Chapter 169

He directly obtained a Xiao Po Jing Dan.

Therefore, there was no need to travel long distances and spend vast amounts of time seeking second-rank resources.

Moreover, he has now reached Bi Hai.

Second-rank resources no longer hold much use.

Thus, in the current plan, only one item remains unfinished.

That is, the Special Flame!

Without a Dan Fire, he cannot officially reveal his status as a second-rank alchemist, nor can he alchemize on his own.

"The Fallen Cloud Volcano."

At the extreme northwest of the map, there was a dark red region.

Though small, it was extremely conspicuous.

Kong Linxue once said her flame was obtained from there.

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In the Mystic Clarity Realm, there were no sun, moon, or stars.

Only boundless gray clouds blanketed the sky.

This made people easily overlook the concept of time.

No one even knew how long they had been here.

And news about Meng Zhangqing gradually spread throughout the Mystic Clarity Realm.

"Have you heard? The dark red opportunity point at the very center of the secret realm is guarded by a bloodline beast!"

"A bloodline beast? Who could possibly defeat that?"

"Of course someone defeated it—the opportunity point has already been claimed!"

"So strong? Was it the Shi brothers?"

"No, the Shi brothers lost. And I heard from witnesses that the Shi brothers also had bloodline."

"Hiss, bloodline! That makes sense—those two brothers never looked normal. Even with bloodline, they still lost. Then who could win?"

"It was Meng Zhangqing from Lingxiao Peak, that top genius who had already comprehended the Sword Momentum, plus numerous hidden cards—he utterly crushed the bloodline beast, even capable of slaying it!"

"Meng Zhangqing? The disciple who killed Gui Zhi Bei Qianke?"

"Yes!"

"Damn, comprehending the Martial Dao Momentum and crushing a bloodline beast—that's a prodigy-level feat!"

At many locations, disciples greeted each other and discussed this endlessly.

"Master, they're talking about Senior Brother Meng, right?"

Bai Suxi had just exited a resource point when she overheard two people chatting, their conversation entirely about Meng Zhangqing.

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She was momentarily stunned.

"They named him directly—it must be him."

"In this vast Tai Xuan Sect, there probably isn't another Meng Zhangqing."

A withered voice spoke.

"Senior Brother Meng is too strong—he even defeated a bloodline beast!"

Coming to her senses, Bai Suxi instantly grew excited, her watery beautiful eyes shimmering with admiration.

It had only been a few days since they last met.

Senior Brother Meng had already accomplished a earth-shattering feat!

"Beasts called bloodline beasts generally possess extremely potent bloodlines. To defeat them, let alone slay them, one's strength must far surpass theirs."

The withered voice fell silent briefly, then spoke again, "That boy just entered Bi Hai and already possesses such formidable combat power—it's truly inconceivable."

Even in her own prime,

she had never achieved such a feat.

"Once you exit the secret realm, hurry to break through. As soon as you enter Bi Hai, I will teach you the strongest legacy of our Ancient Demon School!"

"Once mastered, you will surely surpass this boy!"

Said the withered voice.

Her words carried a spirit of rivalry.

As a powerful demonic cultivator who had devoted herself to training a disciple, she could not bear that her student was constantly overshadowed by a youth with no background.

It was truly frustrating.

But great talent often matures late; early leads mean nothing. Once she enters Bi Hai and receives the legacy, she will surely surge past him!