Living as a Mortal: Grinding Experience Starting from the Underworld

"Having annihilated two late-stage Core Formation cultivators in a row, it seems Fellow Daoist Zhang is truly exceptionally confident now!"

"I suppose Fellow Daoist Zhang should be able to compete with Wen Tianren, who is currently known as the number one person below the Nascent Soul stage."

A moment later, Wan Qing realized that Zhang Feng was bluffing her, and couldn't help but retort sarcastically.

Wen Tianren?

Has this guy already made a name for himself?

The Star Palace and the Reverse Star Alliance haven't even started a war yet, have they?

Zhang Feng remained silent. In the messages exchanged between the Crimson Fire Old Monster and his master, True Man Flame, there was no indication that the Reverse Star Alliance was going to start a war.

"Oh, I forgot, Fellow Daoist Zhang has lived in Tianxing City for many years and knows very little about the forces controlled by the righteous and demonic paths."

"Wen Tianren is a powerful figure in the Chaotic Star Sea's demonic path and a personal disciple of the Six Paths Supreme Saint. His cultivation has now reached the late stage of Core Formation."

"In order to find an opportunity for a breakthrough, I am looking everywhere for experts of the same level to spar with."

"Those cultivators who sparred with him never fared well."

"Fellow Daoist Zhang has made such a great name for himself, you must be extremely careful lest Young Master Wen come knocking on your door."

Wan Qing continued to explain.

Zhang Feng clutched the Yin-Yang Pearl, lost in thought. With his current cultivation level, facing Wen Tianren was truly a perilous situation.

The replica of the Eight Gates Golden Mirror alone was enough to overwhelm Zhang Feng.

But does this person really dare to swagger into Tianxing City now?

After some thought, Zhang Feng concluded that there was no need to pay attention; he would simply go into seclusion in Tianxing City.

"Young Master Wen is indeed powerful, but even if I, Zhang, cannot defeat him, can't I at least escape?"

"Using this person as a threat, Fellow Daoist Wan, isn't that far too superficial?"

Zhang Feng's voice reached Wan Qing's ears through the Yin-Yang Pearl.

"Ha, Fellow Daoist Zhang is truly impervious to reason!"

"I won't keep you in suspense any longer. I need the Yinming Beast Crystal and Yin Chen Water that Fellow Daoist Zhang possesses."

"Fellow Daoist Zhang can now state his terms."

Wan Qing spoke frankly and directly.

Zhang Feng's heart stirred. Based on the fact that Wan Qing was the daughter of Wan Tianming, the sect leader of the Wanfa Sect, he deduced that these Yinming Beast Crystals and Yin Chen Water should be used by the Nascent Soul cultivators behind her.

Only Nascent Soul cultivators have successfully entered the inner hall of the Void Heaven Palace and come into contact with the puppets driven by Yinming Beast Crystals.

Submerged water is a powerful tool for mining ancient ice.

I just don't know if this Nascent Soul cultivator is Wan Tianming or Wan Sangu.

"Fellow Daoist Wan, I am very curious about your purpose in using these Netherworld Beast Crystals and Netherworld Water?"

Zhang Feng wanted to confirm whether Wan Qing understood the function of these two items.

"I have my own uses; just state your terms!"

Wan Qing chose to avoid answering.

"What level of puppet strength can Fellow Daoist Wan create using the Yinming Beast Crystal?"

Zhang Feng no longer concealed his intentions and decided to strike at the heart of the enemy's lair.

"You reached the inner sanctum of the Void Heaven Palace?"

Wan Qing was shocked to hear this, her tone filled with disbelief.

"The Void Heaven Palace opens only once every three hundred years. I am only a little over a hundred years old. How could I have ever been to the inner palace?"

"It was just some information obtained from the Crimson Flame Old Monster."

Zhang Feng smiled slightly; Wan Qing really could imitate the puppets in the inner palace.

"This matter is confidential. Fellow Daoist Zhang, why not come to the fourth floor of White Gate Pavilion for a face-to-face discussion? I will answer all your questions then!"

Seeing that she could not hide it from Zhang Feng, Wan Qing interrupted the conversation with the Two Elements Pearls and wanted to arrange a face-to-face meeting.

"I'm sorry, Fellow Daoist Wan, I will not agree to meet unless you explain in detail."

Zhang Feng refused without hesitation.

The fourth floor of the White Gate Pavilion is a floor that only Nascent Soul cultivators can enter.

How could Wan Qing go?

It's likely that a Nascent Soul cultivator is with him.

