopped by the raging Tempest Array. If they were still able to resist the array, they'd then be granted an opportunity to face the Illusionary Web Array. If they could still pass through such a dangerous array unharmed, they'd be able to see the true form of the two peaks of Shiauan Island. If they were to look close enough, they'd notice the hidden entrance to Han Le's residence on the shorter peak. Without that entrance, people would most likely assume they were on a deserted mountain. However, that entrance was fake. Deep within the false entrance lay a hidden corner.

Going deeper.

This corner would come to another path before curving upward. This path then led deep into the peaks' core where Han Lee, the master of the island in the early levels of his Foundation Establishment stage, had successfully cultivated the second level of his Great Development Technique.

"All right, it's finally time for me to proceed with the most important part of my plan. I'm going to use Husk Soul as a sacrifice to cultivate the Clone Avatar Technique. If I were to control it using this technique coupled with the Five Elemental Congealed Blood Pill, I'd have a Core Formation cultivator to protect. Emperor, you went through so much to fulfill the requirements. Yet, it all came to me quite easily. Heavens must have been smiling upon me when I got someone like Husk Soul who has three spiritual roots. Speaking of which, Elder Mo still failed even though he had two disciples with spiritual roots. Such rotten luck."

Cipher. Get it. Let's begin.

20 years later.

Kuwaiting Island's port.

"Excuse me. Coming through. Hurry up. The ship's about to depart. Fresh fish for sale."

"That's a cultivator passing by. Silly. Whoa, look at that lightning. Shiauan Island's cultivator, Han Le. Currently at the first revolution of the Three Essence Revolutions Technique and the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage. I achieved great success with my method in good time. Husk Soul also reached the later levels of his Foundation Establishment stage. As expected of a cultivator with three spiritual roots. After completing the Clone Avatar Technique, I gave him a lot of spiritual pills. And I used the Immortal Blood Light I got after my battle with Emperor U. His cultivation base has caught up with mine. Most importantly, I've completed the first revolution of my Three Essence Revolutions Technique, so I'm a lot more powerful than others at my level. Next, I need Husk Soul to produce the Evil Pill, which is the most important part of my plan. I'd like to enter the Core Formation stage as well. Right now, I'm still short of two ingredients to achieve that, so I've got no choice but to come out from solitude. I didn't dare enter Kuwaiting Island's marketplace before. Now's a good time to take a look there."

Kuwaiting Island, Tiandu Street.

"I heard about the size of Tiandu Street, but I never thought it'd be this big. What's that building hovering in the sky? Hm. Looks like a cultivator's coming over."

Nameless Methodora concealment technique.

"Hey there. Is this your first time at Tiandu Street? The Cloudy Dreams Hall leaves everyone stunned the first time they see it. Wow, the women here are so scantily dressed. Might I ask what your names are?"

"Your cultivation base is incredible, senior. We're rogue cultivators from a nearby island. My name is Yan Lee. This is my best friend, Yuan Yao. May we have your name?"

"Greetings, fellow cultivators. My name is Han Lee. This is Husk Soul, my senior master. This is indeed our first day here in Tiandu Street."

"I knew it. In that case, how about we head inside together? My senior sister and I can show you around the shops here. After all, we know the streets better than anyone else."

"Why are they being so nice to him? Yeah, if you want, we could be your guides, Senior Husk. I'm so jealous. Oh my god. Beautiful women offered to accompany us as soon we got to Tiandu Street."

"No need. I'm not one for crowds. Let's go, Nephew Han."

"Sorry, that's just how my senior master is. Senior Husk. Forget about him. We can go with you."

"Sigh. Fine. Let's go. Then let's head over to that shop."

"Whatever you say. I'm sorry, but this senior master of mine attracts enough attention as it is. I don't want even more eyes on us."

"There are so many shops here. Looks like Tiandu Street is much more prosperous than New State. Let's head to the biggest shop they've got."

Tiandu Street Center Square.

"It seems that building up there, the Blue Jade Hall, isn't open to the public. I really can't tell which one of the six shops beneath it..."

is the best. I guess I'll just choose one and see what happens. Clearwater W Hall.

Is there something I can help you with, senior? We've got a wide range of top quality magical tools for you to choose from.

I'll browse around. Pass her by. He looks so powerful. He'll be a good customer. Congratulations, my daist friend. It looks like you've reached your pseudo core formation stage. My name is Chaolu. I'm the manager here. I hope that you'll reach your gold core formation stage soon. Clear Water Hall's manager, Chaolu.

Pseudo Core. How does he know about the evil pill? Oh, he's probably referring to the peak of the foundation establishment stage. I'm overthinking. Right this way, my friend. Let's go to the side hall reserved for distinguished guests. May I know what your name is? This way, please.

The side hall. You don't seem to be from around here. Where have you come from? As soon as I met you, you seem so familiar. May I know which sect you're from? What's going on here? I know it's for the sake of securing more business, but isn't this manager being a little too friendly?

Oh, I forgot to ask what it is that you'd like to purchase. I'd like to purchase snow spirits water and heavenly fire liquid to enter the core formation stage. So would you? Oh, snow spirits water and heavenly fire liquid. I suppose you don't know. Us six combined halls coexist in harmony together. So even if we don't have it in our shop, we can collect it for you from elsewhere. Head to the Jade Bangal residence and look for manager O Yang. Ask him for snow spirits water and heavenly fire liquid.

Please have a look. Dowist husk. The sacred items required for the core formation stage. Snow spirits water and heavenly fire liquid. There's enough here for two cultivators to enter the core formation stage. Perfect. I just need to find out if I brought enough spirit stones to purchase them. How many spirit stones would I have to pay to purchase these two items? Although the six combined halls aren't listed as one of the four major trading centers, we're still a major shop in the Sea of Scattered Stars. As rare as these two items are, they aren't that valuable to us. So, go ahead and take them. Consider it a congratulatory gift from the halls for successfully reaching your core formation stage.

What? I've never been one to accept such expensive gifts without doing something to earn them. Is there something you're not telling me, manager Chiao? Since you're being so understanding, I suppose I should just come clean. I'd like your help with something, Dais Tusk. And these two items are a token of appreciation. Once the task is done, we will provide you with another generous gift.

That's enough, manager. Ciao. Right now, I only want to focus on entering my core formation stage, so I don't have time for distractions. Heihei, you have even more reason to help if you intend to reach your core formation stage. Dowist husk. After all, if you pull it off, we will give you a dusted descent pill. A dusted descent pill. You may not know about it, but it's an extremely famous pill. It increases your chances of entering the core formation stage. What? It increases the chances. In fact, after you've completed the job, we'll give both of you a pill each. Go ahead and tell me what it is you'd like my help with. Then, manager Chiao, it's actually nothing complicated. We found a level six spiritual beast and would like to obtain its beast pill, so we'd like to employ some outside assistance to help us get rid of this beast.

What is minutes later, what a drag. a level six spiritual beast. Isn't it suicide for a foundation establishment cultivator to go up against a beast of that level? Relax, Dowist Husk. We've prepared everything necessary for your hunt. Of course, there will be a few pseudo core formation stage cultivators as well. All you need to do is to support us by deploying the six escapes water waves array. Two core formation cultivators who are our guests and elders will attack when the time comes. Please feel free to go back and think about our offer. Dowist Husk. Anyway, you may take these two treasures with you as well. The six combined halls would like to build a healthy relationship with you, Dowist Husk.

Should I accept his request? I already decided that I wouldn't let anything get in my way this trip. Anyway, I should just buy some stuff first. I still need to get the materials for making puppets and seeds for spiritual food pills to nurture the white spiders. Since I've already accepted his gift, I shouldn't buy anything from the other shops within the six combined halls. I guess I'll just try my luck nearby. I want to look at some methods as well. Most importantly, I need to see if I can find some pill recipes. I'm not sure if I should join their hunt. I don't want to take any risks, but the reward is a pill that increases my chance of entering the core formation stage. I only have a 30% chance of success with my three essence revolutions technique. That's not good enough. So, even though it's only a minor improvement, it's worth the risk.

Jiang's pill recipes. There we go. Wow, they're even doing a promotion. Today's offer, get one free recipe for every three purchased. Get one free recipe for every three purchased. [ __ ] How could they possibly give out precious pill recipes for free? Excuse me. I'd like to take a look at your pill recipes. What? What the? Here you go. A whole stack. Are all of these pill recipes? What else could they be? Cooking recipes? Hurriedly dash. All of these really are pill recipes. They even have the recipe for the foundation establishment pill. How could there possibly be so many pill recipes in this godforsaken place? And to think that I used to be insanely protective over just one pill recipe. What an idiot. Excuse me. This pill recipe here. Why does it require a spiritual beast's niden? How can you make a pill without the naiden? Is this guy an idiot? Thank you. Please come again. In the end, he bought a lot of recipes. It looks like the cultivators here in the sea of scattered stars work in a completely different way compared to the cultivators in the heavenly south. They're actually using aquatic spiritual beasts in spiritual medicine. It's no wonder the sea here is endless. So there must be countless powerful spiritual beasts living within it. If they're all relying on spiritual beasts naidens, wouldn't that mean? Should I go or not?

A month later, a deserted island out at sea. We'll be hunting the spiritual beast here. I know you've all worked hard over the past month. What with the rush to learn about the array. Good job everyone. An array master from the six combined Halwong Sunyang. Disciple of Wishing Islands master cultivator Mao. Hamming island cultivator D. Janeo Islands hermit cultivator Ching Swansea. Dark-bodied flames cultivator Yen. Foreign cultivator Husk Soul. A nobody in hisqi condensation stage. Tan Lee six combined halls formation cultivator Elder Meow greetings Elder Meow no need for pleasantries. You've done well. The helpers have arrived just in time. Rest assured, Elder Meow, they've already mastered the array. So, I'm sure we'll be able to trap the beast. Excellent. I only ask that all of you do your best to help us, and I'll make sure you're rewarded handsomely. Elder Gu and I shall lure the spiritual beast here. Our people have already fully deployed the array at the outer sea, so all you need to do is activate it. We'll begin tomorrow morning, so prepare well before then.

Dowist Fong, you've refused to give us the truth this entire journey. But now that the plan's about to begin, shouldn't you tell us just what this spiritual beast is? Forgive me, everyone. I couldn't reveal anything before because my superiors asked me not to do so. Of course, now I can tell you all what it is. The beast we're about to go up against is actually the nent cart beast. What? The naent carp beast? Don't you think you're going too far? The nasonent carp beast? Everyone here must know that the naent carp is an aquatic beast in the sea. It's definitely no weaker than a level seven spiritual beast. But you asked for our help saying we were going after a level six spiritual beast. Could this all be a huge scam? What are you talking about? [ __ ] off. How have the six combined halls scammed you? The naent cart beast may be a little more powerful. The fact remains that it really is a level six spiritual beast. Did you want us to tell you that a level six spiritual beast is somehow a level seven? Plus, why would we offer you a dusted descent pill if we weren't after the nason carp beast? Do you think the six combined halls would do anything that would result in a loss for us? Are you done bickering since we're already here? Oh dear, why so grim all of a sudden? Don't worry, you'll each be given an extra thousand spirit stones as a confidentiality fee. Now, let's get prepared.

A rock somewhere. Damn it. I can't calm my nerves and get my head in the game. My intuition hasn't failed me so far. And we've got two core formation cultivators tomorrow. Plus, we've got the six escapes water waves formation to support us. A single level six spiritual beast should be an easy enough target. I'm probably just worrying too much. I should channel my power and hurry. I can't. I'll just secretly.

The next morning, more than 10 miles out in the open sea. Damn it. The bastard's about to use its divine thunderous water dipper. Hurry, brother goo. Don't worry. My chaos bowl isn't that slow. Don't let it catch up to you. Ferociously hunting. Six escapes water waves formation. Great. The bastard fell for our trap. Make sure you all resist its counters. The two of us will use the unique treasure we borrow to slay it. Unique treasure. Heaven-piercing dagger axe. Why is that bastard suddenly retracting its spiritual energy? It stopped whailing, too. It's the divine thunderous water dippers. That's one of the nason carp beasts three main killing techniques. Everyone, release more power. I didn't expect to have to put in this much effort so quickly after we found it. We can only maintain this technique for a short while. Hang in there. How are we supposed to do that? Almost done. Rumble, rumble. Horrified. We're about to deal the decisive strike. Hang on just a little longer. Fiercely charging. [ __ ] The array is broken. I'm getting out of here. No, you can't retreat. We have to repair the array right away. Like hell we do. Are you telling me to throw my life away just for the dusted descent pill? It's escaping. Die monster. Rare aquatic type. Spiritual beast. Nason carp beast. We did it. That was too close for comfort. The nason carp beast is a tricky foe. Then again, I can't help but feel that it's got loads of treasure. No wonder it gets hunted down the moment it reveals itself. Thank goodness it's over. Even Husk souls running out of power now. We must hurry and retrieve the treasures. Brother Goo, let's go. It's devil profounding chi. Dodge it. Wuo, what's the meaning of this? Are you declaring war on the six combined halls? War? I've got no interest in that at all. However, my ancestor is about to come out of solitude deep within the sea. So, this na cart beast's nitan will be his congratulatory gift. The extreme grandmaster is about to reappear. What the? Who is this extreme in grandmaster? Also, this guy, Wuo, he's quite young, but he's already a core formation cultivator. Plus, the devil technique he used seems very similar to the one emperor you had. Could the devil profound have something to do with the profounding scripture? How could he enter the middle of his nason soul stage when he's only been in isolation for a hundred years? Who told you my ancestors isolated training was to enter the middle of his nason soul stage? He's been cultivating a devil technique of unfathomable power successfully, I might add. Since you already know what's going on, I'll be taking this spiritual beasts night and now. Excellent. This is why I love nason kark beasts. What's going on here? Why is that bastard taking the spiritual beast? Sniden. [ __ ] We've got numbers on our side, but we've all exhausted our power already. We're up against a core formation cultivator and two late level foundation establishment cultivators. Plus, they've cultivated the devil profounding technique, the best of all devil techniques. Oh, it has quite a few good items. There's no way we're getting that night back. Young Island Master, you have a death wish. Sound transmission. I don't believe you. Show me evidence to prove your identity. What's happening? Something feels odd. What? Silently retreating. I'm sorry. What are you two doing? We'll focus on escaping. We'll leave the rest of them for you, brother Woo.

Deserted Moing Island. Come on, just a little further. I'm so close to reaching that rock from yesterday. It's going to be impossible for me to escape from a core formation cultivator. So, that's the only option I have left now. You're dead. You know how to hide, boy. You had the whole team believing you were only at the chi condensation stage. Even so, I can still crush two worms like you with ease. [ __ ] I can't talk or beg my way out of this one. All I can do now is try to use the array down below. Whatever happens, we're in for a fight. Still trying to fight? Know your place. Those are the attacks of a core formation cultivator. One wrong move and I'm dead on the spot. Turtle, shell, congealing, bombardment, pelle rates. Looks like that ancient special item has both offensive and defensive capabilities. I wouldn't have survived if it was as fast as the one Lelay Wana had. Talons sides. Black dragon talons destroyed. Spider sides destroyed. Stalemate. Hm. You were able to attack. Interesting. Withstand my. But that was just the beginning. Damn it. I just used up all of my special items. If he attacks me again right now, let me see what other tricks you have up your sleeve. This will be where I die. [ __ ] I was severely injured before, but now I've channeled my true without thinking. If not for that, I could crush this brat like an ant. Now's my chance. [ __ ] If I let him escape now, I'll become a laughingstock among cultivators. I'll deal with my true chi later. I need to kill this pipsqueak first. Going somewhere. Blue water armor array. How could there be an array here? P. It's not very powerful. I can destroy it with ease. Something doesn't feel right about this. What are you trying to use? This array to break through my Chaos Bull's barrier. You bastard. What? He wasn't there a moment ago? What kind of trick is this? You think that piece of junk you're wielding can destroy my chaos bowl? Keep dreaming. Where'd he go? What the? If I don't destroy them all now, he'll find a way to strike me. Magical flying needles. That conniving bastard. You [ __ ] bastard. I need to use my other magical tools. Damn it. My injuries are too severe and I can't kill this little rat with just my chaos bowl. Grale. The amount of power required to operate the chaos bowl is too great for me to keep up this yellow barrier streak for much longer. I'll kill him with my secret technique. Assemble. Clear water armor array. Full power. You think a rat like you can beat me? It's not over yet. Let's go.

Moments later. Brother Goo, you bastard. I'm going to rip you limb from limb. Show yourself. Miles beneath the sea. Hidden mist veil. That old hothead is hellbent on hunting us down. Surfacing now would be a death sentence. Looks like we're going to have to stay down here for a while. I actually beat a core formation cultivator. If he hadn't already been injured, heaven only knows what would have happened. The six combined halls issues have nothing to do with me. When I'm no longer in danger, I'm getting the hell away from here. Sigh. I suffered a huge loss this time. The magical weapons I always used were destroyed. And I probably won't even get back my residence or my three sets of array flags. I really shouldn't have interrupted my plans and taken part in this mission. Not only did I fail to get the dusted descent pill, but I also lost a lot of magical weapons and I almost died. Oh yeah, I still have that old man's storage pouch. Let's see what's inside. Awesome. Look at all the mid-tier spirit stones. Must be between 70 80 of them in here. You were loaded, daist goo. Did you carry your entire fortune with you? The earth thrust technique must be a highle technique. This talisman is definitely a rare item. As for this, it's the niden of a level five spiritual and beast and a treasure talisman. Instantly in a much better mood. This must contain some sort of pill, right? Aren't these dusted descent pills? Five of them. Although it had a spiritual vein, the quality was mediocre and the spiritual energy was weak.

Sea Monkey Island was a medium-sized island located in a quiet corner. Because of that, no high tier cultivators fought for ownership of the island. Instead, only a few chi condensation cultivators resided there. However, the island was somewhat popular because of a unique creature that lived there, a low tier spiritual beast known as a sea monkey. These beasts were as intelligent as 8-year-old children. And they could use a low tier spell called the water arrow to dive deep into the sea to catch fish. The cultivators within the sea of scattered stars like to use these beasts as handymen for their residences. Did you get them? Thus, every time sea monkey mating season arrived, many cultivators came to catch them and would then exchange them with merchants for a lot of spirit stones. What about you guys? We're just about done here, too. Sea monkeys are so easy to catch during their mating season. Get to work. Proprietor Wong ship is about to set sail. Let's hurry up and deliver those monkeys. Look up in the sky. All of Sea Monkey Island's spiritual energy is being sucked toward it. My spiritual energy is being sucked dry. My monkeys. What the? Forget the monkeys. This was obviously caused by someone who just entered their gold core formation stage. But who could possibly do that in this shitty place? My monkeys have all passed out. We should rush over there and ask to become his disciples while we have the chance. It's coming from the barren mountains in the north. Let's hurry. I hope we're not too late. Anyone who trespasses on my mound dies. What? News about this mysterious cultivator who' entered his gold core formation stage, but disliked being disturbed rapidly spread across the southwestern side of the sea. They thought cultivating there could be beneficial for them, although they could not gain his favor. As a result, Sea Monkey Island became a popular place for cultivators to visit and build their residences. What they didn't know was the person who had been living within that mountain had long since moved out. The real core formation cultivator had flown high into the sky and traveled a great distance already.

According to the various records and information master gave me about core formation cultivators, the entire process of entering the core formation stage usually takes between 3 to 5 years. After that, you need a place with spiritual energy to cultivate in solitude. During this period, it's best to prevent any dramatic shifts in mood. Most importantly, battles must be avoided and they need to absorb a certain amount of spiritual energy from their surroundings. Aside from abnormal cultivators with heavenly spiritual roots, everyone else requires spiritual medicine to break through their bottleneck. The snow spirits water and the heavenly fire liquid are the two kinds of medicine that must be ingested during the process. However, making them often requires several kinds of millennium spiritual herbs. Also, historical records mention over a dozen medicines that can increase the success rate. Thus, ordinary cultivators can usually only make two at most. As for me, while I trained in solitude on Shioan Island, I used my little green bottle to prepare everything. I've got enough snow spirits water and heavenly fire liquid. I've also got lots of the fabled spiritual medicine to help things out. Plus, I've got the dusted descent pills and the three essence revolutions technique to back me up with all these luxurious elements. And after four years of painstaking isolated cultivation, I still failed. I don't feel anything at all. I figured this would happen to me. The core formation senior moves aside. You're still the more powerful one. Please look after me. Senior master. Snow spirits water. Heavenly fire liquid. Dozens of secret medicines. Dusted descent pills. The three essence revolutions technique. A luxurious collection of items. absorb the five elemental congeal blood pill. Now that Husk souls a core formation cultivator, I've completed much of the clone avatar technique plan. He can't use the green brilliance sword because of their incompatible elements, but he can still use the chaos bowl. M with this, we'll just barely have a chance against other core formation cultivators. I abandoned my residence on Shan Island because I was afraid people from the six combined halls might want revenge. But I had to leave behind my arrays and strange insects as well. It's been 4 years since then. I wonder if my old residence has been destroyed. Before I leave the southern sea, I should head back there. Maybe I'll get lucky.

A month later, Shaan Island. That's strange. Both my residences and the three arrays are completely unharmed. But I've been on the lookout for more than half a day and there's nothing a miss. Let's take a look inside Han Lee's real residence. What a surprise. It's completely untouched. I'm going to get my arrays and strange insects. What the hell's going on? What's going on? These strange insects might rank highly, but they're still larvy. So, it's impossible that they broke through their seals. What's that? Is this a cocoon? I'm pretty sure this didn't come from one of my strange insects. I should look around for more clues. The medicine garden. There it is. But what is it? If it's a strange insect, there should be some information on it within this Jade Scriptures rankings. The element devouring insect, a swarm type insect that's ranked 12th on the list. A ferocious creature that's immune to water and fire. They live together within a sphere. Spiritual woods are their habitat. They love g other strange insects. They're good at devouring spiritual energy and the five main elements. Jade and wooden objects can trap it. It's also vulnerable to spider types and vice versa. That's awesome. Let's find out how powerful they are. Husk soul. Huh? The ranking said they were something special. So why aren't they reacting at all? Husk soul, burn them with demon fire. It moved. They're awake. So all that silver light is actually the little insects. According to the information, those must be the larve of the element devouring insect. They're so strong. That's demon fire from a core formation cultivator, but they can still devour it. They're almost done devouring the demon fire. Luckily, I've got the spiders to counter them. Go. My blood jade spiders. Flutter. God. M. The element devouring insects can't break out of this jade container. Yes. I didn't think I'd get my hands on these strange insects. They were probably drawn here by all the other strange insects I was raising. Although I lost my other insects, I got the element devouring insect, the 12th most powerful. I'm shown a lucky man. All right, time to make a quick escape. Damn it, Hanley. You and that cultivator next to you are charged with killing junior brother Mo and other cultivators from Wishing Island to steal the dusted descent pills. By order of island master, we're here to capture you. Surrender yourselves. Are you cultivators from Kuwaiting Island? Do you have any evidence to prove that I was the one who killed the other cultivators? Are you trying to deny it when Elder Meow of the six combined halls has testified against you? Island Master Moo ordered us to remove your cultivation base as soon as we found you. This is all a misunderstanding. Does Island Master Moon not plan to give us a chance to defend ourselves? Misunderstanding. Misunderstand this. Kill them. Nonsense. If we wanted to let you explain yourself and talk your way out of trouble. Hey, you said you were just here to capture us. You're obviously trying to kill us. Would we have wasted our time lying in ambush for so long? It's better for both of you to die. Kill them. How is that possible? What the? Isn't that masked cultivator in his foundation establishment stage? Mommy, how can this be? He's a core formation cultivator. Kill them all. Leave no survivors. Forgive us, Senior Han. This is all a misunderstanding. Misunderstand this. A misunderstanding.

Heaven's star city. This massive island at the center of the sea of scattered stars was home to the star palace, the most powerful force in the sea. The city was not built on even ground. Instead, it was built upon a massive mountain that reached beyond the clouds. The mountain was covered in buildings displaying the prosperity of the gigantic city. The so-called sea of scattered stars was actually divided into two parts, the inner sea and the outer sea. The inner sea proved to be inhabitable and was where all the people lived. Conversely, the outer sea remained unexplored and was also known as the demon sea. This was because of the formidable spiritual beasts living there, equal to nason soul cultivators. It was said that in ancient times, the spiritual beasts reign supreme over the entire sea of scattered stars. Back then, cultivators were only able to guard a few desolate islands. Over countless years, the ancestors of the people who lived there eradicated the beasts, creating the habitable area that became known as the inner sea. They say that the star palace was founded by those ancestors. The legends claimed that the heaven star saints duo, said to have lived for over a millennium, still remained at the peak of heaven's star city. Aside from the main city, the Star Palace was also established in eight areas in the inner sea and four areas closer to the central island. Each area was comprised of the three largest islands and established sub islands directly under their jurisdiction, forming an arc around Heaven Star City. These were known as the 24 outer star islands and the 12 inner star islands. Cues Island was one of the 24 outer star islands. Heaven Star City's most popular attraction was the star catching assembly. They held every hundred years. That was how the island masters for the 24 outer star islands were chosen. There was also a unique teleportation array. It could send cultivators to some islands in the outer sea to hunt for spiritual beasts. The naidens of the spiritual beasts they hunted were extremely valuable. A level s niden could be sold for about 1,000 spirit stones. A level six Niden was almost enough to pay for a lifetime of expenses for a foundation establishment cultivator. Because of these benefits, cultivators from across the sea of scattered stars flooded heaven. Star City. Naturally, this made the job of a guide increasingly popular. Am I mortal in heavens? Star City Lure. Scabberion and their dog wants to be a guide here. These days, it's getting harder and harder to make ends meet if I don't get a job anytime soon. That confused look in their eyes means they must be new arrivals. Excuse me, dear cultivators. My name's Lu. I'm a born and bred native of this city. If there's any place you'd like to go, I can show you the way. One whole day of guidance will only cost you two spirit stones. Lu is it? Yes indeed. Let me say if I'm not satisfied with your service, I won't pay you a single spirit stone. I found myself a rich and generous customer. But if I find you satisfactory, I'll give you five spirit stones. Okay, let's go. I might be immortal, but this isn't my first time flying on a magical tool. No need to hold on so tightly. I've set up a barrier so you're not going to fall. What would you like to purchase, sir? Talismans, magical tools. Could you first tell me where I can find a place to cultivate without being disturbed? Ooh, that's the ring that grants you permanent residence. Those cost 800 spirit stones. You really know your stuff. That makes things easier. You see those houses at top the sacred mountain? You can rent any one of those and start cultivating. Or if you prefer more privacy, you can rent a ready-made cave residence. With enough spirit stones, is it possible to rent a place to cultivate on the highest level? Of course not. I heard that a natural spiritual vein runs through the whole mountain. So the higher the residence, the more abundant the spiritual energy. The mountain is divided into 81 levels from the bottom to the top. Only the lower 50 levels are open to foreign cultivators. The upper 30 levels are only available to esteemed figures of the star palace. As for the highest level, that's where the holy palace is. It's the residence of the two master saints. No one's allowed to enter there. Please head over there, sir. All right, let's go rent a cave residence. We'd like to rent a residence. The higher the better. You wish to rent a place on the Sacred Mountain. Do you have a preferred level? There are two units on the 47th level and four on the 39th. The price will be 2,700 spirit stones per century. That's so expensive. That price is exorbitant. I know I'm not short on spirit stones, and I could even be considered quite wealthy for a core formation cultivator, but that's like a knife to the heart. Senior, our spiritual vein may not be the best in the sea of scattered stars, but it's one of the top five. In the units above the 30th floor, your cultivation speed will accelerate by 25%. So, it's definitely worth the cost. Fine, then I'll take the one on the 39th level. Wow, you're really going to rent it. That's wonderful, Rich. Here you go. 27 mid-tier spirit stones. Here's the restricted access metal for your residence. Effective for 100 years. The square outside the residence. That was frighteningly expensive. Just getting a place to cultivate cost so many spirit stones. Thanks for those mid-tier spirit stones. Dowist Goo, what's wrong with you? Have you been mesmerized by the main hall? No, I'm mesmerized by how cool you are. Every time I brought someone here, seeing them spend just 10 spirit stones was enough to leave me in awe. But this guy here, he's got a ring worth 800 spirit stones and now a residence worth 2,700. Holy [ __ ] he's so damn rich. Where would you like to go now, sir? Take all the major shops around here. I'd like to purchase jade. Jade, you say? Very good, sir. Would you like to buy a jade ring or a waist ornament, sir? Neither. I'd like to buy enough jade to fill an entire house. Wow. He's got an endless supply of money. He just keeps on spending. He's so rich that I just want to call him daddy. You see the really luxurious residence up there on the 39th level? No way. How could you possibly find someone like him in a place like this? That cultivator is really rich. He spent thousands of spirit stones with just a wave of his hand. I was the one who brought him there to rent the place half a year ago. Han Lee's residence. Cultivator Han and I are the best of friends. He invites me to take a ride on his flying magical tool every day. Insect room. Flying left. What the hell? I placed all my hopes on them, but it turns out they're useless. Previously, the element devouring insect is a species long extinct in the heavenly south. I don't know how there was still a group of them slumbering Alwan Island, but they ended up being attracted to the large variety of strange insects I raised. When they grow up, there will be hundreds and thousands of them. They'll possess terrifying combat powers. I'll be relying on them in the future. I'm going to focus on raising you all. Here, I got you all the best insect feed. Go ahead and eat as much as you want. Lackluster. They didn't react at all after eating. I know you must prefer minerals. How about spirit stones? Are you telling you prefer livestock? Feces are the eggs of a golden back preying mantis. Are you all happy now? Huh? They're reacting a little. What should I do now? I can't possibly feed them my blood jade spiders. Can I? I'm joking. There's no way I do that. Looks like it's time to bring out the spiritual food pills I produced. Whoa, their spiritual energy skyrocketed. Pills that increase spiritual beasts levels are effective on strange insects, too. But what's up with them? They only seem a little more active than usual. Just look at yourselves. All you do is eat and sleep. You don't seem to cultivate at all. Lackluster. Look at the blood jade spiders. They become useful after they've eaten. Fighting spirit ablaze. These blood jade spiders are much better. I should focus on raising them again over the next 2 years. After that, I'll try to reach the second revolution of my core formation realm. To reach my core formation stage, I'll require a massive number of pills. The only way is to head out to sea and hunt for spiritual beasts. Snaidens. Over the coming days, I need to make thorough preparations. All right, I'll begin by making more puppets, talismans, and blood jade spiders. Let's do this. Sleepy.

Two years passed in the blink of an eye. Puppets 200. Talisman's uncountable. Although I can't help but feel it would be better to have even more, this will suffice. I've got a lot of tricks up my sleeve, so it shouldn't be a problem. The next step is to start researching. Most importantly, I need to find an efficient way to hunt for a lot of naidens the market. You want to hunt for a lot of spiritual beasts. Naidens, there's no way. Haha. The main problem with that isn't whether you can defeat them or not. It's actually how difficult it is to locate spiritual beasts in the sea right now. Usually those who go out to see for months would be lucky to find even one, let alone hunt them in large numbers. A familiar manager from the white door hall. Of course, it's taboo to hunt for spiritual beasts in groups as well because it will attract stronger beasts that can kill cultivators. In the end, when you're out at sea, who's actually the hunter and the hunted? Fine. How about information on them? A moment, please. Is it really impossible to hunt them in large numbers? If that's the case, I wonder when I'll be able to accumulate enough pills. Would this method work? Husk soul, if the information in here is accurate, I'll head to the market to prepare tomorrow and then we'll depart immediately. Let's go. Didn't you say you were going tomorrow?

Half a year later, the outer sea solidified Jade Island. Solidified Jade Island was located in the outer sea. Although those tents seems simple and crude. Those who could conduct their business on solidified jade island were respected traders from the alliance of the four great trading companies. Wow, this bluegill fish is a very hard spiritual beast to slay. You're so powerful, senior. How? Cut the crap and hand me the spirit stones I owed. I've still got to head back out there. Oh, someone's here. Oh, he's also a core formation cultivator and he's got an assistant. Please come again. Hello there. My name's Shiao Yuan Tion. I enjoy making new friends. Would you like to join me out there at sea to hunt some spiritual beasts? You're trying to befriend someone out of the blue. You're such an oddball. Would you be interested in joining my little venture instead? Not interested. We hunt the beasts together and divide the spirit stones equally. Wait. Haha. Please wait a moment, senior. My sisters and I are having trouble hunting a spiritual beast and it's about to die soon. All I ask is for you to help us and we'll be willing to give you its niden in return. Please, senior, won't you help us? Happy lantern festival. No, I won't. I'm really sorry. My senior master prefers to work alone. What in the world? The more cultivators we bring, the more dangerous it becomes, so it's better to do this solo. Besides, I must never let anyone know what I'm doing.

Three days later. This is my first time seeing the coral island. It's so beautiful. Five elemental disruptor array. Tempest array. Illusionary web array. All right, the arrays have all been deployed. Next is my trump card for this operation. Neon. 3 days later. Here it comes. Westside illusionary web array. Common level as spiritual beast within the sea of scattered stars. Thousandeyed beast. Husk soul. This array isn't as powerful as the five elemental disruptor array. So it won't take much of a beating. Let's get him. Chaos bowl. Grashi crasho. Gathering energy. It stopped its attacks. Now's our chance. Hidden redthreaded needles. Excellent. The first of many naidens we'll get. The plan's going very smoothly. My plan is to use the legendary spiritual beast, Luring Fern, and attract a swarm of spiritual beasts here for me to hunt down. According to the legend, there once was a nason soul senior cultivator who discovered a batch of fully bloomed neon ferns. The fern then attracted about 10 level seven spiritual beasts at the same time. The senior cultivator was so shocked that he ran for his life. As time passed, the days of searching for spiritual beasts at sea finally ended. From then on, the popularity of the spiritual beast luring fern exploded. However, people slowly realized that for every leaf the neon fern grew. The duration of the scent had emitted would only last a few days, so using it required speed and effort. Thus, the neon fern slowly lost its popularity and got sidelined. Returning to its old state as a common catalyst for making pills. Although using the neon fern to attract spiritual beasts has become a joke, it's a different for me because I have my little green bottle. I can nurture the neon fern while out on the outer sea. And I can even control when its leaves open. As such, all I need to do is gather a lot of them and use them whenever I need to. I must never allow anyone to know about this method. It came from the raging tempest array. Looks like another beast has been trapped. Excellent. Time to get to work.

Over the next month, Han Lee continuously grew the neon fern to attract spiritual beasts, keeping a steady record of one kill every two to three days and obtaining dozens of spiritual beasts naidens in one session. This isn't a huge feat. I shouldn't be arrogant. This went on until the neon fern grew to its 400year state and attracted a level six spiritual beast. Stop spreading your scent already. Hanley immediately decided to bring the hunting trip to an end. Thus, it seemed the neon fern was at its best when it reached its 300year state. Any further growth would attract dangerous spiritual beasts. In time, Hanley had slain all the spiritual beasts the island had to offer, and he then went on to the next island. Gradually, he got so many good catches, some of which used to be too precious for him to discard. I'm level five. Yet, he had no choice but to discard them in the end. This one's a little rarer. Hani went through hundreds of hunts that nearly cost him his life. But the dangerous and repetitive life he lead caused time to pass in a flash. And by the time he returned to his home, it had been 5 years. So tired. I've got no energy left. After spending all those years out at sea, I've only got around 30 puppets left. Most of my arrays have also been destroyed thanks to the spiritual beasts self-destructing. I even had to discard my fibble mental disruptor array a few months ago just to trap a level seven spiritual beast. Although I've suffered heavy losses, anyone who sees this collection of mine will be shocked. House. Who am I? What is this place?

A few days later. Excellent. I've completely recovered. I'll refine the hundreds of medicinal pills I have first. Then I'll gradually sell the extras in the market. Now that I have so many pill recipes in maidens, my resistance to medicinal effects won't be an issue. I can finally eat as much as I want. It's been so long. I haven't been able to eat to my heart's content like this since forever. A huge bundle. What should I do with these, though? I'll definitely erase suspicion if I try to sell all of these neon ferns at once. But throwing them away would be such a waste, too. The only ones who'd be interested are spiritual beasts. Spiritual beasts love them. I've got it. Still sleeping. Insect room. Let's start off with a whoy old batch. Seriously, they don't like it. My blood jade spiders love them. So, you all can't possibly tell me you don't, can you? This one's a 1,000-year-old batch. Stupid insects. Awesome. Looks like I've found a way to raise them.

60 years later. A record of a mortal's journey to immortality. Chapter Dawn. A day in the life of Husk Soul. Completing cultivation. Feeding the spiders. Patrolling the residence. Neon fern cultivation room. Focused. 60 years ago. I'll be training in solitude. So from now on, I want you to cultivate the neon ferns to feed the element devouring insects. Report back to me regularly. Insect room. A certain male foundation establishment cultivator's room of solitude. Dusting. Look. Someone entered the core formation stage. Damn it. Again. Why are other people advancing when I'm not exceptional? After 60 years of cultivation, Han Lee the cultivator has entered his gold core formation stage thanks to his luck exceptional gifts. His laugh is so loud. I didn't realize my laugh would be so powerful after becoming a gold core formation cultivator. I should keep a low profile. Dusting. Hey, stop messing around. Cough. I'm going to wash up after a meal. A brand new man. Let's go take a look at the element devouring insects. Insect room. After feeding them neon ferns for 3 or 4 years, they suddenly started cannibalizing each other. I never thought I'd figure out how to feed the element devouring insects through trial and error until only a dozen of the most vicious ones were left. They then died after laying nearly a hundred eggs each. After incubating for a year, over a thousand of them hatched. Husk soul then continued to feed them with neon ferns, creating a consistent loop of cannibalization and egg laying. Now I have more than 10,000 of them. I suppose when they all turn golden, their evolution will be truly complete. I wonder how terrifying their powers will be when that happens. Blood jade spiders insect room. How are you two doing? Wow. I heard that you two reached the peak of tier 4 long ago, but I didn't expect you to have grown so big. You're gorgeous. As it happened, there were many steps involved in reaching my core formation stage. I first spent 30 years cultivating the second round of the three essence revolutions technique. Then I cultivated the third level of the great development technique for 20 years. Finally, I thought I may as well try to reach my core formation stage. I actually did it. I wasn't expecting any real results, but I ended up surprising myself. As a result, I got so excited that I almost broke apart my newly formed golden core. Don't move. Don't move. Thankfully, I managed to calm myself before I made one of the biggest blunders in the world of cultivation. I've reached my core formation stage. Even after all this time, I still can't help but want to laugh. I've now extended my life by another five centuries so I can cultivate in peace. I can also make a precious treasure of my own now. Sword bamboo clouds warm.

A few months later, heaven's star city. Madam, the cultivator who pedals materials has appeared. But I heard he's a very unusual man. I wonder what makes him so different. They say he's very hard to get along with. Even when powerful people offered him treasure or female servants, they still failed to win him over. He he you're still such a naive girl, Leoner. If they couldn't win him over, it's just because the female servants they offered weren't beautiful enough. All men in this world are the same. A few days later, feeding time. One piece. I'm going to make level three puppets. Why? If I make wood elemental puppets, I'll be able to save on costs by growing my own materials. But I miscalculated. I'm completely broke. I'm going to sell some stuff on the streets. Clear River Teal. How dare you behave so inappropriately in front of your senior. I'll deal with you later. Greetings, Senior Han. Sorry to keep you waiting, Elder Jiao. So, your Han Lee, the owner of that batch of materials taken from the spiritual beasts. Senior Han, this is Elder Jiao of the wonderful sound sect. I just finished preparing a pot of icy spiritual cloud tea. Come have a taste. Dowist Han. Wonderful sound sect on Voy Fan Jingme. I asked to meet you on behalf of the wonderful sound sect because we wish to purchase all the spiritual beast materials you have. I already sold all of them. I'm sorry to disappoint you in your sect. Oh, are you sure about that? If you didn't still have a lot of materials, you wouldn't only be selling small amounts to minor vendors. Please calm down, senior. I was only tracking their whereabouts because I was ordered to do so. I wasn't trying to spy on you. H, what's the meaning of this? Why is

Your sect keeping tabs on me? Please help me just this once. Hum. I wouldn't have ended up in this situation if I hadn't used all my savings on the level three puppets since they're already oo. Outright refusal will only make enemies out of them. Anyway, someone was bound to find out that I was selling my materials in small amounts. So, I might as well take this opportunity and tie up loose ends. Fine, then. How much do you want? How much do you have? I'm willing to take everything. Sound transmission. That would be this amount. I'll take it all. Will you be able to complete the trade today? Go prepare the spirit stones. I'll go get everything right now. Thank you very much, senior.

I heard he just reached his core formation stage, so I doubt he has any special items. If we get him under our control, we can save some spirit stones. No, that man's powers are very refined and he has items that radiate chi. We mustn't underestimate him. You make it sound like he could be a threat. In that case, how about we take him down with the rest during our operation in half a month? We can use him as a scapegoat if something goes wrong. That may be a good idea, but this man is meticulous.

Are you HM? Are you trying to seduce him? Ho, do I sense jealousy? Caress, don't worry. Of all the men in the wonderful sound sect, you're the only one I'd ever allowed to touch. You were once severely injured as a result of protecting me, Master Elder. I've always wanted to repay you for that. In the back, trying to eavesdrop. I can't hear anything at all. Never mind.

A few hours later. Way. This is good. Then it's a deal. I didn't think he'd have a core formation cultivator to assist him. Thank goodness I didn't attack him on a whim. Senior Han, I heard you're looking for an abnormal spiritual bamboo. Unhappy. I don't have a lot of patience for anyone who's been spying on me. Our deal is done, so I'll be going. I happen to know the location of a small piece of heavenly lightning bamboo. Would you be interested? Heavenly lightning bamboo? One of the three great divine woods? Didn't it go extinct a long time ago?

I don't care who you are. I won't let you take so many of my sect's spirit stones. Pledge your loyalty. I'm sure you want to. For every man, the result will always be. It's so cold. What the hell could it be? Ice cold. Something's wrong with this guy. Oh no. My powers are backfiring. I can't move. How is this possible? He clearly looks like a perfectly hot-blooded man, yet his body. And that friend of his has a body as cold as a corpse. It's like he's stone cold, hard as rock, and has nerves of steel. What in the world is going on with these two? You sh What have you done to her?

Sound transmission. Daist Han, it's you. Please come in. Welcome, Daist Han. Daist Husk. It's been a long time since we last met. What have you two been up to? Cultivator Jang, a man who lives nearby and became close with Han Lee. Due to mutual admiration, Chay got an eternal youth pill. The wonderful sounds sect. Yes, I know about them. You could call it a sect, but you could also call it an alliance of companies. They have a pretty good reputation. The sect has been led by women for generations. Besides the sect leader, the highest ranking members are probably the left and right emissaries. The sect isn't very powerful, per se, but they aren't to be trifled with either. Oh, and why is that? That's because if you offend one of them, a whole group of her friends will show up and fight you to the death. Who could possibly withstand that?

Moments ago at the tea hall. It was my fault for behaving foolishly. Please don't take offense, cultivator Han, but I really need to know where a small piece of the heavenly lightning bamboo is. This item was supposed to be handed over to Heaven Star City to be auctioned. However, two months ago, our sect was suddenly robbed by a group of masked cultivators. Tragically, our sect leader died while battling them alone. The heavenly lightning bamboo was stolen along with a bundle of goods. If you're willing to help us, I've already sent out our best people in preparation for retrieving the treasures. After the job is done, I shall give the heavenly lightning bamboo to you, senior. This heavenly lightning bamboo you speak of hasn't been cultivated before, has it? Can it continue to grow? No, it hasn't been cultivated. Its roots are still intact. Abot, are you not going to cultivate that special item, Senior Han? Are you planning to leave it for your descendants? The heavenly lightning bamboo takes an extremely long time to grow, probably a few inches every millennium, making it extremely hard to nurture. Please help me, Senior Han. If you think it's too small a reward, our sect is willing to offer you an untouched female disciple as your servant. What do you say? I'm not interested. I knew it. Aside from the heavenly lightning bamboo, I also want to choose one of the items from the recovered treasures for Daist Husk. After all, we're going to be doing this job together. Do you agree? Is that all? Sure, it's a deal. This could still be a worthy trip if I can cultivate the bamboo cloudswarm sword. Speaking of which, if I got a female disciple from the wonderful sound sect half a month later, a deserted island left emissary fan. Senior Han, Senior Husk, it really is our sect's honor to have both of you here today. Allow me to introduce you to the others. This is Senior Mang. These men are all veterans in their foundation establishment stages. That's the right emissary from our sect and the helpers she invited. Ha, that woman's aura is a little similar to Nangong Wan's. Core formation cultivator Elder Fu, the wonderful sound sect's right emissary was rooting. Looks like they aren't on the best of terms. I'd better not get involved. What's that noise? What's all this? It's the Scarlet Fire freak. The wonderful sound sect is powerful indeed. They've even managed to employ the help of the freak from the giant turtle island. The scarlet fire freak. He possessed demon arts that change unpredictably. I heard he made his name long ago. He's in the later levels of core formation and might enter his nascent soul stage. Most importantly, he's notorious within the sea of scattered stars for his relentless and merciless methods. Has he really been employed by the wonderful sound sect? Senior Scarlet, you can leave me here. I'd like to have a few words with my senior sisters. Blee, heh heh. Of course. Senior sister Fan, senior sister Ha, junior sister Wang. She's the most beautiful woman in the sea of scattered stars. That's the purple spirit lady of the wonderful sound sect. She's so beautiful. The most beautiful woman. Let's have a look. Why would that freak come here? I'm only worried that he won't leave as easily. Senior sister, do you really think the enemies we're going to face will only be the ones involved in the robbery? I heard there's another late-level core formation cultivator holding the fort as well, which is why I asked for the freak's help. I see. There's literally nothing to see. Why are you drooling? Both of you have invited a few more core formation cultivators than I expected. Coupled with the Scarlet Fire freak's help, I'm sure we'll be able to wipe out all of those cultivators for good. We shall avenge my mother's death. Rest assured, we will both avenge the sect leader. That's right. She was a huge benefactor to the two of us. So we shall vanquish our enemies even if it costs us our lives. Thank you for your help, senior sisters. I will never covet the sect leader position. Just as we agreed, as long as we can avenge my mother's death, one of you shall become the next leader of the wonderful sound sect. I'm going to take my leave now. Very well. Let's go.

