Karma Fire Dispels Poison, Pill Shocks the Imperial Capital! (Two-in-One Mega Chapter)

After agreeing to the requests of the Nalan Clan and the Imperial Family, Lin Chen did not delay.

The next day, led by Nalan Su who was practically groveling in gratitude, he headed toward the Nalan Clan estate.

The news had long since spread, and the eyes of the entire Imperial Capital were focused here.

Spies from countless factions lurked in the alleys surrounding the Nalan estate, and even the air was thick with anxious anticipation.

Everyone wanted to see with their own eyes this impossibly young sixth-tier alchemy grandmaster.

They wondered if he truly possessed the legendary, unfathomable means to resolve the Brand Poison that even the Pill King Gu He was helpless against.

The Nalan Clan estate was heavily guarded today, yet its gates were thrown wide open to welcome the honored guest.

The core members of the clan were all dressed in formal attire, standing respectfully on both sides of the main entrance.

When they saw Nalan Su leading a youth in black, followed by the chillingly cold Hai Bodong, the beautiful Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin, the emotions in everyone's eyes exploded instantly.

Curiosity swept over Lin Chen like a searchlight, while awe remained hidden behind their wariness of Hai Bodong.

As for that trace of doubt, it drifted away like fine dust amidst whispers of "he's so young."

Lin Chen unconsciously rubbed his sleeve with his fingertips, ignoring those complex gazes.

He was currently using his Spirit Realm soul power to sweep the surroundings, taking in every restriction and hidden sentry of the Nalan estate.

He walked straight into the estate, with Nalan Su following closely behind him.

Nalan Su led him to a heavily guarded bedroom in the backyard.

On the bed, an elderly man with white hair and a beard, thin as a skeleton, lay in a coma.

The old man's complexion was an eerie grayish-black, his breath so faint it seemed as if a gust of wind would extinguish it.

Black poison veins spread like spiderwebs across his exposed arms and neck, emitting a cold, foul stench.

The odor was enough to make one's spine chill just by being near, and the old man on the bed was none other than Nalan Jie, who had been afflicted with Brand Poison for many years.

Nalan Jie had once been a formidable Dou King, but now he was tortured into a mere shadow of his former self by the toxins.

"Father..."

Seeing his old father in such a state, Nalan Su's eyes turned red instantly.

He bowed deeply to Lin Chen, his forehead nearly touching the ground.

"Everything is entrusted to you, Master! As long as you can save my father, the Nalan Clan is willing to pay any price!"

Lin Chen nodded slightly and walked to the bedside.

Withdrawing his gaze, his Spirit Realm soul power covered Nalan Jie's body like a fine net.

In an instant, he understood the situation within the man's body clearly: the Brand Poison had already seeped into the bone marrow.

It had even become entangled with his Dou Qi like a maggot in the bone, impossible to strip away with ordinary medicinal pills.

But to the Red Lotus Karma Fire, all the poisons in this world were merely "karmic obstacles" waiting to be purified.

"Everyone, step back."

Lin Chen's voice remained calm, yet it carried an unquestionable power.

He glanced at Hai Bodong, who understood immediately.

He raised his hand to lay down a transparent ice barrier, isolating the bedroom from the outside world to prevent the poison from leaking and to handle any emergencies.

Nalan Su hurriedly waved his hand, ordering all the servants to exit the room.

Only Hai Bodong, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin remained to watch from a short distance away.

Lin Chen extended his right hand, and a wisp of blood-red flame, extremely fine yet so pure that it made the air slightly hot, condensed at his fingertip.

As he leaned over, his movements were incredibly light, and he gently touched his fingertip to the center of Nalan Jie's brow, slowly channeling the Karma Fire into his body.

"Sizzle!"

As if cold water had been dripped into boiling oil, Nalan Jie's body shuddered violently.

An unconscious groan of pain escaped his throat, and his withered fingers gripped the bedsheets tightly, twisting the fabric into wrinkles.

