Chapter 856
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Chapter 856: Those Who Understand the Times Are Wise!
Su Yi gazed at the small figure before him, and the blood-stained smile on that pale face made his throat constrict.
From his time at the Divine Sword School until now, Su Yi had always known that Elder Su, whom everyone regarded as an eccentric with a difficult temperament, had consistently protected him.
The old man, though short in stature and of few words, harbored care beneath his stern countenance.
The feeling was both paternal and instructional.
“Master!”
“Boss!”
The Green Emperor, Su Xiaoshuai, and Xi Wuqing arrived at Su Yi’s side.
Su Xiaoshuai remained unharmed.
However, both the Green Emperor and Xi Wuqing now had blood trickling from their mouths, their complexions ashen. It was evident they had just suffered a crushing defeat at Saint Fire’s hands.
The powerful warriors of Yutian Palace rose one by one, all severely wounded, their garments stained with blood.
In the sky above, Bing Fu, Kuang Guilan, Wang Quande, and others from Sacred Mountain wore cold smiles, knowing their absolute strength would remain unchallenged.
“Saint Fire, are you initiating warfare between Sacred Mountain and Yutian Palace?!”
Palace Master Gu Yue looked upward, fixing his gaze upon Elder Saint Fire, his eyes filled with gravity.
This Saint Fire is too formidable; he arrived prepared, and I cannot stop him.
“Gu Yue, this youth isn’t even a Yutian Palace disciple. You understand this perfectly well. If Yutian Palace insists on interfering, Sacred Mountain harbors no fear. Should you dare to obstruct us today, I shall not remain courteous!”
Saint Fire’s expression returned to composure, his tone growing sharper. He held no reservations about this matter. Though Sacred Mountain maintained certain concerns about Yutian Palace, at this moment, they possessed absolute confidence.
Palace Master Gu Yue’s gaze intensified. He understood clearly that Su Yi was merely testing the soul for Yutian Palace and couldn’t be considered a true disciple.
Su Yi hadn’t formally joined Yutian Palace. Though Yutian Palace wished to protect itself, its influence seemed rather insignificant against Sacred Mountain’s might.
Moreover, in such circumstances, power determined supremacy. Saint Fire’s strength was simply overwhelming.
“Su Yi, if you join Yutian Palace now, everything becomes straightforward. Just nod your head!”
Palace Master Gu Yue turned to Su Yi and continued speaking. If Su Yi agreed, Yutian Palace would gain prestige, and Sacred Mountain would exercise some caution.
“Gu Yue, do you truly believe this will succeed? It’s all futile. Today, Su Yi must return with me to Sacred Mountain!”
Elder Saint Fire didn’t interrupt Palace Master Gu Yue this time. He observed calmly, as though everything remained within his control.
“Su Yi, should you join Yutian Palace and become a disciple, Sacred Mountain will exercise caution. Today, even if Yutian Palace must exert its full strength, we shall protect you. If you go to Sacred Mountain, your fate remains uncertain.” Palace Master Gu Yue regarded Su Yi, communicating telepathically while awaiting his response.
Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan and other powerful Yutian Palace members also awaited Su Yi’s decision.
Su Yi surveyed the entire scene, then looked toward Palace Master Gu Yue, Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan, and the others. He bowed and said, “I thank Palace Master Gu Yue and the esteemed seniors for your kindness. However, I cannot join Yutian Palace today.”
His words surprised all listeners.
Everyone knew that if Su Yi nodded, he would become a true Yutian Palace disciple. Given the temperament of Yutian Palace’s terrifying masters, how could Sacred Mountain not feel trepidation?
Yet now, Su Yi directly declined.
“Could it be that Su Yi has changed his perspective, seeing an opportunity to train with the Saint Child Holy Maiden atop Sacred Mountain?”
Outside the square, someone whispered, suggesting Su Yi might have reconsidered his position.
Upon hearing Su Yi’s words, Palace Master Gu Yue, Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan, and others grew more serious.
Xi Wuqing felt secretly moved. He knew Su Yi was intelligent. A nod at this moment would have made Sacred Mountain wary.
Yet Su Yi didn’t nod. What was this youth contemplating? Xi Wuqing couldn’t fathom it.
“Hahaha…”
Elder Saint Fire laughed, and even Elder Bing Fu’s cold visage bore a smile. Su Yi’s rejection of Yutian Palace suggested he recognized the disparity and understood he might not find protection there today. He chose Sacred Mountain instead. If this youth genuinely committed to Sacred Mountain, though it might harm disciples like Chu Changhuan, the benefits would certainly outweigh the losses.
“Those who comprehend the times are brilliant. Su Yi, accompany me to Sacred Mountain. Soon enough, you could become the Central Region’s premier young talent, and you indeed have that potential!”
Elder Saint Fire regarded Su Yi, his laughter fading though his eyes still sparkled with amusement. The deaths of disciples like Chu Changhuan seemed insignificant compared to the presence of this young man before him.
Only Wang Quande and Kuang Guilan appeared displeased. If Su Yi truly ascended the mountain, it seemed disadvantageous for them.
“I stated clearly, I don’t intend to accompany you to Sacred Mountain. If I decline Yutian Palace, why would I join Sacred Mountain? I’ll visit someday, but not now!”
Su Yi looked up and addressed Elder Saint Fire directly, “What reason have I to go to Sacred Mountain?”
“Su Yi won’t join Sacred Mountain either.”
The hall erupted in commotion. Some had thought Su Yi changed his mind, but unexpectedly, he still showed no deference to Elder Saint Fire.
His statement about not joining Yutian Palace, yet refusing Sacred Mountain, indirectly positioned Sacred Mountain beneath Yutian Palace, revealing his complete disinterest.
Palace Master Gu Yue and Guan Lan appeared equally surprised.
“Hmph!”
A cold snort emanated from the void, and an vast, infinite aura descended, immediately enveloping Su Yi.
Elder Saint Fire’s previously smiling face froze instantly, then turned cold and pale.
To be deceived by that youth – how could he tolerate such insolence? A blazing aura solidified the void, crushing down directly upon Su Yi.
“Boom!”
“Take care, Su Yi!”
Almost simultaneously, two auras erupted as Elder Su Kuangge and Palace Master Gu Yue shone brilliantly once more.
The two figures soared through the air, one trailing sword light, the other emanating terrifying soul fluctuations.
“You still lack sufficient power!”
A thunderous roar echoed as waves of scorching heat pulsated, emerging from the void as if bursting from empty space, creating a sea of fire. Two massive pythons formed from condensed flames, soaring skyward, fierce and animate, exuding terrifying power as they violently collided with the sword light and light imprint.
“Boom!”
The entire world shuddered as the energy reverberated like thunder.
The devastating collision generated an energy storm that spread across the sky, as if capable of inverting heaven and earth.
Fissures burst open one after another, spreading cracks throughout countless mountains.
“Boom boom boom…”
Boulders tumbled, the earth trembled, and dust filled the air, resembling an earthquake – truly an awe-inspiring sight.
“Heavens above, how terrifying!”
The clash between these mighty warriors left countless onlookers frightened and astonished, far exceeding their expectations.
