Chapter 1052

"Haha, no need to go up the Blade Mountain, but this time's trouble is really like going down into a sea of fire."

"Upon hearing that, Lin Feng immediately burst into laughter, and at the same time walked into Qinglin's room."

"As soon as the former's words fell, Qinglin directly stuck out her head, using her pink lips to block Lin Feng's lips while speaking indistinctly: 'Being with the young master, Qinglin fears nowhere. Moreover, everything Qinglin has now belongs to the young master; the young master can do whatever he wants.'"

"You little girl, dare to sneak attack the young master; see how I'll defeat you utterly!"

"Sensing the soft fragrance on his lips, Lin Feng's breathing instantly grew heavy."

"Immediately afterward, he directly tossed the petite, delicate figure in his arms onto the bed, then pressed himself down on top of her."

"Not long after, the battle exclusive to the two of them unfolded in this room."

"The morning sunlight poured down from the distant horizon, dispelling the thick mist above the forest below."

"And as that streak of red light appeared on the horizon, some magical beasts active during the day also slowly emerged from their lairs, beginning a new day."

"Bang!"

"However, this tranquility didn't last long; two figures suddenly shot across the distant horizon above the forest, emitting sharp sonic booms."

"At the same time, the air squeezed apart by that extreme speed wielded tremendous power, continuously ravaging the path and bending the towering trees below."

"In the dense forest, a noticeable dent was formed."

"Qinglin, you little girl, dare to provoke the young master earlier; do you realize your mistake now?"

"While flying, Lin Feng looked at the beauty in his arms who had been continuously 'instructed' by him for several days and now had no strength left, and laughed triumphantly."

"Facing his mockery, Qinglin, curled up in her young master's embrace after days of continuous blows, even lacking the strength to move her fingers, couldn't help but roll her eyes."

"That expression seemed to say, 'Young master, you're bad.'"

"However, regarding her reaction, Lin Feng merely gave a light smile and then continued speeding northward."

"Tianmu Shanmai, even when looking across the entire northern region of the Zhongzhou Continent, its reputation is extremely renowned."

"And the main reason for that is naturally the Tian Shan Xue Tan, which can only be filled once every three years."

"Moreover, that Tian Shan Xue Tan, due to its miraculous effect of helping a Dou Emperor break through to Dou Ancestor, holds tremendous appeal for the vast majority of Dou Emperors in the northern region."

"And the vast majority of those Dou Emperor practitioners are mostly from the younger generation."

"Because the pool's metamorphic, bottleneck-breaking divine effect is even greater for the younger generation."

"After all, the stages of Dou Emperor and Dou Ancestor in Dou Qi cultivation represent a major watershed."

"On the Zhongzhou Continent, Dou practitioners can indeed be taken seriously by small clans and be taken in as Elders."

"But only by becoming a Dou Ancestor can one truly enjoy the treatment that small clans reserve for the strong."

"\"After flying for so long, we've finally arrived. \""

"Gazing at the massive mountain range ahead, shrouded in thick clouds and mist and gradually coming into view, Lin Feng couldn't help but sigh with a hint of nostalgia."

"It was here that he and Feng'er became husband and wife in fact, which is why he was later able to so smoothly bring back this beauty of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix clan."

"At the same time, it was here that he broke free from the Dou Emperor realm, officially stepped into the ranks of Dou Ancestors, becoming a new starting point in his cultivation."

"\"Young master, this Tianmu Shanmai is not ordinary! \""

"Gazing at the looming peaks drawing near, Qinglin's small face showed surprise as she said: 'Inside this Tianmu Shanmai, hot energy constantly spews out and continually accumulates around the mountain range, thus forming around it an endless expanse of dense energy mist.'"

"Sensing the vast energy contained in the clouds and mist surrounding this towering mountain, Qinglin was so astonished she couldn't close her mouth."

"Although before coming, she had heard her young master say this place was unusual, she still didn't quite understand why."

"Now upon seeing it, this Tianmu Shanmai truly is extraordinary!"

"After all, an ordinary volcano cannot continuously diffuse energy of such intensity."

"\"Of course, if it were ordinary, I wouldn't have come. \""

"Upon hearing that, Lin Feng gave a faint smile, his soul power sensing the energy mist tinged with traces of Fire Poison, while at the same time setting down the delicate, soft-bodied Qinglin."

"And during the journey to the northern region of the Zhongzhou Continent, Qinglin had long since recovered, standing steadily in the void, her gaze curiously surveying this towering, heaven‑reaching peak."

"As for Lin Feng, he was now silently lamenting: 'When I came here as a Dou Emperor before, my Dou Qi and soul power were weak; I only knew that the magic beasts inside Tianmu Shanmai were far more ferocious than elsewhere, and I didn't notice anything wrong with these mists.'"

"\"Now, upon closer look, the reason the magical beasts living in this mountain range have become so frenzied is likely because they have absorbed the energy in these mists and been affected by the hidden, profound Fire Poison within. \""

"After clearly seeing the nature of the mist winding around Tianmu Shanmai, Lin Feng immediately turned to the lovely person beside him and said: 'Qinglin, let's go.'"

"As soon as his words fell, he took the lead, darting forward at extreme speed toward the thick mist that even Dou Ancestors dare not rashly enter."

