The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

Meiying Venerable glanced indifferently at Qin Ya. Though a mist shrouded her, he could still feel her gaze, as tangible as a physical touch, land upon him.

Qin Ya smiled faintly, stepped forward, and said, "Two Era-Defining Kings from the Dongmen Family tried to take my life. I was merely defending myself. My conscience is clear."

Upon hearing this, Dongmen Liyu’s gaze turned cold. "Regardless," he said, "you killed two of our Dongmen Family’s Era-Defining Kings. That is a fact, and we will not let this matter rest."

"Heh. You want a fight."

"Then... let’s fight."

As his words fell, a surging killing intent erupted from Qin Ya. He then removed his mask, no longer concealing the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern on his face.

In that instant, the demonic and bizarre Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern appeared before everyone’s eyes.

Combined with his terrifying killing intent, Qin Ya looked like a veritable Demon God.

"Heavens, what is that? It looks so evil."

"That’s... the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern! The Dongmen Family’s exclusive Secret Skill, a legendary Curse Skill. Once you’re branded with it, you can never get rid of it!"

"Damn, so Qin Ya had already killed someone from the Dongmen Family."

"And not just any ordinary Dongmen Descendant. Only core Disciples get the chance to practice this Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern. No wonder he always wore a mask."

’In any case, my enmity with the Dongmen Family is already set in stone. There’s no point hiding this Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern anymore. I might as well just reveal it openly.’

When Dongmen Liyu saw the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern on Qin Ya’s face, his own face turned livid. The fury blazing in his eyes looked as if it could burn Qin Ya to ashes. In a low voice, he said, "It seems I have no choice but to kill you today."

At that moment, a figure came speeding over from the distance.

The newcomer was dressed in a gray robe and had an aged face. It was the Dongmen Family Elder who had recently come to Mo Bokong and the others to verify Dongmen Yu’s death... Dongmen Lie.

He had followed after learning that the family’s two Era-Defining Kings had been killed.

When he saw the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern on Qin Ya’s face, his expression immediately changed. He pointed at Qin Ya and roared, "Ancestor, it’s him! The Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern on his face was cast by Dongmen Yu, who was recently killed! We absolutely cannot let this brat live!"

Hearing this, Dongmen Liyu’s gaze snapped to the people of Qingkong City. His tone was chilling as he said, "Qingkong City... To think you would dare to kill a member of my Dongmen Family."

Qin Ya’s brows furrowed slightly. "This has nothing to do with Qingkong City," he said indifferently. "Dongmen Yu overestimated his own abilities and challenged me. He deserved to die."

Then, he added, "Besides, I am not from Qingkong City."

Dongmen Liyu gave a cold laugh. "Not from Qingkong City? Do you think you can let Qingkong City off the hook just by saying that? Let me tell you, that’s impossible."

At that moment, Meiying Venerable, seated upon her throne, spoke with indifference. "Qingkong City is one of the twenty-four cities under my Venerable Mansion’s jurisdiction. Why are you dragging this out?"

A hint of coldness crept into her voice, making Dongmen Liyu tremble. He slowly said, "In response to the Venerable Lord, as far as I know, this Qin Ya is the Deputy City Lord of Qingkong City. Since he killed Dongmen Yu, Qingkong City cannot be absolved of responsibility. I implore the Venerable Lord for your discerning judgment."

At this, Qin Ya took a step forward and stated coolly, "From this moment forward, I resign from my position as Deputy City Lord of Qingkong City." He then looked toward Mo Bokong, who was smiling bitterly a short distance away. "City Lord Mo, please grant my request."

Mo Bokong said bitterly, "I... grant it."

"In that case, Qingkong City is no longer involved in this matter," Meiying Venerable declared indifferently from her throne.

Dongmen Liyu’s expression darkened. He looked at Qin Ya, a cold light flickering in his eyes. To him, Qingkong City wasn’t worth worrying about anyway. All that mattered was that the main culprit, Qin Ya, was still here.

The other onlookers’ minds raced, their gazes flickering.

To them, it was clear the Venerable was favoring Qin Ya. The reason why was worth pondering. Was it really just because of Qin Ya’s talent, or was there another reason at play?

"I can let the matter with Qingkong City go, but Qin Ya must die!"

"I ask the Venerable to bear witness!!"

Meiying Venerable did not answer, instead turning to look at Qin Ya.

Qin Ya said calmly, "I am willing to fight... Dongmen Liyu."

As his words fell, the surroundings became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The King Realm versus a Half-Venerable!

This was simply a foolish, suicidal act.

But for some reason, as they looked at the young man’s somewhat slender frame, they felt that it might not be entirely impossible. After all, this was the same young man who could slay a Great Fiend and even fight—and possibly kill—a Giant Fiend.

"Since you are willing to accept the challenge, then I have nothing more to say."

Qin Ya smiled faintly, then looked at Dongmen Liyu and said, "Our fight will be to the death, but before that, I have a question for you."

"Speak."

"How can this Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern be removed?"

"It’s simple. You just need the essence blood of a Half-Venerable from my Dongmen Family to wash it away. In other words, kill me, and the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern will naturally disappear!"

Dongmen Liyu said indifferently, his brow filled with disdain.

’A King killing a Half-Venerable?’

’Hmph. How is that possible?’

"I see. In that case, I must take your essence blood."

Qin Ya chuckled softly, his words revealing a surge of confidence.

The crowd looked at each other in disbelief.

’That’s a Half-Venerable, yet he’s treating him so lightly!’

"You will die a miserable death," Dongmen Liyu said coldly.

"Then we’ll just have to wait and see!"

As their words fell, the two figures moved, shooting high into the sky.

BOOM! Incomparably powerful auras erupted from both of them and instantly collided, forming a storm that spread out in all directions.

In that instant, the clouds churned violently, stirring up wave after wave of clouds.

SWOOSH! The Breaking Army Spear appeared in Qin Ya’s hand. He gripped it tightly, his aura growing more fearsome. With a flicker, he moved, striking first. His opening move was... Extreme Stab!

VMM... VMM...

The void trembled. The high-speed vibration caused halos of light to form around the tip of the Breaking Army Spear. In the blink of an eye, the long spear had already torn through the void, arriving before Dongmen Liyu like a streak of light.

"Before me, you will face nothing but a crushing defeat!"

As his words fell, Dongmen Liyu raised his palm. Tangible beams of Divine Light pulsed between his fingers. With a soft cry, his hand shot out like a claw, powerful enough to capture a dragon, and forcibly caught the Breaking Army Spear.

The rapidly vibrating Breaking Army Spear was caught by that claw, its vibrations ceasing completely.

"So powerful... Is that what a Half-Venerable can do?"

"That claw strike just now... it felt completely unavoidable."

"Hiss... Is there simply no way to compare them?"

"There’s no comparison at all."

The crowd gasped, breaking into a flurry of discussion.

Meanwhile, Dongmen Ming, who was in the crowd, had an excited look on his face.

’Ha! No matter how powerful you are, you’re no match for my Dongmen Family’s Half-Venerable Ancestor! Qin Ya, you will die today without a complete corpse!!’