Medical Sage

After leaving the island region of Canglan Island, Chen Fei plunged headlong into a dense ancient forest teeming with snakes, insects, mice, and ants. This was the true Cultivation World—vast and boundless, filled with untold dangers and traps. Even a moment of carelessness could disturb some powerful figure in seclusion, leading to an unwarranted disaster.

Fortunately, with Chen Fei’s current strength, there was no need for such concerns within a two to three hundred-mile radius of Canglan Island. Having successfully broken through to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer and with his physical strength now comparable to a Mid-Grade Magical Artifact, there were few beings below the Cave Master Level of Qi Refining Ninth Layer or a Second Level Late Stage Beast who could trouble him.

Chen Fei sprinted through the dense forest, his pitch-black, glass-like eyes twinkling with a mocking, cold light. Now that the prey is hooked, all that’s left is to find a suitable place to eliminate them all!

He was in no hurry, however. He had only traveled less than a hundred miles from Canglan Island, and it was entirely possible that people or creatures from various clans might be passing through. If a large battle broke out and was witnessed, it would be quite troublesome. Therefore, he pressed deeper into the more remote parts of the ancient forest, which only made the pairs of cold, green-glowing eyes following him grow even colder, precisely as they desired.

Tens of miles away, the King of Gilded Toads, Deputy Cave Master Zang Rui, and the Eight Great Iron Guards had the look of hungry wolves stalking their prey. No, they *were* the wolves. Their eyes glinted with cold, cruel murderous intent, as if they wanted to tear the fleeing Chen Fei to pieces.

At that moment, however, they were all concealing their auras. They obviously did not want to start a massacre so close to Canglan Island, only to be detected by passersby. If word of this got out, it would be a great humiliation. After all, for so many of them—including the Master of Golden Toad, the Deputy Cave Master, and the Eight Great Iron Guards—to stoop so low as to gang up on a single person was hardly a glorious matter. Furthermore, if word of this spread to the ears of their rivals, wouldn’t it be utterly humiliating? They would be mocked and cursed for being despicable and shameless.

That was why they had not rushed to act. Instead, they chose to hang far behind Chen Fei, eventually traveling several dozen more miles. In total, they were now well over a hundred miles from Canglan Island. Only then did they begin to form a semicircle, baring their cold fangs like a Fierce Beast closing its gaping maw!

The King of Gilded Toads had witnessed Chen Fei’s terrifying speed firsthand, so he knew they absolutely could not afford to alert their prey. If the boy sensed them and escaped a second time, it would be a major problem. Under these circumstances, choosing to attack as a group was undoubtedly the safest and most reliable method. There was no other way.

Indeed, their target was merely at the Peak of Qi Refining Sixth Layer, having just undergone his Spirit Qi Baptism. Even if he had ’some’ foundation and strength, so what? On their side, they had one beast at the Peak of the Second Level Middle Stage, another at the Second Level Middle Stage, and eight at the Peak of the Second Level Early Stage! With such a lineup, even a Cave Master Level Powerhouse of Qi Refining Ninth Layer would be hard-pressed to gain any advantage, wouldn’t they?

At this thought, the King of Gilded Toads, Zang Rui, and the Eight Great Iron Guards were filled with cold cruelty, as if they could already see Chen Fei being torn apart by their own hands. Chen Fei’s potential and talent, combined with the life-and-death feud between them, made him a grave threat. He had to be eliminated!

And now? It seemed that opportunity had finally arrived. A thick, cruel killing intent emanated from the depths of the eyes of the King of Gilded Toads, Zang Rui, and the Eight Great Iron Guards.

But as for Chen Fei? If he hadn’t deliberately employed a small trick to release the aura of his Thunder Tribulation Spirit Qi Baptism, how could this pack of fools have possibly recognized him in his new disguise? So, this was all intentional on his part! They wanted to eliminate him to prevent future trouble, but did he not also wish to annihilate them to settle the score?

WHOOSH!

”Heh, they’re here?”

Suddenly, Chen Fei lowered his gaze, his pitch-black, glassy eyes emitting a cold glint. A chilling murderous aura slowly emanated from his body, as sharp as a blade and as unsettling as a whirlpool in a dark river, both intimidating and heart-pounding. He had never been a good-tempered person to begin with, and the last time they’d met, he had been forced to flee for his life like a stray dog. Such an event was a profound disgrace to him, an utter humiliation. Now, he could finally settle this debt.

