First Immortal of the Sword

Chapter 903: The Old Monsters’ Thoughts

But then, High Elder Yun Songzi of Yellow Springs Palace stepped out of the crowd, faced the pair the others saw as “juniors”, and clasped his fist. “Fellow Daoists, do you remember this old man?”

The entire area fell silent.

Even the other Emperors of Yellow Springs Palace were stunned that Yun Songzi had taken the initiative to greet these new arrivals.

Lu Changming was inwardly quite surprised too. Yun Songzi has always been proud and aloof, so why has he taken the initiative to greet Su Yi?

Don’t tell me he understands Su Yi’s mysteriousness too?

When she saw Su Yi once more, Yuan Linning’s expression was a bit strange. She was an Empress, yet a Spirit Dao young man had defeated her in a fair fight. This was unquestionably far too shameful.

“Linning, I’m going to go greet him.” Lu Changming’s voice resounded in Yuan Linning’s ears.

Immediately afterward, she saw Lu Changming approach with a smile, clasp his fist, and greet Su Yi as soon as Yun Songzi finished. “Young Lord Su,?we meet?again.”

When they saw this, the Emperors who’d tried to dissuade Su Yi earlier, the ones who saw him and You Xue as juniors, were all stunned. All of them looked a bit dazed.

What’s going on? Why have these old-timers of Meng Po Palace and Yellow Springs Palace taken the initiative to greet a Spiritual Revolution Realm young man?

Just who is this boy?

Even Feng Yuzhi of Fire Illumination Divine Palace and the other older-generation Emperors realized that something wasn’t right. They re-evaluated Su Yi and You Xue, their expressions strange.

Su Yi paid their?gazes no heed.

Instead, he swept his gaze across Lu Changming and Yun Songzi and subtly inclined his head. It counted as a greeting, barely.

His conduct only left the Emperors even more surprised.

In the eyes of the world’s cultivators, the Profound Dao was like the heavens, and Emperors were like gods.

And the vast majority of Emperors had to respectfully address Profound Serenity Realm old monsters like Yun Songzi and Lu Changming?as “senior.”

Who’d have thought that a Spiritual Revolution Realm cultivator would be so calm and casual after two such old monsters took the initiative to greet him?

He sure knew how to put on airs!

Meanwhile, when Yun Songzi heard Lu Changming call Su Yi “Young Lord Su”, he couldn’t help but be surprised. So, ol’ Lu Changming already knows that young man in blue.

Every Emperor present felt differently.

But regardless of their feelings, none of them dared view Su Yi as a typical minor character any further.

Su Yi and You Xue, meanwhile, kept walking until they were near the thousand-foot illusory gateway.

“Fellow Daoist, last night, you warned that guy not to cast himself into the net, but it seems he didn't take your warning to heart,” transmitted You Xue.

Su Yi thought nothing of this. “It’s to be expected. After all, numerous Emperors have joined forces already. Who among them would willingly give up now? Nevermind my advice; even if the Night Watchman tried to dissuade them, I’m afraid he wouldn’t be able to sway them.”

As he spoke, he evaluated the thousand-foot doorway.

This was the entrance to the City of the Wrongfully Dead. The gates were constructed out of the Laws of Space, and they were only visible on nights with a blood-red moon.

“We can start in less than ten minutes.” After a while, Su Yi retracted his gaze and started drinking.

You Xue simply stood by his side, as mild and obedient as a servant.

……

Weng!

Feng Yuzhi of Fire Illumination Divine Palace silently unleashed a sound-proofing barrier, enveloping every Emperor in the group.

Then, she looked at Yun Songzi. “Fellow Daoist, who was that young man earlier?”

The other Emperors looked curious too.

Yun Songzi hesitated, then said, “That Fellow Daoist and I have only met once, but I’m deeply certain that his origins aren’t simple. I’ll share the details in a bit.”

He paused, then looked at Lu Changming. “Fellow Daoist, earlier, I heard you call him ‘Young Lord Su.’ It seems you two are already acquainted. Is that right?”

Lu Changming had a somewhat conflicted look on his face. “No one here is an outsider, so there’s no need to keep any of this from you. However, all I know is that his name is Su Yi, and that he’s from a world known as the Azure Continent.”

The Azure Continent?

The Emperors were stunned.

But then, Lu Changming continued, “The one thing that’s extraordinary about him is his origins: they’re most likely quite something. One of our Emissaries of the River, Ancestor Mo Wuhen, treats Young Lord Su with the utmost respect.”

The group couldn’t help but look impressed.

All of them were well aware of how lofty and entrenched Mo Wuhen’s position in Meng Po Palace was.

