Chapter 748 - 744: Longlong Divine Pill

Chapter 748: Chapter 744: Longlong Divine Pill

This was because the seven of them knew perfectly well what was going on.

The allure of pills that could enhance their cultivation was strong enough on its own, but Lin Hao’s words to Bai Yu were also a contributing factor.

Although they didn’t know what was said, Bai Yu’s expression revealed one thing: Lin Hao didn’t trust them. If any of them had any funny ideas or tried to pull something, Lin Hao definitely had a contingency plan.

Under these circumstances, the seven of them dared not make a move.

Even without Lin Hao having some final trick up his sleeve, several of them had already given up any ideas of scheming against him.

They were even beginning to think that maybe they should swallow their pride and fully commit to Lin Hao’s side.

This thought immediately grew even stronger.

Because Lin Hao once again spoke to Bai Yu.

"Xiaobai, I did the math. There will be a few Spirit Grasses left over from Zihao’s Alchemy. When he’s finished, have him refine an Exquisite God-Creating Pill for you."

"Thanks, Boss," Bai Yu said, overjoyed. He smacked his lips. "The ’Longlong Divine Pill’... sounds pretty incredible."

"Your Divine Soul is a sword. The Exquisite God-Creating Pill has only one function: it will allow your Divine Soul Sword to grow meridians, just like a human body," Lin Hao explained with a smile.

Bai Yu’s jaw dropped. He was completely stunned.

"What?!"

The seven Sealed Martial Realm experts felt as if they’d been struck by lightning, nearly fainting from the shock of Lin Hao’s words.

The Divine Soul Sword was an inanimate object. For a single pill to enable it to grow meridians—to give it a ’heart’—would inevitably make it far more terrifying. This was true god-creation!

When they snapped out of it, they stared at Lin Hao like a lecher who’d stumbled upon a bathing goddess, their eyes practically glowing.

Unfortunately, Lin Hao had already closed his eyes.

"Ahem, excuse me, Young Master Bai..."

One of the Martial Artists immediately switched targets, addressing Bai Yu with a fawning smile.

Bai Yu held his head high, standing with his hands clasped behind his back and an arrogant look on his face. "These are critical times. That Wan Wushen could appear at any moment. Just do your duty, and you won’t be left without your rewards."

"Yes, yes, of course."

Several of the Martial Artists agreed profusely, showing none of the dignity expected of a Sealed Martial Realm expert.

Seeing this, Bai Yu couldn’t have felt more pleased.

Several Sealed Martial Realm experts were sucking up to him like their lives depended on it. He would never have dared to imagine such a thing before, but after following Lin Hao, it seemed this was only the beginning.

"Young Master Bai is right. We must raise our guard in case Wan Wushen appears," said the amiable-looking Xi Chenghua.

As a sect master, he naturally wouldn’t grovel like the other Martial Artists. Instead, he used this approach to signal to Bai Yu that he was on Lin Hao’s side.

Lao Xuexin voiced his agreement as well.

"Mm," Bai Yu grunted softly, acknowledging him.

Now that all these people were trying to get on his good side, he naturally had to act a little more aloof.

The others fell silent and resumed their watch over the cross-legged Lin Hao.

By now, Lin Hao had already sunk deep into a meditative state, simulating the power of creation within his sea of consciousness.

Although he had done this once before, this attempt was not going any more smoothly than the first.

His injuries from the Ten Thousand Poison Sect were simply too severe.

It took a great deal of time for Lin Hao to even mend the worst of his injuries.

Only then did Lin Hao begin to activate the Creation Jade Disc.

With his body mostly recovered, activating the Creation Jade Disc was much easier.

Even so, reconnecting his meridians was a long and arduous process.

One day passed. Then two...

After a full five days, the cross-legged Lin Hao still hadn’t moved.

At this point, Xia Yunhai, who had been waiting for five days, was losing his patience.

’There’s no way Lin Hao can recover, is there?’ he secretly transmitted to Xia Yunpeng with his divine sense.

