Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

For a moment, everyone held their breath, not daring to make the slightest sound.

All that remained was the sound of flames burning away the demonic energy. When the array masters came to their senses, they finally realized that this person had come to suppress the demonic energy.

"So you're a senior who shares the same path!"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

A moment later, the demonic energy inside the Demon Cave was almost invisible. Han Feng kept staring into the Demon Cave with a calm expression.

"There's some skill involved."

Demonic energy, spiritual power.

The two are fundamentally different, but they also have things in common.

"Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult for the two to coexist, otherwise..."

Han Feng's eyes flickered.

If one can control both demonic energy and spiritual power, it would be a good trump card.

呲呲呲!

The burning sound gradually subsided, and all the demonic energy inside the demon cave was purified. As long as the evil race does not invade, there will be no risk of leakage even if we wait for tens of thousands of years.

However, this was already destined to be impossible.

The plan for the invasion by the extraterrestrial evil race was already a done deal.

At this moment, Han Feng also swept away the demonic energy from the other demon caves.

The intelligence was simultaneously relayed to the higher-ups, and Gu Yuan was overjoyed upon hearing it; Han Feng had finally returned.

However, a vague worry lingered in his heart; Han Feng's words from last time still resonated with him.

High in the sky, Han Feng looked at the purified demonic essence in his hand, deep in thought.

To be honest, Han Feng had already started to think about how to survive at this point.

If we can't eliminate the extraterrestrial evil race, wouldn't joining them be another way to survive?

It's possible, but most likely they would also lose their freedom and be brutally enslaved.

Han Feng didn't expect the extraterrestrial evil race to think highly of him. If everything was based on self-interest, he would choose to enslave his former enemies.

Moreover, Han Feng had already learned the consequences of trying to negotiate with a tiger for its skin more than once.

The next second, Han Feng's figure disappeared into mid-air.

Ancient tribe.

Han Feng appeared inside the main hall.

"Han Feng! You're finally back!"

Gu Yuan's hearty laughter rang out. He was discussing matters with several elders when he saw Han Feng appear. His face instantly lit up with a delighted smile, and he strode forward to greet him.

He looked Han Feng up and down, his eyes filled with satisfaction and a hint of barely perceptible inquiry: "His aura is as deep as the sea. It seems you've gained quite a bit from this trip! Good, very good!"

However, in the face of Gu Yuan's warm welcome, Han Feng only smiled faintly, almost without warmth, and nodded slightly: "Senior Gu Yuan, how have you been?"

The address of "senior" remains, but the respect and closeness that once characterized the tone for an elder are now covered by ice, leaving only a distant formality.

His gaze was calm and unwavering as he swept over the several ancient clan elders in the hall who also showed surprise. His gaze was like that of an appraiser, devoid of any emotion, which made the highly skilled elders feel a chill in their hearts and subconsciously suppress their smiles.

Gu Yuan's smile faltered slightly.

Han Feng's reaction was too... indifferent.

This is by no means a pretentious composure, but rather a kind of indifference that comes from the very core of one's being.

He suppressed the strange feeling that suddenly rose in his heart and led Han Feng to sit down.

"It's good that you're back! In the days you were away, the situation on the mainland became increasingly treacherous." Gu Yuan composed himself and began to speak. "The Demon Cave has been making frequent disturbances. Although they have been temporarily suppressed by the methods you set up before, the intensity and frequency of the demonic energy leakage are increasing. Obviously, the actions of the extraterrestrial evil race are accelerating."

Gu Yuan recounted in detail the major events that had recently occurred, including the emergency defense system he had established in conjunction with other ancient races, the strategic materials he had stockpiled, the reinforcement of weak points in space, and the preliminary plans for evacuating and resettling ordinary people.

He spoke clearly and logically, clearly having put in a lot of effort during this period.

Han Feng listened quietly, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on the armrest of the seat, making a soft, rhythmic tapping sound.

His gaze was focused, but it was as if he were analyzing a cold data report, rather than a crisis concerning the survival of billions of lives.

