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

Luo Fan accepted the Rejuvenation Pill and was about to leave with Su Qingyuan when the entire underground palace trembled again.

Stone fragments fell from the stone wall overhead, and cracks spread across the wall.

"Ugh, so annoying! Not again?"

"Is it cliché? Do you have any new ideas?"

Luo Fan was speechless. Despite his cursing, his legs moved quickly.

He grabbed Su Qingyuan's small hand and ran away.

After all, opportunities to hold hands so openly and honestly are rare.

Although he was a gentleman, he had no dirty thoughts in his mind.

But who could blame him when his senior sister's hands were so soft and smooth? He simply liked their smoothness.

Yeah...that's it.

It's definitely not because of this jade hand that I've associated it with anything else.

Rushing out of the stone chamber and back into the upper hall, they heard a deafening crash behind them.

Looking back, the passage leading to the library had been completely blocked by fallen rocks.

The main hall was also shaking, and piles of spirit stones and weapon racks were falling over.

"there!"

Su Qingyuan saw a crack in the wall on the other side of the main hall, where a faint airflow could be heard.

The two rushed toward the crevice, outside which was a dark passage, its destination unknown.

As soon as they entered, the crack behind them suddenly closed, completely burying the entire treasure vault.

"It seems that taking the core treasure triggered the self-destruct restriction."

Luo Fan secretly gave the restriction a thumbs up.

The two hurried along the passage, the tremors growing more and more intense, as if the entire underground space was collapsing.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the view suddenly opened up, revealing a huge underground cavern.

In the center of the cave, there is a surging underground river.

"There's no way out!"

Su Qingyuan looked at Luo Fan, "What should we do?"

"Lying down or standing, it's all good!"

Luo Fan said seriously, "It depends on what Senior Sister likes."

Eh?

Su Qingyuan tilted her head, not understanding what was happening, before she lost her balance.

Luo Fan pulled her into the river, where the water was icy cold and the currents were turbulent.

Shortly after they submerged into the underground river, a dramatic change occurred throughout the Burial Immortal Valley.

The thick fog and restrictions that shrouded the valley dissipated at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Look! The restriction has weakened!"

"Quick! Go in and grab the treasure!"

"Someone found an ancient treasure inside!"

The cultivators from various factions who had been waiting for a long time and were eager to make their move immediately became excited.

Countless streams of light rushed into the Valley of Burial Immortals.

At the Yin-Yang Pool.

After guarding the pool for many days, the Heavenly Sword Ancestor suddenly opened his eyes and noticed that something was wrong with the water!

"What's going on?!"

The Heavenly Sword Ancestor frowned slightly, then soared into the air and arrived at the center of the pool.

He hovered in mid-air, looking down, and saw the pool water churning more and more violently.

The intense heat and cold were rapidly fading, and the color of the pool was gradually fading.

Without the support of Yin and Yang energies, the Yin-Yang Pool eventually turned into an ordinary pool of clear water.

"Such a thing happened? Who did it? Could it be that kid?!"

Suddenly, a sense of foreboding washed over him!

Then he saw a thick green vine leap out of the water and wrap around his legs!

The Heavenly Sword Ancestor was greatly shocked!

Another figure emerged from the water!

"Old dog! Your death is near!"

Luo Fan, wielding the God-Slaying Sword, slashed down at the Heavenly Sword Ancestor!

The Heavenly Sword Ancestor was shocked and hurriedly raised his sword to defend himself!

clang--!!!

The two swords collided, and the immense force caused the Heavenly Sword Ancestor's arm to go slightly numb!

He stared at Luo Fan in horror, thinking to himself.

How could this kid's strength have improved so much in such a short time?!

Luo Fan didn't give him a chance to react, and kicked him hard in the chest!

The Heavenly Sword Ancestor crashed to the ground like a cannonball, spitting out a mouthful of blood!

At that moment, another figure emerged from the water.

She stood in mid-air, her face veiled in white, looking exactly the same as before.

The difference was that when the Heavenly Sword Ancestor saw her, his pupils suddenly contracted!

"Nascent Soul Realm?! You actually broke through?!"

He couldn't believe it!

Luo Fan is one thing, at most he's a Golden Core cultivator with extraordinary potential.

Dealing with that kid might be a little troublesome, but it's only a little troublesome.

But Su Qingyuan is different; she is a genuine Nascent Soul cultivator.

The two of them seem to be only a hair's breadth apart in terms of cultivation, and that hair's breadth is an insurmountable gap.

Su Qingyuan remained calm and silent, simply staring coldly at him.

"escape!"

Only this one thought remained in his mind.

Revenge and treasure hunting are nothing compared to life itself.

He mustered his spiritual power and soared into the sky, intending to escape out of the valley.

"You've made me look so pathetic, and you still want to leave?"

Su Qingyuan raised her hand and waved it, and several green vines wrapped around his hands, feet and waist from a distance!

The Heavenly Sword Ancestor was unable to break free for a time.

next second.

Luo Fan broke through his spiritual defense and pierced his chest with a sword.

Fresh blood dripped down the tip of the sword.

"How...how is this possible?"

The Heavenly Sword Ancestor's face was filled with disbelief.

He, a seasoned half-step Nascent Soul expert, ended up dying at the hands of a mere Golden Core youth.

Luo Fan smiled.

"Old dog, since the day you started hunting me down, have you ever thought about your own fate?"

"you…"

boom!

Before the Heavenly Sword Ancestor could finish speaking, he was reduced to ashes by Luo Fan's Fiery Palm!

