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

"Those people definitely wouldn't dare. Don't be fooled by their strength; they're no match for Yang Ling in any way. Besides, some of them have grudges against Yang Ling, which is why they're being extra cautious!"

"So that's how it is. No wonder they were so timid. I thought something had happened!" They chatted and laughed as they discussed. As for Yang Ling's side, among the remaining people, only the old man was difficult to deal with; apart from that, no one else would be his match.

Immediately afterwards...

The old man abruptly turned his head, his gaze meeting Yang Ling's. The two faced off in mid-air, each clearly sensing the anger blazing in the other's eyes. This was undoubtedly an unprecedentedly fierce contest.

"I was quite surprised that you were able to defeat those people before. Now, let me teach you what it means to respect your teacher!" the old man said with a smile. Yang Ling, however, had his hands behind his back, completely ignoring the old man.

If it were anyone else, everyone would definitely call them arrogant. But this is Yang Ling, who has defeated so many people in succession, he certainly has the right to be proud. However, it's really hard to say who will emerge victorious in this confrontation between Yang Ling and the old man.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Among the Power Clan.

The family's leader gritted his teeth, his heart filled with unprecedented humiliation, and a hint of anxiety flashed in his eyes. Beside him stood dozens of disciples and elders.

“The other families have basically been destroyed, only our Li Clan is still struggling to hold on!” As he said this, he seemed to suddenly remember something.

"We can't hold out much longer. The Dark Gate is swift; they'll be here in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. We simply won't be able to hold out then!" Li Sheng gritted his teeth again. His name was Li Sheng; the previous family head had been killed by Yang Ling. As the newly appointed family head, his strength was naturally inferior to his predecessor's. During this time, the Dark Gate had been attacking relentlessly, like ferocious beasts unleashed from their cages. Wherever they went, devastation was left behind, leaving no survivors. Several powerful families in the surrounding area had been slaughtered, their methods utterly cruel, striking fear into the hearts of all.

“Those families won’t last long; they’ll be attacking soon!” Li Sheng sighed helplessly. With his current level of cultivation, he wouldn’t last more than a few rounds against them. The enemy outnumbered them and were quite powerful. At this moment, a disciple suddenly blurted out, “Patriarch, we swear to live and die with our clansmen, but is there really no other way?” He too gritted his teeth. Li Sheng’s expression turned solemn, as if he had suddenly thought of something.

"We absolutely cannot back down! Besides, the Dark Gate is our sworn enemy; begging for mercy is futile!" Everyone understood that the Dark Gate wanted them to surrender, and if they refused, they would only face death. They would rather die than submit and become slaves to those madmen.

"I will never admit defeat!" everyone roared in unison. But what other options did they have? Finally, Li Sheng's gaze fell on a woman, his expression calm.

"Chen Yuyin, your strength is outstanding. Now I have an important task for you to do!" This woman's name was Chen Yuyin, and she was Li Sheng's later apprentice. Although she was still young, she was extremely talented. Under Li Sheng's careful tutelage, she reached an extraordinary level in just a few years and also gained a lot in the Spirit Realm.

Chen Yuyin stepped forward, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.

"Master, what do you want me to do?"

"I have a way to get you to the north. Right now, the southeast, west, and all three borders have been attacked to varying degrees by the secret gates. Once the southeast, west, and all three borders have fallen, they will definitely join forces to deal with the north!"

"The north will definitely be unable to resist. You must spread this message and make sure they don't end up like us!" Chen Yuyin interrupted Li Sheng, as she didn't want to leave.

"So many disciples are here, I want to stay in the clan and fight alongside everyone!"

"Absolutely not! You are my most prized disciple and the most talented person in the family. Those old guys said I favored you, but so what!"

"The Dark Gate's forces are coming on strong this time; we can't possibly hold them off. I'll send you out and save your life!" He clenched his fist as he said this. Such a large family was likely to be destroyed. Suddenly, a powerful aura surged from outside, rapidly approaching them. A thick killing intent lurked around them. Li Sheng thought to himself: It's the Dark Gate!

