The Eastern Xuan Continent was located at the easternmost part of the Dou Qi Continent. Its territory was vast, nearly half again as large as the Northwest Continent.
However, because a desolate ancient region separated it from the Central Plains, there was little communication between the two sides, and almost no interaction.
If Han Feng wanted to go to the Eastern Xuan Continent, he couldn't go through the desolate ancient region. He had to take a detour and go through the Inverted Mountain.
The Inverted Mountain was a peculiar landscape outside the border of the Eastern Region of the Central Plains. Based on the sky, the mountains grew upside down.
From a distance, it looked like a green cloud, majestic and magnificent.
The spatial power here was completely reversed. If a cultivator hadn't reached the Dou Ancestor realm and had a deep grasp of spatial power, they couldn't pass through at all.
If one accidentally approached, they might be swept into the outer heavens by the reversed spatial power and die on the spot.
Therefore, only Dou Venerate experts could truly pass safely. Even if they were swept into the outer heavens, they still had the ability to survive in the void.
Roaming the void was standard for Dou Venerate experts. Their spatial power far exceeded that of Dou Ancestors, and they already possessed the qualifications to survive in the void.
Han Feng took Lin Xian'er to the border of the Eastern Region and looked at the distant mountains.
"Master, is that the Inverted Mountain?"
Lin Xian'er looked at the scene in front of her curiously. This was the first time she had seen mountains growing upside down.
"That's right. The Inverted Mountain has existed since ancient times. No one knows its origin. Some people once speculated that this was a trace left by ancient experts leading to the outer heavens."
"There are quite a few interesting landscapes on the Dou Qi Continent. I'll take you around if I have the chance."
Han Feng said with a smile.
If time wasn't so tight now, taking his disciple to travel the continent and see the customs of various places would also be a wonderful thing.
Unfortunately, the situation did not allow it, so they could only appreciate the scenery along the way.
"Let's go."
Han Feng piloted the treasure ship and flew towards the Inverted Mountain. After approaching the domain of the Inverted Mountain, the world was suddenly twisted by a huge force.
Han Feng propped up his palms outwards, firmly controlling the treasure ship, and then slowly turned the direction to conform to the laws of this place.
If not for his powerful spatial control, he would have lost control in that instant just now.
Fortunately, Han Feng had extremely deep control over spatial power, so the journey was very smooth.
When they first started flying upside down, Lin Xian'er was a little uncomfortable, but after flying for a while, she found that she had actually gotten used to it.
She glanced at the scenery beneath her feet. At this time, the lush mountain range seemed motionless, standing quietly like that.
"Master, what's inside the Inverted Mountain?"
"Nothing."
"Ah?"
Han Feng said calmly, "I once went to investigate. Apart from the vegetation covering the mountains, I found nothing, not even a living creature."
"Hiss..."
Lin Xian'er sucked in a breath of cold air. Looking at the mountain peaks beneath her feet now, she only felt gloomy and terrifying.
Seeing that Lin Xian'er didn't like this place, Han Feng sped up the flight.
Although this place had a cold tone, serious and silent, this environment often allowed people to calm down and think.
The Inverted Mountain didn't look big, but in fact, the space inside was folded. Han Feng flew for a full four hours before coming out.
After leaving the domain, the treasure ship turned over and returned to a normal flying posture. Lin Xian'er felt dizzy. The nausea that she should have felt uncomfortable with just now surged up all at once.
She lay on the side of the ship, retching there.
Han Feng took out the medicinal liquid he had prepared for her long ago, walked to her side, and squatted down.
Lin Xian'er raised her head, opened her mouth slightly, and swallowed the cool liquid Han Feng fed her.
As the essence entered her abdomen, Lin Xian'er immediately felt the discomfort in her body alleviated.
Although she still felt a little like vomiting, it was much better.
"Master..."
Lin Xian'er's voice was a little hoarse.
The retching was too violent, and she was injured.
"Don't talk. I'll carry you to the room to rest for a while."
Han Feng carried Lin Xian'er to the bedroom and placed her carefully on the bed.
"Sleep. You'll be fine after a sleep."
Han Feng had long known that the domain of the Inverted Mountain would have a certain impact on people.
However, this impact was positive. After enduring it, a cultivator's comprehension of spatial power would deepen.
For cultivators who wanted to break through to the Dou Ancestor realm, this place was an excellent place for seclusion.
Unfortunately, low-level Dou Ancestors were not qualified to pass through this place.
Only Dou Ancestors who had cultivated to a certain level had the ability to cross the Inverted Mountain.
In his previous life, Han Feng crossed it directly with his Dou Venerate cultivation, so he didn't encounter much danger.
Lin Xian'er's aptitude was very strong. In terms of breaking through to Dou Ancestor, Han Feng felt that she could do it on her own, but enhancing spatial perception was a compulsory course.
