Qing Luan carried Teng Qingshan, flying north towards Niu Tou Mountain.

Qing Luan clearly held no fear of the Heaven Wind War God; instead, it seemed exhilarated.

Within Niu Tou Mountain.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The Heaven Wind War God transformed into an afterimage, darting through the mountain forest.

He tapped his toes against the crowns of towering trees, sprinting, then suddenly leaped, landing directly on the back of a relatively massive gray eagle, from whose throat he also emitted a series of cries.

Although this gray eagle was a bird of prey, it was not a demonic beast and possessed low intelligence.

Coupled with the Heaven Wind War God’s mastery of Beast Tongue and his immense power, this raptor immediately became his temporary mount.

“Hoo!” The gray eagle was enveloped in a bizarre, flowing light of silver and gray, boosting its speed to tens of times faster than its peak condition, approaching the speed of a general Xiantian Golden Core flying demonic beast.

“Truly quite slow,” the Heaven Wind War God mused internally.

“Even with my assistance, the speed is so sluggish! If the Snow Plume Vulture were still alive… if I assisted it with the power of Heaven and Earth, its speed could definitely match that strange flame bird.” “Helian, it seems every time you encounter me, it’s while perched on a bird’s back,” a hearty laugh rang out.

The Cloud Dream War God, bearing a giant wolf-head battle saber, looked piercingly at the Heaven Wind War God above.

“Hmph,” the Heaven Wind War God glanced at him, sneering, “Old Man Mu, what, do you also wish to taste the thrill of the air from atop a bird? Unfortunately, this Beast Tongue is a secret art of my Heaven Wind family, never to be shared.

Otherwise, for the sake of our centuries-long acquaintance, I might have taught you.” The Cloud Dream War God grinned widely: “What dog-shit Beast Tongue, I don’t care about it.

However, that Nine-Leaf Fire Lotus… I suggest you don’t try to hoard it all yourself.” Though separated by several dozen zhang at the moment, their voices resonated clearly in each other’s ears.

The Martial Saints far in the distance could not hear them at all.

“Haha, this is a case of first come, first served for me,” the Heaven Wind War God sneered.

“What, you want it? Simple.

Let me examine your Duanmu family’s Thunder God Blade for a few years, and I might share a few of my nine lotus seeds with you.” “You certainly have an arrogant tone.” The Cloud Dream War God laughed heartily: “The Thunder God Blade of our ancestor—you think you’re worthy of even a look? As far as I know… you didn’t manage to kill Teng Qingshan just now, a pity.

If you fail to kill him this time… later, in my presence, you will never have another chance to kill him.” “What do you mean?” The Heaven Wind War God’s gaze turned icy.

“Teng Qingshan is my friend.

Given his growth potential, it would not be surprising if he brings catastrophic disaster upon your Heaven Wind family in the future,” the Cloud Dream War God clicked his tongue thoughtfully.

The Heaven Wind War God’s expression grew colder.

“Nine lotus seeds, I won’t ask for too much, just give me four.

Then, I will ask Teng Qingshan to show mercy regarding your immediate followers who seek revenge.

As for your Heaven Wind family, I will ensure he shows leniency.” The Cloud Dream War God smiled, though he knew internally: When dealing with Teng Qingshan, he realized the young man wasn't excessively ambitious, and… revenge against the Heaven Wind War God wouldn't extend to ordinary members of the Heaven Wind family.

His words were merely a way to gain favor, banking on the Heaven Wind War God’s ignorance of Teng Qingshan.

“Haha… show mercy?” The Heaven Wind War God burst into laughter born of pure rage: “You must be dreaming! My Heaven Wind family has stood firm on the Duanmu Continent for over a thousand years.

Who dares threaten us? Hmph! With flying mounts, the strong among my Heaven Wind family can tear through the void at will.

Whoever provokes us, we will annihilate their entire clan!” “Old Man Mu, you want the flame lotus seeds? Hmph hmph, if you have the guts, come and take them yourself.” As soon as he finished speaking, the Heaven Wind War God, riding the gray eagle, prepared to depart.

