59: Chapter 59 The Most Ruthless Are the Imperial Family

Back at the Immortal Cave, Yi Kuhan took out the two jade boxes Yun Chenfei had given her and tossed aside the one containing the defensive Formation.

When she opened the jade box containing the Medicinal Pills, a warm current couldn't help but surge in her heart.

"No wonder this brat's cultivation progressed so quickly; it turns out he obtained quite a significant Opportunity."

"seventh-rank elixirs are rare; in the entire Water Moon Continent, there might not even be someone who can refine one. I didn't expect this brat would actually be willing to give it away."

Looking at the two Medicinal Pills in the jade box, a charming smile spread across Yi Kuhan's face.

"Just as well, I was worried that relying on only one sixth-tier elixir wouldn't help me break through the second shackle of the Saint Phoenix Divine Body."

"With this seventh-rank earth spirit pill, I have no more worries."

Then she picked up the earth spirit pill, slowly put it into her mouth, and began to Cultivate.

As the vast Spiritual Qi surged into her body, a phantom of a seven-colored Phoenix gradually emerged behind Yi Kuhan.

Under the continuous supply of massive Spiritual Qi from the seventh-rank elixir earth spirit pill, the Phoenix phantom behind Yi Kuhan became increasingly solid.

On the body of this seven-colored Phoenix phantom, ten pitch-black chains were bound.

The first chain had already been severed; now, Yi Kuhan was controlling all the mana in her body, launching a full-scale attack on the second chain.

As time passed, the second chain on the seven-colored Phoenix became covered with dense cracks, as if it would shatter at any moment.

Feeling the shackle inside her body loosening, Yi Kuhan increased the output of mana.

Just as the Spiritual Qi contained within the earth spirit pill was about to be exhausted, the second chain on the seven-colored Phoenix finally shattered inch by inch.

"Qiang! Qiang!"

Suddenly, a resonant and clear cry echoed through the skies as a seven-colored Phoenix phantom soared upwards, circling and dancing above the Saintesss Residence.

"Hu!"

"Finally, I've broken through the second shackle of the Saint Phoenix Divine Body."

"It's all thanks to Xiao Yunzi's earth spirit pill."

Exhaling a breath of turbid air, Yi Kuhan said with a face full of smiles.

At the same time, a System notification sounded in the mind of the meditating and Cultivating Yun Chenfei.

"Ding! Xuan Yue Sect Saintess Yi Kuhan's favorability towards you +5."

"It seems Senior Sister must have discovered that seventh-rank Earth Essence Pill."

"Giving roses to others leaves a fragrance on one's own hands."

"Is it fake? This saying isn't fake at all."

With a slight smile, Yun Chenfei closed his eyes and began to Cultivate again.

At this time, almost all the Disciples participating in the Gambling Match were Cultivating in their Immortal Caves.

After all, sharpening one's spear right before battle is better than not sharpening it at all.

...

At the foot of the Xuan Yue Sect mountain, inside a courtyard.

"Damn you, Yun Chenfei! Just you wait, I will repay the hatred of my broken legs tenfold!"

A roar mixed with the sound of shattering porcelain came from Shangguan Wenxuan's room.

"A gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years."

"This matter is of great importance. Xuan'er, not only can you not turn against Yun Chenfei right now, but you must also do everything in your power to help the Xuan Yue Sect win this Gambling Match."

Looking at the messy room, Shen Wanqing frowned and then spoke.

"Uncle Shen, we've gone to such great lengths just to exchange for a mere month of mining rights; is it worth it?"

Seeing Shen Wanqing's arrival, Shangguan Wenxuan reined in his hostility and asked in confusion.

"Haha, who told you we were here to mine the Spirit Stone mine?"

"The Imperial Family's Dragon vein is gradually drying up and urgently needs a large amount of Spiritual Qi for replenishment. As long as we tamper with the Spirit Stone vein slightly, we can channel the pure Spiritual Qi from the Spirit Stone mine to the Dragon vein."

