Tea Jin went out to buy food but hadn't returned yet.
Meanwhile, a young man named Liu Hongqi kicked the door open, leaving Su Yi no room for confusion.
He calmly sat there, thinking to himself that using Tea Jin as bait had finally caught him a small shrimp.
Zhou Zhili Fei and Zheng Tianhe were both nervous.
Although they held immense power in the secular world, they couldn't help but be wary in the face of transcendent cultivation forces like the Moon Wheel Sect.
Moreover, the young man before them, dressed in white, was an elder of the Moon Wheel Sect!
Liu Hongqi's gaze was indifferent, tinged with arrogance. "I came here this time to settle a personal grudge. Once it's done, I'll immediately return to the Great Wei."
"A personal grudge?" Chang Guoke furrowed his brow.
Liu Hongqi pointed casually at Su Yi, who was sitting in the rattan chair by the lake, and said, "Yes, it's this little thing here."
Zhou Zhili Fei and Zheng Tianhe's eyes suddenly turned strange. This guy was so arrogant!
Chang Guoke was also taken aback, seemingly unable to believe it. He said, "You came all the way from the Great Wei just to kill Young Master Su?"
Liu Hongqi sighed self-mockingly and said, "Forgive me for my audacity. If not for this brute insulting my nephew, given my status, why would I bother with this little thing that lingers in the secular world?"
Everyone: "..."
Was he being modest? Dismissive?
Or was it a kind of arrogance stemming from his self-perceived status?
"Liu Hongqi, you are too arrogant. Young Master Su is not someone you can slander," Chang Guoke coldly snorted, his eyes filled with a chilling light.
Liu Hongqi smiled faintly and said, "Of course, I also understand that although Su Yi is despicable and vile, his strength is quite remarkable. With his Qi Gathering Realm cultivation, he can kill a Martial Master and withstand the assassination of Symbol Sword Treasures. He is undoubtedly an extraordinary genius."
"If it were at any other time, I might even appreciate his talent and invite him to cultivate in the Moon Wheel Sect."
At this point, Liu Hongqi shook his head and sighed, "Unfortunately, he shouldn't have offended my nephew."
Chang Guoke couldn't help but laugh angrily and said, "Liu Hongqi, let's not discuss whether you can compete with Young Master Su. Today, as Chang Guoke, I won't allow you to act unruly here!"
Zhou Zhili Fei and Zheng Tianhe also sneered.
Indeed, the might of the Moon Wheel Sect was intimidating, but this was the Great Zhou, not the Great Wei!
And throughout the whole ordeal, Su Yi had been sitting there, quietly watching as the twilight gradually swallowed the radiance on the lake.
Everything turned dark, creating a scene of dim twilight.
As for Liu Hongqi, in Su Yi's eyes, he was already a dead man. How could he compare to the heavy and profound scene of approaching night?
"Liu Hongqi, I never engage in battles without confidence. If I dare to come this time, I am fully certain of my abilities. Chang Guoke, let me advise you, don't delude yourself."
Not far away, Liu Hongqi's expression turned cold, and his eyes revealed a disdainful gaze.
Clang!
Chang Guoke drew the giant sword from behind his back, and his imposing figure emitted a chilling and awe-inspiring aura. He said with a resolute voice, "Enough with the nonsense, let's get started!"
Liu Hongqi slightly furrowed his brows, and his fingertip flicked.
Whoosh!
A flying sword emerged, its surface radiating a fiery glow, swiftly spinning and hovering above Liu Hongqi's fingertip.
The sword was adorned with obscure and twisted runic patterns, shimmering with colorful light. Its aura was chilling, making him appear like an incarnation of a sword immortal, exuding an awe-inspiring charm.
"Symbol Sword Treasure!" Chang Guoke's pupils contracted.
It was a treasure refined by a cultivator of the Yuan Dao realm, capable of killing a Martial Master with a single strike.
Zhou Zhili Fei and Zheng Tianhe's faces also changed abruptly. Even from a distance, they felt a bone-chilling threat, sensing its lethal power.
"Last time, my nephew Lu Hao used this sword to assassinate Su Yi, but he was blocked by him. This time, I want to see if he can still withstand it."
Liu Hongqi leisurely spoke.
The same Symbol Sword Treasure could unleash vastly different powers in the hands of different individuals.
"Chang Guoke, I'll give you another chance. Step aside now to save yourself from being killed on the territory of the Great Zhou. If that happens, the reputation of your Hidden Dragon Sword Sect might suffer," Liu Hongqi suddenly shouted, his robe billowing, domineering and imposing.
"Bring it on!" Chang Guoke sneered, displaying a heroic and composed demeanor. He brandished his giant sword with a resounding clang, readying himself.
"How many moves do you need to kill him?" Suddenly, Su Yi, who was sitting in the rattan chair, spoke up.
Chang Guoke hesitated for a moment and then said, "If I go all out, I have a fifty percent chance of stopping him."
The threat of the Symbol Sword Treasure was too great, forcing him to be cautious.
Liu Hongqi chuckled, showing no fear. "Don't overestimate yourself."
He appeared confident and full of assurance.
"Only a fifty percent chance when going all out... If you were to fight him, wouldn't the nearby bridges, ponds, and flowers suffer?" Su Yi said as he stood up from the rattan chair, displaying a casual demeanor. "Step aside, I'll take care of it."
Everyone: "..."
There are many reasons for killing someone, but it was the first time they heard someone intervene to protect flowers and plants.
But upon careful consideration, it seemed to align well with Su Yi's temperament.
He was the kind of person whose concerns often seemed... unique.
"Hehe, by killing you with one strike, the flowers and plants won't be damaged," Liu Hongqi laughed.
Before his words had even finished, he flicked his finger in the air.
