When a person is in a high-ranking position, their words carry the law.

Chapter 132 Taking a Step Off the Cliff

"Golden elixir!"

"Golden Core..."

Upon hearing these words, Yun Yan felt as if he had gained a foothold.

He kept murmuring those two words, as if trying to give himself hope, and his mind relaxed somewhat.

Seeing this, Yun Jingming reached out and gently stroked his forehead, his invisible spiritual power soothing his second son's mind and gradually lulling him into a deep sleep.

"Let's do the surgery first," Yun Jingming said softly.

Bai Ze's Xiaolian Sword was still piercing Yun Yan's body, and even the blade was breaking apart, with tiny fragments spilling into his dantian and the surrounding flesh.

To cure Yun Yan, these fragments need to be removed.

If this had happened a century ago, Yun Yan would definitely have been beyond saving.

However, in the modern era of martial arts development, physicians with sufficiently high levels of skill can even use their naked eyes as microscopes, and the blade of a scalpel can be precise down to the micrometer.

Although Yunlai Group's medical team wasn't that strong, they were perfectly capable of handling Yun Yan's health.

The surgery proceeded smoothly without any unexpected incidents.

After the surgery, Yun Yan was still unconscious due to the anesthesia and Yun Jingming's mental energy.

Taking this opportunity, Yun Jingming continued to channel his true energy while softly asking, "Can we use the Hidden Dragon Pill to keep him in a state of suspended animation until we find a cure and then awaken him?"

Once he enters a state of suspended animation and remains asleep, even if the Great Freedom truly has its eye on Yun Yan, it will be impossible for him to complete his baptism.

The most important aspect of this baptism lies in the agreement of the will.

As long as Yun Yan's subjective consciousness is dormant, even if the demonic blood is right in front of him, it will not be able to integrate into his body and will.

"The Second Young Master's body cannot withstand a state of suspended animation."

The leading physician replied in a low voice, "The feigned death caused by the Hidden Dragon Pill is like a tree in winter. It may appear withered, but its roots are still dormant underground, and its vitality remains, and quite deep. The Second Young Master's vitality is currently weak. Even if he remains in a coma for a long time, he may still be brain dead, let alone feigned death."

Upon hearing this, Yun Jingming's face darkened.

The Dragon-Slaying Pill should be considered the gentlest way to feign death. Since it doesn't work, then the others are also not feasible.

For example, cryogenic life support capsules.

The Western Alliance had already developed cryogenic life support pods decades ago by exploring otherworldly technology, and later traded them to the Eastern Xia, giving many people a chance to survive.

However, these cryogenic life support pods are not suitable for everyone.

Freezing, freezing, can be deadly if you're not careful.

People with weak constitutions are not suitable for using cryopreservation chambers.

Given Yun Yan's current condition, once he enters the life support pod, it's like lying in a coffin, never to get up again.

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"The only option left is to find the Azure Heaven Golden Elixir," Yun Jingming murmured.

These were the words that comforted Yun Yan earlier, and they are now the only two solutions.

Either find the Azure Heaven Golden Elixir, or...

Yun Jingming glanced at the sleeping Yun Yan and sighed softly.

He didn't realize that Yun Yan, who seemed to be unconscious, was actually quite conscious at the moment.

"hehe."

A soft laugh seemed to echo in Yun Yan's consciousness.

Despite being in a coma, Yun Yan seemed to be awake, able to "see" the crimson light swirling before his eyes. The Great Free Demon Lord!
His gaze fell upon this place.

Even though he was unconscious, Yun Yan could clearly hear Yun Jingming's words and even detect the hesitation in them.

This caused Yun Yan's negative emotions to grow rapidly, eventually attracting the attention of the Great Freedom Demon Lord.

Now, it seems he has to make a choice.

'No, once I accept the demonic blood, I'll be completely ruined. I can't accept it, I'll...'

The unconscious Yun Yan felt a chill run down his spine.

'I will die.'

That's what he thought.

He thought this way because he subconsciously believed that Yun Jingming would kill him and then block the news.

When this thought crossed Yun Yan's mind, she felt as if she had already stepped off a cliff.

The reason he refused the demon blood was because he would die, not because he believed Yun Jingming would retrieve a golden elixir to heal him...
Upon realizing this, Yun Yan felt as if she had fallen into an abyss.

Perhaps it was his paranoia, or perhaps he simply believed that family members were naturally like that.

Whatever the reason, when this thought arose, the hazy crimson color seemed to receive a final boost, condensing into the shape of blood droplets.

Hehehe...

The laughter, seemingly coming from nowhere, grew increasingly mocking, carrying a kind of cat-and-mouse humor.

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While Yun Yan was receiving treatment, news of Bai Ze's victory also began to circulate.

Furthermore, those with connections learned about the entire boxing match immediately and discovered that Yun Jingming had played a trick, causing his son—a four-star martial artist—to lose a level of cultivation and face Bai Ze, a two-star martial artist.

Suddenly, waves of turmoil arose.

"Another storm is brewing."

Inside a hotel in Canghai City, Lü Xuanfeng was communicating with the leader of the Chunyang Sect.

After listening to the process, the middle-aged man dressed as a Taoist priest on the light screen exclaimed, "A storm is brewing."

"With Mu Yaoguang taking this step, her next target is Yun Jingming's eldest son. This matter won't end here. On the surface, it's a battle between the younger generation, but behind the scenes, there are old guys stirring things up. Yujing Martial Arts University is going to be in trouble again."

After saying this, the middle-aged Taoist said, "Let Yuheng go to Yujing Martial Arts University."

"Aren't you going to Yangping?" Lü Xuanfeng asked.

“Yujing Martial Arts University will be the next center, and young people should take this opportunity to try their luck. Staying at Yangping Martial Arts University may make them the head of a chicken, but it won’t help their growth. It’s better to go to Yujing Martial Arts University and be the tail of a phoenix,” the middle-aged Taoist said calmly.

"And what about Bai Ze? Should we maintain contact or distance ourselves?" Lü Xuanfeng asked again.

"Let's make some contact."

As the middle-aged Taoist priest finished speaking, a glint of shrewdness appeared in his eyes. "Those thieving monks from Daxing Temple won't do anything without a profit. The fact that they're willing to set aside their pride and take the initiative to make amends and resolve the conflict shows how valuable this person is. Perhaps it's even related to their long-standing schemes."

"Senior brother means—" Lu Xuanfeng uttered two words silently.

—The enemy of the gods!
"They're willing to make deals with the Shinra Empire, opening martial arts schools in Shinra and Ursus. If it's not for the sake of the gods, then it must be for the money."

The middle-aged Taoist shook his head and chuckled, saying, "Whether it's this group of bald thieves or us Taoist priests, haven't we been busy all these years trying to create a divine enemy for ourselves? The fourth divine enemy, who will it be?"

Since the breakthrough of the third Divine Enemy, the Eastern Xia Federation has not seen a Divine Enemy-level martial artist for fifty years.

The first and second enemies are currently mostly active in other worlds, while the third enemy was seriously injured during the siege of the Great Freedom Demon Lord and has been in seclusion to heal for many years.

Whichever side can produce a formidable adversary will be able to lead the way in the future.

(End of this chapter)