Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

Chapter 209 Trading

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High in the sky, Protector Tie cackled again, clearly satisfied with Han Feng's assignment. Not far away, Yao Chen, possessing Xiao Yan, watched the two's performance with a cold, expressionless gaze.

"Lin Feng, it's your turn to make a move!"

Yao Chen suddenly looked in a certain direction. As an old man with a keen sense of wisdom, he knew that he was no match for Han Feng when he saw Han Feng become a Dou Zong.

Even if Xiao Yanzi used the Buddha's Wrath Lotus, it would be extremely difficult for him to deal with Han Feng, who also possessed a different kind of fire. However, he still acted so decisively because he knew that Lin Feng would definitely not remain indifferent.

"Master Yao, your words have left me no chance to launch a sneak attack!"

Just as Han Feng and Iron Protector were wondering what was going on, Lin Feng's figure appeared high in the sky near them. The way he stood in the sky was that he was stepping on the void, without relying on his battle qi wings at all.

"How is this possible?! You actually reached the Dou Zong realm?!"

Han Feng was filled with disbelief. You must know that even when he was trained by Yao Chen, the number one alchemist on the continent, he was only a Dou Huang level expert when Lin Feng was in his early twenties.

Although he wanted to suppress his cultivation level and consolidate his foundation, on the other hand, the resources he obtained were beyond the imagination of the bumpkins of this Northwest Continent.

"How could this guy advance to the Dou Zong realm at such a young age!"

Han Feng couldn't help but feel jealous and resentful. He couldn't even get the Burning Technique, and now even a country bumpkin was about to surpass him.

If he knew that Lin Feng had also advanced to the seventh-grade alchemist realm, and that with Lin Feng's perfected mortal realm soul power, he could reach the peak of the seventh-grade alchemist realm in no time, given the conditions there, as long as he went to Zhongzhou.

Lin Feng's foundation was, in his own opinion, even stronger than that of Xiao Yan, who had cultivated the complete version of the Burning Blade Technique. How could Han Feng possibly compare?

"Master Yao, should I take action against Han Feng?"

Since there was no longer a chance to launch a sneak attack, he decided to stop pretending. Looking at Han Feng and Iron Protector, who were both two-star Dou Zong masters in front of him, Lin Feng waved his hand and said in a very magnanimous manner.

"I'll handle this beast myself!"

Yao Chen waved his hand slightly, rejecting Lin Feng's suggestion.

"Hahaha, Master, even in this state, you still maintain this arrogant attitude. It seems the heavens are against you today!"

Seeing that Lin Feng had indeed agreed not to interfere again, Han Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. "As long as this old man is dealt with quickly, not only can this sect completely get rid of this major threat, but we can even do without the Strange Fire."

Han Feng secretly plotted in his heart, "Canaan Academy may still have hidden Dou Zong powerhouses. It seems that I was too impulsive this time. As long as I capture this old thing and obtain the Burning Technique, the complete cultivation method, with the talent of my sect, it will be easy for me to reach the Dou Zun realm in the future."

As for Iron Protector and the others, Han Feng had never considered them. In fact, he was thinking about when he could kill and devour this dark thing to strengthen his soul power.

"It's a pity that the two elders, Jin and Yin, are both at the Dou Zong level. However," Han Feng's regret was only momentarily forgotten, "these two guys aren't truly surrendering. If our sect shows signs of weakness, they might just try to escape on their own."

"Besides, they're just guards at the Dou Zong level. If I can get my hands on the Burning Blade Manual and that old man's collection, reaching the eighth-grade alchemist realm will be a piece of cake. At that time, even Dou Zun experts will have to treat me with utmost respect!"

A flurry of thoughts flashed through Han Feng's mind, but he let out a strange laugh.

"Master, is this your new disciple? You entrust him with this cultivation technique so readily, aren't you afraid he'll betray you like I did?"

Ignoring Han Feng's provocation, Yao Chen ignored him. A pale white flame ignited in his palm, instantly spreading a chilling aura across the sky. This scene caused many elders from the Black Corner Region and Canaan Academy, who were already engaged in battle, to change their expressions drastically and retreat hastily.

"Hahaha, this familiar feeling!" Han Feng exclaimed, then his expression changed, and he said with a sinister look, "It's just a pity that it no longer has that power that seemed to freeze space!"

