Chapter 591 - 591: A Domineering Cultivation Technique

Activating the Jingtun Technique, Zhao Yuan transformed into a black hole with an incredibly powerful pull. With every breath he took, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Essence Qi surged madly into his body, where it was absorbed and converted into his own energy.

Everyone's jaws dropped, their eyes wide with disbelief.

Among them, Elder Shan and Yue Tianchi were the most astounded.

As fellow Cultivators of the Qi Listening Realm, they understood just how powerful and utterly incredible Zhao Yuan's devouring of Heaven and Earth Essence Qi was!

Though both men were worldly and well-informed, they had never heard of anyone capable of devouring Heaven and Earth Essence Qi as voraciously as Zhao Yuan! Most Cultivators absorbed Heaven and Earth Essence Qi with the painstaking care of unraveling a silk cocoon—slowly, and in small amounts. Only through years of accumulation could they strengthen the Essence Qi within their bodies.

But Zhao Yuan's display at this moment completely shattered their understanding of cultivation!

Only now did they realize that Cultivation could be so domineering! So unrestrained!

Yue Tianchi exclaimed from the depths of his soul, "This is a real eye-opener! Good heavens, he's practically devouring it whole! What on earth is the Cultivation Technique Alchemist Zhao practices to be this tyrannical!"

Elder Shan chimed in, "No wonder Alchemist Zhao entered the Qi Listening Realm at such a young age. So he possesses such a wondrous technique! If I'd had a technique like this back in my day, why would I still be stuck in the Qi Listening Realm at my age? I'd have entered the Innate Realm long ago!"

Yue Tianchi nodded emphatically. Technique, wealth, companionship, and location—the four pillars of cultivation. No matter how the other three are ordered, Technique always comes first! Its importance is undeniable.

"I wonder which Great God is Alchemist Zhao's master!" Yue Tianchi said. "To raise such a monstrous disciple and bestow upon him such a powerful Cultivation Technique, he must be a supreme expert in the Cultivation Realm!"

Elder Shan readily agreed. "As they say, a great teacher produces a brilliant student. For Alchemist Zhao to be such a prodigy, his master must be no ordinary person! It's a shame Alchemist Zhao is so tight-lipped about his lineage. Perhaps that's what his master wants—for him to undergo more trials rather than riding on his coattails."

"It must be," Yue Tianchi said with a nod.

And they were, in fact, right. Zhao Yuan's master was indeed no mortal, but he wasn't from the current Cultivation Realm, either.

That was Wu Peng, the ancestor of Witch Doctors who ruled the world in Heaven's stead! The strongest being beneath the Saints! How could the Cultivation Techniques he invented possibly compare to those practiced by everyone in the current Cultivation Realm?!

After a long moment of shock, the group gradually composed themselves and began circulating their Cultivation Techniques once more, absorbing the medicinal effects and the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi.

After a session of Cultivation and recuperation, their injuries showed no obvious improvement, but their Essence, Qi, and Spirit were in much better shape than before.

Zhao Yuan stopped his Cultivation, stood up, and retrieved several packets of Blood Circulation Soup Powder from his Storage Ring Space, distributing them to the others.

Although they were all covered in wounds and couldn't soak in a medicinal bath, they could apply the Blood Circulation Soup Powder to their bodies. It would stop the bleeding, regenerate flesh, help the wounds heal faster, and prevent any scarring.

Immediately, the men helped the men and the women helped the women apply the Blood Circulation Soup Powder all over their bodies.

Not long after applying the medicine, everyone began to feel an itch. They knew it was the sign of new flesh forming as their wounds began to heal, and they couldn't help but be amazed. Elder Shan and Shan Han, in particular, were clucking their tongues in wonder.

It was just that the effects of the Blood Circulation Soup were coming on too fast, and were a little too potent!

Only Zhao Yuan seemed unsatisfied with the result. He sighed, "It's a shame our current condition isn't suitable for bathing. Otherwise, dissolving this powder in hot water for a medicinal bath would have been even more effective!"

Everyone was left speechless.

'This is already incredibly effective, you know! And you're not satisfied? You're saying it could be even better? Damn, do you have to be such a show-off? Do you have to freak us out like that?'

Zhao Yuan didn't know what the others were thinking. He turned and walked over to the decapitated body of Yanbei Xiang. After a brief inspection, he said, "It's the Ant Thieves, just as I thought."

Hearing Zhao Yuan's words, the others quickly gathered around. They then saw the ant tattoo in the middle of Yanbei Xiang's back.

Hao Li frowned. "It really is the Ant Thieves! Why would these guys come to steal the Thousand-Day Wine?"

Judging from Bai Yuting's behavior, the Ant Thieves' initial objective was to steal the Thousand-Day Wine. After learning that Yue Tianchi was the one who brewed it, they decided to abduct him as well. Stealing the Purifying Qi Pills and Storage Rings was just a spur-of-the-moment decision.

"They probably want to use the Thousand-Day Wine to treat injuries," Yue Tianchi guessed. "Drinking my Thousand-Day Wine not only allows one's Cultivation to Caturmaharajakayikas while asleep, but it also allows for rapid healing during sleep! Recently, many Ant Thieves strongholds have been breached, and several of their high-level leaders have been killed or grievously wounded. So, I suspect they came to steal the Thousand-Day Wine to take back and heal their higher-ups. It's highly likely they aren't just targeting my Thousand-Day Wine, but have also sent people to steal other medicines and foods with miraculous healing properties!"

Everyone nodded in unison, feeling that this theory was highly probable.

Elder Shan sighed. "It's a pity. Although the Ant Thieves suffered a major blow this time, they weren't completely wiped out. Many of them have retreated into the shadows. No one knows their latest location, so there's no way to finish them off!"

The words were spoken casually, but one listener paid close attention.

Zhao Yuan's brow twitched. He thought to himself, 'So the Ant Thieves have moved to a new stronghold? Fine. I'll publish their new address later! And starting today, I'll publish the Ant Thieves' latest location every few days. Even if I can't wipe them out, I'll make them live in constant fear, leaving them with no time or energy to cause any more trouble!'

With his Tracking Technique, no matter how many times the Ant Thieves relocated or how secret they tried to be, they would never escape the palm of his hand!

Those bastards had tried to kill him twice now; of course he wasn't going to be courteous! If he weren't so outnumbered and outmatched, he would have stormed their gates and taken down the Ant Thieves himself!

Just then, Yue Tianchi remembered something, and his expression changed drastically. "Oh no. It's been so long, why hasn't anyone from my villa arrived yet? Don't tell me they've been attacked too?"

He quickly turned and rushed out of the reception hall. Elder Shan, Ying Ji, and the others followed close behind.

Zhao Yuan followed them out, but as he was leaving the hall, he first stopped by the Bone Woman's side. After checking her condition, he said, "Once we get back, I'll find a way to help you recover quickly!"

"Thank you, Master!" the Bone Woman rasped, struggling to kneel in gratitude.

Zhao Yuan quickly stopped her. "Don't kneel. Just keep circulating your energy to heal. We really owe you for this one."