The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

"Patriarch Dongmen, you’re the only ones left."

"This... How can this be possible?" Dongmen Yuu said in disbelief.

"What’s so impossible about it? In the face of the Great Trend, the other Noble Families had no choice but to comply. What, did the Dongmen Family really think it could hide?"

Qin Ya’s tone was laced with indifference, his eyes glinting with a cold light sharper than any blade. It sent a chill down Dongmen Yuu’s spine.

"Impressive tactics, Inspector Qin."

At that moment, a resonant voice, brimming with energy, emanated from deep within the Dongmen Family’s estate.

BOOM...

From atop a high tower, a brilliant white light erupted. An old man in a white robe then appeared before Qin Ya. His face was ancient, his wrinkles so deep they looked as if they could trap a fly, yet his aura was powerful enough to overwhelm the tens of thousands of Martial Artists present.

This man’s Cultivation was unfathomably profound!

When the old man appeared, an even more terrifying aura burst forth and enveloped Qin Ya. It felt as if he had been plunged into a swamp, unable to move a muscle.

Qin Ya was no stranger to this aura.

Back when he first became an Inspector, he had faced a crisis. In that daze, he thought he saw it again—that colossal hand, large enough to prop up the heavens, descending upon him.

"Ancestor Dongmen... Dongmen Zhenhai!"

Qin Ya uttered the name, his tone indifferent, yet it sent a wave of shock through the crowd. The old man before them was none other than the legendary Venerable Strong Person!

Faced with this formidable aura, Qin Ya showed no fear. His eyes flickered with that same indifference as he asked, "I wonder what the Ancestor means by this."

"Heh. It means nothing."

Dongmen Zhenhai chuckled. "I’ve long heard that Inspector Qin is a once-in-a-millennium genius. Having now met you, I see your strategic mind is also of the highest caliber."

"You flatter me."

Qin Ya remained as indifferent as ever. "So, about the conscription. Will you cooperate or not?"

"Heh. We will cooperate. Absolutely."

He then personally selected five hundred names and handed the list to Qin Ya. "Here are five hundred Kings from the Dongmen Family. Please accept them, Inspector Qin."

"Then I must thank Ancestor Dongmen for his generosity," Qin Ya said with a faint smile.

With Ancestor Dongmen having conceded, the crowd no longer had a reason to linger and began to disperse.

"Ancestor, are we really just going to let this matter go?"

"We will discuss Qin Ya at a later time. The boy has already become a force to be reckoned with, and he has the protection of Meiying Venerable. Moving against him now would only alert the enemy. We would gain nothing and only invite trouble for ourselves. Do you understand?"

"Yes."

Thus, the turmoil surrounding the conscription gradually died down.

And so, Qin Ya’s name became synonymous with "do not provoke" among the major powers—not just because of his status, but even more so for his talent in stoking the flames of discord.

Just look at what happened to a great Noble Family like the Dongmen Family. After crossing this kid, not only did they fail to gain any advantage, but their reputation was ruined and their ventures took a nosedive.

A few days later, an army of several thousand Kings was formed.

On this day, Meiying Venerable summoned Qin Ya and the others.

"The army has finished assembling. The war has already begun."

"This expedition against Demon Heart Valley will be led by the five of you: Fourth Inspector Liuu Ruohai, Fifth Inspector Bai Wuyou, Sixth Inspector Zhao Yunyang, Seventh Inspector Gongsun Bo, and Ninth Inspector Qin Ya. Everyone, please prepare to set out."

"Yes..."

The next day, the great army set off, flying with immense momentum toward Demon Heart Valley.

Wherever it passed, the Cloud Sea roiled and the very void trembled!

Qin Ya moved to Seventh Inspector Gongsun Bo’s side and asked, "Inspector Gongsun, you’ve been to Demon Heart Valley before. Can you tell me what it’s like inside?"

Gongsun Bo showed no disrespect despite Qin Ya’s Cultivation only being at the King Level. He immediately replied, "Demon Heart Valley is one of the most perilous lands in Meiying County, shrouded year-round in a Poisonous Fog. If an ordinary Extraordinary Martial Artist gets too close, their True Essence will be drained and their life force extinguished, leading to death. Even a King’s combat prowess will be suppressed inside."

At this, he couldn’t help but sigh. "The last time Inspector Cai and I entered, our combat prowess was diminished by the Poisonous Fog, which led to our entire force being annihilated. However, things should be better this time. For this campaign against the Demon Race, the Venerable Lord has provided a large quantity of Antidote Pills. Still, I can’t help but wonder... where did the Venerable Lord acquire such a massive batch of High-Level Antidote Pills?"

When Qin Ya heard this, he just smiled faintly and didn’t reply.

Beside him, the corners of Bi Xiaoyu’s mouth curled up. ’Where did they come from? Heh. If he knew the person who Refined the Elixirs was standing right next to him, he’d probably be scared to death.’

Not long after, the group arrived at a city near Demon Heart Valley.

In Wuxi City, its City Lord, Zhang Hu, was handling various city affairs when a thunderous RUMBLE spread through more than half the city. An incredibly terrifying pressure suddenly descended. His heart jumped in alarm, and he hurried out to check the situation.

GASP...

When he saw the cause, he couldn’t help but draw in a sharp breath.

Above the city, a dense swarm of Martial Artists was descending upon the walls. Every last one of them possessed a King Level Cultivation. The auras of the few leading them were so powerful that he felt waves of crushing pressure.

’Heavens, that many experts... it’s enough to wipe out all of Wuxi City.’

Zhang Hu swallowed hard. With a flick, he flew onto the city wall and called out in a clear, loud voice, "May I ask for what reason you have all come to my Wuxi City?"

At this, Bai Wuyou stepped forward. "I am Bai Wuyou, the Fifth Inspector of the Venerable Mansion. We are here under the Venerable’s command to besiege the Demon Race within Demon Heart Valley. We will be resting here for today. We apologize for any imposition."

’Venerable Mansion... Inspector... Besieging Demon Heart Valley?!’

Hearing this, how could Zhang Hu dare show any disrespect? He hurriedly said, "The campaign against the Demon Race is a righteous cause! It is my greatest honor to have all of you rest here in Wuxi City."

"My City Lord’s Mansion is not large, but it can accommodate you all. Please, follow me there to rest for the night. What do the Inspectors think?"

"Mm, that will do."

𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

With that, the group followed Zhang Hu toward the City Lord’s Mansion.

Their passage left onlookers breathless with amazement.

"My heavens! So many Kings! What a terrifying display!"

"They must be here to besiege the Demon Race in Demon Heart Valley."

"Gasp! Look, that boy is so young! And his status seems high. Could he be a prodigy from one of the great Noble Families in the capital?"

"Terrifying... truly terrifying."

"I heard those few at the very front are the Inspectors. Every one of them has a Cultivation at the Half-Venerable Level! Tsk, that’s a level of Cultivation even our City Lord can’t match. I’ve lived a long life, but this is the first time I’ve ever seen such experts."

"If that group lost their temper, they could slaughter the entire city and it wouldn’t even be a challenge."

Meanwhile, Zhang Hu’s heart was reeling.

He had participated in the Slaughter Ruins Great Hunt, so he was of course familiar with Qin Ya.

Along the way, he had already guessed Qin Ya’s current status.

’The Ninth Inspector... Heavens! The boy became an Inspector right after I left? It’s simply too inconceivable!’