In an unnamed Mountain Gorge, the Kirin transformed into a beautiful woman, gritting her teeth at the perfectly round and flawless Pill in her hand, which surprisingly emitted no fragrance:
"You saw my body, and you think you can just get rid of me with a single Pill?"
Immediately after, however, she suddenly deflated. She was just an Eighth Tier Magical Beast; facing Zhao Li, she had absolutely no ability to resist whatsoever. She couldn't even vent her anger...
Zhao Li naturally didn't know about the Kirin's furious expression towards him. He had simply offered the compensation out of his usual moral code; he truly had no other intentions.
At this moment, Zhao Li composed himself and found a small City nearby. He directly chose the largest restaurant in the area and ate his fill.
Even though he had already Transcended to Saint and achieved Inedia long ago, his long-standing habits meant he still retained his desire for food. After staying in the Mountain Gorge for several months, although he had gained a lot, his mouth truly felt bland.
Zhao Li continuously sent delicious food into his mouth. Under the churning of his stomach and intestines, it quickly transformed into pure energy that merged into his physical body.
Suddenly, his elegant, wolfing-down movements paused. He had heard some unexpected news – the various rumors about Yao Chen that had been spreading like wildfire throughout the Central Plains recently.
"Hmm? Did he still fail to escape this calamity? Is it perhaps fate?"
Zhao Li's heart stirred with a hint of confusion. In the past ten-plus years, he had seen Yao Chen once. At that time, his Soul Power had already entered the middle stage of the Heaven Realm, and his Dou Qi Cultivation Level was close to Half-Saint. With his talent, he was likely already a Half-Saint by now. Mu Gu and Han Feng shouldn't have been able to do much to him.
Zhao Li naturally didn't know that because of his existence, everything the Pill Venerate had displayed had already caused the Ancient Imperial Clans to take notice. This time, it wasn't just Mu Gu making a move, but also Mu Gu's Master within the Soul Clan – the only Ninth Grade Alchemy Great Grandmaster in the Soul Clan besides Hun Xuzi, a true Dou Sheng existence!
It was because of that person that Yao Chen was forced to Self-Destruct.
"If it's truly fate, he should still be alive. Moreover, having cultivated the Soul Cultivation Method I taught him, his Soul Power should have already begun evolving towards the Primordial Spirit..."
Zhao Li was only surprised for a moment before accepting the matter. He began to ponder Yao Chen's current state. After thinking for a while, he decided to first go and take a look at Starfall Pavilion:
"Regardless, Little Yao has grown up under my watch since reaching Seventh Grade. He treats me with the respect due to a Master, so I should do something as well."
With this thought, Zhao Li had already vanished from the restaurant. When he reappeared, he was already in the Heavenly Star Mountain Range.
The Heavenly Star Mountain Range, where Starfall Pavilion was located. At this moment, Starfall Pavilion had completely lost its former appearance as a secluded paradise. Sentries and patrols were visible everywhere, from Starfall Pavilion, the Blood River Sect, and even some who were just there to watch the excitement...
After the Black Dragon Venerate, some forces were indeed deterred, but under the lure of immense profit, there were still forces willing to take risks, and they were growing stronger. The current Blood River Sect even had a Five-Star Dou Venerate!
After three months of countless battles, big and small, from the initial Probing to the current decisive battle, Xue He was almost certain that the Pill Venerate would definitely not be able to appear. He wanted to seize this opportunity to take a gamble, and moreover, he had the support of the Soul Hall!
Three months ago, he had intended to test Starfall Pavilion, but he had been hesitant and unable to make up his mind for a long time. It was at this moment that a Heavenly Venerate from the Soul Hall found him and promised to help him eliminate Starfall Pavilion, leaving all the treasures to his Blood River Sect.
Xue He, who had long intended to take a bite out of Starfall Pavilion's large cake, was naturally overjoyed when he heard that a super force like the Soul Hall was willing to assist. He didn't even care why the Soul Hall would do something that seemed to have no benefit to them. He immediately quickly reorganized his forces, and after three months, it had evolved into the current life-and-death situation.
