Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

Han Feng said.

"Most of the Soul Palace's forces have actually left the Northern Region, but I don't know exactly where they went."

Jin Shi's expression was serious.

“I’m worried that if the Soul Palace comes to the Northern Region again, it won’t be as simple as just establishing its influence a few years ago. It seems like they’re determined to go all in.”

Based on previous analysis, casting a wide net and laying many hidden lines is what the Soul Palace likes to do.

But now that they've gathered their forces together, it's clear they're planning something big.

"Hopefully, the Soul Slaughtering Division can withstand the pressure."

Jin Shi said.

He was unaware that the leader of the Soul Slaughtering Division was standing right beside him.

"By the way, Mr. Han, you'll be attending the Pill Gathering this year, right?"

Jin Shi laughed.

Given Han Feng's demonstrated skill in refining eighth-grade pills, he has a very good chance of winning the Pill Refining Competition.

"We will go, and Chief Jinshi can also go and take a look."

Han Feng said.

"This year's Dan conference should be very interesting."

"Yes, I do have that idea."

Jin Shi nodded.

The Gold-Eating Rat Clan excels at intelligence gathering, making it all the more important for them to maintain good relationships with all parties.

The Dan Tower Grand Gathering, a renowned event across the continent, is not one that the Gold-Eating Rat can afford to miss.

"Let's go back and let them cultivate properly."

The two left the Heavenly Blood Pool and did not stay there to interfere with the young man's cultivation.

For the next two weeks, Han Feng continued refining pills on another mountain peak. The medicinal herb reserves within the Gold-Eating Rat Clan were quite formidable; every so often, they could find top-quality medicinal herbs from the Tianmu Mountains, so Han Feng could use them to his heart's content.

Most of the refined pills went into Han Feng's pocket, and he selected a small portion for the Gold-Eating Rat Clan.

Even so, Jin Shi was still very grateful to Han Feng, because the pills refined by Han Feng were of excellent quality, all of them top-grade, and their effects were far superior to those of pills on the market.

On this day, the colorful energy above the crater began to show signs of fading.

The color of the Tianshan Blood Pool gradually faded, losing its initial pure, blood-red hue.

Of the nine people who entered the blood pool, three have already succumbed and flown out prematurely.

Their cultivation levels have improved considerably, but the fire poison hidden within their bodies is equally troublesome.

Having benefited greatly from Han Feng, the Gold-Eating Rat Clan generously gave each of the three a pill to alleviate the fire poison. Although it wouldn't completely eliminate the fire poison in their bodies, it would suppress it for a period of time, giving them enough time to find a solution.

Swish!

After the colorful phenomenon of the Tianshan Blood Pool completely dissipated, two more people flew out of the pool.

Feng Qing'er of Fenglei Pavilion and Tang Ying of Wanjian Pavilion.

With their cultivation levels, continuing wouldn't be a problem. The fire poison wasn't a serious problem for them. However, the energy in the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool wasn't as pure as before, so staying there would be pointless and they would only absorb more fire poison. It was better to come out sooner rather than later.

"How was your harvest, Miss Qing'er?"

"The Blood Pool of Tianshan lives up to its name. I will return here and prepare to break through to the Dou Zong realm."

Feng Qing'er said.

"As expected of Miss Qing'er, please give my regards to Venerable Lei."

Feng Qing'er bowed respectfully, then flew out of the mountain.

"Where is Young Hero Tang Ying?"

Jin Shi then looked at the boy carrying a greatsword on his back.

"I have benefited greatly from this. If it weren't for the troublesome fire poison, I would have liked to stay a little longer."

Tang Ying said.

"Too much of a good thing is bad. You definitely don't want to experience the corrosive effects of this fire."

Jin Shi took out a pill and handed it to Tang Ying.

"This is a pill to alleviate the fire poison. To completely get rid of the fire poison, you will have to rely on yourself. However, your master should be able to help you with it."

It is relatively easy for a Dou Zun powerhouse to remove the fire poison.

This is the advantage of having someone behind you.

Tang Ying bowed respectfully, expressed his gratitude, and then flew out of the mountains.

"Four more people..."

Jin Shi's gaze fell upon the Blood Pool of Tianshan.

The clear pool water could not reflect the bottom.

The four who didn't come out are probably cultivating at the bottom of the Blood Pool in Tianshan.

Mu Qingluan and Xiao Yan from the Starfall Pavilion, along with two designated members of the Gold-Eating Rat Clan.

Originally, the bottom of the Blood Pool was reserved for members of the clan, but Mu Qingluan and Xiao Yan, being Han Feng's junior sister and brother, were entitled to use it.

The purest energy at the bottom of the Tianshan Blood Pool is twice as much as that at the top.

Although the amount of fire poison has also doubled, with Mr. Han Feng present, the fire poison is not a problem at all.

Three days later, two enormous gold-eating rats flew out of the pool.

"Can't hold on any longer?"

Jin Shi looked at the two prodigies of his clan before him, but he wasn't too disappointed.

After all, breaking through to the Dou Zong level directly at the bottom of the Blood Pool is extremely difficult.

"Take your time, go back and detoxify."

Jin Shi said.

The two gold-eating rats nodded and quickly flew towards the back mountain.

