After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

This illusion... is so domineering!

If you are accidentally lured by the illusion, you will be sent out of the secret realm!

Those cultivators who were struggling to hold on were now even more nervous, and they quickly composed themselves, not daring to be distracted in the slightest.

However, quite a few cultivators couldn't resist the aphrodisiac effect of the pink mist and rushed towards the phantom one after another, only to be sent out of the secret realm.

Lin Fengmian watched this scene and gently shook his head.

This hurdle was far too easy for him.

Every woman around him was an absolute beauty.

Chu Qingyi, Nangong Li, Zhao Yun'er, Yun Caiyue...

Although those phantoms had tried their best to resemble handsome men and beautiful women, they were ultimately just illusions, lacking a certain spirituality.

It was precisely this lack of spirituality that made them, in Lin Fengmian's eyes, nothing more than ordinary women with plain clothes.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent, watching those alluring phantoms without any emotional fluctuation.

however--

next moment.

A wisp of pink mist silently seeped into his body!

Lin Fengmian suddenly felt a surge of heat rising in his lower abdomen!

The intense heat came on fiercely, like a wildfire spreading, instantly engulfing the entire body!

A primal desire roared wildly in his mind!

The phantoms that were originally unattractive now seemed... somewhat alluring?

Lin Fengmian's heart skipped a beat!

This pink mist is incredibly powerful!

With his second-tier body cultivator physique and the Pure Yang Holy Body, ordinary aphrodisiac methods are no match for him!

But this fog actually made him lose his composure for a moment!

The methods left behind by Venerable Hehuan are indeed extraordinary!

Lin Fengmian gritted his teeth, about to use his spiritual power to forcefully suppress it—

"Boom—!"

Within his dantian, the newly formed perfect foundation of his Dao suddenly emitted a muffled hum!

The foundation, formed by the intertwining of Yin and Yang energies, was radiating a soft light at that moment.

Amidst the light, a small yin-yang symbol slowly emerged.

The yin-yang fish was only the size of a thumb, half black and half white, the two colors intertwined, swimming slowly.

It seemed to sense the invading pink mist—

"call out!"

The yin-yang fish swayed gently, and its small mouth opened slightly.

An invisible suction force suddenly arose!

The pink mist that was rampaging through Lin Fengmian's body seemed to be drawn by something, and all of it rushed towards his dantian!

The moment the pink mist entered the mouth of the yin-yang fish, the little fish gently inhaled—

"call."

It swallowed all the fog in one gulp!

Then, it wagged its tail contentedly, sank back into the Dao Foundation, and disappeared.

Lin Fengmian felt a sense of relaxation wash over him, the heat instantly dissipated, and he regained his clarity.

He was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed!

What... what's going on?!

His Dao foundation could actually devour this pink mist?!

Lin Fengmian immediately looked inward at his dantian and observed it carefully.

The yin-yang fish had returned to calm and was still swimming slowly within the Dao Foundation.

But inside it, there was a faint pink mist, compressed into a small bead, which floated quietly.

Lin Fengmian's heart stirred.

He could feel that the pink bead still contained that aphrodisiac power.

Moreover, he seems to be able to take it out and use it at any time.

A playful smile appeared on Lin Fengmian's lips.

This is great stuff!

Although he himself doesn't need this thing—

After all, which of the women around him wasn't conquered by his personal charm?

There's absolutely no need for this kind of thing.

but……

If it's used as a tool for flirting between spouses, wouldn't that be...?

Certain images involuntarily surfaced in Lin Fengmian's mind.

A blush rose on Nangong Li's cold and beautiful face, and her eyes were filled with a dreamy look.

Chu Qingyi bit her lip, twisting her body shyly;

Yun Caiyue blushed and softly called out, "Brother Fengmian..."

hiss--

Lin Fengmian felt that the burning passion he had finally managed to suppress had reignited!

He quickly shook his head, took a few deep breaths, and suppressed the agitation in his heart.

"Let's talk about it when we get back, let's talk about it when we get back..."

He muttered to himself, afraid to think any further.

……

Lin Fengmian regained his composure and began to look around.

The surrounding cultivators were still displaying their unique abilities; some were sitting cross-legged in meditation, some were silently reciting the Mind-Clearing Mantra, and some were even beginning to perform some kind of calming spell by forming hand seals.

Those phantoms continued to pose seductively and speak in sweet, coquettish voices.

But Lin Fengmian had a different thought at this moment.

Taking advantage of someone's misfortune?

No need.

Everyone who just joined is starting from scratch, with zero points.

Even if we eliminate all these people, we won't gain anything.

He wouldn't do something that's thankless and exhausting.

His gaze swept around, and suddenly his eyes lit up.

Something was faintly shimmering within the pink mist.

He walked closer and took a look—

It is a thumb-sized crystal, pink all over, crystal clear, and emitting a faint fluorescent glow.

Phantom Crystal!

Lin Fengmian was overjoyed and quickly bent down to pick it up.

The crystal feels warm and smooth to the touch, with a delicate texture and a subtle warmth that emanates from the fingertips.

Following the rules, he placed the illusion crystal close to his jade pendant.

A flash of light appeared on the jade pendant, and the crystal transformed into a pink stream of light, disappearing into the jade pendant.

Immediately afterwards, the previously blank numbers on the back of the jade pendant flickered slightly.

"one."

Lin Fengmian nodded in satisfaction.

Points earned.

He put away the jade token and continued walking forward.

We walked and picked up things along the way.

There are quite a few illusionary crystals scattered around the perimeter.

Some are hidden under tree roots, some are embedded in cracks in rocks, and some are even displayed openly by the roadside.

Lin Fengmian didn't stand on ceremony and picked up one after another as he saw them.

The numbers on his jade pendant kept changing.

ten.

twenty.

Thirty-five.

Fifty.

……

Lin Fengmian picked up the items as he made his way deeper into the area.

Although the pink mist was still thick, with the yin-yang fish protecting him, he didn't have to worry about being confused at all.

I don't know how much time passed—

The scene before my eyes suddenly changed.

The forest has come to an end.

Lin Fengmian stopped and looked up.

Ahead lay a wide-open plain, flat and with a wide view.

There was no pink mist or phantoms here, only groups of cultivators, some standing, some sitting, each occupying a small area.

The monks all turned to look when they saw someone emerge from the forest.

His gaze swept over Lin Fengmian.

Lin Fengmian raised an eyebrow.

We've reached the second stage.

The moment Lin Fengmian stepped out of the forest, he felt dozens of eyes fall on him.

Those gazes contained scrutiny, appraisal, and, more than anything, undisguised contempt.

He looked up and saw dozens of cultivators standing in twos and threes on the plain.

And their cultivation level—

Lin Fengmian's gaze swept over the area, and his heart sank slightly.

Foundation building.

They were all Foundation Establishment cultivators.

None of them were at the Qi Refining stage.

Oh shit.

He cursed inwardly, then instantly understood.