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Chapter 351 Little Azure Sky Mountain Trembles! [8k]

One day later.

Xiaoqingqiong Mountain.

Mountain Gate Square.

Several ragged and wounded "remnants" sat cross-legged, the leader of whom was "Kinmu".

His breastplate was shattered, his left arm was wrapped in blood-stained bandages, his face was pale, but his eyes remained sharp.

But Li Wen was nowhere to be seen behind them.

The two fox brothers were carefully applying medicine to him.

In addition, Zhen Kai, the master of the Eighth Peak, sat cross-legged to one side, missing an arm.

After he got up, his four retainers were also seriously injured.

On the plaza, Ling Feng and You Quan, the two envoys who had already received the news, along with more than ten peak masters, stood solemnly.

Seeing this tragic scene, everyone's face turned extremely grim.

"Kinki," Ling Feng's voice was low, "what happened? Where's Red Pheasant?"

Xu Feng knelt on one knee, his voice hoarse and filled with grief and indignation: "Imperial Envoy—we've been ambushed! Our army has been almost completely wiped out."

The human race had already laid a trap at the Hidden Dragon Base. The Crimson Pheasant Peak Master—she fought to the death to cover our breakout! My human servant also perished in the base while trying to save me.

Whoosh—!

The entire audience erupted in uproar!

The Red Pheasant's Demise?

The army was almost completely wiped out?

This loss is devastating for Xiaoqingqiong Mountain!

The envoy from Youquan's face turned ashen: "Provide a detailed report!"

Xu Feng turned to look at Zhen Kai, but did not speak first.

Zhen Kai sighed, and then solemnly explained the plan that the others had already prepared.

How to feign an attack, how to launch a surprise attack.

Xu Feng then added details about how they were ambushed, how the Red Pheasant fought bravely, and how they ultimately failed to break through and were surrounded and killed by the enemy.

At this point, his eyes even became bloodshot, and his voice was filled with rage.

At the same time, everyone could see the pitiful figures of the Golden Roc Peak disciples behind Xu Feng, and the figure of Li Wen, the human slave whom Jin Mu liked the most, was also missing from the crowd.

After listening to their additional accounts, Ling Feng and You Quan remained silent for a long time.

Suddenly, Ling Feng took out a bronze mirror from his pocket, held it in his hand, and asked Xu Feng, "Who killed Hong Zhi?"

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All the peak masters present turned solemn.

This is the Mirror of Inquiry, a treasure brought from the Upper Realm by Envoy Lingfeng.

A person can be tested by looking into a mirror to see if they are lying.

It seems that Envoy Ling Feng senses something amiss at this moment.

Xu Feng said with a sorrowful expression, "The killers are Xu Feng, Zhao Lie, and Han Shuang, the ultimate war gods of the human race!"

Ling Feng looked at the bronze mirror, but the mirror remained unchanged.

Therefore, it is clear that everything Kaneki said was true.

Ling Feng then shone the mirror on Zhen Kai and asked him a few more questions.

Zhenkai answered truthfully.

He was not lying either.

After a moment, Ling Feng took a deep breath and put away the mirror: "You've all worked hard. It's not easy for you to come back from this trip. Go and rest."

Youquan pondered for a moment: "Qingxuan, go and get the sacred healing medicine from the treasure vault to heal Jinmu and Zhenkai."

After that, each peak moved forward to fill the top ten positions.

Qingxuan, who was in charge of the second peak, and Hanxuan, who was in charge of the fourth peak, were in charge of the third peak.

The remaining peaks advance in sequence.

Then, we quickly replenished the strength of the remaining main peaks. This grudge... Little Azure Sky Mountain will surely avenge it!

"Yes!" Peak Master Lingji of Qingxuan Peak nodded slightly, then looked at the fox brothers behind Xu Feng, "Carry them on your back and come with me."

Hidden Dragon Base.

Outside the interrogation room.

