Chapter 682: So What If I Admit It?
Chapter 682: So What If I Admit It?
Compared to the last time she went to the Bi Hai, Yelan had to intentionally slow down to wait for Shen Yi, and she even brought Ye Jing along.
This time, the two of them entered the Void Realm, solely for the purpose of a quick journey. In just over ten days, they had covered a distance that would normally take half a year, and they could already see the expanse of the Bi Hai in the distance.
"Indeed..."
Yelan sighed in her heart.
Previously, when Shen Yi returned from the Demon Suppression Tower, she had guessed that he had successfully obtained the Void Reality Dao Art. Otherwise, it would have been difficult for someone with the abilities of the Dragon Tiger Lohan to stop so many powerful demons who were determined to escape.
Now it seemed that not only had he obtained the Dao Art, but he had also likely deduced his own path and, with the help of the Imperial Qi Golden Pill, even if one were to only consider the Void Reality Dao Art and not the Bodhimanda Sect's achievements, his cultivation was already no weaker than hers.
The cultivators serving in the Demon Slayer Bureau were already the fastest cultivators in the world, and Shen Yi's performance even made Yelan feel a hint of envy.
With his unparalleled talent, his future path was wide open, and with the generous support of the Imperial Demon Slayer Bureau, he had been granted the world's most precious Imperial Qi. The combination of these two factors was simply a match made in heaven.
Just as Yelan's thoughts were wandering, a blinding red light suddenly shone upon her, causing her to instinctively turn her head and raise her arm to shield her face.
The next moment, in front of her, a sun-like red orb appeared, seemingly infinite and emitting a desolate aura.
In front of this red sun, Yelan's sword light seemed like a tiny black dot, and no matter how swiftly she tried to break through, she couldn't escape the red light's envelopment.
In just an instant, she felt as if her entire body was about to be incinerated.
Helpless, Yelan was forced to fall out of the Void Realm, unable to maintain her sword light. Her white robe fluttered as she swiftly flew into the mountains beyond the Bi Hai.
After all, she was once a Peak Master.
Among the three generations of disciples in the Three Immortal Sect, there were not more than a handful who could defeat this young girl in a single move. Even with the support of the Imperial Demon Slayer Bureau, one couldn't deny her exceptional natural talent.
But the current situation left her without even a chance to fight back, proving that an elder had intervened.
"Huff—"
Yelan stood firm, not questioning the identity of the attacker, but instead, her gaze was complex as she looked ahead.
The red sun that had appeared in the Void Realm earlier was explanation enough.
The Void Reality Dao Art, a Fourth Rank Dao Art, could only be her master, Mu Yang.
The next moment, a figure in ink-black robes also stepped out of the Void Realm and walked slowly to Yelan's side. "Are you okay?"
Yelan glanced at Shen Yi, shook her head, and smiled helplessly, "Not yet, but who knows about later."
After speaking, she looked up at the sky again, "So, you're saying that when we return to refine the pill for the Ancestor, you'll intercept and kill us in the Bi Hai?"
This completely defied normal logic.
If the attacker truly intended to make a move, this timing was the most inappropriate. In just a few days, Divine Void Mountain would discover that the two hadn't returned.
Moreover, Mu Yang had just left the Divine Void Mountain Sect.
Surely, those other Peak Masters, who had cultivated for countless years, weren't fools.
Even if they disliked the Dan Peak, they would never tolerate such an incident. If this precedent were set, which Peak's genius would dare to venture out for training in the future?
They might not even make it out of the Bi Hai before being intercepted by their own people.
"Desperate dogs jump over walls, but you're jumping in a ridiculous manner," Yelan said, standing with her hands at her sides and her eyes narrowed.
Before she finished speaking, two figures finally appeared in the sky.
Mu Yang glanced at Shen Yi with a slanted gaze, and a hint of apprehension flashed through his calm eyes.
He had just witnessed this young man stepping out of the Void Realm. In other words, after obtaining the Void Reality Dao Art and leaving Divine Void Mountain, in such a short time, he had already reached the Fifth Rank.
Even though this young man was a rare Dan Shi with ample resources, this speed was still astonishing.
However, this situation did not deter Mu Yang; instead, it strengthened his determination.
At this moment, he could still rely on his seniority to temporarily suppress the two. If he waited a little longer, the situation might become uncontrollable.
"Tsk! You're judging a gentleman by the standards of a villain. My father didn't come here for some peak master position. Before you question us, why not ask your companion, Shen Peak Master, about his true identity!"
Liu Ruifeng coldly laughed and impatiently stepped out from behind his father.
Mu Yang slightly frowned and glanced at him, and the chill in his eyes immediately made the young man shrink back and retreat.
