Chapter 1054
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Chapter 1054: Encountering the Enemy!
“Shi Susu is incredibly powerful!”
The spectators in the square were left in awe.
The woman’s strength was undeniable. Despite being in the Yuan Void Realm, she was holding her own against the Ice Demon Dragon, and with time, she even gained the upper hand.
Sword beams and wind blades swept through the air, occasionally brushing against the Ice Demon Dragon, causing it to recoil in pain.
From the dragon’s open mouth, agonizing cries echoed, accompanied by chilling columns of icy light.
Despite this, the Ice Demon Dragon’s attacks grew increasingly disordered, struggling to land a hit on the nimble Shi Susu, while its own wounds became more severe.
Eventually, the dragon twisted its body and retreated into the water, no longer daring to continue the fight.
“What terrifying strength! Among the younger generation, she stands as the undeniable powerhouse, a true representative of the number one disciple at Cangyun Temple. At this Nie Long Platform, she will surely make a name for herself!”
From the platform seats, an elder spoke in admiration.
Elder Xie, wearing a red robe, smiled and nodded in approval. Clearly, he was proud of Shi Susu’s performance as the top disciple of Cangyun Temple.
“Shi Susu has also entered the water!”
After the Ice Demon Dragon vanished, Shi Susu hovered in mid-air, contemplating for a moment before diving into the water and disappearing from view.
“The treasure must be located underwater, guarded by the Ice Demon Dragon. Now that Shi Susu is going down, she will surely retrieve it.”
“The light screen will likely disappear for now, only to reappear once she resurfaces.”
With Shi Susu’s disappearance, the area fell silent, and the projected images faded.
But just as the images were about to vanish entirely, a figure flashed by, and the entire scene became visible once again.
“Huh?”
The crowd looked up and saw a figure emerge in the light curtain, hovering above the pool.
“It’s him! Su Yi, from the Overlord Sect! He’s found this place too!”
The crowd exclaimed in surprise as the familiar figure appeared. Just days ago, Su Yi had made waves in the preliminary competition.
It seemed there was hardly anyone in Nine Star City who didn’t recognize Su Yi.
“He’s in the Yuan Void Realm? How is that possible?!”
When they saw Su Yi standing in mid-air without relying on spiritual energy, everyone gasped in astonishment.
During the previous preliminary competition, the young man had displayed remarkable strength, yet he had always relied on spiritual energy to battle the Seven Star Sword Sect, the Golden Sword Sect, and others.
Most believed his cultivation was at the peak of the Yuan True Realm.
No one had expected to witness such a breathtaking spectacle today!
“A seventeen-year-old in the Yuan Void Realm… is he some kind of monster? How did he achieve such strength?”
The sound of shocked gasps filled the air as people’s eyes widened in disbelief.
A seventeen-year-old with the strength of the Yuan Void Realm—this was a rarity. How had he possibly cultivated to such a level?
The square was filled with murmurs, and the elderly figures seated on the platform were also shocked beyond belief, struggling to hide their astonishment.
A Yuan Void Realm cultivator at just seventeen—such talent was almost unheard of, even across the six provinces and the Chaos Realm. It had been thousands of years since anyone had seen something like this.
Meanwhile, the older generation members who had struggled their entire lives without breaking through the Yuan Void Realm were left feeling utterly disheartened.
“He actually reached the Yuan Void Realm…”
Among those in the stands, Elder Wu from the Tiangang Sect was also seated.
But unlike the others who were merely stunned, Elder Wu felt a sense of foreboding in his heart.
The disciples of Tiangang Sect, led by Young Sect Leader Hong Jianqiu, had long been planning to eliminate Su Yi in the secret realm.
If they confronted him directly without understanding the situation, they might face a devastating defeat.
How could Hong Jianqiu, a young man in the Yuan Void Realm, possibly stand against him?
Trying to kill this young man would be courting disaster!
Elder Wu’s heart raced as he felt an intense need to rush into the Zhao Spirit Secret Realm and warn the Tiangang Sect disciples.
But this was simply impossible. The alliance conference wasn’t controlled by Tiangang Sect alone, and even the three major forces couldn’t intervene at this time!
Everything now rested on Hong Jianqiu and the others to handle the situation themselves.
“Su Yi has entered the water pool as well!”
Just as everyone was stunned, they saw Su Yi hover in the air for a moment, before diving into the pool.
Soon after, the images gradually faded, and both Shi Susu and Su Yi were no longer visible.
The crowd began to absorb what had just unfolded, still in shock at what they had witnessed.
