Yuan Luo Xi and Cheng Wu Yong were both taken aback, looking at each other, unable to hold back their laughter.
After Su Yi indicated that he wasn't angry, they had relaxed considerably.
In fact, Yuan Luo Xi was eager to take this opportunity to use Su Yi's hand to knock down her brother Yuan Luo Yu's arrogance.
The constant stalking, wall jumping, and now this unreasonable behavior—it was truly exasperating!
"Since you're so stubborn, Su Yi, let's settle it in the way of martial artists. Let's see who comes out on top!" Taking a deep breath, Yuan Luo Yu unsheathed his sword.
Clang!
His battle sword was three feet and seven inches long, emitting a bright and vibrant glow, with a faint sheen of blood on its surface, sharp and dazzling.
Bloodfang Warblade!
A true spirit weapon!
With the weapon in hand, Yuan Luo Yu's demeanor changed dramatically, becoming fierce and intimidating.
Feng Xiaofeng's expression changed, and Huang Qian Jun quickly whispered, "Don't worry, just sit back and enjoy the show."
Yuan Luo Xi and Cheng Wu Yong both sighed inwardly. Indeed, their second brother had chosen the most foolish way to resolve the situation.
But Su Yi smiled slightly and said, "It's rare for you not to rely on your status to oppress others. I don't mind playing with you."
If these words had come from the mouth of an elder or an expert, they would have been appropriate.
But coming from a young man like Su Yi, it made Yuan Luo Yu feel uncomfortable.
Suppressing his anger, Yuan Luo Yu said, "Swords and blades have no eyes. If we really fight, I advise you to surrender obediently to avoid suffering!"
Su Yi held a bamboo staff in one hand and pointed at the ground with the other, casually saying, "If you can make me retreat an inch, I'll consider it my loss."
Yuan Luo Xi and the others looked puzzled, but they didn't find anything inappropriate about it.
After all, they had witnessed Su Yi's martial prowess.
However, Yuan Luo Yu couldn't bear it any longer. He erupted like an angry beast and said, "Among the peers in the Crimson Scale Army, I consider myself second-best, and no one dares to claim the first spot! Even those old guys who have been immersed in the Qi Consolidation Realm for many years in Yunhe County wouldn't dare to engage in a bloody battle with me. Yet, a mere Blood Moving Realm like you dares to be so shameless and arrogant!"
As he spoke, he glared fiercely at Yuan Luo Xi, who was not far away, and said, "Is this the person who has bewitched you? What a joke!"
Yuan Luo Xi looked strange and said, "Second Brother, as your sister, I have to kindly remind you to be careful. If you have to admit defeat, just admit it. It's not embarrassing to lose to Lord Su."
Yuan Luo Yu: "..."
He was furious, his anger reaching its peak as he laughed, "Xiao Xi, you've truly lost your mind to say such absurd things!"
He took a deep breath.
In an instant, the fury in his eyes transformed into a chilling and murderous aura. His whole body exuded an aura like thunder and wind, resonating with a thunderous roar.
Once he decided to fight, he became a different person.
Calm as snow, wild with killing intent!
"I infuse the battlefield's killing intent into my sword, tempering the aura of bloodthirstiness within. With every strike, it's a fight to the death. However, today, I can leave you a chance to survive!"
With a loud shout, Yuan Luo Yu's towering figure burst forward like a war god, stepping forcefully on the ground.
Like a crimson lightning tearing through the sky.
And in his hand, the Bloodfang Warblade soared through the air, like a dazzling stream of blood-colored light, descending with a simple and straightforward cleave.
But the power of this strike was so ferocious and mighty, it shook one's soul, giving the impression of a throat being slit, sending shivers down one's spine.
"Second Young Master has cultivated a bloodthirsty aura among the Crimson Scale Army, truly remarkable. If I were to confront him, I'm afraid it would be a close match," Cheng Wu Yong said, his expression changing.
"So, Second Brother is this formidable..." Yuan Luo Xi's gaze also narrowed.
