The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

Continuing on, the three of them arrived before a magnificent palace in the center of the Divine Capital. This was the heart of the entire Divine Country, the residence of the Divine Lord... the Divine Palace!

The security here was unimaginably tight.

The soldiers patrolling before the Palace Gate were, at a minimum, Kings, and their leader was an Era-Defining King. Moreover, the palace walls were covered with countless Array Patterns.

One could only imagine that if these Array Patterns were activated, they would form a world-shattering Grand Array!

High in the sky above, dozens of black shadows cruised about, emanating astonishing auras. These shadows were, in fact, an extremely terrifying type of Exotic Beast.

The Exotic Beasts resembled eagles with lions’ heads, their bodies covered in a layer of scales.

Qin Ya had seen this kind of Exotic Beast in the Ancient Wilderness Mountain Range. Their power was exceptionally formidable, comparable to that of an Era-Defining King, and humans were riding on their backs.

Clearly, the strength of these riders could not be underestimated.

And this entire display of force was merely the Divine Palace’s outer defenses. Its true foundations had yet to be revealed. Who knew how many super-powerful experts were hidden within.

It could truly be described as... impregnable!!

The three walked straight to the great gates of the palace but were immediately intercepted. A guard holding a long spear stepped before Meiying and said coldly, "The Divine Palace is a restricted area. Outsiders are forbidden from entering. Who are you, and what is your business here?!"

Meiying’s expression was indifferent as she produced a Jade Order. Streaks of Flowing Light flickered across its surface, gradually forming a unique symbol. The moment the guards saw this symbol, their expressions changed, and they became respectful.

"Your Excellency, please enter."

"Mm."

Meiying nodded, then led the two of them directly into the Divine Palace.

Mo Cang, however, was growing more and more bewildered. ’Who on earth is this woman? To be able to pass through the Divine Palace completely unimpeded... It’s inconceivable.’

They reached a certain palace.

WHOOSH...

The trio came to a stop outside.

The palace was stately and magnificent, radiating an inviolable might. In the presence of this aura, even Mo Cang, an Era-Defining King, couldn’t help but feel insignificant.

It was as if the palace itself sensed the arrival of Meiying and her companions; the guards did not obstruct them, allowing the three to walk directly inside.

Inside the palace, a middle-aged man in a golden robe stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his eyes fixed on the distant great doors. Soon, Qin Ya and his two companions slowly walked in.

Qin Ya raised his eyes and looked at the middle-aged man in the golden robe.

In the same instant, the middle-aged man’s gaze met his.

The two men locked eyes, their gazes clashing in the void between them.

In Qin Ya’s eyes, this middle-aged man not only had a high Cultivation, but his aura also seemed to be one with heaven and earth—vast and unfathomable.

And in the middle-aged man’s eyes, Qin Ya’s Cultivation, age, and other details were all perfectly clear to him. Yet, even so, he still couldn’t see through the young man.

"An interesting little fellow," the Divine Lord said lightly.

"Meiying, Lord of Meiying County, pays respects to the Divine Lord."

Meiying Venerable approached the Divine Lord and bowed, her expression composed.

When Mo Cang heard that the man before him was the Divine Lord, he was terrified. He hurried forward, knelt, and said respectfully, "Mo Cang of the Mo Family pays homage to the Divine Lord."

At the same time, he was reeling from the shock.

’Lord of Meiying County?!’

’Heavens, the woman I’ve been traveling with all this time is actually a county lord, a Venerable-level expert! No wonder she’s so powerful she can kill an Era-Defining King with ease!’

At his side, Qin Ya hesitated for a moment, then bowed just as Meiying had.

Mo Cang, who was kneeling not far away, was startled.

’Good heavens,’ he thought. ’Meiying didn’t kneel because she’s incredibly powerful and has a noble status. You’re just a minor King, what right do you have to act like her?’

’Heavens, I hope the Divine Lord doesn’t get angry and decide to just kill him on the spot.’

Witnessing this, the Divine Lord’s curiosity about Qin Ya grew. He himself wasn’t one to care for excessive formalities, so he simply said, "There is no need for such ceremony."

Only then did Mo Cang rise to his feet, glancing at Qin Ya with lingering fear.

’Luckily, the Divine Lord is magnanimous. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable.’

"Meiying, you... have finally returned."

The Divine Lord gazed at Meiying Venerable, his tone filled with a certain indescribable emotion.

Meiying, however, replied indifferently, "You’ve been concerned, Divine Lord. I have come this time not only to pay my respects, but also because there is a matter I wish for you to rule on."

The Divine Lord said, "Oh? And what matter might that be?"

"On my way to the Divine Capital, I happened to pass through the territory of the Celestial Nobility Wu Family. There, I chanced upon Mo Cang and rescued him, learning that the Wu Family is secretly selling Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder. This violates the forbidden laws of the Divine Country. I implore the Divine Lord to pass judgment!"

"What? Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder!!"

Upon hearing this, the Divine Lord’s expression changed, a dark look clouding his face.

The air was suddenly filled with an incredibly heavy atmosphere.

Qin Ya could feel it. The Divine Lord was like a dormant volcano, ready to erupt at any moment and bury everything around him.

And if the Divine Lord felt this way, Qin Ya’s own heart was just as filled with hatred for the Wu Family.

On the way here, he had already learned the true nature of the Bone Creation and Reshaping Powder. The name sounded pleasant, but in reality, it was an Elixir refined through an Evil Technique.

Although this Elixir was not a Spirit Pill, its effects were far more potent than some. One effect in particular made countless people crave it.

And that was... the ability to enhance one’s martial aptitude!!

An effect like that was something every Martial Artist dreamed of.

When this Elixir first appeared back in the day, it was instantly sought after by all. However, the good times did not last. At some point, the Refining Technique for this Elixir was leaked to the public.

This Elixir actually required the blood and bones of a hundred Celestial Humans to be refined. When this news came out, the Divine Lord flew into a rage, executing the Elixir’s creator on the spot. He then designated it a Forbidden Pill, decreeing that it must never appear within the Divine Country again.

But who would have thought that the Wu Family had somehow obtained the Pill Formula and were even selling this Elixir? Such an act was an unforgivable crime.

"Meiying, is what you’re saying true?"

"It is. Mo Cang here is the best possible witness."

Hearing this, the Divine Lord immediately turned his gaze to Mo Cang.

Mo Cang couldn’t help but tremble under that majestic gaze, but he took a deep breath, stepped forward, and said, "It is absolutely true. I first noticed this Elixir appearing in the market. After some investigation, I finally discovered it was the Wu Family’s doing. However, I was discovered at the last moment and nearly silenced for good."

"Thankfully, I was rescued by Meiying Venerable and managed to survive."

After hearing this, the Divine Lord’s face had already turned as cold as ice.

"Send word. Summon the Commander of the Divine Guard Army."

As soon as he spoke, a figure darted out from the shadows of the palace.

A short while later, a large, powerfully built man in silver Armor arrived. He knelt on one knee and said, "Commander Ce Tian of the Divine Guard Army pays his respects to the Divine Lord."