Chapter 512: Rubbing Salt on the Wound
Besides, this incident happening for the first time within the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords, especially concerning Situ Muyang, the group of elders are well aware of the situation, but it seems they are unable to handle it.
"Go, and don't fear."
Whispering softly into Su Yi's ear, Situ Muyang expressed complete confidence, as Sky Sword Peak was his stronghold.
Su Yi smiled faintly, but in his heart, there were indeed some concerns, considering that within the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords, the looting had become somewhat excessive.
Immediately, Su Yi, Situ Muyang, as well as Zhang Diyun, Pu Hao, Pu Qingqing, and several other direct disciples and inner disciples, representing them, were led to Sky Sword Peak by a group of elders and a few Dharma Protectors.
"This is a big trouble now. I hope Boss Su Yi will be fine," Zhang Qing, Liu Ji, and others expressed concern. It seems that the situation is quite serious, being taken to Sky Sword Peak; it is indeed not an ordinary matter.
"This matter is significant. Those are direct disciples and inner disciples," Qing Chao also worried anxiously.
"Situ Muyang is the junior sect leader, being with Boss Su Yi, he should be fine," Wang Fan spoke up, as they were aware of Situ Muyang's status.
Situ Muyang is the junior sect leader, but Boss Su Yi is not. What if he suffers losses?" Liu Ji said. Situ Muyang being a senior disciple naturally has nothing to worry about, he wouldn't suffer any losses even if he went to Sky Sword Peak. But as for Boss Su Yi, he is just an outer disciple.
"I will go and ask my master," Zhang Qing turned and rushed towards Dharma Protector Hou Changming, after all, his own master was a Dharma Protector.
Xu Jiahui, Liu Ji, and others approached together, but with their current status as outer disciples, they truly had no way to proceed.
"This matter can actually be of great or little importance, it all depends on how it is handled," Dharma Protector Hou Changming said in this manner, as when it came to his role as a Dharma Protector on Sky Sword Peak, he had limited authority to speak.
"I will make a trip to the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak, hoping that Elder Su has already returned," Xu Jiahui's eyes were filled with worry. At this moment, her last hope could only be placed on Elder Su, hoping that he had returned to the Divine Sword School.
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Sky Sword Peak, standing tall and majestic among the towering peaks, with its shape resembling a hand holding the sun, exudes an extraordinary aura. It stands like an awe-inspiring dragon, with countless mountains and valleys surrounding it from all directions!
Accompanied by the elder, Su Yi arrived directly at the square of Sky Sword Peak as if soaring through the clouds and fog.
Thick weathered blue stones, stone turtles with sword humps, piercing through the sea of clouds.
The palace is magnificent, with several ancient animal-shaped patterns carved on the stone pillars.
The elder Dharma Protectors brought disciples like Su Yi directly to Sky Sword Peak. Some disciples needed to report to the sect leader, so the elder Dharma Protectors were asked to wait in the main hall first.
Su Yi, along with the elders, walked into the palace. It was already his second time coming to this place, so it was not unfamiliar to him.
The interior of the grand hall showcases exquisite relief sculptures of rare birds and mysterious creatures, embellished with intricate sword motifs. Every detail comes to life, radiating with the brilliance of precious jewels. The floor is adorned with lustrous green jade, while the ceilings and beams are intricately carved and painted, exuding an ancient and weathered charm. The atmosphere exudes a solemn and majestic aura.
On both sides of the grand hall, large armchairs with backrests are neatly arranged. The elders sit in order, creating a solemn atmosphere.
A few accompanying elders could only stand behind the seated ones.
Su Yi and the others felt even more insignificant, as they could only stand within the grand hall.
Having already arrived at this place for the second time, Su Yi was no longer unfamiliar with it.
"Hmph..."
Faint snorting sounds could be heard, and many disgruntled gazes immediately fixated upon Su Yi.
Su Yi glanced at Zhang Diyun, as well as the gazes of Pu Hao and Pu Qingqing, and it seemed that their expressions were less than favorable.
"Do not pay any attention, just a defeated underling."
Situ Muyang, acting nonchalantly, whispered softly into Su Yi's ear, paying little attention to disciples like Zhang Diyun and Pu Hao and Pu Qingqing. To him, they were mere defeated underlings.
Su Yi nodded, not overly concerned. After all, he had Situ Muyang to rely on. The most important thing was whether Situ Muyang, Zhang Qing, and others could be trusted. As long as the mysterious space remained hidden, even if he were to be expelled from the Divine Sword School, it wouldn't matter much. After all, he himself had started off without any sect or faction.
The gaze of the elders and Dharma Protectors fell upon Su Yi and Situ Muyang, not to mention how they managed to escape from the encirclement of all the direct disciples and inner disciples. Simply the fact that Su Yi and Situ Muyang defeated Zhang Diyun, the ninth in the Sword Tower, even if they did so together, would be enough to astonish all the elders and Dharma Protectors.
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The Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak.
"Elder Su, Elder Su."
Xu Jiahui, Zhang Qing, Liu Ji, and the other disciples all ran back together, rushing up the mountain, panting heavily. They made a beeline for Elder Su's residence on the mountain.
Xu Jiahui, being the first one, arrived at the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak, looking at Elder Su's residence, which appeared to be completely still. She gasped for breath, her expression serious.
"Has Elder Su not returned yet...?"
Xu Jiahui frowned, if Elder Su hadn't returned yet, she truly didn't know what to do.
"When did you become so restless? Are you the only one who came out of the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Swords? Are the others all lost inside..."
A soft voice came, and a small figure appeared outside the courtyard silently and unnoticed. Stretching lazily, with a slightly aged face, the petite figure resembled a child of eight or nine years old. Amongst the black strands of hair, there were traces of white, revealing a touch of weariness. It was indeed Elder Su.
However, just as Elder Su had not finished stretching lazily, he suddenly felt something and his gaze instantly fell upon Xu Jiahui. In that moment, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes and his expression showed a hint of surprise.
"Elder Su, you have returned! That's wonderful, absolutely wonderful..."
And when Xu Jiahui saw Elder Su, her furrowed brow immediately relaxed, her face showing a smile, and she promptly said, "Elder Su, please go to Sky Sword Peak quickly, something important has happened."
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"Zhang Diyun, you truly fell into the hands of Su Yi and Situ Muyang, was it not because they ambushed you?"
In the grand hall of Sky Sword Peak, as the sect leader had not yet arrived, the elders were filled with a mix of complex and astonished gazes. Elder Yu Changqing spoke up and inquired of Zhang Diyun, wanting to confirm whether Zhang Diyun had truly been defeated head-on. Otherwise, it would be incredibly unbelievable, wouldn't it?
Zhang Diyun's face turned pale, and as Elder Yu Changqing questioned him, involuntary twitches appeared on his expression. It was as if salt was being rubbed on his wound.
"Indeed." Zhang Diyun gritted his teeth and nodded silently. How he wished at this moment that he had been defeated by surprise attack rather than a direct confrontation.
Listening to Zhang Diyun's words, the gazes of the elders and Dharma Protectors in the entire hall couldn't help but tremble. Su Yi and Situ Muyang, one being more insignificant than the other, but Zhang Diyun was ranked ninth in the Sword Tower. The elders and Dharma Protectors were well aware of his natural talent and strength, yet he had been defeated by Su Yi and Situ Muyang.
"Diyun, could it be that you were severely injured, which led to your defeat at the hands of Su Yi and Situ Muyang working together?"
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