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"The mighty Demon King, the Burning Sky Tiger, just died like that?" Han Xin and Shi Po exchanged bewildered glances, both clearly perplexed by what had transpired.

All they could recall was the blinding speed of Lin Feng's sword, striking like lightning! And then, the lifeless body of the Burning Sky Tiger was sprawled on the ground.

"Senior Brother Lin Feng, quickly take this pill!" Liu Yan hurried over and popped a pill into Lin Feng's mouth.

Han Xin and Shi Po snapped to attention and gathered around Lin Feng.

The trio was still reeling from the shock. The event was so surreal that they were still trying to grasp what exactly had occurred.

A short while later, equivalent to the burning time of an incense stick, Lin Feng's eyes snapped open, a brief spark of electricity darting from his gaze.

"Do I have a flower on my face?" Lin Feng asked, hands outspread. Even though he had been healing with his eyes closed, he was fully aware of their every move.

They had been vigilantly protecting him, harboring no ulterior motives, and had ultimately earned Lin Feng's trust.

"Boss, you're incredibly powerful, defeating the Burning Sky Tiger—a Demon King!" Han Xin, normally reserved, was now bubbling with excitement like a child, his eyes brimming with reverence as he gazed at Lin Feng.

Shi Po and the others shared the sentiment, their eyes twinkling with admiration as they looked at Lin Feng.

"Let's extract the Demon Core from the Burning Sky Tiger first. We shouldn't linger here too long," Lin Feng said with a slight smile, offering no further explanation.

Indeed, slaying the Burning Sky Tiger might have seemed effortless, but Lin Feng was acutely aware of the peril involved.

After all, the Burning Sky Tiger was a beast of Demon King caliber. Even with its forehead scar as a vulnerability, it posed a colossal challenge for an Eighth Level Qi Sea Realm martial artist to defeat.

Not to mention, the Tiger's speed was such that even an ordinary Second Level Astral Sea Realm cultivator might struggle to keep pace. Moreover, even with sufficient speed, penetrating the Tiger's defenses was another daunting hurdle.

Lin Feng managed to slay the Sky-burning Tiger, pulling out all the stops and revealing his most powerful move!

He initiated the battle with the Di Tian Soul Spell, momentarily sealing the tiger's consciousness. Then, with a swift execution of the Heaven Cutting Sword Technique, he shattered the beast's defenses! In that critical moment, a single misstep could have led to a drastically different outcome.

Thankfully, Lin Feng emerged victorious!

"I've never seen a Demonic Core before—it's way prettier than a Demonic Stone!" Shi Po exclaimed, admiring the egg-sized crystal before reluctantly offering it to Lin Feng. "Boss, you single-handedly took down the Sky-burning Tiger. Without you, we'd all be goners! This Demonic Core belongs to you!"

The other two companions showed no hint of envy, accepting the situation as if it were the natural order of things.

"There's no need! If you call me boss, then it's my duty to protect you, and we should share the spoils equally!" Lin Feng declared resolutely. Han Xin and the others might not have been the strongest, but their integrity was impeccable. Moreover, they had stood by him in battle, despite knowing their own limitations.

For Lin Feng, who stood alone in the world, a single Demonic Core was far less valuable than the loyalty of true friends.

"Hehe, thanks a lot, boss!" Shi Po chuckled, swiftly pocketing the Demonic Core. The value of a first-level Demon King's core was equivalent to ten ninth-level Demon Stones, surpassing all their previous loot combined!

The group burst into hearty laughter at the scene.

"Hey, aren't you guys going to come and save me?" Chen Hongyu's feeble voice rang out at that moment. His life force was tenacious; despite a gaping hole in his chest, he was still alive.

His condition was pitiable, as he lay on the ground, looking up at them, his chest still oozing blood and staining the earth beneath him.

"Go to hell!" Shi Po, ever the blunt one, couldn't help but swear. Chen had been reckless during the fight with the Sky-burning Tiger, disregarding their safety. He had even drawn the beast towards them. If not for Lin Feng's timely intervention, they might have all perished at the claws of the tiger.

"This man is beyond saving! Remember, he just unleashed the Blood Wolf Sword Technique. Once he's healed, he'll surely turn against us!"

Han Xin offered his analysis with a cool head, and Liu Yan nodded in agreement.

"I used the Blood Wolf Sword to take on the Burning Sky Tiger! You guys surely won't report this to the sect, so why would I kill you to keep you quiet?" Chen Hongyu quickly argued, his eyes darting around.

Han Xin and the others fell silent upon hearing this, pondering the truthfulness of Chen Hongyu's words.

"We shouldn't save him! People like him should fend for themselves!" Lin Feng interjected with a cold huff, cutting through the group's contemplation.

"Hmph! Don't forget, my brother knows we entered together! If I die, you'll all be in trouble!" Chen Hongyu, seeing they were about to leave, dropped his pretense and threatened them viciously.

"Just save me and get me out of here. I swear I won't bother you after that!"

"You expect us to believe you're that generous?" Shi Po was skeptical, but the mention of Chen Hongyu's brother made him visibly uneasy.

