Wei Xian was very proud.
As if merely having witnessed Su Yi's battle from a distance was enough to bring him honor and pride.
With Wei Xian's topic as a starting point, the people present began discussing many things related to Su Yi.
Such as the battle at the Governor's Mansion in Gunzhou, the Battle of Longqiao Relay Station, the Battle at Yuntao View, and so on.
Especially when it came to the battle where Su Yi promised to kill the land immortal Li Changning in the Mo Yun Army, the atmosphere of the gathering reached its climax.
Various sounds of astonishment, shock, sighs, and emotions filled the air.
Finally, Wei Xian summed up by counting on his fingers, "Starting from the Tea Gathering on the Western Mountain until now, there have been three kings from other surnames who died at Su Yi's hands. They are Bai Mei Wang, Huo Qiong Wang, and Mo Yun Wang."
"Among the marquises who died, there are also three, namely Huaiyang Hou, Yushan Hou, and Tianyong Hou."
"Besides, there are also elders of the Qianlong Sword Sect like Lv Dongliu, Li Cang, Liao Yunliu, as well as the heads of the Jixia Academy and the Shuiyue Academy..."
He spoke confidently, reciting one prominent name after another, as if he had them all memorized.
But before he could finish, he was interrupted, "That's enough!"
Wen Yuchong, sitting at the head, spoke with a calm expression, "As far as I know, it won't be long before Su Yi brings calamity upon himself. Talking about his past achievements now is meaningless."
The crowd was momentarily stunned, but they all deeply agreed.
During this period of time, rumors had spread throughout the Great Zhou Empire that once Su Yi arrived in Yujing City, he would face catastrophic consequences.
Whether it was the Su family, the Great Zhou royal family, or even the Qianlong Sword Sect, none of them could spare him!
"What Wen Xiong said is absolutely right."
Wei Xian, who had previously praised Su Yi, changed his stance and said, "Moreover, in my opinion, eliminating Su Yi would be a good thing for the Great Zhou Empire."
Pausing for a moment, Wei Xian faced the puzzled gazes of the others and said with a righteous air, "Just think about it, during this period of time, how many powerful figures of the Great Zhou Empire has he killed? He has already caused unrest and turmoil throughout the world. If we let him continue like this, what good will come of it?"
As he spoke, he stood up, passionately proclaiming, "In my view, this Su Yi can be considered a calamity. Instead of serving the Great Zhou Empire, he has repeatedly committed murder, causing one bloody catastrophe after another. His actions are no different from those of a demonic cult leader. He should be condemned by everyone!"
His words resounded, causing many people present to be stirred and applaud enthusiastically.
Only Gu Caining frowned. Did this guy change his face as fast as a dog's?
"Condemned by everyone? Huh, just based on you, Wei Xian?"
Fu Qingyuan sneered coldly.
Wei Xian's expression froze, displeased. He said, "Fu Qingyuan, I am expressing my indignation and condemning Su Yi's cruel actions. True, I can't defeat him, but am I not allowed to see him as a scourge to the world?"
Fu Qingyuan spoke in a deep voice, "The grudges between Su Yi and his opponents are not clear to us. What qualifies you to label Su Yi as a calamity?"
Wei Xian changed his face too quickly, which was disgraceful and even made Fu Qingyuan unable to bear it.
"I..." Wei Xian was about to say something, but Wen Yuchong waved his hand to interrupt, "Enough, there's no need to argue over this matter. Su Yi and we are people from two different worlds, and it's unlikely that our paths will ever cross in this lifetime. There's no need to be upset over his affairs."
Gu Caining took a deep breath and said, "But in my opinion, the strong should be respected. Looking at the battles that young Su has fought, he has always been targeted by his enemies and has never actively harmed anyone. Shouldn't we admire and respect someone who can kill a land immortal with a sword? "
Everyone was stunned and fell into silence.
This statement left no room for counterarguments.
Su Yi had been observing silently, and upon seeing this, he couldn't help but smile. He raised his glass and drank. Throughout his life, Su Xuanjun had never cared about the judgments of others.
However, Gu Caining and Fu Qingyuan's display of magnanimity and character gained his approval.
"Miss Cai Ning, whether Su Yi deserves respect is subjective. We can't force others to comply," Wen Yuchong said generously, waving his hand. "Let's put an end to this matter and continue drinking."
"This matter cannot be put to rest!" Suddenly, a deep and majestic voice, like thunder, resounded on the Qinglan River, causing everyone's eardrums to ache and stars to appear before their eyes.
The plates and cups on the table rattled, and the entire ship shook violently.
Everyone looked at each other in astonishment. Who was it?
Almost simultaneously, Su Yi's gaze turned towards the outside of the hall. He saw the majestic Qinglan River surging with waves, raising snow-white sprays dozens of yards high.
Vaguely, a massive shadow emerged from beneath the river, resembling the reflection of a gigantic mountain.
As Su Yi's gaze fell on it for an instant—
Boom!
The water surface surged, countless streams splashed, and the colossal figure of a monstrous beast slowly emerged from the Qinglan River.