"Ah."
Indeed, he was still too inexperienced. With just one sentence, Yelan had given her an excuse to remove herself from the situation.
Mu Yang Dao Ren sighed and spoke calmly, "No matter what you think of me in your heart, I have no intention of explaining myself. You should be grateful that it's me here today and not your grandmaster uncle. Otherwise, you two wouldn't have the chance to stand here and talk."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Yelan's face changed slightly.
Mu Yang Dao Ren's calm demeanor was not what one would expect from someone who had just killed someone in secret.
"A few days ago, someone from the Xianting came, and the eight peaks welcomed this Celestial General into the sect. After chatting for a few days, we learned some very interesting things."
Mu Yang Dao Ren sighed and shook his head, "Laran, when you left the mountain, we were so worried about your safety that we forgot to advise you. As a member of a prestigious and orthodox sect, and the descendant of a Great Immortal, you must never stray from the right path."
"Who would have thought that you would not only associate with Xiemo Waidao, but also have the audacity to bring them back to the sect."
"I know you resent Shenxu Mountain, but I never thought you would disregard the bond between fellow disciples."
Mu Yang Dao Ren raised his palm and said, "As disciples of our master, we cannot stand by and watch as you tarnish the reputation of Shenxu Mountain. Today, we will take you two to face the consequences in heaven, and it's better late than never."
"You..."
Yelan instinctively glanced at Shen Yi after hearing this.
She knew that he had caused trouble and feared the Xianting, but she never imagined that the matter was so serious that even the reputation of the Shenxu Mountain's peak master couldn't cover it up, leading to the Xianting sending someone to the sect to demand an explanation!
However, she wasn't foolish enough to believe everything Mu Yang said. She coldly replied, "Who is right and who is wrong, we'll discuss it back at the sect. Our ancestor is still alive, and it's not your place to speak for Shenxu Mountain as the master of the sixth peak."
At these words, Mu Yang Dao Ren suddenly laughed, "There's no need to bother our master. Leave this mess to the Xianting to handle. Our Shenxu Mountain is not a place that tolerates corruption."
"If you have any arguments, save them for the Celestial Generals."
"Indeed!" Liu Ruifeng's face lit up with excitement again as he looked down at the two below and roared, "You, Shen Yi, no matter how silver-tongued you are, don't even think about deceiving us again. Surrender and face your punishment!"
He had long wanted to tear this boy to pieces, but the sect rules prevented him from doing so. Even his father, who held an equivalent position, had no excuse to confront him.
Now, with the backing of the Xianting, he could not only kill this boy but also gain a good reputation for himself!
"Escape into the void and flee separately. Returning to Shenxu Mountain will ensure your safety," Yelan secretly conveyed. She wasn't just arguing with Mu Yang; she wanted to test the sect's attitude.
After Mu Yang refused to return to Shenxu Mountain, she was confident that the other peak masters were still unaware of the situation.
If it was a hopeless situation before, there was now a glimmer of hope. After all, they were very close to Shenxu Mountain.
However, at that moment...
After a long silence, Shen Yi slowly took a step forward, his sleeves fluttering. He lifted his gaze to the father and son in the sky and calmly said, "When did I ever argue?"
A barely noticeable smile appeared on his pale face, and within that smile, there was a hint of aggression, "I admit it."
This was a brazen attitude that shocked the three people present, not just the father and son, but even Yelan was taken aback.
Since she had known Shen Yi, she had never seen him like this.
If he denied it, there was still a chance to return to Shenxu Mountain and avoid punishment, but now that he had admitted it, even if he returned, no one would protect him!
Liu Ruifeng's eyes widened in disbelief.
Even as a third-generation disciple under the Great Immortal, he held the Xianting in high regard. He never expected that after Shen Yi's identity was exposed, not only would he not be afraid, but he would become even more arrogant.
"Indeed, admitting the truth at least shows some dignity."
Mu Yang Dao Ren quickly regained his composure, his expression returning to indifference. As he raised his right palm, his five fingers clenched slightly.
A loud tearing sound filled the air, and a terrifyingly bright red object squeezed out from a large tear in the sky.
In an instant, the tear spanned a thousand feet across the sky.
A massive sun suddenly appeared in the sky, its red glow mesmerizing. It descended slowly, exuding a powerful oppressive force. The air was filled with a suffocating aura, and even more terrifying was the scorching heat that could melt everything in its path!
Under this divine sun, even the mountains seemed insignificant.
Not to mention the thin figure in the ink-black robe, who was now barely visible to the naked eye.
The Thousand Tribulations represented the perfection of the Dao path. As long as one couldn't break through to the Great Achievement, failing to manifest complete transformation, even if they were just one tribulation short, the difference would be as vast as heaven and earth!
