I'm in Yellow Maple Valley, and I have one equipment slot!

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As time passed, other Core Formation or Foundation Establishment cultivators arrived one after another.

The three righteous men, Wan Tianming, Tian Wuzi, and Mu Tengzi, gathered together and whispered their secret plot.

The bearded man, the Yin Ancestor, and the Qingyi Hermit were clearly discussing joining forces to retrieve the treasures from the Void Heaven Palace.

Sudden--

Another person caught Zhou Yuan's attention.

Snow night.

She did indeed come to the Void Heaven Palace, seeking an opportunity to form her Nascent Soul.

She wore a simple white dress today, exuding a gentle and graceful air, yet with a hint of determination.

She didn't try to snatch the jade pillar; instead, she stood discreetly on the floor of the hall, mingling with the Foundation Establishment and Core Formation cultivators.

She didn't recognize Zhou Yuan; her gaze merely swept over him briefly before returning to its original position.

Zhou Yuan had no intention of acknowledging her.

……

Shortly after, two elderly men in white robes entered the hall.

These two men had silver beards and hair, flowing robes, and unfathomable auras; they were clearly also at the Nascent Soul stage!

As soon as the two entered, all the cultivators in the hall turned their attention to them, their faces showing understanding and respect.

"Our two Holy Lords are currently in seclusion and therefore unable to oversee this treasure hunt at the Void Heaven Palace."

"And we two elders, representing the Star Palace, will oversee this grand event."

"The rules for this treasure hunt are the same as in previous years. Anyone who bullies the weak or attempts to kill and steal the treasure will be stopped by the two of us and will be hunted down and killed by our Star Palace."

The two Star Palace elders spoke in booming voices, each saying a sentence that clearly reached everyone's ears.

He speaks in such a proper manner!

However, the Nascent Soul cultivators from both the righteous and demonic paths secretly sneered.

"Elders of the Star Palace... I hope you can be of some use..." Zhou Yuan murmured to himself.

He naturally didn't believe that the two Nascent Soul elders from the Star Palace had come to uphold justice!

Historically, the opening of the Void Heaven Palace and the arrival of the Star Palace people have always had the same purpose: to prevent anyone from obtaining the Void Heaven Cauldron, and at the same time, to secretly eliminate some cultivators from both the righteous and demonic paths!

……

Shortly afterward, the ground at the far end of the hall shook slightly.

Then, several stone slabs on the ground emitted a dazzling white light!

To everyone's astonishment, a small teleportation array, about ten feet in size, appeared there.

"Everyone, if you go through this teleportation array, you will arrive at the first level of the Void Heaven Palace—the Land of Ghostly Grievances."

The two Star Palace elders gave a brief introduction before stepping into the teleportation array.

A flash of white light, and the two disappeared.

Immediately afterwards, those Nascent Soul stage monsters also stepped in.

Manhuzi, Wan Tianming, Jiyin Laozu, Madam Wen, Qingyi Jushi, Tianwuzi, Mutengzi... one by one, their figures disappeared into the teleportation array.

Only after all the Nascent Soul cultivators had left did Han Li dare to send a telepathic message to Zhou Yuan:

"Senior Brother Zhou, I didn't expect so many experts from the Void Heaven Palace to come. If possible, I would like to join forces with you."

His voice carried a hint of sincerity, but also a hint of trepidation.

The two had cooperated many times in Tiannan, fighting enemies together, repairing ancient teleportation arrays together, and arriving at the Chaotic Star Sea together.

This friendship is beyond what ordinary people can compare to.

"Okay, let's play it by ear," Zhou Yuan replied telepathically.

He then stepped into the teleportation array.

A flash of white light, and the figure vanished.

-

When Zhou Yuan reappeared, he was on a desolate little hill.

Looking around, all that could be seen was a hazy, gray mist that enveloped this eerie space.

The sun and moon were not visible in the sky; only a faint, eerie light shone down, making everything appear hazy and sinister.

This is the first level of the Void Heaven Palace—the Land of Ghostly Grievances.

Zhou Yuan glanced around and discovered that besides himself, there were two other figures on the earthen slope.

One male and one female.

The man wore a dark red robe, his fiery red hair was as flamboyant as flames, and his face was rugged.

The cultivator's aura is at the late stage of Core Formation.

Zhou Yuan recognized this person.

The Crimson Flame Monster of Jin'ao Island.

He was quite well-known in the Chaotic Star Sea, known for his volatile temper and ruthless actions.

The woman was dressed in purple, with a graceful figure, her face covered by a light veil, and a layer of purple mist concealing her features.

It was none other than Fairy Ziling.

The teleportation was random, and Zi Ling was separated from the previous mid-stage Core Formation cultivator.

He was teleported here alone at this moment.

When Zi Ling saw that the two male cultivators around her were both at the late stage of Core Formation, her heart tightened and a trace of unease flashed in her clear eyes.

Especially the way that red-haired male cultivator looked at her…

"Haha! I never expected to see the most beautiful woman in the Chaotic Star Sea here!"

The Crimson Fire Monster stared at Zi Ling, his lewdness almost undisguised. He looked her up and down, a greedy smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

Zi Ling's heart sank, but she forced herself to remain calm, putting on a professional smile and bowing slightly.

"Senior Chi Huo is too kind. Zi Ling never expected to meet you here."

He spoke in a flippant tone, as if he were stating something perfectly natural.

A hint of annoyance flashed in Zi Ling's eyes, but she dared not show it.

She suppressed her disgust and said calmly:

"Senior Chi Huo is too kind. Zi Ling has no intention of becoming a concubine. She has come prepared and believes she will be able to pass the first test safely."

"snort!"

The old monster Crimson Fire's face darkened, his smile vanished, and a fierce glint appeared in his eyes.

