Shu Han sighed internally, wishing he could obtain the Black Abyssal Fire for himself. However, his current situation was complicated. His avatar was detained, and his main body was being pursued relentlessly by multiple powers. He had to give his all just to stay safe, let alone compete for the Black Abyssal Fire.

He heaved a reluctant sigh and stayed beside Shangguan Ruotong. Observing her as she entered meditation, he thought, "Merely relying on the information provided by my avatar won't be enough to avoid this girl. How can I scheme against her to get ahead? As long as she's causing chaos in the Immaculate Realm, I definitely won't be able to get the Heavenly Creation Fluid."

Shu Han's mind was filled with calculations and schemes...

Elsewhere, Shu Han's main body stood at a distance with Shangguan Ruolin, observing four cultivators from the Green Thunder Sect using the Clear Bright Spiritual Eye.

Shu Han couldn't help but marvel, "As expected from cultivators of a Nascent Soul Sect, even their auras seem much more profound than the regular Foundation Establishment stage."

Without the Silent Heartbreak Formation, with his current cultivation level, he would probably only be able to flee from them.

Following the gaze of these four cultivators, Shu Han spotted three cultivators from the Purple Sun Sect by a dark pool, deeply engrossed in fishing. Recalling how Shu Han taught her to fish back in Zhang Village, Shangguan Ruolin chuckled, "The people from Purple Sun Sect really know how to enjoy their time. If we weren't being pursued, I would love to join you in some fishing."

Shu Han smiled, "Once we're out, wherever you want to fish, I'll accompany you. But they aren't just having fun. According to the map, this place is called Dragon Abyss Pool. A creature called Dragon Loach lives within."

"Dragon Loach!"

Shangguan Ruolin pondered, "A hundred years ago, someone gifted Jade Sky Palace with three Dragon Loaches. They truly are precious and can enhance one's physique. If one catches a Dragon Loach that's over five hundred years old and is lucky, they might even harvest a trace of dragon essence from it. This can be used to refine the Dragon's Song Longevity Pill, which significantly increases one's lifespan and can also..."

As she continued, Shangguan Ruolin became more hesitant and stuttered.

Shu Han looked at her blushing face and teased, "And what else can it do?"

"It can enhance the Yang energy of male cultivators..." Shangguan Ruolin mumbled.

Shu Han was taken aback, "Enhance Yang energy? What's that good for?!"

Blushing even more, Shangguan Ruolin pinched his ear, "You know exactly what I mean!"

Shu Han: ???

Suddenly, the three focused Purple Sun Sect cultivators became ecstatic. They simultaneously channeled their magic power, and a purple bamboo rod flew over the Dragon Abyss Pool.

Following this, their fishing rods began bending more and more, and the previously tranquil water of the pool started to churn.

Shu Han commented, "It seems to be a big one!"

However, glancing at the Green Thunder Sect cultivators hiding on the opposite side, he added, "But I'm afraid it won't end up in their hands."

As the three cultivators continued exerting their strength, waves roiled on the surface of the Dragon Abyss Pool. The water bubbled as if boiling, and finally, a Dragon Loach the size of half a house leaped out.

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Instantly, the bamboo rod above the pool was yanked upwards. The Dragon Loach was surrounded by a radiant aura, struggling with all its might. Yet it couldn't overcome the combined force of the three advanced-stage cultivators and their bamboo rod, eventually losing its will to resist. One of the cultivators, filled with joy, was about to store the Dragon Loach in his storage pouch.

Out of nowhere, a bolt of lightning struck the Dragon Loach, sending it flying to one side.

Shu Han observed as the four Green Thunder Sect cultivators seized the opportunity and closed in, wearing sinister smiles. They seemed to be taunting the dumbfounded Purple Sun Sect cultivators.

The faces of the Purple Sun Sect cultivators turned ashen. They positioned themselves protectively in front of the Dragon Loach, creating a palpably tense atmosphere around the pool.

