Xiao Qing said calmly, and struck out with a casual palm.

The palm strike appeared effortless, yet it contained a terrifying Spatial Power.

Before the three Heavenly Nether Sect disciples could react, they were crushed by the invisible Spatial Power, instantly turning into powder without even having time to scream.

The six women from Sound Valley were all stunned.

They had originally thought this passing young man was doomed, but they never expected him to eliminate the three high-level Dou Huang Heavenly Nether Sect disciples with a mere casual strike.

The woman in blue who had first warned Xiao Qing was the first to recover her senses. She stepped forward and bowed respectfully:

"My name is Yin Li, and I am a disciple of Sound Valley. Many thanks to Young Master for saving our lives!"

The other five women also recovered and hurriedly thanked Xiao Qing:

"Many thanks for the rescue, Young Master!"

"If it weren't for Young Master intervening, we would likely not have escaped disaster today."

"Young Master's strength is formidable; it is truly admirable."

Yin Li, filled with gratitude and curiosity, scrutinized Xiao Qing and asked softly, "Young Master is so young, yet possesses such cultivation. I wonder which sect you are a disciple of?"

The other women also gathered around, chattering as they expressed their curiosity and gratitude toward Xiao Qing.

They had not expected that this youth, who seemed to be of similar age to them, possessed such terrifying strength.

Zi Yan watched the group of women chattering around Xiao Qing. She pouted in dissatisfaction, crossed her arms over her chest, and let out a "humph".

Just then, a figure quickly swept over from the distance.

The newcomer was a woman dressed in elegant robes with a deep and profound aura; she was clearly an 8-star Dou Zong powerhouse.

Seeing that Yin Li and the others were safe and sound, she visibly let out a sigh of relief.

"Li Er, are you all alright?" she asked concernedly.

Yin Li hurriedly stepped forward to explain, "Elder Yun, we are fine. Thanks to this Young Master who intervened to save us, otherwise..."

Elder Yun looked at Xiao Qing, a flash of surprise crossing her eyes.

She could sense the unfathomable aura emanating from Xiao Qing.

Although his surface cultivation was only at the Dou Huang Realm, the feeling he gave her was even more dangerous than many Dou Zong powerhouses.

"Many thanks to Young Master for saving my Sound Valley disciples." Elder Yun solemnly bowed to Xiao Qing.

"May I ask for Young Master's name?"

"Xiao Qing." Xiao Qing replied calmly.

Elder Yun took out a jade talisman and handed it to Xiao Qing, "This is a token of my Sound Valley."

"In the future, if Your Excellency has any matters needing Sound Valley's help, you may come with this jade talisman, and Sound Valley will certainly repay you with all our efforts."

Xiao Qing took the jade talisman and nodded slightly, "It was just a minor effort; there is no need to take it to heart."

Yin Li looked at Xiao Qing with gratitude in her eyes and said, "Young Master Xiao, where are you headed? Why not come back to Sound Valley with us as a guest?"

Xiao Qing shook his head, "I still have important matters to attend to, so it is inconvenient for me to stay long."

Elder Yun saw that Xiao Qing's intention to leave was firm, so she said to Yin Li and the others, "Since Young Master Xiao has matters to attend to, we will not disturb you any longer. Young Master Xiao, until we meet again!"

After watching the Sound Valley group leave, Venerable Yao's soul projection emerged. With a teasing tone, he laughed, "How does it feel to be a hero saving a beauty?"

Zi Yan "hummed" again, her little face filled with unhappiness.

Xiao Qing shook his head helplessly, "Teacher, please stop teasing me. Let's continue our journey as soon as possible!"

The three continued to advance towards the Heavenly Star Mountain Range. On the way, Venerable Yao introduced the power structure of the Central Plains to Xiao Qing.

"In the Central Plains, there is a saying of one Hall, one Tower, two Sects, three Valleys, and Four Pavilions."

"The one Hall refers to the Soul Hall, the one Tower is the Pill Tower, and the two Sects are the Heavenly Nether Sect and the Flower Sect."

