Chapter 1109: Retreat Again

Suddenly being "attacked" by Cai Lin, Lin Feng naturally could not just easily let this "culprit" go.

Therefore, when Cai Lin lifted her chin, wanting to leave, Lin Feng suddenly reached out and held her retreating charming little face, then directly kissed her.

Immediately afterward, the two began a fierce war of words.

"Cai Lin, go ahead and use these two raw stones first; they should greatly enhance your bloodline. Later we'll go to the Nine Netherworld Earthly Python Clan."

After a moment, Lin Feng immediately lifted his head, wiped away the silver thread connecting their lips, and then reminded.

"Hmm, I'll go check on Zhao'er, then I'll go."

Hearing this, Cai Lin lightly nodded, then her curvaceous figure turned into a streak of seven-colored light and quickly vanished from the spot.

And seeing Cai Lin leave, Lin Feng immediately turned his head and looked toward Xiao Yixian.

"Whoosh!"

Then he took another ring from his collar, touched it to his own ring, and a purplish-brown light flashed.

An item was thus transferred from his ring into another ring.

However, although that item flashed by quickly, it could not escape the perception of Xiao Yixian, who possessed the Venomous Poison Body.

She could sense that inside that ring lay an extremely terrifying poison.

Even if she were to absorb all the poison inside completely, her strength could even rise to two-star, or even higher!

Thinking of this, Xiao Yixian slightly widened her beautiful eyes, gazing intensely at that ring.

She then licked her tender lips with her pink tongue and curiously asked, "Husband, this is"

Hearing this, Lin Feng smiled and explained: "Inside is the corpse of a Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast whose strength before death reached the four-star Battle Saint level. Its magic core and wings have already been removed by me, of course, I didn't touch the poison sacs inside; I believe they could greatly boost your strength."

Speaking, he casually tossed the ring toward Xiao Yixian.

She, seeing this, quickly caught the ring and then likewise sucked hard on Lin Feng's lips.

She then chuckled and waved her hand, saying, "Husband, we are currently lacking strength, so I'll go into seclusion first."

As soon as her words fell, Xiao Yixian's figure turned and she vanished inside the room.

The other few women, seeing this, also laughed softly, left the place, and each went to the Pill Tower and the Void Lightning Pool as previously mentioned.

In the blink of an eye, only Qing Lin and Lin Feng remained at the spot.

Seeing this, Lin Feng could only stroke Qing Lin's soft green hair and then said, "Qing Lin, your soul power, under the amplification of a hundred reincarnations and the breakthrough to Battle Saint, is also very close to the perfection of the Heavenly Realm. During this time, see if you can break through your soul power, after all, we will later go to the Nine Netherworld Earthly Python Clan, where we may still need to rely on your Azure Snake Triple Flower Pupil."

Speaking, Lin Feng wiped his hand over the ring and took out a large quantity of black soul sacks specially used to hold souls.

These souls were precisely the soul bodies collected by them during the chaos of the battle between the Soul Hall and the Pill Tower.

These soul bodies were originally prepared by Lin Feng for breaking through the late Heavenly Realm.

But due to the urgency of time, he never had the chance to use them.

Now his soul power has reached this level; the mere souls of a million ordinary cultivators can no longer supply him for a breakthrough.

Furthermore, he will later need to rely on Qing Lin to control those Battle Saint powerhouses of the Nine Netherworld Earthly Python Clan.

Therefore, naturally, while there is still time, he should give Qing Lin as much soul power as possible to avoid any mishaps later.

At the same time, he gestured with his palm, and an invisible flame suddenly appeared in the center of his hand.

These things were then immediately handed by Lin Feng to Qing Lin.

"Young master, rest assured, I will definitely break through."

Hearing this, Qing Lin obediently nodded, then immediately took the souls and the Fallen Heart Flame and left the room.

And seeing that all matters had been settled, Lin Feng immediately lowered his head, gazing at the dimmed miniature pattern on his arm of the Grand Void Ancient Dragon and the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix intertwined.

"According to the regulations between ancient clans, those above four-star Battle Saint are not allowed to go out freely. However, the paper I haven't signed is just toilet paper in the restroom."

