Beheading the Chief

Behind Fu Wenyan stood Meng Hualong, the leading figure of the younger generation of the Meng family, the most prestigious school of thought in the Saints Learning Sea. His calm tone carried a thunderous undertone. "Old Master Zhu's physical strength is indeed extraordinary at the Dao Seed Realm. But if even one of us breaks through to immortality, will Old Master Zhu regret his words and actions now?"

Zhu Seventy-two Heavens, "Break through! Break through quickly! Are you not breaking through because you don't have Longevity Pill? Does the Du'e Temple lack Longevity Pill?"

Taishi Yu squeezed next to Li Weiyi and said with a voice transmission, "These people are all exceptionally talented. The reason they traveled thousands of miles to the East Sea instead of going into seclusion to try and achieve immortality is because they are all arrogant and ambitious, hoping to take advantage of an opportunity to cultivate the Longevity Body."

"No wonder none of those who came were physically weak," Li Weiyi said.

Taishi Yu asked, "Can you defeat Fu Wenyan?"

"What are your thoughts?" Li Weiyi asked.

Taishi Yu said, "If you're confident you can beat him, I'll contact some old guys from the Ninth Heaven and find an opportunity to hunt him down. If he breaks through to the Ninth Heaven, who knows what kind of trouble he'll cause."

"Calm down! You're incredibly audacious. Even Longevity Realm Giants couldn't kill him, how could we?" Li Weiyi said.

Taishi Yu sighed, thinking that Li Weiyi lacked confidence, "Indeed, he is Young Son of Heaven, whose combat strength is unmatched among those of the same realm."

Li Weiyi considered Taishi Yu a friend, but he didn't want him to get involved in this dangerous contest.

This is a battle of wits at the highest level!

"Boom!"

Seven miles away, the Dragon Locking Bronze atop Fengshi Reef shook violently. Instantly, it attracted more than ten bolts of lightning from beyond the sky, causing the sky to darken suddenly and then brighten abruptly.

The sea surface churned violently, creating waves several meters high.

"Aww!"

The roar of Dragon Roar echoed in the sea, even further than Fengshi Reef, and clusters of golden light rose from the sea surface, rushing in all directions.

"The Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi is emanating from it."

"There must have been another crack in the seabed. Fortunately, the Nine Dragon Locking Pillars stabilized the terrain and space; otherwise, the entire sea area would have collapsed."

On the Red Jade Ancient Ship, martial artists such as Fu Wenyan, Meng Hualong, Ye Baiyue, Ye Cang, and Zhu Seventy-two Heavens unleashed their fastest speed and rushed towards that sea area.

They were well aware of the benefits of absorbing the Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi.

Zuoqiu Hongting looked at Li Weiyi: "Are you going?"

"Walk."

Li Weiyi took out two Divine Speed Talisman and stuck them on him and Zuoqiu Hongting.

The two transformed into swift streaks of light, quickly surpassing all the martial artists who had departed from the Red Jade Ancient Ship. Unfortunately, after passing Fengshi Reef and entering the sea area shrouded by the Nine Dragon Locking Pillars, the Provincial Governor's Official Robe could no longer be activated.

Fu Wenyan transmitted his voice to Ye Baiyue and Ye Cang: "Stop them. I must absorb enough Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi to break through my cultivation realm before the excavation begins."

Ye Cang acted decisively, releasing his Dao Heart Manifestation to cover Li Weiyi.

He did not underestimate his opponent; he knew that Li Weiyi possessed the strength to contend with Zhen Xin and was among the top five, or even top three Lingxiao Shengjing Human Race.

Li Weiyi felt the magical energy surrounding him, but he didn't turn around. In his mind, he could picture Ye Cang behind him, his hands forming claws as he split into nine figures.

Nine claw-shaped Daoist techniques descended simultaneously, transforming into the enormous claw shadows of nine Ancient Immortal Giant Beasts.

Ye Cang possesses exceptional comprehension; he can master any Minor Technique at a glance, and he cultivates Major Technique much faster than the other chief disciples.

"Clang!"

Li Weiyi drew his Yellow Dragon Sword, turned around abruptly, and unleashed a Sword Qi tens of feet long.

The sword is drawn with the Dragon Roar.