"You'll regret it if you don't listen to reason! Do you really think I wouldn't dare to make a move here just because of a few words from those two old fogies in the Star Palace?"

His voice turned cold, and his aura suddenly exploded!

The pressure from the late-stage Core Formation realm poured out like a tangible force, pressing down fiercely on Zi Ling!

Zi Ling let out a muffled groan, her body swayed, and her face instantly turned pale.

The oppressive aura was as heavy as a mountain, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

"If you don't agree, I don't mind ruthlessly destroying the flower."

The Crimson Fire Monster grinned maliciously as he slowly approached her.

Zi Ling took a step back, despair flashing in her eyes.

however--

"I've taken a liking to Zi Ling."

A boastful voice suddenly rang out, breaking the oppressive atmosphere.

The Crimson Flame Old Monster paused, turned around abruptly, and looked at Zhou Yuan beside him.

He looked the long-bearded middle-aged man up and down, sensing that the other man was also at the late stage of Core Formation, and his brows furrowed slightly.

"Are you going to try and take it from me?"

A flash of annoyance crossed his eyes, and his tone was unfriendly.

"Whom do you come from? Don't you know the reputation of Chi Huo of Jin'ao Island?"

"So what if he knows?" Zhou Yuan smiled faintly, a hint of disdain in his smile. "He's just a piece of trash."

"court death--!"

Enraged, the Crimson Flame Monster roared and with a wave of his hand, a crimson cloud flew out from his sleeve!

The crimson cloud was extremely strange, radiating astonishingly high temperatures as it rolled, distorting the air wherever it passed!

Countless tiny fire snakes could be seen moving about within, making a hissing sound!

This is his signature weapon – Crimson Fire Cloud. Once enveloped within it, one will be restricted in every way, turning it into the Crimson Fire's domain.

However, Zhou Yuan simply raised his hand and made a hand seal.

He did not suppress his strength.

The aura of the Nascent Soul stage erupted like a majestic mountain!

The pressure was so strong that the entire earthen slope trembled slightly!

"A Nascent Soul cultivator?!"

The Crimson Flame Monster's expression changed drastically, and the ferocity in his eyes was instantly replaced by terror!

The crimson fire cloud stopped in front of him, no longer daring to move forward even an inch!

"Senior! Senior, spare my life! This junior was blind and did not recognize your greatness..."

He begged for mercy immediately, his voice trembling.

However, Zhou Yuan would not let him go.

"Ten Thousand Swords Technique"

Zhou Yuan uttered three words softly.

In an instant—

Tens of thousands of golden sword lights suddenly appeared in the sky above!

Each of those sword lights was about ten feet long, golden and incomparably sharp, densely covering the entire sky, blotting out the sun, a truly magnificent sight!

The Crimson Flame Monster's eyes widened, his face filled with fear!

He desperately activated the Crimson Fire Cloud and summoned a defensive magic treasure to block in front of him, with protective spiritual light surging out!

however--

Ten thousand golden swords roared down!

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!"

The sword light poured down like a torrential rain, carrying a world-destroying power!

The crimson cloud was instantly torn apart!

The defensive magic weapon shattered in less than a breath under the bombardment of the sword light!

The protective aura was as fragile as paper, pierced by countless sword lights!

"ah--!"

The Crimson Flame Monster only had time to let out a shrill scream before he was engulfed by ten thousand sword lights!

When the sword light dissipated, only a pool of blood and a few broken fragments of magical artifacts remained on the spot.

The Crimson Flame Monster of Jin'ao Island thus perished.

Zi Ling stared blankly at this scene, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

After a moment, she came to her senses and quickly bowed to Zhou Yuanying:

"Thank you so much for saving my life, senior!"

She lowered her head, her voice filled with gratitude, but also with a hint of unease.

As this senior just said, "I've taken a liking to Zi Ling."

At this moment, Zi Ling felt like she had just escaped one danger only to fall into another.

She secretly glanced at Zhou Yuan, her mind in turmoil.

Although this senior was her savior, what if he was also lusting after her beauty...?

"Hehe, no need for thanks."

Zhou Yuan smiled faintly, deliberately using a flippant tone:

"I happen to need a furnace cauldron."

Upon hearing this, Zi Ling's face turned as pale as paper!

Her body trembled slightly, and despair flashed in her eyes.

Immediately, she moved her right hand and a dagger appeared in her palm, radiating spiritual light, and stabbed straight towards her heart!

She knew that she had no power to resist a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Only death can preserve one's innocence!

"stop!"

Zhou Yuan's eyes narrowed, and he instantly unleashed a beam of azure sword light!

With a flash of sword light, the dagger was precisely knocked away!

At the same time, he flashed and instantly appeared beside Zi Ling, grabbing her wrist.

With a single burst of magical power, her cultivation was imprisoned.

Zi Ling struggled in vain, tears welling up in her eyes and sliding down her beautiful cheeks.

"My heart already belongs to someone else, and I will never let another man touch me!"

She gritted her teeth, her voice trembling but resolute, "Even if I die, I will never become your concubine or a vessel for your soul!"

Zhou Yuan was taken aback by her resolute expression.

He sighed softly and resumed his original voice:

"Zi Ling, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have made that kind of joke."

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Zi Ling was startled!

She looked up, staring incredulously at the person in front of her.

The face of the middle-aged man with the long beard began to twist and change—and after a moment, it transformed into a young and handsome face.

It was the person she had been thinking about day and night.

"Zhou Yuan..."

Zi Ling murmured, tears glistening in her eyes.

The next moment, she suddenly threw herself into his arms, hugged him tightly, and tears streamed down her face.

Zhou Yuan also reached out and gently wrapped his arms around her waist, embracing her in his arms.

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