The treasure ship soared through the sky, casting a massive shadow upon the earth.
To ordinary martial artists, this scene was no different from witnessing immortals traveling, causing an unimaginable shock.
"This is the 'Hua Yue Tower Ship' of the Xuan Yue Sect, composed of four Yuan Dao spiritual treasures. It is controlled by Elder Gu Qingdu, the Supreme Elder of the Xuan Yue Sect. Only cultivators at the Yuan Mansion Realm like him can effortlessly command such a treasure ship," Hua Xinfeng quickly transmitted her voice, her bright eyes glistening. She licked her lips slightly and said, "If we could seize this treasure, we would surely enjoy unparalleled benefits wherever we go."
Su Yi could tell that this woman had some thoughts about the "Hua Yue Tower Ship."
Soon, the treasure ship entered the city of Dongfu and disappeared from sight.
"By the way, Young Master, you need to be careful," Hua Xinfeng remembered something and said, "The people you killed, Li Changning, You Xinglin, and You Tianhong, were respectively the inner elder, core disciple, and master brother of Cang Hong, the real person in charge of the Xuan Yue Sect."
She spoke casually, as if she were reciting something well-known, "Especially You Tianhong. He had an extremely close relationship with Cang Hong, and they were sworn brothers since their youth. They had experienced numerous life and death trials together, forming a bond of life and death."
"According to the information we obtained from the Ten Directions Pavilion, after you killed You Tianhong on the peak of Jiuji Mountain, Cang Hong sat motionless for three days and three nights, using his fingertip to write a word on the ground."
Curious, Su Yi asked, "Which word?"
"Death," Hua Xinfeng's clear eyes shimmered as she continued, "From this, it can be seen that the master of the Xuan Yue Sect has a deep-seated hatred for you. If given the chance to kill you, he will not let it slip away."
Pausing for a moment, she continued, "Moreover, You Tianhong has another identity. He is the younger brother of You Yuandu, the head of the Yu Family, the number one clan in the Great Qin. And the one who will participate in the expedition to the Chaotic Spirit Sea from the Yu Family is an ancestor of the clan..."
Su Yi smirked and interrupted, "Are you trying to instigate me to snatch the 'Hua Yue Tower Ship' from the Xuan Yue Sect, or to deal with the powerful individuals of the Yu Family?"
Hua Xinfeng smiled like a fox, her eyes sparkling, and said, "If possible, I hope Young Master can take care of them all. In that case, I would be able to share more spoils of war."
Su Yi glanced at her and said, "I have never liked to actively provoke trouble. Furthermore, it's best if you don't bother trying to instigate me in the future. If I find out that you are using me as a pawn, don't blame me for not being polite."
His words were calm, but they sent a chill down Hua Xinfeng's heart.
She restrained her smile and looked at Su Yi seriously, saying, "Rest assured, Young Master, I understand the limits."
"Of course, if they come looking for trouble on their own, I won't mind harvesting them."
With that, Su Yi walked towards the city gate with his hands behind his back.
Hua Xinfeng's eyes flickered, and she giggled before catching up.
The city of Dongfu was indeed bustling, with streets and lanes crisscrossing, crowded with people, and bustling with activity, displaying a lively atmosphere.
Recently, due to the shocking incident related to the "Qun Xian Sword Tower," Dongfu City had become even more lively than before, attracting many unfamiliar faces.
Just as Ning Xihua had said, this incident related to the "Qun Xian Sword Tower" had captured the attention of cultivators from all over the world. Countless powerful individuals were vying for it.
Dongfu City was a coastal city leading to the Chaotic Spirit Sea. In these past few days, numerous influential figures from various cultivation forces had gathered from all directions.
Hua Xinfeng had already arranged a secluded courtyard for Su Yi to rest.
Su Yi stayed in the courtyard, waiting patiently.
Meanwhile, Hua Xinfeng went out to gather information.
As a prominent figure from the Ten Directions Pavilion, she had access to many undisclosed sources of information.
...
It happened on the same day that Su Yi and Hua Xinfeng arrived in Dongfu City.
Buzz!
A silver radiance cut across the sky, appearing above Dongfu City.
Within the silver radiance, a tall figure could be vaguely seen. He stood on a silver gleaming long sword, shining with divine brilliance, appearing like a celestial being.
Wherever this person passed, an overwhelming pressure spread, alarming countless people in Dongfu City.
Some common folks were so shocked that they knelt on the ground, bowing continuously, thinking they had encountered a deity.
Even the martial artists were shaken, realizing that it was a formidable transcendent figure!
"It's Lin Yubei, the Master of the Red Lotus Sword Mansion! It is said that his swordsmanship is astonishing, and at the age of less than thirty, he has already reached the peak of the Yuan Opening Realm."
"Three years ago, he crossed the sky with a single sword, defeating the previous Master of the Red Lotus Sword Mansion, thus becoming the new Master. He is also the youngest Master in the history of the Red Lotus Sword Mansion, a true prodigy!"
Some elderly figures whispered.
In the Great Qin, apart from the three major cultivation forces, Xuan Yue Sect, Shanglin Temple, and Donghua Sword Sect, there were also six major sword mansions.
The Red Lotus Sword Mansion was one of them.
"Ah, so it's him! It is rumored that Ling Yubei obtained a complete ancient swordsmanship inheritance, and now it seems highly likely to be true."
Someone trembled.
Indeed, Ling Yubei was extremely powerful and renowned within the Great Qin. He had a handsome appearance, a slender physique, and was enveloped in a radiant silver light. He walked on air with his sword, displaying incredible swordsmanship that earned praise from many elder transcendent figures.
