No matter who it is, at the moment of breakthrough and promotion, it triggers the Heaven and Earth Power. It is also when the Qi within the body is most abundant and strongest, far surpassing one’s own strength Realm, to the extent that even the cultivator cannot control it.

Although Zirong could not suppress the poison of the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill, by relying on the instant surge and even surpassing the limit of powerful Qi during the breakthrough promotion, it should be enough.

Even if not enough, next time it should be sufficient, or if still not enough, then the time after that?

Just as Yan Zishu and others were taken aback, the aura on Zirong’s body suddenly increased again, letting out another clear whistle.

Sixth-level Sword Master! A consecutive promotion from Fourth Rank Sword Master to Sixth-level Sword Master! Yan Zishu and those elders could hardly believe their eyes, but the surprise was not yet over.

Seventh Rank Sword Master, Eighth Rank Sword Master, Ninth Rank Sword Master, Ninth Rank Middle Stage, Ninth Rank Late Stage!

With each clear whistle sounding successively, Zirong’s strength soared from Fourth Rank Sword Master, finally stopping at Ninth Rank Late Stage. Such power even surpassed Huayue slightly.

The residual poison of the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill was forced out of the body under the multiplying Qi propelled by each promotion, without any resistance.

Looking at Zirong, who was full of noble energy, Yan Zishu and the others were completely dumbfounded. They’ve seen fast progressions, but never this fast—Five Ranks, a whole Five Ranks! If it were someone else, even the genius claimed by various aristocratic families to appear once in a thousand years would take at least a dozen years or even longer to fully ascend from Fourth Rank Sword Master to Ninth Rank. Yet the Zirong in front of them took less than an hour; this isn’t called a miracle anymore, it’s practically a myth.

Mu Hanyan watched Zirong with relief, but did not feel surprised at all.

Zirong’s talent was originally not weaker than Huayue’s, and his diligence in cultivation was no less than Huayue’s, especially after knowing he was poisoned, Zirong showed no abnormality on the surface but cultivated even more diligently, wanting to raise his strength while he was still alive to follow Mu Hanyan closely.

However, he was somewhat affected by the Thousand Poison Corrosive Powder, his strength used to always be similar to that of Huayue Jiang Yuzhe, but now that the poison in the body was cleared, there’s no obstacle anymore, and with accumulated strength, the successive rank leaps, even surpassing Huayue slightly, were actually logical.

"Zirong!" Huayue and Jiang Yuzhe were moved to tears, rushing towards Zirong.

"Wait!" Yan Zishu suddenly shouted aloud.

Huayue and the others were startled, thinking there was something wrong with Zirong’s body, and quickly stopped.

After following Yan Zishu’s gaze, they realized they were mistaken. Zirong’s body was indeed fine, but a small blue-purple orb the size of a pinky finger was floating in front of him.

This was precisely the poison forced out from Zirong’s body—the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill’s poison. Although its toxicity had weakened a lot, if touched by accident, it would still cause considerable trouble.

Yan Zishu took out a pitch-black Pill Furnace and placed the orb inside, igniting the furnace. Quickly, the orb containing the final poison of the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill turned to nothingness.

Only then did Huayue, Jiang Yuzhe, Tang Bufan, and the others rush forward and give Zirong a bear hug. Although words were minimal, the tears sparkling in their eyes showed their joy and the deep friendship of life and death companionship at this moment.

"Senior Yan, thank you." Mu Hanyan, her eyes also brimming with tears, gratefully said to Yan Zishu.

"Lady Mu, you’re too kind. Actually, I should be thanking you. If not for your timely intervention, my life would have been lost." Yan Zishu said with a bitter smile.

"Had it not been to save Zirong, senior wouldn’t be in danger, and as for the Rebirth Soul-breaking Pill, I merely seized an opportunity." Mu Hanyan’s words were not modest.

In terms of Alchemy Technique, compared to Yan Zishu she had a substantial gap. The insight and experience of a medical family were beyond her comparison. Be it the detoxification method or the Alchemy Technique, Mu Hanyan could not achieve this alone.

"You shouldn’t say it that way. You helped me with those three things earlier, detoxifying Zirong was my responsibility, and whether with life or death Alchemy, it’s due to my lack of skill, your intervention helped, and thus I owe you a life. If you need anything in the future, feel free to ask, I, Yan Zishu, will absolutely not refuse." Yan Zishu said earnestly.

"Then I won’t be polite." The favor of Yan Zishu was not something to owe casually, and Mu Hanyan no longer acted coyly, cupped her hands and said.

"Earlier, my words were inappropriate and offensive, I hope Lady Mu doesn’t take it to heart." The elder, who was previously slapped in the face multiple times by Mu Hanyan, stepped forward to apologize.

Having been worried about Yan Zishu’s safety earlier, he hadn’t thought much, now calming down a bit, his heart was suddenly filled with fear.

It turns out Mu Hanyan not only mastered Alchemy Technique, Sword Casting Technique and Beast Taming Technique, her profound attainments in Alchemy were astonishing as well; even aside from her background, just her personal future achievements are immeasurable.

And her friends are likewise talents, achieving consecutive rank jumps from Fourth Rank Sword Master to Ninth Rank Sword Master in merely an hour. Her friend, originally just a personal guard, was presumed to be just a servant.

Besides Zirong, Huayue and Jiang Yuzhe were equally not weaker; only Tang Bufan’s strength slightly lagged, yet his mad warrior-like fighting style exhausted even Pei Qiuyi, comparable to Eighth Rank Sword Master, to death under his sword.

The elder unfortunately did not understand Pei Qiuyi had relied on the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate to increase his aura to Eighth Rank Sword Master, actually only having Sixth Rank Sword Master’s real strength under Mu Hanyan’s Gathering Spirit Magic Tool’s suppression. But even this understanding wouldn’t change much—defeating a Sixth-level Sword Master with just Second-level Sword Master strength astonishingly.

In conclusion, Mu Hanyan with such natural talent, associates like her followers, unclear backgrounds, her future achievements cannot be foreseen. It’s not surprising if she stood at the peak of all cultivators.

"How did I mistakenly make such a strong enemy?" The elder regretted so much he could have hit the wall.

"It’s just a misunderstanding, why would I mind, sir, no need to worry." Mu Hanyan said faintly.

"That’s good, Lady Mu’s broad-mindedness is truly admirable." The elder was uncertain if she truly didn’t mind or was indifferent, but couldn’t pursue the matter, thus lamented and flattered Mu Hanyan.