Chapter 958

After all, considering that Lin Feng harbors several exotic flames and possesses a variety of strange techniques, it's quite possible that he has something that could help her brother breakthrough to Dou Saint.

If this fails, her brother will truly have little hope.

"It seems that getting Zhao Yuan to advance to Dou Saint isn't an easy task!"

After hearing Zhao Ran's explanation, Lin Feng let out a silent sigh in his mind, and his brows instantly knit together.

After all, Zhao Ran has already tried virtually every conventional method, yet even so, none have pushed Zhao Yuan into the Dou Saint realm.

Thus, as Zhao Ran said, Zhao Yuan truly has such a natural talent.

Without resorting to other unorthodox shortcuts or slamming top‑grade resources, it simply cannot succeed.

Putting aside unorthodox means, even if one pours in resources, it likely requires a Ninth‑grade Treasure Pill to have any chance.

Seeing the Zhao siblings notice Lin Feng's contemplation, a flash of light instantly flickered in their eyes.

If the former has no method at all, they would most likely refuse outright.

But this hesitation now indicates that the other party may indeed have some means.

"Lin Feng, this place isn't convenient for conversation; why don't we find a quiet spot first? My brother has an item in his hand that I think might interest you."

Seeing Lin Feng not immediately refuse, Zhao Ran promptly suggested.

"I can only say there's a chance this could help Senior Zhao Yuan breakthrough successfully, but I can't guarantee it."

Hearing the other describe the item mysteriously, Lin Feng felt a spark of curiosity, but considering the difficulty of helping them break through to Dou Saint, he preemptively gave them a warning.

After all, for a high‑level Half‑Saint to value such an item so highly, its origin must be far from simple.

And having luckily encountered such a precious item, he naturally wants to see exactly what it is.

After all, what if it turns out to be something of great help to him?

"Heh, given my current situation there's not much to say; any chance is better than waiting for death. Let's set out now."

Seeing the former agree to take a look, Zhao Yuan's tree‑root‑like face instantly sprouted a few hints of a smile.

Then, the former stomped his staff, and a powerful spatial force immediately radiated, tearing a spatial passage beside him in an instant.

After constructing the Space Wormhole, Zhao Yuan's figure was the first to fade, disappearing into the silvery passage.

Seeing this, Lin Feng, together with Zhao Ran beside him, flew into the passage.

And as Lin Feng and the Zhao siblings departed, Xiao Yan on the other side also returned to Star‑Fall Pavilion.

However, upon arriving at the Star‑Fall Pavilion's location, they were immediately startled by the scene before them.

At this moment, the natural Star‑Fall Array surrounding Star‑Fall Pavilion had long been forcefully broken open from the outside.

Looking inside, one can see the ruined buildings and the scattered fragments left behind.

"Not good!"

Seeing the protective array of Star‑Fall Pavilion forcibly broken, Xiao Yan, Yao Chen and others were suddenly alarmed and rushed forward.

Only Gu Xun'er and two Half‑Saint Elders of the Gu clan remained, staring at each other on the spot.

When Xiao Yan and his disciple passed through the gaping hole in the Star‑Fall Array and entered the pavilion's residence.

What met their eyes was a floor strewn with corpses and shattered structures.

The Star‑Fall Pavilion, once bustling due to Yao Chen's breakthrough to Half‑Saint, now lay desolate, leaving only sorrow and ruin.

"Damn it, what on earth happened? It was fine before we set out!"

Staring at the ruins and the corpses of pavilion members, Xiao Yan and Yao Chen's eyes reddened like rabbits as they roared in anger.

As for Yao Chen, his eyes were also blood‑red, breathing heavily like a bull while gazing at the corpses and wreckage.

Since its founding, the Star‑Fall Pavilion has rarely been overseen by him; it merely handles pill alchemy and recruiting strongmen.

Yet over all this time, he has grown deep affection for the place, even considering it his home.

Now, seeing his home destroyed and its people slaughtered completely.

Even Yao Chen can't help but tremble in this situation.

Regarding the murderer, he wishes to find them and tear them limb from limb!

"Wait, isn't Feng Xian stationed inside the pavilion? Where is he?"

Thinking of his old friend, Yao Chen unleashed a torrent of soul power in an instant, and after carefully sensing the entire pavilion, his furious roar echoed throughout the residence.

His soul power repeatedly scanned the pavilion, but aside from them, no life force could be sensed.

Considering a possibility, Yao Chen's face turned as pale as paper.

"Brother Xiao Yan, there's a letter left outside the pavilion; you rushed out and missed it."

Just as Xiao Yan and his disciple were at a loss, Gu Xun'er appeared beside them, holding up an envelope.

"Envelope?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yan and Yao Chen exchanged a glance, quickly guessing it might be left by the murderer.

At that moment, Xiao Yan reached out, "Gu Xun'er, let me see."

In the same breath, he took the envelope from Gu Xun'er, tore it open, and unfolded the letter inside.

"Xiao Yan, if you don't want Feng Xian to become a corpse, within a month come to rescue Yao Chen's sub‑hall before you. Otherwise, I, the Heavenly Sovereign, guarantee Feng Xian's bones will not remain."

"Damn you, Soul Hall! I, Xiao Yan, am not done with you!"

After reading the envelope's contents, Xiao Yan's Dou Qi erupted instantly, his eyes blood‑red as he stared at the sky.

The potent Dou Qi instantly shattered the ruined structures within hundreds of meters, turning them completely to dust.

Seeing this letter, he knew that during their absence, the Soul Hall had attacked their main base.

