Chapter 22

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Chapter 22: The Destruction of a Family?

Although startled, the two brothers knew Yi Qianmo wasn’t joking. Without hesitation, they each took the Qi Nourishing Pill.

The pill given to the old man was of medium quality, while the brothers received a lower grade due to their weaker cultivation. Despite the difference, even the lower-grade pill posed a significant risk.

For Yi Tianyu, who had barely reached first-class mastery, the process was especially perilous. Yi Qianmo personally protected him to ensure a safe breakthrough to the post-natal stage.

On the other hand, Yi Tianyang, being more talented, was under the old man’s care. His journey to the innate stage posed fewer challenges, although the pill’s potency remained formidable for someone unrefined by celestial transformation.

However, when Yi Tianyu consumed the pill, Yi Qianmo realized he had underestimated its power. His uncle’s body swelled unnaturally, threatening to explode under the pressure of uncontrolled energy.

Reacting swiftly, Yi Qianmo activated the Sword Pill, his eyes gleaming with silver light. “Transform the medicinal energy into true energy and send it to me!”

“What about you?” Yi Tianyu asked, fear evident in his trembling voice.

“Don’t worry about me. Do as I say,” Yi Qianmo assured him firmly.

Following instructions, Yi Tianyu converted the overwhelming medicinal energy into true energy and directed it toward Yi Qianmo. Receiving the powerful force, Yi Qianmo endured immense strain, with his energy pathways taking significant damage.

Yet, the Sword Pill absorbed the energy, guiding it into his dantian. After an hour of arduous effort, Yi Tianyu’s body stabilized. The remaining medicinal energy, refined into true energy, propelled him into a higher stage of cultivation.

Finally, both Yi Danian and Yi Tianyang sighed in relief.

“Qianmo, are you all right?” Yi Danian asked, hurrying to his grandson’s side.

The silver light in Yi Qianmo’s eyes gradually faded as he released the Sword Pill’s activation. Though the backlash left him pale and weakened, it wasn’t life-threatening.

Letting out a deep breath, Yi Qianmo stood up. “I’m fine. I just need a little rest.”

The room’s tension eased, though Yi Tianyu and Yi Tianyang now gazed at him with awe. They had witnessed the impossible—two first-class masters elevated to the innate stage within mere hours.

Their astonishment was tempered by unanswered questions. Sensing their curiosity, Yi Qianmo handed each of them another Qi Nourishing Pill.

“This one must be divided into ten portions. Use it to consolidate your cultivation,” he instructed.

Then, producing another pill, he said, “Dissolve this in water. Allocate it to the first-class experts in the family. Each portion should help them break through to the post-natal stage.”

Yi Tianyang accepted the pills with reverence and left to carry out the instructions.

Once the room emptied, Yi Qianmo seated himself in meditation, closing his eyes to recover. Yi Danian remained by his side, silently watching over him.

The old man’s thoughts churned with emotion. For years, he had struggled to reach the innate stage, yet his grandson had effortlessly elevated others to the same level with a few pills.

“Tianyao,” he thought, his heart heavy, “do you see this? Our family’s survival—our legacy—is all thanks to Qianmo. The boy you left behind has grown into a man of extraordinary power.”

The next morning, Yi Qianmo emerged from meditation fully healed. Just as he opened his eyes, a thunderous voice echoed across the Yi family estate.

“Yi Danian, your family’s doom has arrived!”

The announcement reverberated through the halls, striking fear into the household. Yi Danian and Yi Qianmo exchanged glances, their expressions hardening.

Thirteen years of preparation had led to this moment. Without a word, they strode out together, rousing Yi Lingyu, who stood guard outside.

Yi Qianmo grabbed his sister’s hand. “Let’s go. It’s time for revenge.”

The Lei and Huang families had chosen this moment carefully, emboldened by the Huang family elder’s recent breakthrough to the late innate stage.

By the time Yi Qianmo and Yi Danian reached the hall, the invaders had already forced their way in, leaving a trail of bloodied guards in their wake.

“Yi Danian, it’s been a long time,” said an old man in white robes. He was Huang Xingchu, head of the Huang family.

Beside him stood Lei Yuntian, leader of the Lei family, flanked by hundreds of guards. Among them were eight masters at the acquired stage and dozens of first-class experts. The rest ranged from second- to third-class.

Yi Danian met their glares with an unflinching gaze. “What brings you to my family?”

“Your destruction!” Lei Yuntian declared coldly. “Last time, we underestimated you, but today, we’ve come prepared.”

“What’s different today?” Yi Qianmo asked calmly.

“Blind, are you?” Huang Lixing sneered. “The Huang and Lei families have joined forces. With four innate masters, your defeat is certain. Surrender, and we may spare your lives.”

Yi Qianmo chuckled. “You think numbers will save you?”

“Enough talk!” Lei Yuntian barked. “Huang Xingchu, let’s finish this. Take down Yi Danian first, then capture that brat. The rest, wipe out the Yi family!”

“Wipe out the Yi family?”

A voice rang out from behind the crowd, cutting through the tension like a blade.

“Then you’ll have to get through us first!”

From the shadows emerged two figures, their presence commanding and fierce.