Chapter 261: Astonishing Words

"The white-robed monk rides a true dragon and travels above the starry sky. With my abilities from my past life, I could achieve this step as well."

"In that case, it seems that this person's cultivation must be on the path of the profound dao, and it's possible that they possess the same cultivation as me in my former life, the realm of Profound Unity..."

Martial Dao, Elemental Dao, Spirit Dao, Profound Dao.

The three major realms of the Profound Dao are Xuanzhao, Xuanyou, and Xuanhe.

This realm is also known as the Emperor Realm.

Therefore, those who step onto the path of the Profound Dao are referred to as "Emperors."

And the realm of Profound Unity is the final stage on the path of the Profound Dao, known as the pinnacle of the Emperor Realm, hence it is called the "Emperor's Apex Realm."

Back then, Su Yi was revered as the "Sword Master Xuanjun" and held a position of honor in the vast wilderness of the Nine Provinces with his cultivation in the Emperor's Apex Realm.

"Interesting. Within the Great Zhou Empire alone, there are eight major demon mountains, space barriers that connect to other dimensional worlds, and there's the true spirit blood jade pendant on Mu Xi's body. Even Su Hongli, when he was young, obtained great opportunities from the Dark Luo Demon Mountain and soared to great heights..."

"And now, there is also a Buddha statue refined from a true spirit bone, seemingly related to a white-robed monk who has stepped onto the path of the Profound Dao... The waters of this Cyan Continent are much deeper than I imagined..."

After a moment, Su Yi couldn't help but sigh.

However, the more it was like this, the more he looked forward to it.

If the Cyan Continent were just an ordinary mundane world, it would be too boring.

In the end, he might have to rack his brains to figure out how to advance to higher realms for cultivation.

But now, as he came into contact with many abnormal and mysterious things, Su Yi suddenly realized that the Cyan Continent was by no means an ordinary mundane world!

If he could uncover the secrets of this continent one by one, undoubtedly, he would gain many opportunities and chances related to cultivation!

Even if he took a step back and waited for three to five years, on the other side of the space barrier in the underground world of the Bloodthorn Demon Mountain, cultivators from another realm would surely descend.

For Su Yi, wouldn't this be an opportunity to harvest prey?

As long as there were opportunities, Su Yi was not worried about the problem of being unable to cultivate as his realm grew higher!

After contemplating for a moment, Su Yi put away the Buddha statue.

Although this thing had no spirituality, it was made from the bones of a true spirit. Material-wise, it could even withstand the full force of the Xuanwu Sword!

In critical moments, it could also serve as a shield.

As for the origin of this Buddha statue, once he met Mu Xi and found out who the relic belonged to, he could follow the clues and deduce some information.

Next, Su Yi tidied up the items in the wooden box one by one before sitting cross-legged and starting to cultivate.

Swoosh~

The surging power of vital energy within Su Yi's body produced a unique and rhythmic sound, resembling the strong tides.

In the depths of his heart, it boiled like an ignited furnace.

The heart, belonging to the element of fire, swallowed and refined the power of vital energy, serving as the core secret place of a person.

Its spiritual radiance shone in a crimson, bright red color, permeating with vibrant and vigorous vitality.

During cultivation, Su Yi swallowed five third-grade spiritual medicines in one breath. The rolling medicinal power surged through his limbs and bones, undergoing the sequential refinement of the eighteen small cycles and the thirty-six large cycles. Eventually, it transformed into the excavation of hidden potential, awakening the essence of vibrant vitality within his body, silently enhancing his cultivation.

For Su Yi, the four realms of martial dao were merely mundane realms, without any barriers between realms.

If he wished, he could easily step into the realm of Innate Martial Ancestor in a short period of time.

But that wasn't his purpose for reincarnating and re-cultivating.

For Su Yi, the essence of this cultivation was to establish foundations that he had never had in his previous life, in order to pursue an unparalleled path of the sword!

For example, in the Qi Gathering realm, achieving "Vitalized Apertures," "Hidden Meridians," and "Dao Gang," these profound foundations were lacking during Su Yi's previous life at the same realm.

Furthermore, in the Grandmaster realm, what Su Yi pursued was to nurture the profound foundation of "Five Elemental Spiritual Essences!"

Time passed quietly.

Dusk fell.

Su Yi woke up from his meditation, feeling hungry. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Chen Jin wasn't by his side, and even eating became a problem.

He stood up and walked out of the room, intending to find something to eat in the city.

Just as he entered the courtyard, a knocking sound came from the door:

"Young Master, I'm back."

The voice was soft and pleasant, resonating with a sense of anticipation and joy.

Su Yi was startled and walked forward to open the courtyard gate. He saw a graceful and enchanting figure standing there.

She wore a soft pink long dress, her hair casually tied up, with light makeup on her delicate oval face, exuding a charming and ethereal aura. Her sparkling eyes were full of radiance.

What a charming and enchanting beauty she was.

It was indeed Chen Jin.

She held a tall food box in one hand and a jar of wine in the other. When she saw Su Yi, a bright smile instantly appeared on her charming face. Her rosy lips slightly curled as she blinked her eyes and said, "Young Master, are you starving?"

Su Yi frowned slightly, "Didn't Ning Nihu inform you that I came back yesterday?"

"Um..."

Seeing Su Yi's displeasure, Chen Jin's smile froze for a moment, feeling a bit guilty. She said, "Yesterday, I planned to come back, but Master Ning said that you had important matters to attend to today and couldn't be disturbed, so he asked me to stay for another night..."

