Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

"Brother Xiao, you are truly skilled!"

Feng Guang jumped out again, applauding and praising Xiao Yan.

"Just two low-level sixth-tier magical beasts."

Xiao Yan was speechless.

Feng Guang is quite the clever fellow; as soon as the crisis was over, he ran out immediately.

"This is no ordinary sixth-tier magical beast. Anything that can take root deep in the Tianmu Mountains is bound to be extraordinary."

Feng Guang walked towards the spot where the black tiger and the monkey had fallen, and unleashed a burst of battle qi. The two demonic beasts that had just been lying on the ground turned into ashes and vanished.

"this......"

Xiao Yan was shocked.

"As you can see, Brother Xiao, they are not dead. The corpses on the ground are just a smokescreen. In reality, they have used an array to hide."

Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes.

"Since you knew, why didn't you step in to stop it before?"

"Oh dear, killing those two magical beasts is useless. If we fight them to the death, there's no guarantee that something won't happen. Just repel them."

Feng Guang slapped his thigh.

"Come, come, come and see the treasure I found this time."

He walked to a large blue boulder, looked it over from left to right, and then took out some strange tools and began to chisel.

Xiao Yan put away the Xuan Heavy Ruler and silently watched Feng Guang's actions.

Suddenly, a beam of light shot out from the blue boulder.

The rich aroma of wine filled the air, and Feng Guang gasped sharply.

"Monkey wine!"

Xiao Yan couldn't help but come over at this moment.

"This is monkey wine, how did it end up in a rock?"

"Who knows, as long as it's good stuff!"

Feng Guang took out two special containers, divided the monkey wine stored in the blue stone into two portions, and sucked them all in.

"Brother Xiao, let's stick to our old rules and split it 50/50!"

Xiao Yan smiled gently and took one of the wine containers.

"Row!"

Although he was the one who repelled the enemy, finding the treasure did indeed rely on Feng Guang's skills.

Anyway, I'm not the kind of person who's lacking in opportunities, so a 50/50 split is just right.

The two men had smiles on their faces, clearly satisfied with their haul.

Monkey wine is a rare item, but its quality is also important. The monkey wine we obtained this time is definitely no less than a high-grade sixth-rank elixir.

After taking a sip of monkey wine, my whole body felt refreshed.

Monkey wine has a unique and wonderful effect on improving the quality of meridians; it would definitely fetch a good price if auctioned off.

Of course, cultivators who obtain it usually choose to use it themselves, and then pass it on to their descendants when the effects become less noticeable.

The two packed their things and were about to leave when Feng Guang's expression suddenly changed.

"Oh no! The monkey troop is coming!"

Xiao Yan was taken aback upon hearing this. He spread his soul power and vaguely sensed a series of chattering monkey calls coming from afar.

How did he sense it before I did...?

Xiao Yan glanced at Feng Guang, his mind filled with complex emotions.

Feng Guang immediately took out his compass and began to find the direction.

"Hurry up!"

Xiao Yan sensed that the monkey troop was getting closer and closer, almost right in front of him, and hurriedly urged them on.

"I'm working on it, I'm working on it, don't rush me!"

Feng Guang was also at a loss, not expecting the monkey troop to arrive so quickly.

"Found it! Over here!"

Feng Guang immediately flew to the left front, with Xiao Yan following closely behind.

Less than ten seconds after the two left, a large group of monkeys appeared in the same spot.

They stared at the broken blue boulder and let out a piercing scream.

Upon hearing the screams from the monkey troop, Xiao Yan and Feng Guang quickened their pace.

Although the monkey troop probably wasn't very strong, being surrounded by a group of magical beasts was still quite annoying.

"Brother Feng, it's fortunate that you sensed the monkey troop in advance, otherwise we would have been in trouble."

Xiao Yan looked at Feng Guang and suddenly said.

"Not at all, Brother Xiao, you flatter me. Even if we are caught by the monkey troop, with you here, it will only take a few moves."

Feng Guang's skill in lifting people was unparalleled; he immediately countered with a horse-riding attack.

"Brother Feng is too modest. Your soul realm must have already reached the Spirit Realm, right?"

"Oh my, Brother Xiao, you flatter me. If the Spirit Realm were so easy to reach, those noble alchemists wouldn't be stuck at the eighth rank for their entire lives."

Alchemists are only qualified to refine eighth-grade pills when their soul realm reaches the Spirit Realm; otherwise, no matter how much they hone and improve their alchemy skills, it will all be in vain.

The same principle applies to alchemy, weapon crafting, and formations.

Before one's soul power reaches the Spirit Realm, all skills are merely mortal. Only by breaking through to the Spirit Realm can one have the possibility of becoming a Grandmaster.

After a couple of tentative questions, Xiao Yan didn't continue.

The two were only temporarily partners, each taking what they needed, and each harboring their own secrets, which they neither revealed.

After wandering around for a while, the two arrived at a secret place halfway down the mountain.

"Brother Xiao, the place up there should be the battleground for this final opportunity, Tianshan Platform. Shall we go up and take a look?"

"Of course, it would be a wasted trip if we didn't go and meet the various geniuses of Zhongzhou."

