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Chapter 522: Remember, Shen Zongzu
Chapter 522: Remember, Shen Zongzu
At the moment the golden-patterned dark blade mercilessly beheaded the Azure Phoenix, the entire Water Unicorn Cave Heaven fell into a deafening silence.
Such a powerful demon beast, whose raging heart flame's residual power alone could send many White Jade Capital cultivators scrambling for cover, was a tricky opponent even for several Immortal Sect Dao Children. Had it roamed these lands for some time, it would surely have established a formidable reputation throughout Hongze.
Yet, it had just perished easily at the hands of Shen Yi.
A demon beast with strength comparable to the Three City Realm, further enhanced by its noble bloodline, was considered a top-tier existence within its realm. Yet, it had been slain by a cultivator who had only reached the Two City Stage.
This was already incomprehensible enough.
Moreover, this Azure Phoenix possessed an extremely terrifying background, being the offspring of a Nascent Soul realm demon beast.
On any ordinary day, this would be shocking news reverberating throughout the Western Flood City.
However, everyone's attention was currently fixated on the Boundless Dao Imperial Palace in the sky.
The direct disciples and elders of the Mountain Moving Sect, especially those who had witnessed Shen Yi suppressing the three direct disciples earlier, had initially found this young man arrogant and unrestrained, even in the face of other sects.
It was only because he had revealed his astonishing body-refining talent that the matter had been resolved so simply; otherwise, it might not have ended so smoothly.
But now, they felt that their previous judgment had been inadequate.
This was far beyond mere arrogance.
It was downright lawless!
Not only had Shen Xiaoyou disregarded the background of the Azure Phoenix, but while killing this powerful phoenix demon beast with sheer strength, he had also casually done something even more terrifying.
He had blatantly ignored the warning from the Infinite Dao Emperor Sect.
What was even more startling was how calm the entire process had seemed.
It wasn't a fit of rage fueled by surging blood, nor was it the defiance of a heaven-defying genius feeling oppressed. Instead, he had carried out the act with a serene expression, quietly doing as he pleased.
This was precisely what made everyone's expressions even more bizarre.
If it wasn't due to a momentary impulse... then it meant he was exceedingly confident?
It was as if this top-tier force, renowned throughout the Great Swamp, was an existence that Shen Xiaoyou didn't feel the need to take to heart at all.
"..."
At this moment, Yan Chongzhang's heart was pounding rapidly, and he felt he could already predict the reaction of the vague figure in that landscape painting.
And the reaction of this Boundless Dao Emperor Sect cultivator would be truly terrifying for the various forces of Western Flood.
He already had the urge to completely sever ties with Shen Yi.
As if to validate Yan Chongzhang's guess, a calm and indifferent voice sounded from the Boundless Dao Imperial Palace at that moment. Even the most dull-witted cultivator in the field could easily discern the forced calmness and the raging fury hidden beneath.
"You have truly displeased me."
The vague figure on the meditation cushion looked down at the scene below, his gaze falling on the youth in the dark armor, and then sweeping over the massive corpse of the Azure Phoenix beside him, which resembled a small mountain.
Seeing Shen Yi silently storing the phoenix demon beast's corpse into his storage magical treasure without even sparing him a glance, the vague figure finally exhaled a heavy breath.
"You... deserve to die." He no longer concealed his anger, and his words were laced with rolling killing intent.
He had been in West Hong for more than just a day or two after arriving from North Hong. Even a top-tier immortal sect like the Mountain Shifting Sect and a heaven-defying genius like Yan Chongzhang would have to stand below and listen obediently to his reprimand, no matter how resentful they felt, as long as their Unity Realm master was present to protect them.
This was the might of the Infinite Dao Imperial Sect!
But now, this might had been trampled on so easily by a despicable wretch who relied on his pitiful strength.
"..."
The purple light in Shen Yi's eyes didn't dim. Normally, after supporting him in slaying such a formidable phoenix demon beast, the consumption of the Primordial Purple Qi would be considerable, and it wouldn't be as vibrant as it was now.
This could only prove one thing.
The Immortal Phoenix Body refined by the support of the Primordial Violet Qi was not his primary means of slaying the demon beast this time. Moreover, apart from the serious depletion of his dark armor, his condition was still quite good.
However, Shen Yi didn't say much.
After carefully collecting the spoils of battle, he glanced somewhat regretfully at the Young Master of the Dark Serpent who had been captured by Wei Yuanzhou, as well as the numerous serpent demon beast corpses surrounding them.