The black poison veins on his skin instantly came to life, writhing frantically as if roaring in resistance, only to be burned and purified bit by bit by the Karma Fire.

A thick, foul-smelling black mist was forced out through his pores.

Lin Chen waved his left hand, and his Dou Qi condensed into an invisible barrier, firmly binding the black mist and compressing it into a small black ball to prevent it from contaminating the air.

The temperature in the room did not rise; instead, a solemn and dignified aura of purification permeated the space.

Even the folds of Xiao Yi Xian's clothes seemed to be smoothed out by this aura.

Xiao Yi Xian watched without blinking, her emerald eyes filled with shock.

Her Woe Poison Body was extremely sensitive to toxins, and she could clearly feel that the Brand Poison, which even made her heart tremble, was being annihilated under the blood-colored flame like snow melting!

What amazed her even more was that the purification of the Karma Fire was not a brutal destruction, but a precise stripping away of the toxins, causing almost no damage to Nalan Jie's vitality or Dou Qi.

Qing Lin clutched her small fists tightly, her knuckles turning white.

Seeing Lin Chen's profile, as steady as Mount Tai, she quietly let out a sigh of relief, the trust in her eyes deepening.

She knew that as long as Lin Chen took action, there was nothing he could not resolve.

Nalan Su watched from the side, his heart pounding, cold sweat trickling down his temples.

Yet, he dared not even breathe loudly, only staring fixedly at his father's face, praying for a miracle to occur.

The time it took for a stick of incense to burn felt exceptionally long in this moment.

When the last wisp of blood-colored flame retracted into Lin Chen's fingertips, Nalan Jie's body stopped trembling.

The gray-black hue on his face faded at a speed visible to the naked eye, gradually returning to a weak, pale complexion.

Although he remained gaunt, the deathly aura that had lingered around him had completely dissipated, and the black poison veins on his skin had vanished without a trace.

"Ugh..."

A long, weary groan escaped Nalan Jie's lips.

He slowly opened his clouded eyes, his gaze dazed at first, then clearing bit by bit.

He moved his fingers, feeling a long-lost sense of ease within his body.

The excruciating pain and icy chill, which had clung to him like maggots on a bone, had actually vanished!

"Father! You're awake!" Nalan Su lunged toward the bedside in a frenzy of joy, his voice choked with sobs.

"It was Master Lin Chen! It was the Master who saved you! The Brand Poison in your body has been completely cleared!"

"Master Lin Chen?" Nalan Jie's gaze shifted to the black-robed youth by the bed, his eyes filled with disbelief.

The youth before him looked no older than twelve or thirteen; how could he possess such heaven-defying means?

But the changes in his own body could not lie; that feeling of rebirth was more powerful than any evidence.

He struggled to sit up to offer his thanks, but Lin Chen raised a hand to stop him.

"The poison is cleared," Lin Chen's voice was a touch softer as he reached out to pull the quilt Nalan Jie had pushed aside, tucking it back over his shoulders.

"Rest and recuperate for a month, drink plenty of warm, nourishing medicinal soups, and your Dou Qi will slowly recover."

"A grace of rebirth! Nalan Jie will never forget this!" The old man's eyes welled with tears of gratitude as he cupped his hands in a salute from the bed.

"If the Master has any commands in the future, the Nalan Family will brave any danger, even through fire and water, without hesitation!"

The news grew wings, flying out of the Nalan Estate.

"It's done! Old Master Nalan's Brand Poison has actually been cleared!"

"And it only took the time of one incense stick! We didn't even see any grand display of Heavenly Flame, and the poison is gone?"

"A miraculous technique! This Master Lin Chen is truly a living immortal!"

The Imperial Capital was stirred once again; the previous voices of doubt vanished in the face of reality.

In their place came an overwhelming wave of shock and reverence.

That evening, the Nalan Family hosted an exceptionally grand banquet.