After Gu Yuan finished speaking, Han Feng nodded, his tone completely calm: "The response was acceptable."

"I heard you intervened to suppress the demon's lair?" Gu Yuan asked.

"Hmm." Han Feng replied casually, as if he had only done a trivial matter. "I was just passing by and took the opportunity to purify the demonic energy accumulated in a few demon caves. It won't leak out again in the short term."

The elders in the hall gasped in astonishment! Purifying the demonic energy of the Demon Cave? That was something even a ninth-grade grandmaster of formations could barely suppress! Han Feng actually said it was "just a side job"? And judging from his tone, he dealt with multiple places simultaneously? This strength...

Gu Yuan's pupils contracted slightly, his shock growing even greater.

Purifying demonic energy is no easy task, and Han Feng's methods far exceeded his expectations.

But what he cared more about was Han Feng's attitude—a kind of indifference that seemed perfectly natural, as if dealing with the Demon Cave was as simple as brushing off a speck of dust from a garment, without a trace of responsibility or relief.

"Excellent! This has bought us valuable time!" Gu Yuan suppressed his shock and said in a deep voice, "What are your plans next? The evil race is eyeing us covetously, and we need your strength to keep things under control."

Han Feng shook his head slightly, his gaze fixed on the void outside the hall: "The layout here is set, and it will suffice with your guidance, senior. I need to leave for a while to travel across the continent and seek an opportunity for further breakthroughs."

"Going a step further?" Gu Yuan's heart trembled once again.

Han Feng's aura at this moment was already unfathomable in his perception, so why would he want to break through?

"Yes." Han Feng didn't explain, but directly made a request, "I need some resources for this trip, please prepare some for me, senior."

He flicked his finger, and a piece of soul information instantly entered Gu Yuan's brow. It listed a huge number of extremely rare medicinal herbs, ores, energy crystals and other items. Some of these items might not even be found in the ancient clan's treasure trove!

Gu Yuan received the information and his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

The items on this list are of immeasurable value, almost equivalent to one-third of the ancient clan's accumulated wealth over thousands of years! But he did not hesitate and immediately instructed an elder beside him: "Go and prepare quickly. According to the list of our young friend Han Feng, do everything in your power to retrieve them immediately!"

The elder accepted the order and left with great efficiency.

Soon, a specially made storage ring was presented to Han Feng.

Han Feng took the storage ring, scanned it with his soul power, and confirmed that it was correct.

"Thank you."

He uttered two words as a response.

He stood up, said no more, and walked straight out of the hall.

His back was straight and his aura was deep and composed, yet he exuded a coldness that kept people at a distance.

Gu Yuan subconsciously stood up to see him off, watching Han Feng's back as he was about to step out of the palace gate. The back was somewhat blurry in the light shining through the palace gate, yet it exuded an indescribable aloofness and...inhumanity.

Gu Yuan opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately remained silent. He watched the figure merge into the light outside the hall until it completely disappeared.

There was silence in the hall.

After a long while, Gu Yuan slowly sat back in the main seat, his brows furrowed, his fingers unconsciously tapping the armrest, making a dull sound.

The slight unease that had been diluted by Han Feng's powerful return now clung to his heart like cold vines, tightening their grip.

changed.

Really changed.

Although Han Feng was once calm, decisive, and even ruthless at times, there was always a deep bond between him and his family and friends, compassion for the weak, and a commitment to his promises in the depths of his eyes—a warmth that belonged to "humanity."

And Han Feng just now... his eyes were so cold.

It was as cold as ice that had never melted since time immemorial, and all things in the world looked like grass, trees, sand, and stones.

His tone of voice and manner of action exuded absolute rationality and... indifference.

The nonchalant way he "casually" purified the demon cave, the sense of entitlement when demanding vast resources, and the decisiveness when leaving... all of these made Gu Yuan feel a chilling sense of unfamiliarity.

Especially the last two words, "thank you for your trouble," which were devoid of any warmth and seemed like a routine, completely confirmed Gu Yuan's feelings.

