On the treasure ship, Han Feng sat cross-legged, looking inside at the Innate Primordial Magnetism in his body.
When the crisis erupted before, the Innate Primordial Magnetism had failed for the first time.
If Han Feng hadn't had many other defensive means, he would probably have suffered a big loss.
But now, it had returned to normal.
Was it because that claw strike was left by the White Tiger, the Lord of Metal?
The White Tiger belonged to the metal attribute and governed killing. Han Feng didn't think that he could rival the White Tiger's attainments in the metal attribute.
Under that extreme metal domain, it was not uncommon for spiritual objects to fail.
Just like how all fires in the world submit in front of a Heavenly Flame.
This experience left a warning for Han Feng.
In front of a true expert, any means could fail.
As the saying goes, one force breaks ten thousand techniques, and this was exactly it.
He had to become stronger as soon as possible. Although his current cultivation realm was breaking through very quickly, it was still not enough!
The blue and green flames in Han Feng's eyes suddenly surged. After the Sea Heart Flame and the Green Lotus Core Flame devoured the earth and water essence left by the Basalt, the energy fed back to the "Flame Mantra."
This energy could be quickly absorbed and used to level up.
Three days passed in a flash.
Han Feng digested all the energy absorbed by the two Heavenly Flames.
His Dou Qi level broke through the two-star Dou Venerate level directly, reaching the late stage of three-star Dou Venerate.
It wouldn't be long before he would break through the four-star realm with crushing force.
The earth and water essence could not promote the "Flame Mantra" to the Heaven Rank, so most of the energy was utilized by Han Feng.
However, what Han Feng wanted to break through most at the moment was not Dou Qi, but soul power.
Soul power had always been his advantage. Relying on soul techniques that others didn't have, Han Feng could easily contend with Dou Venerates at the Dou Ancestor realm.
However, as the growth of soul power slowed down, this advantage was gradually shrinking.
Logically, soul power could only increase bit by bit with the breakthrough of realms. Many experts only deliberately looked for ways to train their soul power when they were impacting the Half-Saint realm.
Because without talent and opportunity, that checkpoint was very difficult to break through, so they could only improve themselves in all aspects.
Even for the mighty figures of this era, soul power was not linked to combat power, but more of a manifestation of ability dimensions.
However, this kind of accumulation was destined to be slow and required a long time to settle.
Han Feng had already accumulated enough in his previous life, so he decided to take a shortcut.
The simplest way to take a shortcut was to absorb soul source.
His bottom line prevented him from wantonly slaughtering living beings, so his target naturally turned to the sinful Hall of Souls.
Since those soul sources had already become a fact and could not be reversed, he might as well use them for himself.
Accept reality, then make changes.
Besides the soul source of the Hall of Souls, Han Feng also remembered that there was a magical space called the Heavenly Tomb in the Gu Clan.
In his previous life, he had been invited to observe the ceremony on behalf of the Falling Star Pavilion.
It was said that the flow of time in the Heavenly Tomb was several times faster than the outside world. Three years inside was only half a year outside.
Although for life forms, the speed of vitality loss became faster, for cultivators, they had two and a half years more time than their peers outside.
Not to mention that there were special forms of energy bodies in the Heavenly Tomb, similar to soul sources, which could help cultivators quickly improve their strength in all aspects.
This kind of energy body was simply more precious than soul source.
Unfortunately, the quota for the Heavenly Tomb had long been divided up by the eight major families.
Han Feng, an outsider, was not qualified to join no matter what.
Unless... he married into the family?
Ahem, marrying in was thinking too far ahead. A more realistic consideration might be to borrow the quota of the Xiao family.
The Gu Clan had occupied the Xiao family's quota for a thousand years. If he used this to exchange for a quota to enter the Heavenly Tomb, it should be reasonable.
Of course, any affection and reason had to be carried out under a confidence called martial force.
Han Feng needed to show strong strength and potential, at least crushing the younger generation of the Gu Clan.
Only in this way could he obtain the basic qualification to talk with the Gu Clan.
Xun'er might also play an unexpected role in this.
He just didn't know if she was willing.
Han Feng thought to himself that the little girl would most likely not refuse him, but how should he compensate her...
The matter of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame remnant map already owed her a favor.
Coupled with her inexplicable dependence on him, Han Feng always felt embarrassed to use her.
But the fact often is that those who help you without caring about gains and losses will always help you.
What they value may not be straightforward benefits, but something more profound.
Han Feng couldn't figure out what Xun'er wanted at the moment, but he secretly swore that he would do his best to satisfy Gu Xun'er's requests in the future.
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The treasure ship traveled all the way, crossing the entire Western Region directly and arriving near the Black-Corner Region.
