Many eyes looked at Shen Wang.

Pill Venerable, it sounds similar to Demon Venerable, but as an Alchemist, the status is much more esteemed. The status of some top-tier Pill Venerables can even rival that of a Demon Saint. For example, this person, even if he hasn't broken through to become a Demon Saint, being able to refine Sixth Grade Elixirs is no less valuable than a Demon Saint.

"You have done quite a thorough investigation on me."

Shen Wang's expression remained unchanged. His alchemy skills had actually recently reached the Seventh Grade level, more powerful than a typical Sixth Grade Pill Saint.

However, he lacked the right materials. Even a clever woman cannot cook without rice, so he hadn't had the chance to refine a Seventh Grade Holy Pill yet.

The Holy Son of the Yaksha clan, seeing Shen Wang's affirmation, grew more polite, saying, "We have prepared materials for you. As long as you are willing to make the trip, we will provide generous rewards."

Shen Wang looked at the other party and still replied, "I won't go."

No matter how generous the rewards offered, they did not compare to the security of staying here to earn system rewards. Besides, the risks of going far outweighed the benefits, and he didn't believe Lady Lizi would remain indifferent.

"You!"

The face of the Holy Son of the Yaksha clan turned livid, "Don't take kindness for granted!"

Born as a Holy Son, he could naturally achieve the level of a Demon Saint or even a Great Demon Saint with normal cultivation. Given his esteemed status, even if the other party were a Pill Saint, he didn't need to show much respect.

"I give you two choices: bring the rewards and materials here for me to refine, or leave immediately, otherwise, we'll start the grand array and have a showdown."

Shen Wang responded calmly.

"Dare to reverse the options on me!"

The Holy Son of the Yaksha clan stared icily, his anger provoked.

This person hadn't even fully become a Pill Saint yet, and eve if he did, as a descendant of the Demigod Race, he had no right to treat him this way.

The Old Yaksha said sinisterly, "City Lord Shi, is this Black Stone City ruled by your Shi Family or by this outsider?"

The Old City Lord looked towards Shen Wang, secretly communicating with his thoughts, "Son-in-law, since their Holy Son has personally invited you, it should have nothing to do with Lizi. You don't need to worry too much."

Shi Qingqing said, "My husband is family with us, there's no distinction between internal and external. You don't need to sow discord."

The Old Yaksha sneered, "Hmph, family? Then fine, I'll see if your Shi family can withstand the wrath of my Yaksha clan!"

"Still dare to threaten? Then today, you're all going down."

Shen Wang performed a hand seal, and the power of the Array intensified once more.

"How dare you!"

The Old Yaksha took a step forward, the floor of the hall cracking, and the surrounding air instantly vibrated with a hum; a thick black demonic qi spread madly from him as the center.

The originally bright space turned dark and eerie in an instant, with faint, desolate screams of ghosts and wolves howling emanating from the demonic qi.

Behind the Old Yaksha surged a dense throng of Yaksha shadows, grotesque in shape, each bearing weapons of cold glint, their eyes glowing with bloodthirsty fury.

His hands instantly transformed into sharp claws, exuding a chilling intent to kill, as other Yakshas also erupted with power, causing the entire hall to tremble and sway.

The Old City Lord's face turned bitter, unable to persuade Shen Wang, he could only look at Shi Qingqing, "Daughter, we can't be too stubborn. We can't afford to offend the Yaksha clan."

Shi Qingqing said, "Dad, don't worry, my husband must have assurance in what he's doing."

The Old City Lord moved his lips, saying no more, resigning himself to brace for action.

Faced with the menacing scene of several Rakshasa, Shen Wang gave a light chuckle, "It seems you all underestimated the Array here."

Then, he activated a portion of the core power of the grand array with a thought.

Suddenly, the earth shook, and a layer of golden array patterns descended from the void. These patterns were like mountains falling, carrying an endless pressure and power, suppressing the demonic qi and stabilizing the hall like Mount Tai, while mercilessly pressing on several Demon Venerable level Yakshas.

The Demon Venerable level Yakshas suddenly felt an unprecedented gravitational force pressing down on them, as if invisible mountains were pinning them firmly.

Their bodies sank heavily, their knees bending, involuntarily kneeling on the ground. Even if they tried their hardest to struggle to stand up, they found their strength insignificant against this gravity, unable to move at all.

Shocked and embarrassed expressions appeared on their faces, evidently not expecting Black Stone City to possess such methods, with the Array being able to easily suppress them.

"Damn it!"

The Holy Son of the Yaksha clan was extremely furious, his eyes flickering with unwillingness and anger, yet he too could only be further suppressed, eventually lying on the ground.

The young Yaksha's face turned red, gritting his teeth and shouting, "How dare you treat us like this! When we break free, we'll make you pay!"

Shen Wang just gave a faint smile, "Hmph, say that when you can break free. For now, stay put, don't act recklessly, or your life will be at risk."

With that, he glanced over the other Yaksha clan members, silently contemplating the next step.

Shen Wang knew well that although these Yaksha clan members were temporarily suppressed by the grand array, they had more formidable Demon Saints behind them.

If he truly struck them down, provoking a Demon Saint's retaliation, it would undoubtedly lead to a bloody storm.

His gaze remained cold; he didn't truly make a kill, only glared coldly at the Yaksha clan members pinned to the ground, "When requesting help, you should act like you're requesting it; otherwise, this is the consequence."

The young Yaksha and the Holy Son glared furiously, struggling with all their might, yet still unable to shake the power of the Array.

Finally, the Old Yaksha yielded, sighing helplessly, accepting the reality.

With such a grand array in place, they could no longer coerce Shen Wang, let alone gain any advantage here.

"Stop! Let's talk it out."

The Old Yaksha spoke, his voice tinged with weariness and helplessness.

With the protection of the Array, the opposition was no longer an existence they could easily compel.

Shen Wang gave a slight smile, knowing he had achieved his goal.

He didn't truly want to kill these Yaksha clan members; he only wanted to teach them a lesson, to make them understand that this was not a place where they could rampantly act.

"Very well, since you're willing to negotiate, let us have a proper discussion."

Shen Wang said slowly, his tone embodying an undeniable authority.

At this moment, he had gained the upper hand in this negotiation, thus dismissed a portion of the Array's power, allowing the Yakshas to stand once more.

The Old Yaksha got up, motioning to the Holy Son and the other Yaksha clan members not to act rashly.

He took a deep look at Shen Wang, "We'll report back to our superiors and see if we can bring the materials over for you to refine elixirs."

"Make sure to bring enough rewards, take care on your way out."

The group from the Yaksha clan left in frustration and disgrace.

A conflict that was on the verge of eruption came to an end just like that.

Some in the City Lord's Mansion, however, did not relax, concerns showing on their faces.

"City Lord, the Holy Son of the Yaksha clan was humiliated here, he surely won't let it go easily."

An elder from the City Lord's Mansion frowned and said.

"What, do you expect my husband to enter the lion's den, to humble himself? If you want to go, go yourselves!"

Shi Qingqing sneered.

Those intending to make suggestions stopped when they saw her look.

Shen Wang glanced at the others, "Even if you complied with their demands, it wouldn't necessarily bring peace. Don't be afraid, the Array in Black Stone City has been enhanced. They are but a branch of the Yaksha clan; even if a Demon Saint really comes, they won't be able to break through."

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