Chapter 514: You Temper? I Temper!

Chapter 514: You Temper? I Temper!

In the instant that Su Hongxiu turned around and glanced back, Du Weiguang felt an intense sense of heart palpitations. As a direct disciple of the Banshan Sect, he was quite confident in his own abilities.

Although he didn't think that a single elder's direct disciple could rival a Daoist from the Tianjian Sect, he still held some disdain for the forces in the Nanhong region.

The pure killing intent emanating from that woman's gaze was so intense that it made him feel more threatened than when facing his own sect's Daoists.

It was common knowledge that while the Banshan Sect's size couldn't compare to the Nanhong Seven Sons, it was still far superior to the Tianjian Sect alone.

Moreover, after being secluded in a corner for so many years, the Banshan Sect had been interacting with the entire Hongze region, resulting in a gradual shift in power dynamics. After all these years, the gap between them should have widened.

This disparity was not only evident in the Banshan Sect's establishment of a new Unification Realm sacred land and possessing two Unification Realm giants, but also in the strength of their disciples.

"..."

Du Weiguang's previous mocking words were simply a result of his disdain for these Nanhong barbarians who had come to cause trouble in the Banshan Sect. With many elders present in the main hall, he wanted to regain some face.

They had indeed been deliberately cold-shouldering these Nanhong Daoists.

The main reason was that the Banshan Sect currently had more important matters to attend to, and the Western Dragon Palace's dispatch of a large army to suppress Nanhong had alleviated some pressure.

However, they were also concerned that the Nanhong Seven Sons might think that the Banshan Sect wasn't taking this matter seriously, creating a rift and causing the Nanhong Seven Sons to not fully resist the Dragon Palace, which would lead to more chaos in the Western Flood.

So, they decided to entertain them with good food and drink, buying some time until the sect finished handling their own affairs.

Even with the size of the Nanhong Seven Sons, if the Western and Southern Dragon Palaces were to launch a full-scale attack, they could still hold out for a long time.

Who would have thought that the woman from the Tianjian Sect would dare to use such violent means, forcing them to step forward and confront her. She was truly audacious! Now that the words were spoken,

Du Weiguang silently watched the woman below, her sword intent soaring into the sky. Seeing that she showed no fear towards the elders in the main hall of the sect, he felt as if he were being restrained in place.

With his cultivation at the Two Cities level, if a real fight broke out, the odds of him lasting beyond one sword strike were slim.

"..."

Su Hongxiu slowly took a step forward, and above the sky, the gates of three entire cities trembled simultaneously, as if the next moment would bring forth a dense burst of light.

The three direct disciples of the Banshan Sect's elders instinctively retreated a few dozen feet.

Not only them but even Bai Wu closed his mouth, not daring to speak further... Knowing Su Hongxiu's temperament, without the suppression of the Tianjian Sect Master, opening the city would lead to bloodshed, and even life-or-death battles.

The issue was that they had come to seek aid, and even if they couldn't obtain it, it shouldn't have resulted in a blood feud right from the start.

At this thought, Bai Wu subconsciously looked towards Shen Yi.

Although he didn't know if the other party was also afraid to speak, at least the reputation of their sect master was legitimate. If Shen Yi was willing to step forward, perhaps Su Hongxiu would listen to him?

"Let me handle this."

Wei Yuanzhou didn't forget his responsibility on this trip. He took a step forward, slightly raising his arm to block Su Hongxiu.

Having said so much, continuing to be humble would be impolite.

This stance was necessary, but the severity of the situation required careful control.

Su Hongxiu would most likely let these people receive a sword strike from her.

But this group would definitely not be able to withstand it.

"..."

Su Hongxiu glanced indifferently at Wei Yuanzhou, then her gaze shifted to Shen Yi, who was standing to the side. After a moment's hesitation, she took a deep breath and slowly clenched her five fingers.

As she moved, the three cities in the sky disappeared back into the white, silk-like clouds.

She retracted the Purple Qi Rainbow.

Su Hongxiu turned around without saying a word, coldly staring into the void, obviously suppressing her anger.

Whether she could truly calm her anger would depend on Wei Yuanzhou's performance.

