202: Black robe figure

Chen Li remained silent, just standing there.

Xun Xiuyuan gestured to the four of them that there was no need for formalities. After a moment of thought, he spoke directly to Gui Shi: "I obtained a powerful pill in a secret realm that greatly enhances Law Comprehension. However, the pill is too precious, and I've been indecisive about whether or not to reward it to you."

Gui Shi heard him, but having no idea if the pill was genuine or not, he didn't show much excitement.

He had never even heard of such a heaven-defying pill.

Xun Xiuyuan spoke again: "Among you four, Gui Shi's strength has reached a bottleneck. That's why I've decided to reward one to you. Gui Shi, you decide, do you want it or not?"

Just as Gui Shi was about to speak, Xun Xiuyuan waved his hand, interrupting him, and spoke again:

"If you want this pill, then I will place a restriction in your Sea of Consciousness. I cannot risk creating an enemy who is a King Realm Heavenly God for myself. If you don't want it, I naturally won't force you, and I won't place the restriction."

After hearing Xun Xiuyuan's words, Gui Shi fell into deep thought, a bit conflicted.

For such important matters, Gui Yan usually made the decisions. At this moment, Gui Shi also glanced at Gui Yan.

Gui Yan stepped forward and said, "Palace Lord, I wonder if Gui Yan has the good fortune to receive such a great honor?"

Gui Shi thought Gui Yan was sacrificing himself for him and was about to stop Gui Yan when...

Xun Xiuyuan spoke again: "With your current realm, one pill might not even be enough for a breakthrough. If it doesn't work, it would be a bit of a waste."

Chen Li, standing nearby, interjected, "Palace Lord, it's worth a try."

Finally, Xun Xiuyuan took out a jade bottle and handed it to Gui Yan, then cast the Soul Control Technique in Gui Yan's Sea of Consciousness. After completing all this, he left with Chen Li.

Gui Shi looked at the jade bottle in Gui Yan's hand and said, "Brother, if it doesn't work, I'll take it instead."

Gui Yan laughed, "Big Brother, don't be nervous. The medicine is definitely real. I'll take it first and see what effect it has."

After speaking, Gui Yan swallowed the Law Comprehension Pill without hesitation.

As soon as Gui Yan took the pill, he felt that some areas of law comprehension that had previously perplexed him were instantly resolved, and countless thoughts, or rather insights, directly flooded his mind.

These new insights corroborated his previous understandings, discarding the dross and retaining the essence.

Gui Yan knew that he might have obtained an extraordinary opportunity. As he sat down, he said, "Guard me. Do not allow any disturbances."

After a long while, Gui Yan stood up and said, "Big Brother, this pill is truly incredibly powerful. I feel like if I had another one, I could advance to the King Realm."

At this moment, Gui Shi was filled with immense regret. If he had taken it, he would probably have already advanced to the King Realm.

He asked Gui Yan, still somewhat disbelieving, "Just one pill, yet so heaven-defying?"

Gui Yan also had an incredulous expression as he said, "Even if it's that heaven-defying, those peak insights that were usually difficult to grasp became clear in an instant. It's truly incredible."

After leaving the group of four, Xun Xiuyuan chatted with Chen Li: "Is that Gui Shi not very reliable?"

Chen Li laughed, "No, it's not that. Among the four of them, Gui Yan has always made the decisions. Over time, Gui Shi habitually consults Gui Yan. Since the pill has already been given to Gui Yan and you've cast the Soul Control Technique, what is there to fear?"

The two of them went directly to Hei Bu Guan's residence.

Upon seeing their arrival, Hei Bu Guan immediately stood up and saluted. Hei Bu Guan had already been controlled by the Soul Control Technique.

Xun Xiuyuan trusted him greatly. Although Hei Bu Guan had only just integrated two laws into himself, Xun Xiuyuan still swiftly took out a Law Comprehension Pill and handed it to him.