Clang!
The crimson flying sword, suspended in the air, emitted a clear humming sound as it transformed into a streak of fiery light, slashing towards Su Yi, who was not far away.
In the empty space, a long burning trace was left behind, dazzling and radiant.
This sword was too fast.
Attacking the enemy from a distance, its speed was unmatched.
Even just the aura emanating from the sword's body was bone-chilling, causing Zhou Zhili Fei and the others to feel a stinging sensation in their eyes and their hair standing on end.
"Using this sword in your hands is nothing short of a waste," Su Yi sighed lightly.
As he spoke, Su Yi's sleeves fluttered, and his hands made graceful and fluid movements in the air. His right hand embraced Yang, while his left hand carried Yin, resembling the rotation of a perfect Tai Chi circle. His actions were gentle and agile, akin to a swallow skimming over water.
An invisible force field formed from the convergence of his true yuan emerged and revolved slowly, controlled by Su Yi's hands.
Swish!
The Symbol Sword Treasure, which was attacking fiercely from above, possessed unparalleled power, capable of splitting mountains and beheading Martial Masters with ease.
However, the moment it approached Su Yi, it seemed to lose control and plummeted like a falling meteor. It was suppressed and violently shaken by an invisible force.
It was as if a fish had been trapped in a layer of ice, on the verge of being frozen and suppressed.
Liu Hongqi's pupils slightly contracted, and he let out a loud shout:
"Open!"
The runic cloud patterns on the surface of the crimson flying sword burst with a dazzling radiance, and its might surged, as if it wanted to break free.
Su Yi's expression remained unchanged, calm as ever, as he casually moved his hands, intertwining them like Yin and Yang, and pressed them casually.
The crimson flying sword, still struggling to free itself, was instantly suppressed in mid-air, quietly suspended in front of Su Yi, emitting a continuous mournful wail.
The astonishing and unimaginable scene left Chang Guoke, Zhou Zhili Fei, and the others dumbfounded.
What kind of extraordinary power was required to easily suppress a Symbol Sword Treasure refined with painstaking effort by a cultivator of the Yuan Dao realm?
Pfft!
Not far away, Liu Hongqi coughed up blood, his face turning slightly pale.
The soul power he had attached to the crimson flying sword was completely severed in that instant, suffering a backlash.
"This damn guy, how can he only be at the Qi Gathering realm?" Liu Hongqi exclaimed in shock and anger, unable to remain calm as waves of astonishment surged in his heart.
At this moment, Su Yi reached out and grabbed the crimson flying sword, examining it briefly. He couldn't help but lament, "The material is not bad, but the refining method is crude and laughable. Such excellent spiritual materials were wasted."
He couldn't help but feel regretful. If it were him refining the sword, its power would definitely double and surge exponentially.
Unfortunately, this Symbol Sword Treasure was not a true flying sword and couldn't be re-refined or repaired. Melting it down would only result in a pile of scrap metal.
Suddenly, Liu Hongqi drew the long sword at his waist and lunged forward.
Dressed in white, his martial cultivation at the Triple Realm of Martial Dao was in full operation, emanating an aura far beyond that of ordinary cultivators at the same level.
These were the formidable experts who emerged from transcendent cultivation forces like the Moon Wheel Sect, each possessing terrifying foundations that surpassed those of ordinary cultivators at the same level.
In fact, for someone like Liu Hongqi, killing individuals with higher cultivation realms in the mortal world was as easy as flipping one's hand.
Swish!
The long sword in Liu Hongqi's hand shot through the air like a divine rainbow, its sword qi fierce and domineering, exuding an unmatched aura of slaughter.
Aware of Su Yi's strength, Liu Hongqi unleashed his full power without reservation in this strike.
Zheng Tianhe's back was covered in cold sweat.
Even without using the Symbol Sword Treasure again, just this one sword made even his peers at the Triple Realm of Martial Dao feel a chill of despair!
It was terrifying!
Was this the strength of a disciple from the Moon Wheel Sect?
However, Su Yi extended his right hand and casually pinched the air in front of him.
In the next instant, the sword that Liu Hongqi had swung was firmly held between Su Yi's index finger and middle finger.
The entire scene fell silent.
The power of Su Yi's fingertip easily withstood this terrifying strike, as if blocking a thunderous force!
The dreadful sword qi was effortlessly shattered by Su Yi's finger strength, without even scratching his skin.
"Is this the extent of your skill?" Su Yi's eyes showed a hint of mockery.
Having cultivated the terrifying power of "Enlightenment of All Apertures," coupled with his advancement to the mid-stage of the Qi Gathering realm, he was no longer afraid of the threat posed by this level of power.
It should be noted that even before his breakthrough, he had suppressed the Flame-eyed Beast barehanded, despite it being a rare ninth-rank monster comparable to a Martial Master at the Fifth Realm.
At this moment, Liu Hongqi's face changed drastically as he fully realized the danger. Almost immediately, he abandoned his sword and tried to escape.
Su Yi effortlessly suppressed the Symbol Sword Treasure and easily blocked his full-force attack, shattering his pride, confidence, and self-esteem with each blow like a giant hammer.
How could he not understand that he had kicked the iron plate this time?
Even though he was filled with confusion, shock, and disbelief, he had no choice but to flee for his life at the first opportunity.
"Just running away like this, how can you uphold the dignity of being a disciple of the Moon Wheel Sect?" Su Yi's indifferent voice resounded.
With a twist of his wrist, Su Yi flung the finger holding the long sword.
Swoosh!
The sword, originally belonging to Liu Hongqi, turned into a swift and fiery streak of light, shooting out.
Pfft!
Even though Liu Hongqi had already escaped a hundred feet away, leaping over a wall, he was pierced through the body by the sword from behind.