Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

Shi Yuan smiled.

He had already made preparations, and although he was struggling to hold on, it was only to seize that slim chance.

"How did Elder Shi get injured like this?"

Han Feng asked.

Instead of giving a direct explanation, Shi Yuan seemed lost in memories.

"Elder Han, do you know where this humble monk comes from?"

Han Feng pondered for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Could it be the Eastern Xuan Continent?"

Shi Yuan looked somewhat surprised.

"I didn't expect Elder Han to know."

Han Feng smiled and said, "I have been to the Eastern Xuan Continent before, where Buddhism is prevalent, so I had this guess."

Shi Yuan nodded.

"My injury is related to the Black Abyss of the Eastern Xuan Continent."

"Black Abyss?"

Han Feng's heart stirred, and he saw Elder Shi continue, "The Black Abyss is a forbidden land for humans. It was once the site of an unimaginable great battle, which is said to be related to an ancient Dou Di."

"Elder Han must have heard of the Dark Race, right?"

"Ah."

"The Dark Race was born from the Black Abyss. They are born with a strange fighting spirit that possesses immense power. The people of the Eastern Xuan Continent call it Demonic Qi."

"The wounds on this humble monk were inflicted by the dark race."

After listening, Han Feng roughly understood.

"So, Elder Shi's injury was already present on the Eastern Xuan Continent."

"Do not."

Shi Yuan's expression began to subtly change.

"This wound was left in the Black Corner Region."

Han Feng was taken aback.

"Elder Shi went through all that trouble, so this is what you wanted to say."

Shi Yuan nodded.

"The appearance of dark races on the Northwest Continent is no ordinary event."

Han Feng narrowed his eyes, seemingly lost in thought.

"The dark race of the Black Corner Region was dealt with by Elder Shi?"

Han Feng suddenly asked.

Shi Yuan nodded.

"I risked my life to barely erase it."

The girl standing to the side seemed to be hearing this for the first time; tears welled up in her eyes, and her eyes were red.

"Elder Han, can you save my master?"

Han Feng gave the girl a reassuring smile and continued to ask Shi Yuan.

"I've heard that Elder Shi and the Dean are friends. Can't he solve your problem?"

Shi Yuan shook his head: "Dean Mang has already helped a lot. Without him, I might have died several years ago."

"Is there nothing that can be done about demonic energy?"

"Yes, demonic energy is very troublesome. In my case, unless there are some powerful spiritual treasures, there is no other way."

A glint flashed in Han Feng's eyes, and he said calmly, "Even the strange fire in the inner courtyard can't eliminate the demonic energy?"

Elder Shi was completely unaware of Han Feng's scheme and frankly said, "Although the Fallen Heart Flame is powerful, the demonic energy in my body requires exquisite flame control to remove; otherwise, it will burn me to ashes."

"Just find someone to refine the strange fire, that will solve the problem."

"It's not that easy. Refining this strange fire is extremely dangerous. If someone loses their life because of it, wouldn't that be my fault?"

Han Feng laughed and said, "Elder Shi is probably worrying unnecessarily. If there were an opportunity to refine a strange fire, countless people would be willing to rush to it."

"Hehe, the Fallen Heart Flame is the foundation of the Inner Academy. The reason why Dean Mang chose this place to establish the academy was because he was interested in this strange flame."

Elder Shi said, "Therefore, only the elders of this academy are qualified to refine it. If an outsider is found to refine it, wouldn't the Fallen Heart Flame be lost?"

Han Feng was extremely relaxed at this moment, because he already had a way to treat Elder Shi.

The fact that they've also managed to extract information about the strange fire is a pleasant surprise.

"It seems that the elders of this academy are not strong enough, which is why Elder Shi has suffered for so many years."

Han Feng joked.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yuan smiled.

But the next second, his smile vanished.

Suddenly, a blazing flame rose from Han Feng's hand, ripples spreading out like rolling waves.

"A strange fire!!!"

Shi Yuan could no longer remain calm and was greatly alarmed.

The strange fire before him was not merely a rare treasure of heaven and earth, but also his hope for survival.

Under the azure firelight, Han Feng's face looked so gentle and kind.

"Elder Shi, when will the treatment begin?"

Han Feng asked with a smile.

Chapter 59 Exorcism

After regaining his senses, Elder Shi gave Han Feng a deep look.

"I never expected that Elder Han would possess such a rare item as a strange fire."

Han Feng put away the Sea Heart Flame and nodded, saying, "With the strange fire here, the demonic energy is easy to remove, but there is still a problem: Elder Shi's life essence is severely depleted."

The life essence of a Dou Zong should be extremely strong, but Elder Shi's current condition means that even if the demonic energy is removed, he can only live for about ten years at most.

Elder Shi laughed heartily: "This humble monk has endured this demonic energy for many years, and is already living a life worse than death. If I can recover, even if I can only live for one more day, it will be good."

"Miaoyin, bring me my storage ring."

Elder Shi's withered fingers were no longer able to wear the storage ring, so he placed it in his room.

"Master."

Qin Miaoyin quickly brought over Shi Yuan's storage ring.

Shi Yuan took it and placed it in front of Han Feng.

