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

Because these auras were extremely strange, who would have thought that the hidden door would have such an eerie aura?

Yang Ling naturally didn't believe that there was no one pulling the strings behind the scenes. After all, the Dark Gate was established on its own, completely different from those families; they were more like an organization.

However, for some reason, their actions have become increasingly frequent lately, and their true intentions remain a mystery. It's unexpected that there are so many powerful individuals here.

Yang Ling was taken aback when he entered. He frowned, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. He walked aimlessly, expressionless, past many people. But Yang Ling was too ordinary; no one gave him a second glance, turning away after a brief look. Yang Ling blended in smoothly, because he needed to follow closely behind.

There happened to be a group here, their destination unknown. Yang Ling's cultivation level was different from ordinary people, but no one could detect it.

Yang Ling inquired and learned that these people had just joined the Dark Gate and all looked very young, around their teens or twenties.

"Why did the Grand Elder suddenly summon us? He usually doesn't call us. Why did he call us in this time? What's he thinking?" one of them asked. The other retorted without hesitation.

"The Grand Elder has summoned you, naturally because he has something to impart to you. If he's in a good mood, he might even give you more benefits, and you might even grow rapidly!" he said earnestly. The others were thrilled to hear this; if that were the case, it would be a great thing. They all knew that the Grand Elder rarely showed himself, and receiving his guidance would be of great help to them.

Yang Ling followed them to a luxurious house, or rather, a grand hall in the center. The person at the front opened the door and let them in, and Yang Ling vaguely sensed an even stronger aura emanating from within.

Moreover, he felt this was a trap, not as simple as he thought, and that the other party's intentions might not be so...

Those at the front couldn't wait to go in, because they all knew that the Grand Elder was no ordinary person.

The man waved his hand dismissively, his face full of impatience. But when his gaze swept over the number of people present and he noticed several unfamiliar faces, he felt something was amiss. However, he glanced at Yang Ling and thought that the man was unremarkable and showed no particular talent. He figured that even with these extra people, they could be of use to the Grand Elder.

The moment they stepped inside, a chill ran down their spines, and an ominous premonition washed over them. Just then, something eerie appeared and seized one of them. With a scream, the person didn't even have a chance to resist before falling silent…

The others immediately realized the situation was dire and instinctively tried to escape, but found the door impossible to open. They then understood that a magic array had been set up here. Clenching their fists, their hearts filled with doubt and fear: Who was this person?
"I'm telling you, it's your honor to serve the Dark Gate! People like you with your low strength should be used by me!" A voice came from inside, its tone full of eeriness and arrogance.

One of them clenched his fists, utterly astonished by the man's formidable strength. They had expected guidance, but instead, they found themselves on the verge of destruction.

Yang Ling's aura suddenly erupted, startling the owner of the voice. Yang Ling looked at the person in front of him and felt that he looked familiar. Upon closer inspection, sure enough, it was the same person from last time!

Yang Ling's lips curled into a cold smile. He'd finally found him. It seemed he was heading in the right direction, and this man, whom he'd severely injured last time, was now recovering using such an evil method…

"What are you doing here, brat!" The man pointed at Yang Ling, his expression changing drastically. He knew all too well that Yang Ling's strength was terrifyingly powerful, and even he himself was no match for the aura he released.

To fight Yang Ling would undoubtedly mean certain death. Without hesitation, Yang Ling drew his sword and charged at him.

"You wanted to know why that person became like this? I'll tell you now! But first, you have to stop what you're doing. Let's talk this out; why resort to violence?" Yang Ling sneered, not wanting to waste any more words. He swung his sword, his speed astonishing. The man, severely injured, couldn't react at all. Observing Yang Ling's strength, he pondered to himself.

"Is this all the strength you have? You're truly weak and pathetic!" Yang Ling defeated him with just a few sword strikes. Yang Ling's strength now far surpassed that of ordinary people, and he had created a huge gap between himself and those of the same cultivation level. The man was speechless for a long time.

