The Path To Immortality Begins With Slaying Demons And Beasts Chapter 509: Liu Xing Shan Steps Forward (5k2) - Novel Cool

Chapter 509: Liu Xing Shan Steps Forward (5k2)

Chapter 509: Liu Xing Shan Steps Forward (5k2)

If one were to choose the strongest among the Seven Children of Nan Hong, there might be much debate.

But if one were to choose the most proud, it would undoubtedly be Su Hongxiao.

At this moment, this Heavenly Sword Disciple stood in the clouds, her hands clasped as she raised her eyes to the ink-clad figure above the long stairs.

Her sharp gaze flickered, slowly falling onto the purple jade rainbow bridge.

"Hu."

After an unknown amount of time, Su Hongxiao finally parted her red lips, exhaling a breath, but still unable to calm the shock in her heart.

A large part of her pride came from the path she had personally walked—a path that could be called a nearly perfect Return to Void.

The reason it was nearly perfect

Was because before this, Nan Hong had another precedent, the senior Xuqing of Nanyang Sect. Even at the ninth layer of Returning to Void, he was able to forge an unparalleled Heavenly Palace.

In comparison, Su Hongxue was still one layer short.

But Li Xuanqing was, after all, a genius of the distant past, and the present was no longer his era. Even those shocking and sensational rumors had gradually sunk into the river of time.

She would not be affected by a legendary figure.

However, at this moment, a truly perfect purple rainbow bridge appeared before her eyes without any warning.

It really left Su Hongxiao a little dazed and unable to recover for a while.

Fortunately, she was not the only one showing such an expression. All the cultivators present were immersed in the purple rainbow, unable to free themselves for a long time.

"What's wrong with you?"

Su Hongxiao suddenly realized that the pretty girl next to her seemed different from the others.

In theory, with this girl's cultivation, not only was she unqualified to sit here, but even sitting at the same table as Su Yushang would not be enough. However, the other party had a Unity of Dao Realm master, and she was also the heir chosen by the Treasure Flower Sect, with a status comparable to that of a Child of Dao.

At this moment, everyone else was staring at the purple rainbow, but this Treasure Flower Fairy was staring blankly at the figure sitting on the stairs.

"It's... it's nothing..."

The Treasure Flower Fairy seemed to have forgotten that she was in such a solemn and solemn scene, and she even rubbed her eyes instinctively. Her clear and moist eyes widened, and even her breathing quickened.

She seemed to have found the young man she had been thinking of.

But she vehemently denied the thoughts in her heart.

Although they had the same face, the young man in the Treasure Flower Fairy's memory was a rogue cultivator who had to concentrate fully when facing the fifth layer of Returning to Void. He was not the one above who looked down on the many powerhouses of Nanhong from a position of superiority.

Even her master, a giant in the Unity of Dao Realm, was currently in a lower position than the other party.

"Who is he? Isn't... who is the head of the Nanyang Sect?"

The Treasure Flower Fairy forced herself to calm down, but she was still a little incoherent.

"..."

Su Hongxiao paused, and in this situation, she needed to use the secret art of sound transmission to speak this name without being disrespectful: "Shen Yi."

Hearing this familiar word.

The Treasure Flower Fairy suddenly clenched her sleeves, and although she had indeed heard the loose cultivator call the young man Senior Shen, she had not thought that this "senior" would carry so much weight, even to the extent that she had to look up to him.

No wonder she couldn't find any news of him no matter what.

With her gaze on the present, how could she see Nanyang in the sky?

It's just... why would such a high and mighty being need to lower himself and come to the Treasure Flower Sect to ask for pills?

With his identity, he didn't even need to issue an edict. He only needed to express his intention, and the Treasure Flower Sect would send the pills as quickly as possible.

"So he's been playing with me all this time?"

The Treasure Flower Fairy bit her lip, lowered her head, and her face turned slightly pale.

The so-called... Returning to Void's fourth layer, no need to add.

It was just that Shen Yi had ascended to the White Jade Capital, and the events of that day were nothing more than child's play in his eyes.

She had escaped the sect with the thought of traveling the mortal world, but she had become a part of someone else's journey.