Yuan Luo Yu had joined the Crimson Scale Army at the age of fifteen and had been serving for three years. He rarely came home.
It was only now that Yuan Luo Xi realized that although her second brother, Yuan Luo Yu, was only at the early stage of the Qi Consolidation Realm, the imposing aura emanating from him was not inferior to Cheng Wu Yong!
Seeing that the blade was about to cleave down on Su Yi, but Su Yi remained as calm as ever, as immovable as a rock, standing motionless in place.
Is he scared?
A hint of disdain curled up at the corner of Yuan Luo Yu's lips.
Clang!
A sword cry suddenly resounded.
In his field of vision, a flash of sword light appeared, piercing his pupils with a sharp pain, causing them to involuntarily contract.
But before he could react further...
Dang!
Everyone felt a blur before their eyes as Yuan Luo Yu's Bloodfang Warblade flew out of his hand, and a blade edge pressed against his throat.
The whole scene fell silent.
Everyone couldn't help but shudder.
It was too fast. Even someone as powerful as Cheng Wu Yong couldn't see the trace of Su Yi's sword strike!
"If it were me making the move, I'm afraid none could escape from this sword thrust..." Cheng Wu Yong's back was drenched in cold sweat.
The stronger one was, the more they could feel the dreadfulness of this sword strike.
Characters like Huang Qianjun, Feng Xiaofeng, and Yuan Luo Xi, due to their insufficient cultivation realms, were not particularly shocked.
After all, this sword was too fast for them to discern any clues.
They only knew that this was normal. In their hearts, Su Yi was already powerful enough to kill a grandmaster with his sword.
At this moment, Yuan Luo Yu was dumbfounded, his pupils dilated, and cold sweat dripped from his forehead.
He dared not move, as Su Yi's sword edge pressed against his throat, its sharp aura causing goosebumps to rise on his skin.
"Since you decided to strike, you should not have any distractions. Even a slight moment of confusion can be a fatal flaw," Su Yi retracted his sword and spoke calmly. "However, if you're not convinced, you can try again."
"Naturally, I am not convinced. When I made my move just now, I held back most of my strength and couldn't bear to go all out, that's why you took advantage," Yuan Luo Yu took a deep breath and spoke coldly.
Even he knew that this justification was self-deception.
After all, he was at the Qi Consolidation Realm, while Su Yi was at the Blood Forging Realm!
Yuan Luo Yu picked up his Bloodfang Warblade, steadied his mind, discarded all distractions, and a never-before-seen seriousness and solemnity emerged on his brows.
Everyone could sense that his aura became even more condensed and powerful!
Swoosh!
A ginkgo leaf fell from the tree, but before it could approach, it was shredded into powder by the aura emanating from Yuan Luo Yu's body.
In that instant, he launched a sudden attack.
Swish!
The warblade emitted a long hum, sweeping up a brilliant fiery blood-colored radiance. The blade pointed forward, displaying an unstoppable momentum.
This strike seemed to possess a peerless proficiency, stunning and unmatched.
But in the next moment, a clashing sound echoed.
The Bloodfang Warblade flew out once again.
And a blade edge once again pressed against Yuan Luo Yu's throat.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Can't even Yuan Luo Yu block a single sword strike from Mr. Su?!
Looking at Yuan Luo Yu again, even his tall and imposing figure trembled slightly, and his brows were filled with astonishment and confusion.
How is this possible?!
He had fully displayed his Qi Consolidation Realm cultivation, and with this strike, he dared to kill a sixth-rank monster that was comparable to a late-stage Qi Consolidation Realm expert!
But now, he was defeated by Su Yi, who was only at the perfect stage of the Blood Forging Realm!
What's even more terrifying was that, just like last time, the sword edge was pressed against his throat with such precision, almost to a perverted level.