“Heaven Wind War God, stand still!” A mighty roar echoed.

From the south, Qing Luan came soaring through the air.

Teng Qingshan carefully held Li Jun on Qing Luan’s back, a large iron chest strapped across his own shoulder.

“Hmm, you dare to come back!” The Heaven Wind War God’s eyes narrowed.

“Haha, Qingshan, you’ve arrived,” the Cloud Dream War God, however, burst into laughter.

Below, Mu Wang, Fu Dao, and the many other Martial Saints brightened.

“Why wouldn't I dare come?” Teng Qingshan glanced at the War God’s mount and couldn’t help but smile.

“The Heaven Wind War God is truly impressive, finding a new mount so quickly.” This remark made the Heaven Wind War God’s face change, as the mount beneath him was merely an ordinary raptor.

If this got out, it would be terribly humiliating.

“Qingshan, come over to my side, he cannot harm you here,” the Cloud Dream War God laughed heartily, while the Heaven Wind War God remained silent with a cold face.

In terms of pure strength… He, the Heaven Wind War God, was indeed slightly weaker than the Cloud Dream War God.

However, with a flying mount, he could easily evade the Cloud Dream War God.

“Senior,” Teng Qingshan guided Qing Luan down to land.

“Senior, Xiao Jun has been poisoned by the Heaven Wind family’s ‘One Dream, Hundred Years’ toxin.

Have you ever seen the antidote for One Dream, Hundred Years?” After setting down the iron chest, Teng Qingshan carried Li Jun again.

“Antidotes, I’ve seen most things in my long years,” the Cloud Dream War God nodded and smiled.

“Senior, please take a look and see if this pill is the antidote?” Teng Qingshan retrieved the dark green pill.

The Cloud Dream War God took it, sniffed, and shook his head with a smile: “This one is not it.

The real antidote should carry a faint, pungent odor.” “Fake.” Teng Qingshan’s gaze swept the surroundings, but the armless Iron Sword Martial Saint, ‘Helian Haoyan,’ had already departed.

“Heaven Wind War God!” Teng Qingshan looked up at the black-robed, silver-haired man perched on the gray eagle in the sky, shouting angrily, “Your Heaven Wind family took the Flame Red Lotus by force, and I have no complaint about your martial might.

However, your disciple, Helian Haoyan, used the poison ‘One Dream, Hundred Years’ to threaten me into handing over the Flame Red Lotus.

Now that you have the lotus seeds, the antidote for One Dream, Hundred Years…” Teng Qingshan did not finish his sentence.

“Hahahaha…” The Heaven Wind War God roared with wild laughter in the air.

“Brat!” The Heaven Wind War God’s gaze turned cold as he looked down at Teng Qingshan, “What right do you have to speak to me like that! Hmph, Old Man Mu has strength, but what do you have? You can’t even withstand one of my moves.

And now you dare to demand medicine from me? Hah, utterly ridiculous.” Saying this, he prepared to leave on his mount.

“Heaven Wind War God, what are you so proud of, sitting on a mere gray eagle?” Teng Qingshan roared in anger.

The Heaven Wind War God, already flying into the distance, immediately stopped, turned, and looked down at Teng Qingshan, his face showing rage.

“Hmph, Heaven Wind War God, listen closely,” Teng Qingshan stated coldly.

“Within ten days, deliver one antidote for One Dream, Hundred Years to Cloud Dream Ancient City.

If not…” “Or what?” The Heaven Wind War God grinned.

“Hmph!” Teng Qingshan gently stroked the feathers of Qing Luan beside him.

“If not, I, Teng Qingshan, swear… within one month, I will burn down your Helian family’s inner city.

As for your Helian family’s Xiantian experts, unless they stay by your side every moment, I will kill every single one that steps out!” The Heaven Wind War God’s eyebrows shot up, his eyes flashing with fierce light: “Insolent!” “See if I dare or not!” Teng Qingshan’s gaze turned sharp as he faced the Heaven Wind War God.

