First Immortal of the Sword

Chapter 1423 – Declaring War

Within Su Yi’s sea of consciousness.

Although his sixth incarnation never said anything, he could sense the transformation of Su Yi’s soul, and he knew that Su Yi had actually stepped onto that unprecedented Path of Transcendence.

Indeed, reincarnation is the key to mastering the Sword of the Nine Hells! Only then can the sword protect its wielder from the Contract of the Gods.

Going forward, his path will be completely different. Should he one day become an immortal, he’ll become the unprecedented, first immortal of his kind!

Wang Ye sighed to himself. But if he loses our battle of the heart, everything will change….

……

That night, Su Yi awakened from his post-breakthrough contemplative state and stabilized his cultivation base.

That same night, in the Impermeable Demon Ocean, Daoist Master Red Cloud received a message from the dog, Xing Que.

“With a mortal body, he crushed an immortal revenant beneath his feet?” Daoist Master Red Cloud was unwittingly stunned.

She couldn’t help but recall their ancestral precept.

Their clan saw it as their greatest secret. Only main-branch descendants were qualified to learn it, and even then, only if the elders approved of them.

They’d passed their ancestral precept down for generations, ending with Daoist Master Red Cloud. And this ancestral precept was connected to reincarnation!

Before, she in no way believed that reincarnation truly existed in this world. This was because it was a taboo power long destroyed by the Contract of the Gods. No one was permitted to undergo reincarnation ever again.

Thus, Daoist Master Red Cloud had never taken their ancestral precept to heart.

That is… until she met Su Yi!

“Common sense truly is insufficient to gauge those who’ve mastered reincarnation. It’s no wonder the Contract of the Gods forbids it…” Daoist Master Red Cloud murmured to herself.

……

Meanwhile, in the Flying Immortal Forbidden Zone, in the lands of the Entombed Spirit Immortal Sect, there stood an ancient, thoroughly lamplit hall.

“I can say with certainty that High Elder Cui Zheng has fallen,” Sect Leader Feng Jinghai said gravely, his expression overcast. “I called you all here to discuss how to handle Su Yi.”

Feng Jinghai swept his gaze across the room.

The attendees included both men and women, all of them in different attire. They all hailed from different ancient factions.

The only thing they had in common was that all of them were immortal revenants!

For instance, Hong Shantu of the Hong Family was among the attendees!

The atmosphere was stifled. Everyone knew that Feng Jinghai had sent Cui Zheng to Mount Clearmoon to discuss terms with Su Yi.

Cui Zheng’s death was unquestionably proof that Su Yi had rejected their conditions!

“What else can we do? Surely we cannot lower our heads before some kid?” someone said coldly.

“We all suffered enormous casualties, both in the battle of Mount Luowu and at the Violet Heavens Platform. There was no way we could have simply smoothed over such an enormous grudge,” someone said gravely. “Admittedly, there’s a lot that’s strange about Su Yi, but it’s for this reason that we chose to form an alliance and take him down together, right?”

A young Cosmic Enlightenment World King, that was all, yet he’d forced a whole group of immortal revenants to band together and discuss how to defeat him.

This was proof that they dared not take him lightly. To an extent, it implied that they saw him as a threat to their lives!

If word spread, it would surely shake the world. After all, ordinary people couldn’t make enemies out of immortal revenants even if they wanted to. They weren’t even worthy of immortal revenants’ notice!

“Do you remember that strange power that appeared on the boy following the battle of Mount Luowu?” said Hong Shantu, instantly drawing the other attendees’ attention.

All of them knew that that mysterious and terrifying power was what ultimately determined Su Yi’s victory!

But even now, no one could guess just who that terrifying power originated from.

Hong Shantu said gravely, “I’ve been considering this matter all this time. I still haven’t figured out who that power belonged to, but I’ve concluded that in a one-on-one duel, no one present would be a match for it!”

Numerous attendees’ expressions shifted.

One of them wasn’t convinced. He frowned and said, “Brother Hong, are you saying that, in your eyes… not even Fellow Daoist Feng would cut it?”

In the centermost seat, Feng Jinghai’s eyes narrowed, and he said indifferently, “Let’s hear Fellow Daoist Hong out first.”

Hong Shantu continued, “All of that is mere conjecture, not an absolute statement. What I can say with certainty is that if we join forces here, without the restriction of the Laws, we’ll be able to contend with that terrifying power!”

Here, he paused and smiled, “Of course, I suspect that terrifying power has long since dissipated, and that…. It won’t be able to help Su Yi going forward.”

Someone suddenly asked, “Then how do you think Fellow Daoist Cui Zheng died?”

Hong Shantu was instantly at a loss for words. It was a fair question. Cui Zheng had been an immortal revenant. Even though he’d ventured into the outside world, and even with the Laws restricting him, how could Su Yi have been a match for him relying purely on his own individual strength?

“It’s a pity that things have reached this point with Su Yi. Were there any room left to maneuver, I’d rather take a step back and talk this over. I’d happily pay any price so long as it meant breaking my curse,” someone said softly. “After all, with my curse broken, I’d be able to rebuild my fleshly body and resume my cultivation without fear of the power of reincarnation. My strength would gradually return to my former peak, too.

“Were I to deal with Su Yi then, how could I fear letting him slip through my fingers?”

