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

Author Luan Xinghai Han Paopao presents "In Huangfeng Valley, I Have an Equipment Slot!" on Cola Novels.

Actually, these people...

They all came from the Mysterious Crystal Path.

And this was precisely Zhou Yuan's plan.

Having enslaved the Silverlight Rat King, he was naturally able to control the lower-ranking Silverlight Rats.

Under his control, the swarm of silver rats deliberately let these cultivators go, allowing them to pass through the Blood Ice Forest smoothly.

These people will be his pawns to confuse the situation.

Just as everyone in the stone hall was filled with mixed emotions, the two white-robed elders from the Star Palace unexpectedly appeared in the stone hall's teleportation array.

Immediately, various unfriendly gazes were fixed on the two of them.

"cough!"

The kind-faced elder in white coughed lightly, ignoring the chilling gazes of the crowd, and after looking around, sighed and said:

"I wonder which reckless fellow Daoist triggered some powerful restrictions while crossing the Ice and Fire Path, causing a great change in the canyon. The two of us searched for a while, but unfortunately we couldn't find a way to undo it."

"This time, we've probably lost many fellow cultivators. We two have failed in our duties. After this incident at the Void Heaven Palace, we will definitely return to apologize to the two Holy Lords and spend over a hundred years in seclusion to atone for our negligence."

He spoke with such sincerity, as if he were truly heartbroken.

Upon hearing this, the people from both the righteous and demonic paths cursed inwardly:

This person is utterly shameless! Trying to shirk responsibility with just a few words?

But since the incident had already occurred, there was no point in pursuing it further, so everyone had no choice but to suppress their anger for the time being.

We can't very well hold Elder Xinggong accountable!

For so many years, the Star Palace has been the overlord of the Chaotic Star Sea, and few people are truly brave enough to not be pursued by the Star Palace.

……

Time passed, and the Ice and Fire Path was about to close.

The bearded man seemed somewhat surprised, his gaze frequently sweeping towards the teleportation array.

"What on earth is Ji Yin up to?"

Logically speaking, the Blood Ice Forest and Black Desert of the Ice and Fire Path shouldn't be able to stop Nascent Soul cultivators at all. Ji Yin should have emerged long ago.

But now, his ally, Ji Yin, has yet to appear!

The teleportation array flashed with light once more.

A figure appeared before everyone.

It was Han Li!

His appearance surprised many people.

After all, he was the only cultivator present at this moment who had survived the Ice and Fire Path with the cultivation level of the early Core Formation stage.

When the bearded man saw Han Li appear, he breathed a sigh of relief and then used his voice to beckon him over.

Han Li walked cautiously to the bearded man's side, head down, not daring to look at him for long.

After a while, the light from the teleportation array completely disappeared.

This means that the Ice and Fire Path has been closed, and no one will ever come out again.

Extreme Yin, did not appear.

With a rumbling sound, the stone doors on the four walls rose automatically, revealing deep blue stone passages leading to unknown destinations.

However, the doubts in the hearts of Manhuzi, Qingyi Jushi, and others grew even stronger.

The Ice and Fire Path has been closed, and the Extreme Yin has not yet appeared—could it be that he really died in the Ice and Fire Path?

A Nascent Soul cultivator has gone missing!

This fact made both Wan Tianming and Manhuzi take it very seriously.

Wan Tianming was secretly on guard: without Ji Yin, the demonic helper, the righteous path did indeed have an advantage.

But the question is, who exactly did it? Was it someone from the Star Palace?

Barbarian Beard witnessed Wan Tianming walking the lava path just like him.

The extreme Yin follows the Xuanjing Path.

The only person who could have killed Ji Yin in the Xuanjing Path is the elder of the Star Palace!

His gaze swept unfriendly over the two white-robed elders.

Meanwhile, the two Star Palace elders were secretly lamenting their misfortune.

They did indeed use the restrictions of the Void Heaven Palace to create the Blood Ice Forest and the Black Desert, but that was only to cause more people to perish in the second level, so that too many people would not get the opportunity.

They didn't make a move against Ji Yin!

But now, the extreme yin has disappeared, and they can't clear their names even if they jump into the Yellow River.

