Chapter 246: Chapter 159: Divine Connection

“Frenzy Pill!”

The crowd had already seen the Great Returning Pill in Du Juan’s hand and knew what it did, so no one was surprised to hear of it.

But when they heard the words “Frenzy Pill,” they were all aghast.

Guo Wei’s shock gave way to pure fury.

The Frenzy Pill, as its name implied, was an elixir that allowed its user to instantly unleash double their strength. It worked by stimulating the body’s latent potential, but it also inflicted irreversible damage—and could even shorten one’s lifespan.

If he took this Frenzy Pill, Chu Lingguang might win the fight, but his future would be ruined. Not only would his cultivation stagnate, but it would also regress as his body deteriorated. He might even become a martial cripple.

To most, the Frenzy Pill was a forbidden poison, something no one would ever take unless they had absolutely no other choice.

“Take these back and tell Zhang Tao that I, Guo Wei, will absolutely not allow my disciple to take a Frenzy Pill! If Zhang Tao doesn’t want to lose his position as Governor over this battle, then he can either find someone to fight in Lin Guang’s place or go kill Samba with a single palm strike himself!”

Guo Wei declared, his voice filled with righteous indignation.

The same powerful aura he had unleashed two days prior erupted from him once more, its immense pressure leaving everyone breathless.

Within his Sea of Consciousness, Chu Lingguang felt the Blood-colored World beginning to fade. Jarred by this powerful aura, he was finally jolted out of that crimson realm.

His head resting on a wooden board, he slowly opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was Hei Hu holding a piece of straw and repeatedly poking it up his nose.

Chu Lingguang had been unconscious for two days. Hei Hu, who was in charge of watching him, had grown anxious and found a piece of straw, hoping to wake him by poking at his nose.

Hei Hu’s interference had already caused the decaying Blood-colored World to fade faster. When Guo Wei’s powerful aura washed over them, it finally shattered completely. As if waking from a long dream, Chu Lingguang was finally conscious.

“Junior Brother, you’re finally awake!”

Hei Hu had been craning his neck, trying to see just how far he could poke the straw into Chu Lingguang’s nostril. The moment he saw Chu Lingguang’s eyes open, he hastily yanked the straw out and threw it on the ground.

“How long was I out?”

Chu Lingguang asked.

“You’ve been soaking in this vat for two days and two nights.”

Hei Hu replied, holding up two fingers.

“That long?”

Chu Lingguang was taken aback.

“The time isn’t up yet. You keep soaking. I’ll go inform Master.”

Hei Hu ran off toward the guest hall in the Inner Courtyard.

Wang Chao remained kneeling. “Master, please calm your anger. This disciple was useless. When the Governor gave the Frenzy Pill to Eldest Brother, he refused in no uncertain terms. But he is the Governor, and Eldest Brother could not defy his command. He could only have me bring the Frenzy Pill and relay the Governor’s words to you.”

Guo Wei retracted his aura. He knew the saying: a higher rank can crush you. He understood the immense pressure Yang Shaorong would face for defying the Governor’s request, and the trouble that would surely follow him while serving under the man.

He sighed. “Go back and tell Zhang Tao this: to avoid bringing shame to the Qiling Governor’s Mansion, Chu Lingguang has already taken two packs of Heart-Devouring Powder. He just endured the agony of feeling his own flesh being torn from his bones. Whether it’s the Frenzy Pill or the Great Returning Pill, if he takes another elixir now, his body won’t be able to absorb it, and he’ll die instantly.”

“What? Our junior brother took Heart-Devouring Powder?”

Wang Chao cried out in alarm.

“My name is Du Juan. I’m ranked first in Yunchuan City, under the Mazhou Governor’s Mansion, and my father is Mr. Du Kang. This is my Identity Token.” She stepped forward. “I will write a letter for you to take back to Governor Zhang. I can personally testify that Chu Lingguang just consumed two packs of Heart-Devouring Powder. He cannot possibly take the Great Returning Pill or the Frenzy Pill.”

Du Juan, feeling guilty for not giving the Great Returning Pill to Chu Lingguang sooner, stepped forward to speak up for him. She hoped to prevent Zhang Tao from holding a grudge against the master and his disciples if Chu Lingguang were to lose the match.

“I, Lian Junmiao, can also vouch for Chu.”

“And I, Xue Bingsheng!”

“Hu Yong will as well.”

“As will Yuan Zeng.”

“My name is Liu Qingqing. I’m sure Governor Zhang knows who I am.”

One after another, Lian Junmiao and the others all stepped forward in support of Chu Lingguang.

“Master, Junior Brother is awake!”

Just then, Hei Hu came running over.

Overjoyed, Guo Wei’s figure flickered and vanished from sight in an instant.

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