Chapter 1040
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Chapter 1040: Introduction!
“Your father once saved the life of the Young Sect Leader, and now the Golden Sword Sect is considered a branch of my Tiangang Sect. Given this, I will naturally lend you my support.”
Elder Wu looked at Yang Baikun and spoke slowly, “But there’s no need to overly concern yourself with this matter. You mentioned that the boy from the Overlord Sect has secured a spot in the tournament. So, as long as he continues, we’ll have an excellent chance to eliminate him, right?”
When it came to eliminating the boy from the Overlord Sect, Elder Wu showed no hesitation. He did not see the boy as a particularly formidable young warrior.
“But I can’t stand the idea of that brat still being alive! Every time he moves around, my heart is unsettled!” Yang Baikun said, his voice filled with anger.
His hatred for Su Yi had reached an extreme level, something that others could hardly understand.
Seeing Yang Baikun’s fury, Elder Wu could not help but feel a sense of disdain. He grunted and replied, “He’s already earned a spot. It’s impossible to kill him on the platform. And remember, this is Nine Star City. If you don’t want to die, it’s better to hold back here. If the three major forces get upset and intervene, don’t drag me or the Tiangang Sect into it!”
Those words were harsh, but Yang Baikun still couldn’t accept them and quickly responded, “But…”
“No ‘buts’!”
Elder Wu interrupted sharply and scolded, “Go back and calm down first. Don’t let your hatred cloud your judgment. I swear I’ll help you get revenge. It’s just a brat, right? As long as he dares enter that secret place, I’ll make sure he never leaves alive.”
As Elder Wu spoke, a strong killing intent radiated from him.
“Yes, Elder Wu! I’ll leave now!”
Under Elder Wu’s reprimand, Yang Baikun finally stopped his arrogance, suppressed the agitation in his heart, and walked out of the hall.
Walking down the corridors, just before Yang Baikun was about to leave the mansion, Ran Jianxuan, who had been waiting outside, quickly approached him.
“How did it go?”
Ran Jianxuan asked impatiently.
Both Yang Baikun and Ran Jianxuan belonged to sects that had lost children, which had brought them together with the shared goal of eliminating that young man.
Ran Jianxuan had always known that the strongest figure in the Golden Sword Sect, Yang Yi—who was also Yang Baikun’s father—had some unusual connections, but no one knew the full details.
It wasn’t until today that he learned that Yang Yi had the support of the second-rate power, the Tiangang Sect!
No wonder the Golden Sword Sect had risen so quickly; Tiangang Sect must have given them significant help.
Because of this connection, Yang Baikun wanted to use it to kill the young boy from the Overlord Sect.
“Elder Wu has agreed, but we can’t fight him on the stage anymore. We’ll have to let the younger, stronger members of Tiangang Sect handle him in a secret location!”
Yang Baikun still looked grim as he explained gently to Ran Jianxuan.
“Perfect! As long as that kid dies, whatever Tiangang Sect wants, I’ll give it to them if I’m able!”
Ran Jianxuan gritted his teeth, speaking bitterly.
As long as the boy from the Overlord Sect remained alive, it would always be a source of torment for Ran Jianxuan, one that could never heal.
“Let’s leave it for later, but make sure you don’t reveal the connection between the Golden Sword Sect and Tiangang Sect.”
Yang Baikun turned and glanced back toward the palace before saying this.
Soon, the two of them left the mansion, feeling more confident with Elder Wu’s promise.
Although Yang Baikun wanted to kill the young boy immediately, he resisted the urge and waited.
Inside the inn room, Su Yi, Xi Wuqing, the Green Emperor, and others were present, along with Chen Chuan and his two companions.
Through Chen Chuan’s introduction, everyone learned that the two individuals were named Shen Hong and Ye Haokong.
Shen Hong was tall and imposing, exuding a powerful aura. His cultivation stood at the peak of the Yuan True Realm, even stronger than Chen Chuan.
Ye Haokong, on the other hand, had a more average build. Unlike Chen Chuan’s slightly delicate appearance, his sharp eyes and intelligence were his defining traits.
Although his cultivation was somewhat lower than Chen Chuan’s, his exact strength was still unclear.
“Greetings, brothers Su!”
Shen Hong and Ye Haokong followed Chen Chuan to Su Yi’s temporary residence, still finding it hard to believe.
None of them dared to address Su Yi by name, as his power far surpassed theirs.
“The space is a bit cramped, but we’ll manage.”
Su Yi greeted them and found a seat. Then, he turned to Chen Chuan and asked, “Did you run into any trouble?”
