A god-level alchemist, starting by manually crafting forbidden pills.

West Garden.

After some cleaning, the room was finally a bit cleaner, and Yunxi and Liu Linglong each chose a room.

The other disciples, except for Luo Fan, were divided into two rooms, and they could squeeze in if they wanted.

"Senior sisters, what do you think the Zhengyang Sect is really up to?"

As Midozhi wiped the tables and chairs, she looked at them and asked, "If you don't welcome us, why invite us to the martial arts competition?"

She's an outer disciple here, and the weakest in cultivation, but that doesn't mean she's brainless.

On the contrary, Luo Fan had witnessed how clever she was, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to control her so easily.

Uh...

Although she hasn't truly realized this dream yet, she believes that the day she holds his hand is just around the corner…

Not far away.

"What other ideas could we possibly have?"

Xiong Chumo curled her lip, "They're just trying to disgust us and demoralize us."

"I don't think so."

Lu Qingdai frowned. "Junior Sister Mi makes a lot of sense. The Four Sects Martial Arts Tournament is a grand event. The Zhengyang Sect's actions must have other intentions."

"I agree with Senior Sister Lu. Even if they look down on us, they shouldn't make things difficult for us. We represent the entire Peach Blossom Temple."

Bai Jie put down the rag, her expression grave. "What I'm afraid of is that there might be other schemes behind this."

Logically speaking, the Four Sects Martial Arts Tournament should be a grand event for each sect to showcase their strength and exchange skills.

As the host, we should demonstrate great courtesy and treat others with respect.

However, the Zhengyang Sect did the opposite, making things difficult for them at every turn, as if they were hoping they would cause trouble.

There must be something fishy about this.

What Bai Jie didn't say was that she had a guess in her mind, but she wasn't sure.

Now, the most outstanding talents from all sects have gathered.

If the Zhengyang Sect's intention is to nip these prodigies in the bud, it would be far too insane.

Afterwards, how could the Zhengyang Sect alone withstand the wrath of the other three sects?

Or are they confident that they can wipe out the other three sects on their own?

In addition, the Soul Killing Hall is also eyeing us covetously, and the righteous path unites against them.

How could the Zhengyang Sect dare to defy the world?

unless…

They had some kind of collusion with the Demonic Sect, but she couldn't believe this answer.

"Alright, stop thinking about it."

Yunxi's voice came from inside the house, "No matter what they're up to, we'll just deal with whatever they say."

"Yes."

The crowd responded in unison.

Late at night.

Moonlight streamed through the window and fell on Luo Fan's face.

He didn't sleep, but sat cross-legged on the bed, quietly regulating his breathing.

The battle with Li Qiantang may have seemed easy, but it actually took a lot of effort.

Especially when he finally clashed with Li Qiantang's Blood Burning Secret Technique, his Qi and blood were somewhat shaken.

This also gave him a clearer understanding of his own abilities.

Within the Foundation Establishment stage, he is invincible; above the Foundation Establishment stage, he can trade one for one.

He is still far from being a true Golden Core expert.

Although Li Qiantang's Golden Core cultivation had been disrupted, it had also allowed him to witness the terrifying power of Golden Core cultivators.

If it weren't for the Nether Spring Cold Fire restraining the opponent's Crimson Sun True Fire, the outcome of that battle would have been uncertain even without using any trump cards.

To put it simply, he had little chance of fighting back against that witch from the Hehuan Sect.

Luo Fan even felt that even if he fought desperately, he might not be able to defeat that demoness.

"It seems we still need to improve our strength as soon as possible."

Luo Fan focused his mind, and the power of the five elements circulated, forming a mysterious cycle.

The spiritual energy from all directions surged in from heaven and earth, several times more concentrated than that of Peach Blossom Temple!

Luo Fan immediately stopped cultivating and carefully sensed his surroundings.

The spiritual veins beneath the Zhengyang Sect are of extremely high quality, with an unbelievable abundance of spiritual energy.

Cultivating here is at least several times faster than outside!

"No wonder the Zhengyang Sect can become the number one sect in the immortal realm. This blessed land is indeed extraordinary."

Luo Fan was then puzzled.

Even if the spiritual veins of the Zhengyang Sect are strong, they shouldn't be this strong.

unless…

There are other secrets here.

He suppressed his doubts and activated the power of the Five Elements to the fullest extent, causing the surrounding spiritual energy to surge into his body.

His cultivation level rose again, and he successfully broke through to the late stage of the eighth level of Foundation Establishment.

Luo Fan let out a long breath, a smile appearing on his lips. "This Zhengyang Sect is truly a treasure trove for cultivation."

"If I were to seclude myself here for several months, I might be able to break through to the Golden Core stage in one fell swoop."

Just as he was about to finish his practice, the Great Dao Furnace in his sea of ​​consciousness suddenly trembled.

Then.

The three treasures—the Cold Fire of the Hidden Spring, the Thousand-Year-Old Cold Jade Marrow, and the White Dew Jade Bamboo—simultaneously emitted a faint light.

It resonated mysteriously with the Great Dao Furnace.