Mastering it now would be beneficial when breaking through to Dou King.
After comforting Lin Xian'er, Han Feng continued to fly.
He recalled the mountain range where the Mysterious Yellow Flame was hiding in his mind. The specific location was a bit forgotten, but it was roughly located in a deep mountain outside the ruins of the Dao Sect on the Eastern Xuan Continent.
On the Eastern Xuan Continent, three major forces were entrenched.
They were: Eastern Xuan Empire, Dao Sect, and Buddhist Sect.
The three major forces stood like a tripod, and their overall strength was relatively balanced.
Among them, the Eastern Xuan Empire had the largest territory and was responsible for governing the mortal world of the continent; the Buddhist Sect spread its teachings most widely, Buddhist principles were deeply rooted in people's hearts, saving all living beings; the Dao Sect advocated seclusion, had the highest style, and ordinary people generally couldn't contact them.
The place Han Feng was going to was the former station of the Dao Sect.
Because of an internal strife, it had become a complete ruin. The new head of the Dao Sect felt it was unlucky, so he didn't rebuild it.
Besides the Mysterious Yellow Flame, Han Feng had one more thing to do on his trip to the Eastern Xuan Continent.
To deliver Elder Shi Yuan's sarira to the Buddhist Sect.
Back then, Elder Shi Yuan chose to pass away in front of Han Feng, melting his cultivation into the sarira.
He didn't explain the use of the sarira. Han Feng decided to let him return to his roots and return to the Buddhist Sect.
Although in his suicide note, Elder Shi Yuan mentioned many times that he broke the precepts, drinking alcohol and killing living beings.
However, Han Feng felt it didn't matter. Death ends all troubles. Why entangle a lifetime over small mistakes in the past?
Flying east at high altitude for half a day, Han Feng finally saw a big city.
Lin Xian'er was still sleeping in the room. Han Feng didn't wake her up and walked off the treasure ship alone.
"Pass document."
At the city gate, the guard asked Han Feng for a pass certificate.
Only then did Han Feng remember that the governance of the Eastern Xuan Empire was relatively strict, and a special certificate was required to pass through each city.
His soul power shook slightly, and he took out a letter and handed it to him. The guard looked at it and returned to his original place.
Muddled through.
Han Feng entered the city without changing his expression.
Although the method was not very moral, as long as it worked.
Han Feng first went to buy a map of the continent and looked at the Eastern Xuan Continent completely.
To the west of the Eastern Xuan Continent was the Eastern Region of the Central Plains. Because they were separated by two dangerous "human forbidden areas," few people traveled between them.
But to the far east of the Eastern Xuan Continent were the Star Sea Islands connecting various parts of the continent.
People from the Eastern Xuan Continent often traveled to various parts of the world via the ocean.
The Star Sea Islands were very large, and some islands were even comparable to a country.
Han Feng's Sea Heart Flame was obtained from a certain place in the Star Sea Islands.
However, the Star Sea Islands had a very dangerous flaw, that is, its sensing positioning was sometimes inaccurate.
If an energy tide occurred, the needles in many places would lose their effect.
On the vast sea, this situation was quite dangerous.
Even cultivators dared not cross the entire Star Sea without a foothold.
Some sea areas were unexplored, and some sea areas had super sea magical beasts comparable to Half-Saint level.
The vastness of the Dou Qi Continent was far from being occupied by a single person or a single family.
You know, in ancient times, Dou Gods appeared frequently. What a glorious era that was!
In the past, even the current Gu Clan and Hun Clan were just forces below the peak.
After purchasing the map, Han Feng bought some common medicinal ingredients at a local pharmacy, and then returned to the treasure ship.
He had no intention of inquiring about intelligence here, and planned to leave after completing two things.
After determining the route, Han Feng decided to get the Mysterious Yellow Flame first. This matter was more important.
Thinking of meeting his "old friend" soon, Han Feng was a little excited.
Although he felt a bit sorry for the four Heavenly Flames in his body that had accompanied him for so long, who told them to meet at different times?
In his previous life, the Mysterious Yellow Flame was his only Heavenly Flame, accompanying him until death, still playing a huge role.
"Subduing the Heavenly Flame, I can't be careless this time either."
Han Feng took out the auxiliary items he had prepared in advance one by one.
To refine the Mysterious Yellow Flame, Han Feng had planned everything long ago.
In addition to the main eighth-grade pill, there were also earth treasures to replenish earth qi, and spirit liquids to enhance the spirituality of heaven and earth.
Many of these things were prepared for him by Yao Chen in his previous life.
Because he knew the risks of refining Heavenly Flames, the things Yao Chen chose for Han Feng were the best within his ability.
Now, Han Feng had improved some on this basis.
If the strength of the Mysterious Yellow Flame was not used with soul power, it was even stronger than Han Feng's current Dou Qi cultivation.
