In the massive blood pool, the crimson blood churned, looking menacing yet brimming with vitality.
It appeared extremely eerie.
These were the essence blood of living beings. Every year, Gu Yin would throw in a large amount of spiritual herbs and rare treasures to nourish and refine the blood pool.
On the walls of the blood pool, scarlet runes flickered with a sinister golden light.
In the churning blood pool, it seemed as if countless vengeful spirits were roaring, screaming in unwillingness.
Corpses were discarded into the wild snowy fields, their souls forever trapped in the cold snow.
Life seemed so insignificant.
Two hundred thousand people of Great Wei, their souls buried in foreign lands!
The one responsible for all this, General Li, met the same fate.
A figure appeared beside the blood pool. Yiqi Zhi and Gu Yin were not surprised.
However, when Jin Daoxian saw the person, he hurriedly bowed respectfully.
“Greetings, Ancestor!”
This was his great-grandfather, also his father’s grandfather, the Huns’ Martial Saint, Lang Tianshan.
“When will the Blood Pill be ready?” Lang Tianshan’s voice echoed.
“Reporting to my lord, it will be refined in forty-nine days!” Gu Yin replied with cupped hands.
“Can it help me break through to Martial Saint Great Perfection?”
“My lord!”
Gu Yin didn’t know how to respond. Using it to break through to Martial Saint and Yang Spirit was already defying the heavens.
To break through to Martial Saint Great Perfection, what kind of heaven-defying pill would that require?
At least an eighth-grade divine pill!
Eighth-grade pills were incredibly difficult to refine, even for Yang Spirit experts.
Seeing Gu Yin’s reaction, Lang Tianshan knew it was impossible.
The next moment, Lang Tianshan disappeared from the underground palace.
Seeing Lang Tianshan leave, Gu Yin said to Yiqi Zhi, “Great King, bring all the prepared spiritual herbs. I am ready to start refining the Blood Pill.”
“Alright!” Yiqi Zhi nodded.
With everything ready, Gu Yin began to activate the Dao Fire, injecting it into the blood pool.
The runes on the blood pool walls lit up, glowing brightly, turning the entire blood pool into a giant pill furnace.
Inside the furnace, the blood sea roared!
Gu Yin continuously formed mysterious and magical hand seals, enveloped by the Dao Fire.
One by one, spiritual herbs were refined by Gu Yin and thrown into the blood furnace.
The intense Dao Fire raised the temperature of the entire underground palace.
In the pill furnace formed by the blood pool, the blood churned, stirring up gusts of eerie wind, as if ghosts were howling.
These were the resentments of countless vengeful spirits.
This furnace of essence blood contained the grievances of over a million souls.
Listening to the howls of the vengeful spirits, Gu Yin’s Dao heart was as firm as iron, unwavering.
To break through to Yang Spirit, he was willing to fall into the demonic path.
Compared to the Dao path, in his heart, right and wrong were both abandoned.
Gu Yin began refining the Blood Pill.
Yiqi Zhi watched the continuously condensed essence blood, his eyes filled with fervor and anticipation.
Once the Blood Pill was complete, it would be the day he broke through to Martial Saint!
Martial Saint, a realm he was obsessed with and yearned for.
A Great Grandmaster had only a two-hundred-year lifespan, but a Martial Saint could live for five hundred years. Whether it was the desire for longevity or the craving for powerful cultivation and strength, it all made him obsessed.
……
In Great Wei, tonight was New Year’s Eve!
No one knew that the twenty thousand troops of General Li’s faction, who defected to the Huns, had completely perished in a single day.
It was a time of nationwide celebration.
In River West City, simple fireworks blossomed in the sky, and the bustling sounds echoed through the streets and alleys.
People were celebrating this beautiful and peaceful day.
The streets of River West City were bustling and lively.
Occasionally, one could see merchants from the Western Regions, curiously observing various things in River West City.
“Gina, the Wei people’s city is so big, almost as grand as our royal city,” said a beautifully dressed woman in exotic attire.
“Miss, those merchants say that the imperial city of Great Wei is ten times more prosperous than this,” Gina replied.
Great Wei had opened trade routes with the Western Regions, and merchant caravans entering the Western Regions spread Great Wei’s culture, attracting many Western Region merchants to Great Wei.
