Chapter 396: The Soul That Slipped Through the Net, Han Feng's Incredible Luck!
As several powerful and chilling auras spread from the depths of the rear mountain, both those in the sky and on the ground instinctively turned their gaze toward the source. Other than Wu Tian, Medusa, and Xiao Yi Xian, no one else knew where these auras came from. To be precise, those who originally knew in the Cloud Mist Empire… were already dead!
Even the Dou Huang experts who had been hovering cautiously in the sky, unwilling to approach, turned pale upon sensing these auras.
Could it be…
Could it be that the Cai Lin Pavilion had gone back on their word and was now targeting them?
They couldn't help but think so. After all, in the entire Northwest Region, no other major power could dispatch so many high level experts at once!
To their senses, these auras far surpassed their own, even stronger than the terrifying aura of the Heavenly Poison Lady!
Xiao Yi Xian narrowed her eyes at the distant auras and said indifferently, "The person who contacted me is among them. I didn't expect him to have companions. These guys were plotting for quite some time."
"They're just a bunch of leftover fish. These small fries are nothing but disposable pawns," Wu Tian sneered, taking hold of Medusa's and Xiao Yi Xian's hands before stepping forward.
The next moment, they appeared before the mass of black mist, and the crimson flames around Wu Tian erupted violently.
Instantly, the sky was engulfed in a sea of blood red fire.
Whether Wu Tian had overexerted himself or was simply doing it on purpose, the flames spread uncontrollably into the distance.
Below, the warriors of the Cloud Mist Empire stared in horror as the fiery sky turned into a crimson inferno, covering everything in sight.
The Dou Huang experts hovering in the sky trembled in fear and descended rapidly to avoid being consumed by the flames.
It was as if the entire sky was burning, yet the flames never fell.
Instead, they surged outward like ocean waves crashing forward yet quickly receding.
This scene left everyone in shock. They finally understood this was a warning.
They were nothing but ants, and they were being forced to watch as the 'chickens' were slaughtered, their blood splattering before their very eyes.
Just as Wu Tian had predicted, these Hall of Souls members were merely small fry.
They were Dou Zong experts, but only three or four of them.
They were hesitant even when facing Xiao Yi Xian, let alone Wu Tian.
Xiao Yi Xian's poison mastery was unrivaled in the Cloud Mist Empire. Even that Scorpion bastard despite being a Dou Zong was nothing compared to her.
After eliminating the hidden threats in the Cloud Mist Empire, the trio headed to Heavenly Poison City.
Heavenly Poison City The Poison Sect's Headquarters
The city's defenses were nearly impenetrable. Even a Dou Huang wouldn't be able to sneak in unnoticed.
Compared to before, the city had undergone drastic changes most notably, the presence of snake people.
It was obvious that these were Serpent Tribe warriors undergoing training.
The Cloud Mist Empire was far crueler than the Jia Ma Empire, making it an ideal battleground for elite warriors especially those who cultivated poison based Dou Qi.
Thus, after the Cloud Mist Empire came under Cai Lin Pavilion's rule, it also became a proving ground for the Serpent Tribe.
The Poison Sect had now become an official branch of Cai Lin Pavilion.
At the heart of its headquarters stood a lush, green stone mountain, heavily guarded by hidden sentries.
Even a fly would need to pass through countless pairs of eyes before it could sneak inside.
Beyond the mountain lay fields of rare poison plants, cultivated personally by Xiao Yi Xian.
If a Dou Wang even brushed against one of these plants, they would either fall unconscious or die outright.
Nestled within the stone forest was a crystal clear pool Xiao Yi Xian's personal bathing spring.
But today…
That serene pool had turned into a raging sea of splashes…
Meanwhile, Back in Black Corner Region
After Wu Tian and his three women left, Han Feng the Vice Pavilion Master was not idle.
Upon receiving a list of rare materials, he immediately felt a headache coming on.
Everything written on it was incredibly valuable.
Even though he had now reached the seventh tier as an alchemist, acquiring these materials was a nightmare.
Fortunately, Black Corner Region's underground trade was extremely active.
Han Feng dispatched people to search for the materials, while he personally went shopping in the black market.
With his powerful spiritual sense, he could easily detect hidden treasures.
But to his surprise, he encountered…
A group of Serpent Tribe Elders shopping for wedding supplies.
Curiously, he sensed something extremely powerful inside the small box they carried.
After chatting with them for a while, he finally convinced them to open it.
And when he saw what was inside…
He nearly passed out from excitement.
One of the items Wu Tian needed was right there!
Inside the small wooden box was a tiny bottle containing none other than…
Bodhi Body Saliva!
"Hahaha! What incredible luck! I don't have to get scolded now!"
Han Feng gleefully traded a few sixth tier pills with the Elders and took the treasure.
Meanwhile, the Serpent Tribe Elders stood there, utterly dumbfounded.
"…What just happened?"
They had simply been shopping for cosmetics and random alchemical ingredients.
Yet, Han Feng was overjoyed, eagerly trading away sixth tier pills in exchange for their random purchase?!
Had they known he'd react like this, they would have hiked up the price!
Back at the Black Market
The underground market was currently under the control of…
None other than Gu He the "Pill Emperor."
After Wu Tian threw him into Black Corner Region, Han Feng assigned him to manage the underground black market.
As a sixth tier alchemist, Gu He was a big deal, even in Black Corner Region.
After all, a sixth tier alchemist was someone even Dou Zong experts had to show respect to.
To his delight, Gu He discovered that Han Feng was a seventh tier alchemist a true senior in the field.
From their first meeting, the two hit it off instantly.
Gu He called Han Feng "Big Brother", while Han Feng referred to him as "Little Brother."
Together, they researched alchemy techniques, and Han Feng generously shared all his knowledge with Gu He.
As a result, Gu He held immense respect for Han Feng.
The moment Han Feng walked into the market, Gu He rushed over, grinning.
"Brother Han Feng! Guess what I found?!"
Gu He gleefully displayed his latest acquisitions.
Han Feng glanced at the items and his jaw nearly hit the floor.
Several of these were on Wu Tian's list!
Gu He hadn't even been looking for them!
They just fell into his lap?!
Among the items was a Heaven tier Dou Technique Six Harmonized Flowing Ruler.
There was also a small jade box containing… Bodhi Heart!
Not to mention several rare medicinal ingredients…
And even a Bone Spirit Fruit!
"Holy sh*t!"
Was Gu He lucky, or was Han Feng the luckiest person alive for getting all this for free?!
Han Feng barely held back his laughter.
"Little Brother Gu He, you've done well. Very well!"
Gu He grinned.
"But wait, Brother Han Feng… That's not even my biggest find!"
Gu He smirked mysteriously and clapped his hands.
Han Feng: "…Wait. There's more???"
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