The next morning. Is that the place? Don't you think that island seems too small? That's right. Not only have the gold cicada bees tracked them there, Elder Jiao and Elder Fu also verified it beforehand. Those cursed cultivators are indeed roaming around that island. I want all of them killed without mercy. What in the hell? It feels like our sight is a little more terrifying. Shatter suddenly appears. We're going to be taking their stuff in the end. So, let's not seem like we're slacking off. Let's see. Those foundation establishment cultivators seem rather weak. Let's get them pwned. the evil fiend technique. How is this happening? How are these people able to demonify? A few of the other enemies have also become demons. What's their connection to the black spirit school, but they seem to have demonified without forming cocoons? And they don't have the five elemental congealed blood pill within them. Senior sister Fan, something doesn't seem right. What do you mean? Look at their expressions. They seem like they've been driven into a corner and are fighting for their lives. Three of the core formation cultivators have already been suppressed by the Scarlet Fire freak. Why are you all still standing there? Destroy them. A troublesome bastard is coming. Who are you people? How dare you massacre the disciples of the hidden fiend sect? I'll make you all pay with your blood. Something's wrong. Everyone hold. Why do I feel like something's wrong? Let's get him together. Everyone, that guy's in the later levels of his core formation stage. Neither of us will be a match for him alone. What? What's going on? He's so strong. Why did they just attack like that? Don't make any sudden moves. Can someone tell me what in the world's going on? What's going on? You killed so many of our disciples out of the blue. Yet you dare ask what's going on? Aren't you the ones who stole the wonderful sound sect's treasures and killed our sect leader? Answer us. The hidden fiend sect has always lived in seclusion. How could we have done such a thing? Elder Xiao, Elder Fu, don't you both think you owe us an explanation? Who's sneaking around over there? As expected of the famous Scarlet Fire Freak, you saw right through my secret concealment technique. It's Wu Cho. Is the extreme island responsible for everything that happened here? That's right. I arranged all of this myself. We're the ones who stole your treasures. Both the elders have also been acting under my instructions by having the hidden fiend sect take the fall. What do you think, Elder Fu? Elder Xiao, our sect has always treated you well. So, how could you? Left emissary Fan. I didn't wish for it to turn out like this. But both the lives of Elder Fu and myself are in his hands. Our hands are tied. You bastard. It's no use. Since they set up such a trap, our enemies must have another trick up their sleeves. If we can get away from here with our lives, we should discuss this.

Sced of the famously beautiful and intelligent purple spirit lady. I've admired you for a very long time. Although I've got many concubines, I've never taken an official wife. So, how about you become my wife? You be starred. What did you just say? You scoundrel. How dare you insult the purple spirit lady? You're dead. I'll do it. What the hell? Uh, what? Are you being serious, Miss Juan? Of course. As long as you kill all the cultivators who murdered my mother, I'll become your wife right now. I can't do that. Many of those who attacked that day are favored members of my ancestors. I don't have the authority to sentence them to death right now. How about another deal? After we get married, I'll smile for you once per day. What do you think? Ignored.

Long time no see, senior master son. Looks like you've gotten a lot more disciples. Congratulations. Have you lost your patience after hiding at sea in the enveloping sky mist for over 10 years? H. I didn't expect you to notice us when we were making only minute movements. Have you brought the false sky picture fragment with you, senior master? If my guess is correct, you're out here because of the false sky hall, aren't you, senior master? The false sky picture fragment? How about this? If you're willing to give me the picture of your own accord, I'll speak to my ancestors on your behalf and ask them to spare your life. Heh heh. Can you affect the extreme in Grandmaster's decisions? Stop hiding already, you old monster. What? Show yourself right now. Why would you yell all of a sudden? You scared. What's going on, old monster? Excellent. As expected of one of my former most favored disciples. You managed to see through my disguise instantly. The grand possession technique. I knew you wouldn't have your juniors do something as important as this. The extreme in Grandmaster, we're finished. My dear disciple, do you really dare attack your master? Did you treat us as your disciples when you slaughtered us mercilessly? You're possessing someone's body right now. So, you can only use 30% of your cultivation base at best. What's there for me to be afraid of? You're right. If it were more than a 100 years ago, it would have indeed been difficult for me to capture you alive. But now, the soaring copper fire, you've mastered it. Hey, all of you over there, I'm in a good mood today, so I might spare all of you. Just hand over a third of your souls and place them in these soul confinement cards, swearing your loyalty henceforth, and you can continue to live freely. Looks like you all wish to choose annihilation. Fine. Allow me to oblige you then. Goodbye.

I don't want to fight my ancestors, Senior Mang. Nor am I interested in being controlled by someone else. I shall be leaving now. What? He killed a core formation cultivator so easily. The soaring corpse fire is so powerful. Come. Oh my. That was so close. I almost ran off on my own as well. If I had done it, I would have been. How is this happening? How did we end up running into the extreme in Grandmaster? We've got such rotten luck. If we were to hand over a third of our souls, all he has to do is wipe away our stored souls and we'll instantly become mindless fools or just die. But if we don't hand it to him, the soaring corpse fire is too powerful and fast to escape. Do not falter. Since he's possessing someone, he can't use that newly learned technique of his too much. Otherwise, the possessed will end up self-destructing. Our only choice right now is to team up against that old monster. Haha. Extreme mean grandmaster. Are you planning on making me submit to you as well? Of course. No matter where I go, the people I meet will either have to die or accept me as their master. There are no exceptions. Good. Good. Looks like I'll have to find out just how powerful your demonic fire is. You're only here because you're possessing another, yet you dare try to enslave me, the island master. This is great. If the old freak attacks with us, we might still have a fighting chance. After all, his amniotic fluid demon technique is famous throughout the sea of scattered stars. Who knows, he might even be able to counter that demonic fire. Senior, using the soul confinement so relentlessly. Are you not afraid that the people from the Star Palace will come after you? From what I know, the Heaven Star Saints duo has forbidden nascent soul veterans like you from using the soul confinement technique. Yes, he's frightened. Heh heh. You seem to know a lot, little girl, but that's all in the past now. Do you think the Heaven Star Saints duo dare leave Heaven Star City so easily now? What can the others from the Star Palace do to us if the duo can't leave their residences? What? Senior, I'm leaving that old monster to you and Senior Scarlet Fire to deal with. As for the rest of you, we'll eliminate the traitors together. Go assist them. Do as she says or we're all done for. You've got some nerve, little girl. In that case, extreme. Go to hell. Looks like I have to go all out. Special item of extreme cold. Chill. Dark pearl. Brother Scarlet. That old demon's soaring corpse fire can only be controlled using a special item of extreme cold. I'll first use the chill dark pearl to gain his attention. Find a chance to use your amniotic fluid demon technique to trap him. This is the chill dark pearl forged using deep water profound crystals. Have a taste. Now's your chance. Do it, brother. Scarlet. All right. What are you doing, Scarlet? Fire freak. You're working with the old demon. H. You're the one who was too stupid to realize that, you bastard. Go ahead and have some fun with the Scarlet Fire Freak first. I'll deal with them before I come back and have a master disciple reunion with you. They're so fast. Why can't we catch up to them? Run for your lives. What kind of magical tool is that? It's moving even faster than a core formation cultivator. The sect's ultimate treasure, the dragonwood tablet. Super high speed. We've been taken for complete fools. What should we do now? Thank goodness you brought the dragonwood tablet, Junior Sister. Let's focus on getting out of here first. I'm sure we'll be fast enough to escape this place. Who the heck are those bastards over there? How was he able to escape so quickly? I knew that something wasn't right. There's no way a possessed person would come here without a trick up his sleeve. Violent assaults. Uggh. Damn it. What the hell's up with these bastards? Excellent. I didn't realize you people were all avatars of the evil pill. Allow me to oblige all of you then. Avatars of the evil pill. The evil pill. Avatars. The extreme grandmaster and the profounding grand technique. What's the relationship between all of them and the profounding scripture I heard about the other day? Also, they seem to have something to do with that teleportation array and the five-colored skull. What a joke. I used to flee so frequently when I was in my foundation establishment stage. Now that I've reached my core formation stage, I'm still doing the same thing. Right now, I can only hope that the extreme grandmaster was overconfident and failed to keep a trick up his sleeve. Space is being distorted. What? It's bloody spirit drill. I've got no time to talk. Let's kill it first. Green brilliance sword. He's deployed a corpse cultivator. And it seems to be a uniquely high-level one, too. It's not afraid of being attacked by ordinary special items. I don't have time to waste fighting it. If the extreme grandmaster suddenly chases after us, it's all over. How is that thing so fast? Looks like I'm not going to be able to escape unless I get rid of that flesh puppet. No wonder the extreme grandmaster didn't care if we try to escape. Level three puppet. Giant green ape. My money husk soul, it's not cutting through. Use your demonic fire. The purple spirit lady, her two senior sisters, and two unknown people have escaped. H. If I wasn't restricted by this possession technique, I would never have allowed them to escape. But this traitorous disciple wasn't so lucky. The stolen false sky fragment is still on him. I intended to capture that woman and give her to you. Looks like I'll just have to find another opportunity in the future. Thank you for the thought, Senior Wu. But I think your grandson is interested in her as well. He can go ahead and have her. Giant turtle island scarlet fire freak. Thank you very much. Do send my regards to your master when you head back. I will do that. But do you think the purple spirit lady will go to the star palace now that she's escaped? On top of that, there's the saints duo. If they master the true magnetic divine light method, they won't be confined to Heaven Star City any longer. If that happens, won't we be in deep trouble? Mastering it as if it'll be that easy. Has anyone ever successfully cultivated the true magnetic divine light before? So, what if they've accidentally found the true magnetic mountain and moved it back to Heaven Star City? Will they be able to cultivate that method because of some supplementary item? Is there a method that can counter all five of the world's elements? They're just wasting time. Let's hope so. I should return now. Goodbye, Senior Woo. It's the blood jade spider. Never thought I'd live to see it again. Looks like not all the doors have closed on me yet. I've still got a chance.

A month later, Heaven Star City's market. They've added a restrictive barrier. Looks like the women were frightened by the last incident. I took a huge risk the last time and ended up losing miserably. I'm going to turn around and leave. Plus, the heavenly lightning bamboo is nowhere to be seen. In fact, I wouldn't have gone in the first place if they hadn't said they had the bamboo. If they make any unreasonable requests. Are you the purple spirit lady? You're here, Senior Han. What? You seem slightly surprised. Are you disappointed by this sight, Senior Han? I'm afraid this is indeed how I truly look. Pardon me. I didn't mean to imply such a thing. Let's get down to business. I heard through a sound transmission talisman that you've still got a piece of the heavenly lightning bamboo. I'm here because of that. That's correct. The truth is, my mother broke the heavenly lightning bamboo in half. I have the half with its roots. If you're willing to become the wonderful sound sect's guest elder, I will give it to you. No, I've always traveled on my own. But I'm willing to pay you three times its market price in spirit stones. Surely you just, senior, how could one of the three great divine woods even have a market price? Since you aren't willing to be tied down, how about you become our sect's honorary elder? Are you trying to protect your sect using my status as a core formation cultivator? I'll say this upfront. I won't take the initiative to promote anything for you. As long as you don't deny it, we can handle the rest. It's a deal then. That box is made of jade plaster. It's a material from beyond the five elements. So it can prevent the heavenly lightning bamboo's spiritual energy from leaking over the long term. Is this wilted? Both disappoint. What the hell? Is this the heavenly lightning bamboo? Are you sure this isn't something that's been dug up from Fat Hall's back garden? How is it that one of the three great divine woods and the most beautiful woman in the sea of scattered stars takes out, cuts such powerful lightning. This is genuine heavenly lightning bamboo. Please accept it. Information on heavenly lightning bamboo is hard to find since it's been extinct for so long. As it happens, there are records saying this bamboo comes in various grades. Fortunately, its age is the only factor regarding its grade. If it's 2,000 years old or younger, it's white lightning bamboo that can only unleash white lightning. Those above 5,000 years old are blue lightning bamboo. When they reach the 10,000-year mark, their lightning becomes golden. Such lightning has unimaginable power. Notably, it has the miraculous ability to counter all sorts of demonic arts. They call it evil-warding lightning. Once a small piece of golden lightning bamboo appeared within the sea of scattered stars. A bloody battle was fought over it for more than 10 years. Logically speaking, as long as I patiently nurture it with the little green bottle, I should be able to grow a 10,000-year-old golden lightning bamboo. But this is my first time growing a 10,000-year-old spiritual plant. Whether it succeeds or not, I have to give it my best shot.

Three years later, a rural area for mortals in Heaven Star City. Green Bamboo Pavilion. Hey, look. It's a new shop. I remember this place used to be called Lee Sundry Shop. Green Bamboo Pavilion. It's now the Green Bamboo Pavilion. Come on, let's take a look inside. Excuse me, sir. I'm here to take a look at your items. Ped. Haha. You call this a magical tool. Haha. Where the hell do you get your products? I've never seen one as ugly as this. Novice blacksmith and do. After obtaining the white lightning bamboo 3 years ago, I focused everything on nurturing it with the little green bottle. Finally, after 2 years, I got 10,000-year-old golden lightning bamboo. I did it. The white lightning bamboo I got just for having a bit of a reputation became golden lightning bamboo. This is probably the best deal I've gotten since I joined the world of cultivators. After that, I kept using the liquid from the green bottle to nurture it, but the golden bamboo didn't seem to change. Then, after a few months, it finally grew a little budling. The newly grown bamboo was exactly the same age as its main branch. In other words, the liquid from the green bottle could grow more golden lightning bamboo. As it is, my biggest issue with this since the beginning, which was not having sufficient heavenly lightning bamboo, is completely resolved. Since that's the case, I can give it my all on the first try. I've decided to 72 bamboo cloudswarm swords, a complete set. Even if I won't be able to command them all at my current cultivation base, I can get the job done first and cultivate them one by one. Next, besides spending a massive number of spirit stones to buy the necessary materials, my biggest obstacle right now is that I'm really bad at forging. In fact, the bamboo cloudswarm sword on its own is incomplete. It still needs to be refined with an array. Naturally, I'm going to have to work hard and peruse all the information. and Xen Ruan and her husband left for me. In addition, cultivate the fourth level of the great development technique. I need to hone my mind, otherwise I'll be struck by a backlash from my heart demons when I cultivate. Thus, I've prepared a plan that will help me with both the blacksmithing and learning about arrays. I'll practice producing talismans while following my 20-year schedule for cultivating the golden lightning bamboo and the element devouring insect. And this strict cultivation regime will synergize with my plan to hone my mind. Opening up this little shop helped my plan in many ways. Green bamboo pavilion. I can study and sell my basic magical tools and talismans at the same time. Everything's progressing quite smoothly. The only problem right now is the magical tools I make aren't that popular. It's strange though. I actually think that I'm quite a talented craftsman.

20 years passed in the blink of an eye. Have you heard? The Green Bamboo Pavilion has a new owner. What? Oh, no. I was just planning on going there to get some magical tools. It's become a habit of mine to head there and buy their treasures every once in a while. I wonder if they'll still have as many quality products for sale as they used to. Exactly. Sigh. I thought his items were ugly at first, but the upside was how cheap they were. But I later realized that they were surprisingly useful. I was even able to buy a mid-tier talisman from them. That's right. Gradually, it became this street's little shop of treasures. Such a pity. Why would a shop that's doing so well sell the business to someone else?

3 days later, Han Le's residence. The records say that the owner of the heavenly lightning bamboo must use the fire of a core formation cultivator's nascent to cultivate it. In the beginning, a large amount of night and fire is needed to suppress the golden lightning. It must be strenuously cultivated for 3 days, draining all its lightning before it can be cultivated. After 10 days, it can be quenched of all its impurities and its spiritual liquid obtained. This will allow the owner to produce a wood element magical tool. This is a critical moment for producing the bamboo clouds warm sword. I've already rehearsed this and the deployment of the array countless times, so I can now do it flawlessly. Extend. Green bamboo clouds warm sword. Blade completed.

A lot has happened in the sea of scattered stars since we parted ways. I heard that seven or eight medium-sized factions, such as the six combined halls, suddenly had a lot of internal turmoil that resulted in their leaders being replaced. Meanwhile, a few obscure minor sects were either destroyed or had precious treasures stolen from them. For a while, the entire place was in chaos, but the Star Palace did nothing about any of it. There were rumors that the saints duo had been attacked by their heart demons and lost their cultivation bases entirely. Even so, the Star Palace did not respond at all. Because of this, many people began to panic, certain that something massive was on the way. In the time since you began your isolated training, this place has changed completely. These days, many secret alliances have been made in the sea of scattered stars. Rogue cultivators like ourselves need to stand together now. I think you're right. So, that's what's been happening. But who's going to deal with all of this? I'm traveling alone, so I just need to be careful that I don't get dragged into anything. I should just focus on hiding and cultivating. Next, I'll use all of my time to cultivate the flying swords. I'll also make more powerful array tools. When all of that's done, I'll head out to the sea to hunt level six spiritual beasts. After all, only level six spiritual beasts' nascents can help with my core formation. Hm. Is someone transmitting sound to my residence? It looks like I have a visitor at my residence, so I must take my leave. See you again someday.

Han Le's residence's inner chambers. What? Is there a map within this pearl? This is why I've come here to ask for your help. a cultivator close to Han Lein Ching. A few days later, far out at sea, I accidentally stumbled upon this pearl at the market. Only ancient cultivators were able to utilize such pearls to store maps. Brother Jean, what are the chances of that array master you hired breaking the array there by the time we arrive? Uh, thank goodness you're not an array master, Daistan. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to keep you in stained. Sigh. You'll find out when you get there.

Far out at Sea Dirt Mountains deserted island. Damn it. That's Lady Shai, daughter of the Scarlet Moon Island's master. A very famous array master. The array master he remembers. Are you the array master that they invited here recently? What are you staring at? Get going. If you're so capable, I haven't even said anything. There's nothing to be done. All array masters are like that. You must be Daist Han. I hope all of us together will be able to destroy this array. Otherwise, all the effort we put into finding this place over the last 6 years will have been in vain. Are you sure this deserted island is the right spot? We've asked around and confirmed that this is the place. In fact, this island is extremely strange. The entire island is covered in mist with no signs of life, not even plants. Also, we haven't been able to locate a single spiritual vein. The more unusual the island is, the more likely it is that the ruins of an ancient cultivator are here. It's a dual-elemental array with both wind and earth attributes. All this yellow fog is caused by the array. We just can't seem to figure out what makes it so unusual. So, we still haven't been able to open it. Dual elements takes out approaches array flags. That's the double ritual northern star array. He wants to destroy the array with another array. Disperse. What happened? The array's been destroyed. You're amazing, Daist Han. This is wonderful. Thank goodness I read through Xin Ruan's records so many times that I memorized them. So, I know everything she encountered before. You're awesome, senior. Please show me the ropes in the future, Senior Han. Thank goodness she told me it was a dual-elemental array. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known which technique to use. We can't celebrate yet, everyone. I only destroyed the outer array, which was acting as a facade. As long as we have a chance, time isn't a problem.

3 months later. Whoa. Is this the final layer? Looks like our success is at hand. This is the result of you and I figuring out how to get through each layer over the past 3 months, Senior Hun. I just used what little skill I have. When it comes to arrays, I'm nowhere as knowledgeable as Lady Shai. Lady Shure will explain how to deal with the final layer. This final array isn't difficult to destroy. The only hard part is dealing with the evil wing fire spirits. This fire-type spirit can spew demonic fire comparable to the night's fire. This barrier has generated three young-type areas producing evil wings constantly. Trying to force our way through this array without understanding it will be dangerous. Everyone, we need to prepare our water-elemental magical tools. When Senior Han destroys the array, all we have to do is eliminate the evil wings that escape from within. Okay, you insulent fools. How dare you people try sneaking past my barriers while I was away? Do you all have a death wish? You're the island master. But we didn't see you when we came here before. What? You've all been here before. H. It was probably just like this. You came here while I was away on business. As the island master, why are you always away? My guess is that you gave yourself the title, didn't you? Whoa. As expected of the Scarlet Moon Island master's daughter. She's so brave. But she just insulted a core formation cultivator when she's only in her foundation establishment stage. What should we do now? You're dead. Ah, go get him, you guys. So, you're really just a coward. Then why did you insult him? Look out. Our months of effort are about to pay off. We can't give up now. We were going to fight anyway. So, it doesn't matter how we start it. Although, that sort of makes sense. You should have given us some time to prepare. You'll pay with your lives for breaking my barriers anyway. So, it's time to cut the crap and fight. You think being in the middle of your core formation stage is so great to start a fight against so many core formation cultivators. You must be out of your mind. My flying knives. Go wipe that smirk off your face. You fiend. I'll help too. Everyone's made their move, so we can't just stand back. Green brilliant sword. Chaos bowl. fading. Such power. Damn it, my trident. It'll take a year to nurture it back. It's an ancient treasure. That bastard's flower basket is an ancient arcane treasure. An ancient arcane treasure. That's the name for special items cultivated in ancient times. These items may seem ordinary, but they're extremely powerful. Plus, they can't be kept within a cultivator's body. They need to be carried around. Since that freak attacked us first, it's only right that we defeat him and take his treasures. Let's go. Even if he possesses an ancient treasure, he can't possibly take on so many of us. Time for us to make a huge killing. This is great. Since they're all showing their trump cards, there's no need for me to get involved. I've still got a whole lot more where that came from. Blur. What the hell are they biting? What the hell? Damn it. My triple black flag. That was also an ancient arcane treasure. Damn it. The bastard must have something up his sleeve if he's brave enough to fight us all by himself. We can't keep this up forever. My seal won't last much longer either. Do we need to retreat? Senior Han, it's your turn, you little bastard. Go to hell. Spiritual beast pouch. What kind of treasure are those balls of yours, Senior Han? I can't sense any spiritual energy waves coming from them. What the hell? That didn't deal any damage at all. You don't know. remembered anything aside from I just that you're the same as a raise. Me, Senior Han. You're so damn annoying. Stop pulling on my clothes. Haha. So, the remaining three are all weaklings. Just in time to be chopped up and fed to my dogs. What are those insects? Screw off. Spray dash. They're surrounding it. Munch. Munch. completely devoured. What? What the hell are those insects? They literally ate through my attack. Return. There's just no way you damn insects can. Charging ferociously. The wildfire my skulls are spewing is deep blue demonic fire. It's much more powerful than night's fire. Why can't they torch a bunch of damn bugs? At least we're on equal footing right now. I'll come back for these bugs after I've killed all the others. What the hell? There. After all the time I put into raising those element devouring insects, half of them, some tens of thousands, became golden insects at last. Aside from a few I set aside to breed. I brought out the rest after completing the ritual so that they'd recognize me as their master. I wasn't planning to reveal them, but now that it's come to this, I might as well use my insects on this monster to see how powerful they are. Get him. He blew himself up. Few. Thank goodness only the few hundred in the center were killed by the explosion. Looks like the half-complete element devouring insects aren't completely indestructible. But this is a good enough result. No ordinary core formation cultivator will be any match for them. As for that monster, now that I've made an enemy out of him, I can't let him escape. Tsk. He has a massive swarm of bugs, but there's no way they'll catch up. What? Go. Go to hell. En of extreme evil. Blood mist soul devouring. This is my true form. And also my trump card. It doesn't matter what magical tool you use or how powerful you are. This mist will devour you. I'm going to destroy them all. Even if I'll have to lie low for decades after this. Bamboo clouds warm sword flying past my bamboo clouds warm sword is so. By the way, thanks for the flower basket.

After Han Lee returned to the barren island. After all, the world of cultivators is survival of the fittest. Everyone was shocked at his powers and began showing both respect and fear around him. When the group summed their water-elemental magical tools to destroy the winged evils, the item covered by the last layer of the array finally revealed itself. What the hell? That's a spirit ceiling pillar. A single pillar is worth around 6,000 spirit stones. The spirit sealing pillar is a very rare magical tool that ancient cultivators used to seal spiritual energy, which means there's definitely something very valuable sealed beneath it. I'll handle this. Wow, that thing is really heavy. It's right down there. But everyone, I've heard rumors that the spirit ceiling pillar is also used to suppress evil demons. So, if we go down there, after all, I'm the one who organized this operation. So, I would like to ask for everyone's opinion first. Brother Jean, it's extremely difficult for us rogue cultivators to come across such an opportunity. So, I'm going to give it a shot no matter what. Brother, who's right? Whether or not there's an evil demon down there, I'm going to try taming it. I've got a magical tool from my father that wards off evil demons. So, I'm not afraid. If everyone's got no objection, senior brother Husk and I would like to venture with you all as well. This is really spectacular. Look over there. What the hell? Who was this? The owner of this place, perhaps? Look at that. I can't believe there's a unique treasure here. That pond. Could it be the legendary Millennium Stone milk? I thought it was just a myth. I never thought it would actually exist. If I were to get both of those, I want to be able to deploy that many layers of restrictions as well. Although the Lotus only has three colors on it, I'll be able to fetch an insane price if I auction it off. We've made a huge killing. Is the rainbow Lotus very famous? Does it have some kind of unique purpose? Oh, hell. I've forgotten about him. I wasn't expecting to see a treasure like this down here. If he intends on taking it all for himself, we don't stand a chance against his insects, even if we work together. The rainbow lotus. Why have I never heard of it before? This is so embarrassing. My goodness. They're not worried about not being able to fight me for the treasures they've just found, are they? Come on, you guys. Even if you do think like that, there's no need for you all to make it so obvious, right? Looks like you've been so focused on your cultivation that you haven't seen most rare items. The rainbow lotus is an item belonging to immortals. According to the legends, rumor says that when a mortal ingests it, they can be resurrected from the dead. On the other hand, cultivators will be able to enjoy a huge increase in their cultivation level. Maybe even jumping a whole realm. In fact, that's it. What are they going to do now? If they really intend on fighting us for it, we must stand together and fight them. I see few. This is great. Hurry up and harvest it. Remember, you mustn't touch it with any magical tool. Use only your hands. I know that. You don't have to tell me. Why are this flower's roots so solid? I can't seem to pull it out. Just break it apart if you can't pull it. No. If you break it in the wrong way, its value is going to decrease greatly. Studying seriously, I'll use a god strength talisman and try again. Huh? The skull? Wait. H. I knew you were up to something, you little brat. Like hell, I'm going to listen to you. Pulling forcefully. God strength talisman. I'm being pulled back. What? What? Eek! The water's poisoned. It's poisoned. How is this possible? Brother Jyn. Brother Jyn. Brother Jyn. What? How? How did he end up like that? Why would the Millennium Stone milk be poisonous? Millennium stone milk isn't poisonous, but it's a completely different story if someone else poisons it. Da was tan, you shouted for us to stop just now. Did you already know the pond was poisoned? I didn't know if it was poisoned, but when I was checking the skeleton, I noticed its fingers. In other words, the owner of this skeleton tried to harvest the lotus and ended up like this. They seem to have been poisoned. I believe so. Green brilliance. That's a demonic crown snake. It really is a demonic crown snake. Be careful. That thing's extremely poisonous. Damn you. Go to hell. She won't be able to fight it on her own. Let's help her. How is it so powerful? Has that monster mutated? Ooh, well done. Bloody spirit. Drill. How dare you ruin my face, you bastard. That's definitely the demonic crown snake. But its crown shouldn't look like that. Someone probably cultivated it like that on purpose. Are you saying this was all a trap? Obviously, the rainbow lotus was a trap. It was probably left to deal with people like that skeleton. And we entered the same trap after they did. Plus, I'm afraid whoever designed this trap also left that arrow as a fail-safe. Whoever it is, they thought it out meticulously. Are you saying that these aren't some ancient cultivators' ruins at all? I believe so. This treasure wouldn't have just fallen into your hands otherwise. It seems like someone has taken the time to alter this place. So then, is it possible that there aren't any treasures in here at all? Damn it, if this really was a trap. Of the people I brought here, one of them is dead while the other's face was ruined. Distan, let's try searching around a little alone. Brother Jin. Brother Jyn, my SS, that's just a corpse. I don't care if you're a human or a ghost. Just stay away from us. Otherwise, don't blame me for what happens next. Look out. Huh? It's not even powerful at all. Shatter brother who? What the hell? Who was that? Senior who? Why? My third flying knife has always been inside of my body. The knife has my spirit infused in it and will automatically protect my body when someone ambushes me. After all I've done throughout my life, I ended up being killed by a skeleton. You bastard. Look out. Where's this fog coming from? Evil warding pearl. Senior Han, don't just stand there. Think of something quickly. My pearl can only protect us. It has no counterattacking capabilities. Yang birds. Senior Han Yu, you're so awesome. I didn't realize you had the young birds. This is an ancient painting that was among the treasures left after I defeated that old freak. The young birds were born from spirit fires and love to feed on all kinds of ghosts and spirits within energy. They're a natural bane of beings. But these birds have already gone extinct in the world of cultivators. This painting contains a portion of their souls and it can only be used to ward off evil. My bamboo clouds warm sword and the element devouring insects can easily defeat this phantom fog. So whatever's surrounding us isn't any problem for. As for that skull over there, it has a spiritual conscience in it. It's obviously being controlled by someone, but it really is rather impressive to see it unscathed after being attacked by a special item. My biggest issue right now is the bastard controlling all this hasn't shown up yet. You're all so noisy. Who the hell are you? Show yourself, you fiend. It's gone. That was awesome. Senior Jean, what's going on? Why can't I shake the feeling that something's wrong? I'm sure Jean Chang's shout didn't have any effect. This is the perfect chance for us to escape. Why aren't you running?

Yet? Sure, die. Come back here, you idiot. Sure, die. I need a suitable body right now. So, which of you three is planning to offer yourself? Return. Go. Tsk.

I didn't expect someone to know how to use the spirit controlling technique. It's nowhere to be found in the sea of scattered stars. Looks like I've underestimated you people.

Are you a man or a ghost? Man or ghost? What do you think? The bastard's gaze alone is putting so much pressure on. It's clear that he's far more powerful than us. Could he be in his nascent soul stage?

Originally, I was going to choose one of you three. It looks like there's no need for that now. I'm actually very interested in your body. I want you. The rest of you can get out of my sight.

I'm saved. Unmoving. Damn. How do they have such strong willpower? Is he actually a powerful cultivator? I'm a cultivator myself. So, if word were to get out that I ran away.

What's the matter? Do you two not want to be released? In that case, I'll spend a little more effort to turn both of you into dried up corpses. Oh no. Oh, I shouldn't be bothered when this is a matter of life and death. Brother Han, I'm sorry.

An ambush. Pierce Dash. Interesting. Are you not going to ask why I broke my word? If you really wanted to tell me why, I wouldn't have to ask. So, the truth is, I'd just be wasting my breath.

Impressive, boy. I like your style. But now, I'll never accept another disciple for the rest of my life. I might have taken you in as my disciple if I hadn't gone through such a disaster. In fact, I'm going to burn all these treacherous disciples to ashes and take their souls for myself.

The immortal blood light. Which sect are you from? Extreme In or is it Extreme Profound? Extreme In. Are you referring to the Extreme Grandmaster on Extreme Island? That treacherous disciple dares to call himself a grandmaster. Damn it. This is infuriating. That damn traitor. How dare he establish his own sect after betraying me? That filthy rat. I'm going to make him regret being born.

What's up with this lunatic? Why is he so agitated all of a sudden? He's trying to seize my body. I almost fell for it. The golden heavenly lightning bamboo. You're using a flying sword cultivated from the golden heavenly lightning bamboo. You enough nonsense. What? Go.

I knew it. It's the Chaos Bowl. Husk soul. Why would Husk soul suddenly go out of control? And my other spirit didn't even sense anything. Staunch soul bell. What's up with that?

The evil pill and avatar creation were both things that I taught my treacherous disciples. I can easily take control of any avatar with this hidden technique. What? Did your master not warn you about that? Master? What are you talking about? I learned about the Avatar creation technique from a jade scripture. I didn't know it had anything to do with you.

A jade scripture. Do you think I'm going to let you live just because you're in denial? After I capture you and cultivate your soul, I can still obtain what I want. Azure. This is bad. I have to stop him. Streak.

You dare strut that puny light around. Husk souls cultivation base increased after he got possessed. How is that possible? After so many years, I've finally done it. This feels so refreshing. Have you possessed Husk soul or taken his body? You underestimate the power of my supreme demon soul cultivation technique. It's a hidden technique that can only be mastered by a nascent soul cultivator. After I've cultivated it, the restrictions of stealing a body will all fall away.

Now that my profound soul congenital technique is complete, all I have to do is use your blood for a blood ritual for my sacred ancestor and I'll be completely reborn. Why are your techniques so a flying sword cultivated from the heavenly lightning bamboo, insect commanding techniques, and puppets? Why are your techniques all over the place? What the hell is this? Why do you care? Looks like you really aren't a disciple of the Extreme In nor the Extreme Profound. In that case, we should be able to have a chat about this.

You may want to chat, but there's something I'm very curious about. Will you be able to handle my flying sword? Golden heavenly lightning bamboo. You see, I have one as well. His sword's temperament seemed familiar when I tested him just now. It really is golden heavenly lightning bamboo. But that bamboo seems to have been cultivated through some kind of evil ritual, which is why it's emitting that black radiance. My bamboo clouds warm sword hasn't been cultivated yet, so it's only natural that it's no match for it. I heard that golden heavenly lightning bamboo once appeared in the world before. Looks like I'm witnessing it with my own two eyes. Now, what rotten luck. Fine. Now that it's come to this, there's no need for us to fight to the death. Return.

If you really are the Extreme In Grandmaster's master, you would be over 1,000 years old by now. I was already more than six centuries old before I even cultivated the profound demon soul cultivation supreme technique. I may not know how long it took to obtain a profound soul physique, but I think it took around 500 years. Thank goodness I cultivated it or I would have been dead long ago. Then I really should address you as my senior.

Senior my foot. My name was once revered throughout the entire cultivation world. Yet I ended up being neither man nor ghost. I even gave up the chance to render the six paths of reincarnation to find my idiot disciples and have my revenge. So, if you don't tell me where you've come from, I'll never allow you to walk out of here alive. Even if I have to risk damaging my true chi, senior, don't you think I'm at a disadvantage if you're the only one asking questions? I've got questions of my own as well, so I wonder if you'd be willing to answer them.

What the [ __ ] Haha, how interesting. Very well. I shall agree to your request. I'm just worried that you might not be able to live once you know too much. He he, that's not for you to worry about, senior. If my guess is correct, you are currently a later core formation stage cultivator at most. So, I believe I'll still be able to handle you.

Enough nonsense. Hand over the jade scripture. Tell me, how did you manage to obtain this item in the first place? Since you used to be very famous in the past, would you mind telling me your name, senior? He's not even willing to accept the smallest of disadvantages. Damn it. I'm a profound ancient master. My name is Shiao Cha. Have you heard of me? Nope. Never have.

Since you don't think that the jade scripture is enough to prove my identity, how about you take a look at my powers instead. As for the jade scripture, I got it when I ransacked a demonic disciple after I killed him. If you still refuse to believe me, I'll have no choice but to fight you. It's true that your powers don't come from the Extreme In scripture, nor do they come from the devil daects. And it's only natural that I can tell as much. However, did you obtain anything else aside from this jade scripture at the time?

What's going on? Why do I feel like the last sentence is the real question he wants answers to? Speaking of which, since you've already cultivated your profound soul body, why have you been trapped here for so many years? Is it because there are many limitations and weaknesses to your profound demon soul cultivation supreme technique? For example, you can't expose yourself to daylight or you'll be countered by some unique magical tool. Hum. You think I'd tell you all that? Do you think I'd tell you what you shouldn't know about? Damn brat. How is he so cunning? I can't get him to tell you thing. Why do I hate this cunning bastard so much?

Fine, since you aren't willing to tell me anything. What's he doing? Has he gotten so furious that he's pulling out his own rib cage? Does he not want it anymore? Just looking at him do that makes my chest hurt. Even after so many years, it seems that the heavens are still on my side. That cloth, it's it looks like it's made of the same kind of material as the one I got previously.

Since you're not related to those disciples of mine, I've got no more time to waste on you. I've got other matters to look into. So, we'll part ways here. Hey, wait up. A word of caution. You should escape now. If you stay here for even a moment longer, those disciples of mine may come here when they hear about my existence.

I was going to ask, does he not notice the storage pouches lying on the floor? I'm going to claim them all if he doesn't want them.

A few days later, far out at sea. This handkerchief really is the same as that old demon's. But this little sword didn't exist back then. I'm guessing this red light is a guide to some hidden treasure. Judging by how anxious the old demon looked, there's probably a time limit to this guide's effectiveness. If I waste any more time, I might not make it.

I need to hurry. There are a few foundation establishment cultivators fighting up ahead. It's three against two, and it seems like the woman's at a disadvantage right now. They're all so damn weak. It's been so long since I came across a battle between early level foundation establishment cultivators. I should just pretend not to see anything and fly past them.

Elder Han, what the [ __ ] Help us, Elder Han. Greetings. I'm the direct disciple of right emissary of the Wonderful Sound Sect. Please help us, Elder Han. You're you're a disciple from the Wonderful Sound. Say yes. My name's WCU. How did you recognize me? Have we met before? You may not know this, but our sect leader hung your portrait in the worship hall and asked us all to burn the image into our minds. Remember this man's name is Elder Han.

The woman actually did it. Fine, fine. I shouldn't take her stuff for free anyway. It's been so many years since we last met, brother. One, have you been well? Foundation Establishment Cultivator W Changang, I never thought you'd still be able to recognize Senior Han. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw your portrait at first. Congratulations on reaching your Gold Core Formation stage.

Please, there's no need to be so polite, Brotherwin. Since we've known each other for so long, let's address one another as equals. I wouldn't dare. How do you two? Where do you three think you're going? Did I say you could leave? By the way, I noticed both of you have the same surname. So are you too? Surely you just senior Han Su as my daughter. I should still congratulate you, brother one. The fact that Daisua reached her foundation establishment stage so early shows that she's very likely to reach her gold core formation stage in the future. To be honest, Senior Han, she's indeed my pride and joy. I won't be able to proceed any further, but I hope she'll surpass me.

My master passed on to the next life peacefully after we parted ways. I've been roaming around ever since then. After that, I met Su's mother. She was also a disciple at the Wonderful Sound Sect, which is how I became a foreign disciple at the Wonderful Sound Sect myself. Then Sui was born. Ever since my wife passed away, I'd been raising SUI on my own and she ended up joining the sect as well. Since you've reached your goal formation stage, I'm sure you've made an even bigger name for yourself, Senior Han. Uh, let's see. Speaking of which, how did you two end up being attacked here?

That's what infuriates me so much. Sui got married to a young man, a capable cultivator, but he died in battle not too long after their wedding. Because of that, a good many men set their sights on her. She rejected all of their courtships since her husband had just died. As a result, she unknowingly offended a higherup within the Wonderful Sound Sect and was sent out on this dangerous mission. I couldn't bear to see her do it alone, so came to escort her. But we unexpectedly encountered those people from the Poison Dragon Gang. We ended up with no choice but to risk our lives in battle.

Oh [ __ ] I shouldn't have asked. Judging by the flow of the conversation, they're probably going to ask for my help. Me and my big mouth. All right, I'll help you have a word with the Purple Spirit Lady when I see her. But can't your master help you out herself? Senior Han, the higherup that I offended, is a close relative of my master. Why the hell did you have to say so much today, Han Lee? Oh no, I've just made matters even worse. I've got other matters to attend to, so I'm afraid I can't travel with you, too. Excuse me.

Why didn't you tell me about your relationship with Elder Han, father? If the two of you are friends, isn't he going to help us? Sigh. He and I were only acquaintances in the past. We should be thankful that he was willing to help us as much as did just now. He and I had the same cultivation level when we first met, but now he's such an extraordinary man.

This was a desolate sea with nothing special to look at across the horizon. There were no islands in sight, nor any person to speak of. However, cultivators had been rushing here in recent days. After checking their surroundings, they very excitedly flew up to the sky. All of this was observed by a suspicious cloud nearby, sneaking a peek. Time to go. False Sky Hall. The False Sky Hall. I wasn't expecting that. point me toward this place. I never thought a marvelous palace would be floating in the sky. There's definitely something great inside it. This passage is putting so much pressure on me. Also, there are all kinds of barriers in place, so I can't check my surroundings. I wonder what I'm going to find in this hall. What made all those cultivators rush here?

I've reached the exit. Whoa, this hall is massive. Looks like a number of cultivators are here. Could this be an assembly of cultivators? But this is too much of a spectacle to be a mere assembly. Elder Meow. I seem to be running into my enemies at every turn. How is he still so angry when that incident happened so many years ago? How emotional can a man actually get? Who's looking in my direction this time? What is she doing here? I've got a really bad feeling about this. I can't see you.

Sigh. I hate running into acquaintances when I head out. Looks like a lot more cultivators have come here over the past few days. Although my spiritual consciousness is being suppressed by this huge hall, I can still vaguely sense that those two are most likely nascent soul cultivators. Most of the cultivators here are probably core formation or above. I sense very few foundation establishment cultivators. Who knows? There might be even more old nascent soul freaks than the ones I've sensed.

I didn't think you'd also have a fragment of the False Sky Picture, brat. What? Who? Who are you? What's the matter? Don't you recognize me? Why do you look like that? No reason. I thought that my aura was too glaring in my previous form, so I wanted to keep a lower profile. Bullshed. You're clearly afraid that your enemies might recognize you. How about we work together during this treasure hunt?

A treasure hunt. What sort of partnership do you have in mind, senior? Let's discuss things first. So, there's a treasure hunt in here. I've come to the right spot. If I'm not mistaken, that man is this aura. It's Extreme In scanning. Exchanging glances. You're here too. Excellent. Why was that old geyser smiling at me? Do you have something on your body that Extreme In wants, boy? He wouldn't have had that expression on his face when he looked at you otherwise. Annoyed. Ho ho. Someone's about to get in trouble. If Extreme Grandmaster finds out that you're here, he'll definitely want to have a proper reunion with his master.

Would you like to become a nascent soul cultivator, boy? Please forgive for my insolence. I didn't realize that Southern Crane Island's Brother Qing and the White Wall Mountain's Madam One would be here too. He he, there's no insolence to speak of when we're both old geysers. I heard that man, the bearded man, is here too. Let's have a reunion when we see him. He's here as well. What's he doing here? I heard his lifespan's almost up. So he came to find the longevity fruit to produce the longevity pill. He's hoping to live for another sod to 60 years. Judging by their tone, it sounds like another nascent soul veteran's about to arrive. The False Sky Hall has spiritual medicine that can lengthen one's lifespan. That's amazing. No wonder even nascent soul cultivators have rushed all the way here.

Looks like this hall is the location of a blood trial. This place was probably built by ancient cultivators during the savage era. As many treasures as there might be inside, there's certainly some risk here as well. Also, Extreme In chills down my spine with that look of his. The fact that this place is so dangerous, I should be getting out of here as soon as possible, logically speaking. But has there ever been a cultivator who can refuse the temptation of becoming a nascent soul cultivator?

