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The exciting chapter "Chapter 193: Nascent Soul Cultivators Gather! Zhou Yuan's Killing Intent!" is now available online. Click to read it now!

"Senior Brother Zhou, what happened to you? Did you possess someone else's body?"

Han Li's telepathic message rang in Zhou Yuan's ears, carrying a hint of surprise and probing.

Zhou Yuan's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile as he replied telepathically, "No, it's just a temporary change in appearance."

His gaze fell on Han Li, and he immediately saw through the other's cultivation level.

Early stage of Core Formation.

With a solid foundation and refined magical power, it is clear that he is still practicing the "Azure Origin Sword Technique".

"It's been so many years... Junior Brother, you've broken through to the Core Formation stage, congratulations!"

Zhou Yuan's tone carried a hint of emotion.

"My meager progress is nothing compared to Senior Brother Zhou's."

Han Li smiled and transmitted his voice, a hint of sincerity in his smile, "Speaking of which, if it weren't for Senior Brother's great kindness back then, how could Han Li have formed his core with a pseudo-spiritual root aptitude?"

He said this from the bottom of his heart.

Back in Huangfeng Valley, if Zhou Yuan hadn't passed on the Three Revolutions Rejuvenation Technique to him, he would never have been able to lay such a solid foundation, let alone make such a smooth journey on the path to Core Formation.

It can be said that everything he has today is inseparable from Zhou Yuan's gift back then.

"Senior Brother Zhou, I have a gift for you," Han Li said again.

"Junior brother, you're very kind."

Zhou Yuan shook his head slightly, "However, it's best if we don't acknowledge each other right now. The Void Heaven Palace is no ordinary place; we should keep watch over each other from the shadows."

"Okay, then I'll give the gift to my senior brother next time we're alone."

Han Li nodded and stopped transmitting his voice.

He glanced around, found an empty jade pillar, leaped onto it, and sat down cross-legged.

After a moment of silence, Han Li transmitted his voice again:

"I heard that a few years ago, Senior Brother obtained a Heavenly Thunder Bamboo from the Wonderful Sound Sect... I imagine the magic weapon refined from it must be incredibly powerful."

Zhou Yuan's heart stirred, but he remained expressionless.

"Hmm. But the bamboo was still quite young that day, so I only used the top half. I haven't used the bottom part with the roots yet."

Han Li's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this!

Thunder bamboo with roots.

It means it can be raised!

If cultivated properly, it might even grow into a thousand-year-old golden thunder bamboo!

That's a legendary treasure!

But how can I get that section of Thunder Bamboo with roots from Senior Brother Zhou? Would he sell it to me if I just bought it directly?

His mind raced, but he forced himself to remain calm and said nothing more.

Zhou Yuan didn't continue the topic.

We can discuss the matter of the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo after the Void Heaven Palace incident.

He changed the subject abruptly, transmitting his voice:

"The Void Heaven Palace appears only once every three hundred years; it is both an opportunity and a calamity. Even Core Formation cultivators must proceed with extreme caution here."

Han Li felt a chill run down his spine.

His divine sense was limited here, so he couldn't clearly detect the cultivation levels of others, but he roughly estimated that most of those present were Core Formation cultivators.

There were even old monsters at the Nascent Soul stage!

With this in mind, he remained seated, but carefully examined each of the other cultivators.

After a short while, he finally noticed something amiss.

He discovered two cultivators who were most likely at the Nascent Soul stage.

One was an elderly Confucian scholar with a yellow robe, white eyebrows, and a thin face.

The man casually had one hand behind his back, while the other held a tattered bamboo scroll. He was engrossed in reading it, occasionally shaking his head and swaying his body, looking quite like a bookworm.

The other was a middle-aged man dressed in spotless white. .

The woman was beautiful, but she exuded a chilling aura that seemed to pierce to the bone, giving off an unapproachable vibe. At this moment, she was expressionlessly wiping a sheathed, jet-black longsword.

What convinced Han Li even more was that most of the cultivators here looked at the two of them with a hint of awe.

This is a privilege that other cultivators do not receive.

Based on this alone, Han Li was certain that these two must be experts at the Nascent Soul stage.

Zhou Yuan understood perfectly.

That scholar in yellow robes was Qingyi Jushi from Nanhe Island, a rogue cultivator in the early stages of the Nascent Soul realm.

The white-clad That is Madam Wen. She was once the Daoist partner of Liu Dao Ji Sheng, the number one demonic cultivator in the Chaotic Star Sea, but they have now parted ways.

……

Shortly after, footsteps were heard again at the entrance of the hall, and then a person walked in.

This was a middle-aged cultivator with a pale face and narrow eyes, surrounded by a cold aura.

Zhou Yuan's gaze swept over them, a barely perceptible hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

The Supreme Yin Ancestor.

Back in the outer sea, this person possessed Wu Chou and fought with him. Wu Chou scared away the possessing spirit and also caused the loss of eighteen Heavenly Capital Demon Corpses.

At this moment, the Yin Ancestor naturally did not recognize Zhou Yuan, who had changed his appearance.

After entering the hall, he glanced around coldly, his gaze quickly settling on the face of a middle-aged cultivator in black, before letting out a few cold laughs.

The middle-aged cultivator in black was none other than Sun Bu'er, a traitor from Jiyin Island, who had met Zhou Yuan once before.

At that moment, Sun Bu'er felt a little flustered when the other person's gaze swept over her.

But then he remembered something, and immediately straightened up, sitting up upright again.

The Old Ancestor of Extreme Yin sneered and withdrew the killing intent from his eyes.