Luo Fan sheathed his sword, landed, and stood side by side with Su Qingyuan.

"Ancestor!!"

A mournful and indignant roar came from afar, and several sword lights pierced through the air.

The leader was none other than Qi Hao, the sect master of the Heavenly Sword Sect!

He looked to be in his forties, and his aura as a ninth-level Golden Core cultivator was completely undisguised.

His face was extremely dignified, but now it was distorted with anger.

Behind him followed dozens of disciples, each wielding a sword and exuding a murderous aura!

Among them were elders from the Heavenly Sword Sect, and even the lowest-ranking among them had a Foundation Establishment Level 5 cultivation.

It is clear that they are all elite disciples within the sect.

"You little beast! How dare you kill my Heavenly Sword Sect's patriarch!"

Qi Hao gritted his teeth, "Today I will surely extract your soul and refine your spirit to appease the spirit of our ancestor in heaven!"

The members of the Heavenly Sword Sect behind him also drew their swords, pointing them at Luo Fan with murderous intent.

"Ha! Why bother with such high-sounding words?"

Luo Fan scoffed, "You're pretending to avenge our ancestor; your real intention is to covet the treasure, isn't it?"

"Speaking of which, wasn't it your Heavenly Sword Sect's patriarch who ambushed and killed me in order to seize the treasure?"

He was simply outmatched and I killed him.

"What? You're allowed to kill and plunder, but others aren't allowed to resist?"

"Don't talk nonsense! A life for a life, a debt for a debt—that's only right and proper!"

Qi Hao's thoughts were exposed, his face turning pale and then red. He roared, "Disciples, listen to my command! Form the Heavenly Gang Sword Formation and slay this fiend!"

"yes!"

The members of the Heavenly Sword Sect responded in unison and quickly moved to surround Luo Fan and Su Qingyuan.

Qi Hao's gaze swept over Su Qingyuan, a deep sense of apprehension flashing in his eyes.

"My lady, this is a private matter between my Heavenly Sword Sect and this boy. I hope you will not interfere."

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, saying, "Afterwards, my Heavenly Sword Sect will surely reward you handsomely."

He appeared polite, but in reality, he was unwilling to fight to the death with a Nascent Soul cultivator, lest someone else benefit from the conflict.

Su Qingyuan glanced at him with her cool eyes, her red lips parted slightly, "His affairs are my affairs."

"It seems the fairy is determined to be an enemy of my Heavenly Sword Sect?"

Qi Hao's face darkened.

Su Qingyuan remained silent, but the green wood spiritual energy flowing around her indicated her attitude.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Qi Hao laughed angrily, "Since the fairy won't give us face, then don't blame us for showing no mercy!"

"Heavenly Gang Sword Formation, activate!"

No sooner had he spoken than another burst of laughter rang out.

Immediately afterwards, dozens of figures fell.

"Hahaha! Sect Leader Qi, how could the Blood Fiend Sect be absent from such a lively gathering?"

The leader, dressed in a blood-red robe with a sinister face, was none other than the Blood Fiend Sect Master.

—Yin Sha!

Golden Core Stage 9 cultivation.

"My Golden Roc Palace is here to join the fun too!"

With a sharp eagle cry, several enormous phantom golden-winged roc birds swooped down and transformed into human form.

The leader, with a hooked nose and sharp eyes, was the Lord of the Golden Roc Palace.

—The roc spreads its wings!

It is also the ninth level of the Golden Core stage.

"Sect Leader Qi, everyone who sees it gets a share. The benefits this kid obtained in the forbidden area cannot be kept all by your Heavenly Sword Sect!"

Yin Sha glanced at Luo Fan, then at Su Qingyuan, and licked his lips.

"And we also need to settle the score for them killing my Blood Fiend Sect's patriarch."

"That's right. Our Golden Roc Palace's ancestor cannot have died in vain. Let's divide the treasures equally."

Peng Zhanchi smiled and echoed.

Qi Hao's face was grim; he hadn't expected his two old rivals to arrive so quickly.

"How could such a grand event be complete without me?"

This was an extremely feminine and sinister voice.

Amidst a pink mist, the figures of more than ten cultivators emerged.

The leader was a pale-faced, lewd-eyed middle-aged man.

He held a peach blossom fan in his hand; he was none other than the leader of the Xuan Yin Sect.

—Zhan Taijin!

He was also a Golden Core Stage 9 expert.

The Xuan Yin Sect specializes in the evil art of sexual exploitation and has a terrible reputation, but its strength should not be underestimated.

As soon as Zhan Taijin appeared, his peach blossom eyes were glued to Su Qingyuan.

He scanned the room from top to bottom, making no attempt to conceal his greed and lust.

"Tsk tsk, I never expected to encounter such a stunning beauty besides treasures."

Zhan Taijin, fanning himself, lewdly said, "This primordial yin energy is pure and abundant. If it could share a night with me, it would surely greatly enhance my cultivation!"

His gaze then shifted to Luo Fan, and he said mockingly, "Kid, judging by your abundant yang energy, you probably haven't tasted the beauty of this woman yet, have you?"

"Why not give it to me? Maybe I can leave you a whole corpse, hahaha!"

The Xuan Yin cult members behind him also let out lewd laughter.

Those pairs of eyes roamed over Su Qingyuan without restraint.

Su Qingyuan's eyes were extremely cold, while Luo Fan remained completely calm.

It was so calm that it felt like the prelude to a storm.