Chapter 1231

Demonic Fire Plain

However, at this very moment, this place has turned into a vast white plain and, at its center, a pit so deep that its edge cannot be seen at a glance.

Nevertheless, even on the plain beside the pit, there are still countless fissures several thousand zhang in size, spreading out like giant centipedes.

At the same time, waves of scorching heat continuously rise from those fissures, making this heaven and earth extraordinarily dry.

Pure Lotus Demonic Fire, Gu Clan and Hun Clan, Seven-Star Dou Sheng experts

Layers of mountain ranges

Even the land below, due to the terrifying heat when the demonic fire first descended, has long since become an active volcano.

Gu Dao, Hun Sha

However, with the closure of the demonic fire's space, according to common sense, this place should become exceptionally desolate due to the departure of the powerful.

Outside world, experts, Gu Dao and Hun Sha

And it is precisely this discovery that has instantly turned this plain, which ought to have become desolate, into an extremely lively place.

But as experiments proceeded, those powerful ones discovered that this crystal, brimming with violent fire-attribute energy, actually contained a trace of extremely faint residual demonic fire.

Fire attribute Dou Qi cultivators, alchemists

Because as long as they can absorb the energy within these demonic fire stones, fire-attribute cultivators will instantly see their battle qi become overwhelmingly strong, and even alchemists who absorb the energy from these stones will find the flames they summon far stronger than before.

Precisely because of this discovery, on the Zhongzhou Continent, numerous alchemists and fire-attribute cultivators flock to this item, and as soon as it appears, they are willing to buy it at a high price.

And the plain that ought to have become desolate has, driven by this enormous profit, attracted numerous forces coming to mine it.

The division of territory, having fought countless battles

Demonic Fire Stone

Bang! Bang! Bang!

And at a certain location on the demonic fire plain, the originally tranquil sky suddenly saw several streaks of light of various colors, shooting across the horizon like meteors.

If one looks closely, one can see that these streaks of light roughly divide into two groups: the group ahead is running, while the group behind is pursuing.

And from this appearance, it is obvious that the group behind is stronger in strength and faster in speed.

In the continual flight, the distance between the group behind and the group ahead has been drawing ever closer.

Half a cup of tea

Heavenly Mansion Alliance

During the pursuit, among the pursuers, the leading sturdy old man stared coldly ahead at those fleeing, his tone full of killing intent toward them.

The opposing party had secretly dug a mine shaft hundreds of li deep in a remote mineral deposit under their jurisdiction, and they had previously known nothing about it.

If it weren't for some of my own subordinates accidentally deviating from the direction while mining and inadvertently digging into the opposing party's mine shaft...

They now, I estimate, still know nothing about this!

And he can already imagine the punishment he will face when the superiors learn of this.

Thinking of this, he decided that once he captures these people, he will surely torture them one by one to death to vent the hatred in his heart!

"Hehe, you think I'm a three-year-old child; not to mention us cutting off our own hands, even if you catch up to us, we won't even save our lives."

Upon hearing the former's words, the few people fleeing ahead immediately sneered repeatedly, not believing even a punctuation mark.

If they truly did as the former said, they would probably die even faster!

"Since you insist on doing this, then don't blame me for being ruthless; let you suffer for several more decades."

Seeing that the former was not taken in, the sturdy old man of the Tianfu Alliance immediately turned cold in expression and spoke in a grim tone.

Four-Star Dou Zun

At the same time, the former placed his palm before him, and the mighty battle qi within his body surged turbulently through his meridians.

Overturning Mountain

Ong

However, before the former could unleash his fighting technique, the space not far ahead of them suddenly stirred, and then space was violently torn open, a spatial rift tens of zhang long abruptly appearing on the horizon.

etc.

Upon seeing this sudden change, the Tianfu Alliance and those who had been secretly mining demonic fire stones all turned pale in unison, staring in astonishment at the suddenly ruptured space.

Swish

And while they were stunned, a figure suddenly flew out from within it and landed not far from those few people.

Upon discovering someone's appearance, both groups were greatly startled and simultaneously ceased their conflict, each gazing at the figure emerging from the spatial rift with curious eyes.

Looking over, everyone then realized that this suddenly appearing figure was actually a woman dressed in a green robe, her demeanor cool and aloof, like a peerless beauty stepping out of a painting.

Gazing downward, her bosom was impressive, and her slender waist was like a willow leaf, barely able to be encircled by one's hands.

Three thousand strands of black silk

The continent's number one beauty

"What a beautiful woman! I never expected that, while coming out to chase the culprit, I would encounter such a great beauty. It's just right—I've been stuck in this godforsaken place full of men for half a year. It seems heaven hasn't forgotten me either; for all these years, I, your grandpa, have never played with a woman of this caliber. If I don't capture her and lock her up in the mine to enjoy for a hundred years, wouldn't that be wasting such a fine resource?"

Seeing the newcomer clearly, a thin, monkey-like, buck-toothed man in the Tianfu Alliance immediately became excited, rubbing his hands together, his fiery eyes constantly sweeping back and forth over the alluring curves of the green-robed woman.

