Living as a Mortal: Grinding Experience Starting from the Underworld

Despite the agreed-upon deal, Wan Qing failed to provide equivalent resources.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, my daughter cannot fathom the value of this map, but she can remember this kindness and will surely repay it in the future!"

Wan Qing left only one sentence before going alone to inform Fen Tianhu.

After that, it is unknown what the two talked about.

Wan Qing left alone, while Fen Tianhu was unusually excited.

Zhang Feng guessed that Wan Qing probably obtained the Void Heaven Remnant Map and intended to withdraw from the competition for the position of young sect leader of the Myriad Laws Sect, giving it to Burning Heaven Tiger.

But what puzzled Zhang Feng was that, since they had already confirmed their victory in the competition, why did Fen Tianhu still insist on besieging Wen Tianren?

Soon after, Zhang Feng learned the answer.

On that day, after Wan Qing left, Zhang Feng sat quietly alone, integrating the Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow into his natal magic weapon.

Jin Li, whom we haven't seen for a long time, has reappeared.

"Brother Zhang, I have discussed and finalized the plan with Fellow Daoist Fen."

"Keep this battle flag safe, brother. We'll set off to hunt down Wen Tianren in three days."

Jin Li took out a small, dark blue array flag from his storage bag.

"This is the famous formation used by Master Shi of Red Moon Island when he formed his Golden Core, the Ren Water Four Symbols Formation."

"This formation, set up by four Core Formation cultivators together, can trap enemies several times their size."

"This is the ultimate weapon left to me by our ancestor."

"You, me, Fellow Daoist Fen, and Fellow Daoist Yang each hold a formation flag."

"Fellow Daoist Fen has already discovered that Wen Tianren will soon challenge the island lord of Li Huo Island, the Old Monster of Li Huo."

"But the Old Monster of Li Huo had already contacted us, agreeing to jointly besiege Wen Tianren."

"Success or failure hinges on this moment. I hope Brother Zhang will prioritize the Star Palace mission and not emulate weak women like Wan Qing who run away before the battle."

"Never forget the methods of our ancestors."

Jin Li spoke the last sentence in a slightly threatening tone.

He was very indignant and puzzled by Wan Qing's sudden departure.

Fortunately, the more powerful Burning Tiger stayed behind, so the mission wasn't delayed.

"I, Zhang, will do my best to complete the task assigned by the Grand Elder."

"But now that Wan Qing has left, does Fellow Daoist Jin intend to target Burning Tiger afterwards?"

Zhang Feng took the battle flag and raised his question.

"Hmph, that stupid woman Wan Qing is not worthy of being the young master of the Wanfa Sect, while this Burning Sky Tiger has been building momentum these days and is clearly showing signs of rising to power."

"As long as we succeed in besieging Wen Tianren, he will definitely use the reputation of eliminating the young master of the demonic sect to ascend to the position of young master of the Wanfa Sect."

"I have a backup plan with your flag. As soon as Wen Tianren dies, we will immediately launch a counterattack against Burning Tiger and his group."

"In this chaotic battle between Core Formation cultivators from both the righteous and demonic paths, our Star Palace must annihilate these Core Formation cultivators in one fell swoop."

A glint flashed in Jin Li's eyes, completely unlike the aura of a second-generation Star Palace member he had when he first emerged from the Star Palace a few days ago.

Can a person's thinking progress this quickly?

Zhang Feng had some doubts, so he secretly used the Soul Sensing Technique on Jin Li.

Whoosh!

Zhang Feng felt as if a burning sun had suddenly appeared in his senses, its sunlight scorching his senses.

The sun's position is right between Jin Li's eyebrows.

This immense aura is definitely not from Jin Li.

He had flown with Jin Li for several months and was very familiar with Jin Li's aura.

"Ha, choosing you was definitely the right decision!"

"They can actually sense my presence."

Just as Zhang Feng continued to try to find out the truth, Jin Kui's voice suddenly rang out.

Zhang Feng was startled and suddenly took a few steps back. Jin Li's body blurred and changed shape.

A middle-aged cultivator wearing a Star Palace robe, with half his face covered by a mask and a cold expression, suddenly appeared in front of Zhang Feng.

