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"Brother Qianfeng?"

A glint of light flashed in Li Laoguai's eyes, and he laughed heartily, "Of course!"

"Brother Qianfeng and another fellow Daoist, Tianwuzi, are discussing Daoist principles in the back mountain. I will send a message to invite them over to meet with Fellow Daoist Huangshi!"

He took out a communication talisman, whispered a few words, and waved it out.

Before long, two powerful auras emanated from outside the hall.

One beam of light was a mix of blue and black, carrying a sharp, sinister wind; the other beam of light was a pale gold, serene and peaceful.

The radiance faded, revealing two people.

The man at the front, dressed in a dark green robe, had a fair complexion and no beard. He was handsome and looked to be only about thirty years old, but his eyes shone brightly with a sharp light, and he exuded a powerful aura. A faint blue vortex swirled around him. He was none other than Qianfeng Shangren, a cultivator at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

The person half a step behind was an old Taoist priest wearing an apricot-yellow Taoist robe and a Taoist crown, with a thin face and three long strands of beard. He was Tian Wuzi, with the cultivation level of the early Nascent Soul stage.

Zhou Yuan's gaze swept over Tian Wuzi, and a slight thought stirred within him.

It turned out to be an old acquaintance.

Back in the Void Heaven Palace, he had dealt with this person under the guise of "Ancestor of Extreme Yin," and they almost had a conflict.

However, he had changed his appearance and aura, so Tian Wuzi naturally couldn't recognize him.

"Brother Li, is this the Fellow Daoist Huangshi you mentioned?" Master Qianfeng's gaze fell on Zhou Yuan, scrutinizing him, his voice clear and melodious.

"Indeed. Fellow Daoist Huangshi, a wandering cultivator from overseas, with the cultivation of Nascent Soul, has come to pay his respects." Old Monster Li introduced, and then said to Zhou Yuan, "Fellow Daoist Huangshi, this is Venerable Qianfeng, and this is Fellow Daoist Tianwuzi."

"I have long admired Fellow Daoist Qianfeng and Fellow Daoist Tianwuzi. It is an honor to meet you today." Zhou Yuan stood up and bowed.

"Fellow Daoist Huangshi, you're too kind. Please have a seat." Venerable Qianfeng nodded slightly and sat down with Tian Wuzi. Tian Wuzi also bowed to Zhou Yuan, his gaze peaceful and unremarkable.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the topic returned to recruiting Zhou Yuan into the Reverse Star Alliance.

Master Qianfeng and Master Tianwu also expressed their welcome, speaking with great enthusiasm.

If a rogue cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage can be recruited into the alliance, it will be beneficial to enhance the strength of the Reverse Star Alliance and boost morale.

"I am deeply grateful for the high regard of these three fellow Daoists."

Zhou Yuan looked troubled. "However, I am currently working on a crucial treasure, which requires me to collect several rare materials and is taking a lot of time and effort. Joining your alliance is a matter of my path and future, so I dare not be hasty. Please allow me to finish what I have to do before we discuss this further."

"Oh? May I ask what treasure you wish to refine, and what you require? Our Reverse Star Alliance controls many resources in the Inner Sea; perhaps we can be of some assistance."

Upon hearing this, Master Qianfeng's eyes flashed with a strange light, and he asked in response.

"This..." Zhou Yuan hesitated slightly, looked at Master Qianfeng, and said, "To be honest, Fellow Daoist Qianfeng, I have heard that you seem to have a piece of 'Geng Essence' in your possession? This is one of the main materials that I need. I wonder... if you would be willing to part with it? I am willing to exchange it for something of equal value."

"Geng Jing?"

Master Qianfeng's expression changed slightly, and a hint of vigilance and displeasure flashed in his eyes.

He did indeed possess Geng Jing, which he had obtained by chance previously and had treasured ever since.

How did they know about "Yellowstone"?