No wonder Shen Yi didn't even bother to ask her name when he left.

When an immortal descends to the mortal world, whether it is to do good or punish evil, how could they truly care about a village woman they meet along the way?

"His situation is a little special, you may be overthinking it."

Su Hongxiao seemed to have guessed something. With Shen Zongzhu's habit of wandering outside, it wouldn't be strange for him to have gotten to know this girl from the Treasure Flower Sect.

This girl most likely misunderstood something.

For the sake of the Treasure Flower Sect Master, she rarely reminded her in a soft voice, "After the conference is over, I'll explain it to you."

"Okay."

The Treasure Flower Fairy nodded lightly and looked at Shen Yi's face again.

Whether it was his expression or his features, there were no changes... It hadn't even been a year, so it would be strange if there were any changes.

He didn't try to create an aura of majesty.

He only needed to sit there quietly, and others would feel that even looking at him directly was an offense.

The impact of the purple rainbow might linger for a long time.

However, the people present were all calm and steady, and after performing the ceremony, they quickly raised their heads, forcibly suppressing the strangeness in their hearts and continuing the Seven Children's Conference.

Of course, many people also looked strange.

The Children of Dao were the most stimulated group, but the group of personal disciples and elders who had originally coveted the Unity of Dao Realm treasure land suddenly felt relieved.

When one's virtue is not enough for their position, the Nanyang treasure land is a juicy piece of meat.

But now that Shen Yi was not inferior, or even surpassed the other Children of Dao, then the Nanyang treasure land was something he rightfully deserved.

"It's finally over."

Liu Shiqian was in the corner, glancing at the elder Chiyang, and the two smiled at each other.

He had gone from having no confidence at all and simply fulfilling the alliance sect's agreement to later having deeper contact with Shen Zongzhu, and he couldn't help but have some expectations. He hoped that one day, he would be able to see the other party firmly seated on this treasure land.

Unconsciously, they straightened their backs, proud to be associated with him.

On the other hand, Yan Xianqing quietly heaved a sigh of relief. Now that the sect master had returned safely, there was no need for Xianqing to take the lead in causing trouble for the Nanyong Palace. Nanyang Sect could also catch a breather, which was undoubtedly good news for these subordinates.

With this in mind, he and the rest of the cultivators looked up, their gazes sweeping past the ink-clad figure to the sky behind him.

There, six majestic and powerful silhouettes stood tall, seemingly surrounding and protecting Shen Yi in their midst.

Today's Seven Children's Conference was convened for the Nanyang Sect, and the main purpose was clear.

Now, they only needed to wait for the six sect masters to issue their decree, and the matter would be settled without any room for change.

The six silhouettes exchanged glances, each seeing the complexity in the others' eyes.

However, they didn't say anything more.

After a moment, the Clearmoon Sect's sect master, Ji Zongzhu, lowered her eyes towards Shen Yi and transmitted her voice, gently reminding him, "Change into the sect master's robe."

This young man might be inexperienced, not considering such details, usually dressing casually, but today was different. At the very least, he should let the cultivators of Nanhong know which sect he belonged to.

Everyone focused their attention on the long staircase.

All he needed to do was put on that white robe, and from this day forward, he would be the true sect master of Nanyang.

However, at this critical moment, Shen Yi did not take out the robe. Instead, he raised his eyes to the sky.

The next moment, a calm yet startling statement slowly reverberated through the sky, causing everyone's expressions to change.

"Am I the sect master?"

Shen Yi's expression was serious, as if he wasn't provoking or questioning them but was genuinely curious about the answer.

Everyone was stunned.

Even the subordinates of the Nanyang Sect and the many Xianzong executives led by Li Qingfeng looked puzzled.

Why would he suddenly ask such a meaningless question at this time?

Wasn't completing the process of the Seven Children's Conference enough to become the true sect master? Was there any other condition?

The six Dao children were also frozen in place, unsure of what Shen Yi was trying to do.

Only the silhouettes in the sky remained silent, as if carefully pondering the deeper meaning behind this question.

Soon, the sect master of Sky Sword nodded: "You certainly are."

"Good."

Shen Yi nodded slightly, acknowledging the confirmation, and then withdrew his gaze.

