First Immortal of the Sword

Chapter 1498 - Requesting You by Name

Sword Immortal Qingshi slipped a bronze lantern from his sleeves, his expression glum. “Fellow Daoist Su, this contains what remains of Universal Emptiness’s soul.”

Su Yi accepted the bronze lantern. It was cracked, and had wisps of Buddhist fire hovering around the wick.

What remained of the Universal Emptiness Sword Buddha’s soul was bathed in that Buddhist flame. It seemed he’d sunk into deep slumber. His soul body sat cross-legged, entirely unmoving.

Su Yi gazed intently at him, then frowned.

There was no need to even think to know that if the Universal Emptiness Sword Buddha’s body had been destroyed, his soul wasn’t in good shape either.

That meant he could forget about making a full recovery anytime soon. It was even possible that... he’d never be able to break into immortality!

To someone like the Universal Emptiness Sword Buddha, that was an unquestionably cruel fate!

Sword Immortal Qingshi’s wounds were severe too, and his vital energy was in chaos. That proved that his foundations had been badly damaged.

If he couldn’t mend his foundations in the Grand Dao, his wounds would severely impact his future!

Dense, irrepressible killing intent rose within Su Yi’s heart.

After returning to the stars, he took up residence in Universal Emptiness Temple. He, Sword Immortal Qingshi, and the Universal Emptiness Sword Buddha had since become close friends. They frequently discussed the Dao and drank together.

How could Su Yi not be angry after realizing the severity of their injuries? He could disregard all worldly strife, but he couldn’t disregard his companions!

“What exactly happened to you?” he asked softly.

“While we were out searching the Blackwater Forbidden Grounds for Cloud Soaring Divine Essence, someone plotted against us,” Sword Immortal Qingshi said hoarsely, irrepressible hatred on his brow, his whole body quivering with anger.

Before long, Su Yi understood the full situation.

Several days ago, while Sword Immortal Qingshi and the Universal Emptiness Sword Buddha were out exploring the Blackwater Forbidden Grounds, they discovered a deeply buried vein containing an enormous amount of Cloud Soaring Divine Essence.

Both of them were incomparably delighted, but something unexpected happened during the excavation process.

A group of Northern Abyss Star Domain experts attacked out of nowhere, proclaiming their attention to monopolize this good fortune. Just like that, conflict broke out.

“We were outnumbered, so we agreed to share half the Cloud Soaring Divine Essence with them,” Sword Immortal Qingshi said with utter loathing. He gnashed his teeth. “But they wanted it all! Furthermore, they took an inch and demanded a mile, insisting we offer them all our treasures! We naturally didn’t agree to that!”

“According to the rules of the First Battleground, you cannot kill each other during conflicts over good fortune. But we miscalculated. We would never have guessed they’d be so shameless and despicable!”

Sword Immortal Qingshi gnashed his teeth so hard they almost broke. “They indeed didn’t kill us, but they destroyed Universal Emptiness’s physical body and shattered his soul.

“And they came this close to crippling my cultivation completely!”

His voice boomed throughout the hall, full of dense hatred.

“At the final, critical juncture, I used a forbidden technique to escape with my life, taking Universal Emptiness with me. Along the way, I feared nothing more than those bastards catching up to us.

“Fortunately, I made it back in the end...”

Sword Immortal Qingshi’s chest heaved violently, and he suddenly broke into hacking coughs. Blood flowed from his lips, staining his lapels red.

Su Yi took all of this in calmly, but murderous intent was starting to seeth in the depths of his profound gaze.

“Indeed. I knew such rules would be meaningless to those with true malicious intent,” he whispered.

Had those Northern Abyss Star Domain cultivators killed anyone?

No, but they’d left the Universal Emptiness Sword Buddha without so much as a complete soul, and they’d practically crippled Sword Immortal Qingshi!

Their methods were ruthless and despicable to the extreme!

Sword Immortal Qingshi sighed bitterly. “Here in the First Battleground, the experts of the other three star domains all look down on we cultivators of the Eastern Profound Star Domain.

“If they encounter us while vying for good fortune, they won’t be at all polite. They’ll attack without reservation.

“They said that if not for the rules, all of us would have been killed like prey and harvested for merit a long time ago.”

Su Yi took out an immortal-level recovery medicine he’d been keeping in reserve and passed it to Sword Immortal Qingshi. “Take your time and treat your wounds. Leave this to me.”

He paused, then said, “You don’t have to worry about Universal Emptiness. Once I’ve resolved this, I’ll help him rebuild his body and treat his wounds.”

Sword Immortal Qingshi froze, suddenly nervous. “Fellow Daoist Su, if you throw all caution to the wind and kill our assailants, I’m afraid you’ll make enemies of...”

Here, he seemed to realize what he was saying, and he laughed bitterly. “Never mind. Pretend I didn’t say anything.”

He understood Su Yi’s nature. Su Yi wasn’t at all afraid of any of that!

And his concern was obviously unnecessary.

Su Yi took out a jug of wine and had a sip. “You understand me. Rest assured; every injustice has its perpetrator. I won’t attack randomly. All you need to do is tell me your enemies’ names.”

Sword Immortal Qingshi nodded. “Li Xiaolin. He’s an old-timer of the Northern Abyss Star Domain’s Firecloud Sect. He was the leader of the group.”

“Alright, I’ll remember that name.”

Su Yi turned and left the hall.

The skies were clear and blue, but in no way unduly bright.

