First Immortal of the Sword

Chapter 2271 – Even Greater Than Before

Ning Xiu was a pawn!

We of the ancient Feng Family delivered her right to Fellow Daoist Su’s side.

And it seems all but certain that this was part of Cloudy Heights Temple’s plan all along!!

When Feng Wuji realized this, he couldn’t help but look stricken, and a chill coursed through him.

Using Ning Xiu as a pawn and placing her near Fellow Daoist Su unquestionably puts him in danger.

Now, Fellow Daoist Su is in the God Domain, and Ning Xiu is still in the Immortal Realm with his old friends and allies.

If Cloudy Heights Temple tries anything, they’ll be able to use this pawn to capture all of Fellow Daoist Su’s friends and allies with ease!

This plot is simply far too insidious!!

“They went to such trouble and borrowed the Feng Family’s hands so that you wouldn’t suspect that there was a plot hidden behind it all,” said the Rahu Yao Ancestor, a complicated look on his face. “And in truth, they succeeded. It seems to me that before we talked, you had no idea that there was a problem with Ning Xiu. Am I right?”

Su Yi took a sip of wine and nodded. “I had no idea.”

When he first saw the remnants of Ning Xiu’s soul, he personally verified that no one had manipulated it, and after she recovered, there was nothing at all strange about Ning Xiu’s behavior.

Thus, he really hadn’t ever considered the possibility that there was a problem with her!

“They’re simply too despicable! They seriously went to such lengths just to trick Fellow Daoist Su?” Feng Wuji gnashed his teeth.

“It’s just a plot. I wouldn’t call it despicable so much as petty and unseemly,” Su Yi said casually. “Tricks like this aren’t particularly impressive, either. All they did was deceive people who weren’t on guard. That’s how they managed to set this up all those years ago.”

The Rahu Yao Ancestor nodded in complete agreement.

The moment a scheme like this came to light, resolving it was simple. It wasn’t worth mentioning.

But the Dipankara Buddha had planned this little trick far in advance, and he’d succeeded in using it to achieve his goals. This was what made the Dipankara Buddha so terrifying.

“Brother Su, my family was involved in this, so I’ll naturally do everything in my power to help you resolve this latent threat!” Feng Wuji said through gnashed teeth.

“No need for that,” said Su Yi. “The situation is nowhere near as dire as you imagine.”

“That’s indeed the case,” said the Rahu Yao Ancestor. “At the very least, Ol’ Man Dipankara never even considered the possibility that I’d tell Fellow Daoist Li all of this. I’m afraid he still thinks he has me fooled, and that I have no idea that Ning Xiu has become his pawn.”

He paused, then said, “The troublesome part is that the Dipankara Buddha’s scheme couldn’t possibly be so simple. There’s got to be more to it than just placing Ning Xiu by your side as a pawn. After all, Ning Xiu alone isn’t strong enough to threaten your friends and allies.”

His brow furrowed. “In other words, you’d best not take action against Ning Xiu before uncovering the full extent of the Dipankara Buddha’s schemes. Better to feign ignorance and avoid alerting your enemies.”

Su Yi shook his head. “None of that is important right now. The best person to solve the problem is the one who created it. I’ll head straight to Cloudy Heights Temple.”

The Rahu Yao Ancestor was stunned. “What do you plan to do there, Fellow Daoist?”

“I detest scheming, and I don’t care what Ol’ Dipankara’s up to,” Su Yi said calmly. “I’ll just take my sword and cleave right through all of his plotting and scheming. I’ll kill and kill until they’re hurt and afraid. We’ll see if they dare use such paltry tricks to threaten those around me then!”

His words might have seemed casual, but they were full of solemn murderous intent and determination.

Feng Wuji instantly recalled the recent battle at Skybright Mountain.

Di E had joined forces with several top factions to threaten the lives of the Xi Family and force Su Yi to make an appearance.

Su Yi had never once compromised. Instead, he unleashed a domineering, terrifying, bloody counterattack!

In the end, he didn’t just save the Xi Family. He killed until heads rolled and his enemies left in abject defeat!

This battle shook the entire God Domain, and it served to “kill the chicken to warn the monkeys.”

This time, Su Yi obviously had no intention of taking his time to plan. Instead, he’d attack ruthlessly, overturn the table, and use raw strength to ruin the Dipankara Buddha’s schemes.

You want to use Ning Xiu as a pawn? Fine! I’ll just kill your people until the ground runs red with rivers of blood. Let’s see if you dare use your pawns then!

That would naturally resolve the latent threat Ning Xiu represented.

The Rahu Yao Ancestor obviously understood Su Yi’s intentions, but he couldn’t help but feel stunned. He sighed in admiration. “Brother Li, looking at you now, your magnificence is even greater than before!”

As an old-timer who’d fought Li Fuyou for countless years, the Rahu Yao Ancestor naturally understood how Li Fuyou did things.

He too was as forceful and domineering as his Dao of the Sword. He didn’t seek to drag things out or adapt. Rather, he sought to use his sword to cleave through everything in his way!

He had to admit that during their years fighting Li Fuyou, not one of them would have been a match for Li Fuyou in a one-on-one duel!

Now, Li Fuyou had returned through the cycle of reincarnation, but he hadn’t grown cautious or reserved. On the contrary, he was even more domineering and tyrannical than ever!

This was what he meant when he said, “Your magnificence is even greater than before!”

“Let’s go.” Su Yi took a sip of wine, then turned and headed toward the exit of the Extreme Lightning Demon Cave.