Xiao Yan said.

Feng Guang chuckled.

"Brother Xiao is right. Although the chances of us mid-level Dou Huangs winning are not high, we can still broaden our horizons, can't we?"

After saying that, the two headed towards Tianshan Terrace.

By this time, a large number of people had already gathered at Tianshan Terrace.

Feng Qing'er and Mu Qingluan stood side by side, leading the way. Although neither of them made a move, everyone present could feel the tense atmosphere between them, as if they were about to start fighting at any moment.

Xiao Yan and Feng Guang went to the back of the crowd and found a spot with a good view to chat.

"There are really a lot of people this time."

Feng Guang remarked with emotion.

Although the Tianmu Mountains are full of obstacles that have eliminated most people, quite a few young talents still made it to Tianshan Terrace.

The competition ahead will likely be even fiercer than the previous levels.

"Brother Xiao, would you like to give it a try?"

Xiao Yan shook his head.

"I won't try it; everyone seems pretty strong."

Feng Guang nodded.

"Then I won't go either. Even Brother Xiao finds it troublesome, so I have even less of a chance."

"Brother Feng's level should be higher than mine, right? Go up and give it a try, you might just have a chance."

Xiao Yan looked at Feng Guang, wanting to provoke him.

"Let's take a look first."

Feng Guang looked up at the mountain peak, his eyes filled with longing.

Which Dou Huang wouldn't want to take a bath in the Blood Pool of Tianshan?

Unfortunately, there are only a few spots available, and powerful geniuses emerge in every generation. If someone with mediocre talent misses their chance once, they are unlikely to get one.

Time ticked by, and the powerful Gold-Eating Rat Clan warrior guarding the path to the mountain peak finally spoke: "Time's up, the assessment begins!"

Everyone shuddered slightly, focusing their attention to listen to the assessment.

The powerful Gold-Eating Rat Clan member waved his sleeve, and instantly, countless Gold-Eating Rats emerged from both sides of the passage behind him, staring at the crowd with their tiny eyes.

"This test is not difficult. You only need to pass through this rat tidal wave array within the time limit to pass."

The powerful member of the Gold-Eating Rat Clan looked around and said, "However, I must remind you all to act according to your abilities. The Rat Tide Sonic Wave Array becomes stronger as you progress. If you can't hold on and fall off halfway, it will be very bad."

The path leading to the mountaintop behind them was extremely steep. If a Dou Huang were to fall under normal circumstances, it would be no problem at all, because he could flap his wings and fly.

However, under the sonic wave array of the rat swarm, forget about flying; you're lucky if you don't faint.

If someone falls from a height while unconscious and without any warning, they might die from serious injuries.

After all, others aren't so kind as to lend you a hand.

Feng Guang felt a slight tightening in his heart upon hearing what the Gold-Eating Rat Clan expert said.

He knows his own strength, and whether he can get through the Rat Tide Sonic Wave Array is an unknown problem.

Xiao Yan noticed Feng Guang's expression and smiled slightly.

"It's okay to try it later. If you fail, I'll support you since we've gotten along quite well along the way."

Xiao Yan said.

Feng Guang was somewhat moved upon hearing this.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Brother Xiao. If you go up there, I'll protect you from below."

"Okay, let's help each other."

After explaining the contents, the powerful Gold-Eating Rat looked at everyone.

"The sonic array is about to be activated. In the next hour, whoever reaches the summit will be considered qualified to enter the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool."

Soon, the first person appeared in front of the passage, attempting to pass through.

The five-star Dou Huang of the Bone-Melting Sect gathered his Dou Qi and charged towards the mountaintop.

However, the next second, endless sound waves bombarded him.

The fighting spirit surrounding him visibly dissipated, and in less than a minute, the Dou Huang of the Bone Transformation Sect began to withstand the attack with his physical body.

He had walked a third of the way when his face turned ashen. The next second, his chest heaved, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood. He was blasted away by the sonic wave and plummeted downwards.

Another member of the Bone-Melting Sect flew forward and caught him, only to find him unconscious upon landing.

"This rat swarm sonic wave array is terrifying!"

Fear arose in everyone's hearts.

No wonder the Gold-Eating Rat Clan was able to occupy the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool in the Tianmu Mountains; their sonic array is something most people simply can't withstand.

Although the crowd was filled with fear, the allure of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool still spurred them on to try it one after another.

However, most of them ended in failure.

Until Feng Qing'er appeared, she transformed into a bolt of lightning and rushed towards the mountaintop, forcefully repelling the sound waves along the way, and the first person to successfully reach the top appeared.

Next was Mu Qingluan. She hummed a strange sound wave that neutralized the sound wave from the Gold-Eating Rat, and walked steadily and powerfully to the top of the mountain. Her calm and unhurried demeanor was a completely different concept from Feng Qing'er's decisive and efficient actions.

With the two men's success as examples, Feng Guang was eager to try it himself.

However, the next to appear was Tang Ying from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. He rode on a flying sword and broke through the sonic array with a single strike, showcasing the unique sword-wielding style of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.