It was held not only to celebrate the success of Nalan Jie's detoxification but, more importantly, to express profound gratitude to Lin Chen.

The banquet was set in the family's most luxurious hall, where crystal chandeliers refracted brilliant light.

The tables were laden with delicacies, and almost every influential figure in the Imperial Capital had received an invitation.

Jia Xingtian of the Imperial Family, Vice President Qie Mi'er of the Alchemist Guild, Patriarch Mu Chen of the Mu Family, and Teng Shan of the Mite'er Family were all in attendance.

Even the Misty Cloud Sect had sent an elder, their attitude far more respectful than ever before.

At the banquet, Lin Chen was undoubtedly the absolute center of attention.

The seat of honor he occupied was even more prestigious than those of Nalan Jie and Jia Xingtian.

The various bigwigs took turns coming forward to offer toasts, their tones filled with flattery and the desire to build a connection.

Some offered rare medicinal herbs, others promised to provide resources, yet Lin Chen only took light sips.

He accepted the gifts one by one, neither overly enthusiastic nor cold, maintaining the perfect sense of propriety.

Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin sat in the positions slightly behind him.

Watching the top powerhouses of the empire treat Lin Chen with such deference, Qing Lin quietly tugged at Xiao Yi Xian's sleeve and whispered:

"Big Sister Xiao Yi Xian, look at them; they all seem so afraid of Brother Lin Chen."

Xiao Yi Xian smiled and nodded, the pride in her eyes impossible to hide.

The Lin Chen she knew had always been this dazzling.

After three rounds of drinks, when the atmosphere was at its peak, Jia Xingtian suddenly stood up.

Holding a wine cup, he looked at Lin Chen with burning eyes, his tone carrying an undisguised sense of anticipation:

"Master Lin, regarding the Break Sect Pill you previously promised this old man... I wonder when it might be convenient for you to refine it?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire banquet hall fell instantly silent!

Every gaze focused on Lin Chen in a "whoosh," and even the sound of breathing became clearly audible.

Break Sect Pill!

That was a peak Tier 6 medicinal pill capable of assisting a Dou Emperor in breaking through to the Dou Ancestor realm!

Every person present tightened their grip on their wine glasses.

Lin Chen set his glass down.

His gaze swept calmly across the room as he said indifferently:

"Since the materials are prepared, I shall refine it now."

Boom!

The single sentence struck like a thunderclap, instantly igniting the atmosphere of the entire banquet hall!

"Refining it now? At the banquet?"

"He must be mad! High-level alchemy requires an absolutely quiet environment; how could he do it in a place like this?"

"Is Master Lin... expressing absolute confidence in his own alchemy?"

Voices of doubt and exclamation intertwined, and everyone found it hard to believe.

Alchemy, especially for a peak Tier 6 pill, had always been a matter where "a hair's breadth of difference leads to a thousand miles of error."

Who would treat alchemy like child's play, deciding to refine it on a whim?

Jia Xingtian stuttered, his face a mix of shock and delight.

"M-Master... are you saying you will refine it here?"

"Why not?" Lin Chen stood up, smoothing the creases of his black robes with a casual, airy tone.

"It saves me from having to make another trip later. It's troublesome."

This composure and this arrogance left the entire room speechless!

The Break Sect Pill, which could change the fate of countless Dou Emperors, was merely something he was refining on the spot because he was "afraid of trouble"?

Nalan Su was the first to react, shouting excitedly.

"Quick! Clear a space for the Master! To witness the Master's alchemy is a blessing we have cultivated over three lifetimes!"

Servants nimbly moved the tables and chairs from the central area.

The guests crowded around; those in the front row held their breath, while those in the back stood on their tiptoes, not daring to even exhale for fear of missing a single detail.

Vice President Qie Mi'er of the Alchemist Guild was so excited that his beard was trembling.