In the cabin, Xiao Yan was bedridden. due to mental sluggishness, he had lost a lot of weight.
If he were given another chance, he would absolutely not go down into the cave with Han Feng.
It was too terrifying. That was simply not pressure that a small cultivator of his level should bear.
In the future, he'd better stick to dealing with his peers honestly.
Lying on the bed, Xiao Yan fantasized about studying and growing together with Xun'er after entering the academy.
By the way, Xun'er should have already broken through to become a Dou Master, right?
Her talent was indeed likely to be one step ahead of him.
But it didn't matter. He would catch up soon.
"Cough cough."
Xiao Yan coughed twice and lay back weakly on the bed.
No, he still needed to recuperate.
When his injury healed, he would use the Amethyst Source Pill given by his senior brother to break through in one go.
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Black Region Great Plains. Today's weather was rare and sunny. After thinking for a while, Han Feng did not go directly to Jia Nan Academy, but set the destination to Feng City. He planned to take Xun'er, Zi Yan, Master, and Little Junior Brother to familiarize themselves with the way first.
If they came out of Jia Nan Academy for training in the future, they could consider resting in Feng City first.
The treasure ship arrived above Feng City.
"Is this the city managed by Mr. Han?"
Gu Xun'er walked to the edge of the ship, poked her head out, and looked at everything in the city with great interest.
"Mm, this is Feng City. Master is the City Lord of Feng City, but he rarely comes here."
Lin Xian'er said.
Han Feng was actually very incompetent as a City Lord. Almost the entire Feng City was managed by his subordinates.
If it were an ordinary place, his position as City Lord would definitely have been undermined.
But this was the Black-Corner Region, where martial force reigned supreme and the strong were the rule. If his subordinates in the city were deceitful, Han Feng could kill them at will.
This was a custom left by the previous Han Feng, so most people in the city obeyed the City Lord. Even if he didn't appear for a long time, his majesty remained in everyone's heart.
Han Feng led everyone to the Bamboo Forest Ancient Building. Zi Yan, this mischievous girl, saw so many precious high-grade bamboos in the bamboo forest and reached out her little paws to cut off a few sections to gnaw on.
The Ancient Void Dragon's teeth were sharp enough to eat anything. Even Vajra Bodhi could be eaten as a snack, let alone mere bamboo.
"So delicious!"
After eating a section of blue jade bamboo, Zi Yan's eyes lit up, and she went to pluck a bit of every kind.
"Is it really delicious?"
Xiao Yan, who was strolling behind everyone, asked curiously.
Having just recovered from a serious illness, seeing Zi Yan eating so happily, he also felt a little craving.
"Mhm mhm mhm! Want some too?"
There was so much bamboo here that Zi Yan didn't feel bad about it. Anyway, it all belonged to Han Feng.
She casually broke off a section of bamboo and handed it to Xiao Yan.
"Taste it."
Thinking it was true, Xiao Yan took it and took a bite.
"Ah!"
The tough bamboo joint was not something he could bite through at all. The rebounding force almost cracked his teeth.
Xiao Yan fell to the ground covering his mouth in pain.
"Hahahaha!"
Zi Yan pointed at Xiao Yan and laughed loudly.
"You can't bite it but you still eat it!"
Han Feng noticed the commotion in the back and saw his junior brother being teased by Zi Yan. His face darkened slightly.
"Zi Yan, stop teasing people."
Han Feng grabbed the back of Zi Yan's neck and lifted her up.
"I know, I know!"
Zi Yan shook her body desperately.
"I was just joking with him!"
Xiao Yan stood up with a wry smile.
"Senior Brother, I'm fine."
Han Feng sighed.
"You rest well these days. Don't worry about falling behind in your cultivation. I have a full plan for your cultivation."
"Yes."
Xiao Yan nodded.
Zi Yan glanced at him with a grin.
Han Feng's little junior brother is quite sensible.
When Han Feng continued to walk ahead, Zi Yan slipped to Xiao Yan's side.
"Xiao Yan, you're a pretty good guy. In the future, at Jia Nan Academy, I'll cover you!"
She spoke heroic words, then patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder to show her care.
However, with two slaps, Xiao Yan couldn't withstand the pressure and knelt directly.
Zi Yan: ...
"Big Sister Zi Yan, I beg you, stop messing with me!"
Xiao Yan was about to cry, supporting himself with a bamboo pole to stand up shakily.
"Hahahaha, alright then."
Zi Yan took the initiative to move away from Xiao Yan a little. This boy was too fragile; he couldn't take a beating at all.
"But seriously, if you encounter problems in the future, you can use my name! Especially in the Inner Academy, those elders will give me some face."
Zi Yan patted her small chest.