"Your Power Clan is so vast, today I'll give you a chance: either beg for mercy, or you'll all go to hell!" a man shouted from mid-air. His voice was booming, his aura powerful, even the barrier was powerless against him. Behind him followed many powerful figures; anyone who encountered them would meet a terrible end.

"Now almost all the big and small families have been wiped out. As long as we deal with you one, it won't be long before the others submit to us!" he said with a smile. Before, they had fought their way out with great difficulty. Some families who refused to submit to them were killed on the spot; others who submitted directly did not fare much better.

But the Li tribe remained unmoved and were determined to fight them to the end.

"Your barrier is extraordinary, but in my eyes, it's utterly vulnerable and won't last long!" As he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and a deafening roar followed as the barrier trembled violently, clearly unable to hold on much longer. Li Sheng felt the world spinning; time was running out for them. The weaker disciples coughed up blood and were forced to the side.

He approached Chen Yuyin, his eyes filled with an unprecedented determination.

"Do you remember Yang Ling? Although the former family head was defeated by him, he deserved it. Now, Yang Ling is the only one who can stand against them. You must find Yang Ling and explain this to him!"

"The people from the Dark Gate have gone on a killing spree and have already started causing trouble in the east and west. They'll definitely be heading north too!"

"Yang Ling can definitely take them down!" Everyone was very familiar with Yang Ling. They had all seen him before and knew how powerful he was. Yang Ling had reached a level that ordinary people could hardly reach; no one could defeat someone like him, so he must be incredibly strong. They thought that if Yang Ling was really that powerful, he could definitely become their opponent.

"Master, I never intended to leave. Please let me stay!" Chen Yuyin said, each word distinct. The Master had taken her in when she was at her lowest point, and she couldn't bear to leave these people behind. How could she possibly run away alone now?
"Enough! Do you know what nonsense you're spouting? If you don't leave now, when will you? Don't waste any more time!" The outer barrier won't hold for much longer. Chen Yuyin wanted to say something more, but suddenly felt a suction force pulling her away; she couldn't escape at all. At the same time, the outer barrier was broken, and the man in the air appeared before her.

"As expected, you intend to fight us to the end. In that case, I have no choice but to send you on your way!" "If you were the former patriarch, you might have submitted to you, but we would never. What we want is your lives!"

The man burst into laughter, saying, "Now that's more interesting!"

If they come up crying and begging for mercy right away, that would be too boring.

Chen Yuyin was pulled away by a powerful suction force, and the next moment, she fell heavily to the ground.

She coughed up a mouthful of blood, her face instantly turning extremely pale. Although Li Sheng had exerted all his strength to send her out, she had also expended a considerable amount of her vital essence in the process. Chen Yuyin struggled to her feet and slowly looked around.

On the day of the Blood Moon, many great changes occurred in the world. Except for a few exceptionally powerful individuals, no one else could move freely in this world. She struggled to regain her footing and looked around again, surprised to find the north so prosperous. She gritted her teeth; this place was completely different from what she remembered.

No wonder Yang Ling would be so powerful if he were here.

She pondered where to look for Yang Ling. She was currently weak and needed to rest for a while. But this was unfamiliar territory; without sufficient strength, she would find it difficult to move an inch. Just as she was about to find a place to recuperate, she suddenly heard footsteps outside. She immediately held her breath and quickly hid in a tree behind her.

Suddenly, the man threw a punch, the force of which terrified her. Who was this person? How could his strength be so terrifying?
The atmosphere in the air instantly plummeted to freezing point. Chen Yuyin hesitated for a long time before finally walking out slowly.

"Hello, I'd like to ask you something." Ying Zheng was focused on practicing martial arts, having finally found a familiar place. Suddenly hearing the voice, he was caught off guard and turned to look at Chen Yuyin warily.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" Chen Yuyin replied coldly upon hearing this.

