Medicine Martial Prodigy
Chapter 428: A Palm to Suppress and Kill

Chapter 428: Chapter 428: A Palm to Suppress and Kill

The Great Elder bowed to the Shadow, stunning everyone present.

Just what was the identity of the Shadow? Aside from the Great Elder, no one had a clear understanding, and they were all shocked when they saw the Great Elder bowing to the Shadow.

The Great Elder was, after all, one of the top figures in charge of the Shen Zhou Battle Domain. Who in all of Shen Zhou had the stature to make the Great Elder bow?

At that moment, the Great Elder’s heart was filled with trepidation. He wasn’t certain if the Shadow would agree to help, especially since the four individuals battling with Qin Chuan were so strong.

"I’m sorry!"

Just as the Great Elder was filled with anticipation, the Shadow suddenly spoke.

The Great Elder’s complexion instantly turned deathly pale, the other magnates’ faces also blanched. Since the Great Elder had earnestly requested the Shadow to make a move, it was clear he understood the Shadow’s power.

"Although I’m not of the Battle Domain and rarely show myself before the world, it’s easy for anyone with the Ancient Martial World’s resources to link me to the Battle Domain," said the Shadow in a deep voice.

"Once I take action, it will inevitably bring greater trouble to the Battle Domain."

The expression on the Great Elder’s face froze. He had been solely focused on saving Qin Chuan and had overlooked this crucial point. If the Shadow intervened, those in the Ancient Martial World who wanted to kill Qin Chuan would direct all their grievances towards the Battle Domain.

After a long silence, the Great Elder sighed and said, "It was my lack of consideration!"

He now understood why the King too had refused to save Qin Chuan. It wasn’t that he was unwilling, but that he couldn’t.

Although both the Ancient Martial World and the Secular World were within Shen Zhou, the people of the Ancient Martial World held martial arts in high esteem and focused mainly on cultivation, with few of its mighty figures active in the Secular World.

And for those in the Secular World to enter the Ancient Martial World was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

But that wasn’t the main point. The main point was that even the Sovereign Master, Shen Zhou’s strongest warrior, would not count as a top fighter in the Ancient Martial World.

It goes without saying that if the Battle Domain offended a power of the Ancient Martial World, it would bring a disaster of untold proportions upon the Secular World.

Lu Yaozong became frantic, looking at the Great Elder with a face filled with tension. "Great Elder, Qin Chuan fought for the sake of the Battle Domain, and everyone is aware of his martial talent. If he dies at the hands of Ancient Martial World experts, it will be an enormous loss for the Battle Domain!"

"Great Elder, we can’t give up on Qin Chuan!"

His face was a plea for mercy.

The Great Elder fell silent, his face full of inner struggle. He clearly understood the rationale of Lu Yaozong’s words, but the people trying to kill Qin Chuan were experts from the Ancient Martial World!

The magnates of the Battle Domain, although silent, all looked at the Great Elder with faces full of hope.

Now, only the Great Elder could offer assistance to Qin Chuan.

After a while, the Great Elder suddenly looked up, his blood-shot eyes turning towards Lu Yaozong as he said, "Elder Lu, I’m sorry, I am powerless!"

Despair spread across Lu Yaozong’s face as the Great Elder indeed decided to give up on Qin Chuan.

"Elder Lu, you know the situation as well. It’s not that the Great Elder doesn’t want to help Mr. Qin, it’s that he literally cannot help," said one of the dignitaries with a complicated expression, his voice low.

"We all know how terrifying Liu Kuangren is, yet he couldn’t withstand even a single slap from Mr. Qin."

"I have no doubt that Mr. Qin’s strength has already surpassed the Sovereign Master. But now, Mr. Qin is facing four experts from the Ancient Martial World."

"Elder Lu, even if we put aside the potential of offending Ancient Martial World powers, and even if we truly aren’t afraid of retaliation from the Ancient Martial World powers, who can we send to aid Mr. Qin right now?"

