Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

"Tap, tap, tap"

Now that the space had been sealed off, Lin Feng and the others were no longer worried about the news being leaked, and headed straight for the location of the Soul Palace branch.

"This crude method of spatial manipulation—even when I was a Dou Zong, I could traverse freely like that!"

Looking at the barrier in front of him, Zhu Li smiled disdainfully. The dragon guards behind him understood and stepped forward, with just a wave of their hands.

"Pop"

It sounded like a bubble bursting, echoing in the same spot.

"Who is it?!"

Deep within the mountains, inside a grand hall adorned with dark, yet subtly elegant patterns, an elderly man who had been meditating with his eyes closed suddenly opened them and shouted.

Not only the old man, but also many guardians and elders in this temple noticed this unusual situation.

"Look what I've discovered! Sales figures delivered right to my doorstep, hehehehe."

It seems that they had been in this dark and gloomy hall for too long, and some of the Soul Hall protectors' minds had completely deteriorated. When they saw Lin Feng and the others, they dared to speak arrogantly without realizing their true strength.

However, not all Dharma protectors are like this.

"Hehehe, Protector Li, you haven't met your performance target this year, so I'll just give it to you! Hehehehe"

An unknown protector, for reasons unknown, saw Protector Li's mindless actions and instead of dissuading him, he seemed to kindly support him.

"Heh heh heh, since that's the case, I'll take down these arrogant fools who don't know their place!"

"Bang!"

Before he could make any move, a burst of flames instantly enveloped him, and without the slightest struggle, Protector Li was reduced to ashes.

"How dare you! Who are you to cause trouble in my Soul Palace?"

Upon seeing this, a Dou Zun who had rushed over was furious, but he did not make any rash moves.

He had been observing from the shadows and discovered something terrifying: despite being a Dou Zun expert, he was completely unaware of the true nature of these arrogant individuals.

"Sir, we have come today with good intentions, but that Protector Li just now seemed to be somewhat delirious, so I have no choice but to send him to his final resting place!"

"As expected of the newly promoted genius alchemist of the Pill Tower, he truly inherits the arrogance typical of alchemists. I've witnessed it firsthand today!"

"Heavenly Venerable!"

An aged figure slowly appeared before everyone; it was none other than the Nine Heavens Venerable Demon Rain of the Soul Palace!

However, if Mo Yu turned around, these overjoyed protectors and elders would notice that Mo Yu's expression was more solemn than ever before.

"Sir, I don't seem to recognize you?"

Looking at Zhu Li's tall figure, a bead of cold sweat gradually appeared on Mo Yu's face.

"Damn it, that old guy feels even more unfathomable than my second brother. He's definitely a half-saint level being, so why is he here?"

"Who exposed this place? Could it be that good-for-nothing Hyoga?"

"I have indeed never had any dealings with you, but you don't need to know the specific reasons. You just need to surrender!"

Elder Zhuli stroked his beard slightly and smiled gently.

"you!"

Mo Yu's expression was extremely ugly. He secretly took out a jade slip, crushed it quietly, and a spatial fluctuation slowly dissipated.

Seeing Mo Yu's subtle movements, Zhu Li raised an eyebrow slightly.

"I advise this Celestial Venerable not to make futile efforts. This place has been sealed off by me; no message can get out!"

"Damn it! My Soul Palace has stood tall on the Central Plains for countless years, and even the Pill Tower dares not provoke us. Today, you, a mere junior, bring a group of people here, hoping to offer your heads?"

"Don't even think about it!"

Unexpectedly, this Demon Rain Celestial Venerable had such backbone. A look of surprise flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. He gave Zi Yan a wink, and the Black Wind Duo was about to reappear on the continent!

"Very well, good words can't persuade a damned ghost. Dragon Guards, listen to my command: capture everyone except these Nine Heavenly Venerables!"

Elder Zhuli waved his hand and said no more!

"All members of the Soul Palace, heed my command!"

Seeing Lin Feng and the others preparing to attack, the Nine Heavens Venerable Demon Rain turned around with a ferocious expression and shouted at the many guardians of the Soul Palace.

"Kneel down before me, all of you! Do not resist!"

"Bang!"

After giving the order, Mo Yu suddenly knelt on one knee, his face showing respect.

"My lord, I've long since wanted to leave the Soul Palace. I'm willing to surrender; please spare my life!"

"Um!?"

"Lin Feng, did I hear that right? Didn't this old guy just say he was going to fight to the death?"

