Chapter 426
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Chapter 426: Everyone Should Pay Attention to Safety
“Roarrrr…”
Amidst the darkness, the roars of beasts could be heard growing nearer. With the Black Demon Mastiff present, Zhang Qing, Liu Ji, and the others were filled with fear, too anxious to relax or breathe normally.
However, as time passed, Liu Ji, Zhang Qing, Wang Fan, and the others became less fearful of the Black Demon Mastiff than they had been initially.
It wasn’t until dawn that Su Yi returned.
“Master.”
The Black Demon Mastiff rose, emanating a dark glow from its massive form, while its intimidating eyes flickered, sending chills down anyone’s spine.
“Brother Su Yi.”
Zhang Qing and Liu Ji quickly stood up.
“Let’s continue our journey.”
Su Yi stretched lazily. The air in the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords was thick with spiritual energy, even more abundant than at the Divine Sword School. Regular cultivation here would yield results much faster.
“If we can find some Sword-patterned Stones, we should gather as many as possible. That way, Brother Su Yi will be better prepared for the final battle against the powerful direct disciples.”
Zhang Qing expressed faint hope that they might find the Sword-patterned Stones, wishing that Su Yi could acquire them and make it to the final stage of the Grand Swordsmanship Competition.
“It’s said that areas with Sword-patterned Stones are usually inhabited by ferocious demon beasts or other dangerous creatures.”
Xu Jiahui frowned. She was aware of Su Yi’s formidable strength, but in the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords, there was no truly safe place. Even powerful direct disciples could suffer significant losses.
“There’s no rush to find Sword-patterned Stones. Let’s keep moving.”
Su Yi smiled slightly and spoke to the Black Demon Mastiff, “Let’s go, lead the way.”
“Ao.”
The Black Demon Mastiff nodded with a low growl, its body agile as it swiftly disappeared into the dense forest ahead.
“Brother Su Yi, where are we headed now?”
Zhang Qing looked puzzled and asked Su Yi for an explanation.
“To accomplish something great, where everything will be achieved with half the effort,” Su Yi said mysteriously, grinning.
The night before, Su Yi had gathered many details from the Black Demon Mastiff and had gained a clearer understanding of the situation.
In the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords, there were many demon beast leaders who ruled over the other demons.
“Su Yi, are you planning to go after those demon beast leaders?”
Xu Jiahui widened her eyes and asked. She and Zhang Qing had been present when Su Yi questioned the Black Demon Mastiff yesterday, so she suspected he was planning to actively search for those demon beast leaders.
“It would be smart to find some demon beasts to use as mounts. It could be quite convenient,” Su Yi suggested.
After smiling and inquiring about the situation inside the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords, Su Yi had already decided in his heart. Since everything here involved demon beasts, and it was said that areas with Sword-patterned Stones were also home to powerful demon beast leaders, why not find a few and solve everything at once?
“So, we really have to go after the demon beast leaders…”
Zhang Qing, Liu Ji, Wang Fan, and the others exchanged glances. Under normal circumstances, they would not have the courage to do such a thing. They were afraid of ordinary demon beasts, let alone powerful ones.
But now, with Su Yi by their side, Zhang Qing and the others felt emboldened, and for some reason, they had complete confidence in Su Yi.
Despite setting off, luck seemed to evade them.
The Black Demon Mastiff didn’t follow closely but concealed itself, as per Su Yi’s orders, and led the way.
Half an hour later, Su Yi’s team found themselves surrounded by a group of inner and outer disciples.
There were only about a dozen inner disciples, but a considerable number of outer disciples, around forty to fifty. Judging by their expressions, they had likely been plundered by the dozen inner disciples and recruited as followers.
“I didn’t expect a few more. Let’s take them all together…”
The leader of the inner disciples wore a cold smile, watching as several outer disciples approached. However, his smile quickly vanished, his face turning pale with fear as a look of horror crept into his eyes.
“Su Yi…”
Among the group of inner disciples, a gasp of disbelief could be heard as some recognized the young man carrying a broken sword on his back. There were few who didn’t recognize him in the Divine Sword School.
“Hello, everyone. Please be careful in the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords…”
Su Yi smiled and approached the inner disciples.
At that moment, Zhang Qing, Liu Ji, and Xu Jiahui secretly pitied the dozen inner disciples. They feared that, soon, these inner disciples would have no chance to even cry.
Indeed, as Xu Jiahui had expected, it only took a moment for the dozen inner disciples to fall in disarray on the ground, their space bags swiftly taken care of by Su Yi before he departed.
For the rest of the day, Su Yi encountered three more groups of inner disciples, totaling several hundred people.
But the outcome was always the same. Su Yi handled them with enthusiasm.
“This must be the most miserable time for all the inner disciples in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition!”
Zhang Qing, Xu Jiahui, Liu Ji, and the others looked at the defeated inner disciples, shocked but secretly delighted. Inner disciples had always bullied outer disciples, but now, the tables had turned. Every inner disciple who crossed paths with Su Yi was sure to suffer.
“I wonder how many inner disciples have entered the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords!”
Su Yi’s eyes gleamed as he looked at the space bag in his arms, which was now stuffed full. It was a somewhat comical sight.
“Altogether, quite a lot—over ten thousand,” Zhang Qing replied.
“That’s a lot.”
A sly grin crept onto Su Yi’s lips. With so many inner disciples, if he could collect all their space bags, he could strike it rich.
“Let’s not go too far, though. There are still plenty of inner disciples left.”
Liu Ji thought Su Yi might be cautious about the large number of inner disciples. If that many inner disciples banded together, it could be tough to deal with.
“Hehe,” Su Yi chuckled. He was actually hoping to encounter more inner disciples.
“Ah…”
At that moment, a low growl echoed from not far ahead.
“It’s the Black Demon Mastiff.”
Su Yi’s expression darkened as soon as he heard the Black Demon Mastiff’s voice, who had remained hidden all this time.
“Ah…”
Soon, in the midst of the chaos on the rocky mountain path ahead, the agile Black Demon Mastiff leapt out, landing beside Su Yi with a hint of panic.
“Injured!”
Su Yi’s face darkened as he took in the sight. The Black Demon Mastiff had been pierced by an arrow, and the black scales around the wound were cracked, oozing fresh blood.
