High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 252 The Suspended Mountain! A Huge Gain! The Cosmic Wonder "Contract"

Qin Feng was hunted down for nearly a century.

This is a pursuit long enough for stars to evolve and for civilizations to rise and fall.

In the cold, desolate vacuum of space, two streaks of light pierced the eternal darkness, one a blend of gold and blue, the other an endless, ever-changing torrent of machinery.

Qin Feng's escape route never deviated for a moment, always firmly pointing towards the coordinates marked "Ancient Luo King Ruins" on the star map.

A century has passed swiftly in a montage-like sequence of images.

He once flew past a red giant star that was heading towards its demise. Its expanding outer shell resembled an angry giant eye, spewing out scorching stellar winds powerful enough to melt ordinary star system warships.

Qin Feng's crimson-gold wings burst forth with dazzling light, tearing through the star wind with the power of a black hole-level weapon, narrowly escaping through.

Following closely behind, "Wild" demonstrated the terrifying strength of the mechanical race's prodigy. Its space fortress directly deployed a giant energy shield covering tens of thousands of kilometers, forcefully withstanding the stellar storm and crushing through it, once again closing the distance between the two.

He had also ventured into a dense belt of countless meteorites, each one comparable to a small planet, containing strange metallic veins that shimmered with an eerie light under the illumination of cosmic rays.

Qin Feng, like a top-notch dancer, darted through the gaps between the meteorites at high speed. With his increasingly profound understanding of the "Opening Heaven" killing techniques, he could occasionally fire a single shot and accurately blast the meteorites in his way into dust, opening up a path to survival.

The "wild" mechanical legion was even more direct. They transformed and combined into a giant ram that spanned thousands of kilometers. With an unreasonable force, they smashed a straight path through the entire asteroid belt, sending debris flying and dust covering an area of ​​several light-years.

The energy consumption of the Crimson Gold Wings is terrifying.

As a black hole-level piece of equipment, even with Qin Feng's star system-level cultivation, it could only sustain a few days of extreme travel at most each time.

Whenever his mental strength and spiritual energy are nearly depleted, Qin Feng will choose a suitable planet to land on.

Sometimes, even on a lifeless, rocky planet, he would unhesitatingly probe the depths of its core with his spiritual power, activating the "Ten-Complete Hand" technique. Like a whale sucking up water, he would drain the entire planet's core energy within a few days, causing the planet to cool, disintegrate, and turn into cosmic dust.

With his energy replenished, Qin Feng returned to his peak condition and resumed his escape.

Sometimes, he would even choose a young star.

He would delve into the interior of a star, into its core region, powerful enough to incinerate everything, and, relying on the sturdiness of the Undying Tower and the domineering power of the "Perfect Hand," frantically devour the star's energy.

This process is extremely dangerous, but the rewards are also extremely high.

The "wild" pursuit never stopped.

Whenever Qin Feng stopped to recover, "Wild" would seize this precious window of time to quickly close the distance.

This prodigy on the Hidden Dragon List seems to possess inexhaustible energy. His mechanical creations sometimes swarm over a resource planet like locusts, devouring it from the inside out; at other times, they unfurl enormous solar sails to absorb the light and heat of a star.

He was like the most ruthless and efficient hunter, patient, deadly, and never made a mistake.

This chase, spanning several star systems, gave Qin Feng a deeper understanding of the cruelty and vastness of the universe.

During his escape, his mental focus never wavered for a moment; he was constantly analyzing and deducing the killing technique, "Opening Heaven."

Time passed in the daily chase. A hundred years is enough to smooth out a person's rough edges and to temper a stubborn rock into steel.

Qin Feng's temperament became increasingly calm and composed, and his killing intent became increasingly restrained and sharp.

Just as he had finished absorbing the core energy of a gas giant and was preparing to set off again, a cold, vast, and emotionless will descended upon his consciousness without warning.

A mysterious screen of light silently unfolded before him.

You have triggered a random task.

[Mission Objective: Obtain the shattered royal treasure within the Ruins of the Ancient Luo King: Fragments of the Ancient Luo Bell]

[Quest Reward: Bronze Treasure Chest x1]

[Task penalty: none]

At the same time, another message was clearly displayed on the screen.