"The three Valleys include Sound Valley, Burning Flame Valley, and Ice River Valley, while the Four Pavilions are Starfall Pavilion, Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, Yellow Spring Pavilion, and Wind and Thunder Pavilion."

Xiao Qing listened carefully; this information would be very helpful for his future actions in the Central Plains.

"That Yin Li from earlier should be an important figure in Sound Valley." Venerable Yao analyzed.

"Sound Valley has always been low-key, but their strength cannot be underestimated! They are skilled in sound-wave Dou Techniques and can exert strong battlefield control."

Zi Yan interjected, "Those people from the Heavenly Nether Sect are really annoying; they don't look like good people at all."

"The Heavenly Nether Sect does indeed have a bad reputation." Venerable Yao nodded.

"The cultivation technique they practice is insidious and cruel, often kidnapping disciples from other forces to practice evil arts."

"You killed three of their disciples today; I'm afraid you might face some trouble."

Xiao Qing's expression remained calm, "If soldiers come, we block them; if water comes, we cover it with earth. If they are not sensible, I don't mind killing a few more!"

Three days later, Xiao Qing and Zi Yan finally arrived at the Heavenly Star Mountain Range.

This mountain range stretched for thousands of miles, with Peaks towering and clouds swirling, and the energy of heaven and earth was exceptionally rich.

"This is the Heavenly Star Mountain Range." Venerable Yao's tone carried a hint of excitement.

"Starfall Pavilion is hidden somewhere in this mountain range."

Xiao Qing expanded his soul Power, carefully sensing the spatial fluctuations around him.

Soon, he discovered an abnormal spatial node.

"Found it." A gleam flashed in Xiao Qing's eyes, "The entrance to Starfall Pavilion should be there."

He took Zi Yan and flew in that direction.

The closer they got to that spatial node, the more they could feel a subtle yet powerful spatial fluctuation.

"Stop! Who goes there?"

Just as they approached the spatial node, two figures suddenly appeared, blocking their way.

These were two disciples dressed in Starfall Pavilion attire, both at the Dou Wang level.

Xiao Qing stopped and said calmly, "Please inform Venerable Feng that an old friend's disciple, Xiao Qing, has come to pay a visit."

The two disciples looked at each other, and one of them asked cautiously, "May I ask who this old friend you mentioned is?"

Venerable Yao's soul projection emerged at the right time, "Tell that old fellow Feng Xian that Yao Chen has come."

Seeing Venerable Yao's soul projection, the two disciples' expressions changed drastically.

As Core Disciples of Starfall Pavilion, they had naturally heard of Venerable Yao's great name.

"Venerable... Venerable Yao?" one disciple stuttered.

"You... aren't you already..."

"This is a long story." Venerable Yao waved his hand, "Go and report it quickly."

The two disciples didn't dare to delay; one of them hurriedly turned and entered the spatial node to report, while the other respectfully asked Xiao Qing to wait a moment.

Before long, a violent fluctuation suddenly came from the spatial node, and a middle-aged man dressed in green robes walked out in a hurry.

He had a scholarly appearance, but at this moment his face was full of excitement and disbelief.

"Yao Chen! It really is you!" Venerable Feng walked quickly to Venerable Yao, his voice even trembling a little.

"I thought you..."

Venerable Yao looked at his old friend, his soul projection also slightly fluctuating, "Feng Xian, long time no see. Have you been well?"

Venerable Feng then noticed Venerable Yao's state, and his expression suddenly sank:

"You are... a soul body? What exactly happened?"

Venerable Yao sighed, "This is a long story. This is my disciple, Xiao Qing. This time, thanks to him, I was able to see the light of day again."

Venerable Feng then turned his gaze to Xiao Qing, looked him over carefully, and a flash of surprise appeared in his eyes, "Good lad, to have such cultivation at such a young age. Yao Chen, you have taken in a good disciple!"

Xiao Qing bowed respectfully, "Junior Xiao Qing greets Venerable Feng."

Venerable Feng hurriedly helped Xiao Qing up, "No need for formalities! You are Yao Chen's disciple, so you are one of our own."

"Quick, come in and talk."

Guided by Venerable Feng, Xiao Qing and Zi Yan passed through the spatial node and officially entered the Star World of Starfall Pavilion.