Only when he was half-dead did Yang Ling stop what he was doing and coldly ask, "Alright, now you can speak!" He stared at the person in front of him. The person, who was originally quite strong, now spoke with difficulty.

He never expected Yang Ling to be so formidable, and in the end, he could only bite the bullet and say, "Our Dark Sect actually specializes in cultivating demonic arts and possesses many evil methods. We have many ways to use methods like possession!"

He spoke in a serious tone, not daring to be too arrogant at the moment, and could only silently accumulate strength.

"What exactly are you trying to do by accumulating strength? Is there some kind of conspiracy? Otherwise, why would you go to such lengths to accumulate strength?" Yang Ling's words carried a hint of accusation.

The man frowned deeply upon hearing Yang Ling's words; this was no small matter for them. His voice trembled, each word uttered with obvious pain. Clearly, he was on the verge of collapse. The reason he spoke so much was entirely due to Yang Ling's overwhelming strength.

"That's because our previous leader fought a demonic beast and was ultimately defeated. A wisp of his soul is trapped in Youyuan Mountain! That's why we want to strengthen our forces and rescue our leader!" Yang Ling nodded thoughtfully; he seemed to have heard of this. Moreover, he knew that releasing this person would bring widespread destruction. The man, however, remained remarkably calm.

"If you want to kill me, you'd better think it over carefully! Let me tell you, although the demon beasts and we have a grudge, we've reached a consensus now. Besides, their ancestors didn't gain any advantage here back then..."

"Then, the demonic beasts will also go to Youyuan Mountain and join our people in releasing our ancestor. Do you know what that means!" Yang Ling scoffed at his words. He directly pierced the man's chest with his sword. The man died instantly after being stabbed in the chest. Even the strongest person couldn't withstand Yang Ling's sword strike. Yang Ling pondered thoughtfully. The Dark Gate members were still committing atrocities everywhere. The other Dark Gate members were extremely cunning; knowing they could escape this calamity, they all concealed their identities. These people had actually joined forces with the demonic beasts! It should be known that most of those demonic beasts were their sworn enemies. The demonic beasts Yang Ling had previously killed had incurred their deep hatred. Yang Ling left the main hall, his aura suddenly released. Those people looked up, their faces showing disbelief. Yang Ling was determined to wipe them all out. When they saw Yang Ling, they were immediately terrified. They never expected Yang Ling to appear here!

"Isn't that Yang Ling? What's he doing here!"

"Didn't he just kill the Qin family members yesterday? His reputation is soaring now, his strength is extraordinary! He's worth several of us!" They knew what was happening outside and were well aware of Yang Ling's power. Yang Ling could crush many people, so they dared not rush forward rashly. After all, Yang Ling's strength was truly too great. However, the next second, they were stunned by Yang Ling's power. Now, Yang Ling was like a supreme god!
Judging from the aura he exuded alone, they were no match for Yang Ling. Yang Ling's strength meant many couldn't escape his grasp. Their pleas for mercy rang in Yang Ling's ears, but he ignored them.

These people think they can escape from him? Utterly laughable! In Yang Ling's eyes, their strength is utterly insignificant. Just as Yang Ling was about to make another move, a voice suddenly rang out. Sure enough, these people finally showed themselves. Yang Ling subconsciously looked up, and the person who saw him remained remarkably calm.

"You do have some skill, but how dare you barge into our secret gate all by yourself? Do you think our secret gate is your backyard? You think you can just come and go as you please? What do you think this place is? A place for you to cause trouble?!" he shouted. Yang Ling felt mostly disdain and anger; these guys were truly despicable!
As his words faded into the air...

Yang Ling charged toward them like an arrow released from a bow.

His strength was immense, and the others instinctively took a step back.

How could Yang Ling be so powerful? Despite being at the same cultivation level, he almost completely overwhelmed them. Especially the aura he exuded; it seemed that any other method paled in comparison. Yang Ling stopped delaying and decided to give them a swift victory. He roared, his sword slicing a line through the sky. The man's momentum faltered, and he gasped in shock. Who could have predicted that Yang Ling would be so formidable, and even more powerful than before?

