Nanming Li Fire

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining Nanming Li Fire...]

[Nanming Li Fire is the Fire of the Li Position of the Innate Bagua. It is the companion fire of the divine beast Vermilion Bird clan. Its power is infinite, and it deals double damage to yin spirits and ghosts. Because this fire burns to the extreme, it appears pure white and incinerates everything it touches.]

Nanming Li Fire?

One of the ten great divine fires of ancient times?

How could Zhang Nian not have a concept of this? He couldn't help but sigh in his heart at the power of the system; to think it could even produce such a divine object. With a flame like this, even a Dou Sheng expert would likely have to concede defeat if they were touched by even a sliver of it, right?

He fantasized about this in his heart.

He then calmed his mind to sense it, finally discovering that milky-white flame in his dantian. After condensing his Dou Disciple cyclone, he could perform internal observation, which saved him a lot of trouble. The flame looked very docile within his body; it was pure white and flawless, giving off a noble, holy, and untainted feeling.

Perhaps noticing Zhang Nian's sudden daze, Medusa asked with concern, "Master, do you feel unwell?"

"Oh, no, you focus on your cultivation. I'm going out for a bit and will be back soon. If anyone comes by during this time, you are responsible for receiving them." Zhang Nian gave instructions in a somewhat distracted manner, then stopped paying attention to Medusa and turned to leave the room.

Arriving at a secluded spot where no one was around, Zhang Nian took the last Dou Sheng Experience Card from his robes.

He tore it open with both hands.

Now was the time for desperate measures. Having confirmed that exotic flames could be doubled and that the Fen Jue relied on flames to evolve, this was a script tailor-made for him, wasn't it!

At worst, he would just keep a low profile until he broke through to Dou Sheng; as long as Medusa cultivated diligently, he would have the strength sooner or later.

"Rip~"

The card emitted a faint fluorescent glow in response, then visibly transformed into specks of light that merged into his skin. Immediately after, the system's notification sound rang in his ears.

[Please confirm if the host wishes to use the Dou Sheng Experience Card...]

"Confirm..."

[Ding! Using Dou Sheng Experience Card... Calibrating...]

[Calibration complete..]

[Name: Zhang Nian]

[Age: 20]

[Items: Herb Treasury, Nanming Li Fire]

[Current Strength: Peak Five-Star Dou Sheng, Countdown 00:59:59]

Hmm?

It seems his luck was quite good this time. The base strength of a Dou Sheng Experience Card was a One-Star Dou Sheng, but one could obtain higher strength due to certain luck factors. Clearly, Zhang Nian had been visited by the Goddess of Luck; a peak Five-Star Dou Sheng was enough to make those two at Starfall Pavilion tremble with fear.

A slight arc formed at the corner of his mouth. He was also slightly looking forward to meeting Yao Chen, as the other party was the mentor of the future world protagonist, Xiao Yan.

With a thought, he condensed Dou Qi beneath his feet. With a "bang," he shot into the sky. The houses below gradually became blurred, and he charged out of the restriction. Holding one palm forward, he raised his hand slightly toward the void in front of him. The space trembled, and he forcibly tore open an irregular black hole.

With a light tap of his feet, his figure moved rapidly forward, disappearing into the spatial rift and vanishing from this world.

Central Plains.

Starfall Pavilion was located in the southern region of the Central Plains and was the most mysterious of the Four Pavilions. Its low-key and unostentatious style cast a veil over the faction. Its disciples were few, yet each possessed excellent talent, adhering to the principle of quality over quantity. Everyone living in the Central Plains knew that if they encountered a disciple of Starfall Pavilion, they must never underestimate them due to their young age, because Starfall Pavilion never accepted mediocre people.

"Boom~"

There was a disturbance in the sky. Accompanied by a roar, space was torn open to reveal a huge wound. A figure quickly emerged, his face carrying a hint of confusion.

"Logically, the positioning provided by the system should be precise, and I also remember that Starfall Pavilion is located in the Tianxing Mountain Range..."

Thinking of this, Zhang Nian seemed to notice some clues. His gaze sharpened as he stared at the forest below. There were no buildings or mountain peaks in the surroundings; it looked like an ordinary forest, yet it faintly revealed a trace of spatial fluctuation.

"Heh, good methods. No wonder I couldn't find it. I actually forgot that Starfall Pavilion has the Starfall Great Array. It is perfectly natural; I was almost fooled by it even as a Five-Star Dou Sheng."

Of course, a larger reason for this was that Zhang Nian had only entered the Dou Sheng realm for the second time. Although he knew all the techniques through the use of the experience card, this was a matter of practice making perfect. Knowing and applying were two different things, which led to this blunder. If a real Dou Sheng had descended, they would likely have seen the clues here immediately.

Zhang Nian stood in the void, and just as he was about to act against the void below, the space beneath him trembled. Accompanied by a wisp of strange starlight diffusing from within, the light gradually expanded, shooting straight into the sky. It then sprinkled down sheets of starlight, eventually forming a magnificent spatial gate before Zhang Nian's eyes.

Two people walked out of the gate, and Zhang Nian sensed their strength immediately.

He figured the one at the peak of Nine-Star Dou Zun was Venerable Yao, Yao Chen, and the one beside him at Three-Star Dou Zun was Venerable Feng, Feng Xian. He scanned them once and waited for them to speak; as a Dou Sheng expert, it would be too beneath his dignity to speak first.

"We did not expect a Dou Sheng expert to visit in person. We failed to welcome you. Yao Chen and Feng Xian of Starfall Pavilion welcome the Saint."

The two gave him plenty of face. In fact, they had noticed this unusual aura the moment Zhang Nian appeared. They had originally thought that it was better to avoid trouble if possible, and if he wasn't here for Starfall Pavilion, they wouldn't show themselves. Moreover, the Central Plains had been slightly turbulent recently, as the mysterious disappearance of a few alchemists had caused many sects to retreat into their mountain gates. As a leader among the alchemists of the Central Plains, Yao Chen was naturally kept firmly within the barrier by Venerable Feng.

Facing Zhang Nian's powerful aura, the two could not help but have their suspicions... After all, in such extraordinary times, for a Dou Sheng to specifically seek out Starfall Pavilion...

Seeing that Zhang Nian remained silent for a long time, Venerable Feng, who was a straightforward person, asked directly: "I do not know why the Saint has come. My brother and I are merely leaders of a small faction in the Central Plains. If there is anything in Starfall Pavilion that catches your eye, feel free to take it. My brother and I will not say a single word of objection."

Great... he was mistaken for someone coming to rob them again...

Zhang Nian was speechless, but thinking about it, it was true. After all, he had appeared suddenly and headed straight for Starfall Pavilion; one could say his purpose was a bit too obvious...

He stopped being polite, turned to look at Yao Chen, and said:

"I have come this time solely for a cultivation technique. Whether it is copied or traded, Venerable Yao, you choose." Zhang Nian did not call out the name Yao Chen; in fact, he rarely mentioned that name himself.

Below, Yao Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he had a bad premonition. The other party speaking like this clearly meant they were after the Fen Jue. But what use would a Dou Sheng have for the Fen Jue, or rather, how would the other party know about the Fen Jue...

"I hope the Saint can clarify. My Starfall Pavilion does have some cultivation techniques." Yao Chen tried to brush it off. He still firmly believed that no one other than Venerable Feng and his disciple Han Feng knew of the existence of the Fen Jue.

He shook his head slightly, understanding the other's hidden thoughts, and said loudly: "I can trade three Ninth-Grade medicinal herbs for the Fen Jue. Think about it."