Blood-Colored Tattoo

As Han Fei admired the beauty of the night, Wei Zixuan, Lu Zhong, and several others had gathered in Wang Rui's Side Hall on Taihe Peak.

Wang Rui said with a gloomy expression, "So that's how it is. By your account, it really wasn't a coincidence that Han Fei defeated you and Shao Bing. It seems my ninth junior brother obtained some kind of opportunity. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to undergo such earth-shaking changes in such a short time."

Lu Zhong sneered. "Find an opportunity when Han Fei is alone, capture him, and interrogate him properly. If we uncover his secret, Senior Brother, just let me have a sip of the soup."

After saying that, Wang Rui and Lu Zhong exchanged knowing smiles. Naturally, Wang Rui was the one most tempted by Han Fei's opportunity.

Late at night, Han Fei sat cross-legged on the meditation mat in the Side Hall and began absorbing spiritual energy. Waves of golden light radiated from his body, while the Blood-Colored Tattoo on his neck also gave off a faint glow. Compared to when he broke through during the day, its light was much dimmer.

In the Primordial Group, Fuxi and the others were discussing the tattoo on Han Fei's body.

Yan Di: "Look, doesn't the tattoo pattern on the group leader's body seem a little familiar?"

Yellow Emperor: "What's familiar about it? Plenty of people have marks on their bodies. Are you familiar with all of them?"

Chiyou: "Little Yan was referring to the pattern of this tattoo. Judging by its shape, it should be the head of a divine beast."

Yan Di: "Who are you calling Little Yan? Are you courting death? Do you believe I'll cut off your remaining horns too?"

Chiyou: "..."

At that moment, Fuxi said, "Group leader, although your physical body has only just taken shape, if you rely on your own strength to absorb spiritual energy, you'll probably only break through one level every half month. Does the difference between the Innate Realm First Level and Innate Realm Second Level mean anything to you right now?"

Han Fei frowned and slowly withdrew his spiritual energy, looking as though he were seeking guidance. "Then how should I cultivate, according to you, Senior?"

Fuxi: "Find some herbs and refine Spirit Gathering Pills. As long as you can gather the materials, I guarantee that your cultivation will reach the Innate Realm Fourth Level, or even the fifth level, before the Thirty-Three Peaks Martial Arts Tournament."

Han Fei's body trembled. "That fast? But I heard that Spirit Gathering Pills can't be taken too often, or they'll damage one's foundation."

Fuxi's expression turned stern. "What you refine can be called Spirit Gathering Pills? True Spirit Gathering Pills may only be first-grade medicinal pills, but they cause Martial Artists no harm whatsoever."

Han Fei was delighted. "Then where can I find the medicinal herbs needed to refine Spirit Gathering Pills?"

After thinking for a moment, Fuxi said, "The materials for Spirit Gathering Pills aren't rare. You should be able to gather them easily in the Tianyuan Mountain Range. Spend a few days looking for the materials, and you can also practice your combat skills along the way."

Han Fei responded with an "Oh." In truth, when it came to combat skills, Han Fei was no novice. The former owner of this body had cultivated here for six years. Although his spiritual energy level had not been high, only reaching level six, his dedication to cultivation was no less than anyone else's.

He had studied various fist and palm techniques quite deeply, and his combat experience was not weak either. That was why, in Taihe Hall, Han Fei had been able to handle Shao Bing and Wei Zixuan with ease despite facing two opponents alone.

Otherwise, even with the dual Divine Skills of the Undying Golden Body and Void Walking, he would not have won so easily.

Yellow Emperor: "Hey, what are you thinking about? Why are you spacing out?"

Han Fei jumped and suddenly came back to his senses. "What? You startled me. Can't you see I was thinking?"

Yellow Emperor: "Thinking my ass. You're already worrying yourself sick at such an early stage—what are you going to do later? Forget cultivation for now. Take off your robe and let me see your tattoo."

At this point, it was not only the Yellow Emperor who was interested. Even the ever-cold Pangu expressed a desire to see the tattoo on Han Fei's body.

Han Fei froze. "What tattoo? Since when do I have a tattoo?"

Although he said that, he still followed Fuxi's instructions and removed all his outer robes. At the same time, he circulated his spiritual power. Yet to everyone's surprise, no matter how Han Fei urged it, the Blood-Colored Tattoo never appeared again.

Pangu: "How could it be gone? I couldn't have seen it wrong just now."

Fuxi sighed. "This kind of tattoo is innate. It should be related to his bloodline. It seems that his origins are far from ordinary if he can become the group leader of the Primordial Group."

Chiyou: "Bloodline? What does that mean?"

Fuxi: "This tattoo requires the temperature of his blood to rise sharply before it appears, such as when he is enraged or advancing to a higher realm. It is different from your inherited memories."

