"Hmph! As if things could be that easy. We're just temporarily storing the goods with them, that's all. Once our plan succeeds, I'll make them pay us back tenfold—with interest!" Hun Tiandi's voice was raspy and menacing. Today's events had left him extremely frustrated—this was a humiliation of a lifetime!
"Patriarch, are we really going to leave now? This place was once the residence of an ancient Dou God… there might even be legendary Imperial-Grade Pills hidden here!" Yao's voice trembled with excitement. Walking away from such a place—it was hard to accept. He couldn't help but feel reluctant and unwilling!
"Imperial-Grade Pills…" Hun Tiandi's eyes lit up instantly. What an enticing, glorious name! Wasn't their entire plan for the sake of this Ancient Dou God's legacy? For a single Imperial-Grade Pill hidden inside? If they just turned back now, wouldn't that be a complete waste? That wasn't his style!
"Hmph! So what if you're strong? When have I, Hun Tiandi, ever feared anyone? And besides, there's no proof we were the ones who did the killing..." he muttered, eyes gleaming coldly. "Let's go. Let's check the other areas…"
---
BOOM!
Just as his voice fell, the entire castle began to tremble. The spiritual energy of the realm surged wildly. From deep within the castle's innermost hall, a mysterious altar began to rise, surrounded by swirling clouds and radiant divine light. A tangible wave of spiritual power rippled out, saturating the entire space and instantly amplifying the realm's ambient energy by dozens of times!
From within the altar, a tiny girl—no larger than a fist—slowly floated up. Delicate gossamer wings fluttered on her back as she curiously scanned her surroundings. Multicolored clouds surrounded her, and from her body came a rich, intoxicating fragrance that made those who smelled it feel as though they were on the verge of a breakthrough!
Meanwhile, Lingxin, who was guarding Yun Yun during her inheritance, suddenly sensed the anomaly. Her expression shifted dramatically, eyes filled with a mix of joy and astonishment.
"What's wrong, Sister Lingxin?" Nalan Yanran asked, confused. She had awoken two days ago and had already broken through to the Dou Master rank. Ever since then, she'd been assisting Lingxin in guarding Yun Yun's inheritance.
Lingxin didn't reply. Instead, with a wave of her hand, space rippled before her and projected a visual in the air: an ancient, rune-covered hall, where spiritual energy had condensed into a tangible force. At the center, an altar inscribed with divine markings slowly rose, and atop it, a tiny girl with gossamer wings hovered within a glowing screen. She fluttered her wings, big bright eyes full of wonder as she looked around.
Suddenly, she pouted and bonked her tiny forehead against the light screen—only for a little purplish bump to form. Tears welled up in her eyes. Pitiful yet adorable, it made one's heart melt just looking at her.
"She's so cute!" Nalan Yanran's eyes sparkled. "Sister Lingxin, who is she? I've never seen anyone so tiny and adorable!"
"After thousands of years of refinement… you've finally taken form, huh? Heh… you couldn't have appeared at a better time," Lingxin said, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
---
"So potent… such rich spiritual energy… Could it really be?" Hun Tiandi stared at the pillar of light erupting from the depths of the castle, eyes burning with excitement. "Let's go! That Imperial-Grade Pill must be mine! I won't let any other clans get it!" In a flash, he and his four companions turned into black smoke, racing toward the altar at breakneck speed!
"Unbelievable! As expected of a Dou God's domain! I can't believe such a pill actually exists here!" Gu Yuan and his companions, who had just divided the spoils from earlier, stared at the light pillar in astonishment and greed. Their eyes met, and in them was a mix of wariness and hostility. The emergence of an Imperial-Grade Pill might just be the spark that ignites war between the ancient clans!
Elsewhere, factions across the realm also sensed the anomaly. Every expert who felt it sped toward the castle's heart. Some even burned through their own life force and activated forbidden techniques—just to reach the scene faster!
Moments later, the grand hall was packed with people. Among them were seven of the Eight Ancient Clans, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, and even the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. The Dragon Kings of the West, South, and North were all present. Normally divided since the disappearance of their Supreme Dragon King, the Void Dragons had temporarily united for this occasion.
No one had time for pleasantries. All eyes were fixed on the tiny girl within the barrier atop the altar. The pill fragrance exuding from her was so alluring that it left them spellbound.
"It's real… a true Imperial-Grade Pill, not just a proto-pill!" Hun Tiandi trembled with excitement. Even in the legacy of Tou she Ancient God, all he'd found was information about a proto-pill. But here, right before his eyes, was a fully formed, perfected Imperial-Grade Pill! With this, he could instantly step into the legendary Dou God realm—and then, who could possibly stand against him?
"Take it!" he barked coldly. Without hesitation, he shot toward the altar and unleashed a thunderous punch at the light barrier.
BOOM!
The entire hall shook violently, but instead of shattering, the light barrier rebounded with even more terrifying force, sending Hun Tiandi flying! He smashed through a wall and stumbled through the air, taking over a dozen steps to stabilize himself.
Looking through the hole in the wall, he gasped. "What an incredible binding array! Is this the power of a Dou God? Amazing…" Yet his eyes gleamed with even greater excitement—this was the realm he longed to reach!
