At that moment, upon hearing Luo Qingshan's soft call, the terrifying presence surrounding Ye Xingchen vanished instantly.
He turned, took Luo Qingshan's hand, smiled faintly, and said something that shocked everyone.
"The Supreme Purity Palace has some nerve! Where did they get the confidence to demand that this Imperial Lord's wife come to their door and apologize in person, just because they can refine those trashy Life-Extending Pills?!"
At that moment, Ye Xingchen's gaze was like lightning, sharp and staggering, and his every movement exuded dominance.
Below, all the elders felt Ye Xingchen's domineering presence. Admiration filled their eyes as they marveled inwardly:
The Imperial Lord truly is extraordinary. That terrifying presence just now actually struck fear into our hearts. He is far more powerful than we imagined!
Meanwhile, Luo Qingshan was looking at Ye Xingchen with tenderness written all over her face. Her husband had become so angry merely because Huangfu Bubai had demanded that she personally visit to seek peace. How could she not be moved?
Looking at Ye Xingchen, whose entire body radiated dominance, Luo Qingshan said softly:
"There is no need to be angry, husband. Huangfu Bubai is only so confident because the Supreme Purity Palace can refine Life-Extending Pills."
"Across the entire Divine Desolation Continent, apart from those hidden colossus powers, practically everyone has to heed the Supreme Purity Palace's whims. After all, pills that extend one's lifespan are desperately needed and indispensable to every power!"
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen said:
"With so many powers throughout Divine Desolation, don't they have alchemists of their own?! Refining lifespan-extending pills is extremely simple, too. Are they just letting the Supreme Purity Palace slowly grow stronger?!"
"And what are these hidden colossus powers you mentioned, wife???"
Upon hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen asked directly.
Hearing Ye Xingchen's questions, Luo Qingshan sighed helplessly and said softly:
"Since the ancient war between immortals and demons, many alchemists and pill formulas have been lost. That has left alchemists extremely scarce on today's Divine Desolation Continent, while formulas for extending lifespan are pitifully few!"
"They are essentially all held by those hidden colossus holy lands. With a formula for extending lifespan in its possession, the Supreme Purity Palace can be said to have more than enough say while the hidden colossus powers remain out of the world!"
Smiling faintly at Ye Xingchen, Luo Qingshan continued:
"The hidden colossus holy lands you asked about, husband, are actually those superpowers that went into seclusion back in ancient times. They did not participate in the war between immortals and demons, so many of their martial techniques, pill formulas, and alchemists were well preserved!"
"After all these years, for some unknown reason, these superpowers rarely emerge, but their strength has grown even greater. They could practically wipe out any top power on the Divine Desolation Continent with ease!"
"The Ethereal Manor, once the foremost power on the Divine Desolation Continent, offended a hidden colossus holy land during an auction and was wiped out overnight, shaking all of Divine Desolation."
"Afterward, none of the powers on the Divine Desolation Continent dared offend those hidden colossus holy lands again. Fortunately, these hidden powers never involve themselves in the continent's affairs, so they rarely clash with its present-day powers."
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, the idea in Ye Xingchen's mind grew even more urgent. He had never expected such powerful forces to be hidden on the Divine Desolation Continent.
To wipe out the Ethereal Manor, the continent's foremost power, in a single night, they must have had at least several times as many experts as the Ethereal Manor.
As the foremost power, the Ethereal Manor must have had at least one Great Emperor-level ancestor and dozens of Immortal Emperor experts. Yet they had not even had a chance to escape before being wiped out overnight. One could imagine how powerful those hidden colossus holy lands were.
Looking at Luo Qingshan, Ye Xingchen smiled faintly and said:
"Heh, it seems these so-called hidden colossus holy lands consider themselves gods high above everyone else. On one hand, they remain hidden from the world, putting on lofty airs!"
"On the other, they control certain powers from behind the scenes or cooperate with them to reap benefits for themselves."
"Otherwise, where would they have gotten all those spirit stones for cultivation over the years? Where would they have gotten so many spirit herbs and immortal grasses to refine pills? Unless their disciples no longer need to cultivate!"
