112: Chapter 112 One of the Three Great Sword Techniques of Mount Shu!

Revered Master?

Luo Xian was taken aback, instinctively tightening her grip.

But she suddenly felt the Internal Energy of her Sacred Heart Art draining away like a receding tide.

"The Sacred Heart Art? Who are you?"

Luo Xian's expression changed drastically. She wanted to break free, but it was already too late.

A moment later, Luo Xian slumped onto Su Rui's back, seemingly without even the strength to stand.

"Are you from Heaven's Gate? Are you Luo Xian?"

She was utterly powerless, her face filled with fear.

When she heard Su Rui accurately call out her name, she was so shocked she could barely speak.

"You... are you Revered Master?"

Only one thought remained in her mind.

The only one who could have cultivated the Sacred Heart Art to a deeper Realm than her was the Revered Master of Heaven's Gate.

And that Revered Master, Di Shitian, was known for his fondness for playing tricks, often appearing in the guise of others.

Li Changsheng was also carefully observing Su Rui's expression from the side.

"Very good. Your performance this time has disappointed me greatly."

Su Rui suddenly spoke coldly.

Hearing this, Li Changsheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems it's not that Di Shitian.

But Luo Xian couldn't see it.

"Please forgive this Disciple's offense, Revered Master!"

"After this matter is concluded, you will return to Heaven's Gate on your own to receive punishment."

Luo Xian trembled, a thread of fear rising in her heart.

"Tell me, how was my performance just now?"

Su Rui gave a light shrug of his shoulder, tossing Luo Xian onto a nearby stone bench, then turned his head and smiled.

Such malicious taste.

Luo Xian lay weakly on the table, watching Su Rui smile at her.

This style... without a doubt, it was definitely Revered Master.

"Revered Master is also familiar with Heaven's Gate?"

Li Changsheng finally spoke up to ask.

"Hmm, an organization founded by an old fellow who fancies himself a god."

Su Rui nodded faintly.

"Quite the boastful claim."

Li Changsheng couldn't help but curl the corner of his mouth slightly.

"This world is far more complex than you imagine. With your current strength, you are still far from being able to deal with that person."

Even without having met Di Shitian, Su Rui could guess that the other's strength was unfathomable.

Luo Xian was now feeling somewhat dizzy and disoriented.

The Sacred Heart Art was originally created by Di Shitian by fusing multiple martial arts. This she knew all too well.

Since this person could execute the Sacred Heart Art, even if he wasn't Di Shitian himself, he must be connected to Heaven's Gate.

But his current attitude left her utterly confused.

This technique could not be faked.

She herself had learned part of the Sacred Heart Art.

Especially that "Sea-Absorbing Sacred Heart Curse". Even Di Shitian had not taught it to her.

But at the very least, she could recognize it.

Back then, before Luo Xian's eyes, Di Shitian had once performed the Sea-Absorbing Sacred Heart Curse, draining the Internal Energy of those within Heaven's Gate who had committed offenses, extracting even their life force and Lifespan, causing Luo Xian to feel deep fear towards Di Shitian.

Now, Su Rui had similarly executed this curse technique.

This instinctively led Luo Xian to equate him with Di Shitian.

Even though Su Rui had just asked with a smile, "Did I act convincingly?", in her heart she still firmly believed: this was exactly the kind of thing Di Shitian would do.

"What should we do with this person?"

Li Changsheng asked.

He also felt a trace of curiosity about Su Rui using the same Cultivation Technique as someone from Heaven's Gate, but he did not delve deeper.

"Keep her for now. We'll decide what to do after this matter is settled."

Su Rui sized up Luo Xian for a moment before speaking indifferently.

"Very well."

Li Changsheng naturally had no objections.

Su Rui looked up at the churning black mist in the sky, a slight frown appearing between his brows.

He flicked his sleeve, and the Cheng Ying Sword flew out from its sheath and into his hand.

The next moment, a golden Sword Qi shot straight into the sky, tearing apart the black mist pervading the Gu Xu Formation.

