Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 293: Chapter 167: War God Peak’s Peak Master, Wen Mingyan_2

In the Red Cloud Prefecture, the various major forces constantly clashed over cultivation resources. However, in order to avoid complete fallout, the higher-ups generally kept such disputes within controlled boundaries. Many competitions over high-level resources were resolved through battles between their disciples.

In recent years, whether it was the Haoyang Sect, the three sects, or the Governor Mansion, all had produced exceptional talents. Yet, among the disciples of the Holy Pill Sect, there was no one particularly outstanding. This left their sect at a disadvantage in resource competitions. Now, with the appearance of Gu Sheng, Qin Xue saw a beacon of hope. As a member of the Holy Pill Sect, he naturally wished for its resurgence, for a path back to their former glory!

Wen Mingyan, however, was indifferent to fame and fortune and wasn’t particularly invested in sect affairs. But even he required massive resources for his own cultivation, especially the treasures obtained annually from the Red Cloud Secret Domain, which were essential for experts at the Marrow Refining Realm!

Originally, between the two sects and the three sects, the Holy Pill Sect and the Haoyang Sect were evenly matched, suppressing the Giant Sword Sect, Thousand Poison Sect, and Mad Saber Sect. However, in recent years, the Holy Pill Sect suffered repeated losses in the Red Cloud Secret Domain, allowing the latter three sects to catch up in Marrow Refining Realm experts. If it weren’t for the Holy Pill Sect’s reliance on its alchemy profession, its strength might already lag behind the three sects.

After pondering for a moment, Wen Mingyan said, ”I’ll go find Lu Junyi and see what exactly he’s up to!”

Wen Mingyan promptly left War God Peak and headed to Lu Junyi’s pavilion on Cloud Saint Peak.

After obtaining the formula for the Bone Marrow Building Pill, Lu Junyi had been engrossed in refining it. Now, with all the necessary ingredients at hand, he was fervently working inside his pavilion.

When Wen Mingyan arrived at the pavilion, he found the protective formation activated, barring him from entry.

”Peak Master Wen, are you looking for the Great Elder for something urgent?”

At this moment, a young woman dressed in a pale yellow gown, radiant and elegant, emerged from the backyard.

Her name was Baixue Yuzi, a disciple of the Great Elder.

Wen Mingyan recognized Baixue Yuzi. Pointing at the protective formation, he commanded, ”Disable the formation. I have urgent business with the old man Lu!”

Baixue Yuzi’s face showed a trace of helplessness. ”Peak Master Wen, please wait. My master is currently refining pills and has instructed us not to disturb him for any reason. This formation is the highest-level barrier he activated himself, and even I cannot open it from the outside.”

Wen Mingyan, a sword fanatic with an obstinate temper, would not give up easily. Hearing this, his face darkened with a touch of anger, ”Hah! I bet he’s just deliberately avoiding me! Refining pills? Nonsense, just an excuse!”

Saying this, Wen Mingyan brought his fingers together as if forming a sword and lightly slashed toward the protective formation around the pavilion.

Baixue Yuzi, aware of Wen Mingyan’s formidable skills, turned pale and cried out in alarm, ”Peak Master Wen, don’t act recklessly! My master truly is refining pills!”

Wen Mingyan paid no attention and slashed forward with his two fingers. Instantly, a tremendous Sword Qi shot from his fingertips.

The Sword Qi struck the protective formation with a deafening boom, setting off a surge of energy. Dust and debris swirled in the courtyard, and the nearby grape trellises toppled. The pavilion itself trembled violently under the impact.

Inside the pavilion, Lu Junyi was at a critical juncture in refining the pill. Just as he was about to reach success, the sudden quake caused the entire pavilion to shake. His previously stable furnace now teetered precariously, on the verge of toppling.

Lu Junyi’s expression changed dramatically. The Bone Marrow Building Pill was a Mystical-level top-grade pill, and the ingredients used for this batch were incredibly valuable, costing over seven million silver taels! If successful, not only would it elevate his alchemy skills, but each pill could sell for no less than twelve hundred silver taels! If external interference caused his failure, his blood pressure would undoubtedly hit the roof!