Huang Sen crossed his arms and looked at "Falcon," who was sitting alone and restrained indoors, with a look of relief on his face.

"Mo," standing to the side, adjusted his glasses: "Do you still doubt me?"

Huang Sen wasn't embarrassed and said with a smile, "Tears aren't the only bodily fluid that can relieve mental stress, and you're not the only one trying to find the traitor."

All I can say is that our evidence is complementary and it just so happens to be a coincidence.

Fortunately, they captured him before the operation could proceed.

Mo's lips twitched: "I didn't expect that Lao Huang's witty remarks would be even better than his cooking skills."

Huang Sen laughed smugly: "Hahaha, what can I do? My finger dexterity is as nimble as a devil's, and my ventriloquism is as good as a dog drinking water..."

"Born that way."

"ink":".

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Just then, Ying strode into the observation room: "Alright, enough of this nonsense, let's retreat and continue the mission."

"And what about him?"

"Director Gu is here in person. Wen Xin will stay and give him some 'psychological counseling.' We'll rest for a bit and then leave immediately."

Huang Sen and Mo both turned to look at the interrogation room, then followed Ying away without looking back.

The group regrouped and once again infiltrated the Kunlun Mountains, lying in wait for orders.

Qingxuan Peak.

In stark contrast to the fiery and flamboyant Red Cloud Peak, Green Profound Peak, true to its name, exudes a serene and profound atmosphere.

There are no grand palaces on the summit, only a simple stone temple half-embedded in the mountain.

Outside the hall, green pines stand tall, shrouded in mist, and occasionally a crane soars through the air, its cry clear and melodious.

Inside the main hall, "Xuanji Hall," the air is filled with the refreshing fragrance of herbs and trees.

Xu Feng and Zhen Kai were placed in two adjacent quiet rooms on the side of the hall, wrapped and entwined by the "Longevity Vine" unique to Qingxuan Peak.

The gentle essence of the herbs seeped into their bodies, nourishing their seemingly severe injuries.

Xu Feng sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his internal energy and blood quietly circulating, accelerating the absorption of this pure energy, while carefully sensing the movements around him.

About four hours later.

The door to the quiet room slid open silently, and Peak Master Qingxuan, Lingji, slowly walked in.

She was still dressed in an elegant blue palace gown, her long hair simply tied up with a wooden hairpin, her expression serene, as if untouched by worldly dust.

But when those deep eyes fell on Xu Feng, Xu Feng felt a slight chill.

"Zhen Kai has already taken the Life-Creating Pill." His severed arm will take time to regenerate, but he's out of danger.

Qingxuan's voice was calm and undisturbed.

"Your injuries are mostly due to fluctuations in blood and qi and damage to the skin and flesh, but your internal organs are unharmed and your foundation remains intact."

The red pheasant—it protected you at the last moment.

Xu Feng opened his eyes, his face showing both "grief" and "killing intent": "I will never forget the great kindness of Peak Master Red Pheasant. If I do not avenge this, I will—"

Qingxuan raised his hand to interrupt him, walked up to him, examined him carefully for a moment, and suddenly asked, "Jinmu, what do you think of Hongzhi?"

Xu Feng's heart skipped a beat, and he cautiously replied, "Peak Master Red Pheasant is incredibly powerful, and his temperament—"

He was resolute and decisive, utterly loyal to the sect, and also showed great kindness and support to his subordinates.

"Fierce and decisive?" A barely perceptible smile seemed to appear on Qingxuan's lips. "I think it's stubbornness and recklessness."

Xu Feng remained silent, not understanding what Qingxuan was up to.

"The plan to raid the Hidden Dragon base was not well thought out to begin with."

Qingxuan turned around and explained, looking out at the sea of ​​clouds.

"She was too eager for quick success and too eager to pave the way for you, which led her to fall into the trap set by the human race."

If she had listened to my advice and waited a few more days until the intelligence was fully confirmed before taking action, things wouldn't have come to this."

