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

"Get out of my way! I don't want to hurt the innocent!" he shouted, raising his hand to transform into a whirlwind that destroyed everything in its path. His attack was a killing blow from the very first move, showing how impatient he was.

Then, Dai Tianze turned to the two old men and urged them, "What are you waiting for? Attack together and kill him!"

The two nodded and channeled their energy into the Nine Yang Mystery Tower. In an instant, a white light flashed, containing extraordinary spiritual energy. The two energies collided and formed a barrier.

Nan Cheng snorted coldly and took the initiative to meet him. When Dai Tianze saw Nan Cheng make a move, his pupils shrank sharply, and his face became ferocious: "You demon beasts of the Spirit Realm, do you really want to be my enemies? You actually made a move at this moment, are you not afraid that one day I will surpass you here and exterminate you all!" He thought to himself, the female patriarch has actually joined forces with the demon beasts.

Nan Cheng looked up at Dai Tianze and said, "Dai Tianze, over the years, your disciples have committed countless acts of burning, killing, and looting in the Spirit Realm. You are arrogant and domineering, and you even condoned your disciples' slaughter of our demon beasts. Have you forgotten all these debts? We have a long-standing feud with you. If this Dragon Pill falls into your hands, it will be of no benefit to us. Why should I not take action?" His words were earnest, and upon careful consideration, they made some sense.

Dai Tianze was not a kind person to begin with, and if he succeeds, they will probably have a hard time.

Dai Tianze clenched his fists. He should have advanced to a higher realm, surpassing the heavens and being revered by thousands, but now things had not gone as planned, and he had been humiliated.

He had never been so furious; he was absolutely enraged.

Inside the barrier, Yang Ling had no time to pay attention to the disputes outside. Although he could see the fighting between Dai Tianze and others clearly, he was not affected at all.

He firmly believed that the female patriarch and Nancheng would be able to hold off Dai Tianze, and at this moment he only needed to focus on absorbing the Dragon Pill.

With only one final step remaining, Yang Ling was extremely excited. He could clearly sense that the Dragon Pill was about to give out.

“My physique and realm far surpass yours. What’s wrong with you being subdued and used by me? I will surely surpass heaven and earth in the future. Why are you struggling so hard!” He raised the corners of his mouth and desperately urged the spiritual energy in his body to accelerate the absorption speed.

As the dragon pill gradually disappeared, a powerful spiritual energy erupted from Yang Ling's body, even engulfing the barrier.

All that remained was refining. He gritted his teeth, and several muffled thuds reached his ears. When he suddenly opened his eyes, sure enough, the spiritual energy was even more concentrated than before, and the demonic beast aura he had previously fused with had been completely refined.

At this moment, Dai Tianze and the female patriarch were locked in a fierce and increasingly intense battle.

When he realized that the Dragon Pill had completely disappeared, he was shocked to find that Yang Ling had actually absorbed it.

How did Yang Ling manage to make the Dragon Pill take several more days to fully form?
Not only that, Yang Ling actually refined the Dragon Pill right under his nose. His desire to kill Yang Ling grew even stronger. What right did Yang Ling have?
His anger surged, and he clashed with the female patriarch once more. The female patriarch now wielded a precious sword, one he had forged himself. With a single swing, she displayed formidable power; her moves were agile, her movements swift, and her strength overwhelming. The female patriarch was always feared, and naturally, she was not to be underestimated.

Although powerful individuals disdain making a move lightly, the female patriarch's strength is definitely among the top. Even if Dai Tianze is strong, he has only recently advanced in cultivation, and his cultivation path is different from the female patriarch's, so he naturally cannot bridge the gap.

The female patriarch unleashed a powerful slash from afar, charging towards Dai Tianze. In an instant, the heavens and earth trembled, mountains crumbled and the ground cracked beneath her feet, her figure blurred and indistinct, and from a distance, nothing could be seen clearly.

Dai Tianze's aura had completely collapsed. Faced with the female patriarch's attack, he almost ground his back teeth to powder.

The repeated, violent impacts forced Dai Tianze to take a step back. Clearly, he couldn't hold on much longer; the moves he had just used had taken a heavy toll on him. In contrast, the female patriarch moved with ease throughout, employing only conventional techniques.

The female patriarch's casual sword strike had already injured him so badly; if the fight continued, Dai Tianze's condition would only worsen. This was not the outcome he desired. Although the Nine Yang Mystic Pagoda had entangled Nancheng, Nancheng hadn't used his full power; his physique was naturally strong, and the Nine Yang Mystic Pagoda couldn't control him at all. If the fight continued, the outcome would be unpredictable.

