Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

A hint of apprehension flashed in the eyes of the Netherworld General. He coldly watched the magic array take shape and said in a low voice, "You think this can stop me? Naïve!"

Yang Ling and the others remained unmoved. They activated the magic array with all their might, and melodious sounds emanated from it, as if all the spiritual energy in the world was aiding them. The array's light grew increasingly dazzling, forming a powerful barrier that enveloped the Netherworld General.

"Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Formation, activate!" Yang Ling shouted, and the formation suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, heading straight for the Netherworld General.

The Netherworld General was enraged. He unleashed his full Netherworld power in an attempt to break free of the formation. However, the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend Formation was extremely powerful, dissolving his Netherworld power one by one. The Netherworld General's figure was suppressed by the light and gradually weakened.

Yang Ling and the others gritted their teeth and persevered, knowing this was their last chance and they could not afford to relax even slightly. The light of the magic array grew increasingly intense, and the Netherworld General's body began to gradually collapse, a flicker of fear and resentment flashing in his eyes.

"You...you actually..." The voice of the Netherworld General gradually faded away, and his figure vanished in the light. The four of them worked together and finally defeated this powerful enemy completely.

The light of the magic array gradually dissipated, and Yang Ling and the others collapsed to the ground. Their spiritual power was almost exhausted, but they had victorious smiles on their faces.

Yang Ling, panting heavily, smiled and said, "We... finally did it..."

Yun Feiyang nodded and smiled, "Yes, we won..."

Bai Yunzi gazed at the sky and said softly, "This is just the beginning. The threat from the Netherworld still exists, and we must continue to grow stronger."

Dan Yan gripped his longsword tightly, his eyes flashing with unwavering determination: "No matter how many of them come, we will fight to the very end!"

Before Yang Ling and the others could fully recover from their victory, the air suddenly became heavy again, and a strong sense of oppression washed over them. Yang Ling immediately became alert, his brows furrowing as he whispered, "Everyone be careful, the Netherworld's conspiracy is not over yet!"

Bai Yunzi immediately sat cross-legged and quickly regulated his breathing to recover his spiritual power. His face was full of solemnity: "Brother Yang Ling, I'm afraid we don't have much time to recover."

Yun Feiyang looked around, gripping his staff tightly, his brows furrowed slightly: "We must seize the opportunity; any slackening will lead to total defeat."

Just then, the sky split open again, a black rift like an abyss that devoured everything, the aura of the underworld growing even stronger. A man clad in dark red armor slowly emerged from the rift, wielding a massive black battle axe, his eyes burning like flames.

"Another powerful figure from the Netherworld!" Dan Yan gripped his longsword tightly, a cold glint in his eyes. He whispered, "This time we must be even more cautious."

The newcomer coldly surveyed Yang Ling and the others, his voice low and hoarse: "Your tenacity has exceeded my expectations. But today you are doomed to die."

Yang Ling stepped forward, meeting the man's gaze without flinching: "We will not surrender easily. No matter how many men you send, we will fight to the end!"

The man snorted coldly and swung his battle axe down fiercely, a black axe beam striking Yang Ling like lightning. Yang Ling quickly activated his talisman, forming a golden barrier in front of him. However, the axe beam was extremely powerful, cleaving the barrier in two. Yang Ling was forced back several steps, his face turning slightly pale.

“His power is stronger than the previous Netherworld General!” Yang Ling said in a low voice, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes. Yun Feiyang quickly waved his staff, and a starlight barrier stood in front of Yang Ling. At the same time, he chanted a spell, and starlight formed a dazzling halo around him, gradually enhancing his spiritual power: “Brother Yang Ling, we must find a way to hold him off. We need time to recover.”

Bai Yunzi also awoke from his meditation, quickly forming hand seals. A series of talismans flew towards the man, attempting to restrain his movements. The man sneered, violently swinging his battle axe. The talismans were instantly shattered into fragments by the axe's blade, vanishing into nothingness.

"Your tricks are child's play to me." The man's tone was full of disdain. In a flash, he appeared in front of Yang Ling and swung his battle axe down again.

Yang Ling didn't back down. He formed a hand seal, and a golden talisman flew out, striking the man's battle axe. The talisman and the battle axe collided in mid-air, producing a deafening roar. Yang Ling was knocked back several steps, spitting out a mouthful of blood, but his eyes still shone with unwavering determination.

Seeing this, Dan Yan roared angrily, pointing his longsword directly at the man, its sword energy like a rainbow, aiming straight for the man's vitals. The man smiled contemptuously, swinging his battle axe, easily deflecting the sword energy. Dan Yan was forced back several steps, but he was not discouraged and swung his sword at the man again.

"Don't give up, everyone! We must persevere!" Yang Ling shouted, his forehead covered in sweat, but his gaze remained sharp as a knife.

Yun Feiyang swiftly cast a spell, and beams of starlight shot out from his staff, striking directly at the man. Bai Yunzi was not to be outdone; his talismans danced in the air, intertwining with the starlight to form a dazzling curtain of light, which also pressed towards the man.

The man snorted coldly, and swung his battle axe violently. The black axe blade collided fiercely with the light barrier, unleashing a deafening roar. Yang Ling and the others gritted their teeth and persevered, maintaining their offensive with all their might.

"You stubborn ants, today I will show you true power!" the man roared, swinging his battle axe fiercely. A huge black axe beam shot out, heading straight for Yang Ling and the others.

Yang Ling swiftly formed hand seals, creating a golden barrier in front of him in an attempt to block the axe's edge. However, the axe's edge was extremely powerful, cleaving the barrier in two. Yang Ling was blasted away, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out another mouthful of blood.

"Brother Yang Ling!" Dan Yan roared angrily upon seeing this, brandishing his longsword with sword energy that surged like a rainbow, directly attacking the man. His eyes were filled with rage, and the sword's edge was incredibly sharp.

The man sneered coldly, neither dodging nor avoiding, and swung his battle axe directly at Dan Yan's sword energy. With a deafening roar, the two forces collided violently, and Dan Yan felt his arm go numb, his longsword nearly slipping from his grasp. He staggered back several steps, a look of astonishment flashing across his face.

"Hahaha!" The man laughed wildly, "Is this all the strength you have? It's utterly pathetic!"

A flash of anger crossed Bai Yunzi's eyes. He instantly appeared behind the man, his hands forming a hand seal, and a talisman shot towards the man's back. However, the man seemed to have anticipated this, easily dodging the talisman's restraint with a slight movement, and simultaneously swinging his axe to force Bai Yunzi to retreat hastily.

"A mere trick, yet you dare to show off in front of me?" the man said sarcastically.

At this moment, Yun Feiyang's figure flickered, and the staff in his hand released rays of starlight, attempting to confuse the man's vision. However, the man ignored it, and the starlight dissipated as he swung his battle axe, failing to hinder him in the slightest.

"Is this all you've got?" The man grinned maliciously, his figure vanishing from his original spot and reappearing close to Yun Feiyang. (End of Chapter)