149: Xia Yichen was thrown into the dungeon

"The foundation of you few is decent; improving by one or two Realms is possible. But as for you... your Physique is a bit special, you should be able to enter the Heaven Realm directly."

"What!" All three were shocked at the same time. Jiang Ye said excitedly, "You're saying I can enter the Heaven Realm directly?"

Shi Bao said, "Holy crap! Isn't that crossing three major Realms?"

"Not necessarily. It mainly depends on your perseverance. I can't say for sure which step you'll reach. Let's begin! Don't waste time."

Outside

Inside the Capital Pill Pavilion, Xia Wu brought the Second Prince Xia Yifan to seek Medicinal Pills.

Elder Hong of the Capital Pill Pavilion shook his head and said, "This is a Soul injury. Currently, the branch pavilion doesn't have Medicinal Pills to heal the Soul, and even if we did, it would be useless. This person's methods are very clever; they left a power with Soul-Devouring Force within his Soul. Now, the Second Prince's Soul is still being continuously eroded. If this power cannot be removed, it's impossible to save him."

Xia Wu was startled. "How could this be? Elder Hong, do you know of any power in the capital that can remove that force for him?"

"If it's someone from the capital, absolutely not! Only those hidden figures related to the Profound Realm might be able to help you a bit."

"The Profound Realm? Currently, the only one known publicly is Linglong Pavilion, but they are difficult to deal with. Elder Hong has a wide circle of friends; do you know any core figures of Linglong Pavilion?"

Elder Hong thought for a moment and said, "Fine! I'll go ask for a favor. Prepare a generous meeting gift, and I'll go with you to Linglong Pavilion."

"Good! Thank you, Elder Hong."

A short while later

Xia Wu and the others carried the unconscious Xia Yifan and followed Elder Hong to Linglong Pavilion.

In a reception room, Wu Linglong said, "Old Hong, why have you come to see me today?"

Elder Hong smiled and said, "Hehehe, I encountered a tricky matter today. The Second Prince's Soul was heavily injured by someone using a Soul Skill. Furthermore, a method was left deep within his Soul, which is still continuously eroding it. I wanted to come and ask if you have any way to remove that force for him."

"Heavily injured the Soul? How could anyone here know such a Cultivation Technique? Even in the Profound Realm, those who can use Soul Skills can be counted on one hand."

"This... I heard that person had spent many days enjoying himself at Linglong Pavilion. I wonder if you are familiar with him. If he could be persuaded to act, perhaps the Second Prince's life can still be saved."

Wu Linglong was shocked. "You're saying the person who used a Soul Skill to heavily injure the Second Prince is him?"

No wonder Jiang Ye had said before that he had methods to make her suffer a hundred or thousand times more pain than the Cold Poison; it turned out he was referring to Soul Skills.

Xia Wu said, "That's right. Before the gates of the Xuanling Space opened, he held the elites of all factions hostage and then heavily injured the Second Prince. He is already inside the Xuanling Space now."

"Hehehe, he's not even here. Even if I were to step forward to persuade him, it would be useless."

"This... Pavilion Master Wu, given the Second Prince's current condition, how much longer can he hold on?"

Wu Linglong reached out to investigate. Suddenly, her Soul shuddered. "Ugh!!" She quickly withdrew her power. "Such strong Soul power! And it's even accompanied by lightning. How can it be so bizarre? I've never seen anyone in the Profound Realm this powerful."

Elder Hong was also shocked. "What? You're saying he's stronger than those in the Profound Realm who Cultivate Soul Skills? But in a place like this..."

"Then I wouldn't know. Perhaps there's someone behind him."

Xia Wu said, "Impossible! His background has been investigated very clearly. He's just a disciple of a small Family in the Middle Profound Domain. Aside from his Pure Yang Body, he has no other powerful background."

"Hehe, don't worry. With such powerful Soul methods, the fact that he didn't kill the Second Prince on the spot means he must have some plan. He won't let the Second Prince die for the time being."

One hour later

Inside the palace, after King Xia Li learned of Xia Yifan's matter, he immediately summoned Xia Yichen to the palace.

"Yichen, no matter what, he is your second brother. Hurry and find a way to notify that person to come out and remove the Soul-eroding force for your second brother."

Xia Yichen smiled disappointedly. "Hehe, even you suspect that I made him act?"

"Impudent! What kind of attitude is that?"

"It's nothing. To be blunt, this matter has nothing to do with me. The person you're looking for isn't me either."

The Second Princess Consort cursed, "You vile spawn! Call that person over immediately to heal my son."

Boom!! Xia Yichen's Profound Qi erupted. He said in a rage, "Say that one more time!"

"Impudent!" Boom! Xia Li immediately suppressed him.

"Ah..." Xia Yichen's eyes showed intense killing intent as he stared fixedly at them.

Seeing Xia Yichen release killing intent toward him, Xia Li said angrily, "You want to die? Fine! Men, throw him into the dungeon. Torture him slowly for a year, and then kill him."

Xia Yichen suddenly laughed loudly. "Hahahaha!!! Xia Li! As they say, even a tiger does not eat its cubs. I will remember what you've done today!"

"Humph! Do you still have the ability to turn things around?"

"Hahahaha! Soon. All of you, just wait for me!"

"Hmm?" Xia Li seemed to think of something, but the people he had planted by Xia Yichen's side had all been killed, so he didn't know specifically what Xia Yichen planned to do.

Xia Yichen's mother was originally a palace maid who was secretly harmed to death by them five years ago. However, Xia Yichen was extremely outstanding in both martial arts and strategy, yet he was constantly suppressed by Xia Li.

For five years, Xia Yichen had been secretly accumulating strength, only waiting for the day he could trample them under his feet. But now, Xia Li's ruthlessness made him change his decision. He was going to completely slaughter these people!