The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

ROAR... GURGLE...

The Golden Wind Falcon’s massive body plummeted from the sky amidst a rain of blood, crashing down with a deafening THUD. The nearby mountain range trembled, and countless Fierce Beasts scattered in terror.

Meiying Venerable’s eyes grew cold for a moment before she turned away, her expression indifferent.

Qin Ya, however, stared at the Golden Wind Falcon’s enormous corpse with a sharp glint in his eyes. He flashed forward and, arriving before the body, took out several vials and jars to collect its blood. ’After all, the blood of a Fierce Beast is a prime alchemy material.’

’Especially one from a Venerable Level Golden Wind Falcon. This is the absolute best.’

"The effects of your Elixir are truly remarkable."

Meiying remarked coolly after he finished collecting the materials and returned to the back of the giant beast.

Qin Ya knew she was referring to the Holy Essence Undying Pill. A proud smile touched his lips. "But of course. I’m the one who refined it."

It was clear that the Holy Essence Undying Pill’s efficacy was so potent that even Meiying Venerable couldn’t help but praise it. In combat, it could serve as a decisive trump card.

After slaying the Golden Wind Falcon, the two continued their journey.

Even at the giant beast’s speed, it took a full ten days to cross the Ancient Wilderness Mountain Range. The two did not harm the beast, instead allowing it to go free.

"Thank you, honored ones, for sparing my life."

After expressing its gratitude, the giant beast, fearing they might change their minds, immediately turned and fled.

The pair continued toward the Divine Capital, traveling for another half a month.

Finally, the two arrived on a major road not far from the Divine Capital.

BOOM...

As they walked along the road, the sound of battle suddenly erupted in the distance.

THUD! A figure landed right in front of them.

The figure was a middle-aged man, perhaps in his thirties or forties, wearing a long purple robe embroidered with peonies. Judging by its material, it was clearly a priceless Treasure Robe.

The man was covered in blood, his face deathly pale. A panicked expression marred his features, and he kept glancing over his shoulder as if fleeing from something.

Moments after the man landed, a dozen or so others descended from the sky, surrounding him. Murderous intent glinted in their eyes.

"Mo Cang, there’s no escape for you! Now, die!"

As soon as the words were spoken, one of the men lunged forward, longsword in hand. His blade blurred, unleashing a flurry of Sword Shadows that formed a tempest, sweeping toward the middle-aged man.

Despite his grievous injuries, the purple-robed Mo Cang was not one to be captured without a fight. His palms flew, conjuring streams of purple Divine Light as he shot out blasts of Palm Qi.

The storm of Sword Qi collided with the Palm Force, the impact shaking the surroundings.

But the purple-robed man was gravely wounded, after all. He could only barely block the attack and was forced back several steps. But as he retreated, a treacherous palm strike landed from behind.

SPURT...

The purple-robed man violently spat out a mouthful of blood, his aura weakening even further.

"You pack of villains! The Divine Lord will never spare you!"

"Hmph. The mountains are high and the emperor is far away. As long as you die here, how will the Divine Lord back in the Divine Capital ever know that we’ve been secretly selling Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder?"

"Your days are numbered!"

Nearby, Qin Ya frowned upon hearing the name Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder. ’I’ve studied the Alchemy Dao for so long, yet I don’t think I’ve ever heard of that name.’

’Could it be... an Elixir unique to Beihuang?!’

’That’s certainly a possibility,’ he mused.

Beside him, however, Meiying Venerable’s eyes turned icy upon hearing the name. An invisible Evil Qi instantly suffused the area, and the atmosphere suddenly grew heavy and solemn.

"If I recall correctly, this is the Wu Family’s territory, is it not?"

Her indifferent voice rang out, bringing everyone to a halt.

Then, as if sensing the astonishing Evil Qi she exuded, their expressions all changed drastically.

"Who are you to meddle in the Wu Family’s affairs?"

"Hmph! The Wu Family is one of the Seventy-Two Celestial Dukes, personally invested by the Divine Lord himself!"

"Looks like we can’t leave these two alive either."

A portion of the group split off and surrounded Qin Ya and his companion.

Qin Ya, on the other hand, offered a moment of silence for the men. ’Sigh... a dozen or so Kings, with their leader being an Era-Defining King, and they dare try to besiege a Venerable?’

’They must have a death wish.’

"Now... die!"

As he spoke, the dozen or so men charged forward.

Meiying Venerable gave a cold snort. Several streams of Evil Qi shot through the air. The Kings had no power to resist as they were flung backward, spraying fountains of blood.

The sight left the purple-robed man utterly stunned.

’Holy shit, where did such a ridiculously powerful expert come from?’

’Why have I never heard of her before? *Hiss!* To defeat more than a dozen Kings, including an Era-Defining King, without even moving... She has to be at the Half-Venerable Level, at least.’

’In the Divine Capital, a Half-Venerable isn’t considered invincible, but they are definitely counted among the top experts.’

’For instance, even among the families of the Seventy-Two Celestial Dukes, Half-Venerable experts are few and far between. Each one holds a High Rank and a noble status, and they rarely make a move personally.’

"You... Who in the world are you?" the Era-Defining King leading the Wu Family group asked, his eyes flickering with terror as his mind reeled in shock.

Meiying replied coolly, "Secretly selling Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder... Your Wu Family has some nerve. If the Divine Lord were to find out, he would not spare you!"

"What is it you want?" The Era-Defining King quickly suppressed the shock from Meiying’s display of power, his tone softening in compromise.

"Trying to bribe me? Hmph. Wu Family, prepare for your annihilation."

Meiying Venerable let out a cold laugh, then pointed a finger with chilling indifference.

Instantly, the Era-Defining King’s head exploded, leaving behind a mangled corpse.

The purple-robed man finally snapped out of his daze and gasped. He couldn’t help but feel a fresh wave of fear at Meiying’s ruthlessness, but she was his savior, after all. Composing himself, he quickly stepped forward to offer his thanks.

"I am Mo Cang. Thank you both for saving my life."

"Mo Cang?! Are you related to the Celestial Duke, Mo Beiji?"

"You know my ancestor?"

"I have merely heard of him." Meiying’s tone was cold. She then asked, "Is it true that the Wu Family is secretly selling Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Cang’s expression grew grave. "Every word is true!"

"Very good."

Meiying Venerable nodded. "You will accompany me to the Divine Palace and recount the entire matter to the Divine Lord. He will be the one to pass judgment."

"I... Very well."

"Let’s go."

The three of them then set off toward the Divine Capital, arriving shortly after.

The Divine Capital, like Meiying Main City, was an enormous city. However, its splendor and prosperity were a full ten times greater than the latter’s.

It was a nexus for powerful experts. After entering the Divine Capital, Qin Ya sensed several auras no weaker than Meiying Venerable’s, one after another. He was inwardly shaken. Though he had anticipated it, he was still astonished.

"The Divine Capital... truly a place of extraordinary grandeur."