"I stumbled upon this place by accident and wanted to ask where I am!" Ying Zheng looked at Chen Yuyin and realized that her cultivation level was much lower than his, so she was definitely no match for him. Thinking of this, he calmly withdrew his gaze.

"How long have you been here?" he asked casually without giving it much thought.

"I wandered here by accident. What exactly is this place? I've been cultivating in seclusion nearby and haven't gone out before. I was thinking of going to find Yang Ling. Do you know where he is?" Chen Yuyin asked cautiously. Ying Zheng frowned. He naturally knew about Yang Ling, but what did this person of unknown origin want right away to find Yang Ling? Chen Yuyin sensed that Ying Zheng knew Yang Ling; she could tell from his expression.

Thinking of this, she hurriedly stepped forward and said excitedly.

"I really have something very important to discuss with Yang Ling. Could you take me with you?" She thought for a moment, considering how weak this woman was; what trouble could she possibly cause? She was probably even weaker than herself. Ying Zheng looked at her without speaking, pondering to himself, "I've come here in such a hurry; what if the Dark Gate people come back with a vengeance?"
“I can take you to find Yang Ling. Follow me!” The two walked forward. Chen Yuyin breathed a sigh of relief. She didn’t expect to be so lucky and meet someone who knew Yang Ling right away.

Let's talk about Yang Ling's side.

He and the old man were engaged in their final duel. Those around them silently wondered who would win. This mysterious man wore a mask, and no one knew his true identity. Almost no one who fought him was a match for him. This man's strength was terrifying. Yang Ling also had a guess in his mind: could this man be from Medicine King Valley?

The old man calmly withdrew his gaze, and the Lin family head breathed a sigh of relief, turning his gaze to Yang Ling and asking curiously.

"If you win, will you take off the mask?" He had asked others before, and everyone told him to relax. He was sure that this mysterious person was Yang Ling. Yang Ling remained calm and said, "Let's talk about it after the match."

"Let's talk about it after the match? I'm not in a hurry right now, and I'm not that interested in it!" Yang Ling's words caused a buzz among the crowd. How could Yang Ling dare to say such a thing?
"This guy is so arrogant that you want to punch him, but he's just too strong. There's really no way to deal with him!"

"Who can blame him when he's so powerful? No one can stand against him, and you know that too!"

"Just who is he? I'm getting more and more confused. How powerful must he be to dare say something like that!"

"I have a feeling his background is definitely not simple. Maybe he's from Medicine King Valley, or from some other mysterious place!" the crowd said all at once. The Lin family head thought for a moment; this was the final duel, he needed something exciting.

"Both of you are very strong. I think we should have a more interesting challenge. How about you two demonstrate your superior skills while fighting?" This would truly test their perseverance, and the price they would have to pay would be unimaginable. The old man nodded. Yang Ling looked much younger than him, so it made sense to let Yang Ling have his way. Yang Ling was also puzzled; why did he say that?

The Lin family head glanced at Yang Ling, thinking that once Yang Ling's identity was revealed, it would definitely be a huge surprise, and no one would dare to say anything then.

After all, Yang Ling's mere presence exuded a powerful sense of oppression. The old man stared at Yang Ling, and to be honest, he wasn't confident he could win. Once the aura emanating from Yang Ling erupted, that power would be completely under his control. The old man flicked his wrist, taking a few steps back.

He spat out a mouthful of blood. The match hadn't even officially started, and the old man had already lost. Everyone stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what they were seeing. The old man had lost so easily—who was he? Everyone was dumbfounded, all eyes fixed on Yang Ling.

"This person is incredibly strong. How did he do that?"

"This person must be incredibly powerful. Who could possibly be capable of something like this?!" Before anyone could think further, Yang Ling removed his mask. When everyone saw Yang Ling's action, they were all stunned. (End of Chapter)