While Yao Chen and Han Feng, master and disciple, were engaged in a fateful duel, Tie Hufa and Lin Feng also faced off on the other side. However, the two of them were acting rather strangely.

"Damn it, how is this possible? This guy is actually a mid-level Dou Zong!"

Within the thick black fog, Iron Protector's body trembled involuntarily. He had originally planned to take this kid to a secluded place and then thoroughly exploit him. After all, this was not only a Dou Zong powerhouse, but in his perception, his soul power was also unfathomable.

All signs were enough to show that the young man in front of them was a newly promoted sixth-grade peak alchemist from Canaan Academy, a monster whose talent was hundreds of times stronger than that guy Han Feng.

Just as he was about to unleash the Soul Palace's unique eerie laughter—hehehe—to intimidate Lin Feng, he unexpectedly unleashed a powerful aura from his body. Instantly, a bead of cold sweat appeared on his forehead!

"Hey, Master, I come from the Soul Palace, where there are countless Dou Zun, and even many Half-Saints and Dou Shengs. Today's misunderstanding is nothing more than this. Master, could you please allow me to leave Canaan Academy? I will surely repay you handsomely in the future!"

Iron Guardian spoke with a tense expression, which was outwardly evident in his flashing scarlet eyes.

"Damn brat, if I manage to escape this place, I will definitely report your actions to the Elder."

As if he had thought of something, in Lin Feng's eyes, those scarlet eyes suddenly rose and fell, like two bouncing balls.

"Hehehe, judging from this kid's soul power, even the Venerable Elder would be satisfied. At that time, this Protector might even receive a major promotion. Perhaps, he might even be able to catch up with the long-lost Protector Heron!"

Speaking of Protector Heron, Protector Iron also felt puzzled. "That guy's cultivation level is much higher than mine. How could he disappear without a trace in the Jia Ma Empire, that weak little country that doesn't even have a Dou Zong!"

Thinking of this, Iron Protector felt a sharp pain in his heart.

"It's all that damned Han Feng's fault! If he hadn't invited me to get involved in this mess, I wouldn't be so subservient to this brat!"

"Five Elements Barrier!"

Just then, a soft shout brought the Iron Protector back to his senses, who was lost in his own imagination. He quickly looked around and discovered that, with the boy opposite him as the center, the surrounding area seemed to be gradually isolated from the outside world.

"What terrifying use of space!"

Upon seeing this, Iron Protector's pupils shrank sharply. However, strangely enough, Iron Protector seemed to have some trump card that could save his life, and he stood still without moving!

"Iron Protector, is it? I have a few questions I'd like to ask. I wonder if you can answer them?"

After setting up the barrier to completely isolate this place from the outside world, Lin Feng smiled slightly and asked.

"You have the right to remain silent, but everything you say next will determine my attitude towards you."

Thinking to himself, "The original version of those words was a global sensation—a Miranda warning!"

As soon as Lin Feng finished speaking, the black mist surrounding Iron Protector began to churn violently, as if it were about to brew some top-tier fighting technique.

Seeing this, Lin Feng didn't make a move, but instead watched with some curiosity. As the saying goes, skill breeds daring. Not to mention the Dragon Emperor's blood essence protecting him, Lin Feng's own strength at the intermediate Dou Zong level alone meant that unless a Dou Zun intervened, who could instantly kill him?

"Master Lin Feng! I know I was wrong. Please tell me your conditions, and I will do my best to fulfill them!"

Upon seeing this, Lin Feng was caught off guard and froze for a moment.

"This guy!"

"However," Lin Feng thought slowly, his hands behind his back, "this Iron Protector is merely a two-star Dou Zong. Even if I absorb and refine his soul power, he's still far from breaking through to the Spirit Realm. In that case, it's better to spare his life and keep him as a spy within the Soul Palace!"

While pondering the role of Iron Guardian as a hidden agent, Lin Feng remained vigilant, focusing most of his attention on Iron Guardian, who seemed to have truly surrendered.

"Damn it, this kid is really cunning. Even with me putting on this act, he still hasn't let his guard down." Protector Tie thought to himself, annoyed. "Fine! I'll give up the idea of ​​a sneak attack for now. With this kid's intermediate Dou Zong level, even if I were to launch a sneak attack, I might not be able to seriously injure or kill him. On the contrary, that would only deprive me of my chance to escape."