The Heaven Wind War God, suspended in the air, was so angry his eyebrows almost jumped out.

What was his status? When had he ever been brought this low? If the Cloud Dream War God threatened him, he could counter-threaten.

But… Teng Qingshan? He had no powerful family backing him, only a few connections.

And yet… Teng Qingshan possessed the strength to back up his threat.

Qing Luan’s speed was much faster than that of ordinary Xiantian Golden Core flying demonic beasts! If the Snow Plume Vulture were alive, with the Heaven Wind War God assisting it, perhaps he could have matched Qing Luan’s speed.

But now? Impossible.

After all, flying demonic beasts of the Xiantian Golden Core level were rare on the Duanmu Continent; finding and subduing one was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

After all, the Heaven Wind War God simply could not capture a Xiantian Golden Core flying demonic beast, let alone talk about subduing it.

“Hmph!” The Heaven Wind War God snorted in fury and turned away on the gray eagle, leaving.

Teng Qingshan’s expression shifted.

But just then… “Within ten days, one antidote delivered to Cloud Dream Ancient City.

Brat, you are ruthless!” A voice sounded secretly next to Teng Qingshan’s ear—the Heaven Wind War God using sound transmission, fearful that others would overhear and cost him his dignity.

A slight smile appeared on Teng Qingshan’s face.

“Haha, Qingshan, it seems that Helian has yielded to you,” the Cloud Dream War God chuckled.

“Yielded? I’m just a man with nothing to lose who fears nothing,” Teng Qingshan shook his head with a wry smile.

The fight with the Heaven Wind War God had soberly reminded Teng Qingshan of the gap in their power.

Seeing the Heaven Wind War God depart, the Rising Sun Martial Saint ‘Mu Wang’ and Fu Dao walked over together.

Fu Dao practiced the way of the Thunder Blade, which had some connection to the Mu family.

“Teacher,” Mu Wang said respectfully.

“Senior,” Fu Dao also bowed.

The Cloud Dream War God nodded, then turned to Teng Qingshan and smiled, “Qingshan, how did you feel after confronting the Heaven Wind War God this time?” “The gap is too large,” Teng Qingshan shook his head.

“Indeed… I recall you searched the entire world for the stone carvings of the Thirty-Six Forms of Mountain Splitting.

Has it benefited your cultivation?” the Cloud Dream War God asked.

Teng Qingshan nodded without hesitation: “It is an unparalleled axe technique left by the Divine Axe Heavenly God, and it has indeed been immensely beneficial to my comprehension of the Heavenly Dao.” The Cloud Dream War God then looked at Fu Dao: “Fu Dao, Qingshan has helped your Fu family greatly this time.

Otherwise, if your Fu family relied only on the Divine Blade Guards and some miscellaneous troops, getting even ten percent of the Fire Flow Iron would be considered good.

You should repay the favor.” Fu Dao started, hesitated briefly, then looked at Teng Qingshan.

“Repay the favor?” Teng Qingshan was puzzled.

The Cloud Dream War God smiled: “Regarding the Fire Flow Iron ore vein acquired previously, Qingshan made the greatest contribution.

At that time, Yun Ji only intended to invite you… As for the Fu family, they were only invited to ally with you because of your presence.

Otherwise, with their newly risen status, what good would their twenty thousand miscellaneous soldiers be in the scramble? Though the Fu family’s Divine Blade Guards are indeed quite good.” Teng Qingshan nodded as well.

“Senior, my Fu family… besides the set I lent you before, we also possess five more stone carvings of the Thirty-Six Forms of Mountain Splitting,” Fu Dao said with a smile.

“I will lend those to you as well.” “Five more?” Teng Qingshan was greatly shocked.

The Mu family only had six in total; how could the small Fu family possess six as well? “Don’t be surprised,” the Cloud Dream War God smiled.

“The thirty-six carvings originally belonged to the Fu family.

They only have six left now, which is actually a small number.” “Originally belonged to the Fu family?” Teng Qingshan looked at Fu Dao, his heart jolted: “Your Fu family is…”