The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

The foundation of a Saint is truly extraordinary!

Qin Ya sensed the two Seventh-Grade Profound Techniques in his mind and the corners of his lips curled up. Although they were different from the mysteries he had already comprehended, he was confident he could modify them into Mysterious Techniques that suited him best.

He then gave orders and announced he was entering seclusion. Taking out a large pile of Primordial Stones, he used the twenty-four Void Spirit Treasure Beads he had acquired from Kunyun Palace as a core to set up the Void Spirit Awakening God Array. Then, he began his seclusion to comprehend the Mysterious Techniques given by the Saint.

Time flew, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

During this month, Qin Ya first began to comprehend Heaven’s Woe and Earth’s Misery. After reaching a certain level, he integrated it with the characteristics of his own Mysteries of Destruction and made some modifications. The initial stages went well, but it grew more difficult the further he progressed. By the end of the month, he felt he had hit a bottleneck and could no longer advance, so he had no choice but to give up.

After ceasing his comprehension of Heaven’s Woe and Earth’s Misery, he began to study the Four Seasons Technique. Using the Thunder Lord Spring Technique, Fire Master Summer Technique, Wind Master Autumn Technique, and Ice Lord’s Winter Technique, his efficiency was unexpectedly high. In just two months, he had grasped most of it. Moreover, drawing upon the Four Symbols Mysteries, he forcefully transformed the Four Seasons Technique into the Four Seasons Spear Technique!

It was fortunate that his mastery of Spear Technique had reached the level of Skill Nears Dao. Had anyone else attempted such a major modification, they would not only fail but might even fall into a vicious cycle, unable to escape, eventually suffering Qigong Deviation from the backlash of the Mysterious Technique.

Three full months had passed since Qin Ya entered seclusion.

During these three months, Qingkong Giant City had been in a state of turmoil. The decennial Sword-Snatching Assembly was about to be held, and all the younger generation under sixty years of age were eager to make their mark and shine brightly in the assembly.

Inside the City Lord’s Mansion, City Lord Mo Bokong was discussing matters with several major figures of Qingkong Giant City, including the masters of the Four Great Noble Families and the Commander-in-Chief of the City Guard Army, Bai Jingzhong!

"The Sword-Snatching Assembly is in two days. I wonder how the preparations for the various rewards are coming along from the masters of the Four Great Noble Families," Mo Bokong said, a hint of a smile in his eyes.

"I have already prepared them. They include one Spirit Pill, three Pseudo-Spiritual Pills, one Fourth-Grade Profound Technique, two stalks of Thousand-Year Coral, one Void Divine Ore..."

one of them said lightly. This was the Patriarch of the Yuan Family, Yuan Lin!

Ziming Liufeng snorted coldly and said, "The decennial Sword-Snatching Assembly requires a Spirit Sword as the prize for first place. This time, I believe it’s the Ruo Family’s turn."

The Patriarch of the Ruo Family was an old woman with white hair. She said indifferently, "There is no need for Patriarch Ziming’s reminder. My Ruo Family prepared the Spirit Sword years ago."

"Excellent." Mo Bokong laughed heartily. "To answer the Divine Country’s call to cultivate talent and inspire the brave and diligent spirit of Martial Artists, our Qingkong Giant City holds the Sword-Snatching Assembly every ten years for the younger generation to participate. This is all thanks to the support of the Four Great Noble Families over the years. I, Mo Bokong, thank you all here."

"You’re too kind, City Lord," Lann Sheng sneered.

After the meeting ended, the masters of the various Noble Families departed one after another.

Meanwhile, in a manor far within the City Lord’s Mansion, Qin Ya slowly opened his eyes. He then put away the twenty-four Void Spirit Treasure Beads and dispelled the Divine Awakening Array.

"The Sword-Snatching Assembly?!"

Hearing this news, Qin Ya was somewhat surprised. He turned and asked Bi Xiaoyu, "This so-called Sword-Snatching Assembly, how is it conducted?"

