In Gunzhou City, it was no longer a secret that the Su family in Yujing City was targeting Su Yi.
Whether it was the top-tier powers or the various factions and groups within Gunzhou City, they all held a unanimous view:
Su Yi would inevitably be suppressed!
And the facts proved this point. First, Zheng Tianhe, the head of the Zheng family, was stripped of his clan leader position, followed by the newly appointed governor, Mu Zhongting, being imprisoned.
In just a span of two days, almost all individuals and forces related to Su Yi were taken down by the power of the Su family.
All of this made people firmly believe that Su Yi couldn't escape this calamity.
However, when the news of the battle at the Governor's Mansion spread, the entire city was in an uproar.
Countless people were astonished, shocked, and found it hard to believe.
A seventeen-year-old youth had single-handedly destroyed the power of the Su family in Yujing City. Even the prominent figures who sided with the Su family were completely wiped out!
Who would dare to believe it?
Even the mighty Bai Mei Wang and Huo Qiong Wang met their bitter defeat in this battle!
Other influential figures like Yu Shan Hou and Tian Yong Hou, who were renowned throughout Great Zhou, also lay dead on the battlefield!
It was undoubtedly terrifying.
As this news spread, all the major and minor forces in Gunzhou City were dumbfounded. They couldn't fathom how Su Yi had accomplished all this.
The first to be impacted were the four major top-tier clans: Yu, Zhao, Bai, and Xue.
Ironically, not long ago, at the Western Mountain Tea Gathering in Gunzhou, the heads of these four top-tier clans were all killed by Su Yi. In the absence of leaders, it triggered a fierce internal struggle within their clans.
After enduring brutal and bloody conflicts, the four major clans finally managed to select new clan leaders.
However, today, in the Governor's Mansion, these four newly appointed clan leaders were once again slaughtered by Su Yi.
It could be foreseen that these four major clans were destined to be embroiled in another round of infighting and bloodshed, with no telling how much carnage it would bring.
For other forces, the battle at the Governor's Mansion not only shocked them but also made them realize one thing.
During the previous Western Mountain Tea Gathering, due to the information blockade, no one dared to confirm who killed Qin Changshan, Yue Changyuan, and the other prominent figures present.
Although many suspected Su Yi, there was no solid evidence.
Furthermore, considering Su Yi's young age of only seventeen at the time and his cultivation at the Qi Gathering realm, many believed that the massacre at the Western Mountain Tea Gathering couldn't have been orchestrated by him.
But now, with the conclusion of the battle at the Governor's Mansion and all the information pointing to Su Yi alone, people suddenly realized one thing:
If Su Yi could kill innate Martial Ancestors like Bai Mei Wang and Huo Qiong Wang, why couldn't he kill those prominent figures at the Western Mountain Tea Gathering?
With this realization, the entire Gunzhou City became even more agitated, and Su Yi's name resounded throughout the city!
This young man, who was scorned by everyone as a discarded disciple of the Qinghe Sword Hall and a laughingstock in Guangling City just a few months ago, had now become a renowned figure in Gunzhou, rising like the midday sun!
Su Yi!
Su Yi!
Su Yi!
In today's Gunzhou, this name seemed to possess a magical power, mentioned by countless martial practitioners, causing endless discussions and commotion.
It could be foreseen that as time passed, such news would spread throughout the world and be known by martial practitioners within Great Zhou.
After all, among the "Nine Kings and Eighteen Feudal Lords" of the world, two external surname kings and two external surname marquises had all perished in the battle at the Gunzhou Governor's Mansion.
All of them were killed by Su Yi alone!
Just this fact alone was enough to cause a great stir and create a raging storm throughout Great Zhou!
...
Shuangshi Residence.
Su Yi sat in a rattan chair, carefully wiping the Dusty Edge Sword.
Although this sword possessed only a trace of spirituality, it held extraordinary significance for him, be it the name of the sword or the process of forging it.
What does Dusty Edge signify?
I enter the mortal world, sharpening my heart like an edge!
This was a depiction of Su Yi's temperament after awakening his memories from a past life.
Moreover, it was also his first personal sword since reincarnating. Its power might not be worth mentioning in the present, but it held a special imprint in Su Yi's heart.
Clang!
After a while, Su Yi raised the clean Dusty Edge Sword and gazed at it for a long time before stowing it away in the ink jade pendant.
"Uncle Su, here's your tea."
On the side, Zheng Muyao obediently handed over freshly brewed tea, a delightful expression of joy on her delicate and charming face.
Ever since Su Yi returned and informed her that the matter regarding the Su family in Yujing City had been resolved, it was only a matter of time before her father, Zheng Tianhe, could break free from captivity and regain his position as clan leader.
This news nearly made Zheng Muyao fly in excitement. It took her quite some time to slightly calm her emotions.
Her attitude towards Su Yi had become immensely admiring and affectionate. If it weren't for the inappropriate timing, she couldn't help but want to hug Su Yi and give him a kiss.
This Uncle Su was just too likable~
"Uncle Su, shall I give you a shoulder massage?"
Seeing Su Yi accept the teacup, Zheng Muyao volunteered once again, extending her slender jade-like finger to massage his shoulders.
How could Su Yi refuse?
Even though Chajin wasn't present at the moment, having such a sexy and beautiful girl by his side, whose smile was as enchanting as a fox, was a pleasing sight.
The so-called feast for the eyes was just like this.
