"This move, focus your strength here."
Han Feng held a jade flute and pointed it at Lin Xian'er, guiding her on the cultivation of a new Dou Skill.
Lin Xian'er moved lightly, gathering purple poison Dou Qi in her hands and continuously unleashing streams of Dou Qi.
"Nine Yin Profound Scolding Hand, combining finger techniques, claw techniques, and palm techniques. Once mastered, you can condense the Nine Yin Profound Evil Qi and dominate the winds and clouds."
Although this Dou Skill was only at the high-level Earth Rank, if cultivated to great perfection, it could also unleash power close to the Heaven Rank.
A cultivator didn't need to master too many Dou Skills. Mastering one superb Dou Skill was enough for a lifetime.
And many Dou Skills also required a cultivator's lifelong cultivation and tempering.
Under Han Feng's guidance, Lin Xian'er had already mastered the preliminary cultivation method of the "Nine Yin Profound Scolding Hand."
Han Feng told her about his plan to go to the Eastern Xuan Continent.
"Master, can't I go?"
"This trip is not for leisure, and it's unfamiliar territory. You should stay at Jia Nan Academy and wait for me to return."
"Alright."
"Master, how long will you be gone this time?"
"I'm not sure, probably a few months."
Lin Xian'er's eyes lit up. "Master, I have to go with you!"
"Huh?"
"In a few months, I'm going to break through to Dou King. I need you by my side."
Han Feng was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a smile.
"Alright then."
This girl had endless ways to be clingy.
"But if that's the case, I might as well send Qing Lin to the Heavenly Snake Mansion first, and then take you guys with me."
"Heavenly Snake Mansion? What kind of place is that?"
"An ancient faction, an organization where humans and Snake-People coexist. They have the legacy of the Jade Snake Three Flower Pupils, just like the Poison Pill Method you cultivate."
"Oh."
Lin Xian'er nodded.
If that was the case, then Qing Lin really needed to learn a technique unique to her physique.
The importance of the "Poison Pill Method" to Lin Xian'er, who possessed the Woeful Poison Body, was self-evident.
If not for the "Poison Pill Method," Lin Xian'er probably wouldn't be able to live freely now.
The Jade Snake Three Flower Pupils were presumably the same.
"Alright, let's continue."
The break ended, and Han Feng and Lin Xian'er stood up and continued their cultivation.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Han Feng was ready. He went to the Inner Academy Elder Pavilion, found Elder Su Qian, and explained his plan to travel again.
Su Qian nodded in understanding. It was obviously inappropriate for someone like Han Feng to stay in the Inner Academy all the time.
It was a pity that he couldn't discuss the Dao with him further.
However, Han Feng seemed to have prepared for this. He gave Su Qian a cultivation guide for the Dou Ancestor stage, saying that it could be stored in the Inner Academy's Library Pavilion, and if other elders wanted to read it later, they could also borrow it.
The guide contained some of Han Feng's views on cultivation, including but not limited to how to solve barrier problems.
Although it couldn't cover all angles, it had strong reference value for most Dou Ancestor cultivators.
Jia Nan Academy was now considered an educational organization under Han Feng's command, capable of continuously cultivating talents.
Han Feng hoped that the future Jia Nan Academy could go a step further and truly solidify its title as the number one academy on the Dou Qi Continent.
Su Qian flipped through the manual and was immediately astonished. Han Feng's move once again overturned his perception. To think he had suspected Han Feng's character at the beginning. He hadn't expected that now, he would actually give such precious cultivation experience to him, to Jia Nan Academy!
With this guide, he could avoid at least a few years of detours in his cultivation at the Dou Ancestor realm.
"On behalf of Jia Nan Academy, I thank Elder Han for the gift!"
"No need for that. The current me is also closely related to Jia Nan Academy. I would rather see more experts emerge from Jia Nan Academy in the future."
Han Feng said with a smile.
Then, he mentioned the matter of the Flame Lizards in the magma world, asking Su Qian to strengthen supervision. Once there was an invincible enemy, he should call for him.
Su Qian expressed that he had noted it down. He personally saw Han Feng to the door, his words carrying an indescribable respect.
Watching Han Feng's slowly departing back, he had a momentary illusion that Han Feng was the backbone of the academy, as for the Headmaster...
Su Qian shook his head.
They are all busy people!
On the way back, Han Feng saw the information on the student bulletin board.
The Martial Alliance was holding a martial arts competition today and tomorrow, inviting experts from the Strong Ranking to participate.
The Martial Alliance was currently the number one student faction in the Inner Academy, and its leader was also number one on the Strong Ranking.
Ever since Zi Yan broke through to Dou Emperor, Su Qian had expelled her from her student status.