Speaking, Lin Feng likewise faded his figure, left this place, went to the training chamber to enter seclusion, and continued to absorb the energy within the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit.

"Little Flame, how is it? Have you guys taken care of that brat Lin Feng?"

Just as Lin Feng and the others were each busy with their own affairs, on a remote mountain peak of the Zhongzhou Continent, Yao Chen saw his disciples and Gu Xun'er and two others arrive, and he immediately could not wait to ask.

Hearing this, Xiao Yan shook his head with an ugly expression.

And upon hearing the two words "Lin Feng," Gu Xun'er couldn't help but grit her teeth.

Seeing that the former's situation was not right, Han Shanshan, who had not appeared for a long time, furrowed her brows slightly and asked, "How come, you have all advanced to Battle Saint, yet you still can't contend with Lin Feng at the Dou Zun Realm?"

Speaking, a flash of deep doubt also crossed her mind.

After all, the Dou Zun Realm and Battle Saint are completely different realms.

No matter how powerful Lin Feng is, it's impossible for him to defeat a Battle Saint by jumping levels!

"Those two women of that bastard Lin Feng have already broken through to the Battle Saint realm. And we discussed on the road; the most likely scenario is that Lin Feng's gang also obtained the Bodhi Heart. Now, Lin Feng might have hidden himself away, absorbing the energy of the Bodhi Heart."

Saying this, a look of helplessness and unwillingness appeared on Xiao Yan's face.

He couldn't understand why he had worked so hard, even exhausting all the remnants left by the Xiao clan to deal with Lin Feng and his own growth, yet he still couldn't match Lin Feng, who came from the lowest strata of the continent!

"What?"

Hearing those words from the former, Yao Chen and Han Shanshan beside him were both startled.

After a moment of silence, the reacting Yao Chen solemnly said, "Doesn't the Bodhi Ancient Tree only produce one Bodhi Heart each time it appears? How did Lin Feng's people obtain that Bodhi Heart that has disappeared for ten thousand years?"

Speaking, his tone was filled with deep confusion.

There's no other reason; this matter is simply too strange, for the Bodhi Heart clearly only releases one each time the Bodhi Ancient Tree appears.

But why, this time, did it release more than one?

And seeing his teacher's doubtful expression, Xiao Yan solemnly stated Gu Xun'er's guess in full.

"Yes, the Bodhi Ancient Tree hasn't appeared for over ten thousand years; now it appearing with multiple Bodhi Hearts at once is not incomprehensible."

Hearing the former's speculation, Yao Chen's previous doubts vanished instantly, and he murmured with a look of sudden realization.

And immediately afterward, Han Shanshan beside him spoke again: "Now Lin Feng's side already has two Battle Saints; you, Yao Chen, a Half-Saint cultivator, can no longer pose any threat to them, and might even be chased by them. We should prepare early."

"What Aunt Han said is right, Teacher; you haven't been expelled from the Pill Tower, relying on your connections, plus the help of Mysterious Aunt and Senior Heavenly Thunder Child, it shouldn't be hard for you to reside in the Pill Tower. Now that Lin Feng's forces are powerful, you'd better hide for a while."

Regarding Han Shanshan's reminder, Xiao Yan also expressed his full agreement.

But immediately after, he turned to Han Shanshan beside him and said: "And Han Aunt, you too—you are originally a disciple of the Xiao Dan Tower; although now, because your grandfather failed his breakthrough to Dou Sheng and passed away, our ties have grown thin. But no matter what, the Xiao Dan Tower should not refuse you."

"That's fine."

Regarding Xiao Yan's suggestion, Yao Chen thought for a moment and then immediately agreed.

After all, he also knew that the gap between a Half-Saint and a true Dou Sheng was enormous.

No matter how much he struggled, it was impossible for him to defeat a cultivator at the Dou Sheng realm.

Therefore, to avoid causing more trouble for his disciple, he also chose to reside inside the Dan Tower.

Moreover

Thinking of this, he immediately spoke again: "Going to the Dan Tower happens to be a good chance to help you find the medicinal ingredients needed for the Nine-Grade Treasure Pill. Although we have found a volume of the Nine-Grade Treasure Pill prescription over these past few years, the ingredients required for such a pill are extremely precious; aside from that girl's clan, only the Dan Tower might have some."

