The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

On a roof of the Li Mansion, a figure in red was lying prone. With her keen eyesight, she could clearly see the expressions of Li Heyu and the others in the Li Family’s main hall. Even from such a distance, she could still feel the grim, murderous atmosphere.

Her heart was a maelstrom of emotions—worry, resentment, guilt... It was a truly complicated feeling. With a long sigh, she murmured, ’If Xiaoya knew I still harbored old feelings for the Qin Family, I wonder if he’d be angry.’

"Yes, I am very angry."

Suddenly, a voice sounded right next to Qin Yuxiang’s ear. She turned her head to find a figure had appeared beside her—it was her nephew, Qin Ya.

"Xiaoya, what are you doing here?" Qin Yuxiang looked rather awkward, like a little girl caught sneaking candy.

After staring at Qin Yuxiang for a long moment, Qin Ya’s expression turned to one of resignation. "Aunt, I’ve known for a while that you still hold a soft spot for the Qin Family. But you didn’t have to sneak away from me to come watch the fight."

"Xiaoya, I..." Qin Yuxiang sighed, a melancholic look on her face. "I know what the Clan Leader has done is truly heart-wrenching. I have no intention of helping them, nor do I plan on forgiving them. But... the Qin Family was once my family. There are so many people there I used to know."

"I understand, but this battle is unavoidable." Qin Ya did not share Qin Yuxiang’s soft-heartedness. To him—no, to the Pill Venerable—the Qin Family was nothing more than a clan that had long since rotted from the inside. He couldn’t be bothered to give them a second glance, even if they were wiped out. The only reason he was intervening was because that piece of trash, Qin Yunlong, had dared to harm someone he held dear. To not avenge such an offense would be unworthy of the Pill Venerable.

Huaa Que arrived outside the Li Family’s main gate with a veiled Leng Ningshuang in tow. As an Extraordinary Strong Person, a brief scan was all he needed to pinpoint the location of Qin Ya and Qin Yuxiang. Grabbing Leng Ningshuang, he flickered, instantly crossing several dozen yards to appear on the roof.

"Whoa! Elder Huaa, Ningshuang." Qin Yuxiang was startled by their sudden appearance. She was at a loss for words. ’I used to be one of the top experts in Anxing City, yet people have now snuck up on me twice in a row without me noticing. How pathetic.’

"Sister Yuu Xiang, Brother Qin." Leng Ningshuang quickly copied Qin Yuxiang, lying prone on the roof and peering down. She pulled a bag of dried fruit from her robes, her eyes flashing with excitement and her cheeks flushing. "Has it started yet?"

The others were left speechless. This girl was treating a life-and-death battle like a stage play.

If the Qin and Li Families knew that someone was watching them like they were mere actors in an opera, one could only imagine the looks on their faces.

BOOM!

Just then, the main gate of the Li Mansion exploded. Through the dust and smoke, the members of the Qin Family could be seen storming in. Qin Hai, who led the charge, bellowed, "Li Heyu, come out and face your death!"

Qin Ya smiled coldly. ’The show is about to begin.’

In the main hall, Li Heyu’s eyes snapped open. Like a gust of wind, his figure shot out into the main courtyard, taking the lead. The Wandering Dragon Sword in his hand let out a high-pitched hum as a wave of Sword Qi, several yards long, swept outward!

"Nice of you to show up!" Qin Hai roared. Not to be outdone, he swung the Fiery Sun Saber in his hand. In that instant, a brilliant light flashed as a wave of Blade Qi, radiating scorching heat, surged forth and collided violently with the Sword Qi.

With a deafening explosion, the Sword Qi and Blade Qi ravaged the area, leaving the courtyard instantly riddled with holes.

"Qin Hai, I have been expecting you!"

Dressed in white robes and holding his Wandering Dragon Sword, Li Heyu stood with a dignified and imposing air, his expression filled with authority. His very presence instantly filled the members of the Li Family with immense confidence.

"Haha! Li Heyu, after today, the Li Family will cease to exist! Anxing City will belong to my Qin Family!" Qin Hai laughed maniacally, waving his Fiery Sun Saber. Behind him, the disciples of the Qin Family were ecstatic.

It was as if they could already envision the limitless glory of the Qin Family’s reign over Anxing City.

