Fierce Battle with Han Feng

Yao Chen and his two companions entered Maple City without haste, choosing instead to inquire among the local merchants about Han Feng's residence within the city.

In the merchants' accounts, Han Feng was a figure of both resentment and terror; he indulged his subordinates in preying upon the common folk and imposing exorbitant levies, leaving the people in a state of utter misery.

Many innocent souls had seen their families destroyed simply for offending him or his underlings.

"This wicked disciple relies on the alchemy techniques I once taught him to run rampant in this city—he is truly committing a grave sin!"

Listening to the merchants' tales, Yao Chen felt his teeth ache with hatred for Han Feng, wishing only to charge over immediately and purge his sect of this disgrace.

Han Feng's residence was located in the heart of Maple City—the Medicine Emperor Palace.

This grand structure served as the very symbol of Han Feng's power.

It was said that after Han Feng conquered Maple City through his superb alchemy and formidable strength, he had mobilized vast resources to construct the Medicine Emperor Palace.

Gazing at the magnificent architecture in the center of the city, Yao Chen flew toward it, accompanied by Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian.

Upon arriving at the Medicine Emperor Palace, Yao Chen and his companions found its decor to be incredibly luxurious.

The palace was constructed from massive black stones, exuding a mysterious and oppressive aura.

The vermilion gates were studded with golden rivets, appearing both solemn and magnificent.

The eaves of the palace roof were carved with patterns of exotic medicinal herbs and magical beasts, inlaid with countless brilliant gemstones that refracted dazzling light, as if to symbolize Han Feng's supreme authority in this region.

"You lot, what are you doing here? Don't you know this is the place of our Lord Medicine Emperor? Get lost at once!"

Seeing the three of them, the guards stationed there rushed over and shouted.

Observing that even the guards here were at the Dou Shi level, Yao Chen waved his hand with disdain.

The Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame in his palm surged toward them, and the scene instantly fell silent.

Meanwhile, Han Feng was in his private alchemy room, preparing to refine a Tier 6 medicinal pill.

Just as he began the refinement, he was startled by the commotion outside and emerged to investigate.

Upon stepping out, he saw three masked figures killing his men in front of his palace, but noting their formidable strength, he spoke with forced courtesy.

"Three masters, what business brings you to my Medicine Emperor Palace? My men were ignorant of the rules just now; I hope you will not take offense."

Hearing Han Feng speak in such a manner, Yao Chen remained expressionless, while Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian began to provoke him.

"Those guard dogs just now were truly annoying; now an old dog has come out, and he's at least somewhat polite."

Hearing this, Han Feng's expression shifted slightly, but he continued to probe them tentatively.

"Three masters, have you come to have me refine some medicinal pill? Seeing that you are all quite powerful, I shall offer you a twenty percent discount on the alchemy fees."

Han Feng was truly worthy of having thrived in the Black Corner Region; his capacity for restraint was beyond that of ordinary men.

"I fear your pills would kill a person; I certainly wouldn't eat them."

Xiao Yi Xian continued to pour oil on the fire.

Han Feng's face grew increasingly dark, and the scene fell into a brief silence.

At this moment, Yao Chen spoke to Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian.

"Little Yanzi, lass, I leave this wicked disciple to you two today; let this master test the results of your cultivation during this period."

After Yao Chen finished speaking, he took a chair from his storage ring and sat to the side to watch.

"Understood, Master. This time, let the two of us purge the sect."

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian agreed.

Seeing this posture, Han Feng realized they were doing this on purpose, and having heard the mention of "purging the sect," he suddenly thought of his teacher, the Venerable Yao, Yao Chen.

"So it is you, you old thing! It is a pity that I failed to kill you completely back then and let you escape. Old thing, have you brought these two little dolls here to deliver the Flame Mantra to me?"

Hearing these words, Yao Chen felt as if his heart were being pierced by knives; he deeply regretted ever raising such a white-eyed wolf, and he waved his hand.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan charged toward Han Feng.

Han Feng led them both into the air outside the palace to engage in battle.

Above Maple City, the atmosphere grew tense to the extreme.

Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful figure radiated a powerful aura, her strength as a two-star Dou Emperor fully revealed; the Dou Qi around her flickered like green flames, her beautiful eyes filled with determination and resolve.

Beside her, although Xiao Yan was only a three-star Dou King, his momentum was not the least bit inferior; he gripped the Heavy Profound Ruler tightly, his eyes burning with intense fighting spirit.

Opposite them, Han Feng stood in his black robes, fluttering in the wind; his peak Dou Emperor strength made him appear like a demon god, and a powerful pressure permeated the air.

His narrow eyes were filled with disdain and mockery as he looked at Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan, as if he were watching two ants who did not know their own limits.

As the battle began, neither side struck rashly, instead sizing each other up, attempting to find a flaw in the other's defense.

Han Feng broke the silence first; with a wave of his hands, a powerful Dou Qi storm swept toward Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yi Xian flashed aside, dodging the storm, while simultaneously forming seals with her hands, sending a stream of green poisonous mist spraying toward Han Feng.

Han Feng sneered and waved his hand, dispersing the poisonous mist with ease.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan let out a loud shout, brandishing the Heavy Profound Ruler as he charged toward Han Feng.

Han Feng remained unhurried, extending a single palm to effortlessly catch Xiao Yan's attack.

Xiao Yan felt a surge of immense force travel up from the Heavy Profound Ruler, causing his arm to go numb, yet he gritted his teeth and exerted force once more, attempting to break free from Han Feng's restraint.

Han Feng applied a slight amount of pressure, tossing Xiao Yan aside.

Xiao Yi Xian seized the opportunity to launch an attack, her hands dancing as countless poison needles shot toward Han Feng.

Han Feng's figure flickered rapidly, dodging the majority of the needles, though a few still managed to pierce his body.

Han Feng's expression darkened as he circulated the Dou Qi within his body, forcing the poison needles out.

After a brief exchange of probes, Han Feng gradually grasped the measure of Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan's strength.

He no longer held back, beginning to unleash his full offensive power.

He formed seals with his hands and chanted a mantra, sending a massive flaming palm print crashing toward Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan.

Sensing the overwhelming power of the strike, Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan dared not meet it head-on and retreated in succession.

Han Feng did not let up, launching a continuous barrage of attacks as wave after wave of flaming palm prints bombarded Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan could only dodge repeatedly, appearing somewhat disheveled for a moment.

Xiao Yan felt a secret anxiety rising in his heart; he knew that continuing like this was not a viable solution and that he had to find a way to turn the tide.

Just then, a flash of resolve crossed Xiao Yan's eyes, and he decided to unleash the Low-Tier Earth Level Dou Technique: Devouring Wave Flame Splitting Ruler.

He took a deep breath, pouring the Dou Qi within his body frantically into the Heavy Profound Ruler.

The Heavy Profound Ruler instantly ignited with raging flames, the fire dancing wildly as if struggling to break free from the ruler's restraint.

With a loud shout, Xiao Yan swung the Heavy Profound Ruler toward Han Feng.

A massive flaming ruler radiance whistled toward Han Feng, the very space appearing to tear apart in its wake.

Sensing the immense power of the strike, Han Feng's expression shifted slightly as he formed hand seals, sending an even larger flaming palm print to meet it.