"Fellow Daoist Huangshi is indeed well-informed."

Master Qianfeng's tone softened slightly, "Indeed, I do possess a piece of Geng Essence. However, this item is of great use to me, and I have no intention of trading it."

"Fellow Daoist Qianfeng, don't be anxious."

Zhou Yuan seemed to have expected this, and calmly said, "I am not forcing you. It's just that this item is crucial to the treasure I'm refining. If you are willing to part with it, I am willing to exchange it for what you need. Whether it's pills to improve cultivation, spiritual materials to enhance the power of magic weapons, or other rare items, as long as I have them, we can discuss it."

Upon hearing this, Master Qianfeng frowned slightly, as if weighing his options.

Since the other party was a Nascent Soul cultivator, it wasn't appropriate to reject them too bluntly.

"I wonder what you have to offer? You must be aware of the preciousness of Geng Essence."

"A level seven demon core, a high-grade spirit stone, or a rare spiritual herb over a thousand years old are all acceptable. It just depends on which type you prefer."

Zhou Yuan spoke calmly, but everything he said was enough to make a Nascent Soul cultivator's heart flutter.

A level seven demon core? A high-grade spirit stone? A thousand-year-old spiritual herb?

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of Master Qianfeng, Old Monster Li, and Tianwuzi.

This "Yellowstone" seems to be quite wealthy and has a rather arrogant tone.

Qianfeng Shangren's mind raced, and after a moment of contemplation, he suddenly reached out and touched the storage bag, revealing an object in his palm.

It was a metal block the size of a walnut, with a deep, pure gold color throughout, subtle dark patterns flowing around it, and a heavy, sharp aura—it was Geng Jing!

Moreover, judging from its size and luster, it is of extremely high quality and quite substantial!

"This piece of Gengjing that I, Qian, obtained by chance in my early years is of excellent quality and has a sufficient weight."

Master Qianfeng, holding the Gengjing, slowly said, "If it's a seventh-grade demon core, one can only be exchanged for half of this at most. If it's high-grade spirit stones, at least five are needed. As for thousand-year-old spiritual herbs, they must be rare varieties that can improve the Nascent Soul's power."

He's raising the price, and also testing the waters.

He wanted to see just how desperate Huangshi was and how wealthy he really was.

It is indeed a huge fortune.

A thoughtful expression crossed his face. After a moment, he said in a deep voice, "Five high-grade spirit stones, plus one complete level-seven demon core. What do you think, Fellow Daoist Qianfeng?"

Five high-grade spirit stones are equivalent to 500,000 ordinary spirit stones!

In addition, there's a level seven demon core worth at least tens of thousands!

This offer is very sincere, and even exceeds the actual value of this piece of Gengjing by a considerable margin.

Master Qianfeng's pupils contracted slightly, and his heartbeat quickened.

Five high-grade spirit stones!

There's also a level seven demon core!

This "Yellowstone" is indeed a fat sheep!

He suppressed his greed and feigned hesitation: "This... I'll consider it. Brother Li, Fellow Daoist Tian Wuzi, what do you think?"

Li Laoguai and Tian Wuzi exchanged a glance, both seeing interest in each other's eyes.

If this deal goes through, Master Qianfeng will reap huge profits, and those who act as "witnesses" may also share in the benefits.

"This is a matter of great importance, Brother Qianfeng, you must be cautious. Why don't we go to the side hall to discuss it for a while?" Old Man Li suggested.

"Alright."

Master Qianfeng nodded and said to Zhou Yuan, "Fellow Daoist Huangshi, please sit for a moment. We will be right back."

"Please proceed, fellow Daoist," Zhou Yuan said calmly.

Master Qianfeng, Old Monster Li, and Tian Wuzi got up, left the main hall, entered the side hall at the back, and activated the soundproof barrier.

Inside the side hall, the smiles on the three people's faces vanished instantly, replaced by solemnity and greed.

