Chapter 366: The Secrets of the Group Immortal Sword Tower

As the Swift Bird loosened its claws, the sealed letter fell into the void.

Boom!

Before it could touch the ground, the letter suddenly exploded. Amidst the raining sparks, a plump and tall monk appeared out of thin air.

Dressed in a monk's robe and with an oily face, it was Hongji, a monk from the Ten Directions Pavilion.

He first apologized to Su Yi and Ning Xihua with a regretful smile. "I apologize for the sudden visit. I hope you two won't mind."

Seated in a rattan chair, Su Yi expressed his interest. "Who taught you this transformation technique?"

Hongji hastily replied, "It's just a minor spell. The monk came across it as a small opportunity in the Silver Flame Demon Mountain, not worthy of grandeur."

Su Yi said, "When you use this technique, be careful not to attract the attention of some twisted individuals. Otherwise, they might force you to transform into a seductive beauty."

A frozen smile appeared on Hongji's face, a shiver running through his body. He forced a bitter smile. "I can only transform into objects for now; I can't truly transform into living beings."

"Tell me, why have you come here?"

Su Yi asked.

Hongji's expression turned serious. "Has Young Master Su heard about the disturbance in the depths of the Chaotic Star Sea in Da Qin?"

Su Yi and Ning Xihua exchanged glances, understanding that the monk had also come for the same reason.

"I just heard about it."

Su Yi replied.

"In that case... would Young Master Su be interested in going to investigate?"

Hongji quickly spoke, "Of course, Young Master can consider this invitation as a request from our Ten Directions Pavilion. If Young Master agrees, in this operation, you will be entitled to seventy percent of all the gains, and our Ten Directions Pavilion will provide you with the most detailed information."

Su Yi raised an eyebrow. "Why is the Ten Directions Pavilion planning to get involved in this operation as well?"

Hongji pondered and said, "To be frank, according to the information we have obtained, the disturbance in the depths of the Chaotic Spirit Sea is likely related to the ancient sect called the 'Group Immortal Sword Tower.'"

"This sect once had a formidable reputation in the Cangqing Continent and was considered one of the 'Three Great Demonic Sects.'"

Upon hearing this, Ning Xihua's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but look at Su Yi more. Earlier, when she heard the name "Group Immortal Sword Tower," Su Yi immediately speculated that it was a force of demonic cultivators who liked to name their sects using the words "immortal" and "god."

She didn't expect her speculation to hit the mark!

Su Yi asked, "Is that all?"

Hongji hurriedly said, "Of course not. Among the highest secrets held by our Ten Directions Pavilion, there is a record of an ancient legend. It is said that the founder of the Group Immortal Sword Tower was rumored to be an immensely powerful Demon Emperor!"

Demon Emperor!

Ning Xihua's heart trembled.

Su Yi couldn't help but reveal a look of astonishment. Involuntarily, he recalled the white-robed monk who rode a dragon through the starry sky in the depths of the Bloodthorn Demon Mountain long ago. That monk was undoubtedly an existence at the Emperor Realm, or even stronger.

And now, Hongji the monk claimed that the founder of the "Group Immortal Sword Tower" was highly likely to be a Demon Emperor. Naturally, it piqued Su Yi's interest.

It should be noted that in the current Cangqing Continent, Elemental Cultivators were the top existence in a country, while Spiritual Cultivators were almost like legends, rarely seen.

However, evidently, in the distant past, the Cangqing Continent was not only home to many ancient sects but also had Emperor Realm existences!

"No wonder your Ten Directions Pavilion intends to get involved as well. If this Group Immortal Sword Tower is truly an Emperor-level sect, then there must be extraordinary opportunities left behind in its relics," Su Yi muttered to himself.

In the vast land of the Nine Provinces, the major powers were divided into three, six, and nine ranks.

Among them, standing at the top of the world were the "Emperor-level" sects.

The Three Great Daoist Gates, Six Great Demonic Sects, and Nine Continents Academy were the few Emperor-level sects in the vast land.

Above the Emperor-level sects were four even more terrifying forces known as the "Four Pinnacles of the Vast Land."

The "Xuanjun Heavenly Realm," created by Su Yi in the past, was one of the Four Pinnacles of the Vast Land and the most powerful one!

The term "pinnacle" in the "Four Pinnacles" referred to the presence of an Emperor Realm cultivator.

With Su Yi's supreme sword dao power that once ruled the Nine Provinces, naturally, he firmly held the position of the head in the "Four Pinnacles of the Vast Land."

Hongji chuckled and said, "If it weren't for that, our Ten Directions Pavilion wouldn't have come to bother Young Master. The truth is, there are too many powerful individuals eyeing this opportunity, such as the Qin Dynasty royal family, the Donghua Sword Sect, the Shanglin Temple, the Xuan Yue Sect, and other forces, all aiming to gain from this event."

"Furthermore, according to the information we obtained, the Lord of the Yin Shad Sect has secretly invited a group of evil and senior demonic figures and has set off for the depths of the Chaotic Spirit Sea."

Pausing for a moment, Hongji's expression became strange as he whispered, "And, in recent years, the 'Body Possessors' lurking within the borders of the Great Wei, Great Zhou, and Great Qin Kingdoms, as well as some ruthless characters with ancient legacies, are also highly likely to go."

"It can be said that the relics of this Group Immortal Sword Tower have become a piece of fat in the eyes of cultivators from all over the world. Everyone wants a piece. Naturally, our Ten Directions Pavilion is no exception."

Upon hearing this, Su Yi finally became intrigued.

He was very interested in the "Body Possessors" and had always wanted to study where these Body Possessors came from in different world planes.

