Chapter 575: Reconciliation Plan

The Healing Elixir Ye Xuan produced was one of the most potent of the Sixth Grade. In just a moment, color returned to Luo Min's and Luo Xiang's faces, and their injuries gradually began to heal.

However, their injuries were too severe. Most of the Profound Veins in their bodies were shattered. Although they could recover some of their strength, a full recovery in a short time was essentially impossible.

Feeling his internal injuries improve, Luo Min immediately opened his eyes and sent a shameful telepathic message to Ye Xuan. "Young Master Ye, there's a powerful Soul Refiner in the Profound Mystery Sect. We failed to protect the secret, and the pill formulas you gave us were leaked."

His expression was one of utter shame.

After managing the Profound Pill Pavilion for some time, Luo Min had come to truly appreciate the incredible value of the pill formulas Ye Xuan had provided. In just a few months, the Luo family's wealth had soared from that of a prominent family to the level of an imperial powerhouse.

Not only that, but the other factions cooperating with the Luo family had also reaped enormous rewards. The Divine Walk Commerce Association, in particular, had gone from the brink of collapse to becoming the top commerce association on the Dream Realm Plain, a testament to the immense profits involved.

Because of this, the fact that he had leaked the pill formulas filled Luo Min with so much shame that he felt he could no longer face Ye Xuan.

"Don't worry about the pill formulas," Ye Xuan transmitted. "Even if they obtained the formulas, they can forget about creating those Pills without the proper refining method."

"But didn't you teach the refining method to Luo Xiang? He was also subjected to a Soul Search. I'm afraid that the refining method was lost along with everything else," Luo Min said with a bitter smile.

Ye Xuan smiled faintly. "Rest assured. What Luo Xiang knows is only the main part of the refining process. There are a few core details I never told him."

When Ye Xuan had first taught Luo Xiang the refining methods for the various Pills, he had omitted several crucial steps and instead processed a large batch of the core ingredients himself.

Since only a minuscule amount of those core ingredients was needed for each refinement, the large batch he had prepared before leaving was enough to supply the Luo family for many years.

So, even with Luo Min and Luo Xiang having their souls searched, it was impossible for the Profound Mystery Sect to acquire his complete pill formulas.

If the Profound Mystery Sect were to attempt refinement using the formulas they extracted from Luo Min and Luo Xiang, they would never be able to produce pills with the same effects as those from the Luo family.

"So that's how it is..." Learning that the formulas had not been completely compromised, the look of shame on Luo Min's face finally eased considerably.

After they spoke for another moment, a thought suddenly struck Ye Xuan. "By the way, did you just say you were both subjected to a Soul Search?"

Luo Min nodded his head.

Ye Xuan's expression hardened. "Don't move."

His Soul Sense instantly transformed into an invisible wave that entered Luo Min's mind, probing it carefully. At what he discovered, Ye Xuan's expression immediately froze, and a frigid light flashed in his eyes.

'This is...'

Deep within Luo Min's mind, he discovered an incredibly faint fluctuation of Soul Power, hidden within the man's very soul. Were it not for Ye Xuan's profound mastery of Soul Refining, even a Peak of Sixth Grade Soul Refiner like Elder Dong would have been completely unable to detect it.

He then sent his Soul Sense into Luo Xiang's mind and found the same faint fluctuation of Soul Power.

Ye Xuan's eyes flickered. 'That damn Elder Tianyi,' he thought ferociously. 'His methods are truly vicious.'

This wisp of Soul Power had completely fused with both of their minds, lying dormant. It meant that even though Luo Min and Luo Xiang had returned to Ye Xuan's side, their lives were still in Elder Tianyi's hands.

'Hmph. Good thing I left a few tricks of my own,' Ye Xuan thought. He glanced over at Duan Tianlang's group, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

Meanwhile, in the Profound Mystery Sect's camp, Tang Zhao was healing Duan Tianlang and his men. It was unclear what kind of Pill he had given them, but in a mere moment, Duan Tianlang's scarred body became smooth again, and a surging Profound aura began to emanate from him.

"Sect Master, this Pill is..."

Duan Tianlang was astonished as he felt the changes in his body. His Profound Veins, which had been tortured to the point of near-total destruction, had actually recovered by more than half thanks to the Pill.

This sent him into a state of ecstasy.

Not only were his injuries now healed, but his strength had also recovered by about fifty percent. All of this had happened in less time than it takes an incense stick to burn, which could only be described as a miracle.

"Hmph. Be more careful next time. Don't let yourself get caught so easily," Tang Zhao snorted.

"Yes." Duan Tianlang lowered his head in shame, but as he did, he glanced toward Ye Xuan's group, a savage killing intent glinting in his eyes.

Leng Wuji, on the other hand, hadn't received a Pill as potent as Duan Tianlang's. He still looked sickly, but he was in much better shape than before.

As both sides were occupied with treating their wounded, the tense atmosphere at the scene actually subsided for a moment.

"See? Isn't this much better?"

Seeing this, the members of the other major factions said with smiles.

"Now that both sides have returned the hostages, isn't it time for you to discuss how to resolve the dispute between you?"

The leader of the Sky Empire's delegation, a middle-aged man named Liu Chen, smiled. He wore a yellow, embroidered dragon robe and didn't look particularly old. He was said to be the imperial uncle of the current emperor of the Sky Empire, and he now spoke with a smile.

