Martial Master

City Guard Office.

In the Black Prison Area.

Qin Chen sat cross-legged, eyes closed in meditation.

His body was continuously operating with the peak power of the late stage of the fifth level, and under the urging of the Nine Stars Divine Emperor Art, it integrated into the twelve meridians throughout his body, forming an astonishing force that ultimately converged in the Qi Sea in his lower abdomen, settling down.

In these two days, Qin Chen did not waste time in the prison; he enjoyed good food and drinks, while the remaining time was spent frantically cultivating.

After two days, his cultivation had become extremely condensed, reaching the peak of the late stage of the fifth level, just one step away from half-step Martial Venerable.

He still had many spiritual medicines obtained from the Black Death Marsh, including several seventh-level royal spiritual medicines, among which were those that could help him break through to Martial Venerable.

Once he broke through to the sixth level of Martial Venerable, with his past life’s skills and strength, apart from masters above half-step Martial King, he would probably not fear even late-stage sixth-level Martial Venerables.

“Whoosh!”

After exhaling a long breath, Qin Chen opened his eyes, exuding a heart-pounding aura.

“Once I return to the Alchemy Pavilion, the refinement of seven-level royal pills cannot be taken lightly. No matter how rich my experience is, I need an extremely safe environment; otherwise, once I fail, the loss would be incalculable.”

He had a few seventh-level spiritual medicines on him; using one meant one less, and he dared not try carelessly.

Just then.

Footsteps approached.

“Young Master Chen, I just received news that Captain Gu Jin and Deputy Captain Geng Deyuan have led a large group of City Guard soldiers towards the Alchemy Pavilion, claiming they are going to capture the traitors from the five nations. I don't know how things are going now,” said Tian Dan, rushing in from outside the Black Prison Area, anxious.

His greatest fear was that Geng Deyuan had persuaded Captain Gu Jin; with Gu Jin's authority, he could completely remove his position, and thus, Qin Chen would once again fall into Geng Deyuan's hands.

“What? They dare to go to the Alchemy Pavilion to capture people? How bold of Gu Jin!” Qin Chen stood up abruptly, frowning, and said solemnly, “It seems that the involvement of the third prince is indeed true; otherwise, how would a mere City Guard captain dare to act so recklessly at the Alchemy Pavilion?”

In shock and anger, Qin Chen couldn't help but worry.

Although he had set up numerous countermeasures, he was not sure if things would develop as he anticipated.

If the Master of the Artifact Hall and the president of the Bloodline Holy Land did not intervene as he had expected, given the Alchemy Pavilion's scale, dealing with the third prince and the entire City Guard would be a challenge. He had no idea how long Zhuo Qingfeng could hold on.

Just as he was pondering.

Clang!

A series of footsteps suddenly rang out from outside the Black Prison Area, followed by Geng Deyuan and a group of City Guard soldiers bursting in aggressively.

“Captain Geng, this is the Black Prison Area; what do you want…”

Some of Tian Dan’s subordinates furiously tried to block their way, but it was in vain as they were pushed aside by the captains like Guan Wei beside Geng Deyuan, leaving them in a sorry state.

“Geng Deyuan, what do you want to do? Are you rebelling?” Tian Dan questioned, not understanding why Geng Deyuan suddenly appeared here, raising his voice in anger.

“Tian Dan, step aside immediately. We are taking this brat,” Geng Deyuan snorted coldly, completely ignoring Tian Dan's reprimands.

Having failed to capture You Qianxue and others, and instead offending the court alchemist Fei Leng, Geng Deyuan and Gu Jin were not foolish; while sending a message to the third prince, they also realized their situation was extremely dangerous.

Now, the most important thing was Qin Chen's testimony.