First Immortal of the Sword

Chapter 1027 - Peril in Meteor Abyss

At the same time, Su Yi learned from the purple-robed middle-aged man’s memories that the Ye Family Imperial expert leading this expedition was called Ye Yunjia.

He was in the late-stage Profound Illumination Realm, and he was an old monster who’d lived for countless years.

Four days prior, Ye Yunjia led a group of experts into Nine Tripod City. They proceeded directly to Azurecloud Court to capture Wen Lingxue, Cha Jin, and the others.

But it didn’t go as planned.

The reason for this was simple. A’Cang intervened and helped Su Yi's friends avoid calamity.

The talisman Su Yi had left with Wen Lingxue also played a crucial role. It contained a trace of the Sword of the Nine Hells’ aura, and it was enough to threaten the life of even an Emperor.

Alas, Wen Lingxue used the talisman at an inopportune moment. Ye Yunjia sensed the danger and avoided it.action

However, this attack startled him and his companions, giving A’Cang and the others an opportunity to flee.

As for Wen Xinzhao and Yuan Heng? They were rather unfortunate. Four days ago, when disaster struck, both of them were out wandering. When they heard the news, they rushed back to Nine Tripod City, where they met with the Ye Family’s ambush. Both were captured.

After Ye Yunjia crushed Mount Heavenbristle, he immediately started pursuing A’Cang.

Learning this only intensified the murderous intent brewing in Su Yi’s heart.

There was no doubt about it: the Ye Family had come prepared. They’d investigated Su Yi and those close to him before taking action!

I’d yet to come looking for you, only for you to come looking for me instead… This time, I’ll just have to show you what I’m capable of! Su Yi’s gaze was distant and inscrutable.

It was a tranquil night, and the moon shone brilliantly overhead.

But an oppressive, austere atmosphere descended upon the ruins of Mount Heavenbristle.

Bang!

The purple-robed middle-aged man’s soul burned, inch by inch, then scattered into a rain of light.

He was destroyed, body and soul!

Then, Su Yi blurred into a beam of flowing light and soared into the sky, the Xia Emperor on his back.

He’d learned from the purple-robed man’s memories that Ye Yunjia had already picked up A’Cang’s trail, and he’d chased her to Meteor Abyss!

After Su Yi’s departure, a long time passed before someone broke the silence and asked in a quavering voice, “Who was that guy? Wasn’t he a bit too strong?”

Immediately afterward, the whole area descended into uproar, like a pot boiling over.

“How terrifying are the experts of that mysterious faction? Who’d have thought a young man like that would kill them all in the blink of an eye?”

“Just who was he? And what was his connection to the Xia Emperor?”

…but then, one of the older-generation experts seemed to realize something, and he cried out, “I know! That was Banished Immortal Su!”

This declaration went off like a sudden clap of thunder, suppressing all other voices. Everyone stiffened as tales of the legend who’d shaken the entire Azure Continent flooded into their minds.

Shockingly, the cacophony of voices descended into a strange silence.

A while later, someone muttered, “So, that legend is back…”

……

Moonlight illuminated a churning sea of clouds.

Su Yi was like a sharp beam of flowing light boring through the cloud cover and shattering the moonlight as he shot into the distance.

If he hadn’t restricted his cultivation base to the Spiritual Revolution Realm, he could have reached Meteor Abyss within two hours.

But even at his current speed, he was sure to arrive within four hours.

“Fellow Daoist, they have an Imperial expert holding down the fort. Whatever you do, don’t be reckless.” Along the way, the Xia Emperor couldn’t help but warn Su Yi.

After taking the medicine Su Yi gave him, he’d recovered some of his vitality. However, his wounds were still so severe that he could only let Su Yi carry him.

“In the past, I’d only seen the power of Imperial Realm talismans. I thought I understood Imperial-level strength, but it was only when I stood before a true Emperor that I understood how terrifying they are. A mere talisman is far from comparable,” said the Xia Emperor, his expression a complicated mix of dread, terror, bitterness, and frustration.

“What does an Emperor amount to? You needn’t worry. Once I’ve dealt with Ye Yunjia and saved the others, I’ll take you to the Mysterious Blue Realm and let you watch as I crush the Kunwu Mountain Ye Family. That’ll get revenge for your Xia Family, too,” Su Yi said casually.

The Xia Emperor was shocked, and he fell into a daze.

And here he’d been worried about whether or not Su Yi would be a match for Ye Yunjia. Su Yi was actually planning to crush the Ye Family in their home turf!

Just what did he experience during his year away? Just how strong has his cultivation become?

The Xia Emperor understood Su Yi’s disposition. He knew that if Su Yi dared say such a thing, he was completely confident that he could pull it off!

In the end, the Xia Emperor reached a conclusion that made his heart tremble: Su Yi was most likely already strong enough to kill Emperors!

Upon reaching this conclusion, he could no longer remain calm.

He’d long since learned of Su Yi’s past. He knew that this young man hailed from the remote Great Zhou, and that he’d lost his entire cultivation base at seventeen, becoming a cripple.

And he knew that the young man had risen to prominence in just a little over a year, becoming the most dazzling legend in all the Azure Continent, like a sun illuminating the heavens!

When Su Yi first left, there was already no one left who was capable of opposing him.

It had only been a little over a year since Su Yi had left the Azure Continent, but he already thought nothing of Emperors!

Just thinking about it was enough to make one’s heart shake!