He wasn't a fool; he had long understood that, most of the time, reason needed to be backed up by strength.

For example, the ownership of the Nanyang treasure land should, in theory, belong to the disciples of the Nanyang Sect.

But no one had used their fists to enforce this reasoning.

Xuanqing might count as half, but it was obvious that it wasn't enough.

In other words, as long as these Unity of Dao Realm giants were willing, they could take away this treasure land at any time, or at least seal it forever.

However, regardless of their inner thoughts.

On the surface, the allied sects had left a difficult path for the Nanyang Sect to follow.

This was already considered a good attitude.

Therefore, Shen Yi was willing to cooperate with them and accept the so-called trials.

But the trials worked both ways.

Now it was the allied sects' turn to fulfill their promises.

Shen Yi remained seated, calmly taking out a letter from his sleeve and, in full view of everyone, flicked his finger. The letter shot out like a blade and embedded itself in a long table below.

His handsome face, fair and delicate, suddenly turned indifferent.

His dark and profound eyes, like a bottomless ancient well, gazed at the figure behind the long table.

His voice carried an air of unquestionable authority as he lightly uttered two words.

"Come out."

As his voice rang out, everyone's attention turned to the figure behind the long table.

Liu Xing Shan, who had just been disciplined by Su Hongxiao, had been sitting quietly in his place. At this moment, staring at the letter just inches away from him, his eyes twitched, and he finally raised his head.

The aura emanating from the letter caused the surrounding Sky Sword Sect elders to frown.

"What is this?" Someone reached out to take it, but Liu Xing Shan forcefully held down his wrist.

"What do you mean?" The elder looked at him in surprise, only to see Liu Xing Shan's face twisted in anger as he roared, "Mind your own business!"

"..." As these words landed, everyone in the square and in the sky felt the atmosphere shift strangely.

The other Dao children hadn't made any moves yet.

Su Hongxiao, as if guessing something, swept her gaze indifferently, a sigh escaping her heart. Her instincts, as always, were accurate.

Liu Xing Shan had no intention of destroying the letter.

If he dared to lay a finger on it, it would be equivalent to admitting his guilt, and he would not leave this place alive today.

Useless waste, Ke Lao Si! Despite having such detailed information, he still couldn't deal with a Returning Void cultivator, and now the letter had been taken away.

Liu Xing Shan forcibly suppressed the resentment in his heart, gritting his teeth and once again looking towards the figure on the long staircase.

His voice was heavy, his breath slightly trembling as he carefully chose his words, "Today is Sect Master Shen's grand occasion... Don't let trivial matters ruin the mood... After the Seven Children's Conference is over, Xing Shan will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."

In just a few words, the elder who had been the most vocal in his opposition not only willingly acknowledged Shen Yi's exalted status but also promised to make amends, as painful as cutting off his own flesh.

If Shen Yi had opened that letter, there would be no room for negotiation.

But since Shen Yi hadn't opened it and instead brought it to his side, it meant that the other party was still open to discussion.

However, as Liu Xing Shan raised his eyes, he caught a subtle hint of cruel mockery curling at the corners of the ink-clad youth's lips.

That thick ridicule seemed to be mocking him for still harboring thoughts of survival, and the youth's calm demeanor was like that of a detached immortal, looking down on the mortal realm with indifference.

In everyone's eyes, Shen Yi, the South Yang Sect Master, exuded composure and elegance.

But at this moment, Liu Xing Shan finally saw a glimpse of the youth's sinister nature.

"..."

Liu Xing Shan's pupils constricted slightly as he gradually realized the other's attitude.

He stood up unsteadily, his gaze darting around instinctively. He saw the six majestic silhouettes in the sky standing quietly, not uttering a word. This didn't mean they disagreed with Shen Yi, but rather, they were showing basic respect as a sect master dealt with the situation.

Even if it involved disciplining an elder of the Sky Sword Sect, an elder who was considered top-notch in terms of strength.

The disciples of the Seven Sects in the plaza were filled with confusion, but it was clear that none of them dared to question the South Yang Sect Master's decision.

As for the invited guests, they remained silent, coldly observing the unfolding scene.

In an instant, the entire world seemed to turn into a silent dead zone.

