What Was Talent?

A sword technique from the heavens?

Zhang Manting rolled her eyes. Instead of playing along, she stared intently at the phone screen.

At that moment, the whole city held its breath, eager to see what earth-shaking move Su Yi would make next.

That height!

That pose!

He was clearly about to unleash a big move!

The chuunibyou souls of countless young people began to burn, their blood boiling!

But Su Yi dove down with his sword and plunged into the beast horde. No dazzling battle followed.

The young people's expressions froze instantly, their mouths twitching.

If he wasn't going to unleash a big move, why had he jumped so high?

They grumbled inwardly, but still worshipped Su Yi. Only in the face of danger could a hero step forward.

And Su Yi was that hero!

This battle would decide whether Xiwan City lived or died. Everyone hoped Su Yi would win.

With a deafening boom!

Su Yi rampaged through the beast horde, slashing his way back and forth. His white shirt was torn in several places, and beast blood splattered across him, making his expression even colder.

One man cutting through an army of hundreds of thousands of beasts, invincible as he swept across the battlefield—what a magnificent sight.

"Keep it up!"

"Su Yi will win!"

"Kill them all!"

"Hang in there!"

The soldiers at the edge of the city began shouting, their voices hoarse as they cheered Su Yi on. They wanted him to know he wasn't fighting alone. If he died, they would follow him into battle too, accompanying him on the road to the underworld.

Every one of them shouted with all their might. Their voices joined together in a thunderous chorus. Since they were close to the tablet broadcasting the battle, their cries sounded like background music.

Many women throughout Xiwan City couldn't help tearing up.

Perhaps back on Earth they had been strangers, each busy with their own lives. But now, the entire city was of one mind, worrying for Su Yi. An unprecedented unity had taken hold.

More and more passionate young men grabbed their phones and left their homes, heading toward the north side of the city.

And it wasn't only men. Quite a few women went too.

Against an army of hundreds of thousands of beasts, ordinary people might be insignificant. But sometimes the will of ordinary people was stronger than an army of hundreds of thousands.

"He, Su Yi, is just a young man, fighting for our whole city. And what are we doing? Hiding here like turtles!"

"Are we even human?"

A man stood in the middle of the road, shouting angrily through a megaphone. His words drew many people out of the buildings.

"Anyone with the guts, come with me to support the north side of the city! Even if we die, we can't die like cowards!"

His words were rousing, and many people joined in the shouting.

This was only one glimpse of what was happening. Scenes like this were unfolding in every corner of the city.

This wasn't their first encounter with beasts. Everyone hated the monsters. How many people had died when Xiwan City first crossed over?

Nearly everyone who had survived had a friend or family member who had been killed by a monster.

Su Yi's performance had stirred them deeply.

Meanwhile, Su Yi was still fighting.

His understanding of the Immortal Slashing Heart Sword grew deeper with every swing. Each time he struck, a faint wave of energy seemed to slice through the air.

The rudiments of Sword Qi!

In just a dozen days, Su Yi had gone from a complete novice in the sword to wielding Sword Qi. He was undoubtedly a swordsmanship prodigy!

Far away, Old Lord Qiyang watched in awe. No wonder Emperor Su had taken an interest in such a talent.

Black Scale King had no idea Su Yi had only been training for a dozen days, so he wasn't surprised. He simply watched the Half-Demon with amusement.

Boom! Boom! Boom...

Su Yi leaped across the battlefield. Every time he landed, he struck like a thunderclap, sending all the beasts within thirty feet flying. He swung his sword, and Sword Qi swept out, chopping them into chunks of flesh!

His Sword Qi was growing even more solid!

He was honing his combat skills and comprehending Sword Qi in the midst of battle. Just as he'd expected, he was reaping tremendous rewards.

He had joined the fight partly for Xiwan City, and partly to hone himself.

Although he possessed Hundred Dragon Strength, he had too little combat experience and had never faced the threat of death. That was why he'd wanted to face the army of hundreds of thousands of beasts alone.

There was no denying it—his combat talent was truly exceptional!

Even he was surprised!

Could it be the influence of the Great Dao Phone?

"This guy..."

Black Scale King narrowed his eyes. He could see Su Yi's talent too.

He couldn't wait any longer!

If this went on, Su Yi would slaughter his entire army of hundreds of thousands.

Black Scale King leaped into the air. His sleeves burst apart, revealing black scales crawling over both arms, a horrifying sight!

He swiped a claw at Su Yi. At that moment, Su Yi was surrounded by dozens of jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards. Though he was still in a state of half-enlightenment, his senses were razor-sharp. He reacted at once, leaping aside.

With a boom!

Black Scale King's claw smashed a Yellow Ox Demon that had blocked his path, scattering flesh and blood across the ruins. His gaze turned fierce, and he pursued Su Yi.

The livestream camera caught his leap, setting off an uproar throughout the city.

Black Scale King had joined the battle himself!

Su Yi's danger had skyrocketed!

"It's over... Can Su Yi defeat Black Scale King?"

"Is that Black Scale King? His aura is terrifying!"

"Damn it, seeing Su Yi surrounded makes my heart ache."

"Alas, we can't help him."

"How can't we? Everyone, come with me to the north side of the city!"

After seeing Black Scale King join the battle, the people in the city grew even more anxious. More and more of them immediately headed north.

Of course, compared to the entire city of Xiwan, there weren't that many of them.

More people were afraid of death. That was human nature.

Nan Xiaopao couldn't hold back any longer. She ran out, determined to go to the north side of the city. She couldn't let Su Yi fight alone.

Zhang Manting's family couldn't hold her back. After all, she possessed One Dragon Power.

After Nan Xiaopao left, they could only pick up their phones and keep watching.

As for accompanying Nan Xiaopao, that was out of the question.

Unless they were tired of living.

Clang—

Su Yi's sword struck Black Scale King's right arm. Sparks flew, and several black scales were sliced off. Black Scale King's pupils contracted in alarm as he hurriedly leaped back.

The Zhouwu Sword was one of the Seven Great Immortal Swords. His scales couldn't compare to it.

"That sword..."

Black Scale King stared fixedly at the Zhouwu Sword in Su Yi's hand, greed rising in his heart.

If he'd known it was the Zhouwu Sword, he never would have coveted it.

The Seven Great Immortal Swords were legendary treasures that had shaken the ages. Even Black Tiger Emperor had thought one too dangerous to keep, and quickly given it away after obtaining it.

Some treasures were so powerful that people didn't dare claim them.

Beast corpses formed a mountain. Su Yi stood proudly atop it, pointing his sword at Black Scale King. "Will you retreat, or not?"

The livestream camera captured the scene perfectly. Su Yi's voice rang out loud and clear, making the blood of countless viewers race.

That kind of courage was beyond human!

"This young man is a hero of his time!"

Mayor Tan Quanming sighed. The bodyguards beside him nodded instinctively, their faces full of shock.

Tens of thousands of beast corpses lay piled up ahead. Su Yi stood atop the mountainous heap of bodies. What a magnificent sight.

The soldiers behind him were just as stirred.

Su Yi was far stronger than they had ever imagined!

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