The crowd fell silent.

“What a waste of breath. No need for any more such talk,” Feng Jinghai said coldly. “There’s no resolving this grudge. It won’t end until one side is dead!”

He was quite displeased. Everyone here was an immortal!

Yet when they spoke of Su Yi, a Cosmic Enlightenment Realm World King, each had their reservations and varying degrees of dread. If word got out, they’d make laughingstocks of themselves!

“That’s right! That’s how it ought to be! If we make concessions, how will we face our fallen comrades? And how will the masses see us?” someone said with seething murderous intent. “That boy must die!”

The other immortal revenants nodded, their gazes icy.

Feng Jinghai took a deep breath, his eyes glinting with cold light. “I’m going to announce to the world that Su Yi has ten days to offer up the secrets of reincarnation of his own accord. Should he refuse, the moment we can travel the outside world unrestricted, he won’t be the only one who dies. Everyone connected to him will follow him to the grave. We won’t spare a single one of them!”

……

Burble~ Burble~

All types of meat floated in a boiling hot pot, and an enticing, savory fragrance rose into the air.

Illuminating Emptiness was serving Xing Que hot pot. With one hand, he grabbed vegetables, cooked meats, and delivered them to the dog, all in one smooth motion.

But his other hand wasn’t idle. It was busy keeping the dog’s cup of wine full.

One thoroughly enjoyed itself, while the other served with enthusiasm. This was what they meant when they said some loved to abuse, while others loved to be abused.

Su Yi sprawled out in his wicker chair, enjoying sips of wine.

The yellow dog drained a cup of wine and glanced at Su Yi in displeasure. “You really can’t tell me how you broke through?”

The dog had already asked similar questions at least ten times, but every time, Su Yi’s answers were vague and perfunctory.

Eventually, Su Yi started ignoring the dog completely. This time was naturally no exception.

“Fellow Daoist Su, something big has happened!” Mo Qingchou rushed over from afar. “Sect Leader Feng Jinghai of the Entombed Spirit Immortal Sect has announced that you have ten days to offer up the secrets of reincarnation…”

Once she laid everything out in the open, the atmosphere was instantly stifled. Everyone realized how serious the situation was!

Feng Jinghai’s announcement unquestionably implied that every major faction in the Flying Immortal Forbidden Zone had joined forces to declare war against Su Yi!

This in turn meant that once the immortal revenants could wander freely, killing Su Yi would be the first item on their agenda!

In the face of such a threat, who wouldn’t have worried?

The dog suddenly laughed coldly, breaking the stifled silence. “This Feng Jinghai person must be dreaming!”

“That’s right, Senior! With you here, such threats aren’t even worth a fart!” Illuminating Emptiness laughed and seized the opportunity for flattery.

But the dog saw through him at a glance. “I’m only responsible for ensuring your ‘bro’s’ safety. It’s not my job to resolve his enmities.”

It paused, then looked up, staring at Su Yi out of the corner of its eye. “Of course, if he needs my help, I wouldn’t mind lending a paw.”

Reading between the lines, he was saying, “Well, kid? Hurry up and beg me!”

Su Yi couldn’t help but laugh dryly. He ignored the dog completely.

Instead, he looked at Mo Qingchou and said calmly, “Do me a favor and pass on a message. Tell everyone in the Flying Immortal Forbidden Zone that in three days, I’ll pay them a visit. Those who oppose me can either submit… or die!”

Complete silence followed this declaration. Even the birds ceased their song.

The yellow dog was stunned. Illuminating Emptiness’s jaw hung slack. The others were similarly rooted to the spot. They almost dared not believe their ears.

Even if you’d hit them over the heads, they would never have guessed that before the immortal revenants even came for him, Su Yi… would go looking for them in the Flying Immortal Forbidden Zone of his own accord!!

“Is there a problem?” Su Yi looked at Mo Qingchou.

Her delicate frame stiffened, and she shook her head. “Passing on the message will be simple, but… but…”

She hesitated, unsure of how to dissuade Su Yi.

Finally, the dog couldn’t help but say, “Su Yi, have you gone insane? In the Flying Immortal Forbidden Zone, the immortal revenants won’t be subject to the restriction of the Laws. You…”

Su Yi waved the dog’s concerns away. He said plainly, “Nothing but a pack of bungling clouds. They’ve repeatedly provoked me. What, am I supposed to leave them alive long enough to celebrate the new year?”

“….”

Everyone suddenly realized that Su Yi wasn’t joking. No, he was dead serious!

The Tailor had arranged the battle of the Violet Heavens Platform, rallying hostile factions against Su Yi.

That went for the battle at Mount Luowu, too.

But the ancient factions still hadn’t let up. They thought that joining with other immortal revenants meant they could do whatever they pleased.

Su Yi was finally getting sick of this.

This was the third time. There wouldn’t be a fourth.

This time, he was going to get even and end this once and for all!

What immortals? What immortal factions? They were nothing but a pack of revenants, neither fully human nor ghost.

If they refused to leave him alone, he’d just… end them completely!

“The winds are rising…” Su Yi whispered as he sprawled out languidly in his wicker chair.

Frigid gales howled beneath the dome of heaven, stirring up and shattering the clouds like a drunken, maddened immortal!