Purple Flame Palace… it seems we have other accounts to settle. But let’s start collecting the interest today. Golden Toad Cave, is it? Heh…

A faint, cold chuckle, carrying an almost imperceptible killing intent, escaped his lips as he slightly lowered his eyes.

WHOOSH!

The next moment, countless thumb-sized points of flame drifted out from the pores of Chen Fei’s body. Carried by the breeze, they scattered among the withered vines and yellow leaves on the ground. Under the dense canopy of the sky-reaching ancient trees, they were barely noticeable, yet they slowly began to form mysterious lines, laying the foundation of a formation.

Since he was planning to exact revenge, he naturally had to be fully prepared.

SHRIEK!

Just as the thumb-sized flames settled on the ground to form the array, a terrifyingly dense and scorching wave of the Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire erupted from Chen Fei’s body like a volcano. It spewed forth, instantly cloaking the dense forest canopy in an intimidating red glow! The immense pressure from the sharp, searing Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire spread out like a terrifying storm. It was followed by an ice-cold shout that exploded like a thunderclap!

”You cowardly rats, show yourselves!”

Hiss… the damned curs…

Hearing this cold, explosive shout from more than ten miles away, the faces of the King of Gilded Toads, Zang Rui, and the Eight Great Iron Guards twitched in fury. Their gazes shot toward Chen Fei, instantly filled with boundless rage. They gnashed their teeth, looking as if they wanted to slice him into a thousand pieces. After all, given their status in the Northern Area of Eagle Gorge, who had ever dared to disrespect them or speak to them like that? This little bastard, this damned cur, was simply courting death!

BOOM!

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

In the blink of an eye, they no longer concealed their killing intent or their figures. Each one charged forward like a ravenous wolf, their ferocious momentum sweeping over the area, so intense it was almost suffocating. As they rapidly closed in, they formed a semicircle to surround Chen Fei. Their sinister, green-glowing eyes were filled with a bone-chilling cold, and their gazes locked onto him like sharp swords.

Chen Fei narrowed his eyes. Looking up, he could see towering pillars of Demon Qi surging toward him like tidal waves.

Frankly, such a formation was truly extraordinary. Even a genuine Cave Master Level Powerhouse of Qi Refining Ninth Layer would likely panic and lose their composure for a moment if faced with it.

However, if they thought ’just’ this was enough to take his life, they were sorely mistaken!

”ROAR!” A terrifying growl escaped Chen Fei’s throat. The blood and qi within his body surged, burning with a fierce intensity that was enough to send shivers down one’s spine. Although his Cultivation Realm was only the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, his true combat power already surpassed that of an ordinary expert at the Peak of Qi Refining Eighth Level, perhaps even more. If he used his trump cards, he could even shake the resolve of a Powerhouse of Qi Refining Ninth Layer!

So, since they wanted to kill him and eradicate the root of the problem, he would play along. He would act the pig to eat the tiger, launching a thunderous strike to kill every last one of them and finally claim his revenge. The more he thought this way, the sharper his aura became. The Thirty-Six Paths of Sanyang True Fire Sword Qi hovering around him seemed to awaken, displaying astonishing sharpness and roiling waves of heat. They were like a great river roaring into the sea, like a red sun crashing down from the heavens to strike the earth!

”Hiss! What’s going on?”

”It seems some powerful figures are about to fight out there! Damn it, why did they have to choose here? If we get dragged into this, we’re done for!”

”Shush! If you know that, then shut up! Hurry and hide properly. I don’t want to be swatted like an ant by those people outside.”

…

The chilling killing intent and the terrifying Demon Qi caused the surrounding atmosphere to plummet, becoming almost frozen. Anyone living or cultivating in the area who sensed this terrifying change immediately turned pale with fright. They slammed their gates shut and activated their defensive wards, terrified of becoming collateral damage.

At that moment, the distance between the two sides was finally closing. The terrifying killing intent in the air seemed to solidify as it clashed, forming a hurricane so fierce it made one’s scalp tingle.

BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!

Moments later, figures exuding sky-high Demon Qi descended like missiles. They landed heavily all around Chen Fei—a few meters to his front, back, and sides—kicking up clouds of dust and sending waves of Demon Qi soaring.

As the dust settled, Chen Fei slowly looked up at the King of Gilded Toads, who now stood directly in front of him, and cracked a small smile. At the sight, a sudden jolt went through the king’s heart, and his sinister green pupils locked onto Chen Fei’s face.

”You little bastard, what are you smiling at?” the king’s voice boomed, thick with cold killing intent but also tinged with uncertainty. In a situation like this, shouldn’t the boy be scared out of his wits? What in the world is he smiling about?!