It had been anticipated that it would take five days to extract the necessary information from Lin Guqiang and Inzaghi's divination regarding the Ten Phoenixes, but unexpectedly, both friends had followed directly to Saturn.

Caesar quickly contacted Yang Lie and learned that the Saturn Military Headquarters had already completed its rapid relocation. They had openly rented an entire floor of an office building, though everyone had discarded their uniforms for civilian attire. All military ranks were temporarily replaced with titles like Manager or Director, moving the main base of the Saturn Military to Haiwang City, adjacent to Qiankun City.

Lin Liqiang received the coordinates transmitted by Caesar and stated simply, "Secure the data, find me there."

The projection call ended, and Qin Fen’s gaze settled on He Xiangu and Lü Dongbin. Both were truly high-ranking members of the Tianmen organization. Since they knew a great deal about Lan Caihe becoming a Bug Warrior, Qin Fen surmised they must also know the location of the Founding Council on Saturn.

"You... you really plan to?" He Xiangu asked Qin Fen with concern, "You really plan to infiltrate the Founding Council to seize the data?"

Qin Fen looked at Du Zhanpeng cradling Du Peng. This friend, who had been with him since his rookie days, had come to Saturn today not because of a military order, but for Qin Fen's sake!

The friends surrounding him, which one hadn't made immense sacrifices for him? Resisting family arrangements, abandoning their status as heirs, fighting everywhere without a single complaint, all supporting him to this day! This silent support was in no way inferior to the martial arts guidance he had provided them!

Yang Lie was a genius. Caesar was also a genius. Even Du Peng possessed excellent innate talent! Even without the guidance through the crucial stages of martial arts, at worst, it would only take them ten or twenty years, or perhaps longer, but they would still break through eventually.

On this point, Qin Fen never doubted that his friends could achieve it!

"He is here on Saturn because of me, and he came to this Natural Graveyard Forest because of me," Qin Fen said to He Xiangu, "If Lü Dongbin encountered the same situation, what would you do?"

What would she do? He Xiangu gazed affectionately at her beloved companion beside her. What else could she do? Even if the chance was only one in a million, she absolutely would not give up.

Qin Fen waited until He Xiangu’s gaze returned to his eyes, and she slowly nodded, "Then you should understand my thoughts."

He Xiangu’s gaze shifted back to Lü Dongbin. The two Tianmen masters locked eyes for a long moment, an unprecedented complexity flashing within them.

Although the Founding Council was not a Tianmen institution, it still had certain ties to Tianmen. As a member of the Upper Eight Immortals of Tianmen, disclosing more information about the Founding Council to Qin Fen would be disloyalty to Tianmen. More importantly! If Tianmen discovered this matter, there would be no room for explanation; they would certainly impose severe punishments on the pair!

For instance, execution!

Tianmen was a tightly knit organization. Informing Qin Fen about the Founding Council’s data would equate to betraying Tianmen. Lü Dongbin’s renewed life was a personal favor granted by Qin Fen to Lü Dongbin and He Xiangu, and it could not be construed as Qin Fen owing Tianmen anything.

Conversely, Tieguai Li and Han Zhongli were killed by Qin Fen single-handedly; Tianmen would never forget such a grudge.

Speak? Or remain silent? He Xiangu’s eyes were filled with hesitation. Lü Dongbin raised his hand and gently pulled He Xiangu into his embrace, his gaze unusually tender as he smiled and whispered softly near her ear, "We must repay this favor. As men, as martial artists, this debt of gratitude must be repaid."

He Xiangu looked up at Lü Dongbin. This decision made by a martial artist operating at his limit was not surprising. If he didn't act this way today, living in the future would be no different from being dead. His martial path would forever hold an internal obstacle; he would never progress further! Even the Life-Death Pill, which functions to forcibly stimulate a person's potential, would have limited use for Lü Dongbin now.

Having reached the realm of Martial Grandmaster, simply increasing star levels held little significance anymore. It required the cooperation of various mental insights to achieve fundamental transformation.

"I understand. Asking the two of you to provide me with the data is perhaps too much to ask," Qin Fen said solemnly as the two separated, "You are both high-ranking cadres in Tianmen. If you provide this data to us, I imagine you won't be able to account for it to Tianmen, right?"

Ignoring Lü Dongbin’s attempts to dissuade her, He Xiangu nodded forcefully. At this moment, she was not He Xiangu of Tianmen, but merely Lü Dongbin’s woman. As the woman of a man, she had to consider her man's future.

"Execution?" Caesar quietly inquired from the side.

He Xiangu nodded again. Even for high-ranking Tianmen cadres, this was the inevitable outcome. If an organization lacked this level of enforcement capability, even possessing immense strength would not earn the acknowledgment of other Divine Beast Warriors.

Qin Fen pondered slightly, "I know this might sound inappropriate, but I harbor no intention of insulting either of you. Why must you remain within Tianmen?"

He Xiangu and Lü Dongbin laughed together, "Because all of our like-minded companions used to be in Tianmen."

"Your friends?"

He Xiangu and Lü Dongbin were briefly startled, looking at Lan Caihe beside them, their expressions instantly clouded with sorrow.