"This person is extremely wealthy, far exceeding the assets of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators!"

Old Man Li spoke first, his eyes flashing with a fierce light, "Five high-grade spirit stones, a level seven demon core, taken as you please? And there's probably more!"

"That's right. Moreover, he's all alone, a rogue cultivator overseas, without any sect or faction. Even if he dies here, no one will stand up for him."

Master Qianfeng gave a cold smile.

"What Brother Qianfeng means is..."

Tian Wuzi frowned slightly. Although he came from a righteous background, he had been a member of the Reverse Star Alliance for many years and had long since become complicit in their evil deeds. "Murder and robbery?"

"Exactly!"

Master Qianfeng resolutely cut off the railway.

"Three against one, we will surely win!"

"As long as we do it cleanly and leave no evidence, who will know? We'll divide all the treasures he possesses equally among the three of us!"

"only……"

Tian Wuzi still had concerns. "This person is, after all, a Nascent Soul cultivator. If he's cornered and decides to fight back, or if he manages to escape using some strange escape technique, the consequences could be dire. Moreover, if the commotion is too great and other cultivators on the island notice it and spread the word, it will be detrimental to the reputation of our Reverse Star Alliance."

"Fellow Daoist Tianwuzi's concerns are quite valid."

Old Master Li stroked his beard and said, "Therefore, we must either not make a move, or if we do, it must be swift and decisive, killing him in one strike, leaving him no chance to resist or escape!"

A ruthless glint flashed in Master Qianfeng's eyes: "I have raised a 'Seven-Lined Soul-Chasing Viper.' This snake is a rare species from the primordial era, incredibly venomous, and capable of concealing its aura, hiding it in its sleeve. During the transaction later, I will feign offering the Geng Essence, and then, taking advantage of its unpreparedness, release the venomous snake to launch a sneak attack! This snake's venom specifically targets the Nascent Soul stage; even if its protective spiritual energy is strong, if it is unprepared and bitten, it will surely die!"

"Even if he manages to dodge or withstand the snake venom, the three of us will immediately activate the 'Three Elements Locking Formation' set up in this hall to trap this fiend and slowly wear him down! He won't be able to escape!"

"Alright! Let's do it this way!" Tian Wuzi nodded in agreement without further hesitation. With profit at hand, who cares about righteousness and integrity?

The three discussed some details in hushed tones to ensure everything was in order before removing the restrictions, putting on smiles again, and returning to the main hall.

"I apologize for keeping Fellow Daoist Huangshi waiting." Venerable Qianfeng stepped in first, his face showing a mixture of reluctance and determination. "After careful consideration, I find Fellow Daoist Huangshi's sincerity truly commendable. If I were to refuse again, it would appear petty. I agree to this deal!"

As he spoke, he held the piece of Geng Essence in his hand and slowly walked towards Zhou Yuan, making a gesture as if to hand it over.

Zhou Yuan also stood up, a look of "delight" on his face, and reached out to take it: "Fellow Daoist Qianfeng is indeed a straightforward person! I, Huang, will now..."

Before the words were even finished, a sudden change occurred!

Just as Master Qianfeng offered the Geng Essence and Zhou Yuan reached out to take it, the distance between them narrowed to less than three feet. At that moment, a barely perceptible, emerald-green thread shot out from Master Qianfeng's sleeve, aimed directly at Zhou Yuan's wrist—

A cold glint flashed in Zhou Yuan's eyes!

Instead of catching the Geng Jing with his outstretched right hand, he suddenly curled his five fingers and slashed forward!

"laugh--!"

A thin, black, arc-shaped sliver of light, with dark runes flowing along its edges and radiating an extremely cold and sharp aura, burst forth from his fingertips without warning. It tore through the air at a speed far beyond human comprehension, carrying a chilling wave of death, and instantly sliced ​​across Ganfeng Shangren's neck!

Yin Demon Slash!

