Chapter 68 The Power of a Single Punch

Zhu Qiang really had become a sandbag.

He flew out like a sandbag.

After flying more than ten zhang, Zhu Qiang barely managed to steady himself.

His face was as pale as paper, and a line of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, clearly indicating he had suffered serious internal injuries.

Cheng Hua looked at his own fist, then at Zhu Qiang, his face full of bewilderment.

"Was that punch really from me?" Cheng Hua felt as if he were dreaming.

Just now, as the pill entered his stomach, he skillfully guided the medicinal power into his right arm.

Then, he felt his right arm filled with狂暴的力量!

That surging power gave him an urge to let it out.

As previously instructed, Cheng Hua did not use any martial technique; it was just a simple punch. Yet this simple punch had actually injured a Liquid Realm fifth-layer expert!

"Brother Zhu, you... are you all right?" Cheng Hua had no intention of hurting anyone, but he really had injured Zhu Qiang.

"I'm... still okay..."

Zhu Qiang had not expected Cheng Hua's punch to be so powerful, actually causing him considerable harm.

Of course, this punch did not cause him substantial damage, after all, Cheng Hua had not used any martial technique, so the power was not unleashed to its fullest.

The defensive power of a Liquid Realm fifth-layer was terrifying; logically, a Liquid Realm first-layer could not possibly harm a Liquid Realm fifth-layer, even if he had taken a pill.

But now, Cheng Hua had truly injured him!

Zhu Qiang was now very frightened; fortunately, they had previously agreed not to use martial techniques, otherwise, it was hard to say whether he would still be standing.

Zhu Qiang had not underestimated Cheng Hua because he was a Liquid Realm first-layer; he had already used most of his primal power for defense.

Even under such circumstances, Cheng Hua had injured him.

"Quick! Give this pill to Zhu Qiang!" Wang Jinfu was the first to come to his senses, immediately treating Zhu Qiang's injuries.

"An ultra-grade second-rank pill is so terrifying, it can actually allow a Liquid Realm first-layer to injure a Liquid Realm fifth-layer!" Sun Jianming murmured.

This was his first time witnessing the power of an ultra-grade pill; the scene just now was too shocking.

It was not like the minor skirmish between Ye Yuan and Fei Qingping back then; Cheng Hua and Zhu Qiang were both Liquid Realm experts, making it extremely difficult to fight across levels.

"Yes, if Cheng Hua had used a martial technique just now, and if his technique were powerful enough, he might even have been able to kill Zhu Qiang in one blow!" Wang Jinfu also sighed.

"That's right, meaning if a Liquid Realm first-layer had such an ultra-grade second-rank strengthening pill, under certain conditions, he could defeat a Liquid Realm fifth-layer across levels. As for a Liquid Realm fourth-layer, under that blow just now, there would be almost no chance of survival!" Sun Jianming analyzed.

After speaking, Sun Jianming was also startled by his own analysis.

Wang Jinfu drew in a cold breath: "If this kind of pill could be mass-produced, then wouldn't cultivation realms become a joke?"

Indeed, even with such a pill, it would be difficult for a Liquid Realm first-layer to defeat a Liquid Realm fourth-layer.

The strengthening pill only provides local enhancement, not a leap in the overall strength of the martial artist.

Theoretically, it could kill a Liquid Realm fourth-layer, but the conditions required would be too苛刻, almost impossible in actual combat.

Nevertheless, the significance of an ultra-grade second-rank pill was still too great.

Because once such a pill was taken, it became possible for a Liquid Realm first-layer to fight across levels against second-layer or even third-layer opponents, and this would become a common phenomenon.

If that were the case, the concept of realms would indeed become a joke; you could painstakingly cultivate to improve by one small realm, only to be outdone by someone taking a pill.

"Don't joke around, how could such a pill be mass-produced? How many years has our Qin Kingdom been established, and only now has this one ultra-grade second-rank pill appeared?" Sun Jianming shook his head.

Wang Jinfu thought about it and agreed; Ye Yuan was indeed monstrous, but mass-producing such ultra-grade second-rank pills was probably impossible.

But at this moment, Feng Ruoqing spoke up: "Elders, don't forget, Ye Yuan is only at the Primal Energy fourth-layer now!"

Wang Jinfu and Sun Jianming were both shaken!

Yes, Ye Yuan was only at Primal Energy fourth-layer; if he advanced a few more small realms, or even crossed the threshold of the Liquid Realm, would it still be difficult for him to refine such ultra-grade second-rank pills?

The legendary Yin-Yang Separation Technique minimized the demand for soul power in alchemy.

Even if Ye Yuan's soul power after advancing to the Liquid Realm was insufficient to advance as an alchemist, refining such ultra-grade second-rank pills would still be a piece of cake for him, wouldn't it?

Wang Jinfu suddenly realized that Ye Yuan's significance to the entire Qin Kingdom had become extraordinary, because in the entire alchemy world of Qin Kingdom, he was the only one who could refine ultra-grade second-rank pills!

Wang Jinfu's expression suddenly turned cold, and his Condensation Realm aura spread out, putting immense pressure on everyone present.

"Listen up, all of you! No one is allowed to spread the word about Ye Yuan refining an ultra-grade second-rank pill today! Now, you will all swear a Heavenly Dao oath, and President Sun and I will supervise you! Of course, you may choose not to swear, but I cannot guarantee that you will leave the Alchemist Guild alive!" Wang Jinfu said sternly.

"What? A Heavenly Dao oath? You want us to swear a Heavenly Dao oath? On what grounds?" Wang Jinfu's words immediately provoked resentment from some.

A Heavenly Dao oath was different from an ordinary promise; once sworn, one could never break it for life, or else one would die by heavenly punishment.

Whether in the Divine Realm or the lower realm, no one could violate a Heavenly Dao oath!

Wan Yuan was also present, and he was so frustrated he wanted to vomit blood.

He had come today originally wanting to shine, but who knew all the limelight had been stolen by Ye Yuan alone!

Wan Yuan had not expected that Ye Yuan not only knew alchemy but was also monstrous to such an extent!

After seeing the power of Cheng Hua's punch, he had made up his mind to leak the news of today's events through certain channels once he got out, believing that many forces would be interested in Ye Yuan.

But now, his plan had fallen through; Wang Jinfu was actually forcing everyone to swear a Heavenly Dao oath!

"Zhu Qiang, Cheng Hua, you two lead everyone in swearing the Heavenly Dao oath!" Wang Jinfu commanded.

"Yes!"

These two were originally affiliated with the Alchemist Guild, so they naturally had to obey Wang Jinfu's orders.

"M... Master, do I have to swear too? I... I won't tell anyone!" Gritting his teeth, Wan Yuan spoke up.

Wang Jinfu had long forgotten about this cheap disciple; he hadn't expected him to jump out now. So he said coldly, "Even Feng'er and Keyun have to swear, are you more special than them? Hmm?"

Wang Jinfu was a genuine Condensation Realm expert; under his powerful pressure, Wan Yuan felt his sanity about to collapse.

"I... I'll swear!"

Ye Yuan's words had awakened Wang Jinfu, who was already disgusted with Wan Yuan. If not for Wan Donghai's face, he would have made Wan Yuan pay today.

Thus, under Wang Jinfu's coercion, everyone swore the Heavenly Dao oath, except for himself, Sun Jianming, and Feng Ruoqing and her nephew.

Although the crowd was furious about this arrangement, no one dared to stand out.

This was a world where the strong ruled; the Alchemist Guild was too powerful!