Maple City.
Since Han Feng occupied this city, it has become one of the most prosperous towns in the Black Corner Region. The reason is naturally Han Feng, a sixth-grade alchemist. In the entire Black Corner Region, Han Feng's alchemist rank is undoubtedly the highest, without exception. In addition, his master is the former number one alchemist of the Central State, the Medicine Venerable, which has made him famous. Countless powerful people come here to seek him out.
After all, even Dou Zong powerhouses cannot resist the allure of pills with various miraculous effects. As a result, a complex network of connections has been woven for Han Feng.
With the support of these people, Han Feng has quickly gained a foothold in the Black Corner Region.
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On this day, many Dou Ling and even Dou Wang level powerhouses waited in front of Han Feng's residence, waiting for news of his emergence from seclusion, trying to get an audience with him as soon as possible. This is because Han Feng releases a few slots every year to refine pills for them. As for the condition, it is naturally that they do something for him. This is almost an unwritten rule among alchemists.
Besides, one must also prepare at least three sets of materials for refining pills, and these materials will not be returned to the other party regardless of success or failure.
The most famous example is when someone asked Han Feng to refine a Breakthrough Pill, but unfortunately
, it failed in the end. This shows how revered alchemists are in the Dou Qi Continent, almost an existence that countless people look up to. Even a Dou Zong level expert would not easily offend a sixth-grade alchemist, because you never know how many people the other party can summon.
"Someone else has come to see the City Lord. You count, how many is this this month?"
An old man in the shop suddenly saw several people walking towards the City Lord's Mansion, and immediately smiled, teasing the apprentice beside him.
Upon hearing this, the apprentice beside him raised his hand and sifted through the crowd, saying, "It should be the seventeenth. Adding those waiting outside, the number is almost thirty... but it seems fewer than in previous years. I remember there were even powerful figures at the Dou Huang level appearing before."
"Things are different now. Things have been very chaotic outside lately. Not long ago, it was said that a city was silently massacred..."
The old man's expression immediately turned solemn, and he spoke in a low voice.
"This?!"
The apprentice's face immediately showed shock.
Massacring a city was extremely rare, even in the Black Corner Region. Even powerful figures wouldn't easily commit such a horrific act, as it could very likely bring disaster. It was said that a long time ago, someone in the Black Corner Region did this, and afterwards, that person and their forces disappeared without a trace.
Clearly, behind the chaos in the Black Corner Region, there was a certain order; it wasn't a
situation where others could act recklessly. If it were truly so lawless, the Black Corner Region wouldn't have existed to this day.
"Boom!"
A sudden, violent roar came from afar, interrupting the two men's conversation. As they looked towards the sound, their expressions visibly turned to horror, their faces filled with disbelief. The gate of the City Lord's Mansion had been blasted open, and the culprit seemed to be one of the people they had just been discussing.
"How dare someone cause trouble here..." the old man trembled, speaking with fear.
That was the residence of the Medicine King of the Black Corner Region, with over a dozen Dou Wang level experts within its walls, and even two Dou Huang level retainers. Were these people courting death?
Soon, someone answered their question.
Two powerful auras suddenly emanated from within the City Lord's Mansion, and two figures soared into the air, rushing towards the gate. Accompanying them were over a dozen Dou Wang experts—a lineup capable of wiping out most of the sects and forces in the Black Corner Region.
"Who dares to act so recklessly here?! Have they no regard for their lives?!" A gruff voice boomed as a burly man, shirtless, charged forward, his body radiating the powerful aura of a five-star Dou Huang. His fierce eyes glared at the entire scene, quickly locking onto his target.
But locking onto his target would have been better. The moment he saw the two figures in front of the young man, he blinked,
his face filled with disbelief. If he wasn't mistaken, these two looked like the Golden and Silver Elders!
These two were truly veteran powerhouses of the Black Horn Domain, renowned figures with formidable strength. Both were peak nine-star Dou Huangs, only a step away from becoming Dou Zongs. Rumor had it that they had once joined forces to force a Dou Zong to retreat, demonstrating their formidable power.
Compared to these two, his own strength was clearly insufficient.
Compared to his sharp eyesight, the young man on the side, only at the first level of Dou Huang, wore an arrogant expression and coldly rebuked, "Who gave you the audacity to cause trouble here!"