Those nearby, seeing this, wanted to step forward to help, but Yang Ling completely disregarded them. The man's attacks were nothing more than a tickle to Yang Ling. The atmosphere instantly froze as the man stared at Yang Ling. Yang Ling was also somewhat surprised; this man had suffered repeated attacks from him yet remained unharmed. He raised an eyebrow.

"Why aren't you showing yourselves? Are you going to let this kind of person continue to harm me?!" The words had barely left his lips when two people appeared around him. Their auras were powerful, and Yang Ling immediately took a step back. He instinctively looked up and discovered that he recognized one of them.

This man was none other than the old man who had sought him out before. He hadn't expected the old man to be so distinguished, holding such a high position at such a young age. The old man looked at Yang Ling and recognized him as well. He had only casually invited Yang Ling over back then, never imagining that Yang Ling would now be famous throughout the land.

No words can describe Yang Ling's power. He is not only a strongman, but he may also become the ruler below the Heavenly Emperor before long.

"What are you all standing there for? Get him done right now!" the man shouted, trying to escape. The old man quickly stepped forward.

"Let me heal your wounds first..."

"Alright, then you come over here and heal my wounds first. The rest of you, deal with him properly!" He said excitedly. The others exchanged glances, a calculating glint in their eyes.

"Elder, if we kill him, will we gain even greater strength? His talent is extraordinary; if we could use him for our own purposes..."

"Of course, as long as you kill him, I'll definitely keep my promise!" the man said with a smile. Yang Ling watched all this from his elevated position. The old man walked up to the other man, who was somewhat displeased by the old man's speed. The old man was usually unruly, so why was he delaying his attack? What was he planning?
He was severely injured and didn't notice the killing intent in the old man's eyes. However, the next second, the old man suddenly struck, hitting him heavily. This move shocked him.

"You actually betrayed the Dark Gate! Do you know the consequences?!" He never expected the old man to betray him.

"I, Shen Wuheng, joined the Dark Gate to eliminate you all. You deserve to die even more; my dearest family members died at your hands. How can I not hate you!" Shen Wuheng laughed loudly, and then tried to attack again. The man was at a loss, and then Shen Wuheng turned to look at Yang Ling.

"I believe you have the ability, but before that, I'll give you a big gift. You must take care of these despicable guys and not let them continue to do evil!" Yang Ling seemed to have thought of something, and his heart skipped a beat. The others instinctively retreated, but it was too late. With a loud bang, a white light flashed, and before they could escape, they were hit by the light.

The others had no time to dodge and were all blasted away. Shen Wuheng's self-destruction of his soul unleashed astonishing power. Yang Ling was also affected by this aura, but fortunately, he had anticipated it, though he still suffered minor injuries.

Yang Ling sighed inwardly. Who would have thought Shen Wuheng had such a past? From the very beginning, Yang Ling felt that Shen Wuheng didn't seem like a bad person, and now he finally understood. Shen Wuheng had been able to infiltrate the Dark Gate for so many years entirely for revenge. Yang Ling deeply admired people like Shen Wuheng.

The survivors clenched their fists. The discovery of a traitor through the secret passage had shocked them; it was an unprecedented humiliation. Looking at the remaining men, he felt only disdain.

"Take care of these people first." These men were no match for Yang Ling to begin with, and now only a few remained, all wounded to varying degrees. Yang Ling remained calm and easily dispatched them. The secret passage was turned upside down by Yang Ling; almost no one escaped alive. Before leaving, Yang Ling deliberately set fire to the entire secret passage, fearing someone might escape.

Yang Ling gradually pulled himself out of his thoughts, clenched his fists, and felt a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

When Yang Ling found Qin Yixian.

"I just went to the hidden gate, and I had a bad feeling about it. Those people who injured you before, and those other guys, I've taken care of them all. Now they're actually cooperating with demonic beasts, trying to release the ancient people!" (End of Chapter)