Chapter 2823
The aura of the Thunder Eagle King immediately immobilized Yih and Kai, leaving them unable to move a single muscle!
Kai felt a surge of power within him, yet he remained completely frozen in place!
This stark contrast in strength was undeniable!
Even with the formidable Golden Dragon True Body, Kai found himself utterly helpless against such overwhelming power!
Fear gripped Yih as he glanced at Kai, envisioning the grim fate that awaited them!
Just when the Thunder Eagle King prepared to strike, a powerful aura suddenly surged from behind, intercepting his attack!
“Thunder Eagle King, you know the rules of Jialing County well. How dare you engage in a private fight here? Are you disregarding the authority of Jialing County?”
At that moment, Lord Yan stepped forward, positioning himself protectively in front of Kai and Yih!
King Lei Ying narrowed his eyes at Lord Yan and replied, “Lord Yan, this man has stolen my Heavenly Thunder Fruit. I merely want to reclaim what’s mine!”
“King Lei Ying, let’s be clear: regardless of whether he stole your Heavenly Thunder Fruit or even if he had harmed your father, private battles are not permitted in Jialing County!”
“If you seek vengeance, do so outside the boundaries of Jialing County. Inside these limits, you will need my permission to act.”
Lord Yan spoke with a piercing gaze!
King Lei Ying’s expression darkened, but he understood the implications; should he fight within Jialing County, he would likely not escape unscathed!
“Very well, I will wait until they leave Jialing County!”
The Thunder Eagle King nodded, then turned his gaze towards Kai and Yih, threateningly declaring, “You two better watch yourselves. The moment you step out of Jialing County, I will hunt you down!”
With that, the Thunder Eagle King vanished in a flash!
As he disappeared, the oppressive force that had enveloped Kai and Yih lifted immediately!
“Lord Yan, thank you for your intervention…”
Kai hurried forward to express his gratitude!
“No need for thanks; I was simply fulfilling my responsibilities…”
With that, Lord Yan also faded from sight!
As Kai watched the two powerful figures depart, he felt a tumult of emotions, pondering when he would finally attain a level of strength that would allow him to confront anyone without fear.
Understanding Kai’s thoughts, Yi He remarked, “Mr. Chen, achieving this level at such a young age is already quite impressive.”
Kai nodded, and together, they made their way back to the small courtyard!
Although Liu Ruyan yearned for a moment alone with Kai, she refrained, knowing that the competition awaited them the next day!
The following morning, they rushed to the Pill Master Association with great urgency!
At the entrance of the Pill Master’s Guild, a massive crowd had gathered, creating a lively scene!
“Why are there so many more participants this year?” The Third Elder exclaimed, visibly taken aback by the turnout!
“Perhaps it’s due to the enticing rewards for the top participants this year, offered by Jialing County,” Liu Ruyan suggested.
Kai gazed at the long line forming at the Pill Master’s Association entrance, feeling a bit overwhelmed. Had he known this would happen, he mused, he might have chosen to stay at the Danyang Sect residence the day before to avoid the queue!
“How long is this line going to be?”
Yih looked at the throng of people, astonished!
“Just be patient and line up…”
Kai replied, stepping into the queue!
Suddenly, a voice called out, “Kai, you don’t have to wait in line. Come with me…”
Kai turned to see Zhu Zhu approaching!
She was accompanied by Meng He, who walked toward them with a smile!
“Brother Chen, it’s great to see you again…”
Meng He greeted enthusiastically upon spotting Kai!