Chapter 563
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Chapter 563: Isn’t It Clear Enough Yet?
Su Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing that the sect leader of the Divine Sword School was beginning to grow suspicious of him.
Su Yi wasn’t particularly surprised. After all, the person standing before him was the formidable sect leader of the Divine Sword School, a figure not easily deceived.
“It seems that if I remain silent, the rewards for winning the Grand Swordsmanship Competition may not be mine to claim,” Su Yi murmured.
“The rightful rewards will certainly include you, but there are certain matters that affect the entire Divine Sword School and need to be handled with great care,” Situ Liuyun explained, making his intentions clear.
“I have already shared my background with Elder Su. I have a connection to a sect, though I have not yet found a proper mentor. During my time in the Forest of Demons, I suffered grave injuries, but fortunately, Elder Su came to my aid and brought me to the Divine Sword School,” Su Yi said, explaining without much concealment.
Su Yi was now the leader of the Divine Demonic Sect, so he had a sect to which he belonged. As for having a true mentor, although he had received guidance from a mysterious figure in the Forest of Demons and from Elder Su, he technically hadn’t had a proper mentor yet.
Situ Liuyun looked at Su Yi, his gaze thoughtful, as though he was trying to piece something together. After a brief silence, he spoke again, “So, what role does the Divine Sword School hold in your eyes?”
Su Yi raised his gaze to meet Situ Liuyun’s. A faint smile appeared on his lips as he said, “Sect leader, if I may speak frankly, does this mean we can now have an honest conversation?”
Situ Liuyun’s eyebrows raised slightly in surprise. He nodded, “Of course.”
“Then, may I ask, why have you called me here today? What position has the Divine Sword School assigned to me?” Su Yi inquired, his curiosity clear.
Situ Liuyun was momentarily speechless. How could he not understand the meaning behind Su Yi’s words? The young man was clearly challenging him. By inviting him for this conversation, Situ Liuyun had unintentionally signaled a lack of trust.
“Elder Su brought you to the Divine Sword School, and you participated in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition. You are undoubtedly a disciple of the Divine Sword School. But there are matters of great importance that affect the entire school, which must be handled carefully. One day, when you rise to my position, you’ll understand,” Situ Liuyun said, trying to explain his caution.
“I am indeed a disciple of the Divine Sword School, and I will remain so. Elder Su saved my life, and I will never forget that!” Su Yi said, his expression earnest.
Situ Liuyun studied him for a moment, sensing sincerity in his words. This reassured him somewhat. A smile then formed on his face. “Alright, you are a disciple of the Divine Sword School. Now we can begin our conversation.”
After a brief pause, Situ Liuyun continued, “I won’t conceal it from you. If you win the Grand Swordsmanship Competition, you will undoubtedly receive great benefits from the Divine Sword School. However, some of the elders are wary of your unknown background. They are concerned about the potential risks of placing complete trust in you. You must understand this. To secure those benefits, you need to demonstrate that you are truly one of us.”
“Sect leader, you are clearly trying to pressure me,” Su Yi said, raising an eyebrow without holding back. If he were truly Elder Su’s disciple, Situ Liuyun, as the sect leader, would have a lower status than him.
“Isn’t that obvious?” Situ Liuyun said with a smile, making it clear he was indeed attempting to pressure Su Yi.
Su Yi felt a sense of helplessness. He hadn’t expected the sect leader of the Divine Sword School, of all people, to use such tactics. If this were to become known, it would be hard for anyone to believe.
“What kind of attitude does the Divine Sword School expect from me?”
Taking a quiet deep breath, Su Yi felt somewhat relieved. It seemed the sect leader was prepared today, so Su Yi decided to confront the situation directly and hold his ground.
“In the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords, you plundered the space bags of many disciples. Is that correct?” Situ Liuyun asked, noticing Su Yi’s slightly defeated expression, as though he was enjoying the young man’s discomfort.
“It wasn’t stealing. The Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords is a place full of danger. I was simply taking care of the space bags for everyone. There are no clear rules in the Battlefield, and I didn’t break any. Plus, I wasn’t alone in this,” Su Yi replied, emphasizing that he hadn’t violated any rules and pointing out that Situ Muyang was also involved.
Situ Liuyun’s brow furrowed slightly. It was clear that Su Yi was trying to assert control, subtly reminding him that Situ Muyang was also involved. And with no rules to break, Su Yi’s actions couldn’t be condemned.
“I’ve heard that you have the ability to control the creatures in the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords. Do you know how to control demon beasts?” Situ Liuyun asked, his expression growing serious. This question was crucial.
If Su Yi truly had the power to control demon beasts, it would be of monumental significance. Based on the information available, it seemed he did possess such a skill.
“I know a little animal language, and my cultivation method seems to have similarities with demon powers. That’s why I can make some dangerous demon beasts behave more calmly around me. However, I can’t control them,” Su Yi explained, maintaining his composure.
Situ Liuyun’s gaze shifted, torn between belief and skepticism. He knew of certain cultivation techniques that resembled demonic powers. While the demon race was powerful, some ancient cultivation methods closely linked to demon abilities could even suppress regular demon beasts.
“The Fuyao Sect in Youzhou, for example, has gained fame for its ability to suppress demon beasts. It’s a sect that stands strong in Youzhou,” Situ Liuyun added, referencing a well-known example.
“The exit inside the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords has led to other realms. It is said that you were there as well. Did you discover anything? And when the exit to the Grand Swordsmanship Competition opened, there were divine beings undergoing a tribulation. You were closest to it at the time. Did you notice anything?” Situ Liuyun asked, his gaze fixed intently on Su Yi, as if trying to uncover every detail.
“That space opened up, and many disciples, including Situ Muyang and I, ventured in. It was extremely dangerous, and we nearly sustained injuries. However, we also found many medicinal herbs. On the day the exit opened, we were pursued by some direct disciples. Suddenly, there were flashes of lightning and thunder, and the sky and earth seemed to shift. We took the chance to escape, or it would have been troublesome. Later, we learned that it was a celestial being crossing its tribulation. Other than that, we didn’t uncover anything of note…” Su Yi said, shaking his head. His expression showed a hint of surprise, but he remained composed, revealing no further details.
