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

The next second, Yang Ling charged forward again. The demon beasts were surprised and immediately panicked.

Facing Yang Ling, they could feel that powerful force approaching them, a force that was unforgettable.

By the time they realized what was happening, they had already gritted their teeth. It was as if Yang Ling had torn a hole in the sky and the world had vanished in an instant.

Yang Ling stood there motionless, while the demonic beasts were sent flying, spitting blood and suffering severe injuries.

One of the demonic beasts took a deep breath, preparing for a desperate fight. However, Yang Ling's attack was far too powerful; the previous blow had already severely weakened it. Yang Ling smiled and fought them for hundreds of rounds, during which many demonic beasts had already perished at his hands.

They were astonished by Yang Ling's power. Even if they captured everyone, they wouldn't be a match for him. They were already considered quite strong among the demonic beasts, yet they couldn't gain any advantage against Yang Ling; the result was the same for everyone. They felt it was a one-sided crushing defeat, completely incapable of harming Yang Ling.

Continuing the fight would not end well for them. In the end, they had no choice but to flee. However, this meant giving Yang Ling the opportunity. They gritted their teeth, thinking: So what if Yang Ling gets it? Who knows what will happen next? And if they don't flee now, they might really lose to Yang Ling, which would be terrible.

"Run! Do you want to die? Do you know the consequences of losing your lives? Besides, this is something we can't afford to do. The most important thing right now is to keep this a secret. What use is anything else!"

That wasn't wrong. They reached a consensus: the most important thing was to escape, otherwise they would all be defeated here. The future was uncertain, and they pondered for a long time before finally nodding.

"You figure out a way for us to escape now. As for the rest, think about how to break through here!" They were somewhat afraid, and the other demonic beasts took the opportunity to escape. Yang Ling watched the demonic beasts' retreating figures but didn't chase after them, because he had other things to do. Chasing after them now would be a waste of time and effort, and besides, he didn't chase just anyone.

However, he was quite disappointed that these demonic beasts were only so weak. Yang Ling sighed inwardly.

When he returned to Ying Zheng's side, Ying Zheng was still in a daze. He thought about it for a moment and realized that Yang Ling didn't seem to have done anything at all. He asked, somewhat puzzled, "Why didn't you go after them?"

"Are you out of your mind? Why would you chase after them now? There's no need to!" Yang Ling reminded him. Ying Zheng then realized, "Oh, I see! I knew it! Why didn't you chase after them? I almost forgot about that. Thank goodness you reminded me!"

After he finished speaking, the white light on the horizon seemed to be covered by something. Ying Zheng was extremely agitated, and to their surprise, even the female clan head appeared. The female clan head trembled at the sight. She approached Yang Ling and asked, "Do you really want to take it back? Do you know what taking it back will mean? If you fail, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

The female head of the family sensed that something was off with Yang Ling; he seemed unhappy. And did Yang Ling mean he was unwilling to give it to her? Ying Zheng looked at the two of them, knowing something was amiss, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"What are you two doing over there? You've been staring at me for ages!" he wondered to himself. Yang Ling coughed, knowing Ying Zheng didn't understand, and said, "Go ahead, I won't fight you for it. Besides, I never intended to take this from you. Since you want it, I absolutely won't say anything!" Yang Ling gestured to the female head of the family.

"Don't worry, once I successfully break through to a higher realm, I will definitely protect you, and no one will harm you!" He smiled and didn't say anything more.

He only stepped forward after the female head of the family went inside.

"Are you really going to give her such a great opportunity? If you could have it, you would get something even better!"

Yang Ling smiled slightly, without saying a word.

This was a promise he made to the female head of the household.

That thing, once the female head of the family obtains it, will still require time to gradually master. He smiled, as if he had a thousand words to say, but ultimately remained silent.

However, in an instant, a cacophony of noises erupted in their ears.

"I just witnessed a sudden and tremendous change here; it must be the appearance of a treasure!"

"If we act now before they're all taken by others, we still have a glimmer of hope!"