[Host enemy mission recipient: "Wild"]

[Mission Objective: Obtain the shattered royal treasure within the Ruins of the Ancient Luo King: Fragments of the Ancient Luo Bell]

[Quest Reward: Bronze Treasure Chest x1]

[Task penalty: none]

Qin Feng's pupils suddenly contracted, but his escape speed did not slow down at all; on the contrary, he pushed it to the limit.

Almost the instant the mission panel appeared, the torrent of mechanical creations that had been pressing down like dark clouds behind him stopped abruptly in place.

At the same moment, the roar of all engines of tens of thousands of warships, mechs, and space fortresses ceased, the energy glow of all weapons dimmed, and the blazing light in the eyes of all machines was extinguished completely, like a candle being put out.

A deathly silence enveloped the starry sky.

"His machine soul has been transferred."

Qin Feng instantly understood and analyzed, "He must have reserved other mechanical bases in the direction closer to the Ancient Luo King Ruins, and there may even be more than one."

At this moment, his main consciousness had descended upon the body closest to the target through some kind of teleportation.

"And the triggering of the mission... was it because I spent a long time by the side of a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, and was affected by the 'watchful gaze' of the universe's will?"

Qin Feng's mind raced. "The key is that this Ancient Luo King Ruins should have been a point of opportunity marked within the human race, and it should remain a secret to the outside world."

'Wild' wouldn't normally have known the exact coordinates of this place, but now, the will of the universe has directly dragged him into the mission, revealing the location without a doubt.

"Cosmic will, random missions... whether each one brings good fortune or misfortune is truly unpredictable."

Qin Feng instantly understood the pros and cons of triggering this mission.

The way this cosmic will operates is truly disgusting; it shows no favoritism and follows only some cold, hard rules.

According to Qin Feng's original plan, as long as he continued to flee for several hundred years, he would have a chance to completely shake off "Wild" by taking advantage of the distance and the complex environment of the universe.

At that time, he will be able to enter the ancient Luowang Ruins at his leisure and enjoy this opportunity all to himself.

But now, a random task has changed everything.

His relationship with "Wild" transformed from a simple hunt into a bitter rivalry, with both sides sharing the same destination and the same objective.

The ancient Luowang Ruins, which originally belonged to him, had half of its "cake" forcibly given to his pursuers.

"If it weren't for the 'Perfect Hand'..."

A pang of fear flashed through Qin Feng's heart.

Looking back on his century-long escape, he has been able to persevere until now almost entirely thanks to the almost supernatural recovery ability of the "Perfect Hand".

If it were any other galaxy-level martial artist of the same rank, even with black hole-level equipment, there would be absolutely no way they could survive a century-long pursuit by a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon Ranking.

The speed at which mental strength and psychic energy recover are the most critical factors determining protracted battles and survivability.

He could unleash the crimson-gold wings to their limit without restraint, until his own energy was completely depleted and he was in his weakest state.

Because he knew that if he were given the cores of a few planets or a star, he could return to his peak within a few days with the "Perfect Hand".

This terrifying battery life is his biggest trump card.

"The 'Ten-Complete Technique' is indeed an unparalleled method of self-cultivation, and its auxiliary effects are extremely powerful."

Qin Feng snapped out of his thoughts, his eyes turning cold.

He suddenly turned around, no longer fleeing, but transformed into a golden-blue streak of light, and charged towards the desolate cluster of mechanical creations.

"Open the sky!"

With a low shout, endless divine light erupted from the Star Devouring Spear.

A spear beam, seemingly capable of splitting the primordial chaos, swept out, causing ripples to appear in the very space before this ultimate power.

Those mechanical creations whose flames had been extinguished, having lost the control of the "wild" will, were like piles of exquisite steel coffins. They didn't even have time to react before being instantly torn apart and disintegrated under the sweep of the gun beams, turning into the most insignificant remnants in the universe.

Qin Feng ruthlessly destroyed this massive pursuing force.

He had to do this to prevent the "wild" machine spirits from transferring back and instantly "reviving" these creations, allowing them to continue hunting him down from behind.