“Whoosh…”
But soon, a new scene appeared. It was Yi Shangyuan from the Red Sun Sect, once again capturing the attention of everyone in the square.
Inside the Zhao Spirit Secret Realm, as Su Yi dove into the water pool, a sudden wave of coldness rushed at him, threatening to freeze his body.
However, with a gentle flow of his energy, he dispelled the sensation entirely.
In fact, even without relying on his energy, this coldness posed no threat to him. His Indestructible Vajra Body, honed with Golden Dragon Essence Blood, was immune to this level of frost.
“This must be the source of the disturbance. Someone else arrived here first, but we still don’t know who they are.”
As Su Yi dove deeper, his mind was racing with thoughts.
He had just emerged from the forest, and within an hour, he could already sense the battle that was taking place here.
When Su Yi finally reached the pool, all traces of energy fluctuations had dissipated.
But the cold emanating from the pool told him that this place was unusual, so he decided to investigate further, hoping to find something valuable.
“Gurgle…”
Bubbles swirled around him as Su Yi continued to dive.
After diving for several yards, he was shocked to discover that beneath this relatively small pool was a vast, new world—almost as though he had entered a giant pumpkin, spacious and wide.
In the distance, he saw a battle unfolding between a person and a dragon.
“Ice Demon Dragon… huh? It’s her, what a coincidence!”
Su Yi raised his eyebrows, unable to contain the thought.
Isn’t the person fighting the Ice Demon Dragon the woman who caught his attention before entering the secret realm? It seems they share quite a history.
Upon realizing this, Su Yi quickly found a large underwater rock to hide behind, suppressing his aura as he observed the battle.
Still unsure about the situation down here, Su Yi decided not to intervene just yet. He would watch and wait before making his move.
“She’s even stronger than when I first saw her!”
Su Yi stroked his chin, sizing up the woman and thinking to himself.
Initially, he couldn’t discern her cultivation, but today he realized that she was at the dual level of the Yuan Void Realm—just a bit weaker than himself.
Such power was terrifying, and who knew how many other prodigies she had left behind.
At this moment, the woman’s aura exploded, and powerful winds surged through the water, creating massive waves. She launched relentless sword strikes, forcing the Ice Demon Dragon into a corner.
Both of them descended deeper, nearing the bottom of the pool.
“Hmm? Is that… Ice Soul Coral?”
Su Yi’s eyes darted around the pool’s depths, and his gaze landed on a snowy-white plant swaying with the waves.
This plant resembled coral, but it appeared more crystalline, as though sculpted from snow.
Su Yi immediately recognized it as Ice Soul Coral, a rare Star-grade spiritual herb.
“Ice Soul Coral purifies the soul.”
Su Yi’s mind raced with thoughts about the plant’s potential.
As the battle raged on below, he saw an opportunity. Taking advantage of the moment when both the Ice Demon Dragon and the woman were distracted, he powered himself forward like an underwater missile, speeding toward the Ice Soul Coral.
In the blink of an eye, Su Yi was upon it, striking with a radiant palm to seize the prized coral.
The commotion instantly drew the attention of both the Ice Demon Dragon and the woman.
“Roar…”
The Ice Demon Dragon let out an enraged roar, abandoning its pursuit of the woman to charge directly at Su Yi.
It hadn’t expected another human to appear and try to steal the Ice Soul Coral.
“You filthy thief!”
Shi Susu, having recognized Su Yi’s face, was furious. Her demeanor changed instantly as she unsheathed her sword and moved with fluid grace through the water.
She narrowed her eyes and, without hesitation, launched a powerful slash, showing no mercy.
“You vile creature!”
Su Yi sneered, activating the Supreme Chaotic Yuan Technique within him. A massive pressure erupted, overwhelming the Ice Demon Dragon.
Su Yi wasn’t intimidated by the beast—so long as it wasn’t far stronger than him, his Supreme Chaotic Yuan Technique could suppress it easily.
Suddenly, the Ice Demon Dragon froze, its body trembling as though struck by an invisible force.
“A woman who repays kindness with hatred!”
Su Yi ignored the now-dormant Ice Demon Dragon and swiftly dodged the incoming sword strike.
He had no intention of facing a Yuan Void Realm expert head-on, especially one as powerful as Shi Susu.
With a quick pivot, Su Yi leapt to the side, his eyes narrowing as he focused on the woman before him.
“You despicable thief! I didn’t expect to see you here. Today, I will make sure you die!”
Shi Susu’s beautiful eyes burned with pure vengeance, her expression one of animosity.