Nie Qian pondered briefly upon hearing this and said, "Why don’t the three of us go together? Han Ying and I have been wanting to venture out for some time!"

"Yes! Brother Su, let’s travel together!" Han Ying also nodded; her cultivation had reached a bottleneck and only lacked an opportunity for a breakthrough.

Moreover, the main reason Nie Qian and Han Ying wanted to leave was their concern that after Lin Feng departs, Taishi Xuan might cause them trouble.

Currently, they were residing at Fire Element Peak, but it’s impossible for them to stay behind closed doors all the time!

Besides, they did not know Fire Element Sage at all, and it would be difficult for them to receive protection if needed.

"You want to go too?" Lin Feng was taken aback upon hearing this, frowning slightly, as he hadn’t planned on practicing but was engaged in a bloodthirsty business.

This kind of thing might be inconvenient with two companions.

"Well... Brother Su, if it’s inconvenient for you, then forget it!" Nie Qian promptly spoke upon observing Lin Feng’s hesitant expression.

"There’s nothing inconvenient!"

Lin Feng shook his head helplessly and said with a light smile, "It’s just that my journey is somewhat dangerous, and I don’t want you two risking yourselves alongside me!"

He was speaking the truth; he really didn’t want them risking themselves alongside him, as he might as well be plucking hair from a tiger—extremely dangerous.

"Brother Su, we are not people who shrink from danger!"

Upon hearing this, Han Ying’s face flushed angrily and she said, "Since your journey is perilous, we should accompany you even more; we can’t let you face danger alone!"

"Indeed! Lin Feng, just let us join you! Our abilities may not match yours, but we can still be of help!" Nie Qian also said steadfastly.

Although the two had not been with Lin Feng for long, they understood his personality — definitely someone of deep emotion and loyalty, and moreover, indebted to them.

The two had already considered Lin Feng a true friend.

Hearing this, Lin Feng reluctantly pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Alright then! We’ll set off early tomorrow!"

Since they wanted to go, he didn’t stop them; their cultivation level was not weak, and they might truly be able to help greatly at times.

"Good!" Nie Qian and Han Ying immediately showed smiles.

Later, they chatted casually with Lin Feng for a while, then bid farewell, preparing to depart together the next morning.

The next morning, Lin Feng, Nie Qian, and Han Ying left Fire Element Peak together.

Lin Feng did not notify Fire Element Sage and simply left.

Strangely, although Fire Element Sage had sheltered Lin Feng, more than a month had passed with no instructions or guidance.

No guidance in martial arts, and not even in artifact refining technique — leaving Lin Feng to train on his own.

Lin Feng guessed that due to previously refusing Fire Element Sage several times, he had annoyed him, intending to leave him idle here.

However, Lin Feng didn’t mind; it was fine, even if it might incur some losses, because he gained freedom and time.

He was really worried that Fire Element Sage would force him to learn artifact refining!

And so, when departing, he did not inform Fire Element Sage.

Not long after, the three left Divine Martial Academy, flying away from the academy located at Fallen Star.

Without the giant gravitational influence of Fallen Star, their speed increased tenfold instantly, disappearing into the sky like three flashes of lightning.

...

South Garden, in a delicate courtyard, within an elegant pavilion.

Facing each other sat You Tianhan and Taishi Xuan, in front of them outside the pavilion stood a young man in blue who had guided Lin Feng here last time.

"Brother You, Brother Taishi, Lin Feng has left the academy! Accompanied by Nie Qian and Han Ying!" the blue-clothed youth said with cupped fists to You Tianhan and Taishi Xuan.

"Left?" You Tianhan suddenly chuckled upon hearing this.

Taishi Xuan also chuckled, his eyes flashing with a cold light, laughing, "Lin Feng, oh Lin Feng, you dare to fool us, then don’t blame us for being ruthless!"

Although Taishi Xuan was laughing, his killing intent was extremely fierce.