After doing all this, Qin Feng didn't linger for a moment. He examined the star map, chose a new route that deviated slightly from the original plan, and once again activated his crimson-gold wings, transforming into a streak of light and disappearing into the depths of the starry sea.

In the vast universe, there is no up, down, left, right, or any cardinal directions.

Only cold coordinates and unwavering will can guide us in the right direction.

Qin Feng pushed his speed to the limit. Every time his energy was exhausted, he would unhesitatingly draw upon the surrounding stars to power his continued progress.

Several more months passed.

"what?"

During a routine mental scan, Qin Feng keenly detected an anomaly.

Deep in the distant starry sky, there exists an extremely complex and chaotic field of mental and psychic energy.

This chaos was not man-made, but naturally formed, as if the laws of the universe had tied a knot here, creating a natural perilous place.

More importantly, within that chaotic force field, he sensed a large amount of pure energy reactions, some of which even caused his Undying Tower to feel a slight yearning.

"Abundant resources..."

Qin Feng's heart moved.

“According to the rules, I have already reported my exploration plan for the Ancient Luo King's Ruins to the Holy Academy. The restrictions there will not be lifted for me until I arrive. In that case…”

His gaze sharpened. "If we go to compete for the fragments of the Ancient Luo Bell now, we'll be facing a well-prepared prodigy from the Hidden Dragon Ranking. The chances of winning are slim. It's better to plunder some resources here first to strengthen our power, so that we won't be left without even the right to compete later."

Having made up his mind, Qin Feng immediately changed direction, and with a flash, he fled towards that treacherous cosmic land that exuded an alluring aura.

As they got closer, the true appearance of that dangerous place gradually became clear.

It was a magnificent, suspended mountain that defied description.

It floated quietly in the colorful nebula dust, without relying on any planet, as if it had existed since the beginning of the universe.

Its mountain is as black as ink, and its composition is unknown, as it cannot even reflect light.

And atop that majestic mountaintop, there were several complete star systems, like exquisite bonsai, slowly revolving around a certain center.

The entire suspended mountain was shrouded in a thick, visible gray fog.

As soon as Qin Feng's spiritual power came into contact with the mist, he felt a stinging pain, as if countless tiny poisonous needles were eroding his spiritual essence.

"A natural poisonous mist capable of eroding mental strength..."

Qin Feng understood immediately; this was a terrifying product naturally generated by the interaction of that complex and chaotic mental-spiritual energy field.

However, where there is great danger, there is also great opportunity.

Within this deadly poisonous fog, Qin Feng also sensed the aura of numerous rare and precious materials.

They grow nourished by the poisonous fog, containing a unique and pure energy.

There are several of them that, if obtained, would be enough to elevate his cultivation to the next level.

At this time, many creatures had gathered around the suspended mountain.

Qin Feng's mental energy swept over the area like an invisible tide, calming him down slightly.

Although these beings possessed different auras, the strongest among them was only at the peak of the galaxy level, and there were no black hole-level beings among them.

Clearly, this level of danger is not enough to attract truly powerful beings.

Whoosh!
Without further hesitation, Qin Feng transformed into a streak of light and charged directly toward the suspended mountain shrouded in poisonous mist.

As he approached, he heard the conversations of the creatures outside the mountain.

These creatures come in various forms, including the Crystal Clan whose bodies are as clear as crystal, the Abyss Clan with membranous wings on their backs and resembling demons, and fluid life forms whose bodies are made of liquid metal.

"I only ask for three Void Profound Fruits. I can exchange them for galaxy-grade forging alloy of equal value. No bargaining!"

A crystalline being was transmitting information using mental energy fluctuations.

"Team up! Are there any creatures willing to team up to go up the mountain to gather these herbs? I have a magical artifact that can temporarily grant immunity to the poisonous fog's corrosive effects on one's mental energy. I'm only looking for trustworthy teammates!"

A burly creature, radiating a fiery aura, shouted loudly.

"One hundred tons of Heavenly Light Water in exchange for one spatial teleportation beacon! The other reserved coordinates of the beacon are at the 'Black Rock Safe Point' on the edge of the 1300 War Zone. No deception!"

All sorts of trades and team invitations take place here.

