229: Chapter 229 Absolute Crushing! The Queen Says She Wants to Be on Top

"Boom!"

A massive explosion echoed in the sky.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Yao Lao had suppressed Han Feng.

During this time, Han Feng tried to crush a Jade Slip for sending messages, but the information simply couldn't be transmitted.

Knowing he was finished, he also tried to beg for mercy. However, after remembering Gu Han's words, Yao Lao felt nothing but disgust for this ungrateful wolf. Even considering his history with Han Shanshan, he showed no mercy.

Left with no other choice, Han Feng's expression turned ferocious as he attempted to self-destruct, even trying to trigger the Sea Heart Flame he controlled to explode with him.

But with Colorful Glass and the others standing by in formation, they had long been prepared for such a move and naturally wouldn't give him the chance.

"Suppress!"

As a powerful spatial power enveloped Han Feng's body, making him completely unable to mobilize the Dou Qi within him, the chains controlled by Yao Lao pierced through the Void Realm and directly into Han Feng's body.

Immediately after, Han Feng's Soul was extracted from his body and placed into a jade bottle kept within the bone flame ring.

This wasn't because he was reluctant to kill Han Feng, but because he needed to find a way to separate the Sea Heart Flame from Han Feng's Soul.

"Boom!"

A surge of energy descended from the sky, blasting Han Feng's body into nothingness, leaving no possibility of resurrection.

"Little friend Gu Han, thank you."

Yao Lao, Colorful Glass, and the others descended to the courtyard below. The former cupped his fists solemnly, his eyes filled with indescribable gratitude.

When he had first woken up with Xiao Yan's help, he never thought there would be a day when he could successfully take his revenge.

He hadn't expected this day to come so quickly, so easily, and so satisfyingly.

"Yao Lao, you're too polite. There's no need for such words between us," Gu Han returned the gesture.

"Right, you're right." Yao Lao looked up and laughed, saying with a bit of lightheartedness and teasing, "The real business is for this old man to refine more Medicinal Pills for you, right?"

"Anything produced by Yao Lao is bound to be a masterpiece. Naturally, this Junior cannot refuse," Gu Han admitted frankly.

The old and the young looked at each other and laughed again.

"Sect Master, now that this interlude is resolved, I think we can talk about serious business," Gu Han looked at Yun Yun.

"Alright!" As the Sect Master, Yun Yun naturally wouldn't shirk her duty.

Accepting the surrender of the Rakshasa Gate, making arrangements for the Gold and Silver Elders, and so on—all required her orders.

A few hours later, when these minor matters were settled, Gu Han and Yun Yun invited Su Qian for a detailed discussion.

"Grand Elder Su Qian, my Yunmu City wants to reach a cooperation agreement with Jia Nan Academy. I wonder if you're interested in hearing it?" Gu Han got straight to the point.

By now, Su Qian had already learned from Xiao Yan about Zi Yan following Gu Han and her identity as a Void Ancient Dragon. He had no objections to Gu Han and instead felt quite favorable toward him.

Thus, he spoke, "Please speak, little friend."

"First is a strategic alliance. When facing common enemies, we will help each other," Gu Han said, starting with this proposal.

Su Qian didn't agree immediately but instead asked, "You should know that my Jia Nan Academy and the Demon Flame Valley are mortal enemies."

The implication was that if they allied now, Yunmu City would immediately be pitted against the Demon Flame Valley, which on the surface seemed like Jia Nan Academy was getting the better deal.

"That's not a problem," Gu Han smiled faintly. "Elder Su might not know, but I personally have a conflict of interest with the Demon Flame Valley. That Earth Demon Old Ghost is bound to become my enemy; it's only a matter of time before we clash."

"Of course, for the short term, let's not make the alliance public. It's enough that we know privately. That way, we can catch the Demon Flame Valley off guard when the time comes."

Hearing this, Su Qian didn't ask further about the conflict between Gu Han and the Earth Demon Old Ghost. He nodded slightly. "If the Cloud Mist Sect doesn't mind, then Jia Nan Academy has no problem."