His mood was still fairly good at the moment, it was just that this Gu Xu Formation was too disruptive.

Li Changsheng watched Su Rui soar into the air, unsure of his intentions.

The several women who were currently surrounding and attacking Bian Bufu and Wen Cai Ting suddenly sensed a sharp Sword Qi. They all turned their heads, looking towards the martial arts school.

Even with the black mist spreading, it could not hide that pillar-like sword light piercing the heavens.

"Did Revered Master make a move?"

Li Hanyi exclaimed in surprise.

She still didn't know that Zhu Yuyan had taken advantage of the chaos to attack her home, and was only puzzled by her Revered Master's sudden action.

"Senior Sister, what should we do?"

Qianluo looked at the Sword Intent shooting straight into the sky, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Let's return to the martial arts school."

Wang Yuyan walked over, her expression slightly complex. "Revered Master's intervention means the demonic sect's plan is likely to fail."

Murong Fu was ultimately dead—

Killed by her subconscious strike.

He thought the black mist could conceal his form, but he didn't expect the Great Ming Vermilion Bird sword to automatically protect its Revered Master. She had merely swung her sword casually and slain him.

Outside Snow Moon City, Sikong Changfeng was engaged in a fierce battle with Mo Qixuan.

Seeing that soaring Sword Qi, Mo Qixuan's face changed. He immediately guessed who had made the move.

That familiar Aura made his heart sink.

As expected, that person had ultimately intervened.

The Gu Xu Formation spanned a hundred miles. Even someone as strong as him might not be able to break it alone... right?

He speculated inwardly.

Sikong Changfeng also glanced up at that sword light, then raised his twin spears again, his offensive undiminished.

Those capable of such Sword Qi were limited to two people—Li Changsheng or Su Rui.

Whoever it was, it would be a great boon for their side.

Jue Wushen, who had been kicked down into the dust, looked at the Sword Qi piercing the sky and refrained from acting rashly again.

His expression was grave, feeling only a lethal threat contained within that Sword Intent.

He looked around, saw the remnants of his Godless Palace and his two sons were still there, and immediately flew over, quickly retreating with his men.

With such an expert present, continuing would likely cost them their lives.

Many experts engaged in fierce battles within the city also stopped, looking towards the sword light rising from the direction of the martial arts school.

Luo Xian stared blankly at all of this.

Such power and might—even Di Shitian back in the day had never displayed anything like it.

This person... who exactly was he?

High in the sky, Su Rui rose riding his sword, the Cheng Ying Sword flowing with a faint golden light.

Behind him, an enormous golden greatsword slowly materialized.

Heavenly Sword Art!

One of the Three Great Sword Arts of Shu Mountain.

His Divine Sense spread out, covering dozens of miles.

With a light swing of the Cheng Ying Sword, four beams of Sword Qi shot through the air.

Tiny sword rays flew from the sword's body, rapidly growing in size, their Aura becoming increasingly sharp and fierce.

The Sword Qi flew out of Snow Moon City, falling towards the four directions.

Soundlessly, wherever the sword rays passed, mountains crumbled and the earth split, the ground collapsing, revealing four bottomless chasms.

The members of the Godless Palace, who were fleeing eastward, witnessed a beam of Sword Qi cleaving down with their own eyes.

What Indestructible Golden Body? Under such might, it was like paper, instantly turning to dust.

The sword light swept across, and the Gu Xu Formation instantly disintegrated.

The black mist gathered over Snow Moon City also dissipated like smoke.

The city's commoners, who had lived in fear during the days of the black mist, finally saw the light of day again.

Seeing the great Formation broken, Mo Qixuan decisively withdrew and left without the slightest hesitation.

Sikong Changfeng chased a few steps before stopping.

With the Formation broken, the already sparse demonic sect Disciples naturally couldn't stir up any major trouble.

The city's experts and Prodigies, previously suppressed by the great Formation, now all took action, surrounding and attacking the demonic sect remnants trapped within the city.

Baili Dongjun gazed into the distance at that deep chasm, his expression complex, unable to conceal his shock.