Those who chose to stay outside the mountain to trade were mostly creatures who were confident in their own strength. They were unwilling to risk being corroded by the poisonous fog and went up the mountain, so they chose to barter.

Of course, there is no absolute fairness in this chaotic area. If they encounter a weak "easy target", they will not hesitate to become hunters, killing and robbing.

As for those shouting to form teams, Qin Feng only glanced at them and sensed that most of them had ulterior motives. The so-called "teammates" might very well become enemies who stab you in the back the moment they find the treasure.

Just as Qin Feng was about to cross the area and climb the mountain on his own, a tall figure blocked his way.

"May I ask your name, sir?"

This is an extremely robust humanoid creature, standing five meters tall, with bulging muscles all over its body and bronze-colored skin.

What is most striking is his enormous bull's head, with two curved horns gleaming with a metallic sheen, and two streams of crimson flames occasionally emanating from his nostrils.

He was the same martial artist who had previously claimed to possess a spiritual treasure and sought to form a team.

"My name is Qin Feng."

Qin Feng narrowed his eyes, subtly sizing up the other person.

Information about the Encyclopedia of All Races instantly surfaced in his mind.

Fire Bull Tribe.

A race that is quite famous within the human empire.

It is famous not because of its strength, but because... the quality of its flesh.

The meat of the Fire Bull Clan naturally contains a trace of fire-attribute energy, with a fiery and spicy taste, while being exceptionally tender and juicy, making it a top-tier ingredient in the empire's various gourmet restaurants.

Qin Feng ate a lot of food at the Food God's Residence at the Martial Arts University in Canaan Star. Whenever he gathered with Xiong Yanfu, Tie Mu and others, roasted beef was always the signature dish they ordered.

In an instant, that familiar, domineering aroma seemed to transcend time and space, reviving in his taste buds' memories.

Qin Feng's eyes unconsciously underwent a subtle change.

"My name is Niu Ben!"

The Fire Bull Clan creatures initially failed to grasp Qin Feng's thoughts, simply introducing themselves casually, "We've already gathered three star system-level experts here, making four with you. I have a mental energy protective artifact that can temporarily isolate us from the poisonous fog. Shall we all go up the mountain together?"

He paused, then added, "If we find anything on the mountain, it's up to each person's skill; whoever gets it keeps it. We can draw up a contract that we'll never fight each other, how about that?"

However, halfway through his speech, the Fire Bull Clan's Niu Ben abruptly stopped.

He finally noticed something was off about Qin Feng's eyes.

It wasn't wariness, scrutiny, or an intention to cooperate; it was a... a gaze mixed with admiration, reminiscence, and a strong appetite.

Niu Ben's muscles tensed instantly, and the fiery breath he exhaled from his nostrils became much heavier. As a member of the Fire Bull Clan, he was naturally aware of the "image" his clan had in the eyes of certain powerful races.

Realizing his lapse in composure, Qin Feng suppressed his almost palpable appetite, a slightly apologetic smile appearing on his face, and asked in a calm tone, "Where are the other two teammates?"

He adopted a humble posture, like an ordinary martial artist who had just arrived and was seeking refuge.

However, deep down, his mind was racing.

Although the poisonous fog surrounding the suspended mountain was corrosive to mental power, it posed no threat to him at all.

The two medals on his chest are his greatest source of confidence.

The Order of the Rising Star, the honor that marked the beginning of his martial arts journey, may be able to withstand the test of time with its material and the spiritual imprint it carries, but what truly makes him fearless is the Imperial Chief Medal.

This medal contains the protection of the Empire's will and is engraved with a protective array capable of withstanding deadly secret techniques below the Domain Lord level. The mere naturally formed poisonous mist is no different from a gentle breeze.

He chose to disguise himself simply to see what tricks the scheming Fire Bull tribe was up to, hoping to seize more resources.

Qin Feng's mental power, like invisible tentacles, had already thoroughly investigated Niu Ben's background.

The Fire Bull Clan creature's body appeared robust and powerful, with bulging muscles and an explosive beauty. However, in Qin Feng's refined perception, the internal flow of qi and blood seemed chaotic and unstable, lacking a solid foundation.