"Once the Dragon vein receives a continuous supply of Spiritual Qi, it will surely be restored to its original state. At that time, the ancient Formation of the Imperial City can be activated."

"Even if the Divine Firmament Sect and the Xuan Yue Sect find out, there's nothing to fear. The seventh-rank ancient Formation of the Imperial City is more than just a decoration."

"If they don't come looking for trouble, then so be it. But if they dare to come, I'll make sure they never return!"

Casually setting up a barrier to block Divine Sense, Shen Wanqing said with a laugh.

"So Father never intended to mine the Spirit Stone mine from the beginning, but wanted to restore the Dragon vein instead."

Shangguan Wenxuan suddenly realized.

What he didn't know was that a serious illness five years ago had greatly reduced his father's Lifespan. Restoring the Dragon vein this time was not just to activate the Imperial City's Formation.

The most important purpose was to rely on the power of the Dragon vein to defy heaven and extend his life.

The funny thing is that Shangguan Wenxuan was still going to great lengths to seize the Spirit Stone vein and restore the Dragon vein just to fight for the throne.

Once his father successfully extended his life, how could the throne ever fall to him?

Glancing at Shangguan Wenxuan with pity, Shen Wanqing took out another Medicinal Pill and handed it to him.

"This... is this a blood burning pill?"

Looking at the blood-red Medicinal Pill in his hand, Shangguan Wenxuan asked uncertainly.

"Indeed. To refine the blood burning pill, many Dark Dragon Guards were sacrificed; otherwise, we wouldn't have brought only two people this time."

Shen Wanqing said expressionlessly.

Hearing this, Shangguan Wenxuan suddenly felt a chill all over his body, and his heart was filled with shock.

He clearly remembered that to train that batch of Dark Dragon Guards, half of the Southern Heaven Kingdom's treasury had been emptied.

Moreover, the loyalty of the Dark Dragon Guards was beyond doubt; Ma Shaoliang was a perfect example.

He hadn't expected the Emperor of the Southern Heaven Kingdom to actually use the Dark Dragon Guards, who were raised with massive resources, for refining medicine just to restore the Dragon vein and extend his own life.

As expected, the most ruthless is the imperial family.

"Taking this blood burning pill at the critical moment can help you Breakthrough to the Ninth Grade Spirit Refining Realm in one go."

"By then, no one in the Secret Realm will be your match."

After speaking, Shen Wanqing turned and left Shangguan Wenxuan's room.

"If I win this Gambling Match and get the chance to enter the Spirit Stone vein, after the Dragon vein is restored, I will be the greatest contributor to the entire Southern Heaven Kingdom."

"At that time, what will my eldest brother, second brother, fourth brother, and fifth brother have to compete with me for the throne? The throne will be well within my reach!"

"As expected, Father still loves me the most; to help me win the Gambling Match, he was even willing to sacrifice the Dark Dragon Guards."

"I must not let my father's painstaking efforts go to waste."

"I must win this time!"

Looking at the bright red blood burning pill in his hand, Shangguan Wenxuan made a secret resolution.

He seemed to already see himself seizing the throne, ascending as the new emperor, with an expression of holding great power and being triumphant.

...

Meanwhile, inside the Holy Sons Residence of the Xuan Yue Sect, after taking the sixth-grade Medicinal Pill, the Guangling Pill, Yun Chenfei's cultivation also broke through to the Peak of the Second Grade Spirit Refining Realm.

Originally, Yun Chenfei wanted to continue consuming Medicinal Pills to Breakthrough to the Third Grade Spirit Refining Realm in one go, but by now, a lot of unrefined Medicinal Pill power had accumulated in his body.

If he continued to consume Medicinal Pills, it would cause great harm to his body.

Cultivation is inherently a gradual process; blindly relying on external forces to Breakthrough will result in an unstable Foundation and a superficial Realm.

Yun Chenfei understood the principle that haste makes waste, so he gave up the idea of continuing to consume Medicinal Pills.

He began to slowly refine and absorb the remaining Medicinal Pill power in his body.