The lower and upper limits of the strength of heavenly and earthly spiritual objects were very high. This Mysterious Yellow Flame, under normal conditions, could exert the strength of a six-star Dou Venerate.
In peak condition, it could rival an eight-star Dou Venerate.
Heavenly and earthly spiritual objects were not afraid of soul attacks, so it was unrealistic for Han Feng to want to use tricks to defeat the enemy like he did with Hei Qing.
But he was confident in subduing it.
In his previous life, Yao Chen took action to suppress the Mysterious Yellow Flame. In this life, Han Feng didn't need to trouble his teacher.
The treasure ship tore through the sky and arrived at the Dao Sect ruins five days later.
Since the Eastern Xuan Continent lacked spatial wormholes, there was no need to consider city transfers. Han Feng had unimpeded access all the way.
Lin Xian'er had woken up three days ago. Under Han Feng's guidance, she was comprehending spatial power.
"Master, I seem to have grabbed something."
Lin Xian'er looked slightly happy, pinching something in the air with her jade hand and exerting slight force.
Han Feng knocked on his disciple's head.
"Don't grab randomly."
"Oh."
"The most important thing about spatial power is stability. If you use excessive force but cannot control it stably, not only will it be ineffective, but it may also hurt yourself."
Han Feng continued to impart his experience to Lin Xian'er.
"Xian'er, stay in the treasure ship first. I'm going into the mountain to find a treasure. It might take a few days."
"Mm, Master, go ahead. I'll watch over here."
Han Feng left a Sky Demon Puppet to guard, then turned and flew towards the mountain gate.
The words "Dao Sect" were vaguely visible on the broken walls, but after going deeper, Han Feng could no longer see a complete building.
It was said that two Dao Sect Dou Venerates fought here back then. Both sides had no scruples, and the aftermath directly destroyed the entire sect.
Both the Dao Sect and the Buddhist Sect were forces with Dou Venerate-level experts. Among them, the Dao Sect had two Venerates, and the Buddhist Sect had only one.
Of the two Venerates of the Dao Sect, only one remained after the great battle, and he now lived in the new Dao Sect.
Han Feng passed through the ruins and headed deep into the mountain range.
He was not in a hurry, but carefully set traps along the way.
In case the old friend had a bad temper, Han Feng could use the formations arranged in advance to restrain the opponent.
Having lived together for decades, Han Feng knew it too well.
The preparation work took most of the day. Under the cover of night, Han Feng arrived at the mountain body where the Mysterious Yellow Flame was hiding.
Similar to when obtaining the Living Soil, the earth qi here was very rich, condensing the power of nearby earth veins.
Han Feng listened carefully and could even hear the frequency of the Mysterious Yellow Flame's earth breathing.
It sounded very peaceful; it should be having a good dream.
"But sorry."
The fused Heavenly Flame in Han Feng's hand ignited instantly. The strong fluctuation made the Mysterious Yellow Flame tremble violently and wake up.
The induction between Heavenly Flames, if unobstructed, is quite keen.
The Mysterious Yellow Flame sensed the fused Heavenly Flame in Han Feng's hand immediately. The next moment, the surrounding earth qi surged towards Han Feng to trap him.
Although Han Feng regarded the Mysterious Yellow Flame as an "old friend," obviously, this old friend didn't know Han Feng yet.
Han Feng tapped the ground with his toes and leaped high into the sky.
Buzz!
A heavy pressure covered Han Feng without warning. This was the unique ability of the Mysterious Yellow Flame. Not only could it manipulate the earth, but it could also affect gravity.
In an instant, Han Feng felt as heavy as if he were carrying several large mountains on his back.
But he had long expected the Mysterious Yellow Flame to use this move.
The next moment, spatial power surged around Han Feng, and a huge palace flew out of the void crack.
"Void Great Hall!"
This was the treasure Han Feng obtained in the Spirit Mountain of the Southern Region back then. It was a quasi-ninth-grade Saint artifact refined by a Half-Saint.
Although it was not yet a Saint artifact, it was infinitely close.
Han Feng rarely used it over the years because his opponents didn't require him to use a quasi-Saint artifact.
But now, he was willing to offer this move to his old partner.
Boom!
The quasi-Saint artifact ignored the influence of gravity. Surrounded by surging void laws, the Mysterious Yellow Flame panicked seeing its move fail. It immediately transformed into a huge yellow bell, condensing all the surrounding earth qi to resist the power of the palace.
Buzz!
Countless formations lit up in the Void Great Hall, emitting a uniform formation hum.
The power of the great hall increased several times in an instant.
At this moment, the Mysterious Yellow Flame realized what kind of enemy it was facing.
Boom!
The two collided, stirring up a violent energy storm.
The giant bell transformed by the Mysterious Yellow Flame cracked the moment it touched the Void Great Hall.
A mournful bell sound rang out.
After resisting for only three seconds, the giant bell shattered with a boom.