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With Ling Xuzi's vast experience, there was no need for Gu Lan to say much; he could already discern the reason why the Fire Dragon Spear was in Chen Feng's possession!

However, ...

It's worth noting that the Sect Master of the Flame Sect, Crimson Flame, was a seasoned warrior, well-versed in numerous battles!

Even in a place like the Forbidden Mountain Range, his name was formidable. Just one elder from the Flame Sect, Hu San, was enough to cast a shadow over the entire Star Picking Pavilion, indicating the immense power of its Sect Master!

Yet!

A figure like Crimson Flame actually died?!

And died so quietly!

Ling Xuzi's gaze first fell on Chen Feng, who held the Fire Dragon Shield, then lingered on Gu Lan, who remained serene and aloof from the world.

Although Chen Feng's strength wasn't as simple as it appeared on the surface, he definitely couldn't possess the ability to kill Crimson Flame, not even through opportunism!

After all, ...

If he could kill Crimson Flame, Hu San would have died long ago, rather than continuously using his massive hammer to intimidate others...

A person's expression might deceive, but their eyes are difficult to deceive.

From Gu Lan's eyes, Ling Xuzi saw a composure that even most kings would find difficult to attain.

This composure signified confidence.

A Confucian cultivator far surpassed a martial cultivator, and to maintain such youthfulness in appearance indicated extraordinary talent!

From the beginning, Ling Xuzi held Gu Lan in high regard.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have personally come to receive him.

At this moment, his evaluation of Gu Lan soared once again.

He had a vague feeling that if there were any further possibilities for advancement within the Star Picking Pavilion, they might lie with Gu Lan!

The Star Picking Pavilion placed great importance on reputation and never resorted to coercion.

This was also a crucial factor in the Star Picking Pavilion's ability to flourish in various realms throughout the immortal world.

Therefore, as long as the core members of the Star Picking Pavilion weren't provoked, the Star Picking Pavilion generally wouldn't act against smaller sects or factions.

This was also why the Star Picking Pavilion declined in the Forbidden Mountain Range; Ling Xuzi was the only core member here, and as long as he was safe, the Star Picking Pavilion wouldn't intervene against minor sects and factions.

The Forbidden Mountain Range was too remote to warrant such resources from the Star Picking Pavilion headquarters.

Originally, when Hu San came knocking, Ling Xuzi had already considered abandoning the Forbidden Mountain Range; this was also the decision from above.

But now, there was a turning point.

The opportunity for the Star Picking Pavilion to rise in the Forbidden Mountain Range was right before his eyes, and he naturally had to seize it firmly.

"Fellow Daoist, fret not, I shall lend you a hand!" Ling Xuzi seized the opportunity, directly summoning a gourd magical treasure, unleashing countless rosy lights toward Hu San.

Despite being a declining external force, the foundation of the Star Picking Pavilion remained.

As a core member, when Ling Xuzi made a move, it was with the finest among Immortal Stage treasures, his personal magical treasure!

The Chixia Gourd!

Boom!

"Ling Xuzi, you seek death!" Hu San was entangled with Chen Feng, facing enemies on all sides, his expression suddenly changing drastically.@@novelbin@@

However, fortunately, he hadn't focused all his attention on Chen Feng from the beginning. Even before Ling Xuzi made his move, he had sensed something was amiss.

Before the rosy lights arrived, he transformed into a fiery lion, evading this fatal blow.

"What a pity." Ling Xuzi sighed as his attack missed.

He knew he wasn't skilled in offense, and that strike had already been his all-out effort.

Next, they could only engage in a protracted battle of attrition.

Ling Xuzi flew forward.

"Young friend, catch!"

"This is a bottle of Imperial Stage elixir. Consuming it can enhance your cultivation and restore your true qi."

"With our combined efforts, as long as we hold this beast at bay, victory is assured."

A jade bottle fell into Chen Feng's hands.

Upon hearing that it was an Imperial Stage elixir, his eyes immediately lit up.

Just now, he had almost been drained by activating the Fire Dragon Shield that matched the Fire Dragon Spear!

At the same time, he understood why the elder only gave him one Immortal Stage treasure.

It wasn't that he wasn't allowed to use it, but rather, he couldn't.

Just activating a shield would deplete all his true qi.

Chen Feng wasn't polite either; he took out a pill and swallowed it directly.

In the next moment, his aura surged.

A breakthrough at the critical moment, reaching the mid-stage of the King Stage!

The onlookers were all astonished by the scene.