At this moment, the entire Star Realm was plunged into chaotic and intense warfare, but from their occasional glances towards the high sky, it was clear that the truly decisive battlefield was up there!
Both sides understood that if the strong individuals above were defeated, it would almost certainly mean that their respective forces would be erased from existence today!
Seeing the situation on the Plaza, the hearts of everyone in Starfall Pavilion sank. Wind Venerate was not the Pill Venerate after all. He was not weak, but facing Xue He, he was still at a disadvantage. And some other strong individuals who didn't believe that Yao Chen had perished and wanted to seize this opportunity to support Starfall Pavilion, seeing the situation, also began to hold back, merely tying down their respective opponents.
"Haha, Feng Xian, do you think you are Yao Chen? Without Yao Chen, this Starfall Pavilion is nothing!"
In the sky, Xue He pressed forward relentlessly. After a round of combat, Feng Xian was clearly showing signs of fatigue. His offense and defense were not as sharp as before. Clearly, facing a seasoned Dou Venerate, even with his profound foundation, he was at a disadvantage.
Hearing Xue He's strange laughter and mockery, Feng Xian's face was grim, but he didn't dare to be distracted by arguing with him. He just stared intently at Xue He, a sense of determination rising in his heart. Starfall Pavilion was his brother's life's work; he wouldn't stand by and watch it be destroyed by others!
Seeing Feng Xian's expression, Xue He knew that his psychological attack had no effect. He frowned slightly, then didn't pay it much mind. With the absolute difference in strength, these tricks were merely icing on the cake for him; failing didn't affect his ability to take down Feng Xian!
Immediately, his figure like a ghost attacked Feng Xian again. After several rounds, Feng Xian, who had been fighting almost continuously since the Black Dragon Venerate and hadn't gotten much rest, finally couldn't hold on. He took a direct palm strike from Xue He, and half of his body went numb. A mouthful of fresh blood spurted out, and his figure plummeted downwards, finally crashing heavily onto the Plaza. Huge cracks spread out, eventually covering half of the mountain.
When the strong individuals on Starfall Pavilion's side saw this scene, their hearts sank. They had only wanted to take a gamble, not to coexist or perish with Starfall Pavilion. It had come to this point, and the Pill Venerate still hadn't appeared. They also began to have thoughts of retreating.
"People of Starfall Pavilion, Yao Chen has already perished, and Feng Xian has also been defeated. There's no point in you stubbornly resisting like this. If you still want to put up a last stand, this old man doesn't mind completely wiping out all of you!"
After severely injuring Feng Xian, Xue He stood in The Void, his sinister gaze sweeping across. His cold shout, filled with killing intent, echoed in everyone's ears.
Hearing his cold shout, those who had already had thoughts of retreating gave Feng Xian an apologetic look and retreated to the side. This turn of events caused the faces of the Starfall Pavilion members to turn pale with despair...
Seeing those sensible fellows, Xue He curled his lip in disdain. Then, thinking of the wealth left behind by that legendary person that he was about to acquire, a fiery look appeared in his eyes. He then waved his hand and looked sinisterly at Feng Xian below, who was struggling to get up, his face pale and contorted, his eyes filled with madness. He said triumphantly:
"Remember to thank the Pill Venerate for me when you go down. I won't forget the contribution he made to the development of my Blood River Sect."
Before his words finished, a phantom blood river appeared in front of him. The blood within surged, its momentum terrifying. In the next instant, it rushed towards the Starfall Pavilion group who were still trying to resist!
"Brother, I'm sorry."
Feng Xian sighed softly in his heart. Immediately, a strong energy surged towards him, instantly causing an Energy Storm. He was going to Self-Destruct!
Suddenly, he saw a figure appear beside him. The figure merely lightly lifted a hand and placed it on him. The violent and surging Dou Qi within his body immediately became as docile and quiet as a mouse seeing a cat.
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