"Hand over the Demon Nucleus, and I promise my brother won't give you any trouble!" Chen Hongyu pressed on, seeing Shi Po's hesitation.

"Who's his brother?" Lin Feng asked, puzzled. Despite his dire state, Chen Hongyu was still acting tough.

"His brother is Chen Hongdao, a third-level practitioner of the Astral Sea Realm. He's reputed to have a good standing among the Inner Sect disciples," Liu Yan whispered.

For Outer Sect disciples, the Inner Sect represented a significant threat.

"Chen Hongdao?" Lin Feng let out a wry smile and stepped closer to Chen Hongyu.

"Scum, help me up now!" Chen Hongyu demanded, looking smugly at Lin Feng.

Lin Feng chuckled derisively, eyeing Chen Hongyu with amusement. "When was the last time you visited the sect?"

"That's none of your damn business!" Chen Hongyu retorted with scorn. "Just help me up and give me your best healing medicine. Or else..."

As he spoke, Chen Hongyu's expression suddenly tensed, realizing that Lin Feng wasn't offering a helping hand but instead had raised his sword.

"You're worthless, what do you think you're doing?" A wave of fear surged within Chen Hongyu, his voice growing urgent.

"Killing you, of course!" Lin Feng's smile remained as the sword flashed, leaving a bloody hole in Chen Hongyu's forehead. His eyes quickly glazed over, and his vitality was abruptly severed.

"Boss, his older brother is still an inner disciple!" Shi Po was visibly unsettled by the scene.

"I had just picked a fight with Chen Hongyu before coming here! There was no chance for reconciliation between me and him, with or without Chen Hongyu," Lin Feng explained calmly. "If Chen Hongyu asks, tell him I was the one who killed him."

"Boss, you can count on us! If he's dead, he's dead. Even if Chen Hongyu comes after us, the worst that can happen is we don't become inner disciples. Besides, the Sunfire Order prohibits disciples from killing each other!" Shi Po said with a grin, thrusting his sword into Chen Hongyu's corpse.

"We share the hard times and the responsibilities," Han Xin declared, puncturing another hole in Chen Hongyu's body.

Liu Yan was slightly embarrassed, her steel sword still in Lin Feng's possession. After a moment's thought, she stepped on Chen Hongyu's face, leaving a distinct footprint.

Lin Feng hadn't intended to cause trouble for the trio. Seeing their straightforward actions, he could only awkwardly stroke his chin.

"Good brothers! Rest assured, when I return, I'll definitely make it into the inner sect! Don't fret over Chen Hongyu; I'll handle it swiftly!"

"With your strength, Boss, getting into the inner sect will be a breeze!" they chorused.

Lin Feng let out a hearty laugh, then pulled a manuscript from Chen Hongyu's belongings. It was a handwritten copy of the Blood Wolf Sword Technique.

Lin Feng's current mastery of the Eight Extremes Collapsing Fist and the Heaven Cutting Sword Technique were all remnants from his past life.

The Eight Extremes Collapsing Fist was a low-tier Earthly martial art, while the Heaven Cutting Sword Technique was an even more impressive high-tier Earthly martial art! What made these arts truly special was their potential for growth. The deeper the understanding, the more formidable the power they unleashed.

Given Lin Feng's advanced cultivation in his past life, he had long since forgotten most mundane martial arts. The fact that he could still recall these two indicated their exceptional nature.

The Blood Wolf Sword Technique, being merely a Human Grade martial art, held no allure for him.

"Go ahead and start practicing this one," Lin Feng said, tossing the Blood Wolf Sword Technique to Shi Po and Liu Yan, who were eyeing it eagerly.

Han Xin, who preferred the spear, showed no interest in the sword technique.

"I'll have to find a suitable martial art for them when we get back," Lin Feng mused. His memory was filled with numerous techniques, but the trio's current strength was too limited to tap into their true potential. It was best to progress methodically.

"Thanks, boss!" Shi Po grinned broadly, eagerly accepting the manual.

"Boss, are we heading back now?" Han Xin inquired.

"We've still got a few days before the Inner Sect examination. Let's use this chance to hunt some Demonic Beasts," Lin Feng responded. He had ventured out to hone his skills and had no intention of returning to the Sunfire Order just yet.

Over the following days, they roamed Fallen Phoenix Slope, hunting Demonic Beasts for resources while also practicing the Blood Wolf Sword Technique.

With Lin Feng's guidance, Shi Po and Liu Yan quickly grasped the essence of the technique. As their abilities grew, so did their efficiency in hunting, and their teamwork became seamless.

In just a short period, they had collected over a hundred Demonic Stones.

"Ha, we've really hit the jackpot this time!" Shi Po said, his heavy sack a testament to their success.

"Yeah, with all these Demonic Stones, we can each get eight bottles of Profound Qi Pills!" Liu Yan exclaimed with excitement.

The Profound Qi Pill is the ultimate cultivation aid for those in the Qi Sea Realm. Armed with these eight bottles of Profound Qi Pills, Liu Yan was certain that she could ascend to the eighth level of the Qi Sea in just a fortnight!