"You need to think clearly, it’s not that we won’t help, it’s that we simply don’t have anyone strong enough to assist Mr. Qin!"

Lu Yaozong did not speak; his fists were clenched tight, his fingernails piercing the palms of his hands.

Nobody spoke again; they all just watched Lu Yaozong with complex expressions.

"Mr. Qin today fought for the Battle Domain and has thus drawn upon himself the siege of powerful warriors from the Ancient Martial World. If the Battle Domain does not render support today, which warrior would be willing to serve the Battle Domain in the future?"

Suddenly, Lu Yaozong rose to his feet, a burning fury in his eyes as he swept his gaze over those present and said, "Over the years, how many times has Shen Zhou been attacked by foreign powerhouses? Has the Ancient Martial World ever sent a single warrior to aid us?"

"On what grounds do they enjoy the peace brought forth by the sacrifices of the Battle Domain’s warriors, yet turn a blind eye when Shen Zhou faces formidable foes?"

"Now, they have dispatched four warriors to kill Mr. Qin. By what right?"

The words of Lu Yaozong resonated with conviction, causing the influential figures gathered there to bow their heads in shame, their fists clenched in silent frustration.

They held control over the Shen Zhou Battle Domain and commanded thousands upon thousands of martial artists, yet when facing the Ancient Martial World’s powerhouses, they lacked even the courage to fight.

The room fell into a deathly silence. After what seemed like an eternity, Lu Yaozong let out a deep sigh, speaking in a low voice, "I know that it is not appropriate for the Battle Domain to provoke the powerhouses of the Ancient Martial World right now, but it enrages me to see them oppressing the people of the Secular World."

"My apologies to everyone here; I let my emotions get the best of me."

Meanwhile, at the Cloud Summit Mountain Peak.

Qin Chuan stood on one side while the four powerhouses from the Ancient Martial World stood opposite him, their gazes fixed upon Qin Chuan, their expression unprecedentedly grave.

The leading powerhouse coldly said, "Worthy indeed of being the top fugitive from the Kunlun Divine Prison back in the day. You have truly been an eye-opener for us."

Qin Chuan remained silent, his face filled with chilling intent.

If only he could regain a tenth of his cultivation, why would he be in such a dire strait?

These four martial artists were clearly not among the top fighters from the Kunlun Divine Prison and, even ten years ago within the Divine Prison, they would have barely made the upper-middle rank.

It was unfortunate that he had only regained fifty percent of his powers, making it exceptionally tough to face these four warriors who had enhanced their strengths through elixirs.

One of the powerhouses, his face twisted fiercely, said, "Big brother, why bother talking such nonsense with a man as good as dead? Let’s just kill him and collect our reward at the Kunlun Divine Palace."

"Kill!"

As his words fell, he was the first to charge towards Qin Chuan.

Seeing this, the other three powerhouses also rushed towards Qin Chuan in unison.

The boost in strength granted by the elixirs was time-limited, and any delay would only disadvantage them.

As the four advanced towards him, a cold gleam flashed in Qin Chuan’s eyes, and as he formed hand seals, he cried out, "Heaven and Earth are boundless, cosmic energy lend thy power, in the realm of yin and yang, life perpetuates endlessly, converge upon me!"

Following his shout, a dense spiritual energy surged towards him.

"Boom!"

His aura suddenly exploded, restoring his cultivation to seventy percent!

"No good, retreat!"

The warrior from the Ancient Martial World leading the charge suddenly sensed the overwhelming energy bursting from within Qin Chuan and his face drastically changed as he roared.

However, he was already at the forefront and it was too late for him to stop, let alone retreat. He had no choice but to muster all his strength and launch a punch towards Qin Chuan.

"Bang!"

The next second, Qin Chuan had landed a palm strike on the attacker’s chest.

The man, who was at the forefront of the charge, had his chest caved in. A mouthful of blood, tainted with bits of flesh, sprayed out as his body was flung more than ten meters away, before tumbling off the cliff edge.