Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

The Pure Lotus Demon Flame is ranked third on the list of strange flames, one place lower than the Void Devouring Flame.

However, regardless of the circumstances, the top three strange flames possess a unique and wondrous quality that other strange flames cannot match.

Once Han Feng refines it, his cultivation will definitely reach a higher level.

At that time, fighting against an eight-star Dou Sheng should be a piece of cake. As for a nine-star Dou Sheng, perhaps we'll have to figure out how to defeat Void Devouring Flame first.

For Han Feng's current cultivation of the "Burning Technique," the strange fire he refines must be ranked in the top ten, or even the top five, to have any hope of improving it.

However, Han Feng's current goal can no longer be to find the strange fire; it can only be a backup option.

After all, the top ten different flames are extremely rare.

Sikong Chan listened patiently to Han Feng's story and gained a clearer understanding of the current situation among the eight ancient clans.

In fact, a newly promoted Battle Saint like her has no right to participate in the affairs of the eight ancient clans.

However, under Han Feng's leadership, Sikong Chan was also qualified to join this game.

"If that Soul Emperor really wants to unify the continent, after he wipes out the Central Plains, the Southern Li Empire will definitely not escape disaster as well!"

Sikong Chan said earnestly.

"I will help you in this battle no matter what."

Han Feng nodded.

Whether the Soul Emperor would take action against the Southern Li Empire after annihilating the Central Plains, he already knew the answer in his previous life.

After all, Han Feng's "beloved family and friends, brothers and sisters," Wenren Xuan, the kind-hearted man who possessed the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire in his previous life, was a member of the Southern Li Empire.

He was captured by the Soul Clan and taken to their headquarters to be refined into pills, making him one of the unfortunate alchemists who went before Han Feng.

Of course, it was also thanks to his acquaintance with Wenren Xuan that Han Feng had the opportunity to intercept the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire ahead of time, save Sikong Chan, and save the Nanli Empire.

"Well, the Soul Clan is powerful, and we can't let the people of the Southern Li Empire be the ones to take the lead."

Do you have a better solution?

Sikong Chan's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Han Feng coughed lightly.

“I still have some foundations in the Beast Realm.”

While it's somewhat unfair to use Warcraft as frontline soldiers, from the human race's perspective, it's a relatively acceptable solution.

The scheme that the Sage of Ten Thousand Beasts laid out many years ago can soon come in handy.

Just like how the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire manipulated demonic beasts to attack the army in the Purple Jade Ruins, Han Feng could also use the invigorating effect of the Myriad Beast Souls to greatly increase the strength of the demonic beasts, thereby boosting their fighting spirit and enabling them to attack the Soul Clan.

"Beast Domain? When did you establish a foothold in the Beast Domain?"

Sikong Chan was somewhat surprised.

Actually, she and Han Feng haven't known each other for very long, no more than ten years in total. During this period, when did Han Feng have time to go to the Beast Domain to make arrangements?

After all, ten years ago, Han Feng's strength was not even comparable to hers.

"Hehe, it's hard to explain in a short time, but in short, we have some helpers in the Beast Realm."

The two did not dwell on this topic.

The Beast Realm is located near the south, and it is not actually too far from the Southern Empire.

Han Feng already has a very solid foundation within the entire Southern camp.

If this nobody from the Northwest Continent really wanted to rule the South, no one could stop him.

Young Master of Starfall Pavilion, King of Nanli Town, Saint of Ten Thousand Beasts in the Beast Domain.

Regardless of which side he's on, he possesses an extremely powerful identity and strength that allows him to command the masses.

The only area that is still lacking is the Shennong Mountains.

That area is the territory of the Medicine Clan, which is inaccessible to most forces. The surrounding treasure troves of medicine are also controlled by the Medicine Clan.

If the Soul Clan attacks the Medicine Clan in the future, that place will become the main battlefield.

Han Feng and Sikong Chan talked for a while about the strength of the Southern Li Empire's army.

It's not appropriate to say much about Han Feng's previous lack of strength, but now his strength is more than enough to assume the role of leader of the Southern Li Empire.

At least in Sikong Chan's view, the now incredibly powerful Han Feng has the right to truly dominate her.

At this point, Han Feng could use the entire power of the Southern Li Empire to help increase his military strength.

As the largest weapon-refining empire, the wealth of the Nanli Empire lies not only in its military strength, but also in its vast mineral resources and weapon-refining system.

As long as a large number of advanced weapons are produced, even an army assembled from other continents in the Central Continent, whose cultivation level is not as high as that of the disciples of ancient families, can unleash extremely powerful combat strength.

In military battles, Han Feng has not forgotten this unique skill.

Upon hearing Han Feng's idea, Si Kongchan's eyes lit up, and she made up her mind to immediately get started.

"The Xiao family, now the leading family among the four major weapon-making sects of the Southern Li Empire, is an old friend of yours. They should be able to lend you a hand."

