Chapter 673

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Chapter 673: The Hidden Gorge

“I didn’t expect to run into you here again.”

Su Yi let out a helpless chuckle. He hadn’t anticipated crossing paths with Lifetaken Yama, Xi Wuqing, once more in the Forest of Demons. It seemed to be fate’s doing.

Normally, Su Yi would never take such a risk to save someone, especially not using the Terrifying Star Blade.

“Thanks to your help, it seems you’ve become stronger.”

Xi Wuqing fixed his gaze on Su Yi, silently impressed. He could sense that when Su Yi had intervened, some external force was involved. The blade itself was exceptional, beyond what he could have imagined.

“You’re welcome. You saved me before, so I’m just returning the favor. Now we’re even,” Su Yi said with a smile. It was a thrilling but safe venture, paying back the favor Xi Wuqing had shown him earlier.

“You seem to be hiding some secrets, especially with that valuable knife. I, Lifetaken Yama, have quite a reputation. Aren’t you worried I might attack and take it from you in the Forest of Demons?” Xi Wuqing studied Su Yi carefully as he spoke.

“Well…”

Su Yi’s gaze turned momentarily serious, but he soon smiled again, saying, “Of course, I’m worried. But I can’t just stand by and let someone be in danger. Besides, you’ve helped me before.”

After a short pause, Su Yi raised an eyebrow and glanced at Xi Wuqing with a subtle smile. He continued, “But shouldn’t you be more worried about me now? After all, you, a revered Soul Tamer of the Yuan Emperor Realm, must have valuable possessions.”

Xi Wuqing looked at Su Yi in surprise. He quickly understood what Su Yi was implying.

The young man had embedded a hidden message in his words—gentle yet firm.

The meaning was unmistakable. Su Yi had helped because of their past connection and to repay a favor. But by daring to act, to defy the Fire Dragon Master, it showed that Su Yi possessed enough power to protect himself and deal with the Fire Dragon Master.

Su Yi, a young man, met Xi Wuqing’s gaze with a soft smile in his eyes. Sensing Xi Wuqing’s thoughts, he knew that no malice was intended, but it was necessary to remain cautious.

“What a clever young man. Let’s go. This place is unsafe. The Fire Dragon Master will soon realize we haven’t gone far and will come after us. We should leave quickly.”

They exchanged a brief glance, then Xi Wuqing gave a faint smile, stood up, and said, “Alright.”

“Okay,” Su Yi hesitated briefly before nodding.

“Whoosh whoosh…”

The two of them, old and young, immediately left.

Several hours later, in a secluded canyon, there was a narrow crevice in the rocky wall, just wide enough for one person to squeeze through. The walls on either side were steep.

Behind the crack in the rock, there was a hidden world, a deep valley surrounded by vibrant, unusual flowers. The air was filled with their sweet fragrance. A waterfall cascaded down, roaring like thunder, spraying water everywhere.

Su Yi looked around in astonishment. The surrounding mountains were steep and rugged, making it hard to believe such a beautiful place existed unless you stumbled upon it yourself.

“Follow me, there’s another hidden world here,” Xi Wuqing said, noticing Su Yi’s surprise. With that, he swiftly flew forward, a radiant aura surrounding him, and plunged into the waterfall.

Su Yi, intrigued, didn’t hesitate. He condensed his energy into wings and used the Hundred Transformations Step to enter the waterfall, his true self cloaked in energy.

Inside the waterfall, there indeed was another hidden world. The natural cave was filled with unique, extraordinary rocks, each with a distinct shape and form.

Sunlight filtered through the waterfall and into the cave, casting a hazy mist and creating a tranquil, mystical atmosphere, like a realm from a fairy tale.

Su Yi observed as the energetic wings on his back folded slowly. Xi Wuqing, looking intrigued, said, “This place is very safe. I found it by chance and have stayed here for a while.”

“I see,” Su Yi replied.

Su Yi surveyed the cave, realizing that it would be nearly impossible to find a place like this without having been here before.

“I need a few days to recover. You can do as you wish,” Xi Wuqing said. He then took another pill and sat down, focusing on his breathing, paying no attention to Su Yi.

Soon, a faint green glow began to radiate from Xi Wuqing’s body.

Noticing this, Su Yi found a large stone in a corner, leaped onto it, and sat down, also focusing on his breathing.

At this moment, Su Yi’s condition was less than ideal. Using the Terrifying Star Blade had drained all of his energy.

But Su Yi knew that the Terrifying Star Blade was not yet at its full potential. It seemed to have been affected by something in the Divine Sword Valley, preventing it from fully awakening. Even so, it was already incredibly powerful.

Su Yi estimated that if the Terrifying Star Blade fully awakened one day and regained its full power, it would be unimaginably terrifying.

With the help of Ling Qianxue, Su Yi had used the Terrifying Star Blade to sever several fingers of the Fire Dragon Master. This gave him more confidence than before.

After a moment, a faint red light began to radiate from Su Yi’s body, accompanied by a powerful aura of destruction.

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“The Saint Martial Assembly is about to begin, held once every thirty years!”

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“If someone can make a name for themselves in the Saint Martial Assembly, their fame will spread throughout the world!”

Throughout the Central Region, everyone was discussing the upcoming Saint Martial Assembly.

The Saint Martial Assembly was, without a doubt, the most exciting event in the entire Central Region.

This grand event took place once every thirty years, and it was a competition among the young generation. But it drew the attention of all the influential people and even ordinary folks in the region.

“I’m disappointed I can’t participate in the Saint Martial Assembly. Only those under twenty-five are eligible, and I’m already twenty-eight,” one young person lamented.

“I’m only twenty-six. I’m thinking of sneaking in to see if I can meet the requirements,” another young person said, considering trying to join the event and gain fame from it.

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Some older individuals cautioned that trying to sneak into the Saint Martial Assembly was futile. The testing was rigorous.

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Some people couldn’t help but feel envious. Sacred Mountain was the paradise and holy place for all cultivators, a place everyone aspired to reach.