Qingxuan said calmly, "However, Hongzhi's judgment is indeed better than mine."

Xu Feng was taken aback.

"She saw your potential and spared no effort in cultivating it, even—" Qingxuan paused, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, "...I am ashamed to admit that I cannot match her discerning eye."

Xu Feng fell silent again.

"But her fate was unfortunate," Qingxuan stood up, walked to the palace window, and gazed at the sea of ​​clouds. "On the path of cultivation, talent, resources..."

Opportunity is important, but the most important thing is destiny.

She turned to Xu Feng: "Red Pheasant is destined for this calamity, she can't escape it, but you—"

Qingxuan's eyes suddenly sharpened: "Jinmu, what do you think of your fate?"

Xu Feng's internal alarm bells rang loudly, but he smiled bitterly on the surface: "Your subordinate does not know that this escape from death is already a stroke of luck."

"Just lucky?" Qingxuan chuckled lightly, his smile as cold as ice. "To break through the encirclement of three ultimate war gods and bring back the remnants, that can't be explained by just luck."

She slowly walked back to Xu Feng, looking down at him: "Red Pheasant is dead, you have lost your biggest backer."

Currently, within Little Green Sky Mountain, countless individuals covet the positions of the top three peak masters.

Although Lingfeng and Youquan believe you for now, once their suspicions arise, they will be difficult to dispel.

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She straightened up, her tone returning to calm: "You need a new backer."

With Red Pheasant dead, the power vacuum she left behind must be filled.

"Han Xuan's strength is insufficient to shoulder the responsibilities of the first three peaks, and your qualifications are too shallow... Therefore, you will take charge of the seventh peak."

Xu Feng looked up and met her gaze.

A glint of light flashed in Qingxuan's eyes: "I can help you secure your position as the seventh peak master, and even—make you qualified to compete for a place among the top three peaks in the future."

"Peak Master—" Xu Feng looked surprised and doubtful.

"But I need your loyalty," Qingxuan said bluntly, "not the kind of general loyalty you have to the sect, but loyalty to me personally."

She stretched out her hand, holding five jade bottles in her palm. The bottles were crystal clear, and golden pills could be vaguely seen flowing inside.

You should recognize the "Five Refined Golden Body Pills," as these pills originate from the Spiritual Pivot Secret Realm.

For the vast majority of peak masters of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain, it is an extremely rare and precious treasure.

Even for me, the quota is limited each year, so this can be considered a greeting gift.

"As long as you agree, I can fight for your resources, cultivation techniques, and status in the future."

Xu Feng looked up and met her gaze: "Peak Master, do you want to subdue me?"

"It's not about subjugation, it's about cooperation," Qingxuan corrected. "I need an ally who is capable, has potential, and—sufficiently intelligent."

You need shelter, you need resources, you need opportunities to go further.

Xu Feng was surprised, but said aloud, "How can a nod of approval make you believe it?"

Qingxuan narrowed his eyes: "We've known each other for a long time."

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After saying that, she took out three more Hundred-Refined Golden Body Pills.

Xu Feng snatched the pill, put it away, then stood up, knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said in a deep voice, "I am deeply grateful for Peak Master's high regard. This subordinate—is willing to serve you with utmost loyalty!"

He didn't want to be so subservient.

But Qingxuan gave too much!

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Qingxuan's eyes.

She placed the remaining jade bottles in front of Xu Feng: "Very good, take these pills and cultivate diligently."

"If you take over the Seventh Peak, there will inevitably be discontent among some. You must improve your strength as soon as possible to secure your position."

"yes!"

Xu Feng accepted the pills with "gratitude," hesitated for a moment, and then asked with longing, "Peak Master, there is something I don't understand—I wonder what level of cultivation the peak masters of the first three peaks have reached now?"

When we were ambushed, the Crimson Pheasant Peak Master single-handedly fought against two of the human race's top ultimate war gods without being at a disadvantage...

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Qingxuan glanced at him, seemingly quite impressed with his "ambition".

