Zhouwu Sword Slays a Demon

Su Yi drew upon every skill he had in the art of boasting.

Even if the others were a Demon Emperor and a Devil Lord, he was not afraid. He possessed the ability to erase Emperor Su Sect members, so even while boasting, his back remained ramrod straight.

Emperor Su: No matter who you are, you will encounter trouble. Now, you must invest resources. Emperor Su Sect does not accept trash. Resources invested in Emperor Su Sect are equivalent to buying your lives. I do not demand that you donate any particular amount; it all depends on your own willingness. Emperor Su Sect will grow stronger in the future, and more powerful people will join. When that time comes, if you encounter trouble, Emperor Su Sect will help you, no matter who your enemy is! If you wish to seek help directly with the resources you put in, the risk will also be immense. If you are unwilling, I will expel you.

The moment he said that, the Black Tiger Emperor and Qingyan Devil Lord exploded. Especially when Su Yi uttered the word "expel," their souls trembled violently, as though they were about to scatter into nothingness. Such pressure only made them revere Su Yi even more.

Black Tiger Emperor: Senior, I offer you a treasured sword. This is the Zhouwu Sword from the Great Zhou Forbidden Land. It is absolutely a supreme treasure!

Qingyan Devil Lord: The Zhouwu Sword? One of the legendary Seven Great Immortal Swords?

Black Tiger Emperor: That's right. It is completely useless in my hands, and it may even draw the covetous eyes of powerful experts. I might as well give it to you, Senior. Legend says this sword can slay earthly immortals and gods. With it, Senior will surely be invincible beneath the heavens!

Qingyan Devil Lord: Are you really this good at kissing up?

Just as the Black Tiger Emperor wildly sang the praises of the Zhouwu Sword, a longsword appeared in Su Yi's left hand. It was half a meter long, ancient and unadorned, like a bronze sword freshly unearthed from the soil.

The Zhouwu Sword!

One of the Seven Great Immortal Swords!

Su Yi froze. They had sent the sword through the air just like that?

He instinctively looked at his phone. The chat on the screen was still going strong.

Qingyan Devil Lord: Tsk, tsk. One of the Seven Great Immortal Swords, the Zhouwu Sword, was actually picked up by a tiger demon like you.

Wu Qingyao: The Zhouwu Sword was Emperor Zhouwu's sword. Legend says it can cleave mountains and rivers, overturn the sun and moon. I never expected it to be in your hands. If word gets out, you tiger demon will certainly die.

Black Tiger Emperor: Hehe, I obtained it by chance, but it is completely useless to me, and it is also very dangerous. So I might as well give it to Senior Emperor Su.

Qingyan Devil Lord: Emperor Su connected us together, and we are even unable to cast aside the images in our minds. Just how high is Emperor Su's cultivation? I have suddenly become very interested in Emperor Su Sect.

The three of them chatted with blazing fervor, their messages flooding in by the dozens every minute.

Su Yi swung the Zhouwu Sword and discovered that it was as light as a feather, with no sense of weight at all. Could a sword like this really be lethal?

He slashed at the wall beside him. Like cutting through tofu, the blade sliced open the wall, making his eyes widen.

Holy shit!

That was insane!

Su Yi immediately grew excited. With this sword in hand, his sense of security soared.

Then he stepped out of the teaching building. Outside, it was still daytime, the sky clear for thousands of miles. Hundreds of students lay scattered across the field opposite, still dazed from the shock caused by the Xuanyuan Human Emperor.

At that moment, Su Yi's expression turned astonished.

Countless towering trees had sprung up around the campus, some even taller than the teaching buildings. Packed densely together, they formed a wall that trapped the school like a prison.

A couple lying by the roadside began to awaken. The students on the field were waking one after another as well.

"Did the school get transported somewhere?"

Su Yi muttered to himself. Fortunately, the appearance of Emperor Su Sect earlier had already shattered his worldview, so he was no longer quite as panicked.

If they really had been transported elsewhere, what would happen to his parents?

