The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

Chapter 273: Chapter 272: True Ability

"Holy shit!"

"My god, that guy is terrifyingly strong!"

"A Celestial Essence Realm expert couldn’t even withstand a single one of his moves."

"He’s so young, yet he possesses such strength. Truly remarkable."

The crowd burst into discussion, their gazes toward Qin Ya now filled with wariness.

When the Silver Armored Warrior saw the Third Young Master Shangguan sent flying with a single kick, his expression changed drastically. ’Oh, hell,’ he thought. ’The Third Young Master of the Shangguan Family, kicked into the air right here in Hai Kou, on our own turf... If word of this gets out, I’m done for. The only way to appease the Shangguan Family’s wrath is to capture Qin Ya now.’

At this thought, the Silver Armored Warrior instantly drew the longsword at his waist, pointed it at Qin Ya, and bellowed, "All of you, listen up! Take this scoundrel down, now!"

Upon hearing the order, the Martial Artists immediately surrounded Qin Ya, forming several tight layers. Qin Ya’s brow furrowed slightly as he said coldly, "I already showed mercy by sparing his life. Since you all don’t know what’s good for you, don’t blame me for what happens next."

As his words fell, Qin Ya gently raised his palm. A gale gathered in his hand. With an indifferent wave, an endless gale erupted from his palm, instantly sweeping out in all directions. The strongest among these Martial Artists was only at the Celestial Essence Realm; how could they possibly withstand a storm infused with the Mysteries of Wind?

In an instant, cries of shock and agony filled the air.

One after another, the Martial Artists were flung high into the air, then rained down like hailstones. Fifty or sixty Martial Artists were utterly powerless before Qin Ya, leaving the crowd staring wide-mouthed, rubbing their eyes in disbelief.

Having done all this, Qin Ya’s expression remained nonchalant.

He had slaughtered entire groups of Extraordinary Martial Artists before, let alone this bunch who hadn’t even reached that level. To him, they were no different than ants.

"Well, I’ll be... This kid’s strength..."

Shangguan Hao, who had been sauntering over, happened to see the moment Qin Ya sent everyone flying with a wave of his hand. His eyes widened, his pupils contracted, and his face filled with a grave expression. He muttered, "This boy... he’s an Extraordinary!!"

’Shangguan Hao had never seen such a young Extraordinary Martial Artist. Even his own elder brother, hailed by the family as a prodigy, had only set foot in the Extraordinary Domain at the age of thirty-eight. But this boy before him? How old was he? Seventeen? Eighteen?’

"Third Brother really picked the wrong person to mess with this time." Glancing at the Third Young Master Shangguan, who was spitting up blood on the ground, he slowly walked over, squatted down, and said with feigned surprise, "My, my, isn’t this Third Brother? The ground is so cold, how can you be lying here? Huh? And why are you still coughing up blood?"

"Who? Who’s the bastard that injured my third brother?"

Shangguan Hao rolled up his sleeves, bared his teeth, and struck a pose as if he were about to fight to the death.

The Third Young Master Shangguan, still on the ground, could only glare viciously at Shangguan Hao. "Shangguan Hao, cut the crap and help me up! Now!"

"Yes, yes, yes..."

Shangguan Hao quickly agreed, walked up to the Third Young Master Shangguan, and took his arm to slowly help him up. Halfway up, he suddenly let go. The Third Young Master stumbled and, with a THUD, fell back to the ground, spitting out another mouthful of blood.

"Shangguan Hao, you bastard, what the hell are you playing at?!" the Third Young Master Shangguan cursed.

"Sorry, sorry."

Shangguan Hao quickly apologized, looking as if he’d made a terrible mistake. Then, he glared fiercely at Qin Ya and said viciously, "Third Brother, you just wait here. Don’t you worry, I’ll get revenge for you."

"You useless piece of trash, get back here! Get back here now!"

With that, he left the Third Young Master Shangguan calling after him, his expression turning solemn. He strode forward with purpose, stepping past the numerous Martial Artists groaning and wailing on the ground, and headed straight for Qin Ya. "Seventh Young Master, what are you doing?"

The Silver Armored Warrior was still in shock from how Qin Ya had defeated everyone in a single move. Seeing Shangguan Hao march toward Qin Ya, seemingly ready to throw his life away, scared him out of his wits. ’Gods above,’ he thought, ’one of the Shangguan Family’s young masters is already injured. If another one gets hurt, I’m toast!’