"cough……"

"Of these four passages, three lead to a separate pavilion, and each pavilion contains different items—'ancient treasures,' 'elixirs,' and 'cultivation techniques'—relics left behind by ancient cultivators!"

"But each item is sealed with a restriction. Each person only has one chance to take one item. Once obtained, the person will be immediately teleported to the next level, the 'Extreme Illusion.' As for the last passage, it leads directly to the next level. Whoever enters it can only consider themselves unlucky and have wasted their time..."

The kind-faced elder was about to explain the situation of the next level to everyone when he was rudely interrupted by the bearded man:

"Enough! I'm asking you, where did Ji Yin go? Did you kill him?"

His voice was like thunder, so loud that the stone hall trembled slightly.

The two Star Palace elders' expressions changed.

One of them spoke first, coldly saying, "Fellow Daoist Man, you will have to take responsibility for what you said! The Star Palace will not tolerate slander!"

The other person spoke more gently, because he knew that the bearded man had a bad temper and was not bound by any sect, so he had fewer concerns about his actions.

If a fight really breaks out here, they won't be able to handle it.

Upon hearing this, the bearded man snorted coldly, suppressing his anger.

They didn't actually take action.

Han Li watched this scene from the side, his heart filled with surprise and doubt.

Is the Yin Ancestor really dead?

He had only just become an apprentice, and his master was already gone?

However, before he could even feel relieved, he sensed the bearded man's gaze falling on him.

That gaze held scrutiny, but also a hint of greed.

Han Li felt a chill run down his spine.

Even the bearded man knew he possessed the Blood Jade Spider!

Sure enough, the next moment, the bearded man spoke:

"Han Li... your master has most likely encountered some trouble. From now on, you will become my disciple."

His tone left no room for argument, giving Han Li no room to refuse.

"Yes, Master." Han Li lowered his head, not daring to refuse.

The bearded man nodded in satisfaction, took out a dark inner armor from his storage bag, and handed it to Han Li.

"This is the Imperial Scale Armor, a gift from your master to you as you formally become my disciple."

The inner armor was entirely black, inlaid with silver-white scales, and looked quite heavy; it was clearly a fine defensive artifact.

Seeing this, Qingyi Jushi, who was standing to the side, smiled and took out a talisman and a bead, and handed them to Han Li.

"Young friend Han, this is the Azure Needle Talisman Treasure. It's quite powerful and can be used for self-defense. This bead can calm the mind and spirit, resist inner demons, and is very beneficial to cultivation."

Han Li quickly accepted it and thanked him repeatedly.

"Alright, you can go in now." The bearded man waved his hand, his eyes fixed on Han Li.

He wanted to see Han Li go in first with his own eyes, lest the kid stay here and not advance to the next level.

Helpless, Han Li had no choice but to turn around and walk towards a passage.

Just then—

A voice transmission quietly entered his ears:

"I've already killed Ji Yin. As for Man Hu Zi, he's known for his volatile temper. Remember, don't reveal your second Blood Jade Spider."

Han Li paused slightly, his heart filled with turbulent waves!

That's Senior Brother Zhou's voice!

It turns out that the one who truly killed Ji Yin was Senior Brother Zhou!

He was able to kill the Extreme Yin Ancestor... Could it be that Senior Brother Zhou has already advanced to the Nascent Soul stage?!

Han Li took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, and walked into the passage as if nothing had happened.

……

Zhou Yuan also set off at this time.

He casually chose a passage and walked in.

At the end of the passage was a long white jade bridge, about several tens of feet long.

It floats in mid-air.

This bridge is exquisitely crafted, adorned with carved dragons and painted phoenixes. One end connects to a square exit, while the other leads to a four-cornered pavilion suspended in the center of the space.

The pavilion was over thirty feet tall, with two stories, and was entirely made of fine jade. It shimmered in the void, like a celestial palace.

Above the entrance to the pavilion hangs a large, golden plaque, about ten feet tall, inscribed with three ancient seal characters:

"Miaodan Pavilion".

A glint of light flashed in Zhou Yuan's eyes.

Urgent! Major plot twist! Watch now!