Then, he swiftly retracted his gaze, not even sparing a glance at the person in the sky, and turned to leave, activating his movement technique.
To be honest, now that the Young Master of the Dark Python had been captured by Lingyun Daozi, as long as Shen Yi spoke up, there was no doubt about who the demon beast would belong to.
But things shouldn't be taken too far.
The Mountain Moving Sect had already given so many gifts and paid a significant price. Shen Yi had to leave them some face.
Only after Yan Chongzhang resolved the matter with the Infinite Dao Emperor Sect would he have the spare capacity to aid the Seven Sons of Nan Hong.
Moreover...
The current situation was not suitable for letting others know about his relationship with the Seven Sons of the Southern Flood or the Mountain-Moving Sect.
Not only would it bring them trouble, but it would also increase the probability of his identity being exposed.
Shen Yi's greatest reliance was the fact that no force in the Western Flood knew him, and with the existence of the panel, as long as he could eat and drink his fill, his realm's progress would be terrifyingly fast.
However, he had no habit of entrusting his life to others, nor was he the type to forcibly drag others into his adventures.
As for the Infinite Dao Emperor Sect, it was merely a shadow in the sky, not the true body.
Unless Shen Yi could handle this matter cleanly and decisively, leaving no future troubles, such as having the confidence to bury that cultivator here, he wasn't interested in provoking unnecessary trouble for the sake of momentary anger.
He just wanted to take what was rightfully his, and that was all.
With this in mind, Shen Yi transformed into a purple and white rainbow, streaking towards the horizon.
Wei Yuanzhou tightly pursed his lips, his hands hidden within his wide sleeves clenching so hard that the knuckles turned white, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes.
This expression was at odds with his reputation as the peaceful, free-flowing Immortal Wei.
He was known as the most rule-abiding of the Seven Sons of Nan Hong, and he also bore the responsibility of maintaining order during this gathering.
But the authority of the sect leader was not to be challenged... and that was one of the rules Wei Yuanzhou himself upheld.
Moreover, this was not a simple matter of disrespect, but a blatant threat to life! Threatening the life of one of the Seven Sons in front of their sect leader, no less!
"Have you all gone mad?"
Bai Wu glared at Wei Yuanzhou, understanding his unspoken message.
He was being told to seek guidance from his master.
Su Hongxiao's temperament was one thing, but for Wei Yuanzhou to follow suit was taking things too far. Did they think that the Seven Sons of Nan Hong were still the formidable force they had been under the leadership of the Nan Yang Sect ten millennia ago?
Times had changed!
Bai Wu, usually the one to fan the flames, now played the role of mediator, transmitting his voice so only Wei Yuanzhou could hear: "Shen Zongzu handled things perfectly well. Don't make trouble for him, or I'll report back to the sect and have you all locked up!"
Just then, a soft sigh echoed through the air.
"Did he really handle things well?"
Su Hongxiao raised her finger to her brow, and a new city appeared in the sky, named "Emperor."
Among the nearly twenty White Jade Capital cultivators present, only a handful could manifest this city.
And the reason Su Hongxiao suddenly did so was simple.
The hazy figure in the Boundless Dao Imperial Palace had suddenly released a halo of light, which seeped into the chains that had previously bound Shen Yi.
The figure in the landscape painting was now directly controlling this Daoist artifact.
The chains buzzed violently, their radiant light tinting the heavens and earth, as they bound the purple and white rainbow in front of them.
In the span of a breath, the purple and white light dissipated.
The tall, dark-armored figure stood with his back to the crowd, his deep gaze lowered to his raised right arm, now wrapped tightly in the chains.
His profound eyes, like a fathomless ancient well, gave no hint of emotion.
"Have I given you leave to go?"
The hazy figure in the sky raised his palms, and his voice gradually filled the sky, laced with a hint of cruelty.
As these words landed, Yan Chongzhang's expression turned uglier by the second.
He had never imagined that Shen Yi would just calmly leave. Everyone had their moments of youthful arrogance, himself included, and given Shen Xiaoyou's astonishing actions, it was understandable if he came across as proud and aloof.
But from what he had witnessed, Shen Yi seemed more like a serious, taciturn cultivator who focused on his tasks.
Aside from hoping that Shen Xiaoyou could unravel the secrets of the Nameless Mountain's hidden treasures, Yan Chongzhang had also grown to admire the young man's character and conduct.