She paused for a moment and said, "It's alright to tell you. The reason why the three peaks of my Little Azure Sky Mountain have such a superior status is not only because of their seniority and merits, but also because of their strength."

"My cultivation has tempered more than 90% of my bones, my skull has been mostly tempered, and all my internal organs have been refined."

With only a few more crucial skull fragments remaining, I can attempt to break through to the Star God Realm.

The red pheasant is about the same size as me, but slightly stronger.

Xu Feng felt a chill run down his spine.

Red Pheasant was lying when she said that she still had most of her skull unrefined.

Fortunately, Zhao Lie and Han Shuang were very strong, and with his sneak attack, he might not have been able to defeat Hong Zhi.

"Then—what about the First Peak, the Thunderous Peak Master?" Xu Feng asked cautiously.

A complex look flashed in Qingxuan's eyes: "Lei Fei—he has tempered most of his bones and internal organs."

Only the Heavenly Spirit on his head is not yet fully refined. If successful, he only needs to channel his Qi and blood through his spiritual platform and elevate his spirit to naturally enter the Star God Realm.

No wonder Peak Master Lei Jue has been in seclusion for many years and rarely shows his face; it turns out he has reached the edge of a breakthrough!

Just like the ultimate human war god who condensed his "momentum" to the last few feet.

Such a powerful individual truly deserves the position of the First Peak Master.

However, it's not that they can't be killed.

but not now.

With Hongzhi just dead, killing Lei Jue would be too hasty.

But this scoundrel must die.

Ultimately, the number of Star God Realm experts will determine the outcome of the dimensional war; the deaths of others are merely an added bonus.

Just as Xu Feng was pondering how and when to kill this number one peak master...

"Cultivate diligently," Qingxuan patted his shoulder. "Three days from now, Envoy Lingfeng will summon all the peak masters to announce the new rankings and division of authority."

At that time, you will officially become the Seventh Peak Master.

I hope to see you demonstrate a completely new approach, deterring those with ill intentions.

"We will certainly live up to the Peak Master's expectations!"

Qingxuan nodded, said no more, and turned to leave gracefully.

The door to the quiet room was closed again.

Xu Feng's "excitement" and "gratitude" gradually subsided, and his eyes regained their clarity.

He picked up a jade bottle, uncorked it, and a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out.

It is indeed the genuine Hundred-Refined Golden Body Pill.

"This Qingxuan—she's even harder to deal with than Hongzhi. She has to die too," Xu Feng thought to himself.

The red pheasant is overtly domineering, while the blue pheasant is profound and cunning.

She saw her own "potential" and the legacy of power left by Hongzhi, and wanted to use it for her own purposes to enhance her capital in the competition with Lei Juefeng.

But this was exactly what Xu Feng wanted.

With Qingxuan as his backer, he can obtain more resources, improve his strength faster, and gain a deeper understanding of the core secrets of Little Qingqiong Mountain.

"Once Lei Jue breaks through, Little Azure Sky Mountain will have three Star God Realm envoys, its power will increase greatly, and the threat to the human race will also increase dramatically."

Xu Feng's eyes turned cold.

He put away the pills, closed his eyes again, and began to circulate the "Heavenly Roc Fighting Dragon Technique".

Pale golden blood and qi surged within his body, and his golden skin and jade bones greedily absorbed the essence of herbs and plants transported by the longevity vine, repairing those "injuries" that were not actually serious.

He needs to "recover" as soon as possible so that he can return to the stage as the Seventh Peak Master.

Then we'll go see what's fun about the ruins of the Seventh Peak.

Only by quickly leveraging the power of Little Green Sky Mountain to accumulate strength can we flexibly and freely choose our course of action in the future.

Three days later.

The main hall of Tian Shu Peak.

All eighteen peak masters gathered—although only thirteen actually attended.

The positions of the fourth, fifth, and sixth peaks are vacant, and two other peak masters are away on horse-related duties and have not yet returned.