He immediately ordered his accompanying disciples to record everything, his voice shaking:

"Quick! Record every detail of the Master's alchemy!"

Alchemists above Tier 3 pushed forward desperately, their eyes wide as copper bells.

They wished they could press right up against Lin Chen to watch:

They had never seen the refining process of a peak Tier 6 pill in their lives, let alone one being refined on the spot at a banquet!

Hai Bodong stood at the very front, shielding Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin.

His face held unconcealable pride:

He had long known of Lin Chen's capabilities, but every time he saw Lin Chen shock the crowd, he couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration.

Lin Chen walked to the center of the hall, and Jia Xingtian personally stepped forward, holding a gem-encrusted Storage Ring.

He offered it with both hands: "Master, all the materials are inside. Please check if they are sufficient."

Lin Chen took the Storage Ring, his fingertips flicking as he finished counting the materials inside.

With a casual wave, the Dark Red Wood Cauldron appeared out of thin air, landing steadily on the ground, its patterns shimmering under the lights.

He did not adjust his state, did not close his eyes to focus, and his breathing did not even change.

With a thought from Lin Chen, the eerie and magnificent Red Lotus Karma Fire instantly surged, coiling around the cauldron like a living thing and enveloping it.

He controlled the temperature of the flames with precision, keeping the heat contained entirely within the cauldron.

Even the surrounding air did not grow noticeably warmer.

The alchemy began!

He raised his hand, and the medicinal herbs from the Storage Ring flew out like raindrops, falling precisely into the cauldron:

The order and angle of every herb added were flawless.

The purifying power of the Red Lotus Karma Fire erupted within the cauldron.

The impurities of the herbs were stripped away in an instant, leaving only the purest medicinal essence; the speed of purification was shockingly fast.

During the fusion stage, Lin Chen's fingers moved rapidly in the air, forming seals.

His Dou Qi transformed into invisible threads, guiding the medicinal essence to rotate and merge within the cauldron in a process so perfect it lacked a single flaw.

The entire banquet hall was deathly silent, save for the faint crackling of the Karma Fire.

And the heavy, suppressed breathing of countless people.

Those alchemists who usually held themselves high above others were now like the most devout apprentices.

Some pulled out paper and pens to record rapidly, some stared at the medicine cauldron without blinking, occasionally slapping their thighs in sudden realization, scratching their heads when they missed a detail, or trembling with excitement.

A fourth-tier alchemist muttered:

"So that's how it is! To control the fire like this during the fusion of medicinal power... I've truly been wasting my time all these years!"

Vice President Qie Mi'er stared at the memory crystal while explaining to the disciples beside him.

"Did you see that? How precise the Master's soul power is! Every wisp of flame is perfectly placed; this is the pinnacle of alchemy!"

"What we did before can only be called 'brewing medicine'!"

Powerhouses like Jia Xingtian, Nalan Jie, and Mu Chen might not have understood the intricacies of alchemy.

Yet, they could feel the increasingly majestic energy fluctuations within the cauldron, which grew heavier as time passed, as if a giant dragon were awakening inside.

They stared fixedly at the cauldron, their hearts surging.

Even their palms began to sweat.

Xiao Yi Xian looked at Lin Chen's focused profile, her eyes filled with tenderness.

She knew that while Lin Chen appeared relaxed, he was actually pushing his soul power, Dou Qi, and flame control to the absolute limit.

Qing Lin's eyes shone brightly, her small hands clenched tightly.

She silently memorized every one of Lin Chen's movements, thinking that she, too, would become this formidable in the future.

Time flew by amidst Lin Chen's fluid and effortless operations.

Suddenly, the medicine cauldron shook violently, emitting a deafening roar!

A purple pillar of light, even more brilliant than the one in Black Rock City, shot into the sky.

It nearly pierced through the dome of the banquet hall!

Within the pillar of light, a cyan dragon-shaped phantom circled and roared.

The sound resonated through the clouds, audible even from the distant streets!