It appeared to be a gigantic ancient turtle, its black turtle shell as thick as a rock, covered in intricate patterns, and its limbs resembling sturdy stone pillars.
When it surfaced, its head was the size of a house, with a pair of pupils like small lakes, emanating a profound and eerie icy gleam.
Boom!
The river roiled, and the aura emanating from this monstrous beast soared into the sky, causing the weather to change and the massive ship to sway and tremble violently.
"Oh heavens, what kind of monster is this!?"
"Could it be the legendary Water Lord lurking beneath the Qinglan River?"
"Don't panic! Don't panic!"
Screams and cries of alarm echoed on the ship, and everyone was in a state of panic.
The young people led by Wen Yuchong rushed out of the hall, and when they saw such a massive river beast, they couldn't help but gasp in shock, their faces turning pale.
This monstrous beast had likely surpassed the ninth rank and was probably a spiritual beast!
A spiritual beast referred to a beast that had acquired intelligence.
Ordinary spiritual beasts were comparable to innate grandmasters.
And the stronger ones dared to challenge land immortals!
"What... What do we do now..."
Gu Caining's face turned pale, frightened by the terrifying aura emanating from the beast.
"Don't be afraid, it has no ill intentions."
Su Yi stood to the side and casually remarked.
At a glance, he could tell that this was not an extraordinarily rare ordinary turtle, but a creature that had attained wisdom and had a similar cultivation path.
"Is that so..."
Gu Caining was dazed but didn't dare to truly believe it.
"Water Lord, please don't be angry. We will prepare the best wine for you!" At this moment, the ship's captain rushed out and respectfully bowed to the old turtle on the distant river surface.
"I am not here today for wine, but to express my dissatisfaction!"
From a distance, the old turtle's voice resonated like thunder, rippling across the water's surface.
Its lake-like eyes gazed at Wen Yuchong and the others, and it coldly said, "Previously, I accompanied the ship from below, wanting to hear the insights of you young cultivators. However, what I heard was a bunch of ignorant youngsters boasting, which truly disappointed me."
Wen Yuchong and the others turned pale, shivering with a chill running through their bodies. Did this terrifying "Water Lord" hear everything they had said?
The old turtle continued, "If that were all, with my status, I wouldn't bother with you young people. But you have dared to recklessly defame and disparage the reputation of Lord Su Yi, which is simply unforgivable!"
As it spoke, its voice boomed like thunder, filled with indignation.
Wen Yuchong and the others were taken aback, realizing that it was their discussion about Su Yi that had angered the "Water Lord"!
Especially Wei Xian, he was trembling with fear, his legs weakened, and his face pale with terror.
Su Yi, on the other hand, was somewhat astonished.
This little turtle actually came to speak up for him?
Quite interesting!
"Water Lord, we spoke without restraint. If we have offended you in any way, we hope for forgiveness!" Wen Yuchong took a deep breath, forcing himself to remain calm.
"I am not one to indiscriminately kill, otherwise, I would have swallowed this ship in one gulp."
The old turtle spoke coldly, "However, as the saying goes, trouble comes from the mouth. Some people have malicious and inconsistent words and must be punished!"
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and their gazes all turned towards Wei Xian, their expressions now carrying a hint of pity.
It was this guy who had continuously praised Su Yi's abilities but also recklessly criticized and defamed him, displaying inconsistency.
Gu Caining felt secretly pleased, seeing the justice unfold and the consequences catching up to this guy who changed his tune as easily as flipping a book!
In an instant, Wei Xian was scared out of his wits, collapsing to the ground, trembling as he shouted, "Water Lord, please forgive me! I promise I won't do it again!"
Seeing him in such a state, many shook their heads in disdain.
Some couldn't bear to watch and Wen Yuchong spoke, "Water Lord, we all come from different academies across the land. Can we request leniency for Wei Xian based on the reputation of our respective masters?"
"Hmph!"
A cold light flashed in the old turtle's eyes, "If you have the guts to plead on his behalf, I will spare his life. How about that?"
Wen Yuchong's face changed, hesitating.
"Hypocritical!"
The old turtle sneered disdainfully.
Wen Yuchong's face stiffened, feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable, not daring to retort.
The old turtle looked at Wei Xian and said, "Wei Xian, I won't bully you. As long as you jump into the Qinglan River now and can sustain three breaths, I will spare your life."
Wei Xian shook his head repeatedly, pleading in fear, "Water Lord, forget about three breaths, I won't even last a blink of an eye. I beg you, have mercy and give me a way out. I swear, I won't dare again."
"It seems I'll have to take matters into my own hands. Come here!"
The old turtle shouted loudly, opening its mouth to suck.
Boom!
A terrifying force of suction surged like a storm, enveloping Wei Xian completely.
Just as Wei Xian was about to be swept away, at that moment—
A resounding voice, as sharp as clashing golden weapons, echoed from the distant sky:
"Bold evildoer, how dare you harm others in broad daylight! You seek death!"