Envoys Lingfeng and Youquan sat solemnly in the main seats.

"Our sect suffered heavy losses in this battle. Peak Master Red Pheasant fell, and our army was decimated."

Ling Feng's voice was deep.

"This grudge must be avenged, but right now, the most urgent task is to stabilize the internal situation and replenish our fighting strength."

His gaze swept across the area below: "Effective immediately, the ranking of the peak masters will be adjusted as follows."

"The First Peak, Thunder's End, Unchanged."

"The second peak, Qingxuan, will take its place."

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"Third Peak, Hanxuan, succeeding to the next peak."

"From the fourth peak onwards—" Ling Feng looked at the Yuanling Peak Master, "the positions will be filled in turn, and the relocation and reorganization will be completed within three days."

Peak Master Yuanling nodded slightly: "Yes!"

The new rankings have been announced, bringing joy to some and sorrow to others.

Envoy Youquan continued, "In addition, establish the Demon-Slaying Hall," dedicated to assassinating human geniuses and hunting down human villains like Xu Feng and related traitors.

The Hall Master is Qingxuan, who is also known as Gai, and the Deputy Hall Master is Jinmu. The Demon Slaying Hall has the authority to mobilize forces from various peaks and coordinate intelligence and operations.

Lord of the Demon-Slaying Hall!

This is equivalent to giving Xu Feng a powerful sword, allowing him to legitimately investigate and pursue "Xu Feng".

Xu Feng sneered inwardly, but solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Your subordinate will take the spear! I will do everything in my power to kill this fiend, avenge Peak Master Red Pheasant, and wipe away the shame of our sect!"

"Very good," Youquan nodded. "Jinmu, your injuries have not healed yet, you can rest for a few more days."

The Qingxuan Summit will assist you with all matters related to the construction of the Demon-Slaying Hall.

"Yes."

The meeting discussed some matters such as post-war reconstruction and resource allocation before concluding.

The crowd dispersed.

Xu Feng was about to return to Jinpeng Peak when Qingxuan stopped him.

"Kaneki, come with me."

Xu Feng followed Qing Xuan to a secluded pavilion on the back mountain of Tian Shu Peak.

"sit."

Qingxuan gestured for himself to sit down on a stone bench first.

Xu Feng sat down as instructed, waiting for the rest of the story to unfold.

Qingxuan took out a tea set, slowly and methodically boiled water, warmed the cups, and added tea leaves. His movements were fluid and graceful, with a unique rhythm.

"—There's something I need to remind you of."

She raised her eyes, her gaze deep: "While there is suspicion of an internal traitor leaking information regarding Hongzhi's death, the two envoys may have other speculations due to their own consciences."

As the only peak master to emerge unscathed from the core battlefield, and having repeatedly found yourself in the eye of the storm—it's inevitable that people will have many questions.

Xu Feng's heart tightened, but he feigned surprise: "Does the Peak Master mean—the Envoy suspects me?"

"It may not be suspicion, but vigilance is inevitable."

Qingxuan said calmly, "Therefore, you need to be extra careful with your every move from now on."

"The Demon-Slaying Hall presents a good opportunity. If you can achieve results in this matter, all doubts will naturally be dispelled."

Xu Feng suddenly seemed to understand, and solemnly said, "Your subordinate understands. We will use swift and decisive means to kill this human genius, track down Xu Feng's whereabouts, and eliminate him as soon as possible!"

"It's good that you have this intention," Qingxuan nodded, then changed the subject, "In addition, Senior Brother Lei Jue has reached the critical stage of his seclusion. It will take at least three months, and at most half a year, before he will be able to take that final step."

In the future, three Star Gods will be stationed at our mountain gate, which will surely greatly enhance our prestige.

Before that, you need to establish a firm foothold and enhance your capabilities in order to secure a place in the future landscape.

Xu Feng replied solemnly, "Your subordinate will keep this in mind."

