Mortal: The Number One playboy of the Chaotic Star Sea

Chapter 174 The Good Master and Disciple of Extreme Yin Island

Han Li felt sorry for his gold-devouring insects, while Qing Feng remained calm.

Although the total number of Gold-Eating Insects has been greatly reduced, each remaining Gold-Eating Insect is an elite, and after eating the Iron Fire Ant, it can advance to the next level.

Thus, with Qingfeng's assistance, the Gold-Eating Insects, though it was a Pyrrhic victory, ultimately annihilated most of the Iron Fire Ants.

"If this Gold-Eating Insect wants to continue to evolve and become stronger, some losses are inevitable."

The corpses of these fire ants were then consumed by the remaining gold-eating insects.

We'll each have half.

Seeing Han Li's distressed expression, Qing Feng offered words of comfort.

Then, collect the dead fire ants that have fallen into the desert.

Seeing this, Han Li also started cleaning up the battlefield.

The two continued their journey and soon arrived at the ant queen crystal pillar that Wan Tianming had killed.

"This...this is the queen ant?!"

Han Li's eyes widened when he saw the enormous creature before him.

"He's already dead. He was killed by Master Wan of the Myriad Laws Sect using the Xuanhuang Mirror."

Qingfeng looked at the sealed ant queen, lost in thought.

The Ancient Treasure Xuanhuang Mirror is a magical artifact designed to counter attacks on the soul.

Anyone exposed to this treasure will have their soul scattered and their body sealed by the crystal ridge.

A slight misstep could easily lead to disaster.

However, Wan Tianming had used this technique many times in his battles, and its initial effectiveness had diminished. Later, those who fought him found ways to counter it.

"Brother, is this still edible? I mean, I'm talking about feeding it to the gold-devouring beetles."

Han Li pointed to the ant queen.

"Yes, and it's a very nourishing food."

Qingfeng smiled and released the Gold-Eating Insects to begin gnawing on the queen ant's head and upper body.

Seeing this, Han Li tacitly directed his gold-devouring insects to gnaw on the lower half of the ant queen.

As the gold-devouring insects gnawed at it, the enormous queen ant's body was gradually decomposed, leaving behind only a few fist-sized crystals.

"This is crystal refining. When fused into a magic weapon, it can significantly boost the weapon's strength, durability, and power."

Qingfeng took two-thirds and gave the rest to Han Li.

"Thank you very much, brother. I'll accept your thanks without hesitation."

Han Li happily put away the refining crystal.

Following the eldest brother, you'll definitely get to eat meat and drink soup.

"Let's go, there shouldn't be any more traps on the road ahead."

Qingfeng put away the well-fed Gold-Eating Insects. Once these little guys digested the Iron Fire Ants in their stomachs, they could evolve a bit more.

Han Li respected his elder brother's judgment. From the day he met Qingfeng, he had never made a mistake.

He always managed to make a small profit by following Qingfeng's instructions.

So the two continued walking towards the end of the lava path, and after another day's journey...

A teleportation array, about five or six zhang in size, appeared before them.

"Brother Han, once you pass through the teleportation array, you'll see Ji Yin again. Don't be nervous then, everything will be the same as before."

Qingfeng gave instructions.

"Yes, don't worry, big brother."

Han Li nodded and stepped onto the teleportation array, disappearing from sight.

After watching Han Li teleport away, Qing Feng observed the teleportation array for a while and was once again shocked by the Ice Soul Fairy's understanding of the array.

"As expected of the greatest strategist in the human realm."

Qingfeng took out a piece of animal hide and imprinted the runes of the teleportation array onto it.

The teleportation array technology of the Chaotic Star Sea is superior to that of the Tiannan, and even the teleportation array application of the Great Jin is not as good as that of the Chaotic Star Sea.

If you're planning for the future, mastering knowledge about teleportation arrays is of paramount importance.

After imprinting the runes of the magic array, Qingfeng stepped onto the teleportation array and passed through the Lava Path.

After a familiar slight feeling of weightlessness, he found himself in a stone hall that resembled a large prison cell.

Qingfeng looked around and saw that Han Li, who had gone ahead, was already surrounded by the two demons of Jiyin and Lan, and they were secretly communicating with each other.

On the demonic path, facing the righteous path were Wan Tianming and his two bodyguards, Manhuzi and Qingyi, while on the flanks were the demonic path's two bodyguards.

In addition, there were some unknown Core Formation cultivators, all of whom were at the late Core Formation stage.

At this moment, Qingfeng stepped out, attracting the attention of the cultivators present.

"Qingfeng, over here."

The bearded man waved.

With a powerful expert at the peak of the Yuan realm protecting them, the others withdrew their attention and focused on restoring their mana.