Bi Xiaoyu said calmly, "The Four Great Noble Families provide the rewards. All young Martial Artists in Qingkong Giant City under sixty years of age can participate. It’s a tournament where the top one hundred are decided and rewarded. The first-place winner receives a Spirit Sword. Because the grand prize is a Spirit Sword every year, it’s called ’Sword-Snatching’."

After listening, Qin Ya was utterly uninterested. With his current strength, he rarely met a worthy opponent among the younger generation. The so-called Four Young Masters of Qingkong were no match for him at all. This gathering held no appeal for him whatsoever.

Seeing his expression, Bi Xiaoyu understood his thoughts and didn’t find it strange. For someone who could trade blows with an Era-Defining King, this so-called Sword-Snatching Assembly was like a group of children playing house.

The Sword-Snatching Assembly was held in a massive martial arts arena. The surrounding spectator stands could hold at least ten thousand people, and in the center were ten enormous fighting rings.

On this day, the Sword-Snatching Assembly began.

The masters of the Four Great Noble Families arrived with their Elders and took their seats in the highest section.

"Heh, first place in this Sword-Snatching Assembly will likely go to the Ruo Family’s Ruo Yukuang again. To be the champion for three consecutive terms... what a prodigy."

"As for Lann Qi and the other three of the Four Young Masters, it shouldn’t be difficult for them to make it into the top ten."

"Indeed. I wonder what dark horses will emerge this time."

"Speaking of dark horses, Bi Xiaoyu twenty years ago and White Wolf fifty years ago were two such cases. They fought their way into the top ten as commoners."

"You don’t know the half of it. The City Lord was secretly supporting those two back then. Otherwise, with their status, how could they have improved so quickly?"

"Right, and didn’t you see? Both of them ended up as the City Lord’s trusted confidants."

The Elders chattered amongst themselves, occasionally mixing in some secrets from past Sword-Snatching Assemblies. They only fell silent when Mo Bokong walked in.

They could gossip behind his back, but they wouldn’t dare act recklessly in front of Mo Bokong.

"Heh, greetings, everyone."

Mo Bokong walked in and clasped his hands in greeting with a smile. However, Ziming Liufeng’s gaze was fixed on a young man behind him, his eyes filled with killing intent.

That young man... was none other than Qin Ya.

Although he wasn’t interested, his strength had recently hit a bottleneck that he couldn’t break through anytime soon, so he had come along with Mo Bokong to check out the assembly.

"This must be the newly appointed Deputy City Lord."

An Elder from the Yuan Family, one of the Four Great Noble Families, looked at Qin Ya with a smile. His eyes showed a hint of surprise. He truly couldn’t see anything special about this person. ’To be able to withstand an Era-Defining King... does such a peerless Demon truly exist?’

"Correct. This is the Deputy City Lord of Qingkong Giant City, Qin Ya!"

Qin Ya faced the crowd and said calmly, "Greetings, everyone."

"Hmph, so young, with such a level of Cultivation... Is he truly as powerful as the rumors say? I fear it’s just an empty reputation," an Elder from the Lann Family snorted coldly, his gaze unfriendly. The other Elders also showed looks of amusement.

"Heh, as for whether it’s an empty reputation, why don’t you come and find out for yourself, Elder? Then you’ll know, won’t you?" Qin Ya said with a faint smile, a chill in his eyes.

"Boy, aren’t you a little too arrogant?" At this moment, the Patriarch of the Lann Family, Lann Sheng, stepped forward. His family’s Crown Prince had been severely injured by a single palm strike from Qin Ya. This was truly a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road; naturally, there were no pleasantries to be exchanged.

"Exactly! Elder Lann is your senior, after all. Even if you’re powerful, you can’t be so insolent. How can someone so arrogant be a Deputy City Lord?"

"That’s right! This man is young and impetuous, his behavior is far too arrogant. He is not fit to be the Deputy City Lord of Qingkong City! We ask the City Lord to retract his order!"

"Please, City Lord, retract your order!"