"Young Sect Master Mo, those words are a bit much. Han believes that without rules, there can be no order. The Black-Corner Region should still have some rules."
As the light laughter faded, a ripple suddenly spread across the clear sky. Immediately after, a large group of figures slowly advanced, finally hovering in the sky. The Gold-Silver Twin Brothers relaxed their expressions, while Mo and the others, upon seeing the speaker, all changed their expressions.
In the Black-Corner Region, there's a place called Feng City. The city isn't large, yet in the Black-Corner Region, it holds a pivotal position, simply because it's the domain of Medicine Emperor Han Feng of the Black-Corner Region.
As the foremost alchemist in the Black-Corner Region, Han Feng, who had long since become a Rank Six Alchemist, held an extremely high status in the hearts of many forces and even strong experts.
Of course, a Rank Six Alchemist, even when considering the entire Northwest Continent, is quite rare. Even ordinary Dou Emperors and even Dou Ancestor experts would have to be three points courteous when meeting one. A Rank Six Alchemist possesses extremely strong rallying power.
At this moment, in the mountain forest outside Black Emperor City, a man clad in an alchemist's robe stood with his hands behind his back, surrounded by numerous figures. His gaze was fixed on the Yao Three Brothers.
This man was only in his twenties or thirties, with a rather handsome face. His slightly thin lips were tightly pursed, giving him a cold and stern demeanor. But it was precisely this that gave him a unique charm.
On the back of his robe, there was an exquisitely crafted character 'Feng', and embroidered maple leaves. At this moment, his gaze locked onto Yao Da, and like Qi Shan, he detected the extremely subtle aura of a Heavenly Flame.
Medicine Emperor Han Feng didn't hesitate, directly producing three jade bottles. "Three of you, hand over the things and clues you obtained to me, and these three Dou Spirit Pills will be yours. At the same time, I can also guarantee that the two gentlemen, Gold and Silver, will not trouble you again in the future."
"Young Sect Master!"
The group from the Black Emperor Sect changed their expressions upon seeing Han Feng's group. There were too many powerful experts on the other side. Most of the famous individuals on the Black Ranking had actually been summoned by Han Feng, which showed the rallying power of a Rank Six Alchemist.
"Don't act rashly yet. Send someone to inform my father!"
Mo Ya instructed everyone to remain calm, then secretly dispatched someone to contact his father, Mo Tianxing, the Sect Master of the Black Emperor Sect. The events unfolding were now beyond his ability to handle; his father had to make the decision whether to fight or retreat.
Han Feng naturally noticed the situation on their side, but he didn't stop Mo Ya's small gesture. The Black Emperor Sect was an old established power in the Black-Corner Region, and Mo Tianxing was a Dou Ancestor, so he wasn't willing to offend them too much.
"Hahahaha, how can such a lively event be without our Demon Flame Valley!"
Amidst a hearty laugh, an aura stronger than any present burst forth. The numerous figures that followed were all incomparably powerful. Although their numbers were slightly fewer, their linked auras made them stronger than any other side.
First Elder Fang Yan of the Demon Flame Valley appeared with a loud laugh. Behind him were many elite experts of the Demon Flame Valley. Fang Yan's cultivation aura was extremely powerful but somewhat unstable, with subtle spatial fluctuations around him. This was a half-step Dou Ancestor, far surpassing ordinary peak Dou Emperors, only half a step away from Dou Ancestor.
"Demon Flame Valley!"
Han Feng glanced angrily at Fang Yan, noticing that the other party's gaze was also on Yao Da. He secretly thought, "This Fang Yan is also a fire-attribute expert and a half-step Dou Ancestor. He probably wants to contend for the Heavenly Flame to achieve a breakthrough. In this situation, I'm afraid he won't give up easily."
"Heh heh, I never thought that we three brothers, who have been in such a pathetic state in the Black-Corner Region for so many years, would have a day where we could stir up such a storm."
Yao Da suddenly chuckled, then looked up at Han Feng, Mo Ya, and Fang Yan. He slowly pulled out a jade plaque glowing with a faint blue hue from his arms. This jade plaque faintly emanated firelight and also carried a trace of the peculiar Heavenly Flame aura.
"You all want this route map with the Heavenly Flame clue. You think we brothers will comply so easily."
Yao Da suddenly grew agitated. Under everyone's gaze, his Dou Qi erupted, splitting the jade plaque into three. Yao Er and Yao San each snatched a piece. Immediately, the three flew away, scattering and escaping.
"Don't let them escape!"
"Don't let them go!"
"Chase them!"
Many strong experts were momentarily stunned. By the time they reacted, the three brothers had already fled in separate directions. None of them had expected the Yao Three Brothers to take such an action. After calming down, they immediately acted individually.
Han Feng's face instantly darkened. A deep blue flame, like a liquid, suddenly surged from within him, slowly emitting an intense heat.
"Heavenly Flame!"
As soon as the deep blue flame appeared, exclamations rang out across the entire sky. With everyone's eyesight, they could naturally discern the true nature of Han Feng's flame at a glance.
His body was surrounded by a flowing Heavenly Flame. With a somber gaze, he watched Yao Da's retreating figure and quickly led his people in pursuit. The Gold-Silver Twin Brothers, Mo Ya, and Fang Yan, among others, also made the same move, chasing after Yao Er and Yao San.
"This Han Feng clearly already has a Heavenly Flame, so why does he still want to seize this other Heavenly Flame?"
Qi Shan from the Black Emperor Sect was greatly puzzled. It's common knowledge that a fire-attribute expert can only absorb one Heavenly Flame! Is Han Feng preparing to switch Heavenly Flames? But the aura of this pure green flame should be weaker than Han Feng's Heavenly Flame!