"This light barrier won't break easily. Everyone, together! The Imperial-Grade Pill is within reach—let's go!" someone shouted from the crowd, launching a Dou Qi slash at the barrier.
Without hesitation, experts unleashed a barrage of violent attacks. Beams of energy in every color collided against the shield, shaking the entire hall!
"Looks like we'll have to work together!" said the leaders of several great factions, sighing as they too joined in. A storm of attacks bombarded the altar, and the light barrier grew dimmer with each hit—until, finally, it shattered with a deafening explosion. A wave of terrifying energy blasted outward, toppling the entire hall and sending blood and debris flying everywhere.
In that moment, weaker cultivators were outright vaporized. In just seconds, over half the attackers were dead or wounded.
The tiny girl escaped, her eyes gleaming with joy. With a cheerful chirp, her wings fluttered and she shot into the sky, moving so fast she was practically a blur. Her gaze swept over the people below, full of innocent curiosity.
"Catch her!" Gu Yuan roared, vanishing into the sky with a burst of Dou Qi. Just as he was about to grab her, a figure cloaked in dark mist appeared beside him—Hun Tiandi!
With a thunderous palm strike, he clashed with Gu Yuan mid-air. The impact sent both flying apart, energy rippling through the skies.
The tiny girl pouted, her hair slightly mussed. "You're both bad guys! Trying to hurt me!" she huffed. Raising her small hand, a surge of terrifying energy condensed and then launched in two beams straight at the two men!
"So fast!" Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi's expressions changed dramatically. They hastily summoned Dou Qi shields to block the attacks—but the beams shattered them instantly and shot through the air, piercing the very fabric of space!
"Spatial Piercing?!" they exclaimed in unison. Neither dared hold back any longer. Their Dou Qi surged like tidal waves as they countered with all their might.
BOOM BOOM BOOM!
The resulting shockwaves stunned the crowd. Other ancient powerhouses who had just arrived froze, watching the girl with growing dread.
"That tiny form… hiding such terrifying power? As expected of an Imperial-Grade Pill!"
"You want to catch me and eat me? Hmph! Looks like none of you are good people. I'll refine all of you!" she shouted, her voice sweet and crisp—but her words sent chills through everyone present.
BOOM!
Crimson radiance burst from the girl's body, unleashing a monstrous energy tide. Space rippled and twisted, teetering on the brink of collapse.
The gathered experts turned pale. Though she hadn't reached Dou God rank, her power far surpassed that of any Dou Saint—a being halfway into the Dou God realm!
"Everyone, we'll need to form an alliance! Let's deal with her first, then fight over the pill afterward!" the Medicine Clan patriarch shouted.
The crowd exchanged wary glances and nodded. No one liked it, but there was no other choice. If they didn't join forces, none of them would survive.
As the pact was formed, the little girl finished gathering her power. Golden energy waves rolled across the sky, filled with a sweet, intoxicating scent. Many weaker cultivators instantly succumbed—some passed out snoring, while others went berserk, attacking their own allies. Chaos erupted, screams and blood everywhere!
"Damn it! Her pill fragrance affects the mind! Be careful, everyone—attack together!" The Spirit Clan patriarch yelled, unleashing a titanic Dou Qi slash.
Other clans followed suit, each using their most powerful techniques. Beams of colorful light tore through the sky, cracking it open.
Surrounded by attacks, the girl stood firm within the golden tide. With a flick of her tiny hand, waves of energy crashed outward like a heavenly river!
Anyone too weak—especially Dou Venerates—was instantly consumed. Their energy drained, they were reduced to bones in seconds!
Horrified gasps echoed through the air. "Is this the power of an Imperial-Grade Pill?!"
"If we don't go all out now, we'll all die here!" Gu Yuan shouted, unleashing a surge of Dou Qi to resist the tide.
"Stop holding back! Overwhelm her—she's right in front of us!" the Medicine Clan patriarch bellowed, igniting his full power.
"Heh… looks like we're going all in," Yan Jin muttered, erupting in blazing heat. Even the golden tide began to evaporate around him—his Heavenly Flame burning hot.
Seeing this, scattered experts also unleashed everything they had. Hundreds of ultimate techniques shot into the sky, converging into a terrifying barrage!
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM~~~~
The golden tide trembled under the sheer pressure. Though vast and mighty, it began to falter under the coordinated assault. The sky was painted gold from the scattering waves!
From within the fading tide, the little girl's figure was finally revealed—cornered. No matter how powerful she was, she couldn't withstand the full might of over a hundred Dou Saints and Venerates. With a final angry cry, she was swallowed by the sea of attacks.
As the light faded, a radiant, dazzling pill floated in the air. Its fragrance was invigorating, sending a rush of clarity through everyone who smelled it. Instantly, a wave of greed swept the crowd as everyone surged forward like a tide.
"GET LOST!" Hun Tiandi roared, his aura exploding. A powerful wave of Dou Qi swept out, sending experts flying in all directions. Some even exploded into bloody mist under the sheer force!
___
🎉 Big Shoutout to Dunlap Dulany! 🎉
A heartfelt thank you to Dunlap Dulany
for joining my Patreon and supporting this translation journey! 🙏✨
Your generosity truly makes a difference and helps bring chapters out faster for everyone. 🚀
Welcome to the VIP family, Dunlap Dulany—you're awesome! 💎🙌