Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 1405: Chapter 1166: Battle (Part 2)

Su Yuan looked at the demon beasts from the Grey Realm that were already fleeing in groups towards the outside of the Divine Sect. With a flicker of his body, he rushed out once more.

...

In the blink of an eye, more than half a day passed.

Within a thousand miles of the Divine Sect, there was not a single living demon beast left.

The entire Green Cloud Mountain Range was littered with corpses, rivers of blood flowed, and amidst the riddled mountainous terrain, some disciples of the Divine Sect were cleaning the battlefield.

The great battle was finally over, and the disciples of the Divine Sect each took time to rest and heal their wounds.

Meanwhile, Xiang Yuntian, Luo Qingping, and other Sword Masters, along with Su Yuan and others, had already returned to Heavenly Sword Peak first.

At this moment, on Heavenly Sword Peak.

Lou Zhen, who had suffered numerous severe injuries all over his body, had just returned and, after instructing Xiang Yuntian on a few matters, went directly into seclusion to heal his wounds.

As for Wang You...

Rubbing the Golden Crane Spirit Sword that Wang Zuo left on his knees, his eyes flashed with sorrow, pain, and resentment.

Clearly, losing his closest brother right before his eyes was an unimaginably heavy blow to Wang You.

So at this moment, the one presiding over the matters was still Xiang Yuntian.

Although Xiang Yuntian’s face was pale and his breath was weak, he still appeared fine.

After all, the great battle had just passed, and there was no one in the field whose aura was perfect.

”This time, in repelling the demon beasts and protecting the mountain gate, you have all worked hard!” Xiang Yuntian spoke in a firm voice.

Although they had won the battle, the atmosphere in the field was quite heavy.

Because after this battle, more than half of the disciples of the Divine Sect had died, and even the fallen Sword Masters numbered no less than two hands full.

The senior Sword Masters like Wang You, and a number of new kings who had broken through the Earth Tribulation.

Apart from Dugu Jiu, Fu Chaosheng, and Shen Yanqing, including Jian Yi, all the other new kings had, shockingly, all died in this battle...

The Great Dao is heartless; life and death are determined by fate!

Under the great catastrophe, even those of Emperor Level may not escape, let alone those under the Emperor?

However, those who had cultivated to the King Level were not ordinary people, and the moods of those present had gradually calmed down.

After a brief discussion and arrangement regarding this battle, Xiang Yuntian cast his gaze on Su Yuan and others sitting in the guest seats.

”The demons of the Grey Realm launched a surprise attack, and our victory this time is largely thanks to Friend Great Flame, who crossed continents and seas to aid us in our time of crisis!

The three fellow Daoists possess great strength, helping our sect to slay many formidable enemies. If not for this, it would have been incredibly difficult for us to fend off this wave of attacks with our strength alone!”

As Xiang Yuntian spoke, Luo Qingping, Linghu Yao, and the other Sword Masters also turned to Su Yuan and the other two, and all bowed in salute:

”Thank you, fellow Daoists!”

The sincerity in their words was evident, for the role Su Yuan and the others played in this battle was truly significant.

Not to mention killing three high-stage demon kings; just Su Yuan alone holding the Human Sword Platform and preserving forty percent of the power of the Cangtian Conglong Formation greatly reduced the pressure on the Divine Sect.

Otherwise, if the Cangtian Conglong Formation were broken and there was no assistance from the Conglong Sword Light, the casualties of the Divine Sect would have been even more terrifying!

Yu Wenwuji spoke: ”As allies, we should resist the Grey Realm together, you all need not be polite.”

Xiang Yuntian nodded and then said: ”For now, the crisis of our sect is temporarily resolved, but Emperor Ye has not yet returned, and the danger has not been completely dispelled.

We need to guard the sect, rebuild the defense line, and at the same time try to contact other sects...

If the Great Flame friends have no other business, it would be well if you could stay in our Divine Sect until Emperor Ye returns, so we can thank you together.”

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan and the others understood Xiang Yuntian’s intentions.

In fact, Xiang Yuntian hoped that the three from Great Flame would continue to stay, as although the demon hordes were repelled in this battle, without the return of Emperor Level individuals, one could not predict what variables might arise.

Not to mention Su Yuan, both Kong Zheng and Yu Wenwuji were truly formidable high-stage demon kings, and in such chaotic times, they were extremely important combat forces.

Yu Wenwuji immediately spoke upon hearing these words:

”We are under orders to aid you, and having come to the Southern Continent, we certainly will not leave until complete stability is restored.”

”Great! Thank you, Friend Yu Wen!”

Xiang Yuntian’s eyes brightened, and the other Sword Masters also showed joyful expressions upon hearing this.

”I will always remain in the Divine Sect, but I can only speak for myself.” Yu Wenwuji paused, adding, ”As for Kongming King and Royal Envoy Su, I cannot decide for them.”

Xiang Yuntian immediately looked towards Kong Zheng and Su Yuan.

