"Boom boom boom"

Amidst a series of explosive roars, a massive Golden Light Mountain, along with the figures of those four people, was pressed into the depths of the desert.

The desert trembled, the sand dunes heaved, and a muffled rumble continually emanated from beneath the ground.

After a while, all the tremors subsided.

Yuan Ming's gigantic Dharma manifestation dissipated, and several roots of the Undying Tree slowly emerged from the ground, dragging out four Black Robed Cultivators, their bodies in tatters.

Among the four, only the tall cultivator still had breath, while the other three had been instantly drained of their life force, leaving behind three withered corpses.

Yuan Ming wasted no words, directly hoisting him up, and pointed at his forehead, forcefully beginning a Soul Search.

Within moments, he understood the identity of this group of people.

They were known as the Black River Four Foes, four Southern Central Continent Returning to Void Stage loose cultivators with a notorious reputation, who usually engaged in robbery and murder, none of them dying unjustly.

And this time, the reason they attempted to assassinate Yuan Ming was due to taking on a task from the Sunset Sect.

That Wei Ling was the person directly in contact with them, so proposing to act separately beforehand was also part of the plan—only by acting separately could they clear themselves from involvement.

"Senior, we're just doing business for money. You've already killed my three brothers. Could you spare me? The four of us have some considerable assets, and if you let me live, I'm willing to offer them all to you." The towering Black Robed Cultivator steadied his mind and said.

Yuan Ming paid no attention to his words and showed no reaction at all.

In fact, he wasn't even listening to what the other was saying, instead pondering the ins and outs of this ambush in his mind.

There had never been any dealings or grudges with the Sunset Sect before, so this inexplicably targeted assassination surely hid other secrets.

Using his identity as "Wan Tianren," he could only think of one person with whom he might have a grudge: the Guardian, Sima Changqin, whom he had only met once.

This fellow indeed had an extraordinary identity, publicly appearing virtuous, but secretly using underhanded tactics; the previous slanders against Yuan Ming seemed not enough, as he now attempted to completely eliminate him.

Yuan Ming had not planned to act against Sima Changqin so soon, but the opponent's initiative to approach aligned with his intentions.

His face remained solemn and silent, lifting a palm to strike out.

The tall Black Robed Cultivator bled from all seven orifices, all vitality, Nascent Soul, and Divine Soul completely annihilated.

Afterward, Yuan Ming collected the storage magic tools from the four, briefly inspecting them. Inside were numerous spiritual materials, spiritual medicine, and magic treasures, combining to surpass the wealth of an ordinary Dharma manifestation cultivator.

He put away the Four Mountains Linked Seal and the Silver Light Water Moon Mirror, then selected a few pieces of high-level spirit wood and some spiritual materials, subsequently leaping into the air, heading back to where he came from.

By now, Niu Gengtian's body had gone cold, while Niu Fengshou still tried to awaken his brother, tears streaming down, emitting sobs like a puppy's whimpering.

Yuan Ming sighed and approached Niu Fengshou.

Niu Fengshou's previously vacant gaze suddenly glowed fiercely, and he threw a punch toward Yuan Ming.

Yuan Ming caught his wrist with one hand, twisted it forcefully, and Niu Fengshou showed a pained expression, his other hand ready to counterattack.

Yuan Ming waved his sleeve, and Niu Fengshou saw black, collapsing into deep sleep.

He touched Niu Fengshou's forehead with a finger, sending a surge of Soul Power inside and withdrawing it moments later.

Yuan Ming took out a High Grade Soul Refining Pill, stuffed it into Niu Fengshou's mouth, then stepped forward to hold down Niu Fengshou's head, helping him refine the medicinal power.

Niu Fengshou's mental problem fundamentally lay in his Divine Soul, initially intending to study it well, but now with Niu Gengtian dead, he felt uneasy about further research on his brother, hoping he might restore him.

Yuan Ming was actually not completely clear about Niu Fengshou's Divine Soul issue, resorting to the foolish method of enhancing his Divine Soul Power to see if it could help.

He used the Love Inquiry Technique, adjusting Niu Fengshou's Seven Emotions, and brought them into proper alignment.

As the vast Soul Power of the Soul Refining Pill was injected, Niu Fengshou desperately flailed his arms, trying to break free, but was unable to do so.

As the immense medicinal power began to be absorbed, Niu Fengshou's movements gradually slowed until they finally stopped, sitting quietly, his face covered in tears.

His expression no longer foolish, his eyes restored to the normal spirit of a person.

Yuan Ming released his hand, it seemed Niu Fengshou's mental problem was cured.

He also gained some insight, deepening his understanding of the Power of Seven Emotions.

Niu Fengshou remained still, his mind filled with images of his brother valiantly shielding him.

"Brother, I'm better now..." After a long time, he finally spoke such words in a trembling voice to his brother's corpse.

Yuan Ming offered no comfort, merely placing one of the Black River Four Foes' storage magic tools beside him.

"This mission is far more dangerous than you imagine, you can still withdraw now. Take your brother and leave the Fire Rock Desert, go back."

Niu Fengshou glanced at the storage magic tool and stood up.

"My mind is clear now, your ambush wasn't a coincidence, these four aren't the true culprits behind my brother's death. Can you tell me who really is?"

His eyes were full of hatred, waves of formidable Divine Power rippling around him.

The High Grade Soul Refining Pill not only cured Niu Fengshou's mental issues, but also increased his Soul Power by several times, rivaling that of late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

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