Chapter 1209: Saint Bone You_1

"I don't know where my teacher is either, but he should also be in the Black Corner Region," Han Feng said, scared into cold sweat, choking on his saliva as he spoke with fear.

"Oh? The Medicine Sovereign is in the Black Corner Region as well? It seems this place is quite lively."

"Since that's the case, you're no longer of any value." A Celestial Venerate glanced at Han Feng and, with a gentle squeeze of his palm, Han Feng felt as if his body was about to explode.

But just as Han Feng thought he was about to die, the pressure bearing down on him suddenly vanished, countered by another powerful force.

"Master, master, is it you who has come?"

Han Feng's legs gave way, and he knelt on the ground.

He was all too familiar with the Soul Hall, which didn't care about the life or death of someone as insignificant as him. He had long heard about the Soul Hall's research into souls and their cruelty toward Soul Bodies, and he had no desire to die at their hands.

Falling into the hands of the Soul Hall, it would be better to end it all by himself.

Han Feng cried out as if grasping at a lifeline.

"Even when beating a dog, you should look at its owner. My dog can't just die at your hands. I still need to show him off to that old man Yao Chen," Xu Ran said slowly descending, before stepping directly on Han Feng's back.

And Han Feng, knowing his place, lay prostrate on the ground, allowing Xu Ran to trample him.

Even though he was filled with unwillingness, Xu Ran was his only hope for survival at the moment. He couldn't afford to offend Xu Ran, especially not now.

Although he didn't know if Xu Ran could handle the two Soul Hall experts confronting them, Xu Ran was the only hope.

"Are you Xu Ran?"

Looking at the young face before them, both the Great Celestial Venerable and the Second Celestial Venerable were utterly astounded.

With their strength, they could clearly see that Xu Ran's body was genuinely young, not altered with power to appear young.

That youth and vitality could be clearly seen, even with the naked eye.

Xu Ran was actually such a young person.

"I didn't expect you to be so young. Did the Ninth Heavenly Venerate really die by your hand?" the Great Celestial Venerable asked indifferently, his shock swiftly settling down.

No matter how powerful or heaven-defying Xu Ran was, having offended the Soul Hall, Xu Ran's fate was already sealed.

In this world, the Hun Clan was the true ruler!

Even the other ancient clans did not matter in their eyes, let alone a single person?

The Ninth Heavenly Venerate died because he underestimated his opponent, but this time with two of them coming, Xu Ran would surely be left with no place to be buried.

"Are you talking about that vermin? Yes, he did indeed die by my hand. I had wanted to exchange a few more blows with him, but it's a pity he couldn't take much. He couldn't handle it just after a short while. I wonder how long you two will last against me," Xu Ran said with a slight smile, arrogantly proclaiming.

The Soul Hall, in his eyes, was nothing more than a bigger ant.

The Great Celestial Venerable and the Second Celestial Venerable of the Soul Hall were true experts of the Soul Hall. Throughout the Continent, anyone associated with the title 'Saint' was a revered guest among the ancient clans.

In the current Continent, a Dou Sheng represents the pinnacle that cultivators can aspire to reach.

Either possessed of a Magical Beast Super Family's bloodline or of an ancient Imperial Clan's lineage, essentially only these individuals on the Continent can cultivate to saintliness.

"Presumptuous! Xu Ran, you truly are too arrogant! Do you think we are just ordinary Dou Zuns?" The Soul Hall Sky Venerable is revered wherever he goes, let alone when they are the highest-ranking two Sky Venerables.

Xu Ran paying them no heed, how could they tolerate it?

"Xu Ran, I've heard you are a rather impressive Alchemist, and your 'Cultivation Level' is also notable. With some nurturing, you might even have the potential to advance to a Ninth Grade Alchemist. If you join the Soul Hall, I can apply for you to become a Ninth Heavenly Venerate, taking that guy's place. How about that?"

Xu Ran's miraculous Alchemy had indeed caused a sensation within the Soul Hall.

Such an Alchemist, if only to take away the Soul Body, would be too great a waste. The Soul Hall must keep those Alchemy skills as well.

"Boss, that doesn't seem right. Our Soul Hall is the most powerful force in Zhongzhou, and this guy has repeatedly provoked us. How can we let him off so cheaply?" The Second Celestial Venerable, Saint Bone You, is of Demi-Saint Cultivation, just a step away from becoming a Dou Sheng, and although not yet a Dou Sheng, he's already obtained the title "Saint Bone You."

He needs only an opportunity to break through to Dou Sheng.

"The Soul Hall needs a Ninth Grade Alchemist. If Xu Ran could join us, it would be beneficial for all of us. Of course, this is provided he knows his place. Otherwise, this will be his burial ground right now."

The Great Celestial Venerable is of One-Star Battle Saint Peak 'Cultivation Level', and in the Soul Hall, aside from the two Lords, his power is the greatest.

For a Dou Sheng, ordinary Elixirs are useless; only Ninth Grade Elixirs hold some value. Therefore, winning over Xu Ran would be of great advantage to them. Perhaps, they could even obtain Ninth Grade Elixirs to aim for higher realms.

"Haha. A Ninth Heavenly Venerate of the Soul Hall? Simply offering me such a position, wouldn't that make the Ninth Tian Zun, who died miserably and without a complete corpse under the Nine Springs, feel disheartened?" Xu Ran laughed uproariously.

And Han Feng had already been scared witless by the conversation between Xu Ran and the two Soul Hall Sky Venerables.

Just like that, Xu Ran could become a Sky Venerable of the Soul Hall if he wished?

Heavens! It was a good thing he had not chosen to offend Xu Ran, otherwise, he would undoubtedly be dead by now.

Xu Ran is absolutely a more terrifying presence than the Soul Hall Sky Venerable. Could it be, Xu Ran really has the power to contend with the Soul Hall?

Xu Ran was just one man, while the Soul Hall was the most formidable power on the Continent, supported by the ancient and powerful Imperial Clan.

"He was incompetent in his duties and died at your hand. He got what he deserved. Since he's dead, he's worthless now. Someone else will eventually take the position of the Ninth Heavenly Venerate. Naturally, you can too," the Great Celestial Venerable continued. In the Soul Hall, we only care about your utility, not your background or history.

"Oh? But just the position of a Ninth Tian Zun isn't enough to impress me. If you defeat me, maybe I'll consider your offer." Heavenly Energy surged into Xu Ran's body like a whirlpool, instantly affecting the very sky and earth around him.

"Damn it! A mere youngster dares to be so arrogant before us. Since that's the case, let me be the one to meet you. I want to see what makes you bold enough to be so insolent," the Second Celestial Venerable, Saint Bone You, said in a furious rage.

As a top figure of the Soul Hall, it had been a long time since he was this angry.

Even the Dou Sheng from the ancient clans wouldn't speak to them so disrespectfully.

Xu Ran, without power or status, an enigma of a man, dared to toy with them as well.

"Boss, let me take the first strike to test his strength. There's probably no need for you to make a move," Bone You said to the Great Celestial Venerable. With one step forward, Maple City was enveloped in a shroud of dark mist, the terrifying aura of a Demi-Saint threatening to crush the city into dust.