"Next is deep cooperation." Gu Han was eyeing the talented students recruited by Jia Nan Academy from across the continent. Those who could join the Inner Academy had already passed a preliminary screening and were worth cultivating heavily.

"I want the Inner Academy of Jia Nan Academy and the Cloud Mist Sect to establish regular exchanges. The Cloud Mist Sect will arrange for a certain number of Disciples to study at the Inner Academy. Of course, their treatment can be slightly lower, and the Cloud Mist Sect can exchange benefits with the Inner Academy."

"Inner Academy Disciples can also come to the Cloud Mist Sect. We will provide a platform for them to obtain Opportunities. Grand Elder Su Qian also knows that my Cloud Mist Sect is currently expanding aggressively. Many new positions have been created within the Sect, and resources are increasing."

"This is a win-win situation."

Su Qian listened patiently and was honestly quite tempted.

Jia Nan Academy was located at the very center of the Black-Corner Region. Since both the Head Dean and the Outer Academy Principal were away traveling and hadn't returned for years, acting as hands-off managers, development was actually somewhat limited.

The students of Jia Nan Academy were not greenhouse flowers; they needed a certain amount of bloody experience. However, Jia Nan Academy lacked absolute power to intimidate others, making it difficult to attract top-tier talents to study there.

If it weren't for the Head Dean and the Outer Academy Principal occasionally sending messages back, he would have even less confidence in his work.

Gu Han's suggestion was now a new path worth trying.

"Speaking for myself, I think this method is feasible," Su Qian first stated his attitude, but then raised a point: "But this is a major matter concerning the development of my Inner Academy. I need to discuss it with the Elders before I can give an answer."

"That's only natural," Yun Yun nodded with a smile. "Since it concerns the friendship between my Cloud Mist Sect and Jia Nan Academy, we should proceed carefully."

"Elder Su Qian, after you return and discuss it, please send someone to Yunmu City to negotiate the specific cooperation details with this Sect Master."

After some preliminary intentions were finalized, Su Qian took his leave.

Gu Han and Yun Yun escorted him to the city gate before returning together.

"Yun'er, I'll leave the follow-up matters to you." Gu Han took Yun Yun's hand, his gaze gentle. "Next, I'm going to enter seclusion for a considerable amount of time."

"With your current foundation and accumulation, it shouldn't take long to Breakthrough to Dou Huang, right?" A hint of confusion flashed in Yun Yun's eyes.

"You're right on both counts, which is why it will take a long time." Seeing that Yun Yun was still puzzled, Gu Han explained, "Precisely because I have the foundation, the accumulation, and the resources, just breaking through to Dou Huang isn't enough for me!"

"I see." Yun Yun nodded in realization. "You plan to charge straight to the Peak Dou Huang. With your current accumulation and the Cultivation Technique you practice, it is indeed possible."

With Gu Han's current strength, even against some Peak Dou Huangs, he wouldn't be at a disadvantage. However, facing a Dou Zong, he could at most hold them off for a while; defeating one head-on would still be very difficult.

After breaking through to Dou Huang, his strength would improve, but compared to a Peak Dou Wang, it wouldn't be significantly stronger.

Currently, in the Cloud Mist Sect, the number of Dou Zongs could be counted on one hand, and there were also quite a few Peak Dou Huang experts.

His combat power wasn't at a level where he was indispensable at any tier.

It would be better to Cultivate to High-level Dou Huang in one go. Once he touched upon spatial power, he could truly rival a Dou Zong.

"It's pretty much as you said." Gu Han nodded with a smile and led Yun Yun back into the Black Tortoise Mystic Realm.

Since he was preparing for a long-term seclusion, he naturally needed to say goodbye to the girls.

To enter and exit the Black Tortoise Mystic Realm freely, one needed to hold a jade pendant within the range of Yunmu City.

After they had their fill of food and drink, Gu Han called Colorful Glass and returned to the room.

"Li'er, I'll be in seclusion for a long time. Before that, let's take care of some serious business."

Hearing this, Colorful Glass took a step forward, her clothes dissolving into specks of light.

"This Queen wants to be on top."

Gu Han: ?