Everyone understood, but no one cared about how to activate the tattoo now. What interested them was what use this Blood-Colored Tattoo had.

Fuxi shook his head, indicating that he was not too sure either.

Even these Ancient God big shots were curious, so Han Fei was naturally even more curious. He had not even known that he possessed a Blood-Colored Tattoo.

After listening to Fuxi, Han Fei said, "In my memories, no one else in my family had a Blood-Colored Tattoo, and no one ever told me anything about bloodline inheritance. In other words, my bloodline should be very ordinary. So why do I have a Blood-Colored Tattoo?"

Everyone fell silent. Han Fei received no answer, and the matter was left at that.

Early the next morning, Han Fei set out for the Tianyuan Mountain Range.

Taihe Peak was located on the outskirts of the Thirty-Three Peaks. Its spiritual energy was slightly weaker than that of the other peaks, so it produced few experts. That was why it had become the bottom-ranked peak among the Thirty-Three Peaks.

Of course, because Taihe Peak was on the outskirts, it was not far from the Tianyuan Mountain Range.

The Tianyuan Mountain Range was an enormous mountain range that almost encircled the Tianyuan Divine Sect. Its ridges were intricate and crisscrossed through an area spanning nearly a hundred li.

After leaving the Side Hall and arriving at Dong Jie's residence, he found that she was not cultivating. Instead, she was asleep with her head resting on a nearby table.

Without waking her, he gently kissed Dong Jie on the forehead, placed a note beside her, and turned to leave.

Dong Jie might have been too tired, or perhaps too excited and happy, so she slept deeply. She did not know that Han Fei had come to see her or that he had kissed her forehead.

Taihe Peak in the morning was filled with diligent disciples. Some were on their way to the training grounds, while others sat cross-legged atop huge rocks by the roadside, preparing to absorb the first rays of morning light.

Han Fei, meanwhile, strode toward the exit of the Tianyuan Divine Sect.

At the entrance, a hidden guard looked at Han Fei's token and asked skeptically, "Han Fei, sixteen years old, Body Refining Realm Sixth Level?"

Since Han Fei had only broken through yesterday and had not had time to replace his token, it still displayed his cultivation as the Body Refining Realm Sixth Level.

Han Fei nodded. "Senior Brother, is there a problem?"

Although the hidden guard wore a mask, Han Fei could still tell that he seemed confused. He was probably wondering what someone at the Body Refining Realm Sixth Level could possibly do after leaving the Tianyuan Divine Sect—go looking for death?

Of course, if someone wanted to seek death, the hidden guards had no authority to stop them. After returning the token to Han Fei, he merely offered a kind reminder. "To leave the Tianyuan Divine Sect, you must pass through the Tianyuan Mountain Range. There are many demon beasts of every level in the mountains. You have a map of the main road, right?"

Han Fei nodded. He had no intention of taking the main road. His destination was the perilous Tianyuan Mountain Range mentioned by the hidden guard.

Watching Han Fei's departing figure, the lead hidden guard revealed a trace of helplessness. "This kid must be crazy. He's only at the Body Refining Realm Sixth Level, yet he dares to cross the Tianyuan Mountain Range alone. Even taking the main road would be extremely dangerous."

The masked woman beside him smiled as well. "Yes. It really would be a pity for such a handsome boy to die just like that."

The hidden guards standing watch immediately revealed contemptuous expressions. They knew their teammate far too well.

After leaving the gates of the Tianyuan Divine Sect, Han Fei stretched lazily.

"Six years. This is the first time I've ever left the Tianyuan Divine Sect."

Han Fei had only been a little over ten years old when he entered the Tianyuan Divine Sect. Even the former him did not retain many clear memories from before then.

Taking out the map, Han Fei murmured, "There are even demon beasts with spiritual energy levels of forty or fifty deep within the Tianyuan Mountain Range. Right now, I can at most contend with those around level ten. It seems I can only explore the edges of the Tianyuan Mountain Range."

After choosing a direction, Han Fei quickly departed.

What Han Fei did not know was that the moment he left the Side Hall, someone had already fixed their sights on him.

At that moment, Wang Rui did not care that his cultivation had been interrupted and hurriedly asked, "What? Han Fei left the sect? Where did he go?"

The disciple delivering the news shook his head. "He Wu is following him. Once he knows the exact location, he'll send you a sound transmission talisman, Senior Brother."

The corners of Wang Rui's mouth lifted slightly. "Han Fei, Han Fei, you really are giving me an opportunity. There's a road to heaven, yet you refuse to take it. Instead, you insist on charging into hell yourself. I'll gladly accept your secret, Junior Brother. Hurry and summon Lu Zhong to see me."