“Next stop, let’s visit the imperial city of Great Wei,” Filia’s blue eyes sparkled with light, her long eyelashes looking beautiful.
Many people were eyeing these two beautiful foreign women.
They knew these were merchants from the Western Regions. Oliver Sheng had ordered that no one was to harass merchants from the Western Regions without reason. Those who violated the order would be arrested and serve as laborers for two and a half years!
Therefore, no one dared to approach and harass these exotic beauties from the Western Regions.
Many people sighed, these foreign women were indeed beautiful and delicate.
“So many people tonight, so lively, and there are fireworks,” Filia marveled at the prosperity and peace of Great Wei.
“Miss, today is New Year’s Eve in Great Wei, so it’s very lively,” Gina explained.
“Of course, I heard it’s lively even on regular days!”
In River West City, there were not just two merchants from the Western Regions, but many.
Oliver Sheng had just returned to River West City after inspecting Ding Prefecture, Yong Prefecture, and the Zhangye Protectorate, to celebrate New Year’s Eve with his subordinate generals.
Oliver Sheng’s residence was bustling with noise and excitement.
All the generals had gathered, except for those stationed outside who couldn’t come due to military duties.
“Gentlemen, it’s almost a new year. Over the past year, we have fought countless battles and achieved great victories. Everyone has contributed immensely. I toast to you all!” Oliver Sheng raised his glass, looking at Wesley Hu, Felix Wu, Sawyer Shangguan, and other generals.
“General, without your leadership in our battles against the Foreign Tribe, we wouldn’t have such achievements. We should be toasting you,” Wesley Hu and others raised their glasses in return.
“Alright, let’s all drink heartily. May the coming year be even more glorious!” Oliver Sheng said with a smile.
“Cheers!”
Oliver Sheng’s residence was celebrating New Year’s Eve, welcoming the first day of the new year.
“Glutton, stop eating!” Wang Zhan kicked Chi Tiansheng, who was gnawing on a roasted lamb leg.
Chi Tiansheng quickly stood up and raised his glass to drink with everyone.
“General Chi is truly straightforward, haha!” Sawyer Shangguan laughed.
“Hehe, cheers, cheers!” Chi Tiansheng chuckled, looking simple and silly.
Oliver Sheng couldn’t help but laugh and scold, “You fool!”
But none of the generals present dared to think this big guy was really simple.
Chi Tiansheng, who commanded eight thousand heavy cavalry, was now unmatched by ordinary late-stage Grandmasters and only took orders from Oliver Sheng. Who would dare to ignore him?
“To your bright futures!” Oliver Sheng raised his glass high.
“To the General’s everlasting glory!”
“To the Prince’s eternal peace!”
Everyone drank in one go.
Oliver Sheng smiled and said, “Everyone has worked hard all year, eat and drink to your heart’s content, let’s celebrate.”
Only then did everyone start drinking and chatting.
“Uncle, I toast to you!” Oliver Sheng clinked glasses with the Veteran.
“Where’s that kid Wang Wu?” the Veteran asked after clinking glasses with Oliver Sheng.
He hadn’t seen Zane Wang for several months.
“That guy is in the thirty-six Western Regions countries, enjoying himself who knows where,” Oliver Sheng shook his head with a smile.
Zane Wang had gone to the Western Regions, and apart from sending various messages back, there was no news.
“That guy!” the Veteran shook his head, saying no more.
Those who had followed him were mostly dead by now. Only Oliver Sheng, Zane Wang, and Ian Zhang were still alive.
“Don’t worry, that guy is slippery!” Oliver Sheng laughed.
To be the head scout under his command, if one didn’t have some skills, they would have died in some corner of the grasslands long ago.
Watching Wesley Hu, Felix Wu, and others drinking and playing games, Oliver Sheng didn’t disturb them, just quietly observed.
Now, his status was special. Even though he appeared gentle and approachable, his subordinate generals still revered his authority.
It was impossible for him to drink and play games with his subordinates.
Wesley Hu, Felix Wu, Sawyer Shangguan, Lin Jiang, and others were of equal rank, so they played without much concern. But facing Oliver Sheng, they were always cautious, fearing they might offend him.
In Zhangye, Shangdang City, Calvin Yang was also celebrating New Year’s Eve with his subordinates.
