Chapter 422: Blood‑Igniting Pill, a New Formula

Junior sister, what is this?

Tianlian Zhenren had just left the area of Longshe Shan, and two figures appeared beside her; Tianjian Daoist and Tianlong Daoist stood on either side, staring at Tianlian Zhenren, as if confirming whether she was herself. If she were an impostor, they would immediately move to capture Tianlian Zhenren alive.

Tianlian has seen Senior Brother Tianjian, Senior Brother Tianlong.

Tianjian Daoist relaxed slightly, stared at Tianlian Zhenren, and asked, "Junior sister, have you been in Longshe Shan all this time?"

"Yes, I just purged the toxins from my body; after my cultivation recovered, I dared to leave Longshe Shan." Tianlian Zhenren recounted what had happened that day, including how she was poisoned and the news of Yu Xuzi's death, and told the two senior brothers before her.

"Senior brothers, that was the situation then; I was powerless, sorry, Sect Leader senior brother."

Having said that, she lowered her head, deeply remorseful.

Yu Xuzi's disciple could not be saved; it was her negligence. He was a key protected target of the Heavenly Heart Sect, yet she allowed Yu Xuzi to be killed.

Tianlong Daoist heard this, frowned, and said, "Junior sister, are you saying your opponent is a person from beyond the heavens?"

"Correct, it is a demon of the Mu Longhao family from beyond the heavens." Tianlian Zhenren reported truthfully, "That plague demon beast was created by him; this demon must be killed, otherwise it will harm our Heavenly Heart Sect."

"What about that plague demon beast?"

Tianlian Zhenren shook her head, "Junior sister also does not know; after being gravely wounded, she fled in panic. If not for Longshe Shan's protection, the two senior brothers might not have seen her."

Tianjian Daoist, angry, said, "Hmph, the King of Ten Thousand Poisons actually teamed up with the beyond‑heaven demon beast; does he truly think our Heavenly Heart Sect dares not challenge him?"

Tianlong Daoist placed a hand on his chest, "Senior Brother Tianjian, don't act rashly; this matter is not that simple. Has the Great Qi Dynasty shown any sign?"

Tianlian Daoist shook his head, "Aside from us, no one intervened; it seems deliberately aimed at us."

"All of this is strange; the Spirit Sword Sect is silent, the Yin Gui Sect as well, the Great Qi Dynasty sent no one, and within Baihu Cheng, every life perished."

"Not a single survivor; the slaughter caused… is too massive. Those people likely targeted more than just Baihu Cheng."

Tianlian Zhenren's speculation was correct; Tianjian Daoist mused, "Junior brother Tianlong, what do you think?"

Tianlong Daoist squinted, and calmly said, "We have been to Baihu Cheng; it has become ruins. The plague inside was burned away almost completely, though some traces remain."

"However, Tianjian senior brother and I found no clue at all. According to junior sister, the King of Ten Thousand Poisons intervened, which implies the Monster Race also got involved in this matter."

"The Yin Gui Sect might also have intervened; this matter could be big or small, we must return to report to senior brother and let him decide."

They could not find Mu Longhao's figure, nor the King of Ten Thousand Poisons' figure.

Around them, there was nothing; those people were clever, completing their deed and disappearing instantly.

In the end, they pinpointed Longshe Shan, yet dared not go there.

That aura filled them with dread.

Preparing to act, Tianlian Zhenren stepped forward, and only then did the two refrain from moving against Longshe Shan.

The three exchanged glances, nodded, and returned together to the Heavenly Heart Sect.

Wangdu, Wanggong.

【9】 Qihuang sat on the throne, his body growing ever more aged.

Qihuang sat on the throne, his body growing ever more aged.

Before him, the Black Dragon knelt on the ground.

"What happened to Baihu Cheng?"

"Your Majesty, Baihu Cheng is gone."

The Black Dragon reported faithfully, "Those who took part in this battle included members of the Heavenly Heart Sect, the Monster Race, and beyond‑heaven persons; the Yin Gui Sect and Spirit Sword Sect also kept watch. One of the Heavenly Heart Sect's seven sons, Yu Xuzi, died; the other personnel suffered no casualties."

Tens of thousands of humans died, which he deemed unworthy of mention.

Qihuang's eyes fixed on the Black Dragon, and he asked, "Where is Tianlian Zhenren?"

"She is not dead; she fled into Longshe Shan and received protection from the Chen Clan."

"The Chen Clan?" Qihuang's eyes narrowed, "Is it Chen Chuyang?"

"Yes, that person. Your Majesty, shall we?"

Qihuang stood, hands clasped behind his back, staring into the distance.

After a while, he lowered his head and asked, "Are you confident?"

The Black Dragon was startled for a moment, then shook its head.

"Does he pose a threat?"

The Black Dragon thought briefly and answered honestly, "Under normal circumstances, Chen Chuyang does not leave Longshe Shan; at most he moves within the Longshe Cheng area. According to the information observed by our people, he has never left the Longshe Cheng range."

A strong one who has always stayed obediently in Longshe Cheng poses little threat to them.

However, you cannot guarantee he will never act.

Such a strong one certainly carries a danger coefficient.

Compared with those sects, it's not that high.

Qihuang pondered for a long time, "Regardless of him, do not trouble him, but you must station someone to watch him and prevent him from leaving Longshe Cheng."

"Understood."

The Black Dragon thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, Eldest Princess seems to have some transaction with him; shall we?"

"Oh?" Qihuang's face turned strange, "Is the elixir that Yu Su's girl obtained taken from his hands?"

"It seems this person is even more outstanding than I thought."

"Let them trade; you need not intervene."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Qihuang said coldly, "The Black Dragon Guard is my Black Dragon Guard; have you ever commanded it?"

The Black Dragon replied, sweating profusely, "I have already taken command."

"Very well, keep an eye on my sons; if any move occurs, report to me immediately."

"Understood."

……

Inside Wangdu.

Eldest Prince's residence.

Eldest Prince Qimingtian's face was grim; he killed several people in succession, venting his anger.

"Damn it, damn it, what do these people want to do? An entire Baihu Cheng, just said slaughter and it was slaughtered."

"The Ten Thousand Poisons Demon King, and that plague demon beast—what exactly do they want? Are they trying to destroy the foundation of my Great Qi Dynasty?"

The news of Baihu Cheng's fall reached Qimingtian, and his mood became irritable.

Only now did he learn of this news.

He stared at the person before him, his strategist Sima Da, who was also an official of the dynasty.

"How exactly are you handling things? Why wasn't such an important matter reported to me?"

Sima Da explained, "Your Highness, I, your humble servant, only just learned of this matter."

Hmph.

The Eldest Prince didn't believe his lies, coldly saying, "If there is a next time, don't blame me for being impolite."

Sima Da hurriedly admitted his mistake, his attitude sincere, his lowered head flashing a hint of coldness that quickly passed.

"Mr. Sima, you must understand: only when I, the prince, sit in that position can your Sima family survive."

Don't think I don't know what you've done; this matter will happen only once.

"Yes, Your Highness." Sima Da clasped his hands.

On Longshe Shan.

Chen Chuyang gazed at the pill inside the alchemy furnace, a new pill, a blood-red pill, as if it would explode at any moment.

This pill was filled with terrifying blood qi.

Inside the alchemy furnace, the roar of blood qi could be heard.

Hum.

The pill had finished condensing, filling the entire furnace.