"Elder Han, this humble monk has nothing of value but some savings, which I hope to exchange for an opportunity to help you."

Han Feng didn't even look at what was in the storage ring. After accepting Shi Yuan's kindness, he agreed, "Alright, I'll prepare some medicine for Elder Shi today, and we'll start removing the demonic energy tomorrow."

After saying that, Han Feng took out several medicinal herbs and began to prepare them.

Elder Shi's body is severely depleted, so he needs some potent life-sustaining medicine to sustain him, lest he succumb to the pain and die suddenly when the demonic energy is expelled tomorrow.

Han Feng demonstrated his superb pharmaceutical skills, using the sixth-tier Purple Flowing Fruit as the main ingredient to create a life-saving potion.

"Elder Shi's body is no longer suitable for refining pills. This medicine is a substitute. Take it once now, once tonight, and once tomorrow morning."

Han Feng divided the medicine into three portions and explained the details of taking it.

Elder Shi listened attentively, took a dose of medicine, and drank it all in one gulp.

Elder Shi had taken this precious medicine that replenishes the essence of life before, but its effects were worlds apart from the medicine Han Feng had prepared today.

The moment the cool medicinal liquid entered my mouth, I could feel a rich vitality seeping into my body.

The dry skin has visibly improved; although it is still wrinkled, it is a huge change.

Shi Yuan felt an unprecedented sense of comfort. Ever since his body was severely injured by demonic energy, he had been suffering day and night, and now he finally saw a glimmer of hope.

Han Feng reminded him, "Elder Shi, you must be prepared. Using the strange fire to dispel demonic energy is very painful."

Shi Yuan laughed heartily: "Elder Han, please come. If this humble monk were to utter a single cry of pain, it would be disrespectful to the torment I have endured for the past decades."

Han Feng smiled politely, stood up, and took his leave.

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After leaving the villa, Han Feng took out his storage ring and weighed it in his hand.

The more valuable items include:

Three sixth-tier precious herbs, one seventh-tier precious herb, and a seventh-tier magic core that had been "rounded" into a round shape.

Han Feng had some understanding of this; it was a unique technique of the Buddhist sect in the Eastern Xuan Continent. After the demon core was converted, it lost its fierce demonic beast will and could absorb the energy inside as a supplement.

However, this skill has a very high barrier to entry, so it cannot be popularized and can only be performed by some highly skilled monks.

Han Feng took out the smooth, round seventh-tier magic core and played with it with great interest the whole way.

For alchemists, this thing is somewhat of a waste.

However, for those cultivators who are not qualified to become alchemists, this can be considered a path that has been explored and can maximize the utilization value of magic cores.

Back at the villa, Han Feng retrieved the broken sword fragments he had previously obtained from the six-armed demon ape.

Once the seal on the strange fire was broken, the eerie demonic energy once again overflowed.

Han Feng studied it carefully for a while.

Energy in the world has different attributes, but good and evil are attributed to humans.

In Han Feng's view, demonic energy is nothing more than a mutated form of "battle energy," which may be more troublesome than ordinary battle energy.

But that's all.

If the dark races were truly that powerful, they wouldn't just be hiding in a corner of the Eastern Xuan Continent.

Han Feng had never set foot in the Black Abyss, and in his previous life, he had never heard of any unrest there until his death, so he didn't take it seriously.

In contrast, the Soul Emperor's plan is the one that needs to be addressed first.

After resealing the fragments, Han Feng began to think about the "Fallen Heart Flame".

Elder Shi was very kind; he not only confirmed the news that there was a strange fire in the inner courtyard for Han Feng, but also took the initiative to tell him its name.

The Fallen Heart Flame is invisible and colorless, ranked fourteenth on the Strange Flame Ranking, and is known as a "Cultivation Cheat Device".

The title comes from the fact that the Fallen Heart Flame can produce a special kind of "heart flame" that can automatically temper the cultivator's fighting spirit and run like a perpetual motion machine even when the body is at rest.

To refine the Fallen Heart Flame, Han Feng first needs to prepare a matching pill.

This elixir not only provides the body with the ability to resist strange fire, but also specifically strengthens the defense of the heart area.

As his thoughts raced, the name of a particular elixir appeared in Han Feng's mind.

Earth Spirit Heart-Nourishing Pill, a mid-grade seventh-rank pill, can greatly enhance the body's defense in a short period of time, especially protecting the heart meridian, while also possessing remarkable healing effects.

Han Feng decided to refine it ahead of time, just in case he needed it later.

Such a rare and precious creature as a strange fire cannot be concealed unless it is raised from a young age and accompanied for hundreds or thousands of years.

If you lock it in a small tower, it will eventually break out.

In the previous life, the Three Thousand Burning Flames of the Pill Tower were just like that.

Even if it were trapped in a complete "star field" space, Danta was still worried that if the opponent went berserk, it would burn through the star field and thus wreak havoc on Dan City.

But I'm unwilling to give up the strange fire directly.

Therefore, during one year's alchemy gathering, the Pill Tower issued a special announcement that the top ten alchemists were qualified to refine the Three Thousand Burning Flames.

That year's Pill Gathering was quite lively, even attracting the Soul Palace.