Battle Through the Heavens: Soul Travels Through Clouds and Mountains, Becoming a Winning Artist

Chapter 66 The Aura of the Soul Palace Protector

"Hehe, Mr. Han Feng truly lives up to his reputation as the number one alchemist in the Black Corner Region; his generosity is truly impressive!"

After much deliberation, the two elders, Jin and Yin, and Liancheng finally agreed to help Han Feng.

Both of them were based in the Black Corner Region, and as long as it wasn't a losing proposition, the two elders, Jin and Yin, chose the Reversal Pill as their reward, while Liancheng opted for a Royal Extreme Pill.

The group agreed that Han Feng would fulfill his promise after helping him conquer Canaan Academy.

Thus, a grand banquet was held at the Eight Doors, and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely.

Among the several Dou Huangs, Mo Ya was the first to leave. As a well-known playboy in the Black Corner Region, he was the universally acknowledged gentleman among women in the Black Corner Region before Yun Congxin's reputation was ruined. He was the kind of person who would get entangled with every flower he passed through.

Now, after drinking dozens of cups of wine, Mo Ya became even more unrestrained. He quickly took a liking to a naturally beautiful maid and, using his status, seduced this beautiful lady, taking her away from the singing and dancing hall.

"Hehehe, little beauty..." Back in his room, the drunken Mo Ya blew out the lamp, pushed the maid down on the bed, and said with a lewd smile.

In the darkness, the faint sound of a horse neighing could be heard. Mo Ya thought he had drunk too much, so he instinctively struggled to get up and was surprised to see a light blue horse right in front of him.

"I must be crazy to agree to help you!"

Looking at the pale gold bottle that sealed Mo Ya, Lian Mei said in a low voice.

Yun Congxin smiled silently. He ignored Lian Mei's complaints and suppressed his aura, hiding himself in the darkness.

Lian Mei glared fiercely at the darkness before her; even she was no longer sure if Yun Congxin was in the room.

So Lian Mei left, and the place fell silent once more.

"call..."

After a long while, the banquet ended, and Han Feng, flushed and tipsy, returned to his room, which was next to Mo Ya's.

"A good-for-nothing!" He glanced at Mo Ya's pitch-black room, sneered, and mocked inwardly.

After returning to his room, Han Feng locked the door and used his soul power to check it to make sure there was nothing amiss. Then, he sat cross-legged on the bed and began to circulate his battle qi to expel the alcohol from his body.

"Hehehe, Han Feng, after all these years you haven't improved at all..."

Like wisps of smoke, a figure appeared in the corner of Han Feng's room. He let out a sinister laugh, clearly not a good person.

"Protector Lu..." Han Feng opened his eyes after the alcohol wore off. The Sea Heart Flame was burning fiercely in his eyes, like a vast blue ocean.

"Han Feng, your words have caused quite a stir, even attracting the personal attention of a Celestial Venerable!" Protector Lu's voice was harsh, like the cawing of a crow. "You should think carefully. It's not too late to tell the truth now. Is Yao Chen really still alive?"

Han Feng stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "Of course I wouldn't dare to deceive you, sir."

"Hmph, it's no big deal if you fool me a little; I can easily take it as a joke and laugh it off. But your matter has already alarmed a Celestial Venerable. If there's even the slightest bit of falsehood in this matter, our lives and souls won't be enough to explain!" Protector Lu emphasized again. "Therefore, you must give me a guarantee!"

Han Feng shook his head helplessly. He knew how terrifying the Soul Palace was, so he understood why Protector Lu was so terrified.

"My lord, at this Black Seal City auction, I brought out the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill refined by that old bastard Yao Chen, which attracted the attention of many powerful figures in the Black Corner Region. It was all to lure that old codger into revealing his true colors," Han Feng explained. "Just recently, Fan Lao died, and his death was very simple."

"A stranger with such abilities must be Yao Chen!" Han Feng sneered.

He was reborn, and he still remembers that the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill saved Xiao Yan's life in the future. How could he not know who took it away now?

"Can you be sure it's him?" Protector Lu asked after a moment of silence.

"Don't worry, Protector Lu, I've followed that old codger for so many years, I'd recognize his aura even if it turned to ashes!" Han Feng lied very skillfully.

"Very good." Protector Lu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. He said, "Han Feng, you have done a good job reporting this time. Once Yao Chen is captured, the Elder will naturally reward you!"

"Thank you, Protector. Thank you for your guidance, Elder." Upon hearing this, Han Feng quickly put on a show of humility and bowed deeply.

Hmph, what a load of rubbish about respecting elders! The reward the Heavenly Venerable gave me, do I really need you to handle it first? A mere two-star Dou Zun, does he really think he can ride on my head forever?

After I devour the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, and the Fallen Heart Flame, let's see what you can use to steal my credit!

"This operation will proceed as you suggested. When the strange fire erupts, we will also lend you a hand." The sinister voice whispered like a ghost, "To prevent Yao Chen's friends from noticing anything amiss, an elder will also be secretly overseeing things."

"Heh heh heh, with this kind of situation, Yao Chen has no chance of escaping!"

"Guardian Lu is absolutely right," Han Feng added with a smile. "I have already given the orders. This time, the people of the Black Corner Region will not hold back. They will slaughter the entire Canaan Academy and will certainly not let you leave empty-handed."

"Hehehe, you're quite thoughtful, kid."

The figure in the corner of the room vanished without a trace, leaving only a strange laugh echoing in Han Feng's ears.

The Dharma Protector has left.

"Hmph, short-sighted fool, no wonder he's still just a protector after all these years," Han Feng thought bitterly. "With this level of skill, he dares to laugh at my lack of progress!"

If it weren't for that old man's hoarding, and if it weren't for the fact that this Burning Technique requires dispersing one's cultivation and rebuilding, would a mere Dou Zong dare to spout such nonsense in front of me?

Han Feng sat cross-legged back on the bed and closed his eyes to cultivate once again.

In another room, Yun Congxin carefully released the fish-dragon trap. He helped Mo Ya, who was fast asleep drunk, and suppressed his desire to end things there.

"The Fish-Dragon Barrier's effect on blocking battle qi is truly remarkable. Even a Dou Huang powerhouse couldn't manage to circulate his battle qi to expel the smell of alcohol." Yun Congxin carefully placed him back on the bed and left quietly.

He was trembling all over, and it was hard to tell whether it was from excitement or fear.

An elder was in charge, and a celestial being was secretly watching!

This lineup is enough to make Yun Congxin die a hundred times over with Xiao Yan right now!

"This is bad, this is really bad!" Yun Congxin flew rapidly towards the distant mountains. The cold night wind blew on his feverish body, which slowly calmed him down.

The plot has taken a major turn, and he needs to quickly think of a way to salvage the situation.

Otherwise, it would be a small matter if their investment went to waste; if Xiao Yan died, who would fight against the Soul Emperor?

Who else can guard the northern border of the Great Thousand World and fight against the Heavenly Evil God?