Judgement

Judgement...

As the enigmatic figure made his way forward, his every step sent shockwaves rippling through the entire Pill Emperor Hall. Not only did his movements create resounding echoes, but each step also carried a distinct rhythm that seemed to resonate with the very fabric of space itself. It was as if a mere thought could erase Pill Emperor Hall from the grand tapestry of Grand Xia.

He strolled leisurely, and with each casual step, the ground beneath him fractured, causing shattered pieces of earth to levitate in the air, forming a surreal, hovering path before him.

This mesmerizing spectacle unfolded with every step he took.

Inside Pill Emperor Hall, its members quivered uncontrollably, their hearts pounding in sync with the mysterious figure's footsteps. It felt as though he possessed the power to shatter their hearts with a mere whim.

This sensation was both peculiar and mind-boggling, stretching the limits of their belief. Yet, everyone present felt the weight of this overwhelming presence pressing down on their hearts.

Clearly, this person was a supreme Celestial Phenomenon powerhouse, but he seemed vastly more potent than the two Ascendants from Pill Emperor Hall. If he desired, he could obliterate the Pill Emperor with a flick of his wrist.

Now, this formidable character stood in Pill Emperor Hall, sealing off the space itself.

"Sir, may we have the honor of knowing your name?" one of the Pill Emperor Hall's Ascendant-level experts inquired cautiously. The two Ascendants had regained their composure, but their eyes betrayed unease and vigilance. In their view, they were less than ants before this man. Even when facing Qin Wentian with his demon sword, they had not experienced this level of trepidation; they had still harbored confidence in repelling Qin Wentian.

However, the pressure exerted by this mysterious figure exceeded anything they had ever encountered. In his presence, they couldn't even muster a defense.

Should they choose to engage him directly, death would be their only outcome.

"Are you even worthy of knowing who I am?" the mysterious figure retorted, advancing steadily. Suddenly, his palms moved, and in an instant, the Pill Emperor felt an invisible yet immense force crashing into him. He staggered backward, coughing up blood as his already pallid countenance grew even more ashen.

The Pill Emperor gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with anger. He was the revered and lofty Pill Emperor, after all!

As the Pill Emperor's reaction unfolded before him, the mysterious figure's brows knitted together, and he advanced another step. An even more potent surge of power emanated from the very essence of the world, bearing down on the space around them.

His feet met the ground, and the impact of that solitary step made the Pill Emperor Hall seem as if it were on the verge of tearing itself apart. The sheer might of that force swept the Pill Emperor off his feet, compelling him into a kneeling position. A piercing scream of agony erupted from him, mingling with the splatter of blood.

The mysterious figure chose silence, his actions revealing to the Pill Emperor what it truly meant to be a presence of elevated eminence. To exhibit such vulnerability in his presence was to showcase the Pill Emperor's vast inferiority.

With purposeful grace, the figure proceeded with yet another step.

"BOOOM!"

The ceaseless waves of pulsating energy struck the Pill Emperor once more, propelling him mercilessly through the air before crashing him down onto the unforgiving ground. Reduced to a pitiable state, his complexion had drained of all color, yet his torment was far from over. He could sense the peculiar pulse-like energy amassing once again. One more step from the mysterious figure, and the ordeal would continue.

In the shadow of such overwhelming supremacy, despair enveloped him entirely.

He lifted his gaze to meet the enigma before him. Hadn't the ancient Grand Xia been lost in the sands of time? How could a being of such nightmarish potency still exist in this era?

Had these formidable figures remained concealed, opting to remain aloof from the affairs of Grand Xia?

The once-lofty and revered Pill Emperor harbored no inklings of resistance. He even shrank from making direct eye contact with the mysterious figure, dreading the consequences that might befall him should his gaze meet that of the enigmatic man. Another step, and the relentless might would once again bear down upon his heart.

Observing the degradation of the esteemed Pill Emperor to this pitiful state, the remaining members of Pill Emperor Hall stood in stunned silence, a torrent of unnamable emotions raging within them.

In the wake of today's revelations, everything they had held as true had been irrevocably upended.

The mighty Ascendant-level Pill Emperor had been subjected to torment to the point where he lacked the strength to resist. Even if he had been at full power, it wouldn't have altered a thing. This fact weighed heavily on their minds.

As for the ancient elder, also at the Celestial Phenomenon level, he found himself bereft of the courage to make any moves.

Why had such a formidable figure come to their Pill Emperor Hall? Who was his target?

Luo He drew in a ragged breath, her gaze fixed on her father, the Pill Emperor, before shifting once more to the enigmatic figure. Finally, the mysterious figure ceased his advance.

Whether by chance or design, he stopped right next to the magnificent roc.

Qin Wentian had long lost consciousness due to the injuries he had sustained.

Qing`er still bore the great roc on her back, her lips remaining sealed.

She had never been one to engage in idle chatter, a trait she had displayed from the very beginning. But her actions spoke volumes.

Despite the mysterious figure's immense power, Qing`er's demeanor remained as composed as ever. Not a hint of fear emanated from her.

Observing Qing`er's response, the mysterious figure couldn't help but wear a wry smile. Nevertheless, warmth tinged that smile. This little doll before him was intriguing.

"I'm aware of your proficiency in the Mandate of Space. The constellation up there was our doing, intended to block your escape. I simply wish to have a brief conversation with you," the mysterious figure said with a smile. "I won't continue aiding him; this is a promise I made to his father. As for today's events, there's no need to inform him. His path must be his to tread. My interference today already came perilously close to breaking the promise I made. Henceforth, I won't make another appearance, not until he attains a certain realm in his cultivation."