What did you mean by that last question? He he, what did I mean? I meant that there's a treasure here that can help you reach your nascent soul stage. If you can work with and eliminate my treacherous disciple, I'll show you where it is. What item are we talking about exactly? I can't just go up against a nascent soul cultivator because of hearsay, can I?

It's the Nine Melody's Spiritual Ginseng. It's an item formed by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. It can transform into all kinds of animals, granting it free movement. In the past, I saw the item here in the False Sky Hall. Because my cultivation level was too low and I didn't have the magical tool to capture it, I had to leave it behind. Now, I'm going to let you have it. The False Sky Hall has Nine Melody's Spiritual Ginseng. That's a divine herb only spoken of in legends. If you help me, I'll assist you in catching it when we arrive at the second stage. On top of that, I'll even give you the secret recipe for cultivating the Nine Melody's Spiritual Ginseng. What say you?

Fine. If you're really confident that you can kill Extreme In, I don't mind assisting you. Excellent. He doesn't need the Nine Melody's Spiritual Ginseng. Now that he's cultivated the Ghost Dao, I have a better chance of winning with a more experienced ally. But so many cultivators have been coming here over the past few days. I wonder if any one of them will end up fighting over the Nine Melody's Spiritual Ginseng. You call this many? This is nothing. There will be even more cultivators coming here later. But most of them will never leave this place alive.

Many more cultivators arrived at the False Sky Hall over the next few days. Just as the ancient profound master had said. The large and spacious hall suddenly became packed. In the end, both the righteous and devil daects gathered in the same place. One hearing here too. They're not going to start fighting here, are they? Are you crazy? Who would to start a fight in the main hall? Looks like both the righteous and devil dowexs are at each other's throats. I need to stay away from them. You'd best not get involved or you'll be dead before you know it.

You're really late, brother man. I thought you changed your mind about coming here. Of course, I've got to be here. I still want to cultivate the longevity pill. Indeed, I'm genuinely surprised to see One Tan Ming here as well. Could it be that he's aware that the longevity fruit has ripened and is here to harvest it? One Ton Ming is one of the most powerful leaders of the righteous Dao sect. Do you think he's here for the False Sky Cauldron? The False Sky Cauldron? Surely not. If that item were so easily obtained, a veteran would have taken it away long ago. But I heard that the disciples from 10,000 Techniques Sect have been searching everywhere for golden silkworms over the past few years. I wonder if they've managed to find it already. If they were to be able to obtain that strange insect, One Ton Ming might actually be trying to obtain the False Sky Cauldron.

H. You're targeting that cauldron as well, are you not? Didn't you get two fire pythons from Offire Island? Looks like you've got truly wild ambitions coming here this time. Damn it. Someone leaked my secret. Surely you just, brother man. The fire python's cultivation is still far too shallow. So I'll need both of you to help when the time comes. Help you? What are we going to get in return? According to the information I received before, aside from the crucial sky replenishing pill that can be found within the False Sky Cauldron, there are also a number of ultimate savage treasures left behind by ancient cultivators. So, aside from the False Sky Cauldron and one sky replenishing pill I need, how about the rest of you equally divide whatever is left? What do you think, brother man? After all, the sky replenishing pill is able to replenish the five elements of one's spiritual roots. There's nothing else in the cultivation world that can do that. Maybe after taking it, you can greatly improve your powers and break through the limits of your lifespan. Brother man H. I think you've gotten way in over your head. Has there ever been a lack of nascent soul cultivators who ended up dead in the inner hall? If One Ton Ming and his group have their eyes on the False Sky Cauldron, will you let them take it, brother man? If that's the case, I'll follow you without question. After all, if the devil Dao sect can't claim the False Sky Cauldron, I'll never let the righteous Dao sect have it. What about you, Madam One? No matter. I'm only here to harvest some spiritual medicine. I'll be leaving after that. The inner hall is too dangerous, so there's no way I'm going to go there. Pity. I thought I could make use of that woman. This way, I'll be able to pull in her husband, the Extreme Saint of the Six Paths. No matter, our current strength is equal to the righteous Dao sect. I've still got him. From the moment I saw him here in False Sky Hall, I knew that heaven had chosen to bless me.

You'd better stay as far away as possible, little brat. You seem to be paying that boy a lot of attention, Grandmaster. Is there something special about him? Oh, it's nothing. What? He's refusing to tell me even though I'm his favorite. Who in the world is that brat? He He Someone's being targeted again. Although I can't hear what they're saying. It looks like those old men are plotting against the righteous Dao sects. I suppose this is good. I can sneak my way through once they start fighting one another.

Look, the people from the Star Palace are here. The Star Palace. Blur. Since the Master Saint is currently in solitude, we elders shall be the enforcers in vigilating this treasure hunt. The rules remain the same. We will stop and pursue anyone attempting to assault and murder the weak for their treasures. Aside from that, we will not assist anyone who's in danger because of the False Sky Hall itself. Our invigilation is limited to the outer hall. We won't interfere with anything within the inner hall, even if one of you is in danger of being killed right in front of us. We will not assist in the slightest. Is that understood?

Are those two from the Star Palace here to fairly enforce the rules? Be careful. Those two are only saints in name. Based on what I know, the Star Palace will take this opportunity to balance out the forces of both the righteous and devil dowexs. There will always be cultivators from both parties who die for unknown reasons. You'd best stay on your toes. No wonder. I'm sure the Star Palace used some trick to remain in power throughout the sea of scattered stars.

Why has the main door closed? This is your first time here, isn't it? That means it's about to begin. Look over there. That's a transportation array. All right. No issues yet. Good. Excellent. There's nothing wrong with this transportation array. The event held once every three centuries will now begin. You may all enter the array. Take care of yourselves.

The False Sky Hall's outer hall. Scanning. Looks like three cultivators were transported here already. That guy in black is surrounded by fog. Looks like he's a devil dao cultivator who uses some kind of devil art. The old man seems pretty ordinary. I can't tell if he's from a righteous Dao sect or not. In any case, it's obvious that neither of them will be easy to defeat.

Senior Han, I didn't think I'd get transported to the same place as you. In heaven's name, why? Looks like I'm still going to have to ask you to look out for. Otherwise, I won't last long in this first round. Congratulations on entering the later levels of your foundation establishment stage, Miss Xyling. However, don't you think you're taking too great of a risk by coming here? After all, not even core formation cultivators can ensure their own survival here. Of course, I know about the dangers. But I don't have much potential, nor have I been able to gather the necessary pills I need. So, I had no choice but to come here and try my luck in order to become a core formation cultivator. That's why I've decided I'll only participate in the first round.

Just look at how pitiful she is. Do you not have even an ounce of sympathy? What's it got to do with me? What's it got to do with me? What's it got to do with me? If not for all the pills you've taken, you'd be no better than her. She's even the one who gave you the bamboo. Since we ended up in the same location, of course, I'll look out for you. But if we encounter a situation where even my own safety is in danger, you best come up with your own strategy to flee. Miss Zyling, you're going to help me. Thank you so much, Senior Han.

A beautiful woman from a minor family. What was that shocking sensation I felt just now? But my great development techniques internal didn't react, so it can't have been a charming technique. I am GE Lee from the Rooftop Island. May I ask what your names are? My name is Han Lee and she's the Wonderful Sound Sect's Purple Spirit Lady. What? Please pardon my rudeness. I've heard so much about you, but I never thought I'd meet you in person today. This is such a great honor for me.

[ __ ] You were clearly thinking about that, weren't you? I suppose you could say it's faded that we've all been transported to the same location. How about we all work together to get through this round? After all, this is the resting place of many core formation cultivators. the land of whailing ghosts. Thank goodness there's a barrier here or none of us would even be able to breathe right now. I heard that as more and more cultivators end up falling here and becoming fearsome spirits. This first round becomes even more dangerous. In fact, I heard that some cultivators met the ferocious ghost king. I may be old, but I have no intention of becoming a ghost just yet.

You there? Are you interested in partnering up with us? After all, if we core formation cultivators help one another, we'll still stand a chance even against a ghost king type monster. Hum, leave him be. I was kind enough to invite him just now, but he asked, "Fuck off." Ignores. H, that guy must have a death wish. Is he planning on getting through this round alone?

A crying soul beast. What's that? No wonder he's so arrogant. He's got a spiritual beast. The crying soul beast is a spiritual beast that isn't naturally born in the world. Instead, a hidden sect creates it using the devil Dao. It's said to be a unique cross between a spiritual beast and a devil spirit, although it doesn't usually have much use. It's born to absorb spirits and feast on ghosts, and they'll be absorbed into its belly. No matter how powerful the devil, ghost, or ferocious spirit, the beast just needs to gently inhale through its nose. Shortly after that, these ghosts and spirits will vanish into nothingness, which makes this beast extraordinarily powerful. But what the method used to produce this beast is extremely gruesome and is said to disrupt the balance of nature. According to rumors, when this beast emerges, the cultivation world will go through a major calamity.

I see. Even if this beast doesn't show up, the sea of scattered stars will still end up going through a calamity when the time arrives. Come on. We're going to What do you mean, Dais? Since someone's willing to help us get rid of the obstacle in front of us, we should accept his kind offer. Dist Han's defensive technique is so mysterious. That white light. Could that be the heavenly lightning bamboo? But the bamboo I gave him that day was nowhere near as good. It's because of the Azure essence sword art that I can hide this thunder within me for defense. Since it's white thunder, I don't have to be afraid that someone might recognize it.

This ghost mist is really powerful. Not even my spiritual consciousness lets me look so far ahead. However, I'm still able to identify the man in black's tracks. Although, I don't know if this is caused by his own methods power or if it's because of his crying soulbeast's insane ability. The more powerful they are, the better. This damn place is putting so much pressure on me. The phantom fog has turned completely black now. It's the skeleton of a cultivator who died here. It's him. It really is him. Who are you referring to? It's Master Yu, a man I met a few times in the past. I heard he never returned after he went to the False Sky Hall. This firepelling shirt of his was cultivated from centennial ice silkworms. It could withstand fire attacks. It used to be a rather popular treasure.

What was his cultivation level in comparison to yours? His powers were much greater than mine. On top of that, he possessed the ice mutated spiritual route, which was extremely rare. This made him much more powerful than me. Both of you, someone extremely powerful must be nearby. Even if he hasn't reached the Ghost King's realm, I doubt he's far from it. If you two aren't prepared to die in this place, I suggest you both turn around and leave as quickly as possible.

What? Sip fine. I came here to see if I could obtain a longevity fruit. However, seeing how dangerous it's become, I should just return home. After all, being able to live out the rest of my life beats dying and becoming a ghost a thousand times over. Ha! Senior GE, what should I do now? We're now in the center of the fog, but only Senior Han and I are left. I'm still going to take the risk and venture. If you aren't confident in yourself, you should turn back now. I'm not going to turn back. If I can't reach my core formation stage in this life, I'll accept having to fall into the ghost dow forever. As for that senior over there, I hop rests in peace. Inserts. Huh? What? Didn't you just say you wanted him to rest in peace? Then why are you taking that? Do you find my methods rather odd? I only feel that we might fall the same way as he has someday. When that happens, I hope that someone will bury me as well. A little it would be too great a waste for such precious items to be buried deep underground. So consider it my payment for burying him. You really do have a unique thought process, Senior Han. Let's go.

Okay. You seem to know a lot about this place. Could you tell me more about it? Of course. The False Sky Hall only shows up every 300 years, each time with a plethora of treasures to be found. His calm demeanor as he talks to me despite our current situation is making me feel less nervous. I'm sure he's pretty confident in his skills. Senior Han is early in his core formation stage, yet he can remain so calm. If only I could walk with him like this forever.

Where is that ghostly cry coming from? Oh no, this is a high tier ghost technique. The soulstealing ghost cry. My body. I can't. Senior Han, you're all right. You were just a little careless at your cultivation level. You'll be safe from the sounds attack if you focus your mind. What's happening up ahead, Senior Han? The guy in black must have run into a demon and is fighting it. What should we do? Should we go help him or do we take this opportunity to go past them given our current strength? I hope we choose the latter. Senior Han, is he going to go help him? Senior Han. But given his usual tactics, he should be going past the fight, shouldn't he?

Strange doesn't have the crying soul beast by his side. Look over there. So, the crying soul beast is being surrounded by a few pitchfork ghosts. What are they? They're unique beings that can move around during the day. So, it's no wonder they can keep the crying soul beast at bay. That beast is still too young and is only capable of absorbing ghosts. I see. Looks like Looks like I should visit the Wonderful Sound Sect and take a look at more records when we go back. I don't know that much. Look at more records. Didn't you come here to save him? Could it be? Is Senior Han planning to let him die because of his earlier arrogance? Damn it. I got my hopes up for nothing. That bastard's not here to help me. I thought the crying soul beast would at least be able to get through the first stage. But these ghosts can defeat it. Moreover, my disciples can only summon the crying soul beast. Nothing else. And just as I thought I'd gotten reinforcements, it turns out that the guy's a useless bastard. Why is this guy so despicable? Damn it. My special items powers are. Am I really going to fall into the ghost dow? If I'd known this was going to happen, I wouldn't have come all the way here. As your essence streak, I see. So, he was waiting for this opportunity the whole time. Yes. Return. I'll take this opportunity to get off the battlefield. Look out. There are other ghosts out there. Oh no. Takes out. What a pity. Fine. At least I can survive.

Are you all right? He really does chape me now. disappears. Senior Han, those are shining ghosts. They're on the same level as foundation establishment cultivators. Looks like we're definitely going to have to fight them now. Why should I listen to you? I'll handle those two ghost shadows. You two deal with the shining ghosts and buy me some time. Fine. I can't defeat the shadows anyway. I'll just let him handle them since he offered to do so.

Nicely done. Profound in chilling chi, a spiritual beast. That pearl must be a powerful magical tool dropped by a fallen cultivator. Now, it has an extremely rare spiritual beast, which makes it all the more powerful. Nang Wan once collected the black flood dragon's soul. So, it's used to summon a spiritual beast. I'd like to see just how powerful you are. Damn it. The two bamboo clouds warm swords are too weak now. Retrieve. There's more. What? His demonic chi rose an entire level. Looks like I'll have to increase the number of bamboo clouds warm swords I release. Gather. That's not all. True chi augmentation. Silently approaching. H, I've been waiting for you this entire time. What are these bugs? How did they bite through my ethereal form? Here's a special gift for you. Two complimentary bags of those bugs. Devouring voraciously. The spiritual possession technique. That's a forbidden technique that can only be cast by sacrificing one's life. Possessing their spirit gives their cultivation level a huge boost, but they can't return to the six paths of reincarnation upon death. But I've never heard of a demon being able to cast it on his spiritual beast. Why does that laughter possess such power? Thank goodness I'm being protected by the great development technique. Keeping my mind in one piece insumes. Oh no, vanished. The gray ghost has escaped. Damn it. That laughter was an attack on my element devouring insects. Half dead returns. Yuck. That's a really evil gaze. Bamboo clouds. Warm sword. Ferocious strike. Dash. He caught my sword with his bare hands. Although I haven't cultivated the sword for a very long time, limiting its powers, it's still unbelievable to see it being caught by someone's bare hands. Could he have cultivated his claws and turned them into a special item? You're dead. This fucker's spewing out energy to corrupt my bamboo clouds warm sword. Senior Han hastily fleeing. Cackle. Disperse. Disappearing. H. Those demons were cunning foes. To think they could hide within a special item. They were trying to lure me into grabbing the item so they could take over my body, weren't they? Those bamboo clouds warm swords had divine thunder within them that was capable of cutting down evil. But they were completely depleted in that thunderous attack just now. Looks like I'm going to have to cultivate for a long time.

Senior Han. I really am lucky to have come across you and ventured this far with you. You really are unfathomably powerful, Senior Han. You destroyed those demons and ghosts so easily. Easy. That was far from being an easy battle. May I ask, what was that white light you used just now? It had so much power. You're really a woman, aren't you? There's no need to speak with a fake voice. I knew who you were a while ago. No wonder her voice is both horsearo and hideous. She was faking it. I only wore all this because it made things more convenient. Since you've both seen through my disguise, there's no need for me to carry on hiding anymore. Stunned.

Have you seen enough yet? Is there something wrong with my face? I didn't think that after we briefly met before. You would become a core formation cultivator. Congratulations, Miss Yuan. Miss Yuan. My surname's Ruan. Who? Who are you? She's such a strange woman. Why would she suddenly harbor so much hostility for us? Looks like there's a misunderstanding here. After all, I only met you once very briefly in the past. Daist Yan was with you at the time. Didn't you go to Kuwaiting Islands Market at Tindu Street more than a hundred years ago? Tendu Street. Are you? Could you be the man who was at Tindu Street's entrance? You were with Senior Chu, a late foundation establishment cultivator, right? It's actually him. He's that other guy. That's right. He's got the exact same hair as before. Please forgive me, Daistan. I was just a little too. Haha. Were you unable to recognize me because my face and cultivation base seems so average. Regardless, congratulations on becoming a core formation cultivator. This is wonderful. Thank you. I should congratulate you as well, Dioist Han. Actually, I was already at my foundation establishment stage at the time. He reached core formation all the way from chi condensation and he even slew the demon king. Uh, you too. She's gone from chi condensation all the way to core formation. She's got much more potential than ordinary people. I'm so damn envious. I'm so envious of his progress. This isn't the place to loiter around you, too. How about we hurry on our way instead? This way, please. Let's go, seniors.

A misty garden. Anxious. What's up with him? Look, someone else is here. Well done. He's a SLA young man at the end of the day. Huh? Has he arrived? What's the matter? Has that helper of yours gone missing? Do you think he's been devoured by a vicious ghost? Does that mean he was quite weak? Although he's at his early core formation stage, there's no way he'd be killed by some ghost. He's at his early core formation stage. Huh? I can suck his blood essence dry in an instant. Hum. Didn't my demon vanquisher arrow made from the golden lightning bamboo give you a taste of defeat? Are you telling me you've got a way to fight the material that made the golden lightning bamboo flying dagger? How could there be more golden lightning bamboo? You're joking, aren't you? He he? You'll find out when the time comes.

Who cares about him? The only reason I helped you get out of the phantom fog was because you promised me a mortal body. You'd best not break your promise. Relax since I need your help to defeat my disciples. It will be much easier for you to move around once you have a mortal body. The bratz even got a beautiful woman with him. She seems so prim and proper. He's so lucky. That's awesome, Senior Han. Now that we've gotten through the first round, we can gather spiritual medicine later. Let's find a place to rest first. Okay, Xyling.

I've got a bad feeling about this. I was so worried about you. Thank goodness you're all right, brother Lee. You seem to be pretty badly hurt, but I survived. Senior Han, Senior Han, Miss Yuan, we've already left the Phantom Fog. Is there something else you need from me? Please don't misunderstand me, Brother Han. My special items true has been badly damaged. So, my only choice is to go with you now. Otherwise, it will be very difficult for me to progress when the False Sky Hall is filled with so many dangers. Brother Han, you wouldn't let me die here, would you? It looks like she's about to cry. How am I supposed to hold out when faced with a woman like her? Of course, I'm not going to agree to her request so casually. Miss Yuan, since you've put it like that, allow me to ask you a question to clear things up. Boohoo. He doesn't have any sympathy for women at all. I refuse to be taken advantage of without even knowing what I'm walking into. What kind of trouble have you caused? You say such interesting things, Brother Han. What other trouble could I have caused? Since you aren't going to tell me the truth, I won't force you. Goodbye.

Wait, what the hell is up with that guy? Don't you think you're moving too slowly? Did you come across the king of ghosts? What in the world? Why has he transformed again? I ran into a huge group of soul sucking ghosts on my way and had to fight them off before I could break free. Unlike you, I haven't got much time to spend pondering. The soul sucking ghosts? How did the three of you escape from them? I just had a bit of luck and escaped with my life. H you little fox.

The next day. This is the teleportation array, the only one which will send us to the next round. Dash, the path of ice and fire. Before entering the second round, you'll have some time to gather some spiritual herbs and fruits. As a reward for getting through the first round, if you think that the next round is too dangerous, you can be teleported back here. In a month, a teleportation array will appear and transport you to the main hall. Go ahead and decide for yourselves.

After we've been teleported, I'll lead you to the location where you can catch the Nine Melody's Spiritual Ginseng. After that, I need you to assist me in defeating that damn disciple of mine. No problem. I'll do it if you give the spiritual ginseng. Plus, I need to end things with the Extreme In Grandmaster. After all, it's really infuriating being powerless when I'm being looked down upon with seemingly endless blue skies, white clouds, and green grasslands.

When cultivators first arrived there, they would forget that they were within the False Sky Hall after being mesmerized by the scenery. Meanwhile, two of them swiftly escaped from the group and flew hundreds of miles to a barren mountain soaring above the clouds. This is the place. There's such weak spiritual energy here. So, it's very hard to imagine that the Nine Melody Spiritual Ginseng would actually be living down there. Don't worry. Based on its tracks, the ginseng still here. Let's have a look. Absolutely nothing. Haha. Are you trying to do what I'm doing with that cultivation level of yours? My spiritual consciousness from when I was a nascent soul cultivator hasn't been damaged in the slightest. Such an annoying bastard. You want a spiritual consciousness duel? Great development technique. Activate.

I see it. It may be intermittent, but it's definitely there. Are those the array flags for the Four Guardians Profound Marshall Array? I didn't think you'd be so proficient with arrays as well. Looks like I was right to hire you as my assistant. Take these. That golden silk web is made of pure gold. The only element that can capture the Nine Melody's Spiritual Ginseng. I want you to deploy the array. I'm going to go find the Nine Melody Spiritual Ginseng's exact location. Why did you give him the array flags, Shinu? I didn't know the two of you had grown so close. H, how are we going to destroy him unless we do? The only way he'll drop his guard and enter the array to capture the spiritual Jinseng is if he's given him the array flags. That way, I'll

be able to end him now. I thought you were going to wait until he at least eliminated Extreme E. I shouldn't wait. Not when the brat's so sly. I'm not sure I can keep him under control. What if he suddenly defects to extreme in and betrays me?

He he, you never planned to hand him the spiritual jinseng in the first place, did you? That's right. I spent so long planning. How could I possibly give it to someone else? Also, he's got a special item made from lightning bamboo. It's only a matter of time before he becomes a mortal enemy of the demon sect. We should eliminate him as soon as possible. The Bratz got a pretty decent physique. Are you going to help me take his body?

That's wonderful. What about extreme in? I'm the one who personally taught him the extreme in supreme technique. I already left a flaw in that method, which should be enough to kill him. Both of us will be enough to take him down. You're such a sly old fox. You asked him for help, but you're planning to eliminate him.

You overestimate. I only changed my plans after I met you. In that case, why did you seem so anxious at the garden? I was genuinely anxious at the time, but I wasn't afraid he wouldn't help me. I was actually afraid his flying sword would end up in someone else's hands. If that happened, they'd end up becoming a threat to the ghost. Dao. Have you done something to the array flags?

Enough of this. Our top priority right now is to find the spiritual Jins Sengs main body. If we manage to take over his body, you really will be my savior. That's nothing. After all, this ghost technique that I'm cultivating was taught to me by you. Sigh. Not at all. We both had our own needs that day. That was all. Have you found the main body? Yes. How's the deployment going? Take a look over there.

Excellent. Takes out. What is that? Why is it so pungent? This is muskrat beast feces. It can attract the nine melody's spiritual jinseng. Okay, then could you please put it inside the array? I'll go check on it and see if it's functioning normally. All we have to do is place it inside. And the jinsengs familiar will approach it. H the brat's mind is fully focused on the nine melody spiritual jinseng now. Ha. Something's wrong. Takes out. Hm. Looks like everything's all right. You really have become a lot more cautious after Extreme betrayed you. Looks like that loss wasn't in vain.

After some time ra steel engrossed that must be the nine melodies spiritual jinsengs familiar. It's clear spiritual chi is blinding. No wonder it's known as a mysterious creature created by both heaven and earth. Why is it running away? Suddenly Russell rose till Russell. Russell that sneaky little runt. It came in from the other side. Is it fleeing? Digging violently. Got you. Now I just wait for the profound bone to bring over its main body. A moment later. Looks like the brat did it.

Why do you look like you're waiting to face a formidable enemy? Oh, it's nothing. It's just that my cultivation level is too low. So, I'm genuinely afraid you'll change your mind and decide to attack me. H? Don't you think you're being paranoid? Why would I have brought you here if I wasn't planning on giving you what I promised? Perhaps you needed my help when we first entered the false sky hall. But now that you've got another helper, I'm not so sure about that anymore. What do you mean? You can drop the act, senior, I saw you two working together to find the spiritual jinseng.

How did you notice my presence, you brat? I've got no interest in answering a stranger's question. All I want to know is if you really want fight me, even if we both might get injured and let extreme grandmaster win. Hum. I knew it. I have to hand it to you, kid. You're obnoxiously cunning. Both of us could get injured, you say. Don't you think you're overestimating yourself? Killing an insect like you will cost me nothing. Scorching heat, regenerated. What did you do to my array flags? What did I do? I should ask you that question, senior. Hum. Excellent. Turns out you're skilled with arrays. Now then, I wonder, are you making good use of my golden threaded ball? Oh no. [ __ ] My powers have been blocked. What do you think of my spectral thread, brat? Can you even use an ounce of your power? Damn it. It's not as if I wasn't suspicious of this item before, but even after checking it again and again, I couldn't find anything wrong with it. However, I've still got my element devouring insects. With this array shielding me, I'll have enough time to What the hell are these? What are these insects? How could they eat through even my incorporeal form? This is madness. Get off of me, you bastards. He was still speaking to him a moment ago. So, how did he pass through the array all of a sudden? I need to escape while I have the chance. A second later and I'm done. It's the profound bone. H. He won't get through the array for a while. Devouring rabbitously. Dash charging. Hum. Don't think that element devouring insects are so easy to get rid of. If you don't try to escape, you're going to be devoured very slowly. Huh? Hang on. Why is he still charging at me instead of running away? That's just suicide, is he? H. We did it. I'm going to take over your body now. Such a terrifying blood lust. Breaks free. The Bratz got the help of the evil warding divine thunder. And he can easily kill a ghost that's as powerful as a ghost king. Otherwise, one of us is going to die today. Hand over the nine melody's spiritual jinseng to me and I'll forget about all of this. Fine. That guy was incompetent for failing to take over your body. Naturally, I'll side with the final victor. What's the matter? Are you afraid the box is also made of spectral threads? Relax. Now that the old geyser's dead, I'll need to work with you to defeat Extreme E. If that box was made with something evil, I doubt it could escape a strike from the evil warding divine thunder. TSK, go ahead and take a look inside. Take your time. I'm not in a hurry at all. Are you telling me this thing's the nine melody's spiritual jinseng? Good. Since it's the manifestation of the spiritual jinseng, the fact that it's hellbent on getting to this thing proves that it's genuine. Add your essence. Sword streak. Unconscious. I've got it. I didn't think I'd actually obtain a legendary divine herb. This is truly unbelievable. Are you not afraid that I might just take this with me and run? You gave me the spiritual jinseng so easily. Run. You may have the jinseng, but you haven't got the recipe to cultivate it. You think you can channel the use of the spiritual items effects yourself? Plus, extreme yin's already got his hands on you. So even if you fly to the ends of the earth, you still won't escape him. So you should just apprehend your current situation and work with. He's got his hands on me. What's the matter? Still believe you're omnipotent? You really think so? You've overestimated yourself. Extreme Yin's about to arrive and I've got a feeling he's here for you. You'd best get out of here. I'm going to go hide first. Is he telling the truth all of a sudden? That black cloud up there? It really is extreme een. Did he truly do something to me without me even noticing? If it really is extreme, then the profound bones an absolute bastard. He just ran away by himself. Didn't he say he wanted to work hand in hand with me against extreme? So, let's hold hands. It's too late for me to flee now. Looks like I'm going to have to force myself to face him for the time being. Rumbly. Although my chances of victory are extremely slim if he really does plan to kill me here. I'm not going to make it easy for him. Don't make any rash moves, brat. He's just trying to scare you. Let's see what he wants from you first. The profound bones nearby. Hm. He's actually right. I didn't expect you to come all this way. Extreme. Can I help you with something? The fact that you're still able to remain so calm in the face of my attack proves you're a very brave man. If you're going to eliminate just because you're a nent soul cultivator, what difference does a little bravery make? Your name's Han Lee, a rogue cultivator wandering heaven star city. Is that right? That's correct. My name is Han Lee. It seems that you know me very well. Don't worry. I'm not trying to provoke you because of what happened at the wonderful sound sect. I merely thought that array was bothersome, so I destroyed it. Bothersome, my SS. You're just trying to show me how powerful you are, aren't you? May I ask why you've come to see me? He he do you recognize this? Isn't this the spiderweb I used to defeat the cultivated corpse back at the wonderful sound sect? Why would that damn geyser be interested in this? Has he been tracking me this whole time because of this? This is just unbelievable. Did you come here because of this? This is a spiderweb produced by my spiritual beasts. Excellent. Excellent. I've come here to see you because I want to see your spiritual beasts. Could you ask them to come out and let me have a look at them, please? Why does that expression seem eerily familiar? I can't shake the feeling that something bad's going to happen, but based on my current situation, I'll be dead as soon as I reject him. Okay, wonderful. It really is the blood jade spider. He's got such terrifying energy. I really can't underestimate a nasonent soul cultivator's powers. Why do you have a blood jade spider? Why didn't you tell me before? Why should I tell you why I have it? Hang on. If even the profound bone can get this excited, it must mean that there's still a huge secret to the blood jade spider. I should take this chance to learn more about it. I was a little rash just now, so please don't take it to heart. Extreme will surely invite you to his inner hall. But don't worry. Go on. I'll follow you in secret to help you when you need me. Bastard. It's so obvious that he's changing his attitude towards me. Looks like my guess was correct. Would you like to take a trip to the inner hall, Han Lee? I could take you in and out without you being harmed at all. The inner hall is genuinely too dangerous for me. All I want is to take a stroll around the first two stages. The inner hall is too much for me to handle. Why aren't you accepting his invitation, Han Lee? Not only did he choose not to blame you for what you did that day, but he's even kindly offered to take you to the inner hall. So, how dare you reject his offer? Are you looking down on us from extreme island? Hurry up and accept his offer. I refuse to go. I may not know why you're inviting me to the inner hall, but I'm sure it isn't something as simple as taking me out on a stroll. I might as well take this time to find a safe spot to look for a few treasures and be done with it. What? H do you think you've still got a say in the matter? Kill you. I'll k wherever you stand if you refuse to come with us. Although I don't know why you need my spiritual beast. I know this very well. However, if a spiritual beast's master dies, they'll never submit to another person. Plus, I could very well order the blood jade spider to self-destruct if I had to. I'm sure you wouldn't want to see that happen either, would you? You damn. Stop. Very good. Very good. I love daring juniors like you. Of course, I wouldn't have you come with me for nothing. When this is over, I'll dare you eavesdrop on us. Show yourself right now. [ __ ] Has the profound bone been exposed? Why are you getting so angry, brother? Woo. I just happened to be passing by. Are you really going to attack me because of that? You were following me, huh? Following you, how? I was only taking a leisurely stroll. I thought I'd come here to greet you. Ahem. I swear I wouldn't have done such a thing if I'd known you'd be so mad about it. Dowist. Woo. So, this is a blood jade spider. What a rare spiritual beast it is. It's one of the best beasts for obtaining the false sky cauldron. Its success rate is far better than your fire pythons or 110 Ming's golden silkworms. Hum. Why did you have to conceal yourself if you were just taking a leisurely stroll? Oh, you must be the junior brothers that Wu has been missing so badly. He ignored me completely. I would also like to shape a brave young man. What do you think? Would you be interested in becoming my disciple? I've never accepted a disciple in my life before. You know, you want me to be your disciple? What's the meaning of this? Da was ching. He he I was merely joking. There's no need to be so nervous, brother Extreme. If I were to make this young one mine, not daring to move an inch, I'm afraid you'd end up wanting to take my life. If the bearded man were to find out there's a blood jade spider here, do you think he'd have the same idea? I was going to take the blood jade spider and get the false sky cauldron myself after those two injured each other in battle. But now it seems that plan won't work. Since my intentions have been exposed, I'll consider working with them without losing out. Sound transmission. So, what do you think of my suggestion? Suggestion. What? Suggestion. Sound transmission. Okay. IACC. What have you just accepted? Young one, between the two of us, who would you be willing to accept as your master? What? Let's have him choose which of us he'd be willing to make his master. That way, it'll be fairer for both of us. Okay. I'm sure you overheard our conversation, Hi. Your blood jade spider is crucial, ing this treasure. So, we're not going to give it up regardless. As for what you just threatened us with, that's a huge mistake on your part. After all, I could turn your blood jade spider into a cultivated corpse after I've killed it. I'll let you in on the treasure once we actually get it. Both of us are willing to take you in as our disciple, so that makes you family. You seem to be a smart man, so I'm sure you know what the right choice is. I thought I could trick that old demon with profound bones help. But now that Layman Ching E has come into the equation, there's just no chance of that happening. I'll be signing my own will if I don't accept their invitation right now. And now that they've reached an agreement, Han Lee, I've never accepted a disciple in my life, and it won't be long before my time is up. If you become my disciple, you can inherit all my equipment and special items. Such a good deal isn't something you'll come across just anywhere. A nent soul cultivator is luring me with rewards. What kind of deal is this? This just feels worse and worse. I want to get away from here. I've got to escape. That old man's all alone, so he doesn't have anything to give you. On the other hand, I've got a lot of cultivators and a major force. Or beautiful female cultivators and maids. Whether it's priceless materials for pills or weapons, you can take your pick. I noticed you're pretty close with that girl from the wonderful sound. You're planning to have your way with her, aren't you? That's easy. I could bring her back to Extreme In Island and give you a cauldron to make her your Dao companion. Would that satisfy you? You're so annoying. As if I want all that. Anyway, are you really planning to chase the purple spirit lady? Little Han, you should make that bastard of mine your master. It's the only way you'll get a chance to eliminate him. Remember, I'm the only one who has the recipe to turn the nine melodies spiritual jinseng into a pill. That's right. The pill recipe is my main objective. Although both of them are enticing me with benefits. But now that the pill recipe is up for grabs, my only option is to play alone. I don't care about any of those things. I've heard great things about Extreme In Island for a long time now. I shall be under your care then, Senior Wu. Excellent, Han Lee. I shall make you my normal disciple first. Here's a profounding ring, an ancient treasure. It's for your protection. This ring is obviously not just any item. H profound in ring my foot. That's clearly the yin-yang ring. An ancient treasure I gave him in the past. He's got another yang ring that's a counter to yours. Of course, since I was the one who gave it to him, consider the ring a gift from me to you. So, you should do your best to help me. This is so annoying. Thank you for your gift, master. If I lose focus when I'm with extreme, I'm sure I'll be in a whole lot of trouble. All I can do now is to place my hopes on profound bone. Let's hop really does have a way to kill extreme. But it's been so long since I felt as powerless as I do now. Am I Am I really not suited to having a master? Why am I always getting masters that are so?