But Su Yi’s thoughts were nowhere near so complicated. Rage and murderous intent had accumulated within his heart, and all he wanted to do was vent.

……

Meteor Abyss.

This massive chasm stood outside the entrance to Sumeru Immortal Island. A long time ago, the Jailer known as Ninth Heaven had lain dormant at the bottom of the chasm due to his severe injuries.

It was only after the onset of the Radiant Epoch that Ninth Heaven re-entered the world, killing the gray sparrow at A’Cang’s side. He’d almost killed A’Cang, too.

In the end, Su Yi cut Ninth Heaven down.

And several days prior, A’Cang led Wen Lingxue and the others to seek refuge in Meteor Abyss.

It was currently early in the morning. Mists permeated the dimly lit depths of Meteor Abyss.

Streak after streak of forceful, rampaging sword intent swathed in divine flames cleaved into the chasm’s depths. The destructive energy fluctuations rumbled and boomed like thunder.

Ye Yunjia was attacking!

He stood above Meteor Abyss. His face was thin, and he had a willowy beard.

But when he fought, he had the majesty of a god, and he was tyrannical beyond limit. Even a casual swing of his hands sent saber qi shooting through the sky. Each slash descended upon Meteor Abyss with a bang.

Deep within the chasm, a formation rippled and churned as it neutralized the relentless onslaught of saber qi.

“Alas, the Azure Continent cannot withstand Imperial Realm power. Otherwise, I could break a formation like that with a snap of my fingers.” Ye Yunjia furrowed his brow.

He’d chased them all the way here, and he’d sealed off their escape routes. It hadn’t been easy, either. Who’d have guessed that his prey would hide at the bottom of Meteor Abyss, which was full of the dense power of the world’s source?

A’Cang had even used that power to place a formation, and shockingly, it was blocking his attacks. She’d held out all this time!

“I’m going to run out of patience soon. I’ll give you one last chance. Come out now, and I can swear on the Grand Dao that I’ll let you leave in one piece once I’ve captured that little bastard Su Yi,” Ye Yunjia said gravely, his eyes flashing like lightning as he stared into the abyss. “Otherwise, once I break through your formation, I’ll teach all of you the meaning of a life worse than death!”

His voice boomed like thunder, and it echoed throughout Meteor Abyss.

Within the formation.

A’Cang’s face was deathly pale as she circulated the formation with all her might.

After fighting this long, she was at the end of her rope. Her slender, graceful figure trembled, and she swayed on her feet. It was obvious that she couldn’t hold out much longer.

Wen Lingxue, Cha Jin, Ning Sihua, Bai Wenqing, and the others watched with great concern. They were frantic, but there was nothing they could do to help.

Because only A’Cang, the spirit born of the Azure Continent’s source, could circulate the source power needed to control this formation.

“If only Big Brother Su Yi were here…” Wen Lingxue’s eyes were dull. She was typically a lively, vivacious young woman, but now, her pretty face was full of worry and unease.

“Miss Lingxue, that riffraff only dares behave so outrageously because he knows His Excellency Su isn’t here,” said Bai Wenqing through gnashed teeth. She looked utterly enraged. “If he were truly capable, wouldn’t he go after His Excellency Su directly instead of targeting us?”

“Don’t be afraid, everyone. The heavens never sever all paths,” said Ning Sihua gently. “Worst case scenario, we can’t hold out, and we die. I trust that Fellow Daoist Su will avenge us when he learns what has happened.”

“That’s right. Worst case scenario, we die.” Cha Jin took a deep breath and said calmly, “What’s there to fear?”

It was then that Ying Que suddenly stepped forward, faced the group, and bowed solemnly. “Everyone, please permit me to go into battle and fight to the death!”

His voice was calm, yet utterly determined.

The crowd was stunned, and their hearts churned with emotion.

This old black flood dragon had guarded Azurecloud Court loyally all this time to repay Su Yi for enlightening him.

Even so, none of them would have guessed that he’d take the initiative to request permission to fight their enemy to the death!

But then, A’Cang interjected, “I promised Fellow Daoist Su that I’d protect you all on his behalf. I naturally won’t let anything happen to you. When I can’t hold out any longer, I’ll burn my spirit and sacrifice my body to create a path for you to escape.”

The crowd’s hearts shook, and they were beside themselves with grief.

A’Cang said gently, “Then… all of you have to live on. If you do, I’ll have kept my promise to Fellow Daoist Su, and I can die without regrets.”

A moment later, she turned to face the group. “I am a spirit born of the Azure Continent’s source. Even if I die, I’ll simply return to the Azure Continent’s embrace, so there’s no need for sorrow or grief on my behalf…”

Then, she looked away and murmured, “My only regret is that I won’t live to see the Azure Continent’s source recover… but I trust that one day, Fellow Daoist Su will make my wish come true…”

Her gentle, ethereal voice carried traces of melancholy, but also longing.

This only filled the others’ hearts with even greater sorrow.

Suddenly, Ye Yunjia’s infuriated voice resounded from the skies over Meteor Abyss. “Hmph! Still stubbornly refusing to see the light? Very well. I’ll destroy this formation and show you the meaning of the phrase ‘a life worse than death’!”

Before his voice had even finished echoing through the air, a dazzling streak of saber qi descended like a flaming waterfall.

Boom!

The formation A’Cang was maintaining shook violently, then shattered with a bang.