Chapter 382

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Chapter 382: Don’t Be Too Arrogant as a Person

These disciples are all well-meaning people, wanting to see if Su Yi will come out of seclusion today. Once Su Yi steps out, Jian Shiyi will undoubtedly not let him go, leading to an astonishing battle.

Jian Shiyi is a standout among the younger disciples of the entire Divine Sword School, ranking fifteenth on the Sword Tower. He holds an unattainable position among many direct disciples of the Divine Sword School. Any battle involving Jian Shiyi causes a great commotion throughout the entire sect, attracting the attention of the masses.

Today, Jian Shiyi intends to have a fierce battle with a recently high-profile outer disciple, aiming to arrest him, which has sparked great interest among many people.

“Ow…”

“Gee…”

In the distant sky, the screeching roars of numerous flying demon beasts resounded. On the backs of these beasts stood countless figures.

“Those are people from the Court of Justice. Why have so many of them come here?”

The disciples lifted their gazes, looking at the figures approaching on the flying demon beasts. These mounts belonged to the Court of Justice, and atop them were its disciples.

The disciples of the Court of Justice come from various sword peaks, selected from the elite direct and inner disciples of each peak. Due to the special status of the Court of Justice, its disciples typically hold a higher position within the sect compared to regular direct disciples. It is also uncommon for anyone to provoke them, as doing so risks being caught and facing severe consequences.

Everyone knows that the disciples of the Court of Justice are the most difficult to deal with. Not only do they have powerful elders who protect them, but each of them also possesses formidable strength.

“They must have come to cheer for Jian Shiyi. The Court of Justice apparently suffered a setback last time, ridiculed by Su Yi!”

“Does Su Yi really dare to play tricks on them?”

Amidst the crowd, hushed discussions spread.

On Divine Sword Cliff, there were originally many stewards, but with so many disciples of the Court of Justice arriving and with Jian Shiyi having waited here for five days, none of them dared to intervene.

To be honest, an ordinary steward in the Divine Sword School holds far less authority than a disciple of the Court of Justice. Moreover, Court of Justice disciples have the power to apprehend people anywhere they go, and Divine Sword Cliff is no exception. Some stewards simply chose not to get involved.

“Whoosh…”

From the backs of the flying demon beasts, dozens of figures gracefully descended. Each one exuded an extraordinary aura, sharp and dominant. They silently took their places behind Jian Shiyi, their presence alone creating a strong pressure.

Jian Shiyi remained cross-legged, not even shifting his gaze.

At the Divine Sword Cliff, some disciples gradually emerged from the Sword Caves. Most of these were outer disciples who had timed their seclusion to end today. With the Grand Swordsmanship Competition taking place tomorrow, they could not afford to miss it and hoped to perform well.

However, as these disciples stepped into the square and saw the dense crowd and the tense atmosphere, they were shocked, having no idea what had transpired.

Under the Divine Sword Cliff, within one of the lowest Sword Caves, the brightness had dimmed significantly.

In the distance, a figure slowly emerged from the cave, stretching lazily before leisurely strolling forward.

This figure, with shoulder-length hair and a rusty, battered old sword on his back, had a handsome face and a slim yet upright posture. Despite his casual demeanor, an inherent arrogance radiated from him.

This person was none other than Su Yi, who had just concluded his cultivation in the Sword Cave.

“It’s him, that boy!”

“Is that Su Yi? He actually came out!”

“That kid looks too young. Does he really have the strength people claim he has?!”

As soon as Su Yi appeared, a commotion erupted, causing a great uproar.

“Eh…”

Approaching the square, Su Yi was taken aback by the dense crowd of figures gathered ahead. Could something have happened?

As he walked forward, he immediately recognized a familiar figure dressed in black, along with several disciples from the Court of Justice, each exuding powerful qi.

His face twitched, and he instantly understood—Jian Shiyi and the others were here for him.

There was no escaping it now.

“Swoosh…”

Su Yi’s vitality surged as he leapt off the ground and landed next to Jian Shiyi in the square. His tall and lean frame, coupled with the broken sword on his back, made for a striking yet oddly fitting sight.

The moment Su Yi’s feet touched the ground, Jian Shiyi’s tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, a dazzling light surging from his cold face.

“Boom!”

In an instant, Jian Shiyi’s right hand pressed lightly against the ground, releasing a burst of energy. His cross-legged body shot straight up into the air before landing gracefully in front of Su Yi.

“Cool!”

Jian Shiyi’s skillful and suave movements drew numerous gasps of admiration from the crowd.

“Martial Brother Jian Shiyi is so handsome!”

Some female disciples were so captivated they couldn’t help but scream.

“With Martial Brother Jian Shiyi stepping in, he will surely deal with that boy Su Yi!”

Among the crowd, a young man from the Fifteenth Sword Peak smirked with scorn.

“Martial Brother Jian Shiyi is different from Martial Brother Huo Dongqiu. I want to see how strong this outer disciple really is!”

Another young man, who had been humiliated by Su Yi at the Sword Hall not long ago, watched with cold eyes.

As whispers filled the air, Jian Shiyi’s expression remained calm. His gray cape fluttered lightly as he stared directly at Su Yi. His voice carried a chilly tone as he said, “I told you, you cannot escape.”

Su Yi met Jian Shiyi’s gaze. Unlike Huo Dongqiu, Ba Yi, and the others, Jian Shiyi exuded an entirely different level of composure and confidence. A faint smile played on Su Yi’s lips as he replied, “I have never run away. You just couldn’t catch up, and I didn’t bother to fight you.”

“You are quite arrogant. However, I’ll still give you a chance—surrender and come with me to the Court of Justice, or face the consequences.”

Jian Shiyi’s tone remained indifferent.

Su Yi shook his head and replied, “I don’t have time for that. Maybe another day.”

Jian Shiyi’s gaze darkened as he spoke in a measured tone. “Don’t be too arrogant in life. There will always be someone stronger than you. Huo Dongqiu may not be your match, but among the Divine Sword School, he is merely average. There is nothing to be proud of in defeating him.”

Upon hearing these words, several disciples, especially those from the Fifteenth Sword Peak, felt their expressions darken. However, given Jian Shiyi’s status and strength, they dared not refute his statement.

Jian Shiyi was undoubtedly qualified to say such words.