"Charge! We're determined to get it!" They could keenly sense the location of the treasure, and of course, there were also some desperate individuals who would come to snatch it. Everyone was as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood, having lost their reason. They knew in their hearts that whoever obtained this treasure would be among the strong. That supreme realm was what they dreamed of; becoming the strongest meant transcending the ordinary, and at that time, who would dare to easily provoke them? A sharp glint flashed in Yang Ling's eyes.

This group of people truly embodies the fearlessness of the ignorant. He moved swiftly, leaping up from the ground and charging straight at them.

The power Yang Ling unleashed was like the blazing sun in the sky, dazzling and captivating. Those who saw Yang Ling were all filled with fear. In the past, they dared not confront Yang Ling, for his reputation was widespread, and his temperament was well-known.

But at this moment, who cared about any of that? As long as they could obtain the treasure, they were confident they could crush Yang Ling. Thinking of this, they went berserk, a violent power surging from their bodies, and the atmosphere instantly plummeted to freezing point. They knew Yang Ling was powerful, so they went all out from the start.

However, after a moment's hesitation, they were shocked to realize how weak the power Yang Ling had unleashed was; they had shattered him with a mere flick of their fists. Was Yang Ling really so easily defeated? Unfortunately, they were wrong.

They suddenly felt excruciating pain all over their bodies, and their faces changed drastically. Why, even though they had endured it, did they still fall for Yang Ling's attack?

With just one strike, their bodies were shattered. While the attack may have seemed weak, the power Yang Ling unleashed was incredibly formidable. They still don't understand what happened.

The others' pupils constricted sharply. Yang Ling had arrived silently, his sword piercing one man's chest like lightning. The pain made him tremble uncontrollably. Yang Ling's speed was simply too fast, beyond their comprehension. Throughout, Yang Ling remained calm, looking down at them from above. He condensed spiritual energy in his palm, transforming it into a giant mountain that pressed down on them, making it hard for them to breathe. They didn't even have a chance to react; their hearts sank into an abyss.

Yang Ling exuded an extremely fierce aura, especially his pupils, which emanated an aura that made him seem like a Yama, the King of Hell, who had returned from the depths of hell. Without uttering a word, he struck with lightning speed, slaughtering most of the people.

"You people are utterly pathetic. I don't know who gave you the courage to come and fight for it!" he blurted out. The others were filled with fear. Although they longed for the treasure, Yang Ling had dealt with most of them in just a few moves, bringing them to their senses.

"This guy is amazing!"

"He sent that person flying with almost no effort. Such ability is truly astonishing. We're no match for him, run!" Countless thoughts flashed through their minds before they finally turned and fled. Yang Ling flashed forward, appearing before them, his massive palms slamming down on them like a tidal wave. Now that he'd come, he wasn't going to leave easily.

Before they could even scream, Yang Ling had dispatched them all. After dealing with these people, Yang Ling stopped what he was doing, floated in mid-air, and looked around. He knew that this aura would attract more people, but the female patriarch was still absorbing the power of the treasure, and the outcome was still unknown.

Not long after, a large group of people arrived.

"Anyone who dares to step forward again, I will take their life!" Yang Ling shouted, his voice like thunder, the aura emanating from him leaving nothing but barren land in his wake. That aura caused them all to stop in their tracks. Standing at the front was Shangguan Xuan Yue, his face ashen.

Previously, he had obtained the most powerful treasure in his family, which formed a powerful force within him, making him surpass ordinary people. When he encountered ordinary people, none could be his match.

He was confident he could have a good fight with Yang Ling, but unfortunately, he had never met Yang Ling before. This time, however, Yang Ling defeated him with a single move. He couldn't withstand it. Finally, he said:
"Yang Ling, your strength is indeed formidable. But I've remembered what happened today. This time, I won't compete with you for it." He could tell that Yang Ling hadn't obtained the treasure. He wondered why Yang Ling hadn't kept it for himself; who would have thought Yang Ling would give it away? He racked his brains but couldn't understand the reason. But since Yang Ling had done it this way, he must have his reasons. He turned and left.

