"His Majesty seized the throne, and there was tremendous criticism within the imperial family. Some members of the family still hold a prejudice against His Majesty to this day. If Su Xiuyi isn't the blood descendant of some other member of the imperial family left outside, but that person's descendant, do you think His Majesty's position can remain secure?"
"Even though decades have passed, some elders of the imperial family still support that person and have never lifted a finger for His Majesty. If Su Xiuyi has proof that he is that person's descendant, countless beings will emerge from seclusion."
The old man stopped there and said no more.
"Ji Zhan understands!" Hearing this news, Ji Zhan was deeply unsettled and hurriedly bowed to the old man.
The old man's body vanished without a trace, as though he had never appeared.
"Whew, whew, whew."
Only after the old man disappeared did Ji Zhan dare breathe heavily. Terror flickered in his eyes, and his back was soaked with sweat once again because of Su Xiuyi. His legs trembled slightly. He was terrified.
"The imperial family-he really is of imperial blood. Why tell me only now? There's no room for hesitation now. I can only follow this road to the end. That person may be a taboo existence, but after all these years, nearly every trace has been wiped away. His Majesty won. Choosing His Majesty was the right decision."
Ji Zhan took a deep breath and calmed himself. After closing his eyes and opening them again, he seemed to have become a different person.
Time passed, and a year went by.
Beneath the altar at the Myriad Text Academy, Su Xiuyi's body was shrouded in a terrifying bloody mist. He was covered in blood, and the violent presence within him could be clearly felt, like peerless ferocious beasts roaring. Waves of tremendous force shook the surrounding void, which seemed unable to withstand their violent power.
Within his meridians, dark-gold flood dragon phantoms let out dragon roars. Their violent presence seemed ready to tear Su Xiuyi apart.
Cracks appeared on Su Xiuyi's skin from time to time, and blood gushed out. Fortunately, he cultivated the Undying Heavenly Scripture, which supplied him with an exceedingly terrifying vitality that constantly repaired the wounds on his body.
"Boom!"
The next moment, a tyrannical presence erupted from Su Xiuyi.
Terrifying power swept in all directions as True Qi burst from his body, and the phantom of a golden dragon appeared beside him.
The dragon's body coiled around Su Xiuyi, lending him an intangible touch of majesty and dominance.
Su Xiuyi slowly opened his tightly shut eyes. A terrifying gleam appeared in them, one no one dared look at directly.
His immense presence could no longer be suppressed. Boundless Spiritual Qi gathered around Su Xiuyi and transformed into another golden dragon.
Two golden dragons circled Su Xiuyi, making the pressure he exuded even stronger.
"What terrifying Half-Step Invincible flood dragon essence blood! The Dragon Race truly deserves its place as a powerful existence among the Demon Race. Just one drop of essence blood nearly made me burst. Luckily, I've already achieved minor success in cultivating the Undying Heavenly Scripture. My physical body is immensely powerful and can supply an abundance of vitality to repair itself."
A helpless look appeared at the corners of Su Xiuyi's mouth.
Today, he had signed in at the altar and obtained a drop of Half-Step Invincible flood dragon essence blood. He had eagerly used it to cultivate the Undying Heavenly Scripture and nearly capsized in the attempt.
Even now, Su Xiuyi still felt lingering fear.
"I'm filthy. I've practically turned into a man of blood."
"Cleanse!"
The "Cleanse" Will Character appeared strangely beside Su Xiuyi. A mysterious presence swept over him, and the blood and grime on his body vanished in an instant.
Once again, his white robes fluttered around him, making him look like an immortal descended to the mortal world.
"Heal!"
The next moment, a "Heal" Will Character appeared. Waves of profoundly mysterious power entered Su Xiuyi's body, constantly repairing the torn places within it.
Only after about the time it took to drink a cup of tea did the "Heal" Will Character disappear.
"Not bad. As expected of the blood of a Half-Step Invincible Realm flood dragon. I gained so much from it, and my physical body has grown tremendously stronger. Against an ordinary Peak Sunmoon, I wouldn't even need to draw my saber. One punch would be enough to blast them apart."
Su Xiuyi straightened himself up, a sharp light appearing in his eyes.
"Hmm?"
Su Xiuyi's expression tightened. He sensed that Wang Cheng had come to the outside of the Myriad Text Academy.
A smile appeared at the corners of his mouth as he walked toward the gate.
Over the past year, Su Xiuyi had also been guiding Wang Cheng in secret. Wang Cheng's strength had improved considerably, and he had reached the Soaring Sky Ninth Level, not far from Cloudbreach.
"A Cheng, isn't it still too early?"
"Why have you come ahead of time?"
Su Xiuyi's voice carried outside.
"Martial Uncle, some things have happened, and the academy doesn't have enough strength to deal with them. I have to go out and kill those members of the hidden forces too. That will also help me break through sooner. I came to have a drink with you before I leave. I don't know how long it will be before I can return, but it probably won't be anytime soon," Wang Cheng said, his expression fervent.
In fact, Wang Cheng saw this as a chance to render meritorious service.
"Good. If you want to shorten the time it takes to break through, tempering yourself is an excellent opportunity. Perhaps by the time you return, you'll already be at Cloudbreach. But be careful in everything you do. If those people were easy to deal with, they wouldn't be growing stronger and stronger and leaving the academy and the city lord's residence at their wits' end," Su Xiuyi said with a smile.
"By the way, A Cheng, this is the jade pendant my grandmaster once gave me to keep me safe. It's been with me for many years. I'll give it to you now. It's no use staying with me!" Su Xiuyi took the jade pendant from his waist, drew a formation on it, and passed it out through the small window.
"Thank you, Martial Uncle! I'll be sure to treasure it!"
Wang Cheng did not refuse. He naturally guessed that the jade pendant was a means of saving his life, so he hurriedly put it away.
"Go on!"
"When you return, I hope you'll have reached Cloudbreach."
A smile appeared at the corners of Su Xiuyi's mouth.
"Yes!"
"Uncle Xiuyi, when I return, I'll definitely have reached Cloudbreach!" Wang Cheng took a deep breath, drained the wine in his cup, and flew away on his sword.
"Have you finally lost your patience?"
"Hmph!"
"I'd like to see who can touch the person I protect. You certainly knew how to bide your time, waiting a full year. Unfortunately for you, I've improved tremendously over that year. As long as no Invincible appears, who can rival me?"
"When soldiers come, a general will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it!"
Powerful confidence appeared in Su Xiuyi's eyes.
Su Xiuyi had left a formation on the jade pendant. It would activate in a deadly crisis and save Wang Cheng's life, allowing Su Xiuyi to rush to his rescue at once.
Su Xiuyi went straight to the reclining chair in front of the main hall and lay down, basking in the sunlight.
Over the past year, Su Xiuyi had not dared slack off in the slightest and had cultivated extremely hard. Once he lay down, he soon fell asleep.
At that moment, countless fragments of laws and Will Characters appeared around Su Xiuyi. Under the influence of the Undying Heavenly Scripture, they began to spin and were steadily absorbed.
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