His mental strength is at a low level among galaxy-level beings, and the killing techniques he cultivates are extremely ordinary, lacking any subtlety.

In Qin Feng's judgment, this Niu Ben was definitely at the bottom of the weakest group among the vast galaxy-level population.

Qin Feng was even somewhat unaccustomed to it.

In the Cosmic Genius Battle, he faced only the most outstanding geniuses and the most monstrous talents, each possessing unfathomable hidden strengths and an unwavering martial will.

Suddenly facing Niu Ben, an ordinary galaxy-level being struggling to survive in the cruel universe, gave him a sense of dislocation.

"The other two fellow Daoists are here."

Seeing that Qin Feng did not refuse directly, Niu Ben was overjoyed and quickly waved to the void beside him.

As he moved, the two originally blurry figures gradually became clear.

One of them was a winged cultivator.

He was tall and elegant, with a handsome face, and a pair of pure white wings folded behind him, each feather seemingly formed from the purest light.

He hovered there quietly, his expression indifferent, his eyes calm and still, as if nothing in the world could attract his attention.

Qin Feng's spiritual power swept over it, but it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea; he could not fathom its depth.

This winged cultivator, who called himself "Yu Qi," gave him the feeling that he was hiding his true abilities.

The other one was a Shadow Clan cultivator.

His body was almost one with the surrounding dark universe, without a fixed form, just a deep shadow that was constantly writhing and changing.

Only a pair of scarlet eyes appeared and disappeared in the darkness, revealing coldness and vigilance.

Qin Feng could sense that this Shadow Clan cultivator named "Black Cloud" was also not very strong, even weaker than Niu Ben. His greatest reliance was probably his innate talent for concealment.

Qin Feng's gaze lingered briefly on Yu Qi and Hei Yun, and he quickly completed his final assessment in his mind.

Two weaklings, one whose strength is unclear.

Niu Ben is the apparent organizer, but he is the weakest.

Black Cloud is a potential assassin, but his ability to fight head-on is questionable.

The only variable is Yu Qi.

However, even if Yu Qi concealed his strength, Qin Feng was absolutely confident that he could deal with him.

"can."

In the blink of an eye, Qin Feng nodded slightly and calmly agreed to the team application.

Seeing that the four-person team was officially formed, Niu Ben was very happy. He rubbed his hands together and said solemnly, "Everyone, in order to ensure our safety in the Hanging Mountain and avoid unnecessary internal strife, I suggest that we draw up a contract to agree that we shall not attack each other during the exploration."

As he spoke, he waved his hand and set up a formation to isolate those who could detect him from the outside.

A pale blue light shield appeared out of thin air, like an inverted bowl, silently enveloping the four of them.

After doing all this, he carefully took out a piece of gold paper as thin as a cicada's wing from his storage space.

On the gold paper flowed mysterious golden patterns, seemingly written with the blood of some sacred being.

Niu Ben unfolded it and solemnly recited in an ancient universal language: "The four of us, Qin Feng, Niu Ben, Yu Qi, and Hei Yun, hereby swear an oath that we will never attack or harm each other in any form before we successfully evacuate from the Hanging Mountain."

Anyone who breaks this oath will have their soul disintegrate and their spirit and form annihilated.

After reciting the words, he first imprinted a wisp of his spiritual power onto the gold paper.

The gold paper seemed to come alive, trembling slightly as it devoured his spiritual imprint.

"Everyone, please imprint your spiritual power onto it."

Niu Ben looked at the other three.

Shadow Clan cultivator Hei Yun and Feather Clan cultivator Yu Qi exchanged a glance and, without the slightest hesitation, each sent a wisp of their spiritual power to imprint it.

In their view, such verbal contracts without a high-ranking powerful figure acting as a notary are nothing but formalism, a trick for the weak to seek psychological comfort, and have no binding force whatsoever.

Qin Feng, equally indifferent, casually attached his spiritual imprint as well.

However, just as the four people's spiritual imprints were completely integrated into the gold paper, a sudden change occurred!
The ordinary gold paper suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, and a vast, ancient, and selfless will descended without warning into the small blue light shield.

