Under the restoration of the Essence of Life surging from the black Dao Lotus, within a mere moment, the injuries all over Qinchuan's body fully healed, without even a scar left behind.
Moreover, the burning Asura True Blood continuously refined his physical body, making it translucent and extraordinarily beautiful.
Additionally, his Dantian had completely healed, and powerful essences surged out from the black Dao Lotus, swiftly filling his Dantian and rapidly restoring the Cultivation Level he had lost.
"Tempering Body Realm, First Layer..."
"Tempering Body Realm, Second Layer..."
"Tempering Body Realm, Third Layer..."
Under the massive impact of the powerful essences from the black Dao Lotus, Qinchuan quickly returned to his original state at the Peak of the Ninth Layer of the Tempering Body Realm.
Yet at this moment, the powerful essences from the black Dao Lotus continued unabated, pouring into Qinchuan like an anointment, ceaselessly flowing into his body.
"Crack!"
A crisp sound came from inside Qinchuan's body as he broke through his shackles and advanced to the Condensed Truth Realm, First Layer!
And his Cultivation Level continued to rise, climbing until it reached the Peak of the Third Layer of Condensed Truth Realm, where it finally stopped!
Just then.
A figure entered from the side door of the Qin Residence, rapidly asking several Qin Family disciples for the Great Elder's location, then hurried towards the council hall!
This person was none other than the Great Elder's confidant, Qin Guang!
Upon seeing the Great Elder, Qin Guang promptly stooped over and whispered in a voice only the Great Elder could hear, "Great Elder, we failed to kill Qinchuan this time; he broke out of the encirclement, but we gravely injured him, and now his Dantian is shattered and his Cultivation Level completely wasted... "
"What?!"
At these words, a fierce light burst forth in the Great Elder's eyes!
Qinchuan, heavily injured with a shattered Dantian and his Cultivation Level completely wasted?!
This news struck his mind like thunder!
So, Qinchuan's earlier assertiveness and arrogance in the hall were all a façade, just a bluff?!
"Good for you, Qinchuan, to think you were merely bluffing earlier!"
In an instant, the killing intent that the Great Elder had been concealing erupted!
He surveyed the Qin Family members all around and immediately raised his voice to declare, "Everyone, I have just received news that Qinchuan could not withstand the Zhao Family's oppression and sought to defect, moreover, he harmed his kin, causing countless Qin Family comrades at the West Mountain mines to lose their lives to the Netherworld!"
"Where are the Qin Family's Armored Soldiers?! Hurry and follow me to execute this unscrupulous, disloyal, and unfilial traitor!"
As the Great Elder's words fell, silence reigned in the hall for a moment, and everyone looked incredulous.
Sudddenly, the hall erupted.
"What? The Young Master wishes to defect to the Zhao Family, harming his kin and killing countless Armored Soldiers of our Qin Family at the West Mountain mines?!"
"How is that possible?!"
"Great Elder, could there be a mistake in this news? The Young Master has fought valiantly for our Qin Family over the years, earning the name Asura, and safeguarded our Qin Family for three years without worry. He is a pillar of our Family, how could he defect to the Zhao Family and harm his own kin?!"
Some questioned this unbelievable matter.
"Hmph, would this Great Elder slander and falsely accuse him for no reason?!"
The Great Elder glanced at those speaking up for Qinchuan, his eyes narrowing slightly as a cold smile played on his lips, "Not only that, but I can also tell you this! In order to defect to the Zhao Family, Qinchuan fought against the Qin Family's Armored Soldiers stationed in West Mountain, and during the fight, he was severely injured. Now his Dantian is shattered, and his Cultivation Level utterly wasted!"
"What?!"
Hearing this, everyone in the great hall's complexion changed drastically.
Those who had already sided with the Great Elder, realizing that Qinchuan was severely injured and his Cultivation Level was wasted, let go of their last scruples and, in sync with the Great Elder, sneered, "To think that Qinchuan would betray the Family, cause the deaths of thousands of Armored Soldiers and many kin at West Mountain, he's utterly heartless and unforgivable!"
"Indeed, Qinchuan was arrogant and overbearing and has caused countless troubles for our Qin Family. He has now committed such unforgivable crimes, harming his clan, and being so cruel and treacherous, such a disloyal and unfilial person should be executed!"
"We are willing to join the Great Elder in capturing this wrongdoer to bring peace to our fallen kin from West Mountain!"
"His crimes deserve death! Kill! Kill! Kill!"
"..."
One Qin Family elder after another took a stance.
Aside from the Great Elder himself, there were thirty-two elders in the Qin Family, and at this moment, a full twenty spoke out!
These twenty had already been won over by the Great Elder!
Now, knowing that Qinchuan was severely injured and his Cultivation Level was wasted, they all realized that the Great Elder was making his move and promptly came forward to support him.
Seeing this, the remaining twelve elders also showed signs of unease.
"Hmph, Qinchuan has become delusional; you few, are you still planning to shelter this man?!"
The Great Elder's eyes narrow and he gave the twelve a chilling glare.
"We are willing to follow the Great Elder's commands!"
Feeling the Great Elder's naked threat and oppression, these twelve took a deep breath and stated their stance.
"Since that's the case, let us all follow me to hunt down the traitor and give justice to the Armored Soldiers of the West Mountain Qin Family!"
With a sweep of his robe, the Great Elder led the group swiftly out of the great hall, in pursuit of the Qin siblings.