Living as a Mortal: Grinding Experience Starting from the Underworld

Zhang Feng walked out of the cave excitedly. Now that his magic weapon had been further improved, he had gained another trump card.

Zi Ling sent a message that they would meet on a small island near Scorpion Island three months later.

Without hesitation, Zhang Feng went to the secret room to retrieve Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong.

The two star frogs have now reached the level of level five monsters.

This trip to Scorpion Island is a good opportunity to test the strength and supernatural abilities of the two demons.

Three months later, on a small island in the inland sea.

Following the location markers, Zhang Feng arrived at the meeting point.

Several cultivators had already arrived on this small island ahead of time.

Zhang Feng scanned the crowd with his divine sense and found that they were divided into two groups. One group, led by Zhao Zheng and Fan Jingmei, stood on the left.

One faction, led by Right Envoy Zhuo and Elder Fu, stood on the right.

The two groups, though from the same school, did not interfere with each other and appeared somewhat unfamiliar and unfriendly.

They're all just putting on an act!

Zhang Feng understood.

"Brother Zhang is here!"

Zhao Zheng was the first to step forward and give a slight bow, followed closely by Fan Jingmei.

Zhang Feng nodded in return.

"Greetings, Brother Zhao!"

"Brother Zhang, why don't you stay here and fight alongside me later? That way, we can support each other. What do you say?"

Zhao Zheng said with a smile.

"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Zhao. We are from the same school, so it is only right that we do this!"

"However, Sect Master Ziling still needs my protection, please forgive me, Brother Zhao."

Zhang Feng politely declined, citing Zi Ling as the reason.

That's right, he was a guest elder recruited by Zi Ling, so he should stand on the side of the Zi Ling Sect Master.

"Well, haha, that's true, the sect leader's safety is equally important!"

Zhao Zheng's expression changed slightly, and a hint of killing intent flashed in his eyes.

He tried to recruit this person several times within the sect, sparing no expense on magical treasures and resources, but the person refused to cooperate.

I should have just taken back my magic weapon, the Seven Star Silver Screen.

The sunk cost is too high.

It's alright. After this battle, he will control the Miaoyin Sect. A few resources are nothing to worry about.

Zhao Zheng did not speak further, and Fan Jingmei bowed slightly before pointing to a high point above without saying anything more.

Zhang Feng understood, flew to a high place, and waited quietly.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, the battlefield is ever-changing. How about we form an alliance and fight together?"

Elder Fu's voice transmission reached Zhang Feng's ear.

Zhang Feng thought about it and declined his offer.

Why bring up the alliance beforehand, and now that war has broken out, are you talking about it?

They probably already harbored malicious intentions long ago!

If the high-ranking members of the Miaoyin Sect are killed, Zhang Feng will probably be next.

Whoosh!

A streak of azure light appeared, and a masked cultivator in black robes landed on the island.

Even with the mask on, Zhang Feng recognized Han Li at a glance.

Unexpectedly, even after the delay caused by the incident on Biling Island in the outer sea, Miaoyin Sect still managed to find Han Li to help them.

Upon seeing this, Fan Jingmei went to greet her, her fingers slightly raised and her nostrils flaring as she walked.

"You are...Senior Han?"

Han Li nodded slightly and, led by Fan Jingmei, exchanged greetings and pleasantries with several Core Formation cultivators.

Zhang Feng watched this unfold and felt a pang of emotion.

I first met Han Li while hunting demons in the outer sea.

At that time, Zhang Feng's cultivation level was still below Han Li's.

Now, when they meet again, Zhang Feng has surpassed Han Li and has reached the mid-stage of Core Formation.

Both of them possess pseudo-spiritual root talents.

However, Zhang Feng's proficiency panel will improve his spiritual root talent after he has mastered the spells and skills to perfection.

This is also why he was able to surpass others.

However, all of this is based on the premise that Han Li did not take the Heaven-Mending Pill. If he took the Heaven-Mending Pill and then the little green bottle, it would be hard to say.

After a moment of contemplation, Zhang Feng interrupted his thoughts. There was no need to acknowledge them now. He had received the favor of the Demon-Attracting Pill from the Outer Sea, and he would repay it when the time was right.

