Chapter 672 A Grand Undertaking
Hei Ya had encountered many martial artists in the world, and he had fought numerous battles to aid Saint Moon Celestial Venerable.
No matter how powerful the martial artist he faced, even if his life was in danger, he had never felt such a chilling dread as he did now.
The Medical Saint Celestial Venerable before him had crippled his shoulder with a single palm strike.
The methods used were unheard of, and he seemed to have no ability to resist.
Chen Yang looked at Hei Ya with astonishment. The palm strike earlier was not just to sever the opponent's meridians, but also to probe his background.
At the same time, Chen Yang was wary of Saint Moon Celestial Venerable's various stratagems, so he did not get too close.
As Chen Yang had expected, Hei Ya was only momentarily dazed.
Upon regaining his senses, Hei Ya immediately activated the means Saint Moon Celestial Venerable had left within him.
Hei Ya's eyes turned crimson, and the power within him surged.
In the blink of an eye, it surpassed Chen Yang's!
Hei Ya felt the power coursing through him. Despite having lost an arm to Chen Yang, such immense strength filled him with excitement. Hei Ya’s voice grew sharp, "I don't know what methods you used, but before Saint Moon Celestial Venerable, you must still submit!"
"You've killed so many divine envoys. If I can bring you back, Saint Moon Celestial Venerable will surely reward me with even greater power!"
Hei Ya could clearly feel his thoughts becoming frenzied, but he offered no resistance. He allowed this berserk power to take over his body.
In an instant, Hei Ya's original thoughts were scattered, replaced by the consciousness of a beast.
Seeing feathers begin to sprout from Hei Ya's body, Chen Yang immediately recalled Victor's transformation in the Black Ice Organization.
This Hei Ya before him was also a powerful leftover!
"Die!" Hei Ya let out an indescribable roar, his body shooting towards Chen Yang like a sharpened feather.
The distance between them was not far, and Hei Ya's burst of speed caught Chen Yang off guard.
However, years of combat experience made Chen Yang instinctively create some distance.
Chen Yang unleashed his Frost Water internal energy, enveloping Hei Ya.
The Frost Water energy, infused with the Star Constellation techniques, made Hei Ya feel as if he had fallen into a dark mire, each movement requiring immense effort.
Yet, Hei Ya's body was now dominated by a berserk consciousness. His body instinctively sought to escape, and his struggles intensified.
Chen Yang felt the rapid depletion of his Frost Water energy and knew this battle had to be swift.
Chen Yang reappeared before Hei Ya using the Heaven’s Journey Secret Art, striking his dantian with Flame internal energy.
But upon sensing the power within Hei Ya, Chen Yang immediately withdrew his attack, not killing Hei Ya on the spot.
Looking at the fainted Hei Ya, Chen Yang first sealed his senses with internal energy, then began to examine his abdomen.
Normally, that was the martial artist's dantian, containing the powerful and vital Sea of Qi.
However, in Hei Ya's abdomen, there was no dantian.
Instead, there was only a peculiar orb.
Chen Yang pondered for a long time, and two words suddenly sprang to mind.
"Demon Core!"
Chen Yang had heard of Demon Cores in various places, but for years, he hadn't even heard his master describe what a true Demon Core looked like.
The feathers that had appeared on Hei Ya's body were now beginning to vanish.
Chen Yang looked at Hei Ya and ultimately decided not to kill him. After sealing the internal energy within him, Chen Yang contacted Vermilion Bird.
"Does Celestial Venerable intend to use the Zhu family's strength to conceal the person for now?"
Vermilion Bird also knew the importance of this Hei Ya and felt it would be best to have people from the Hall of Celestial Physicians come.
Although Vermilion Bird had forgiven the Zhu family for their past actions, entrusting such a crucial matter to them made her somewhat uneasy.
A secular family, regardless of their discretion in intelligence or other matters, could not compare to the Hall of Celestial Physicians.
Chen Yang chuckled wryly, "I just need them to hold onto this person for a while. They will eventually be brought back to the Hall of Celestial Physicians."
"Besides, it's best not to mobilize anyone from the Hall of Celestial Physicians right now. Any movement will be detected by Bei Xuan and his group."
"The person I captured is not just for extracting information about Saint Moon Celestial Venerable, but also for other purposes."
Chen Yang could easily imagine that once the news of Hei Ya's capture reached Bei Xuan, they would come to reclaim him.
If their relationship were antagonistic, it would be of no concern, but the Hall of Celestial Physicians and the Four War Gods had always maintained a cooperative relationship. Chen Yang did not want to create discord between them over this matter.
The matter of the Demon Core was related to the Bronze Tree, and Chen Yang did not intend to reveal its existence anytime soon.
"Alright, I'll contact them."
Just as Vermilion Bird was about to hang up, Chen Yang immediately said, "There's one more thing, make sure Nan Zhu doesn't find out."
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Zhu Wenyu, who was inspecting the executives of the Zhu family's company in the bamboo courtyard, immediately agreed to the matter upon receiving Vermilion Bird's call, without any hesitation.
"The Zhu family has a disused courtyard. Where is the person now?"
Zhu Wenyu did not inquire about the circumstances. Since it was Vermilion Bird who called, it must be a matter arranged by Chen Yang.
Although they were in cooperation, there were no restrictions between them.
In Zhu Wenyu's view, Vermilion Bird was the best form of restraint!
Now that there was a first collaboration, the Zhu family naturally wanted to perform well.
Only then, when the Zhou family came to cause trouble, could Zhu Wenyu be sure that Chen Yang would help.
Chen Yang waited on the mountain for less than half an hour before the Zhu family arrived.
To ensure they could control the martial artist Chen Yang had spoken of, the Zhu family had gone to great lengths.
Chen Yang smiled faintly as he looked at the few old men before him.
Though they appeared ordinary, their auras were all restrained.
They were definitely not ordinary Grandmasters!
While ordinary Grandmasters could conceal their aura, they could not do so with such mastery.
The elders of the Zhu family bowed respectfully upon seeing Chen Yang.
In the world of martial arts, strength was the true currency of respect.
Zhu Wenyu had already informed them of Chen Yang's identity before their arrival.
Chen Yang, who now stood on par with, or even above, the Four War Gods – the Medical Saint Celestial Venerable of the Hall of Celestial Physicians!
Everyone respected Chen Yang, not just because of his formidable strength, but also because he was a doctor!