This will was so immense that it was unimaginable, as if the rules of the entire universe were focused on it at this moment.

Qin Feng felt that even his soul was as insignificant as a speck of dust in the face of this will.

He clearly felt that the contents just written on the gold paper had been recognized and validated by this supreme will!

"Universal wonders!"

Almost simultaneously, Qin Feng, Yu Qi, and Hei Yun all began to breathe heavily, their eyes blazing with disbelief and fervor.

Who would have thought that this Fire Bull Clan member actually possessed a cosmic artifact capable of invoking the will of the universe for notarization!

The value of treasures of this caliber cannot be measured by any resources.

"Sorry, I forgot to tell you in advance."

Feeling the three burning gazes, Niu Ben laughed and said, "This cosmic wonder... it also has a rule."

That is, all beings who have made the pact are absolutely forbidden from revealing any information about this cosmic wonder to any other beings outside the cosmos; otherwise, their fate will be the same as breaking the oath: they will perish immediately.

I am telling you this now because the contract has been established and the rules are now in effect for you.

There was a hint of smugness in his tone.

"I, Old Niu, am of meager strength, and I know that even if I obtain rare and precious treasures, I will find it difficult to protect them. Therefore, I sincerely wish to team up with you all for an adventure. Rest assured, I am only interested in making money and have no other intentions," Niu Ben explained earnestly, trying to dispel everyone's doubts.

"Ah."

Qin Feng nodded first, withdrew his gaze, and his expression returned to calm.

Yu Qi and Hei Yun nodded in agreement, but neither of them could see what kind of turbulent waves were churning in the depths of each other's hearts.

Undeniably, it would be a complete lie to say that one does not covet this cosmic wonder.

Moreover, the Fire Bull Clan is a notoriously weak race, and has never produced a Domain Lord-level powerhouse in its history; its strongest member is only at the Black Hole level.

The galaxy-level bull in front of us is probably already an elder in his clan.

For such a weak person to possess such a treasure is itself a sin.

However, the contract had been made, and under the witness of the will of the universe, they could not attack each other before leaving the suspended mountain.

This shackle temporarily restrained everyone's murderous intent.

"but……"

A profound light flashed in Qin Feng's eyes, "It doesn't necessarily mean I need to do it myself."

After a brief silence and undercurrents, the atmosphere in the four-person team became strange.

They temporarily suppressed their differing thoughts and, led by Niu Ben, officially stepped into the suspended mountain shrouded in dense poisonous fog.

As soon as you enter, the pervasive poisonous fog assaults you.

The poisonous fog contained chaotic and violent spiritual and psionic particles, like billions of tiny steel needles, constantly piercing their souls.

The Shadow Clan cultivator Hei Yun and the Feather Clan cultivator Yu Qi immediately showed pain on their faces, and had no choice but to use all their cultivation to resist.

Although Qin Feng was protected by the Imperial Chief Medal and was safe and sound, he still outwardly cooperated by frowning and revealing a somewhat ferocious and painful expression, acting very convincingly.

"Hold on, everyone!"

Niu Ben let out a low shout and summoned a palm-sized, diamond-shaped light shield.

The light shield grew larger as it faced the wind, spreading out instantly and miraculously splitting into four, transforming into four small shields as thin as cicada wings, each enveloping one of the four people.

A soft halo of light isolated them from the poisonous fog outside, instantly reducing the soul-deep corrosive feeling by more than 90%.

"My spiritual treasure can only last for a year at most."

Niu Ben's voice came from behind the light shield, sounding somewhat somber, "Within this year, we must seize as many rare and precious materials as possible from the mountain, especially the Void Profound Fruit. After one year, we must leave Suspended Mountain immediately."

Otherwise, the treasure will become ineffective, our condition will be compromised, and once we go out, we will likely be surrounded and killed by those guys outside.

"it is good."

Qin Feng responded succinctly.

"If you encounter dangers or opportunities in the mountains that you cannot deal with alone, you can communicate with each other using your spiritual power."

Yu Qi added.

"We finally met up halfway down the mountain and then went down together, which would minimize the chance of being secretly poisoned."

Black Cloud suggested in a hoarse voice.

"no problem."