However, what he had never expected was that the Infinite Dao Emperor Sect would be so petty.
The demon beast had been slain solely by Shen Yi, without any assistance.
When the Infinite Dao Emperor Sect's demands were not met, they resorted to harsh words, already losing the dignity befitting a major sect. And now, despite Shen Xiaoyou's silence, they were still resorting to force to keep him here!
Were they a righteous sect or a bunch of demonic cultivators?
"Fellow Daoist!" Yan Chongzhang suddenly called out. "Look at this Young Master of the Dark Python. Doesn't he meet your sect's requirements?"
He didn't have the qualifications to offend the Infinite Dao Emperor Sect on behalf of the Mountain Moving Sect, but he had the courage to try and resolve the situation.
"Hiss." Yang Yunheng's heart skipped a beat as he never expected that, with Shen Xiaoyou having offended both the Azure Phoenix clan and the Infinite Dao Emperor Sect, their sect would still dare to intervene.
But after a moment's hesitation, the grand elder sighed and remained silent.
"If you are satisfied, please take him away." Yan Chongzhang signaled to Wei Yuanzhou and then averted his gaze, continuing to stare at the hazy figure in the Boundless Dao Imperial Palace without mentioning anything about payment.
The Mountain Moving Sect was willing to do this favor for free, giving this North Hong grand cultivator enough face and a way to save face.
Upon hearing this, the hazy figure slowly turned his head, remaining silent for a long time.
Suddenly, another mouth appeared on his shadowy face, the corners of his lips lifting in a cold, mocking smile. "And you think you're giving me a way out? Look at what you've brought me. It's truly pathetic."
The Young Master of the Dark Python might be impressive, but compared to the Azure Phoenix, he fell far short.
Before his words had even landed, a small green sword shot out from the landscape painting.
The situation was identical to what had happened earlier within the Mountain Moving Sect.
The small sword transformed into a silent beam of light, streaking directly towards the terrified Young Master of the Dark Python!
The Greenfire Blue Lotus Sword, ranked within the top seventy of the Daoist Artifact Records, was a formidable weapon!
Just then, a streak of intersecting golden light pierced through the air, arriving before the sword and colliding with it.
The dense aura of a Daoist artifact suddenly erupted, causing even the surrounding sky to distort!
A crisp crack rang out.
The green fire blazed like a sunset, filling the entire Water Unicorn Cave Heaven with scorching heat.
In the face of that golden light, the Greenfire Blue Lotus Sword shattered like fragile jade, offering no resistance whatsoever.
It transformed into a dense purple light and returned to the Boundless Dao Imperial Palace.
Su Hongxiao and Yan Chongzhang's expressions changed simultaneously.
Su Hongxiao had carefully assessed her White Jade Sword before, and even with her enhancements, it was only slightly better than the Greenfire Blue Lotus Sword.
As for Yan Chongzhang, he was well-versed in the Daoist Artifact Records, and his prized arm guard was only seven ranks higher than that small sword.
In other words, the golden light that shattered the Greenfire Blue Lotus Sword could just as easily destroy the Daoist artifacts of these two cultivators.
"You..."
The hazy figure in the Boundless Dao Imperial Palace clearly hadn't anticipated this turn of events.
It was obvious that for this North Hong grand cultivator, attempting to summon the third city's Dao artifact from such a distant location was a bit too forceful.
But in the blink of an eye, even as the landscape painting shook violently...
A jade ruler enveloped in crimson lightning streaked out with an overwhelming momentum!
"Heavenly Origin Illusion Thunder Ruler! Are you Pan Boyang?!"
In the Hongze realm, Dao artifacts were even more recognizable than faces.
Yan Chongzhang instinctively exclaimed in shock.
In the Dao Artifact Records, unless one deliberately publicized it, a cultivator would only be listed by the name of their strongest artifact, hence the reason why the Greenfire Blue Lotus Sword did not reveal its owner's name, and only those who were familiar with it knew that it belonged to a powerful cultivator.
What Yan Chongzhang had never expected was that the owner of this Dao artifact, renowned for its conduct, would turn out to be Pan Boyang, the owner of the Divine Ruler, ranked 39th on the Dao Artifact Records, and famous throughout the Three Floods for his gentlemanly name.
The blurry figure remained silent, not even acknowledging his identity.
Even though his identity had been exposed, he was more annoyed by the fact that his Dao artifact had been overwhelmed by someone else in front of so many people.