"Are they guiding me?"

The Great Furnace was his greatest asset.

The cold fire of the secluded spring is the spiritual fire of heaven and earth.

The Thousand-Year Cold Jade Marrow is a treasure of the water element, while the White Dew Jade Bamboo is a spiritual root of the wood element.

These four items are rare treasures in the world.

The simultaneous sensation at this moment must be of great significance.

"Could there be something beneath the Zhengyang Sect that's attracting them?"

Luo Fan stroked his chin thoughtfully, pondered for a moment, and then made a decision.

"Let's go take a look!"

Luo Fan took out an invisibility talisman from his storage ring and affixed it to his body.

Although this item can conceal traces and prevent divine sense from detecting it, it has a drawback.

During its use, spiritual power cannot be used, otherwise it will be discovered.

Once outside, Luo Fan moved like a ghost, stealthily heading in the direction he sensed.

Along the way, he avoided several patrolling disciples and several hidden formations.

The further you go, the stronger the sensation becomes.

Luo Fan quickened his pace and arrived at a secluded valley.

The entrance to the valley was shrouded in an array, with faint light flowing through it.

"Forbidden area?"

Luo Fan frowned slightly.

The forbidden area of ​​the Zhengyang Sect must be heavily guarded.

If he, an outsider, were to trespass and be discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable.

But that feeling came from here.

Fortune favors the bold!

If there is an opportunity here, why be polite to them?

Luo Fan took out a formation-breaking talisman from his pocket.

He affixed the formation-breaking talisman to the formation, and the talisman transformed into a stream of light, merging into the formation.

"Click—"

A gap appeared in the formation, just wide enough for one person to pass through.

The interior of the valley was even more gloomy than the outside, with the moonlight obscured by thick fog, reducing visibility to less than three meters.

Luo Fan proceeded cautiously.

Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks and saw a huge underground palace not far ahead.

The palace was built entirely of black stone, exuding a cold and gloomy atmosphere.

The connection that had been established here suddenly abruptly ended, as if it had been blocked by something.

"Something is wrong here."

This underground palace gave him an extremely dangerous feeling, as if a terrifying being was hiding inside.

Since we're already here, it would be a shame to miss out on an opportunity if we didn't investigate.

He had witnessed the true colors of the Zhengyang Sect.

To hesitate even slightly over their treasures is to be morally bankrupt.

Luo Fan held his breath, pressed himself against the wall, and slowly approached the palace entrance.

There were no guards at the entrance, which made Luo Fan even more vigilant.

He pressed himself against the wall and slowly infiltrated the room.

The interior of the palace was even more gloomy than the exterior.

The runes on the wall shimmered with an eerie green light, like will-o'-the-wisps.

Luo Fan's heart leaped into his throat as he ventured deeper into the palace passageway.

Finally, he arrived at the front of the main hall.

In the center of the hall, a figure was shrouded in black mist, making it impossible to see his face.

But that terrifying pressure made Luo Fan's hair stand on end.

"Peak of the Nascent Soul Realm!"

"No, that's not right. His aura is strange. Could it be that his soul has been severely injured?"

Luo Fan's pupils suddenly contracted.

The peak of the Nascent Soul Realm is a whole realm higher than the Nascent Soul Realm!

Throughout the entire Eastern Region, only a handful of people can reach this level.

Who exactly is this person?

Why is it in the forbidden area of ​​the Zhengyang Sect?

"who!"

The man in the black robe opened his eyes; they were beautiful, yet eerily beautiful eyes.

In the depths of his pupils, it seemed as if stars were shifting and the underworld was rising and falling.

Then came a black palm print that slammed towards Luo Fan's location.

Luo Fan was greatly alarmed.

The palm print grazed his body and slammed into the wall behind him, leaving a deep mark.

"That was close!"

Cold sweat beaded on Luo Fan's forehead.

If he hadn't reacted quickly, that palm strike would have been enough to blast him into dust.

The figure in black robes flashed and appeared where Luo Fan had been standing.

His eyes flashed like lightning as he scanned his surroundings.

Luo Fan held his breath, not daring to move.

"Could I have sensed something wrong?"

The man in black robes lingered on the spot where Luo Fan was hiding for a moment, his brows furrowing slightly.

It's likely that he's mentally unstable and experiencing hallucinations.

He returned to his original position, sat cross-legged, and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.

Luo Fan waited for a long time to make sure the other party hadn't noticed before preparing to leave.

But the man in black robes glanced at him again.

Their eyes met.

Although it was only for a moment, Luo Fan saw it clearly this time.

The eyes of that man in black robes look so much like…

Senior Sister Bai?

No, not possible!

It was a coincidence; the black-robed man's eyes were only seven or eight parts similar to Senior Sister Bai's.

Senior Sister Bai is a disciple of Peach Blossom Temple, so how could she be this mysterious man in black robes?

Moreover, this man in black robes is a Nascent Soul Realm expert, while Bai Jie is only at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment.

The two are worlds apart.

Luo Fan had doubts, but his intuition told him that things were not that simple.