Then, his gaze swept to other places, finally landing on Han Li.

The moment that extremely sinister gaze fell upon Han Li, Han Li felt as if he were being stared at by a venomous snake, and his hair stood on end.

Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was actually very uneasy inside!

But Han Li was immediately taken aback, because when the Extreme Yin Ancestor saw his face clearly, an undisguised look of surprise appeared on his face!

Although that expression was fleeting and quickly returned to normal, Han Li had already seen it clearly.

Han Li was now completely baffled, and his doubts grew even stronger.

Zhou Yuan also caught a glimpse of this scene and was secretly surprised.

"Strange, Han Li didn't participate in the Myriad Sounds Sect's revenge, so why is the Extreme Yin Ancestor still targeting him?"

His mind raced, and he quickly came to a guess.

Could it be that Han Li has exposed the Blood Jade Spider he was raising in some other matters?

If the extreme Yin knew this, it would surely be tempted.

"Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time."

Zhou Yuan murmured to himself, but his face remained expressionless.

He didn't pay much attention to the Yin Ancestor.

He has now obtained the complete version of the Xuan Yin Scripture. Although he has not yet cultivated it, he already knows the flaws and weaknesses of the cultivation method of Ji Yin.

He was absolutely confident that if they really started fighting, he would be able to win.

……

In the afternoon, two more people entered the hall.

One was an old Taoist priest with white hair and a youthful face, his aura peaceful and serene. He was none other than Tian Wuzi, a righteous cultivator.

The other was a dark-skinned, thin old man dressed as a farmer, with a bitter face and a dull appearance. He was actually Mu Tengzi, a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stage.

As soon as the two entered, they started arguing with the Old Ancestor of Extreme Yin.

The Yin Ancestor boasted shamelessly that he would "convert" those two.

"Extreme Yin, you might as well convert yourself as well!"

Before Tian Wuzi could retaliate, another deep voice came from outside the hall.

Upon hearing this voice, Ji Yin and the rogue cultivator Qing Yi Jushi, both at the Nascent Soul stage, had their expressions change drastically!

But Madam Wen, who had been silent, suddenly looked up:

"Wan Tianming, I didn't expect you to be here too!"

"Since Madam Wen is here, what's so strange about my presence?"

At the sound, a figure flashed outside, and a middle-aged man in a purple robe and jade belt walked in.

This man had a square face and thick eyebrows. When he opened his mouth, two rows of white teeth gleamed. He glanced at Madam Wen casually, then looked at the Extreme Yin Ancestor.

The Yin Ancestor was clearly guilty and avoided the other party's gaze.

This situation left Han Li, who had just formed his core and gained some confidence, speechless!

Could this person be a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator?

As things stand, there are now six Nascent Soul cultivators who have arrived at the Void Heaven Palace!

……

suddenly--

A rumbling sound came from outside the passageway, and the entire hall trembled slightly!

Now, apart from those Nascent Soul stage monsters, all the cultivators looked outside in surprise.

Master Jiyin and Layman Qingyi exchanged a glance, a hint of joy on their faces. However, Master Jiyin's joy seemed to carry a touch of bitterness.

At this moment, Zhou Yuan's expression changed.

A murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

He knew who was coming.

Back then, that bearded man who threatened to kill me with a casual remark from the open sea!

As the tremors grew louder, an unusually tall figure appeared at the entrance of the hall.

A strange man with a curly yellow beard and wearing a blue robe suddenly walked in.

With every step he took, the entire hall would immediately shake, as if he weighed more than ten thousand pounds, which was truly terrifying!

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, this strange man surveyed the people in the hall as if no one else was there. Finally, his gaze settled on Wan Tianming, and he burst into laughter.

"I never expected that Sect Master Wan would come here. It seems I really made the right choice coming here. I've always wanted to have a match with Sect Master Wan, but unfortunately I haven't had the chance. This time, I can finally have my wish."

The bearded man's gaze toward Wan Tianming was full of provocation.

"I have long admired Brother Man's 'Heaven-Supporting Technique,' which is known as the best defensive demonic art in the Chaotic Star Sea. I will certainly have to learn a thing or two from you later."

Wan Tianming coldly stared at the strange man in blue robes and replied without the slightest fear.

"Hehe! Of course, of course! I have long admired Master Wan's 'Heavenly Net True Skill'."

The bearded man grinned, making no attempt to hide the eagerness in his eyes.

Unfortunately, it seems that Master Wan doesn't want to cause any trouble right now.

After whispering a few words to the old Taoist priest and the farmer-like old man, the three of them flew together to a jade pillar.

Then the old Taoist priest and the cultivator on the jade pillar exchanged a few words with smiles on their faces.

The old man, who was at the Core Formation stage, was immediately flattered and voluntarily gave up the pillar, then went to find another place.

Upon seeing this, the bearded man revealed a mocking smile. After looking around, he suddenly blurred and flew towards a jade pillar.

And coincidentally, this pillar was the very one where Han Li was standing.

Upon seeing this, Han Li's expression changed drastically!

Han Li's face was pale, a hint of frustration and anger flashed in his eyes, and his fists were clenched tightly.

The fingernails were almost embedded in the palm.

In the end, however, he could only compromise, silently get up, and leap off the jade pillar.

The bearded man let out a series of loud laughs, the sound echoing throughout the hall, extremely jarring.

Han Li lowered his head, his face ashen, but he could only silently walk to the corner.

A cold glint flashed in Zhou Yuan's eyes as he watched this scene.

"You shrew, you're as domineering as ever. Just wait, I'll avenge you for what happened back then."

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