Ignoring the difference in their status, he immediately grabbed Shangguan Hao.

"Let me go! I’m going to avenge my third brother!"

The Silver Armored Warrior didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. ’Avenge him?’ he thought frantically. ’My god, with that Cultivation of yours propped up by nothing but resources, how could you possibly beat him? Didn’t you see all these Martial Artists wailing on the ground?’

’Does this Seventh Young Master have a screw loose?!’

"Seventh Young Master, the target is extremely strong! We’re no match for him! I’ve already sent someone to notify the family retainers. They’ll be here soon."

"The retainers? You mean that bunch who look down their noses at everyone?"

"Er... yes."

"Hey, hey! Young Master, come back!"

In a moment of carelessness, the Silver Armored Warrior let Shangguan Hao slip past. By the time he tried to stop him again, Shangguan Hao had already leaped and landed directly on the Profound Vessel.

"Huh, isn’t that the good-for-nothing young master from the Shangguan Family?"

"It really is him. What is he doing up there?"

"Even his brother was sent flying with one kick. What does he think he can do? To go up there so recklessly... sigh, what a brainless, impulsive fool."

The crowd’s words naturally reached Qin Ya’s ears. He looked at the seemingly indignant Shangguan Hao, the corners of his mouth twitching upward. Just a moment ago, the Sword Spirit of the Ting Xiao Sword had sent him a message: this Shangguan Hao’s Cultivation was even stronger than the Third Young Master Shangguan’s, and faint, mysterious fluctuations were emanating from his body.

However, this person was using a peculiar Secret Skill to conceal his Cultivation, so much so that not even a Celestial Human Realm Martial Artist would notice anything amiss.

’Interesting,’ Qin Ya thought with a faint smile.

"Hey, what are you smiling at?" Shangguan Hao’s brows furrowed. His gaze met Qin Ya’s and he flinched; for a moment, he felt as if he had been completely seen through.

"Nothing. What, you want to avenge your brother?"

Qin Ya said with a smirk. Hearing this, Shangguan Hao’s eyebrows shot up. "I’m telling you, the retainers from my Shangguan Family are on their way! You’d better surrender right now, or you’ll be in for a world of hurt!"

The Silver Armored Warrior, who had just rushed over, staggered at these words and nearly fell onto the deck of the Profound Vessel. He stared at Shangguan Hao, feeling utterly distraught. ’My dear Young Master, are you collaborating with the enemy? Shouldn’t you be stalling for time until the retainers arrive? You’re basically telling him to run for it!’

"Haha, the Shangguan Family’s Seventh Young Master is truly a waste of space."

"Yeah, his brain is completely useless. This is hilarious."

"Seeing really is believing. The Seventh Young Master Shangguan is just as ignorant and incompetent as the rumors say. He can’t even figure out something so simple."

But to everyone’s surprise, Qin Ya showed no sign of panic. Instead, he looked at Shangguan Hao and slowly reached out to grab him.

Seeing this, the Silver Armored Warrior lunged forward to intervene, but before he could even get close, a sudden gale sent him flying hundreds of feet away. The hand, its five fingers formed into a claw, cut through the air and shot straight for Shangguan Hao’s neck.

"Not good!!"

Shangguan Hao’s expression changed slightly. He hadn’t expected Qin Ya to attack so directly.

"If you don’t use your real strength, you will die."

Suddenly, Qin Ya’s voice drifted over, causing Shangguan Hao’s pupils to shrink violently. From that approaching hand, he felt an unprecedented threat, along with a terrifying killing intent that felt as if it had been forged in a sea of blood and a mountain of corpses. Just as Qin Ya had said, if he didn’t use his real strength, he might actually die!

With a single thought, a strange fluctuation suddenly radiated from Shangguan Hao’s body. The surrounding air instantly stagnated. In that moment, Qin Ya felt as if he had been plunged into a swamp; his speed had actually slowed by thirty percent...

With a thought of his own, Qin Ya’s True Essence Qi Sea activated, instantly destroying the stagnating fluctuation. The moment he broke free, Shangguan Hao’s face turned deathly pale, and he was seized by the neck, completely powerless to resist.