"Lingyun Sect Daoist, Wei Yuanzhou."

Wei Yuanzhou turned his gaze back to the sky and solemnly cupped his hands. As his long robe fluttered, his voice remained calm, "Please grant me your teachings... or if there are other Daoists willing to step forward, they are also welcome to join."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding mountains around the main hall of the Banshan Sect fell into silence.

Countless eyes converged here, to be precise, on the figure in the golden silk white robe.

Although the Nanhong Seven Sons were powerful, if any one of the sects was singled out and placed on the Hongze level, they would only be considered a second-rate force.

The aura Su Hongxiu had previously displayed was already astonishing, but Wei Yuanzhou's words at this moment made them feel even more embarrassed. Could it be that the Daoists from the other sects in Nanhong were also such heaven-favored talents?!

Seeing this, Bai Wu raised his eyebrows, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes. Wei Yuanzhou usually appeared like a modest gentleman, but when it came to Su Hongxiu, he also had a bit of recklessness.

The appearance of the two Daoists was indeed a complete disregard for the Banshan Sect's face.

"..."

Du Weiguang forced himself to remain calm, but inwardly, he couldn't help but curse.

He couldn't quite gauge Wei Yuanzhou's true strength, but based on his words, he must possess some ability.

Feeling the obvious displeasure from the elders in the main hall behind him, Du Wei Guang glanced at his two fellow disciples beside him, suddenly remembering something, and a mocking smile appeared on his face, "Brother Wei sure knows how to talk big. You, a Daoist disciple, are practically half a Sect Master. Now, you're bullying us, a group of disciples, and you make it sound so heroic. I'm impressed, truly impressed!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Yuanzhou frowned slightly.

Before he could respond, Du Wei Guang slowly crossed his arms, "Of course, our Daoist disciple isn't at the Mountain Gate right now. Asking you to wait for him makes it seem like we're cowards looking for excuses. How about this instead..."

As he spoke, he slightly turned his head, "To be fair, you and I won't rely on the external power of the White Jade Capital Immortal City. Let's have a real fight with our bare hands and blades."

With these words, Bai Wu's face suddenly took on a strange expression, and he sighed, "It's been many years, and I didn't expect the Mountain Movers Sect to still be so rule-abiding. This is truly fair."

Everyone knew that the Mountain Movers Sect had established itself through the Spirit Body Art.

Not using the power of the White Jade Capital Immortal City?

The phrase 'bare hands and blades' sounded a bit ridiculous no matter how you heard it.

"..."

Even if Wei Yuanzhou followed the rules strictly, he wouldn't fall for such a simple provocation.

But Du Wei Guang had spoken one truth.

As a Daoist disciple, whether he was right or wrong, if he got into an argument with these direct disciples of the Mountain Movers Sect, he would already be at a disadvantage.

Therefore, he could only remain silent.

As for truly giving up his strengths and competing with them in Spirit Body Art... only a fool would do that, and a fool couldn't be a Daoist disciple.

"Brother Wei doesn't seem too willing."

Du Wei Guang raised his eyebrows and suddenly turned his gaze towards Bai Wu, who was about to speak, and smiled provocatively, "Or maybe you want to give it a try?"

As long as his skin was thick enough, he could completely ignore the other party's words.

"I..."

Bai Wu opened his mouth and smiled reluctantly.

Even if he fought three against one, even if he opened the Immortal City, he might still struggle to win, let alone not revealing his cultivation.

But Wei Yuanzhou couldn't bear to lose face, while Bai Wu didn't care about such things.

Just as Bai Wu was about to continue his mockery, Du Wei Guang coldly laughed and quickly averted his gaze.

However, his gaze directly swept past Su Hongxiu, who was staring at him.

It wasn't that he thought he would lose in a Spirit Body Art contest against this woman; it was mainly that he didn't believe this woman could control her temper. If she got angry, who knows, she might even draw her Daoist Armament and attack.

And so, Du Wei Guang's gaze finally fell on the youth in the ink-black robe, "If neither of them dares, how about you?"

He stared intently at the pale face, this time without hurrying to look away.

More than ten days ago, when he paid respects to the Sect, only three Daoist disciples were introduced.

