Chapter 416
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Chapter 416: Fierce Battle Between Dragons and Tigers!
Elder Yu Changqing, with his lean and wrinkled face, long eyebrows, and a hint of white beard swaying, glanced at Bai Mingshan coldly. He spoke in a displeased tone, “I believe it must be the Fifteenth Sword Peak that fears Su Yi, fearing that their disciples will be completely suppressed by Su Yi in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition. They are afraid that some of their disciples will not be able to hold their heads up high, so they don’t want Su Yi to participate. Isn’t that so?”
“Yu Changqing, you underestimate a nobleman’s heart by having a villain’s mind. Everything I do is for the Divine Sword School. The disciples of my Fifteenth Sword Peak are not so easily suppressed by anyone!” Elder Bai Mingshan replied angrily.
“Elder Bai’s words are reasonable. The Grand Swordsmanship Competition concerns the entire Divine Sword School. If Su Yi’s background is unknown, we cannot simply hand over the benefits of our school to him,” an elderly figure pondered. After a brief pause, he added that he thought Elder Bai Mingshan’s words made sense.
“If Su Yi has truly ascended to the seventh level of the Heavenly Stairs through his own combat strength, it would indicate boundless potential. However, his identity and background are somewhat unclear,” an old lady spoke with an invisible aura. Her gaze was sharp and captivating.
“It would be good if Elder Su were here, then everything would be clear!”
A middle-aged strong cultivator spoke up, but unfortunately, Elder Su had not been seen at the Divine Sword School lately, and no one knew when he would return.
“Su Yi has already become a disciple of our Divine Sword School. His ascent to the seventh level of the Heavenly Stairs is a great fortune for us. Perhaps in no time, he will become a peerless talent, sweeping across the world and bringing glory to our Divine Sword School. Such disciples must be well-cultivated!” Elder Mei Huaye spoke softly.
“If this is true, it could be a good thing, but it may also indicate a problem with the Heavenly Stairs. It’s too early to make a conclusion, and his identity is still unclear,” some elders offered a more neutral opinion.
“Respected elders…”
Situ Liuyun looked at the many powerful elders in the main hall and finally spoke. His tone was calm but imposing, “Su Yi’s identity will be clarified when Elder Su returns. As for whether Su Yi truly has the potential to reach the seventh level of the Heavenly Stairs, let us test it in the upcoming Grand Swordsmanship Competition. If he is indeed Elder Su’s disciple and performs exceptionally in the competition, it will be a great fortune for our Divine Sword School.”
“The sect leader’s words are reasonable!”
Listening to Situ Liuyun, the strong and elder members of the Divine Sword School in the audience did not voice any further objections.
“That Su Yi is bold and reckless. I hope he won’t cause any trouble on the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords,” Bai Mingshan said with disdain. His indifferent face betrayed his displeasure.
“Elder Bai Mingshan, are you worried that Su Yi will wipe out all your inner disciples of the Fifteenth Sword Peak? Haha…” Elder Yu Changqing laughed heartily upon hearing Bai Mingshan’s muttering.
“I would like to see how far that boy can go in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition. Talent is talent, but it cannot be replaced by short-term combat power!” Elder Bai Mingshan responded solemnly.
The group of elders and powerful individuals scattered immediately, leaving only Situ Liuyun and the Right Dharma Protector in the entire hall.
“Right Dharma Protector, what do you think?”
After watching the group of bickering elders leave, Situ Liuyun let out a sigh and turned to ask the Right Dharma Protector beside him.
“Is the sect leader referring to the Heavenly Stairs?” Right Dharma Protector asked, his eyes glowing with sharpness.
“Yes, according to the investigation report of the Elder Council, the Yuan Testing Stone inside the Heavenly Stairs has been reduced to ashes, which caused the malfunctions in the Heavenly Stairs!” Situ Liuyun nodded. At this moment, he could not be completely sure whether the malfunction of the Heavenly Stairs was caused by Su Yi, or whether it was the malfunction that allowed Su Yi to reach the seventh level.
“Actually, this issue is not important.”
With a slight smile, Right Dharma Protector seemed to have already made up his mind. He looked at Situ Liuyun and said, “Since Su Yi entered the Divine Sword School, everything seemed quite unusual. But from his performance, at least it can be proven that he is indeed beyond ordinary, unfathomable.”
“Not bad,” Situ Liuyun nodded in agreement.
“Since that’s the case, why bother about whether or not he can truly ascend to the seventh level of the Heavenly Stairs? Besides, the Heavenly Stairs has lost most of its function, but no other outer disciple has managed to step foot on the seventh level. Only five people can even set foot on the sixth level.”
With a smile in his eyes, Right Dharma Protector continued, “Everything will be revealed during the Grand Swordsmanship Competition. However deep and hidden that kid may be, on the Grand Swordsmanship Competition stage, it will naturally be made public, and everything will become clear.”
“Hahaha, not bad, not bad.”
Situ Liuyun burst into laughter and looked at Right Dharma Protector, saying, “Looks like you’re really as cunning as an old fox.”
“Sect leader, please don’t ridicule this old man. It’s just that you bear the responsibility of the entire Divine Sword School, so there’s just too much to consider at times. As the saying goes, the onlooker sees most of the game. It’s probably like this,” Right Dharma Protector laughed.
“In that case, the Grand Swordsmanship Competition will be exceptionally lively. Liu Yunchuan, Yun Lingfeng, Gong Qi, Gu Chenyou, Ou Luo, and Ying Qianqian—these young people have been waiting for five years specifically for this competition. The Grand Swordsmanship Competition was already a fight between dragons and tigers, and now with the addition of someone like Su Yi, I’m really looking forward to it!”
Situ Liuyun’s gaze shifted, and a glint of red appeared in his eyes. Each name of these youngsters he mentioned represented the hope and foundation for the future of the Divine Sword School.
This time, the entire Divine Sword School held great anticipation and hope for the Grand Swordsmanship Competition.
“Sect leader, have you forgotten about someone?” Right Dharma Protector reminded Situ Liuyun.
“Who are you referring to?”
Upon hearing this, Situ Liuyun’s expression froze. A bitter smile appeared on his face as he said, “I forgot about that individual. If Su Yi is truly Elder Su’s disciple, then wouldn’t it be…”
As he spoke, Situ Liuyun’s imposing face showed signs of grievance. He turned to Right Dharma Protector and said, “How can I, as the leader of the Divine Sword School, be so wronged?”
“Um…”
The Right Dharma Protector, also helpless, looked at Situ Liuyun with a slight grievance and said, “If Su Yi is really Elder Su’s disciple, then there aren’t many people in the Divine Sword School who won’t feel wronged.”
“That’s true…”
Situ Liuyun responded helplessly, his expression one of resignation. He then added, “I do think that Elder Bai’s words have some truth to them. Although Su Yi is bold and reckless, he had better not go astray in the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords, right?”
“There shouldn’t be any room for him to go astray in the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords.”
The Right Dharma Protector’s gaze turned, and he said, “Moreover, in half a month, all direct disciples will enter. Naturally, someone will restrain Su Yi, and he won’t be able to cause trouble.”
“Yes, indeed,” Situ Liuyun nodded.