"Really?"
Xiao Yan blinked, believing her again.
Zi Yan's strength should be top-notch in the Inner Academy. For such an outstanding student, it was normal for the elders to value her.
"Mhm mhm!"
Zi Yan nodded seriously.
She really didn't want to trick Xiao Yan this time. In her eyes, those elders did give her face. Every time they saw her, they would beg Zi Yan not to come over.
Didn't that show her strength?
"We've arrived."
The group passed through the bamboo forest and arrived in front of a quaint and elegant detached building.
Lin Xian'er took Gu Xun'er into the main gate to choose a room specially for Xun'er.
Han Feng took Xiao Yan and arranged an all-round cultivation room for him.
"This is the cultivation room. The floor is made of Ice Jade Stone, which can effectively reduce the probability of qi deviation."
"This is the alchemy room. There are some spirit gathering formations carved on the walls, which helps you condense pills."
Han Feng patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder.
"This room will be reserved for you in the future. The academy will occasionally assign you missions to go out. This can be your resting point in the future."
Listening to Han Feng's introduction, Xiao Yan felt that this cultivation room was amazing.
In the past, there was no such thing in the Xiao family.
"Many thanks, Senior Brother."
"Mm, you should rest well now. Don't be eager for quick success."
Han Feng took out a bottle of recuperation pills and gave it to Xiao Yan.
"This is a week's supply. According to your recovery situation, you should be fully recovered in about a week. At that time, I will personally send you to Jia Nan Academy."
A week.
Xiao Yan nodded.
He didn't know exactly when he would get better, but Han Feng could see it.
As expected of Senior Brother.
I wonder when I can reach Senior Brother's level.
Xiao Yan took the pills and began to regulate his breathing and recuperate.
Seeing Xiao Yan successfully enter the state of healing, Han Feng left the room and returned to his bedroom.
He tidied up briefly, then went out into the bamboo forest.
After walking a short distance, Han Feng came to a tombstone.
Tomb of Benevolent Master Yao Chen.
Without waking up the master in the gourd, Han Feng knelt in front of the stele, bowed three times to the tombstone, and then sealed the place.
In this life, he finally found his master.
Let the past be his own memory alone.
Han Feng turned and left, heading for the City Lord's Mansion.
"Invite the Gold and Silver Elders over."
He gave the order.
The Maple Forest Guard did not hesitate at all and went to the residence of the Gold and Silver Elders.
The Gold and Silver Elders were leisurely listening to operas at this time. Being disturbed made them very unhappy, but hearing that the Maple Forest Guard said it was Han Feng who invited them, they immediately stopped what they were doing and went to the City Lord's Mansion.
"City Lord, you're back!"
Han Feng looked at the two and nodded.
"Two elders, how is the matter I entrusted to you last time?"
The Gold and Silver Elders looked at each other, seemingly afraid to speak.
"Speak."
Han Feng's soul power shook slightly. The Gold and Silver Elders relaxed their minds and hurriedly replied, "City Lord, we did find some places where souls gather, but that is..."
"Hmm?"
Han Feng narrowed his eyes.
"It's the Hall of Souls!"
The Gold and Silver Elders trembled, "City Lord, that's the Hall of Souls!"
A man's name, a tree's shadow. The Hall of Souls was spread all over the Dou Qi Continent. How could the Gold and Silver Elders not have heard of it?
"Scared?"
Han Feng asked back.
"This..."
The Gold and Silver Elders were speechless.
Han Feng chuckled.
"It's normal to be scared. Alright, I won't make it difficult for you. Just give me the coordinates of the places."
The Gold and Silver Elders hesitated, "City Lord, are you going to attack the Hall of Souls?"
"Why don't we forget it? Most of the Black-Corner Region is already under our control."
The Gold and Silver Elders boldly admonished.
However, as soon as these words were spoken, Han Feng's eyes instantly turned cold.
"Who gave you the courage to make decisions for me?"
"You're afraid of the Hall of Souls, but aren't you afraid of me?"
Whoosh!
Hearing Han Feng's tone, the hairs on the backs of the Gold and Silver Elders stood on end, and their bodies tensed to the extreme. They wanted to move, but the surrounding space seemed to be locked, and a fear originating from death spread in their hearts.
"Spare us!"
"City Lord, spare us!"
Han Feng sat in the chief seat, his black hair slowly turning white. Two invisible transparent flames burst out instantly.
The Gold and Silver Elders fell to their knees with a thud, their expressions extremely panicked.
However, the next instant, their eyes became dull and foolish. Like puppets on strings, they passively raised their heads.
"Tell me the coordinates you found."
The Gold and Silver Elders revealed the coordinates they found in the Black-Corner Region.