Before long, Mu Xi, Shen Jiusong, and Chen Zheng arrived at Shuangshi Residence, bringing back three bloody heads.
They belonged to Xiahou Ling, Pei Wenshan, and Yue Qing.
In addition, all the belongings left behind by the prominent figures killed by Su Yi were packed into a large chest.
After some consideration, Su Yi instructed, "Please help me turn these three heads into ashes and put them in the same jar."
Shen Jiusong immediately took the order and left.
Su Yi looked at Mu Xi and the others, saying, "Did you already anticipate that such a thing would happen when you came to Gunzhou?"
Mu Xi laughed heartily and replied, "We indeed didn't come for this matter specifically, but it happened to coincide."
Su Yi nodded and said, "Regardless, you have helped me, Su Yi, today. I will remember this favor."
Mu Xi shook his head and said, "Su Gongzi, you misunderstand. We came for another matter."
Su Yi asked, "What matter?"
Taking a deep breath, Mu Xi said, "I wish to form an alliance with you, Gongzi. If you agree, we will stand together and advance and retreat as one!"
"Give me a reason."
Su Yi pondered.
After a brief silence, Mu Xi calmly said, "For cultivation, not the worldly pursuits of the shallow and the base!"
Pausing for a moment, he sighed and continued, "After experiencing the events in the Bloodthirsty Demon Mountain, we all realized that there will be more and more unknown and dangerous abnormal occurrences in the future on this Cangqing Continent. If we can form an alliance with you early on, we will at least be prepared and not caught off guard when facing those situations."
Su Yi smiled and glanced at Pu Yi, Jiang Tanyun, Lu Changfeng, and the others.
Eventually, his gaze returned to Mu Xi as he said, "So, what do you think makes you worthy of forming an alliance with me?"
Mu Xi replied without hesitation, "I believe you have already noticed that I possess extraordinary secrets. In the eyes of others, I have great luck accompanying me, but no one knows that these secrets actually come from the Baosha Demon Mountain, a great stroke of fortune I stumbled upon during an adventure."
Su Yi was surprised by this revelation.
He had heard Ning Yihua mention the Baosha Demon Mountain, one of the eight great demon mountains.
It was rumored that deep within the mountain lay the ruins of an abandoned Baosha Monastery, which had been in ruins for a long time.
Every time night fell, eerie black lotus shadows swayed in that area, numbering in the hundreds or even thousands. Faint chanting could be heard, resembling the wailing of ghosts and howling of wolves, sending chills down one's spine.
Ning Yihua had observed from a distance and saw the demonic aura rising from the ruins during the night, occasionally glimpsing vague figures moving in the darkness, like a procession of ghosts, truly eerie.
But Su Yi never expected that Mu Xi's "fortunate encounter" was related to this Baosha Demon Mountain.
Su Yi asked, "Are you saying that the 'True Spirit Divine Blood' jade pendant you have was obtained from the Baosha Demon Mountain?"
"True Spirit Divine Blood jade pendant?"
Mu Xi was momentarily taken aback but quickly caught on. He looked at Su Yi with a strange expression and said, "I never knew the origin of that jade pendant, but it seems like Gongzi has already discovered some clues?"
He was somewhat shocked, unable to maintain his composure.
"It's not surprising that you didn't know."
Su Yi casually remarked.
Mu Xi's gaze towards Su Yi underwent subtle changes, and he said, "I won't hide it from you, Gongzi. Indeed, my jade pendant does come from deep within the Baosha Demon Mountain. Moreover, it can be concluded that there are other unknown secrets and opportunities hidden in that place."
Su Yi thought for a moment and said, "Forming an alliance with you is acceptable, but I must be the leader. If you agree, I won't stand idly by if you encounter trouble."
Mu Xi paused for a moment, then chuckled and said, "Naturally. I'm not so arrogant as to recruit Gongzi and make him serve at my side."
Pu Yi, Jiang Tanyun, and the others also laughed, relieved and without any objections.
As long as Su Yi stood on the same side, it was enough for them!
Chen Zheng and Shen Jiulong, witnessing this, were also secretly delighted.
They had long received Su Yi's approval and were regarded as his close associates.
It could be said that Mu Xi and the others forming an alliance was equivalent to joining Su Yi's camp, just like them!
And how could Chen Zheng and Shen Jiulong not be happy to see Su Yi's camp grow stronger?
Su Yi then asked curiously, "You know that I'm already at war with the Su family in Yujing City, yet you still want to form an alliance with me. Aren't you worried at all?"
Chen Zheng had already asked Mu Xi and the others this question, so he smiled and explained their previous attitude one by one.
It was at this moment that Su Yi suddenly realized.
Zheng Muyao, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but be shocked and dazed.
When she first met Su Yi, she only regarded him as a retainer by the Sixth Prince's side, possessing incredible means and power.
But now, she suddenly realized how naive and ridiculous her initial understanding was.
Just look at the current situation—Wang Mu Xi, the youngest noble from an external clan, Marquis Shen Jiulong of the Cloudlight Hou, Marquis Chen Zheng of the Martial Spirit Hou, Elder Jiang Tanyun of the Kongtong Academy, Second Elder Lu Changfeng, Elder Pu Yi of the Xingya Academy... all these influential figures were standing in Su Yi's camp!
If we add the Palace Lord Ning Yihua of the Tianyuan Academy, how many such allied forces can be found in the entire Da Zhou Empire?