The bronze plate in the soldier's hand was called the "Dongzhen Spirit Mirror," crafted by the master craftsmen of the Great Zhou Military Camp. It could discern individuals who had undergone disguises and expose their deception. It could also see through the shapeshifting techniques of demonic entities. Of course, this artifact was only effective against characters below the level of Daoist cultivators.
However, at this moment, the artifact inexplicably shattered!
This had never happened before.
The soldier first stood there dumbfounded, then his expression changed drastically as he shouted, "Something's wrong!"
The sound echoed in the surroundings.
The soldiers stationed near Longmen Pass gripped their weapons, their gazes sharp and lightning-like, all focused on Su Yi.
An oppressive aura swept through the air like a storm.
The people who were queuing behind were in a panic, quickly moving away amidst the cries of alarm, their suspicious gazes fixed on Su Yi.
In an instant, Su Yi became the center of attention in the empty surroundings.
The atmosphere became tense.
Su Yi stood there calmly, unruffled, except for a slight frown.
This little "Spirit Mirror" was too pathetic. It shattered with just a slight touch of his spiritual aura...
"Who are you? State your name immediately, or face death!"
The soldier bellowed fiercely, his gaze ferocious.
The nearby soldiers formed a battle formation, clad in armor and brandishing their weapons, all aimed at Su Yi, poised for action.
These were all elite and formidable soldiers with cultivation levels and countless experiences in bloody battles. They were far from ordinary warriors.
As their imposing aura spread, nearby pedestrians couldn't help but tremble with fear.
Before Su Yi could speak, a deep and thunderous voice sounded from the top of the tall and sturdy city wall:
"What's going on?"
It was a middle-aged man in a gray robe, carrying a long knife, looking down from a high vantage point, his gaze fixed on Su Yi.
"Reporting to the Commander, when I used the 'Dongzhen Spirit Mirror' to identify this person's identity earlier, the artifact unexpectedly shattered. I suspect that there is an issue with this person's identity!" the soldier loudly replied.
The middle-aged man with the knife narrowed his eyes, his gaze suddenly sharp and intimidating. He said, "Why are you all just standing there? Quickly apprehend him, investigate his identity. If he dares to resist, kill him on the spot!"
The atmosphere grew increasingly intense.
"Understood!"
The soldiers all received their orders with a resounding response, their gazes towards Su Yi filled with hostility.
Su Yi was taken aback and said, "Don't I deserve a chance to speak?"
"If you surrender, we will give you the opportunity to explain!" the soldier who had previously questioned Su Yi coldly replied, waving his hand. "Attack! Bring him down!"
Onlookers from a distance couldn't help but show a gleeful expression. This young man was truly foolish. How could he attempt to infiltrate Longmen Pass under such strict scrutiny? Wasn't he asking for trouble?
Boom!
The soldiers advanced, closing in on Su Yi in a encircling manner.
Su Yi's expression remained indifferent.
He had originally intended to quietly pass through the pass without causing any trouble, but it seemed impossible now.
"Well, breaking through this barrier will do."
Su Yi muttered to himself.
He stood there motionless, making many people think he had been intimidated and dared not resist. Immediately, two fierce soldiers rushed forward, intending to capture him.
Bang! Bang!
In a blur, Su Yi stood still, but the two aggressive soldiers were sent flying, crashing to the ground, blood flowing from their seven orifices as their bodies convulsed.
This sudden turn of events shocked everyone.
"Quick, attack together!"
Someone shouted.
Over a hundred soldiers drew their swords, the glistening blades forming a dense forest, all moving in perfect unison, charging towards Su Yi.
Boom!
The earth shook as over a hundred seasoned and cultivatively accomplished soldiers made their move. Such might could make even a Martial Grandmaster despair.
Still, Su Yi remained unmoved, lazily flicking his sleeve.
Then, to the astonishment of everyone watching, those hundreds of soldiers, like being caught in a storm, were lifted off the ground one by one!
"Ah—!"
"Damn, is this sorcery?"
"No!"
Panic and screams rang out as the soldiers were thrown in all directions, crashing to the ground in disarray. Their faces were bruised, their bones shattered, and they cried out in agony.
In front of the grand Longmen Pass, Su Yi stood alone, surrounded by the remnants of defeated soldiers!
This scene left the onlookers in the distance gasping for breath, stupefied by the fact that a mere wave of his sleeve had defeated over a hundred fierce warriors?!
"Who are you exactly? Do you know the consequences of your actions?"
The middle-aged man on the city wall had a changed expression, his voice stern and loud.
Previously, he had assumed that Su Yi, as a young boy, wasn't a formidable character. Even if there were issues with his identity, he wouldn't dare to resist. After all, this was Longmen Pass, one of the top four checkpoints before the Imperial Capital!
Not to mention ordinary warriors, even a powerful Precelestial Martial Master wouldn't dare to act recklessly.
Because doing so would be tantamount to provoking the entire Great Zhou Empire, and they would be regarded as enemies!
The consequences of such actions were something no Precelestial Martial Master could bear.
That's why the middle-aged man with the sword dared to act so confidently. He didn't waste any words and intended to interrogate Su Yi after giving the order to bring him down.
But now, he realized it was a mistake!