"Go," Qingxuan waved his hand, "Take good care of your injuries. If you encounter any difficulties, you can come with Donglai to find me."

"yes.

""

Xu Feng bowed and took his leave.

With Qingxuan's 8 portions of the Hundred-Refined Golden Body Pill, plus the 3 pills Youquan had previously bestowed upon him, and the ones Xu Feng found in the ruins himself, Xu Feng now possesses a total of 12 pills.

Without the slightest hesitation, he returned to the new Golden Roc Peak—now the Seventh Peak's residence—and immediately entered the secret chamber to begin a new round of seclusion.

Xiaofeng and the others had already cleaned up the place, and Xu Feng only needed Jian Er to set up the shielding device for the Ling Shu Relics.

The Hundred-Refined Golden Body Pill truly lives up to its reputation as a sacred medicine for body tempering left over from the Ling Shu Era.

Each pill, once swallowed, transforms into a gentle yet resilient torrent of medicinal power.

Like countless tiny golden carving knives, they repeatedly sculpted and tempered every inch of his body.

Combined with the "Heavenly Roc Fighting Dragon Technique" mental cultivation method, the tempering efficiency reached an astonishing level.

For an ordinary martial artist to refine a Hundred-Refined Golden Body Pill, it would take at least ten days, and it would also require a large amount of blood and qi to nourish it before it could be fully absorbed.

Xu Feng, with his golden skin and jade bones as a foundation and the Heavenly Roc Soaring Dragon Technique as a guide, possesses a powerful and vigorous qi and blood that far surpasses those of his peers.

Furthermore, with the divine tree within his body constantly transforming the impurities of the pills into pure life force, refining a single pill only takes three days!

"But just taking medicine and cultivating like this is still too slow..."

Xu Feng turned his head to look at the passage at the end of the secret room.

That leads to the secret realm of Kunjin.

The entrance to the secret realm where the Seventh Peak is located is also the main city of the Ling Shu civilization's ruins.

It is located opposite the main entrance of the ruins of the tenth peak, on the southwest side of the main city of "Enlightenment".

The secondary entrance is located between the other two citadels, "Xi" and "Xu".

"We still need to coordinate with the gale." Xu Feng stepped into the secret passage without hesitation.

A familiar, slight dizziness washed over me, the scenery shifted before my eyes, and I was once again firmly on solid ground, in a dimly lit underground passage.

The walls on both sides of the passage were cast from some kind of dark silver metal, and the surface was covered with intricate geometric patterns.

Every ten feet, a crystal emitting a soft white light is embedded, illuminating the way ahead.

The air was filled with a faint, ozone-like scent, a unique energy field fluctuation characteristic of the Ling Shu ruins.

"This—should be a backup passage in 'Xi' City."

Xu Feng determined the direction and, following the map in his mind, quickly headed towards an exit leading to the outside world.

Sure enough, the structure here is similar to that of "Chen" City and "Hui" City.

More than an hour later, Xu Feng emerged from a hidden entrance to the ruins and breathed in the crisp, cool air of Kunlun Mountain once again.

He discerned the direction, transformed into a pale golden streak, and sped towards Thousand Caves Mountain.

The fierce winds still blow at Qianku Mountain.

Xu Feng arrived at Shan Chou with ease, and looking at the nine cave entrances spewing out azure storms, a hint of fervor flashed in his eyes.

Last time, he could only cultivate in the seventh cave.

Now that his Golden Skin and Jade Bones tempering level has exceeded 70%, his physical strength has increased several times over. He should be able to attempt the sixth cave, or even—

Fifth hole?

He didn't rush in; instead, he started from the seventh hole to readjust to the intensity of the strong winds.

boom-!

As he stepped into the seventh cave, Shi Bao's fierce winds instantly engulfed him.

But this time, Xu Feng did not feel the same immense pressure as before.

The pale gold patterns on the skin surface lit up automatically, dispersing and neutralizing most of the stone-cutting power of the wind blades.