A few hours later, this huge canyon beneath the looming mountains was the entrance to the path of ice and fire. These strangely clothed cultivators all had grave expressions on their faces as if they were waiting for something. Of course, aside from the obstacle in front of them, they also noticed something very vexing. Wasn't that brat by himself? How did he end up with those old Nason soul demons? I want to join them, too. I'm sure he must have flattered them. Shameless bastard. Sigh. I wonder if someone's going to try to cause trouble for me. It's the bearded man. What? Here he comes again. Looks like he's in a pleasant mood. Boom. Boon. Is that the heavens to technique? It looks really powerful. Hum. That's nothing more than a turtle shell. If you cultivate the extreme mean supreme technique properly, it would be equal to tea hat technique. He's losing his shine by talking too much. Why are you bloating? I'm his favorite disciple. You hear me? Damn it. I hate the very sight of him. You seem quite pleased, brother man. Looks like it's been very rewarding for you. Aside from the longevity fruit, I also killed a frost toad. So I did get quite a lot. Haha. Congratulations then, Dist. The Frostto Toads Nighton will be greatly beneficial for your heavens to technique. Great devil technique activate. Fa even after I intimidated the brat, recovered his footing. Brother man, why are you bullying my disciple? Your disciple? Are you joking? When did you get another disciple aside from Wu Cho? He he, you've misunderstood, brother man. Hani here has just accepted Daist Wu as his master. Extreme. Did you really accept a disciple here? Have my ears failed me? Brother Ching's right. So please show him mercy, brother. That's quite a good disciple you've got there. At the very least, his spiritual consciousness is many times stronger than that idiot rascal of yours. If you focus on nurturing him, I'm sure he'll be able to. Idiot rascal. How about you let me have him instead? I have a feeling that he's much more suited to cultivating my heavens to technique. Did you guys hear that? He's going to teach him the heavens tour technique. We weren't eavesdropping. But they're just completely ignoring us. Ho ho, you sure do know how to crack a joke, brother. Y Han has only just joined the extreme sect, so how could he be given away so casually? Dais Ching, I'm negotiating with Extreme's disciple right now. So why are you getting all worked up? Could it be that this boy has something unspeakable on you, too? Intense. These old demons are so sly and cunning. They've all got their own motives. It's just so difficult to trick them. Sound transmission. Sound transmission. What? So he has the hum. You've got an excellent plan there. Extreme. Why are you so angry, brother man? Since we've already told you about the issue, I've shown I don't intend to steal all the glory. Plus, we need your help to obtain this treasure. I suppose you're right. Without my help, I'm sure one Ton Ming won't give you the necessary opening. Profound crystal path lava road. H, we can go in now. Han Lee, we'll all be sent to different locations upon entering. I may not be able to bring you with. However, I can give you two treasures for your protection. I'll go through the lava road. I happen to have a cloak that's resistant to fire, so it might come in handy. All right, take this with you. At your current cultivation base, getting through the next stage should be simple if you have this. TSK. Never expected a stingy man like you to be so generous. Isn't that the ivory rhino jade you held so dear? I seem to recall you having a cold pearl as well, brother man. Why don't you lend it to my disciple as well? You wouldn't want him to run into some sort of accident before he even enters the inner hall, would you? H, of course. I won't allow him to die before we obtain the false sky cauldron. You're one lucky brat, boy. Make sure you take care of yourself and stay alive. We're not going to let you die. Good luck. Who in the world is that guy? Seriously. Sigh. Bootlicker. Shameless bastard. This grass feels just like molten metal. My legs will be crippled by the time I walk over there. I should be able to get through by flying low. This is the second stage, the lava road, a place that's so hot that it feels like hell. Surviving there for 5 hours in the heat was no simple feat. However, the path of ice and fire restricts anyone from flying. Only by tirelessly walking through for a few days would one reach the end. Ouch, this hurts. But I'm dead for sure if I fly over. Looks like I can't hold back. I'll swiftly pass through and then tend to my wounds. What in there? Aside from having to endure the scorching heat, there were all kinds of environmental barriers that could devour someone, making chances of survival extremely slim. This does not include being attacked by spiritual beasts or even other cultivators looking to loot the bodies two days after entering the canyon. The lava road really is formidable. Even though I've got the fire assist and treasured cloak, and even with the treasures the old demons gave me, this is still very hard to get through. Now, this desert can't get any more eerie. This looks like an ordinary pile of sand, but it's actually formed by some black mineral. I wonder what kind of dangers hide within. However, this is a path I have to pass, so I've got no other choice. Russell Rome add your essence sword streak. What? That's not iron ore. They are iron fire ants. Iron fire ants. They're 37th on the strange insects ranking. Not only are they invulnerable to sharp weapons, they're unafraid of most magic attacks. In fact, they're one notch better than the element devouring insects at resisting a special items attack. Plus, they're able to transform by gathering in groups. You could even say they're a portable transforming fur elemental special item. If the black desert is filled with them, profound crystal path. Something's definitely abnormal about this. I'm sure someone's done something to the place. Why else would those silver light might show up in a place like this? Sigh. I doubt that. Hanley's going to walk out of there alive. Meanwhile, in the Black Desert. Damn it. How many groups of them has it been already? It's only been a day, but I've lost almost 10,000 of my element devouring insects. Fortunately, they're still more powerful than the iron fire ants. Plus, I've got 10 times their numbers, so I've got a huge advantage. Stop chasing them. We need to press on somewhere in a cave. Do you think it was careless of us to have used the iron fire ants and the silver light mice? H do you think both the righteous and demon sex aren't aware of the tricks we've used in the past? In any case, we can't let them obtain the false sky cauldron. After the two master saints complete their cultivation of the true magnetic divine light, we won't have to be afraid of them even if they team up. But if that happens, I'm afraid a large number of core formation cultivators may hum I don't care if they die. Staying here to meditate is the equivalent of signing your own death warrant. I need to get through this as quickly as possible and not waste time. Ha, there's someone being trapped by the iron fire ants up ahead. Huh? What's that green ball of light? I wonder if it's a unique treasure. If it can destroy the iron fire ants who are naturally of fire, it's definitely worth getting. Time to go. I've got no time to be curious. Daist Han, please wait. It's me, Yuan Yao. Yuan Yao. Oh, hello, Yuan Yao. I'm going to get out of here now. You should catch up as soon as possible. Hey, aren't you going to save me? What the hell? Fleeing for their lives. That's so awesome. Thank you so much for saving me, Dawistan. You have my eternal grady. Hey, why are you leaving already? Why are you going away, Brother Han? I haven't even repaid you for saving my life. No need. I'm in a rush. Wait for me, Brother Han. I'd still like to ask for your protection. Protection? Why should I protect you? Why should you protect me? Are you an idiot? Can't you see the situation I'm in right now? Do you still not know why I need you to protect me? I can only help others for a while. I can't stay forever. Take care of yourself. Miss Yuan. Wait, why are you walking away so quickly? Super quick movements. Wait, brother Han, if you're willing to protect throughout our journey, I'm willing to give you a precious treasure in exchange. I swear I won't have you waste your powers for nothing. What precious treasure do you mean? So, he was waiting for me to say that. He's so annoyingly pragmatic. Go on. What kind of precious treasure is it? I've still got a few pieces of the Azure Fire Thunder left, and I'm willing to give them all to you. The Azure Fire Thunder was secretly made by the Demon Sex Azure Sunsect. Its power rivals the true yan fire of a nent soul cultivator. Hm. This is indeed a unique treasure. But if that's all, after all, carrying you around with me is an additional burden. I'm going to have to spend at least twice as much of my power. So, seeing that it's not of great value, would you accept the job if you were me? What else do you want in return? Brother Han, please tell me whatever it is. Would you like me to offer you myself perhaps? Miss Yuan. Yes. The charms you exude as a true beauty. Really are something else. But they aren't going to work on me. There's nowhere for you to recover your powers here in this black desert. So rather than spouting all this nonsense, why don't you save your powers to protect yourself? What? Hung? You're such a huge boar and a crude brute. You don't know how to protect a damsel at all. Please don't say that, Miss Yuan. If we weren't here at a place as dangerous as False Sky Hall, I would never refuse your temptations. But now, he he in your dreams. If we weren't here, do you think I'd throw myself into your arms? Please just tell me what it'll take for I'll be sure to fulfill it without fail. Please don't you to help me. Leave, brother Han. I'm sorry. Can you really just watch me die here when we've known each other for over a hundred years? Since you're bringing up our century of friendship, I can't be too cold to you, can I? So, how about you let me have that crying soul beast of yours? I'm extremely curious about that beast's ability to absorb spirits and digest ghosts. If I had that unique beast, I'd be more confident about facing those old demon geysers. H, you've been wanting this since the beginning, haven't you? Is it not to your liking? It doesn't matter. I can go on without the crying soul beast anyway. I was just joking. It belongs to you now, brother Han. Hey, hey, hey. Why is she being so generous all of a sudden after all that drama? I'm getting the feeling that she's eager to get rid of it. Could there be some kind of annoying condition? The crying soul beast. What's the matter? Are you afraid it's a fake, brother Han? Half a day later. Why are you walking so close to me? This frozen pearls cold air gets denser and denser the closer I am to you, brother Han. Naturally, I want to make myself comfortable. You really can wiggle your way out of anything. It looks like it's been a while since we've come across any ants after that seventh group. The lava roads getting a little too difficult to walk through as well. The old lava road didn't have this black desert, though. Based on what I know, cultivators only had to face the scorching heat and some unique beasts. Looks like something unusual is happening to the path of ice and fire. There seems to be something behind that sand cliff. Come on, let's go take a look. What? Brother Han, look. It's a giant. I told you we shouldn't have come here. What if the giant? Huh? Brother Han, look. That giant is. It's formed by a swarm of flying ants. Those ants are already dead. Let's stop wasting time here and just go. How do you know that? That's the work of the 10,000 techniques. Sex famous ancient treasure, the profound yellow mirror. Any life that gets shined upon by that treasure will instantly die a horrible death and end up like that crystal pillar. Looks like one Tan Ming was the one who eradicated those flying ants. The flying ants corpses. There might just be something on it. Element devouring insect. Are you seriously trying to loot the bodies of the flying ants? But there's no way your insects will be able to. What? I knew it. Lux really with me today. To think someone would actually be so kind as to give me this. This is an alchemy crystal. It's a rare ingredient that forms within the iron fire ants stomach after a daily diet of minerals. Once added to a special item, aside from increasing its powers, it also increases its strength unfathomable level. If I use this to enhance my bamboo clouds warm sword, I'm sure its powers will reach a whole new level. Ahem. It seems like someone's activated a restricted seal that caused the path of ice and fire to go through some changes. I'm afraid we've lost a few of our daist friends, haven't we? Both of us are responsible for these losses. So, we shall return and report our mistakes to the master saint. Hum. Damn bastards and their acting. Not a single cultivator below their late core formation stage showed up. I wonder how little Hans doing. It's him. Han Lee. Excellent. Excellent. Sound barrier. Well done, my boy. Although they've blocked all sound within. Something's definitely off with that brat. There are three passages before you all. They each lead to the ancient treasure pill and method halls, respectively. Inside each hall, there is a treasure that has been sealed. Each of you will only be allowed to take one item. Once you've obtained the treasure, you'll immediately be teleported to the next stage, the extreme wonderland realm. There is another passage that teleports you directly to the next stage. Anyone who goes through that can only lament their bad luck. Help yourselves, everyone. Han Lee. I'm here. These are borrowed beads. Take them with you. They'll keep you safe. What a big surprise. Bared beads are really famous. Apparently, even a single bead can greatly reduce the effect of a cultivator's heart demons. And there's four of them in a bracelet. He's being extravagantly generous. Logically, those barred beads should be enough. But for insurance's sake, here's a treasure talisman for the Azure Nether needles that I've cultivated. Its powers are a few times stronger than any ordinary special items. Go ahead and take it. This is a treasure talisman from a nason soul cultivator. I can make up for the risk of having to spend my powers to use the bamboo clouds warm sword. Take care of yourself. Why are they giving everything to him? Such impractical trinkets. Don't die. Unique treasure. Emperors scaled armor. Goodness, brother man. I wasn't expecting you to show your little disciples so much love. Save it. I'm only lending it to him. It doesn't mean anything. All right, since our little disciple has those treasures protecting him, he'll pass through the next stage safely. The passage will only be open for a limited time. Let's go collect our treasures, everyone. Sure, let's Okay, let's go. Looks like those guys are still afraid I might chicken out at the last minute. None of them will go through the passages before I do. I'll be heading in now, masters. Those old farts are definitely up to no good. Why did they give him so many treasures to protect his life? Who knows? That brat's got something to do with their retrieval of the false sky cauldron. Duna, could the hall have been built this high up? I've been walking for a really long time, but I still don't see the exit anywhere. There it is. Aurora Treasure Hall. The Aurora Treasure Hall. Judging by its name, I must be really lucky. This place should be where the ancient treasure I wanted is stored. I knew it. There are so many ancient treasures here. I can take my time choosing the right one. Hang on. Why do these ancient treasures seem so mundane? They're either swords, spears, axes, or forks. I want something unique like that flower basket. Could this be the portal to the second floor? But if there is a second floor here, it means the items upstairs will be even better. But as great as that is, how did so many ancient treasures on this floor get taken by the people who came before me? Let's go take a look. What? Yes, there are more than 10 ancient treasures here. Each uniquely shaped with no duplicates. This is clearly much better than the first floor. Now I understand why nobody thing from this floor. Swift regeneration element devouring insect. It's open. Nice. I'm in. I can't send out my spiritual consciousness at all. Looks like my only choice is to select based on my instincts. Is that strange thing a saber? No matter. It's obviously an offense type treasure. A metal. I'm guessing that's to command spiritual beasts. A snare drum. I can't tell what it's supposed to do at all. Next, it ultimately comes down to these three. Any special item in the shape of a mirror in the cultivation world is most certainly supernaturally magnificent or powerful. The five colored bronze rings probably contain five elements, so I'm sure it's going to be pretty powerful. Meanwhile, this ancient treasure is probably defensive or for hiding one's aura. This next part is going to be very easy. I'll select one and then get teleported out of here. I want all three of them. I don't know which one to choose. A highle restriction that forcefully pulls a person away from a dimension. Most likely leaves one no way to resist. But I seem to remember Xin Ruian's secret to breaking array said that if a cultivator can completely cut off their spiritual energy from the outside world, they can temporarily cancel out the restrictions effect on them. But this is all just theoretical. If there really was a cultivator who was that powerful, they might as well remove the restriction entirely rather than go through so much trouble. How could a cultivator possibly cut off their connection with the world's spiritual energy? But if I use the element devouring insects to devour that energy, I might just have a chance at succeeding. Even if I fail, I can still leave with one ancient treasure. So I won't lose anything. Element devouring insects move out. fly, eating voraciously, gradually, encompassing. When the element devouring insects consume the space energy, they'll form a space energy vacuum around my body, temporarily blocking the teleporter's energy, effectively buying some time. That's my plan. Here it comes. Such powerful energy. I don't think the armor can withstand this. Stay calm. Take it step by step. Almost there. Just a bit more. Got it. Half a day later, outside the inner hall. What's going on? The others arrived long ago. Han Lee has the barred beads and so many other treasures. So, what's taking him so long? That's because he's still resting. Phew. I've finally recovered the power I used up. In order to properly test the power of those two ancient treasures, I had to suffer a lot. The five ringed ancient treasure not only defends itself, it can also ambush my enemies. Even a later core formation stage or nent soul stage cultivator would get struck if they were caught off guard. This cloak is the ultimate treasure for escaping. It's a pity I can't get it to slow down at all when it takes off. All right, time to pass the trial. I believe the other end of this place is the extreme wonderland realm. I've been dragging things out for so long. Those old geysers must be really anxious. But I'm still going to wait for as long as I can. I'm going to drag this out so they won't find my new treasures. I don't want to return these. Step, step, step. A divine scene. This is such a beautiful space. So, danger will probably rear its head any time now. What? What's up with this chaotic fluctuation of spiritual energy, but I'm not being attacked. It's the crying soul beast's bagg. What's going on? Whoa. I've been licked. That's disgusting. Aren't they trying to seduce me? Carry on. What's it got to do with you, my darling? Please don't reject me. Let's do this then. Sure. Rumbly evil warting divine thunder. Rumbly absorby. How can that damn bastard absorb evil spirits when it's such a randy monkey? Is that all there is to the extreme wonderland realm? Is there no other threat aside from their temptations? What's this? Dune in. Judging by the look of this hall, it probably tests one's fear or some other emotion. I endured their lustful temptations thanks to the great development technique. But it looks like I'll need the bar beads to get through this next one. There's no light in here. I'll use a moonlight stone to illuminate the place. Looks like this hall has a restriction that absorbs light. Where's this whailing coming from? I'll just ignore it. Dwan, Dwan, Dwan. Did I scare it away? It's back. Looks like that wasn't enough. Huh? Why does she sound so familiar? Fourth brother. Who are you? Could you be? Don't you recognize me? I'm your little sister. What? What am I doing here? Fourth brother. Didn't I die of a severe illness many years ago? I'm so scared. You've got to save me. Fourth brother, sister. Gale. I see. So, the barred beads heat up to warn their user. Searing pain. My little sister hasn't seen me since we were kids, so she shouldn't know what I look like now. She probably forgot what I looked like when we parted ways, so how could she possibly recognize me still, even though I knew she was just an illusion? I really wanted to look at her a while longer. My path has been arduous, and what lies ahead is dangerous. Yet, I'm all alone on my journey. Half a day later, outside the inner hall, it's Juan Tian Ming and the others. Looks like the old geysers arrived a long time ago. The profound bone as well. Yuan Yao's already arrived, too. What a spectacular building. Is that the inner hall? Waves. Greetings, Master Seniors. Excellent. He's not doing anything odd, even in the presence of the righteous owl. This little brat's rather respectful of his master and elders. Excellent. They haven't asked me for the treasures I got. Ha. One tming. Now that the inner hall is open, it looks like the bastards from the Star Palace aren't going to be here. So, we could have a proper duel. The loser is forbidden from entering the inner hall. What do you think? I refuse. As if I'd want to waste my powers now. We'll all go in and take turns getting the treasure. You think I'm an idiot? Wouldn't we suffer a huge loss if you entered first and obtained the treasure? Nonsense. Of course, it doesn't matter who succeeds in obtaining the treasure because the other party can try to steal it. We'll decide who's stronger when the time comes. This is so infuriating. I'm so angry. I could kill someone. Where do you two think you're going? Has Yuan Yao gone mad? Counter. Yuan Yao's in danger. What? Something's off with that girl, bearded man. What's the meaning of this? Why did you kill them all of a sudden? What's it got to do with you? They weren't your people anyway. What's the matter? You want justice for them? Would you like to face my heavens to technique? Leave him be, Tion Wooi. Those two weren't a part of the righteous sect, so let's drop the matter. We should focus on our main objective. That was a splendid kill, brother man. I despise it when rats loiter around while I work on something important. There seems to be one more person here. Why didn't you kill him as well? [ __ ] He noticed the profound bone. If we end up fighting in this situation, we're both going to end up dead. He's the descendant of a senior I owe a favor to. In fact, none of you are allowed to try anything funny with him. I see. Of course, we won't do anything to him. However, I'm genuinely a little surprised that you'd accept someone's help, brother man. You dare question me? Extreme. No, I wouldn't dare. I was just asking out of curiosity. By the way, that girl in the black robe seems like she has a very interesting background. H I'm not blind. I can tell she was using the old three Yangs demons azure fire thunder. I think she's his personal disciple. Let's not provoke her any further. Let's head inside or one Tan Ming and the rest will get a greater head start than us. What's going on? Since when has the profound bone been in contact with the bearded man? I also didn't know Yuan Yao<unk>s background ran so deep. They all seem to be really fearful of this old three Yangzda. What are those stone doors? These doors are here for others to retrieve treasures. Junior brother Han. Every cultivator with a false sky picture fragment has a chance to enter. Us core formation cultivators can only get treasures from the first level at most. Going into the other levels is practically suicide. I see. Thank you very much, senior brother. Woo. Why has he become such a talker all of a sudden? Did extreme say something to him? Air of hypocrisy. He's definitely got some other motive. In that case, why don't you choose a door to enter? I would love to do so, but my ancestor has asked that I remain by his side. Once I enter and retrieve the treasure, I'll be teleported out of here. It' be a waste to only look at what they're doing. Let's go. An automatic teleporter. This might be my chance to escape. That sound. It's the puppets being activated. Haha, here I come. Heaven's tore technique. Whoa, that's awesome. Focus forcefully. Excellent. Excellent. This is so much fun. Come. We should be fine now. Yes, we should be. After all, we're not the same cultivators we were 300 years ago. We were just too deeply influenced by our memories of this place. Splendid work, brother man. Good show. These puppets were just the warm-up exercise I needed. The false skyhall has finally gotten interesting. Your heavens tore technique is unparalleled, brother man. Naturally, these are mechanical puppets capable of fighting nent soul cultivators. To think they lasted so long instead of being demolished instantly, you can drop the idea. Those materials are probably extremely rare. You can't turn them into a special item anyway. Someone already tried that long ago. What's that gem over there? The extreme cold chi it's emitting seems really abnormal. After all, aside from my own survival, the treasures within the inner hall have nothing to do with. Even if these things really aren't useful, I can at least learn how to make ancient puppets. So, I'll just take whatever I can right now. You're just picking everything up. Are you a garbage dump? None of your business. I'm not just going to pick this up. I'm going to get my hands on everything I see later. Within the maze, we can reach the second level through this. I wonder what kind of trick they used to get so far ahead of us. So, what? The false sky cauldron isn't going to be easy for them to retrieve. The second level of the inner hall. This is exactly the same as the first level. In fact, if the others hadn't arrived as well, I would have even thought I'd been teleported to the wrong place. I don't see one Ton Ming and the others anymore. Looks like we need to speed up. Puppet serpent guards. They're rather tricky enemies.

To deal with, brother man. Dowist Ching and I shall help you. Do as you wish. Makes no difference. Haha. Let's do this.

Half a day later, the giant tower's ST level. How are you doing? Have you recovered most of your powers? Almost there. Although we may have used the item from the divine opportunities gateway to avoid the puppets this time. We haven't got that much time left either. Let's go. We're going up.

A few hours later, we finally arrived. The goldford puppets on the fourth level were really hard to deal with. Worst of all, we wasted far too much with the restriction on the third level. Otherwise, we could have arrived a little sooner. We're already here. So, what's with the jabbering? Let's head inside and see if one Ton Ming and the others took the treasure. According to brother Woos and my own observations, they entered a few hours ago.

We should all remain here and recover our powers. What? What if they escape? Don't worry. This is the famous ancient array, Tinon's array. So, there's no way they can leave from another direction. Even if they do succeed, we can still steal it from them. That's fine by me. H those old geysers are on the right track. All right. But one Ton Ming is a very intelligent man in his own right. Who knows? They might fall for the righteous sex schemes if they don't go inside. As for the profound bone, this is actually a good opportunity to reconsider our plan. Walks away.

No, I can't do that. He already came into contact with the bearded, which means my value to him has decreased a lot. It's very likely he's also after the blood jade spiders and the secret treasure. So, if I approach him now, he'll be able to tell that I'm having second thoughts. I'll have to rely on my own strategies to get out of this.

The back of the tall building. Whatever's outside the inner hall should be behind this tall wall. Although there isn't a hike restriction placed on this wall, even if they want to, even Extreme En and the others can't break this wall and escape. I can't think of any escape plan at all. Who the hell built the inner hall as sturdy as a tortoise? Damn it. Huh? What was that sound just now? Back when I was at the seven profound gates sect, I had to study a whole lot about mechanisms and hidden rooms of the Janghu. So, the noise that wall made clearly showed that it's hollow in an ancient cultivator's residence with powerful restrictions everywhere. Could there really be a mezzanine? It would indeed be very strange for a cultivator to jam something right at the mezzanine. There you are. Got it. A scroll. Let's see what it does. Lean's ram. Hurry up and get back here.

Han Lee, we're heading in. Didn't they say they were going to recover their powers? Why would they change their minds all of a sudden? Has something suspicious happened? What's that golden light? It looks like something's happening up there. Our disciple has arrived. Brother man, let's head up there. I didn't expect Juan Tiening's golden silkworm to have an effect on the false sky cauldron. It's time for us to settle this. Let's go. Whether I live or die here, and whatever happens depends on whatever's happening up there. Let's go.

Hm. What's this cold energy? It's freezing. [ __ ] This isn't any ordinary cold chi. The ivory rhino jade I gave you won't just shield you from fire, but also the cold. So, what are you waiting for? Use it. Warm. Phew. That was too close for comfort. Looks like this is why there are icicles all over these stairs. Their eyes have been fixed on ever since I walked in. Actually, I just wanted to keep a little distance from them. This way, I can look at that scroll I just got. Let's hurry upstairs. We need to find out what one Ton Ming and the others are up to.

Constrict. Well done, you bastard. Damn it. The bastard has eight golden silk worms. He's finished if we kill one of them. Frost Drake. Severing turtle. What? It's Crazy Granny's Frost Drake and Ton Yuenzy's Severing Turtle. Return. No wonder Juan Tian Ming's being so arrogant. Those two beasts are so powerful. Summon your greenhorned bird and Tiandu's corpse. Even if they can't defeat them, they can still hold them off for a while. But my SS, I'll have my spiritual beast join the fight as well. Working with you two is such a pain. Oh no. Slid dragged in. It's their fate to die today. What? It was the bearded man who laughed at you. Stop looking at us. What are you staring at? Who can you blame for the incompetence of your own pets? Do you want to have a go at me? I'm ready and waiting. H, let's go. Tsk vermin. It's finally our turn. We mustn't lower our guard. They might come back for an ambush. We'll send out the greenhorned bird and Tindu's corpse to guard the entrance.

All right. Golden silkworms are also a rare species of strange insects. Judging by the gold light they emitted just now, their cultivation levels must be quite high. Yet one tien just discarded them and left. They've ingested the Azure flower. The flower boosted the silkworm's cultivation levels, enabling them to lift the false sky cauldron. But now that the effects have worn off, the golden silkworms are as good as dead. I see. You really do know your stuff. When even brother man didn't. I didn't expect a young man like yourself to know that. Looks like you aren't just any nameless man. Have I ever heard of you? Sigh. Of course not. I'm definitely nobody famous. I've just crammed a lot of books into my head. Surely you just senior Woo. I'm flattered. Profound Bones got such a terrifying mentality. They're all foxes. So cunning and sly. Since the golden silk worms are of no more use to us, I'll just kill them and be done with it rather than let them remain eyes. Wait, you want those pieces of trash? I've always been rather interested in strange insects, so I'd like to conduct some research on them. You little brat. Huh? What's up with him? Did my request alert him? You've made me recall the times when I was still a rogue cultivator. I was so poor that I could only pick up trash. This really takes me back. Uh, it looks like he misunderstood me. But let's leave him be. Take them if you want. My poor child. That's enough. Han Lee, stop messing around with that nonsense already. Let's have a look at your blood jade spider. I'll have my fire pythons help out when we start. We have to make sure we succeed this time. Kind eerie chill. Don't worry. I'll reward you handsomely once we've obtained the false sky cauldron. Good luck, Junior Brother Han.

That hole's very deep, isn't it? That pit doesn't seem as deep as I expected. Also, what's that ball of blue flame? What do you think? That's the dry icy blue flame. A fire filled with extreme een and cold energy. That didn't always exist in our world. I wonder how the ancient cultivators managed to find it in the past. If even a nent soul cultivator gets burned by the fire, they'll easily be reduced to ashes. Otherwise, the false sky cauldron wouldn't still be here after so long. On the other hand, golden silkworms, blood jade spiders, and fire pythons won't get burned to death. Now then, it's time to summon your blood jade spider. Let's all admire it together. Here it comes. Just look at how big the blood jade spider is. It looks like it's about to reach level five. He he when it comes to obtaining the false sky cauldron, your spider is the best fit for this job. My dear disciple, I agree. This spider is at a much higher level than those level two golden silkworms. Even that spider on its own is far stronger than all the others. Let's hurry up and begin before something else unexpected gets going. Han Lee, have your spider spew out its web and bring up the cauldron. You two head to the bottom of the altar. Neither of you two can handle the force of the fire when it shows up. Oh, okay. As for you, my dear disciple, I'm leaving his protection to you. Rest assured that I won't allow anything to happen to him. Let's begin. My only option at this point is to play it by ear. When Profound Bone makes his move against extreme, I hope I have a chance to turn this entire situation around. As for whether I can retrieve the false sky cauldron, go. That's not an issue I'm worried about in the slightest. Go. Dives in.

All right. The fire pythons are grabbing the cauldron. Hurry up and have your spider pull as hard as it can. This is it. The moment of truth. It's moving, but it still isn't strong enough. The cauldron's only rattling. We still can't pull it out. Brother man, please cast your berserk technique on the blood jade spider. Our disciples powers aren't strong enough, so we still can't unleash the technique. What? What the hell? Damn bastard. Is he even considering the consequences of using that technique on the blood jade spider? Looks like they don't care what happens to a core formation cultivator like me. Why are you still standing there? There's a limit to how long the berserk technique remains in effect. Hurry up and have your spider pull the cauldron out. All right, it's moving. Be careful. The moment the false sky cauldron gets lifted, it will unleash a huge frozen stream much more powerful than what we felt before. In the past, this incident took the lives of many cultivators. Does that mean many cultivators have tried to retrieve the cauldron before? If that's the case, why did they all fail in the end? It's coming up. One tion Ming and the others are back. H. What were you expecting from a frail little bird and a cultivated corpse? Good. Good. If I hadn't realized this young man possessed a blood jade spider said to have gone extinct many years ago, I was actually planning to leave without a fight. It's a fossil beast. You were using that thing to spy on us. Please, it was merely for assurance. Now then, I'm going to give you all two choices. One, you let us kill that blood jade spider, allowing the false sky cauldron continue its slumber in this cave. Two, we split the treasure equally. So, what say you, HM? I suppose I can split the spoils without having to fight. Plus, Han Le's my disciple, so it's only natural that I'll get a little more from the pot. I'll play along with his proposal then. In your dreams, Juan Tian Ming, see if your claws are tough enough to take what belongs. I haven't even said anything yet. Go. This fragile beast. What a joke. What? It's got a technique that turns magic weapons and special items into stone. My three leopard is a mutant spiritual beast. A mutant spiritual beast. That's even rarer than mutated creatures from the savage era. It's almost impossible to get a spiritual beast to mutate. Some of them get extremely powerful abilities after they mutate. I heard a cultivator beat several foes of the same level as him with a single mutant spiritual beast. The bearded man has a mutant spiritual beast. No wonder he started a fight immediately after hearing my suggestion. We clearly just had the upper hand in this situation. But now this leopard has completely nullified the severing turtles advantage. Extreme was clearly swayed by my proposal just now. But at this rate, they'll never split the treasure equally now. Intense. Let's fight. Stand back a little. You only need to focus on surviving. You won't be able to do much in this situation. Greenthorn birds. Get them. takes out rattle entangled. Damn it. It took lot of effort to produce each of those sky corpses. So, I won't let this bastard destroy them so easily. Bearded man, haven't you always wanted to test out my true Tienlawa's art? Let's do this. Excellent. expand. Damn it. They asked me to stay back. Where can I run anyway? If they decide to kill the spider's master to prevent the other party from getting the false sky cauldron, I'll be as good as dead. Taste my sword. Bring it on. Those old geysers seem to be abnormally engrossed in their fight. But I don't feel like this is a fight to the death. It's as if they're just testing out each other's skills. Is this what battles between Nason soul cultivators look like? But it really is dangerous for me to stay here. This area is completely open yet enclosed, so there's nowhere for me to hide, right? I'm sure profound bone won't do anything, will he? He's snickering. Expressionless notices. Stop faking already. I know you're planning something, you bastard. It's the treasure. The treasure has taken this form. It's escaping. Go. Not a chance. That treasure is mine. After it, all of you. Damn it. Looks like Chingi is going to get it. Deflect. Now's my chance. Savage bite. Dash. I formed this large hand directly from my spiritual consciousness. So, I'm going to suffer a huge blowback. One. Tion Ming. You despicable bastard. If I get hurt by his attack, take this. How dare you. You shameless curr. Damn you. I see. So was watching the treasure just now. But now that the treasure has revealed itself, their attacks have become sinister and fatal. Damn demonic old geysers. That firewolf is definitely a manifestation of the false sky cauldron. Although I don't know what kind of treasure it is or how divine it is, but judging by how it can deflect the giant hand and move on its own, I can tell that it's precious. Oh no, it's diving away. It's heading for Han Lee. It's heading for Han Lee. Now's my chance. I'll capture it with my flower basket. It's Wu Cho. Damn it. I really want to fight him for it. But Extreme is very protective of those close to him. So, if he confronts me because of this, that would be a huge problem for me. But it feels terrible not being able to take a treasure right before my eyes. What's that? You How dare you fight me for the treasure? Why can't I take it if you can? What a joke. Did you make that treasure? Damn it. The bastard seems to be rather close to the bearded man. Master already asked me to show him respect, which means I can't offend him at all. Resist. H. Come get me if you think you can. Damn it. There's no way I'm going to let you weaklings get away with the supreme treasure barricade sect leader. Don't you think it's disgraceful that you're fighting our juniors? He he. If Wuo gets the treasure, naturally, it'll be mine. There's no way Wuo can take the treasure from profound Bone. This has nothing to do with anymore. So, I can only help hold off our opponents.

The other side of the altar. That was close. I was so desperate to get the treasure that I revealed the flower basket in front of extreme. I'd have been exposed if he saw it. But he did see me holding the flower basket just now. Looks like he wasn't the one who gave that old guard the flower basket. I've got to be even more cautious. Suddenly, another treasure. What's that lightning? Damn. I was planning to share the treasure once we got the false sky cauldron now that the treasure has flown out on its own. It's become a free-for-all. I've lost my upper hand. That's mine. Go. Oh [ __ ] It's Tinlaw's true thunder. Get out of the way. This one's mine. What? What a righteous man you are, SE leader. You used fake thunder to trick us all. What fools! Who would use a treasured thunder that damages one's own power to activate it? No wonder none of you recognized it as a fake. Of course, if you really wish to witness actual thunder, I'd consider breaking my own rule and oblige. That's unnecessary. You took my attack headon just for the treasure. Damn turtle shell. Haha. I finally got my hands on one of them. What a nice treasure this is. We're still empty-handed. That's it. We still have that firewolf. Han Lee, that little brat caught it. What happened? Wuo should have been enhanced by demonic powers. How did he end up getting it? What the hell were you doing? Nine. Haha, I got it. This is such a surprise. The firewolf suddenly turned into a smaller wolf and fled. It was so quick that not even the flower basket could capture it. Fortunately, the five-colored Bengal was the perfect counter for the wolf. TSK. The situation has become more and more disadvantageous. None of those bastards took into account the fact that I found the blood jade spider. But Han Le's my disciple, so he'll still have to offer me the treasure. But I'm up against someone who has Tenlua's true thunder. If I rush things, I might end up in a sticky situation. Sudden. It's the dry ice blue flame. The dry ice blue flame has revealed itself. Oh no. Fly. What? It bloomed. Whoa. Why have my feet frozen? I knew it. Woo's got the least amount of brains. Spread. Help me. Soaring corpse fire. Be careful. I may not get a chance to save you next time. Yes, master. The false sky cauldron. The strongest treasure lost within the sea of scattered stars for many years is finally about to reveal itself. Tremble, barely holding on. We're so close, but they're about to run out of energy. Do you have anything else that can help them press on? No. If I did, I'd have used it long ago. All that's left for us to do is watch. Who's sneaking around there like a rat? Show yourself. Such a powerful strike. I almost lost my footing. Looks like you're the strongest cultivator here. Dowist man. The Star Palace. How did you get in here? They say the inner hall can never be intruded upon. What a joke. Hm. Something's wrong. Why is he alone? Where's the other one? What? Oh no. He and the blood jade spider are in danger. Look out, Han Lee. It's so fast. Hm. Despite being hit by my piercing sunsword, he's still in one piece. Looks like he's being protected by some kind of super tier treasure. But it doesn't matter. The other flying sword has proven effective anyway. Excellent. Only the mutated fire pythons remain. They can't lift the false sky cauldron now. Damn Star Palace. You imbecile graph. Where did he go? It's Star Palace's manifestation talisman. I knew it. They weren't actually here. Those bastards sure put in a lot of effort just to do this. The inner hall's fifth level. Thank goodness I followed you here this time or they'd have gotten away with the cauldron. If we had waited until they took out the false sky cauldron before we acted. We might have been able. It's fine. Playing it safe was the right choice. After all, once this crisis has been averted, the false sky cauldron shall be ours to claim. Those ridiculous old geysers thought the sky replenishing pill could increase their lifespan and help them break through the bottleneck at the nent soul stage. If it wasn't for the fact that the old palace master once took out a pill, had they realized that if the effects were really genuine, would it even be possible for sixth dao and crazy granny to be absent? Whether it can help core formation cultivators become nent soul cultivators is none of our concern. Let's get out of here while they still haven't sensed our presence.

Meanwhile, at the altar, fatigue. It's fallen back down. It's actually gone back down. That's all our hopes down the drain now after the hard one chance we got. It's all Damn it. Damn it. Let's go. What is that? The sky replenishing pill. It's mine.

Meanwhile, below the high ground. [ __ ] off. I'm I'm Who dares try to stop me? I'm alive. What are you looking at, fool? Hurry up and go collect the sky replenishing pill. That pill belongs to extreme island. What? Damn you. How dare you ambush me? What's your nephew doing, dearded man? Are you blind? He's taking the sky replenishing pill. That damn bastard. Looks like our alliance fell apart the moment the sky replenishing pill revealed itself. So be it. Then again, it was only a matter of time before this happened. Aside from the legends, this is only the second time a sky replenishing pill has revealed itself. If we want to break through our nent soul stages, it's the only thing we can count on. Now that the blood jade spider is gone, that pill is probably our last chance to prolong our lives. I have to have it. Not a chance.

beneath the altar. I see. The emperor's scaled armor saved my life. Thank goodness I've been wearing it ever since I checked what it does. It ended up absorbing that fatal strike. Of course, my jade ruy was still the key to my survival. Something like a wolf's head appeared from within. Now that my blood jade spider is dead, this place is no longer of any concern. I should reclaim control over my own life now that I'm no longer of any value to them. Extreme might end up lashing out at me in anger. If I let my memories guide me, I should be able to escape through my original path. Where are you going, Han Lee? Profound bone. They noticed. Looks like I'm going nowhere. Damn it. Bearded man, don't blame me for using Tinla's true thunder if you still refuse to get out of my way. Oh, I'm actually curious to see how powerful it really is. I wonder if you're willing to pay such a price for my sake. Excellent. Remember that you're the one who forced my hand. A manifested Nason soul. Do you really plan to destroy yourself completely? One Ton Ming. The manifested Nason soul of legend. This is my first time seeing one. My life will be over if I don't obtain the sky replenishing pill anyway. So what's the difference if I die now or then? At most, you'll be the one to grant me a clean death. A clean death? Huh? You wish. Aren't you afraid I'll devour your nent soul? then you won't even get to be reincarnated. If you really are that powerful, I wouldn't mind losing my life to you. But before that, you'll have to taste my Tinla's true thunder. Both of them have manifested their nent souls. Looks like they're serious about this. And it looks like the bearded man's nent soul is slightly stronger. The power of Tanlua's true thunders is truly terrifying. The bearded man's finished. The sky replenishing pill is ours. Do you guys think you can take the sky replenishing pill from me? He's so fast. Oh [ __ ] I forgot he still has that trick up his sleeve. That's not being fast. That's instant teleportation. Could that be the legendary escaping technique? The Nason's soul flying sword. Haha. The sky replenishing pill is mine. One t on Ming. Oi. Boom. Boon. Put down that pill. Do you people think you can stop me? Bearded man. How could you have survived that? All I can say is that you have some terrible luck. It just so happens that I once killed a rare thunder whale spiritual beast. Am I obtained a thunder absorbing stone from it? Do you think your tienas true thunder can cause me any trouble when half of its power was absorbed? I'm going to count to three and you're going to throw me the sky replenishing pill. Otherwise, I'm going to crush your body. You should know very well what's going to happen when I do tsk if my physical body is destroyed. One, my nent soul will vanish in a puff of green smoke. After all, I haven't reached the point where I can wander around in my nent soul form yet. But but this is the sky replenishing pill after everything I went through to get it. Stop counting. I'll give it to you. Haha. The sky replenishing pill is mine. My body. I'll be leaving now. Not a chance. Wuo, stay here with Han Lee. Don't go anywhere. I'll be right back. I'm giving you control of these two spiritual corpses for now. You're not getting what you want, bearded man. After him. They're all gone. We're totally helpless at this point. That bastard's really strong. Who in the world is he? I couldn't handle him at all when we were fighting over the sky replenishing pill just now. He seems to know a lot about the profounding demon art. He blocked all of my attacks so easily. But let's see what I can do to him now that I've got these spiritual corpses by my side. Hey, you there? Now that bearded man's gone, nobody's here to back you up. Are you ready to pay for your arrogance? Han Lee, this guy's the last of Extreme Yin's descendant, isn't he? I'm guessing he'll be really sad for a while if I destroy him, right? What? So, the two of you were in cahoots all along, Han Lee now. Hand over that Jade Ruy before Master returns. Otherwise, your soul's going to be extracted and devoured when I tell him about this. What's that technique he used? Oh no, I've completely lost control of the spiritual corpses. Profounding demonic chi. You see, when I said I knew everything about the profound in demonic art, I wasn't lying, was I? Right then, nobody's going to interrupt us now. Why do you seem so nervous? He's making a strange choice. Why would he kill Wuo and risk being exposed? If he tries to kill me, I'll have no choice but to fight back. Stop glaring at me already. Hurry up and release your other blood jade spider. What do you mean my other blood jade spider? How does he know about that? My spider was already killed by the star palace's elders. I haven't got time to waste with you, so I'm going to tell you the truth. I once raised a couple of blood jade spiders, but I gave them to extreme profound that damn deissible. That's how I know that blood jade spiders always come in pairs. They have to be a couple before they can level up. Your spider was pretty high level, which means you must have another one. Is there really such a secret to them? This is my first time hearing about it. Looks like the fivecolored skeleton was most likely extreme profound. My blood jade spiders must be the offspring of profound bone spiders. Then again, what does emperor have to do with extreme profound? But at this point, none of that matters anymore. You're right. I do have one more. But why should I help you? Anyway, there's only one spider left, which means the false sky cauldron can't be raised. And if he does anything fishy, those old geysers will kill us when they return. I have no intention of letting greed be the end of me. Goodbye. Do you not want to reach your nason soul realm anymore, you fool? allowing you to enter your nasonent soul realm more easily. The sky replenishing pill can cleanse one's spiritual roots. Do you think I'm a child? Does such a miraculous spiritual medicine actually exist? You don't have to believe, but I've used this method to find and cultivate the soul before based on the information I got from Star the Palace's elder. As for breaking through my nason soul realm and extending my lifespan, that's just a rumor. Plus, you already have the nine melody's spiritual jinseng. So, if you had the sky replenishing pill to augment your powers, you could increase of chances of reaching your nent soul stage by 30 to 40% if not more. 30 to 40%. Come on, fight me. Don't you dare give in. You won't have to worry about any issues. The famous Tienong Zeray won't let the news spread. Don't forget, I'm Extreme's master. Done. Now we've got two spiders. It became a cultivated corpse in an instant. The world of cultivators is incredible. After taking out the cauldron, the sky replenishing pill will go to you. We can split the loot. S OSO. But you have to let me have the cauldron. Do you agree to my condition? Don't worry. Come on. No need to hesitate. You make it sound so enticing, but how do I know you won't betray me? H. You're clearly tempted, yet you still refuse to give in. You're being too humble, Han Lee. With both of us working together, our victory is assured. I'd be doomed if my idiot disciple returns. Would I be so foolish as to try and trick you? Here, this is the recipe for the nine melodies spiritual jinseng. A token of my sincerity. Sigh. I love how cautious you are. I can't tell if this is genuine or not, but it doesn't seem to be fake. It's true that it does mention the nine melodies spiritual jinseng. It also mentions some ingredients I've never heard of. So, Profound Bone knew about the other spider's existence the whole time. He planned to use me to get the cauldron for himself. I was planning to escape, but now I suddenly have a new opportunity. The sky replenishing pill. My nason soul. Okay, I accept your offer. Let's go get the treasures. That's what I wanted to hear. I can't cast something this powerful for long, so hurry up. Damn these old geysers. Why do they insist on adding all sorts of things to my spiritual beasts? Never mind. If not for this, we wouldn't be able to lift the cauldron. Unveiled once more. Even with my protection, I can barely resist the cold air. So, this is the difference between a nason soul cultivator and a core formation cultivator. I think it's taking us too long. We're doomed if those old geysers return. It's coming. Here it comes. The sea of scattered stars. Greatest treasure. The false sky cauldron. How do we get it? I'll deal with the dry ice blue flame. You take the cauldron. Is he really such a nice guy? Will there be no tricks? Fine. Now is not the time for cowardice anyway. I'll just have to play everything by ear now. I'm going now. Envelopes. The dry ice blue flame is covering the false sky cauldron. Will he go back on his word and take the cauldron for himself? How am I supposed to get HT blows away? I'm handling the dry ice blue flame. Hurry up. That damn bastard was being serious. Pearls. Without the dry ice blue flame inside it, the false sky cauldron suddenly light as a feather. It's the legendary false sky cauldron and it's in my hand. This isn't a fake, is it? The dry ice blue flame, the profound soul fire, and the evil warting divine thunder. I can fuse all three of them together. That way, I can cultivate the legendary Shurah holy fire. Excellent. You've obtained the false sky cauldron, too. What's the matter? Do you not need my help to kill extreme anymore? H. Judging by your expression, I assume you've already guessed it. Although, I'd love to give you an explanation. You're going to be dead very soon anyway. Now that I've got the dry ice blue flame, all I have to do is cultivate the Shurah holy fire. And it won't be long before I conquer the sea of scattered stars. As for my imbecile of a disciple, I don't need you anymore now that I've got the bearded man's help. Now, the biggest obstacle between me and my glorious future is this little brat with the golden lightning bamboo. But now's the best chance for me to kill him. Profound Bones obviously trying to kill everyone now that he's got the treasure wanted. I should make the first move. Locked. He he the fibble mental bangals. Although that ancient treasure is considered one of the more famous ones, it has no effect on cultivators with mutated spiritual roots or unorthodox cultivation methods. Go spreading evil warding divine thunder trying to escape. I'm going to take your golden lightning bamboo for sure. You don't have that much evil warding divine thunder left. Let's see just how many more times you can unleash it. Although made it sound as if he does care. Why do I feel like fear's the evil warting divine thunder? Although the thunder can't hold back the dry ice blue flame, the reverse is also true. That boils down to who has the most power. As for who can ultimately defeat the other what how many of those golden heavenly lightning bamboo flying swords do you have? Although I haven't cultivated the dry ice blue flame, the brat probably doesn't have that many divine thunder strikes left, which means I should still be able to defeat him with the blue flame. He's an early level core formation cultivator. Yet, it seems as if he has countless golden lightning bamboo special items. What's going on? Oh no, something must be wrong. Excellent. I don't know how you have so many lightning bamboo special items, but the fact that you have them means we'll be mortal enemies forever. I'm going to show you just how powerful the ghost dows holy fire shur fire is. At this point, I'm going to have to forcefully fuse it to make the shur holy fire. Although there's a risk of this backfiring, this is the only way I can kill him in an instant. Damn it. My electric web stopped the flames, but they're eating through it. The flames have faded a little, but the Shurah Holy Fire still has the advantage. [ __ ] My webs being covered in flames. There's no escape for me now. H. Even a nent soul cultivator who gets trapped in that can only escape after losing a large amount of true chi. After I fully recovered my cultivation level, the sea of scattered stars will be mine. The brats as good as dead now. Devours. What? Recover. What's going on? How is this happening? Impossible. Impossible. Impossible. That's golden heavenly lightning bamboo. It's strange enough to see it isn't extinct. But how can there be so much of it? How even if the Shur Holy Fire is a higher level attack than the evil warting divine thunder if there's too much of the latter? It's hard to say who will end up dead. Snap out of it. Don't let your thoughts run wild. I'm only stunned by how unusual it is. There's no way he could have endless golden heavenly lightning bamboo. I'm sure doesn't have much evil warding divine thunder left. If he has a lot of that bamboo, I can have it all after I kill him. I didn't fuse all of the dry ice blue flame with the Shur Holy Fire because I could be hit by its blowback. But now I doubt that I can kill him with so little Shurah Holy Fire. The only way I can defeat him is by using the rest of the blue flame to make Shurah holy fire. What? He still has this much Shurah holy fire. Damn it. I already used up most of my evil warding divine thunder when we clashed before. My only hope now is to charge through this fire holding me here. I'll escape and rethink my plans. Moreover, I have to use everything I've got. If those flames so much as touch me, I'll be beyond saving. It's time to put this cloak to good use. Forcing his way out. I'll charge all the way to the stone steps. Then I'll use my bamboo clouds warm sword to slice through the walls and make my escape. Han Lee, my shur holy fire is complete. So where do you think you're going? Go. Oh no, it's going out of control. There was a little bit of the dry ice blue flame left after I finished cultivating it. I thought it was residue left over because of my low cultivation level, but I'm dead if I don't get out of here soon. going somewhere. Han Lee. Han Lee, you bastard. I've got no choice now. I have to get away from here at all costs. I've got golden lightning bamboo myself. It was sent flying. It was wishful thinking to assume one arrow would be enough. That's it. I've still got this up my sleeve. It's not too late for me to use. Not even his ashes remain. That sure a holy fire is terrifying. Now that profound bones dead, the dry ice blue flames form has been restored. But this entire space is filled with its cold energy. I need to get out fast. Although I don't know what caused that change, I was most definitely going to die when the blue flame filled the whole area throughout the world. This flame is rare and precious. In fact, it might even be even better than the false sky cauldron. After I saw the power of the Azure sun devil fire, the soaring corpse fire, and other secret fires, I wished I could obtain a demonic fire as powerful as those. Looks like profound bone couldn't fully utilize it due to his low cultivation level. The same goes for the Shur holy fire. Otherwise, I'd have been dead a hundred times over. Hm. Isn't that Looks like it lost its sentence. I'll keep it with H. So that's what it is. No. No. Disperse. Please spare me, Yong Han. My spirit is willing to serve you forever. I can teach you all kinds of secret techniques. The extreme supreme technique, the profound soul demon cultivation technique, all of them. I also have a few hidden residences filled with treasure. You can have them all. Don't you want to know the flaw in Extreme Yin's method, master? Don't you wish to remove the secret tracking mark he placed on you? A secret tracking mark? Yes, that's right. I swear you're making the best decision, Yung Han. If you keep me alive, you can. Suddenly, inhaling ferociously. It's best not to get into bed with a wolf. Profound bone. Better to end your story here. Let's go.

I keep thinking that the puppet that was destroyed just now wouldn't have recovered that quickly. I could go back using my original route. But after being delayed for so long, if I run into those old geysers on my way there, I'll be That's right. I still haven't looked at this weird scroll. Is this a map? The thing in the middle is obviously the false sky cauldron. Looks like this is a map of the fifth level. This red line seems leading to a teleportation array. If the markings on this map are correct, does it mean there's a teleportation array that can send me elsewhere? It's still better than running into those old geysers. It's right up ahead, so I guess it's worth a try. Shortly after that, it's over here. There doesn't seem to be a barrier on this wall. It's a stone house. There really is a teleportation array in here. Can this thing really be used? Crooked. Why is there something so simple in the false skyh hall? This isn't some kind of joke, is it? Great. It actually works. Ball dumple. What are you? H I never thought we'd meet again. Miss Yuan, what is this place? What are you doing? Turn around and stop looking. Eek, what are you looking at? What are you doing? Whoa, this is a huge spiritual core. Well, the false skyhall has some nice stuff. He's so annoying. P, you really are different. Distan. TSK. Didn't you tell me not to look? Fine. I've been fatigued for so long. What? What are you doing? What? Are you the only one who can bathe here? Can I soak my legs as well? Feel free to get up and get dressed if you want. Miss you on. However, if I get a chance to see a beautiful woman coming out of the bath, I won't pretend to be a gentleman. I'll be sure to enjoy this. You I didn't think you could be so romantic, Dais. You helped me out a great deal once before. So, what's the harm in letting you look at my body? Splash lile. Unfortunately, I've still got other matters to attend to, so I can't stay and let you watch much longer. Blange, the bottle beneath the dragon's mouth is gone. Looks like it really was something good. Looks like you've arrived here after a tough battle. H, I may not know how you got here, but I doubt we can go back the way we came. What are you doing? There's a powerful array up ahead. It's not something an ordinary person can remove. What else can I do? I'm getting out of here. You plan to break through it and take its treasure. I had my eyes on it first. You're going to take its treasure. Looks like you've been here for quite a while. If you could really break the barrier, you'd have done so long ago. H over the past few days, I've gotten some leads through my research. I'm sure I can break through the barrier placed inside in a few days. Fine. I admit if I break through the array myself, I might return from the false sky hall with nothing. But if we work together, I'm sure we'll succeed soon enough. So, I'd like to strike a deal with you. If you can give up the treasure inside, I'll give you something else as compensation. Through our interactions, I can tell that Han Le's no gentleman, but he's not a brutal savage. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare make this deal with him. I'll give you some Millennium Spiritual Milk in return. Millennium spiritual milk. According to legend, a small dose can restore all of one's power instantly. Even a single drop is worth more than tens of thousands of spirit stones. That's right, the very same. I'm only telling you because I trust you. You wouldn't try something like killing the treasure, would you? Hm. With such a huge spiritual well in here, you could make some spiritual milk with a design exquisite enough. So, you'll help me. Can you tell me what kind of treasure is inside? The fact that you're willing to offer so much as compensation must mean that the treasure within is even more precious. Surely you just daist Han. What kind of treasure is inside? This is my first time coming here, so how could I possibly know? Oh no, he doesn't seem like the type to put a woman above his own cultivation. If he pulls out of the deal now. All right, I'll tell you the truth. There's a piece of used soul cultivating wood inside. Soul cultivating wood. That's one of the three great divine woods said to be able to nourish one's soul and slowly strengthens one's spiritual consciousness. That's the one. But I don't need it for its nourishing properties. The wood can house one's soul and ensure that your spiritual consciousness doesn't dissipate. This wood is very important. Miss Yuan, as much as I want the millennium spiritual milk, I'd also like to have the soul cultivating wood as well. What? Looks like I'll have to fight him. Don't worry. I only want a small piece of its root. Huh? Just its root. I'm sure this piece of wood will be pretty big after so many years of nourish. So, giving me a bit of its root won't affect the function that you require. Of course, as compensation, you'll still have to give me the spiritual milk you promised. Its root. Why does he want that? Oh, I see. And given its value, many will be willing to pay a fortune for it. You're so smart. Uh-huh. That's right. Please give me the spiritual milk first and then you can tell me about the array. I'm sure we'll break through it in a few days. Okay. It's a deal.

