Chapter 604

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Chapter 604: He Might Still Be Alive

If not for Ling Qianxue’s awakening, Su Yi knew he would have been in grave danger today. In this desolate wilderness, killing for treasures was a common occurrence.

Even so, borrowing that immense power left Su Yi in a precarious state.

Although Ling Qianxue had not yet fully recovered her peak strength, even a thin camel is bigger than a horse. The surge of power coursing through her meridians was nearly overwhelming, almost tearing Su Yi’s body apart.

Fortunately, Su Yi’s physical body was incredibly resilient. Though he endured immense pain and suffered backlash injuries, he managed to withstand it. The damage was significant, but it wasn’t critical. Most importantly, he had successfully dealt with the mysterious intruder.

“You’ve got some nerve. Humans truly are cunning!”

Ling Qianxue’s voice echoed in Su Yi’s ears, tinged with astonishment. This young man had dared to borrow such immense external power—an act that, if miscalculated, could have led to his demise alongside his opponent.

What shocked Ling Qianxue even more was Su Yi’s physical body.

She was fully aware of the immense power Su Yi had just borrowed. Despite being only at the Eighth Grade of the Yuan Spirit Realm, his body was formidable, perhaps even surpassing that of top-tier young demons in the demon race.

Having recently awakened through a corporeal rebirth, Ling Qianxue was acutely sensitive to Su Yi’s extraordinary nature.

This young man was an enigma, making it nearly impossible for her to fully comprehend him, even while merging with him.

What truly baffled her was the mysterious red light that appeared in Su Yi’s mind after he sustained critical injuries. She attempted to trace its origin but encountered an immense, boundless power that exuded an unparalleled pressure. It directly blocked her, leaving her unable to probe further.

“That old man was so cunning, trying to kill me for my treasures!” Su Yi muttered resentfully, still shaken. He had narrowly escaped disaster and had no idea who the old man was. The intruder had been meticulous and patient, trailing him for a long time. If not for Ling Qianxue’s awakening, the outcome would have been far worse.

“Aren’t you even more cunning than he was? Humans are despicable creatures…”

Ling Qianxue scoffed. It was clearly this young man who was the cunning one, yet he had the audacity to accuse others of treachery. In her eyes, his deceitfulness far surpassed that of the old man.

“I was just protecting myself,” Su Yi replied defensively.

Uncertain whether the old man was truly dead or merely gravely injured, Su Yi didn’t dare linger. He began healing himself while riding on the back of the Wolf-headed Demon Bat, determined to return to Man City as quickly as possible.

***

Nightfall at the Divine Sword School

“Are you telling me that a boy around your age inflicted such injuries upon all of you?”

In a side hall, numerous figures gazed grimly at the four young men who had been carried in, bloodied and battered.

The four young men, all around seventeen or eighteen years old, lay in a pitiful state. Blood flowed profusely from their wounds, and their injuries were so severe that their future potential and accomplishments were in jeopardy.

“A young boy… so terrifying… We were absolutely no match for him!”

The least injured of the four spoke, his voice trembling with lingering fear. His eyes reflected the terror he felt—this young boy was beyond terrifying. Even when the four of them joined forces, they couldn’t withstand a single blow.

The elderly leader of Sacred Mountain listened carefully, his expression darkening. He knew the capabilities of these four young men well—they were among the most talented in the entire Central Region. If their account was accurate, then the young boy who had defeated them must possess unimaginable strength.

“Elder, could he be someone from the Divine Sword School?”

Amid the crowd, Wang Quande’s face twitched slightly as he glanced at the four injured youths. Regret flickered in his eyes as he considered the implications of their defeat.

These four individuals had limitless potential, but after this serious injury, their future prospects might be severely limited.

“The Divine Sword School wouldn’t stoop to this,” the elderly leader said. “Although they deliberately conceal the abilities of their high-ranking disciples in the Sword Tower to avoid revealing too much before the Saint Martial Assembly, they wouldn’t dare target our disciples from Sacred Mountain either.”

The elderly leader’s gaze flickered with a gleam as he spoke, and then he added, “Notify the people from the Divine Sword School. They must give us an explanation!”

“Elder, didn’t you say it wasn’t the work of the Divine Sword School? Why act now?” a middle-aged man asked in a puzzled tone, speaking softly.

“Although Situ Liuyun is not very old, he is an extraordinary individual. This time, when we came, they didn’t hold back at all. Moreover, Forging Sword City is also considered the territory of the Divine Sword School. Our disciples from Sacred Mountain being seriously injured could be seen as an opportunity,” the elderly leader replied, his words laced with hidden implications. His gaze flickered, hinting at something deeper.

***

On Sky Sword Peak, with the moon dimly shining, Situ Liuyun stood in the study with his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth.

“Based on the information we received, that young man is around sixteen or seventeen years old, carrying a tattered sword, and possesses extraordinary strength…” Right Dharma Protector spoke, his gaze flickering, as though deep in thought. He looked at Situ Liuyun, hesitated for a moment, then continued, “I carefully inquired, and that young man indeed resembles…”

Right Dharma Protector hesitated. The young man had too many similarities to someone he knew.

“The strength of those few young men is considerable, and very few people could inflict such heavy injuries upon them. If the information we received is correct, then it really could be Su Yi…” he added.

“Sect leader, didn’t Su Yi die? Divine Sword Valley has already collapsed, and the experts in the sect have examined it and found no way to reopen it. Even if Su Yi is still alive, how could he possibly come out? But based on the information we received, that young man resembles Su Yi too much, and only he has that kind of strength…” Right Dharma Protector’s face changed dramatically. He was well aware of the situation in Divine Sword Valley, but based on the information they received, the young man resembled Su Yi far too much.

Situ Liuyun remained silent, his gaze slightly narrowed and a somber expression on his face.

“Sect leader, if it really is Su Yi, and he hasn’t suffered any harm, why didn’t he return to the Divine Sword School? Why did he appear in Forging Sword City?” Right Dharma Protector questioned.

“Sigh…” Situ Liuyun sighed, a bitter smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. “Ninety percent chance it’s him.”

“How can the sect leader be so sure?” Right Dharma Protector was somewhat surprised. While he also believed it could be Su Yi, the fact that Situ Liuyun was ninety percent certain still caught him off guard.

“He appeared in Forging Sword City because he wanted to leave. Perhaps, he doesn’t want to return to the Divine Sword School anymore…” Situ Liuyun spoke, wearing a bitter smile.

“Why?” Right Dharma Protector asked.

“If my guess is correct, he learned about Yun Lingfeng’s punishment…” Situ Liuyun replied.