The Sword Qi, like a yellow dragon, lay across the sea.

"Boom!"

The nine Dao techniques unleashed by Ye Cang were shattered by a single sword strike.

He lost control of his body and stumbled backward. He immediately drew his sword and cleaved through the dragon-shaped sword strike before regaining his footing.

Li Weiyi's sword strike had a wide-ranging impact, covering Fu Wenyan, Zhu Seventy-two Heavens, and others. Each of them used their skills, punching and clenching their palms, to pierce through the Sword Qi, and they were all filled with awe.

During the battle at the Commander's Feast, all they knew was that Li Weiyi's Psychic Power Attainment extraordinary.

Anyone could sense from that sword strike that Li Weiyi had reached the pinnacle of martial arts skill.

Li Weiyi wanted to continue concealing Liu Fengshu's identity, so he did not use the three-colored spiritual flame mental power, but instead used martial arts.

Fu Wenyan felt a chill run down his spine, sensing the pressure and danger, and his desire to break through to the Ninth Heaven became even more urgent.

Then, filled with respect, he exclaimed, "As expected of the Southern Hermit! In just three or four years, you have accomplished what it takes us decades to achieve. With your talent and opportunities, you can even break through to immortality through the cultivation of Dao in the Feng Mansion!"

He was telling everyone that the treasure they could obtain by killing Li Weiyi was better than the opportunity presented by the Ancient Immortal Dragon Skeleton.

Li Weiyi ignored him and drew her sword to attack Ye Baiyue: "You siblings are utterly lawless! You tried to assassinate me, which I could tolerate. But you dared to kill my Fiancée! I will make sure your blood stains the East Sea!"

Ye Baiyue cast a white jade lock, about the thickness of a thumb, and wrapped it around Zuoqiu Hongting's neck, trying to pull her back. Hearing Li Weiyi's heart-piercing words, she was startled.

She had the idea of taking the remaining lamp from Zuoqiu Hongting 'Glabella Spiritual Realm, but how could she possibly kill someone in full view of everyone?

That would incur public wrath.

"Oh no..."

Ye Cang realized that Li Weiyi was trying to take advantage of the situation, so he immediately drew his sword and chased after him.

"Smack!"

Li Weiyi severed a Seventh-Rank Hundred-Character Artifact- level white jade divine lock with a single sword strike, his body emitting a cicada-like chirping sound, his footsteps creating a phantom-like effect, and his sword thrust straight at Ye Baiyue's brow.

Apart from Ye Cang, the others were not too worried about Ye Baiyue's safety.

She is the top scholar of the Ninth Heaven.

Even if outmatched, they can still escape unscathed.

Ye Baiyue thought so too, and calmly dealt with the situation. Zutian opened, and a Bright Moon flew out, its purple glow reaching thousands of feet, striking Li Weiyi, who was thrusting a sword at her.

With a whoosh, an ancient sword bearing the Thousand Character Artifact flew out and landed in her hand.

"Boom!"

Li Weiyi's sword pierced through her protective purple aura, its momentum like a snake or a dragon, before suddenly sinking downwards.

Ye Baiyue felt as if the sky was filled with sword shadows before her eyes, and the Dragon Roar's roar in her ears made her soul tremble. She felt an unprecedented danger. The ancient sword with the Thousand Character Artifact in its hand was shaken by the power that erupted from the Yellow Dragon Sword.

"Sizzle!"

The sword's edge pierced past her left shoulder, but was blocked by the Magic Tool Battle Robe she wore.

The force of the sword, even just a touch, felt like being struck by a mountain. She was thrown to the right as if weightless, her left side numb with pain.

Zuoqiu Hongting stood on the sea, unchained herself, and sensed the murderous aura emanating from Li Weiyi. She thought to herself, "This guy is preparing to launch an attack ahead of schedule!"

Li Weiyi had discussed with her the idea of having her impersonate Liu Fengshu to meet Princess Dengfeng and work together to deal with Fu Wenyan. He also told Zuoqiu Hongting that Fu Wenyan had tried to assassinate him in the Old Yuzhou, nearly killing him.

It was because he was seriously injured by Fu Wenyan that he disappeared for three months to hide and heal his wounds.

"Li Weiyi, don't spout nonsense! We only stopped the two of you; we never intended to kill you. Do you know what the consequences will be if you dare to touch Bai Yue?"