Su Yi looked up at the middle-aged man on the city wall, without saying a word, he reached out his hand.
Boom!
An invisible true essence hand condensed and appeared on the city wall, grabbing towards the man with the sword.
"How dare you!"
The man with the sword was enraged, quickly unsheathing his sword and striking.
He, too, was a Martial Grandmaster at the fifth level. In this secular world, he could be considered one of the top figures below the Precelestial Martial Masters.
However, his strike, as soon as it was unleashed, was easily shattered by Su Yi's true essence hand, completely ineffective.
Before he could react, he was grabbed by the hand and forcefully pulled down from the high city wall.
Crash!
A dull thud echoed, shaking the ground. Amidst the flying dust, the middle-aged man with the sword crashed to the ground in front of Su Yi, blood spraying from his mouth and nose. He saw stars in his eyes, seriously injured.
"This..."
The entire scene fell silent, not even the sound of a bird could be heard.
With a casual grasp from a distance, Su Yi easily subdued the commanding figure who held sway over Longmen Pass and threw him to the ground!
It was too unbelievable and shook everyone's hearts.
When they looked at Su Yi again, the gazes and expressions of everyone changed, as if they were looking at a deity!
"You, are you trying to oppose the Great Zhou Empire?"
The injured man with the sword shouted, his face filled with fear.
Su Yi replied indifferently, "You think a small character like you can represent the entire Great Zhou Empire? Ridiculous."
With that, he took a step and walked away.
This little incident didn't pique his interest much. It was better to reach the Imperial Capital and have a good meal, get a good rest. It was more meaningful than wasting time here.
But just as he had taken a few steps, a loud and powerful voice resounded from a distance:
"Causing trouble in my territory and planning to pass through like this, it's like you don't even consider me, General Qi!"
The voice still echoed when a group of people approached from afar.
At the forefront was a man clad in heavy armor, dressed in military attire, exuding a powerful and dominant aura with every step he took.
"It's General Qi!"
A cry of astonishment and commotion erupted from the crowd.
Qi Lianjue!
One of the five famous generals of the Great Zhou Empire, he had been guarding Longmen Pass for twenty years. He himself was a Precelestial Martial Master, highly renowned.
It was rumored that when he was young, he had practiced in the Hidden Dragon Sword Sect for many years. Later, he gained the favor of the current Emperor of Zhou and was appointed as the Grand General, commanding an army, enjoying great prestige.
Su Yi stood still and turned around. His gaze swept over and revealed a hint of disdain. He said, "I have to say, you are really not qualified to be in my sight."
Qi Lianjue's face darkened, and he chuckled angrily, "Such arrogance! If you can pass through Longmen Pass today, I, Qi, will immediately resign as the Grand General and retire!"
His voice shook the heavens.
This resolute declaration made many people secretly applaud in the vicinity.
But at this moment, next to Qi Lianjue, a stunning woman in a green dress couldn't help but whisper, "General, calm down. This... this person is... Su Yi!"
"I don't care who he is... Huh? You said he is... he is Su Yi?!"
Qi Lianjue initially showed extreme disdain, but soon he reacted. His face suddenly stiffened, his pupils dilated, and he stared straight at the young man in the blue robe standing far below Longmen Pass. A chill permeated his spine, shooting straight to the back of his head.
He stood there in a daze, as if struck by lightning.
The atmosphere in front of Longmen Pass instantly became strange and heavy.
Meanwhile, a tall and imposing man standing on the other side of Qi Lianjue had already taken big strides forward and hurriedly bowed, saying, "Young Master Su, General Qi is Senior Brother to Chang Mou. He didn't know your identity, resulting in a misunderstanding. I hope you won't take offense."
As he spoke, cold sweat dripped down his forehead.
This man was none other than Chang Guoke, the disciple of the Hidden Dragon Sword Sect.
And the stunning woman in the extraordinary green dress was naturally Qingqin.
At this moment, when she looked at Su Yi, a complex expression appeared on her fair and beautiful face.
She and Chang Guoke never expected to encounter Su Yi here, let alone such an incident.
"Su Yi!"
"So, he is Su Yi, the sword-wielding immortal who killed the Great Qin's land deity!"
At this moment, among the crowd in the distance, many martial artists exclaimed and realized Su Yi's identity, all of them shocked beyond measure.
This dazzling figure, renowned throughout the world, had actually arrived at the front of Longmen Pass!
The man who was suppressed by Su Yi with a wave of his hand earlier, as well as the scattered soldiers, all understood now. Their faces turned pale, and bitterness filled their mouths.
How could they not have heard of the name Su Yi?
In recent times, because of this name, the entire capital city of Yujing had been stirred up countless times!
Facing such a ruthless figure who had killed many kings of foreign surnames and even exterminated a land deity, the last trace of their revengeful thoughts completely extinguished in their hearts, and they even felt somewhat fortunate.
Fortunate to still be alive...
"Enough, let's end it here."
Su Yi glanced at the fearful Chang Guoke and finally decided not to pursue the matter further.
Qi Lianjue in the distance also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. His expression couldn't help but become awkward and embarrassed. He had just boasted that if Su Yi could pass through Longmen Pass, he would retire from his position.
In the blink of an eye, reality was like a merciless slap, fiercely striking his face, stinging with humiliation!