"Is that so? Then let’s settle this with our skills!" With a cold smile, dozens of people suddenly charged out from behind Li Heyu. Every single one was a Profound Origin Realm Martial Artist. This was the force the Li Family had been secretly building over the years. Now, facing the threat of annihilation, it was time to unleash them.

"Heh, so you did have an ace up your sleeve," Qin Hai sneered. Immediately, several Martial Artists at Profound Origin Fifth Grade or higher charged forward to meet them in battle.

These were the few Elders who had surrendered during the annexation of the Zhang Family. Now, in the attack on the Li Family, they were naturally sent forward by Qin Hai to act as cannon fodder.

"A few masterless dogs dare to act so brazenly!"

In an instant, the two groups clashed, and a bloody melee erupted. Palm Qi and Fist Wind, Blade Qi and sword slashes filled the air. The scene was utter chaos...

"I have grown tired of watching ants struggle."

A cold, arrogant voice drifted over the battlefield. A figure approached slowly, dressed in robes as pure white as the clouds, a Dragon-Shaped Jade Pendant hanging at his waist. It was Qin Yunlong.

The powerful aura of the Spiritual Element Realm instantly stunned everyone present. Upon seeing him, the few Elders from the Zhang Family immediately abandoned their opponents and scrambled back, terrified of being even a half-step too slow.

Qin Yunlong casually raised a palm. His True Essence circulated, gathering the Primordial Qi of heaven and earth into his hand. It radiated a formidable aura, one that seemed capable of sundering mountains and rivers.

"Mountain and River Collapse!"

He unleashed the unparalleled Palm Technique. A surging tide of True Essence, like a monstrous wave, crashed into the crowd. The dozens of Profound Origin Realm Martial Artists in its path bore the brunt of the attack, sent flying through the air as they coughed up blood.

With a single palm strike, dozens of Profound Origin Realm Martial Artists were utterly defeated!

This scene undoubtedly shocked Li Heyu. Even Li Peiyi was shaken to her core, her beautiful eyes wide with disbelief.

"So this is the Spiritual Element Realm... The gap is enormous," Li Heyu muttered, dazed. Even if those dozens of Profound Origin Realm cultivators were only at the First Grade, defeating all of them with a single palm strike was something he was utterly incapable of.

"Surrender, and I will spare your lives!" Qin Yunlong’s tone was indifferent and condescending, his attitude like that of an Emperor bestowing mercy upon his subjects.

On the roof, Huaa Que let out a disdainful laugh and glanced at Qin Ya. "Do all the juniors with a bit of power act this arrogant nowadays? He’s truly nothing but an ignorant frog in a well."

"Hmph. Old man, don’t lump me in with that fool. He isn’t even worthy of carrying my shoes." Qin Ya scoffed. ’Qin Yunlong, just you wait. Try not to be too surprised by the gift I’ve prepared for you.’

Leng Ningshuang continued to munch on her dried fruit, watching the scene with relish...

"Heh, Young Master Qin is truly a dragon amongst men, having broken through to the Spiritual Element Realm at such a young age. However..." Li Heyu gave a mysterious smile. "I’m afraid this dragon amongst men is about to be slain."

Qin Yunlong’s brow twitched, and a cold, murderous light glinted in his eyes.

Just as he was about to strike, Li Heyu suddenly bellowed, "Third Elder, Fifth Elder, Seventh Elder, now!"

BOOM! BANG!

Suddenly, three powerful auras erupted from the Li Family’s main hall. Qin Yunlong’s expression changed instantly, his face turning ashen. "This is... the Spiritual Element Realm!?"

Three figures shot out, their bodies wreathed in blood-red True Essence. They formed a triangular formation, surrounding Qin Yunlong. A palpable, surging killing intent made his heart clench.

Qin Hai and the others turned pale with fright. "The Spiritual Element Realm... Three of them! This is impossible!"

"Blood-red True Essence... The Bloodthirsty Pill!" Qin Yunlong’s pupils contracted violently. He stared at Li Heyu, who was smirking in the distance, his composure completely shattered. He ground his teeth. "So this is the Li Family’s plan! To think you possessed such a malevolent Elixir. I have miscalculated!"