Ye Cang knew better than anyone how powerful Li Weiyi's previous sword strike was. He was extremely anxious and regretted listening to Fu Wenyan, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to let such a formidable enemy seize the opportunity.

Li Weiyi sensed the rushing sound of wind breaking through the air, dodged the flying knife magic weapon thrown by Ye Cang, and slashed a second sword at Ye Baiyue.

"Bang!"

The ancient sword with the Thousand Character Artifact in Ye Baiyue's hand could not withstand the attack of the Yellow Dragon Sword and broke into two pieces.

Blood spurted from her mouth and nose, her veil fell off, and she was thrown away like a scarecrow.

Without hesitation, Ye Baiyue immediately crushed a talisman bestowed upon her by an elder, unleashing a speed comparable to that of Longevity Realm Giants, and fled into the distance.

"Boom!"

The Purple Sky Lei Seal flew out and, under Li Weiyi's control of his magical energy, slammed down four times in a row. Finally, two miles away, it struck down for the fourth time, breaking through the defensive power contained in the Ye Baiyue Escape Talisman and blasting her into a cloud of blood mist and a golden skeleton.

The entire sea surface was covered by purple lightning, causing it to cave in.

Fu Wenyan, Meng Hualong, Zhu Seventy-two Heavens, and the others turned around. The Lingxiao Shengjing Human Race martial artists on the distant ships looked out and were all shocked to see this scene.

That was the top scholar of the Ninth Heaven, with an extremely noble status. How could he be killed so easily?

How come I can't escape?

"Li Weiyi!"

Meng Hualong, who was already several miles away, shouted loudly, his tone filled with fury.

He is the strongest among the disciples of the Saints Learning Sea, and is a top-tier master.

Fu Wenyan sighed inwardly, realizing he had underestimated Li Weiyi's determination to kill him. It wasn't that Li Weiyi was afraid to kill him, but rather that she hadn't found the opportunity.

He himself handed the knife to Li Weiyi, who then killed Ye Baiyue.

But Fu Wenyan's guilt quickly dissipated, replaced by a strange joy. He said in a deep voice, "The alliance between the Du'e Temple and the Lingxiao Shengjing Human Race was torn apart by you. You must bear all the consequences. Sister Yue..."

"Puff!"

Zuoqiu Hongting clutched her neck, coughed up a mouthful of blood, and collapsed.

"Damn it, those people from the Saints Learning Sea actually dared to harm the Young Son of Heaven of my Zuoqiu Courtyard!"

"This is outrageous! Let's fight them!"

On the ship, the martial artists of Zuoqiu Courtyard, their anger ignited, charged towards the Zuoqiu Hongting had fallen.

He even said I was incredibly audacious?

Taishi Yu was speechless, realizing that Li Weiyi's martial arts cultivation had greatly improved, killing a Ninth Heaven master within a few moves.

Perhaps today could be an opportunity to eliminate Fu Wenyan, so he led a group of Ninth Heaven Old Man from the Imperial Court and charged forward.

"That old shrew, Madam Ye, has killed countless powerful figures of my Imperial Court in Lingxiao City! Today, a descendant of the Ye Family has launched a sneak attack on the Proud Daughter of Heaven Lingxiao Shengjing! This is intolerable! Kill her!"

"The Ye Family definitely wants to seize Zuoqiu Hongting's remaining lamp."

In the distance, Princess Dengfeng collected a wisp of the Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi, absorbed it into her body, and stood in mid-air, gazing in the direction from which the purple lightning surged.

"Wow, that's amazing! Even with life-saving measures, you're not necessarily safe once the Myriad-character Artifact is unleashed."

The Turtle Scholar sighed, then said with a serious expression, "Your Highness, if Li Weiyi uses this opportunity to eliminate Fu Wenyan, how can we negotiate cooperation with him? He is far more forceful and decisive than I imagined."

Princess Dengfeng remained calm. "The people of the Saints Learning Sea won't be so easily wiped out. If they were all wiped out, how would we explain it to Du'e Temple? We can't afford to fight... Have Water Ferret Immortal contact Li Weiyi and tell her that this princess has a 5,000-year-old Thousand-Year Elixir."