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She spoke naturally, just as she had in many heart-to-heart talks over the past decade:

"By the way, I visited my eldest and second brothers a few days ago. Since they and their masked friends learned from your guidance that there are always higher levels and dangers outside the circle, they have been cultivating diligently in the mountains. They have become much more composed than before..."

She talked on and on, sharing her thoughts and observations, clearly believing that Qin Chuan's summons was, as always, to inquire about her emotional state.

Qin Chuan listened patiently with a gentle smile until Li Muchen finished speaking, then he slowly got to the point:

"Mu Chen, I am aware of your progress. I have summoned you here today to ask you something."

"Master, please speak."

Li Muchen straightened his expression.

"Would you like to study extraterrestrial life forms?"

Qin Chuan's voice was calm, yet it resounded like thunder in Li Muchen's ears.

Li Muchen's eyes lit up instantly, and he replied without hesitation, "Yes! This disciple thinks about it all the time!"

Her tone became agitated:

"Back then, my eldest and second brothers were ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, and actually wanted to form a group to go outside the circle. I even privately begged them to bring back some 'special products' for me to study if they could get in... Fortunately, Master reminded them in time, so they didn't go to their deaths."

She still feels a bit scared when she talks about it, but more than that, she has a strong desire to learn about creatures outside her circle.

"Master, are you taking me outside the circle?"

She excitedly pressed for more details.

Qin Chuan shook his head and smiled slightly: "It's not necessarily necessary to go outside the circle to see things outside the circle."

Under Li Muchen's questioning gaze, he explained:

"Back then, the Third Young Master drew a circle that transcended time and space, possessing boundless power. However, the circle was vast, and there were always some who slipped through the net. Some beings who were originally within the circle but were outside of it were either sealed away or barely survived."

With that, he rolled up his sleeves, and Li Muchen felt the scenery before him change rapidly. The next moment, a biting north wind rushed into his clothes, and the two of them found themselves in a desolate and cold border region.

In the distance are the rugged mountains unique to the Northern Mountain Demon Kingdom, rarely visited by humans.

In a huge pile of rocks that looked like it had been the site of a fierce battle, they saw an extremely weak stone demon, only its head remaining, barely clinging to life. It was none other than the Venerable of Beishan, who had been barely surviving after his failed attempt to plan the Beishan Rebellion.

Sensing the presence of living beings, the stone demon's head struggled to open its eyes. Seeing Qin Chuan and the other person, a strange glint flashed in its eyes, and it spoke in a hoarse voice:

"Human... cultivators... help me... help me avenge myself against the Northern Mountain Demon Emperor Shi Kuan! If you agree... I'm willing to offer you... a treasure that will grant you... immense power!"

Qin Chuan looked down at him with an indifferent expression and bluntly stated: "You are referring to the remains of that extraterrestrial creature, 'Golden Dawn', right?"

Venerable Beishan's eyes widened suddenly, his face filled with disbelief.

Qin Chuan continued calmly:

"No need for mystification. You hid it in the mother mountain range that nourished the Northern Mountain Demon Emperor and allowed him to be born, didn't you?"

"How...how could you know this?! No one else knows this!"

Venerable Beishan was utterly horrified. He had guarded this secret for countless years and had never mentioned it to any living being.

Li Muchen, standing to the side, also looked surprised and glanced at Qin Chuan.

Since Master already knew where Jin Chenxi was, why did he still come to see this demon?

Qin Chuan seemed to see through her doubts, and said in a calm tone, "Trash should always be cleaned up."

Before he finished speaking, he flicked his finger, and an invisible force instantly annihilated the remaining head and consciousness of Venerable Beishan, causing it to completely dissipate into the world without leaving a trace.

The movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

Li Muchen was shocked, and his pupils contracted slightly.

For the first time, she realized so clearly that her teacher, who had always taught her gently, also had such a ruthless and chilling side.

The Qin Chuan we know as a “half-master” is gentle and refined, and he benefits all people, but this is by no means the whole story.

She suddenly felt a sense of relief, relieved that she had strictly followed her master's teachings for the past ten years and had never overstepped her bounds; otherwise, her master would have been ruthless in disciplining her.

Qin Chuan didn't say much, and once again teleported with Li Muchen.