Having made his decision, Iron Protector completely submitted. However, the black mist still enveloped his body, making him impossible to see through.

"This protector,"

"Master, you may simply address me as Protector Tie!"

At this point, the black mist surrounding Iron Guardian seemed to rise slightly, as if the Iron Guardian inside was very confident in this identity.

"Oh, Protector Iron, is it?" Lin Feng didn't seem to care about these trivial details. He slowly took two steps forward. "Protector Iron wishes to spare his life under my command. Does the Protector have anything in exchange?"

"this"

Iron Protector, who had only hoped to scare Lin Feng away with the prestige of the Soul Palace, was stunned when he heard Lin Feng's words. He had never expected Lin Feng to ask such a question.

"Does the master need a soul body?" After hesitating for a moment, Iron Protector stretched out a large hand shrouded in a black cloak from the black mist, and a soul bag exuding an evil aura slowly appeared.

"As an alchemist, Master, you must know how difficult it is to improve one's soul. However, if one devours the souls of others, the progress is much faster than the self-growth of one's soul power."

"Within this soul bag are the souls of three Dou Huang and six Dou Wang experts. If you absorb them, your soul power will be enough to refine a sixth-grade pill. You will surely make great progress."

Iron Protector slowly tossed the soul bag into Lin Feng's hand, showing great sincerity, as if he wasn't afraid that Lin Feng would go back on his word.

"Damn brat, you stole my soul pouch! You'll regret it one day!"

As if he had thought of something, Iron Guardian let out a strange, inward chuckle.

"You wretched brat, go ahead and absorb this soul! I, the protector, don't believe anyone can resist the temptation of a rapid increase in soul power, especially a genius alchemist like you!"

"However," Iron Protector thought slyly, "without the Soul Palace's special refining method, the chaotic consciousness accompanying these souls when they were devoured, even if it doesn't kill you, will make it impossible for you to refine pills in peace afterward!"

"Guardian Iron, this soul pouch, in truth, was originally my spoils of war. If Guardian Iron doesn't have any other treasures to exchange for it, then I still cannot spare your life!"

Lin Feng flipped his hand and put the soul bag into the storage ring where Yao Tianhuo was hiding, handing it over to him for refinement. As for what Iron Protector was thinking, Lin Feng had some guesses, but no matter how hard Iron Protector racked his brains, he probably couldn't have imagined that the Fallen Heart Flame could restrain a soul!

All he could say was, "Thank you for nature's bounty; I'd love to hear a dozen more of this kind of malice!"

"you"

Iron Protector was shocked by Lin Feng's shamelessness. The black mist trembled violently, revealing his true feelings.

However, after a while of anger, a sense of panic began to emerge in the heart of the Iron Guardian.

"Damn it, am I really going to die here today? I finally found out about Yao Chen. As long as I bring him back to the sect, I will receive a huge reward. Even if I don't become a Dou Zun, I will definitely reach the level of a high-level Dou Zong."

"By the way, we can teach this greedy guy the Soul Hall's exclusive fighting technique. It's a technique that was specially passed down from the higher-ups. Once he's mastered it, any Soul Hall member who tries to master a higher-level fighting technique won't be able to hide their aura. At that time, the elders can easily kill him, which would be another great achievement! Hehehe."

Thinking of this, Protector Tie couldn't help but chuckle inwardly again. The black mist trembled violently once more. He frowned as he looked at Lin Feng, thinking, "Is this guy out of his mind?"

"Master, I possess a unique fighting technique from the Soul Hall, specifically designed to counter soul beings. If I were to hand it over to you, would you spare my life?"

Iron Guardian wasn't stupid either; having learned from past mistakes, he became more cautious this time.

"Hahaha, Protector Tie can inquire about my reputation. I am an alchemist. Without a reputation, no matter how skilled I am, who would dare to ask me to refine pills?"

Hearing this, Protector Tie nodded. "That makes sense. These arrogant fellows are indeed very trustworthy!"

After hesitating for a moment, Iron Guardian still threw out several scrolls that exuded an evil aura.

(End of this chapter)