Who Is You Su?

This is the grand martial arts arena in the Xuanxiao Sect's main square, consisting of forty-nine smaller arenas. It is a place for non -True Disciple to practice combat and spar, and it is also the place where the Xuanxiao Sect, which prohibits private fights within the sect, resolves most of its martial conflicts.

Due to the large number of people, each arena is usually in high demand and requires advance reservation. However, today, all reservations have been postponed, all because of the two people standing on the arena in the very center.

The arena was surrounded by a huge crowd, all of whom were not True Disciple who had come because of his reputation. The fact that You Su had suddenly become a True Disciple of Lotus Peak, which had not accepted disciples for a long time, had been the talk of the town in recent days, causing a great sensation.

Everyone is asking – Who is You Su?

But no one could provide an answer. Curious people searched through the lists of geniuses of all the major immortal sects, but no one could find this name. All sorts of speculations flooded the internet, and the name You Su had even spread to other immortal sects on the sacred mountain.

Nevertheless, for four consecutive days, no one removed the token that You Su had posted at the entrance of the Hall of Sutras hall or raised any objections.

Objections can be of many kinds, including but not limited to the character, personality, talent, and ability of the person who is about to become True Disciple. However, those who raise objections must provide real and valid evidence, otherwise they will be severely punished.

As for You Su, nobody knew this unknown figure from a remote city, so naturally no one could produce evidence to question his character. Therefore, any objections to You Su could only be directed at his cultivation. The evidence needed was simple: prove that I am stronger than him and that he is unworthy to be the True Disciple. Of course, there were also requirements for challengers: either their age or their cultivation level were similar.

However, it's rare for True Disciple to be questioned during the public announcement period. If they are, it's usually someone who is also a True Disciple. Very few non- True Disciple would dare to do so, because they have no hope of winning and would only end up making a fool of themselves, possibly even displeasing the elders.

Being chosen as True Disciple, whether from the Grand Elder or the Junior Elder, is enough to prove their exceptional True Disciple. This "chicken flock" refers to the non- True Disciple, who, even to most cultivators outside the sacred mountain, are still outstanding.

Therefore, there is an unwritten consensus within the sect that it is a disgrace for True Disciple to be challenged by a non- True Disciple during the reporting and public announcement period, proving that the non-true disciple has no convincing strength.

You Su's first challenger was an Outer Disciple, an extremely special Outer Disciple.

You Su had no idea who the "they" that her Mistress was referring to were.

He had no intention of investigating each case thoroughly. In any case, he would stand firmly on his Mistress's side, so he just needed to wait for them to come to him.

It is now true autumn, the sky is clear and the clouds are misty. You Su stands tall and graceful, her loose hair and sash fluttering together, like a lone pine tree standing firm.

In the vast training ground, he had become the focus of everyone's attention.

The female disciples' eyes were mostly filled with excitement, delighted that another handsome young man had emerged in the sect, and some of the more enthusiastic ones were even eager to try their luck. The male disciples, on the other hand, all looked on with envy and anger, wishing they could take his place. After all, compared to the illustrious reputation of the Lotus Sword Venerable and Wangshu Fairy on Lotus Peak, what was more widely known among the male disciples was their unparalleled beauty.

Back in Chuyun City, You Su felt somewhat uncomfortable being watched by so many people. After all, he was blind; others could see him, but he couldn't see them, which felt rather strange.

He had heard a lot of gossip among the crowd. He didn't blame the Outer Disciple who challenged him; after all, he really had no reputation, so it wasn't surprising that he would be questioned. You Su was even grateful for the Outer Disciple's courage, which gave him a chance to show himself and make those who harbored doubts and were eager to challenge him give up their unrealistic fantasies.

You Su couldn't help but take a deep breath. He loved this kind of weather, neither too hot nor too cold. In this kind of weather, he should be sitting on Lotus Peak reading a book, or eating fruit and chatting with his senior sister, rather than fighting here. After all, among people of the same age or realm, You Su didn't think he would lose.

Based on the three reasons above, You Su decided that he would do his best to end this sparring match as soon as possible.

You Su's opponent today was a tall young man with somewhat dark skin. Standing in front of him, You Su looked like a small, thin boy. He lowered his eyes and remained silent. The light blue robe he wore, the Outer Disciple's robe of the Xuanxiao Sect, had been washed until it was somewhat faded.

At this moment, Elder Liu stepped onto the arena, and the noisy crowd instantly quieted down. No one wanted to offend Elder Liu, after all, among the Outer Disciple, he had always presented a serious and strict image.

Elder Liu walked to the center of the arena and shouted loudly:

"Outer Disciple Shi Yan has raised objections to the strength of You Su, a prospective True Disciple of Lotus Peak!"

