The Oriole Lies in Wait
As the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill neared completion, everyone in the arena stared intently at Pill.
The Hun Tiandi solemnly ordered, "The next step is the final one: refine the Dou Di Origin contained in this drop of Dou Di Blood into the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill. Anyone who dares to slack off and affects the medicinal properties of the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill will not be blamed for my punishment."
Hun Xuzi, Li Changqing, and the other Pill refiners all pledged, "We will dedicate ourselves to pill refining and live up to the clan leader's expectations."
The Hun Tiandi nodded slightly, then opened his palm, and a drop of blood emanating an extremely high-level aura slowly rose into the air and entered the giant cauldron formed by dozens of flames.
Dozens of Alchemist manipulated Heavenly Flames to refine the essence within the Dou Di Blood, integrating it into the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill.
As expected of the Dou Di Blood, even with dozens of Alchemists and so many flames involved, the speed of refining the origin was still quite slow.
At the current pace, it will take at least another month to refine this drop of Dou Di Blood.
A month later, the process of refining the Dou Di Blood and integrating it into the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill was finally nearing its end.
The Dou Di Blood has disappeared, with only a trace of its essence remaining around the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill core, but it will soon be completely integrated into the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill.
The Hun Tiandi's heart pounded violently, and his whole body trembled with excitement.
His gaze was fixed on the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill in the air, as well as the wisp of origin around it. His battle Dou Qi circulated, ready to strike at any moment and seize the fully completed Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill.
Although Li Changqing was still focused on refining Pill, most of his attention was on the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill.
When the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill is completed, he will directly seize it.
Another half day passed, and the remaining trace of essence finally completely merged into the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill.
At the same time, a rich medicinal fragrance permeated the entire Soul World.
Just one whiff of it is like a gentle spring breeze, as if one's cultivation is about to break through.
The members of the Hun Clan all showed expressions of ecstasy, including Li Changqing.
As long as he can consume this fully completed Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill, he can break through to the Dou Di.
"I can finally break through to the Dou Di!" Hun Tiandi laughed with joy, soaring into the sky to grab the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill.
But just as the Hun Tiandi was about to obtain the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill, an extremely fast golden figure snatched it away before he could.
It was Li Changqing. He possessed the Kunpeng Ultimate Speed, and the Hun Tiandi's attention was primarily focused on the Void Devouring Flame, so he didn't notice him at all.
After all, he was only a One-Star Dou Sheng on the surface, not worthy of the Hun Tiandi's attention at all, which is why he was able to obtain the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill so easily.
After obtaining the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill, Li Changqing displayed his Peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng without reservation, smiling as he looked at the Hun Tiandi:
"My years of infiltrating the Hun Clan have finally paid off; today I have obtained a fully completed Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill. Hun Tiandi, thank you!"
The Hun Tiandi no longer maintained his scholarly composure; his eyes darkened as he stared at Li Changqing. To steal his Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill was bad enough, but to say such things was blatant humiliation.
Soon, the powerful members of the Hun Clan realized what had happened.
The most powerful figures, including Void Devouring Flame, Hun Xuzi, and the Four Demon Saints of the Hun Clan, surrounded Li Changqing with surging Dou Qi.
The powerful figures all questioned, "You audacious little thief! How dare you infiltrate our Hun Clan and steal the clan leader's Pill? Did Gu Yuan send you?"
But the one who suffered the most was Hun Xuzi, since Li Changqing was the one he introduced and trained.
Over the years, Li Changqing had always been under his supervision, but he never expected that Li Changqing had kept such a deep secret.
Hun Xuzi knew Hun Tiandi's nature very well. He could not escape punishment for this matter. Even if he was lucky enough to survive today, he would still be severely punished.
Thinking of this, Hun Xuzi's face darkened. "Li Changqing, you've really kept this hidden."
"You were released for six years and yet you broke through to the Peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng. It seems you gained some benefits from that ruin you mentioned, didn't you?"
"That drop of Dou Di Blood was also deliberately exposed by you, just to make us lower our guard."
Li Changqing smiled and nodded, then shook his head. "I did deliberately reveal the Dou Di Blood, but the rest is not right."
"I have been hiding my cultivation level ever since I entered the Soul World. When I left the Soul World six years ago, I was already Five-Star Dou Sheng, but you just didn't notice."
Hun Xuzi was startled and wanted to say something more, but Hun Tiandi stopped him by raising his hand.
The Hun Tiandi's gaze was cold and sinister. Although he didn't show it, everyone could clearly sense how angry he was inside.
He said coldly, "So, you're saying your purpose in joining the Hun Clan was to obtain the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill, rather than having this intention after seeing it?"
Li Changqing's face showed admiration. "As expected of the Hun Tiandi who could endure for a thousand years, you are indeed clever, guessing it in one go."
"If it weren't for me, your grand plan for a thousand years would have truly succeeded. It's just a pity that the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill is now in my hands; only I can become an Emperor."
Everyone was shocked. If Li Changqing's real goal was the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill, then it proved that the Hun Tiandi's millennium plan had been exposed.
However, those who know about the Hun Tiandi's grand plan are all trusted high-ranking members of the Hun Clan. Could it be that someone has betrayed them? Or did someone inadvertently leak the information?
"Hahahaha!" The Hun Tiandi burst into laughter instead.
The Hun Clan members all looked at the Hun Tiandi, thinking that he had gone mad with anger.
"I, the Emperor, have been plotting for a thousand years to obtain the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill and break through to the Dou Di. I never imagined that I would become the target of someone else's scheme."
"Li Changqing, is it? I respect you as someone important. But unfortunately, no matter how strong you are, you are only at the Peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng."
"And I, the Emperor, have already refined a portion of the medicinal power of the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say I'm Half-Step Dou Di. You are currently in the Soul World, where all the powerful members of the Hun Clan are gathered. Even Peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng wouldn't be able to leave!"
"If you know what's good for you, hand over the Emperor Grade Embryonic Pill, and I will spare your life, let you leave the Soul World, and forgive all your past transgressions. Otherwise, the Soul World will be your burial ground."
Before he finished speaking, the Hun Tiandi's aura surged, subtly surpassing Li Changqing by half a step.
The other powerful members of the Hun Clan also activated their Dou Qi, and various weapons appeared in their hands, all ready to be used.
With just one order from the Hun Tiandi, they will go all out.
Li Changqing remained completely calm, his smile unchanged.
"Although I could leave directly, and you couldn't stop me, I still want to test the strength of the Hun Clan, especially you, Hun Tiandi."
As he spoke, Li Changqing activated the Kunpeng Method, causing the Yin and Yang energies around his body to circulate wildly. Behind him, a huge phantom of a golden Divine Peng appeared, seemingly covering the heavens and the earth.