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

"Patriarch Wang, don't worry. Even if they wanted to come in, they wouldn't be able to! Rest assured, with me here, I will definitely protect you!" Yang Ling said. But Patriarch Wang wasn't entirely confident. The Li Clan had sent so many people; the situation was probably not good.

Seeing that the Wang family patriarch was not coming out for a long time, the Li clan sneered and simply led the remaining people to kill him.

As for the outer barrier, they didn't take it seriously at all.

It must be said that the elders of the Power Clan were indeed very powerful. When the two sides clashed, even the heavens and earth trembled, and the aura they unleashed was enough to flatten the Wang family.

Yang Ling braced himself, knowing that defeating them would be no easy task; he wasn't at that level yet. The Wang family patriarch couldn't help but advise Yang Ling:
"Young Master Yang, you should leave first. I thank you for this, but I can't just stand by and watch you get into trouble! With me here, I will make sure nothing happens to you!"

Looking outside, it seemed they wouldn't last much longer. Yang Ling placed his hand on the Wang family patriarch's shoulder and patted him gently a few times.

Before the life-or-death situation even came down to it, why was the head of the Wang family saying such discouraging things? He was incredibly fast; the real show had only just begun.

Suddenly, a loud noise rang out, and the outer barrier underwent a sudden change, emitting a golden light.

The group exchanged bewildered glances, surprised that the barrier had become so powerful and unbreakable. They knew in their hearts that Yang Ling was probably behind it all.

"It must have been Yang Ling! If it wasn't him, who else could it be? But since he's in there, let's beat him out! I don't believe he can always be so lucky to escape!"

The elders stood at the front, speaking each word clearly as they simultaneously attacked. They had all witnessed Yang Ling's prowess and knew that if he were allowed to leave, they would be the ones to die next. The Wang family patriarch stared wide-eyed at Yang Ling, his face filled with disbelief. He had just seen Yang Ling swing something out, which had caused such a change. Yang Ling met the Wang family patriarch's gaze; now was not the time to be distracted.

"You should take the treasure ship and leave quickly. It's not a big deal. Go now!" Hearing Yang Ling's words, the Wang family head knew Yang Ling intended to stay, and said to him:
"Young Master Yang, aren't you planning to leave with us? If you stay, it will be dangerous!" They looked at Yang Ling, but Yang Ling didn't care about that and led them directly towards the treasure ship. At the last moment, it was Yang Ling who stayed behind.

Just then, the people outside broke through the barrier and rushed in. They looked at Yang Ling, surprised to find that he was the only one left. However, since they had managed to kill Yang Ling, they could at least give themselves an explanation when they returned.

"You're really audacious, staying behind to deal with us all by yourself. I don't know where you got the courage. I thought you were going to run away!"

"It's alright, we'll take your life and your head later, that way we'll have something to say when we get back!" they said to Yang Ling. Yang Ling didn't reply. Just now, he had sent a message to the female patriarch, and she would be arriving soon.

"Elders, you should refrain from making grand pronouncements. I think you shouldn't be too happy too soon!"

The atmosphere in the air suddenly dropped to freezing point.

Their eyes were piercing, fixed intently on Yang Ling.

"You think you can take my life!"

"That's wishful thinking! With your abilities, you're simply not qualified!"

From beginning to end, their target was only Yang Ling. As for the Wang family, frankly, they didn't take them seriously at all. Even if the Wang family escaped, they wouldn't cause any trouble. Yang Ling completely ignored their taunts and directly confronted them head-on. Upon contact, they instinctively took a step back.

The power Yang Ling unleashed was far beyond their ability to withstand. He threw a powerful punch in their direction, a smile involuntarily creeping onto his face.

"Yang Ling, so what if you let the Wang family go? Today, you are destined to die. It's a miracle that someone like you has survived this long!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the old men gathered around Yang Ling.

Dozens of figures emanated a chilling aura, causing even the heavens and earth to change color. Yang Ling glanced around and sneered.

"It seems you've come out in full force. But do you really think you can take me down like this?"

"Even at this point, do you still naively believe you can escape?!"