He had guessed the situation earlier when he saw Chen Chuan’s expression, but he wasn’t entirely sure. They might have been abandoned by the Sun Flame Sect.
“Honestly, I don’t blame the Sun Flame Sect for their lack of loyalty. I just hate that my strength isn’t enough, that I’m weaker than Tang Tianxing, Shi Rongchang, and Du Zhao.”
Chen Chuan let out a bitter smile, shook his head, and explained.
Hearing this, Shen Hong and Ye Haokong instinctively clenched their fists, but they no longer felt the anger they had before.
“In truth, Tang Tianxing is the strongest among us. He’s already at the peak of the Yuan True Realm, close to the eighth level. Shi Rongchang and Du Zhao are a bit weaker than us. But the Sun Flame Sect noticed Tang Tianxing and wanted to recruit him, offering spots for their weaker disciples. However, Tang Tianxing has issues with us. So, he demanded that all three of us leave before he’d cooperate with the Sun Flame Sect!”
Shen Hong spoke up, clarifying the situation.
Su Yi nodded slightly as he listened. He had already guessed most of it, but hearing it from these people confirmed his suspicions.
It seemed that in the Sun Flame Sect, Tang Tianxing was indeed the strongest cultivator.
That young cultivator was indeed formidable. In terms of talent, he was no less than Young Master Wang from the Green Dark Sect, who Su Yi had killed. And in terms of age, Tang Tianxing was even stronger than Young Master Wang.
However, Su Yi now saw this level of strength in a different light.
“Since that’s the case, how about I introduce you to the Mysterious Sword Gate? What do you three think?”
Su Yi considered the situation for a moment, realizing that things were quite coincidental.
The Green Dark Sect and the four wanderers betrayed the Mysterious Sword Gate, while Chen Chuan had been deceived by other wanderers and abandoned by the Sun Flame Sect.
Couldn’t these two sides come together more easily?
“Does Brother Su Yi know someone from the Mysterious Sword Gate? That’s excellent!”
Chen Chuan immediately perked up, glad to hear this.
They had witnessed what had happened with the Mysterious Sword Gate before.
At the time, though, they were angry and didn’t consider seeking help from them.
Then, Ji Tianfu left with his disciples, and they had no idea where to find them in such a large city.
Now, however, things were different with Su Yi’s offer.
If he was familiar with the Mysterious Sword Gate, both sides would likely trust each other more. It seemed like a promising idea.
“If Brother Su can help us with this favor, we’d be eternally grateful!”
Shen Hong and Ye Haokong quickly expressed their gratitude, admiration growing for Su Yi.
The alliance conference was a golden opportunity for young talents, and everyone hoped to reach the end.
They had missed out on a previous chance to compete, feeling disheartened. But now, this opportunity had been offered to them again. How could they not be surprised?
“This is a small matter, and I’m sure Sect Leader Ji will grant me the favor!”
Su Yi waved his hand casually, then turned to the three of them. “But there’s something else I’d like to discuss with you.”
“Brother Su Yi, feel free to speak,” Chen Chuan replied.
He was slightly surprised; Su Yi rarely addressed him so formally, but he understood that if Su Yi wanted to talk, it wouldn’t be a trap for them.
“If you’re interested, as the leader of the Overlord Sect, I’d like to invite you to join our sect. Maybe you have some doubts about the Overlord Sect, but I won’t say too much. I can promise you great benefits if you accept the offer.” Su Yi looked at them as he spoke.
“Um…”
Chen Chuan, Shen Hong, and Ye Haokong exchanged looks, uncertain about their decision.
They were all independent cultivators with remarkable talent, and many third-rate and even second-rate sects would fight to recruit them.
However, they had not made such a decision for reasons they kept to themselves.
Now, Su Yi’s unexpected invitation left them conflicted.
“You don’t need to answer me right away, and even if you decline, that’s perfectly fine. I, Su Yi, can still be your friend,” Su Yi smiled lightly, his tone casual.
What he saw in these individuals was potential, and the Overlord Sect indeed needed more members.
Chen Chuan had come to understand Su Yi’s character during their travels and trusted him. Shen Hong and Ye Haokong likely felt the same way.
Su Yi genuinely wished to offer them an opportunity, but he would not pressure them.
Everyone had their own aspirations, and perhaps there were challenges they couldn’t express.
“Brother Su Yi, allow us to think it over. Even if we can’t join the Overlord Sect, we will definitely explain the reasons to you.”
Chen Chuan thought for a moment before speaking seriously.
Su Yi had already extended the invitation, and during their journey together, Su Yi had asked him to consider joining forces with the Overlord Sect.
