Chapter 1011
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Chapter 1011: Going in Circles in the Mountains!
“Master, look quickly!”
As Ran Jianxuan was lost in thought, the old man beside him suddenly pointed ahead and shouted.
They rushed toward the source of the noise and picked up a fairly large rock from the ground. With a light squeeze, the rock crumbled into dust and was carried away by the wind.
The old man then started digging and uncovered a large gray-white stone, identical in texture to the one they’d just handled.
“Why are all these Yuan Stones destroyed?”
The old man was shocked to find that all the Yuan Stones in this mine had lost their energy. Even when he dug deeper, the Yuan Stones were all in the same gray-white state, easily turned into dust.
This situation was quite perplexing, and it was hard to understand what could have caused it.
In such a vast mine, who could possibly have the power to destroy it so quickly? The energy contained in so many Yuan Stones couldn’t possibly be absorbed in such a short time.
“Whoever dares to attack the Seven Star Sword Sect, I, Ran Jianxuan, will not rest until they face justice!”
At that moment, Ran Jianxuan’s voice came from another direction. The old man, still in shock, noticed that Ran Jianxuan had already moved elsewhere.
Hearing his enraged shout, the old man quickly followed and entered a cave through a gap in the mountain.
Inside, they saw Ran Jianxuan standing in a rocky chamber, but the stones that should have been there had vanished.
“Who took it… who could have taken it away!”
The old man stood frozen in shock, staring at the area before Ran Jianxuan in disbelief.
“We must find them! We have to find the person responsible!”
Ran Jianxuan’s rage surged, and he let out a thunderous roar, his aura rising to the heavens.
“Boom, boom, boom…”
A terrifying energy radiated from him, instantly shattering the cave. Rocks and debris flew through the air, enveloping the space in a cloud of dust.
“Master, there are traces left by them!”
At that moment, the old man approached Ran Jianxuan and spoke.
He had noticed the marks left by the other members of the Seven Star Sword Sect, which were likely meant as a trail to follow.
“They may not have gone far. Some of the elders are already chasing them. We still have a chance to recover the treasure!”
Finally, Ran Jianxuan seemed to regain some composure, his voice cold as he commanded, “Let’s go!”
Without hesitation, the two figures soared into the sky, speeding off in pursuit.
The old man beside him watched closely as Ran Jianxuan’s eyes narrowed further, an icy chill creeping down his own spine.
He knew exactly what the treasure inside the cave represented and the enormous benefits it could bring to the Seven Star Sword Sect. In fact, it could be said that the entire mining mountain was worth less than a fraction of that stone, making it extraordinarily valuable.
With proper use, the Seven Star Sword Sect could quickly rise to become a legitimate second-rate power and firmly establish its dominance.
This information was kept under the strictest secrecy, known only to the top-tier members of the sect, while the rest of the disciples remained completely unaware.
However, despite all the precautions, that precious item had been stolen. How could Ran Jianxuan not be furious? Even the old man at the third grade of the Yuan Emperor Realm was filled with anger!
Meanwhile, Su Yi, Su Xiaoshuai, the Green Emperor, Yin-yang Dark Emperor, the Soul Devouring Emperor, and Huang Jian were making their escape, not daring to slow down for even a moment.
They weren’t particularly afraid of the five pursuers behind them, but they were concerned that more members of the Seven Star Sword Sect could be on their way.
Additionally, the nearby Golden Sword Sect was not far off. If they were cornered here, the consequences would be catastrophic.
“After seizing this treasure, the Seven Star Sword Sect won’t just let it go. We should head back first, find a place to hide for a while, and then plan our next move!” Su Yi thought as they fled.
Previously, he had wondered why the Seven Star Sword Sect stationed so many powerful experts in the Yuan Emperor Realm to guard a mining site. It didn’t make sense at the time.
He hadn’t thought too deeply about it, assuming they either considered the site highly valuable or that other forces were targeting it, prompting them to deploy so many strong experts.
But now, he realized that all of this was likely connected to that mysterious green stone. The Seven Star Sword Sect must know what it is and what it’s used for.
That’s probably why they’d deployed so many Yuan Emperor Realm experts to guard it!
In the end, all the benefits, including the energy of the mine, as well as that shiny green stone, had unexpectedly fallen into Su Yi’s hands.
Su Yi was thinking about how to shake off the pursuers. He realized that repeating the same trick probably wouldn’t work this time. Deceiving them with a disguise was unlikely to succeed, unless the Seven Star Sword Sect members were truly foolish.
“After this, Ran Jianxuan will definitely be furious, so we need to be careful!” Huang Jian reminded, and everyone nodded in agreement.
A third-rate sect with strength nearing that of a second-rate power was not to be underestimated.