At this time, the only person in the Wanfa Sect who could travel through the Inner Sea was his father, Wan Tianming.

Wouldn't going there be like a lamb entering a tiger's den?

"you……"

Wan Qing's exasperated voice came from the Yin-Yang Pearl.

"Alright, let me tell you."

A deep, middle-aged male voice suddenly came from the Yin-Yang Pearl.

Zhang Feng was slightly startled.

Could that sound be...?

"Young friend Zhang, my name is Wan Tianming, and I am Wan Qing's father."

"My daughter has introduced Zhang Xiaoyou to me on several occasions."

"Now that I hear about it, it is indeed remarkable."

After confirming that the person opposite him was Wan Tianming, Zhang Feng immediately moved away from the Yin-Yang Pearl. The methods of Nascent Soul cultivators are mysterious and unpredictable, so it's always better to stay away.

"Junior Zhang Feng greets Senior Wan. It is my great honor to have caught your eye."

Zhang Feng responded cautiously.

"No need to be nervous. I've come for the Netherworld Beast Crystal and the Netherworld Water that you possess."

Wan Tianming's deep voice emanated from the Yin-Yang Pearl.

Zhang Feng fell into deep thought. This is Tianxing City, with the two Saints of the Star Palace presiding over it. How dare Wan Tianming come to Tianxing City in person?

Or is he in cahoots with Jin Kui, the Grand Elder of the Star Palace?

Zhang Feng suddenly remembered that after Jin Kui pacified Ji Yin Island, he had once joined forces with the righteous forces of the Chaotic Star Sea to fight against the demonic forces.

Could it be that Wan Tianming came here to discuss these matters?

However, this is perhaps a bit too hasty.

The sect leader easily ventured into Tianxing City, which was guarded by two saints.

Or perhaps these two people aren't actually in Tianxing City at the moment, but are simply communicating with me through the Yin-Yang Pearl.

"What? Young friend, do you not trust me?"

Zhang Feng remained silent for a long time, prompting Wan Tianming to ask a question.

"No, no, I am quite shocked to hear your name, senior."

"Haha, no need to panic or speculate. I've come to discuss some matters with the Grand Elder of the Star Palace."

"Young friend, you can rest assured. As for the Netherworld Beast Crystal and the Netherworld Water, they are useless to you."

"How about we make a deal?"

Wan Tianming's voice came through again.

Zhang Feng was in a dilemma; he had originally wanted to whet Wan Qing's appetite.

Unexpectedly, Wan Tianming was right beside him.

Now that he's brought up a deal again, does he dare to risk offending a Nascent Soul cultivator by refusing?

Moreover, he has a large reserve of Yinming Beast Crystals and Yinming Water.

There are still nearly ninety third-tier Netherworld Beast Crystals and nearly fifty fourth-tier Netherworld Beast Crystals.

Even taking out one-tenth of it is more than the amount exchanged last time.

"Senior Wan, how would you like to proceed with the transaction?"

Zhang Feng asked the question.

"Good, young friend, you are a straightforward person."

"I'll be frank: three bottles of ten-thousand-year-old ice marrow, ten bottles of high-grade pills for advancing the Core Formation stage, and a piece of Hu-patterned refined gold."

"Exchange all the Tier 3 Netherworld Beast Crystals and Netherworld Water in your possession, young friend."

"how?"

Wan Tianming stated his terms.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Feng's gaze sharpened slightly. High-grade pills that could improve one's Core Formation stage cultivation were just right for him at his current level.

The refined gold with its patterns can increase the armor-piercing effect of magic weapons, while the ten-thousand-year-old ice marrow can be used to refine Zhang Feng's magic weapons again.

The other side had thoroughly studied his magical artifacts and cultivation level.

It seems that being too famous makes it easy to leak too much personal information and methods.

Exchanging everything Zhang Feng possesses for it seems like asking for too much.

But considering that Wan Tianming didn't know the number of third-tier Yinming Beast Crystals in his possession, Zhang Feng felt somewhat relieved.

"In my possession, I have only twenty third-tier Netherworld Beast Crystals and ten second-tier Netherworld Beast Crystals, along with ten catties of Netherworld Water."

"If you are willing to make the exchange, senior, I will gladly oblige."

"Okay, no problem."

Wan Tianming readily agreed, his tone even showing some excitement.

Young cultivators are just too impatient; they can't resist the temptation of even the smallest gain.

A smile appeared on Zhang Feng's lips. So what if he's a Nascent Soul cultivator? When information is not equal, he's still completely clueless.

You might make a small profit, but I will never lose money.