First Immortal of the Sword

Chapter 2495 – The Enormity of the Heavens Quivers Over One Man

A full thirteen Nine-Tribulation Master Gods had died in the battle in the Tianxiu Sword Shrine!

And Su Yi’s duel with “Master God Yun He” had astonished the entire world.

Of course, only a tiny handful of people knew that Su Yi’s opponent was actually Dao Venerate Lu Shi’s avatar of will.

When those privy to this information learned of Lu Shi’s defeat, it was this very knowledge that made them lose their cool. They were old-timers at the pinnacle of the God Domain, but their hearts quivered with fright.

“It’s been just nine short years since Sword Venerate Su returned to the God Domain. Who’d have imagined that he’d already be this strong?”

“Just how strong has Su Yi become, anyway?

“At the very least, Nine-Tribulation Master Gods are no longer a match for him!”

“The God Domain is in for enormous changes!”

….All over the God Domain, everyone was talking about the battle in the Tianxiu Sword Shrine. Su Yi’s name was spoken on every corner.

“The Master of Sunset Perch Island, Yi Daoxuan, once enjoyed similar glory, but he still died a brutal death at his enemies’ hands in the end. Senior Li Fuyou similarly stood at the pinnacle of his era, but in the end, he died just like Yi Daoxuan.

“But this time, their reincarnation, Sword Venerate Su, is unquestionably even more dazzling, even stronger, and even more terrifying, too!

“Look at all the astonishing battles he’s fought over the past nine years. Has Sword Venerate Su lost even once?”

“He hasn’t! Not even once!”

“I’ll be interested to see who dares to fight Sword Venerate Su after this battle!”

Su Yi’s legendary accomplishments were indeed far too numerous. Over the past nine years, he’d fought one grand and unparalleled battle after another. This had cemented his invincible reputation.

Someone tallied up the Master Gods who’d died by Su Yi’s hand thus far. The result was utterly shocking.

At least sixty, including almost twenty-nine Nine-Tribulation Master Gods!

Over the course of history, Nine-Tribulation Master Gods had fought in numerous battles, but no one person had ever managed to kill so many!

And all of this had happened in just nine short years. Who wouldn’t have been astonished? Who wouldn’t have been terrified?

“Prior to the Dark Days of Legend, no one’s reputation can compare to Sword Venerate Su’s! He’d be astonishing in any era!”

“This is a true legend! One who’ll be spoken of for countless generations to come!”

“Even if something happens to Sword Venerate Su, his existence has left an indelible mark on the history of the God Domain!”

“Everyone who pursues the Grand Dao will learn his name. He’s the greatest expert of the Dao of the Sword in the God Domain’s history!”

The entire God Domain was in uproar. The populace practically boiled over.

As time passed, word spread continuously, and so did the resulting uproar.

……

The Western Paradise Spirit Mountains.

The Dipankara Buddha sat beneath a bodhi tree, his brow furrowed.

After the battle in the Hazy Sea Forbidden Zone, he’d commented that the trend was already in Su Yi’s favor.

But now that word of the battle in the Tianxiu Sword Shrine had reached him, he sensed a real threat! A threat so severe that he could no longer remain a bystander!

The Dark Days of Legend have not yet arrived. If Su Yi chooses to seek revenge now… The Dipankara Buddha rose slowly. The world will descend into turmoil prematurely!

He paced back and forth, a dark look on his face before abruptly stopping in place. He gazed at the bodhi tree beside him, then sighed, a complicated look on his face.

He’d thought long and hard, but now, he was sure of it. There was currently no way of dampening Su Yi’s edge!

A moment’s impatience ruined our plans. Lu Shi… was too hasty!

A chaos source, that’s all. So what if it contained supreme, Eternal secrets? Provoking a sword cultivator as unrestrained to Su Yi will only lead to upheaval.

But the Dipankara Buddha had only just thought this when he realized something.

No, it’s not that Lu Shi got hasty, but that someone of his position has no need to concern himself with the state of the God Domain. He never even considered the consequences of failing to take Su Yi down.

Even if he’d known he’d cause a massive upset and severely impact the God Domain’s balance of power, he wouldn’t have cared!

The Dipankara Buddha sighed to himself.

After pondering a while longer, he made a decision.

……

A hall somewhere in the Three Purities Daoist Court’s territory.

“His Excellency Lu Shi actually lost?” Master God Yun He sat there in a daze. He couldn’t accept this.

All that remained of Yun He was his soul, as his body had been eradicated.

“Junior Apprentice Brother, I have a strong premonition that it won’t be long before Su Yi comes looking for revenge!” Master God Yun Xiao said gravely. His expression was as dark as could be, and his brow was fraught with worry.

He felt as if he were sitting on a bed of needles.

Prior to this, no matter how unrestrained Su Yi was, or how dazzling his reputation, or how enormous a commotion he caused, Master God Yun Xiao laughed it off. He wasn’t the least bit concerned.

But after the battle in the Tianxiu Sword Shrine, he could no longer stay calm.

Thirteen Nine-Tribulation Master Gods had died. Not one had managed to escape!