Two days later. Level S of the False Sky Hall. What happened here? All of us thoroughly combed through the third, fourth, and fifth floors. The sheer number of barriers and puppets that have been destroyed is unfathomable, but we still haven't found them. Extreme in two of the three that have gone missing are your men. Talk. Did you order them to take the treasures and escape? H. You've asked me that a hundred times. S leader one. Even my beloved disciple is dead. Who am I supposed to vent my frustrations on? Speaking of which, you're the most suspicious of all of us, brother man. Why did the false sky cauldron get taken right after you lured us away from it, bearded man? Also, we have no idea who that junior of yours is. You're asking me? Would any of this nonsense have happened if you hadn't chosen to pursue me? How can we know for sure that this Wo fellow of yours really is dead? Who knows? You might actually be laughing inside right now, you trickster. What did you just say? All right, that's enough. Stop fighting. Regardless of who those three are, I'm sure they've already taken the treasure. What's more important right now is finding them. We came back here after we reached the third level's exit. Plus, as core formation cultivators, they can't break through the hidden rooms beyond the second level. Can you stop talking and find them then? What's the rush, SE leader one? I'm analyzing right now, aren't I? Why are you lashing out at me? Something's wrong here. I know it is. These people might be putting on a huge show. I have to keep an eye on extreme and find the false sky cauldron. A few core formation cultivators took the false sky cauldron while a bunch of nent soul cultivators fought. If word of this gets out, I'll be humiliated. Although there's no way core formation cultivators can escape the third level. Things would be different if profound bone, who switched his cultivation to the ghost dao, were involved. Still, that diverges from our original plan. Now's not the time to think about that. Instead, the most important thing is to cause confusion. Do you think there's a chance that the two old bastards from the Star Palace never left and have been hiding nearby the entire time? After we left, could they have come to kill those three and take the false sky cauldron? What? That's not entirely impossible. It's finally time to use that. I see. I'm sure that's what happened. Damn you, Star Palace.

Meanwhile, far out at sea. Excellent. I can still remember the shocked expression Profound Bone had when he saw you. I'm sure you're somewhat famous. Show me all your divine powers. Who are you? Divine powers? What divine powers? What are you talking about? What? Very annoyed. I had to

go through so much trouble to obtain the false sky cauldron. Yet, I can't open it no matter how I try. This is so depressing.

As for the Jade Rui, I can only command the red and yellow wolves so far. But they're just manifestations of spiritual beasts, so they've got limited power. Meanwhile, the giant silver wolf doesn't pay any attention. It just pretends to be an idiot no matter what orders I give it. I assume I can only use those precious treasures when I'm at the nasonent soul stage. Sigh. I've got all these treasures, but I can't use any of them. How annoying. I should be happy that I obtained all of them, but it doesn't feel like much because of this problem.

While I was tidying up my items, I stumbled upon the five little pearls I got from Extreme Profound. I wonder what these are. Speaking of which, this looks very much like the sky replenishing pill, but that would be much bigger. I guess I'll figure it out eventually. Right now, my priority is getting back to heaven star city as soon as possible. Time to take all of my element devouring insects. After that, I'll head out to sea and continue hunting spiritual beasts. It doesn't matter if I end up having to spend a lot of spirit stones. I'll use this cape to speed up my journey.

One month later, the distant sea by heaven's star city. A core formation cultivators flying towards us. What was that? I've come across three cultivators now, but they all flee the moment they see me. Did something happen? Perfect timing. There are a bunch of foundation establishment cultivators. I'll try asking them.

"Is there anything we can help you with, senior?"

"Where do you all come from? And where are you going?"

"We're cultivators from the three immortal sect. We're heading to heaven star city by order of our celer."

"I've noticed a sudden increase in cultivators heading toward heaven star city recently. They all seem a little on edge. Has something happened?"

"Ho ho. It looks like you've been away for a long time. That's why you're still unaware that. Something major happened in Heaven Star City not long ago."

"A while back, a rumor suddenly spread throughout the sea of scattered stars. The Heaven Star Saint duo completed their true magnetic divine light and will come out of solitude soon. The Star Palace plans to make use of this chance to eliminate any rebellious factions. Everyone thought this was just hearsay, but the Star Palace sent out the Heaven Star medal to all factions, big or small. The medal states that the leaders and island masters of all sects, must immediately head to heaven star city to meet the Heaven Star Saints duo. Doing otherwise would be an act of disrespect to the Star Palace, warranting annihilation."

"What? Someone actually used a method that revoling to control everyone."

"That's right. The Star Palace has never done something like this, not even when they were in their prime. But now you can see for yourself."

"So the cultivators that I've come across along the way are all going to visit the Star Saints?"

"That's hard to say. What do you mean?"

"Shortly after the Star Palace sent out the medals, Righteous Demon, the Righteous and Demon sect suddenly allied themselves, forming an organization called the Anti-Star Alliance. They say they'll end the Star Palace's reign over the Sea of Scattered Stars. Wanango, the head protector of the Righteous Sex 10,000 techniques sect, and the extreme saint of the six paths from the demon sect, both became leaders of the alliance. Also, dozens of Nason soul robe cultivators have joined their ranks, becoming the alliance's elders. They sent out the anti-star medal, saying that anyone who meets the star saints shall automatically become an enemy of the anti-star alliance."

"Something so big happened over just a few days. This is so unexpected."

"Oh, do you have an anti-SAR medal, too?"

"Please take a look at this jade scripture, senior."

"No, but I've got an example of it. Let let me see."

"See, looks like I've got no choice but to take a look then."

"Isn't this the same metal that the elder from the six combined halls gave to Wuo? Although the exterior is slightly different, I'm sure it's from the same source. Looks like the righteous and demon sects have long been working together to infiltrate the other factions. It's shocking."

"How dull. Of course. In other words, you're all going to heaven star city to see what the situation is before deciding which side to take, right?"

"You're a very smart man, senior. I'm ashamed. So very ashamed."

"No worries. It's only natural. You may go."

It's finally time to use that. Let's go. Such a waste of a precious item, though.

Half a month later. So annoying. Why are we going to this star palace? I know. Don't look. You have a death wish. Whoa. It's a nason soul cultivator. I've been relying on my spiritual milk to remain at my top speed over the past half mo. I've got to rush back to my residence before the anti-star Alliance launches an all-out attack.

Nanming Island. The island used to be filled with life, but it's so quiet now. Looks like the cultivators and businessmen have all evacuated. The Star Palace is also on their guard. Some spiritual consciousnesses have been watching me from the moment I approached the island. I hear Nanming Islands Market has an abundance of resources, all priced cheaply. I doubt I'll have time once I get to Heaven's Star Island. I'll prepare whatever I need for my journey to the outer sea here.

Nanming Islands Marketplace. "We really don't have any to sell."

"What? Aren't you supposed to be the best shop on the island?"

"I'm really sorry, senior, but egg horn is far too rare. As for the thousand leaf dew, please forgive me. I've never heard of it despite being in the business for over a century. However, there's a chance that this item has a different name now. For example, some ancient ingredients have had their names changed over time. Such a thing has happened before. Perhaps this thousand leaf do you speak of is actually a very common spiritual medicine."

I've gathered most of the recipes and ingredients I need except for two medicines that are used to cultivate the nine melody spiritual jinseng. But the shop owner has a poi. The Anti-Star Alliance is attacking. That was fast. This is terrible. There are too many. Oh no. The array can't take much more. The people from the Star Palace are escaping. After them. Don't let any get away. It's over already. That was quick, but I suppose this was to be expected since both parties are so powerful. I'll look for a chance to leave this island amid the chaos later.

They're from the Anti-Star Alliance. There are so many of them. Are they here to take over this place? It's a mixture of both the righteous and demon sects. I knew they were up to something.

"My name is Ton Yunlon, protector of the Anti-Star Alliance. I'm here by order of my elder. We're currently chasing after some escapees from the Star Palace. So, we have to check every dowist who wishes to leave the island. Don't worry, everyone. Just show us your identification, and we won't make things difficult."

Absolute silence. H. There are more than 100 cultivators hiding nearby. Who'd want to be the first to die? The Anti-Star Alliance may seem like they want to resolve this peacefully, but at the end of the day, the demon sect has a rather bad reputation. So, silent.

"I'm Xin Ming of the Heaven Sect. Oh, someone finally showed up. Here's my token."

"The Whitewater Sword. Oh, I've actually met your sect leader before. Are you kidding me? He knows who the guy is despite all the time that's passed. This sword is indeed a magical weapon that's handed out to all heaven sect disciples. You may go."

"Thank you very much, senior."

"I'm from the giant ding sect."

"I'm a disciple from the nether deer sect."

"Hm. Not bad. Seriously. Okay, go on. I know who you are. Go ahead. Thank you."

"Ooh, he's a core formation cultivator. Core formation cultivators can leave at will too. Then there's no need for me to waste any more time. And you are?"

"I'm an honorary elder from the wonderful sounds sect. Here's my waist medal."

"The wonderful sounds sect. I've heard that there are two elders there. Han and Cu. May I know if you're one of them?"

"My surname's Han, but I didn't think you'd have heard of a nameless rogue like me. I'm shocked."

"Haha, it's nothing. Your sex rather popular in the sea of scattered stars. That's especially true for the purple spirit lady. My young master's heard of her and would very much like meet her. Could you please let her know?"

"Your young master? Our young master is the holy ancestors only descendant. Although nobody knows of him. In the future, I'm sure he'll make a name for himself in the sea of scattered stars."

"Why should I care? Sure, I'll inform my sect leader when I return. Your waist metal is fine. Please carry. Thank you."

"What is it? Something wrong with his identity? Is he an impostor? What's the matter then?"

"There's nothing wrong with it, but this Han guy from the wonderful sound sect is quite the personality. I've never felt so much blood lust from any other core formation cultivator. Countless cultivators have died at his hands. I doubt either of us would be a match for him in a one-on-one duel."

"That's nothing. I can easily take him on after I kill a few more low tier cultivators."

"This is different. your blood lust will get snuffed out like a candle. Not only is his blood lust much thicker than others, but also much colder and more sinister. That could only have happened after killing a lot of cultivators at the same stage as himself. Plus, this man seems to know a technique that conceals hisqi, meaning he only revealed a tenth of his true blood lust. Barring the use of some kind of secret Dao technique, such blood lust clings to its cultivator permanently. Leave him be."

"Why haven't I heard about how the young master's interest in the purple spirit lady?"

"He he Can't you understand what he wants without him having to tell you? You know what method the young master's cultivating, right? And she's famed for her beauty throughout the sea of scattered stars. After we've taken over the star palace, we can use our momentum to capture her. We'll come up with some excuse like that she was colluding with the star palace. Surely, she'll have no choice but to surrender. That way, we can keep that man under our control. Then, we'll have him tell us what the secret to concealing his blood lust is. A wonderful plan. Everyone's waiting to find out who the purple spirit lady's going to end up with. I bet nobody expects her ideal man to be right before her eyes. When that happens, we're both in for a good time."

"Is someone there? I'm in a hurry. So, is there something I can help you too with?"

"I'm afraid you can't leave. We need you to come with us."

"Have I offended you somehow? Or is the Anti-Star Alliance so dominant that they can arrest anyone they please?"

"Please calm down, my friend. We've been ordered to pursue all remnants of the Star Palace. A cultivator from the star palace we injured was seen fleeing in this direction. We can't tell if you've altered your face. So, we have to ask you to cooperate with us for now."

"What's the matter? Do you plan to make an enemy of our alliance?"

"Defensive? Sure. I haven't got much to do anyway, so I can go with you."

"Great. That's what we like to."

"How dare you defy the Anti-Star Alliance. You're dead."

"Looks like you haven't cultivated your special item enough. It won't be enough against my treasure seal."

"Haha. Your attacks are no use against my barrier either. Take this."

"Haha. My charming inkstone has reigned supreme against countless cultivators of the same stage as me. It's even managed to go toe-to-toe against mid-level core formation stage cultivators. So, a man of your level should just die."

"What an ancient treasure. Kill him."

"Pearls. What? Two ancient treasures. How could a core formation cultivator like you have two at once? I'll help you."

"No. My treasure seal. What? Lock dash? No, it just so happens I'm heading out to sea. So, the more treasures I have, the better. Thanks a lot."

You've been hiding there for quite a while now. Shouldn't you come out for some fresh air? If you still refuse to reveal yourself, should I resort to dragging you out instead?

"Wait, I'm coming out now. I'm Ling Yuling, an enforcer of the Star Palace. Thank you very much for helping me back there. May I know what your name is?"

"My name is Han Lee, and I only did it out of convenience."

"Holy [ __ ] Is this a man or a woman? He's got the face of a woman, acts like a man, but sounds like neither. Could they be the same as Tion Buke? In any case, I'm eternally grateful to you, Dioist Han."

"You're welcome. You seem to be in a hurry. Are you heading to heaven's star city? It must be under martial law by now, so getting in will be difficult. If you'd like, I'd be willing to get you inside as my way of saying thanks for saving me."

"He's really good at reading the situation. That's exactly why I saved him. I am indeed in a hurry to reach my residence in the city. Thank you for your kind offer, Da Whistling Lling."

Okay, those two aren't the only ones sent after me. We should get away from here. Okay, killing two cultivators of the same level as yourself is no easy feat. You were incredible back there. Would you be interested in joining the Star Palace?

"He's a difficult one to deal with, giving me such a tough question right from the start. I wanted to join you guys for a very long time, but the wonderful sound sect helped me a great deal in the past. I'm currently an honorary elder of the sect, so I'm afraid I can't join you for the time being. I'm very sorry."

"It's all right. I actually admire you for being so loyal. The Star Palace will always welcome you."

Heaven Star Island. We're almost at Heaven Star Island. We're safe now.

"Greetings, Protector Ling. Sham, looks like that Androjine's rather famous here. Has anything strange happened recently?"

"Everything's normal, Protector Ling. Are you all right, Junior Brother Ling?"

"Huh? Who's this BAS? I mean, may I know who this is?"

"I was chased by two men from the Anti-Star Alliance. Fortunately, Daist Han showed up and helped."

"My goodness, you look so pale. Are you hurt?"

"I'm all right. Although, I was hit by one of their special items. My heavenly fragrance rope protected me from harm."

"How can you say you're all right? I've got a spiritual elixir pill made from a secret recipe. Take it. You shouldn't damage your true chi. What's up with you? Your dear brother's giving you a pill. Aren't you going to take it?"

"Thank you very much for your gift, Junior Brother. Could you please help me make sure that Daist Han gets inside the city?"

"No problem. Leave it to me."

"What the hell are you getting excited about? You two can't become Dao companions anyway. The star palace is filled with weird people. Protector you. This is Elder Han from the wonderful sound sect. I've already checked his identity and his metal. He's clean. I've also heard from junior brother Ling that he saved him on the way here. Why are you glaring at me? I've got absolutely no interest in whatever strange things going on between you and your junior brother. I'm off to patrol the area."

"I've actually met the purple lady a few times. She is indeed a beautiful woman. Judging by how young you are. Have you also cultivated the everlasting youth method like Dowist Ling has? As far as I know, all those who cultivate this method have strong in properties. There aren't any merits for any man who cultivates it. Ians ingested an eternal youth pill. That's all. Does that mean Dais Ling is a man? Not many people in the Star Palace know whether Dowist Lings a man or a woman. You, on the other hand, are a rather lucky one. So, you've managed to ingest something as rare as the Eternal Youth Pill."

"Please, you flatter. It's not rare at all. I've got a whole load of them. All right, enough of this. You now have two choices, Daoist Tan. Either you join us and help us face our enemies. In turn, we will reward you handsomely, or you don't join us and you can't step out of the city once you enter. May I ask whether I'm allowed to use the teleportation array that leads to the outer sea upon entering the city?"

"Originally, you could activate it with a spirit stone, but now you'll have to help us complete a mission, or you could choose to kill a cultivator from the anti-star alliance who's on the same level as you. I already killed one when I saved Dais. He can vouch for"

"Well done. Unfortunately, that one doesn't count. You'll have to register yourself before making your kill. Say no more. I'll register myself. Excellent. Take this ring with you. When the great war begins, you'll be able to conduct your mission through this ring or register yourself for battle."

Holy Mountain 39th level. Sigh. I always face so many unfortunate incidents. It hasn't been long since I left. Yet, I've gone through countless life and death situations. And now I'm being forced to abandon this residence that I've stayed in for almost a century. I've packed up both my element devouring insects and my spiritual medicines. Killing an anti-star alliance cultivator isn't going to be difficult. I'm afraid what will be difficult is that the people from the Star Palace may find out that I've got the False Sky Cauldron before the Great Battle. There will be nothing I can do if they choose to turn against me at that point. I can't place my hopes on the Star Palace. I'll have to think of a way on my own.

3 days later. Starry Sky Hall. Although, I was planning to give them a fake teleportation talisman. That brat's your distant relative after all. After this is over, those he's been will surely kill him. H. That's his problem. Distant relative? My foot. We're very, very far apart. Amir Foundation establishment stage cultivator wishes to compete with one of us in terms of spirit stones. Consider it a lesson for him.

"Senior Gu, Senior Chien. We've arrived. Are you old geysers ready too?"

"What's there for us to prepare? Bring the spirit stones. You'll all get a teleportation talisman to depart immediately."

"Didn't you say there were seven? Why is there an extra person? We didn't bring him. He insisted. Hi, please call me Quu. I'm a rogue cultivator who wishes to be teleported to the outer sea, too. I hope you won't mind. I'm willing to pay double the amount required for the teleportation."

"It doesn't matter how much you pay us. Only seven people can use the teleportation array at a time. There's no way we array for you alone."

"I've taken this into account as well, naturally. I won't make things difficult for you, too. Would you mind letting me have your slot?"

"What? What the hell are you talking about? Didn't I just ask you to let me have your slot? I've got two level five spiritual beast maidens. Consider them your payment for letting me have your slot. I'm sure you won't say no to these, will you?"

"Ooh, they're of such high quality. They really are level five spiritual beast maidens. H Do you think I'll let you have it with just sound transmission?"

"What? How the hell does this bastard know that I've teamed up with the old geysers to raise the price? I'm dead if he tells the others about that. Fine. It's not like I have to go to the outer sea anyway."

"What? That's not what you said before. What the hell is this? I said I'm not going. It's not as if it affects all of you. Hum. Who said you could swap out as you please?"

"Um, I don't feel troubled. Seniors, here are two treasures that I came across accidentally. I'll give them to you too now."

"Daisu, are you are you really giving these to us? They're precious, but I've got no use for them right now. I only wish to focus on my cultivation in the outer sea."

"What a stupid I mean, what a generous man. All right, since you've given us such fine gifts, we'll let you have it your way this time."

"Such a huge shift in attitude. What did he give them? There weren't some kind of special items, were they?"

"We'll activate the array now. It's open. Hand over your spirit stones."

"I'm sorry to say this, but I'm going to have to use these naidens as payment instead."

"Holy [ __ ] Just how many naidens does he have? Sure. Sure. Please take this teleportation talisman with you. Thank you very much."

"Hey, why did you actually teleport them away? Didn't we say we'd give them fake talismans?"

"If that were the case, both of our heads would be rolling by now. The guy who gave us the special items is actually an old monster in his nent soul stage. If I had taken out a fake talisman, he'd have killed us on the spot in his rage."

"A nent soul cultivator. How can that be? Isn't he in his foundation establishment stage? I checked him and didn't find anything unusual. His aura was well hidden at first. But for an instant, when I activated the array, he used his spiritual consciousness to check it. Brother Goo, you must know that Yen now, the spiritual beast I'm raising, is very sensitive to spiritual consciousnesses. It can even detect how powerful a mid-level core formation cultivator's spiritual consciousness is. It can also estimate late core formation cultivators powers too. When Yen now detected his spiritual consciousness, all it did was tremble in my arms. The only other time that happened was when I took it with me to meet the elders. What then? That means he really was a nent soul cultivator. Even if he isn't that powerful, he must be in his late core formation stage. He could have killed us with little effort. No wonder he gave us this without hesitation. Such a fine flying dagger special item. How could he have had something like this unless he was one of those old freaks? Do you think sending him away will get us into trouble? Still, what trouble could there be if none of us speak of this again? I didn't hear a word you two said, seniors. and I'd never reveal anything. Ping you silent forever is our best bet. Let's drop this matter. It doesn't matter who that old freak is at this point. After all, we've received the spirit stones and special items."

The Outer Sea. Nonsense. I could still go back a few days ago. Those are the rules. Urgent report. I have to follow the rules.

"My friends, my name is Su Yun. Is it true that an anti-star alliance has emerged in the inner sea and is about to declare war?"

"Isn't it just a rumor? Sorry to disappoint you, my friend, but we just teleported here because we didn't want to get involved in the matter."

"What? How did this happen? I finally gathered the materials I needed and was just about to go back to make a pill for Quanzi. Now I can't return in time."

"My name's E Jing. I believe you've been living as a cultivator for quite some time. Can you show us around Strange Abyss Island? We won't ask you to help us for nothing. You will be paid in spirit stones when it's done."

"The answer you gave is good enough payment for. I have nothing better to do anyway. I'll show you around. Thank you. Let's go."

Strange Abyss Island, Black Rock City. What's going on?

"What is it? My intel says that Strange Abyss Island is an ordinary island, which is why they were willing to teleport us here. But now look where we are."

"What about it? How in the world is this an ordinary island? There's clearly nothing ordinary about it."

"He he that's because the information you got is fake. Fake? I bought the official guide to the islands from Heaven's Star City. That's no use. Everyone on Strange Abyss Island is under strict orders not to tell anyone the truth about this place. Under penalty of death. Any information you got concerning Strange Abyss Island is largely fake. There's a powerful force governing this place. They're so powerful that not even the Star Palace dares to offend them. Also, the moment you stepped foot on this island, you've been under surveillance. I'm not sure whether you guys should consider yourselves lucky for stumbling upon this island."

"This place is called Strange Abyss Island because there's a deep abyss filled with spiritual beasts in the waters nearby. They say level eight spiritual beasts have appeared there. Do you have any idea what the existence of this abyss means? That's why the four great business alliances wanted to take this place for themselves before the mysterious force here started a resistance and fought several battles against the business alliances. In the end, they had to ask the star palace to help mediate. In the end, the mysterious force was given control over the island. Of course, if you can accept the strict rules here, you could say this place is a cultivator's paradise. Paradise. They have the best treasure appraisal hall and auction events here. So long as you can offer up large numbers of spirit stones and maidens, you can obtain all kinds of stuff that you won't find on the other islands. Whether it's a spiritual beast egg that costs an entire fortune, materials you'll only find once in a lifetime. Premium cauldrons for Dowo companions or even powerful special items. They have it all. Take Golden Inch Hall for example. It's the largest shop for raw materials in the city. As long as you know its name, there's nothing this shop can't find for the right price. There's nothing they can't find. Huh? It sounds a little far-fetched, but they're a really famous shop. Let me show you all some other pill shops. You see this shop here? It's everyone. I've got some personal matters to attend to. So, this is where I'll bid you all farewell."

"Golden Inch Hall, I didn't realize you were a cultivator who only just arrived in Black Rock City. Brother Chu, I should be a better host to you. Golden Inch Hall's manager, Lee Son. It didn't take him long to uncover my background. Quite impressive."

"Please, you're far too kind. I don't wish to alarm anyone. I've come here is because I'm looking for an ingredient called thousand leaf dew."

"Thousand leaf dew. I happen to have a jade scripture that contains information on it. Would you like to have a look?"

"Really? That sounds most promising. Please give me a moment, senior, even though he's only in hisqi condensation stage. He knows a lot about pill recipes and spiritual medicine from ancient times. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. A moment later."

"Please have a look. Checks. Yes, this is the one. The so-called thousand leaf dew is actually the juice of the beast companion herb. The beast companion herb. Isn't that a common spiritual medicine that grows in the monsters lair nearby? But this dew only comes from the beast companion herb that grows next to a level eight spiritual beast. What? Where do we find such a beast? I wonder what kind of precious pill he want that requires such an unusual ingredient."

"Would you be willing to give this jade scripture? If it's of use to you, feel free to take it. I have a pill that increases one's cultivation base and a treasure talisman. Please accept them."

"Wow, you're embarrassing us. Haha, you're very generous, Daist Chu. Please let us know if there's anything else you need. Actually, I'd like to ask for your help with something else. Do you have a Cornelian beast's horn for sale here?"

"Cornelian beasts horn? Uh, you're in luck, my friend. I just bought one for 5,000 spirit stones last month. If you'd like, I can sell it to you at cost price. Thanks."

Half a month later. It took almost half a month for me to locate this little island with a spiritual vein. The area is surrounded by sea devouring fish in constant fog coming from the water. Coupled with more than 10 of my arrays. I can keep the whole island blanketed by clouds and mist in the stonehouse. The reason I bought this jade scripture was not that I wanted information on the thousand leaf dew, but because of this drawing within it. There aren't any words describing what's within, but I could instantly tell that it's about the sky replenishing pill. Without a doubt, these multicolored pearls have something to do with the pill. Based on my many years of experience taking pills, there's a high chance that the sky replenishing pills medical effects haven't been refined yet. or it needs to be refined again. Based on this, these pearls could be the true embodiment of the sky replenishing pill. Plus, there are cases where a cultivator's body is used as a cauldron to refine the pill. The Fiblman blood congealing pill is one of them. However, this is all just guesswork at this point. I wouldn't dare risk ingesting these pearls.

Still in a stone house. The first two stonehouses. I'm raising the element devouring insects that join me in battle and the previous swarm separately. Let's see if they show any changes. The third stone house. Looks like this blood jade spider won't evolve any further. The fourth stonehouse. Lazy bum. Why the hell did I give it a stone house of its own? The fifth stone house. Half dead. As usual, the golden silkworms remain the same. They may be very low on the rankings, but that's because few cultivators know they can evolve again. There's a huge chance they will become a flying insect called the phantom flame moth. It's 17th on the strange insect rankings and has the natural ability to transform. But seeing how exhausted they are, I doubt there's any chance for these silkworms. Why don't I use these colorless pearls? Let's see what effect it'll have once they eat it. I've still got a lot of things I brought back with me that need to be taken care of. So, I planted it in the medicine garden with the golden stone array. The nine melody spiritual jinseng can't be out of the ground for too long. I dare not use the green liquid on the nine melody spiritual jinseng. I'll use it to hasten the soul cultivating woods evolution instead. As for this thing, takes out. No way. It's a rib left behind by profound bone. Its current appearance must be a disguise. It didn't have any reaction when I used my spiritual consciousness on it. The old demon used to cultivate the devil dao. So, I'm guessing I need to borrow a little energy to activate it. Good thing I still have the soul gathering basin. Oh, it's reacting. So, this thing's a customade jade scripture. The extreme in supreme technique. It contains all information on the extreme in supreme technique. Although this technique is extremely powerful, I've already cultivated the Azure essence sword art, so I won't be stupid enough to cultivate this again. This thing also has information on the soaring corpse fire. However, this scripture contains quite a lot of valuable information on the secret techniques of the devil Dao. For example, the bone-shifting scripture. Those cultivated corpses were just byproducts of cultivating the soaring corpse fire. Although I won't cultivate this, I can learn about the extreme in supreme techniques weakness. I'm sure I'll give him a huge shock when we meet again. As for the false sky cauldron, I still can't open it. I dare not touch the dry ice blue flame pearl. Now that the element devouring insects started eating, there's a huge chance they can evolve. The golden silkworms show no changes yet. Now, as for this one, time to cultivate this crystal. I'm going to train in solitude here. I'll focus on cultivating my bamboo clouds warm sword. When I'm done, the sword may not be invincible, but very few things in this realm will be able to destroy it.

A year later. What's going on? Is someone attacking my residence? Go. It's settled down. Let's go have a look. What the? What's going on? Is there some kind of high tier spiritual beast around here? Is it making the seas restless? I have to check. The nearby sea. What? It's a massive tortoise beast. This is a transformational thunder tribulation. That spiritual beast is going through a heavenly tribunal to go from level seven to level 8. Spiritual beasts have to survive this tribulation be able to transform and gyneoid form. They say spiritual beasts that reach level 10 can take on a fully human appearance. It'll be severely injured halfway through this tribunal. So why don't I? Ba, are you crazy? Han Lee, what's the use of getting its beast core if I'm dead? First, I should figure out what I'm going to do with a level eight spiritual beast next to my residence. Ha! I sense a powerful force coming this way. Holy [ __ ] it's a level eight poison drake. Drakes are spiritual beasts that have existed since ancient times. Although this one's only level eight, it would still stand a chance against a level 9 spiritual beast. I really want to see what they're going to do. But I should prepare to flee at the first sign of trouble. Damn it. This is definitely not the way I usually do things, but I really want to watch this. What? It transformed. Swoosh. Why was I so stupid that I stayed to watch them fight? Blood freezes. Chills. Huh? What are those three guys doing? The old geysers and Nason soul cultivator. The other two are only in the middle of their core formation stage. But they're just as intimidating as the old guy. I didn't think you two would be interested in that spiritual beast as well. We could let you have it if you'd like. Senior Jin Sia Sai, I'm afraid I can't defeat the poison drake myself. Why don't we work together? Sure. Thank you, senior. It understands us. Charge. This is actually my first time witnessing something like this. The drake's fighting all three by itself. Is it trying to buy time for the giant tortoise? This is my best chance to flee.

One year later. Finally, after more than a year, I can cultivate the remaining six pearls. I can faintly sense that I'm absorbing and converting the spiritual energy of this universe at a slightly faster rate than before. H just thinking about how this is only the beginning fills me with such excitement. As for the soul cultivating wood after more than 2 years of constant nurturing with the green liquid, it's reached 10,000 years of age and can no longer grow. This wood doesn't require more refinement. Instead, I can turn it into beads and wear them. This way, it'll be the ideal equipment for cultivating my spiritual energy and soul. Now, I'm at the point where my abilities can handle all the spoils I got from the false skyh hall. I can finally head out to sea and hunt more spiritual beasts. Naturally, I have to bring my array tools and neon fern with me. I'll bring my blood jade spider, too. This one as well. Stop sleeping already. Of course, my greatest ace in the hole. This time is these are the descendants of the element devouring insects that fought the iron fire ants with me. They've all evolved because they came into contact with those ants. Now, this batch is really powerful. With theseric-colored insects by my side, I've got a much better chance of slaying the spiritual beasts out there. But my medicine garden is my greatest concern. After I leave, I don't know when I can return again. My spiritual medicine and nine melody's spiritual jinseng can't leave the ground for too long. After that battle with the giant tortoise, it may have left the surrounding area, but I still added all sorts of array tools around my residence. On top of that, I opened a few fake residences. Still, my heart feels uneasy. The moment any cultivator or spiritual beasts trespass, they'll be killed instantly. Let's go.

7 years later. How much longer do we have to look for it? Our senior master's up ahead, so keep your mouth shut. Are you sure that level six spiritual beast is nearby, brother Chio? We've been searching for it for days to no avail. Do you think our intel's inaccurate?

"What's the hurry? Dowist men. Given its rarity, the glass beast won't be easy to find. And I'm sure the man who gave me the information wouldn't dare lie to me. The whole area down there is filled with its favorite algae, so it can't be too far from us."

"Hum. I had a really good life living in the abyss. with my monthly income and the possibility of getting three to four high tier spiritual beast cores a year. But look what happened. I'm in the middle of nowhere with only two high tier spiritual beasts captured in as many years. I didn't even get a single spiritual beast core."

"That's enough. You already know what the abyss is going through at the moment. If you go there now, you won't be hunting for spiritual beasts. You'll be digging your own grave. This place is cursed. Two years ago, when the spiritual beasts began to go berserk, the entire abyss was made forbidden ground. Last time, a few old nent soul geysers teamed up to investigate the place, but none of them escaped. In fact, four of the most powerful of them only survived by fleeing in their nent soul form. Don't dwell on it. No matter how bad this place is, it's better than returning to the inner sea."

"That cry. It's the glass beast. Senior master. It's the glass beast, but someone beat us to it. Huh? Isn't he? That guy's only in his core formation stage. Brother Chio, should we take him down?"

"Hold on. I'm sure it's a trap. Have you ever seen a cultivator at the early levels of his core formation stage brave enough to lure and capture a glass beast? You're right. He's making his move. There it is. The glass beast's ultimate technique. That brat's dead now. He killed it with a single sword strike. Relaxed. Impossible. That's a level six glass beast. Never mind the four of us working together. How could he beheaded single-handedly? But he really is in his early core formation stage. I don't see anyone else nearby. Do you think he has some secret technique that conceals his true cultivation base? Takes out. That's a ghost dowo technique. But that sword strike just now was clearly not from the ghost dowo. Something's off with this man. We should retreat. There's no need for us to provoke someone whose identity we don't know."

"Retreat. The problem now isn't whether we attack him or not. It's whether we can leave this place alive. What? Have you not noticed? He's very similar to a certain demon lord that's been gossiped about recently."

"Demon lord? Are you referring to that guy? You're right. He does seem similar. He's so young, yet how he can unleash so many flying swords. Moreover, his sword gave off an azure hue. He's also in his early core formation stage and likes extracting the essence of spiritual beasts. It's just like the rumors say. But isn't that guy famous for controlling great swarms of flying insects? You're right. Why would he need to use his insects when he can kill the spiritual beast with a single sword strike? What does that mean? The man before us is the insect demon."

"Give me back my life. I hate you. Then why haven't we left yet? He'll kill us if he spots us. Calm down. He's focused on the glass beast right now, so we can still conceal ourselves. any reckless moves risk exposing use."

The Jadecloud sect. He went up against the Jadecloud sect, one of the five strongest factions on Strange Abyss Island. In the end, he single-handedly killed seven or eight core formation cultivators. Only one of them, a late core formation stage cultivator, survived the battle. The battle cost the Jadecloud sect almost a third of its forces. The Grand Elder, Master Mihi, was so furious that we went out to see seeking vengeance countless times. Many assumed that even if Master Meow found the insect demon, he probably wouldn't be able to defeat him. Meanwhile, other factions are looking for the insect demon to try and get him on their side. I hear that this man is very likely to be a nent soul veteran who recently emerged. Nent soul stage. I wouldn't be so sure about that. I heard something else. Apparently, this man isn't strong because of his cultivation base, but because of those strange insects of his. Apparently, he didn't lift a single finger during the battle that day. Rumage, rumage. All he did was release countless flying insects, and they devoured the core formation cultivators alive.

"There you are, Saab. Why he's strong isn't important. It'll be easy for him to eliminate us anyway. I heard the insect demon has a strong thirst for blood. No cultivator has ever survived an encounter with him. We, on the other hand, handed our heads to him on a silver platter. Look, that's how beautiful a level six spiritual beast's core is. We're about to die, but all you care about is that spiritual beast's core."

"One, calm down. We might still have a chance. Conceal your auras as best as you can. Keeps, maybe we can just leave after he's done with the spiritual beast. You can't see us. You can't see us. You can't see us. You can't see us."

"You three have been looking at me for a long while. Don't you think it's about time? You showed yourselves. You idiots. Don't run in the same direction as me. We might still have a chance to survive this if we go our separate W. Ah, really is the insect demon. What's the matter with them? It's as if they think I'm going to eat them. Never mind. I'll get back to skinning. The glass beast skin makes a really good material for producing armor shortly after."

"You're back. Yes, you vermin have done really well. Would you mind telling me why you got so anxious and ran when I called out to you three? Do you know who I am?"

"What's he playing at? Does he plan to with us before he kills us? H, go ahead and kill us if you want. Do your worst. No need with us. I want a swift death, you idiot."

"That's strange. I'm asking you all a question out of goodwill, yet you're making it sound like something's wrong. No, there's nothing wrong with that at all. I've already buried him. I hope that quells your anger. Us brothers had absolutely no idea you were hunting spiritual beasts here. If we did, we would never have dared to interrupt you, senior insect demon."

"Insect demon? Are you all referring? You aren't the insect demon. Return. Looks like you three seem to have misunderstood something. Minion. Looks like we really misunderstood you. Given his purported persona, the insect demon would never let us go that easily. May I ask for your name? I think your comrades are on their way here. Where? I've never liked crowds. My island's on the other end. So, why don't you three come over and visit later?"

15 minutes later. "Senior. They're actually here. That guy's spiritual consciousness is really strong. Are we going to go there?"

"Would you dare chicken out if I go? Thank you all for coming. Sure. Please tell me if anything unusual has happened at Strange Abyss Island recently. I recently came across countless waves of cultivators. I recall this place rarely had any in the past. Shouldn't they all be at sea hunting down spiritual beasts?"

"Uh, it seems it's been 2 or 3 years since you saw Strange Abyss Island. That place has long since become a restricted zone for cultivators. Forget hunting for spiritual beasts. Just the mention of the place is enough to disturb people."

"Oh, why is that? It's a long story. Two years ago, the beasts of the abyss suddenly went mad and began attacking cultivators. The most terrifying part was that drakes also joined the hunt. Drakes are such a reclusive species, so why did they suddenly come out to hunt cultivators? Who knows? This is bad. Is the outer sea going to be in chaos as well? Where am I supposed to run then?"

Now then, tell me more about the insect demon. How do I put this? You really do resemble the insect demon. You look young and you seem like you're only in your core formation stage, but you've also got a lot of Azure flying swords and you like extracting spiritual beasts essence. And you can command great swarms of flying insects. Damn, how can you not be him when you fit the description so perfectly? There's a lot of information regarding the insect demon. He was most infamous four years ago when he had a swarm of insects to kill eight core formation cultivators. He then disappeared without a trace, but unexpectedly just over a year ago. Cultivators started being killed and looted frequently in the waters near Strange Abyss Island. Some survivors claimed that the insect demon was the culprit. According to the rumors, he killed nearly a 100 cultivators. And now he's absolutely notorious.

"What do you mean notorious? Don't you have a better choice of words. I made it sound as nice as possible. Looks like this insect demon's quite wellnown. Would you happen to know what the insect demon looks like? Does he commanding flying insects with the same color as mine? I haven't heard what he looks like, but I believe there's nothing special about his appearance. As for the flying insects he commands, apparently it's a mix of gold and silver ones. Huh? Your insects have three colors. Looks like you really aren't the insect demon. We're safe. Thank you very much for being honest with me. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't keep you any further. However, I hope you three keep this to yourselves as best as

You can. I wouldn't want my life to be in danger because someone mistook me for the insect demon. I'm sure you understand what I'm saying. Of course, we'd never cause you any trouble. We'll be off now.

If I found them near my residence, there's no way I'd have let them live. After all, I'm not a savage. But since it's here, I don't mind letting them go. TSK. Then again, I'm really troubled by the bastard who snuck out of the jadecloud sect before. I wouldn't be this annoyed if he hadn't escaped with all kinds of unique ancient treasures with him. Who the hell came up with the name insect demon? It's disgusting.

After years of hunting, I've accumulated hundreds of level six and seven naidens. Now, I plan to head back and train in solitude for two or three decades. I just want to have the people who intend on troubling me exhaust their powers at the outer sea. I'm guessing whoever's out there slaughtering people is trying to make me look like the villain. There's a high chance it's the Jadecloud sex disciples trying to lure me out of hiding. But if they intend to mimic me, they should have gotten threecolored element devouring insects. Yet, it's only a two-colored batch. So wouldn't they be have have the old geysers from the false skyh hall tracked me all the way here? If that's the case, things just got really bad for me.

Whether it's the jade cloud sex stirring up trouble with this insect demon scheme or the old geysers trying to force me out of hiding. There's no need for me to be bothered as long as I improve my cultivation base. So what if I really become this vicious insect demon? The world of cultivators has always gone by the rule where the strong are the ones in power.

A hidden room in Black Rock City. Brother Chi, it's been two or three years since you've employed your methods, yet it doesn't seem to be working. Do you actually expect me to waste another seven or eight years of my life here? Just so that brat takes the bait.

You mustn't rush things. Dowist Woo. Haven't you been using your spiritual consciousness to scan every corner of Black Rock City on a daily basis? There's no way I'd miss that brat if he disguised himself and entered this city. H I've been following your plan, sending in my disciple to impersonate that brat and murder people. Yet, it hasn't shown any effect. How hard could it be for a sect as large as the Jadecloud sect to find a cultivator in his early core formation stage? Now you're just accusing me, Brother Wu. We've been friends for so long. Do you really think I'm such a person? Besides, my sect loathe that boy as deeply as you do.

Still, I'm very curious as to what he could have done to offend you. To the point that you'd risk your life sneaking into heaven's star city and then teleporting here. I already told you that Hanley brutally assassinated my grandson at the false sky hall. I'll avenge my beloved grandson at any cost. He he. Naturally, I believed you when you told me this two years ago when you first arrived. But so long has passed since then. You left extreme in island to fend for itself, brother Wu. In fact, you've chosen to disregard the grand battle with your alliance. So, do you really expect me to believe you'd go to such lengths just to avenge your grandson?

Moreover, besides you, an elder from the 10,000 techniques sect secretly teleported here. Furthermore, at least three unknown Nason soul cultivators also snuck onto my island in disguise. Since when has Strange Abyss Island been so attractive to people like you? It wasn't until 2 days ago that I received word that these people are looking for this insect controller named Han Lee just like you. So, are you really going to tell me these cultivators are also trying to avenge their dead grandsons? Why don't you stop this feudal lie, brother? Woo! H since you've already found out so much. Can't you find out what the truth is yourself? Why come here to ask me about it? Now that it's been exposed, I think that even if you don't tell me, I'll get to the truth eventually. When that happens, it'll mean you've wasted all your previous efforts and let someone else get ahead of you.

Sigh. I wasn't trying to lie to you, but I swore on my heart demons. Do you actually believe such a thing? If heart demons were that powerful, we obnoxious demonic cultivators would have mostly been dead long ago. Sound transmission. What? Is that true? Has that thing really been born? Why would so many nent soul cultivators gather here if not for that treasure? You're right. Looks like you're telling the truth. You've done a great job concealing the truth.

Dowist Wu, do you think this is something I can tell anyone about? I'm afraid if too many people finds out about this, nobody will be able to gain anything in the end. Yes, of course. You're absolutely right. If I had such an information, there's no way I'd want to share the profits with anyone. I shall take my leave then. I'll send more men to find this person before anyone else. Hum. Thoughts of prophet make everyone foolish.

Since those bastards have spilled the beans, I can't wait any longer. I wonder where that brat's hiding now. I genuinely wouldn't have found this place if he hadn't murdered the people from the Jadecloud sect. Such is fate. Now time waits for no one. So I have to borrow Jadecloud sects influence and play this by ear. Damn you, Han Lee. I swear I will find you out on the vast sea.

Certain day in time. I see fog ahead, senior master son. Let's head inside and hide for a while. Otherwise, none of us will hold on much longer. All right, absorbs. Sigh. I finally get to catch my breath. How about you guys? We can't stay here. If we're all rested now, let's hurry. Those things are probably catching up with us. Oh no. Damn it. They're here. What should we do? Come on. Let's head inside the forest. We'll bite our time and split up when we can.

It's an illusion array, senior master. Could it be? Is there another cultivator around here? I hope this array can trick those eagle kite beasts. Damn it. It looks like they aren't being affected by the array. Hurry, we have to head deep into the mountains. There's a barrier there that conceals auras. There might be other cultivators there. It's another illusion array. There really is someone here. I wonder if the person inside is around. We'll just have to try our luck. They're here. Do you think no one's actually here? I don't know. But if that's the case, we'll just fight to the death. Snoon smooshy shusher. We're saved. What's that? I'm in solitude at the moment, so I can't welcome you all. You may all enter the array and rest for a moment before leaving.

Thank you very much for saving us, senior. Since the birds have been eliminated, we wouldn't dare interrupt your cultivation. We'll just stay here and rest for a moment. He he looks like you're being very careful. What happened to you all? Why would a group of level two spiritual beasts pursue you so relentlessly? We're from the Azure spirit sect. We came out to sea to gather some spiritual medicine, but we ended up being attacked by those eagle kite beasts. HM, you don't have a senior leading the group despite being so weak. Isn't it suicide for a foundation establishment cultivator to lead a few chi condensation cultivators?

