Chapter 389
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Chapter 389: Gathering of Elders!
As a middle-aged man appeared, Su Yi felt an inexplicable tremor in his heart, and his gaze flickered.
“He is at the Yuan Emperor Realm!”
With his keen perception, Su Yi quickly discerned that the person before him was a formidable cultivator at the Yuan Emperor Realm, and certainly stronger than most in that rank.
Su Yi observed the middle-aged man closely. His deep, handsome features suggested that he had been a striking figure in his youth, yet now he appeared composed and mature, exuding an authoritative aura that commanded respect.
“Senior Master Shangguan!”
“Welcome, Elder Shangguan!”
“…”
As Su Yi surveyed the area, murmurs of awe filled the air. Onlookers gathered around the square, bowing in unison.
Dozens of disciples from the Court of Justice knelt on one knee, swords in hand, displaying profound reverence.
The stewards too bowed, visibly shocked by the arrival.
This was Elder Shangguan Hu, a figure of considerable importance. Despite not holding dominion over any Sword Peak, he oversaw the Court of Justice.
The disciples were stunned to realize that their situation had drawn the attention of such a high-ranking elder, who had come in person.
“A revered elder of the Divine Sword School!”
Su Yi’s eyes shifted. He was not surprised to recognize the elder’s strength, given the overwhelming aura emanating from him.
Elder Shangguan Hu landed with grace, his piercing gaze locking onto Su Yi. His obsidian-like eyes shimmered momentarily, and without any anger, his aura still seemed immense and commanding as he spoke,
“Young man, you are quite audacious. Come with me to the Court of Justice!”
His voice rang out, cold and forceful, reverberating like thunder, filling the ears of everyone present, including Su Yi.
“Elder Shangguan has personally come to capture Su Yi!”
The disciples around them were shaken. The Elder of the Court of Justice had come personally to arrest an outer disciple!
“We’re done for now!”
Xu Jiahui and Zhang Qing’s faces turned pale. With such a powerful elder involved, how could Su Yi possibly resist?
Su Yi stood still, staring at Elder Shangguan Hu, his voice thundering in his ears, and an overwhelming pressure cascading around him. The air seemed frozen.
However, this wasn’t Su Yi’s first encounter with a Yuan Emperor Realm cultivator, although this particular elder felt stronger than most.
Despite the intense pressure, Su Yi took a deep breath. He kept his composure, unwavering. He raised his gaze slightly, and with a calm voice, he asked,
“May I know, elder, what rule have I broken that warrants my punishment at the Court of Justice?”
His voice was gentle yet clear, carrying across the square like a ripple in water, making a deep impression on those who heard it.
“Does this kid not even fear the elder?” One disciple couldn’t help but look up, his eyes wide in disbelief.
Hearing Su Yi’s response, Elder Shangguan Hu’s gaze faltered briefly, revealing a hint of surprise. He replied,
“Resisting arrest in front of the disciples of the Court of Justice is already enough to bring you before me!”
“May I ask, Elder, if the disciples of the Court of Justice arrest someone without cause, should one simply stand by? Or should the Court of Justice be allowed to act recklessly within the Divine Sword School?” Su Yi responded.
“If the disciples of the Court of Justice arrest someone without reason, all will be investigated and justice will be served. However, if you openly refuse arrest, that in itself is a matter worthy of being brought to the Court of Justice. We can discuss the details once we are there,” Elder Shangguan Hu stated.
Elder Shangguan Hu hesitated, his expression shifting as he looked at Su Yi.
“Since you have come personally, I have no choice but to comply. But you failed to fully investigate the matter before resorting to force. Should this become known, it could harm your reputation,” Su Yi said, clenching his teeth.
This was a Yuan Emperor Realm cultivator, a venerable elder of the Divine Sword School. Even with all his power, Su Yi knew he stood no chance.
Elder Shangguan Hu’s gaze shifted, his thoughts momentarily troubled.
He understood the point Su Yi made. If he simply took Su Yi away, it would not reflect well if the situation became public.
But Elder Shangguan Hu knew that if he didn’t act now, someone else might intervene. He had to take this boy away before that happened.
“Sharp-tongued and quick-witted. Fine, come back to the Court of Justice with me first, and we can talk there!”
Without wasting another moment, Elder Shangguan Hu reached out, his palm twisting the air and freezing it with a powerful mark that aimed to strike Su Yi’s shoulder.
In that instant, Su Yi felt his body tremble as if caught in an invisible vacuum. The pressure from the palm print was so immense that he couldn’t move an inch. His internal energy was entirely suppressed.
Before such a powerful figure, Su Yi was helpless.
“Boom!”
Suddenly, a mysterious light within Su Yi stirred, flashing brightly in his mind.
“This boy is right. The Court of Justice cannot simply arrest people at will!”
At that critical moment, a voice, faintly eerie, echoed throughout the square.
A figure appeared beside Su Yi, so quietly that no one could hear his approach.
With his arrival, Su Yi felt the pressure around him lift, the previously frozen space relaxing, and the oppressive force dissipating.
At the same time, the palm mark of Elder Shangguan Hu collided with the newcomer’s palm, flashing like lightning.
“Swoosh…”
The two palms connected, but instead of an explosion, the surrounding space only rippled slightly.
In the instant the marks faded, a burst of light filled the air, quickly fading into stillness.
The strange glow in Su Yi’s mind that had just flared, quickly subsided.
“Elder Yu, what do you mean by this?”
As the two palm marks disappeared, Elder Shangguan Hu’s voice rang out, his expression darkening.
“Elder Shangguan, for an esteemed elder of the Court of Justice to personally take action for an outer disciple, how proactive!”
The voice, ethereal and tinged with weariness, turned to Su Yi.
Su Yi had already sensed that this new figure was another powerful Yuan Emperor Realm cultivator—likely another elder of the Divine Sword School.
He raised his gaze and saw an old man standing before him. The man had thin cheeks, his face lined with wrinkles. His long eyebrows and sparse white beard floated backward, giving off an aura of ethereal elegance and Daoist wisdom.
