Medicine Martial Prodigy
Chapter 426

Chapter 426: 426

The powerhouses surrounding Qin Chuan totaled four in number.

The martial presence exuding from each one was in no way weaker than that of Liu Kuangren.

Qin Chuan’s expression gradually turned cold, and his eyes were fixed intently on the four individuals. From them, he perceived an elusive yet familiar aura.

The aura of Kunlun Divine Prison!

Regardless of whether the Kunlun Divine Prison still existed, it was certain these four powerhouses were related to it; otherwise, they would not possess its aura.

At that moment, one of the powerhouses suddenly spoke, "Those unrelated, retreat at once a thousand meters away, or face death!"

His words detonated like thunder, resonating throughout the surroundings.

Simultaneously, a wild and turbulent presence erupted from within him, imposing a crushing pressure on the hidden powerhouses in the dark.

The powerhouses lurking in the shadows, who were previously poised to act, hastily fled upon sensing this formidable force, convinced that if they did not leave immediately, they would indeed perish.

Below the summit of Cloud Summit Mountain, people from around the world looked up in surprise at the peak, too distant to see anything but silhouettes.

"What’s happening? Did Liu Kuangren really lose? And what’s the deal with the four powerhouses that suddenly appeared?"

"Could it be that the four powerhouses are from the Green Gate Sect? Seeing Liu Kuangren defeated, are they preparing to take action and annihilate the powerhouse dispatched by the Shen Zhou Battle Domain?"

"It must be so, why else would they besiege that Shen Zhou Battle Domain-sent powerhouse?"

...

People from all circles were abuzz with discussion, as media reporters feverishly aimed their cameras at the summit.

"Bang bang bang!"

Just then, all video equipment exploded, and screams echoed throughout Cloud Summit Mountain.

"This, this..."

A middle-aged cameraman, observing his newly set up video equipment suddenly explode, wore a face full of terror.

He had just finished setting up the camera and was about to start filming when it abruptly burst into flames.

If he had moved a bit closer just moments earlier, his face would likely have been maimed by the sudden explosion.

Many photographers on the scene suffered disfiguring injuries due to the unexpected camera blasts.

Pained cries filled the air, and the various media outlets, initially eager to capture exclusive footage, no longer dared to stay and fled the scene.

In no time, Cloud Summit Mountain had fallen eerily silent.

At Shen Zhou Battle Domain Headquarters, the projected screen was covered in snow.

The Battle Domain magnates all had extremely troubled looks, as they had just witnessed Qin Chuan slap away the peak-condition Liu Kuangren and were prepared to celebrate Qin Chuan’s victory.

But to their complete surprise, just as Liu Kuangren was defeated, four mysterious powerhouses suddenly appeared.

What was crucial was that the strength of these four mysterious powerhouses was exceedingly formidable. According to reports from scouts at the scene, any one of them could easily defeat Liu Kuangren.

However, these four incredibly strong powerhouses had Qin Chuan encircled, evidently harboring malevolent intentions.

"Elder Lu, do you have any idea who these four mysterious powerhouses might be?" one of the leaders suddenly asked Lu Yaozong.

Lu Yaozong smiled wryly and shook his head, "To tell the truth, I do not know more about Mr. Qin than the rest of you. I simply made contact with him earlier, but as for his identity and any powerful enemies he might have, I am not clear."

Following his words, everyone fell silent.

The Battle Domain had not easily recruited a top-tier fighter like Qin Chuan, only for him to encounter even stronger foes so soon—and four of them at that.

Lu Yaozong suddenly added, "Perhaps these four powerhouses are friends of Mr. Qin; let’s wait and see."

No one responded; they all understood Lu Yaozong was comforting himself.

The appearance of those four powerhouses made it evident that their relationship with Qin Chuan was far from friendly—hostility was the more likely possibility.

They were eager to understand the situation on the ground, but the spies they had secretly planted had all been sent away, so now they could only wait.

At this moment, atop Cloud Summit Mountain Peak.

Qin Chuan’s eyes fell on the lead powerhouse as he suddenly spoke out, "Who are you?"

Although he had guessed these people were related to Kunlun Divine Prison, he still wanted to know exactly what their relationship was with it.

Considering the ages of the four powerhouses, all seemed to be around fifty years old, and before Qin Chuan had left the Kunlun Divine Prison ten years ago, he had never seen these four.

Having grown up in Kunlun Divine Prison, he would have known anyone from there, but these four were completely unfamiliar to him.

Yet, peculiarly, all four of them carried the aura of the Kunlun Divine Prison.

"Hand over the Lotus Ring!"

The lead powerhouse suddenly demanded.

"The Lotus Ring!"

Hearing this, Qin Chuan’s expression immediately darkened. He could have never expected that these people were after the Lotus Ring.

He had initially thought that they knew his identity and had come from the Kunlun Divine Prison specifically to kill him, but it turned out to be about the Lotus Ring.

The lead powerhouse spoke, "Indeed, the Lotus Ring is in your hands. Hand over the Lotus Ring and cripple your martial ability, and we may spare your life."

Qin Chuan had obtained the Lotus Ring from Miao Dahai, who in turn had gotten the ring from the Long Family.

And Qin Chuan knew that the Lotus Ring was very likely connected to his sister Qin Nian’s origins.

Before his death, Miao Dahai had told him that the Lotus Ring concealed all the treasures of the obliterated Qin Family.

Now, even powerhouses associated with the Kunlun Divine Prison were coming after the Lotus Ring, which spoke volumes of the ring’s extraordinariness.

How could Qin Chuan possibly hand over the Lotus Ring? Instead, he asked in a cold voice, "What is your relationship with the Kunlun Divine Prison?"

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing his question, the four powerhouses were taken aback. The eyes of the lead powerhouse narrowed slightly as he stared fixedly at Qin Chuan and said, "You actually know of the Kunlun Divine Prison. Who exactly are you?"

Instantly, four powerful killing intents enveloped Qin Chuan, as if they would attack and kill him at once should his answer prove unsatisfactory.

Qin Chuan let out a cold laugh, "It seems you’re all dogs of the Kunlun Divine Prison. Since that’s the case, just try to kill me!"

"Courting death!"

The four powerhouses instantly flew into a rage and simultaneously charged at Qin Chuan.

The lead powerhouse said, "Don’t kill him, keep him alive!"

Of course, they hadn’t forgotten their purpose in seeking out Qin Chuan; they wouldn’t kill him before they got their hands on the Lotus Ring.

"Boom!"

At the moment the four made their move, a powerful aura burst forth from Qin Chuan. His feet shifted, and the ground instantly shattered, his figure vanishing from the spot.

"Bang!"

The next second, he appeared before the lead powerhouse and struck down with his palm. Accompanied by a dull thud, the leader was sent flying over ten meters away.

Although the leader was very strong, even stronger than Liu Kuangren, Qin Chuan, with just thirty percent of his power, had managed to suppress Liu Kuangren. Now that he had regained fifty percent of his abilities, what could he have to fear from an assault by four powerhouses stronger than Liu Kuangren?

"You also carry the aura of the Kunlun Divine Prison!"

After steadying himself, the lead powerhouse’s face was overcome with shock and disbelief as he stared hard at Qin Chuan.

The moment he was struck by Qin Chuan’s palm, he had felt a familiar aura—the very essence of the Kunlun Divine Prison.

Suddenly, something clicked, and with an incredulous look, he spoke, "You—you are the fugitive from the Divine Prison, Qin Chuan!"