Salivating at the sight of the succulent Dragon Loach, Shu Han lamented, "What a pity. The head of the Purple Sun Sect taught us to yield to the Green Thunder Sect cultivators. I reckon this Dragon Loach will end up in their hands. If only I could have both the Dragon Loach and the Black Abyssal Fire! I could grill the Dragon Loach for you as a nourishing meal."

Shangguan Ruolin glared at him, "I think you're the one who wants to eat it! Given our current weakened state, we can't make a move. So, rein in your desires."

Shu Han nodded and suddenly, his gaze was fixed on the Dragon Abyss Pool.

The water of the pool was murky and turbulent due to the disturbance caused by the Dragon Loach. This sight suddenly gave Shu Han an idea.

He mumbled to himself, "Fish in muddy waters..."

Shangguan Ruolin looked puzzled, "What are you talking about? What muddy waters?"

Lost in thought for a moment, Shu Han's eyes darted back and forth. Suddenly confident in his idea, he leaned in and gave Shangguan Ruolin a quick kiss, saying, "Linlin, I've got a great plan. Get ready for some grilled Dragon Loach!"

Her face turning red, she asked, "What are you talking about?"

Shu Han whispered a series of words into her ear. As Shangguan Ruolin listened, her excitement grew, and she finally poked his forehead playfully, saying, "You're so naughty! How could you even come up with such a scheme? But I like it! But can your Heaven-Earth Transformation technique hide from Ruotong's eyes?"

Shu Han pulled out a handful of illusory dragon crystal ginseng roots from his pocket, handing some to Shangguan Ruolin, and said, "With this, my Heaven-Earth Transformation technique can elevate to the next level! Your sister won't be able to detect it!"

Staring at the seven or eight ginseng roots in her hand, she exclaimed, "You got so many? Did you chop off all the legs of that old ginseng?"

"Pretty much. After all, that old thing didn't really need its legs!"

Suddenly, the illusory dragon crystal ginseng sneezed, "Which jerk is talking behind my back?!"

...

On the other side, Shangguan Ruotong was still in deep meditation. Just as the members of the Golden Silkworm Association were close to drawing out a sliver of the Black Abyssal Fire, a surge of dark energy soared into the sky, startling the three of them.

"Devil Music Sect?"

A faint smile appeared on the meditating Shangguan Ruotong's face. She opened her eyes and looked up.

Standing at a distance wrapped in dark energy was the ghostly figure from the other day.

Song Zhengchu warned, "Senior! This person is from the Devil Music Sect and has cultivated demonic techniques. We're at a crucial moment in drawing out the Black Abyssal Fire. Please, senior, don't let him disturb us!"

However, Shangguan Ruotong paid no attention to him, staring intently at the figure in black. Turning to Shu Han with a smile, she said, "I told you my sister would come back to save you. No one understands her better than me. It's a pity. You saved her once, and now you've endangered her."

Shu Han scoffed, "Who are you trying to fool? This person looks nothing like Linlin!"

"He's not her, but my sister is hidden within him."

Standing up, Shangguan Ruotong confidently declared, "Sister! Stop hiding. You and I share a connection. Did you think I wouldn't know you're here? And who's this helper you've found?"

The figure in black snorted, "I don't know what you're talking about. I'm here to take this kid. He's the key to our Blood Soul Tracking Array. I hope you'll be wise enough to hand him over, or when the formation is complete, even you won't escape death."

Shu Han looked bewildered, "Me? I don't even know you!"

Shangguan Ruotong laughed loudly, "Haha, threatening me with some formation? Hand over my sister, and I'll let you go!"

The figure in black coldly responded, "A mere Core Formation cultivator dares to act arrogant in front of our Blood Soul Tracking Array? This formation was set up by a Nascent Soul-stage master. Killing you would be as easy as slaughtering a dog! Hand the boy over now!"

At the mention of "Nascent Soul-stage", Shangguan Ruotong's expression changed dramatically.