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

Overall, Shangguan Xuanyue's strength and experience are not particularly outstanding, but his ability to use the compass skillfully is enough to suppress others.

"No, I did fight him before. His individual strength wasn't that great, but I don't know what opportunity he had recently, he's become exceptionally powerful, and his abilities in all aspects have improved a lot!"

Another demonic beast interrupted them, for it had not forgotten the scene of its previous battle with Shangguan Xuanyue.

Moreover, they recently encountered Shangguan Xuanyue and fought a fierce battle, managing to escape with half of their demonic beasts lost. How could this person have changed so much in such a short time? What could be the reason?

"Why are you only saying this now? This person's strength has suddenly increased; there must be a reason. Maybe he's received some kind of opportunity!" one of the demon beasts said, looking at the others. It pondered for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in its eyes.

"Do you know if that old man has gone mad? He actually released his disciple, and even the female head of the family is involved in this matter. Do you know that his disciple can't even tell whether he's human or demon!" These words left the other demons bewildered, not expecting that those people had all kept a backup plan.

Do you really think they have no other options?

"They have plenty of strategies, and we're all quite strong. So, do you really think they're no match for us..." This wasn't untrue; everyone had been developing their strength over time. They initially believed themselves to be far superior, after all, they were demonic beasts. They weren't afraid of anyone else, except for that old man's disciple. Dealing with that old man's disciple was truly troublesome; this person exuded the aura of an ancient demonic beast, how could they dare to fight a madman?
"Why are you all so nervous? I've gathered you all here because I have good news. That old bastard released his disciple to deal with Yang Ling. That old bastard hates Yang Ling to the core!"

"His disciples, what do you say?" It seemed to have thought of something and suddenly realized. Back when those people were hunting down Yang Ling, most of their family members died at Yang Ling's hands. During that period, the family's power gradually weakened, and making a comeback seemed impossible. It was understandable that the old man was angry.

"The two of them will inevitably have a life-or-death battle, and we don't need to intervene. Because whoever dies will benefit us. We can use this time to search for treasures and opportunities!"

They seemed quite interested in this.

Yang Ling, leading Ying Zheng and the others, clearly sensed that the situation was becoming increasingly turbulent. Meanwhile, the old man's disciple had become infamous; no one knew where he came from, only that he was like a madman, searching everywhere for Yang Ling. It was said that both demonic beasts and humans had died at his hands. If one encountered him, it was best to flee for one's life, or one would surely be doomed.

They knew that this person had an irreconcilable hatred for Yang Ling, but Yang Ling was completely unaware of this.

Yang Ling told Sun Yao to go back first.

After all, he was worried that something unexpected might happen.

Sun Yao obeyed Yang Ling's words and turned to leave. On her way back,
She never expected to encounter the person from the rumors.

She instinctively took a step back; the person before her was stronger than anyone she had ever encountered before. But he exuded an aura of madness, and defeating him would likely not be easy.

Suddenly, this person rushed in front of Sun Yao. Sun Yao hurriedly retreated, creating distance between them. This force was even stronger than she had imagined, shattering her own power right in front of her. She swiftly raised her hand and knocked the person back.

An ordinary person would likely have been unable to withstand it, but Sun Yao, with her strong physique, was able to resist it with ease. Sun Yao looked at this madman, wondering where he came from.

As for the aura he exuded, Sun Yao felt it was somewhat familiar; this power was beyond her reach.

"You know Yang Ling, right? Where is Yang Ling?"

"Tell me quickly, where is he? If you tell me, I'll spare your life!" His face was contorted with rage as he lunged at his opponent like a ferocious beast.

The other party instinctively took a step back, trying to resist the fierce attack.

However, the force was too great, sending him flying. He felt as if he were being crushed by a towering mountain, making it extremely difficult to breathe.

His movements were as swift as the wind, and the power continued to spread. He retreated again, feeling an unprecedentedly powerful sense of oppression from the opponent's attack. Behind him, the faint phantom of a demonic beast appeared.