Moreover, they had captured the Guardian Feng who was stationed at Star‑Fall Pavilion!

Seeing his angry expression, Gu Xun'er could no longer sit still and immediately said, "Brother Xiao Yan, you need not worry. I need help; Gu Xun'er could never stand by. Together we'll go to the Soul Hall and surely rescue Senior Feng Xian."

Hearing this, the two Half‑Saint Elders of the Gu clan's hearts suddenly leapt, hurriedly saying, "Miss Gu Xun'er, you are the most perfect bloodline in our clan in nearly a thousand years; you must not venture into the Soul Hall!"

Seeing Gu Xun'er intend to go to the Soul Hall, the two Gu clan Elders were beyond frantic at that moment.

Although most of the high-ranking members of the Soul Hall know Gu Xun'er's true identity, they generally dare not act recklessly.

But they cannot guarantee one hundred percent that those entities that are neither human nor ghost of the Soul Hall will not go berserk and act wildly.

If something happens to the former, then the two of them will truly have only death to atone.

"Those guys from the Soul Hall clearly know I have broken through to the Half Saint Realm, yet they still send us there. I fear there exists a strong expert of my level. This time, it is undoubtedly extremely dangerous, little girl, you had better not go."

After a brief silence, Yao Chen's voice gradually sounded in the ears of the few people.

He comes from the Yao clan, one of the ancient seven clans, so he naturally knows how important Gu Xun'er is to the Ancient Clan.

Therefore, upon seeing this girl wanting to go on an adventure to the Soul Hall together with him and others, he immediately chose to refuse.

Although he must certainly rescue Feng Xian, at the same time he also does not want Gu Xun'er to accompany them on the adventure.

After all, if something were to happen to this girl, the Ancient Clan would certainly not let their master and disciple off lightly.

By then, what they will have to face could be more than a hundred times stronger than the Soul Hall.

"Yes, Xun'er, this rescue operation is extremely risky; you had better not go. Although I want to quickly rescue Elder Feng, I also do not want you to go on an adventure."

As soon as the former's words fell, Xiao Yan immediately reached out and stroked Gu Xun'er's smooth black hair, comforting her.

His words can be said to be sincere and genuine, completely unrelated to whether the Ancient Clan will blame them or not.

In his heart, Elder Feng, who gave him much help, is important, but at the same time, Gu Xun'er is equally important.

If possible, he does not want to see the latter accompany him on an adventure.

After all, the Soul Hall now suddenly does not fear his teacher, and has even reached the Dou Zun Jian Feng realm; furthermore, the Wind Venerable aided by the Starfall Grand Formation and other disciples, before they could even crush the jade slip.

Such an opponent, even Xiao Yan, has little confidence!

"This"

Hearing the advice of the two people before her, Gu Xun'er immediately extended her white jade hand to her chin and began to ponder.

"Alright, miss, how about this: we two will first send you to the Eastern Region, hand you over to the people of the clan, and then personally accompany Xiao Yan on a trip to rescue that person."

Seeing the other's appearance, one of the Ancient Clan Elders immediately understood what was going on and then proactively spoke up.

"Hehe, I am not threatening you; since you two are so righteous, this young lady agrees to this idea."

Seeing the two Ancient Clan Elders forced to agree, Gu Xun'er's pink lips uncontrollably curled up slightly, bearing a hint of a smile as she spoke.

"Well, this time we agreed ourselves, no one forced us. As for you, just return on time. After all, your status is important; the elders of the clan won't let you run around recklessly, and if you don't return within the stipulated time, be careful you might be locked up again."

Speaking of that, that Ancient Clan Elder also shook his head helplessly.

How could he not know about those little tricks of the other side?

But in order for Gu Xun'er to return on time, they simply couldn't be bothered to argue about it.

After all, aside from her fondness for Xiao Yan, which makes her prone to problems in this regard, she is still very good in other aspects.

Moreover, Xiao Yan and his disciple are also very pragmatic, helping them to safely escort Gu Xun'er back to the Ancient Clan.

Furthermore, the Soul Hall dare not act against the Ancient Clan people; they merely need to make a trip, wasting only a little time, so it's not a big problem.

"Well then, I will first thank the two of you here."

Upon hearing that the other party was willing to help him rescue Feng Xian, Yao Chen was overjoyed and slightly clasped his hands in gratitude.

After all, they had just been heavily wounded by Old Lin Feng, and their main base had also been attacked by the Soul Hall, making it impossible in a short time to gather other strong ones to deal with the Soul Hall.

Therefore, upon seeing the two intermediate Half Saints of the Ancient Clan willing to help him, his mood instantly improved and he hurriedly expressed thanks.

After all, with these two joining him, things would become much easier for him.

"No problem."

In response to Yao Chen's gratitude, the two elders waved their hands, indicating it was no big deal.

As soon as the words fell, he could not wait to send Gu Xun'er back to the Ancient Clan, and said: "Miss, since we have already agreed to help you, and now Xiao Yan has also safely arrived at the Starfall Pavilion with no danger, you should be able to return to the clan, right?"

"If that's the case, then let's go back."

Upon hearing the former's urging, Gu Xun'er also nodded helplessly and agreed.

After all, she knows in her heart that being able to escort Xiao Yan all the way to the Starfall Pavilion is already her limit.

If this drags on, the clan might very well come looking for her.

As for Xiao Yan and his disciple, who were anxiously trying to rescue Feng Xian, after sending Gu Xun'er away, they began to get busy.