Spots of crimson have begun to appear on their golden fur, a sign of the corrosive effects of fire poison.

Fortunately, the clan possessed a sacred fire left behind by a powerful being, which could help dispel the fire poison; otherwise, they would not have dared to cultivate at the bottom of the pool for so long.

The wisp of fallen heart flame left behind by Han Feng back then became the sacred flame in the eyes of the Gold-Eating Rat Clan.

The reason why the Gold-Eating Rat Clan has been able to develop so rapidly in recent years, producing two Dou Zong powerhouses, is because of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool and the power of the Fallen Heart Flame.

After watching the two clansmen leave, Jin Shi couldn't help but sigh.

It seems that Mr. Han's two junior brothers and sisters are the most impressive.

To be able to stay in such a dense fire poison environment at the bottom of the blood pool for so long, besides having sufficient strength, one must also have a special method to remove the fire poison.

Whether it was elixirs or strange fire, in short, the two little guys probably received the greatest benefits among these nine people.

Jin Shi told Han Feng that only Mu Qingluan and Xiao Yan were left cultivating at the bottom of the pool. Han Feng smiled and said that there was no need to worry about it.

Both Mu Qingluan and Xiao Yan are protected by the power of the Fallen Heart Flame, so they will be safe even if they stay down there for a year.

"Clan Chief Jinshi, I will be leaving for a while. If Qingluan and the others come out of seclusion, I will have to trouble you to take care of them."

"It's alright, they can stay in the Tianmu Mountains as long as they want."

Han Feng nodded, then headed to Qing Lin's residence, intending to take her back to the Heavenly Serpent Palace for advancement.

As soon as he entered the room, Han Feng sensed Lin Xian'er's presence.

"Xian'er is here too, that's perfect."

Han Feng walked into the room and said:

"I plan to take Qinglin back to the Heavenly Serpent Palace. Xian'er, please keep an eye on things here."

"Yes, Master, leave this to me."

Lin Xian'er is now a Seven-Star Dou Zong, capable of suppressing the entire Tianmu Mountain by herself. With her in charge, Han Feng feels more at ease.

Qinglin got up, packed her things, then stood next to Han Feng and said goodbye to Lin Xian'er.

Han Feng stood in the courtyard, closed his eyes, sensed his location in the Heavenly Serpent Palace, and then the spatial power fluctuated, and the two disappeared from the spot.

Northwest Continent, Heavenly Serpent Palace.

Han Feng appeared in the courtyard where Qing Lin lived, accompanied by Qing Lin.

"Go see your master and tell her you are ready."

Han Feng said.

Qinglin nodded and flew towards the central hall of the Heavenly Serpent Palace.

Along the way, some people who saw the green scales all looked surprised.

Has the Holy Maiden emerged from seclusion?

They bowed respectfully to Qinglin, showing their respect for the sect's top genius.

Chapter 316 Double breakthrough

"Qinglin, you're back!"

Gong Wan's face instantly lit up with joy upon seeing Qing Lin.

"Master."

Qinglin bowed slightly, and as soon as she looked up, she saw her master standing in front of her.

"You're finally back. I thought you were out there breaking through to the Dou Zong realm."

"Where's your Uncle Han? Has he arrived?"

Qinglin nodded.

Han Feng then entered the main hall.

"I apologize, Lord Gong. Some things delayed me, so I am only now sending Qinglin back."

"It's alright, it's good that you're back."

Gong Wan examined Qing Lin's body and was surprised to find that her disciple was even better at hiding than she had imagined.

His battle qi was almost overflowing, yet he could still absorb more battle qi. This far exceeded the scope of an ordinary peak Dou Huang.

Qing Lin explained that this was because she had cultivated the method taught by Han Feng, which allowed her to store up battle qi in advance and advance along with it when she broke through to the Dou Zong realm.

Gong Wan nodded and immediately ordered people to prepare for the Ancient Serpent Ceremony, beginning preparations for Qing Lin's advancement to the Dou Zong level.

The Ancient Serpent Ceremony is a special ancient ritual specifically for baptizing the bloodline of serpentine beasts.

The bloodline of Qinglin contains the power of the serpent race, so this ritual can be used to stimulate the deep power within her body.

This is not the first time the Heavenly Serpent Palace has organized the Ancient Serpent Ceremony, but it is definitely the most grand one yet.

Han Feng has been staying at the Heavenly Serpent Mansion for the past few days, watching everyone busy and occasionally helping out.

As a major lineage, the Heavenly Serpent Mansion possesses unique strengths that others lack.

From Han Feng's perspective, the Ancient Serpent Ceremony was indeed very suitable for Qing Lin as a ritual for advancing to the Dou Zong realm.

Advancing to the Dou Zong level doesn't mean that the higher the quality of the materials, the better. The energy level of a Dou Zong is limited. If you use too many resources to reshape your body, the risk of failure is very high, unless you have strong control and can stabilize that energy and make it run smoothly.

Han Feng broke through to the Dou Zong realm by consuming an eighth-grade elixir and using the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, relying on his past life's experience and powerful soul force.

Such conditions are, if not unique in the world, then one in ten thousand.

Therefore, what suits you best is the best.

"Preparations are almost complete."

Gong Wan came to Han Feng's side and said.