Withdrawing his gaze, Qin Feiyang took out the Image Crystal Stone and sent a message to Fatty.

Once the phantom appeared, Fatty immediately inquired, "Boss, what's the matter?"

"Come back first."

After Qin Feiyang finished speaking, he promptly shut off the Image Crystal Stone and appeared in the lounge.

Soon, Fatty and the Wolf King returned together.

Then, they recounted in detail the events of the past month.

Once they finished, Qin Feiyang nodded, "You've done very well."

"Quick, tell me what the second step is!" The Wolf King was somewhat impatient.

"We'll discuss the second step once we're in the Inner Hall."

With a wave of his hand, Qin Feiyang sent Fatty and the Wolf King to the ancient castle before exiting the alchemy room.

Upon leaving the alchemy room, he prepared to descend the stairs.

BOOM!

Suddenly, a deep rumbling sound echoed from behind him.

He turned his head and saw that the stone door of the usually closed Alchemy Room One had unexpectedly opened.

A woman in white robes walked out slowly.

This woman, about 1.75 meters tall, had shoulder-length black hair and a graceful figure.

However, her appearance was very ordinary; the kind of woman who wouldn't draw a second look in a crowd. Simply put, she had a common face.

But, for her to emerge from Alchemy Room One, she was undoubtedly the legendary Murong Jing!

Spotting Qin Feiyang, Murong Jing also paused slightly.

But, without displaying any emotion or uttering a single word, she closed the stone door of the alchemy room and walked past Qin Feiyang.

"Calm as still water, unperturbed. She truly lives up to her name," Qin Feiyang muttered.

The two of them descended the stairs, one after the other, and left the Elixir Fire Palace.

Gradually, Qin Feiyang was surprised to find that Murong Jing was heading in the same direction as him.

Murong Jing seemed to have noticed this as well.

She stopped.

When Qin Feiyang reached her side, she resumed walking, now side by side with him.

After a while, Murong Jing suddenly asked, "Why don't you seize Alchemy Room One?"

Her voice, serene as an orchid in a secluded valley, was so soothing that upon hearing it, one would involuntarily lower their guard.

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly, "Alchemy Room Two is sufficient."

Murong Jing pondered for a moment and asked again, "Are you also going to see Elder Lv?"

"Yes." Qin Feiyang nodded.

From then on, until they reached Lv Yun's residence, neither of them spoke another word.

He had figured it out: this woman was somewhat aloof and not fond of interacting with others.

Lv Yun was sitting alone in a pavilion, her eyebrows tightly knitted, as if pondering some troublesome matter.

"Huh?" Hearing footsteps, she turned her head and was surprised to see Qin Feiyang and Murong Jing walking side by side towards her.

"'When did these two young ones get together?'" she muttered to herself.

"Greetings, Elder Lv," Qin Feiyang and Murong Jing said, cupping their hands.

Lv Yun smiled, "Come in!"

Qin Feiyang pushed open the courtyard gate, let Murong Jing enter first, then followed and closed the gate behind him.

Next, they walked into the pavilion.

Qin Feiyang glanced at Elder Lv's expression and asked in confusion, "Elder Lv, you seem worried. Are you troubled by something?"

"To tell you the truth," Lv Yun sighed deeply, her brows furrowing again, "Jia Gao and He Shan have been missing for a month, and I have no idea where they might be."

Qin Feiyang's heart jolted. He shot a quick glance at Murong Jing, only to see that she showed no emotional fluctuation upon hearing this news.

Suddenly, Lv Yun turned to Qin Feiyang, her eyes sparkling.

Qin Feiyang's eyelids twitched. "Elder Lv, don't let your imagination run wild!"

Lv Yun spoke meaningfully, "Do you know what I'm thinking?"

"I admit I have some personal grudges against them, but I wouldn't go as far as to kill them," Qin Feiyang replied without batting an eyelid.

Lv Yun said, "I didn't say you killed them. By saying that, aren't you confessing without being pressed?"

"Uh…" Startled, Qin Feiyang said helplessly, "Fine, if you say so. I'm used to being the scapegoat anyway, so one more time doesn't hurt."

Lv Yun rolled her eyes at him and asked, "Do the two of you need something from me?"

"I am preparing to go to the Inner Hall," Qin Feiyang and Murong Jing stated simultaneously.

All three of them were stunned.

After recovering, Lv Yun looked at Murong Jing in surprise. "You've also broken through to War Emperor?"

"I broke through two days ago," Murong Jing nodded.

Upon hearing that, Lv Yun became melancholic. "I didn't expect you both to go to the Inner Hall so soon."

Qin Feiyang chuckled, "If you say the word, Elder, this disciple won't go to the Inner Hall."

"Stop with the glib talk!" Lv Yun glared at him.

"Truthfully, I don't want to let you leave. But I have no choice. After all, you two are exceptionally talented. If I were to hold you back, the Hall Master would surely come and cause trouble for me." She heaved a deep sigh then asked, "When are you planning to go?"

Qin Feiyang smiled, "Anytime is fine."

"Me too," Murong Jing also nodded in agreement.

"Alright, I'll escort you there now. But Qin Feiyang, I have a few words for you. Murong Jing, could you step aside for a moment?" Lv Yun said.

Murong Jing turned and, with one step, was instantly outside in the courtyard.

Qin Feiyang cupped his hands. "Elder, what are your instructions?"

