System's Super Sect Chapter 921 - 864: Challenge at the Door (First Update)
Previously on System's Super Sect...
"I am Yun Liao. Help me check out someone!"
"Who is it?"
"Ji Daoshi."
"Give me a second..."
Following that, silence enveloped the Sound Transmission Stone.
Yun Liao swiftly stored the Sound Transmission Stone and resumed sitting calmly at the table, slurping his noodles while disregarding the noisy surroundings.
He paid no attention to the notable figures striding past on the street.
He ignored the stunning ladies strolling nearby.
Even when folks approached on purpose to chat, he offered no reply.
Yun Liao remained there like a peculiar outlier, awaiting the Sound Transmission Stone's update.
Quite some time later, the Sound Transmission Stone vibrated!
Yun Liao grabbed it, and Chen Xie’s voice echoed once more.
"He’s located at Wan Hua Lou in western Jianshui City!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Liao tucked away the Sound Transmission Stone, tossed Gold Tickets onto the table secured by a water glass, then departed the noodle stall without a backward glance and hopped into the horse carriage.
Crowds jammed the streets.
With the auction on the verge of beginning, Jianshui City buzzed with exceptional energy.
Scattered among the masses were numerous haughty figures who sneered down at others.
As Yun Liao went by, they couldn’t resist shooting him looks.
Yun Liao stood out as the most striking figure amid the horde!
His eyes burned with resolve, his strides swift like the breeze!
...
Wan Hua Lou.
As Jianshui City’s top pleasure house, every woman within Wan Hua Lou possessed stunning beauty and considerable strength.
Thus, entry wasn’t for just anyone.
White Crystal and status were required.
Mere White Crystal wouldn’t grant access to Wan Hua Lou.
Right then, Ji Daoshi lounged shirtless in the third-floor flower pool with eyes shut. At the wine table behind him sat various renowned experts from Five-star Influences, all showering Ji Daoshi with flattery.
They declared Ji Daoshi deserved the top spot in Red Domain.
They boasted that Red Leaf Sect’s Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart paled beside him.
Though Ji Daoshi brushed them off, their praises persisted.
For Ji Daoshi was Extreme Force Sect’s premier genius!
A demon of Red Domain!
A being transcending mere talent!
Bound to rise as a major power in You Country!
Sucking up to him now beat scrambling for favor once he soared to prominence later.
Moments later, Ji Daoshi abruptly opened his eyes, stood up leisurely from the flower pool, and uttered coldly, "Enough with the chatter!"
He threw on his robes and stormed out of the chamber.
No sooner had he stepped out than Wan Hua Lou’s proprietor hurried over, inquiring, "Any requests, sir?"
"Leave me be—that’s what I need!"
Ji Daoshi responded flatly.
With that, his eyes shifted downward to the ground floor.
An overwhelmingly potent aura had caught his sense!
Disguised as a wandering trader, Yun Liao entered Wan Hua Lou steadily, his presence forcing those nearby to step aside.
Who might this fellow be?
Why unleash his aura right upon stepping into Wan Hua Lou?
What was his aim?
While the onlookers wondered, Yun Liao glanced upward at Ji Daoshi on the third floor and declared, "You Ji Daoshi?"
Swish!
Every gaze snapped to the third floor.
Ji Daoshi!
Red Domain’s famed demon!
Spotting Ji Daoshi, the crowd erupted in thrilled shouts.
"Ji Daoshi!"
"Ji Daoshi!"
For such a demonic genius, they felt pure awe and respect, nothing more.
Yet Ji Daoshi disregarded the cheers, fixing a grave stare on Yun Liao’s trader outfit before replying gravely, "That’s me, Ji Daoshi!"
Yun Liao stated gravely, "I’m joining the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking this round. But I won’t wait that long."
"Won’t wait? Fascinating!"
Ji Daoshi vaulted over the balustrade in a flash, crashing onto the first floor with a boom that scattered everyone there.
Now all in Wan Hua Lou fixed their eyes on Yun Liao, brimming with curiosity and shock.
Who could this be?
Daring to provoke Ji Daoshi!
Next, Yun Liao questioned, "Ji Daoshi, do you fear death?"
Instead of fury, Ji Daoshi grinned and shot back, "Death? Not in the slightest! I just fear you’re too feeble to take a single blow from me."
"Then one of us dies in this fight."
Defeating Ji Daoshi: 70 Task Points.
Killing Ji Daoshi: 100 Task Points!
"If that’s your desire!"
Ji Daoshi uttered with thrill, then trailed Yun Liao out of Wan Hua Lou.
The patrons inside Wan Hua Lou forgot all about indulgence, eager only to trail after and witness the spectacle.
Ji Daoshi!
Red Domain’s acclaimed demon!
Challenged by an unknown challenger.
Once outside, Ji Daoshi and Yun Liao faced off on the street, holding back from attacking.
They awaited the bystanders to clear out.
Not from goodwill, of course.
Merely to avoid disruptions.
Soon, Ji Daoshi’s fists balled up fiercely, his arms bulging thicker than a typical man’s thigh, a stark shift from before.
As his fists tightened, muscles across Ji Daoshi’s frame hardened, straining his baggy garments near to ripping.
Though still as stone, the pavement under Ji Daoshi’s feet cracked from the pressure, as if crushed by immense force.
Ji Daoshi’s gaze transformed too, surging with savage murderous intent. From afar, he resembled a predator poised to pounce.
"Don’t let me down!" With that roar, Ji Daoshi blasted ahead like a projectile, hurtling straight at distant Yun Liao.
The hundred-meter gap vanished in a blink!
Yet Yun Liao fell back!
Backpedaled relentlessly!
Witnessing this, Ji Daoshi bellowed, "This your plan?"
His bellow fueled even greater speed.
Still, Yun Liao kept withdrawing, no longer straight rearward.
A dazzling gleam burst from Yun Liao’s Storage Ring!
The white flash cut through the heavens, chasing after Ji Daoshi.
"Sword?"
Ji Daoshi dismissively swung his fist at the incoming blade, smashing toward its edge without a hint of evasion.
Yun Liao didn’t rank among those who could make Ji Daoshi yield!
Just a flying sword, nothing more.
Smash it flat!
Bam!
Fist met sword point squarely, but neither yielded an inch.
Sword Qi surged from the flying sword, grinding against Ji Daoshi’s fist without breaking skin.
Ji Daoshi’s form proved equally unyielding.
He failed to dislodge the flying sword!
From a thousand meters off, Yun Liao observed with a spark of thrill.
"The task note was spot on—Ji Daoshi’s Spirit Body is incredibly tough, holding off a flying sword."
"A true demonic genius!"
"And that excites me!"
Ever since his Spiritual Power surged, he’d wondered at his Sword Control Skill’s true bounds.
Today, Ji Daoshi would serve as the perfect trial for his blade!
Yun Liao lifted his palm!
Two additional swords shot from the Storage Ring!
They morphed into radiant trails, tearing through the sky toward Ji Daoshi!
(Many thanks to Jinyue Ruchenxi for the 200 reward. Many thanks to Yudie Lianying for the 100 reward... Generous~)