The Power Clan has suffered heavy losses in several major battles. If they lose their allies, they will be severely weakened. Moreover, he was no match for the female clan leader, and Yang Ling had taken all the Dragon Cores. If he didn't leave now, he'd be courting death. Dai Tianze stopped what he was doing and said through gritted teeth:

"I will never let you go! One day, I will slaughter you all to avenge this!"

"Just you wait..." he roared, his anger blazing. With a wave of his hand, he and the two elders fled at breakneck speed. The female patriarch did not stop them; they knew that Dai Tianze was not so easy to deal with, and killing him would be no simple task.

If he still has many trump cards up his sleeve, that would be troublesome. Since Dai Tianze wants to escape, as the saying goes, don't pursue a desperate enemy; there's no need to keep chasing him.

In any case, they have already achieved their goal.

Yang Ling completely refined the Dragon Pill, preventing Dai Tianze from succeeding.

He emerged from the light, his spiritual energy growing ever more profound and solid. Standing there, the power emanating from him was awe-inspiring, and a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.

"Although your strength is not particularly great now, your foundation is solid. At least in terms of physique, no one will be able to match you in the future!" The female patriarch praised without reservation.

Although she didn't need the Dragon Pill, Yang Ling had kept his promise to her, and perhaps he could really help her before the Blood Moon arrived.

Seeing this, Nancheng quickly chimed in:

"This young master is truly remarkable! He makes me realize how old I really am!"

"However, the aura you just exuded seemed somewhat familiar. Do you perhaps have a master or something similar?"

Yang Ling smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Senior is joking. It's not what you think!"

Nan Cheng, seeing that Yang Ling was unwilling to speak, did not press the matter further. Meanwhile, within the Li Clan...

Dai Tianze paced back and forth, then suddenly swung his large hand, smashing the things beside him to the ground. The house was shattered, and the floor beneath his feet cracked.

"The female patriarch and those demonic beasts from the spirit realm really need to be dealt with properly!"

"I'll settle this score with them sooner or later!"

"Once I become stronger, I'll kill Yang Ling too!" he said, emphasizing each word.

For him, this was no small matter; the dragon pill was of the highest quality and had never appeared in thousands of years.

If we can subdue him, his strength will surely reach a new level, and who will be his enemy in the future? Even the head of the Qin family is far inferior to him.

Before going, he made thorough preparations, even preparing to fall out with other families. He was willing to put in any amount of effort to get the Dragon Pill. But Yang Ling actually refined the Dragon Pill and even snatched it away first. He quickly calmed down and realized he needed to plan carefully.

He looked around, and the elders beside him didn't dare to breathe, their bodies trembling. When they saw Dai Tianze looking at them, they were even more frightened and trembled.

"Homeowner!"

"What are you afraid of? Do you think I'd eat you all? Come here, all of you..." He waved his hand, gesturing for them to come over. The elders exchanged glances, their hearts pounding. The patriarch was currently quite angry and full of resentment; going over now would only be asking for trouble. But since the patriarch had spoken, even if they were unwilling, they could only bite the bullet and step forward.

The elders stood rooted to the spot, not daring to speak, fearing that Dai Tianze would kill them in a fit of rage. Now that Dai Tianze's strength had increased, he could take their lives with a mere flick of his finger. They were not skilled in combat to begin with, and in Dai Tianze's hands, they probably wouldn't even last three rounds, utterly powerless to fight back.

"The female clan leader colluded with the demon beast to block my way. She is truly a wolf in sheep's clothing, and this is intolerable!" he blurted out, his eyes flashing with coldness, his words carrying a deeper meaning.

The elders were somewhat at a loss, not understanding Dai Tianze's meaning, and could only reluctantly agree:
“The patriarch is right. The demonic beasts of the spirit realm have had conflicts with us before. They have a grudge against us, which is why they have been making things difficult for us in every way…”

"Since our clan leader's advancement, no one has dared to offend our Power Clan. Once the clan leader becomes even stronger, the other clans will have to give way!"

"Yes, Patriarch, don't be angry. Why not focus on your cultivation and kill Yang Ling before he grows up..." They observed Dai Tianze's expression. It must be said that these elders were quite adept at reading people and their flattery was spot on. Dai Tianze seemed to be deep in thought.