"This strike is somewhat interesting, but it lacks a bit of vitality. True mastery of the blade requires integrating one's spirit and aura into the blade's technique. Only then can the utmost power be unleashed. This is what is known as 'unity of man and blade.' Unfortunately, it seems that you still cannot achieve it," Su Yi sheathed his sword and commented indifferently.
Yuan Luo Yu was lost and bewildered.
The first time he was defeated, perhaps he could still deceive himself with a few excuses.
For example, holding back his true strength, being careless, feeling reluctant, and so on...
But when he was defeated the second time in the same manner, he was too ashamed to even attempt to justify himself.
No excuse could cover up the fact that he was inferior in skill!
What was even more glaring was that Su Yi defeated him with a single sword strike each time, and just as he had said before, his figure didn't retreat even an inch!
The blow was too great, leaving Yuan Luo Yu unable to regain his senses for a long time.
"Second brother, are you alright?"
Not far away, Yuan Luo Xi picked up the Bloodfang Warblade and walked over, a trace of worry appearing on her delicate melon seed face.
"I must have looked like a clown to all of you just now, right?" Yuan Luo Yu's voice was low and filled with dejection as he hung his head.
Despite his towering stature, he was, after all, a seventeen or eighteen-year-old young man. He was a dazzling figure among his peers, born with divine power.
Even the elders praised him highly.
Combined with his years of experience on the battlefield, enduring bloody killings and honing himself, his perspective had become extremely high, and he usually disdained associating with people of the same age in Yunhe County.
But who would have thought that today, he would stumble in front of a peer in the Blood Forging Realm!
"Second brother, don't say that. I've already told you, it's not embarrassing to be defeated by Lord Su," Yuan Luo Xi quickly spoke up to comfort him.
"Second Young Master, at this point, there's no need to hide anything from you. With Mr. Su's abilities, killing a grandmaster with his sword is not out of the question," Cheng Wuyong gently advised.
"Killing a grandmaster with his sword?"
Yuan Luo Yu's body trembled, and his eyes stared straight at Su Yi. Could this guy be an immortal with the secret of eternal youth?
At the same time, he keenly noticed that Cheng Wuyong's address to Su Yi had changed from "Lord Su" to "Mr. Su"!
Mr., the title for the accomplished!
Yuan Luo Xi was afraid that Yuan Luo Yu would say something nonsensical in shock, so she quickly explained, "Second brother, don't think too much. Mr. Su is just like us, a young person. But Mr. Su is different from us. His abilities are like those of an immortal. It's probably difficult to find many like him in the entire world."
Cheng Wuyong also nodded repeatedly.
Yuan Luo Yu's expression fluctuated, and after a long time, he bowed deeply to Su Yi and said in a solemn voice, "Lord Su, I was foolish and impulsive before. This defeat has made me understand that there are always people beyond our reach, both outside and beyond. No matter how you wish to punish me, Yuan Luo Yu will not frown!"
Every word was resolute.
A tinge of shame also appeared on his brows.
Su Yi waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "I've said before, it was a misunderstanding. You were concerned about your sister, and that is understandable. I won't hold it against you."
Seeing this, both Yuan Luo Xi and Cheng Wuyong heaved a sigh of relief and smiled.
Huang Qianjun also smiled and said to Feng Xiaofeng beside him, "How was it? Impressive, right?"
Feng Xiaofeng stared blankly and asked, "Is it true what you said about Su Yixiong being a sword-killing grandmaster?"
Huang Qianjun chuckled and replied, "How could I dare to lie about such a matter?"
Feng Xiaofeng couldn't help but inhale sharply. He clearly remembered the first time he met Huang Qianjun that night, when the latter enthusiastically praised how formidable Su Yixiong was.
At that time, he didn't believe it and thought Huang Qianjun was just trying to comfort him.
Who would have thought that it was all true!
Looking at Feng Xiaoran, her deep eyes were fixed on Su Yixiong, shimmering with admiration.
Ah Fei was already ecstatic.
Just then, a resounding voice full of momentum suddenly came from outside the courtyard, "Is Feng Xiaofeng here?"