The moment his words fell, he raised his hand and unleashed a sharp stream of Dou Qi, intending to kill the newcomer directly and gain a great merit to earn Han Feng's reward. As for why the other party had the audacity, he had no interest in knowing. After all, with the lineup behind him, unless the newcomer was a Dou Zong, there was nothing to fear.
As for the other party's background... their backer was none other than the Medicine Emperor Han Feng!
The burly man's lips twitched when he saw his teammate's recklessness. He had no intention of stopping him at all. He even paused and distanced himself from the other party, worried that he would be caught in the crossfire. As for why the other party was so arrogant, he could understand it. This was because the other party had not become a Dou Huang through his own cultivation, but through taking drugs. He had only broken through in a year or two and did not know much about the Dou Huang circle.
Especially old fellows like the Gold and Silver Elders, few of the younger generation of Dou Huangs recognize them.
Yao Yan glanced at the person who made the move, his gaze shifting slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips, and said, "It seems there's never a shortage of reckless fellows in this world~"
"Boom!"
Without waiting for Yao Yan to say anything, Elder Jin raised his hand and slapped out, dispersing the incoming Dou Qi bolt. At the same time, the powerful aura of a peak nine-star Dou Huang instantly crushed the entire area. The terrifying Dou Qi pressure caused the expressions of the Dou Wangs in the distance to change, and the young man who made the move's expression hardened. Before he could react, someone appeared beside him.
Elder Yin raised his hand and grabbed his shoulder, and with a burst of power, he directly crushed the bones in his shoulder, his fingers digging deep into his flesh.
"Ah?!"
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The young Dou Huang let out a scream, instinctively throwing a punch at Elder Yin, trying to force him back. However, Elder Yin easily grabbed his arm, twisting it behind his back with a sudden burst of strength. Simultaneously, Elder Yin raised his knee and slammed it into the young man's spine, the sound of cracking bone echoing throughout the arena, sending chills down everyone's spine.
Not satisfied with this, Elder Yin then tore off the young Dou Huang's arm right in front of everyone. The brutality of his actions even made Yao Yan glance at him a few more times. "
Truly a veteran powerhouse who has roamed the Black Corner Region for years," Yao Yan thought to himself. "He either doesn't act at all, or when he does, it's a killing blow." If the two were truly fighting one-on-one, and the young man knew Elder Yin's strength, he wouldn't have lost so easily. But he underestimated him. For someone like Elder Yin, even the slightest opportunity was enough to crush him.
Did you really think everyone would make threats and wait until both sides were ready before striking?
True battles always happen silently. Since you underestimated your opponent, you should be prepared to be killed. They won't kindly warn you of the danger.
Facing Elder Yin's all-out attack, the careless young Dou Huang didn't even have a chance to use his fighting techniques before being severely injured and near death. He was then thrown to the ground like trash. A Dou Huang with his spine and arm crippled could be easily killed even by a Dou Ling.
"Those two are the Gold and Silver Elders?!"
someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, recognizing the two attackers. This caused an uproar, with many people casting fearful glances while also looking at the calmly standing young man with suspicion, as the Gold and Silver Elders seemed to be in control of him.
This was undoubtedly unbelievable. Just who was this person to command such respect from the Gold and Silver Elders?!
Leaving aside the feelings of the crowd...
At this moment, the burly man was somewhat unbalanced. His body tensed, and he stared intently at the two elders, Jin and Yin, and the young man whose strength he didn't know. He questioned in a low voice, "I don't know what brings you two seniors here. I don't recall Fengcheng offending you two."
Compared to the crippled young Dou Huang, he knew all too well how terrifying the two elders, Jin and Yin, were. These two either didn't act at all, or when they did, they would always act together, and they never showed any martial ethics, even when facing someone weaker than themselves.
He had absolutely no confidence in facing these two.
If Han Feng hadn't yet failed to deliver the promised pill, he might have already turned and run away. But a single Royal Extreme Pill was enough for a Dou Huang to fight to the death; he had to at least try.