"Shangluo Yu, disciple of the Donghua Sword Sect, is he here?"
In the void, Ling Yubei's icy eyes gleamed, seemingly capable of piercing through the void. He spoke in a resounding voice that resembled thunder, echoing out.
"Ling Yubei, you were defeated by me in the Battle at Shuxia Lake three months ago. Are you here today to seek death?"
A cold voice responded.
Following that, a black light shot up from within Dongfu City, transforming into a woman in a black dress.
The woman had flawless skin, a cold expression in her eyes, and was surrounded by an aura of sword intent as chilling as ice and snow. She carried a broad-bladed giant sword on her back, and her formidable aura dimmed the surrounding void.
"Is that really Shangluo Yu, the disciple of the Donghua Sword Sect? She's here too?"
Many people exclaimed in surprise.
The Donghua Sword Sect was one of the three major cultivation forces in Great Qin.
And Shangluo Yu was the personally transmitted disciple of the Sect Master of the Donghua Sword Sect. Her talent surpassed all her peers within the Donghua Sword Sect in the past eight hundred years. She was hailed as the "Unparalleled Beauty of Donghua," a well-known cultivator and an extraordinary seed of cultivation rarely seen in thousands of years.
"So, three months ago, Lin Yubei, the Master of the Red Lotus Sword Mansion, was actually defeated by Shangluo Yu. This is big news!!"
Countless elder martial artists were astonished.
In fact, at this moment, countless gazes in Dongfu City turned towards the two figures in the sky, who were facing each other from a distance.
Lin Yubei's sword soared, emitting an intimidating aura.
However, compared to him, Shangluo Yu was no less impressive.
She wore a black veil dress, with a cold expression in her eyes, and carried a giant sword on her back. Her entire being exuded a chilling sword intent, akin to a celestial female sword immortal—graceful, unparalleled, and awe-inspiring.
"These two are truly dazzling figures in our Great Qin, like legends come to life. Now, they appear together in Dongfu City. Judging from their posture, are they about to engage in an epoch-making duel?"
Many people held their breath, focusing nervously.
Both Lin Yubei and Shangluo Yu were young and belonged to the true cultivators, radiating a brilliance that made the older generation of cultivators in Great Qin feel inferior.
"If it weren't for your Sect Master gifting you the 'Heavenly Demon Ancient Sword,' how could I have lost to you?"
Lin Yubei snorted coldly.
"Defeat is defeat. If you're not convinced, we can fight again. I promise not to use the Heavenly Demon Ancient Sword."
Shangluo Yu's voice was calm, like still water.
"Is that so? Then I really want to experience it firsthand!"
Lin Yubei's eyes sparked like lightning, and his silver radiance surged. He was about to make his move.
At this moment, an old voice suddenly resounded:
"Both of you are the rare talents of our Great Qin, with extraordinary powers. Once you fight, it is likely to bring calamity to the city, causing untold suffering to the innocent. Please give this old man some face and temporarily put down your weapons. Even if you want to determine the winner, there will be plenty of opportunities after we arrive at the Chaotic Spirit Sea."
Accompanying the voice, a divine rainbow broke through the void and appeared not far from Lin Yubei and Shangluo Yu.
The divine rainbow flashed, transforming into an elderly man with youthful looks and white hair, wearing flowing purple robes. His entire being exuded a profound and mysterious aura, shrouding the sky.
"It's Elder Qin Dongxu from the Qin Royal Family's 'Wolong Mountain'! A true existence at the Yuanfu Realm. It is said that he has been cultivating for one hundred and eighty years, and his cultivation is unfathomable!"
Someone trembled and spoke out.
The Da Zhou Royal Family had the Hidden Dragon guarding them, while the Da Wei Royal Family had the Immortal Seeker.
In Great Qin, there was the Reclusive Dragon residing in Wolong Mountain.
In short, the Reclusive Dragon was a cultivation force within the Great Qin Royal Family.
"Interesting. Great Qin truly deserves to have the strongest foundation among the three nations. Not only do they have the three major cultivation forces, but even the cultivation force within the royal family surpasses the Hidden Dragons of Da Zhou."
In the small courtyard, Su Yi lay in a rattan chair, while his spiritual consciousness soared hundreds of feet into the air, capturing every scene happening in the distance.
Regardless of Lin Yubei or Shangluo Yu's talents, they can be considered exceptional. Among the younger generation of the Da Zhou Kingdom, it is almost impossible to find anyone who can compare to them.
And the cultivation level of Qin Dongxu, the second elder of Wolong Mountain, also surprised Su Yi.
Just from these three individuals, Su Yi deeply realized that the foundation of the cultivation forces in Great Qin was indeed far superior to that of the Da Zhou and Da Wei Kingdoms.
In the end, the battle did not erupt. With the intervention of Qin Dongxu, both Lin Yubei and Shangluo Yu had their concerns and had to save face for each other, quickly departing.
Su Yi also withdrew his spiritual consciousness and couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.
He had just arrived in Dongfu City and encountered the Hua Yue Pavilion's Huayue Floating Ship, as well as this confrontation happening in the sky above the city. From these glimpses, he could infer the whole situation. It was conceivable that there would be no shortage of cultivators coming to Dongfu City in the near future.
However, for Su Yi, these scenes instead ignited his anticipation for the remnants left by the Immortal Sword Tower.
It's only interesting when facing opponents of equal strength.
But he didn't know how many people in this operation would be worthy of a decisive battle.
"Perhaps this operation will become an opportunity for me to step onto the path of the Yuan Dynasty..."
Su Yi's heart stirred.