Was this martial arts?

Such world-splitting power made even him, who had seen much of the world, find it hard to believe.

He turned his head to look at the figure slowly descending from the sky in the distance within the city, and couldn't help but sigh softly: "Even the legendary methods of an Immortal are probably no more than this."

Sikong Changfeng leaped onto a rooftop, landing beside him. He looked towards the chasm, remaining silent for a long time.

Su Rui sheathed his sword and floated down from the sky, landing gracefully. In the small courtyard, the women had already returned.

Li Changsheng looked at Su Rui who had landed, his expression grave.

"That move... it didn't seem like the martial arts of the Mortal world, did it?"

"A Sword Art truly passed down from a Sword Immortal."

Su Rui nodded, not denying it.

"Who exactly are you?"

Li Changsheng asked the question he had kept buried in his heart for a long time.

Li Hanyi and the others also pricked up their ears.

Even Luo Xian stopped her movements, listening quietly.

Su Rui smiled faintly: "Me? I'm just a carefree and unfettered Mortal, that's all."

He had originally thought of quoting the poem about "White Jade Capital," but on second thought, that identity ultimately wasn't his.

"Carefree and unfettered... I yearn for that too."

Li Changsheng sighed lightly upon hearing this and did not press further.

Li Hanyi and the other women also breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Just moments ago, they had worried Su Rui might reveal some earth-shattering identity, fearing the distance between them would only grow.

Now, they were all quite satisfied with this answer.

After Li Changsheng cupped his fists and left, and Luo Xian was locked in a secret chamber, Su Rui finally turned to look at everyone.

"How did it feel this time?"

"Not satisfying enough! Revered Master, you intervened too early. Didn't you say you wouldn't make a move!"

Sikong Qianluo was the first to voice her complaint.

"The demonic sect's eastern campaign has only just begun. This was merely the prelude. The real main event is in Tianqi."

Su Rui smiled.

Sikong Qianluo's eyes lit up, but then a troubled look appeared on her face.

Her father definitely wouldn't let her go.

"Revered Master, those allied with Heaven Beyond Heaven this time also include the demonic sects of the Great Tang. The two we were surrounding and killing earlier were Elders of the Yin Gui Sect."

Shi Feixuan spoke up.

Hearing this, Su Rui's expression froze slightly. Zhu Yuyan's peerlessly beautiful face surfaced in his mind, and he coughed lightly.

"There's no need to worry about matters of the Yin Gui Sect anymore."

Shi Feixuan was stunned.

"Revered Master, earlier, before the Ascending Heaven Pavilion, the Queen of Yin appeared. Did Revered Master already subdue her?"

In a certain sense, yes, he had subdued her.

"More or less. Zhu Yuyan and Wanwan have already left and are heading for the Great Tang. Their target is the Quiet Temple of Compassion."

Shi Feixuan looked utterly shocked, not expecting to hear such news from Su Rui.

"What, do you want to go back?"

Su Rui asked.

Shi Feixuan shook her head, her expression slightly hesitant.

"Revered Master, I wish to return for a visit."

Wang Yuyan, standing to the side, also suddenly spoke up, her tone somewhat low.

"You? Is something the matter?"

"My cousin is dead. I killed him with my own hands."

Her expression was downcast. Ending Murong Fu with her own hands had affected her considerably.

Su Rui was taken aback.

"In that case, it would be good to go back and see."

He sighed softly.

Murong Fu deserved his death, but for Wang Yuyan to have done it herself was a significant blow to her Heart-Nature.

"Thank you, Revered Master."

Wang Yuyan showed a trace of gratitude.

Li Hanyi also stepped forward.

"Revered Master, my mother is in Tianqi. I'm worried for her safety and would also like to go see."

Li Xinyue?

Su Rui silently recited the name in his mind.

"No need to rush.

It won't be easy for the demonic sect to reach Tianqi. Although Northern Li is weak, it can at least hold out for a while."

Li Hanyi nodded and said no more, but the worry between her brows did not fade.