The two elders, Jin and Yin, ignored the other party. Elder Yin floated in mid-air, while Elder Jin stood respectfully beside Yao Yan, seemingly both protecting and following him. He asked in a low voice, "Master, should we capture him?"
"A five-star Dou Huang, not bad strength. Are you interested in serving me?"
Yao Yan looked up at the burly man, sized him up, and asked softly.
Who the hell are you... The burly man cursed inwardly. Hearing Yao Yan's nonsensical recruitment, he was about to explode with anger. However, under the pressure from the two elders, he had no choice but to obediently reply, "I have no intention of serving anyone. I am only staying here because of an agreement with the Medicine Emperor. If I have been presumptuous, I hope you will forgive me!" As
soon as he finished speaking, the two elders, Jin and Yin, looked at him with a strange expression. They hadn't expected there to be such a fool in the world. If the other party knew that Yao Yan was a seventh-grade alchemist, he would probably cry and slap himself.
"That's a real pity. Since you're unwilling to serve me, then leave. I'm only here today to cause trouble for Han Feng. Anyone unrelated can leave... If you still aren't leaving later, then you don't have to leave at all."
Yao Yan surveyed the entire room with a gentle expression and said mildly.
Dealing with someone like Han Feng, a firm approach is obviously better. After all, Han Feng is a selfish and ungrateful wretch. Such a person will instinctively tuck his tail between his legs when faced with danger, but will bare his fangs and frantically suck blood from those who are kind to him.
Elder Yin floated in mid-air, coldly looking at everyone present. With his strength, this group of people was nothing but chickens and dogs. He, who was only half a step away from becoming a Dou Zong, was far stronger than an ordinary Dou Huang. Moreover, he and Elder Jin had cultivated a combined Dou Technique that could instantly amplify their strength to the Dou Zong level.
If they were really pushed to the limit, it would only be a matter of time before they slaughtered everyone present.
"Whoosh!"
Just then, a scorching aura suddenly rose from the inner courtyard of the City Lord's Mansion, followed by a surging sea of azure flames that erupted from within, wave after wave. A handsome figure stood atop this sea of flames, hands clasped behind his back, like an emperor amidst the fire, overlooking everyone present.
This scene undoubtedly astonished many.
Yao Yan also raised an eyebrow. He hadn't expected Han Feng to be so pretentious. Despite his strength as a two-star Dou Huang, his entourage was even grander than that of an ordinary Dou Zong. However, the opponent's aura was indeed formidable, far surpassing that of an ordinary two-star Dou Huang. Coupled with the special nature of the Burning Technique and the foundation he had built from childhood, the opponent truly possessed the strength to dominate the Black Corner Region.
In the original story, if he hadn't encountered Xiao Yan, this person would very likely have had the last laugh, because he was indeed ruthless enough, both towards others and himself. This kind of personality was undoubtedly very suitable for the Dou Qi Continent.
"Elders Jin and Yin, I don't recall having any dealings with you two. Now that you're causing trouble here, shouldn't you give me an explanation!" Han Feng exuded a powerful aura, his robes fluttering, his eyes indifferent as he looked at the two elders, unfazed by their strength.
He had seen many peak Dou Huang experts, and even fought them before. With his strength, even if he couldn't win, protecting himself was no problem.
Alchemists weren't just powerful because of their Dou Qi; their soul power was also top-notch in combat. Ordinary Dou Huangs didn't even have the chance to encounter them.
A two-star Dou Huang combined with the soul power of a sixth-grade alchemist, plus a set of Earth-rank Dou Techniques and the enhancement of the Sea Heart Flame, what was there to fear from a peak Dou Huang?
"Alchemy Emperor? What a grand display!"
Yao Yan clapped his hands, a faint smile playing on his lips, and said mockingly.
"And who are you?" Han Feng's gaze sharpened slightly as he coldly looked at Yao Yan. He didn't remember knowing him, but since Yao Yan had come to cause trouble, he clearly needed an explanation. If he didn't receive a satisfactory answer, he would make sure these people remained in Feng City.
Otherwise, others would think he, Han Feng, was easy to bully!
"Before we talk about this, there's something I need to teach you: when you're talking to someone, don't stand so high and mighty."
Accompanied by these light words, a powerful soul pressure erupted from Yao Yan's body, sweeping towards Han Feng.