"Haven't you thought of any other way? Since the female patriarch and the demon beasts have joined forces against us, why don't we find another way instead of worrying about their reputation?" The elders looked puzzled, not understanding what the patriarch meant. Was she planning something big?
"Patriarch, do you have a good idea?" one of the elders asked cautiously. Dai Tianze coughed lightly.

“The demonic beasts from the Black Forest approached me before. They are demonic beasts with the purest bloodline and possess the essence blood of ancient demonic beasts. Once consumed, they can gain a powerful physique and their strength will greatly increase. However, they will become like them.” As he said this, his anger flared and his tone became decisive.

"I thought agreeing to their offer wouldn't do me any good, but now I've changed my mind. They don't take us seriously, so let's not bother with them. We might as well join forces with them!" The elders were shocked. Had their patriarch gone mad? Joining forces with demonic beasts was destined to be condemned. But none of them dared to speak up.

"Our Power Clan was once a powerful clan, far surpassing those other clans! We cooperated with the demonic beasts to create our own world! Once we've crushed the other clans, we will never forget your kindness. Do you have any objections?" They hadn't expected Dai Tianze to be so reckless, uttering such treasonous words. For a moment, they were conflicted. If they agreed, how could the Power Clan ever hold their heads high in front of the other clans again? Before, they were, after all, a reputable and righteous sect…

Now that he has willingly fallen into depravity, his reputation will be ruined if word gets out, which is probably not good.

Dai Tianze fiddled with the object in his hand, his gaze as sharp as a blade as he swept it over them once more.

His gaze followed them relentlessly, sending chills down their spines. A coldness shot from their feet to their heads, as if a sharp blade was hanging over their heads, causing them to tremble in fear and lower their heads, not daring to meet Dai Tianze's eyes.

Dai Tianze's strength was so formidable that they couldn't refuse; now they were likely in a difficult position to explain themselves. Immediately afterward, Dai Tianze calmly withdrew his gaze, rubbed his temples, and said coldly:
"Since none of the elders are willing to speak, then so be it. If you wish to discuss this matter at length, why don't you help me think of a way to deal with that female family head!"

Hearing Dai Tianze's words, they breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Dai Tianze hadn't agreed to those demonic beasts' request; otherwise, even if it meant risking their future, they wouldn't have dared. After the elders left, a cunning glint flashed in Dai Tianze's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

As for what he said earlier, it was indeed his true feeling. The demonic beasts had indeed approached him, hoping to cooperate with him. If he was willing, he could obtain their most precious treasures, and they were even willing to offer their essence blood to make his bloodline even stronger. Not only that, but it would also enhance his combat power. The demonic beasts' sincerity was so great that he found it hard to refuse.

Moreover, he had long harbored resentment due to the repeated targeting by the female patriarch. By cooperating with the demon beast, he not only received a promised unknown identity and status, but also a chance to create a new world together. If he could join forces with the demon beast to kill the female patriarch, how could he not eventually conquer several major families and rise above everyone else?

To be honest, if they failed, the fate of the Power Clan would be dire. But the potential profits were simply too tempting. His eyes darted around; faced with such immense gains, even someone of his high cultivation level would find it hard to resist. Suddenly, an aura appeared out of nowhere, approaching with overwhelming force. Yang Ling instinctively looked up, and sure enough, it had arrived just in time.

As the light faded, a phantom appeared before Dai Tianze. Its red eyes were particularly striking, and its voice was hoarse and deep:
"Clan Chief Dai, it's been a long time. I've come to visit today to ask about the matter we discussed before. What's your decision?" It got straight to the point, without any beating around the bush. Dai Tianze saw it, made a gesture, and raised his hand to isolate the inside of the room from the outside world. Unless someone's cultivation level was higher than his, they couldn't break through it.

"I was just thinking of looking for you, and here you are. Please have a seat."

"Do you really want to see Yang Ling take your position in the future? I know what you're worried about. Cooperating with demonic beasts is too risky. If we fail, the entire family will be disgraced and targeted by everyone."

"But what good will it do you if you don't join forces with me? You're not young anymore, and your energy is waning. Only before the Blood Moon will unusual phenomena appear in the heavens, and changes occur in all places. Do you really think your current level is extraordinary? If you don't strive and stop here, are you content?" Its words were spoken with unwavering conviction, even moving Dai Tianze. His expression was serious.

"What you say is absolutely right, senior. I agree to your request!"

He agreed without hesitation. He sensed an unprecedented, pure bloodline power emanating from this senior, a power unmatched even by demonic beasts. Dai Tianze desperately needed to become stronger, which was why he decided to join forces with him. (End of Chapter)