In other words, this remaining one was truly someone he could challenge.

"Of course, if you're not daring enough, I won't..."

"Okay."

Before Du Wei Guang could finish his words, he saw the youth lightly nod.

He was stunned for a moment, not quite reacting, and subconsciously wanted to reiterate the rules, "I mean..."

"I said okay. It's fine either way, with or without the Immortal City."

Shen Yi casually took a step forward, and his clear gaze swept over the three of them.

In fact, more than ten days ago, when he first met the Mountain Movers Sect elder, he had already taken an interest in these cultivators.

This was the first time Shen Yi had seen cultivators specializing in Spirit Body Art since leaving the Nanyang Sect.

It was also a good opportunity for him to test the effectiveness of the Divine Phoenix Unbreakable Sword Body he had deduced against the genuine cultivation methods of these Body Tempering Sects.

"..."

Including Su Hongxiu, the three Daoist disciples were all stunned, never expecting this matter to be related to the Mountain Master.

Not using the Immortal City, a direct confrontation?

Whether the Mountain Master was strong or not, the last time he killed Liu Xingshan, he didn't use the Immortal City.

Su Hongxiu also regained her senses, and most of her anger dissipated, replaced by a hint of interest in her eyes.

She could sense the Daoist Armament aura Shen Yi had released, but that didn't mean others could. With this concealment technique, these direct disciples of the Mountain Movers Sect were about to suffer a big loss.

"Hmph."

Du Wei Guang held his breath for a long time before finally letting out a heavy sigh.

Whether it was Wei Yuanzhou's ignorance or Bai Wu's strange behavior, neither compared to the killing intent in the youth's casual words, which carried an unintentional yet obvious sense of nonchalance.

The youth didn't boast like Wei Yuanzhou, looking down on the Mountain Movers Sect's disciples.

He merely used the calmest expression to show contempt for the entire Mountain Movers Sect's founding principles.

It's fine either way, with or without the Immortal City...

"Don't regret it later."

The expressions of Du Wei Guang and the other two turned cold in unison.

Even within the main hall of the Mountain Movers Sect, numerous displeased auras spread out, darkening the heavens and earth, and the wind suddenly grew strange.

In an instant, three figures simultaneously vanished from their original spots.

The surrounding air abruptly became strangely scorching, as if the friction between the skin and the spiritual energy of the heavens and earth caused the blood to boil and burn!

They didn't use the Immortal City, but as soon as they made their move, they unleashed a mighty aura unique to the White Jade Capital!

Crack!

Even Wei Yuanzhou's face turned grim, let alone Bai Wu, who was unaware of Shen Yi's true identity as the Sect Master.

Previously, when facing the Daoist, they had talked about bullying the weak, and it was unreasonable to target Shen Yi in the first place. Moreover, they still chose to engage in a battle of many against one, shamelessly disregarding fairness!

Su Hongxiu, however, was intently observing Shen Yi's right arm, eager to witness the palm strike he had used during the Seven Sons Assembly.

But this time, the arm beneath the black-robed sleeve remained motionless.

The change occurred on Shen Yi's pale face, specifically in his pitch-black eyes.

Su Hongxiu once again caught a hint of the sword body's scent, and as purple flames surged within Shen Yi's eyes, the thickness of his sword intent instantly transformed the small stream into a vast ocean!

Boom—

Three direct disciples of the Mountain Movers Sect appeared almost simultaneously.

One of them had swollen arms, nearly bursting through his clothes, with skin resembling gold and silver paint. With one palm up and the other down, his short and thick fingers ruthlessly clamped onto Shen Yi's calf and arm.

This was the Push Mountain Style! Even if a towering mountain stood before them, it could be fiercely hurled away.

On the other side, another direct disciple of the Mountain Movers Sect used a similar technique. If one was pushing the mountain, then together, their immense strength could crush anything! The ferocity of their attack was shocking.

Finally, Shen Yi moved.

He did not use the Unborn Palm as Su Hongxiu had expected.

In the instant the Mountain Movers Sect's direct disciple grabbed him, Shen Yi's slender right leg moved at an imperceptible speed, transforming into a phantom and slamming into the disciple's neck with a boom!

