A handsome man dressed in magnificent alchemist robes appeared in the sky above Maple City. Deep blue battle aura wings flapped behind him, his long robes fluttering in the wind, exuding an extraordinary aura.
This man was none other than Han Feng, the master of Maple City.
Han Feng had returned from the Chuyun Empire. This trip to the Chuyun Empire had progressed exceptionally smoothly. When the powerful figures of the Chuyun Empire saw the pills in his hand,
it was like a lecherous wolf who had been abstinent for decades suddenly seeing a voluptuous, naked beauty dancing before them; their eyes gleamed with the light of hungry wolves.
Although they were all poison-attribute cultivators, relying on the natural poison fields and countless poisons of the Chuyun Empire, which made them much stronger than those of other empires and
produced several Dou Zong powerhouses, their alchemy skills were truly lacking. Alchemists from other places dared not come to the Chuyun Empire.
They had tried training their own alchemists, but after consuming countless resources, they only managed to cultivate a few barely fifth-grade alchemists. Moreover, the pills they produced were all utterly terrible, leaving these Dou Zong powerhouses somewhat exasperated.
Han Feng's appearance undoubtedly gave them hope. Although Han Feng was only a sixth-grade alchemist, he had already successfully refined some seventh-grade pills. Once his soul power reached the required level, he could immediately break through to the seventh grade.
This time, Han Feng also offered a Breakthrough Pill and a Royal Extreme Pill, stating that more would follow after the matter was settled. These conditions were impossible for the powerhouses of the Chu Yun Empire to refuse, and they quickly pledged their utmost effort.
Han Feng, satisfied with the answer he wanted, discussed the matter with the Chu Yun Empire members before returning to the Black Corner Region.
As for why Han Feng dared to go to the Chu Yun Empire alone, it was because he was already a peak Dou Huang powerhouse. Combined with the Sea Heart Flame, he was no weaker than an ordinary Dou Zong powerhouse, giving him the confidence to protect himself.
Moreover, he carried the Soul Hall's token. In a place like the Chu Yun Empire, rife with poison masters and rampant crime, the Soul Hall would naturally have a presence. These people had all dealt with the Soul Hall before and knew its terrifying power, so naturally they dared not attack Han Feng.
After Han Feng arrived at his bamboo grove, just as he was about to enter the house, a ghostly figure darted out from the grove, knelt before Han Feng on one knee, and respectfully said,
"My lord, Fan Lao is dead."
Han Feng frowned immediately upon hearing this. He had only been gone a few days; how could his friend have died so suddenly?
"Killed by the old demon Gu Fen?"
Han Feng hesitated.
"No, sir. His son went to the Black Seal City auction a few days ago and took a fancy to a woman. As a result, he was killed by that woman. Fan Lao led his men to seek revenge, but was killed by a man who was with that woman."
Han Feng frowned even more upon hearing this. A few days ago, they had reached an agreement to temporarily stand together. How could Fan Lao die on the Eight Doors' territory? Who had the strength to kill him? Didn't Yuan Yi care?
With doubts, Han Feng asked,
"Who killed him?"
"It was one of the three men. He was dressed in a black robe and black hat, and his aura was extremely cold and evil. He was cruel, and his laughter was extremely eerie and terrifying. With a wood-attribute fighting technique, he slaughtered all the thousands of Blood Sect members led by Fan Lao. No one survived, and Black Seal City was also mostly destroyed."
Han Beng briefly described the scene that day to Han Feng.
Upon hearing Han Beng's description—black robes, black hat, an evil aura, ruthless attacks, and eerie laughter—Han Feng thought, "Good heavens, isn't this someone from the Soul Hall? Turns out, this guy is practically a colleague?"
Han Feng hadn't joined the Soul Hall, but he had cooperative relationships with the Soul Hall in the Northwest region and connections with Elder Mu Gu in the Central Plains, making him practically a member of the Soul Hall.
Han Feng was overjoyed to learn these people were from the Soul Hall; weren't these perfect partners?
Did fate know he was going to deal with the Ancient Demon Gu Fen, and thus not only did it allow him to successfully negotiate in the Chuyun Empire, but it also sent three Soul Hall colleagues to help him on his return?
As for Fan Lao? Sorry, he wasn't familiar with him. "Have you noticed where those people went?"
"My lord, after leaving Black Seal City, they came to Maple City and settled not far from here. That's why I came to inform you as soon as you returned."
Hun Changqing and his group didn't hide their whereabouts, nor was there any need to. They swaggered into Maple City and settled down, naturally attracting the attention of some observant people.
"Hmm?! They came to Maple City? Could it be that they've heard of my name and have something to discuss with me? This is truly heaven's help! With so many powerful figures assisting me, Gu Fen, you old demon, let's see how you die! Fen Jue! You will definitely be mine!"
Han Feng was overjoyed upon hearing Han Beng's words. He already maintained a good cooperative relationship with the Soul Palace, so he naturally wouldn't suspect anything else when people from the Soul Palace came to him.
"You may leave."
Han Feng waved his hand, dismissing the servant, and then flew off in a certain direction within Maple City.
A moment later, Han Feng arrived at the gate of an exquisitely designed courtyard. Just as he was about to greet the people inside, he suddenly felt enveloped by a chilling aura—the aura of a Dou Zong realm expert!
Han Feng was instantly startled. His Sea Heart Flame surged, the deep blue flames instantly enveloping him and dispelling the chill. He then quickly spoke,
"May I ask which protector of the Soul Hall is here? I am Han Feng, and I have a cooperative relationship with the Soul Hall. I am acquainted with Elder Mu Gu! I hope you will come out for a chat!"
Upon hearing Han Feng mention the Soul Hall, Hai Bodong in the void withdrew his aura, moved swiftly, and appeared before Han Feng. After hesitating for a moment, he spoke,
"Heh...heh heh..."
Han Feng: ...
I've confirmed it with my eyes, this is definitely a member of the Soul Hall!
"May I ask which protector you
are?" The people of the Soul Hall were almost all dressed in black, and their laughter was the same, making it truly difficult to distinguish one from another. Han Feng wasn't sure if he recognized this person.
Hai Bodong thought for a moment. It seemed Hun Changqing wanted him to call himself Protector Bo? He then said,
"I am Protector Bo. Protector Qing is in charge here. Who are you, and what brings you here?"
Han Feng recognized that this so-called Protector Qing was likely the leader of the three Han Beng had mentioned, and the one who destroyed half of Black Seal City that day.
"I am Han Feng. I have something I wish to discuss with Protector Qing. Please inform him, Protector Bo. I have some cooperative dealings with some protectors, and I believe the reward will not disappoint Protector Qing."
"Wait here."
Hai Bodong sensed that the man seemed to have a good relationship with Hun Changqing's faction, and unsure for the moment, he prepared to go in and inform Hun Changqing, of course, after Hun Changqing was "finished."
Hai Bodong then turned and entered the pavilion in the courtyard.