Yes! Like-minded companions? Among the Upper Eight Immortals of Tianmen, only Cao Guojiu and Lan Caihe were truly close friends with He Xiangu and Lü Dongbin. Now, both of these friends could be considered gone from Tianmen—one having been killed by the Yan Luo Heavenly Sovereign, and Lan Caihe transformed into an unrecognizable state. Tianmen, in its pursuit of strengthening combat power, proceeded with the transformation despite knowing Lan Caihe would become a monster.

The Eight Immortals didn't all get along perfectly. He Xiangu and Lü Dongbin's best friends were Cao Guojiu and Lan Caihe. Now, both these friends were essentially no longer in Tianmen.

"Qin Fen, I know what you are about to say."

Lü Dongbin waved his hand and shook his head, "Don't say it. Although we will be leaving Tianmen after this incident, we will absolutely not join the Saturn military as our sanctuary."

Qin Fen let out a sigh. Although he expected this answer, he couldn't help but try to persuade them. Lü Dongbin and He Xiangu’s formidable strength went without saying, and their character wasn't bad either. If they could join the Saturn military, both sides could achieve optimal cooperation.

"After all," Lü Dongbin looked toward the horizon where the bodies of the Eight Immortals in the Natural Graveyard Forest were completely invisible, his expression bleak, "Even though they weren't our closest friends, they were still part of the Eight Immortals. You killed members of our Eight Immortals. If I joined your military, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself."

He Xiangu nodded gently. This was also why she had been hesitant about Lü Dongbin revealing the Founding Council data. Even if they handed over the data, they wouldn't become part of the Saturn military. Without the protection of a major power, surviving on Saturn would not be easy for the Eight Immortals, given Tianmen's ruthlessness toward traitors.

"Qin Fen, I will tell you the Founding Council's data today as repayment for the life-saving favor you extended to me," Lü Dongbin straightened his back, "In the future, whether on Saturn or when we meet at the Assembly of Heroes, I will certainly seek justice from you regarding Han Zhongli and Tieguai Li's fate today!"

Du Zhanpeng, despite the pain of losing his brother, couldn't help but look at Lü Dongbin with admiration. Even under such circumstances, Lü Dongbin articulated the situation with absolute clarity; he was truly a man of honor! It was just a pity that this man's future seemed nonexistent. Tianmen's power was no match for Qin Zhan; dealing with these two Immortals would not be too troublesome, especially since their strength was temporarily diminished after their recent battle.

"Very well, I await the day your comrades seek justice from me," Qin Fen gazed into Lü Dongbin’s resolute eyes and secretly resolved that once this Founding Council matter was concluded, he would fully focus on making trouble for Tianmen, denying them the time and energy to harass these two. This would serve as repayment for their favor in disclosing the Founding Council data today.

Favors—sometimes you return mine, and I return yours, until the lines become hopelessly tangled, blurring who owes whom.

Lü Dongbin patted the back of He Xiangu’s hand, which was gripping his arm, to offer comfort. "I suspect you don't fully understand Saturn. Besides its bustling cities, Saturn has many strange locales. Some are naturally formed, and others are a fusion of nature and artifice. This Natural Graveyard Forest is a naturally formed environment. The place where the Founding Council resides is called the Xixiliya Range."

The Xixiliya Range? Qin Fen exchanged a glance with Caesar, both showing a degree of astonishment. This place wasn't unknown; it was too famous. Earth’s highest peak is Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas. What is Saturn’s highest peak? Tianwang Peak! It sits in the Xixiliya Range! It is known as Saturn's foremost peak!

The towering peak scrapes the clouds, reaching a height of seventeen thousand meters—nearly double the altitude of Mount Everest.

Even someone who had never left Earth knew of this colossal peak’s existence, as it was Saturn’s highest mountain. Although, across the entire Federation, it wouldn't even rank in the top twenty.

"It seems you are familiar with this place," Lü Dongbin’s smile held a trace of bitterness. "I imagine you have already guessed that the base the Founding Council used to transform Lan Caihe into a Bug Warrior is on Tianwang Peak."

Qin Fen noticed that while Lü Dongbin spoke of the Founding Council base on Tianwang Peak, Du Zhanpeng’s expression showed no surprise. However, Chen Zhi beside him displayed a look of admiration, as if praising Lü Dongbin.

Did they already know about the Founding Council base on Tianwang Peak? Qin Fen’s suspicious gaze swept momentarily over the several Martial Arts Masters accompanying Chen Zhi; he noticed no surprise on their faces, only approval in their eyes.

"As for the coordinates," Lü Dongbin sighed, "I will take you there."

"Dongbin," He Xiangu softly exclaimed.

Lü Dongbin looked at He Xiangu and smiled gently, "The deed is done anyway. There’s no going back to Tianmen now. Why dwell on it? Let's go!"

To all readers, today is June 1st, and I spent the entire day playing with my daughter. There is only one Children's Day in a year. We didn't get home until about eight in the evening.

The update today is very brief. Starting tomorrow—from noon onwards—remember to refresh your computers every one or two hours. You will find that I have begun a wave of intense updates. This relaxation today was very important for me, and it brought great happiness to my family. I will make you all happy tomorrow, trust me!