Seeing the numerous black-robed figures kneeling on the ground, Zi Yan's eager expression froze instantly. She hadn't even made a move yet, so why had the locals surrendered?

Should the Black Wind Duo still launch an attack?

Seeing Zi Yan's adorable expression, Lin Feng couldn't help but smile.

"Demon Rain Celestial Venerable, if you want to live, it depends on your worth. Speak, tell me what you can offer!"

"Young friend, I am a peak eight-star Dou Zun. If you are willing to spare my life, I am willing to protect you. I can help you solve most of the problems in Zhongzhou!"

"Hahaha!"

Lin Feng smiled disdainfully, no longer concealing his powerful aura, and released the full force of a peak four-star Dou Zun.

"Senior Demon Rain, please allow me to formally introduce myself!"

"My name is Lin Feng, I am not yet thirty years old, an eighth-grade six-color alchemist, and a peak four-star Dou Zun expert!"

"How many years do you think it will take me to surpass you?"

"With my alchemy skills, how many experts of your caliber, or even stronger, would serve me?"

"What!?"

A flicker of disbelief flashed in Mo Yu's eyes. "This guy's talent is even stronger than Yao Chen's back then? How is that possible?"

Even Zhu Li, who was standing to the side, was somewhat shocked. An eighth-grade, six-color alchemist! For Donglong Island these days, such a person was a distinguished guest.

Moreover, Lin Feng's plan has already succeeded by more than half. If he absorbs all the soul essence of the three branch halls, how far will his alchemy skills grow?

"Master Lin Feng, I also know of something that is absolutely a first-class natural treasure for alchemists."

"If you, Master, are willing to spare my life, I am willing to offer this treasure with both hands!"

Mo Yu gritted his teeth and decided to surrender temporarily. As long as the Palace Master came to his rescue, he refused to believe that these people could actually escape the Soul Palace's capture!

"The origin of the soul you speak of, if I'm not mistaken, is within the great hall behind you, isn't it?"

How did you know?

Mo Yu's face was extremely ugly. Damn it, who on earth exposed the Soul Palace's information to this kid!

"You don't need to know that. The key is whether you can offer the price to save your life. My patience is limited!"

"hateful!"

Mo Yu clenched his fists tightly beneath his black robe. As the Nine Heavenly Venerables of the Soul Palace, he was used to being bossy and domineering. When had he ever suffered such humiliation?

"Master Lin Feng, I know the locations of all the branch halls in Zhongzhou. If you are willing to spare my life, I am willing to tell you!"

"Oh?"

"I really hadn't thought of that!"

A look of wild joy flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. If he knew the locations of all the branch halls of the Soul Palace, he could then secretly collect the soul essence of all the branch halls.

At that time, even the Heavenly Perfection realm will likely be easily attained.

In the original work, Void Devouring Flame reached the Emperor Realm Soul by using the Soul Source collected by the Soul Palace!

Although it was the accumulation of the Soul Palace over many years, the gap between the Heaven Realm and the Emperor Realm is still quite huge!

"If Senior Demon Rain can truly reveal the locations of all the Soul Halls to me, I can guarantee your safety!"

"Elder Zhuli, do you have a way to control them?"

Lin Feng waved his hand, which relieved Mo Yu, but secretly he was sending a telepathic message to Zhu Li.

"The ancient dragon clan has conducted specialized research on this, so you can rest assured, Your Highness!"

Upon hearing that Lin Feng's alchemy skills had reached the eighth grade, sixth color, Zhu Li's words revealed a hint of barely perceptible respect!

"Demon Rain, open your sea of ​​souls!"

After understanding Lin Feng's meaning, Zhu Li slowly walked up to Mo Yu, her attitude completely different from when she was facing Lin Feng.

"Damn it! If I'm infected with this control technique, even if I'm saved, given the Soul Palace's methods, I'm doomed!"

The fist hidden beneath the black robe clenched and unclenched repeatedly. After hesitating for a while, Mo Yu finally faced reality.

"Of course, senior, that's only right!"

"Dragon-Trapping Technique!"

Zhu Li stretched out his aged hand and pressed it hard onto Mo Yu's head.

"snort!"

A muffled groan came from Mo Yu's mouth. As expected of the control method of the ancient dragon clan, it was unique. A dragon shadow appeared above Mo Yu and then rushed straight down into his soul sea.

Judging from Mo Yu's expression, even as a peak eight-star Dou Zun, he must be feeling extremely uncomfortable!