Kong Zheng gently shook his Treasure Fan and said slowly, ”The demons of the Grey Realm have been defeated, so they won’t be troubling us for a while... I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t be staying at the Divine Sect for now.”

Xiang Yuntian felt a tinge of regret, as this was the master who, together with Sword Master Lou, managed to suppress the Ninth Stage Demon King. Although it was a stroke of luck, he was not to be underestimated.

Even before Lou Zhen went into seclusion, he specifically mentioned that this person’s strength was extraordinary.

”However, Friend Kong, about that Ninth Stage Demon King now...” Xiang Yuntian deliberated before speaking.

The Ninth Stage Demon King was indeed the enemy leader and couldn’t be overlooked; it stood to reason that confirming its death was necessary.

Now that Kong Zheng had taken him away, the exact situation was unknown.

Given that Kong Zheng and others had just helped the Divine Sect through the great battle, Xiang Yuntian found it hard to ask.

Kong Zheng smiled and said, ”Rest assured, Sword Master Xiang. Since this demon entered the Nine Palace Demon Sealing Map, there’s absolutely no chance of it coming out alive from my hands.”

”I see...” Xiang Yuntian appeared thoughtful and glanced at Yu Wenwuji beside him.

After all, Kong Zheng was a Demon King, whereas Yu Wenwuji was a Human Race expert directly under the Great Flame, deemed more trustworthy.

Yu Wenwuji was also contemplating, unsure what Kong Zheng intended to do with so many Demon Kings in the Sealing Demon Map.

But recalling Red Emperor’s instructions before leaving, Yu Wenwuji spoke up:

”Once inside the Sealing Demon Map, the Demon Beast can’t even exert a tenth of its strength. Rest assured, Sword Master Xiang.”

”That’s good then!” Xiang Yuntian nodded in satisfaction.

Xiang Yuntian wasn’t worried that Kong Zheng couldn’t handle the Demon King sealed in the Holy Artifact, but rather was concerned that Kong Zheng had ulterior motives.

Seeing as Yu Wenwuji also guaranteed it, Xiang Yuntian felt reassured.

”Then, Friend Su, you...?”

Xiang Yuntian, along with the many Sword Masters present, turned their attention to Su Yuan.

This superstar who defended the Human Sword Platform, thus securing the Cangtian Conglong Formation, comprehended the Mythical Sword Intent, and managed to kill High Stage Demon Kings across multiple levels in the battle!

Su Yuan said, ”The Divine Sect has shown me great kindness, and this time even helped me comprehend the divine intent. Naturally, I must stay here to thank Emperor Ye in person when he returns.”

Su Yuan had just made a breakthrough, and given his substantial gains, it was opportune to remain at the Divine Sect for further consolidation.

”Great, Brother Su!” Fu Chaosheng burst into laughter and eagerly said, ”Tonight, let’s drink together again!”

Su Yuan nodded with a smile, ”No problem, Brother Fu.”

The other Sword Masters were also pleased; though Su Yuan was only at the Fourth Stage, he had genuinely slain a Seventh Stage Demon King!

Xiang Yuntian nodded and then said, ”With the battle concluded, everyone should rest well... Niu Fen.”

Niu Fen stepped forward and said, ”Sword Master Xiang.”

Xiang Yuntian instructed, ”Assign personnel to patrol the surroundings, ensuring security before the new array is rebuilt.”

”Understood!”

...

The next day.

After drinking and discussing the Dao all night with Fu Chaosheng, Dugu Jiu, and Shen Yanqing, Su Yuan alone visited a rather secluded peak within the Divine Sect.

Originally, Fu Chaosheng had invited Su Yuan to stay at his Moyun Peak for cultivation, but Su Yuan declined, as Fu Chaosheng also needed to cultivate using the Dragon Vein Star Power of Moyun Peak.

With a thought, Su Yuan summoned Ruan Ruan.

”Master, Master!”

As soon as Ruan Ruan emerged, it couldn’t help but rub against Su Yuan’s cheek.

Even though Ruan Ruan had only recently reached the Second Stage, its aura, under Su Yuan’s nurturing, was rapidly advancing towards the Third Stage.

Su Yuan pinched it and smiled, ”Ruan Ruan, stay here and notify me if anything happens.”

”Okay, Master!”

Ruan Ruan stayed put as Su Yuan’s body turned silver light and entered the Qingming Realm.

At the Qingming Peak, Ashley was still cultivating within the Sunrise Sunset One Year Array.

Su Yuan stepped slowly into the array, pausing as he passed by, suddenly caught by the sight of Ashley.

Her delicate features, a red bow in her hair, a black dress accentuating her fair-as-jade skin, and her bright white hair cascading over her imposing chest.

Ashley sat cross-legged, eyes closed, appearing serene and beautiful.

After glancing for a moment, Su Yuan withdrew his gaze, choosing not to disturb her. He lightly sat down in front and reviewed the gains and losses of this battle...