Clang!
Su Yi sheathed his sword, hands behind his back, and looked at Li Changning's lifeless body, sighing lightly.
"When the time comes, the forces of heaven and earth are all the same, and when fortune wanes, even heroes are not free. How many in this world truly understand the underlying meaning?"
Borrowing power had always been an unavoidable matter for cultivators.
Just like harnessing the power of heaven and earth with the body of a cultivator, it might bring temporary strength, but when the borrowed power is abandoned or turns against oneself, it will ultimately bring harm.
Su Yi did not reject borrowing power.
What he rejected was relying on external forces in critical moments.
This was a major taboo in cultivation that would affect one's Dao heart and the long-term path of self-cultivation.
"Shi Shu!"
In the silence of the world, You Xinglin exclaimed in disbelief.
How could a prominent Qin Xuan Yue Sect cultivator, a renowned terrestrial immortal, be killed by a young master realm teenager?
You Xinglin was dumbfounded, struck by the cruelty of reality.
Previously, he was confident and full of laughter, boasting that he would defeat Su Yi with all his might, but he never expected that just one exchange would nearly result in his own death by Su Yi's sword.
He originally felt ashamed of this and planned to borrow the power of his Shi Shu, Li Changning, to defeat Su Yi and make him his whetstone.
But in the end, Li Changning died!
How could You Xinglin accept this?
In the distance, Mo Yun King Shi Lanshan felt a chill in his bones, as an icy coldness engulfed his entire being, causing even his skin to tremble uncontrollably.
Days ago, he was full of confidence and eagerly awaited Su Yi's arrival. Even after hearing the news from the Ten Directions Pavilion, he felt no fear in his heart.
Because he believed that with Li Changning and You Xinglin present, victory was certain, and killing Su Yi would be a trivial matter.
Until today, when Su Yi arrived, he was filled with excitement. He had already planned how to present his achievements to the Su family in Yujing City after Su Yi's death.
But he never expected...
Even a powerful terrestrial immortal like Li Changning had died!
The tens of thousands of soldiers in the camp stood frozen, their hearts in turmoil, shocked into silence.
A terrestrial immortal, in their eyes, was an invincible legend, a celestial figure to be looked up to.
But at this moment, such an transcendent existence was slain here!
And his opponent was merely a seventeen-year-old young master realm teenager...
It was too shocking!
If this news spread, it would cause a sensation throughout the world, leaving martial artists trembling in fear.
"You, surnamed You, what is your relationship with You Qingzhi?"
Su Yi suddenly turned his gaze towards You Xinglin.
"I..."
Under Su Yi's piercing gaze, You Xinglin shivered and realized his grave mistake. He had been shocked, his mind in disarray, and had forgotten to escape!
He took a deep breath and said, "You Qingzhi is my aunt, and I am the legitimate heir of the prominent You Clan, the first clan of Great Qin. My father is You Yuandu, the head of the You Clan, and my master is Canghong Zhenren, the Senior Elder of the Xuan Yue Sect. My mother is from the royal family of Great Qin..."
Seeing him about to continue listing his background like reciting names, Su Yi interrupted, "So, you and Li Changning are on this mission at the request of You Qingzhi?"
You Xinglin sneered, "Why do you ask? Let me tell you, even if the Emperor of Great Zhou personally intervenes, he won't be able to save you if you kill me!"
At this moment, Shi Lanshan also seemed to have realized the situation and shouted sternly, "Third Young Master, Young Master You has a special identity. If you kill him, it will likely provoke the hostility of all of Great Qin."
"Is that so?"
Su Yi raised his finger and flicked it.
Boom!
A strand of sword qi slashed towards You Xinglin.
Unexpectedly, You Xinglin's figure vanished with a bang, shrouded in a dark shadow, disappearing into thin air.
"Concealment Glyph?"
Su Yi raised an eyebrow and suddenly reached out with a grasp.
Boom!
The surge of elemental force filled the eight directions, and the overall situation was controlled by Su Yi's grasp. In the void, invisible ripples fiercely spread out in all directions at an astonishing speed.
Bang!
Hundreds of zhangs away, in front of the camp gate, the void burst like a bubble, and a figure stumbled and fell out. It was none other than You Xinglin.
"This is the time for harnessing the power of heaven and earth. Unfortunately, Li Changning is already dead and cannot witness the subtlety of this move. Otherwise, he would understand that if it came to a contest of borrowing power, I could kill him just like killing a chicken."
Su Yi expressed some regret.
You Xinglin was shocked to the point that his soul almost left his body as he shouted, "Su Yi, I admit defeat! As long as you spare me, I promise..."
Swish!
Before he could finish speaking, a sword qi descended from the sky and pierced through You Xinglin's heavenly spirit, penetrating his body. In an instant, his soul and physical body were separated.
The ground was left with a deep bottomless hole carved out by the sharp sword qi.
"You..."
Witnessing this bloody scene, Shi Lanshan couldn't help but be shocked and filled with a mix of astonishment and anger.
"What's wrong with me?"
Su Yi looked up casually, his expression calm.
In the camp, although there were tens of thousands of fierce and powerful soldiers, when Su Yi's gaze fell upon Shi Lanshan, this foreign king of Great Zhou couldn't help but feel a sense of despair and helplessness, finding it difficult to even breathe.
If even terrestrial immortals were no match for Su Yi, how could he be?
"Third Young Master, even though I may have been at fault, I was only following orders. If I can have your forgiveness, I am willing to turn over a new leaf, repent for my mistakes, and serve you like a loyal servant, willing to do anything for you!"