The Rahu Yao Ancestor and Feng Wuji were stunned.

Feng Wuji chased after him. “Brother Su, have you forgiven my grandfather?”

“If I can save him, I can naturally kill him, too,” said Su Yi. “Whether I kill him later or not will depend on his behavior.”

Feng Wuji was instantly mad with delight. He understood what this meant. Brother Su is finally willing to show mercy and give my grandfather a chance to make amends!!

Whether Su Yi really forgives him or not will depend on what he does next.

The Rahu Yao Ancestor looked conflicted. He wouldn’t have guessed that someone as unyielding as Su Yi would leave him a chance at life.

After a while, he took a deep breath and said, “Thank you! I remember that last time, you said you dislike wasting your breath on idle talk, and that you believe that actions speak louder than words, so… I’ll just have to show you with my actions!”

Su Yi said nothing. It was just as he’d said earlier. He could save the Rahu Yao Ancestor now, so he could naturally kill him later if need be.

He’d decided to spare the Rahu Yao Ancestor for now, in part because of Feng Wuji, and in part because of Ning Xiu.

Disregarding the question of whether or not Ning Xiu had really long since become the Dipankara Buddha’s pawn, the Rahu Yao Ancestor had refrained from killing her after she fell into his hands. Su Yi naturally wouldn’t kill the Rahu Yao Ancestor this time.

Besides, the three things the Rahu Yao Ancestor had shared with him were immensely useful!

First, Li Fuyou had died in battle at Skyfall Ridge because one of his own had sold him out.

Second, there was a problem with the Dipankara Buddha. He was incomparably dangerous.

Third, Ning Xiu was his pawn!

Learning all this cleared up some of Su Yi’s doubts. In light of that, he naturally didn’t mind giving the Rahu Yao Ancestor a chance at life.

Besides, Su Yi wasn’t concerned with whether he really turned over a new leaf or not.

……

“You leave first. I’ve got business to attend to.”

When they arrived at the ancient mountain full of sealed ancient wraiths, Su Yi stopped and bade farewell. “Remember: you are not to divulge my identity.”

The Rahu Yao Ancestor nodded, then bade farewell and led Feng Wuji away without asking any questions.

Along the way, Feng Wuji couldn’t help but ask, “Grandfather, why not ask whether Fellow Daoist Su needed our help?”

The Rahu Yao Ancestor said, “This is the Extreme Lightning Demon Cave. Do you think Fellow Daoist Su needs our help here?”

This grandfather-grandson pair was quite interesting. One called Su Yi “Fellow Daoist Su”, the other, “Fellow Daoist Li.”

Feng Wuji said sheepishly, “Even if we can’t help, we could have at least expressed our good intentions.”

The Rahu Yao Ancestor had a complicated look on his face. “I really can’t stand seeing you flatter him like that, but I can’t deny that your bond with Fellow Daoist Li saved my life this time.”

He patted Feng Wuji on the shoulder. “In this regard, you’re far superior to your father!”

At the mention of his father, Feng Wuji looked stricken. “Grandfather, the clan has long since descended into internal conflict. I’m worried that my father…”

The Rahu Yao Ancestor said with cold indifference, “There’s no need to worry. When I return, I’ll naturally thoroughly cleanse the clan!”

Earlier, Feng Wuji told him that he’d almost died by Feng Yunxiu’s poisonous hands on this expedition into the Extreme Lightning Demon Cave!

“Perfect,” said Feng Wuji, his eyes shining with hatred and murderous intent. “We’ve got to kill every last one of these traitors!”

Outside the Extreme Lightning Demon Cave.

A tall man with a large black bow strapped across his back frowned. “Strange. Why hasn’t your grand elder come out yet?”

He was working with Feng Yunxiu. He was supposed to have killed Feng Wuji in the Extreme Lightning Demon Cave.

Unfortunately, the operation hadn’t gone as planned.

This left the tall, stalwart man with little choice but to leave early and stand guard outside the cave to prevent Feng Wuji from escaping.

But now, he’d been waiting for days, and there was no sign of Feng Yunxiu, let alone Feng Wuji. The tall, stalwart man couldn’t help but feel a sense of foreboding.

“How about we go in and have a look around the Extreme Lightning Demon Cave?” a Greater God of the ancient Feng Family said gravely.

He and three others had been standing guard over the entrance this entire time.

“No need for that. Let’s just keep waiting.” The tall, stalwart man shook his head.

The Extreme Lightning Demon Cave was too dangerous. Besides, if they left, and if Feng Wuji somehow managed to escape in their absence, they’d fail their mission completely.

It was then that time and space rippled over the entrance to the Extreme Lightning Demon Cave.

Then, two figures appeared out of thin air.

When they recognized Feng Wuji, the tall, stalwart man and his companions were stunned. He seriously made it out alive!?

Fortunately, we’ve been standing guard this entire time. Even though he made it out, he’s effectively flung himself into the net!

However…

When they saw the man accompanying Feng Wuji, the stalwart man and the four Feng Family experts froze. Their eyes widened.

All of them felt as if they’d been struck by lightning!

One of them couldn’t help but cry out, “The… the ancestor!?”

The Rahu Yao Ancestor said expressionlessly, “Let’s go. Come with me to the clan. I want everyone to see how you die with their own eyes!”

The five of them instantly panicked. They felt as if they’d been plunged into an icy abyss.

But just as the stalwart man was about to attempt to flee, the Rahu Yao Ancestor seized him, effortlessly shattering his skull with a splash of blood!

The others instantly broke down, and their hopes turned to ash.