Chapter 375: Only to Kill Him

Chapter 375: Chapter 375: Only to Kill Him

On the road, Yi Xiaoyao and Yi Lu walked side-by-side, turning many heads.

"Thank you for helping me."

After speaking softly, Yi Lu pursed her lips, her beautiful eyes unable to resist glancing at Yi Xiaoyao’s profile.

’Just now, Yi Xiaoyao taught Di Shen a lesson for my sake. And now, he’ll probably face a great deal of trouble because of me.’

"This whole thing started because of me, so there’s no need for thanks," Yi Xiaoyao said with a nonchalant smile.

A worried expression crossed Yi Lu’s face. "Di Shen won’t let this go," she said. "His family is very powerful."

Yi Xiaoyao nodded, unconcerned. ’As long as I stay inside the Holy Pill Hall, the Di Family can’t touch me.’

’After this is over, I’ll get the Cyan Emperor Order and leave for the Cyan Wilderness. No matter how far the Di Family’s reach is, it can’t extend all the way there.’

The two then began discussing their cooperation for the Alchemy Dao Arena.

Both revealed the importance they placed on the upcoming Alchemy Dao Arena. But as Yi Xiaoyao expressed his determination to win the alchemy inheritance, Yi Lu’s frown deepened.

"Would you be willing to forfeit first place in the Alchemy Dao Arena to help me obtain the Red Butterfly Saint Witch Pill Dao inheritance?" Yi Lu suddenly asked.

Yi Xiaoyao frowned, but before he could speak, Yi Lu continued, "My family places immense importance on this Alchemy Dao Arena. We’ve already paid many powerful Alchemists to assist me. If you agree to help, I’ll be sure to offer you a reward that far surpasses anyone else’s."

"It seems we won’t be able to work together, then."

Yi Xiaoyao gave a helpless smile. ’I can only obtain the Cyan Emperor Order by taking first place in the Alchemy Dao Arena. How could I possibly give that up?’

Yi Lu’s brow furrowed. With a soft sigh, she said, "Then you’re on your own."

Yi Xiaoyao stopped in his tracks, his gaze flickering as he watched Yi Lu walk away.

After returning to his quarters, Yi Xiaoyao shut the door tightly and sat on his bed to begin his Cultivation.

Although he had been engrossed in the Alchemy Dao for the past month, his Cultivation had also seen a breakthrough.

Currently, his Cyan Wood Nascent Soul had already reached the Void-Entering Second Realm, which was why he had been able to so easily defeat Di Shen of the Void-Entering Third Realm.

After all, defeating an enemy one minor realm above his own was no problem for him.

However, his other three Nascent Souls had only reached the Void-Entering First Realm.

If he could raise these three Nascent Souls to the Void-Entering Second Realm as well, defeating enemies two minor realms higher would become effortless.

He could even rely on the Cyan Emperor’s inheritance and the Heaven and Earth Wood Essence to survive a battle against an opponent three minor realms above him.

’Since the Alchemy Dao Arena is a test from the Red Butterfly Saint Witch, it must be about more than just Alchemy Mastery. My combat abilities will surely be tested as well.’

Therefore, Yi Xiaoyao planned to use the five days before the Alchemy Dao Arena to help his other three Nascent Souls break through, raising his strength as much as possible in the limited time.

Because one Nascent Soul had already reached this Realm, the others would not face the usual bottlenecks during their breakthroughs. As long as he had sufficient Cultivation Resources, achieving this goal in five days wouldn’t be much of a problem.

And as for Cultivation Resources, that was the least of his worries as an Alchemist.

Five days passed in a flash. On the fifth day, Yi Xiaoyao ceased his Cultivation.

Sensing that all four of his Nascent Souls had now reached the Void-Entering Second Realm, Yi Xiaoyao gave a satisfied smile and opened the door.

The moment he stepped outside, Yi Xiaoyao saw an immense, crimson gate floating in the sky above the Holy Pill Hall. A large crowd of Alchemists in Alchemy Robes had gathered before it.

His figure flickered, and he immediately shot toward the crimson gate.