At this moment, Pan Boyang's attention was solely focused on the intertwining golden light.
He had to destroy it in a more decisive manner to quell the anger in his heart.
The jade ruler was translucent, with veins that seemed to be filled with blood, emitting a soft glow. As the blood-like veins extended from the ruler's body, they transformed into a vast sea of thunder, like raging dragons dancing with sharp claws, enveloping the golden light.
Boom!
The sound of thunder reverberated through the world, as if the heavens were enraged.
In the face of this crimson lightning, the White Jade Capital cultivators felt the same helpless fear they had experienced as mortals when confronted with thunder.
The crimson lightning eventually enveloped the golden light.
The dense thunderous light converged, exuding a formidable aura as it devoured everything in its path.
In the face of the Heavenly Origin Illusion Thunder Ruler, the golden light seemed like a lonely boat in a terrifying storm, appearing rather ordinary.
But what shocked everyone was...
It advanced with unwavering stability, without the slightest change from start to finish. Just like how Shen Yi had ignored Pan Boyang earlier, it quietly wrapped around the crimson lightning and streaked away.
The landscape painting trembled more violently, obviously straining too hard and falling short.
The Heavenly Origin Illusion Thunder Ruler began to fade, and the thunderous sky gradually dissipated.
Pan Boyang stared fixedly at the scene before him.
The golden light suddenly pierced through the Young Master of the Dark Python's skull. The immense force contained within sent his body crashing into the ancient tree, causing the tree, which had endured countless years and countless battles with the White Jade Capital, to finally let out a mournful creak as it snapped in half.
The black blade quietly sank into the pitch-black tree trunk.
The dense golden veins on it shone brilliantly, resembling a blossoming lotus, made slightly eerie by the crimson blood.
It attracted everyone's gaze.
Until they suddenly remembered who the owner of this blade was.
And so, their gazes quickly fell on the distant figure of the youth in dark armor.
The entire process happened in the blink of an eye.
Shen Yi maintained his calm demeanor, but his right palm, which had not yet fully retracted, revealed that this strike had originated from him.
"..."
In the Boundless Dao Imperial Palace, Pan Boyang sat motionlessly on his meditation cushion, but anyone could tell how agitated he was at the moment.
Perhaps he was unsure of Shen Yi's identity, or perhaps he had finally come up with an excuse.
He bowed his head and looked down at the scene below. "Very well, I, Pan, will remember today's events. You'd better remember me, Pan, or else..."
Before Pan Boyang could finish his sentence, his entire body suddenly shook.
This time, Shen Yi did not tear off the chains from his arm but calmly gripped them in his palm and slowly applied force.
Under his quiet gaze...
The entire landscape painting trembled more violently than when the Dao artifact was summoned, as if the entire landscape was being overturned by an invisible giant hand, signaling the end of the world!
"How dare you!"
Pan Boyang mobilized all his energy, using the entire landscape painting to counter the slender, white hand.
Then, this enormous Dao palace, which hid the sky and covered the earth, slowly descended towards the water surface... pulled down by a mortal force!
"I'm not used to having someone talk to me from above."
Since the start of his battle with Qing Feng, Shen Yi finally spoke his first words.
His voice was clear, without any drastic emotional fluctuations, yet it caused the complexions of everyone present to change drastically.
As his arm, covered in dark armor, pulled down, Pan Boyang inexplicably felt as if he was wrestling with an incredibly tall and thick mountain range, an unshakable pillar of the heavens and earth!
In the next moment, he was pulled down from his meditation cushion.
When he came back to his senses...
His neck had already been gripped by those distinct knuckles.
"Do you remember me now?" Shen Yi quietly gazed at the blurry figure, his eyes serious as he asked the question.
"..." Pan Boyang stared with wide eyes, and although it was just a projection and not his true body, he had never suffered such humiliation.
"I remember you! I will definitely remember you!" he finally burst out in a hoarse roar.
Hearing this, Shen Yi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a trace of indifference as he nodded, "Then that's good."
As his words fell, he fiercely clenched his five fingers, causing the blurry figure to instantly shatter in his palm.
The entire Boundless Dao Imperial Palace, along with the landscape painting, shattered into pieces.
On the distant water surface...
Yan Chongzhang stood there, stunned. He finally understood where the vague sense of familiarity he felt was coming from.
It was the Divine Mountain Art.
The perfected Divine Mountain Art.
It was a realm he had not yet been able to touch.
(End of Chapter)
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