He he as expected of you, senior. You're very straightforward. This man's cultivation base is so terrifying that I doubt he'd make a move on a weak sect like ours. I should probably tell him the truth. Senior Arzer spirit sect is just a minor sect. The only core formation stage elder we had died in the beast wave more than 20 years ago. We've only got a handful of foundation establishment cultivators. The beast wave? Which year did that happen? Did it have something to do with spiritual beasts? Huh? Um, you don't know about the beast wave? Looks like you've been training in solitude for a long time, senior. Judging by your tone, the situation must be terrible.

Terrible hardly describes the horrors of our current situation. The beast wave happened over 20 years ago, Senior. Apparently, tens of thousands of spiritual beasts emerged from deep within the abyss without any warning. They suddenly appeared at Strange Abyss Island at the same time. They then surrounded Black Rock City and launched a relentless assault. There were a number of great arrays and thousands of cultivators, including a thousand seniors early in their nent soul stage, defending the island. In days, the spiritual beasts killed all of them. Aside from a small number of cultivators who escaped in time, the others all fell in battle. I see what happened after. Did the beasts return to the abyss? We wouldn't be in this mess if they had. The spiritual beasts turned Black Rock City into ruins and began spreading out in groups. Some of the higher tier spiritual beasts led the charge and began assaulting other human villages. In less than half a year, every settlement near Strange Abyss Island had been raised. Now the island has become a lair for high tier spiritual beasts. The moment the beasts see any humans, any, they head out to eliminate them. A few nent soul cultivators join forces and launched a counterattack, but they failed. In fact, the inner sea has completely cut off communications with our side. It's as if they've given up on us.

Haha, what a joke. Based on what you've said, us cultivators in the outer sea were actually just like them in the past. We played the role of the killers. Despite the dangerous out here, you chose to come out rather than stay in the safety of your homes? Do you all have a death wish?

Senior, my father cultivated wrongly, so his true started flowing in reverse and severely damaged his meridians. He ended up being crippled. You're such a powerful man. So, I'm sure you can save him. If you can save my father, I'm willing to be your slave and serve you as repayment for your kindness. What nonsense are you saying, Shinger? Your senior brother has been bedridden for years, and nobody has been able to heal him. We've come all this way to look for the spiritual medicine just to relieve his suffering.

His true chi is flowing in reverse, and his meridians are ruined. Looks like he's another guy who tried cultivating too fast. I'm sure ended up in his current situation by cultivating a method far beyond his capabilities. What? You're most wise, senior. Do you know a secret method that can save him? Symptoms like this aren't a problem for me. But why should I help you? It's got nothing to do with. He's so direct. What did you think I would help you for nothing? I'm sorry. Huh? Does that mean he knows? Please, senior. I, Gong Shing, swear that if you heal my father, I'm willing to serve as your slave for the rest of my life. If you aren't satisfied with that, I'll let you cast any restriction spell on. All I ask is that you save my father. Why say such a foolish thing, you silly girl? Please, I beg of you. How can you make such a solemn so casually? Don't you know who he is? Why would he be interested in an ugly girl like you?

That's enough, both of you. I was born to bring bad luck to those close to me. My mother died when she gave birth to me. And my father forcefully cultivated level six of the Azure spirit profound method to repair my meridians. He's now confined to his bed because of that. It's about time I showed that I'm a filial daughter. So, as long as he can save my father, I'm willing to serve him for the rest of my life without complaint. But Dash H, are you trying to force into this girl? If I refuse to help, are you going to stay on your knees forever? [ __ ] He's angry now. No, I wouldn't dare try to force you. I'm very grateful that you saved our lives just now. I just thought you sounded as if you could save my father, so I'm begging you. I've got no other intentions. I just wish you can help me be a filial daughter. Please, senior.

Do you think there's a chance we won't be killed by spiritual beasts today? There are three extreme true chi pills in this bottle. They'll be more than enough to save your father. I don't care whether you spoke the truth or not. I'll never do anything that doesn't benefit me in some way. I happen to be at a bottleneck in my cultivation, but I might be able to break through if I had a Dao companion. You seem to still be a virgin. If you're willing to become my cauldron, these pills are yours. What a dao companion. A cauldron. How can I butt? This medicine can save father. Have the people next to you go back with the pills. You must enter the array. I never like forcing people into anything, nor would I bully anyone into doing my bidding. If you refuse my offer, I shall leave right away and forget about all of this.

Senior, check if the pills inside can really save my father. This pill is made from a spiritual beast's niden. Although I have no idea how powerful this pill is. You can't just I'm sure these pills are extremely rare. How can I explain this to him? I mean, this senior here probably wouldn't lie to us. We came all this way to find medicine, didn't we? It's wonderful that we actually found it. Please take these pills back to my father and tell him. He should forget ever giving birth to an unfil daughter like me. Shinger. Shinger. She's still a child. Senior. Shinger already made her decision, so none of us could have stopped her. And this senior's pill really could be just what we need to save the se leader. for the sake of the Azure spirit sex future. Aren't you throwing away her entire life? Nephew Lee, I know you grew up with Shinger since childhood, but what you you should forget about her.

No, your name's Gon Shing, is it not? Enter the residence with my puppets. I'll come out of my isolated training in 2 days. The Stonehouse. How did it come to this? I can't break my promise now. I'm a woman of my word. But I really don't know how I'm supposed to face this. There's still two more days. I'll be locked in here for all that time. Ha. The doors open. Ha. There are so many rooms in here. Each one has a large monkey guarding it. I wonder what's inside. I don't think I'm allowed in. So scary. Huh? The monkey isn't keeping me out of this room. Wow, so many jade scriptures. I wonder what they're for. Hm. This one's It's a record on arrays. Never mind. It's all just words and I've got no idea what it says.

Good heavens. These scriptures contain precious information on methods, pill cultivating, and arrays. Yet, they're all left out in the open. What's in here? There are so many. These things inside the light barrier. They must be the special items of legend. The ones on the rack next to them are all super tier magical tools. It was my dream to see a special item with my own eyes. But I never expected to find so many of them here. But the thought of becoming a cauldron takes away any excitement.

Two days later. This jade scripture contains the binding jade scripture. It's a really powerful method. Our sex green spirit method doesn't even come close. Although I got it from a male cultivator. The binding jade scripture is suited to female cultivators. You You're the senior. What? Do I not look like one? A senior? This method? I I didn't. It's all right. The fact that I allowed you to come in here means you're free to pick any method you like. Do you happen to know if there's anywhere I can do business and trade in this area? Thank you very much, senior. Southern Lee Island, half of the south, has a market. Do you need a map to get there? Sherks. Obviously, it would be better if there's a Oh. Oh, of course. I've got one here. Here you go, senior. Don't forget to come to my bedroom tonight. One, I completely forgot about being his cauldron. I won't go back on my word. I can't back out now. Let's do this. I'm here, senior. Where is he? Your act of filiality is admirable. The rest of the treasures you see in this residence are yours to keep. To avoid endangering yourself, you shouldn't reveal them to others too casually. Take care. This is the binding jade scripture. Senior Southern Lee Island.

I'm guessing she's really confused right now. After all, anyone would be dumbfounded if they were to come across something so mysterious. But I was very generous this time, mainly because I respect her filial piety for her father. Before I left my hometown, I made all the arrangements I could. But I still regret not being able to show filial piety to my family. As for the girl, she reminded me of the time before my little sister got married. I already planned to leave that residence the moment I got out of solitude. So, this seemed faded. Thus, I decided to give her my residence and all the items I thought would be wasteful to discard. That child doesn't have much potential either. I'm sure all that will be help hasten her journey on the path of cultivation. H. If I hadn't planned to discard my residence, I'd never have allowed the others to leave so easily. They should count their blessings.

I took some of the pills with me. After I cultivated to the middle of my core formation stage, I went into solitude again for more than 20 years before I left. I didn't stop my cultivation because I couldn't stand the loneliness, but because I reached a bottleneck. Now I'll have to find for an opportunity to reach my later core formation stage. Basically, there's no law to speak of. I'll just have to wander around and see if I can find any word on the beast companion herb. This is the transformation scripture that profound bone gave me. It's definitely a top-notch transformation technique. Even cultivators who have a stronger spiritual consciousness than mine will have trouble seeing through it. I only have 70% of my strength after transformation, but it's perfect for concealing my power. But that guy there, seeing the way he's rushing here, he's probably being chased by spiritual beasts and requires help. He doesn't care if he ends up dragging others into his problems. I absolutely hate people like that. I must say, humans are really complex.

Please help me, my friend. I'll reward you handsomely in return. Why should I? Damn it. I'll have to show him some rewards first. I know the location of an incredible hidden market. You must be having a lot of trouble right now. Yes. So, if you're willing to help me, no need. I'll buy what I want at Southern Lee Island. Senior, Southern Lee Island has already been destroyed. There's no market to speak of there. It's true. I just escaped from there myself. A few days ago, a small group of low tier beasts stumbled upon Southern Lee Islands Market, although most of the beasts were killed. The next day, they brought back even stronger spiritual beasts and stormed the place. Everyone had to split up to get through, but many were killed and injured. I'm one of the survivors. Ooh, senior. Thank you so much.

Half a month later. Here we are. Senior Lee, there are no arrays here. Does that mean they're really hidden underground? This way, senior, welcome to our market. I hope you can to find whatever it is you want in here. Here we are. It's pretty big. This isn't the only floor. Where can I get information on high tier spiritual beast layers? High tier spiritual beasts. You might have to participate in the trade assembly. The trade assembly? Yes. Usually only core formation cultivators have the items that other core formation cultivators need. So, the owner of the market occasionally hosts small trading events. You should be able to join the next one in a few days. I'd like to look around. So, let's part ways here. My thoughts exactly. I shall take my leave then. H. He seems to read things pretty well.

A few days later, Senior Lee, I've come to invite you to participate in the trade assembly. Would you be interested in joining? I'm coming. Is there something wrong, senior? Isn't she when Seu? What's she doing here? Nothing. Lead the way. Here we are, senior. Ah, Dais Lee. Is it? Welcome. Welcome. I'm Yiancha. The owner of this place. Serve brother Lee. Well, miss one. Make him feel comfortable. Owner of the hidden market. Yun Tian Shao leaning, please come in, senior Lee. Sorry, old friend. Stiff. Hum. Every cultivator has a female cultivator accompanying them. And these girls actually seem pretty powerful. Just who in the world is this Yun Tian Shiao? How did he get so many beautiful women to work for him? Oh, Master Yun's here. Madam fan, what's she doing here? She seems to be rather close to Yun Grace. This is What the hell are you doing, Han Lee? She's your friend's daughter. My hand went there on its own. Sorry. Sorry.

There are a total of 13 dowists joining us today and it's my honor to host you all. Everyone, you may now bring out whatever items you have. In that case, I shall start with mine. I brought quite a few goodies today, three heavenly lingi, one crouching tiger shark naiden, and one manifested sea beast skin. Wow, they're all really good items. Are we starting with something so precious already? That's it. I have seven or eight crouching tiger shark maidens. How dull. I only brought one item. The egg of a Ponley worm. It's your turn now, Dowist Lee. Here you go. Wow, this guy's crazy. That's a treasure trove. I'll throw in some random stuff. After all, I'm mainly here for information. My My You really are full of surprises. Dowis Lee, your turn now, brother. Son, I'll only sell these two to those who know what they are. Don't push your luck if you aren't faded to have them. What are those? I have no idea. The words on the copper plate. And the ancient words of that nameless chi cultivation method recorded on beast skin are very similar. Could they be related somehow? Haha. I didn't expect you to be so generous. You've brought the spirit bone of a level eight spiritual beast. I'm actually somewhat tempted. A level eight spiritual beast. That's more precious than anything else here today. the bone of a level eight spiritual beast. Could he know something about their whereabouts?

All right, everything's been brought out. State what you all want and begin trading. I'll trade the heavenly lingi for spiritual medicine that's plus 500 years old or more. I want a level seven spiritual beast spirit tendon in exchange for my naidens. I don't have any naidens. Can I pay you with spirit stones instead? Could you tell us what you'd like in exchange for your materials? Yes, that's right. I don't want any items. I want information. Could any of you provide me with the location of a level eight spiritual beast's lair? If you do, you can have all the materials you see. The lair of a level eight spiritual beast. Are you planning on attacking one of them? Stairs. You think I know where it is? Unfortunately, you're looking at the wrong man. He doesn't know. Have I wasted my time coming here?

I know where one is. What? You? But I don't want your materials. I have a different requirement. What nonsense are you spouting? Cua, how could you possibly know the whereabouts of a level eight spiritual beast slayer? Stop spewing lies. I really do know where it is, senior master fan, and I have no intention of lying to Senior Lee. So, please don't worry. Hang on. I'd like to listen to what she has to say. I can judge whether she's lying to me or not. Fine. While I was at the outer sea, I stumbled upon AM. I thought it was a treasure map at first, so I snuck over to the spot to have a look. The shattering wind beast only gives birth after it reaches level eight. In the end, I found a level two or three baby shattering wind beast there. They then take care of their offspring and only leave when they reach level five. So, I'm sure there's a level eight adult there. Indeed, this does match the shattering wind beast's description. Looks like she isn't lying. Yes, my beast companion herb is near. Excellent. What do you require in exchange for this information? Please take me away from here and accept me as your concubine. What? See you. What nonsense are you babbling? Wow. Looks like we're in for a good show. I've been wandering and cultivating for so long that I haven't heard gossip like this in a while. It'd be even better if we had some snacks. Daist one, could you please repeat that? I couldn't quite catch what you requested from Dais Lee. No, don't get scared now. When cua, he must be really strong. I want a senom's concubine. This really isn't my fault. Old and leave the wonderful sound. He's going to kill her. He's really serious. Holy [ __ ] it's the white boning fire.

Dowist Lee, looks like this girl's mind is a little fuzzy after her cultivation. Please don't believe the nonsense she just spewed. Guards, arrest one cua and keep her from using her powers. Have her repent for the next half month. Senior. Ooh, the show's not over yet. What's the matter? Have you really fallen for our sex female cultivator? There's no need for anyone to panic. Why don't you all listen to my offer first? Perhaps, but I'm even more interested in the information on this spiritual beast. Since Daist one has offered to become my concubine, I'd be a fool not to respond to her feelings. Plus, I must get my hands on the information she has. So, I'll offer all these materials in exchange for her freedom. Do you accept that? What? You're offering me all that? What? That pile of materials is worth tens of thousands of spirit stones at least. So much just for a foundation establishment girl. I didn't know I was worth that much. No matter how much you offer, I can't let you take this girl with you. Daist Lee is this sets a precedent. Anyone who takes a liking to one of our female cultivators will think they can trade for her. How will the wonderful sound sect uphold our reputation? He's trying to squeeze even more out of him. Something's wrong here. This is going to be good. The wonderful sounds sect. What is it? Are you saying you had no idea which sect was running this hidden market? Furthermore, I'm the sex elder. This guy's just a core formation cultivator and he's in my territory. I'm sure he'll surrender once he considers the situation. Still, it's a pity I can't keep all those materials.

Very well. What? Elder Yun was so badly injured from a single blow. This is insane. He's so strong. Return. Are you ready to negotiate now? Yes. Thank you for not killing me. I surrender. You're more powerful than I am. You're free to take when Seua with you, but you should heed my advice. A senior in his nason soul stage has already had his eye on her and is planning to make her his cauldron. You might be endangering yourself if you take her with you. So that's why she's desperate to get out of here. But this guy's still trying to threaten me despite his injuries. Someone else has his eye on her. No matter. I'm definitely taking her with me, but I suggest you stop threatening me while you can. Otherwise, if my mood turns sour, I might just kill everyone here. Terrified. I really shot myself in the foot today. I should have suspected this when an early core formation cultivator was looking for a level eight beast slayer. He almost killed me just now and he's searching for such a powerful beast. He's obviously a nent soul old freak concealing his true identity. If not for the fact there are too many core formation cultivators here for me to deal with, I would have genuinely preferred to kill everyone and be done with it.

Hey, hey, hey. That's my bronze plate. How can I sell it now that you've seen it all? You didn't even ask for my permission. I want this. How much should I pay you for it? 7,000 stones. Wait, sorry. 5,000 will do. [ __ ] me. Why did I reduce my own price? Looks like you're a truly honest man. My thanks. I'll give you a level five spiritual beast nitan instead. Excuse us. Wait, senior Lee. Is there something else? You may not know this, but our sect has a method that can send dowists back to the inner sea, and it's happening soon. You must be eager to return to the inner sea. No. No, I don't. Who the hell wants to go back there? The wonderful sound sect is preparing a teleportation array. So, if you can help us complete it, ha, the outer sea is now hunting ground for spiritual beasts, we'll teleport you back there for free. Senior Meowi is also helping us. He's in his nent soul stage. Meowi. Senior. Senior, hurry up. Let's go about the tell us more teleportation array. Can you also make teleportation talismans? Dear friends, please calm down and listen. You seem to have recovered really fast. A barren island. We'll make a tempora residence here. From now on, you may live here as long as you like. I'll tell you the chant to the entrance array. This place is rather quiet, so you can focus on your cultivation here. You should still have a chance to reach your core formation stage. Thank you very much, senior. Senior Lee, I'm sorry. I should address you as I forgot that I'm still in disguise. Just call me Mr. Lee. Understood. Mr. Lee, when did you arrive at the outer sea? Why is Madame Fan the wonderful sound sex leader? As far as I knew, the purple spirit lady was in charge of the sect. You seem to know a lot about my sect. False sky hall. I later found out that wonderful sound sect had become a vassel to the demon da sects. Before the sect moved over to the outer sea, the young sect leader was indeed charge of everything. But when she went to the false sky hall, left emissary fan and a group of demon da cultivators suddenly began fighting and the latter ended up taking over my sect. I was captured immediately. Any of the female disciples who showed doubt have either disappeared or been given to someone. If you hadn't saved me today, I fear I'd have had to become someone's cauldron. What sect leader fan doing at the outer sea? She can't be there just to open a hidden market. But it seems like they're looking for something. Um, I'm not too sure why either. Hm. The timeline sounds about right. Then where's the purple spirit lady now? Looks like the people trying to take over the wonderful sound sector. Quite roarful. I got you out of the hidden market as you asked. So, can you tell me where the spiritual beast's lair is now? I'm going to leave this place immediately after this. After that, we'll be even. Don't you plan to make me your concubine? I've grown used to being alone, so I don't need any companionship. Thank you for your kindness, but I never thought of reigging on my offer to be your concubine. So, you can rest assured that I'll keep to my agreement without any complaint, senior. I didn't mean to test you. Everything I said just now was true. But if you really want to be my concubine, I won't reject you. But you'd better not have regrets later on. What's the matter? Are you really considering being my concubine? No. I mean, thank you very much. I'll never forget the kindness you showed me today. In that case, we'll forget about you being my concubine. There's no need to bring it up anymore. Thank you so much for everything. Focus on your cultivation. Now I'll tell you about the shattering winds beast. I think it's lis too dangerous to go to right now, Mr. Lee. It's right at the border of the abyss. Here are some pills. I'll leave you to your cultivation. Thank you very much, Mr. Lee.

Two months later, the border of the abyss. Splash. Splash. Thanks to my illusion array, I've been observing this place for over mo. Why hasn't there been any movement here whatsoever? Could it be that the adult spiritual beast isn't on the island? Has it abandoned its lair already? I'd be digging my own grave if I go onto the island. But I can't stay just wait here on the reef for years. Damn it. I have to risk it. I need to check the island. Whoa, this place is huge. Still no movement. It looks like this is a safe spot. Is that It's a black beast companion herb. It turns black at level eight. It really is here. Yes, I managed to find it so easily. Job done. Time to go.

Have you been wandering around the area for so long just so you could find a few herbs? You human cultivators are rather strange. Damn it. He's almost fully transformed into a human. There's no way he's a level eight spiritual beast. Could he be a level 9 or 10 spiritual beast? I thought they're only found in legends. You've known I was here for a long time, haven't you? dried lips. Indeed, I noticed you since the very first day of your arrival. I initially thought you were just passing by. I was surprised to see you still around here. You're quite intriguing. By the way, my surname's Wind. What sharp teeth you have? Wind? Huh? This means he's the adult shattering wind beast. I can't show any fear. I've got to smile. smile. If that's the case, why didn't you show yourself sooner? I planned to greet you earlier, but I've only just entered the second phase of my form, so I couldn't be too reckless. The second phase of your form? Have you only just reached level 9? That's right. The second phase of our metamorphosis is equivalent to a level 9 spiritual beast. I might have still been able to escape if he were a level eight spiritual beast. But if he's at level 9, my defeat is inevitable. It's do or die. Element devouring. Worm, what are you doing? Swallows. Hum. If I'm going to die, I might as well detonate the dry ice blue flame pearl inside my stomach with evil warting divine thunder. Even if I can't take him down with me, I'll make sure he suffers.

What are you doing? I didn't say I'm going to hurt you. What? The only ones waging war against you humans right now are the sea creatures. I, on the other hand, am not under their control. I'm just staying here temporarily because I like the phosphor. He's right. Shattering wind beasts are a mix of sea creature and bird beast. It's true that he's not a sea creature. I can't defeat him, so I may as well accept it. I love hanging out with intelligent humans. You can have this back. Would you be interested in being a guest at my actual residence? This will be my first time inviting a human cultivator. He's asking so nicely, but it's not as if I've got a choice. Crackle crackle.

After a meal, this is my residence. Welcome to my humble abode. I created these pearls from thousand-year shells one by one. Not bad, right? As if I'm in the mood to humor you. Not bad at all. What's your name, my friend? My surname's Lee. So, your Dowist Lee? My name's Foam 11. To tell you the truth, I'd have killed any other human cultivator that showed up there today. After all, humans and as spiritual beast cultivators have never been on the best of terms. Does that mean you see something unique in senior? You've so boldly come this deep in here despite being a mid-level core formation cultivator. It's because you're relying on the miraculous effects of your churus training technique. Cherish training technique. I once came across that technique you have on an old friend of mine. I'm curious. How did a human like you come to possess such a technique? Looks like that beast skin scroll is. But how am I supposed to explain this? It's of no importance, so no need to feel concerned. The main reason I haven't done anything to you is because you're cultivating an extremely pure wood attribute method. The wood attribute, that's what you're after. Come have a taste of the blue flame wine. I made it myself. This is a genuine spiritual wine that takes more than a century to brew. It's also slightly beneficial to one's cultivation base. Who knows? With this, you might break through the bottleneck you're currently facing.

He can even tell I'm at a bottleneck. There's no way I dare to drink it until I know what his intentions are. What is it? You think I might have laced that wine with something? You'd best remember that I could kill you with a snap of my fingers if I choose to do so. You're right, senior, but I'd still like know the real reason you haven't killed. Sigh. Fine. Fine. You're so stubborn. A shattering wind beasts are the only ones who can brew the blue flame wine. I need to borrow your wood attribute method to help me with something really important. But you being in your core formation stage truly is troublesome. This wine is hard to brew and it's extremely precious. When human cultivators drink it for the first time, there's a good chance it will excite the trueqru chi within them and help them break through their bottlenecks. Fortunately, you're very powerful, which means you might just be be able to help me if you can break through and reach your late core formation stage. Of course, I'm sure you know very well what's going to happen if you insist on not drinking the wine. And what if I still can't break through after I drink it? Then you'd be of no use to me. As you know, brewing this wine isn't easy. So, I'll have you make up for my efforts with your life.

What's he doing? Pushing others to cultivate is a bad idea. One misstep and the cultivator could end up dead. What the hell is this? But now that it's come to this, I've got no choice. Fine, I'll drink it. Excellent. I knew you'd make a wise decision, Dowist Lee. Come with me. I've prepared a lovely room for you. You'll cultivate the blue flame wine in this hidden room. According to my estimate, you should succeed in half a year at most. When that time comes, I'll open the barrier and let you out. Good luck. Disappears.

This place is huge. Damn it. I just extended my spiritual consciousness, but it bounced off the wall. Such a powerful barrier. Even the evil warting divine thunder isn't working. I'm sure the golding insects could eat their way through, but I'm afraid that would take too long. And all the commotion would definitely alarm the demon cultivator. Given his speed, there's no way I could get away fast enough. It seems that the blue flame wine's about to take effect since I still have no way to escape. I'll just have to refine it as he asked.

Over a month later, why is the wine so hard to refine? After more than a month, less than a quarter is done. At this rate, I'm practically waiting for death. [ __ ] it. I'll use all my damn fire and refine it with everything I have. Sometime later, cultivating like this consumes too much of my power. I'll have to rely on this 10 millennia spiritual liquid to keep my strength up. What a waste. 2 months later, 2/3 done. I'm so tired and my power is almost all gone again. I need a drop of the spiritual liquid right away. at that moment within his dantion. Oh no, it's the dry ice blue pearl that I put into my body when I was going to face the shattering wind beast. I was too afraid of it after that, so I never took it out. It's suddenly gone unstable. Is it going to explode? But I'm completely out of power. I've got no choice but to cover it with the blue flame wine. But what kind of method is this? Bumble, rumble, dare not move. A moment later. What has the trouble passed? Thank goodness. I need to drink the spiritual liquid and get the pearl out right away.

Next time. I've broken through, reached my late core formation stage. Now he can't hunt me down. I can now control 24 bamboo clouds warm swords at once. A sudden breakthrough gh out of the blue. It's incredible. I genuinely didn't feel anything special coming from the blue flame wine. But now I can't let single drop go to waste. I'm going to use whatever time I have left to refine all of it. At the same time, I also have to think of an escape plan.

Two months later opens. It's almost time for you to come out, Dais Lee. Have you made any progress? Oh, how wonderful. Congratulations on entering the late level of your core formation stage. Looks like the wine I gave you didn't go to waste. He seems pleased. Looks like my art will be useful to him. Come with Dowist Lee. I'd like to introduce you to two of my fellow beasts, friends of mine. This time, I'll need all three of you to work together. There are still two more. That's right. They're level eight demon cultivators in their early metamorphosis, but both of them are from the Supreme Spirit Clan, so they won't be much weaker than myself. In any case, try to say as little as possible when you meet them. They're both genuine sea creatures, so they don't take kindly to you humans. this way.

Isn't that the poisonous flood dragon that fought us humans at the misty sea that day? And the one next to him must be the giant turtle. So, it's those two. Have you seen me before, human? A record of a mortal's journey to immortality. It looks like they didn't see my face clearly that day because of the blood red cape I wore. I can't let them know. I'd be asking for trouble. I'd better just find a way out of this. I don't have very much experience, so I've never seen a real flood drake before. That's why I lost my composure. Please forgive me, Senior. H. You humans are all cunning and treacherous creatures. I better not find out that you're up to no good. Good. Good. Now we're all acquainted. I need all three of you to lend me your strength. If we're even one short, it'll be a major headache for me. We've known each other for many years, brother foam. So why are you being so mysterious now? And you even need a human to help you? Is it something dangerous?

Relax, you two. I've asked both of you fine gentlemen to come here because I need your help developing a special item. A special item? Huh? This demon wants to make a special item? Brother Foam, have you forgotten that for demon cultivators like us, our physiques are the best thing to develop? That's right. Your spiritual bird physique has a powerful wind element. You've got a pair of windfire wings at their peak realm, allowing you to travel across the world in an instant. Let alone Brother Wu's spiritual drake physique and my spiritual turtle physique. Of course, I know that. But I need the special item cultivated for another purpose. I'm going to develop a pair of spiritual wings. However, it's not the windfire wings, but the thunder wind wings. The thunder wind wings. That's right. Years ago, when I was cultivating in the deep sea, I found the remains of a thunder rock that had reached the end of its metamorphosis. The lightning speed of the thunder rock, another spiritual bird, is far beyond that of my shattering windclan. That gave me an idea. So, I came up with a plan to develop a pair of thunder wind wings. With a second pair of spiritual wings, there will be nowhere I can't reach across this vast world. But we don't know how to develop special items like humans do. Not to worry. I've been preparing for many years. After altering my appearance, I went to learn from the human cultivators. If you two are willing to help. Secret voice transmission. H. Those three monsters must be discussing some deal that'll leave me hanging. But it's not like I can protest right now. I'll just have to come up with a counter plan myself.

Fine. Now that you've explained everything, we're willing to give you a helping hand. Excellent. We can temporarily combine the spiritual power of your earth and water arts with the thunder arts. Coupled with my wind arts and Dowist Lee's wood arts, I'm sure this will succeed. But I forgot to tell you something, Dais Lee. The blue flame wine you drank might help you break through your bottleneck. But the truth is, it was only meant for demon cultivators like us. Any human who drinks it will have traces of chaos energy within them. Soon after that energy will spread, throwing your true chi into chaos until your own spiritual energy causes your body to explode. Are you going to tell me how to get rid of that chaos energy, brother Fo? Or is my only way out to help you make that special item? You're a very smart man, Dowist Lee. If you refuse to help me, not even a nent soul cultivator will be able to save you from that chaos energy. Once we've successfully developed the Thunder Wind Wings, I'll relieve you of any future trouble. Of course, should we fail, you'll be my first target to vent.

My frustrations, Dowist Lee. Then leave it. H I'm certain the day we finish those wings will be the day I die.

By the way, I heard that Brother Wu<unk>s flood drake clan participated in a human massacre led by Wan Janghai. Is that that true? But I seem to recall that the flood drakes generally don't get involved in such matters.

That's right. Otherwise, those fools would never have been able to destroy their opponent's cities so easily. We even killed two nent soul cultivators.

What the hell? Why are you demons revealing your secrets to so openly? I heard that when some of you were protecting brother Goen a few years ago, you were attacked by several human cultivators.

It was that very incident that led the flood drake clan to make a move. Over the years, humans have become arrogant. They don't respect demon cultivators that have transformed. They treat us like low-level beasts still in animal form.

Of course, there's more to this than my story alone. Most importantly, those humans murdered a level seven Kirin beast from Wanhanghai's clan. That's why they initiated the thousand demon order and annihilated the human island despite all the sacrifices required.

Furthermore, that beast the humans killed had the Brahma fragment, a sacred item that had been passed through generations of sea beasts. It's one of our people's greatest legacies. We cannot let it fall into the hands of the humans.

Without that fragment, does that mean the Kirin clan's leadership position is no longer secure? Are the flood drakes planning to become the new rulers of the sea?

I don't care about that. I'm just interested in the holy Brahma arts inscribed on that fragment. I heard that it's a rare and secret art handed down from our ancestors in ancient times. They say it's extremely useful for cultivation.

Haha, you're so greedy, brother Woo. In my opinion, this secret ancient art is merely a legend. I doubt the flood drake clan's earthly dragon scripture is in any way inferior to this art you seek.

I suppose you're right. In any case, it shattered into many pieces. There's almost no chance that the whole thing can be put back together.

The Brahma fragment. Could that be the copper piece that I picked up? I actually did see some kind of demon cultivator art on its surface. It looked quite powerful, too.

It's such a coincidence. Could that dark-skinned cultivator be the main culprit that triggered the abyssal beast wave? I didn't realize it was so important. He was in the middle of his core formation stage. So, it's possible that he could kill a level seven demonic beast.

Looks like I've got a hot potato on my hands. But, I've already got plenty of hot potatoes. So, one more won't hurt. I've got bigger problems right now.

This is nothing. You just broke through, Doest Lee. So, you still need to stabilize your new realm. I don't want your power to suddenly run dry when we're refining the special item. Follow this light back to your chambers. Get some rest and then you can cultivate. Don't wander around unnecessarily. You wouldn't want any misunderstandings on my part.

No matter. I doubt that boy will help us wholeheartedly anyway. Don't worry. The process relies mainly on the three of us. That humans only here to supply us with his wood element spiritual energy. What's more, he still has the energy I planted in him. For all his tricks, his hands are tied.

Speaking of chaos energy, I don't remember there being any such thing in blue flame wine. Is it all just your doing, brother foam? I made that wine especially for this. Of course, the so-called chaos energy is actually demonic energy I refined from the corpses of devil Dao cultivators I killed. It was rather tricky for me to eliminate the devil chi within me at the time.

Quite a trick, huh? Meanwhile, in the room with this array I've deployed, although it has no defensive capabilities, it'll keep anyone from spying on. If I want to escape from here, I'll need to prepare several strategies. takes out. This might be the most unreliable method of all.

Two days later. Let's go. It's time to begin making that special item. Go on. This is the refining room. I don't know enough about arrays and item refinement to fully understand this, but I can tell this is a formidable array.

All right, everyone is here now. All you need to do is supply us with your wood element spiritual energy, Dowist Lee. Indeed, there's no need for any speculation. You have speculating wildly, but what's the point in that? Glad you understand, my friend. One corner. Let's enter the array, good sir.

So, those are the thunder rocks wings. As damaged as they are, they still look extraordinary, worthy of a miraculous bird. Why, of course, I believe this thunder rock was trapped and killed by humans. Otherwise, with its unparalleled speed and the fact that it was nearing the end of its metamorphosis, even if it had been outmatched, it should have easily escaped.

TSK, let's begin. Who knows how many months it will take us to complete these wings. He he I almost forgot. It's been less than a century since you passed your thunder tribulation. So you still don't like anything with the thunder element? Then let's get started. I want to get my darling thunder wind wings as soon as possible.

Such incredible demonic energy. They repaired its skeleton with their spiritual energy thread. Those are some amazing skills. Glimmer. Whoa. The three of them released their demon cores. That's the shattering wind beast's wind element corefire. That must be the thunder element corefire created by the drake and the turtle.

This barrier has been absorbing my spiritual energy. Looks like they're using me like a spiritual stone, but they'll ask for my help sooner or later. Otherwise, they could have just brought a bunch of spiritual stones. I'll just save my strength and play it by ear.

5 months later. Almost there. It's been 5 months since they exposed their demon cores. They really have unfathomable amounts of power befitting of level eight and nine spiritual beasts. But it's odd. I haven't felt any chaos energy inside me. Could it have been neutralized by the evil warting divine thunder in my body?

No matter. Even if it shows up, I'll just have my element devouring insects shrink themselves and enter my body. They can devour any chaos energy inside me. I've already come up with a few escape plans. I'll decide which one to use depending on how the situation develops.

One month later darken he. Finally, it's almost complete. They've retrieved their demon cores. So, I should recover my powers and enter the next phase. Several days later. Now, all we have to do is combine the wing bones and begin the fusion of wind and thunder. Dowist Lee, get ready.

What's the meaning of this? Senior Fong, don't worry. The true wind spiritual energy will fade in time. I just hope you don't do anything rash and force me to activate it. He he, you're panicking now. I feel more at ease.

Be careful, brothers. Using the wind and thunder spiritual energy will require a lot of magical power. There is a drop of Millennium Spiritual Liquid in each bottle. Use it when you're running low. It's crucial that the fusion process is finished on our first attempt, so there's no room for error. Just one drop.

Don't worry, brother Fong. I also want to see just how great these Thunder Wind Wings are once we finish them. Dowist Lee inject a tenth of your cultivation base as spiritual energy. It's working the unstable barrier. It stabilized after being injected with wood element energy.

Excellent, my brothers. Now that we can see that it's feasible, it's now my turn. All right. Over a month later. Now that the fusion of wind and thunder has begun, I see lightning within the gale and howling winds within the bolt. But my powers are swallow the spiritual liquid. Hurry, hurry, fine, fine.

I've been fading for a while now. After he implanted the true wind spiritual energy, more than half of my escape plans have been rendered moot. Is this really my only option left? This plan was the one I thought was least likely to be used. The next time their powers start running low. If the special item still isn't complete, it could be my chance. But can I really trick all three of them with this? After all, I'm a terrible actor.

Over 20 days later, the power of thunder and wind has formed feathers. But I'm so tired now. Yeah, I doubt I can last till the end with just one drop of spiritual liquid. Damn it. I've ended up using a lot more of my powers than I anticipated. Still, I have to hold on till the end, even if it cost me some of my life force. If I falter now, all I'll have is regret. And there's no cure for that.

Huh? Where's this fluctuation of spiritual energy coming from? It's him. Hand it over. What are you talking about? Is my acting good enough? P. If you want to do this the hard way, so be it. P. The true wind spiritual energy hurts when activated, doesn't it? Moments ago, you look like you had almost run out of spiritual power, yet now you seem revitalized. There seems to be some kind of spiritual medicine in this bottle. Are you hoping to recover your powers and escape while we're all exhausted?

Dowist Lee, is this too much acting? Did I guess correctly? Let's see just what's inside this bottle. Look. Maybe that's exactly what we need. Look. Look. Wow. Such pure spiritual energy. It's What is this? It's what's left of a mix of Millennium Spiritual Liquid. What? That's Millennium Spiritual Liquid, too. Isn't that something prepared for us?

Hm. There must be something else in it. Its color is a little light green. It must have a bit more wood spiritual energy. Plus, I have wood element arts. I've mixed in some aged spiritual medicine. The more natural the wood spiritual energy, the better for me. Give me that spiritual liquid.

Brother Phone, we'll talk more after I've had a sip. Even from here, I can sense the pure energy from that bottle. Brother Phone, that really is millennium spiritual liquid. Even if he put something in this liquid, what could any poison do to us? Plus, I'm a poison flood drake. I've ingested every poison this world has to offer. So, there's nothing in that bottle that can harm.

He he I almost forgot about your talent for identifying poison. In that case, let's split the contents of this bottle three ways since I'm nearly out of power myself. Wow, that's great. Wonderful. I've already encompassed the true wind spiritual energy with my evil warding divine thunder, so I can keep it under control for now.

Moments later. Ooh, my powers are really being restored. Haha, no more backlash to my cultivation now. That human cultivator is no longer of any use to us now. Let me deal with him. It's better to be cautious. It's best to eliminate him after the wings are complete. He forget about him for now. Let's finish these wings as fast as possible.

What? Turtle. He did this. I'm going to kill you. You're dead. Die, you damn BS. What? My attack did nothing to him. He has inner armor. That damn brat was prepared. as your sword shield. I'll use my inner core to obliterate him. You bastard. What did you give us? What was in it? As if I'd be bothered. Bamboo clouds warm sword. Answer. You have to do better than that. [ __ ] The bamboo clouds warm sword couldn't kill him. And I see no change to his forehead. Just his abdomen is bulging. Looks like he's trying to suppress the spiritual liquids effects. Then the other two are. Damn it. Their foreheads are pretty much back to normal. They're suppressing the effects, too. If I want to get this under control, I better kill those two first.

That's impossible. The shattering wind beast can endure my flying sword strike because it's protected by a special item. But why are the other two completely unharmed as well? Could it be that level eight spiritual beasts are just naturally tough? Human, did you really think a mere core formation cultivator could harm evolved beasts like us? Now I'm going to show how much better a quick death would have been.

Oh, is that so? element devouring insects. Damn it to hell. This boy can even command insects. What the? You idiot. Stop that. What do you think you're doing? Do you want the drakes to hunt you for the rest of your life? The Thunder Wind wings aren't complete yet. If you take them out now, everything we've done will have been for not. Besides, you need Thunderwind powers to use those wings. So what's the point in taking them? Continues to strike.

The element devouring insects have evolved to the point where ordinary special items do nothing to them. I'm going to kill you. But they're easily destroyed after being sprayed with that toxic liquid, which shows just how potent it is. Hum. Still, I've got plenty more element devouring insects. How does he have so many? Even if most of the insects get sacrificed, I have to do everything I can to kill these three demons.

Brother Wuen, what? Sigh. It's still too young to handle a spiritual beast of that level. Even so, I don't want it to absorb the Drake's soul. There's no way I'd waste a level eight demon soul. It's been broken. Great. My thunder wind wings. Scatter. Regenerate. What? It's got self-regeneration. That's a rare ability. Even the element devouring insects can't damage it fast enough. I should just take out the dry ice blue flame and blast them all to bits. Damn it. If I can't get this under control, I'll be handing a special item to them on a silver platter. My storage pouch. Swipe. I'm going to kill you. You go to hell. I swear I'm going to kill you.

Over a month later, a baron island. The rituals complete. Crackle crackle. The thunder wind wings are mine now. Now I'll use my evil warting divine thunder to give it its final form. Done. So it seems the wing's true form remains inside my dantion. Everything that manifests externally is formed entirely from my spiritual energy. Racing thunder technique.

A few days later, another baron island. Your senior Lee. I need to see SE leader fan or elder Yun immediately. A room within the trading center. The market's not open yet, and there's no one around aside from a few foundation establishment disciples. So, I should be safe staying here for the night. But why does Madame Fan insist that I stay? She must want to tell me something.

Please, senior, stay for just one night. But there's nothing much for us to say since I can't teleport. For now, we can't teleport you. Without the dream stones, we're in a dilemma ourselves. You can go, Yunshin. I can take care of Senior Lee myself. I'll stay here and serve him instead.

I also get the feeling that her disciples aren't very obedient. According to Madame Fan, their array lacks a lot of the dream stones required. Looks like I might have to fly across the sea for years to get back to the inner sea of stars. Come in, senior. I see you're still up at such a late hour. Looks like you knew he was going to come here.

Did you think I wouldn't catch such an obvious hint? Just tell me exactly what you want. But let me be clear. I've got no interest in anything other than the teleportation array. Of course. After all, seeing how you're being pursued to the outer sea of stars by so many na soul veterans is, it's only natural that you'd want to return.

Elder Han, what did you say? Who's Elder Han? Obviously, I mean the man who's kept himself hidden. How did you recognize me? At your level, there's no way you can see through my disguise. I couldn't tell from your looks, but from your scent, my scent. Since I was a child, I could distinguish the different body odors that people have, some of which remain engraved in my memory. When we met back then, I took an interest in you, Elder Han, so I know exactly what you smell like. In the market, you were too far away for me to recognize you. But now, I can easily tell.

Well, the wonders of this world never cease. But as long as she's not with the bearded man or people like him, I have nothing to fear. Now that you know who I am, I won't bother keeping up the act. But should I address you as left emissary fan or sect leader fan? Looks like you don't approve of me being the sect leader, but I'm also helpless to do anything.

No need to explain. I've got no interest in who the leader of wonderful sound is, but you seem to know a thing or two about me. Care to enlighten me? You're now well known among the high tier cultivators, Senior Han. After all, you, a core formation cultivator, snatched the false sky cauldron from a whole group of nent soul veterans. That feat alone would spread your name far and wide.

That's right. Pretty much anyone who knows about what happened wants me dead. Does that include you as well, madam fan? You must be joking, senior. Such a treasure is far too precious for a mere foundation establishment cultivator like myself to covet. I don't want to make myself a target.

Aside from the matter regarding the cauldron, are there any other rumors about me? It seems like you've heard a few things yourself, senior. Some say that you're the insect demon that killed a lot of cultivators in the nearby waters in recent years. If not for the sudden coming of the beast wave, I fear that countless cultivators would have formed a demon slaying alliance to hunt you down, senior.

What does he mean by that one? He's not surprised and he's not explaining anything. Is he really the insect demon? All right. Now, tell me why you're really here. I'm listening. Then let be blunt. I'd like to ask for your help to eliminate Yun Taianks.

Yun Tian Shao. Isn't he the one supporting you? How can you say that, senior? I'm ashamed of what I'd become. If I hadn't known my sex secret seduction technique, I doubt I'd have become the sex leader. You should have known this would happen when you chose to rely on the devil dao sex powers.

Even so, my life is now in grave danger. Yun Tenshio's now trying to obtain my sex hidden technique. If he succeeds, if you help me get rid of him, I'm willing to give you most of the wealth my sect accumulated over the years. All of our virgin female cultivators will also be yours for the taking.

Senior, do you not know who you're talking to? Here we go again. Don't you know what kind of man I am? Madam, you must have a very poor memory. I'm not interested. Please leave. A horde of nason soul cultivators is hunting me. And now I have to add phone 11 to that as well. Forget half. I wouldn't be interested even if she offered the whole wonderful sound.

Please, please, senior. Senior. Fine. If you help me, I'll think of a way to help you return to the inner sea of stars. Oh, we're finally getting serious.

Two days later, a barren island west of Twin Peak Island. Greetings, sect leader. Are they your disciples? Yes. Who goes there? Sect leader fan. Elder Yan's not here, so why have you brought an outsider? Clean it up. That senior's incredible. You have great seductive powers, sect leader. Stop bringing that up. I'm just annoyed that he isn't interested in me at all. Overjoyed.

It seems that your powers have grown to an incredible level. Senior foundation establishment cultivators like me would be lambs to the slaughter against such abilities. You're right. Such foes really mean nothing to me now. Is this the teleportation and array you spoke of? Yes. All that's left is to place the dream stones. Then it will be ready to use. You've already seen my personal stash of dreamstones. So you know I'm not lying.

The other side of this array is an ordinary medium-sized island, and there won't be too many guards from the devil dow sex there. I doubt it'll be anything you haven't dealt with before. No matter. It'll be fine as long as those old nent soul freaks aren't guarding it. Have your array master completed as soon as possible. After I help you kill Yun, I want to use the array immediately.