The golden light flowing through the bones absorbed and transformed the vibrational power that penetrated the body.

"As expected—after the tempering level is increased, the endurance is greatly enhanced."

Xu Feng stood in the core area of ​​the seventh hole for half a minute, feeling quite at ease, and then walked towards the sixth hole without hesitation.

The gale in the sixth hole is no longer Jian Er's wind blade.

The azure storm contained fragments of a certain violent "law of wind".

Each scour is accompanied by a gut-wrenching scream, attacking not only the physical body but also attempting to invade the sea of ​​consciousness.

As soon as Xu Feng stepped inside, he felt a sharp pain in Kuo Hai.

But he was prepared.

The sea is vast, the divine tree sways, its silver light shimmering, forming a solid spiritual barrier.

Furthermore, a fighting spirit originating from the Heavenly Roc Dragon-Slaying Technique rose up, creating a wondrous confrontation and resonance with the fragments of the laws of the Gale Wind.

"That's the feeling—"

Xu Feng closed his eyes and focused all his energy on circulating his inner energy.

The gale was like a thousand invisible carving knives, grinding against his cervical spine again and again.

The cervical spine has seven vertebrae and acts as a "bridge" connecting the head and torso. It has an intricate structure but is also relatively vulnerable.

Ordinary martial artists must be extremely careful when tempering their cervical spine, using gentle medicinal power to slowly infuse it, which takes a very long time.

However, Xu Feng went against the grain, using the violent wind as a hammer and his own blood and qi as an anvil to carry out a brutal and pseudo-direct forging!

Meanwhile, the medicinal properties of the Hundred-Refined Golden Body Pill were also continuously dissolving.

pain!

Each vertebra felt as if it were being struck by a heavy hammer, burned by raging fire, and then frozen by ice.

But Hsu Feng-hsiang clenched her teeth and didn't budge.

I could only feel that the bone tempering process was constantly improving.

Cool!

The key to cervical spine tempering from the "Tianpeng Bolong Technique" had just surfaced in his mind: "The neck is like a dragon bridge, connecting heaven and earth."

"Tempering requires wind as the guide and blood and fire as the medium, combining strength and gentleness to form the foundation of immortality."

The pain in the east is slowly passing.

One day, two days, three days —

Xu Feng stood like a metal statue in the core storm of the sixth cave, enduring the baptism of endless wind blades.

Under the hammering of the fierce wind, his cervical spine gradually changed from a pale white to a pale gold, and then to pure gold.

A faint jade-like luster emerges behind it.

The golden skin and jade-like bones began to spread towards the ribs!

Seven days later.

Xu Feng slowly exited the sixth hole.

He stretched his neck, and his joints made a crisp cracking sound, as if a golden dragon was awakening in his neck.

The cervical vertebrae have been completely tempered and transformed into pale golden jade bones!

Now that his entire spine has been tempered, he can begin tempering his sternum, ribs, and internal organs.

Without lingering, he turned and left Thousand Caves Mountain, returning to the Ling Shu Ruins along the same route he had come from.

In the days that followed, Xu Feng formed a regular cycle between the Seventh Peak Secret Chamber, the Ling Shu Relics, and Thousand Caves Mountain.

Each time he refined a Hundred-Refined Golden Body Pill, he would travel through the secret passage of the ruins to Thousand Caves Mountain, where he would use the fierce winds to temper his newly tempered bones and solidify his foundation.

And each time he entered the Ling Shu Ruins, he no longer just rushed along the way.

He began to consciously explore some of the secondary areas of the legacy.

Especially those places labeled "Repair Workshop", "Rune Workshop", and "Repository".

Qingxuan's position as the deputy hall master of the Demon Extermination Hall gave him more authority and the ability to access more resources.

Taking this opportunity, Xu Feng retrieved a large number of books on Ling Shu runes and some damaged Ling Shu artifact parts from the library.

During the day, he handles the affairs of the peak under the identity of "Jinmu" and prepares to build the Demon-Slaying Hall.