As he neared the gate, Yi Xiaoyao saw an elder speaking with a group of what appeared to be highly respected individuals. They were lavishing praise on one person: Yi Lu.

Yi Lu herself stood with another group of young Alchemists, looking as cold and stunning as ever.

Just then, Yi Lu spotted Yi Xiaoyao and approached him.

"Miss Yi, is this the entrance to the Alchemy Dao Arena?" Yi Xiaoyao asked as he stepped forward.

"That’s right," Yi Lu said, nodding. "The Alchemy Dao Arena has extended invitations to all the major Alchemy Families, allowing exceptionally talented young people to participate. This is where we can truly showcase our abilities."

Then, she gestured to the young Alchemists behind her. "These are all geniuses from the various Alchemy Families. My grandfather has already reached an agreement with their families, so they will all be helping me win first place. Why not reconsider my previous offer?"

Yi Xiaoyao simply shook his head.

Yi Lu’s gaze turned cold as she pointed to an area below them.

Yi Xiaoyao followed her gesture and saw Di Shen, the very person he had thrashed the other day.

"Di Shen took your Poison Pill," Yi Lu said. "Though he survived, his Cultivation has been completely destroyed. He’s a cripple now."

Hearing this, Yi Xiaoyao simply raised an eyebrow, unconcerned. ’After all, Di Shen was the one who suggested the pill duel. The loser swallowing the pill was the rule. He brought this on himself.’

"The man next to Di Shen is his father, Di Heng," Yi Lu continued, her tone a warning. "He has vowed to tear you to pieces the moment you set foot outside the Holy Pill Hall. So, Young Master Yi, you should be careful."

Yi Xiaoyao’s brow furrowed slightly. He saw the middle-aged man standing beside Di Shen, both of them scanning the crowd for someone. As if sensing his gaze, they both looked up directly at him.

Di Shen’s face immediately contorted with rage. He pointed a trembling finger at Yi Xiaoyao and began speaking excitedly to his father.

Di Heng erupted in fury, soaring into the air and shooting straight toward Yi Xiaoyao.

"Yi Xiaoyao! I’ll kill you!"

The furious roar drew everyone’s attention.

Just as Di Heng was about to reach Yi Xiaoyao, an elder appeared and blocked his path.

"Di Heng! This is the Holy Pill Academy! How dare you run rampant here!" the elder shouted.

Di Heng gritted his teeth and glared at Yi Xiaoyao, his eyes filled with undisguised Killing Intent. "This man destroyed my son’s Cultivation! I must kill him!"

"I’ve heard about Di Shen’s matter," the elder said, giving Di Heng a cold glance. "He lost a pill duel because his skills were inferior. Furthermore, this is a private affair of your Di Family. Do not bring it to the Holy Pill Academy for settling."

The surrounding crowd erupted in discussion, but most eyes followed Di Heng’s glare to land on Yi Xiaoyao.

"I heard that Di Shen had just become a Six-Pattern Alchemist, but he lost a pill duel to that Yi Xiaoyao. Not only were his hands crippled, but he was forced to take the wagered pill, and his Cultivation was destroyed."

"So this young man in black is that Six-Pattern Alchemist with a Double Pill Soul, the one who’s even younger than Yi Lu?"

"It’s a shame. He has no powerful background, yet he offended an Alchemy Family like the Di Family. He’s not likely to meet a good end."

Yi Xiaoyao paid no mind to the gossip, his cold gaze fixed on Di Heng.

Blocked by the man from the Holy Pill Academy, Di Heng didn’t dare to make a move. His eyes, full of resentment, narrowed. "Fine! In that case, I will represent the Di Family and participate in this Alchemy Dao Arena!"

"This Alchemy Dao Arena is only open to promising young people," the Holy Pill Academy elder said with a frown.

"Compared to you, Senior, I am still young," Di Heng retorted, leaving the elder speechless. "I fully meet the requirements for entry."

Then, Di Heng pointed at Yi Xiaoyao again. "I’m entering the Alchemy Dao Arena for the sole purpose of killing him! The moment he’s dead, I’ll withdraw!"

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