After several days of waiting, I wanted to use the element devouring insects to ingest the wind energy, but as soon as I started to unlock the evil warting divine thunder, it began acting up. I'll just have to ignore it for now. Foam 11 said that the spiritual wind energy would dissipate, but it hasn't happened yet. Could he have been lying? I've got a bad feeling about this.

5 days later, a sound transmission. We've got a problem, sect leader. Elder Yun has returned. But Master Meow, he came back with him as well. They're already at the marketplace. You need to prepare, sect leader. What? That old freak's back, too. But we already eliminated Yun Tian Xiao<unk>s men, so it's too late to stop the plan. What do we do now?

Seeing how calm you are, do you know of a way to deal with him? Have you gone mad? Do you expect me to confront a nent soul cultivator head on? Sigh. Looks like escaping is my only option now. Please don't, senior. What else can we do? With the Thunder Wind Wings, I really could escape if I wished, but I'd still like to use the teleportation array as planned if possible.

Oh no. I wonder what kind of relationship Meowi and Yun Tian Shao have. If I kill Yun Tian Sha out of nowhere, will he want to avenge him? They have no relationship at all. That old freak is only acquainted with Yun Ti because our sect offered a few of our female cultivators to him to use as cauldrons. As long as Yun Tian Shao doesn't ask for help, he won't bother getting involved with our affairs.

Good. Get Yun Tian Sha into the room next door by himself and I'll kill him swiftly. After that, you can try to win over Meow. Understood. I suppose this our only option now. I'll get right on it. Sect leader fan. After I kill Yun Tian Shao, I don't suppose you'll try to gain Me's favor by exposing my identity, will you? Let me tell you, that old freak won't be enough to stop me. And when I get to you, I think you know what will happen.

You must be joking, senior. I'd never do something so traitorous. I'm a woman of my word. I won't break my promise. Senior Meowi, Elder Yun. Greetings. Why isn't Yunqin out here serving you? Is she really bold enough to slack off? Hum. Hearing her name gets my blood boiling. A rogue cultivator came to trade his dream stones today. That damn girl decided to serve him without informing me. They're having a private chat in the next room right now.

Dream Stones, please give me a moment. Senior, I'll be right back. All right, calm down. I'll help you teach her a lesson later. There and here. I may as well just let her be se leader. Greetings. My name's Yun Taianks. Who are you? Where's Yun Chin? Have you forgotten, brother Yun? He he? It's been too long. You Senior Meow, help. Time to find out if it can handle this attack. Element rings. What? Glang. Clang. Glang. Is that the special item that attacked me? An ornate hammer with an incredible aura. Looks like that's his trump card. Return. I didn't expect a core formation cultivator to have so many ancient treasures. What's your name? Hm. That rat Yun Tian's dead. Thank heavens. Senior Meow. I asked Senior Lee to deal with that traitor Yin Tian Shao. I see. Why didn't you say so earlier? It was my mistake. Please let me make it up to you, senior. Don't worry, senior. I'm willing you to give you double what that rat promised. Very well. This is an internal matter anyway. Where did you cultivate before? Dowist Lee. You don't look familiar. Few. We did it. Senior. I'm inside his dantion. It's the spiritual wind energy. Why is it acting up now? It's overwhelming. I have to use all my power to suppress it. Calms down. What the What? This isn't my fault. Han Lee. [ __ ] My shape-shifting ability wore off. You've really made it so easy for me. Where do you think you're going? Han Lee, Senior Meowi, you two better not come back here.

How is that brat so fast? It has to be those wings on his back. They must be a special item made by the false sky cauldron. Running into you like this, God must be in my side. The false sky cauldron's mine now. I don't see that old geyser anymore. With the thunder wind dwings, I should be able to escape. Damn it. Why is it acting up again? Every time this occurs, I have to suppress it with my powers. How the hell am I supposed to keep flying like this? [ __ ] That must be foam 11 coming after me. When it rains, it pours. Oh no, that's Meowi's aura. Looks like he's locking on to using his spiritual consciousness. Got to move. Han Lee. [ __ ] He really has caught up. I come in peace, my friend. I only wish to purchase a sky replenishing pill from you at a good price. Why do you feel the need to run away from me? Ah, so he has no bad intentions. He just wants a sky replenishing pill. What a nice man. Why am I still running? A record of a morta journey to a morta. Senior Meow Hei is such a nice man. Great development technique. As if Thunder Wings. That was close. Little Han, don't be like that. Let's be best friends from now on. Disgusting. I didn't expect that geyser to use a seduction technique on me. And I almost fell for it. Looks like a nent soul veteran seduction technique is pretty dangerous.

That's the island with the teleportation array. Why is the spiritual wind energy acting up now? Does that mean foam? She's closing in on me. Such terrifying speed and that horrible screeching. There's no doubt that it's him. Now I can't escape even with the thunder wind wings. At this point, my only hope is the teleport on array. I just have to gamble that they completed it in time. What a strong aura. He must have come for the false sky cauldron, too. How dare you try and take what's mine. You're dead. Dowist Lee. He revealed his true form just to hunt me down. It's do or die now. The Thunderwind wings. That damn brat's using my wings. That means I can only use 70% of their true power. Even if I get them back, I'm going to tear you to pieces. Teleportation hall. But did we really need to rush? It's finally done. Senior Lee, is it ready? We just completed the array. Senior charging. Ha. Hold on. Senior. We haven't tested it yet. You bastard. Blood essence. What the? No. You bastard. Disperse. Dazed. Huh? Where'd he go? You humans. You're all dead. A level 9 spiritual beast.

One day, a great war erupted on a deserted island in the outer sea. When it was over, the island had no survivors. The physical form of Master Mohi, a nason soul cultivator, was destroyed by a level 9 spiritual beast. Only by using all of his skills was he able to flee to his residence. A few months later, the flood drake clan suddenly sent out a large number of highle members from the abyss. They attacked any human dowist above core formation stage, causing more casualties than the previous beast wave. Desperate for a solution, the helpless humans began looking for a certain dowist named Lee. They hoped that offering his head would quell the fury of the drakes, the wretched man. However, even after 10 years, long after the chaos had subsided, they never discovered the wretched man.

The teleportation worked. What luck! A stone pillar with the carving of a beast with three adjacent teleportation arrays. This really is the brilliant Empire Islands teleportation array that Madam Fan spoke of. That was close. I nearly got ripped apart by Foam 11. I've returned to the inner sea. You seem like a man in a hurry. Looks like the two of us are the first to arrive. Hm. a late level core formation cultivator. I didn't expect that. You should get some rest, brother. The others will be here soon. This operation should pay off handsomely.

Okay. What the hell? What are you talking about? Why are you blabbing when you don't even know who I am? Who still hasn't arrived? Greetings, brother. The messenger and the customer aren't here yet. exerts excellent. Neither of them noticed that I destroyed the array. Now foam 11 and meow. He can only dream about coming here. Where are you going, brother? I was informed that five of us need to work together, so we'd better not split up for now. Hm. Is this your first time participating in an operation like this? So, you're new. No wonder you seem unfamiliar. I wouldn't expect you to know the rules.

What the hell is that guy prattling about? Fine, I'll play this by ear. How tiresome. Nobody said me there'd be all these rules before I got here. He he. It must be because of how powerful you are. I'm guessing whoever gave you the order didn't dare say anything to you. Looks like everyone's here. My name's Cuyu. I've been ordered to inform you three of your mission and lead the way. Seniors, this is my medallion. Verify it if you'd like. Seniors, it seems they're assuming I'm the leader because my cultivation base is stronger. How in the world did they survive so long? With him here, this will be easy. If you hadn't been vetted, you couldn't get here at your cultivation base. So, there's no need to verify that medallion, is there? Aside from us enforcers, no one knows about this place. Anyone else requires special permission to get here. Stop doawling and tell us what the mission is.

Yes, senior. This is Senior Ding, a protector of the Azure Sunsect. Your mission this time is to help his sect capture a wanted criminal. I'll let Senior Ding fill you all in on the details. This time my sex founder has personally requested for the assistance of the six elite dao alliance. The demonus whereafter is at her core formation stage and is in possession of many of my sex treasures. Master Sanyang is asking for your help because he has some crucial matters to attend to.

A demonus. Is she a female cultivator? What exactly does he think he? Her name is Yuan Yao. She used to be a concubine of my se leader's son. She's a ruthless, wicked witch. Using her looks and seductive powers, she and her accomplice murdered the young sect leader. She also picked his body clean of treasures and rare pills, allowing her to reach her a golden core formation stage. He was Master Sanyang<unk>s only descendant, so naturally, he absolutely despises this woman. No wonder Yuan Yao got so powerful in such a short time and is still being so mysterious about it. It's because she robbed and murdered a rich man. She really hit the jackpot. That young se leader must have had plenty of good stuff on him. So lucky.

A demonus. Should I intervene now that she's in trouble? Or I could kill them all right here? Don't worry. with our team. That which won't get away even if she can fly. Indeed. Half a day later. That which hasn't left her residence ever since I followed her to this island. Senior. Excellent. What a magnificent mountain. That's our sex secret spirit restraining array. It's one of the few arrays in the world that can conceal spiritual energy. If my sex founder set up this array himself, not even a trace of spiritual energy will get out.

Is there a reason you've all come to my residence? Fellow Dowists, drop the act, witch, your seduction techniques won't work on us. Did you think you could escape after assassin G, our young sect leader? Oh, I can handle the others, but that BDI guy is in his late core formation stage. Damn it. Where the hell did they find someone like him? If they all gang up on me, I have several powerful treasures with which to protect myself. I've also spent years honing two hidden techniques, but even with all that, my chances aren't favorable.

Damn it, she's fleeing into the rear mountains. after her. Let's follow them, master. No, it's too dangerous. You should stay here. Now's the time to show your true power, my friend. If you and I help them, I'm sure we can apprehend that demonness. Certainly. But before we head off, I'd like to borrow something from you. Borrow something? Sure. What would you like to? Nothing personal. You were just very unfortunate to have run into me at the teleportation array.

The rear mountains. Surrender now, witch. She's so damn tough. You're here. Perfect timing. Quickly, my friend. If the three of us attack her altogether, we can take her in alive. Damn it. The strongest one has arrived. But where's Dawis? Ding. This is his sex business. So why hasn't he made a move? He's right here. Holy [ __ ] Retreat. Save yourselves. You're Daist Han, aren't you? I didn't think you'd become so powerful after we parted ways decades ago. I'm really jealous. Relax. Your disguise is still intact. I just found it hard to believe that anyone else around here could have a magical weapon with as many flying swords as you.

Thank you for saving me. If you don't mind, I'd like you to come to my residence to talk things over. Your cultivation has greatly increased as well. Dioist Yuan. Surely you just Brother Han. I can't even compare to you. You're very famous throughout the sea of scattered stars. Everyone knows that the false sky cauldron fell into the hands of a cultivator named Han. Is the false sky cauldron really in your possession? Did you reach the later stages of core formation so fast by taking the legendary sky replenishing pill? Is it truly so miraculous?

You overestimate me, Dowist Yuan. I may have the false sky cauldron, but I never even managed to open it at all, let alone obtain the sky replenishing pill. Sure, sure. You didn't open it. Why don't you believe me? I'll get straight to the point. I joined those people in their hunt for you because I wanted to know if you still had any millennial spiritual liquid. If you do, I'll give you a good price for it.

Here's the spiritual liquid. I didn't use a single drop. You gave it to me, Brother Han. So, you can just take it back now. Just like that. Why would you? Of course. That spiritual liquid may be extremely valuable, but it's still not enough to repay you for saving my life. We went through thick and thin together at the False Sky Hall, and now I owe you my life. You can call me Yuan Yao from now on.

Brother Han, I already said that the spiritual liquid is my gift to you. You'll only embarrass me if you take out two more medicine bottles. Are you sure you don't want them? You'd better not regret it. The medicine in these bottles is made from a level six spiritual beasts core. So, if you take them at the peak of your early core formation stage, you'll easily get to the middle of your core formation stage. What a level six spiritual beast score. I'd like that very much. Thank you for the gift.

Actually, Miss Yuan, I have one more request. To be honest, I also have something to ask of you. This is the information on the spiritual confinement array that you mentioned, Brother Han. It's an extremely powerful array belonging to the Azure Yang sect. If someone with your cultivation base were to use this array, all of the spiritual energy within it would never escape. The jade scripture contains a few more powerful arrays. Consider it a gift from me.

So, what is it that you'd like in return, Miss Yuan? You must have heard a few things about me during your time with those people, Brother Han. Then you probably know a little about what I've been through. Yes, I did indeed almost become that bastard's concubine. When I agreed to it, I thought I'd get a powerful supporter to push me up the ranks of the Azure sect. After hearing me say that, I suppose you think I'm a shameless woman, Brother Han.

That means nothing. That's just how the world of cultivators works. Without powerful families to rely on, rogue cultivators have to find support elsewhere. So, it's only natural for female cultivators to seek such opportunities to cultivate. At the time, senior sister Yan Lee and I were ordinary cultivators from a minor sect. Both of us knew that if things went on like that, even foundation establishment would be impossible. So, we chose to move on. But I didn't expect that most of the cultivators I'd meet would be scum with little skill and a lot of lust.

After journeying alone for years, I met my senior sister again, only to learn she'd become a cauldron for the Azure Sex young master. I was furious, but the young master then said he liked me and wanted to take me as a concubine. I was a naive fool. That bistard seemed so prestigious and handsome enough, so I agreed. In the end, I realized that not only was it all a scam, but that scumbag was also a predator. He attempted to sexually assault several times. My senior sister and I had no choice but to set up a trap to kill him. Our plan succeeded, but senior sister Yan Lee was struck as the bastard died, leaving her physically wounded. Desperate, she had to expel her soul from her body and temporarily inhabit a special item. But being inside an ordinary intype special item gradually weakens the soul. As the soul's power fades, it can't even take possession of another body.

No wonder you were looking for the soul cultivating wood. Yes. Thanks to the nourishment of that wood, my senior sister recovered more than half of her soul power. She still can't possess another body, but we can use the soul resurrection technique. The soul resurrection technique? You mean the secret technique that allows a soul to enter a newly dead body and return to life?

Do you have any idea what you're doing, Miss Yuan? Never mind how dangerous that technique is. By using a spell that defies heaven's will, the caster's cultivation base can drop by as much as an entire realm. At your current cultivation base the moment you cast it. Your core will probably shatter immediately and you'll revert to your foundation establishment stage. Of course, I know that. Then why not wait till the middle of your core formation stage before casting it? After all, your senior sister has the help of the soul cultivating wood.

This won't be like possessing someone. The soul resurrection technique resurrects a fresh corpse. So, there's obviously a price to pay. You must know that core formation will be nearly impossible if your core breaks. There's no time. Her injuries are too great and we've delayed this for too long. Right now, she keeps fading in and out of consciousness. If the technique isn't used now, she'll never fully recover, even if she's resurrected in the future. In fact, before I ran into you, I plan to cast the spell in a few days, Brother Han. It seems you've already accepted that your core might break.

Yes, she's my childhood friend. We've been through thick and thin together. Plus, if she hadn't shielded me from that bastard's attack, it would be my soul in that special item right now. I see. I assume you'd like help you with this task. That's right. To perform this technique, I need to be in a location with extreme in and I can't have any interruptions whatsoever. But the process will cause a bit of a stir. It's inevitable that someone will come to find the source. So, I'd like you to protect me, Brother Han. If you agree to do this, I'll fulfill whatever conditions you have in return.

She's doing this for the sake of an old friend. Looks like I'm not as cold as I thought. I just can't say no to this. Since you do not fear your core being broken, I'll do my best to help Miss Yan Lee. As a favor to you, I shall be your guardian. Brother Han, whether the resurrection succeeds or not, I will forever be thankful for your kindness. Please accept my sincerest gratitude.

The next day at top a valley. I finally understand why she asked me to protect her. You call this a bit of a stir. It's more like a natural disaster. This will definitely attract the attention of other cultivators, but at my current strength, I can handle them as long as that nason soul freak doesn't show up. Hm. They're here earlier than I expected. What are we doing, Dowist One? Are we here to marvel at that ghostly mist? Strange. Why would someone cast such powerful magic in a place so barren? Moreover, it doesn't seem to be the Yang Amendment technique, but the soul resurrection secret technique. Can't it be a sign that a treasure is being brought into this world?

You think I when Tion run can't even tell the difference between the two? If you're so curious, why don't we go down to the island and have a look? Oh, very well. After flying in this carriage for almost a month, I'm getting a little bored anyway. Let's take a break down there. Creeping closer. P. This island's special item is mine. delivers. I just wanted to scare him away. But he was quite powerful, so I had to deal with him quickly. I can't let anyone get near. If I fight them on the island, it'll end up disrupting Yuan Yao's spell. I have to take the fight to them at the island's outskirts.

May I know your name, good sir? Is that your friend performing that incredible secret technique over there? My name isn't important. I suggest that both of you to turn back. Why did you two come to this island when you knew this phenomenon was not the creation of an extraordinary item? I'm not here for some grand creation, but for you, for me, this guy is powerful. Although he's a late core formation cultivator like me, his spiritual consciousness is comparable to the nasonent soul stage.

Indeed, if you're unwilling to reveal your name, I won't force you. I'm going to give you two options. The first is to join our alliance and be an enforcer at the divine dove hall. The second is to die right here. Your alliance, you're from the Anti-Star Alliance. Young Master wins a disciple of the Anti-Star Alliance's Supreme Saint of the Six Paths. So, there's no shame in being forced to join us.

That girl, she seems so familiar. But there's no way I'd forget someone so beautiful. Someone with a cultivation base like yours can be of great service to the alliance. So, I suggest you don't make an enemy out of Young Master 1. Oh, I love seeing the fear on their faces whenever when they hear about my identity. So, you're the Young Master of the Anti-Star Alliance. Forgive me for my rudeness, but I've got no intention of joining your alliance, nor do I plan to just let you kill me. So, how about you put your life in my hands instead?

This man is bold as brass. Excellent. Truly excellent. What? Azure essence sword strike. He's concealed himself. Damn. The fibbleman bangles can't find him in there. Retrieve dash. Then I'll use it to defend myself. Shadow streak technique. Why does it feel like I hit nothing? Looks like that my asthma of his allows him to teleport combine. I'm attacking her companion. So why does she have that expression on her face? Could it be that she likes insects? TSK. My flying sword can hold its own against ordinary magical weapons since it's made of a unique material, but it really doesn't pose much of a threat to a cultivator of the same level. I should use my element devouring insects. An insect controlling technique. P. You're dead.

Excellent. If he assumes the element devouring insects are ordinary spiritual insects, he'll be digging his own grave. What? Return now. Go. Stops. He cultivated the most difficult special item, the flying needles. And he's got hundreds of them. No wonder he cost me more than 10,000 element devouring insects in an instant. The Azure Nether needles. What's your relationship with Hermitqing? Why do you have his Azure Nether needles? Those needles were that old freak's pride and joy. Are you his disciple? None of your business. Go Dash. Insolent fool. If that's the case, I won't hold back on the old freaks account. I'm going to show you the strongest demonic arts in the sea of scattered stars. The true demonic six extremes art.

Being pierced by the Azure Nether needles did nothing. Looks like that my asthma is capable of shifting positions. Then there's no need for me to waste the Azure Nether needles. The needles are extremely powerful, so I shouldn't use them needlessly. The sound it makes is so ominous. How dare you sever my arm? You'll pay for that with your life. That's the supreme calamity aversion technique. That's a top tier secret demonic technique. It turns a part of the cultivator's own body into a substitute that can bear any fatal damage to protect the user. They say that's something only Nason's soul cultivators can cultivate. But he the attack I just unleashed was the demonic in strike that I learned from the extreme in scripture. It's similar to the mysterious bloody spirit drill. It uses a portion of one's life essence to perform a powerful a one-time attack. Legends say that if horn to perfection, it can even cut through spaceime itself and rip through dimensions. The true demonic six extremes art restores hum. You'll soon see just how powerful the six extremes are. Although it's merely a shadow of the six saints, it's more than enough to deal with someone like you. struggles. He He Now that the special

Item is in the grasp of such powerful true demon magic, do you really think you can get it back? I am to be feared by others, not to be afraid of others. Besides the nason soul cultivators, young master one is the strongest in the inner sea. Even a nent soul cultivator would have to bow to our young master. Even a nent soul cultivator would be helpless before the true demonic six extremes. Yet you dare push me to my limits. Taste the power of the true demonic six extremes. What? Return now. This is so annoying. Sonic attacks are the worst. Go. Matched the evil warding divine thunder. You have a golden thunder bamboo special item. Yep, I do indeed. A whole bunch. Sorry, the golden thunder bamboo. That thing once caused a massive blood bath and now it's back. And he even made a special item out of it. This can't be possible. What should I do now? He destroyed the true demonic six extremes art so easily. I cultivated that with my spiritual energy. So my cultivation base must be badly damaged too. And as long as he has the evil warting divine thunder, he can nullify 90% of my demonic power. His cultivation base rivals mine and he has the evil warding divine thunder. This man is now my nemesis. Whatever the cost, I can't let him leave this place alive. That's That's Brother Han. I recognized him the moment he used his insect controlling technique. He has golden thunder bamboo. How is that possible back then? It was It was clearly white thunder bamboo when I sold it to him. Excellent. To think you actually pushed me this far. I thought there was no way a core formation cultivator could stand a match against me. But now it looks like I've overestimate D myself. A horn. Still, it doesn't matter. It's probably most fortunate that I ran into you today. Otherwise, if you had reached your nent soul stage, you'd have been a lot harder to kill. The eight gate golden mirrors of light. Now that my female companion has revealed its name, you probably know how powerful it is. Time to die, then. The 8gate golden mirror of light was a terrifying special item that struck fear across the sea of scattered stars centuries earlier. It was said to be one of the strongest magical weapons. Its owner, the heavenly mirror cultivator, had the highest cultivation base throughout the entire sea. Nobody in the region could match his strength. He used the mirror to kill countless cultivators, including as many as five or six Nason soul cultivators. With his unmatched cultivation base and that fearsome mirror, the heavenly mirror cultivator once stood toe-to-toe against the entire star palace. Indeed, he even killed the first generation palace master. This man's 8gate golden mirror of light is obviously different from the one from the legends. It's just a recreation. Had it been genuine, the power of such an incredible magic weapon would have probably killed him, and I could have escaped. Still, I can't simply endure his attacks like this. Go. Damn you. What the hell? You can't escape. [ __ ] I can't move. Aha. Die. Oh no. He spat out eight mouthfuls of blood essence at once. He's risking his own life for this. Immortal light fire. Damn it. My crimson barrier is about to break. Even now, you can still bolster your defenses. Impressive. But it's no use. No matter how capable you are at your cultivation base, you won't last long against the lightfire. It's an honor to be killed by the legendary immortal lightfire. As soon as that fire appeared, my spiritual power began running out five or six times as fast as before. Looks like wants me to exhaust my powers so he can cultivate my body. What a pity. I only just got this Millennium Spiritual Liquid, but now I have to use it up. But without this, I'm probably as good as dead. But I'm only fighting the Six Extreme Saint to the death because of this. But none of that matters now. Anyone who faces me in a battle of stamina has a death wish. I have a bad feeling about this. We're dead if anything happens to the young master, but he forbade us from helping him. If we approach against his wishes, we'll be killed anyway.

While the battle on the deserted island was at a stalemate somewhere out at sea, time continued to tick by until the next day. Why? Why is this happening? No one knows the power of the immortal lifeire better than me. So, according to my initial calculations, the bastard should have been reduced to ashes in less than an hour. Yet, it's already been 2 days, and I can see his aura within the flame hasn't weakened at all. Since yesterday, I knew there had to be some reason behind it. He must have something that can rapidly restore his powers. It has to be extremely rare Millennium Spiritual Liquid, but that's impossible. There's no way he'd have that. But now I know that he must have it. No, even if he does have it. He should have finished it all by now. Just how much does the bastard have? I used five drops of the liquid. What a waste. Good thing I have a whole bottle. Oh no, I'm caught in a trap. If I keep this up, I'll drain all my power. But if I release him, he might be at full strength and I'd be digging my own grave. What to do? What to do? That's it. Purple spirit, head to wherever he came from and bring his companion back here. Whoever's casting the spell should be at a critical stage right now and is probably defenseless. Purple Spirit, is she? Is she really? What's the matter? Do you intend to defy my orders just because you think that my powers have greatly weakened? Or do you plan to betray the sect because you were forced into joining from the start? Don't forget that our alliance rules most of the sea of scattered stars. Where is an early core formation stage cultivator like you going to run? Young master, forgive us for insisting on coming. Just in time. Oh no, it's his servants. Although they're all at foundation establishment, he can still use them in this situation. What's going on here? The scuffle has drawn in nearby cultivators. Is that young master one? Who's he fighting? He looks exhausted. Purple spirit, I don't know why you want to help that bastard, but you see, even if you defy my orders, everyone here will still obey, won't they? Now go capture his companion and I'll forget about your poor choices. Look over there. What the hell is that? Oh no, it's the phantom fog. Run. The phantom fog. Oh no, why did it show up now? Damn it. Of all the times for the fog to emerge. Damn it. Disperse. What's going on? Why have the mirrors all no matter? Time to run. My powers they gone rapidly falling. Oh no. No way. Is a late core formation stage cultivator like me going to end up falling to death? That's just ridiculous. Fortunately, I haven't forgotten. The shifting smoke steps. He's one of the cultivators who came to see the fight. That fall must have left a lot of people dead. That's my flower basket. And that one, guys, mirrors. Better give it a quick check with my spiritual consciousness. My spiritual consciousness isn't working at all. I'll just take it. Snatch. Crackle. Crackle. That hurt. Why are there fish here? And they're still alive. I'm so dizzy. I can't even move. This is the consequence of teleporting without any power. And the false smell of all these fish makes me want to vomit. It's so dark in here. What is this place? If my eyes aren't deceiving, this seems to be a cave. Why is there a pile of fish in a cave? That sweet fragrance. Is this a woman? I don't know this man. What? Who are you? What the hell? You hit me twice and now you're yelling at me. I'm a man. What? I have to get up. Hey, quit squirming around. Freaked out. What are you doing? I'm not doing anything. It's just that I've lost all my powers. I'm trying to stay calm and be a gentleman, but that's out of my control right now. So, please stop squirming. Are you one of the cultivators who got curious? What do you mean by that? Are you one of those that got to the island first? You could say that. What do you mean? Someone's coming. I don't think they've noticed us. Bag the fish. She's so pretty. She doesn't look fierce at all. Oh no, we've got fire scale beasts incoming. They're gone. We're lucky those beasts didn't find us. I'm almost entirely back to my senses. Let me go. I've almost completely recovered, too. Are you not afraid of getting that fishy odor on you? I don't mind it myself. Thank you. Where are you going? I'm mortal now, so I'm not going to leave myself vulnerable. I need to find somewhere safe to plan my next move. Otherwise, if those fire scale beasts come back, wait for me. This ground reeks of blood. It's not safe here. Who are you? Where are Ahu and the others? Are you a newcomer from the outside? But do you often get outsiders coming in here? I suppose you must see me as a newcomer. I could tell just from the look of you. Strange. That thing is clearly an ordinary blade. So why does my body feel so hot? What is this place? Did you see our companions when you came out? Looks like they ran elsewhere after being chased by the fire scale beasts. Good. Ahu and the others should have no problem handling those dark beasts. A large number of them will be returning to their lair soon. Seal the secret exit so that we can use it again later. Let's go head back to the village. Huh? Wait, why are they running? Should we go with them? Yeah, we may as well. We'll check out their village and see if there's any way to restore our powers. By the way, my surname's Han. I'm a rogue cultivator. May I know who you are? My name's Maying. I came here with my elder brother. We were together when we got sucked into the phantom fog, but I don't know where he is now. That's only to be expected. That black lightning obviously teleports people randomly. I'm sure you two will be reunited eventually. We should catch up to them. We may have lost our powers, but we're still cultivators, so they'll be no match for us in terms of physical strength. Pick up the pace. Get to the village as soon as possible. Okay, we're back. Open up. You're back. How did it go? Wow, so many fish. We can finally fill our bellies. Oh no, looks like food here is in short supply. This whole village is rough and rundown. The surrounding area is also barren. They clearly lead difficult lives. That tower is quite a sight. What's that pale purple mist emanating from the top? It seems to have covered the entire village like a force field, absorbing the blue lightning raining down from above. The purple mist must be a barrier created by some kind of array, but there's no trace of spiritual energy here. So, what the hell's going on? Hey, you two, come here. The village elders wish to speak with you. All right. Ah, welcome. You can relax. We're all just fellow human beings here. So, naturally, we'll do our best to assist you. Before I explain what's going on, could you two please introduce yourselves? That man seems a little hostile toward me. He's got very powerful internal strength. If we were outside, I could crush him with one finger. But for now, I've got to be extra vigilant around him. Both of us had the misfortune of encountering the phantom fog and got pulled here. As for who we are, there's no point in bringing that up right now. You're cultivators, aren't you? Don't worry. You two don't have to hide your identities. We may not get a lot of cultivators around here, but there are still a few. We'd much rather welcome former cultivators into our village than ordinary humans. Of course, in this dark place, spiritual energy is useless. The only things that work here is dark power and some basic martial arts techniques. Dark power? That's right. It's an external force similar to magic. It can't be harnessed directly, but you cultivators can make use of the dark beast crystals found inside some of the beasts to create small arrays. In this village, that can be quite effective. You seem to know quite a lot about immortal cultivators, sir. Are there more of us in your village? Of course, there are about five or six more. I'm old and incompetent, but I'm also one of them. Before I got pulled here by the fog, I had already established my foundation. Then is there any way to the dark winds here? If it's this powerful, a dark beast must be on the way. Get ready. That's Ah, it's a menacing beast. It's a menacing beast. Quickly, get the big shields. Hm. This power. Those people are casting a spell on the stone pillar. The power they're using. Is that the dark power? Whoa. Watch out for its steel quills. Get out of the way. Let the giant spears get him. Curls violently. Oh no, we're doomed. It's Elder Phone. Elder Phone will take care of it. He's pretty powerful. But I know for a fact he doesn't like me. But why is that? is minutes later. First, Elder, the menacing beast has been slain. You're back, Brother Han. And we have good news. The beast's head contained a huge dark beast crystal. Why does that thing look so familiar? I remember now. It was in the remains of the puppet in the false sky hall. I seem to recall a green crystal similar to this. Could it really be the same thing? That menacing beast is unique to these lands. I apologize for startling you both. Although this place is only a hundred leacros, countless spiritual beasts, humans, and dark beasts inhabit it. You have beasts living here. Of course, whenever a rift opens in space, cultivators, and spiritual beasts alike will get sucked into it. Fortunately, these beasts love feasting on in energy. Unlike the dark beasts who love feasting on humans. Are there any other villages here? Yes, but not many. I believe there are only seven or eight. Because of the intensine energy, not even grass can grow here. So, food is very scarce. Even the dark beasts have a hard time finding food. So, if you want to survive in the dark, you have to be resourceful. Otherwise, you'll be exiled by the village and left to fend for yourself. You say that this is a land full of een energy. Is it connected to the mythical netherworld? Where exactly is this place? Is there any way we can restore our powers? If we could leave, we wouldn't just stay here waiting to die, would we? Most of the people who get pulled here are soon eaten by the dark beasts. Only the lucky few reach this village alive. As for this place, some say it's where the realm of humankind intersects with the netherworld. Other believe thought we've been sucked into the stomach of Rahu, the legendary monster. The monster Rahu. There's no way. That makes the idea that this is the netherworld seemed less ridiculous. Yes, I also thought it sounded absurd at first, but I believe it is indeed a possibility. You see, if there really is a rift in space, then it should be at a certain point on the outside world at a fixed location. But instead, the people who were sucked here came from various maritime regions. For example, I'm from the great Gene Empire. The Gene Empire. I've heard of it. They say it's a massive nation. He he. You don't really know just what the world of cultivation is until you've been there. As far as I know, no other place where cultivators gather can compare to our empire. They don't exaggerate when they say that the Gene Empire is a sacred land for cultivators. Getting back to the matter at hand, I suggest you resign yourselves to your fates and stay here. Don't bother trying to regain your old powers. In addition to the dark power here, there's also another type of energy that we call absoluteqi. It takes away the powers of cultivators with no way to regain them. Looks like I got caught in the open rift and an explosion of absolute chi of all the rotten luck. Is there really no hope for us to get out of here? I still have my doubts. The way out is definitely over there. But it's too dangerous to actually be possible. Don't worry. I'm not going to kill myself if it's truly so dangerous. Please tell me what you know, Elder. If that's the case, I'll tell you everything. What are we going to do, brother Han? Are you really going to climb that stormy mountain? Now that we've lost our powers, we're no different from ordinary mortals. Climbing that mountain. I'm afraid such a journey would be impossible. Do you really want to spend the rest of our lives here? Depressed. I don't know how, but I'm going to find a way no matter what. You two must be the newcomers. The elder ordered take both of you to your lodgings. As newcomers, you'll be provided food for the first 3 days. After that, you'll have to go out on missions. Otherwise, you'll have to leave the village and fend for yourselves. Let's get settled first. I'm sure there will be a way. This way. This is the room assigned to you two. There are two of us. Why is there only one bed? Huh? What do you mean? Don't all couples sleep in the same bed? We'll be sleeping separately. So, bring us another stone bed. Separately? Of course. Obviously, we don't sleep together. All right. My goodness, what a weird couple. What? Dioist Han, you should get some rest. I'll take a look around the village. This is the circle that's emitting the purple myasma. The runes on it are so strange and complex. The circle seems to resemble an array. What is it? Have you uncovered a secret? How did I get so careless that I let someone sneak up behind me? My name is Ba Wanzi of the Five Dragon Sea. You're one of the two newly arrived cultivators, aren't you? Greetings, Dowist Bozi. My name is Han, a rogue cultivator from the Sea of Scattered Stars. Someone else from the Sea of Scattered Stars was here before. Unfortunately, he fell prey to a ferocious dark beast during one of his missions. Among all the cultivators, very few have great skill with talismans. You seem very interested in this stone talisman. So I assume you have a lot of experience with them. Is that circle the stone talisman you speak of? But it also has the characteristics of an array. I never thought you'd be proficient in both arrays and talismans. I'm impressed. Talismans of stone, jade, and such are probably a rare sight elsewhere. And only a few sects in the five dragon sea have anyone capable of making such an ancient talisman. This sandalcloud stone talisman is indeed different from the genuine stone talisman. It may be weaker, but it's been bolstered by dark power through the use of techniques similar to arrays. I heard from the first elder that you're only able to use magic by combining dark beast crystals with arrays. But I don't see any beast crystal within that stone talisman. Beast crystals are extremely valuable and not all of those monsters have them. In the span of one year, a whole village will probably find 10 at most. That's why the crystals are so precious. Naturally, the elders in charge of the village want the crystals under their control. They give them to us to use in battle, but take them back immediately after. H sigh. Looks like they lost their way as soon as their cultivation was cut off. Now they fight for power and profit just like ordinary mortals. Pathetic. I'll never become like that. You should know that this ghastly place has existed for countless millennia. They say hundreds, if not thousands of cultivators have lost their lives here. Even a nent soul cultivator was trapped here until his death. There was a nent soul cultivator here. Yes, but I don't know how many years have passed since then. I heard he lived out the rest of his life in this village after being sucked here. He probably came into contact with a burst of absoluteqi as well. He died, but he left behind his records of his cultivation journey. He wrote them down in his spare time. Where can I see them? Sigh. That was my reaction when I first heard of them, too. But after a while, you'll lose interest in them. This house is in terrible shape. It's really heavy. These must be special items that can't shrink. Now they're just unwanted trash. Did the nason soul cultivator leave these stone tablets behind? These are records of someone's life. This one doesn't look useful. I'll check the others. This is it. This is how he reached the nason's soul stage. It seems that much needs to be avoided in order to reach that stage. Without this information, success is unlikely. Even with nine melody spiritual jinsengs help, falling into this nether world is both a blessing and a curse. This one, it's a scripture meant to teach the language of monsters. If I learn it, I'll be able to understand the contents of the monsters bronze plate. I may as well memorize it all right now. After that, Hanley found out a lot more information about the situation in the village. Obviously, our weapons are nothing special, but they've all been submerged in Agar water. This is a pool of that water. We have to treat our weapons like this before we head out for battle. Speaking of which, Elder Fang's really incredible. His combat skills are astounding. He's popular with all the youngsters in our village. It seems he's well ked around here. How troublesome. Half a day later. Time to go back for some sleep. I'm saying nothing but the truth. Who's inside my room? If you marry me, not only will you never want for food or shelter, but you'll also never have to risk your life outside the village. Is that elder foam? I've been alone for many years, so you must know I'm not a womanizer, and my feelings for you are genuine. Has that guy fallen for Ning? No wonder he kept glaring at me. He probably thinks there's something going on between the two of us. I can pretend that I didn't hear a word you said just now. I'm a cultivator and I won't marry a mortal. So, please leave this instant. H looks like you don't understand the situation you're in. Down here in the dark lands, being a cultivator is meaningless. So, get off your high horse. You'll have a hard time surviving here if you don't do as I say. You dare threaten me? Why wouldn't I? I dare to do much more. What are you going to do about it? Just be a good girl and obey. Don't think your boyfriend can save you. I'm the best martial artist in all the extreme eastern seas. So, who in this village can stop me if I want kill him? What? Be careful. This man plans to hurt you. When did you get back? Even with my formidable internal strength, I didn't notice you. Looks like you're very confident in your martial arts skills. However, it's rather foolish of you to try your luck against me. Foolish. It's been a long time since anyone called me that. And now I'm going to break your arm as punishment. Who? Hush. What is this boy? You're dead. It's best not to move. I don't want to be exiled from the village for killing someone. But if you force my hand, I won't hesitate. Wow, he's such a powerful martial artist. Since you intended to break my arm, allow return the favor. What? Listen carefully. If you dare step into this room again, I won't stop at just arm. It was my mistake for not realizing that you were a supreme martial arts master. I'll make sure you're well and truly dead. I surrender. Fleeing. I really want to kill him, but I don't want to deal with the consequences if the villagers find out and want me punished. He probably won't bother us anymore now that his arm is broken. Thank you, brother Han. He won't harass you for the time being. But if you want to survive here, giving him what he wants might be your best option. I'll never accept him. I swore I'd marry a high-ranking cultivator. Have you thought of any way we can get out of here? You heard everything yourself, so what more could I have possibly thought of? Don't lie to Brother Han. You were so calm when the first elder explained it all to you. So I'm sure you know how to escape. Dowoist me. Fate might have brought us together, but the truth is, although I have ways to handle those flying darks beasts up on Storm Mountain, I'll have my hands full just protecting myself. You're still young, so you're better off staying here. Maybe you'll even find another way to get out of here someday. Sigh. I feel like a hypocrite saying that to her, but it's better than letting her risk her life. Sigh. If it were in my power, I truly would want to help her. But for now, I just have to hope that she'll give up on the idea. Brother Han, I if I could temporarily restore some of your powers, would you be willing to get me out of here? What? I know a way to briefly restore your powers, brother Han. In return, I want you to help me find my senior and leave this place together. It's not that I don't believe you, Miss May, but even a nent soul cultivator couldn't find a solution after being trapped here. I may not have abnormal or heavenly spiritual roots, but I do have a jade marrow physique. I think you know exactly what that means, brother Han. Look here, cineabar. What it really is the mark of the jade phoenix marrow physique. Now you know that I'm not lying. With this physique, there's a certain way that I can transfer my psychic chi to another cultivator. And pure spiritual energy like psychic chi can't be sealed by this so-called absoluteqi. The jade phoenix marrow physique is famous among cultivators. Once in their life, anyone with that physique can transfer their psychic chi to someone else. The receivers's body will be cleansed, boosting their cultivation. If I can restore my powers even temporarily, I can release the crying soul beast. Those dark beasts may not be ghosts, but they're made out of condensed dark energy, so I'm sure they can be subdued. That way, the worst threat I face will be greatly weakened. Fine. But I can only agree to half of what you asked for. Half? I have reasons for not wanting to stay in this dark place for too long. So, I can only promise to do my best to find your senior over the next 3 months. If we haven't found him by then, we'll still have to leave. Fine, I accept. If you need my psychic chi right now, I can transfer it to you immediately. Air about the transfer process. The only way to make the transfer is from mouth to mouth. If I still had my powers, I could have done the transfer through our palms. Mm. This feels I can't think straight. Miss May, as lovely as such intimacy between a man and woman is, please don't forget to transfer your chi to me. Ah, my heart is this is so embarrassing. Although it's for the sake of our survival, but how could I Damn it. Why is he so calm? Ah, what am I thinking? After we does he not feel anything at all? Sometime later. You can use your powers now. Although I can't even cast a low-level spell, at least I can open my storage pouch. Brother Han, I've been meaning to ask. Are you a foundation establishment cultivator? Of course not. I'm at the core formation stage. Packs up. There's in energy everywhere. Excited. Dash. Get it away from me. Eek. Slurp. I knew it. Where are you going, brother Han? Wait in our room for a while. I need to handle a few things while I still have my powers. I'll be back later. A house in the village. What's going on? It's Elder Phone. Elder Phone, open up. With Elder Foam being at odds with me, I need to deal with him while I've still got my powers. Otherwise, I'll be in a world of trouble when I lose them again. The power I gained from the psychic chi has almost run out, and I still haven't gone back yet. All right, it's time for me to start preparing to get out of here. 2 days later. Look, Brother Han, our firebeast robes are done. It's a pity we had to use such a precious flying needle just for sewing clothes. I've prepared a map of the surrounding area and the Aar water. Brother Han, two days ago, the three elders came here to convince us to join them and take control of the village. So now that we know what they're up to, you're doomed if you go up Storm Mountain. You'll never be able to get past the dark beasts on the mountain. The beasts there are the strongest ones around. You should join us instead. You don't think they'll try to come for us when we leave, do you? I assume not. After all, we didn't really reject their offer. Moreover, if we die out there, their secrets die with us. Y, aren't you, Elder Yun? How can I help you? Daist Yun, I'll get straight to the point. Dais, it seems you've made up your mind to leave so I have something to ask of you. If you really can escape this place, could you please take this to Gene and deliver it to the sky talisman sect? What exactly is it? No need to worry. It contains the method to make one of the three spiritual talismans unique to our sect, the spirits layer talisman. Historically, only the sect leaders was allowed to use it. I don't want the Sky Talisman sect lose such unique knowledge. If only the SE leader could learn it, does that mean you were the leader of the Sky Talisman sect? I'm a little embarrassed to say I am the 57th SE leader. Do you not fear I might just steal it? Besides, I've never been to Gene, so I don't know if I'll ever head there. Aren't you being reckless about this? By giving this to you, I'm actually permitting you to learn it. Think of it as a show of my gratitude. Given the decline of the sect, it might not even have anyone who can make this talisman. In any case, once you learn what it takes to make the talisman, I doubt you'll be interested. As to whether you go to Gene or not, the choice is in your hands. I just want peace of mind so that I can face my ancestors when I die. Wow, he's really just giving it to me. Then I'll take it. If I manage to learn how to create a secret talisman from this, it'll be an unexpected windfall. Very well. I can only promise to do my best, but you shouldn't put all your hopes on this. He he that's good enough. I'm very grateful just to hear you say that. How sad. Really has completely given up. If it hadn't been for brother Han, I think I'd have become like him shortly after that. What is the talisman really difficult to make? The ingredients needed to make the spirits slayer talisman are incredibly rare. What? The soul of a spiritual beast in its metamorphosis stage. If that's a requirement, it basically means it's impossible to make. Red Clay Village. Who was he? I heard he was so powerful that he defeated two dark beasts on his own. He even gave us all the food. This way, please. The late cultivator's belongings are inside. Is that really your senior brother? Yes. I could never forget that robe. I sewed it on for him myself. Also, that storage pouch has a symbol only the two of us used. Shortly after, Brother Han, let's go. I know my brother is gone now, so there's no need to go to another village. Let's head straight to Storm Mountain. We're definitely going to go there. But first, I need to collect a few dark beast crystals. Beast crystals? Why do you want to collect those? Naturally, I have my reasons. Once we leave this place, finding dark beast crystals will be very difficult. As for the dark beasts, he can handle them. This is the perfect time to test the power of the crying soul beast. Storm Mountain was a gigantic mountain located in the northeast of that netherworld. Past the height of 10,000 ft. It was bombarded by a fierce wind. Anyone who entered it risked being turned into a sculpture of black ice. It had an abundance of dark chi and was inhabited by the strongest dark beasts. trembling. Although this platinum evolution isn't in the records, I'm glad it's still capable of evolving. After all, the original method of cultivating the crying soul beast was far too bloody for my taste. Got one? I'm afraid not. That giant head turned out to be empty. But I've already collected more than a 100 crystals. That should be enough. The locals say that a rift will open in half a month. Yeah, if we miss it, we'll have to wait for another year. All right, no more delays. Let's start climbing that mountain. Let's take a break by that boulder. Thank goodness this is here. I'm exhausted. If not for your barred beads, I fear we would never have gotten through this strange fog even if we passed the storm. Someone's coming. How can there be anyone else in a place like this? Who could it be? Brother Han. He's so calm. It's like he can keep his composure no matter what dangers he faces. Crussell. Looks like there's more than one. Yes, it's me. You can rest in peace now. I haven't even said anything yet. What? He has inner armor. No hesitation. Second strike. You bastard. Disgraceful. That scumbag attacked me without a word. But he probably didn't expect that I was a martial artist as well. All right. Perhaps this is the will of heaven. I thought the phantom fog had ended our fight to the death. But now we have another chance. I should kill him right now and rid myself of a potential threat. By leading you right to me again, fate has doomed you. With all the special items I have, you'll be dead in no time. Tide, I didn't think we'd ever meet again. Brother Han, purple spirit lady. Now I see why she refused to reveal her true face before. It was because her beauty is genuinely unmatched in the sea of scattered stars. I doubt anyone expected young master when said to be the first to reach his core formation stage would end up dying at your hand. Who's going to believe this? Seeing him again, there was no way I'd let him escape. What's this? That's the four element coiled dragon belt. It can resist wind, fire, water, and earth element attacks. It also has a very calming effect on one's spirit. Only with that were we able to climb up here unharmed. Who she brother Han? This is Miss May, a daist who was teleported here with Greetings, purple spirit lady. I see. Wow. So, she's the purple spirit lady. She's really beautiful. What's her relationship with brother Han? I wonder. Do you blame me for not helping you when you fought young master when before? I was actually no explanation needed. I could see the regret on your face. Plus, you didn't try to capture my companion, so I owe you for that. Thank you. Do you mind if I tagged along with both of you on your journey? Certainly, you may join us. Let's hurry along then. A cave in the netherworld. Are you sure you wish to cultivate the inyang reincarnation technique with me, junior sister? It requires a human and a ghost to cultivate. Although we could make great progress with all the in energy here. If we succeed, you'll no longer be able to restart the reincarnation Dao. Say no more, senior sister Yin. The soul resurrection technique was interrupted and my gold core was destroyed. By cultivating this technique, not only can we return to the core formation stage, but we might also reach the nason soul stage. It can be seen as a blessing in disguise. Fine. If you have no fear of the damage this technique can do, neither do I. So, let's begin cultivating the yingyang reincarnation technique. The peak of Storm Mountain. Look, Brother Han. Damn it. Those elders said there would be flying dark beasts, but they didn't say there'd be so many. Were they toying with me on purpose? Don't overthink it. We never got that high up the mountain. Looks like a bloody battle is inevitable. I've never doubted the crying soul beast's ability to defeat these dark beasts. But against such a massive swarm, I can't rely on it alone. We're just one step away from freedom, so we have to fight till the very end. One afternoon by the seemingly peaceful sea, a strange black fog suddenly emerged. All right, we're finally out of that hell. That phantom fog can't reach us here. Thank goodness for your mysterious burrowing technique. I doubt we could have made it out otherwise. I agree. My powers recovered the moment the rift opened at Storm Mountain. I thought it was all over then. I know. Who'd have thought the black mist would chase after us? If Brother Han hadn't flown us out of there and we had been sucked back in, we'd have been doomed. Now that I think about it, it's really scary. Those two only had a short chat at Storm Mountain, yet they're like sisters already. I know. Women are so complicated. What is this place? Something feels off. There's no sea breeze and the water looks too calm. Could this be emerge fragrance? Have you figured something out, brother Han? That's the Heramus beast. The Heramusk beast. I don't think I've ever heard of it. That creature is not found in the sea of scattered stars. So, of course, you two wouldn't know of it. This isn't the sea of scattered stars. This is the endless sea. The heavenly south people came up with the name. As they say, it's truly without end. The sea is to the north of the continent, so we have to fly south. It's been over a century since we met. How have you been? The 11 kingdom was the northernmost nation in the heavenly south. It was slightly larger than the U kingdom where Hani came from. It was divided into seven states. Of those, Min was closest to the endless sea and was also the largest of the states. Sealed Sun City, the capital of Min, was also the state's largest city. I didn't think we'd be flying for 4 months. We're lucky we managed to reach the mainland. So, you were born in the heavenly south. You went to a lot of trouble keeping that secret. If you know your way around, please take care of us both. Sigh. I actually ended up in the sea of scattered stars by accident. I was being hunted, so I fled there and lost touch with my master and se ago. I wouldn't say I know my way around. Still, I made these two jade scriptures for both of you. They're translations of the heavenly south script. Please take them. As soon as I figure out all the changes that happened here in the last century, I'll go into isolated training to prepare for my nason soul stage. What about you two? I actually just recently reached my core formation stage, so I still haven't stabilized my powers. I also want to find a residence to cultivate in for a while. What about you, Ming? Do you have any plans? I don't know. I'm only in the middle of foundation establishment, so I doubt I'll ever reach core formation. Unless I find a miraculous pill or a highlevel cultivator and become his concubine. As a Dow companion, there's still a chance I can form a golden core. Become a concubine. No way. Being a concubine is no better than being someone's cultivation cauldron. Imagine how awful it would be if you end up with a wicked man who takes advantage of you. If you really want a Dow companion, you need someone reliable like Brother Han. I've lost my senior brother, so I have no one else to turn to. Brother Han is so strong and so nice. What do you think of the idea, Brother Han? It seems you weren't just kidding. Miss May is a beautiful woman of good character. So many would love to be her companion. However, I'm focused on my path as a cultivator, so I won't engage in romantic relationships so casually. Moreover, I'm used to being alone, and my life is often at risk. If you join me, you'd never be happy and always be in danger. So, you're rejecting her, Brother Han. Aside from Nent Soul Freaks, there's nobody in the world more powerful than you. Can you really not protect someone as frail as maying? You already know that I've made some extremely powerful enemies. So before I reach my nent soul stage, I'd never even consider getting myself a concubine. If I were to drag Dowist May into it, I'd only end up hurting her. Would you consider taking me in after you reach your nent soul stage? Is she? She's willing to wait until I reach Nason's soul stage just to be my concubine. Does she really have no confidence in her abilities as a cultivator? My nason soul stage? Huh? I'm not even sure if I can get there. Even if I do make it, I don't know how long it will take. Would you still want to wait if it takes over a 100red years? But at my current stage, never mind 100 years. Even 20 or 30 years would be too long. Although I genuinely love him, can I really wait that long without any regrets? I have a few cultivation pills made using demon cores. Rather than thinking about finding yourself a Dow companion, why don't you focus on working hard by yourself? You might go on to form your own golden core like the purple spirit lady. My god, this is a top tier pill. He clearly refused to take me as his concubine, but he's now giving me such a precious pill. I'm so confused. Since he's being so generous, you should accept, sister. Maybe after you get more spirit medicine, you can enter your core formation stage. All right. Time passed as it always does. Over a hundred years after Hani left, the situation in the heavenly south had changed greatly. With the citizens of Mulan under threat, both the righteous and demonic sects put their grudges aside to assist the nine-state alliance. Even the heavenly dao alliance, a relatively neutral force, had to help as well. That was how the four major forces maintained balance eighth time. The 11 kingdom and its two neighboring nations were considered subordinate to the heavenly dao alliance. Meanwhile, the ancient sword sect, the falling cloud sect, and the myriad hall were core sexs within the alliance. The cloudy dreams mountain, where the falling cloud sect was located, was famous for its sacred vein of spiritual energy throughout the heavenly south. Deep within this mountain was the legendary spiritual core tree said to be the last of the three divine plants in the cultivation world. The rarity of this tree made it even more valuable than the heavenly lightning bamboo and the soul cultivating wood. This was because the trees roots would produce a spiritual liquid called the primordial elixir. This liquid was required to make the spirit formation pill, a sacred pill for those who wish to enter the nasonent soul stage. Coveting this incredible pill and abundance of spiritual energy. Many sects sought to seize the mountains. In the end, the cloudy dreams mountains fell under three sects. The ancient sword, the falling clouds, and the myriad hall. At that moment, the falling clouds sect happened to be in the midst of recruiting new disciples walking around. After I bid farewell to the purple spirit lady in Ming, I wanted to open up my own residence to cultivate in solitude. But I suddenly realized the pills I took no longer had any effect. This is so strange. Even if it was going to lose its effect, it should only do so after I enter Nent Soul stage. Have I grown resistant to it again? Or is this a sit effect of the blue flame wine with the psychic chi? In any case, I can't go into solitude and ingest my pills now. Now I have no choice but to cultivate somewhere with an abundance of spiritual energy. I should join one of the three sects of the cloudy dreams mountain. The myriad hall is famous for special items for cultivation. So it's my first choice. Although the ancient sword sect is the strongest, they have stringent requirements for new inner sect disciples. But their disciples are all from prestigious families which will be very troublesome. That leaves the Falling Cloud sect famed for its pillm skills. Apparently, their recruitment standards are the most lenient. I hear that the elders at the sect have recipes for spiritual pills, so it's very tempting. I think this sect will accept me. Yeah, I heard they're not so strict. This mountain path's really long. Yeah, we've been walking for 2 hours. This is so high up. It really is an immortal mountain. Please, this is just an illusion array cast on a hill. They want to test your perseverance. Shortly after that, the group finally arrived at a large platform. What a huge platform. Are we supposed to wait here? A platform? This is clearly a building, isn't it? I can't. Are they this year's newcomers? They're just level seven or eight, yet they dare come here. I doubt such weaklings will last long here. Do they think our sect accepts just anybody? Enough. We've no need for bullies here. Okay, senior brother chose right. But we're not going to set our standards so low this year. It looks