"Do you have a plan, Ten Directions Pavilion?"

Su Yi asked.

Hongji immediately showed a hint of joy, sensing that Su Yi seemed to be interested!

He quickly replied, "Rest assured, Young Master. As long as you agree, the Elder in charge of the Great Zhou Branch of our Ten Directions Pavilion will accompany you on this journey. With her presence, she will provide Young Master with the most detailed information."

Su Yi was taken aback and said, "You mean the Elder you mentioned before, the one who is exceptionally beautiful, both in appearance and intellect, like a celestial being from heaven?"

Hongji the monk coughed and glanced at the fleeting light sparrow perched on a pine tree in the distance before solemnly saying, "Indeed! If we talk about beauty, our Elder is absolutely stunning, capable of captivating a nation and bringing disaster upon the people. If Young Master were to see her in person, you would understand that my sincere praise for her falls short of describing her exquisite appearance..."

Su Yi interrupted irritably, "Enough. Even if you want to flatter your Elder, don't do it in front of me."

Hongji the monk immediately became embarrassed.

Ning Xihua couldn't help but smile. It was obvious to her that all of Hongji's praises were simply out of fear for the Elder.

"When do you plan to take action?" Su Yi asked.

"That depends on Young Master's schedule and arrangements, but the sooner, the better," Hongji the monk quickly replied. "According to our estimates in the Ten Directions Pavilion, the relics of the Group Immortal Sword Tower in the depths of the Chaotic Spirit Sea will likely appear in the world in less than nine days."

"How long will it take to reach the Chaotic Spirit Sea in the Great Qin Kingdom?" Su Yi asked again.

Hongji the monk pondered for a moment and said, "If we ride spiritual beasts and travel at the fastest speed, it will still take at least two days. If Young Master decides to go, the Ten Directions Pavilion will send a 'Crimson Light Eagle' to pick you up."

"Alright, let's set off in three days," Su Yi made a decision.

With a glance, he could tell that Ning Xihua was also very interested. He pondered for a moment and said, "Ning Daoist friend, there's no need for you to go. If I have any gains on this trip, I will share them with you."

Ning Xihua was taken aback, feeling a bit regretful, but she nodded in agreement. She understood Su Yi's thoughts and was worried that something unexpected might happen to their friends and relatives at the Tianyuan Academy in their absence.

With her presence, there was no need to worry about these matters.

Even if any danger arose when Su Yi left, they could go to the "Jade Screen Mountain," located a hundred miles away from the Tianyuan Academy, to avoid trouble.

"What should I tell Lanya?" Ning Xihua asked.

Su Yi replied, "Tell her that if there is a chance, we will meet in the depths of the Chaotic Spirit Sea."

Ning Xihua nodded in agreement.

Soon after, Hongji the monk took his leave.

...

In the following three days, Su Yi lived a leisurely life. Besides cultivation, he played chess and guided Wen Lingxue in her practice. The young girl had grown even more graceful, with skin as smooth as jade and beautiful features exuding a pure and lovely aura. Being with her brought the greatest pleasure and relaxation to Su Yi.

Wen Lingzhao, her elder sister, was also in the Tianyuan Academy. However, since Su Yi appeared, it seemed that Wen Lingzhao consciously avoided the possibility of meeting him and rarely left her residence. Up to now, the two of them had not seen each other again.

Su Yi naturally didn't mind. The matters regarding his marriage to the Wen family were long gone, dissipating like smoke. He neither hated nor cared much about Wen Lingzhao. Just like the words he wrote to her back then, "A parting brings joy to both."

During this period, Su Yi also learned that under the preparations of Ning Xihua, the Xuan Yan Dao Zong had begun to take shape. Mu Xi, Pu Yi, Jiang Tanyun, Lu Changfeng, Xiao Tianque of the Lanling Xiao Clan, Yuan Wutong, the master of Yunhe County's Yuan Clan, Zheng Tianhe, the master of Gunzhou's Zheng Clan, and others had all joined, each with their own responsibilities.

Furthermore, Su Yi's old friends, such as Chen Zheng, the Martial Spirit Marquis, and Huang Yunchong, the master of Guangling City's Huang Clan, had also expressed their intentions and become members of the Xuan Yan Dao Zong.

Su Yi was quite satisfied with Ning Xihua's arrangements. Treating friends who had a good relationship with him without distinguishing their cultivation levels or status, inviting all of them to join the Xuan Yan Dao Zong, was precisely his initial intention in agreeing to establish this force.

Ultimately, the establishment of the Xuan Yan Dao Zong was meant to provide a refuge for those connected to Su Yi, rather than expand territory and vie for supremacy.

Indeed, characters like Huang Yunchong and Yuan Wutong were far from comparable to Mu Xi and Pu Yi, but as long as they were Su Yi's friends, even if they were mere ants, they would receive his protection!

In addition to these, Su Yi also received congratulations from Prince Zhou Zhili of the Great Zhou Dynasty for his victory over the Moon Wheel Sect, which brought glory to the Great Zhou Kingdom.

Seeing the dragon-patterned jade, the essence of heavenly fragrance, and the thousand-year matured Ba Snake Inner Core, Su Yi couldn't help but be surprised, inwardly praising Zhou Zhili for being thoughtful. These three treasures were extremely valuable and would serve as supplements and aids when he attempted to break through to the Vein Opening Realm in the future.

The three days passed in a flash.

In the early morning, just as dawn broke, a massive fierce bird with fiery red wings soared through the sky from afar. It was the Crimson Light Eagle sent by the Ten Directions Pavilion to welcome Su Yi.

Perched on the back of this fierce bird was a charming figure.