First Immortal of the Sword

The speaker was tall and thin, dressed in azure, with a smile on his face.

He seemed amiable, as if this were a discussion, but in truth, he wanted Su Yi to risk himself picking immortal medicine on their behalf while he reaped all the benefits.

The two Immortal Lords accompanying him looked at Su Yi playfully.

Su Yi glanced at the man in azure and said distractedly, “And if I don’t help you?”

The man in azure smiled. “You have to help, whether you like it or not.”

His tone brooked no room for argument.

A high-pitched scream rang out in the distance as an Immortal Lord charged into the lake of lava. He attempted to pick the Netherworld Icefire Lotus, only for lava to envelop and set him on fire.

He managed to crush his talisman just in time, narrowly avoiding getting swept into the lava. Spatial Laws wrapped around him, and he disappeared without a trace.

This meant that he’d been eliminated from the Divine Hunt!

The other Immortal Lords’ expressions shifted. None of them dared act recklessly.

The man in azure furrowed his brow, then smiled at Su Yi. “Relax. I’ll watch over you. I promise not to let anything happen to you!”

His two companions nodded, but their smiles were mocking.

They’d noticed that Su Yi was traveling alone, and furthermore, his face was unfamiliar. They weren’t concerned about reprisal at all, which was why they dared order Su Yi to risk himself on their behalf.

But Su Yi just smiled and attacked.

He took a step forward, his hand like a dragon’s claw as he reached for the azure-robed man’s throat.

Simple and direct.

The man in azure might have seemed relaxed, but in truth, he’d been prepared to defend himself this entire time. When Su Yi attacked, his eyes flashed with mockery.

It was as if he’d long since guessed that Su Yi wouldn’t just obediently follow orders.

As Su Yi’s hand drew near, the man in azure bellowed. Terrifying silver light surged around him as he punched the air.

Crunch!

The azure-robed man’s arm shattered inch by inch as Su Yi seized him by the throat!

The other two Immortal Lords’ smiles froze. Both of them were stunned. The man in azure was a peak Saint Realm expert. He wasn’t as strong as the unrivaled Immortal Lords of top sects, but he was still first rate.

Who’d have thought someone would suppress and capture him in a flash?

“Let’s talk this over. Please, don’t be angry. I’m willing to make amends!” the man in azure said in a quavering voice. His face was deathly pale, and beads of sweat formed on his forehead. The moment he realized he’d kicked an iron board, he wimped out.

“Oh?” said Su Yi. “I could use your help right now. Go fetch that immortal medicine for me.”

With that, he tossed the man into the lake of lava.

“No——!” The man in azure shouted and tried to scamper off, but he was one step too late. Lava washed over him, enveloping him completely.

In the blink of an eye, his flesh dried and burned, reducing him to ash. He’d been destroyed in body and soul!

“Dead? How is that possible?” someone cried out.

“Didn’t he… didn’t he crush his talisman?”

This scene drew attention from the Immortal Lords throughout the surrounding area. All of them were unsettled.

Su Yi, meanwhile, fiddled with a talisman. The moment he captured the man in azure, he first confiscated the talisman gripped in his left hand, resulting in the scene everyone had just witnessed.

“Run!” The dead azure-robed middle-aged man’s two companions turned to flee. They couldn’t even imagine how ferocious an expert they’d provoked this time. Their companion had died in a flash! Their hearts quivered at the thought of it.

But before they’d gotten far, an arc of divine light washed over them.

Su Yi had attacked. Given that he’d decided to strike the killing blow, how could he give his opponents any further opportunities to flee?

Against Su Yi’s expectations, neither Immortal Lord fought back. The moment they sensed the danger, they crushed their talismans without hesitation, and spatial Laws carried them away.

“They fled quite quickly.” Su Yi retracted his gaze, then paid this incident no further attention, as if all of this were perfectly normal.

But the way the other Immortal Lords gathered around the lake of lava looked at him had changed. Their gazes were full of newfound dread.

Boom!

The lake of lava churned. It was increasingly turbulent.

The Netherworld Icefire Lotus at the center of the lake was sinking, intent on hiding itself beneath the lava.

When Su Yi saw this, he no longer hesitated. He immediately shot into the sky and sent out the Divine Replenishment Furnace.

Weng!

Dazzling purple talisman markings shot out of the furnace, outlining a massive net that pulled the Netherworld Icefire Lotus into it.

Boom!

Lava surged into the air and swept toward Su Yi, but then, he waved his sleeves, dispersing the lava hot enough to incinerate Immortal Lords with ease.

But just as the Divine Replenishment Furnace was about to take the lotus away, something unexpected happened.

The entire lake of lava boiled over like an erupting volcano. A wave of fire soared into the heavens, melting the sky.

The nearby Immortal Lords retreated in shock and horror.

Su Yi was standing in the skies above the lake of lava, right in the thick of it, but he wasn’t at all flustered. His right hand tapped the air, and the Divine Replenishment Furnace hummed as purple light flowed out it, enveloping Su Yi and blocking the wave of fire.

He was entirely unharmed.

But then, a streak of black light shot out of the base of the like, quick as lightning. It was headed right for Su Yi.