The others exchanged bewildered glances, not understanding why Shangguan Xuanyue had acted this way. Only after she left did they ask:
"Why? There are so many of us, aren't we a match for him? Just because of one sentence, we're going to back down and hand over the treasure? Isn't that a terrible thing to do?"

"Exactly! Why give it away so easily? I really don't understand!" Their words carried a hint of complaint. These people couldn't understand; was Shangguan Xuan Yue afraid of Yang Ling? He stopped, a smile playing on his lips.

“You have no idea how powerful Yang Ling is. I’ve already witnessed it; his strength is beyond our reach. Moreover, compared to Yang Ling, I am still far inferior!” Shangguan Xuan Yue knew in her heart that there are always people more powerful than herself, and there is always something beyond her reach.

"Do you know that I was knocked back by him with a single palm strike before I even got close? If I were to fight him, I wouldn't last more than a few rounds. Are you willing to do that?"

"Besides, as long as the green hills remain, there's always firewood to burn. Surely we wouldn't be so unwise?" he said, enunciating each word clearly. They might as well use this opportunity to find even better treasures. As for who would ultimately acquire them, that was still uncertain. As his words fell, one person recklessly rushed forward. Seeing that person go looking for trouble with Yang Ling, the others widened their eyes. They didn't believe that person would truly be defeated by Yang Ling. However, before that person could even get close to Yang Ling, he was already dealt with by Yang Ling.

Such power filled them with awe and made them gasp in shock. Wasn't that far too strong? Gone in an instant?

"If we don't leave now, do you think our fate will be any better? Let's go! No matter who comes, the same thing will happen!" They suddenly realized, thankfully someone had reminded them. Fear gripped them, and some, though not afraid of Yang Ling, didn't attack, but instead stared intently at him.

"Get out of the way now! We know you're very strong. Even if one of us isn't a match for you, with so many of us, surely we can handle you?"

Yang Ling felt as if he had heard the most absurd joke in the world: defeating the weak with the many? He had never heard of or seen such a strategy before.

Did they think that in the face of absolute power, a large number of people could turn the tide?

Those people stared at Yang Ling, their faces filled with displeasure. They were extremely anxious, knowing that time was of the essence. Once the treasure fell into the wrong hands, the Blood Moon Day would end, and they would have to leave the Spirit Realm. Therefore, they had to race against time.

However, they did not want to clash with Yang Ling, whose strength was far too great. Even if they joined forces, they would only meet a tragic end, a fate they absolutely did not wish to see.

"Stop your nonsense! If you want to take it, then just attack! I want to see if you can break through my defenses!"

"He's utterly stubborn; reasoning with him won't work. If they take the treasure, how will we save face?"

"Exactly, they're just average, how could they possibly take the treasure?"

"What are you waiting for? Yang Ling will never let us succeed. Let's just kill him!" They were anxious, the treasure so close yet unattainable. If they could just get rid of Yang Ling, the treasure would be theirs for the taking. Even if Yang Ling was incredibly powerful, they were fearless.

They roared and launched an attack on Yang Ling. From the very beginning, they held nothing back, fighting Yang Ling with all their might to the death. Yang Ling sneered, thinking they were like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

He charged forward, his figure as upright as a pine tree, his aura like a whirlwind, blasting away the person in front. Unable to withstand the force, that man coughed up blood and collapsed. After taking care of one, Yang Ling threw another punch, powerful enough to shatter rubble.

They screamed and tried to escape, but Yang Ling had already appeared behind them and killed them with a single move. The others stopped in their tracks, filled with fear.

Yang Ling was so powerful that they were no match for him. One of them turned and ran, fearing that if he was even a step too slow, Yang Ling would hunt him down. Yang Ling, however, remained motionless, watching them intently. The female clan leader was about to obtain the treasure, so he had no need to cause trouble for anyone else. For the rest of the time, no one dared to approach.

Ying Zheng walked up to Yang Ling and praised him without reservation, "Those people must have known you were here, otherwise they wouldn't have dared to act rashly. Your strength is truly astonishing. I never imagined you could be so powerful; you are truly beyond my reach!" Yang Ling smiled slightly. (End of Chapter)