The next moment, they had penetrated deep into the northern mountains and arrived at a huge mountain range with unusual spiritual energy, majestic mountains, and a hint of eeriness.

This is the mother mountain where the Northern Mountain Demon Emperor Shi Kuan was born.

Qin Chuan made a hand seal, and a hole quietly opened up in a certain part of the mountain, revealing a hidden cave inside.

Upon entering, a strange, viscous aura that seemed to be trying to erode one's mind hits you.

Li Muchen looked closely and saw a yellow liquid, emitting an ominous light, slowly wriggling as if it were alive, existing quietly deep inside the cave.

That was the remains of Jin Chenxi, a creature from outside the circle!

Seemingly sensing the arrival of strangers, the pool of yellow liquid suddenly erupted, transforming into several sharp spikes that pierced Qin Chuan and Li Muchen with astonishing speed, carrying with it a strange and bewitching mental impact that instilled despair.

However, Qin Chuan simply waved his hand, as if brushing away dust, and the fierce attack instantly froze and disintegrated, all the eerie aura being forcibly suppressed back into the liquid.

Immediately, the liquid contracted and condensed uncontrollably, eventually transforming into a fist-sized yellow sphere with what appeared to be swirling quicksand inside, which fell into Qin Chuan's palm.

"This thing is called Golden Dawn, and it is a rather peculiar creature among those outside the circle. Its characteristic is that it can amplify the negative emotions in the possessor's heart, especially despair, and then erode and control their mind."

Playing with the dangerous sphere, Qin Chuan began to explain to Li Muchen:

"It possesses an extremely strong assimilation ability, capable of devouring and absorbing others, perfectly inheriting all their memories, emotions, and even abilities. Furthermore, it can absorb the demonic or magical power of its attackers to nourish itself, growing stronger with each battle. It can also mysteriously and briefly connect itself with its surrounding environment and living beings, sharing their senses and thoughts..."

Li Muchen was deeply moved, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Jin Chenxi's abilities are simply perfect material for "research"!

In an instant, countless experimental plans and possibilities utilizing these characteristics surged into her mind.

At this moment, Qin Chuan handed the yellow sphere that sealed the Golden Dawn to Li Muchen.

"Mu Chen, this item is now yours to study."

Qin Chuan looked at her, his tone calm yet carrying a heavy responsibility:

"I hope that you can use this as a basis to cultivate and create a 'creation' that is comparable to the four great demon emperors of the world today."

Li Muchen took the sphere, feeling the strange power contained within it, his heart pounding.

To create something comparable to the Demon Emperor! What an amazing and exciting challenge this is!

She suppressed her excitement and cautiously asked, "I will obey my master's orders even at the cost of my life! However, this process inevitably requires a large number of experimental subjects, whether they are demons or humans. This..."

She remembered Qin Chuan's initial warning: never use sentient beings for forbidden experiments.

Qin Chuan smiled calmly, but his tone carried a hint of coldness:

"It's alright. Everything in the world has its flaws. There are always scoundrels and parasites among the human and demon races. For example, those who learn the skills I teach but bully the weak, do evil, and never learn from their mistakes. I will fully support 'making use of their waste'."

Li Muchen understood instantly!

The Master is not a rigid person. His bottom line is "innocence" and "goodness". As for those evil people who seek their own death, his methods can be more decisive and efficient than anyone else's.

She suddenly realized that she and her master were, in some ways, the same kind of people, both transcending worldly constraints and directly addressing the essence of their goals.

However, her master's realm and control were far beyond her reach.

At this moment, Li Muchen's admiration for Qin Chuan reached an unprecedented level.

She gripped the yellow sphere tightly in her hand and solemnly promised, "Disciple understands! Please rest assured, Master, Mu Chen will do his utmost to cultivate a creation that meets your expectations as soon as possible!"

Qin Chuan nodded: "There's no need to be too hasty. Just proceed steadily and at your own pace. If you have any needs or questions, feel free to come to me anytime."

"Yes, Master!"

As they talked, their figures gradually blurred and eventually disappeared into the mother mountain range of the Northern Mountain Demon Emperor, leaving only an empty cave, as if nothing had ever happened.