Before she could finish, Su Yi had already turned around and said, "Alright, no need to explain. Just bring the food and wine quickly."

As she watched Su Yi's back for a moment, Chen Jin pouted her lips and shook her head with a smile.

The young master is still the same as before. After not seeing each other for so long, he isn't happy to see me. He only complains that I came back late. It's probably because he only remembers my kindness when he's hungry...

Hmm... At least when he's hungry, he'll definitely think of me...

With these thoughts, Chen Jin's entire being became joyful. Returning to the familiar Shu Shi Residence and seeing that familiar person, her steps became light and cheerful.

Soon, a familiar and sumptuous feast was placed in front of Su Yi by the lakeside, along with the wine poured by Chen Jin herself.

Su Yi ate and drank, suddenly feeling that this was what life should be like. If there was someone serving by his side, he always felt that something was missing...

Chen Jin sat across from Su Yi, holding her pretty face in her hands. Her autumn-like eyes occasionally glanced at Su Yi, filled with tenderness and affection between her eyebrows.

Staying in Tianyuan Academy these past few days made her feel like a stranger, always recalling the bits and pieces of life in Shu Shi Residence. The more she thought about it, the more melancholy she felt.

Sitting there at this moment, bathed in the evening sun, watching Su Yi eat and drink, Chen Jin felt a sense of peace and comfort, as if all worries had vanished.

"How is Ling Xue doing now?"

Su Yi suddenly asked.

Chen Jin hesitated for a moment and whispered, "In the morning, I had agreed with Ling Xue to come and see you together. But her parents and family went to Tianyuan Academy. They said you instructed them to temporarily stay there until the fifth day of May. Ling Xue stayed behind, saying she will wait until her parents and clansmen are settled before coming to see you."

Su Yi nodded and casually said, "As long as she's willing to come and see me."

Chen Jin sighed softly in her heart.

How could she not see that in Su Yi's heart, Wen Ling Xue was clearly more important than herself?

But there was nothing she could do about it.

After all, before she met him, Su Yi had already cherished his... no, now she wasn't his sister-in-law anymore.

In short, he simply loved Wen Ling Xue dearly.

"Your cultivation is about to break through?"

After dinner, Su Yi held the tea that Chen Jin had brewed and asked while sipping.

Chen Jin instantly became delighted and said, "Young Master, can you tell? I have a feeling that it won't be long before I can attempt to break through to the Grandmaster realm."

Su Yi thought for a moment and said, "You have the dual cultivation method that I imparted to you, and you also cultivate the 'Mixed Cavity Nine Profound Scripture.' With this progress, it's normal."

Dual... cultivation...

Chen Jin's stunning face immediately turned red, her eyelashes trembling slightly. She blushed shyly and lowered her head, inwardly cursing why Su Yi always spoke so openly about such matters.

Late at night, after serving Su Yi's bath, Chen Jin was about to leave when Su Yi said, "Stay tonight. I will explain the cultivation techniques of the Grandmaster realm to you."

Chen Jin was taken aback for a moment, her pretty face blushing. She murmured in a voice as soft as a mosquito's, "Um..."

...

The same night.

Yu Jing City, Su Family.

In a cool pavilion by a stream, Su Hongli sat upright. The mottled light and shadow of the lanterns cast intermittent flashes on his cheeks.

Silence lingered for a long time.

Su Hongli furrowed his brows slightly and said, "Brother Dao, a few months ago, that wretch was nothing more than a cultivationless waste. How is it possible that now, after these few months, he possesses the power of a Sword-slaying Heaven Martial Ancestor? Moreover, he is merely at the Grandmaster realm."

Although his tone was calm and casual, there was an undeniable sense of doubt hidden within.

For the head of the Su Family, who was known as the "Great Zhou Twin Pillars" along with the National Teacher Hong Can, the drastic changes in Su Yi were surprising and unusual.

In fact, after receiving the news from his subordinates about what happened in the Governor's Mansion of Gunzhou, a wave of turmoil had risen in Su Hongli's heart.

In that battle at the Governor's Mansion, two external kings, two external marquises, and a group of important figures all met a tragic death at the hands of Su Yi alone.

Such a bloody record completely exceeded Su Hongli's expectations.

It made him realize, for the first time, that perhaps he had underestimated the wretch whom he loathed to the extreme.

On the side, an old man in Daoist robes, holding a dusting brush, had a solemn expression on his thin face. He said, "Extraordinary circumstances indicate an extraordinary cause. On the second day of the second lunar month, Su Yi, with his cultivation at the Blood-shifting realm, claimed the top spot in the Longmen Ranking of Guangling City. Today is the twenty-seventh day of the third lunar month."

"In less than two months, he has advanced from the Blood-shifting realm to the Grandmaster realm, and he possesses the means to kill a Heaven Martial Ancestor. Such cultivation speed and combat power are undoubtedly astonishing and beyond measure."

"Do you still remember, my friend, when figures like Ruyu Flow, King Yueshi, and Chanshen took a year to cultivate from the Blood-shifting realm to the Grandmaster realm? But Su Yi..."

Before he could finish, Su Hongli waved his hand, interrupting him. He said, furrowing his brows, "There's no need to say all that. Just tell me your speculation."

After a moment of silence, the old man in Daoist robes said, "I suspect... Su Yi is most likely a host of a body possession."

His words were shocking.

Su Hongli's pupils constricted silently.