Vice Sect Master Jia Xu of the Divine Sea Sect also chimed in with a smile. "Yes, as they say, it's better to squash a feud than to start one. Gentlemen, isn't it time you reconciled?"

The representatives from the other major factions also began to urge reconciliation.

Their entire purpose for this trip was to have the two great powers make peace so everyone could go about their business. Naturally, they were all eager to mediate.

Listening to the chorus of persuasion, a strange smile suddenly appeared on Tang Zhao's face. "Yes," he said. "It is indeed time to reconcile. Ge Puzi, what do you think?"

Ge Puzi frowned at Tang Zhao and said expressionlessly, "Since Sect Master Tang Zhao is willing to reconcile, then state your terms."

"Terms?" The strange smile on Tang Zhao's face widened. He took a step forward, staring at Ge Puzi with a playful, mocking expression, and chuckled. "In that case, let's use the lives of everyone here from Gale Light Academy to reconcile. As long as all of you die, the grudge between our two factions will be wiped clean. What do you say to that, Ge Puzi?"

Tang Zhao smiled, his tone calm, but the meaning behind his words made everyone's expression change in horror.

Xiang Tianwen of the War God Tribe demanded in a low voice, "Tang Zhao, what is the meaning of this?"

"What do you mean? Did you not understand me?" Tang Zhao shot him a cold glance. "As long as Ge Puzi and his people all die right here, I guarantee the feud between the Profound Mystery Sect and Gale Light Academy will be completely erased."

An inscrutable smile hung on Tang Zhao's lips, and the Profound Mystery Sect experts behind him now wore cold sneers.

"Sect Master Tang Zhao, this is your idea of a reconciliation?" On the Gale Light Academy's side, Ge Puzi and the others stared coldly at Sect Master Tang Zhao and his men, their faces expressionless.

"Of course. Your Gale Light Academy killed so many of our Profound Mystery Sect disciples. Just moments ago, you even killed our Supreme Elder, Evil Kill, right here. How else would you have us reconcile? To demand only the lives of those of you present as atonement... we are already being incredibly merciful."

Tang Zhao spoke coldly, and as his voice fell—BOOM! A terrifying pressure erupted from him, crashing down on everyone from Gale Light Academy like a great mountain. His gaze was even colder as it locked onto Ye Xuan, his killing intent boiling. "And you, brat. If I don't tear you limb from limb today, how will I ever quell the hatred in my heart?"

Ye Xuan's previous actions had truly enraged Tang Zhao.

"Sect Master Tang Zhao, leave this bastard to me," Duan Tianlang said, licking his lips. A terrifying glint appeared in his blood-red eyes.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Behind Tang Zhao, the experts of the Profound Mystery Sect all unleashed their terrifying auras. A dense killing intent spread like dark clouds, blanketing the heavens.

"This..."

Everyone present was stunned speechless.

Weren't the Profound Mystery Sect and Gale Light Academy supposed to be in Ancient Yang City to reconcile? Why did it look like the two great powers were about to go to war right here and now?

"Sect Master Tang Zhao, what are you doing?"

"We can talk this out."

"Stop this at once!"

The experts from major powers like the Divine Sea Sect, the Sky Empire, and the Profound Sound Valley cried out in shock and anger, their faces filled with rage.

"Sect Master Tang Zhao, we went to great lengths to bring Gale Light Academy and your Profound Mystery Sect together. Why not sit down and discuss this properly?"

"Exactly! If your two great powers continue to fight, the entire Dream Realm Plain will be washed in rivers of blood. What is the point of all this?"

"Listen to me, everyone just needs to sit down and talk. There's nothing in this world that can't be resolved with a proper discussion."

The experts from the major factions all spoke up, trying to mediate.

"Everyone," Tang Zhao said, glancing indifferently at the experts from the other powers, a smile playing on his lips. "I don't believe I ever said I was against a reconciliation. How about this? I'll take another step back. As long as Xuan Ye and Ge Puzi kill themselves on the spot, and the other Gale Light Academy experts pledge their allegiance to my Profound Mystery Sect... well, it's not impossible for us to grant them that opportunity."

The faces of everyone from the major powers changed.

'Have the Vice President of Gale Light Academy and Xuan Ye kill themselves on the spot? And have the other members surrender to the Profound Mystery Sect? And he calls that taking a step back?'

Looks of anger appeared on many of their faces.

Xiang Wentian of the War God Tribe, who had always been hot-tempered, roared in fury, "Sect Master Tang Zhao, are you making a fool of us?"

Ge Puzi gave a mocking smile and said coldly, "Everyone, you've heard him. This is the Profound Mystery Sect's so-called reconciliation. How merciful. And Vice Sect Master Yan, wasn't it you who convinced the Profound Mystery Sect to agree to this meeting? Why are you so quiet now?"

"Yan Song, say something."

"The Nine Yang Sect was the one who initiated these talks. Yan Song, it's your turn to speak."

The members of the major powers all turned to look at Yan Song.

Yan Song gave a bitter smile. "Everyone, while it's true that the Nine Yang Sect initiated this meeting, we merely invited Sect Master Tang Zhao and his people here. As for whether Sect Master Tang Zhao is willing to reconcile, or how he chooses to do so... that is not something I can decide."