However, when Su Yi emerged, the group waiting outside the hall instinctively squinted. A chill rose unbidden to their hearts.

Su Yi’s gaze was calm, without the slightest ripple of emotion.

But for some reason, everyone felt indescribably stifled.

“Look after Fellow Daoist Qingshi for me,” Su Yi said to Li Zhong.

“Got it!” Li Zhong agreed without a thought, but then, he hesitated. “Your Excellency Su, are you perhaps...”

“That’s right,” said Su Yi.

He was just about to leave when the Wood Spirit Monarch dashed over. “Your Excellency Su, I’m afraid the situation is dire. The leading expert of the Western Chill Star Domain requests to see you. She’s already waiting for you just outside the Welcoming Grounds.”

The crowd was stunned. What does Qin Suxin want?

Su Yi’s eyebrows rose. He could roughly guess what she was after, and he couldn’t help but whisper, “When it rains, it pours. Very well. I’ll just have to show them what I’m capable of!”

His murderous intent intensified.

The crowd shuddered inexplicably. The very air itself suddenly seemed bitingly cold, and the chill reached all the way into their marrow!

......

The Welcoming Grounds was now a bobbing sea of heads. Experts were as numerous as the clouds.

Regardless of their camp of origin, practically every expert still in the Plains of Welcoming had gathered here.

Their reason was simple. The leading figure of the Western Chill Star Domain, Qin Suxin, had requested to see Su Yi!

This triggered an enormous disturbance. Everyone realized that something big was about to happen!

Qin Suxin stood there alone, completely silent, but she was nonetheless the center of attention.

Her skin was as smooth as jade, and she was an extraordinary beauty. Her ink-black hair was casually tied up, and she had an extraordinary bearing, as if she’d risen above the masses.

In the Western Chill Star Domain, she was an uncontested legend!

Even back in the Nascent Divinity Realm, she was invincible within the Path of Transcendence. Even long-established Transcendents could only lower their heads before her.

Now that she’d reached the Cloud Soaring Realm, her strength was unfathomably terrifying.

There were even rumors her attainments in the Cloud Soaring Realm were enough to let her contend with Universe Realm Immortals!

Whenever someone like her did anything, others were sure to pay attention.

Meanwhile, Grand Elder Nie Yunwen of the Divine Spirit Immortal Sect stood not far from her. Several of his sectmates clustered around him.

“Junior Apprentice Brother Qian, today, we’ll get even with the man who killed you. If you’re watching this from down there in the Yellow Springs, this’ll be enough to ensure you have no further regrets,” Nie Yunwen muttered to himself.

He and his companions all looked eager. Qin Suxin had already made her position clear. Today, she was going to kill the rule breaker Su Yi in the Welcoming Grounds!

“The Eastern Profound Star Domain’s Su Yi is here!” an excited voice rang out.

All eyes instantly turned toward Eastern Profound Peak. A grand procession was headed their way.

The leader was a tall, upright figure in blue robes. This was none other than Su Yi.

He carried a jug of wine and walked as if he were out for a casual stroll. He showed no sign of a cultivation base whatsoever.

But the experts of the Eastern Profound Star Domain clustered around him, like stars gathering around the moon. It was immediately obvious how extraordinary his position was.

“That’s the most dazzling legend of the Eastern Profound Star Domain?”

Many of those present were seeing him for the first time, and they couldn’t help but be curious.

“That’s him! He’s the one who tamed the Qiongqi that scared Lu Meng so badly he pissed his pants.”

“Hahaha! Lu Meng really embarrassed himself!”

As the crowd discussed him, Lu Meng cursed. “Fuck!”

His defeat several days prior had left his reputation in shambles, to the point that he dared not show his face. He’d instead hidden himself on Northern Abyss Peak to watch from a distance.

Who’d have thought that even when he hid himself, everyone would bring up the thing he least wanted to discuss?

But he wasn’t the star of today’s show.

As Su Yi neared the Welcoming Grounds, Nie Yunwen of the Divine Spirit Immortal Sect shouted, “Su Yi, you violated the rules in the Beast Blood Swamp and killed our sect’s elder, Qian Xuefeng! Your crimes are unpardonable. If you know what’s good for you, lower your head and accept punishment!”

His voice went off like a thunderclap, booming throughout heaven and earth.

This was called a show of strength!

Uproar ensued amongst the crowd as everyone realized why Qin Suxin said she wanted to see Su Yi. So, he’d killed an expert of the Western Chill Star Domain!

The experts of the Eastern Profound Star Domain couldn’t help but gasp. His Excellency Su is really... this fierce?

Su Yi disregarded the shouting Nie Yunwen and looked at Qin Suxin. “You’re sticking out your neck on their behalf?”

Qin Suxin’s icy eyes met Su Yi’s gaze without fear. “Did you kill Qian Xuefeng?”

“I did,” Su Yi admitted with a nod. He couldn’t be bothered to explain.

However, his straightforward admission left the crowd unwittingly stunned, and their faces filled with disbelief.

This guy seriously is so domineering as to disregard a rule put into place by three top experts!?

Nie Yunwen said furiously, “As you can see, he’s admitted to his crimes!”

Inwardly, he was going mad with delight. And here he’d come up with all sorts of arguments to prove Su Yi’s guilt. He would never have thought that Su Yi would be stupid enough to just admit to what he’d done!

Su Yi’s open admission stunned even Qin Suxin, but a moment later, she said, “There’s no way I can disregard this!”

Her icy voice was full of staunch conviction.