Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

The simplest and quickest way to achieve this is to absorb the essence of the soul.

His bottom line prevented him from wantonly slaughtering living beings, so his target naturally fell on the wicked Soul Palace.

Since those original soul essences have become a fact and cannot be reversed, let's simply make them work for us.

Accept reality, then make changes.

Besides the Soul Palace's soul essence, Han Feng also remembered that there was a magical space called the Heavenly Tomb among the ancient races.

In his previous life, he was also invited to attend a ceremony on behalf of the Starfall Pavilion.

It is said that time flows several times faster inside the Heavenly Tomb than outside; three years inside is equivalent to only half a year outside.

Although the rate at which life force is lost is faster for living beings, for cultivators, they have two and a half more years than their peers in the outside world.

Not to mention that there are also special forms of energy bodies in the Heavenly Tomb, similar to the origin of the soul, which can help cultivators quickly improve their all-round strength.

This kind of energy is even more precious than the very essence of the soul.

Unfortunately, the spots for the Heavenly Tomb had already been divided up by the eight major families.

Han Feng, being an outsider, has absolutely no right to join.

Unless... he marries into the family?

Ahem, thinking about marrying into the family is too far ahead. A more realistic approach would be to borrow a spot from the Xiao family.

The ancient clans have occupied the Xiao family's quota for a thousand years. If they can use this to exchange for a quota to enter the Heavenly Tomb, it should be reasonable.

Of course, any sentiment or reason must be based on the strength of force.

Han Feng needs to demonstrate strong strength and potential, at least overwhelming the younger generation of the ancient clan.

Only in this way can one gain the basic qualifications to communicate with the ancient tribes.

Xun'er might also play an unexpected role in this.

I just don't know if she'd be willing.

Han Feng thought to himself that the girl would most likely not refuse him, but how could he make it up to her...?

I already owe her a favor because of the broken map of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame.

Coupled with her inexplicable dependence on him, Han Feng always felt embarrassed to take advantage of her.

But the truth is often that those who help you without caring about personal gain or loss will continue to help you.

What they value may not be straightforward benefits, but something deeper.

Han Feng couldn't figure out what Xun'er wanted, but he secretly vowed that he would do his best to meet Gu Xun'er's requests in the future.

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The treasure ship sailed smoothly across the entire western region and arrived near the Black Corner Domain.

Inside the ship's pavilion, Xiao Yan lay ill in bed, his spirits low and his body thin.

If he had another chance, he would never go down into the underground cave with Han Feng.

That was terrifying; it was pressure that a lowly cultivator of his level should never have to endure.

From now on, I should stick to interacting with people my own age.

Xiao Yan lay on his bed, fantasizing about studying and growing together with Xun'er after entering the academy.

By the way, Xun'er should have already broken through to the Dou Shi level, right?

Her talent might indeed give her a head start over him.

But it's okay, he'll catch up soon.

"Cough cough."

Xiao Yan coughed twice and weakly lay back down on the bed.

No, it needs to rest for a while longer.

Once his injuries had healed, he used the Purple Crystal Origin Pill given to him by his senior brother to break through to the next level.

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On the Black Plains, the weather was unusually clear today. After a moment's thought, Han Feng decided not to head directly to Canaan Academy, but instead set his destination as Maple City. He planned to first show Xun'er, Zi Yan, his teacher, and his junior brother the way.

If you come out of Canaan Academy for further training, you can consider stopping in Maple City to rest first.

The treasure ship arrived over Maple City.

"Is this the city that Mr. Han manages?"

Gu Xun'er walked to the edge of the boat, leaned out, and looked at everything in the city with great interest.

"Yes, this is Maple City. My master is the city lord of Maple City, but he rarely comes here."

Lin Xian'er said.

Han Feng was actually a very incompetent city lord, leaving almost the entire Feng City to his subordinates to manage.

In any other place, he, as the city lord, would definitely be sidelined.

However, this is the Black Corner Region, where strength reigns supreme and the strong are the rule. If the city's subordinates are merely feigning compliance, Han Feng can kill them at will.

This was a custom left by the previous lord, Han Feng, so most people in the city obeyed the city lord's every word. Even if he didn't appear for a long time, his authority had already been established in everyone's hearts.