Su Yi's heart clenched painfully. He had come alone to another city for school. If he went missing, his parents would certainly be heartbroken.

Yet the Zhouwu Sword, Emperor Su Sect, and the Xuanyuan Human Emperor gave rise to another fantasy within him.

With demons, monsters, ghosts, and freaks all appearing, could seeking immortality and the Dao truly exist?

He recalled what the Xuanyuan Human Emperor had said. Tampering with time and space!

"The most urgent task is to stay alive. One day, I will reach that height too, then return to see my parents!"

Su Yi took a deep breath and gripped the Zhouwu Sword tightly.

He needed to find a place, then continue playing the Black Tiger Emperor, Qingyan Devil Lord, and Wu Qingyao for fools, obtaining more treasures. Only then could he survive in the Desolate Ancient.

Having made up his mind, he headed toward the dormitory buildings. If he rashly left the school now, he would likely die a miserable death.

Who knew how many dangers lurked within the mysterious forest surrounding them?

"Ah—"

"Help!"

After walking only several dozen meters, Su Yi heard screams and cries for help from behind the teaching building ahead. Immediately afterward, a group of students rushed around the corner. There were men and women, even school security guards, and every face was written with terror.

Hiss—

A scalp-numbing sound rang out. The next second, Su Yi's mouth fell open.

A snake head as large as a water vat emerged around the corner. Its body was covered in black scales, reflecting chilling glints beneath the sunlight. Its snake eyes were cold and sinister, its long tongue flickering out, grim and terrifying.

Su Yi instinctively wanted to flee, but when he spotted a figure among the fleeing crowd, his feet seemed to take root, unable to move.

She was a beautiful girl in a red cheongsam dress, with snow-white silver-dyed hair. Her delicate face was filled with panic.

Her name was Nan Xiaopao, Su Yi's best friend at school. They had met at a cosplay convention shortly after their freshman year began. Su Yi had been working a temporary job moving things there when he happened to meet Nan Xiaopao. He had even teased her about her name. According to Nan Xiaopao, her father was a die-hard esports player, which was why he had given her that name.

Nan Xiaopao loved cosplay in her everyday life and often asked Su Yi to hang out with her. Even Su Yi did not understand what about him had attracted Nan Xiaopao enough to make her so enthusiastic toward him.

He had seen how Nan Xiaopao rejected boys who pursued her. She had been cold-faced and utterly merciless.

"Su Yi! Run!"

Nan Xiaopao noticed Su Yi too. Instead of crying for help, she shouted for him to escape.

Su Yi's heart suddenly lurched. Gripping the Zhouwu Sword, he charged forward without hesitation.

At that moment, his mind went utterly blank.

A voice roared within his heart: "Swing the sword in your hand and slay the demon!"

Thus, Su Yi sprinted at full speed. Students, teachers, and security guards rushed past him one after another as he charged against the flow of people toward Nan Xiaopao.

The sight made Nan Xiaopao so anxious that tears burst from her eyes. She kept shouting for Su Yi to run, but Su Yi ignored her.

The students on the field had awakened as well. When they saw the giant python, every one of them sucked in a breath of cold air.

The giant python was covered in countless black scales. Its body was as thick as a water vat, and it was estimated to be at least twenty meters long. It was terrifying beyond measure.

Su Yi quickly ran past Nan Xiaopao. Startled, she turned and tried to grab him, but failed.

At that moment, Su Yi's eyes held only the giant python. The Zhouxian Sword in his hand poured a strange source of heat into his body, causing his courage to surge.

This giant python could be slain!

When he was less than ten meters from the python, Su Yi abruptly stopped and swung his sword.

In an instant, an azure crescent-shaped Sword Qi flew out, tearing apart every sound. Nan Xiaopao, frozen in place, widened her beautiful eyes, while several students who had turned back were frightened stiff.

With a wet slash!

The giant python was cleaved directly in two. Blood splattered against the nearby wall, while venom spilled across the ground, reeking horribly.

The scene was immensely shocking!

The giant python had reared up as high as a three-story building, yet Su Yi had cleaved it in half with a single sword strike!