"Although one pill cannot elevate your strength to the level of a King Realm Heavenly God, it will certainly provide many benefits. Keep up the good work!"

Hei Bu Guan took the pill, swallowed it without hesitation, and then sat down to meditate. Law comprehension surged like a spring in his mind, leaving him no time to pay attention to the two of them.

Xun Xiuyuan was also dumbfounded. "Aren't you even going to ask what kind of pill it is?"

The power of the Soul Control Technique was truly undeniable.

Seeing Hei Bu Guan's situation, Chen Li also became interested in Xun Xiuyuan's pill.

He asked Xun Xiuyuan, "I am already comprehending the seventh law. I wonder if this pill would be effective."

Upon hearing this, Xun Xiuyuan didn't waste words. He directly took out two jade bottles and handed them to Chen Li: "Two pills, one for you and one for Grandpa Chen Sheng. Take them and try them first."

Chen Li nodded and then left the area to find a secret room to consume the pills.

Just as Xun Xiuyuan returned to his courtyard, a person was waiting for him at the courtyard entrance.

It was Zhan Tian, the Battalion Commander of the Zhan Character Battalion.

"Young Master, there has been a change in the defensive formation of Ghost Valley. I've come to report it."

Zhan Tian immediately stepped forward to salute upon seeing Xun Xiuyuan and stated the purpose of his visit.

Xun Xiuyuan frowned and said, "Explain in more detail."

Zhan Tian nodded: "Originally, there was a significant distance between the Chaos Alliance and Ghost Valley, but in recent days, traces of Ghost Valley's army have appeared in the unclaimed domains in between. This means that there used to be a buffer zone between us and Ghost Valley. With the occupation of those unclaimed small domains by Ghost Valley, this buffer zone has invisibly disappeared."

Xun Xiuyuan understood and asked, "Do you think they will actively attack us?"

Zhan Tian nodded, "They will. We need to make deployments in advance."

Xun Xiuyuan said, "Zhan Tian, you and Chen Li will jointly manage matters on the front lines. Discuss the specific details with him. I will inform Protector Lin and Protector Wei."

Zhan Tian nodded; his goal was to obtain Xun Xiuyuan's permission.

After all, all the combat power here now belonged to the Heavenly Palace, including Lin Batian and the Zhan Character Battalion.

This was because Lin Batian and the Zhan Character Battalion had been inexplicably expelled by the War God Hall, though no widespread announcement had been made.

Ghost Valley.

The pale-faced strategist was looking at Wang Peng and a group of masked Ghost Race members.

A hoarse voice spoke, "Wang Peng? I remember you. Weren't you a fierce general of the Divine Martial Sect? I heard long ago that you defected. Have you now joined the Ghost Race?"

Wang Peng heard the person in front of him bringing up his past wounds and did not give him a pleasant look.

He retorted mockingly, "I thought it was someone else! So it's a prominent disciple of the Exterminate Evil Sect. Weren't you expelled by the Exterminate Evil Sect? How much better off are you than me?"

The strategist couldn't help but sneer, "Yes, we are similar, but I only had a disagreement with the War God Hall and secretly caused some trouble for them. Although I was expelled by the Zhu Xie Alliance, I did not betray humanity. Even if I return to human territory, I am a free person, unlike you, who is hunted by everyone."

Gu Shan saw the two immediately start bickering upon meeting and quickly played the peacemaker, "Now we are a team, so let's not bring up past matters. For those of us at this realm who can come to the Chaotic Realm, who isn't here out of desperation?"

The strategist stopped mocking Wang Peng and instead asked seriously, "When exactly will your reinforcements arrive? How long do we have to wait like this?"

Wang Peng was also helpless. The Legion Commander's promised reinforcements were late, and his influence here was steadily decreasing.

Just then, a knocking sound came from the boundary wall.

Outside the Ghost Valley headquarters, in the void, a figure completely enveloped in a black robe stood in the void, waiting.