As Zhang Fan entered seclusion, Qin Yun once again arrived at the Wuyaz Imperial Dynasty. After some deliberation, Qin Yun decided to first visit Immortal Han Fei. This was an individual who had cultivated the rules of the Ice Dao to perfection, his cultivation reaching the mid-stage of the Refinement Realm. His strength was not much inferior to Immortal Kuangwu.
Immortal Han Fei was a man who appeared quite gaunt. He was tall, with sharply defined features on his face. His eyes were like a deep, cold pool, lifeless and icy, as if one glance could freeze one's primordial spirit.
Upon seeing Qin Yun’s visit, Immortal Han Fei was quite surprised. Although they both belonged to the Wuyaz Imperial Dynasty and were considered fellow disciples, Qin Yun had no prior dealings with him and they rarely interacted.
However, Qin Yun’s talent was extraordinary, even if his cultivation was weaker. He had broken through to the Soul Transformation Stage in less than a century of cultivation. Such an individual, if nothing unexpected happened, had a high chance of breaking through to the Refinement Realm. Therefore, despite Immortal Han Fei's cool demeanor, he did not refuse Qin Yun entry.
"Junior disciple Qin Yun, I heard that junior disciple Yu Jian perished not long ago. You also went to see senior brother Kuangwu, were you going to avenge junior brother Yu Jian?" Immortal Han Fei asked with a smile, seeming to pay no mind to the demise of Immortal Yu Jian.
In reality, this was indeed the case. The Wuya Starfield was, after all, a mid-level starfield. There were at least a thousand Nascent Soul Realm cultivators living there long-term, and over seventy percent of them had joined the Wuyaz Imperial Dynasty. The fall of a single Nascent Soul Realm cultivator indeed would not cause much of a ripple. Apart from those closely related to the deceased, many cultivators would not bother to inquire.
"Senior brother Kuangwu has also perished," Qin Yun said softly, his expression downcast, his eyes filled with a sense of defeat.
"Perished?" A flicker of surprise flashed in Immortal Han Fei's deep, pool-like eyes. Immortal Kuangwu was most skilled in body refinement, possessing an extremely powerful physique, and was considered top-tier among mid-stage Refinement Realm cultivators.
"Did a peak Refinement Realm expert make a move?" Immortal Han Fei asked.
To be able to kill Immortal Kuangwu, one would need a strength of at least the peak Refinement Realm. In the surrounding several mid-level starfields, there were not many cultivators who had reached the peak Refinement Realm. He was very curious as to whom Immortal Kuangwu had offended.
"It was not a peak Refinement Realm expert who made the move. Senior brother Kuangwu perished at the hands of a junior who had just entered the Refinement Realm," Qin Yun said.
"Impossible," Immortal Han Fei gently shook his head. He gazed into Qin Yun's eyes and said, "No matter how monstrous one's talent, with the cultivation of a beginner Refinement Realm, one might be able to defeat senior brother Kuangwu, but it is absolutely impossible to kill him."
Qin Yun strongly agreed with Immortal Han Fei's words. He believed that with his own strength, Zhang Fan truly could not suppress Immortal Kuangwu.
"Senior brother Han Fei speaks correctly," Qin Yun nodded, then added, "But what if the opponent possessed an extremely powerful Grand Dao Secret Treasure?"
"What?" Immortal Han Fei, known for his composure, could no longer maintain his facade. Ripples appeared in his deep eyes. Facing a Grand Dao Secret Treasure, even he could not remain completely calm.
"What exactly happened? Tell me in detail," Immortal Han Fei became instantly interested and asked.
Qin Yun was already very familiar with this process. He recounted the entire incident from beginning to end. When he heard that Zhang Fan had perfected the Sword Dao rules at the Nascent Soul Stage, Immortal Han Fei was equally shocked.
"Senior brother Kuangwu was still too rash. A person who can cultivate the rules of the Dao to perfection at the Nascent Soul Stage is an extremely rare existence in the Myriad Domain Starry Sky. Moreover, at the Nascent Soul Stage, he possessed such a terrifying Grand Dao Secret Treasure. Wouldn't he have a background?" Immortal Han Fei shook his head and said.
"Facing a Grand Dao Secret Treasure, how many people can remain completely calm?" Qin Yun shook his head and said, "I also advised senior brother Kuangwu to join forces with several Refinement Realm experts to attack together, but he was too confident and refused my suggestion, dragging me to the Shattered Star Domain. The result was a tragedy."
Immortal Han Fei greatly agreed with Qin Yun's words. If it weren't for the cautionary tale of Immortal Kuangwu, he might have been willing to take the risk upon hearing this news. After all, a Grand Dao Secret Treasure was enough to fill his future with infinite possibilities.
"You came to see me not just to tell me this news, did you?" Immortal Han Fei looked up at Qin Yun and asked.
"I dare not deceive senior brother Han Fei. That Zhang Fan has a deep enmity with my Giant Spirit Hall. I wish for his death. I am informing you of this news, hoping that senior brother can join forces with a group of Refinement Realm experts to seize the Grand Dao Secret Treasure and kill Zhang Fan, avenging senior brother Kuangwu."
Upon hearing this, Immortal Han Fei sneered and shook his head, saying, "You may leave."
While a Grand Dao Secret Treasure was tempting, with the example of Immortal Kuangwu before him, how could he be used as a pawn by Qin Yun?
Furthermore, a person who could possess such a Grand Dao Secret Treasure must have an astonishing background. He felt in his heart that it was best not to get involved in this mess.
Qin Yun had considered this before coming. He hadn't expected Immortal Han Fei to refuse so decisively, even starting to dismiss him. It seemed they were all people who wouldn't act without definite gain.
He feigned a look of great pain and said, "I can understand senior brother Han Fei's approach. May I ask senior brother Han Fei to help contact senior brother Zi Yue? I am willing to offer a Celestial Treasure as a reward."
"Oh?" A peculiar gleam flashed in Immortal Han Fei's eyes. He hadn't expected such a good deal. Just helping to make a contact would earn him a Celestial Treasure.
For him, although he was not short of Celestial Treasures, obtaining one so easily was a joyful matter.
"Senior brother Zi Yue is currently at a critical juncture in his cultivation, preparing to break through to the Soul Transformation Stage. I can help contact him, but whether senior brother Zi Yue will act, I cannot guarantee," Immortal Han Fei said.
"Naturally," Qin Yun quickly replied, "As long as senior brother Han Fei is willing to help, your junior brother will be eternally grateful."
After speaking, Qin Yun produced a storage artifact and handed it to Immortal Han Fei. Inside was a Celestial Treasure that Qin Yun had prepared long ago. Immortal Han Fei easily refined the storage artifact. After a brief scan of its interior space, a smile appeared on his face.
"Leave this matter to me. Within ten days, I will definitely let you meet senior brother Zi Yue," Immortal Han Fei said.
Qin Yun smiled and nodded, but inwardly he cursed Immortal Han Fei countless times. This information was of great value to anyone. Qin Yun believed that if this news were to spread, without his guidance, there would surely be peak Refinement Realm or even Soul Transformation Realm experts who would make a move.
However, he could not wait. Spreading the news required time. If Zhang Fan completely refined Immortal Kuangwu, he would likely move against their Giant Spirit Hall very soon. With Zhang Fan's current strength, how could the Giant Spirit Hall possibly resist?
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