"If I change, if I am no longer myself, please stop me!"

Han Feng's heavy and resolute words before leaving for the White Tiger Space exploded in Gu Yuan's mind like a thunderclap! Every word was terrifyingly clear!

Gu Yuan clenched his fist tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

His eyes flashed intensely, revealing surprise, worry, a heavy sense of responsibility, and a hint of... indescribable fear.

"Chieftain, are you alright?"

The elders on the side asked, because they had not had much contact with Han Feng, so they did not know the habits of this powerful man. They just thought he was a bit cold-tempered. However, in their opinion, it was normal for a peak expert to have this attitude. If he were too gentle, he would be looked down upon.

Gu Yuan shook his head and did not discuss the matter with the elders.

"Next, I will also intensify my seclusion and cultivation. Since Han Feng has resolved the demonic energy in the Demon Cave, there shouldn't be any problems in the short term. As for the rest of the matters, I will trouble the elders to handle them together."

"Yes!"

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After leaving the ancient clan, Han Feng went directly to the Valley of Medicine Saints to begin converting the resources he had obtained into the most efficient form.

Although the Dou Qi energy in the Dou Qi Continent is different from spiritual power, the essence of the energy of heaven and earth is the same. Han Feng, who has already converted his energy core, naturally knows how to convert Dou Qi into spiritual power. However, the efficiency is extremely low, so he must rely on resources.

Fortunately, the Dou Qi Continent was once a powerful lower plane, and apart from the depletion of Origin Qi, it still has a lot of other resources.

Two months later, Han Feng refined some of the resources into pills, absorbed some into his foundation, and refined the rest into equipment.

Feeling the spiritual power within his body about to break through its limits, Han Feng suddenly realized that the benefits he received after severing his benevolent corpse did not seem to have stopped.

Baihu's judgment on this matter is not as accurate as that of someone who has personally experienced it.

After all, when the White Tiger slayed the good corpse, it was already at its strongest level. Even if it improved, the improvement would probably not be significant. Moreover, it was completely destroyed in the subsequent slaying of the evil corpse.

"It's time to go find the remaining strange flames."

Han Feng exhaled a long breath, his eyes blazing with fire.

Since receiving the inheritance of the ancient emperor Tuoshe and breaking through to the Dou Di realm, Han Feng has been able to sense the auras related to strange flames from all over the continent.

If one fully activates the Law of Flame, one can even summon a different kind of flame out of thin air and bring it back to its place.

However, considering that each different flame has its own associated place, where the energy must be extremely rich, Han Feng did not summon it directly. Instead, he planned to explore them one by one and collect all the energy in one fell swoop.

"The first one, the Flame of Life."

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Shennong Mountain Range.

After most of the Medicine Clan was destroyed, the ecology of this place underwent subtle changes. However, the power of nature is indeed strong, and after a period of restoration, it has shown a trend of rejuvenation.

No wonder the Medicine Emperor chose to establish his family here; in terms of cultural heritage, it is truly unmatched by any other place.

Han Feng quietly arrived at this place, glanced around, and immediately locked onto a location.

Legend has it that the Flame of Life is in the hands of the old man Shennong, who lives in seclusion in the Shennong Mountains. Now it seems that the legend is indeed true.

The Shennong Mountains are vast and contain hidden realms; without a specific target in mind, it could take a very long time to find anything.

But now, it's very convenient for Han Feng to find people.

Deep within the Shennong Mountains, the old man Shennong was enjoying tea in a tranquil bamboo forest when suddenly a powerful aura swept across the sky, causing the bamboo leaves to rustle and the bamboo stalks to bend to both sides, thus revealing the old man Shennong's figure directly to the outside world.

"Who are you?"

The old man Shennong put down his tea and asked in a slightly solemn voice.

"My name is Han Feng. I've come to ask you for something, senior."

"Oh?"

Shennong, the old man, slowly got up.

"What is it?"

"The Flame of Life".

Chapter 513 Fire Spirit

"The person who came here is not a good person."

The old man Shennong felt a sinking feeling in his heart.