Chapter 1554: Talk Broke Down

It felt as if the item in his palm, if unleashed, could destroy heaven and earth, instantly obliterating any spirit.

The Hall Master Token of the Master Teacher Pavilion Headquarters!

It was the greatest treasure after the Spring and Autumn Grand Ceremony. Throughout generations, even when controlling just one-tenth of its power, it was enough to deter countless families and major powers from making any rash moves.

Below the Ancient Sage, no one could withstand it.

Even someone with Master Yang's strength would not dare to directly challenge its might!

"The Hall Master of the Poison Hall, though very powerful, even the Innate Poison Body probably couldn't withstand this item if I unleash it, as it can directly destroy souls!"

Suspending the token in front of him, Ren Qingyuan looked over.

This act of "courtesy before force," unleashing this item, was meant to show the other party that the Master Teacher Pavilion's true foundation and strength were not just empty words.

"Indeed, it can't be resisted!"

Wei Ruyan started to speak, but Zhang Xuan interrupted her, shaking his head.

This token in the air was many times more powerful than the Saint Son Hall's Hall Master Token. If truly unleashed, it would be extremely difficult to resist.

"I wonder what effect imprinting my soul on it would have on me?" Zhang Xuan then asked.

"There are some effects, but rest assured, they are all beneficial," Ren Qingyuan said. "Firstly, it guarantees you will never violate the Master Teacher's agreement. Secondly, if danger arises, you can transmit it through your soul to notify the Master Teacher Pavilion and receive assistance as quickly as possible!"

"Guarantee not to violate the Master Teacher's agreement? So, does that mean signing a contract and having my soul controlled?" Zhang Xuan asked.

This seemed like being a beast pet. If he truly imprinted his soul on it, he would be controlled by the other party and no longer be in control of himself.

"Imprinting your soul on it is merely to prevent any betrayal of humanity from occurring. It won't forcibly control you to do anything, so you don't need to worry about that!" Ren Qingyuan waved his hand.

Leaving one's soul behind was merely a precaution, not an intentional hardship. As long as the other party agreed, it would be equivalent to complete absorption, and today's matter could then be brought under control.

"Sorry, even if it doesn't forcibly control me, I still won't accept it!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.

Imprinting his soul on it meant being restricted. The other party could manipulate him whenever they wished, and he would have to do whatever he was told. Living like a beast pet—how could he possibly agree? Even if the other party's words were appealing, if his soul was controlled by others, he would have no way to refuse if told to do something he didn't want to. For example, if he were told to abolish Wei Ruyan, dissolve the Poison Hall, or do what a Master Teacher should to completely resolve hidden dangers, would he do it or not?

"You won't accept?" Ren Qingyuan's expression darkened. "Do you know the consequences?"

For the empire, the other party controlling the Poison Hall was tantamount to holding military power, being self-reliant, and refusing to submit. This had already touched a raw nerve.

"I naturally know!" Nodding, Zhang Xuan looked at the girl in front of him, saying apologetically, "It's your teacher who has implicated you..."

If he didn't submit, the Master Teacher Pavilion would certainly make a decision. Wei Ruyan coming to save him like this also meant pulling her to the opposite side of the Master Teacher Pavilion.

"Teacher, what are you saying? My life is yours, there's no such thing as being implicated or not," Wei Ruyan said with a slight smile. She stood up, and with a flick of her wrist, a large group of figures appeared before them. "However, if you truly want to act against us, you should be prepared to lose more than half your strength!"

These people, all dressed in Master Teacher robes, were lying on the ground, their faces dark. It was clear at a glance that they had been poisoned and were unconscious.

"These are... many Master Teachers from the Master Teacher Pavilion?"

"Did she really poison all of them?"

A commotion instantly broke out in the air. Ren Qingyuan's expression, which had just been full of threats, turned even uglier. He naturally recognized those lying on the ground. They were all peak experts from Master Teacher Pavilions within a radius of 30,000 kilometers from the Ice Origin Palace, many of whom had reached the eight-star level. These individuals were immensely powerful, capable of wielding great influence wherever they went, but when the Hall Master of the Poison Hall personally made a move, none could resist, and they were all captured here.

"What exactly do you want?" His eyes narrowed, and Ren Qingyuan looked at her coldly.

"Nothing much. It's fine if you attack my teacher and me, but I can guarantee that if I die here today, all the poison masters of the Poison Hall will immediately be dispatched. At least half of the Master Teachers across the continent's Master Teacher Pavilions will die!" Wei Ruyan stood with her hands behind her back, exuding an air of arrogance.

If just moments ago she was a little girl clinging to her teacher, now she was absolutely a high-ranking official commanding a major force. Even the Master Teacher Pavilion couldn't simply destroy them at will.

"Lawless! Utterly lawless!"

"Daring to threaten the Master Teacher Pavilion! It seems that not eradicating your Poison Hall all these years was the biggest mistake!"

Hearing her words, many nine-star Master Teachers in the air trembled with rage. The continent's foremost profession, accustomed to being superior, when had anyone ever dared to speak like this in front of them?

"Every person in my Master Teacher Pavilion, once they become a Master Teacher, is prepared to sacrifice themselves for justice. Threatening me with them will not work!" Suppressing his anger, Ren Qingyuan looked at her coldly. "While poison masters' use of poison is bizarre and astonishing, poison is not omnipotent. As long as we put our minds to it, the Master Teacher Pavilion can still find a solution. Back then, soul masters caused havoc and were so powerful, yet they were also completely eradicated. Poison masters, with their unique understanding of medicine and their role in human advancement, have been preserved until now. I hope you do not destroy this millennia-old inherited profession due to temporary selfish desires!"

"Sacrifice for justice, huh? Alright then! Let's see who breaks first!"

Seeing that he was not afraid, Wei Ruyan smiled slightly. With a sudden flick of her delicate hand, the mist that had been surrounding her body spread out again. The nearest nine-star Master Teacher, before he could even escape, his face darkened, and he fell straight down from the sky. He landed on the ground, vomiting continuously.

"Ah?"

Zhang Wuhen, You Ruoxin, and others saw how terrifying the mist was and all retreated in fear, none daring to approach. The Innate Poison Body's reputation was simply too immense!

"Since you're seeking death, then I have no choice but to act..." Seeing the other party release poisonous gas, potentially annihilating a city at any moment, and that the Myriad Kingdoms Alliance could very well turn into a living hell, Ren Qingyuan could no longer hold back and sharply pointed his finger.

The Hall Master Token in the air let out a soft hum. Immediately after, a dizzying, immense force struck down fiercely, seemingly intending to directly obliterate Wei Ruyan's soul and spirit.

Boom!

Poisonous gas boiled around her. Wei Ruyan raised her eyebrows and resisted the attack.

"Using soul attacks to deal with my teacher and junior sister... it seems the Master Teacher Pavilion's methods are even more shameless than those soul masters you despise!"

Boom!

Just as Wei Ruyan was beginning to struggle, a faint voice rang out. Immediately, a massive soul appeared abruptly above everyone. With a gentle squeeze of its finger, the Hall Master Token immediately fell into its palm. It pulsed continuously but was unable to escape.