Bang!

It bore a hole through the purple light of the Divine Replenishment Furnace, then continued toward Su Yi.

Upon closer inspection, the “beam of light” was actually a strange black serpent only as thick as Su Yi’s thumb. Its head was pointed as an icepick, and its mouth was full of sharp fangs. It had dragon-like whiskers on its chin.

Su Yi snorted coldly, then moved too fast for the onlookers to see. He seized the black snake by the head and pushed with his fingernails, sealing it. It could no longer move a muscle.

By the time this was finished, the Divine Replenishment Furnace had already put away the Netherworld Icefire Lotus, and the lake of lava had returned to stillness.

All was quiet. The Immortal Lords who’d retreated earlier couldn’t help but gasp. Who is that guy in Daoist robes? How could he be so strong?

As the crowd was overcome with shock, Su Yi examined the little black snake. The wicked little beast actually has a Ba Serpent bloodline, and it’s as strong as a peak Immortal Lord. I wonder if it’s condensed a core.

Su Yi tossed the serpent into the Divine Replenishment Furnace and turned to leave, but before he got the chance…

Kcch!

A forceful, tyrannical arrow suddenly ripped through the sky, quick as lightning and brimming with destructive power. That terrifying force was enough to threaten any Immortal Lord around. Even Su Yi had no time to dodge.

Not that he had any need to dodge.

Instead, he stretched out his finger like a sword and tapped the air.

Crunch!

The arrow shattered, inch by inch. What remained of its tyrannical power shook his hand, numbing his fingers as if he’d been shocked.

Of course, this wasn’t enough to damage Su Yi.

It was then that a group of Immortal Lords shot over from afar. Their leader was none other than Ma Kun of the Church of the Pure One!

Su Yi had seen the Immortal Lords accompanying him too. They’d been there when they entered the Divine Hunt Demon Mountains.

The difference was that these people had decided to join forces with Ma Kun, while Su Yi chose to travel alone.

“Huh? Oh, it’s you.” When Ma Kun arrived, he obviously recognized Su Yi. He exclaimed, “We really are connected by fate.”

Su Yi, however, was more interested in his blue longbow. “Were you the one who ambushed me just now?”

Ma Kun smiled. “A misunderstanding, that’s all. Don’t take offense. Besides, that arrow didn’t hurt you, did it? Come on, don’t be petty about it.”

His words were casual and understated, without the slightest hint of shame or apology.

Su Yi smiled too. “Very well. Kneel before me and beg, and I won’t pursue this matter any further.”

The crowd exchanged glances. All of them were stunned.

Ma Kun’s smile froze in apparent disbelief. “What did you just say? You want me… to kneel before you?”

One of the Immortal Lords accompanying him shouted, “You’re simply impudent! Shen Mu, don’t think we don’t know who you are. You only got in because the Tang Family pulled some strings on your behalf. Who are you to be arrogant?”

The air was rife with tension.

Su Yi took out a jug of wine, had a sip, and said, “You ambushed me, and now you’re saying I’m impudent? Interesting.”

Ma Kun frowned, then said gravely, “Forget it. Give us the good fortune you just acquired, and I’ll overlook your disrespect. Refuse…”

Kccch!

A streak of sword qi flew through the air.

Ma Kun’s expressions shifted. His hands formed a seal, and he tried to defend himself, only for the sword qi to leave into him. He coughed up blood and flew backward, his hair disheveled and his robes in tatters. He looked utterly wretched.

Everyone was stunned and terrified. Ma Kun was an Immortal Lord of the Church of the Pure One. He had an illustrious status, and his cultivation base was extraordinarily powerful. Who’d have thought a single slash would deal him so much damage?

“You dare oppose the Church of the Pure One? Aren’t you afraid of reprisal?” Ma Kun roared in fury. The other Immortal Lords were alarmed and furious too.

Su Yi disregarded the question and attacked to kill.

“Everyone, attack together. Destroy him!” Ma Kun bellowed, drew the treasure he kept in reserve, and led his allies into the fray.

Alas, they had no idea how terrifying of an opponent they were up against. Within just a few blinks of an eye, Su Yi shot about like a beam of dazzling light, crushing their offensive and suppressing his enemies with unstoppable momentum.

Bang bang bang!

The onlookers watched in astonishment as one talisman exploded after another. Ma Kun and the other Immortal Lords crushed their talismans right in the knick of time, teleporting out of the mountains just in time to save their lives.

Just like that, it was over.

The Immortal Lords watching from a distance felt their hearts thudding in their chests, and chills coursed down their spines. They couldn’t help but suspect that Shen Mu was an unrivaled Immortal Lord too.

Otherwise, how could he have been so strong?

But Su Yi was actually somewhat displeased. He hadn’t killed his opponent. No, he’d merely disqualified him. He found this an awful pity.

But there was nothing for it. This was the Divine Hunt, and every Immortal Lord here carried a life-saving talisman. If he wanted to kill his opponents, he had to catch them off guard.

Next time I encounter an enemy, I’ll have to keep a lower profile, and when I strike, I’ll have to be forceful and decisive. I have to ensure they have no opportunity to use their talisman, thought Su Yi.