Feng City, a city named after Han Feng. In the Black-Corner Region, filled with chaos and killings, being able to name a city after oneself demonstrates Han Feng's strength!
In the bustling city center lies a quiet bamboo forest, isolating itself from the outside noise. No visible guards are present, but passersby dare not approach the Bamboo Forest. It's because within this bamboo forest, countless strong individuals and experts are hidden.
It is said that several years ago, there was a Dou Emperor expert in the Black-Corner Region who wanted to loot the treasures of the Sixth Grade Alchemist. He sneaked into the bamboo forest but ended up being the one whose treasures got looted.
"According to the information provided by the Heavenly Snake Mansion branch, that's where Han Feng resides," Lu Man pointed to the distant bamboo forest.
"The Dou Qi fluctuations are strong. This bamboo forest likely harbors many experts," Hai Bo Dong's expression turned serious. With his current 2 Star Dou Emperor strength, if he were to force his way in, he might not make it out alive.
"When do you plan to make a move?" Queen Medusa asked directly.
"No rush, let me set up first," Yun Tianming prepared patiently. Their opponent was the disciple of that Medicine Sovereign, and he surely had many life-saving items on hand. Taking him down wouldn't be an easy task.
Deep within the bamboo forest stands a bamboo building, its lush green color resembling jade, emitting a faint fragrance of bamboo.
On the high platform of the bamboo building, an elderly man sat cross-legged, dressed in a set of Alchemist robes. Behind the robes, there was an exquisitely crafted "Maple" character. At this moment, the man was deeply absorbed in studying a Sixth Grade pill formula in his hand, showing single-minded concentration.
Suddenly, the man with his head bowed lifted it sharply, his sharp gaze shooting in a certain direction.
"Is this energy fluctuation the aura of the Heavenly Flame!?"
"And it's so close! Just outside the outskirts of Feng City?"
Han Feng's eyes revealed fanaticism, yet at the same time, a hint of doubt appeared on his face.
Being ruthless, he had stirred up many enemies, especially the incident of betraying his teacher and annihilating his sect, which left him restless all day long. Worried about the inquiries from his friend, Yao Chen, he eventually fled from the Central Plains and sought refuge in the lawless Black-Corner Region.
Being cautious by nature, he didn't act rashly. Instead, he took out a soul jade pendant to notify the major powerhouses in Feng City.
Within a minute, several experts with Dou Qi Wings unfolded appeared above the bamboo forest.
"Young Master, why did you summon us all at once?" The arrivals were Han Feng's trusted subordinates, two Dou Emperors and five Dou Kings.
"No time to explain. Wake up fully and escort me, we're leaving!" Han Feng ordered decisively.
The group was initially surprised, then promptly obeyed without hesitation.
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Outside Feng City, on a wilderness.
A youth sat beside a Green Lotus, cultivating, absorbing strands of fire attribute energy from the green flames.
"It's indeed the Heavenly Flame! The color tends toward green, taking the form of a Green Lotus. This is the Green Lotus Core Flame, ranked nineteenth on the Heavenly Flame List!" Han Feng's eyes gleamed with intense greed.
"Where did this clueless kid come from? He's actually cultivating in a place like this. Doesn't he know this is the Black-Corner Region?"
"Tsk tsk, a 3 Star Dou Grandmaster. To achieve this level at his age, he's truly an exceptional talent."
"But what's the use of talent? In the Black-Corner Region, talents can easily fall!"
The crowd looked at Yun Tianming with mocking expressions, as if pridful lions had spotted a lone lamb. Among their group, even the weakest had the strength of a 7 Star Dou King. Any one of them could easily take down a Dou Grandmaster.
"Be cautious!"
As they say, when things seem abnormal, there must be a demon. Han Feng narrowed his eyes, emanating a powerful Soul Power, scanning the area within a hundred kilometers.
"Such formidable Soul Power. He truly deserves to be a Sixth Grade Alchemist."
Hai Bo Dong and others lurking nearby were startled. If it were them, they would have been exposed for sure. But at this moment, Yun Tianming's Soul Power covered them, masking their presence.
Yun Tianming remained composed, thinking to himself, "His Soul Power is only one level lower than that of a late Mortal Realm."
"Young Master, what's the plan?"
"...," Han Feng frowned, pondering, "Within a radius of a hundred miles, there's no sign of any anomalies. It seems he's alone."
Is it real?
The Heavenly Flame he has sought after for years, appearing out of nowhere in front of him?
Could it be that I am the legendary Child of Destiny!
Han Feng felt something was amiss, his eyes fixed firmly on the fire seed on the Green Lotus Platform. If he could devour it, he could evolve the Flame Mantra and even use this opportunity to break through to become a Dou Ancestor!
Despite the immense temptation right before him, Han Feng couldn't suppress his desire. With a wave of his hand, he ordered one of his subordinates to go and probe.
"Han Beng, you go and test this kid!"
"Yes, Master!"
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Han Beng was originally a slave of the Blood Sect in the Black-Corner Region. He was bought by Han Feng out of interest and used as a guinea pig for testing various pills. Over the years, he had been fed with various pills, which unexpectedly elevated his strength to that of a Dou King!
"Swoosh!"
His blood-red Dou Qi Wings spread out as Han Beng swiftly flew towards Yun Tianming. Without a word, he unleashed a massive blood-red palm print!
"Boom!"
The strike of a Dou King created a large crater in the ground!
"Swoosh!"
Yun Tianming unfurled his Dark Feather Wings and soared into the sky.
"Dou Qi Wings? No, it's the Flying Dou Technique!"
"This kid has some skills," Han Feng's eyes flashed with surprise. Moreover, the fact that the latter could evade the strike of a Dou King indicated his Soul Power perception wasn't weak.
"No reason needed. Master orders me to kill you, so you shall die!"*
Han Beng waved his hand, condensing a blood-red long spear, and once again charged towards Yun Tianming.
"Bang!"
Yun Tianming utilized Bursting Void Steps to dodge the opponent's spear narrowly, accurately assessing the enemy's strength.
He's a 7 Star Dou King, but his Dou Qi is extremely unstable. He must have forcibly boosted it with pills. His actual combat power is probably only at the level of a 3 Star Dou King.
"A Dou King relying on external strength. Do you really think you can kill me?" Yun Tianming snorted disdainfully, deliberately adopting a haughty posture.
"A Dou Grandmaster challenging a Dou King, that's a difference of two whole ranks," Hai Bo Dong said with concern.
"Why panic? This guy dared to intercept even me, a Dou Emperor expert, back then. Can't he handle this pill-popping Dou King?" Lu Man looked at Han Beng with disdain, her wood attribute Dou Qi clearly sensing the mottled Dou Qi emanating from him.
"It's just an expendable pawn of the enemy. The Soul Perception of that leading Alchemist is quite strong. It'll be difficult to succeed in a surprise attack without getting closer," Queen Medusa pondered.
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