Last time, Lin Feng said he would consider for three days, yet he moved into the Inner Mansion Fire Element Peak on the same day, bringing Nie Qian and Han Ying to Fire Element Peak, almost angering Taishi Xuan to the point of vomiting blood.

This was obviously mocking them!

Deliberately slapping them in the face!

How could they possibly swallow this anger!

"Taishi Xuan, are you going to take action yourself?" You Tianhan whispered.

Taishi Xuan hesitated upon hearing this, shaking his head, "Just three ants, why should I personally intervene? Let Zhao Cheng and Guo Jianqing handle it!"

Taishi Xuan was too lazy to take action himself; as a Heavy Martial Artist at the Fifth Layer of the Martial Emperor Realm, why bother killing three ants personally?

Sending two Fourth Layer Peak Martial Emperors would suffice to eliminate Lin Feng’s trio.

Taishi Xuan’s cultivation was at the Fifth Layer of the Martial Emperor Realm; he could stand on equal footing with strong figures like You Tianhan due to identity, not strength.

Because he was a core member of the Taishi Family, his status far outweighed You Tianhan et al.

While You Tianhan et al. had joined the sect of the Taishi Family, they were merely supporting and pledging allegiance, with a huge gap in status.

Therefore, Taishi Xuan and You Tianhan, although differing greatly in cultivation, could sit on equal terms.

"Then let Zhao Cheng and Guo Jianqing handle it," You Tianhan agreed, evidently trusting in their prowess.

"Yes! I will arrange it now!" the blue-clothed youth nodded, then turned to make arrangements.

"Wait!"

Suddenly, Taishi Xuan spoke up, halting the blue-clothed youth, reminding him, "Make sure they do it cleanly, don’t leave any clues!"

Taishi Xuan was cautious, not seeking unnecessary trouble with Fire Element Sage over Lin Feng and the insignificant trio. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Despite his deep background and representing a lineage of the Taishi Family, offending Fire Element Sage would inevitably cause future inconveniences.

"Brother Taishi, rest assured, Zhao Cheng and Guo Jianqing’s strength ensures no clues will remain!" the blue-clothed youth said, then left briskly.

...

High above, amidst the vast sea of clouds, Lin Feng, Nie Qian, and Han Ying sped like lightning, rushing all the way.

"Brother Su, I know the fastest route to Tianming Star, and it requires no Spirit Crystals!" Han Ying spoke to Lin Feng as they flew.

"Oh? Such convenience exists?" Lin Feng was surprised, as he was running low on Spirit Crystals and had intended to borrow some from them for the Transmission Array!

"Certainly, most of the starry Transmission Arrays on this route are controlled by the thirteen great forces behind Divine Martial Academy. Holding the academy’s Identity Token waives any fees!" Han Ying explained.

"Haha! That’s great!" Lin Feng was overjoyed upon hearing this, realizing the Divine Martial Academy disciple status came with many perks.

Moreover, he felt more clearly the strength of the thirteen great forces behind Divine Martial Academy.

"I calculated last night; it should take just over three months to reach Tianming Star," Han Ying said.

"Hmm, that is optimal!" Lin Feng nodded.

"Brother Su, Tianming Star is the Witch Clan’s domain; they are formidable. We must be cautious not to offend anyone from the clan!" Nie Qian cautioned.

Lin Feng inwardly smiled wryly, as his purpose for the journey was to confront the Witch Clan; offending them was unavoidable.

Had the two known his true aim, their thoughts might differ!

Yet Lin Feng refrained from sharing his purpose until reaching Tianming Star, where he would disclose the truth.

"I will be careful then!" Lin Feng nodded.

Thus, the three traveled whilst chatting, avoiding tedium.

Time flew by, and soon they had flown for five days, just two days away from the arranged starry Transmission Array.

On that day, the sky was clear.

The trio was racing to their destination like streams of light, leaving long tears in space wherever they passed.

"Hmm?" Suddenly, Lin Feng frowned slightly, a glint of insight flashing in his eyes.

He sensed that two individuals seemed to be pursuing them from behind.

At this moment, those pursuers were only thirty thousand miles away.