(PS: This chapter has 2,984 words, so it is a bit more expensive, please bear with us)
"Oh?"
Yang Tian's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.
He looked seriously at the Command Jade in Elder Hong's hand, seeing the heavy cyan-green glow it emitted, Yang Tian realized just how precious this Command Jade was.
When he saw Elder Hong respectfully take it out earlier, Yang Tian was already suspicious.
Now he understood that this Command Jade was actually the Holy Artifact of the former Saint Master of the Dark Organization.
"Yang Tian, I'm handing this Command Jade over to you now!"
Elder Hong held up the Command Jade with both hands, his face filled with reverence as he walked towards Yang Tian.
"Elder Hong, you should put it away for now!"
Yang Tian quickly waved his hand.
"Why? Don't you want this Command Jade?"
Elder Hong looked at Yang Tian in surprise.
"I have no use for it."
Yang Tian shrugged his shoulders.
"How can it be useless? You must understand, this Command Jade is the Holy Artifact of the old Saint Master. It represents the power of the Dark Organization. As long as you possess it, you can rally the old Saint Master's former forces, and with Ling Ying the Saintess, overthrow the current Saint Master's rule!"
Elder Hong said excitedly.
"You can handle these matters yourself. I won't get involved in this troubled water!"
Yang Tian refused directly.
"Why? Don't you want to become the Saint Master of the Ancient Martial Arts family? Don't you want to have all the martial arts books, Spirit Pills, and Spiritual Artifacts of the entire Dark Organization? You know, our family disciples start cultivating from a young age, and a small Purifying Spirit Pill can help them reach the early stage of the Body Tempering Realm within a few months!"
Elder Hong's voice was full of temptation.
Yang Tian's heart pounded intensely.
To be honest, he was indeed tempted.
He was currently just a Loose Cultivator, without systematic training, no Spirit Pills, no martial arts books, no Magical Treasures.
He got a Heaven-shattering Palm Technique through life-and-death struggles.
If he really wanted to break through to a higher existence, joining the Dark Organization would indeed be beneficial.
An ancient martial artist, no matter how good your talent is, can't compare to the effectiveness of a Spirit Pill.
"So what do you think? Are you tempted?"
Elder Hong raised his voice to ask.
"Not interested!"
Yang Tian shook his head.
Although he was tempted, it didn't mean he was willing to take on the task of restoration.
Because he would have to face the entire Dark Organization. Just facing the Dark Saintess alone was already challenging enough, let alone the entire Dark Organization? That's impossible, his own life was most important.
"This..."
Elder Hong's eyes flashed with surprise.
Unexpectedly, under the temptation of the Saint Master's throne, Yang Tian remained unmoved.
"If there's nothing else, I'll head back."
Yang Tian said, then walked forward.
From a distance, he saw a woman waiting there, none other than Ling Ying.
"Ling Ying, why aren't you resting?"
Yang Tian came up and asked.
"I couldn't sleep..."
Ling Ying said, her gaze noticing Elder Hong not far behind.
"Saintess, you came just in time!" Elder Hong approached, taking out the Command Jade, and said respectfully: "Please convince Yang Tian to accept the Command Jade in my hand. This Command Jade is your father's Holy Artifact, representing your father's supreme power. Obtaining it means rallying the old Saint Master's former forces to overthrow the current Saint Master's rule and establish a new Martial Dynasty!"
"What? Are you saying this Command Jade is the old Saint Master's Holy Artifact?"
Ling Ying exclaimed.
Earlier, when she saw Elder Hong respectfully take the Command Jade out of a jade box, her mind was full of doubts.
But she never imagined this Command Jade was indeed the old Saint Master's Holy Artifact.
"Saintess, the old Saint Master's wish was for you to restore his dynasty! So I hope you and Yang Tian can fulfill the old Saint Master's wish together!"
Elder Hong said, respectfully handing over the Command Jade.
Ling Ying wanted to say something, but Yang Tian already stopped her, saying directly: "Elder Hong, you handle the great restoration yourself. Ling Ying and I want nothing to do with it, we want to live longer!"
With that, Yang Tian pulled Ling Ying away.
"This...sigh..."
Elder Hong let out a sigh.
"Ling Ying, firstly, you are not the Saintess of the Dark Organization, and secondly, this is their business, it has nothing to do with us!"
Yang Tian said as he pulled Ling Ying towards the hotel, speaking as they walked.
But at this moment, his brow suddenly furrowed.
"Yang, what is it?"
Ling Ying quickly asked.
"Enemies are approaching! It's the Dark Saintess..."
Yang Tian had just finished speaking when several figures flew out from the opposite park, and with the sound of whooshing, they landed in front of Yang Tian, led by none other than the Dark Saintess.
"Dark Saintess, you found us so quickly..."
Ling Ying's face was pale and bloodless.
"Yang Tian, did you think you could escape my pursuit?"
The Dark Saintess coldly looked at Yang Tian.
