Cultivation begins in Qingfeng Market.

Yan Feng was able to escape death from a Nascent Soul cultivator when he was still in the Qi Refining stage, so he must have had some great opportunity.

After reaching the Core Formation stage, he also possessed the fourth-tier magic treasure, the Nine Dragons Burning Heaven Seal. Although his combat strength was still inferior to Lin Zhao's, he was definitely not weak among those who had reached the Core Formation stage.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for Yan Feng, a mere early-stage Core Formation cultivator, to kill fifteen Core Formation cultivators in a row. Although he must have borrowed the power of a fourth-tier magic weapon, it was enough to prove that Yan Feng's strength and talent were astonishing.

Lin Zhao changed the subject: "What's the deal with his apprentice?"

The girl following behind Yan Feng was at the tenth level of Qi Refining, with her head bowed and eyes lowered, appearing obedient and quiet.

But Lin Zhao could tell that the girl harbored a hidden hatred, not directed at them, but at Yan Feng.

Unfortunately, she didn't understand how vast the differences were between the ranks of cultivators.

She's only at the tenth level of Qi Refining.

To a Core Formation cultivator, her hatred was like a lamp in the dark, extremely glaring.

Any Core Formation cultivator with a discerning eye could see it, so Yan Feng certainly couldn't possibly miss it.

But this is Yan Feng's family matter, and outsiders shouldn't say too much.

Pei Yue sighed again and said, "Her name is Su Leyao, and she is Master Yan Feng's youngest daughter."

Lin Zhao paused for a moment as he held the wine cup.

"Back then, Yan Feng was targeted by a Nascent Soul cultivator and had a body-snatching mark planted on him. His master secretly protected him and helped him leave the sect, but ultimately died and perished, leaving behind only this descendant. This time, when Yan Feng returned, he brought her back to the sect."

"But she believes that it's all Yan Feng's fault, that he's the culprit, and she hates him."

Lin Zhao remained silent for a moment, then downed the wine in his bowl in one gulp.

Yan Feng does bear some responsibility for this matter.

His early life as a fugitive, even after joining a sect, did not allow him to escape the shadows of his past, which eventually distorted his character little by little.

During his journey to the secret realm a few years ago, True Lord Qingyuan used Pei Yue's words to enlighten him, giving him a chance to break free from his cocoon and be reborn.

In retrospect, True Lord Qingyuan was indeed right.

Yan Feng has gradually emerged from this situation.

He began to show some traces of his teenage years, when he used his Qi-refining body to flee countless miles away, resisting the pursuit and possession of Nascent Soul cultivators.

That kind of unwavering will, methods, and determination is not something everyone possesses.

After years of trials and tribulations, and a transformation of his Daoist heart,

Yan Feng is now extremely terrifying.

pity--

Lin Zhao glanced at the meek and obedient girl in the distance.

Yan Feng gradually emerged from this situation.

The female disciple fell for it again.

Yan Feng hated Fu Feng Zhenjun so much back then that he was possessed by inner demons. Now, Su Leyao hates Yan Feng with the same vengeance.

These two, master and apprentice, are really kindred spirits.

Pei Yue said, "Yan Feng brought her here today because he wanted her to meet more people and get through this as soon as possible."

He gave a wry smile. "But he didn't even finish walking this path himself, so he's not very persuasive when advising others."

Lin Zhao understood what he meant.

Yan Feng's enemy is a Nascent Soul True Monarch. He cannot truly escape the shadow of the past until this hatred is completely resolved.

He was still standing halfway there, how could he reach out and pull someone else out?

The two drank another round and chatted about sects and cultivation.

Pei Yue then spoke up for Yan Feng a few more times.

As Lin Zhao listened, he twirled the wine glass in his hand, and finally put it on the table.

"Speak up, what do you want from me? You and Yan Feng weren't that close before."

What did he give you that made you say so many good things about him today?

Pei Yue smiled slightly, "I can't hide it from you."

