Maple City is a city controlled by Medicine Emperor Han Feng of the Black-Corner Region.
Alchemists are the most respected beings on the Dou Qi Continent, and they are respected wherever they are and by any power.
Especially for high-level alchemists, even those at the Dou Zong or Dou Sheng Expert would not dare to easily make enemies with them.
The reason why Han Feng was able to thrive in the Black-Corner Region was...
It's not just because of their alchemy skills.
More importantly, it's because of its background.
He was a disciple of Yao Chen, the renowned alchemist known as the number one Venerable Yao in the entire Dou Qi Continent.
In addition, Han Feng himself was quite skilled in alchemy, so he gathered a large number of trusted subordinates in the Black-Corner Region.
This Maple City was the name given to it by the people of the Black-Corner Region because of its prestigious status.
A city established solely in the name of Han Feng.
Outside Maple City, powerful figures from all directions of the Black-Corner Region are now pouring into this place.
Jia Nan Academy has intensified its cleanup efforts during this period.
Many significant forces in the Black-Corner Region have already been eliminated.
Especially for some small and medium-sized forces, they simply cannot stop Jia Nan Academy.
Now, they hear that Han Feng wants to come up with a foolproof plan for this matter in Maple City.
Many people rushed towards Maple City.
Suddenly, Maple City became the most dazzling place in the entire Black-Corner Region.
All the major forces have gathered here, but despite the convergence of various forces from the Black-Corner Region in Wind City, there is no chaos whatsoever.
They even became quite amiable and orderly.
Even the Blood Sect and its ilk, who had the worst reputation in the Black-Corner Region, did not provoke any trouble.
Instead, after entering the resting place prepared for them by Medicine Emperor Han Feng, they did not go out casually.
Outside Maple City, Xiao Yan followed the others into this city named after the Medicine Emperor Han Feng.
As soon as Xiao Yan stepped into Maple City, he saw many powerful figures from the Black-Corner Region heading towards the city's core.
However, they were stopped shortly afterward.
For rogue cultivators like Xiao Yan who have no official status, they simply don't have the qualifications to enter the core area.
"The real core of Maple City is ahead, but unfortunately we can't get there."
"Who says otherwise? There were just too many people this time."
"You've heard too? I heard that Medicine Emperor Han Feng has summoned everyone from the Black-Corner Region to jointly resist Jia Nan Academy."
"Yes, if we hadn't been forced into this situation by the Jia Nan Academy, why would we be here?"
The whispering conversation among the surrounding youths reached Xiao Yan's ears.
He turned his head and saw that the group was still talking, or rather, complaining.
"However, there's no way to go any further from here."
One of the young men pouted, pointed to the armored guards in front of him, and said with a hint of regret in his voice.
"Ahead lies the core area of Wind City. I've heard that, by order of the Medicine Emperor himself, only those at the Dou Wang or above are allowed to enter the inner city."
The two people next to them listened, their faces showing envy.
Dou Wang expert is someone who can transform their Dou Qi into wings and fly through the sky.
Xiao Yan looked at the guards blocking his way. This was only the outer perimeter of Wind City; it was impossible to gather information here.
However, to enter the inner city, one must reveal their strength, which must be at least that of Dou Wang.
But now a fatal problem lies before him.
In the Dou Qi Continent, once one breaks through to the level of Dou Wang or above, one can condense the Dou Qi within their body into wings on their back and fly through the air.
Even though his current strength has already surpassed that of Dou Wang, he still cannot fly.
"I don't know if it's because of the Douluo Continent system, or the constraints of the Soul Power within my body..."
Xiao Yan murmured softly, but without stopping, he lifted his foot and walked towards the Maple City.
"Slow!"
As soon as Xiao Yan stepped out, the guards not far away immediately stopped Xiao Yan.
"Your Excellency, by order of the Medicine Emperor, one must possess the strength of Dou Wang or higher to enter this place. You..."
The guard's gaze fell on Xiao Yan, noticing that Xiao Yan was shrouded in a black robe, but he didn't give a definitive answer.
Some old guys like to play tricks like this, and he walked casually towards the inner city. He didn't want to mess things up for Xiao Yan.
"Boom!"
Xiao Yan did not reply, but his Soul Power surged instantly, and a powerful pressure swept over everyone around him.
"What a terrifying aura!"
Although Xiao Yan did not release his Soul Ring, he is now a genuine Soul Emperor level expert.
Especially now that his physical body has transmigrated to the world of the Dou Qi Continent.
He could sense that his previous period of rest and recuperation had brought him to the threshold of a breakthrough.
Perhaps it won't be long before I'm able to break through to level 62.
The overwhelming pressure from the Soul Emperor level caused everyone around to change color instantly.
Not far away, a group of people dressed in blood-red clothing were heading towards the inner city.
The leader, who looked to be in his thirties, was none other than Fan Lao from the Blood Sect.
Sensing the aura emanating from Xiao Yan, he narrowed his eyes slightly.
Even though he possessed the strength of Star Dou Huang, he still felt a pressure emanating from Xiao Yan's aura.
"This person exudes a terrifying aura, yet is completely unfamiliar. Could he be an old fellow who has been secluded in his room all this time?"
Fan Lao muttered to himself, but he turned and walked directly toward Xiao Yan's location.
"How dare you!"
Fan Lao approached and directly reprimanded the guard who had stopped Xiao Yan.
"You're blind! This kind of aura is worth a visit, not just to the inner city, but even to the bamboo forest of the Medicine Emperor within the inner city."
As Fan Lao spoke, he stood not far from Xiao Yan, his gaze towards Xiao Yan carrying a hint of a smile, taking the initiative to show goodwill.
"My name is Fan Lao of the Blood Sect. I do not know your name, but since we have all come at the invitation of the Medicine Emperor, why don't we travel together?"
Xiao Yan turned his gaze and it landed on Fan Lao.
A fragment of that earth-shattering battle instantly flashed into my mind.
Although he had just arrived on the Dou Qi Continent, he was severely injured by the enormous impact.
However, he still reviewed the basic battlefield assessments.
If he remembered correctly, the person in front of him seemed to be on the opposite side of the Jia Nan Academy.
"I am Tang San, and I have lived in the mountains for a long time. I heard about this great event in the Black-Corner Region when I came out of seclusion, so I came to Maple City to pay my respects."
I had long heard of Sect Leader Fan's illustrious reputation, but seeing him in person only confirms it."
Xiao Yan feigned a cupped-hand salute to Fan Lao, his voice becoming slightly hoarse.
As for using his junior brother's name without his consent, Xiao Yan felt no remorse whatsoever.
"Good."
Fan Lao searched his mind but had never heard of Tang San's name in the Black-Corner Region.
However, the aura emanating from Xiao Yan was no weaker than his, so he didn't think much of it.
He walked side by side with Xiao Yan towards the inner city.
The Snow Sect members followed behind them and entered the inner city together.
The guard who had been reprimanded by Fan Lao returned to his original position with a sullen expression.