One of the top-tier killing techniques recorded in the "Mysterious Yin Classic"!

The purest magical power is compressed and condensed to its extreme, transforming it into an indestructible blade.

It is specifically designed to break through protective spiritual energy and powerful physical bodies!

Too fast! Too sudden!

The pained expression on Master Qianfeng's face hadn't even fully transformed into horror yet; all his attention was focused on the poisonous snake in his sleeve.

He was completely unprepared for Zhou Yuan's sudden attack! He didn't even see where the black light came from!

"puff--!"

A soft sound, like a sharp blade cutting through rotten leather.

Master Qianfeng abruptly stopped in his tracks, his expression freezing instantly. A thin line of blood appeared on his neck.

The next moment, the Geng Jing in his hand fell to the ground with a "clang".

His head tilted to the side, and the blood slid smoothly down the line, rolling to the side with a gurgling sound, his face still showing frozen astonishment.

Almost at the same moment the head hit the ground, a miniature nascent soul, about an inch tall, with the same face as Master Qianfeng and filled with terror and resentment, hurriedly escaped from the dantian of the headless corpse, screaming as it tried to transform into a streak of light and flee!

However, Zhou Yuan seemed to have anticipated this. He had already raised his left hand and made a grasping motion towards the fleeing Nascent Soul!

"Buzz!"

A semi-transparent hand, entirely composed of condensed divine sense, appeared out of thin air, striking first and grabbing the screaming Nascent Soul in its palm! With a slight exertion of force from its five fingers—

"No--!!!"

With a short, desperate shriek, Master Qianfeng's nascent soul was crushed like a bubble in the hand of divine consciousness, turning into specks of spiritual light and being completely annihilated!

From Zhou Yuan's sudden attack to Qianfeng Shangren's head being separated from his body and his nascent soul being annihilated, the entire process took only a flash!

Fast! Ruthless! Accurate!

With lightning speed, like a rabbit leaping and a falcon swooping, a thunderous strike!

The main hall was deathly silent.

All that remained was the muffled thud of Master Qianfeng's headless corpse falling to the ground, and the sound of blood gushing out.

The smiles on Li Laoguai and Tian Wuzi's faces froze completely, their eyes widened, and their mouths were slightly open, as if they had seen the most unbelievable and terrifying scene in the world!

A chill ran from the soles of their feet straight up to the top of their heads, making their blood almost freeze!

Qianfeng was actually... instantly killed?!

He was killed instantly by this "Master Huangshi," his body and soul annihilated?!

"Yin...Yin Demon Slash?!"

Tian Wuzi was the first to come to his senses. He stared intently at Zhou Yuan's right hand, which was slowly retracting and whose fingertips seemed to be shrouded in black mist.

"You...you're not Huang Shi! You're...Extreme Yin! You're Extreme Yin?!"

Yin Demon Slash!

This iconic, insidious, ruthless, and deadly Xuan Yin Jing secret technique!

Back in the Void Heaven Palace, he witnessed the "Extreme Yin Ancestor" use this move and almost instantly kill Mu Tengzi!

The dark, deadly curved blade of light left a deep impression on him.

Seeing it again now instantly overlaps with the terrifying scene from my memory!

"What?! The Extreme Yin Ancestor?!"

Upon hearing this, Old Man Li trembled violently, as if struck by a bolt of lightning.

His face turned deathly pale instantly.

The Supreme Yin Ancestor!

The biggest winner of the Void Heaven Palace decades ago, who seized the Void Heaven Cauldron, is a demonic tycoon wanted and wanted by the entire Chaotic Star Sea!

Rumor has it that his strength is now far beyond what it used to be, and he can even contend with the number one demonic cultivator, the Six Paths Supreme Saint, without being defeated!

This is a terrifying being with extraordinary abilities, one that even Nascent Soul cultivators fear!

They were just... plotting to join forces to ambush and kill the Extreme Yin Ancestor?!