The mysterious figure spoke slowly, pointing a finger at the constellation that blanketed the skies. A hole appeared in the constellation, offering Qing`er an exit.

"Go on. I have faith in your ability to take good care of him."

Qing`er's gaze remained as cool as ever. Moments later, spatial energy fluctuations enveloped her and Qin Wentian, concealing them within.

Only then did she turn back, muttering icily, "Thank you."

As her words faded, a powerful tremor rippled through the space. In an instant, she and the great roc on her back vanished without a trace.

A bitter smile graced the mysterious figure's face as he witnessed this scene. This little doll was indeed as frigid as ice. Even her words of gratitude dripped with coldness.

Yet, the frigid demeanor emanating from this girl didn't repel him. In fact, he found her oddly endearing.

It wasn't just him; anyone who crossed paths with Qing`er would likely struggle to get angry with her.

As his gaze shifted towards her, the hearts of those within Pill Emperor Hall raced, their faces draining of color.

Had the mysterious figure just mentioned something about a promise he'd made to Qin Wentian's father?

Could it be that this enigmatic character was here for Qin Wentian? Was he somehow connected to Qin Wentian's father?

Luo He felt a tidal wave of emotions crashing through her heart. Wasn't Qin Wentian someone without any notable background?

Or perhaps the truth was that his background was so unfathomably powerful that no one had dared to imagine it.

In that fleeting moment, Luo He had a sudden revelation. She understood that she hadn't just made an erroneous decision; she had essentially squandered an opportunity to alter the fate of Pill Emperor Hall.

"Do any of you know who he is?" the imposing figure asked, his voice carrying an imperious air as he soared into the sky and gazed down upon them.

The contrast between his demeanor now and his gentleness towards Qing`er was stark.

With Qing`er, he had been as tender as an elder caring for a junior from his own clan. But now, he exuded an unparalleled presence, looking upon the masses with undisguised disdain. His hands rested behind his back, and to him, the entirety of Pill Emperor Hall seemed as insignificant as ants.

He repeated, "Do any of you know who he is?"

The "he" in his query naturally referred to Qin Wentian.

Clearly, no one had any inkling. Speculation swirled, with some suggesting that Qin Wentian might be the son of a close friend of this mysterious being.

However, the next words from the enigmatic figure sent chills rippling through the hearts of the entire assembly, causing them to shudder involuntarily.

"He is the young master of my clan."

The voice of the mysterious figure was so soft that it was almost a whisper, yet it penetrated the hearts of everyone present like a thunderbolt.

Qin Wentian was his young master.

What kind of identity did Qin Wentian possess, exactly? To have servants at the Celestial Phenomenon level?

There was no need for further speculation about the background of Qin Wentian's father. It was evident without words.

A mere servant from his clan wielded the power to annihilate Pill Emperor Hall, a top-tier transcendent power. Such a being had proclaimed Qin Wentian as his young master.

Before this revelation, when Qin Wentian had boldly entered Pill Emperor Hall, despite his exceptional talent, he had been largely disregarded by everyone.

Why was this the case? Simply because Qin Wentian lacked a powerful background. They had even contemplated plundering all the secrets concealed within his person. A fallen genius, they had thought, was no longer of consequence.

And as for Pill Emperor Hall, a top-tier transcendent power, who would dare to question their authority?

Yet, the reality before them shook their very souls. Everything they had experienced on this day felt like an eternity, etched forever in their memories.

Luo He wore a dazed expression, staring blankly at the mysterious figure who had declared Qin Wentian as his young master.

Initially, if she had allowed Qin Wentian to marry Mo Qingcheng, Pill Emperor Hall would have undoubtedly reaped tremendous benefits, potentially ascending to the pinnacle of Grand Xia.

Not only had she squandered this opportunity with her own actions, but she had also come dangerously close to ending the life of her beloved disciple, Mo Qingcheng.

A spine-chilling aura weighed upon everyone in attendance.

The dire straits Qin Wentian found himself in were entirely the Pill Emperor Hall's doing. With such a formidable figure now appearing in Qin Wentian's defense, how would he retaliate against the Pill Emperor Hall?

What was even more unsettling was the way that mysterious figure regarded them. In his eyes, the Pill Emperor Hall amounted to nothing. They were less than ants, less than specks of dust. Insignificant in every way.

"I won't kill any of you," the mysterious figure declared, prompting a collective sigh of relief from those present.

"But if even the faintest hint of today's events were to leak out, I can guarantee that not only will the Pill Emperor Hall crumble to dust, vanishing from Grand Xia, but I will personally hunt down each one of you here, as well as anyone connected to you."

His words sent a chill through the onlookers, and nobody questioned his strength.

"As for the decision about your lives, that is a path he will tread in the future. I won't tread it for him. After today, you will each live every second in turmoil and agony, awaiting his revenge," the enigmatic figure continued as he ascended, landing on the constellation above. His gaze then shifted to the demon sword embedded in the heart of the Pill Emperor Hall.

"The demon sword will remain here. When he returns to this place, the day he draws that sword will mark the Pill Emperor Hall's day of reckoning!"

As his voice faded, the celestial constellation vanished completely. When the crowd raised their heads once more, the mysterious figure had already disappeared. Yet, none of them would ever forget him. His words reverberated endlessly in the hearts of all those present.

"The day he returns to this place, the day he draws that sword will mark the Pill Emperor Hall's day of reckoning!"