The four quickly reached an agreement.

Without further hesitation, they each chose a direction, transformed into four streaks of light, and disappeared into the vast poisonous fog, beginning their respective explorations.

The interior of the suspended mountain is a hidden world, with complex terrain, craggy rocks, and an extremely chaotic and complex field of spiritual energy.

Qin Feng continued upwards, spreading his spiritual energy to search carefully.

He soon made a discovery.

In a crevice of a cliff, a void of darkness was slightly twisting and undulating.

Immediately afterwards, a point of light appeared out of thin air, and the light quickly gathered and condensed, eventually transforming into a crystal-clear fruit that emitted a faint glow.

This is the Void Profound Fruit.

It does not grow on any plant, but is born in the void, taking shape by absorbing the mysterious spirit and energy of the universe, hence its name.

For galaxy-level martial artists, this fruit is an excellent tonic, capable of directly enhancing their spiritual power and vitality, without any toxic side effects. It is a top-tier resource, akin to hard currency.

Outside, many creatures buy them at high prices; three Void Profound Fruits are enough to exchange for a massive amount of galaxy-level alloy materials.

Without any hesitation, Qin Feng used his spiritual power to form an invisible hand, carefully picking the Void Profound Fruit and storing it in his subspace storage unit.

He then continued climbing upwards.

Along the way, he picked every Void Profound Fruit he encountered.

If they encounter other rare and precious natural treasures that they don't recognize but can sense as containing immense energy, they also collect them.

He had already made plans for himself.

The one-year period mentioned by Niu Ben had no binding force on him.

He planned to go to the agreed meeting point halfway up the mountain when the one-year deadline was approaching to see what the Fire Bull tribe was up to.

After that, whether he stayed or left was entirely up to him.

He believed that with his black hole-level crimson-gold wings, none of the galaxy-level beings present could hold him back.

Time slipped away quietly amidst the tedious searching and climbing.

Three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Qin Feng had already accumulated more than twenty Void Profound Fruits, as well as a large number of other rare ores and spiritual herbs.

He had now reached the halfway point of the suspended mountain.

"These Void Profound Fruits are still too rare. In three whole months, we've only managed to harvest a little over twenty."

Qin Feng muttered to himself as he explored upwards.

The higher you go, the higher the concentration of the poisonous fog becomes, and the stronger its suppression of mental power becomes. However, the frequency and quality of rare and precious materials also increase accordingly.

Just then, a patch of void not far in front of him suddenly flickered violently, bursting out with energy fluctuations several times stronger than ever before.

After the light faded, all eight Void Profound Fruits floated there quietly, like a string of dazzling stars!
Eight appeared at the same time!

This is an absolutely incredible opportunity!
Qin Feng's pupils suddenly contracted. Without any hesitation, his figure transformed into a streak of gold and blue light, rushing towards the eight Void Profound Fruits.

At the same time, powerful auras erupted from two other directions almost simultaneously, and two streaks of light rushed toward the same target from different angles at speeds no less than his.

In the blink of an eye, three figures appeared in front of the eight Void Profound Fruits, forming a tense standoff between them.

One of the creatures was a shiny, oily fire pig.

He had a human-shaped body, but a huge pig's head on his head. He was obese, his eyes burned with intense fire, and his nostrils constantly spewed out hot, sulfurous breath.

This was another familiar face at the human table, which reminded Qin Feng of the roast suckling pig at the God of Food's Abode.

The other being made Qin Feng's expression turn more serious.

That was a Crystal Clan cultivator.

His entire body was composed of countless flawless crystals that shimmered with iridescent light, with sharp edges and a powerful presence.

The Crystal Clan is a powerful race whose physical strength surpasses all others of its kind. Their bodies are the most durable weapons and the most perfect armor. Their only disadvantage lies in their relatively weak cultivation of spiritual power.

"Get out or die."

The Crystal Clan cultivator's cold gaze slowly swept over Qin Feng and the Fire Pig. Without any unnecessary words, he directly issued a chilling ultimatum.

His voice did not come from his throat, but was generated by the resonance of crystals throughout his body, carrying a metallic quality that was cold and domineering.

(End of this chapter)