After the matter was over, Feng Xian and Han Feng returned to the Falling Star Pavilion.
Yao Chen had been in seclusion for some time, but there was still no sign of him coming out.
"It seems he still needs some time. Feng'er, if you have something to do, go ahead and be busy. I'll watch over here."
Feng Xian said.
Han Feng nodded.
"Uncle-Master, having suffered such a loss, the Hall of Souls will certainly not let it go. Please be careful."
Seeking revenge on the Soul-Exterminating Division was one thing, but inciting wars everywhere and collecting soul sources was probably another.
"I know. If there are any sudden events, I will notify you in time."
Now that Yao Chen had not yet broken through, Han Feng was the highest combat power of the Falling Star Pavilion.
Unknowingly, the old was replaced by the new, times changed, and Feng Xian seemed to see the shadow of time.
The end of one era and the rise of another.
In the near future, Han Feng's name would probably spread throughout the Central Plains.
Just like back then, the name of Venerate Yao resounded through the Central Plains.
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Leaving the Falling Star Pavilion, Han Feng headed to the territory of the Burning Flame Valley in the Central Plains to look for a kind of ore called Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal.
This material was essential for reshaping the "Red Emperor Armor."
According to ancient records, the Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal could not only connect to the spiritual qi of heaven and earth but also maximize the affinity for the fire attribute, thereby achieving the effect of enhancing the combat power of the wearer.
Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals were very rare and only grew in specific places. If the conditions were not met, even in extremely hot places, no Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals would be born.
However, when Han Feng traveled the continent in his previous life, he once found clues about this spirit crystal near the Burning Flame Valley.
At that time, he obtained some and gave them to Uncle-Master Feng, asking him to help refine them into Fire Jade Marrow accessories.
Wearing it on the body could increase the affinity for fire attribute energy.
In this life, Han Feng's life trajectory had deviated greatly. Calculating the time, it had been more than twenty years since the node of obtaining the Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal.
He didn't know if there was still this kind of spirit ore in the Burning Flame Valley now.
Han Feng accelerated, crossing the void directly with his body, traversing the Southern Region, and heading towards the huge Central Region.
The Central Plains was vast and abundant in resources, and the Hall of Souls was deeply rooted. The twenty-four Earthly Baleful Halls were just a few important ones among many branch halls, but there were many others besides them.
As long as the Heavenly Dipper Halls were not lost, it would be a simple matter to promote those other branch halls to Earthly Baleful Halls.
So the contest between Han Feng and the Hall of Souls was far from over.
Breaking the twenty-four Earthly Baleful Halls was just Han Feng's first move, with the main purpose of probing.
If the Hall of Souls discovered the changes in the Soul-Devouring Life-Exterminating Formation, Han Feng would have to take another path.
Conversely, he could proceed steadily along this path.
Han Feng had wanted to try an unconventional move before to see if he could achieve a greater victory with a strategy.
Unfortunately, the First Heavenly Venerate was not anxious this time and safely chose conservative tactics, so Han Feng could only stretch the battle line and wait for the right time.
Three days passed in a flash.
Han Feng arrived at the territory of the Burning Flame Valley and walked into a large city under its jurisdiction.
In the Central Region, the concept of a country rarely existed.
Each city was an independent entity. They jointly supported a top force to obtain a stable and developing life.
The Burning Flame Valley sat on a large piece of land and ruled a very large number of cities. Among the three valleys, it was the one with the most historical sense and deepest foundation.
"First ask for news and see if the auction house here has clues about the Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal."
Han Feng thought to himself.
Back then, he obtained intelligence about the Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal in this city.
If someone had collected that opportunity back then, it would be convenient.
Fire Ape Trading Company.
Han Feng moved quickly through the streets, turned several corners, and arrived at the center of the city.
Big bright gold lacquered characters were carved on the plaque of the ancient building, giving people a shock to the mind.
The person who inscribed these characters was obviously a cultivator with profound attainments in soul power.
At the main entrance, guests coming in and out were endless.
Although the crowd was surging, compared to the huge headquarters of the trading company, it didn't seem crowded.
This was the largest trading company in Fire Ape City and also the most influential auction house.
It was said that the background of this Fire Ape Trading Company was related to the Burning Flame Valley.
If placed in a country in the Northwest Continent, it would be considered a royal trading company.
Han Feng walked in, looked around, and soon, a waiter with an elegant temperament greeted him.
"Sir, may I ask what I can do for you?"
"I want to find something. I wonder if the trading company has any clues."
Han Feng took out the information on the Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal and handed it to the waiter.
"Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal..."
The waiter pondered for a while, then his eyes lit up.
"Please wait a moment."
He walked quickly to the inner hall, seemingly going to ask his superior.
Han Feng wandered around the hall. Seeing some precious medicinal ingredients in the merchandise cabinet, he bought some casually.
After waiting for a while, the waiter returned.
"Sir, our Fire Ape Trading Company does have news about the Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal. Do you need to buy it?"
Han Feng nodded and handed over the gold card.
After taking it, the waiter explained the value of the intelligence.
Ten thousand gold coins.
For Han Feng, it was just a drop in the bucket.
After deducting the fee, the waiter told the intelligence he had learned.
"It was an auction held twenty-three years ago. Explorers discovered a vein of Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals by the West Fire River."
"The vein was guarded by powerful magical beasts. We spent a lot of effort to mine a part of the Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals. Back then, it was sold for the sky-high price of an eighth-grade pill with two-colored Pill Lightning."
"However, that place has now been taken under the jurisdiction of the Burning Flame Valley, and people from the valley are specially guarding it."
An eighth-grade pill with two-colored Pill Lightning was the most ordinary level among the eighth grade, but for the Fire Ape Trading Company, it was indeed a sky-high price.
When the waiter told the intelligence, there was some pride in his tone.
"West Fire River?"
Han Feng confirmed.
"Yes, near the Blazing Fire Mountain Range."
"We will provide you with a map of the specific location. If the Fire Ape Trading Company obtains Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals in the future, we will also notify you as soon as possible."
The waiter handed the prepared map to Han Feng.
"Thank you."
Han Feng spread out the map and quickly scanned it.
"Is there anything else I can help you with, sir?"
The waiter asked.
"No more."
Han Feng put away the map and shook his head.
The waiter bowed respectfully and then retreated.
Leaving the Fire Ape Trading Company, Han Feng flew towards the West Fire River.
Unexpectedly, there really were corresponding clues here.
It saved some effort in searching.
A quarter of an hour later, fire light flowed on the horizon. Han Feng stopped above the clouds, his eyesight piercing through obstacles, looking directly at the scene below.
On the bank of the West Fire River, quaint and elegant tall buildings stood, and several huge red birds hovered and danced in mid-air.
This was the branch base established by the Burning Flame Valley.
Han Feng turned around and appeared out of thin air in front of the ancient building.
On the watchtower, after the guarding disciple discovered Han Feng's figure, he warned aloud: "Who goes there? This is an important place of the Burning Flame Valley. Idlers are not allowed to trespass."
Han Feng cupped his fists slightly.
"I am Han Feng, here for the Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal. Please ask the elder here to show himself."
The voice carried a faint Venerable Dou Qi. The guarding disciple's pupils shrank. Before he could react, a crimson fire light shot up into the sky from inside the ancient building.
"A Venerable visiting, Sun has failed to welcome you from afar, please forgive me."
A red-robed Taoist stood in the air, emitting Dou Ancestor fluctuations.
He slowly descended, his gaze constantly on Han Feng.
Walking up close, Sun Yu cupped his fists and bowed.
"Venerable, please come inside."
Preliminary judgment, the person in front of him should be kind.
But no matter what, treating a Venerable, Sun Yu had to be cautious and cautious again.
Han Feng nodded and followed the red-robed Taoist into the building.
The gate alert was withdrawn. Sun Yu walked and chatted: "Venerable just said you came for the Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal?"
"Exactly."
Sun Yu nodded.
"I wonder what quality of Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal the Venerable wants?"
Although Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals were rare, there were also differences in quality.
The spirit crystal auctioned by the Fire Ape Trading Company for an eighth-grade pill with two-colored Pill Lightning before should be of high quality, full of spirituality and of extraordinary value.
If it were medium or low quality, it would definitely not be so expensive.
Ordinary seventh-grade pills could be exchanged for medium quality.
As for low quality, the exchange conditions were even looser.
"Top quality."
Han Feng said slowly.
The "Red Emperor Armor" he wanted to reshape was a ninth-grade Saint Weapon, so naturally, the higher the quality, the better.
Except for top-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals, other qualities were not qualified in Han Feng's view.
Sun Yu paused, his face showing surprise.
"Top quality?"
"Venerable, isn't this a bit too difficult?"
If it were low or medium-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals, giving away a few pieces wouldn't hurt. Even if it were high quality, in order to send away the Dou Venerate in front of him, Sun Yu could grit his teeth and take them out.
But top quality...
Not to mention he didn't have any now, even if he did, Sun Yu wasn't qualified to deal with it.