"Upon verification, Shi Yan's bone age is 24 years old, and his cultivation Spirit Platform Middle Stage; You Su's bone age is 18 years old, and his cultivation Spirit Platform Middle Stage, both meeting the challenge criteria!"

You Su raised an eyebrow slightly. Twenty-four years old was still within his expectations; at least no one in their forties or fifties Spirit Platform Middle Stage, had come to challenge him. But he wouldn't underestimate any opponent, especially since, judging from his Divine Sense probing, the other party was clearly no ordinary person. The solidity of his Mystic Qi was something You Su himself couldn't match.

This Xuanxiao Sect truly is a place where hidden talents abound; it deserves to be called a gathering place for geniuses.

"Sparring is to be limited to a point; the use of prohibited methods is strictly forbidden, and violators will be severely punished!"

Elder Liu gave a brief explanation, first glancing at the Shi Yan poised to strike, then observing the composed You Su out of the corner of his eye. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, as if lamenting You Su's bad luck.

He had intended to introduce today's special opponent to You Su beforehand, but You Su refused. He wondered if this blind man really had the confidence to be so "arrogant," little did he know that You Su was only trying to be fair.

"Alright, let's begin."

At Elder Liu's command, everyone's eyes lit up; some wanted to see a joke, while others wanted to witness the rise of a legend.

Those who were interested in this sparring match were not only the disciples. Elder Liu did not deliberately hide the fact that You Su opened the gate of the sacred mountain with only half an incense stick. The True Disciple and elders hidden in the crowd and behind the clouds also wanted to see what kind of ability this new disciple of Lotus Peak had.

The Third Elder lay on her side on a banana leaf that seemed to be flying through the air, one hand supporting her head, the other holding a translucent jade wine gourd. The magnificent blue dress draped over her body wafted with a faint blue aura, further highlighting the exposed, fair skin and delicate bones of her bare shoulders. She tilted her head back and took a swig of wine, instantly revealing her full figure. She was truly a sight to behold, breathtakingly beautiful from every angle.

Though seemingly nonchalant, her eyes kept glancing at the arena beneath the clouds. She glanced at Wangshu, whose demeanor was solemn beside her, pursed her lips, which were even more glistening with wine, and patted the empty space beside her, saying:

"Little Wangshu, sit and watch. Aren't you tired of flying in the sky?"

Wangshu Fairy ignored her, simply shaking her head, her blue eyes fixed intently on her junior brother.

The Third Elder rolled her eyes dramatically. "You really don't trust your junior brother that much?"

"I trust my junior brother, but when I see him about to fight someone, I can't sit still..."

Everyone says you're an ice Fairy, but you're showing this much concern for a junior brother you've only known for a few days?

The Third Elder secretly grumbled to herself. Suddenly, she frowned, straightened up, and sat upright, concealing the glimpse of spring she had inadvertently revealed.

"Who does the Third Elder think will win?"

A powerful voice came from the clouds behind the beautiful woman in the green dress. Soon after, two figures appeared: a robust middle-aged man and a dashing young man, both dressed in brocade robes and red gowns, riding on swords.

The middle-aged man smiled warmly, and the young man was also very polite, bowing as he said:

"Chang Wen greets the Third Elder and Wangshu Fairy."

Wangshu Fairy ignored him, focusing only on her junior brother. The Third Elder didn't turn around either, concealing the hint of impatience in his eyes, and his voice, unusually cold, became clear:

"Does the Fifth Elder really believe that Outer Disciple can defeat True Disciple? Such a person is one in a thousand."

"The Third Elder is right. I wonder which Outer Disciple is so blind as to challenge the majesty of Lotus Peak," the Fifth Elder replied with a smile, his crimson robe gleaming.

The Third Elder tightened her grip on the wine gourd, keenly sensing the mockery in the Fifth Elder's words. As a fellow True Disciple of Sword Peak, Crimson Rainbow Peak had never been challenged before; her voice grew even colder, utterly unyielding:

"I thought the Fifth Elder would come to challenge me openly and fairly."

The Fifth Elder glanced at the graceful profile of the beautiful woman beside him, but instead of being angry, he burst into laughter.

"Third Elder, you've misunderstood. This Shi Yan wasn't arranged by me. Third Elder hasn't taken on True Disciple for over ten years, so it's not surprising you don't recognize this young man. He's a prodigy among the Outer Disciple. He entered the sect at seventeen, and in the seven years since, he's challenged every True Disciple he could, though he's lost to them all."

The Third Elder frowned slightly. She seemed to have heard rumors about this person before, but only as jokes passed among the disciples. Since it was a joke, wouldn't You Su be even more determined to get him?

"They really won't turn back until they hit a brick wall," the Third Elder commented.

