The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

CLANG! CLANG!...

In the void, two figures were clashing, moving too fast for the eye to see. Terrifying shockwaves rippled outward, leaving the courtyards within a ten-thousand-zhang radius in complete ruin.

From the ground to the sky above, their battlefield constantly shifted!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!...

Thunderous roars erupted continuously, like flashes of lightning and peals of thunder.

In the distance, Bi Xiaoyu, Murong Yue, and the others had retreated to the side. They stared, transfixed, at the astounding battle, their eyes glinting with a mix of emotions.

BOOM! Spear met fist, and the two shot past each other.

Liuu Ruohai was wreathed in overwhelming Blood Qi that raged like a torrential current. The Blood Qi Battle Armor condensed around him shimmered with a sanguine light, as beautiful as blood-red glaze.

"Hahaha! I heard you killed Dongmen Liyu. I didn’t quite believe it at first, but seeing you in action today, I’d say it’s more than possible."

Qin Ya chuckled softly, streaks of Thunder Flame dancing on the spear in his hand. "Your physical body is quite formidable as well, to be able to withstand my Breaking Army Spear. That’s worthy of praise."

"Heh, how about we settle this with the next move!" Liuu Ruohai’s eyes flared with a bloody glint. He grinned, baring his stark white teeth.

"My thoughts exactly." Qin Ya knew that if they continued fighting with their level of power, it would become a life-or-death battle.

Liuu Ruohai took a deep breath, a solemn look filling his eyes.

Immediately, the Blood Qi around him dissipated. A divine light contracted like a bolt of lightning, converging in his palm to form a crimson blade of light. WHOOSHING sounds filled the surrounding void as if it were being sliced apart, and the resulting fluctuations were heart-stopping.

"Four Seasons Spear Technique... Perfection!"

Qin Ya’s gaze sharpened. His Four Symbols True Intent erupted, and four-colored Natural Energy instantly materialized, swirling around the tip of his spear like the ceaseless, undying cycle of the four seasons.

As the two prepared their ultimate techniques, a grave atmosphere permeated the air. The breathing of Murong Yue, Bi Xiaoyu, and the others hitched as they stared, unblinking.

Just as their ultimate techniques reached their peak...

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Two sounds of tearing air rang out, and in the next instant, both figures vanished.

When they reappeared, they had already collided.

The blade of Blood Qi light and the Four Symbols Spear slammed into each other in a flash.

An impossibly brilliant light erupted, forcing the onlookers to narrow their eyes. Within the light, Blood Qi and the Power of Nature tangled endlessly. The reverberating energy shredded the void itself. Ripples in space, carrying immense force, spread out and crashed into the ground, splitting open massive fissures.

Murong Yue, Bi Xiaoyu, and the others were violently thrown back several thousand zhang by this terrifying power. WHOOSH... At that moment, the two clashing energies suddenly formed a pillar of light that shot into the heavens, illuminating more than half of the main city.

Countless experts noticed this phenomenon, their faces showing surprise.

"What powerful energy! Who’s fighting?"

"I don’t know, but there are only a handful of experts in the entire main city who could unleash this kind of power. And that direction... it’s the Ninth Inspectorate!"

"It’s Qin Ya! Who is he fighting?"

"Let’s go see!"

"Go! Report back to the Patriarch."

The countless experts who witnessed the phenomenon all sprang into action.

Meanwhile, at the Inspectorate, Qin Ya and Liuu Ruohai were both sent flying backward by the collision of their ultimate techniques, each suffering considerable injuries.

"Pfft..."

Qin Ya spat out a mouthful of blood. Liuu Ruohai’s Qi and Blood was rampaging through his body, severely damaging his meridians and flesh wherever it passed.

In an instant, he circulated his boundless True Essence to neutralize the Qi Blood Power.

He took out a Spirit Pill and quickly swallowed it.

Liuu Ruohai, on the other hand, was covered in blood and a variety of wounds. There were burns from fierce flames, corrosion from Frost, and tears from Thunder.

Though his physical injuries were severe, the shock he felt internally was even greater. He was a Half-Venerable, after all, while Qin Ya was merely a King.

’Tsk. To be able to do this as just a King... what will he be like once he becomes an Era-Defining King? He’s truly an incredible monster.’

Although they had just fought a fierce battle, it didn’t stop Liuu Ruohai from marveling at Qin Ya. In fact, if Qin Ya had ignored his provocation, he would have felt nothing but disdain and contempt.

"What in the world are you two doing?"

Just then, a sharp female voice rang out.

High in the sky, Jii Xingyue appeared, her face as cold as frost. A chill emanated from her eyes as she stared at Liuu Ruohai. "Inspector Liuu, what is the meaning of this?"

"Ha! No need to worry, Jii Mansion Master. I was merely sparring with Inspector Qin. I had no intention of harming him," Liuu Ruohai laughed.

But the expression on Jii Xingyue’s face didn’t soften in the slightest. She was so furious she gritted her teeth. Liuu Ruohai might not know Qin Ya’s value, but how could she—the one most trusted by the Meiying Venerable—not know?

’This is an Alchemist even more incredible than a Pill King!’

Although Qin Ya’s official identity was an Inspector, even the Meiying Venerable treated him as an equal, a being of the same standing.

’If a person like that was seriously injured or killed by Liuu Ruohai...’

𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

At the mere thought, even Jii Xingyue couldn’t help but shudder.

’Tsk, if the Venerable Lord flew into a rage, no one would be able to handle the consequences.’

Shooting Liuu Ruohai a fierce glare, Jii Xingyue walked over to Qin Ya and asked, "Inspector Qin, how are you? Are you injured?"

"It’s nothing serious." Qin Ya shook his head with a faint smile.

Having taken the Spirit Pill, his injuries were already more than halfway healed.

At this moment, Murong Yue and the others arrived before them.

A look of horror flashed through Murong Yue’s eyes. He couldn’t believe that even Liuu Ruohai had been unable to suppress Qin Ya. Catching sight of the wound-covered Liuu Ruohai out of the corner of his eye, he rushed forward and bellowed, "Qin Ya! How dare you attack a colleague so viciously!"

Qin Ya gave him an indifferent glance, not deigning to reply.

Jii Xingyue, however, was not so good-tempered. A mere King dared to shout at an Inspector. He clearly had no respect for the Venerable Mansion.

"Who do you think you are, daring to act so insolently here!"

The aura of a Half-Venerable suddenly erupted, crushing down on Murong Yue.

Murong Yue was only a King—and a relatively weak one at that. How could he possibly withstand it? His True Essence shuddered, and he was instantly forced back several steps.

His face turned pale, his lips purplish.

Liuu Ruohai’s brows furrowed. His tower-like body immediately moved to block Murong Yue. "Jii Mansion Master," he said to Jii Xingyue, "this is my friend, Murong Yue, the star disciple of the Divine Capital’s Jade Pill King. Please forgive him if he has caused any offense."

At this, Murong Yue puffed out his chest, his face full of arrogance.

’Once Jii Xingyue hears my identity,’ he thought, ’even if she doesn’t become reverent, she’ll at least soften her tone and apologize for her actions.’

"Hmph. Just a Pill King’s Disciple. What’s that worth?"

But Jii Xingyue just snorted coldly, her face filled with disdain.

After all, standing right beside her was an Alchemist countless times more skilled than any Pill King. In comparison, Murong Yue was utterly insignificant.

What?

Just a Pill King’s Disciple? And that was nothing?