Crack—

Before the Mountain Movers Sect's direct disciple could react to being easily freed from his grasp, his eyes widened in shock, nearly popping out of their sockets.

Under the onslaught of overwhelming force, his entire spine arched like a great dragon, nearly tearing through his skin. Then, it shattered abruptly, turning into shards of bone that sprayed out.

Shen Yi's gaze remained steady, focusing straight ahead.

Within his eyes, where purple flames raged, a hint of disappointment flashed.

On his right, another direct disciple who had used the Push Mountain Style stood in a daze, his head hanging low, staring blankly at the dark shadow that had appeared on his chest.

His elbow, concealed beneath the black robe, had quietly shattered his body.

Boom!!

It was only at this moment that the immense force erupted, hurling his shattered remains hundreds of zhang away, smashing into the mountain ridge and creating a deafening boom, with smoke and dust rising.

Even without exerting his full strength in the Heavenly Dao's Four-Nine, Shen Yi's basic fist and palm techniques alone were sufficient to handle such a minor situation.

And in his line of sight...

The final strike was delivered by Du Weiguang, whose face was filled with stupor and disbelief. Despite his body's instinctive control, he raised his fist and unleashed a mountain-splitting strike.

Shen Yi's black robe fluttered, and within the sleeves, his long fingers had unknowingly clenched into a fist.

It was as if he had transformed a palm into a sword.

An immortal sword, brimming with vitality, forged by the Primordial Purple Qi of the Heavenly Palace, resonated with the winds of heaven and earth, creating a high-pitched phoenix cry that sounded like a piercing sword's edge!

Shen Yi's calm expression finally showed a hint of emotion.

The sword strikes without returning!

The sharp peak of his fist met Du Weiguang's fist head-on.

The two fists clashed like a treasure sword shattering bamboo, and Shen Yi's right fist effortlessly tore through Du Weiguang's arm, shoulder, and half of his body, turning him into a rain of blood that flew away in a near-death state.

"Pfft—"

Du Weiguang's mind was flooded with fear, regret, and other emotions, coupled with deep incomprehension. However, under the assault of the ferocious force, he had little room for thought, and even his spirit soul was violently shaken, causing him to fall into a faint.

Within the Mountain Movers Sect's main hall, a powerful surge of spiritual power rushed out, quickly enveloping Du Weiguang and pulling him into the hall.

Shen Yi merely watched quietly, then lowered his arm, showing no intention of pursuing further.

He had only wanted to test his sword, and although these testing stones were somewhat poor, there was no need to completely destroy them.

After all, they were still within the Mountain Movers Sect's territory, and the Unification Realm giant had yet to make an appearance.

Shen Yi didn't particularly enjoy putting himself in danger without any benefits.

The Immortal Phoenix Sword Body had just reached maturity; it hadn't yet attained perfection. It was the abundant Primordial Purple Qi of the entire Heavenly Palace that had granted this Spirit Body Art the strength comparable to that of the White Jade Capital.

But it should only be effective within one or two cities.

It was somewhat disappointing that these Mountain Movers Sect cultivators, renowned for their Body Tempering, were not even at this level.

"Huff."

Su Hongxiu had wanted to see the palm strike she had heard about, but instead, she witnessed another terrifying technique of the Sect Master.

The opponent was clearly from the Nanyang Sacred Land and wasn't known for their Spirit Body Art, yet they managed to overpower three Body Tempering Cultivators from the Mountain Movers Sect without even employing the use of an Immortal City.

It really made one feel... a bit unsettled inside.

However, upon further reflection, with the backing of eleven Heavenly Palace layers, any means would become terrifying.

Li Hongxiu's initial assessment of her odds had to be revised downward once again.

She lifted her gaze towards the slightly swaying black-robed youth in front of her and sighed softly. This young Sect Master always managed to surprise her.

"You don't seem angry anymore?"

Bai Wu quietly moved closer, only to receive a calm glance from Li Hongxiu. He smiled awkwardly, "Not opening the Immortal City for battle, that's just foolishness... Who can match him in every skill? I wonder how much free time one needs to have such interests. Truly, with such talent, one can do as one pleases."

Qin Yue's words seemed like a casual remark, but they were sincere.