The Strong Ranking list was automatically updated, and the leader of the Martial Alliance ascended to the top spot, hence the three-day celebration with a martial arts competition.
"That little girl finally gave up her seat."
Han Feng glanced at the portrait of the high-spirited student on the bulletin board and chuckled lightly.
With the little monster Zi Yan around, the top spot of the Strong Ranking Competition had never changed.
Now it had finally been yielded to a newcomer.
However, this newcomer seemed to be graduating soon too. He wondered how the Strong Ranking list would change in the next few years.
Occasionally, a few students would pass by on the roadside. When they inadvertently saw Han Feng's appearance, they were instantly stunned on the spot.
Isn't this... Elder Han Feng?
Han Feng turned his head slightly and greeted the students.
"Elder Han Feng!"
Several students exclaimed in surprise.
What luck to meet an academy big shot on the roadside?
Their voices immediately attracted the attention of others, and everyone looked towards Han Feng.
Han Feng smiled and nodded to everyone.
"Elder Han Feng, when will you hold another lecture?"
"Elder Han Feng, I have many questions to ask you!"
Everyone said one after another.
"Thank you for your recognition, students."
Han Feng said.
"However, cultivation is about the process. Blindly listening to others' opinions won't make you truly grow. You must have your own thinking and have the courage to practice."
As Han Feng spoke, he condensed a map with Dou Qi in the air and pasted it on the empty space of the bulletin board.
"The Black-Corner Region is now facing great changes. It is a good time for you to show your skills. On behalf of the Black Alliance, I welcome all outstanding students to go to various places in the Black-Corner Region for training and discover opportunities unique to this land."
Han Feng took this opportunity to publicize the current situation of the Black-Corner Region to everyone.
In the crowd, Lin Xiuya looked at Han Feng's speech, his heart burning.
He had decided!
He wanted to go to the Black-Corner Region for a good training session!
Although the path of apprenticeship came to an abrupt end before, Lin Xiuya and many other students were dissuaded by Lin Xian'er's phrase "closed-door disciple."
But Lin Xiuya was not prepared to give up.
He was now full of admiration and yearning for Elder Han Feng, so when he heard Han Feng say that students were welcome to train in the Black-Corner Region, Lin Xiuya had a goal in mind.
Under the respectful gazes of everyone, Han Feng slowly walked away.
"Disperse, disperse! Don't gather here!"
Some elders came over to maintain order.
They glanced in the direction Han Feng left and sighed, "truly worthy of being Elder Han Feng."
No other elder had such huge prestige as the current Han Feng.
"Can't compare!"
Elder Han Feng was not only the savior of the academy, but also the overlord who had pacified the entire Black-Corner Region.
Far beyond what they could compare with.
Thinking back to when Elder Han Feng entered the Inner Academy, he was so humble and polite. Who would have thought that he would be so swift and decisive, achieving hegemony in just over a decade?
Returning to the courtyard, Gu Xun'er and the others were sitting together chatting.
Qing Lin was a little nervous upon learning that she would go to the Heavenly Snake Mansion to cultivate.
So Gu Xun'er and Lin Xian'er enlightened her separately, relieving the anxiety in her heart.
Gu Xun'er expressed that she also had a long experience of living under someone else's roof, but she had a Dao protector by her side, so there was absolutely no need to worry.
"Mr. Han will definitely consider everything thoroughly. Qing Lin, you can go and cultivate with peace of mind."
"Mainly because I don't know what the Heavenly Snake Mansion is like."
Qing Lin worried.
If the people there were bad, her life would be difficult.
"If they bully you, just come back directly, or we'll kill our way to the Heavenly Snake Mansion!"
Lin Xian'er said domineeringly.
Qing Lin smiled helplessly.
"It's not that exaggerated."
Han Feng walked in at this time.
"Xian'er is right. Although the Heavenly Snake Mansion has a long history and a positive reputation, when the forest is big, there are all kinds of birds."
Han Feng looked at Qing Lin and said, "I will arrange a puppet guard by your side to ensure your safety."
Qing Lin nodded.
"If you are wronged, don't endure it, tell me directly."
Han Feng patted Qing Lin's head.
"Never carry it on your own shoulders. If you live unhappily there, I will blame myself very much."
Listening to Han Feng's gentle words, Qing Lin's cheeks flushed slightly.
Speaking of which, this was the first time Uncle Han had expressed concern so directly.
At this moment, Qing Lin actually had the illusion that she had received more concern from Han Feng than Sister Xian'er.
"Are you all ready?"
"Mm!"
Lin Xian'er and Gu Xun'er nodded one after another.
"Then let's set off."
"Wait!"
At this time, a figure ran in from outside the door.
Zi Yan hurried to the four of them.
"Phew! Luckily I made it!"