Lu Changming sighed, then grimaced. “I’m not afraid you’ll laugh at me when I say this, but a little misunderstanding between Young Lord Su and I infuriated Ancestor Mo Wuhen so badly that he stripped me of my position of high elder.”

A series of gasps followed.

The Emperors looked at each other. The implications of Lu Changming’s words shocked them all!

Lu Changming was a Profound Serenity Emperor, yet he’d lost his position as high elder over a misunderstanding with Su Yi.

That was simply astonishing!

From this, it was readily apparent how much old fossil Mo Wuhen respected the young man in blue.

Feng Yuzhi took a moment to calm herself, then looked at Yun Songzi. “Fellow Daoist, please share what you know as well.”

Yun Songzi took a moment to ponder, then said, “Yesterday, as night fell, I took a Fengdu Medallion and visited the mysterious Night Watchman. But even with the medallion, I couldn’t get an audience with him.”

The Night Watchman!!

The crowd’s eyelids twitched.

Given their statuses, knowledge, and experience, they were naturally well aware of just how terrifying the Night Watchman of Snowy Skies City was.

Without exception, everyone present was a mere junior in front of him.

It was amidst this stifled atmosphere that Yun Songzi said softly, “But against all expectations, that Fellow Daoist Su called himself the Night Watchman’s old friend, and he gained an audience with a single sentence.”

This declaration shook the Emperors’ hearts. All of them were increasingly aware that the Spiritual Revolution Realm Su Yi wasn’t simple.

Even Lu Changming’s heart shook uncontrollably. Su Yi’s origins are even more mysterious than I thought!

Yuan?Linning, however, was silent. For some reason, seeing these old-timers so surprised made her feel much more relaxed. There’s no need to be upset over losing to someone so mysterious…

“It seems?this?Fellow Daoist Su is an extraordinary figure. Why not invite him to travel with us?” Feng Yuzhi suddenly suggested.

The Jade Sword Empress of Fire Illumination Divine Palace had obviously changed her perception of Su Yi; she’d even started calling him “Fellow Daoist.”

This was a young man Mo Wuhen viewed with importance, someone the Night Watchman saw as an old friend. How could she possibly compare him to ordinary Spirit Dao cultivators?

Even ordinary Emperors couldn’t compare with that!

Now, both he and the woman accompanying him planned to enter the City of the Wrongfully Dead. It would naturally be wonderful if the pair agreed to join them.

But Lu Changming couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh. “Everyone, I already invited Young Lord Su last night, and he already refused.”

Feng Yuzhi was stunned. He refused?

What Spiritual Revolution Realm cultivator would refuse a Profound Serenity Emperor’s invitation?

It was then that someone said softly, “It seems to me that, while Su Yi’s origins might well be extraordinary, he’s still just a Spiritual Revolution Realm cultivator. With his strength, he’ll be no use at all during our operations in the City of the Wrongfully Dead.”

Quite a few others voiced their agreement.

A Spiritual Revolution Realm young man wouldn’t be of any use in battle. If anything, he’d be a burden.

“That’s right. We’d be better off not traveling with him,” someone said gravely. “His background is far too unusual. What if something happens to him in the City of the Wrongfully Dead? Whoever’s standing behind him would likely vent their fury on us. Who among us could bear the consequences of that?”

Feng Yuchi hesitated, but didn’t push any further.

Origins were origins, and strength was strength!

Even if his background was utterly shocking, what use would a weakling be in the City of the Wrongfully Dead?

“Fellow Daoist Su’s cultivation might be a bit on the weak side, but the woman accompanying him isn’t simple,” said Yun Songzi.

But before he could explain, something strange happened.?An aged old monk in black appeared beneath the blood-red moon, then approached through the distant skies.

As he appeared, an invisible, terrifying momentum spread outward. The Emperors’ hearts shook, and all of them looked over.

“It’s him!” Yun Songzi’s heart shook as he recalled seeing the old monk in black at the workshop last night.

“Who was that person?” action

“Not sure.”

“That Buddhist cultivator’s aura is a bit strange.”

“Don’t tell me he’s from the Mysterious Netherworld Divine Court?”

….The crowd of Emperors was a bit bewildered.

The old monk in black sensed their gazes and responded with a warm smile as he walked leisurely by.

It was only when he neared Su Yi and You Xue that he stopped and pressed his palms together in greeting. “Yesterday night, this old man hoped to meet with you, Fellow Daoists. Alas, something unexpected happened. Fortunately, I’ve encountered you yet again.”

Many of the Emperors present were surprised; none of them would have guessed that this strange old monk in black would approach that young man and woman!