There were very few in the sect who had the time to learn so many skills. The last one to do so was probably the Xuan Qing elder.

It could only be said that the Nanyang Sect produced exceptional talents!

Thinking of this, Bai Wu turned to look at Wei Yuanzhou. Tsking, he estimated that Yuanzhou would feel disappointed once again. After finding an opportunity, it was shut down by a single statement, leaving him with nowhere to showcase his abilities. Adding to that, the comparison with Shen Yi...

Obviously.

Wei Yuanzhou wasn't the type of person Bai Wu had in mind.

After taking action.

His thoughts were solely focused on Shen Yi. When it came to matters concerning the Sect Master, he couldn't afford to be careless.

While amazed by Shen Yi's formidable Body Tempering techniques, he quickly composed himself and looked towards the grand hall across the mountain.

At this moment, within the Mountain Movers Sect's main hall, several auras far surpassing those of direct disciples were stirring.

As expected, within a few breaths.

Figure after figure emerged from the hall, striding through the air and suspending themselves in the sky.

A rough count revealed a total of sixteen cultivators, both old and young, including elders and direct disciples, all at the White Jade Capital Realm!

Unless there was some major event, it was unlikely for all the strong cultivators of a sect to gather within the sect at the same time.

In other words, the current strength of the Mountain Movers Sect might be even greater than Wei Yuanzhou's initial assessment, equivalent to the combined strength of two sects within the Southern Flood Seven Sons, or perhaps even stronger.

Upon their appearance, they immediately displayed the grandeur of a true major sect.

Led by the eldest-looking elder, they all looked down at Shen Yi.

"Heh."

Wei Yuanzhou suddenly laughed, finding it hard to comprehend.

He had expected there might be elders or direct disciples guarding the hall, but never imagined there would be so many.

Moreover, despite having so many high-level cultivators present, the Mountain Movers Sect still refused to discuss resisting the Dragon Palace with him and the others.

Compared to having the will but lacking the strength, this deliberate indifference was obviously harder to accept.

Of course, even with the current display of force.

The several Daoists still didn't reveal any unusual reactions.

After all... the Southern Flood Seven Sons wouldn't be divided, and if one were to discuss backgrounds, a mere Mountain Movers Sect couldn't compare.

However, what puzzled Wei Yuanzhou was that these powerful White Jade Capital cultivators, when leaving the hall, clearly had a hint of anger on their faces.

But now, suspended in the air, as a few breaths passed, the anger on their faces gradually dissipated, and instead, they seemed to have seen some precious treasure, their eyes filled with an inexplicable delight.

"Mountain Movers Sect Senior Elder Yang Yunheng, greetings to the Nanyang Dao Friends."

The leading elder appeared quite old but was full of vigor. He addressed them as Dao Friends, and his gaze never left Shen Yi.

As he spoke.

Even Li Hongxiu couldn't help but furrow her brows.

This elder gave her a sense of danger. At least during her time in the Southern Flood, she hadn't felt a similar aura from any White Jade Capital cultivators.

Perhaps it was due to opening three cities, the quality of their Dao Soldiers, and the strength of their Spirit Body Art. Li Hongxiu composed herself, lightly stepping forward and quietly standing behind Shen Yi.

"No need to be nervous."

Yang Yunheng managed a smile, glancing at the two dying figures at Shen Yi's feet, "They lost to your superior skills. The Mountain Movers Sect admits defeat. Please stay a while longer, and we will surely provide you with sufficient compensation. But for now... could you return them to me?"

Compensation?

Hearing these words, Shen Yi raised his eyebrows.

He hadn't intended to kill them in the first place, and now there was an unexpected gain.

He recalled that Wei Yuanzhou had mentioned how this sect had been collecting various Heaven Materials... wondering if there was anything suitable for his Immortal Phoenix Unbreakable Sword Body.

"As you wish."

Shen Yi nodded lightly.

His demeanor, victorious yet not arrogant, was observed by the Mountain Movers Sect members, once again prompting an instinctive exchange of glances among them.

"Then, thank you, young friend."

Yang Yunheng cupped his hands and casually sent the two direct disciples back into the hall.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter end