Seven days later.
The Grand Liang Imperial Palace.
Liang De Kuai, with a worried heart, arrived at the Pill Tower.
Half a month ago, the Second Elder and Master Xie Yan had concocted a new type of pill.
For cultivators below the Void Gazer realm, it could double their combat power for five hours.
Ordinary people, though unable to cultivate, would also benefit.
It could cure illness or strengthen the body if healthy!
Out of caution, Liang De Kuai had first found a prisoner to test the drug.
It was the guy who had been imprisoned for offending Liang De Kuai before…
Now that the half-month trial period was over, he was here to check the results.
Inside the room.
The prisoner lay on a table, covered in silver needles.
His face showed utter despair.
"Two seniors," Liang De Kuai stepped forward and cupped his hands at the two elders, "What are the results?"
"Your Majesty," the two elders returned the gesture, "No side effects have been observed in the past half month. This pill can be put into use!"
"Then what is he…?" Liang De Kuai pointed at the needles on the prisoner, looking utterly bewildered.
"Ah, it's like this," the Second Elder explained with a smile, "Your men encountered some issues earlier, so I took him as an example to explain a few things."
"So that's how it is…" Liang De Kuai nodded in realization, unable to contain his excitement.
Being able to double the combat power of cultivators below the Void Gazer realm with no side effects.
This was incredible!
Now their Old Ancestor was not only healed but had also broken through to the seventh level of the Void Gazer realm!
It was time to make a move on the Great Ling Kingdom!
Liang De Kuai had long coveted the Great Ling Kingdom!
"Two seniors," Liang De Kuai asked excitedly, thinking of this, "Is the refining of this pill difficult? Are the materials hard to gather?"
"It can be refined with fourth-grade materials," the Second Elder said, pointing at Yan Ru Yu and the others, "The refining process is not difficult. Even these fools can refine it casually now."
An hour later.
The Grand Liang Imperial Court.
The officials exchanged confused glances, wondering why His Majesty had suddenly summoned them in a hurry.
Before long, Liang De Kuai appeared, full of vigor and high spirits.
"My dear officials, I bring you good news!" After taking his seat, Liang De Kuai smiled slightly, "The Pill Tower has recently developed a new pill…"
After Liang De Kuai finished his explanation, the ministers nodded in understanding.
"Our Grand Liang has been contending with Great Ling for a long time. It's time to settle this," Liang De Kuai stated his objective after the court quieted down.
"Your Majesty," the Prime Minister stepped forward, "While the new pill will greatly enhance our army's combat power, what about the Great Ling's Old Ancestor…"
Although there had been constant minor skirmishes between the two countries over the years, major wars had never occurred.
The fundamental reason was that both sides had an Old Ancestor at the sixth level of the Void Gazer realm.
Even if they were to fight, the two powerful figures would surely find a secluded spot to settle their differences, but no one could guarantee that if one side started losing, the other wouldn't get agitated.
"There's no need to worry about that," Liang De Kuai's smile widened, "A few days ago, the Old Ancestor broke through to the seventh level of the Void Gazer realm!"
"Clamor—!"
The court erupted instantly!
Before, their Old Ancestor had been almost defeated by people from the Murong family, and now he was fine?
Not only fine, but he had also broken through?
Even a child knew what it meant for the seventh level of the Void Gazer realm to face the sixth level of the Void Gazer realm!
"Your Majesty, I volunteer to be the vanguard!"
"General Li, you are getting old. Let the younger generation go."
"Nonsense! I am one minor realm higher than you. If you disagree, shall we spar outside?"
"Stop arguing, everyone. I think I am the most suitable."
"Lord Zhang, aren't you a civil official?"
"Is there a problem with civil officials? If you disagree, shall we spar outside?"
…
Civil and military officials alike stepped forward to volunteer, almost coming to blows on the spot…
"My dear officials, there's no need to rush," Liang De Kuai waved his hand, "Everyone who wishes to go can go then. I will also personally visit the Great Ling Kingdom."
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"Swish—!"
A streak of light flashed, and Liang Fei Fan appeared before them.
"Greetings, Old Ancestor!"
Liang De Kuai and the ministers bowed.
"Old Ancestor, didn't you say you needed some time to adapt after your breakthrough?" Liang De Kuai whispered, "Are you done adapting so quickly?"
"Thanks to the two seniors," Liang Fei Fan nodded towards the direction of the Pill Tower, "Your ancestor has now fully adapted to the new realm."
Liang Fei Fan's respect for the Second Elder and Master Xie Yan grew even deeper.
Not only had they used extraordinary methods to heal his old injuries, but they had also allowed him to break through to the seventh level of the Void Gazer realm!
When he woke up after the treatment, he had sensed a special energy within him.
It did not belong to true qi, but it was stronger than true qi!
It was precisely because of this energy that he had successfully broken through.
Moreover, this energy had not disappeared after the breakthrough; it was still slowly tempering his physical body.
The body was like a container.
Only when the container was large and sturdy enough could it withstand more true qi.
The reason he could adapt to the new realm so quickly was due to the strengthening of his physical body!
There was only one aspect that Liang Fei Fan found a bit unaccustomed to.
That was the constant urge to crawl on the ground and move forward…
During this period, he had been restraining this impulse rather than adapting to the new realm…
"Your Majesty!" A young eunuch at the palace gate called out, "An envoy from the Great Ling Kingdom requests an audience."
The hall fell silent.
An envoy from the Great Ling Kingdom?
The two countries had not exchanged envoys for thousands of years. What was the meaning of this sudden appearance?
"Announce him!" Liang De Kuai replied, then returned to his dragon throne.
A moment later, a man in Great Ling official attire entered with the eunuch.
"This humble minister Li Bu Dong pays his respects to the Grand Liang Emperor!"
Li Bu Dong knelt on one knee and bowed.
"Rise," Liang De Kuai gestured, "Summon him, grant him a seat."
Although the two countries were hostile, basic courtesy had to be maintained.
"Grand Liang Emperor," Li Bu Dong said quickly after taking his seat, "This humble minister has come today…"
After Li Bu Dong finished speaking, the Great Ling officials, as well as Liang Fei Fan, were all stunned!
They were just planning to attack the Great Ling Kingdom, and now the Great Ling Kingdom had come to surrender?
The Emperor of Great Ling was waiting at the border with a letter of surrender?
Without any reason, what was going on?
Could this be some new tactic disguised as a surrender?
If it were in the past, Liang De Kuai and the others might have continued to ponder.
But now, there was no need.
Old Ancestor Liang Fei Fan had broken through to the seventh level of the Void Gazer realm. Any tricks the Great Ling Kingdom played would be in vain!
"I approve of this matter," Liang De Kuai said, "Inform your Emperor that he may enter."
Seven days later.
The Emperor of Great Ling, accompanied by several officials, arrived at the Grand Liang Imperial Palace.
"This sinner Ling Bu Fan pays his respects to Your Majesty!" The Emperor of Great Ling led the way, kneeling on both knees, holding a letter of surrender high.