Occasionally, he would discuss plans to "hunt down Xu Feng" with Qingxuan, but these were all just empty rhetoric.

At night, he would immerse himself in the research of Ling Shu technology.

[Ling Shu Basic Rune Array - Mastery (104/800)]

[Ling Shu Creation Repair - Mastery (90/800)]

With extensive practice and the aid of classical texts, my proficiency in both skills steadily improved to the level of "mastery".

Xu Feng's understanding of the Ling Shu civilization also deepened as a result.

He gradually came to understand that the Ling Shu runes were not Jian Er's energy code, but a technology that "regulates" and "programs" the special energy of "spiritual energy".

Different combinations of runes are like different "programs" that can drive spiritual energy to achieve specific functions.

The Ling Shu Creation is the hardware platform that carries these "programs".

"If we could combine the Spiritual Pivot runes with Earth's electronic technology, perhaps we could forge a completely new path."

Xu Feng had a vague idea in his mind.

But right now, Qiu's priority is to improve his own strength.

A month later.

In the enclosed room, Xu Feng slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes gleamed with golden light, and the pale golden lines beneath his skin had spread to his chest and abdomen—a sign that his golden skin and jade-like bones were spreading to his entire torso.

"The sternum, ribs, scapula, clavicle, pelvis, and medulla oblongata have all been tempered, and the heart, liver, spleen, stomach, and kidneys have also been fully forged."

Xu Feng looked inward at his own body and saw that his torso and bones had all turned into a pale gold color.

Golden skin and jade-like bones had spread from the limbs and spine to the cervical vertebrae, with pale golden threads weaving through every muscle in the body.

Internal organs and meridians.

At this moment, his physical body was like a unified golden furnace, with his blood and qi surging like the Yangtze River.

Each heartbeat is like the resounding of a war drum, containing explosive power.

Now, only the skull remains!

"skull..

""

Xu Feng looked at the remaining Hundred-Refined Golden Body Pill and pondered for a moment.

The skull is a crucial and extremely important step in the body-refining process.

The brain, in particular, is the source of the mind; even the slightest mistake can damage one's mental capacity.

We must be cautious.

"If I were to face Kyouka now—even without a sneak attack, in a head-on confrontation, I would be 70% confident of killing her."

Qiu Yue's strength gave Xu Feng even more confidence.

But not enough.

"The cultivation in the Gale Cave cannot stop. The Hundred-Refined Golden Body Pills are almost used up; we need to find a way to get some more—"

"Perhaps we can probe Qingxuan's side again."

Xu Feng suppressed his aura, stood up and walked to the other side of the secret room.

Several worktables are set up here, with various Spirit Pivot creation parts, rune engraving knives, energy crystals, and thick manuscripts scattered on them.

Over the past month, he has been in seclusion during the day and at night he enters the Ling Shu ruins through the secret passage of the Seventh Peak, exploring and studying Ling Shu technology.

With the help of the core information obtained from the two cities of "Chen" and "Hui", as well as the technological fragments constantly being excavated from the ruins of "Xi" city, which belongs to the Seventh Peak, his understanding of the Ling Shu civilization made rapid progress.

At this moment, his self-shine fell on the center of the worktable.

There floated a metal warrior, about half the height of a person.

However, unlike before, this armored warrior has now been slightly modified, with more complex and intricate rune arrays at the joints.

More importantly, its core control mechanism has been rewritten by Xu Feng using his newly acquired Ling Shu rune technology, and the loyalty command is directly bound to his spiritual imprint.

"Give it a try."

Xu Feng's heart stirred slightly.

hum!

The strongman's eyes suddenly lit up with a pale golden light. He slowly stood up and knelt on one knee: "Strongman - Modified Type 3, awaiting your command."

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The sound rang directly in Xu Feng's mind, and the response speed was nearly twice as fast as before.

"Practice combat mode."

"Yes, sir."

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