"Murong Jing is low-key; I'm very relieved that she's going to the Inner Hall. But you, brat, I simply can't rest assured. Remember what I'm telling you now: endure if you can. Don't continue to stir up trouble. Right now, you're outside, and I have the ability to help you clean up the mess regarding the deaths of Jia Gao and the other five. But once you enter the Inner Hall, I won't be able to help you anymore, understand?" Lv Yun furrowed her brows.

"Disciple understands," Qin Feiyang nodded.

"I hope you truly understand. Work hard. As I've told you before, the situation in the Inner Hall is very complex. Be careful."

After Lv Yun finished speaking, she prepared to call Murong Jing over.

Qin Feiyang hurriedly said, "Wait."

"Is there something else?" Lv Yun frowned again.

"Elder, please wait a moment." Qin Feiyang gave a mysterious smile, opened a portal, and quickly disappeared.

In less than a few hundred breaths, he reappeared out of thin air, now holding a palm-sized jade box.

Qin Feiyang handed the jade box over, smiling. "Thank you for your care during this time, Elder."

"What's this?" Lv Yun suspiciously took the jade box. Upon opening it, her eyes instantly lit up.

Six elixir pills lay quietly inside.

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly, "Before you consume these elixir pills, ask Uncle Yan first."

"Alright, I won't stand on ceremony with you then, kid." Lv Yun nodded, immediately pocketed it, and looked at Murong Jing with a smile. "Hurry up and come over."

After Murong Jing came over, Lv Yun opened a portal, and the three of them walked in one after the other.

「The next instant.」

They appeared in the sky above a mountain range.

Below, mountains layered upon mountains, and ancient trees towered into the sky. Among them, four colossal peaks stood out, each over ten thousand feet high, resembling four giant swords piercing the clouds.

At the summit of each mighty peak sat a pitch-black great hall, emanating an ancient aura.

On the edge of the square outside each great hall stood a stele nearly a hundred meters tall. Completely snow-white, they were particularly eye-catching.

On each, several large black characters were inscribed:

—Elixir Fire Palace!

—Cultivation Hall!

—Resource Hall!

—Martial Arts Treasury!

These bold and powerful characters emitted an astonishing aura.

Four mighty peaks, four great halls, stood in a formidable four-cornered formation, like kings ruling proudly over the mountain range!

Qin Feiyang and Murong Jing curiously observed everything.

Lv Yun smiled, "This will be where you live from now on."

Murong Jing asked, "Elder, are we still in the State City?"

"No," Lv Yun shook her head.

"Then where are we?" Murong Jing asked, puzzled.

This was also the question Qin Feiyang wanted to ask.

"The Extinction Mountain Range," Lv Yun said.

"What?" Qin Feiyang was aghast.

How could he not know of the Extinction Mountain Range? The Extinction Mountain Range bordered the Sea of Despair. After leaving the Sea of Despair and entering the Extinction Mountain Range, he had spent half a month just traversing its periphery.

Therefore, he had a deep understanding of its vastness and terror. Ren Wushuang had even claimed that it was the Spirit State's main den of fierce beasts, a place her own grandfather didn't dare to enter casually!

He never imagined that the Inner Hall would be situated in such a dangerous place!

"Don't worry," Lv Yun admonished. "This isn't the central region of the Extinction Mountain Range; at most, it's the periphery. And within a radius of about three hundred miles, there are no overly powerful fierce beasts, so you shouldn't face any life-threatening danger. But if you leave this range, you could lose your lives at any moment. You must remember this."

The two of them nodded.

"Hmm?" Just then, Qin Feiyang's eyebrows rose. He felt a cold gaze, tinged with a hint of murderous intent!

Just as he was looking down, a figure soared into the air, landing in front of the three of them.

It was none other than Shi Ming!

"Isn't this Elder Shi?" Lv Yun said with a beaming smile. "We haven't seen each other in half a month. I trust you've been well!"

"Thanks to your blessings, I'm doing splendidly," Shi Ming said, his teeth gritted.

"Is that so? Then I can rest assured." Lv Yun smiled mockingly, then turned to Qin Feiyang and Murong Jing. "I'm heading back now. You two work hard."

"Take care, Elder," they both said, cupping their hands in farewell.

After Lv Yun left, Qin Feiyang looked up at Shi Ming and smiled. "We're truly sorry to have troubled you to pick us up, Elder!"

Shi Ming's face darkened, and he sneered, "The Extinction Mountain Range is very dangerous. You'd better be careful!" The threatening tone was completely undisguised.

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder," Qin Feiyang replied with a faint smile.

Murong Jing said, "Elder Shi, could you take us to the Elixir Fire Palace first?"

"Are you blind? Can't you see the Elixir Fire Palace right there? If you want to go, go by yourselves! If you're not going, then scram!" Shi Ming yelled, then flicked his sleeves and departed.

Murong Jing frowned but said nothing more, flying directly towards the Elixir Fire Palace.

"Keep acting arrogant. Let's see how long you can keep it up," Qin Feiyang muttered, a cold light flashing in the depths of his eyes.

WHOOSH!

He transformed into a streak of light, landing on an uninhabited mountain peak. He called out the Wolf King. "Now that I've entered the Inner Hall, Shi Ming will definitely make a move. Track him immediately. Remember, don't get discovered."

The Wolf King nodded, merged into the forest below, concealed its aura, and set off after Shi Ming.

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