"Greetings, Grand Elder!"

Zhang Feng immediately bowed in respect.

Unexpectedly, Elder Jin Kui personally took charge of this mission.

However, this method doesn't seem to be the possession technique used by the extremely yin.

"No need for formalities!"

"This is merely a sliver of my consciousness, not a possession technique cast by the old ghost of extreme yin; it possesses no power whatsoever!"

Jin Kui stood quietly in place.

Zhang Feng dared not move at all; he was not sure he could safely withstand Jin Kui's casual strike.

Moreover, you said you had no power at all, so why is there such a scorching pain in my soul power perception, like being scorched by the blazing sun?

"I have been watching what you two have been doing these past few days."

"You've drifted quite far from me, your junior!"

As Jin Kui continued to strike, Zhang Feng's body bent even more.

If Zhang Feng had witnessed all of his actions over the past few days, he realized something was amiss.

"You're a smart man; you should know how to complete the task I've assigned you."

"It's a pity, Wan Qing might have had a backdoor left by Wan Tianming, otherwise he wouldn't have left so easily?"

"You'd better do your best when dealing with the successor of the Six Paths Supreme Saint!"

"On this mission, you must eliminate at least three mid-stage Core Formation cultivators. This is the standard I have set for you."

"Only more, not less, otherwise..."

Jin Kui sneered, his figure gradually blurring as the blazing sun disappeared, revealing Jin Li's figure.

Zhang Feng raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead. Jin Kui was clearly unaware that Wan Qing had left because of obtaining the Void Heaven Remnant Map.

But why is Elder Jin Kui so free? He's come here personally to oversee the battle.

No wonder Jin Kui was so at ease letting a second-generation immortal who stayed in the Star Palace go alone to the heart of the righteous and demonic paths.

"Brother Zhang, you must do a good job of what I'm telling you."

Having regained his form, Jin Li acted as if nothing had happened and gave instructions to Zhang Feng.

Zhang Feng's eyes twitched slightly. Observing Jin Li's appearance, it really didn't seem like the behavior of someone who had been possessed.

A Nascent Soul cultivator indeed possesses a variety of unfathomable secret techniques.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Jin, I, Zhang, will do my utmost."

Zhang Feng dared not slack off and bowed respectfully.

"Alright, Brother Zhang, rest assured. As long as this trip is completed successfully, I will definitely put in a good word for you before the Ancestor."

Jin Li smiled slightly and stepped out.

Zhang Feng rubbed the dark blue array flags between his fingers, lost in thought.

Elder Jin Kui was personally overseeing the battle; if he were to flee, the consequences would be unimaginable.

It seems that we have no choice but to participate in this battle.

But we can’t sit still and wait for death.

Zhang Feng didn't believe that Jin Kui could perform that kind of magic in front of everyone.

If this is the case, and the righteous and demonic paths find out, they will definitely use this as an excuse to condemn the Star Palace.

Jin Kui's many schemes all came to naught.

Therefore, the greatest danger he faces is only Wen Tianren.

However, Zhang Feng was not confident that he could defeat Wen Tianren.

The best way is to remove the three Core Formation stage cultivators to meet the minimum requirements for completing the mission.

What should we do?

Zhang Feng stared at the array flag in his hand, lost in thought.

The famous formation used by Master Shi of Red Moon Island when he formed his Golden Core was the Ren Water Four Symbols Formation.

He had previously collected a manual on formations written by Master Shi in his youth at Baimen Pavilion.

I have a fairly good understanding of Master Shi's formations.

With over ten years of experience in studying liver techniques, he has become quite proficient in the art of formations.

The Ren Water Four Symbols Formation should be derived from the Four Symbols Formation set up by Master Shi when he was young.

The array flag in Zhang Feng's hand is decorated with Xuanwu patterns, which subtly correspond to the water-attribute spiritual power he cultivates.

He has no ability to modify the formation set up by Master Shi now.

However, he might be able to tamper with the array flags of the array constructed by Shi Zhenren, who was at the Core Formation stage.

With slight modifications, the Ren Water Four Symbols Formation can be made more powerful and easier to control.

It's a pity there was only one flag.

However, he has the materials to complete the other array flags based on this Xuanwu array flag.