All top-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals, once discovered, were quickly sent to the headquarters.
Seeing Elder Sun's face sinking, Han Feng took out a pill.
"This is an eighth-grade pill with three-colored Pill Lightning. If Elder Sun has top-quality spirit crystals, I can exchange this pill for them."
Gulp!
Sun Yu swallowed, staring straight at the pill in Han Feng's hand.
Eighth-grade with three-colored Pill Lightning!
Even the headquarters would rarely encounter pills of this level, right?
"Is the Venerable an alchemist?"
Sun Yu asked with a trembling voice.
Han Feng nodded.
Click.
Sun Yu took half a step back slightly, looking at Han Feng with somewhat fervent eyes.
"Venerable! Do you really want top-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals?"
"Naturally."
"Alright. Top-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals are indeed not available here, but there should be a few hidden in the Burning Flame Valley headquarters."
Sun Yu said quickly, "I can recommend you to go to the headquarters. As long as the Venerable states your identity as an alchemist, exchanging for top-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals shouldn't be difficult."
"Headquarters?"
Han Feng thought for a while and nodded, "Okay, then I'll trouble Elder Sun."
Asking for treasures directly at the headquarters might be a bit impolite, but with a letter of recommendation, it would be much smoother.
After all, the Burning Flame Valley was an established force with a long history. Once, there appeared a top expert at the level of nine-star Dou Saint, who was a close friend of the Xiao Clan head, Xiao Xuan.
Even if it had declined now, its foundation should not be underestimated.
"Actually, a big event happened in the valley recently. It's inconvenient for me to say the details here, but since the Venerable is an alchemist, you will definitely be able to alleviate the Valley Master's worries."
Sun Yu immediately wrote the recommendation letter and explained Han Feng's request for top-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals.
Han Feng took the letter, took out the eighth-grade pill with three-colored Pill Lightning, and placed it in front of Sun Yu.
"Venerable, this is inappropriate!"
Sun Yu quickly declined.
He just made a tactful recommendation, and this matter was even beneficial to him.
Accepting Han Feng's things now would be a bit ugly.
"Elder Sun, don't think too much. Although I want top-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals, if this trip doesn't go smoothly, getting high-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals won't be a wasted trip."
"I wonder if this eighth-grade pill can be exchanged for the high-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals in Elder Sun's hands?"
Sun Yu was severely tempted.
The moment he hesitated, he actually revealed that he had high-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals in his hands.
Realizing this, Sun Yu sighed.
"Alright, but Venerable, please don't tell anyone."
Han Feng smiled and nodded.
How could a manager guarding a region not have stock in hand?
A moment later, Sun Yu walked into the room holding a large box.
After opening it, dazzling red light instantly radiated, and rich fire attribute aura steamed out.
Inside was exactly the high-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal!
Han Feng's eyes flashed. After looking carefully for a while, he nodded.
"Deal."
He raised his hand and collected this box of high-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystals into his sleeve.
Such heavenly and earthly spiritual objects were full of spirituality and couldn't be stored in storage rings, so they could only be kept in his own different space.
Seeing Han Feng collecting items into his sleeve, Sun Yu felt awe in his heart.
Is this the control of space power by a Dou Venerate?
A Dou Ancestor like him absolutely dared not do this. A slight carelessness could cause precious treasures to be lost in the endless void.
After the transaction was completed, Han Feng did not stay long. He stepped out and flew away from the West Fire River.
Sun Yu stood at the gate, waving goodbye to Han Feng enthusiastically.
This Venerable was really his lucky star. Not only did he get an eighth-grade pill that he wouldn't even dare to imagine before, but later at the headquarters, if the matter was resolved smoothly, he would definitely be rewarded again.
It's just a pity for that large piece of high-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal. Although it was only high-quality, it was large in volume, almost comparable to two or three other high-quality spirit crystals.
But people shouldn't be greedy. An eighth-grade pill with three-colored Pill Lightning wasn't something anyone could exchange for.
Sun Yu smiled, turned around, and returned to the ancient building.
On the other side, a smile appeared on the corner of Han Feng's mouth.
He made a profit this time.
If one observed carefully, the high-quality Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal just traded had actually born a wisp of Spirit Flame Marrow inside.
The birth of Spirit Flame Marrow was a sign of promotion to top quality.
However, because the amount born was still small, if not for Han Feng's deep understanding of flame laws, he probably wouldn't have noticed it.
In other words, this large piece of "high-quality" Heavenly Fire Spirit Crystal had actually stepped half a foot into the ranks of top quality.