Chapter 35 Rewarding the Good and Punishing the Evil, Acting on Behalf of Heaven

Deep within the clouds and mist of Qingyun Peak, in a secret cave tightly isolated by layers of powerful restrictions, the light is dim, with only a transparent container in the center, inscribed with runes, emitting an ominous yet dazzling glow.

Li Muchen stood before the container, her usually elegant and focused face now enveloped in an almost fanatical scientific passion. Her eyes shone brightly as she stared intently at the scene inside the container, even her breathing was extremely soft, for fear of disturbing the terrifying being that was being conceived.

In the center of the container, the yellow sphere, which was originally only the size of a fist, has expanded to about half the height of a person after being infused with a massive amount of "nutrients" and undergoing countless precise adjustments and catalysis.

It was no longer a simple mass of liquid, but had transformed into a huge, slowly pulsating golden "egg".

The egg's walls were translucent, their interior shimmering with light, as if molten gold and shadows were surging and intertwining wildly, outlining a blurry, bizarre, and ever-changing silhouette, radiating a soul-chilling pressure and an extremely eerie life force.

This is the creation she nurtured using the remains of Jin Chenxi as a foundation, pouring countless efforts and resources into it. It greedily absorbs everything, has already revived, and is becoming unimaginably powerful and active.

Her slender fingers danced swiftly across the control runes, precisely injecting the last few strands of purified energy, along with the life essence and negative emotions—squeezed from the captured villains and brimming with despair and madness—into the "egg" as if injecting nutrients.

The giant golden egg trembled violently, the light flow inside accelerated instantly, its pulsation became more powerful, and the palpitations it emitted caused the restrictions of the entire secret cave to hum slightly.

Outside the cave, the world was in turmoil, and the events within the secret cave did not cease.

The news of the establishment of the Demon Alliance and the widespread dissemination of the "Demon Essence Refining Treasure Technique" were like two heavy boulders thrown into a calm lake, stirring up huge waves in both the human and demon realms.

The morale of the demon race was at an all-time high, and their overall strength increased at a visible rate. Many demons who used to fight based solely on their talent and instinct began to refine their own demon treasures in a more sophisticated way, resulting in a qualitative leap in their combat power. Their orderliness and threat level increased day by day.

Fortunately, the human race is not stagnant either.

Thanks to the foundational cultivation techniques such as the "Spiritual Source Initiation Technique" passed down by Qin Chuan in his early years, as well as his continuous public sermons, the new generation of cultivators have a much more solid foundation than their predecessors, and their overall strength is steadily and firmly improving.

Small-scale skirmishes and conflicts continue along the border between the two tribes, with occasional scenes of swords flashing and demonic energy surging through the air.

Strangely, these conflicts are always quietly suppressed by various "accidents" or invisible pressures just before they are about to escalate and evolve into regional wars, thus maintaining a delicate and tense balance.

It was as if there were an unseen giant hand calmly controlling the chessboard, preventing either side from starting a full-scale war and breaking this dangerous balance.

Meanwhile, another piece of news about the special inherited physique of the Dongfang family's women spread like a sudden plague, sweeping through the major families of the Dao Alliance at an astonishing speed and triggering a storm of greed far more intense than the border conflicts.

They can directly pass on their pure spiritual power to the next generation!

What kind of concept is this?

This is simply a "living treasure" that can be moved, regenerated, and ensure the longevity of the family bloodline!

Countless family heads and sect elders had their eyes turn red. Even though they still harbored some fear of Dongfang Guyue, a powerhouse comparable to a demon emperor, they could not suppress their almost instinctive greed and ambition.

In no time, shuttles and carriages came in an endless stream to propose marriage to Shenhuoshan Manor, almost breaking down the threshold of the manor.

Young talents of all kinds, direct descendants of prominent families, and even some elders of considerable seniority shamelessly came to visit, speaking earnestly and offering huge dowries, all seeking nothing more than Dongfang Huaizhu, the eldest daughter of the Dongfang family who was of marriageable age.

Dongfang Huaizhu initially maintained proper etiquette and politely declined, even going so far as to publicly declare that she already had someone she loved, in an attempt to deter these philanderers.

However, this did not completely stop some arrogant, powerful, or extremely greedy individuals from pestering her with all sorts of tricks, from soft pleading to coercion and enticement, leaving her annoyed and exhausted both physically and mentally.