Zi Yan sat on the table, her small body lying down.
"What have you been doing?"
Han Feng looked at Zi Yan with amusement.
"I went to the magical beast forest to collect a lot of underlings, so that even when I'm away, someone will collect medicinal ingredients."
Zi Yan replied.
"Oh?"
These words surprised Han Feng a little.
He didn't expect Zi Yan to have a business mind too.
"Han Feng, did you want to leave me behind and sneak away?"
After resting, Zi Yan sat up and questioned.
"How could I?"
Han Feng said with a smile.
Even if he didn't bring others, he wouldn't leave Zi Yan behind.
This was his gold medal recharging tool; the Void God Stele was still waiting to be fed.
Finally, the group of five boarded the treasure ship.
Han Feng steered it away from the Inner Academy's space and headed for the Outer Academy.
Before leaving, he wanted to check on Xiao Yan's cultivation results.
Arriving at the teaching area of the Outer Academy, Han Feng found Xiao Yan's class.
"Went out on a mission?"
A mentor told Han Feng that Xiao Yan's mentor had taken the students to the Black-Corner Region for a mission, so they were not at the school.
What bad timing.
After thinking about it, Han Feng left a control puppet to replace him, check Xiao Yan's cultivation after he returned, and give him resources.
"Then let's go directly to the Heavenly Snake Empire."
The five boarded the treasure ship again and headed in the direction of the Heavenly Snake Empire.
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The Heavenly Snake Empire was located in a relatively prosperous region of the Northwest Continent.
There were many large cities here with spatial wormholes connected to the Central Plains.
Therefore, on this land, one would often encounter many cultivators from large families in the Central Plains.
These Central Plains cultivators liked to compare the people of the Northwest Continent to barbarians.
That arrogance in their bones seemed innate.
Because of this reason, many disputes had occurred in the Heavenly Snake Empire.
Fortunately, with the Heavenly Snake Mansion, a Dou Venerate-level faction, presiding over it, the Central Plains cultivators did not dare to be too presumptuous.
Overall, a balanced situation was maintained.
As for why those Central Plains cultivators came to such a so-called barbarian land like the Heavenly Snake Empire, on the one hand, it was naturally because the Heavenly Snake Empire possessed considerable resources, and the quality of items traded in large cities was high.
On the other hand, it might be because they were doing poorly in the Central Plains, so they came to the Northwest Continent to find a sense of superiority.
Han Feng had been to the Heavenly Snake Empire a few times, but he hadn't had particularly deep interactions with the people of the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
Therefore, the main purpose of this visit was to visit the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
To see for himself what this faction was like.
Capital City, Heavenly Snake.
This central city of the Heavenly Snake Empire was named Heavenly Snake.
The power center of the entire empire, the Heavenly Snake Imperial Family, and the transcendent faction, the Heavenly Snake Mansion, were all in this city.
The Heavenly Snake Imperial Family possessed the power to govern the country, while the Heavenly Snake Mansion possessed a status above the imperial power.
So overall, the Heavenly Snake Mansion was the true big brother of the empire.
Entering the capital.
Han Feng and the others first went to a roadside restaurant for lunch.
"Qing Lin, control your eyes well, don't expose your aura."
"Mm!"
Qing Lin nodded seriously.
Several small puppets flew out of Han Feng's sleeve, rolled into the corner of the street, and with a bang, several cloaked figures walked out from the street corner one after another.
"There are so many magical beasts walking on the road here."
Lin Xian'er looked at the scene on the street outside and couldn't help but wonder.
In the Jia Ma Empire, magical beasts were not allowed to enter the city.
"The Heavenly Snake Empire is like this, relatively open."
Whether magical beasts or humans, they could enter the city, and the roads in the city were wide enough to accommodate magical beasts walking.
Although it looked dangerous at first glance, the city rules of the Heavenly Snake Empire were strict. If there was a fight in the city, an armed conflict occurred, or even casualties were caused, one would be arrested by the guards immediately.
Due to the powerful military capabilities, neither magical beasts nor humans would fight, so as not to be targeted by the Heavenly Snake Empire officials.
Of course, fighting was not allowed in the city, but there were no scruples outside the city.
As long as one left the sight of the guards, one could fight however they wanted.
After lunch, the patrol puppets sent out by Han Feng also returned with gathered intelligence.
Han Feng looked at the information on the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
The situation of high-end combat power was not leaked, but there were a full twelve Dou Emperor experts who had taken action alone.
This number was more than double that of the Jia Ma Empire.
And that didn't count those hiding in the dark.
Most importantly, these Dou Emperors were all affiliated with the Heavenly Snake Mansion and could be deployed uniformly. The combined power was much stronger than the Dou Emperors of different camps in other countries.