Han Feng led everyone to the ancient bamboo forest building. Zi Yan, that mischievous girl, saw so many precious top-grade bamboos in the bamboo forest and stretched out her little paws to cut off a few pieces to gnaw on.

The ancient dragon of the void has teeth that can eat anything with ease; it can even eat Bodhi seeds as snacks, let alone mere bamboo.

"Delicious!"

After Zi Yan ate a piece of blue Solomon's seal, her eyes lit up, and she went to pick some of each kind.

“Is it really delicious?”

Xiao Yan, who was strolling behind the group, asked curiously.

Having just recovered from a serious illness, he saw Ziyan eating so heartily and felt a little craving for food himself.

"Mmm! Want some too?"

With so many bamboo plants here, Zi Yan wasn't bothered, since they all belonged to Han Feng anyway.

She casually broke off a section of bamboo and handed it to Xiao Yan.

"Try it."

Xiao Yan believed it and took it, then took a bite.

"what!"

The flexible bamboo joints were not something he could bite through at all; the force of the impact almost cracked his teeth.

Xiao Yan covered his mouth and collapsed to the ground in pain.

"Hahahaha!"

Zi Yan pointed at Xiao Yan and laughed loudly.

"You're eating it even though you can't chew it!"

Han Feng noticed the commotion behind him and saw his junior brother being teased by Zi Yan, his face darkening slightly.

"Ziyan, stop teasing people."

Han Feng grabbed Zi Yan by the back of the neck and lifted her up.

"I know, I know!"

Zi Yan shook her body desperately.

"I was just joking with him!"

Xiao Yan stood up with a wry smile.

"Senior brother, I'm fine."

Han Feng sighed.

"Take good rest these days. Don't worry about falling behind in your cultivation. I have a comprehensive plan for your cultivation."

"Yes."

Xiao Yan nodded.

Zi Yan glanced at him with a grin.

Han Feng's junior brother is quite shrewd.

As Han Feng continued walking ahead, Zi Yan slipped to Xiao Yan's side.

"Xiao Yan, you're a pretty good person. I'll protect you at Canaan Academy from now on!"

She spoke with great enthusiasm, then patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder to show her concern.

However, after two palm strikes, Xiao Yan couldn't withstand the pressure and knelt down.

Zi Yan: ......

"Sister Ziyan, I beg you, please don't do this to me!"

Xiao Yan was almost in tears, and he managed to stand up shakily by supporting himself with a bamboo pole.

"Hahahaha, okay then."

Zi Yan deliberately moved a little further away from Xiao Yan; this young man was too fragile and couldn't move at all.

"But seriously, if you encounter any problems in the future, you can mention my name! Especially in the inner courtyard, the elders there will give me face."

Zi Yan patted her small chest.

"really?"

Xiao Yan blinked, then believed him again.

Zi Yan's strength should be among the top in the inner academy, so it's normal for the elders to value such an outstanding student.

"Uh-huh!"

Zi Yan nodded seriously.

She really didn't intend to trick Xiao Yan this time. In her eyes, those elders really gave her face. Every time they saw her, they would beg Zi Yan not to come over.

Doesn't that demonstrate her strength?

"Here we are."

The group walked through the bamboo forest and arrived at a simple and elegant detached building.

Lin Xian'er led Gu Xun'er through the gate to choose a room specifically for Xun'er.

Han Feng then took Xiao Yan and arranged an all-around training room for him.

"This is the training room. The floor is made of ice jade, which can effectively reduce the probability of going into qi deviation."

"This is the alchemy room. There are some spirit-gathering formations engraved on the walls, which will help you condense pills."

Han Feng patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder.

"This room will be yours from now on. The academy will occasionally assign you missions outside, and this can serve as your resting place."

After listening to Han Feng's introduction, Xiao Yan thought this cultivation room was amazing.

Such things didn't exist in the Xiao family before.

"Thank you, senior brother."

"Yes, you should rest well now and not be impatient for quick success."

Han Feng took out a bottle of healing pills and handed it to Xiao Yan.

"This is a week's supply. Based on your recovery, you should be fully recovered in about a week. I will personally take you to Canaan Academy then."

A week.

Xiao Yan nodded.

He himself didn't know when he would recover, but Han Feng could tell.

He truly lives up to his senior's reputation.