"But if you keep hitting this wall, it will eventually break through..." The Fifth Elder stood on the sword, his hands behind his back.

"Does the Fifth Elder think Shi Yan will win?"

The Fifth Elder, however, turned his gaze to the arena, offering no direct answer, and said with a faint smile:

I think Chang Wen will win.

The young man named Chang Wen was not modest at all. Instead, he stood tall and proud, exuding confidence, while his peripheral Wangshu Fairy, dressed in white, not far away.

Wangshu Fairy, who had been oblivious to everyone else, turned to look at the Fifth Elder upon hearing his words. Her blue eyes were cold and aloof as she spoke, each word distinct and deliberate:

"Junior brother will win!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she flew straight down towards the arena.

In the end, she landed next to Elder Liu, where there were the fewest spectators. Disliking disturbances, she focused solely on her junior brother and thus failed to notice the noise that had arisen around her due to her arrival.

Back in the arena, another thick earthen wall rose up, completely blocking You Su's fierce sword strikes.

You Su frowned, his sword pressed against his chest. This young man named Shi Yan was far more troublesome than he had imagined.

Although this person was Outer Disciple, he possessed a wide variety of defensive techniques using Qi transformation, and he had an extremely keen awareness of many of these techniques. Even if a sword move occasionally managed to break through his defenses and knock him down, he could quickly regain his mobility. This slight advantage was not enough to determine the outcome of the battle.

You Su tightened his grip on the hilt of the Ink Pine Sword. He had originally planned to end the battle as quickly as possible, but he hadn't expected to encounter a turtle that was particularly resilient.

Knowing he couldn't delay any longer, You Su took a deep breath, mobilized all his internal Mystic Qi, and resolved to deliver a decisive blow!

Compared to his initial battle against Wu Cheng, You Su's understanding and application of his sword intent are now vastly different.

He held the sword in both hands, and the surging Mystic Qi of heaven and earth resonated with him, causing his sleeves to billow like inflated balloons, with unseen sharp Sword Qi swirling within them.

Many people's eyes sharpened; they could all see that You Su's sword aura had suddenly risen, and the black longsword in his hand seemed to roar like a dragon and howl like a tiger.

High above, the usually composed Fifth Elder froze, his expression turning serious. His disciple Chang Wen beside him also wore a solemn expression, his face filled with disbelief.

"How... how can he also possess sword intent?"

The gloom in the Third Elder's heart from being abandoned by Wangshu was swept away. She seemed to be in a great mood, shaking her wine gourd and taking a sip, her toes, covered by her green skirt, lightly tapping happily.

Shi Yan showed no fear in the face of the sword. He seemed unaware of how to dodge, or rather, unwilling to admit defeat. His muscles bulged, almost bursting out of his long robe.

Sensing the opponent's determination to accept the sword, You Su no longer hesitated. His sword intent was like a torrential downpour and a thunderous charge, determined to smash everything in front of him into a million holes.

Elder Liu had already moved his body, preparing to sever the sword intent at the critical moment.

In his view, You Su had already demonstrated why he was the "lucky one" to be accepted into Lotus Peak among all the prodigies. His almost perfect sword intent alone was nearly invincible among those of the same realm, and Shi Yan's defeat was a foregone conclusion.

Shi Yan, however, seemed completely oblivious to the unstoppable force of the sword intent, and actually leaped forward towards the tip of the Ink Pine Sword.

"Don't come!"

In an instant, the sound of clothes tearing rang out, and a six-pointed star Magic Array suddenly appeared behind Shi Yan. A thick yellow light spread to his muscular arms, and he actually tried to catch the sword with his bare hands!

On the training ground, the moment swords clashed with people, the heavens and earth seemed to resound, and a powerful sound wave burst forth, causing the hair of those in the front row to flutter.

Elder Liu looked at Shi Yan, who lay battered and bruised amidst the rubble, a look of pity flashing in his eyes. The first thing this "old acquaintance" had said today was to stop him from protecting Shi Yan. It was because if he were to intervene, it would mean that the outcome of the battle was already decided.

You Su stood to one side, his whole body surging with sword energy. He didn't understand why his opponent had to accept this sword strike when it was just a friendly exchange.

Elder Liu sighed softly, then announced loudly, "I hereby declare..."

"Etc!"

Amidst the rubble, an angry roar resounded.

The pile of rubble rose high, then rolled down Shi Yan's broad back. Shi Yan, panting heavily, stood up, blood still trickling from the corner of his mouth. He stubbornly insisted:

"I haven't lost yet, I can still fight!"

It's too cold, I've caught a slight cold, I won't post it until I've edited 1000 words, I'll get some rest, tomorrow I'll aim for at least 6,000!