As he spoke, Yao Chen's gaze swept over Gu Xun'er beside him.

But soon after, he shook his head in disappointment.

Over the past few years, his disciple, in order to increase his strength, has already used up all the wealth the Xiao clan had left behind.

Nowadays, within the Gu clan, most people no longer believe they owe anything to the Xiao clan.

Although his disciple is able to break through to the Dou Sheng realm at this age and also possesses the Xiao clan's divine-grade Dou Emperor bloodline,

In terms of talent and potential, he far surpasses anyone in the Gu clan except Gu Xun'er.

But having experienced all those prior events, his disciple now goes to the Gu clan seeking help, and moreover needs a large quantity of the medicinal ingredients required to refine the Nine-Grade Treasure Pill; the chances of success are therefore not high.

That said, it is normal for the Gu clan to not welcome Xiao Yan nowadays.

After all, in the original story, Xiao Yan hardly caused any trouble for the Gu clan before reaching Dou Sheng.

Furthermore, having inherited the Xiao clan's divine-grade Dou Emperor bloodline in the Tian Mu, experienced a hundred cycles of reincarnation, he is said to possess the potential to break through to Dou Emperor, obtained the Bodhi Heart, and later became a Nine-Grade Treasure Pill alchemist at a young age.

Of course, the Gu clan also knows that breaking through to Dou Emperor is basically just a fantasy.

However, judging from Xiao Yan's situation in the original work, he will at least become a peak nine-star Dou Sheng powerhouse in the future; plus, the Gu clan feels indebted to the Xiao clan, so they naturally treat Xiao Yan with great care.

But now, because of the additional factor of Lin Feng, Xiao Yan has repeatedly gotten into major trouble.

In order to resolve the trouble, Gu Xun'er has repeatedly fussed with those elders of the Gu clan.

Moreover, the several transactions between Xiao Yan and the Gu clan have completely shattered that lingering guilt the Gu clan felt.

The Gu clan's people now basically believe that the Gu clan no longer owes anything to the Xiao clan.

Furthermore, those transactions were initiated by Xiao Yan himself, not forced by the Gu clan.

Therefore, the Gu clan's current attitude toward Xiao Yan is naturally not as favorable as in the original work.

Upon hearing his teacher's words, Xiao Yan involuntarily clenched his fists tightly.

Earlier, in order to deal with Lin Feng and increase his strength, he had essentially exhausted his resources and connections.

Before his own wealth was completely depleted, he naturally felt nothing.

But now, as the Xiao clan's wealth has been exhausted, the power of Lin Feng's earlier strategies is also gradually becoming apparent.

Although this won't cost Xiao Yan his life, it makes him feel extremely stifled and at the same time hinders his ability to increase his strength.

If this continues, the gap between him and Lin Feng will keep widening, until he is eventually crushed to death by the opponent.

Moreover, the Lei clan is still extremely displeased with him; although earlier, due to the Gu clan's mediation, they had to swallow their anger grudgingly.

But Xiao Yan dares to guarantee, judging from the anger in the hearts of those Lei clan people,

that if the opportunity arises, those fellows will surely sneak up behind him and stab him.

"Right now, my Dou Qi strength is barely adequate; wanting to independently refine a Nine-Grade Treasure Pill is undoubtedly a pipe dream. Therefore, we basically have only two options at present."

After a brief silence, Yao Chen seemed to recall something and immediately added: "First, we will refine it together as master and disciple; you will handle the portion that consumes a great deal of Dou Qi, while I will take care of the simple part and infuse the power of creation. After all, your soul realm is still a little short of the Heavenly Realm, but to refine a Nine-Grade Treasure Pill, the power of creation is indispensable."

"The second method is for you to find a way to break through the barrier of your soul realm, thereby entering the Heavenly Realm Soul. Then you could attempt to refine the Nine-Grade Treasure Pill on your own. Of course, regarding the medicinal ingredients, I will do my best to obtain them for you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately looked at his teacher in puzzlement and said: "Teacher, why are we so fixated on a single Nine-Grade Treasure Pill? Although I currently have no heavenly treasures to boost my strength, you said that in less than two years, it will be the day the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire appears in the world."