Hearing Ye Xingchen's words, Luo Qingshan said with a smile in her eyes:
"You are right, husband. Although these hidden powers remain secluded, their shadows can be found behind many other powers!"
"Still, there is nothing wrong with that. After all, they need spirit stones, too. As for exactly which powers are involved, that is not something we can guess."
Giving Ye Xingchen a look brimming with tenderness, Luo Qingshan continued:
"The most important thing now is resolving the matter of lifespan-extending pills. That is why I invited you here, husband-to ask you about refining them!"
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen smiled faintly and said gently to her:
"Wife, refining pills that extend lifespan is far too simple. Undying Pills, Lifespan-Increasing Pills, and the like can all extend one's lifespan, but I truly cannot be bothered to refine those pills."
Within Ye Xingchen's mind was the Alchemy Sect's supreme treasure from ancient times-the True Explanation of Alchemy. Its wealth of pill formulas rivaled that of any ancient power.
There were also many pills that could extend lifespan, but Ye Xingchen now possessed something better and therefore had no intention of refining them. That was why he had spoken to Luo Qingshan that way.
At Ye Xingchen's words, the entire Empress Palace instantly fell silent.
Shock appeared in everyone's eyes. The names of the pills the Imperial Lord casually mentioned were ones they had never even heard before.
Seeing everyone's shocked expressions, Ye Xingchen said softly to Luo Qingshan:
"Wife, your husband is a ninth-grade alchemist. If our Demon Race still takes that trash from the Supreme Purity Palace, it would truly be a slap in my face!"
With that, Ye Xingchen casually waved his hand, and nine Indestructible Golden Pills appeared before Luo Qingshan. Rich life Qi instantly filled the entire Empress Palace, and he said gently to her:
"Wife, if our Demon Race's experts are going to take pills, they should take these Indestructible Golden Pills. One can extend their lifespan by a hundred thousand years. Although each person can only take one once, after those hundred thousand years, they can take other lifespan-extending pills."
With that, Ye Xingchen placed the nine Indestructible Golden Pills in Luo Qingshan's hands.
Feeling the rich breath of life in her hands, Luo Qingshan looked up at Ye Xingchen in disbelief and said:
"Husband, these are ninth-grade pills. Are you sure you are giving them all to Shan'er??!!"
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen affectionately tweaked her pert nose and said softly with a smile:
"Wife, you and I are one. They are only nine pills. If you need them, I can simply refine more for you later!"
Hearing Ye Xingchen's words and feeling his deep affection for her, Luo Qingshan's eyes grew slightly moist. With these pills, the Demon Race would never again have to heed the Supreme Purity Palace's whims.
Inside the Empress Palace, the other members of the Demon Race saw Ye Xingchen casually produce nine ninth-grade pills and felt that rich life Qi. Excitement instantly filled their faces. With the Imperial Lord here, the Demon Race would surely rise!
Suddenly, Ye Xingchen's voice rang out again as he looked at Luo Qingshan and said:
"Since the Supreme Purity Palace has set up the arena, I will accept their challenge. I can tolerate other things, but if anyone dares bully and humiliate you like this, even if it were the heavens, I would trample them underfoot-let alone a mere Supreme Purity Palace!"
Hearing her husband's domineering words, Luo Qingshan was deeply moved. Looking at the confident light in Ye Xingchen's eyes, she said softly:
"Husband, it seems you already have a way to deal with this. Why not tell us, so the elders can hear it, too?!"
Hearing Luo Qingshan's gentle voice, Ye Xingchen smiled mysteriously, looked at the elders below, and said:
"What gives Huangfu Bubai his confidence? Those Life-Extending Pills. Since that is the case, this Imperial Lord will utterly defeat him using the very pills he places the most confidence in."
"This Imperial Lord would like to see whether Huangfu Bubai will bow or not when he meets me then!"
He looked at the stunned elders below.
At that moment, Ye Xingchen radiated an astonishing presence that swept across the six directions and surged through the eight quarters.
It made Ye Xingchen seem like an ancient emperor towering above all living beings, compelling others to prostrate themselves in worship.