Lin Feng, claws

Monkey

Burly old man, a Four-Star Dou Zun

"Boss, you're a four-star Dou Zun, she's just a young girl—how could she possibly defeat you?"

etc.

However, before the former finished speaking, the old man, upon seeing the woman's face grow colder, abruptly turned his head and fiercely interrupted him.

As for that thin, buck-toothed man, seeing his boss so angry, he shrank his head like a quail, standing frozen in place, daring not to speak further.

After the burly old man finished dealing with his talkative subordinates, he immediately turned his head, cupped his fists toward the woman in green robes and said, "Senior, I am the person in charge of Mine No. 3 of the Tianfu Alliance on the Demon Fire Plains, currently capturing the little thieves who are secretly mining our mine; may I ask which senior you are?"

"Heaven's Abode Alliance?" Upon hearing that, the girl in green robes furrowed her brows slightly; she had never heard of this force before.

However, judging from the fact that this force can casually dispatch a Battle Venerable to guard a mine, it doesn't seem like a minor power at all.

Thinking this, she immediately turned her gaze to the old man, lightly parting her lips and said: "I have recently been in seclusion attempting a breakthrough; how long has it been since the emergence of the Strange Fire? Also, what exactly is your Heaven's Abode Alliance? I have never heard of it before."

"Reporting to senior, it has been one year and four months since the emergence of the Strange Fire. Moreover, our Heaven's Abode Alliance was formed after the emergence of the Strange Fire by the most outstanding Ninth-rank Treasure Pill Master among the younger generation of the continent, Alliance Chief Xiao Yan, together with over ten renowned forces of the Zhongzhou Continent such as the Blazing Flame Valley and the Ice River Valley. Its purpose is to exterminate the Soul Hall, which creates carnage everywhere and harvests souls."

Upon hearing the senior's inquiry, the old man did not dare to be negligent and immediately replied.

After all, he would not be foolish enough to think that someone who could approach him without his notice would be an ordinary person.

Furthermore, whenever this person appeared, that faint yet tangible invisible pressure would almost make him suffocate.

That feeling was just like when he first coincidentally saw Alliance Chief Xiao Yan.

Judging from this, this person's strength is at least a one-star Battle Saint powerhouse!

As a four-star Battle Venerable, facing a Battle Saint powerhouse, how could he dare to flirt like his clueless subordinate did?

"Alliance Chief Xiao Yan's force?"

Upon hearing those two words she cared about most, Gu Xun'er's cold and stern expression eased somewhat.

"Haha, the continent's youngest Ninth-rank Treasure Pill Master, Xiao Yan, is still somewhat lacking. He's just a monkey claiming kingship while the tiger's away; another day I'll go challenge him to see whose alchemy is superior."

However, not long after that person's voice faded, a mocking laugh spread from within the spatial rift.

"Whoosh!"

At the same time that laugh rang out, Lin Feng grabbed Yun Yun and shot out from within, landing in the sky not far from Gu Xun'er.

"Sigh, did I not check the almanac before going out today? The mine had an incident, and in coming to pursue the thieves I once again encountered so many Battle Saint powerhouses who usually stay hidden."

Seeing that two more auras, no weaker than the previous woman's, appeared, the burly old man's face instantly wrinkled like a bitter melon.

And when Gu Xun'er saw Lin Feng appear, her brows furrowed tightly at once.

After all, she had witnessed the scene where the two of them refined pills together; judging by their proficiency, Lin Feng's advancement to Ninth-rank Treasure Pill Master clearly occurred earlier than her Brother Xiao Yan's, and thus he is likewise stronger.

"However, his reputation has already been established; if this bastard meddles again, Brother Xiao Yan's fame will likely be ruined outright."

Thinking this, Gu Xun'er's expression shifted slightly, then she immediately turned her head to Lin Feng and said: "It's merely empty fame; we cultivators should diligently train, regarding those external things, it's better to view them lightly, otherwise they bring no benefit to later cultivation."

Upon hearing that, Lin Feng sneered: "You know in your own heart whose alchemy is superior between us two. Now Xiao Yan has stolen my spotlight, you naturally say that; empty fame isn't important, right? Then why don't you publicize what happened inside the Strange Fire space, to see whether you and Xiao Yan care about empty fame?"

"Add one month to the previous trade conditions; don't bring this up again!"

Seeing the other party so unyielding, Gu Xun'er felt a surge of anger and transmitted her voice angrily.

After all, aside from these things, she truly lacks the ability to produce anything that would move the other party.

"Don't even think about it."

However, Lin Feng felt no sway at all toward the previous conditions and directly refused Gu Xun'er.

After all, his dealings with her were mainly to experiment with combat techniques; toying with the body of this ancient clan's young lady was secondary.

Yet now, faced with the title of the continent's strongest Ninth-rank Alchemist among the younger generation, how could he simply give it up?

After all, having this title in hand will make it much easier for him to recruit strong individuals later.

Moreover, he and Xiao Yan are mortal enemies; although he doesn't care about this title, anyone else could take it and he wouldn't mind, but Xiao Yan absolutely cannot!

