Outside the Tianmu Mountain Range.
The two elders quickly went to greet Feng Qing'er when they saw her emerge.
"Miss, how did it go?"
In fact, before Feng Qing'er came out, they had already learned from others what had happened inside.
They were extremely surprised to learn that someone had forcibly occupied the Tianshan Blood Pool.
After all, the Tianshan Blood Pool had existed for so many years and had never been occupied. Even the Four Directions Pavilion, due to the balance of power among them, chose to publicly protect the Tianshan Blood Pool rather than act.
But now, someone dared to do such a thing?
Feng Qing'er gritted her silver teeth: "It failed... The Tianshan Blood Pool was occupied, and I couldn't get in."
In fact, she had already secured a spot to enter, but due to her inherent nobility, she was unwilling to go.
"Then we came here for nothing."
"If we came for nothing, then so be it. I'm not as skilled, so I admit defeat."
In reality, Feng Qing'er didn't just come for nothing; she suffered a huge loss!
Her purity had been taken by Xiao Li!
On the way out, her mind was filled with thoughts of returning immediately and having her clan eliminate Xiao Li.
But, how could she explain it?
Should she tell the truth, that her body had been taken?
This was a great humiliation, and Feng Qing'er could not say it!
She couldn't lose face like that.
Most importantly, as a member of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, her bloodline was also of the highest quality.
Although she wasn't the strongest among the younger generation of the clan, she still held a certain status and pride.
If people found out that her bloodline had been defiled, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Let's go back."
Gritting her teeth, Feng Qing'er didn't say much about what happened inside and turned to leave.
Although the two elders were very puzzled, they still followed her... The Tianshan Blood Pool only exists for five days, after which it automatically disappears.
According to this situation, the ten spots originally planned for the Tianshan Blood Pool would have been just enough to absorb all its energy within five days.
Although there were fewer than ten people in the Tianshan Blood Pool now, the remaining energy could be fully absorbed by the few of them.
Five days later, Han Yue and the others emerged.
Xiao Li inspected them one by one.
Han Yue and Mu Qingluan were originally peak Dou Huang. After soaking, they successfully broke through their shackles and reached One-Star Dou Zong.
Han Xue and Xiao Yan were originally Five-Star Dou Huang. After soaking, they both reached Eight-Star Dou Huang.
Medusa was already a Three-Star Dou Zong. The effect of the Tianshan Blood Pool was limited, but she herself was at the peak of Three-Star Dou Zong, only a step away from Four-Star Dou Zong.
So, after soaking in the Tianshan Blood Pool, she also successfully broke through.
Everyone achieved great gains!
"Not bad, it seems this Tianshan Blood Pool is indeed a good thing," Xiao Li said, very satisfied.
The girls were also very excited.
Successfully breaking through was naturally something to be happy about.
"Young Master Xiao, since the Tianshan Blood Pool immersion is complete, Qingluan must also return," Mu Qingluan came to Xiao Li and whispered.
Her emotions were somewhat complex.
After Xiao Li had taken her body, it was impossible for her to feel no resentment at all.
However, she was able to clearly recognize the current situation, unlike Feng Qing'er's arrogance.
Now that the Tianshan Blood Pool immersion was complete, she also had to return.
"You are already my woman now, why go back?" Xiao Li dominantly wrapped his arm around her waist.
Mu Qingluan struggled slightly, but after realizing it was futile, she could only give up, whispering: "I... I must report the situation to my master."
Xiao Li smiled and released her: "Of course you can."
"But I hope you remember that you are now my woman, and you cannot deny this fact no matter where you are, understand?"
Mu Qingluan bit her thin lips and nodded gently: "Qingluan understands..."
"Very good, then go back and report your safety."
"En, thank you, Young Master Xiao."
Mu Qingluan left.
Xiao Li looked at Xiao Yan beside him: "Little Yanzi, where do you plan to go next?"
Xiao Yan's arrival was the most unexpected thing for Xiao Li.
As an elder brother, he still had to care about his younger brother.
"I don't have any specific plans for now, I'll probably travel around and gain experience," Xiao Yan said.
He now had only one goal—to become stronger.
Gaining experience was the best way.
"I feel terrifyingly strong now!"
Xiao Li smiled: "Alright, suit yourself."
"If you encounter any difficulties, or any troubles you can't solve, you can come back and find me."
"You can find me in Tianbei City."
"Okay, Second Brother," Xiao Yan nodded.
The two brothers hugged, then parted ways.
Just like that, only Xiao Li and his group of four remained.
"Then let's also set off back."
Just as Xiao Li and the others were preparing to leave and return to Tianbei City, the situation suddenly changed.
Before they could even leave the Tianmu Mountain Range, dense figures flew in from the horizon, surrounding Xiao Li and the others.
The crowd was vaguely divided into two different factions.
"Audacious scoundrels, to dare forcibly occupy the Tianshan Blood Pool, your crime is heinous!" A cold voice, laced with judgment, boomed like thunder.
Xiao Li looked at the old man who spoke,
"Who are you?"
"This old man is Venerable Huang Quan of the Yellow Springs Pavilion!"
"Venerable Jian of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion!"
Two of the Four Directions Pavilion's esteemed members had arrived!
People from the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and the Starfall Pavilion did not come.
The former was because Feng Qing'er was too embarrassed to have Venerable Lei come to demand an explanation.
The latter was because Mu Qingluan had just left, and the Starfall Pavilion was not yet aware of the situation here.
Moreover, Mu Qingluan had also obtained a spot for the Tianshan Blood Pool immersion, so there was no reason to demand an explanation.
Only the Yellow Springs Pavilion and the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, because their people had all been driven away by Xiao Li, came angrily to demand an explanation.
Of course, besides the Yellow Springs Pavilion and the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, people from the Gold-Devouring Rat Clan were also present.
The Tianmu Mountain Range was the territory of the Gold-Devouring Rat Clan, so they naturally couldn't just give up.
Since the Yellow Springs Pavilion and the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion had arrived, they directly joined the Extermination (punitive expedition) faction.
Besides that, there were also many onlookers.
After all, the Tianshan Blood Pool being occupied by someone was a shocking event in the entire North Region of the Central Plains.
"Yellow Springs Pavilion, Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, and the Gold-Devouring Rat Clan, almost everyone has arrived," facing two of the Four Venerables, Xiao Li merely smiled slightly and said generously,
"Since the two Venerables are here for the Tianshan Blood Pool, then I'll just return the Tianshan Blood Pool to you."
"Hmph, the duration of the Tianshan Blood Pool has already passed, and your people have already immersed themselves in it. What's the point of giving it back now?" Venerable Jian said coldly.
"Then what do you want?" Xiao Li asked directly.
"Your occupation of the Tianshan Blood Pool is disrespect to our Four Directions Pavilion. Today, only by leaving your lives can you atone for your crimes!" Venerable Huang Quan said coldly.
A cold smile played on Xiao Li's lips,
"Want my life?"
"You can have it, if you're capable enough to take it yourselves."
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