The scene within the Star World made Xiao Qing's eyes light up.

This place seemed to be an independent Small World, with countless stars twinkling in the sky, pavilions and towers arranged in an orderly manner on the ground, and the energy of heaven and earth was several times richer than the outside world.

"What a beautiful place!"

Zi Yan looked around excitedly.

Venerable Feng took them to an elegant pavilion, ordered disciples to prepare tea and snacks, and asked impatiently,

"Yao Chen, what exactly happened? How did you end up like this?"

Venerable Yao briefly described the incident of being backstabbed by Han Feng and Old Man Mu Gu back then.

Venerable Feng was furious upon hearing this and struck the table with his palm, "What a Han Feng! What a Old Man Mu Gu! If I, Feng Xian, do not avenge this, I will not be a man!"

"The matter of revenge is not urgent for now." Venerable Yao said calmly.

"The top priority is to first resurrect me and another friend."

"Another friend?" Venerable Feng asked suspiciously.

Xiao Qing took out the jade bottle carrying Venerable Tianhuo's remnant soul, "This is Venerable Tianhuo, Old Gentleman Yao. He is also in a soul body state and needs to be resurrected."

Venerable Tianhuo's soul projection emerged from the jade bottle and nodded to Venerable Feng, "Sorry for the disturbance!"

Venerable Feng hurriedly returned the salute, "Venerable Tianhuo is too polite."

"Since he is Yao Chen's friend, he is an honored guest of our Starfall Pavilion."

Venerable Yao continued, "We came to Starfall Pavilion this time with the intention of refining the Bone-Regenerating Blood-Fusion Pill here."

"With the protection of the Star World, we can avoid the anomalies caused by Alchemy being noticed by outsiders."

Venerable Feng immediately understood the seriousness of the matter, "The Bone-Regenerating Blood-Fusion Pill is a Peak Grade 7 Medicinal Pill; refining it will inevitably cause a Pill Tribulation."

"It is indeed much safer within the Star World. Just tell me what you need me to do."

Xiao Qing took over the conversation, "I have already prepared the materials for refining the Bone-Regenerating Blood-Fusion Pill."

"However, before that, I need to familiarize myself with the teacher's Spirit Pill refining method."

"That's simple." Venerable Feng said.

"Starfall Pavilion has its own Alchemy Hall. Although it can't compare to the Pill Tower, the equipment for refining 8th-Grade Pills is still complete."

"Whatever you need, just feel free to use it!"

Over the next few days, Xiao Qing began preparations in the Alchemy Hall of Starfall Pavilion.

He first refined a few furnaces of Grade 7 Medicinal Pills to warm up, familiarizing himself with how the Central Plains environment affects Alchemy.

Although the heaven and earth energy in the Central Plains is rich, its attributes are more complex, which raises the requirements for flame control and soul Power usage during Alchemy to a higher level.

Fortunately, Xiao Qing had a solid foundation and quickly adapted to this change.

During this period, Venerable Feng also introduced the current situation of Starfall Pavilion to Xiao Qing.

"Since Yao Chen's accident, Starfall Pavilion has been supported by me alone. Although our strength is not as good as before, we still have a place in the Central Plains."

Venerable Feng's tone carried a hint of emotion.

"Now that you are back, although you are temporarily in a soul body state, it finally gives me hope."

Venerable Yao asked, "Over the years, has the Soul Hall caused any trouble for Starfall Pavilion?"

Venerable Feng shook his head, "They haven't taken any blatant actions, but they have constantly made small moves in the shadows."

"Fortunately, the Star World is hidden, and they have never been able to find its specific location."

"This time, refining the Bone-Regenerating Blood-Fusion Pill will likely attract their attention." Venerable Yao said worriedly.

Chapter 118, Refining Eighth Grade, Becoming a Grade 8 Alchemist! 【Three-in-One Big Chapter】

Deep within Starfall Pavilion, on an ancient Alchemy platform made of bluestone, Xiao Qing slowly opened his eyes.

After several days of quiet meditation, his spirit and energy had climbed to their Peak state.