He paused for a moment and then said, "Yan Feng gave me a fourth-tier Nascent Soul inheritance."

Lin Zhao paused for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"What a grand gesture."

Disciples of the sect all possess some high-level inheritances, but the vast majority of them are obtained from the sect and must not be passed on to outsiders.

Of course, some people are fortunate enough to obtain a fourth-tier inheritance outside.

Lin Zhao wasn't surprised that Yan Feng could produce a fourth-tier inheritance. He was able to withstand the possession mark of a Nascent Soul cultivator during his Qi Refining stage, so it would be strange if he didn't have a fourth-tier inheritance.

But if you take it out to give as a gift, then the sincerity behind it is extraordinary.

Lin Zhao asked, "What is he planning to do? He's even brought out a fourth-tier inheritance; he's got quite a scheme up his sleeve."

Pei Yue lowered his voice and became more serious.

"Hunting down a Nascent Soul True Monarch."

"Are you interested in participating?"

Lin Zhao's pupils dilated slightly. Despite her suspicions, she still paused for a moment when she actually heard it.

He picked up his wine glass, took a slow sip, and then spoke slowly.

"What a grand vision!"

He placed the cup on the stone table with a crisp sound.

"A Nascent Soul True Monarch possesses boundless power. Do you really think you can take action against a few Core Formation cultivators? Are you courting death?"

"Yes."

Pei Yue nodded, not denying it, "The further you go in the cultivation world, the greater the gap in cultivation levels becomes. We are only at the early stage of Core Formation, and there is a whole major realm between us and Nascent Soul cultivators."

When I first heard Yan Feng talk about this, I also thought he was crazy.

"But upon closer examination, it's not entirely impossible."

"Tell me about it," Lin Zhao said.

"We Core Formation cultivators alone certainly can't kill a Nascent Soul cultivator."

Pei Yue tapped his finger lightly on the table. "But if you have a fourth-tier magic weapon, it's a different story. Fourth-tier magic weapons are originally used by Nascent Soul cultivators."

Only magic weapons of the same rank could possibly break through a Nascent Soul's defenses, and even a Nascent Soul wouldn't dare to directly withstand a full-force attack from a fourth-rank magic weapon.

Lin Zhao shook his head. "Not enough, even Nascent Soul cultivators have fourth-tier magic treasures."

"Yes, but not many. The high-level resources in the cultivation world are monopolized by the seven major sects. Nascent Soul cultivators in the outside world usually only have one or two fourth-tier magic treasures with them."

Pei Yue leaned forward slightly. "And because of the Luo Tian Secret Realm, our group already has several fourth-tier magic treasures."

"Yan Feng's Nine Dragons Burning Heaven Seal, my Luo Emperor Cauldron, and the Starry Sky Rift Sword in your hand—that's three fourth-tier magic treasures."

Lin Zhao did not respond.

His Starry Sky Rift Sword was not in his possession; it had been taken outside by his Azure Lotus clone.

Pei Yue continued, "If you're willing to join, Yan Feng can use you as a target to provoke Qin Tianjun and Xia Jin into joining the fray."

In the distance, Yan Feng had somehow walked up to Qin Tianjun and Xia Jin, and the three of them were talking about something.

As if sensing something, Yan Feng turned his head, his gaze passing through half of the stone platform, and met Lin Zhao's eyes frankly.

He picked up his wine glass and raised it towards Lin Zhao.

Lin Zhao also raised his glass and looked away.

This person is definitely different from before.

Pei Yue continued, "Qin Tianjun and Xia Jin do not possess fourth-tier magic weapons, but they are backed by long-established Nascent Soul forces."

Given their status within their families, once they join this plan, whether for safety reasons or to save face for their Nascent Soul faction, obtaining a fourth-tier magic weapon is only a matter of time.

"That makes five magic treasures."

"These five fourth-tier magic treasures are the foundation of the plan to hunt down Nascent Soul cultivators. Without this foundation, I definitely wouldn't have gotten involved in this matter."