"In that case, rather than pouring our energy into the Nine-Grade Treasure Pill, we would be better off preparing to later seize that Pure Lotus Demonic Fire. As long as we obtain that strange fire, I will surely be able to annihilate that vile and shameless Lin Feng!"

Upon mentioning Lin Feng's name, Xiao Yan couldn't help but clench his fists and grind his teeth.

If it weren't for that guy, his current pressure would at least be reduced by more than half.

That bastard, simply despicable!

"If we cannot refine a Nine-Grade Treasure Pill, then the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire will be completely beyond your reach."

Seeing Xiao Yan's complaining, Yao Chen spread his hands and said with an expression of "I also don't want this."

"Why?"

Upon hearing those words, Xiao Yan immediately blinked in surprise, then asked somewhat bewilderedly.

"You don't really think that having reached the Dou Sheng level, upon encountering the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire, you could surely subdue it without fail, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Yao Chen gazed at Xiao Yan with a somewhat strange look and replied rather amusedly.

"Not even a Dou Sheng?"

Upon grasping the meaning of those words, Xiao Yan's mouth corner twitched sharply, and his face showed a hint of astonishment.

After all, at his current level, if he were to swallow some lower-ranked strange fires, he could likely, with the help of his Fire Spirit Little Three, directly devour them whole.

But now, his teacher actually said that even his one-star Dou Sheng strength is still somewhat insufficient.

This remark is, frankly, a bit too shocking.

Beside them, Gu Xun'er, seeing his expression, instantly knew that her brother Xiao Yan still didn't know much about the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire.

Immediately, she opened her mouth to explain: "Xiao Yan brother, that Pure Lotus Demonic Fire is among the top three on the Strange Fire List; in the world, there is only this one. One could say such a Strange Fire truly deserves to be called a divine object feared by ghosts and gods, dreaded by heaven and earth—how could it possibly be so easily subdued?"

"Even if you, Xiao Yan brother, are now a Dou Sheng powerhouse, I, Xun'er, have only happened to see some information about the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire in ancient texts."

Having said that, Gu Xun'er's expression quickly turned solemn as she continued: "The Pure Lotus Demonic Fire appears once every thousand years, and this time is not its first appearance. Yet, countless powerful experts before have rushed to try to subdue it, but to this day, no one has been able to bring it under control."

Having finished speaking, Yao Chen immediately continued to explain: "What this girl said is correct. During your secluded training, I too have perused many ancient texts. The continent was far more prosperous in the past than it is now; Zhongzhou teemed with talent, and powerful experts were numerous. Each time the demonic fire appeared before, there were no shortage of Dou Sheng powerhouses attempting to subdue the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire."

But in the end, those powerhouses, without exception, completely vanished. From this, you should also be able to guess some information. So, if you go to subdue the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire with your current mindset, the final outcome might be just like those previous Dou Sheng powerhouses, disappearing from the human world henceforth.

While speaking, Yao Chen also couldn't help but shake his head with a solemn expression.

As for the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire, the more information he learned, the more fearful he felt in his heart!

"What, there's actually still this matter!"

After hearing Gu Xun'er and Yao Chen's explanation, Xiao Yan's expression suddenly changed drastically.

Afterward, the smile on his face faded, he lightly nodded, and said in a deep voice: "I understand, Xun'er, Teacher. You can rest assured; I will pay attention later."

As the information he learned increased, Xiao Yan also came to understand at this moment.

Whenever the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire appears, it inevitably draws the peak experts of heaven and earth to come and contend for it.

However, throughout the many appearances of the strange fire, no one has ever managed to subdue it as they wished, not even Dou Sheng experts!

Just based on this, it is enough to prove the terror of the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire!

And thinking that those previous peak experts all ended up failing, Xiao Yan, who currently only has the strength of an early-stage one-star Dou Sheng, instantly dared not be as arrogant as before.

After all, even if he has many shortcomings, he has one outstanding advantage: he is not blindly arrogant.

After learning from his girlfriend and the old man about the terror of the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire, he immediately restrained his previous arrogance.

After all, he is not one of those conceited people.