Xia Yunpeng’s voice was calm. "Yunhai, don’t do anything rash! He saved our lives. Let’s wait until the dust settles before we discuss anything."

Xia Yunhai’s expression shifted; he understood Xia Yunpeng’s meaning. But after a moment, he couldn’t help but ask, "And if he does recover, what’s our plan?"

"If he truly has the ability to deal with Wan Wushen, then we follow him."

"Brother, are you insane?! You’re a sect master, for heaven’s sake, and you want to follow *him*?!"

"He’s not just a martial arts prodigy; he’s also an Alchemy Master and an Artifact Refining Master. I heard the entire Heaven-Stepping Sect defers to him. Once a young man like that fully matures, his brilliance will echo through the ages. You’d best not get any bright ideas, or there will come a time when even I can’t protect you."

"Hmph. No matter how incredible he is, I refuse to believe he can handle Wan Wushen."

"When Wan Wushen appeared in the void and killed that Martial Artist, did you sense him? But Lin Hao did! Remember, never underestimate someone whose cultivation realm is lower than yours! I have a premonition that Wan Wushen’s cultivation has grown even more terrifying in the meantime."

"He... Is Wan Wushen really that powerful?" Xia Yunhai had never crossed blades with Wan Wushen, so he didn’t know how terrifying the man was.

Xia Yunpeng’s answer was firm. "He is terrifying. Before we entered the Dragon Transformation Ancient Realm, I was two realms higher than him. But now, his realm has caught up to mine. This Dragon Transformation Ancient Realm is the perfect Holy Land for his cultivation."

"The next time Wan Wushen appears, his cultivation will be at the Peak of the Sealed Martial Realm Fifth Layer at the very least. Add to that his poison arts, the Ten Thousand Demons Godslaying Skill, and his uncanny ability to appear and disappear like a phantom..." As he spoke, Xia Yunhai felt a shiver run down his spine.

Xia Yunpeng said grimly, "Lin Hao was able to detect him even before recovering his cultivation. Once he’s fully recovered, Wan Wushen will have nowhere to hide."

Xia Yunhai glanced at Lin Hao, his expression complex.

Just as Xia Yunpeng finished speaking, his expression changed drastically. He was about to shout a warning to the others.

But it was too late.

Over a hundred Evil Demons materialized in the air, their speed was unbelievable.

Xia Yunpeng roared. The other six had noticed as well, and they unleashed even stronger torrents of True Essence to combat the Evil Demons.

BOOM!

A powerful shockwave swept across the land, accompanied by a brilliant divine light.

The Evil Demons dissipated.

Before anyone could react, one of the Martial Artists collapsed.

A moment later, the Martial Artist’s bloodcurdling screams echoed through the area.

Wan Wushen had appeared again. He had struck from the shadows, and he had succeeded.

"Enjoy the show. He’ll wail for three days and three nights before he finally dies in agony."

Wan Wushen’s chilling voice echoed, then vanished.

To strike right in front of them all—Wan Wushen’s arrogance was boundless.

"Xu Zihao, what’s he been poisoned with? Can he be saved?" Xia Yunhai asked, frowning as he stared at the Martial Artist writhing in agony on the ground.

Xu Zihao observed him for a moment before answering, "It’s a bizarre poison. I’ll need some time."

Xia Yunhai nodded, then suddenly lashed out, striking the Martial Artist and turning him into a bloody mist.

This scene took everyone by surprise. No one had expected Xia Yunhai to attack so suddenly.

"Wan Wushen left him alive to mess with our heads and crush our morale. We can’t fall into his trap. So, he had to be sacrificed," Xia Yunhai said without a trace of panic, as if he had anticipated this exact scenario.

"You still shouldn’t have killed him! I told you I could refine an antidote if you gave me time!" Xu Zihao’s face was cold as ice.

Despite carrying the burden of a deep, bloody vengeance, he had never lost his way or resorted to killing the innocent.

Xia Yunhai gave a cold smirk, and his next action once again took everyone by surprise.