After all, even a late-stage Core Formation cultivator with considerable strength suffered a great deal before emerging from the Ice and Fire Dao restrictions once they were fully activated.

Time passed slowly, and fewer and fewer cultivators emerged from the teleportation array.

Of the more than thirty Core Formation cultivators who entered the Ice and Fire Path, only a dozen or so survived and passed the trial.

As time ended, the teleportation array of the Ice and Fire Path disappeared, and cultivators who had not yet emerged on time, even if they were not dead, would be trapped inside.

After the teleportation array disappeared, four blue stone doors opened on the walls around the stone hall, revealing four deep passages.

At this moment, Elder Jia and Elder Wu of the Star Palace reappeared.

"Star Palace! Did you deliberately sabotage this in secret, activating the Ice and Fire Path's restriction?!"

The righteous Tianwuzi pointed at Elder Jia and asked a question.

"Heh, Fellow Daoist Tiandao, you have no evidence, yet you slander the Star Palace with mere words. Are you trying to start a war?"

Elder Jia gave a cold laugh, displaying the demeanor of a Star Palace Elder.

"you!"

Elder Jia gave a cold laugh, displaying the demeanor of a Star Palace Elder.

"you!"

Tian Wuzi glanced at Wan Tianming.

He certainly wouldn't dare to fight Hoshiguma on his own.

"Hmph, the Star Palace Twin Saints are upright and honest in their actions, how come they become so despicable and shameless when it comes to you?"

I, Wan Tianming, am not a sore loser; the deaths and injuries of my disciples are due to their lack of strength.

But you'd better be telling the truth, otherwise those watching the constellations won't let this opportunity pass.

As Wan Tianming spoke, he looked towards the Yin group from the Demonic Path.

"What does Master Wan mean by that?"

Old Demon Lan narrowed his eyes, and his aura surged forth.

"Haha, he said your demonic path wants to replace the Star Palace. Can't you even understand that?"

At this moment, the bearded man chimed in, stirring up trouble.

"Wild Beard!"

Lan Laomo and Wan Tianming shouted at the same time.

"Oh dear! Fellow Daoists, please calm down. Our Star Palace has always acted fairly and justly. How could we possibly resort to underhanded tactics?"

This Void Heaven Palace is a secret realm built by ancient powerful cultivators. No matter how capable we are, we cannot control the restrictions here.

Elder Jia, you'd better hurry up and explain the rules for the next level. Otherwise, they'll start fighting right here.

At this moment, Elder Wu, who seemed like a nice guy, pretended to mediate.

"Ahem, listen carefully. Of these four passages, three lead to ancient treasure pavilions containing ancient treasures, elixirs, and cultivation techniques, respectively."

The pavilion is filled with treasures, but each item is sealed with a restriction, and each person only has one chance to take the treasure.

After obtaining the treasure, you will be immediately teleported to the next level, [Exquisite Illusion].

Of course, if you're unlucky, you might skip directly to the next level.

Fellow Daoists who do not wish to venture into the wondrous illusionary realm can automatically exit the Void Heaven Palace after remaining in this stone hall for a period of time, provided they do not attempt to retrieve the treasure.

After Elder Jia finished explaining, Elder Wu sat down on the stone platform.

After listening to his explanation, none of the cultivators present left.

Having come this far, it's only natural to retrieve the treasure and continue the journey through the palace.

"How could I possibly stop here?"

A bearded cultivator in the late Core Formation stage was the first to enter the passage and disappear.

With one person taking the lead, the others followed suit.

"Hmph, let's go."

Wan Tianming, along with Tian Wuzi and Mu Tengzi, each chose a passage.

Seeing the righteous path leave, the two demonic Lan clan members glanced at Ji Yin and Han Li and also entered the passage.

"Good disciple, these are the Bodhi beads, which have the miraculous effect of calming the mind and soothing the soul. With these four beads on you, you can keep your mind clear."

After thinking for a moment, Ji Yin handed over the Bodhi bead bracelet that she had been playing with for many years to Han Li.

He also made a huge sacrifice to ensure Han Li could pass the next test.

However, once Han Li no longer needs it, he can refine it into the Heavenly Capital Corpse Puppet and take back the bracelet.

"Thank you so much, Master!"

Han Li, with a joyful expression, expressed his sincere gratitude.

These Bodhi beads are extremely rare. Even possessing just one can reduce the interference of inner demons.

This old man actually went to the extravagance of stringing four beads together to make a bracelet.

Hmph, once your big brother wipes you out, this bracelet will be mine.

Han Li was calculating the inheritance of Ji Yin in his mind.

He carefully put away the Bodhi bead bracelet and, under an extremely sinister gaze, walked into the passage.