Upon hearing the former's contemptuous attitude toward their Heaven's Abode Alliance's chief, the old man was so angry his eyebrows stood up.

But considering the disparity in strength between the two sides, he quickly composed himself, then forced a smile and bowed his hands toward Lin Feng, saying: "Senior, your scolding me is of no consequence, but our alliance leader is not only a three-star Dou Sheng powerhouse but also a ninth-rank alchemist; within the alliance we also have the Fire Cloud Old Ancestor of the Flame Valley, the Extreme Cold Old Man of the Ice River Valley, and several other Dou Sheng experts, so please senior, watch your words. After all, although senior is strong, provoking these powerhouses would be a great calamity."

After all, their alliance chief's success rate in refining Ninth-rank Treasure Pills is said to have reached an astonishing forty percent; with such a high success rate, probably hardly anyone on the entire Battle Qi Continent can compare to him.

"Oh, I didn't expect Xiao Yan to have already reached three-star Battle Saint. It seems he has gained some forces' support, obtained plenty of cultivation resources, refined treasure pills to advance, and also that Ice River Valley's Old Man of Extreme Cold—I recall he was previously a high-level Half-Saint, and his lifespan is nearly exhausted; normally he doesn't act unless the Ice River Valley faces annihilation, being drawn out by a Ninth-rank Treasure Pill, right?"

Upon hearing the former's words, Lin Feng's face showed not a trace of fear; instead, he analyzed with interest.

Faced with this situation, the Heaven's Abode Alliance's Battle Venerable momentarily didn't know what to do, standing there dazedly.

After all, from the former's association with them, it seems he knows their alliance chief and is also aware of the details of the Fire Cloud Ancestor and the Old Man of Extreme Cold.

Moreover, threats were useless; facing this Battle Saint powerhouse, this little Battle Venerable of mine could do nothing else.

"Time doubled, and aren't you after the title of First Alchemist? When you return, I'll help you obtain an invitation to the Medicine Clan's Medicine Classic. Then you can compete with those people, seize the title of the continent's First Alchemist—how delightful; why bother with these insignificant titles?"

Seeing Lin Feng unmoved by either soft or hard tactics, Gu Xun'er clenched her teeth in secret, and her angry voice suddenly transmitted into Lin Feng's mind.

At this point, she could be considered to have thrown caution to the wind; she'd already played for three months, she didn't mind these extra periods—might as well consider it a dog bite.

"Medicine Clan's Medicine Classic. Hmm, seems somewhat interesting."

Upon hearing the four words "Medicine Classic invitation", Lin Feng, who had been worrying about how to participate in the Medicine Clan's Medicine Classic, felt his heart leap with joy, though he didn't show it; instead he stroked his chin, feigning contemplation.

"That's fine; I am also quite interested in the delicious continent's top alchemist clan's Medicine Clan alchemy. Since you've said all that, one day as husband and wife. Flesh husband and wife a hundred days of gratitude, I also can't be bothered to find trouble with that guy Xiao Yan."

"After pondering for a long time, Lin Feng lightly nodded and replied: "Alright, I am also quite interested in the alchemical arts of the Yao clan, the top alchemist clan of the Delicious Continent. Since you've said all that, 'one day as husband and wife brings a hundred days of kindness,' I also can't be bothered to stir up trouble for that guy Xiao Yan."

Upon hearing the previous transmission, Gu Xun'er was so angry that her chest heaved wildly.

And that beautiful scenery caused the distant thin young man to stare blankly, his saliva practically flowing three thousand feet.

He swore that if he could play with such a supreme beauty even once, dying would be worth it.

As for Gu Xun'er, although she felt extremely angry at Lin Feng's transmission, hearing that he would no longer seek trouble with her also relieved her greatly.

However, she thought of the current time point and immediately continued transmitting: "We've only spent a little over a year and a half in the Strange Fire space; now there's still more than a year until the Medicine Clan's Medicine Classic. Since you know Brother Xiao Yan is going to the Medicine Clan to seek justice for his teacher, you must give me that information before the Medicine Classic."

"Moreover, you must ensure that Brother Xiao Yan has ample time to absorb and refine before the Medicine Classic begins."

Upon hearing that, Lin Feng's eyes flickered slightly; after a brief thought, a hint of reluctance appeared on his face.

After a moment of silence, he then replied, "helpless yet with a hint of reluctance": "Just as you say, since there's still over a year, I guarantee he can absorb that before the Medicine Classic. However, the transaction process must still follow my way: first wait for you to conceal it from your clan, then speak. After I finish my affairs, I'll call you over to complete the transaction."

As soon as his words fell, Lin Feng did not waste more time here; he immediately grabbed the still-silent Yun Yun again, stirred his Battle Qi, and shot toward the south.

"Hmph, I'll let you live a bit longer for now; later I'll make you regret coming into this world!"

Gazing at the retreating backs of the two ahead, Gu Xun'er's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and she thought resentfully: (End of chapter)

Watching the backs of the two people leaving ahead, Gu Xun'er's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and she thought angrily in her heart. (End of chapter)