The same question lingered in the mind of First Elder Fang Yan of the Demon Flame Valley, but he didn't ponder too much. Instead, he led his people towards Yao San. "Three birds in the forest are not as good as one in hand." As long as they secured one, with the strength of his Demon Flame Valley, they wouldn't fear losing out on benefits.
"Here!"
Amidst the sounds of battle in the mountain forest, countless people rushed towards the Yao Three Brothers. Yao Da charged and broke through the crowd. This delay allowed Han Feng to catch up. Left with no choice, Yao Da directly threw the broken jade plaque in another direction, then fled for his life.
"Anyone who contends with me had better weigh the consequences."
Han Feng's voice carried, and fear flashed in the eyes of the ruthless individuals preparing to snatch the jade plaque. Medicine Emperor Han Feng was not only famous for his alchemy but also for his ruthlessness. These small fry couldn't afford to offend him. In this hesitation, the jade plaque was taken by Han Feng.
Han Feng held the jade plaque, his eyes slightly narrowed. A deep blue flame, like clear lake water, enveloped the jade plaque at his fingertips. As the Sea Heart Flame, resembling flowing clear lake water, surged, Han Feng's soul power dramatically increased at this moment.
"This is a route map, it really is a Heavenly Flame!"
From the broken jade plaque, Han Feng sensed a half-damaged route map, along with a scene: the Green Lotus Core Flame within a fire lotus. The deep blue flame around him suddenly retracted, and his gaze became even more fervent, targeting the other two directions.
In Yao Er's direction, Fang Yan and the Demon Flame Valley members, Mo Ya and Qi Shan, along with other Black Emperor Sect experts, as well as Fan Lao of the Blood Sect, Yuan Yi of the Eight Gates, the Sect Master of the Ground Fire Sect, and many other experts summoned by Han Feng, were pursuing and intercepting him.
Yao San's situation in the other direction was even worse. The Gold-Silver Twin Brothers were relentlessly pursuing him. It was he who had offended them the most back then, causing the three brothers to struggle in the Black-Corner Region for years.
These two old fellows were indeed seasoned peak Dou Emperors, ranking among the top two on the Black Ranking. There were also many strong experts attacking in this direction, but none could stop them.
Just as Yao San was in peril several times, and the Gold-Silver Twin Brothers were about to succeed, a middle-aged man somewhat resembling Mo Ya appeared in the air. Seeing this, Yao San directly threw the jade plaque in his direction.
"Shifting the blame to the east, but I do have some interest in this item."
The middle-aged man reached out to catch the jade plaque. At this moment, the Gold-Silver Twin Brothers' expressions changed, and they simultaneously accelerated. A golden and a silver Dou Qi force swept out, intending to block the middle-aged man.
"You two can contend against ordinary low-tier Dou Ancestors, but this Sect Master is definitely not among them."
The middle-aged man smiled faintly. A spatial force blocked the two Dou Qi forces. Then, with a sweep of his long sleeve, he took the item into his hand.
"Here you go!"
Yao Er's side had not yet decided a victor due to the mutual restraint of the many strong experts, and he could barely hold on. But when the middle-aged man appeared and Yao San escaped, he suddenly threw the broken jade piece he held towards the top of the Demon Flame Valley's group.
Fang Yan was momentarily stunned with surprise. Then, along with the Second and Third Elders of the Demon Flame Valley, who had accompanied him, he snatched the broken jade piece. Yao Er then took the opportunity to slip away.
In this mountain forest outside Black Emperor City, a strangely oppressive atmosphere permeated. The three parties separated, gathering behind Han Feng, Fang Yan, and the newly appeared middle-aged man respectively.
Mo Ya and Qi Shan stood respectfully behind the middle-aged man. Han Feng, the Gold-Silver Twin Brothers, and many other Black Ranking experts responded cautiously. The numerous elders of the Demon Flame Valley also linked their auras, not daring to be careless.
Mo Tianxing of the Black Emperor Sect, an old powerhouse in the Black-Corner Region, was once the Black Emperor, ranking first on the Black Ranking. He later founded the Black Emperor Sect, which continuously developed into the current Black Emperor City. He himself became a Dou Ancestor expert, now a three-star Dou Ancestor, in a semi-retired state.
On Medicine Emperor Han Feng's side, Han Feng and the Gold-Silver Twin Brothers joined forces. The three of them didn't fear Mo Tianxing but also felt that he was a difficult opponent.
The Gold-Silver Twin Brothers were peak Dou Emperors. As twin brothers, their minds were connected, and when united, they could fight ordinary low-tier Dou Ancestors. Han Feng, possessing the Sea Heart Flame, also had considerable combat power and could contend with a Dou Ancestor. So, they were not afraid of Mo Tianxing, but taking back the item would be difficult.
"Second Brother! Third Brother!"
Fang Yan of the Demon Flame Valley also sensed that the situation was unfavorable. With a low shout, the Second Elder and Third Elder of the Demon Flame Valley responded immediately. Then, they flew back a distance, and the three of them rapidly moved their hand seals.
As their hand seals changed, three faint gray flames suddenly curled out from their bodies, then resonated with each other. After a moment, they directly left their bodies and flew out, converging in mid-air at the center of the three.
The fusion of the three faint gray flames took only half a minute. A peculiar grayish-brown flame slowly rose into the sky.
With the appearance of this grayish-brown flame, the temperature of this part of the sky abruptly increased. Even around the flame, space showed some distortion. The temperature of this flame seemed to be very close to the level of a Heavenly Flame.