"Is there really no room for negotiation?"

"Okay, okay, okay..."

Liu Xing Shan nodded repeatedly, his forced smile freezing on his face as he realized he had no way out. He pointed his finger at his brow, ready to end his life.

Even in death, he wanted to make the Sect Master pay a price.

For example, he wanted to show the South Hong forces that the other party was still just a White Jade Capital cultivator. Despite the aura of power the Seven Children had deliberately created around him, he was still a novice who needed the protection of the other Sect Masters.

The next moment, two of the three great cities were activated.

Even though the third city's Dao soldiers had been destroyed by Su Hongxiao and would take time to recover, the Vast Heaven Sword and the instant he donned the heavy armor made him more than a match for ordinary elders.

"You know nothing of life and death."

Wei Yuanzhou's face turned slightly cold as he quietly stepped forward.

Liu Xing Shan, daring to show disrespect to a Sect Master during the Seven Children's Conference, had clearly given up on any semblance of dignity.

Beside him, Su Hongxiao suddenly reached out and stopped Wei Yuanzhou, her finger resting on her brow. Her expression was unreadable, but the killing intent in her eyes had almost solidified, and she said indifferently, "I will handle the matter of the Sky Sword Sect."

The other Dao Children watched the spectacle with indifference.

While the purple rainbow displayed by Shen Yi was terrifying, they were curious to see how strong he truly was.

Of course, if Su Hongxiao wanted to make a move, that was fine too. After all, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

However, just as Su Hongxiao was about to strike.

Shen Yi remained seated on the highest cloud, quietly observing Liu Xing Shan below, taking in his rage and his desperate struggle.

He didn't stand up but merely raised his right arm, the black sleeves of his robe lifting slightly to reveal a slender, fair hand with distinct knuckles.

The palm stained with blood seals casually covered the space below.

Nothing seemed to happen in the plaza, but the six silhouettes in the sky turned their gazes towards Shen Yi, and one of them uttered, "Hmm?"

Boom—

Liu Xing Shan, sword in hand and clad in heavy armor, was a White Jade Capital cultivator who had opened three cities. Even with his hidden injuries, he unleashed his full power and vitality.

He caused the heavens and earth to change color and the cloud sea to roil, as if the surrounding mountains and waves were trembling!

There were probably no more than two people in the plaza who could cleanly suppress him.

The full power of this Sky Sword Sect Elder even surpassed some of the Dao Children, like Bai Wu.

The distance that seemed to span the sky was but a stone's throw away to him.

"..."

Liu Xing Shan drew his sword and rose, his eyes filled with the determination to die.

Then, he froze in mid-air.

His eyes were gradually filled with countless stars, and just as he was about to decipher them, the stars suddenly retracted! The old man's cloudy pupils returned to pitch black.

But in that darkness, there appeared a figure clad in tight-fitting black armor, holding a black sword, merging with the night.

This change only occurred in Liu Xing Shan's eyes.

Almost no one noticed that his round, bulging eyes were suddenly filled with bloodshot streaks, as if he had seen something indescribably terrifying! But to the bystanders, Elder Liu had risen to the sky, only to freeze in place, covered by that distant palm.

In an instant, a faint scent of blood permeated the cloudy sky.

Liu Xing Shan's heavy armor cracked and shattered, and his skin was marked with bloodstains that split his flesh into fragments.

Mixed with blood mist, his body fell towards the mountains below, disappearing into the cloud forest.

As the third city's Dao soldiers returned to the immortal city, and the flesh and blood rained down, it was as if nothing had happened.

Su Hongxiao took her hand away from her brow and stared at the scene, "...'

The many Dao Children were stunned, their eyes fixed on the spot.

In the plaza, guests and disciples alike were confused, their heads craned upwards, looking like wooden puppets.

High above on the long staircase that pierced the clouds, Shen Yi now wore a dazzling white robe of the South Yang Sect, its wide sleeves billowing in the wind.

He lowered his eyes slightly, sitting calmly on the chair, as if wiping away non-existent bloodstains from his hands.

Then, he adjusted his collar and raised his head, nodding slightly as he said, "Continue."

(End of Chapter)

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