He used to be fearless no matter how powerful the opponent was, but now he has been defeated by this seemingly crazy guy.

How could Sun Yao easily admit defeat? She flashed forward, closing in on her opponent with incredible speed. The two instantly engaged in a fierce battle. Her opponent threw a punch at Sun Yao, but fortunately, she reacted quickly and dodged it.

But she quickly realized that the guy in front of her was far too powerful, and she was no match for him. Although she also possessed extraordinary strength, she was ultimately inferior to an absolute powerhouse.

Moreover, this person gave her a very strange feeling. She gritted her teeth and ran forward. If she could reach that place, she could use the aura of the spirit realm to escape. Thinking of this, Sun Yao quickened her pace.

Watching Sun Yao's retreating figure, the guy gave chase without hesitation. In his mind, the chase would only become interesting if Sun Yao desperately tried to escape. With each step he took, the ground erupted with a deafening roar.

This shows that his power had reached an extremely exaggerated level, even causing the heavens and earth to tremble. Sun Yao fled desperately, knowing that only by escaping to the Spirit Realm could she escape the madman's pursuit.

At that point, no matter what this guy does, he won't be able to change the situation. Although the spirit world isn't far from here, who wouldn't be terrified of having such a madman following them around?
Sun Yao remained calm and looked around. Fortunately, the people around her heard the commotion and began to look curiously.

"That person looks so familiar, have you guys seen him?" "That power is incredible, truly admirable. This person seems to be Sun Yao, the one who's with Yang Ling. Her strength is quite remarkable too!"

They had seen Sun Yao before and had some impression of her. However, the fact that Sun Yao, despite her strength, was being hunted down wasn't surprising enough. The important thing was that even Sun Yao was no match for her; if they rashly went forward, wouldn't they be courting death?
The men exchanged glances, then turned and left. Sun Yao remained calm, but the man chasing her grew impatient. He roared, "Where do you think you're going? Isn't it too late to run away now?"

At the last moment, Sun Yao finally reached her destination. She spat out a mouthful of blood and let out a long sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Yang Ling had set up a barrier here beforehand, and there was also natural spiritual energy in this place.

For a moment, even the man chasing her was unable to subdue her. He looked puzzled, wondering to himself: What is this thing, and how did it get here?
The group turned pale with fright, secretly relieved. If it weren't for this barrier, they would likely be dead already. However, they were also quite surprised; why were these people here?
Just then, they also noticed something was wrong with the pursuer. He exuded an eerie aura, acting like a madman. Suddenly, someone exclaimed as if they had just remembered something, "He's that old man's disciple! Don't you know him? There were rumors that some families were wiped out by him for offending him. He kills without blinking an eye, and his strength is terrifying!"

These words jolted everyone awake, as this person's strength was indeed ridiculously powerful. Upon learning his identity, everyone was somewhat frightened. They took a few steps back, initially believing he was surely dead, but his strength far exceeded their expectations; even several of them combined were no match for him.

Hearing the commotion, Yang Ling arrived late with Ying Zheng. He wondered to himself, "Why is there such a commotion here? Did you feel it just now? It seemed like the noise was coming towards me, but something's strange!" Filled with curiosity, they decided to investigate. When Yang Ling arrived at the scene, he also saw the madman. He recognized him at a glance.

Ying Zheng seemed to have thought of something, and leaned closer to Yang Ling, whispering, "This person seems to be your enemy. The moment he saw you coming, he glared at you with a face full of anger. It seems there's quite a grudge between you two. I suggest you just take care of him!"

The young master of the Qin family told Yang Ling about this person's background. It turned out that this person was the disciple of the person Yang Ling had killed.

When this person appeared, he caused a strange phenomenon in the heavens and earth. At the time, everyone thought he was extraordinary. Later, they discovered that he was just a product of the combination of a human and a demon beast, and that he was destined to become crazy.