After thinking it over, Sikong Chan decided to bring the sect's forces into Han Feng's camp as well.

"They will definitely come."

Han Feng smiled.

As descendants of a branch of the former Xiao clan, the Nanli Xiao family may not have a clear understanding of history, but they still possess a thin lineage of bloodline inheritance.

If things go smoothly for Xiao Yan, he can formally integrate the scattered forces of the Xiao family across the continent after he emerges.

Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; who knows if the Xiao clan left any contingency plans back then?

"Alright, I'll take care of quelling the unrest in the country over the next few days."

Sikong Chan spoke.

She originally planned to lure out some more troublemakers so she could catch them all in one fell swoop.

However, the current situation cannot be delayed any longer, and the people of the Southern Li Empire cannot endure any more war.

"I'm leaving things here to you."

Han Feng trusted Sikong Chan and highly regarded her abilities.

"Go do what you're supposed to do. The Southern Li Empire will be your support and stand up for you when you need it."

After Sikong Chan finished speaking, she walked out of the palace hall with Han Feng.

Han Feng nodded slightly to Sikong Chan, then flew away from the imperial city.

Sikong Chan watched Han Feng leave, paused for a moment, and then immediately adopted a decisive and efficient attitude.

"Prepare for battle!"

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Meanwhile, Han Feng flew to the Beast Realm to make some arrangements in advance.

While we're at it, let's find out where Qinglin is now.

The exploration of the Battle Saint Ruins in the Bone Mountain Range should have ended long ago. I wonder if that girl has already returned, or if she is still training in the Beast Domain.

The Soul Clan is powerful, but it has not achieved complete dominance. At least within the Beast Domain, the Soul Clan's influence is almost non-existent.

Perhaps the magical beasts in the Beast Realm have such weak soul power that they simply cannot meet the needs of the Soul Palace, so they don't bother getting involved in this mess.

After all, it's not worth the effort to wipe out a monster clan, only to find that the collected soul essence is less than that of a few human powerhouses.

The Beast Domain was not far from the Southern Continent, and Han Feng soon arrived at the border of the Beast Domain.

He extended his soul perception to search for the marks left on Qinglin's body.

"This girl is still in the Beast Realm."

Han Feng muttered to himself.

"Never mind, let's go check on her first."

Although Qinglin was very strong and didn't require much attention, Han Feng still wanted to check on her situation after spending so much time in the Beast Domain.

Following the direction of his senses, Han Feng arrived at a mysterious valley.

In this valley, there seems to be a special air pressure that makes people feel a sense of panic from the bottom of their hearts.

"What is this place?"

Han Feng looked around and realized that he had never been here before.

This is not surprising, after all, the Beast Realm is so vast that it is almost impossible to travel to every place.

Han Feng was simply puzzled as to how Qing Lin had found this area.

He continued deeper, getting closer and closer to Qinglin.

There were no signs of outside exploration here. Occasionally, a few small magical beasts would pass by, curiously observe Han Feng for a while, and then leave on their own.

After crossing a deep ravine, Han Feng finally saw Qing Lin. The girl was washing something by the lake, and her clothes were extremely thin.

Han Feng's gaze froze for a moment, then he immediately turned his head away.

"Who?!"

Qinglin noticed something was wrong and turned around abruptly to look at Han Feng.

"Uncle Han?"

Qinglin's face lit up with joy, but then she realized that her clothes were a bit revealing, and she immediately blushed and put her clothes back on.

Han Feng coughed softly.

"Ok?"

"Ah."

The green scale responded with a faint, mosquito-like hum.

Han Feng then looked at Qing Lin and examined her carefully.

How did you find this place?

"I don't know either, I just stumbled in by accident."

Qinglin stuck out her little tongue and gave Han Feng a charming expression, like a little green snake.

What happened to your neck?

Han Feng's gaze sharpened as he looked at a black mark on the back of Qing Lin's neck.

"Huh? This, this is..."

Qinglin scratched the mark on her neck, then slowly said, "This is the remnant soul of a snake-like magical beast I encountered before. It tried to possess me, but failed, and then hid here."

"Seize the body?"

Han Feng frowned.

This is not a good word.

Qinglin spoke lightly, but he must have encountered an extremely dangerous situation.

"let me see."

Qinglin obediently lifted her hair, revealing her snow-white neck to Han Feng.

The little girl has great skin and a cool, refreshing scent, but that dark mark isn't very pretty.

Han Feng examined it closely and discovered that the black mark was not simple. It had nine snake heads and contained an extremely violent aura. Even compared with the Ancient Heavenly Demon Python, it was a notch above.

Han Feng was slightly startled.

Could this be... an ancient celestial serpent?

Or is it a nine-headed celestial serpent?!

Where did you come across this thing?

Han Feng quickly asked.

Qinglin pointed to a cave not far away.

"That's it!"