With a thud, Shi Lanshan knelt down on the ground, bowing his head and speaking.
The entire scene fell silent.
All the soldiers and commanders in the camp were stunned.
In the Moyun Army, Shi Lanshan was like a pillar supporting the sky. But now, that pillar had suddenly collapsed...
"Serve me like a loyal servant? How delightful."
Su Yi sneered, "I've said it before. I came here for one purpose only: to take your head as a warning to all the insignificant people in the world. I cannot go back on my word."
Shi Lanshan stood up abruptly, his expression grim and displeased. "Third Young Master, are you determined to push me to my death?"
Su Yi didn't waste words and pointed his sword at Shi Lanshan from a distance.
Swish!
The sword qi shone brightly, like fleeting shadows.
Shi Lanshan raised his hand and crushed a jade talisman, causing a burst of blood light to rise and condense into a blood shield, blocking the void.
Bang!
The blood shield was shattered by the sword qi, but Shi Lanshan took advantage of the opportunity to evade the fatal blow.
"Quick! Attack together! Kill Su Yi, this brute!"
Shi Lanshan roared towards the sky, his hair and beard in a furious mess.
However, upon hearing his words, the soldiers present instinctively took several steps back, looking at each other with hesitation.
Su Yi could slay terrestrial immortals. If they were to engage in battle, these ordinary martial practitioners would be no different from moths flying into a flame.
Moreover, this was not a border battlefield, nor were they fighting against external enemies of Great Zhou. Who would want to get involved in Shi Lanshan's personal grudges?
They were indeed part of the Moyun Army, loyal to Shi Lanshan, but ultimately, they were loyal to Great Zhou!
As a result, when Shi Lanshan issued his command, an incredibly awkward scene unfolded. Not a single soldier in the entire camp responded.
"You...!"
Shi Lanshan could hardly believe his eyes.
"In this mundane world, authority is like an illusion. What can you rely on?"
With a calm voice, Su Yi made another move.
Thud!
This time, Shi Lanshan had no secret talisman to defend himself. With his own cultivation, how could he possibly block Su Yi's fatal strike?
His head was immediately severed, blood splattering the sky.
Afterward, Su Yi turned and walked toward the outside of the camp.
The young man in the green robe, with a graceful and ethereal figure, passed through the camp. The soldiers of the Moyun Army evaded one after another, not daring to obstruct him.
Walking alone, he effortlessly parted the entire army!
Only after Su Yi's figure disappeared from the camp did the relieved soldiers of the Moyun Army heave a sigh of relief. They suddenly realized that their clothes were drenched in cold sweat.
"Mr. Su, you've finally arrived!"
When Xia Tianque saw Su Yi's solitary and tall figure approaching from a distance, the anxiety that had been weighing on him instantly turned into joy. The burden that had been hanging in his throat was completely released as he hurriedly greeted him.
"The matter has been resolved. Let's go back."
Su Yi smiled and spoke lightly, as if he had just entered the Moyun Army's camp to deal with an ordinary affair.
"Great!"
Xia Tianque didn't ask further and readily agreed.
Although he hadn't witnessed the scenes before, Xia Tianque was well aware that the battles Su Yi had experienced were undoubtedly extraordinary. Otherwise, how could there have been such a tremendous upheaval just now?
It was precisely because of this that when Su Yi walked out unscathed, Xia Tianque immediately realized that no matter how formidable the opponent was, they couldn't do anything to Su Yi!
That was enough.
"Mr. Su, when we get back, how about I treat you to some drinks?"
"That suits me."
"Hahaha, in these years, I have collected quite a few fine wines. This is the perfect opportunity to have a good drink with Mr. Su."
... The two figures gradually moved away, and only the faint sound accompanied the wind, coming from a distance.
It was the tenth day of the fourth month.
On this day, in the Moyun Army's camp, Su Yi beheaded Li Changning, a terrestrial immortal from the Xuan Yueguan of Daqin, killed You Xinglin, the son of the leader of the You Clan, the first clan of Daqin, and took the head of Shi Lanshan, the Moyun King.
Entering the midst of ten thousand soldiers, he was like walking in an uninhabited land!
On that same day, such news spread at an astonishing speed, causing a huge stir in the city of Baizhou.
"Is Su Yi truly powerful enough to kill a terrestrial immortal!?"
Countless forces were shocked, their eyes widened, finding it hard to believe.
"It can't be false. While one person's words may not be trustworthy, the ones spreading the news are the Moyun Army, which has tens of thousands of soldiers. How would they dare to lie about such matters? If investigated, it could cost them their lives!"
Someone stated it firmly.
"My goodness! A seventeen-year-old Grandmaster who can slay a terrestrial immortal. This is unheard of and unseen in the past!"
"Li Changning, a terrestrial immortal from Xuan Yueguan of Daqin, You Xinglin, the direct descendant of the You Clan, and even Shi Lanshan, the Moyun King, were all killed? Su Yi is about to overturn the heavens!"
Some of the more experienced individuals were trembling with shock, unable to remain calm.
Baizhou was originally a region near the capital, guarding the outskirts of Yujing City, the imperial capital of Great Zhou.
Within Baizhou, there were many forces affiliated with the Su family, who ruled Yujing City.
When these forces received the news, they were all in a state of panic, quickly relaying the information to Yujing City at the fastest speed.
The news continued to spread.
Everyone understood that as time passed, this bloody storm was bound to shake Great Zhou and trigger an unpredictable and colossal wave!