More importantly, Su Yi and the Seven Star Sword Sect already had previous conflicts. With this new grudge added to the old one, no one knew what Ran Jianxuan might do in his rage.
The pain of losing a child, combined with immense losses, would undoubtedly torment Ran Jianxuan to the point of being breathless!
Despite the Overlord Sect’s growing strength, Su Yi remained clear-headed. He knew well the difference between his power and that of those third-rate forces.
Moreover, the long-standing accumulation of power and knowledge from ancient sects was something the Overlord Sect simply couldn’t match.
“Master, why don’t we take down that old ghost from the Sixth Grade of Yuan Emperor Realm before Ran Jianxuan catches up?”
The Green Emperor didn’t need to look behind to know that the five members of the Seven Star Sword Sect were chasing them with all their might.
The real problem was the formidable strength of the pale-haired old man from the Sixth Grade of Yuan Emperor Realm. Shaking him off wouldn’t be easy.
However, if the Green Emperor, Yin-yang Dark Emperor, and Soul Devouring Emperor worked together, they could likely eliminate him in no time. This would make it much easier for Su Yi and the others to escape.
“That mine is close to the Seven Star Sword Sect, and Ran Jianxuan could arrive soon. We can’t afford to waste more time. Let’s circle around in the mountains!”
Su Yi thought for a moment and then said, “If we fight them now, it will be troublesome if Ran Jianxuan arrives later. If we delay any longer, escaping will become much harder.”
The vast forest ahead seemed like the perfect place to evade their pursuers. As long as they weren’t trapped, Su Yi felt confident there were plenty of escape routes available.
With this in mind, the group of six veered off from flying and plunged into the dense forest.
Behind them, the five members of the Seven Star Sword Sect followed closely, picking up on subtle traces and trailing behind Su Yi’s group.
At the same time, they left marks along the way to guide Ran Jianxuan’s pursuit.
They were confident that once the sect leader learned of the situation, he would come to track them down!
“It’s been a chaotic time recently!” one person exclaimed.
“What happened?”
“Haven’t you heard? One of the Seven Star Sword Sect’s mining sites was raided. Many disciples died, including two elders from the Yuan Emperor Realm!”
“What?! Who would dare attack the Seven Star Sword Sect? They must be courting disaster.”
“Haha… Do you think someone who can kill two Yuan Emperor Realm elders would be courting disaster? One of them was a third-grade Yuan Emperor, and the other was a terrifying Sixth Grade Yuan Emperor!”
“Really?”
A conversation took place between two wandering cultivators. The latter was struck with disbelief, unable to accept what he had heard.
The Seven Star Sword Sect is extremely powerful and considered one of the strongest forces in the surrounding area. No one dares provoke them.
Yet, just days ago, someone raided one of their mining sites and killed many of their disciples.
“This isn’t the important part. Do you know what the real issue is?”
In another location, someone leaned in and spoke mysteriously to their companion, a gleam of satisfaction in their eyes as if revealing a secret.
“What’s the issue?” The other person was now intrigued.
“The real issue is, the one who did this is the young boy who killed Young Sect Leader Ran, Dharma Protector Lu, the Aoka Split Heavenly Tiger, and the little bird!”
The speaker raised their eyebrows, revealing this shocking information.
The others around them were left wide-eyed, astonished by the revelation.
“How is that possible? Are they really that powerful? Even if the young boy is highly cultivated, it’s impossible for him to have Yuan Emperor Realm strength, right?”
Some of them still couldn’t believe it, sharing their doubts.
They had all heard of the young boy and the bird’s previous exploits, but the events in Sword Star City were already extraordinary enough. It was inconceivable that anyone could take on the Yuan Emperor Realm members of the Seven Star Sword Sect and kill them.
“You don’t know the full story, do you?”
The speaker’s satisfaction grew even more evident as they spoke with a smug tone, “Don’t underestimate that young man. Not only does he have deep cultivation, but he’s also accompanied by several Demonic Emperor Realm Beast Emperors! You’ve heard of the Soul Devouring Emperor, right? A notorious being! There’s also the Yin-yang Dark Emperor, said to be a fearsome Beast Emperor, and another powerful Beast Emperor. They’re all with him, along with that little bird!”
Upon hearing this, everyone around them was left speechless. But this person wasn’t done boasting, and continued, “If we go further back, do you remember when the Golden Sword Sect suffered a loss? That time, two Demonic Emperors were involved! And one of the former elders of the Golden Sword Sect, originally at the Yuan Void Realm, is now following that young man and has even advanced to the Yuan Emperor Realm! It’s unbelievable how that young man has gathered so many powerful beings around him, especially multiple Demonic Emperors!”