Lu Junyi tried his best to stabilize the pill furnace and ensure the pills formed smoothly. However, Wen Mingyan’s attack was no light matter. The violent tremor caused the ingredients inside the furnace to heat unevenly, triggering an explosion.

In this world, the law of energy conservation still applied. The immense potency of a Mystical-level pill came not only from the alchemy technique but also from the latent energy within the ingredients themselves. A failed refinement released this energy explosively. With a loud bang, the pill furnace shattered, and the tremendous force sent Lu Junyi flying across the room.

Outside, Baixue Yuzi’s heart sank when she heard the explosion. Her face darkened, and she muttered, ”It’s over—he blew up the furnace!”

Although Wen Mingyan didn’t understand alchemy, hearing the commotion and seeing the billowing black smoke emerging from the pavilion, he immediately realized a furnace explosion had occurred.

”He really was refining pills! Did I... cause trouble?”

Feeling the force of the explosion, Wen Mingyan deduced that the pill Lu Junyi had been working on must have been of a very high grade.

Though the explosion was powerful, Lu Junyi was no ordinary man. Though blasted away, he escaped unscathed apart from his charred hair and soot-covered face.

Forgetting his appearance, Lu Junyi immediately rushed to the pill furnace to inspect the damage.

As he feared, the furnace lid had been blown off, and the pills that had been nearly formed were reduced to ash. The room was filled with a burnt, acrid stench.

Grabbing a handful of blackened ash from the furnace, Lu Junyi trembled with rage, his breathing labored, and his blood pressure spiked! Although his face was as black as coal, a faint red glow from his fury was still visible beneath the soot.

”Who! Who dares!”

Lu Junyi’s furious roar echoed across the entire Cloud Saint Peak. From the tone, Wen Mingyan could already sense his wrath and involuntarily shrank back. ”Uh... Maybe I should come back another day!”

He hastily added instructions to Baixue Yuzi, ”Don’t you dare say a word! If Lu old man asks, just tell him I was never here! Claim ignorance!”

Baixue Yuzi rolled her eyes. ”Peak Master Wen, are you joking? Your Sword Qi signature isn’t just unique in our Holy Pill Sect—it’s unmatched across the entire Red Cloud Prefecture! The Great Elder only needs a slight probe to identify you. There’s no hiding from him!”

Wen Mingyan, now paling, lost all his earlier bravado. ”Even so, I need to flee first! If he catches me red-handed, I’ll be lectured to death!”

”Bang!”

Just as Wen Mingyan was about to slip away, the protective formation around the pavilion deactivated, and the door was violently kicked open. A disheveled and soot-covered Lu Junyi stormed out furiously!

”Wen Mingyan! You’ve really grown gutsy! Do you have any idea how much your antics just cost me? You’d better have a damn good explanation, or I’ll show you exactly how I settle scores!”

Lu Junyi’s eyes burned with rage, and his expression twisted with fury.

When it came to fighting, Wen Mingyan was technically stronger than Lu Junyi. Despite his earlier cockiness, however, Wen Mingyan now acted like a scolded child in front of Lu Junyi.

Why? Because Lu Junyi happened to be his maternal uncle and his guide in Martial Arts. Though not formally his master, their relationship was akin to a mentor and disciple. The weight of seniority was undeniable, and Wen Mingyan dared not defy him.

Wen Mingyan glanced at Baixue Yuzi, frantically signaling her with his eyes: ”Why are you still here? Leave!”

Wen Mingyan knew he was about to be reprimanded like a beaten dog and didn’t want a junior witnessing his humiliation.

Holding back laughter, Baixue Yuzi tactfully addressed Lu Junyi, ”Master, I did warn Peak Master Wen that you were refining pills. He wouldn’t believe me. I tried my best to stop him!”

With that, Baixue Yuzi ignored Wen Mingyan’s death glare and cheerfully skipped out of the courtyard.

Swallowing his rage, Lu Junyi shot a fierce glare at Wen Mingyan before stepping back inside the pavilion. Wen Mingyan hesitated, unsure whether to follow.

A moment later, Lu Junyi’s livid voice rang out from the pavilion: ”Still standing there? Do you want me to personally invite you inside?”