Like none of them noticed that they're in an illusion array. Hearing them babbling is so boring. Anyway, I should be able to pass if I pretend I'm at level 10.

Shortly after, the illusion array was dispelled, revealing the building. "Welcome to the Falling Clouds sect, everyone. This time, the selection process will be conducted by my juniors. Anyone with dual or triple spiritual roots or unique physiques may step forward. You'll go with junior brother Louu. Those who have cultivated past level may 10th step forward as well. You'll go with junior brother. Now the rest will undergo a strict selection process."

"A strict selection process. Wasn't just being at level seven or eight enough before?"

"That's right."

After that, Hanley and the others flew deep within the mountains led by Daistu. "The rest of them are quite old. This girl has quite a bit of potential having reached her cultivation level at such a young age. Sigh. Given my own pseudospiritual roots. If not for that little green bottle, I fear I'd still be struggling at level five or six. Without a doubt. The little green bottle's my savior."

"Is he? Why is he emitting in energy? Being able to conceal himself from my spiritual consciousness. He must have some unique ability."

"We're here. Take a good look. This is Six Mysteries Peak where our sect is located. If the sect accepts you, this will be your home."

"Great. It's bursting with spiritual energy. We're going to the Heavenly Spring Mountains welcoming Pine Residence. You can tell me about your backgrounds. Then we'll start testing your capabilities so you can join our sect."

"Whoa, what the hell? After you join us, there will be even more surprises. Let's go."

"Heavenly Spring Peak. Are these the new recruits, Junior Brother?"

"There are so few of them this year."

"It's you, senior brother Yen. These are still just candidates. They haven't gone through the mental test yet. Why don't you send one or two my way to help us make talismans?"

"No. Who is that guy? Such blatant disrespect. That bastard thinks people are just tools to make use of. What a jerk. I can't decide on such a matter, senior brother Yen. If you really want them, you should ask the sect leader directly. Bye."

"Hey, wait."

This is the welcoming Pine residence. That Yang Guai is such a bastard. Senior brother Meow. He's definitely here to pester senior sister Mu again. Nonsense. Whatever his wrongdoings, Junior Brother Yan is still a fellow disciple of the Falling Cloud sect. So, you'd best watch your words in the future. Otherwise, if our master hears you, you'll be punished. Of course, senior, I'll be more careful from now on.

We have seven newcomers and I happen to have seven heart inquiry talismans. You all must know what these are for. We'll be using these talismans to verify your backgrounds. If you tell any lies, you'll be driven off the peak immediately. Go ahead. It would really be something if you manage to get the truth out of me.

Shortly after, outside on the peak. Everyone passed. But if that guy passed, there must be something wrong with those talismans. Plus, Junior Meow obviously skipped him while checking all our auras. Given his cultivation base, he must not have noticed the issue. Looks like something strange is going on here. Never mind. I'll leave him be for now.

Six mysteries peak. The new recruits have arrived. Please have a look, sect leader. Thank you, Junior Brother. You have a seat. Leader of the Falling Clouds sect. We Yiming, welcome new disciples of the Falling Clouds sect. Hm. Good to see we recruited some new ones this time around. After all, we just took in a batch of newcomers a few years ago. Let's discuss how to distribute them among us.

They've started the proceedings. And if I'm right, next will be. Last time you took newcomers from the hidden sword peak. Maybe you only took a few, but you took the best ones because we know how to teach them. If you can do it better, go ahead and prove it. No matter. I'm just an outer disciple anyway. So, give me some simple duties.

2 hours later, outside the six mysteries peak. "From now on, you two will be disciples of the heavenly spring peak. You two may just be outer disciples, but you're lucky to have been assigned to our peak. Our master has always been kind and fair to us, and we never mistreat outer disciples. If you manage to make a worthy contribution, our master might give you a foundation establishment pill."

"Thanks a lot, senior brother."

"You, what's up with this guy? Does he really not find himself weird? Come, let's go meet our master."

"Greetings, master. Perfect. Your third senior brother and fifth senior sister are here too."

"Third senior brother. Long time no see."

"Junior brother, you."

"Hello, senior sister. Heavenly Spring Peaks fifth disciple. Mupiling. These two are the new disciples."

"Excellent. Greetings, master. He's in the middle of core formation. How disappointing. No need to bother anyone else since you two are here. One of you is skilled at crafting talismans and the other specializes in making pills. So I believe you need more manpower. You can take these two. Just make sure you teach them how to improve their arts as required. Then I'll take junior due. I'm sure you'll take good care of Junior Han."

"No. All right. You should go wait outside."

Two months later. The heavenly spring peaks medicine garden earnestly. "You're here, senior."

As a new outer disciple, Han Lee was lucky to be assigned to Senior Mu Peeling, a skilled pillmaker, but he chose to manage the medicine garden. "What a lunatic. I'm tilling the soil, Master Moo. I asked if you wish to learn to make pills, but you just wanted to manage our medicine garden. You've actually done a good job."

"That's because gardening is my favorite thing. Yet, you're trying to be a cultivator. Whatever the case, you may have this art. Practice when you have the time. The profound ice scripture. It's not a very popular art, but it's easy to learn. She must think I need a simple one. She's probably just being kind."

Looks like my new residence is well guarded. When I got to this garden, I made my own residence in the hills behind it. I then used all kinds of seals to conceal it. Unless there are sharpeyed core formation cultivator, nobody will find it. Now that the golden element devouring insects, the crying soul beast, and the nine melody spiritual jinseng have settled in, I decided to cultivate the ringing soul pearl Yuan Yao gave me so that I can better control the crying soul beast. I remember she said I'd get a splitting headache when cultivating it. But I didn't feel any sort of discomfort at all. On the other hand, trying to expel the spiritual wind energy was excruciating. There's no way Foam 11 can hunt me all the way here. But leaving it inside me would be too dangerous. I still have much suffering ahead of me. Since hardly anyone comes to this garden, I can focus on my cultivation. After refining the soul pearl, I can expel the wind energy. While I'm at it, I'll hone the fourth level of the great development technique and the demonic arts recorded on the beast skin.

Half a year soon went by. "Senior Sister Yuan. Senior Sister Yuan. It's me, Ku Huan from the Hidden Sword Peak."

"Senior Sister Yuan left the medicine garden a year ago. If you wish to find her, you should ask Master Moo. But it's all right. Since she's not here, you can meet with."

"Could you please let me in? Cultivating the great development technique. This guy is quite a smooth talker. It wouldn't look good if I refused him. Sigh. How annoying. Have you just joined, too? I don't think I've seen your face before. That means I can really be considered a senior brother now. My surname's Han, and yes, I only joined just over a year ago. You must be a very powerful disciple within the Hidden Sword Peak. I've been a novice for about 8 years now. My cultivation base isn't that high, but I know everything that goes on in the sect. If you ever have any questions, just ask. Do you need something?"

"Um, I'd like to ask your help. I'm sure you also know that us outer disciples never get any resources, so it's not easy for us to get any spirit stones. So, we thought we could do a little business. There's a really cute snowcloud fox in Green Trail Swamp nearby. Although it isn't a spiritual beast, female disciples love to keep them, so it's valuable. But guess what happened recently? We actually found a snowplow fox with spiritual energy. It's worth a few hundred spirit stones at least. But guess what happened? We accidentally, the little critter, slip away. If we want to lure it back now, we'll need amber essence that's at least 10 years old. But 10-year-old amber essence is way to zero expensive for us to afford. But I happen to remember that senior sister Yuan has 50-year-old amber essence in her garden. I was wondering, could I borrow some?"

This guy clearly knows that his request is unreasonable. I'm sure you've been informed that all aged spiritual medicine in the garden are off limits. If the seniors found out, I'd be doomed. Don't worry, junior brother. We'll be fine. Once the deal is done, I'll give you a share of the spirit stones. I'm sorry, but I can't give it to you. It's out of my hands. However, if you really don't have enough spirit stones, I've actually saved up a bit. I could loan them to you guys so that you can buy amber essence from the market. What? Really? But it'll cost 30 spirit stones. Do you really have that many? Yes, but remember to pay me back with interest. I'll be back with good news, Junior Brother. I'll pay you back twice as much.

Sigh. I'll be staying at the Falling Clouds sect for a while.

Several days later, "Junior, I thought you only needed to borrow spirit stones. Why do you need my help now?"

"I'm really sorry. We had found a powerful tracking array that we thought could catch the fox, but one of the guys suddenly had to pull out of the plan. We figured we'd rather share the profits with you instead of bringing in someone else."

"Sure, I'm in. I knew you I could count on you, Junior Brother Han. See you later."

Normally, I'd refuse to get involved in such a thing, but lately, I found cultivating the great development technique quite frustrating. It seems I've hit a bottleneck. So, getting out for a bit might be a good idea. Maybe I'll even find a solution to my bottleneck.

Deep in the mountains a few days later. "Didn't we agree to meet in the morning?"

"Oh, yeah. I forgot how slowly chi condensation cultivators fly. It's been so long."

2 hours later. "You're really early. These are senior Ma, senior 11, and senior Wang. We've heard all about you, Junior Han. So, we're sure we can rely on you."

"You flatter me, seniors. I just want to earn a few spirit stones. Let's talk on the way."

"Right. Let's go."

"That's a top tier flying sword. Did you buy that yourself? Are you from some wealthy family?"

"Uh-oh. This was the worst magical tool I could find. I've always been a loner. I have no family. In my early years, I learned some rudimentary talisman making skills, so it earned me a few spirit stones."

"Ooh, you can craft your own talismans, too. I'm so jealous."

Green Trail Swamp. We put the amber essence in place. Now each of us will get in position and stay hidden in the air. As soon as the snowplow fox appears, we all make our move.

4 hours later. "Why isn't it here yet?"

"Be patient. Look sharp. The fox is here. It's hiding in the bushes to the west. Don't startle it or it'll run."

Anxious. Sniff. Sniff. Go. Yes, it's here. Haha. It's no use. There's no way you're escaping. Is it dead? Don't be fooled. Foxes are very cunning. Will he array? You go down and check it. What's wrong with you? Dad's silent. How is it? I think it really is dead. Senior Wang. What do we do? Oh no, it can't end like this. We should hurry down there and take a look. The array won't last much longer anyway. All right, remove the array. Could it have died from shock? Watch out. My hand, Junior. Mayor, are you all right? Good thing it's not poisonous. I don't see it anywhere. Did you find it? But it looks like Junior Hans gone after it. Don't panic, seniors. That little critter used a distraction technique and burrowed into the ground. I'm tracking it with a magical tool, and when it comes out, I'll capture it alive. He's so reliable. Come on, let's go help him. Junior Han. What? What's the matter? He went into the stone wall. How's that possible?

Meanwhile, inside the mountain. The ruby wolf's burrowing technique is really useful. It's silent, so the little critter doesn't notice I'm following it. The truth is, my spiritual consciousness showed me that the fox was playing dead just now. So, even if it tries to dig itself away, it can't evade my detection. Normally, I'd have done those guys a favor and long since caught it. This fox has the same spiritual cleansing energy as the nine melody jinseng. It's just really faint. Also, it's not a familiar, but a flesh and blood creature. Something so unusual is worth looking into.

After a while, it jumped in. I didn't know there'd be a residence in this mountain. My consciousness was blocked. This feels a little dangerous. Should I just leave? Now that you're here, stop being such an old woman. Or maybe you're waiting for an invite. Oh [ __ ] So you're not a weakling in your chi condensation stage, but a core formation cultivator. Tisk, your concealing technique is quite good. I was nearly fooled. So young yet you're already at the latter levels of core formation. That's quite rare. You flatter me, senior. I just got lucky. May I ask who you are? You wouldn't recognize my name even if I told you. Even the nent soul cultivators of today wouldn't know it. Could she be some kind of old freak who's lived as a hermit? I'm no match for her, but if she tries to attack me, I can escape using the blood phantom technique I recently learned. On that note, why has she been hiding right under the noses of the three sexs? Also, this residence is really strange. Elix. It wasn't carved out with a flying sword, but hacked by a giant axe. Are you curious about my residence? Why don't you give it a try yourself? Since you've offered, I accept, senior restored. How is that possible? How does it repair itself? Have you cast some sort of forbidden technique on it, senior? A forbidden technique? You think too highly of me. That's called Azure gold stone or spirit absorption stone. It's a very rare material from the savage past. It can only be destroyed using immense force. Techniques and special items have no effect on it. Speaking of which, although you've already reached the pseudonason soul stage, you don't seem to have very much potential. No, to put it more accurately, it's terrible. Absolutely awful. All right, I got the point already. Given that you made it here, perhaps fate brought us together. If you're interested, I have a special item that could help you. And you're just handing it to me. I have my conditions, of course. First, I'm only lending it to you. In turn, you'll have to help me deliver a letter. It doesn't seem right to take your treasure when we've only just met. So, I think I can't accept. Something feels off. I think I should refuse. This item can stabilize your pseudonycent soul by 30%. Making it much easier to form a nent soul. So, I just have to deliver a letter. Of course. Did you think I wanted you to kill someone here? that spirit core jade, a treasure which will help you greatly. If you cultivate with this, your results will improve four-fold. You're right. With something like this, it won't take me decades of effort. It can stabilize my pseudonason soul stage in just over 10 years. In the wall behind me, there's a hole containing a jade box. The box is sealed with a talisman. I need you to tear off the talisman and hand me the box. You can't get it yourself. H. If I could get it myself, would I be asking for your help? I built this chamber out of Azure Gold Stone and bound my legs with these chains in order to imprison myself. What? That's right. I had honed the ethereal assassination art, an extremely powerful technique. But once it's successfully cultivated, your mind will be overtaken by blood lust. I ignored my friend's attempts to dissuade me and learned it, only to go on a killing spree when I reached the Nent soul stage. In the end, I was heavily injured by other Nent soul cultivators and lost an arm. To prevent myself from causing any more trouble, I locked myself in here and entrusted my best friend with the key. But many years have passed since I last heard from him. Had you not found me here, this may have become my grave. But after all that time, your friend might already be dead. Senior, no need to worry. We agreed that if anything should happen, he'd pass the key to his descendants. It does sound foolproof. Is this it? Yes. Clatter. Clatter. I'm getting a bad feeling from this talisman. The tokens inside. Just tear off the talisman and hand me the box. But this talisman is HM. What's the matter, friend? I already gave you my spirit core jade. So why are you still hesitating? Come on, just tear off the talisman. Kaya, stay away from me. No, this gas is poisonous. Rattle, what the hell is that thing? A corpse demon. No effect at all. It really is a corpse demon. Legends say this thing can't be physically injured, only slowly processed using true fire or sealed with soul absorption techniques. Looks like it's still going. The conditions for becoming a corpse demon are extreme. First, they need to be a naent soul cultivator with an earth or wood element physique. and they need heaven spiritual roots. Otherwise, they won't be able to revive themselves. Aside from that, the cultivator must die while bearing a lot of resentment. That way, their soul won't be reincarnated after death and remains in their corpse. In the end, the result is a monster. This box must contain its essence. There are too many unknowns. I'll need time to study it. I better make myself scarce. Let the three sex worry about this is that you're a lucky little thing. Not only are you unheard, it's incredible that you survived this long with the corpse demon. [ __ ] Could it be? That was close. Good thing I'm wearing the six paths reincarnates armor. There's something wrong with that thing. Who are you? I need to summon a barrier with the jade ruy. Huh? Why isn't the wolf obeying my orders? Who am I? Didn't we just speak to each other? Can you not recognize already? What do you think? My fox form is quite good, isn't it? That was you. Logically speaking, to transform into a human, it has to be a level eight spiritual beast, at least. But this white fox that's apparently the incarnation of the corpse demon is only at level seven. There has to be more to it than meets the eye. I don't care what you are. Only one of us will survive this. That's a powerful invisibility technique. This fox demon seems 30% weaker than an ordinary level seven spiritual beast. Could it have been weakened because the corpse demon was wounded? Go. It's dead. Could it really be that easy? Huh? A red barrier. Why did it activate on its own? What? Damn it. That barrier. Did the wolf conjure it? That illusion technique almost got me. I have to kill her in one go. What the hell? Go. Whatever that mist is, my element devouring insects can swallow it. Takes out. What are you doing? That's impossible, aren't you? No, it's taking over her body. Stop. Looks like the silver wolf managed to take control of her body. Is this my chance to subdue it? Forget it. It just shielded me from that attack, so I doubt it means me any harm. I'd also like to know how a spiritual pet could take action without an order from me. That wolf clearly has an interesting history. Oh, it got up. I better be careful. What's so funny? I only just took over this body, so it's natural that I'd need time adjust to it. Huh? You're You're a girl. H What do you mean, girl? Are you trying to say that I'm a sheolf? My apologies. Whatever you are, I'd like to know more about your origins. I've never heard of a spiritual pet being able to possess a body. I come from that ancient treasure you're holding as we speak. The fact that you haven't seen a spiritual pet possess a body shows how little you know. Since you've already taken over that body, this Rui staff must be useless now. What are you doing? No need to test me. You're right. If you destroy that staff, I'd vanish into thin air. After all, as a spiritual pet, I'm bound to that staff. What's this? Relax. It's just inconvenient for me to speak with you in my animal form, so I'll transform into a human. Do you have any clothes? This is all new to me. Thank you. She's so elegant. It's hard to imagine she's actually a wolf. You may call me Silver Moon. As for my origins, I wish I could tell you, but I don't remember them myself. When the soul of a spiritual beast becomes a spiritual pet, it loses its own will and only follows its master's orders. But for some reason, I still possess fragments of memories, so I still have a little autonomy. I'm one of the Silver Moon Wolves. I took the name for myself now. I can't remember what I used to be called. The Silver Moon Wolves. No records I've seen ever mentioned such a creature. I recall that from what's left of my memories, so I may have misremembered. If people find out a spiritual beast can possess someone's body, won't that cause an uproar among the cultivators? Do you think I can take control of any body at will? Strictly speaking, the technique I used just now doesn't take over a body. It's an innate ability of the silver moon wolves that devour souls. We use our own spiritual form to attack the spirit and soul of another. Of course, if the soul of our target is stronger than our own, this can end up killing us. Don't worry, I'd never be able to use that technique on you. In fact, I wouldn't have succeeded if not for that four-eyed fox. Our kind is the natural bane of foreyed foxes, and that fox's body had long been taken over by the corpse demon. In other words, I got lucky. Four-eyed fox. Isn't it a snowplow fox? Its demon eye ability is even more terrifying than our soul devouring technique. It took that form after finishing with its cultivation. It can destroy its enemies with a mere gesture. If the fox had a really high cultivation base, my possession would not have worked. Fortunately, the fox is actually a low-level spiritual beast. Its cultivation base greatly rose was because of its link with the corpse demon. Although I still have questions, I think I understand most of it. But there's something I'd like to ask you. Now that you have your own body, what's your next step? If I were to say I want to leave you and focus on my cultivation, would you choose to kill me? Seeing how powerful you truly are, you must have intentionally let me catch you at the false sky hall. In a way, you're right. I didn't try to fight you with all my strength that day. But more than that, I also didn't want to fall into the hands of the nent soul cultivators. Weren't there two others at the time? Why did you choose me? One of them looked sinister and the other was hideous. You're good enough. Not that ugly. Thanks. Fine. If you don't want to talk about it, I won't force you. One more question, if I may. It's been so many years since I took you out of there. Have you been hiding in my storage pouch and observing my every move the whole time? That's correct. If the world were to find out about the existence of that mysterious little bottle, I fear you'd soon end up in a shallow grave. Aren't you afraid that I'll kill you? If I destroy you body and soul, you couldn't reveal anything to anyone. Given that the object I'm bound to is in your hands. Even with all my power, I'm no match for you. In fact, I'm thankful enough you didn't kill me on the spot. Even so, I know you're very careful about who you let live. Had I not shielded you from that attack just now, you would never have even given me a chance to explain myself. Even if I'm giving you a chance, I'm not going to let you go if you can't convince. Every single person who knows about the bottle has to be under my control. Indeed, that's just how I'd like it. If you weren't someone so decisive, you would not have survived long in the world of cultivators. After all, I wouldn't want to take on a new master only to see him die immediately. What do you mean? You think I'll let you go just because you called me master? I can shift my spirit out of that special item and into your bamboo clouds warm sword, becoming your weapon spirit. As your weapon spirit, if I ever have a malicious intent against you, you'll be able to sense it. Would that put you at ease? Why would you do that? Don't tell me it's to repay my kindness. And can weapon spirits be separated from the object they're bound to? Obviously, it's not something that just anyone can do, but I certainly can because I'm willing. I wish to become your weapon spirit because I hope to gain true freedom someday. What does that mean? Could you be more specific? The remnants of my memory show that if I regain my physical form and cultivate a secret technique. The moment my master reaches the spiritual transformation stage and enters another realm, I will be free. In my mind, you're the cultivator with the greatest chance of fulfilling my wish thanks to that bottle. So, even if you didn't ask, I'd still request to become your weapon spirit. Sounds like our objectives are aligned. But how can I possibly reach my spiritual transformation stage? Whether you're telling the truth or not, I still don't know how best to control you. I'm not going to refuse your request to be my serv. But we'd draw too much attention if we travel together. Don't worry. I know a secret technique that can temporarily seal my body in the spiritual beast pouch. You just have to release me when you're cultivating or need me for something. Sure, but I still have to place a restriction on. Oh no, I've exhausted my spiritual power. I can't maintain this form. I'll hand you over to the disciples from falling cloud sect temporarily. Find a chance to sneak out after I've parted ways with them. No problem.

Beyond the mountains. "How long before Junior Han comes out? Do you think he can do it?"

"Junior Han, the fox was really sly. It had me running in circles. I only managed to catch it when it ran out of spiritual energy. That's incredible. You're so reliable. We only succeeded thanks to you, Junior Han. We've decided to give you 30% of the profits after we've sold it."

"I don't mind. I'll leave it up to you all, Senior Wang. Just don't feel too sad about it later. You can head back first. We'll head to the market right away. Okay."

An hour later. "That was quite quick. H. Those guys stored me inside a low-level magical device. Poof. Dash. It's their fault for underestimating me. It's a pity all their efforts were in vain. I think I'll give them something as compensation later. Then you're a blessing in disguise. Enough of your cheek. We should gather materials needed to enchant a weapon. Then go to the market. Can we find the materials there? Don't worry. They're not that common, but they're not that rare either."

Above the medicine garden, it's Kuay Huan and Senior Wang. "How pitiful. You're back. How many spiritual stones did you get? We're sorry. We lost the fox again. We're so dumb. We feared it would escape, so we stored it in a premium Azure cloud pouch. When we arrived at the market, we just wanted to make sure it was inside. But when we opened it, we're so sorry, Junior Han. We're not trying to cheat you. We'll do whatever we can to give you the stones we promised and pay you back for the amber essence."

"It's all right. Despite our best efforts, accidents happen. It's not your fault. Just pay for the amber essence and we'll call it even. You're such a nice person, Junior Han. We're blood brothers from now on. By the way, I noticed that your magical weapon's really powerful. Will you be participating in the sword trial assembly in half a year?"

"The sword trial assembly. You don't know what that is. Is that so unusual? Of course it is. I suppose it's only natural since he only just joined our sect. And he's been staying in the medicine garden the whole time. The assembly is actually a grand event just for the new disciples from the three sects at Cloudy Dreams Mountain. Only disciples at their chi condensation and foundation establishment stages are allowed to join. It's an extremely important tournament where disciples compete to win precious primordial elixir for their sex. You mean the elixir that comes from the spiritual core tree? I didn't know the assembly was that important. Yes, it's an annual event held just before the primordial elixir ready for harvesting. The winning sect can take half of the all elixir collected for themselves, but also a spirit formation pill. As such, any disciple who performs well will not only be rewarded with top tier magical tools, although it's useless to us low-level disciples, but we can trade it to core formation cultivators for three or four top tier magical tools. It's a shame that the ancient sword sect with all its sword cultivators have been the victors for years now. It'll be a hard fight for our sect. I'm so jealous. You said this contest will have chi condensation and foundation establishment cultivators participating. So chi condensation disciples will stand no chance. Quite the opposite. Chi condensation disciples frequently get into the top 10. That's because there's a hidden benefit to being in the top 10. They get a chance to use the legendary spiritual cleansing water. The core formation cultivators want to help their juniors improve. So naturally, they'll give them some extremely powerful magical weapons. That way, chi condensation cultivators stand a chance against foundation establishment cultivators. Spiritual cleansing water. I never thought the sex on Cloudy Dreams Mountain would have that. If both the pill and the water are on the table, I won't let such a chance slip by."

Shortly after. "See you next time, Junior Han."

"Sounds tempting. Are you after the spirit formation pill or the spiritual cleansing water? Can I not want both? But the water's only useful to low-level disciples. They're wrong about that. The water's useless for highlevel cultivators because they aren't using enough of it. In sufficient quantities, it would be a different story. If I can use this opportunity to get a root from the spirit court tree and cultivate one myself, I'd have as much spiritual cleansing water as I could want."

"That's wonderful. Don't celebrate yet. We need to deal with your issue first. Okay."

The heavenly spring pe few days later. "Good heavens. I'm the one who should be worried about separating from the special item I'm attached to. It should have no effect on you. So, why do you seem so tired? That's because you talk too much. You've been pestering me ever since you entered my bamboo zero clouds warm sword. Would you like to hear a story about the false sky hall? The first time there was a cultivator. The second time there was an old man. Later on, they actually got a sky replenishing pill. You still don't have a Dow companion after so many years. Sorry, I've probably been lonely for too long. Was that sound transmission talisman about the assembly? I guess even I get a message about it."

"Senior Moo, do you know why all the disciples are being asked to gather?"

"I'm not sure, but it must be related to the sword trial assembly. Hm. That magical tool of yours isn't meant for flying. That's too slow. Come on, I'll take you there. Oh, okay."

"Hello there, Junior Sister. It's been so long since we last met. What have you been up to these days? I sent you so many sound transmission talismans. Why haven't you replied to any of them?"

"You, I've returned to the mountain to gather the disciples on the orders of the Peak Master. Do you dare to get in my way?"

"He he don't be so serious, sister. I wouldn't dream of it. I just wanted to ask if you had received our master's letter. You see, our families have already agreed to our marriage. So, don't you think we should discuss the date?"

"Where the hell did you come from? What are you babbling? This is Han Lee. Our master entrusted me with the task of teaching him. He has nothing to do with any matters between us. I'll consider becoming your Dao companion if your cultivation base ever reaches mine. Otherwise, you'll never lay a finger on me. Wait, bastards. Are you really engaged to him, Senior Moo?"

"Keep your nose out of my affairs. He Hei, you don't know how to read the situation, brother Han. That monkeyy's not the only one who admires Senior Moos looks. It'll be awkward for you when everyone is gathered together. You're right. The heart purification hall. Who the hell is that brat? He's definitely a smoothtalking womanizer. Why would senior movie be with him? Told you. It's always something. The masters arrived. I summoned you all here to discuss the sword trial assembly. The assembly will be held at the Cloudy Dreams Westway where the Myriad Hall is located. All three sects will each send 30 participants. Before that, our sect must first assess who shall be chosen. Those who wish to participate may register. The residents, have you decided to compete with your juniors? Be sure not to accidentally kill anyone. I know what I'm doing. To be honest, that's a fire controlling technique that I came up with on a whim. I wrote it in a book I called Fire Handling Arts. I never thought I'd end up studying this book so intensely after all these years. Thank you, old Woo."

A month later, the sex selection process was very lively. "Next up, Heavenly Spring Peak versus Firecloud Peak. Sunong of Firecloud Peak take to the stage. Wow, that's Junior Soon. He joined our sect just a few years ago. I heard he has heavenly yan fire roots, but could that really be true? The Sunclan is a famous family of cultivators in the 11 kingdom. He probably has an arsenal of powerful magical devices. Anyone who goes up against him is doomed. Let's see who the unlucky guy is. Huh? Who's that kid? His face just screams unlucky. I think Hanley of Heavenly Spring Peak take to the stage. Look, Junior Sun really does have heavenly young fire roots. He can instantly unleash a fire barrier without using any talismans. That bead of his looks like the Sunclan's famous firewave bead. That poor sap he's facing has already lost. Look at that idiot reaching into his storage pouch. Huh? That huge stack is basic fireball talismans. Whoa. Each one costs a spirit stone. That must be more than 40 stones worth. Hanley of Heavenly Spring Peak winds. Did he really just throw away 40 spirit stones? Seriously, such a wasteful man. Oh my god. But he's must have used 30 or 40 spirit stones for that. Wow. He beat Sunton's fire spiritual roots in a flash and using fireballs. How ironic. He's literally throwing money away. Do you think he's the heir of some rich family? Looks like he'll do anything to win. It's crazy. Tomorrow you have to deal with him like this. Don't worry. All he's good at is hurling talismans. Okay."

Day two, round two. "Hanley, step fourth. Hey, it's the rich boy again. A seemingly tough opponent. Looks like he didn't take any magical tools out. Ice talisman. He starts by attacking with talismans and then charges at me to gain the upper hand. Looks like watched yesterday's match and came prepared. Take this. Cheryl Han Lee of Heavenly Spring Peak wins. What kind of magic technique was that? How did it appear behind his opponent in an instant? That was awesome, idiot. That's not magic. It's a martial arts technique from the mortal realm. But I've never seen one as powerful as his. I thought he only knew how to solve things with money. Can he do whatever he wants because he's rich. Even with so many detractors, Hanley continued to progress in the contest. Han Lee of Heavenly Spring Peak wins. He's now shortlisted for the sword trial assembly. He really can do whatever he wants because he's rich. Walks off. That was awesome, Junior Han. Let's be good friends from now on. Too bad you had to waste so many spirit stones. Did the seller give you a discount when you bought so many talismans? Sheer dash. Your family must be really powerful. You've got the look of a rich man. Oh, I just earned some money from making talismans. So that's how. What's this? The ringing soul pearl inside of me is suddenly heating up. The crying soul beast must have finally reached its final stage and is calling me. I tired myself out on that last match. So, I'm going back to my residence for now. Ah, don't go. Junior brother, farewell, seniors. Junior, how can you be tired just from using talismans? After waiting for such a long time, it's finally about to evolve. Now, that's a little over the top. That's a huge cocoon. What will it become? I can't wait to find out. It's absorbing G. All the ghost's energy. Whoa, it's so fast. What's all the commotion? I'm trying to focus on my cultivation. What? Pulls off. That's it. It just turned black. He's got markings on his back that look like a demon and a small hole under his nose. After so much buildup, this is the result. I thought you'd turn into something really cool. I can detect its emotions now. Probably because I'm using the ringing soul pearl. It's really cute. I'm so jealous. Stop clinging to him already. Brother Han, it's a sound transmission talisman. Han Lee of Heavenly Spring Peak. You shall attend the sword trial assembly. When Sumonad, go to White Phoenix Peak to receive guidance from senior brother song from Grandmaster Song of White Phoenix Peak. Isn't she the core formation cultivator and said to be the most beautiful woman in the falling clouds sect?"

3 months later, the foot of White Phoenix Peak. "I'm Han Lee of Heavenly Spring Peak. I've come to receive guidance from Senior Song. Could you please let her know I've arrived?"

"My master informed me of your arrival. You may head directly to Morning Phoenix Hall at the top of the mountain. She's waiting for you there."

"Greetings, Senior Song. Come up to the second floor. I await you there."

Step. Step. "Greetings, senior."

She's as stunning as they say, and she's already at the early levels of core formation at such a young age. The heaven spiritual roots of legend are truly incredible. Your Han Lee? Yes. Since you were faded to come here, naturally, I'll do my best to give you guidance. How much you can learn over the next 3 days depends solely on your abilities. Why do I feel like she's staring deep inside my body and soul? Her cultivation isn't high, but I get the feeling that she must have used some sort of psychic technique. Practice what you've learned. Then wait downstairs. I'll call you back here when I'm ready to give my analysis. Understood. Thank you, senior.

A hall in the middle of the main peak. It's a message from senior song. Han Le's fine. Something's wrong with Shidon. She dawn. Huh? I knew something was off. During the selection, he used the frozen moon wheel, a treasure from the Sheic Clan said to have been destroyed two centuries ago. Having such a treasure would easily get one selected for the sword trial assembly. The Fu Clan of the Myriad Hall had a pretty good relationship with the Sheic Clan before. So he really is a descendant of the Sheic Clan. Logically, he should have joined the Myriad Hall. So why did he come to the Falling Clouds sect instead? We mustn't be careless when the sacred tree is involved. Then again, Junior Son's clairvoyance is growing more and more powerful. Aside from our masters, I doubt anyone else can withstand that technique of hers.

the two months later western side of Cloudy Dreams Mountain. On that day, the Myriad Hall's fighting stage had a very lively crowd gathered around it. Naturally, the ones attracting the most attention were the core formation cultivators from the various sects. As usual, the leaders of Myriad Hall, the Shure, and Fu Dawists were there. The ancient sword sect, which had dominated the assembly for years, was led by Jang Shao, said to be the least welcomed by the falling clouds sect and the white sword duo. The falling clouds sect sent Dowist Duan of Firecloud Peak and Daistu of Heavenly Spring Peak. Both were familiar faces, so they were largely ignored. All eyes were on the newcomers. Wow, Lady White Phoenix usually stays hidden away. I didn't expect her to attend the sword trial assembly today. I heard she has heaven spiritual roots and easily entered her core formation stage in under a hundred years. As a woman, I'm both proud and envious of her. Cultivators with talent like that only turn up once a millennium.

The first match is Hanley of the Falling Cloud Se versus Yaoong of the Ancient Sword Se. "Are you kidding me? You sent a level 11 chi condensation cultivator against our foundation establishment disciple. Is your sect giving up already, brother Dan?"

"Ha. Little Han was only level 10 during the selection process. Impressive. He's making good progress. Did he come here to embarrass himself? Master Jiang has such a mouth on him. Don't say that. We should commend him for his bravery. He's so annoying. He's so weak. He's not scared, is he? Tell him not to be such a coward. A chi condensation cultivator would naturally be nervous fighting a foundation establishment one. He activated his flying sword in barrier instantly. The ancient sword sect is amazing. Rifle one spirit stone per piece. 60 fireball talismans. Holy [ __ ] What's that? I knew it. You dare knock me down. Even if I win now, I'll be a laughingstock among the three sects. I'm going to kill you for this humiliation. Hani of the Falling Cloud sect wins. He won already. We haven't even started laughing yet. So that was your favorite disciple. Brother Jenang, come now. Han Le's only shortcoming is his lack of creativity. All he ever does is use fireball talismans. It may be a simple trick, but activating that many talismans at once requires a great deal of training. Doing so is beyond the average disciple. And being the first to attack also needs a lot of skill. He just relies on money. He won't get to the second round in a serious competition like the sword trial assembly. Indeed, brother Jiang. The next day, Han Lee fought a female cultivator from the Myriad Hall. Han Lee of the Falling Clouds sect wins. Nose. My My Looks like he made it through the second round after all. What?