"So what if you're exceptionally talented? If you had submitted to us earlier, you might have risen even higher in the future. Unfortunately, you don't know what's good for you, thinking that your talent alone makes you invincible. In the end, won't you still become our defeated opponent?"

"A genius who never fully matures will eventually fall!" they said, each word distinct, and Yang Ling sighed helplessly. He had originally intended to have a proper talk with them, but these people remained so stubborn.

"Do you really think I'm fighting you all alone? Are you dreaming?" They thought disdainfully. What tricks could Yang Ling possibly have up his sleeve?
"What other tricks do you have up your sleeve? Show us what you've got, or maybe we'll give you a quick death!" Yang Ling pulled out a scroll from his hand, and the men couldn't wait to see him die a gruesome death.

With a wave of his hand, a powerful shockwave emanated from the scroll, instantly tearing the entire space apart.

A gigantic monster emerged from within, its eyes dark and ferocious. Yang Ling had been waiting for this day for a very long time.

This was his trump card for survival. In an instant, a white light flashed around Yang Ling, and the shockwave surged towards them, blasting many people away and leaving cracks everywhere on the ground. Not only people, but even the outer barrier couldn't withstand this power. Their expressions changed drastically, and they were secretly amazed: This is too terrifying! They stared intently at Yang Ling, wanting to know where this demonic beast had come from. Yang Ling remained expressionless and coldly said:
"You are the key to this scroll's success. Now it all depends on you. Quickly take care of them!" After all, the time the demonic beasts spend out is limited, and they are consuming his spiritual energy.

He wouldn't have used this move so easily if he weren't in such a desperate situation.

Even if the demonic beast is powerful, it alone is not enough. If they hadn't been pressuring him so hard, why would Yang Ling have resorted to such a desperate measure?

The monster roared and pounced on them. A murderous glint flashed in its eyes, inspiring fear in anyone who looked at it.

Having been inside the scroll for so long, it was eager to get out and breathe some fresh air.

Seeing the panicked expressions of the elders, Yang Ling realized that this demonic beast was no ordinary creature. They all used various methods to try and defend themselves against its attacks.

"What are you all standing there for? Quickly, attack together and kill him! Hurry up, or the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"That's right, we must finish this quickly, or we'll be in trouble. Let's get started!"

To them, this monstrous beast must be an ancient creature, inherently terrifying. Its power was equivalent to several of theirs. Even before engaging in combat, they had already sensed its dreadful aura.

Seeing them attack together, the demon beast became even more disdainful. Of course, it wouldn't show any mercy and would kill them all, not only to vent its anger but also to let Yang Ling witness its abilities.

Yang Ling had promised it that he would release it.

In any case, it's had enough of being inside the scroll. Besides, with its strength, it only takes one step to catch up with the heads of those powerful families. As long as it's not stronger than itself, no one can easily defeat it.

Such an exaggerated aura is not something everyone can withstand. Although they sent out quite a few people, how could their strength compare to that of the demonic beasts?
This aura filled them with fear. Yang Ling crossed his arms and quietly watched the scene unfold.

Those old men couldn't even withstand a single move from the demonic beasts and were on the verge of collapse. At this moment, one of the old men struggled to his feet.

"You beast, do you really think you're that capable? How dare you be so insolent in front of me! Let me tell you, today is your death day!"

He shouted loudly, but the monster showed no hesitation and charged straight at him. Its attacks, however, did not cause the old man any harm.

Seeing this, the old man thought he could suppress the demonic beast, but who would have thought that the beast would actually withstand it? This demonic beast was a genuine ancient one. They were completely dumbfounded.

The demonic beast easily withstood all the attacks. Yang Ling watched from afar, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: This demonic beast is indeed powerful. As expected of an ancient bloodline demonic beast within the scroll, its consciousness has been continuously recovering within the scroll over the years, something Yang Ling only discovered last time.

It's hard to imagine how powerful it used to be. Even the elders were helpless against it.

Looking at the power unleashed by the demonic beast, Yang Ling was once again filled with admiration. If used properly, it could definitely become a sharp sword in the future.