Not to mention direct contact with this blazing red sun, even being enveloped by its radiant light would leave most Fifth-Rank cultivators utterly defenseless.
"..."
Shen Yi faced the fiery sun, watching as it descended heavily.
The next moment, his sleeve robe billowed, and his clearly-defined five fingers clenched tightly, blood surging within, as if accompanied by the roars of dragons and tigers.
His fist struck like a thunderclap, exploding outward with brute force!
Within the crimson sun, a thick golden light suddenly burst forth, far brighter and more blinding than the red rays!
Boom!
The fist struck the vast, boundless red sun, momentarily halting its descent.
The seductive red light suddenly twisted, rippling like illusory water waves.
A crack appeared beneath the fist, and in the blink of an eye, it spread across the entire sun.
This punch contained three thousand tribulations! How could anyone block it?
Crack! Crack!
The sun shattered abruptly, and the spreading red haze caused the entire world to tremble.
The figure in the ink-colored robe took to the sky, like a golden crow born from the blazing sun. He advanced step by step, directly toward the father and son, rubbing his wrist as his clear voice echoed through the sky, carrying a strong tone of ridicule.
"So what if I admit it? What can you do?"
"..."
Mu Yang Dao Ren watched in disbelief as the sun shattered, panic flashing in his eyes.
He had never imagined that his once-proud Dao Fruit would be so easily shattered.
A cultivator capable of shattering the Void Reality with a single punch couldn't possibly be a mere Fifth-Rank cultivator.
Not only was the opponent also a Fourth-Rank cultivator, but his cultivation was far superior to his own!
However, with the courage to bring his son along, Mu Yang had some reliance, and there was no time to be dazed. He waved his sleeves and shouted,
"The Ten Thousand Dragons Subduing Demons Formation!"
As the peak master of the Formation Peak, even with full confidence, Mu Yang Dao Ren instinctively set up the formation in advance.
This habit, cultivated over many years, might just save his life today.
Amidst the howling winds, the Bi Hai churned, and amidst the mountains, stones rose, and intricate formation patterns emerged. Countless dragons appeared out of thin air, lifelike with complete whiskers, claws, and scales, and from their roars, an indescribable divine might erupted.
Without any signal, they soared into the sky, charging toward the figure strolling in the sky!
Shen Yi's steps were neither hurried nor slow.
In the eyes of the father and son, they saw behind his slender figure a vague, majestic, and seated silhouette.
The golden body's face remained calm, eyes closed.
However, as the ten thousand dragons approached, before even getting close to Shen Yi, they all froze in place, as if suppressed by an invisible force, and then abruptly shattered.
This bizarre scene left Mu Yang Dao Ren dumbfounded.
Shen Yi walked slowly towards the two.
Ten Thousand Dragons Subduing Demons?
As a physical body that subdued demons and traveled the mortal world, he had reached the Great Achievement of Arhat, earning the name of Subduing Dragons and Overcoming Tigers.
"This venerable one decides who is a demon."
"Do you understand?"
As the youth spoke indifferently, the majestic golden body slowly opened its eyes. It extended a hand that blotted out the sky, reaching directly towards the two.
"Ahh!"
Liu Rui Feng's eyes were filled with golden light, and he could even make out the abyss-like palm lines in the descending hand.
His eyes widened, and he instinctively let out a roar.
Such profound methods were beyond the comprehension of a Sixth-Rank Celestial cultivator, even if they spent their entire life studying.
The young cultivator, whom his father thought could be easily slain, now terrified him, making him feel like his soul was about to scatter.
In the palm, a golden river flowed, suppressing the demons of the world.
Just the ripples caused by the giant palm's descent were enough to silently dissolve Liu Rui Feng's body.
Mu Yang Dao Ren had no time to spare for his son; he didn't even dare to utter harsh words. Instead, he turned and fled into the void, swiftly heading towards Divine Void Mountain!
However, he was still enveloped by the golden river.
Mu Yang Dao Ren turned back in panic and saw that at the end of the misty void, the golden giant palm was following closely, calmly pursuing him.
In just a breath, his surroundings were covered in golden light.
He could only watch helplessly as the palm, like a pillar of heaven, clenched in mid-air, completely blocking Mu Yang's vision. Until everything went pitch black, he lost all senses, swallowed by the golden river.
Beyond the void, above the Bi Hai.
Shen Yi retracted his palm and looked at the blood pearl on his fingertip, flicking it away with a hint of disdain.
Turning casually, he met Yelan's disbelieving gaze.
"You... have reached the pinnacle of your fruit position?"
(End of Chapter)
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