Han Li frowned slightly when he saw that the Miaoyin Sect had split into three groups. He then took another look at Zhang Feng before quietly moving away from the crowd.

Seeing this, Zhang Feng smiled slightly, then suddenly looked up.

A thick, blood-red fog was rapidly approaching from the south of the island, with flashes of lightning faintly visible within it.

Two figures appeared within the thick fog.

A woman dressed in purple, with a graceful and slender figure;

A man clad in crimson armor, with wild beard and hair, exuded a powerful aura.

It was Zi Ling and the Crimson Fire Old Monster.

Zhang Feng's pupils contracted slightly. The Crimson Fire Old Monster of Yuan Turtle Island was a late-stage Core Formation cultivator who had mastered the Kui Water Demon Art.

Looking at it now, his cultivation level is indeed formidable.

The thick red fog hovered above the island, and a beautiful figure flew out from it.

Zi Ling first landed on the high place where Zhang Feng was standing, bowed slightly, and then looked at the cultivators present.

Upon seeing this, the two envoys, Fan and Zhuo, flew to a high place to meet with Zi Ling.

Perhaps it was the arrival of the Crimson Flame Monster that put pressure on everyone present, and the crowd gradually gathered together.

Han Li glanced at it and then took a slight step back again.

"Senior sisters, today is a momentous day for our Miaoyin Sect. I urge you both to set aside past disagreements and unite against our common enemy!"

The voice was ethereal and clear; Zi Ling made no attempt to conceal it, speaking directly to everyone present.

"Junior Sister hasn't even taken over as sect leader yet, and she's already issuing orders today. She certainly knows how to boss people around! Who knows what will happen next?"

Fan Zuoshi's slightly resentful tone was also undisguised.

"As the acting sect leader, my junior sister has given an order, and I, as her senior sister, will naturally obey."

"Unlike some people, who spend all their time thinking about using their looks to please others and vying for power."

"With the battle approaching, I'm afraid my skills are lacking and I'll hold everyone back!"

Zhuo Youshi's slightly teasing tone came through.

"you……"

Left Envoy Fan tightened his small fan, pointed at Right Envoy Zhuo, his body trembling slightly, filled with anger.

Zhang Feng remained unmoved.

Three women make a drama.

He has watched this play dozens of times over the years.

Maintaining this posture year after year, no wonder he was able to keep it a secret from Elders Zhao and Fu.

Of course, it's more likely that those two are simply not very bright.

Below, Zhao Zheng and Elder Fu exchanged a glance and couldn't help but smile slightly.

"Sect Master,..."

Right under Zhang Feng's nose, the three of them made no attempt to hide it from him and began to use their secret telepathic communication technique.

After a short while, the three of them stopped to rest.

"Senior Zhang, there are other reasons for this attack on Scorpion Island. You may act depending on the situation. If you encounter danger, please prioritize your own safety."

"Senior, please remember not to go with Zhao and Fu, lest you be implicated."

At the last moment, Zi Ling sent a telepathic message to Zhang Feng.

Zhang Feng gladly accepted Zi Ling's goodwill and nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

They're so cautious and good at hiding their true intentions; they've only revealed a tiny bit of it now.

However, if it weren't for this caution, Zhao Zheng would have seen through it long ago.

Zi Ling stood on the high ground, looked around, and began to bow in respect:

"I am deeply grateful to all the seniors who have come to help me today."

"But this trip is not..."

……

"If the situation becomes unfavorable, please prioritize your own safety and do not risk your lives."

Zi Ling's heartfelt and sincere speech did indeed reassure the cultivators present, and many bowed in gratitude.

Then, at Zi Ling's command, everyone followed Elders Zhao and Fu to Scorpion Island.

Zhang Feng followed behind Zi Ling and the other two. Since Scorpion Island didn't need his help for the time being, he would just stay by their side and protect them.

This can be considered as completing the commission.

Zhang Feng extended his divine sense to perceive, and sure enough, a black figure was at the very back of the group.

Half an hour later, the group arrived at an island.

The island is littered with rocks, with one mountain peak resembling a scorpion's tail standing out in particular.

There are also blood-red rocks embedded on it, like the barbs of a scorpion's tail.

Scorpion Island, we've arrived.