While Zhu Li was manipulating things, Lin Feng didn't just stand by and watch. He quickly ran hand seals and unleashed a series of five-star sealing techniques, planting restrictions deep in the minds of the guardian elders within the branch hall!

As for why Lin Feng didn't personally intervene in the Demon Rain incident, it was because Lin Feng was worried that his cultivation level wasn't high enough and that the Demon Rain might cause a backlash.

Apart from Mo Yu, the strongest person in this branch hall is only at the level of a three-star Dou Zun.

For Lin Feng, who had already reached the peak of the four-star Dou Zun, it was as easy as turning his hand to destroy him!

Before long, all the strange creatures in the entire palace were sealed in Lin Feng's mind, and Demon Rain Celestial Venerable was also controlled by Zhu Li.

"Senior Demon Rain, please take me there and collect the soul essence of this Human Palace!"

"I wouldn't dare, my lord, please just call me Demon Rain!"

This old fellow is indeed sensible; he knows there's no turning back now, and he has no choice but to go all the way.

Moreover, after learning that Lin Feng was an eighth-grade, six-color alchemist under thirty years old, and that Zhu Li and the others were from the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, this traitor had already decided to sincerely pledge allegiance.

At least, that's the case for now!

If Lin Feng knew what Mo Yu was thinking, he wouldn't find it strange.

After all, a restriction had been planted in his mind, so even if Lin Feng and the others were killed, they would definitely drag Mo Yu down with them before they died.

Moreover, in Mo Yu's impression, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan was definitely no weaker than the Ancient Clan and the Soul Clan behind the Soul Palace.

"Working under them, at least my life isn't in danger, and the decision-making power isn't in my hands anyway!"

"Moreover," Mo Yu glanced discreetly at Lin Feng behind him, "if this kid—no, if our lord—can become a ninth-grade Profound Pill Grandmaster in the future, perhaps I too will have a chance to enter the Saint Realm!"

"My lord, this way please!"

"Buzz"

After several transfers, Lin Feng arrived at a grand hall engraved with noble, jet-black patterns.

"No wonder Elder Xuan said that the Pill Tower and the Soul Palace are sworn enemies!"

Walking through the pitch-black hall, all that could be seen were souls hanging from the walls, their souls pierced by chains made of unknown materials.

From Lin Feng's perspective, soul essence was frequently extracted by the array within the main hall and transported to unknown places via chains.

"Ahem, my lord, this is also an order from the palace master. I am just following orders."

"What happened before is none of my business," Lin Feng waved his hand, his tone suddenly turning serious. "However, from now on, under my command, you are forbidden from capturing any souls!"

"yes!"

"As for these soul entities, let's release them after we obtain the soul essence!"

"Whether they are recaptured or vanquished is none of my concern!"

After turning several corners, Lin Feng and Mo Yu stopped at the very center of the main hall.

"My lord, beneath the main hall lies the place where the essence of many souls is preserved!"

Even without Mo Yu's explanation, Lin Feng could sense the immense soul power below, which was simply terrifying!

"With my current soul power at the early stage of the Spirit Realm, when facing the soul power I sense below, I only have one feeling: it's unstoppable!"

"Just how many souls has the Soul Palace captured to amass such terrifying power!"

"Moreover, this is only one of the Human Halls within the Heavenly Gang Hall. Above it are the Earth Hall and the Heaven Hall, where the Vice Hall Master and the Hall Master reside!"

"Below these are twenty-four Earthly Fiend Halls, and numerous branch halls are distributed throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent!"

"And the history of the Soul Palace in Zhongzhou is extremely long. Perhaps, it began when the Void Devouring Flame joined the Soul Clan, or when the Xiao Clan was destroyed, that the Soul Clan had already begun its expansion on the Dou Qi Continent!"

"Is this the biggest mastermind behind the Dou Qi Continent, the Soul Clan, capable of defeating the other six great imperial clans with the power of a single clan?"

Only after truly experiencing the grand scale of the Soul Clan did Lin Feng realize how significant it was that his brother Yan was able to defeat the Soul Emperor in the original story!

Even if Emperor Yan cultivates the same techniques that Emperor Tuoshe cultivated, Emperor Huntian can still be crowned emperor before him!

"Nalan Yanran, you truly are the Soul Emperor's lifelong enemy!"

"Ah owe!"

The curse of the Dou Qi Continent took effect once again. Nalan Yanran, who was far away in the Flower Sect, was practicing her fighting skills when she suddenly sneezed.

"Yanran, why don't you rest for a bit?"

(End of this chapter)