Yang Tian felt as if he was facing a formidable enemy, and he quickly shielded Ling Ying behind him: "Ling Ying, retreat immediately..."
"Yang..."
Ling Ying wanted to say something, but Elder Hong had already shouted urgently: "Ling Ying, retreat immediately, this is a matter between us and the Dark Saintess! I don't want anything to happen to you, retreat now..."
Upon hearing Elder Hong's words, Ling Ying hesitated for a moment, but eventually retreated.
"Elder Hong, with both you and Yang Tian here, this is perfect. Today, I will make sure you perish here!"
The Dark Saintess waved her delicate white hand, and an elderly man stepped forward from behind her.
This old man's face was icy cold, yet he had a youthful appearance and white hair.
As he stepped forward, he directed his gaze at Yang Tian, and immediately, Yang Tian felt a terrifying and powerful aura pressing down on him.
This elder must be a terrifying presence.
"Law Enforcement Hall King, I didn't expect you to come as well! An exalted figure of the Law Enforcement Department coming here personally to deal with a martial artist in the early Fetus Refining Realm?"
Elder Hong said in a deep voice.
"This is the Saintess's order, so naturally, I'm here to apprehend you degenerates!"
This elder was indeed the head of the Law Enforcement Department, the Law Enforcement Hall King.
"Very well!"
Elder Hong said, but his face was as pale as paper.
"Yang Tian, I'll give you a chance now!" Seeing Elder Hong's pale face, the Dark Saintess's eyes flashed with mockery. She looked at Yang Tian with interest: "As long as you personally hand over the Holy Sword and cripple your own power on the spot, breaking your limbs, I'll spare your miserable life and won't let the Law Enforcement Hall King take action against you."
"Idiot!"
Yang Tian cursed.
"If the Law Enforcement Hall King takes action, you will be reduced to dust, because he is even more terrifying than I am!"
The Dark Saintess suddenly stated.
Upon hearing this, Yang Tian was shaken and couldn't help but scrutinize the elder. Was the Law Enforcement Hall King even more terrifying than the Dark Saintess? What kind of terrifying existence was that?
"So, how about it? Do you want my offer?"
The Dark Saintess's eyes were filled with a cold smile.
"Let's test my palm technique first!"
Yang Tian swiftly struck with a palm.
This palm carried a vast amount of Spiritual Breath, swirling in the air to form a Palm Force, directed toward the Dark Saintess.
"Tricks of the trade!"
The Law Enforcement Hall King coldly shouted, channeling his Spiritual Breath, and with a single strike, dispersed the powerful Palm Force in the air.
Yang Tian's face turned grim.
This was the first move of his Heaven-shattering Palm Technique, the Heaven-shattering Strike, which he previously used to contend against the Dark Saintess, forcing her to evade. Yet, here the Law Enforcement Hall King had directly scattered it.
"This Law Enforcement Hall King is even more formidable than I imagined!"
For a moment, Yang Tian felt an overwhelming sense of suppression.
He tightly clenched his fists.
"Fine, you refuse the chance I gave you? Then so be it, I'll make you regret it now!"
The Dark Saintess waved her hand.
The Law Enforcement Hall King had already taken action. He took a deep breath, and it seemed like all the air in mid-air was sucked in. His abdomen and mouth swelled, and for an instant, the whole world seemed to stop.
"Heaven-Devouring Qi!"
The next second, the Law Enforcement Hall King fiercely exhaled a blast toward Yang Tian.
A massive Qi force erupted, rushing toward Yang Tian.
To Yang Tian's shock, he found himself unable to move, sensing the breath of death approaching.
"Yang, be careful..."
A cry of alarm came from behind, it was Ling Ying.
Yang Tian's spirit suddenly jolted, and his gaze became resolute.
He couldn't die here!
He clenched his fist tightly, sharp fingernails piercing his flesh, drawing blood that stained the Holy Sword in his hand. Almost the next second, the sword emitted a brilliant light, significantly alleviating the oppressive aura on him.
He wielded the Holy Sword, slashing at the Law Enforcement Hall King's Heaven-Devouring Qi.
Boom!
A thunderous sound erupted as the Law Enforcement Hall King's Heaven-Devouring Qi was instantly shattered, and the powerful aura shot in all directions like meteors.
Yang Tian bore the brunt of the attack, his body covered in blood from the piercing rays.
He firmly clenched his fist, kneeling on one knee.
"What's happening?"
Elder Hong was completely stunned, standing there staring blankly at Yang Tian.
She thought the Law Enforcement Hall King's Heaven-Devouring Qi would kill Yang Tian, but she didn't expect Yang Tian to shatter it with a single sword strike.
This was beyond anyone's expectations, wasn't it?
Not only Elder Hong, but even the Dark Saintess couldn't help looking at Yang Tian, scrutinizing him up and down, finally snorting coldly: "Yang Tian, you're something else, to even break through the Law Enforcement Hall King's Heaven-Devouring Qi!"