Chapter 466 - 239: Great Yan Kingdom’s Demon Martial, Jiang Che’s Crisis, Duobao Peak’s Shock

"This is a good thing!" Gu Shan sighed in relief. "Why do you still look so worried?"

Moon Shadow sighed. "On the surface, things have eased. But in the shadows... it’s become even more dangerous."

She tossed a Jade Scroll out from the black mist, and it hovered before them.

"Our spy in the Great Yan Kingdom has reported back. Due to the stalemate on the main battlefield, they’ve changed their strategy. They dispatched a group of assassins who have secretly infiltrated the territory of our Great Chu."

"These people have only one goal: to assassinate the young geniuses of our Great Chu’s various Sects and Noble Families! The more famous and full of potential, the more of a priority target they are!"

"What?!"

Lei Wanjun flew into a rage, slamming his palm on the armrest of his jade throne. "These barbarians! How dare they resort to such despicable methods!"

"To strike at our very foundation... Their intentions are damnable!" Gu Shan’s expression also darkened.

Geniuses are the future of a Sect. If they were to be assassinated on a large scale, the Sect would sooner or later face a shortage of successors and fall into decline.

"Relay my orders!" Lei Wanjun roared. "From this day forward, all disciples are strictly forbidden from leaving on their own! Especially the True Disciples and Core Disciples! Without my personal writ, if anyone dares take even half a step outside the sect gates, I’ll break their legs!"

Everyone nodded. At a time like this, they truly needed to tighten their security.

At that moment, Daoist Wu Wei, who had been smiling amiably, let his smile fade. His expression became exceptionally serious.

"Speaking of the Great Yan Kingdom... you are all aware of their approach to the Martial Dao, are you not?"

At the mention of this, the expressions of the other four became somewhat strange and wary.

"Just a bunch of arrogant fools who defy the heavens!" Gu Shan said in a stifled voice.

In this world, before the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanism withered, all paths of the Martial Dao shared a common origin.

But after the Spiritual Mechanism withered, Great Chu chose to rely on Grotto Heaven Blessed Lands and Elixir Pills to maintain the orthodox path of Qi Cultivation, pursuing longevity and Ascension to Immortality.

The Great Yan Kingdom, on the other hand, was located in the Western Wilderness. Resources were scarce, and Grotto Heaven Blessed Lands were even rarer. For the sake of survival and power, they embarked on a completely different path—

Giant Spirit Demon Martial!

"They abandoned the meticulous refinement of True Qi. Instead, they use Secret Techniques to forcibly fuse with Exotic Beast Essence Blood, stimulating their physical bodies to undergo grotesque transformations!"

Daoist Wu Wei said slowly, a trace of disgust and vigilance in his eyes:

"Normally, they look no different from ordinary people. But once they begin their Cultivation, their bodies instantly swell, transforming them into terrifying giants dozens of feet tall! Their strength becomes immense, their skin tough as hide, and their Realm skyrockets in a short period of time!"

"However, this power comes at a price."

Moon Shadow sneered. "They overdraw their lives and burn their potential. A True Master Realm expert from our Great Chu can live for two to three hundred years. But those so-called ’Giant Spirit Martial Artists’ often don’t live past eighty before their bodies rot away and they die."

"They may be short-lived, but we have to admit..."

Lei Wanjun said, gritting his teeth with some reluctance, "Their quick-and-dirty methods are truly formidable! The number of ’Giant Spirit War Gods’ in the Great Yan Kingdom, with combat power equivalent to the True Mastery Realm, is probably in the dozens! Far more than we have in Great Chu!"

"As for the ’Giant Spirit War Generals,’ who are comparable to a High-tier of True Master Realm, they are as common as ox hair!"

This was precisely the greatest disadvantage Great Chu currently faced.

Orthodox cultivation was slow to progress and extremely resource-intensive.

But the Great Yan Kingdom’s path of Giant Spirit Demon Martial, though a heretical path and short-lived, was fast to mature and produced powerful combatants!

In a war, they were basically meat grinders!

"In any case, no matter how strong they are, this Evil Technique that severs the path to long life is ultimately heresy!"

Lei Wanjun set the tone. "Sticking to the orthodox path is the only long-term solution."

"However," his tone shifted, and his gaze became extremely sharp, "since they’ve sent people to infiltrate, we must be on high alert!"

"The greatest characteristic of a Martial Artist from the Great Yan Kingdom is that bizarre Transformation Ability!"

"Send the order down! Have the Law Enforcement Hall increase patrols! If anyone is found who can instantly transform into a giant, or whose body undergoes any strange transformations..."

Lei Wanjun made a beheading gesture, his voice chilling to the bone.

"They are undoubtedly spies from the Great Yan Kingdom! No need for interrogation. Kill on sight!!"

"Agreed!"

The other three responded in unison, their voices filled with killing intent.

...

「Duobao Peak.」

Just as its name suggested, from a distance, the mountain peak shone with a heavenly, treasure-like light.

Even before ascending the mountain, one could feel a rich medicinal aroma mixed with the sharp aura of weapons, carried on the mountain wind.

The four of them walked up the steps. The road was lined with shops, but these were not Mortal businesses. They were various pavilions managed by Sect Stewards.

Disciples came and went in an endless stream, all in a hurry. Some left hugging treasures with joyful faces, while others returned empty-handed with long faces.

"Let’s go, let’s go, let’s check out the Pill Room first! I heard the Elixir Pills of the Myriad Phenomena Dao Sect are second to none!"

Bao Da took the lead, guiding the group into a magnificent, nine-story-high pavilion: the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion.

Upon entering the pavilion, the dazzling array of Jade Bottles was almost blinding.

"Yuan Condensing Pill. Aids Low Tier True Master Realm cultivation, Strengthening and Nourishing. Exchange price: Fifty points per bottle."

"Clear Heart Glaze Liquid. Suppresses the Heart Demon, aids in breaking through minor realms. Exchange price: Two hundred points per drop."

Seeing these, the group could still remain calm.

After all, with the five hundred initial points they each had, buying these basic Elixir Pills was more than affordable.

But when they went up to the second floor, their expressions changed instantly.

"Rejuvenation Pills! They actually have Rejuvenation Pills!"

Lin Xiao pointed at a Jade Bottle in the center of the counter, protected by a glowing Restriction, his voice trembling slightly.

For Martial Artists in the True Master Realm like them, Rejuvenation Pills were life!