"After all, he is now a five‑star Dou Venerate powerhouse, no longer the minor Dou Emperor he was a few years ago."

"Therefore, he naturally fears nothing of these things."

"And seeing this, Qinglin likewise did not hesitate; she, who had cultivated the Micro Light Skimming Shadow technique, likewise flickered her form and closely followed behind Lin Feng."

"After all, she had received the selfless contribution of Dou Qi from several eighth‑rank snake‑type magic beasts within her demon pupil space, as well as from a mid‑level half‑saint expert of the Nine Nether Earth Abyss Python clan, which she absorbed to enhance her strength."

"Thus, the current Qinglin has advanced even further, reaching the six‑star Dou Venerate level."

"And this kind of speed likewise made Lin Feng break out in a sweat."

"\"Who dares to trespass upon the territory of my Gold‑devouring Rat clan! \""

"Since Lin Feng and his companion had not deliberately concealed their presence, as they approached the summit of Tianmu Shanmai, a somewhat sharp voice suddenly rang out across the sky."

"\"Whoosh! Whoosh! \""

"Immediately afterward, two gray silhouettes flashed across the sky and finally appeared at the peak of Tianmu Shanmai."

"\"Hehe, you two, it's only been over five years since we parted, and you've already forgotten me. \""

"Hearing that shout, Lin Feng did not get angry; instead, he smiled faintly and replied to the speaker."

"At the same time, he brought Qinglin and, before the two of them could react, suddenly halted right in front of them."

"\"You are... Lin Feng?! \""

"Gazing at the young face opposite them, the two gray‑clad individuals recalled for a moment, then their mouths involuntarily opened wide as they exclaimed in astonishment."

"Seeing that, Lin Feng shrugged and said: 'It seems you two haven't completely forgotten me yet.'"

"\"How could that be possible? Your reputation as the Pill Assembly Champion is known throughout the entire Zhongzhou Continent! \"\"

As for the former's teasing, the Gold-Gnawing Rat clan chief Jin Shi could only say helplessly.

And while speaking, he also couldn't help but smack his lips.

The young man before them, just over five years ago, was merely a Dou Zong cultivator who had relied on the bloody magma world beneath the Tian Shan Blood Pool to break through to the one-star Dou Zong level.

Now, after just five years, even this expert who is only one step away from entering the nine-star Dou Zong realm cannot be gauged.

But thinking that the opponent had once killed the vice sect master Liu Cang of the Heavenly Dark Sect, one of the Two Sects, he felt it was quite normal.

However, when the news of the opponent's winning the pill assembly championship and killing Liu Cang reached his ears, he and Jin Gu were so astonished they could have placed a brick in their mouths.

"Lin Feng, I don't know what brings you here this time."

After a long while, Jin Shi finally shook his head, his gaze carrying a hint of inquiry as he looked at Lin Feng.

"Hehe, it's nothing major; I just want to go into the Tianmu Shanmai and stay a while. After all, the fire attribute inside this mountain range is extremely strong; before, my strength was weak and I couldn't go deep, but now that I'm strong, I want to go in and have a look."

As he spoke, Lin Feng flicked his spatial ring, taking out a jade bottle and tossing it out.

He added, "Of course, we're all acquaintances, so I won't take it for free. Inside is an Eighth-Grade Jin Zun Pill. As the name suggests, it helps Dou Zong peak cultivators break into the Dou Zun realm. Its value needs no further explanation."

"What?!"

Hearing that the former wanted to enter the Tianmu Shanmai, Jin Shi and Jin Gu were surprised but it was nothing; however, the instant they heard the three words "Jin Zun Pill," their expressions drastically changed, their tones filled with endless shock.

Immediately afterward, the two hurriedly fumbled, reaching out their hands toward the jade bottle.

However, since Jin Shi is the clan chief of the Gold-Gnawing Rat tribe, his strength surpasses that of Jin Gu.

Thus, that jade bottle was successfully snatched by him.

As for the slower Jin Gu, he could only helplessly stretch his head toward the jade bottle and sniff it carefully.

After all, in the hundreds of years since their birth, this was the first time they had come into such close contact with an Eighth-Grade pill.

Then, relying on the beasts' keen sense of smell, they detected from within the jade bottle a faint medicinal fragrance far surpassing that of a Seventh-Grade pill, and Jin Shi and Jin Gu's faces instantly lit up with joy.

Afterward, they quickly cleared the path and, in unison, bowed and said, "Master Lin Feng, please!"

"These two, really..."

Seeing the two's reactions, Lin Feng and Qing Lin's mouths twitched slightly, somewhat helpless and amused.

However, Lin Feng soon brought Qing Lin, weaving through the oddly piled rocks of the Tianmu Shan summit, rushing toward the Tian Shan Blood Pool.

"Hand it over!"

However, just as the two ahead had taken their first steps, Jin Gu swiftly snatched the pill from Jin Shi's hand and fled at full speed toward the distant mountain range.

"You bastard, Jin Gu, you old thing, dare to snatch my Eighth-Grade pill—I'll kill you!"

Seeing the pill being snatched, Jin Shi instantly cursed and chased after him.

Immediately afterward, the two began fighting over the ownership of the jade bottle in this mountain range.