That meant that Su Yi was already strong enough to one-sidedly crush Nine-Tribulation Master Gods!

That made him even more terrifying than his past lives, Li Fuyou or Yi Daoxuan.

And Su Yi had relied on his true attainments in the Dao of the Sword to seize victory over Dao Venerate Lu Shi. That was even more terrifying.

All of this combined made Master God Yun Xiao realize that Su Yi was too dangerous for any of the God Domain’s old-timers to remain seated.

“You’re right. The Three Purities Daoist Court is in the most danger,” sighed Master God Yun He. “Di E was the one who arranged the attack on the Skybright Mountain Xi Family, but we were the ones overseeing operations.

“We assisted Di E in the Hazy Sea Forbidden Zone, and the death trap in the Tianxiu Sword Shrine was our work, too. I don’t even need to think to know that Su Yi hates us to the bone,” said Master God Yun He, an overcast look on his face. “If Su Yi decides to retaliate, I’m afraid we’ll be his first targets!”

He looked at Master God Yun Xiao. “Senior Apprentice Brother, what do you think we should do next? Should we ask Di E for help? Or use a secret art to ask Dao Venerate Lu Shi for his thoughts?”

Master God Yun Xiao sank into a lengthy silence before responding. “Junior Apprentice Brother, your heart… is in turmoil.”

Historically, Master God Yun He had killed decisively, and he’d been proud and contemptuous.

But now, he was uncharacteristically flustered, indecisive, and at a loss!

Master God Yun Xiao saw it all, and he couldn’t help but sigh.

He and Yun He had narrowly escaped death in the Hazy Sea Forbidden Zone. They’d escaped, but the experience had nonetheless come as a heavy blow.

The destruction of Master God Yun He’s body in the Tianxiu Sword Shrine was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Yun He’s heart was now in turmoil!

Because losing his physical body went beyond the loss of his flesh; Yun He had also lost all hope of proving his Dao and achieving Eternity.

When the Dark Days of Legend arrived, even if the opportunity presented itself to him, he wouldn’t be able to seize it!

Master God Yun He had lived for a long, long time, and he’d always longed to achieve Eternity. Depriving him of this opportunity was even crueler than killing him.

“My heart… is in turmoil…?” Master God Yun He’s gaze shifted erratically. He said bitterly, “Senior Apprentice Brother, to tell me the truth, it’s far worse than that. All of my dreams have crumbled, and my hopes have turned to ash!”

Master God Yun Xiao fell briefly silent. “Dao Venerate Lu Shi thinks highly of you, and your body was destroyed on his account. I’m sure he’ll make it up to you.”

He paused, then said, “If Dao Venerate Lu Shi saw you in this state, I’m afraid he’d be disappointed.”

Master God Yun He quivered from head to toe, then took a deep breath. “Senior Apprentice Brother, what do you think we should do next?”

Master God Yun Xiao gnashed his teeth. “We should hide our fangs, retract our claws, and seek life even if we have to lose a limb or two in the process! We should gather everyone in the sect and go into hiding immediately!”

Master God Yun He’s expression filled with uncertainty. “The Three Purities Daoist Court has stood tall throughout the ages, and we’ve overcome countless disasters. We’re now the leading faction in the Spirit Firmament Divine Continent. No one can shake our position!

“Who could have imagined that Su Yi, just one person, would force us to abandon our ancestral grounds and go into hiding?”

His voice was full of bitterness.

He could already foresee that if the Three Purities Daoist Court, one of the God Domain’s leading factions, really went into hiding, they’d lose more than just their ancestral ground. Their authority and prestige would evaporate into thin air, too!

That would, in turn, reshuffle the balance of power throughout the Spirit Firmament Divine Continent!

“But at this point, that’s… the only choice left to us,” sighed Master God Yun Xiao. “I just hope that there’s still room in this world for the Three Purities Daoist when the Dark Days of Legend arrive.”

“Very well. So be it,” said Yun He with fleeting interest. He sat there in a daze as a sentence rose unbidden to the forefront of his consciousness: “When giants topple, they always fall quickly.”

The Three Purities Daoist Court had presided over the Spirit Firmament Divine Continent for a long, long time. Who could have imagined that a duel in the Tianxiu Sword Shrine would place them in such dire straits?

Most people couldn’t see their impending crisis, including most of the sect’s disciples, but it was obvious to Master Gods Yun He and Yun Xiao.

“Alright. I’ll gather the sect’s old-timers and issue orders. We’ll begin today!” Master God Yun Xiao said gravely.

“Today?” Master God Yun He was stunned. “Isn’t that too soon?”

But he’d only just said this when a frantic voice emanated from outside the hall. “Ancestors, it’s terrible! Su Yi has appeared outside our gates. He says he wants to visit our lands!”

This proclamation boomed throughout the hall.

Yun He and Yun Xiao reacted as if they’d been struck by lightning. Both fell into a daze. For a long time, they were too stunned to even speak.

The atmosphere silently grew stifled and oppressive.

He… sure got here quickly!!