The old man coughed up blood, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes. So many of them attacking together, yet the demonic beast had easily neutralized their attack. How could this have happened?
Most importantly, this demonic beast was released by Yang Ling. A demonic beast of such power must have already developed sentience. Their expressions were solemn as they solemnly stated:

"We've detected ancient blood in you, and your strength is indeed formidable. Our clan is certainly no match for you. But if a real fight breaks out, we might not necessarily lose!"

"You haven't reached a certain level yet. Do you really want to die here? Besides, why are you helping Yang Ling?" They tried to reason with him and appeal to his interests, clearly not wanting to continue the fight.

Even if they win, their ultimate fate won't be good. Therefore, they need to persuade the demon beasts to break their alliance. The demon beasts seemed to find this a joke; Yang Ling held their lives in his hands, how could they possibly not help him?

"Let me tell you! So what if all the old men of your clan come in? I can still slaughter you all without leaving a single one alive!"

Its words made their hearts skip a beat. This guy was actually that strong! The monster ignored them and ignored Yang Ling, who looked down at the scene.

He spared no praise.

"This guy's strength is indeed not to be underestimated!" Yang Ling thought to himself. After all, this was an ancient bloodline beast that had not yet fully awakened. Those old guys were usually arrogant, but now it seemed that their strength was nothing special, far inferior to that of other top families.

Now, facing an opponent far stronger than themselves, they were helpless. Even if they desperately wanted to kill Yang Ling, they couldn't do anything about him. Several elders were sent flying by Yang Ling's attacks, screaming in agony, leaving a trail of dead and wounded all around. One of the elders was frantic, racking his brains for a way to escape, but he was completely powerless against Yang Ling.

"We have no choice but to inform the patriarch, otherwise things will get out of our control. Quickly call the patriarch here!"

“Even if the patriarch is currently in seclusion and cannot be disturbed by anyone, if he doesn’t show up at this critical moment of life and death, things will be terrible!” they said eagerly, crushing the tokens in their hands. They knew that the patriarch would definitely blame them if he found out about this, and a chill ran down their spines.

Even if they got rid of Yang Ling, what good would it do? They really had no other options.

Left with no other choice, they crushed the token. Seeing the white light emanating from it, and the immense power it contained, they couldn't believe their patriarch's strength had improved considerably.

Just then, Yang Ling felt the aura growing stronger. He took a step back, and the aura even surpassed that of the demonic beast. His expression changed instantly.

"This aura is extraordinary, almost on par with the Qin family patriarch!" Yang Ling inwardly groaned; this was troublesome. He hadn't expected this. The man surveyed his surroundings, and the elders, initially shocked, gradually turned to ecstatic joy. The family had finally improved; the situation had reversed.

"That's great! The patriarch's strength has increased. We can finally hold our heads high. Who would dare to oppose our family now?"

"That's right, the patriarch's strength is amazing, no wonder he's the patriarch!"

Hearing their words, Dai Tianze couldn't help but smile, clearly enjoying their praise.

He had once secluded himself to cultivate, but had not yet reached the realm of transcendence. Now that he has finally broken through, he naturally wants everyone to witness his prowess.

Seeing this, Yang Ling knew the monster couldn't hold on any longer, so he simply released the scroll and took the monster back.

Dai Tianze turned his gaze to Yang Ling. The moment their eyes met, Yang Ling felt a surge of energy within his body. This strength was simply too great. What should he do now?

Now, he had no choice but to deal with this guy himself. He calculated in his mind that he was no match for him; his only option was to stall for time and wait for the female head of the family to arrive. What should he do next?

"I never expected that you would come in person, senior. It's truly beyond my expectations. I am far inferior to you!"

"Moreover, senior's strength is extraordinary, so naturally he won't stoop to the level of a junior!" Dai Tianze heard Yang Ling's words, and the others looked at Yang Ling with disdain. In their view, Yang Ling truly deserved to die; with the family head present, Yang Ling was no match for him.

"Patriarch, we must not let this person go easily. His strength is too terrifying. If we keep him around, he will surely become a great threat in the future. We cannot let him go any longer!"

"That's right, Patriarch, many of us have died at his hands. We absolutely cannot let him stay here!" (End of Chapter)