"The pill is formed!!!"

Someone shouted in excitement, instantly igniting the emotions of the entire crowd!

The lid of the cauldron was blown off with a "bang."

A pill glowing with purple light hovered slowly in the air:

The surface of the pill was entwined with golden dragon patterns, its medicinal fragrance contained to the extreme; just a single wisp drifting out made everyone present feel their Dou Qi flowing more smoothly!

This was a perfect-quality Break Sect Pill!

Furthermore, its appearance was even superior to the one Lin Chen had refined in Black Rock City!

The banquet hall fell into a deathly silence, where even the drop of a needle could be heard.

Then:

"Whoa!!!"

Like a dam bursting, cheers, gasps, and ecstatic roars instantly flooded the entire hall!

Some jumped up in excitement, while others pounded the tables.

Even Jia Xingtian couldn't help but clench his fists, his eyes filled with ecstasy and longing.

"It's done! It's really done! He refined a Break Sect Pill right at the banquet!"

"Perfect quality! How is this possible?!"

"A miracle! Master Lin is a living miracle!"

Lin Chen raised his hand, beckoning the Break Sect Pill toward him.

He then placed it into a jade bottle and tossed it to Jia Xingtian.

"I have fulfilled my promise."

His tone remained calm, as if he had merely completed a trivial task.

Jia Xingtian caught the jade bottle in a flurry, his fingers trembling.

He bowed deeply to Lin Chen, his waist bent at nearly a ninety-degree angle.

His voice carried a tremor: "Many thanks, Master! The Jia Ma Imperial Family will never forget this kindness! Should the Master have any requests in the future, the Imperial Family will surely go all out!"

At this moment!

The gaze everyone turned toward him held only endless awe and worship:

To be able to effortlessly refine a perfect Break Sect Pill at a banquet—this strength was enough to reign supreme over the entire Jia Ma Empire!

Vice President Qie Mi'er stepped forward quickly, holding a golden badge.

The badge not only featured six stars but was also engraved with a lifelike pattern of a medicine cauldron.

Embedded with tiny gems along the edges, it was clearly a symbol of the highest honor.

"Master Lin!" Qie Mi'er's voice rose in excitement, almost reaching a roar.

"Following the unanimous resolution of President Fa Ma and all the elders of the Alchemist Guild, in recognition of your god-like alchemy skills,"

"We hereby appoint you as the Honorary President of the Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Guild! Please, do not decline!"

Honorary President!

The crowd erupted into an uproar once more, yet not a single person felt it was inappropriate.

Given Lin Chen's strength, he was fully worthy of this honor!

Some even felt that this title was beneath him!

Lin Chen accepted the badge, traced the patterns on its surface with his fingertips, and nodded slightly:

"Accepted."

His reaction remained indifferent, yet no one found it disrespectful.

In the eyes of the crowd, a true master should naturally be this composed and unburdened by fame.

The atmosphere of the banquet reached its absolute peak at this moment!

Fine wine was brought out continuously, cheers rose one after another, and everyone was celebrating Lin Chen, cheering for this moment that shook the Imperial Capital.

Tonight, the name of Lin Chen ascended to the very pinnacle of the Jia Ma Empire with an unstoppable momentum!

He had become a living legend!

Yet, Lin Chen, the creator of this legend, simply walked back to his seat with calm composure.

He casually picked up a piece of pastry for both Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, speaking softly:

"Don't just stare, eat something."

Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin gazed at his profile, the light in their eyes as bright as the stars.

The corners of their mouths lifted involuntarily:

Outside the spotlight of the masses, he was still the same Lin Chen who cared for them.

The clamor of the banquet hall continued, and the light from the crystal chandeliers spilled over Lin Chen.

Yet, it seemed unable to disturb his composure.

He raised his wine glass, took a light sip, and cast his gaze toward the night sky outside the window!

The ambition in his heart continued to swell...