“Everyone, don’t drink too much. Although this wine is given by Shengwu King for our New Year’s celebration, we must guard this land and not let drinking cause any mistakes,” Calvin Yang reminded.
“Yes, General!”
Edward Zhao and others responded loudly.
Great Wei, Da Li, and Da Chu, all celebrated New Year’s Eve in the same peaceful manner.
After New Year’s Eve, it was the first day of the new year!
……
On the day of the Awakening of Insects, a thunderclap exploded over the Huns’ royal city.
Countless people looked up at the sky. The dark sky showed no signs of rain or snow.
Thunder out of nowhere!
“What is going on?”
“How strange, why is there thunder out of the blue?”
In the Tianji Mountains, Akshun, sitting in the temple, looked towards the sky above the Huns’ royal city, where a faint blood light appeared.
He only glanced at it and then ignored it.
“Master!”
“Baruch, no need to worry. When the time comes, I will get you a pill,” Akshun said calmly.
“Yes, Master!” Baruch, sitting behind Akshun, fell silent.
If nothing unexpected happened, he would be the next master of the Shamanic Cult.
Lang Tianshan didn’t care for this position, so it would fall to him.
……
On the second day of the second month, the dragon raised its head!
Da Li mobilized troops, sending more soldiers to the border with Great Wei.
Da Chu also began to stir, similarly sending troops to the border with Great Wei.
Empress Hazel Han, upon receiving the news, became worried.
Could the two countries be planning to join forces against Great Wei again?!
Oliver Sheng was unaware of Da Li and Da Chu’s troop movements at the border.
Most of the time, he was immersed in cultivation.
Since his Yang Spirit reached its peak, his Divine Soul could absorb a trace of celestial light from the void, nourishing and strengthening his Divine Soul Yang Spirit.
In the underground palace beneath the Huns’ royal city.
Yiqi Zhi watched the blood pool with fervent eyes.
Now, the endless blood in the pool had disappeared.
In its place were three blood-red pills, as red as the rising sun.
These three Blood Pills contained immense essence and blood energy.
Forty-nine days had passed, and today was the day the Blood Pills were completed.
Gu Yin carefully formed hand seals, as this was the final moment, and any mistake would ruin everything.
If anything went wrong, all previous efforts would be wasted.
Yiqi Zhi didn’t even dare to breathe loudly.
“Boom!!”
Another thunderclap exploded in the void.
By now, the Huns in the royal city were used to it.
This thunder had been rumbling for over half a month.
“Boom!!”
The violent thunder, accompanied by the gathering of thunderclouds, made the Huns realize that today’s thunder was unusual.
It seemed to be gathering.
“Strange, what is happening?”
“Could it be that we have angered the Eternal Sky?” someone timidly said in fear.
“No, the master has not given any divine orders.”
“Boom!”
The next moment, three beams of blood-red light shot up from the ground, flying straight into the thunderclouds.
Gu Yin and Yiqi Zhi appeared in the sky, their eyes filled with worry as they looked at the three Blood Pills.
They were defying the heavens, using sinister methods to plunder the essence blood of millions of beings to refine these pills, naturally inviting heavenly punishment.
If they survived the punishment, the pills would be complete!
If not, the pills would be destroyed, and all efforts would be in vain!
Boom!
Bolts of lightning struck the three Blood Pills, and the two watched intently, filled with tension.
After nine divine thunders, the three Blood Pills became even more lustrous, emitting a rich fragrance.
The entire Huns’ royal city was enveloped in the fragrance.
“So fragrant!!”
One by one, the Huns closed their eyes, enjoying the scent.
Gu Yin and Yiqi Zhi were overjoyed.
“It’s done, haha, I’ve succeeded!” Gu Yin laughed maniacally.
As the thunderclouds dispersed, the three blood-red pills floated in the sky.
Suddenly, a giant hand reached out from the Tianji Mountains, grabbing one of the pills.
“I’ll take one!!”
The voice reached their ears, causing their expressions to change. Lang Tianshan also appeared in the sky, looking towards the Tianji Mountains with a frown.
Gu Yin and Yiqi Zhi quickly acted, each retrieving one pill.
“Grandfather!”
Yiqi Zhi looked at his grandfather, Lang Tianshan.
“I’ll go take a look!” Lang Tianshan said and then headed towards the Tianji Mountains.
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