At that moment, he was charging towards Yang Ling. Yang Ling smiled slightly and said, "You wouldn't be looking for me, would you?" The atmosphere instantly turned icy. The man's eyes flashed with a strange light when he saw Yang Ling. He had been looking for Yang Ling for a long time, but unexpectedly, Yang Ling had delivered himself to his doorstep. However, in his view, Yang Ling was courting death. However, upon seeing this man, Yang Ling realized that his strength was nothing special.

They took a few steps back, and the man charged towards Yang Ling with all his might. He didn't believe Yang Ling could withstand it. Everyone stared intently at Yang Ling, wanting to see just how strong he was. "Isn't this guy a bit too strong?" "Do you really think Yang Ling can hold his own? I feel Yang Ling is probably no match for him, and this guy is like a madman, no one can control him!" The crowd discussed animatedly. Yang Ling listened to their discussions, unconcerned. He looked down at the man, having no intention of making a move whatsoever.

The man lunged at Yang Ling, but in the next second, Yang Ling kicked him away. Yang Ling was incredibly fast; the man, already severely injured, was now on the verge of death. Everyone then realized that Yang Ling had used the man's momentum against him. It turned out that in this spirit realm, the Blood Moon was protected by spiritual energy, which could suppress any negative energy from outside; the man's malevolent aura had naturally lost its effect.

"This is too cruel! To use such methods! I never thought Yang Ling was this kind of person!" The crowd looked at Yang Ling, whispering amongst themselves. Yang Ling looked at the man lying on the ground, barely breathing, and decided to send him on his way. "What are you all shouting about over there?" Yang Ling turned to look at them. The people exchanged glances, pretending not to hear.

Yang Ling's lips curled slightly as he slowly swept his gaze across the crowd.

"I've always been a carefree person and don't get caught up in formalities. If you're unlucky enough to run into me, you're just out of luck!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's pupils contracted sharply.

People like Yang Ling are truly terrifying.

After all, he possessed extraordinary strength, acted without any discernible pattern, and, most importantly, was ruthless. Rumors had circulated that many families had offended him, and he had executed their entire families without hesitation. Such methods would be terrifying anywhere.

Everyone knew that Yang Ling would show no mercy and would kill them without exception once he made his move. For a moment, they were all speechless, not daring to even consider fighting against Yang Ling.

"This person is already dead. There's no point in staying here any longer. Let's go!" With that, the group turned and left. After a while, they dared to whisper among themselves.

"Yang Ling is too ruthless; we are no match for him at all!"

"That's right, his strength is indeed unfathomable!"

The crowd looked at each other, their hearts filled with awe.

Ying Zheng turned to look at Yang Ling and asked, "How many days do you plan to stay here? What are your plans?"

He seemed lost in thought, realizing that his current strength was incomparable to Yang Ling's. Yang Ling smiled and looked across the entire Spirit Realm.

"I've already sent people to gather information in the vicinity. By the time they return, the situation should be fairly clear!" Most of the people from the Spirit Realm have already left, focusing all their energy on improving their cultivation levels. The Blood Moon Day is approaching, but it's unclear exactly when it will arrive.

However, the Yun family has been making frequent moves lately. Qin Yixian dispatched powerful subordinates to subdue nearby families. Within days, those families were all defeated. They couldn't even last a few rounds, and the disciples within those families dared not utter a single complaint. With their patriarch dead, they were like duckweed in a pond, forced to submit to Qin Yixian.

Qin Yixian's actions were truly infuriating. Yet he disregarded everything, which everyone found strange, as such behavior was utterly despicable. As for the demonic beasts, they seemed to have vanished since becoming powerful. Everyone speculated that they might be accumulating strength, waiting for their final strike, but no one knew when they would make their move.

Everyone was puzzled. What was the purpose of these seemingly ordinary actions? That day, a white light dyed half the sky red, and the crowd's emotions instantly surged with excitement. It was finally here! Yang Ling looked up, his eyes flashing with fervor. Was this the opportunity the female patriarch had spoken of? (End of Chapter)