The cultivation at the mid-stage of the King Stage was naturally unremarkable, but achieving a breakthrough during a critical moment was not something an ordinary person could accomplish.

Furthermore, considering Chen Feng's young age and his average cultivation level, his defensive capabilities were unfathomable. After this advancement in cultivation, he was likely to become even stronger.

Among those present, Hu San was one who harbored such thoughts.

"Excellent! Today, I'll have a good fight with him!" Chen Feng wielded a giant pincer in one hand and the fire shield in the other, their clash resounding with formidable force!

Instantly, all eyes turned to him with admiration, including Ling Xuzi's.

Chen Feng relished in this attention, feeling unprecedented satisfaction.

It's great to be by the senior's side! Damn, what kind of hardships did I endure before?

There were always villains coming to slap my face, and they were super powerful villains at that. This feeling is even more exhilarating!

...

"Oh no!"

"Young friend, hurry, that brute wants to escape!"

Ling Xuzi snapped back to reality, only to find that Hu San had already left the premises.

Hu San wasn't stupid.

Ling Xuzi had personally intervened, and there was the mysterious Chen Feng, holding their Sect Master's cherished magical treasure... all of this made him feel apprehensive, prompting him to make a hasty exit.

Seeing this, Chen Feng's expression changed, and he quickly gave chase.

But he fell behind step by step.

How could they catch up to Hu San, who was even stronger than them?

Accompanying Hu San in his escape were his subordinates.

Everyone from the Star Picking Pavilion rushed out as well.

But with Hu San's true Qi protection, they couldn't catch up either.

At this moment, Gu Lan, who had remained aloof from the situation, stepped out of the door.

Watching Hu San and his men fleeing into the distance, he shook his head gently.

Why run? Don't they know it will affect my Destiny grinding?

"The mountains may change, and the rivers may flow, but today's grudges will be repaid tenfold in the future!"

Hu San continued to spout threats from the sky.

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng and the people from the Star Picking Pavilion turned pale with anger.

These people were all extremely vicious; if they were allowed to escape today, they would surely become a problem in the future.

"Nonsense."

First, they heard these two calm words, then they saw Gu Lan step forward, his appearance as elegant and handsome as a painting, his slender and fair fingers clenched together like a sword.

Then, they saw Gu Lan make a gentle wave in the distance.

In the next moment, clouds of blood mist burst forth from where Hu San and his men had been.

"Since they serve no purpose, there's no need for their existence."

Gu Lan stood with hands behind his back, calmly saying.

As the blood mist dispersed, the faint words "nonsense" echoed in everyone's ears!

Following that, the gaze of everyone from the Star Picking Pavilion fell upon Gu Lan, their eyes filled with shock!

Was this still the Confucian cultivator who resolved matters with words, elegant and persuasive?

This combat power, it's off the charts!

"Senior, is it still possible for me to switch to Confucianism now? And also, could you teach me that sword technique?" Chen Feng looked at Gu Lan, his face showing a smile that was more pathetic than tearful.

This unparalleled sword technique, the style... Although he had just repelled an Immortal Stage powerhouse with brute force, it didn't match this level of coolness!

He truly envied the sophistication!

All the cultivators from the Star Picking Pavilion nodded in unison. Like Chen Feng, they all regretted why they hadn't chosen to cultivate Confucianism initially; otherwise, they could have been as cool as the seniors.

[The Destiny Boy by your side has an unstable Dao heart, Destiny +10000...]

Gu Lan looked at the Destiny that came in once again, smiling but not saying a word.

Indeed, only when Chen Feng was injured could Destiny increase... both physically and mentally. Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire

It's just a pity that Hu San ran too fast, and he hadn't earned enough Destiny.

"Thank you for your assistance, senior!"

"This is a VIP card that only core members of the Star Picking Pavilion can give out. Please accept it, senior."

Ling Xuzi expressed his gratitude to Chen Feng at the first opportunity.

At the same time, he presented several Immortal Stage treasures.

Gu Lan didn't fancy these things but reluctantly accepted them, then casually picked out a defensive armor and tossed it to Chen Feng.

"You did well today."

"Keep up the good work next time... young man, I have high hopes for you!"

Hearing the senior's gentle encouragement, Chen Feng's eyes reddened instantly.

All survival tools...

Do you know how much a King Stage cultivator needs these kinds of treasures in the immortal world?!

The senior really loves me too much!

"Senior, I will definitely not disappoint your expectations!"