System's Super Sect Chapter 924 - 867: Pursuit (First Update)

While everyone remained baffled, Chen Xie, positioned at the All-Knowing Tower's window and gazing afar, retrieved the Sound Transmission Stone.

"Sect Leader, Elder Yun triumphed without any surprises."

Wen Ping answered, "Winning was expected. If he couldn’t beat Ji Daoshi after ten years in the Fifth World, those years would’ve been utterly wasted. Elder Chen, I figure you’ve got more to report than just that, haven’t you?"

Chen Xie responded gravely, "Sect Leader, you’re correct; there’s one more thing I need to mention."

"Out with it!"

"My subordinates informed me that the Extreme Force Sect Leader also came to spectate the duel. Should he discover Ji Daoshi’s death, he might not hold back from attacking Elder Yun. Regardless, he’s an Earth Unrestricted Expert, so Elder Yun could..."

Wen Ping chuckled, "Earth Unrestricted or not, Elder Yun isn’t foolish; he knows how to handle it. Just ensure your subordinates stay vigilant to avoid mishaps."

Through these words, Wen Ping conveyed his confidence in Yun Liao’s shrewdness.

He aimed to offer Yun Liao a chance to hone his skills as well.

People.

They grow stronger from within by facing more trials.

"Sect Leader, got it." Chen Xie cut off the Sound Transmission Stone link, then swiftly alerted Mu Qinghuan via it.

Ye Wuhuan’s presence meant Elder Yun would have backup if trouble arose.

On other fronts, Chen Xie took no further action.

He grasped his Sect Leader’s purpose.

…

In Jianshui City’s western district.

Among the rubble-strewn ruins, Yun Liao stored his magic wand, planning a discreet exit, only to be halted by an Earth Unrestricted Expert who plummeted from above.

Luckily, the arrival appeared amiable and non-hostile, so Yun Liao refrained from striking and proceeded to turn and depart.

The stranger quickly shouted!

"Young man, I am Chen Jieshi!"

Recognizing the name, Yun Liao kept moving without pause.

Clearly, it wasn’t ignorance of Chen Jieshi’s fame or Yun Liao’s unfamiliarity; Yun Liao simply had no interest in interacting.

The faction under Chen Jieshi ranked as a major power beneath the Red Leaf Sect, on par with Longmen and Zuishui.

Chen Jieshi himself shone brightly among Earth Unrestricted Middle Realm powerhouses.

In the whole Red Domain, few lacked knowledge of Chen Jieshi.

After all, with two to three centuries behind him, he’d weathered plenty of storms.

Noticing Yun Liao’s disinterest, Chen Jieshi stayed composed and amiably trailed along, inquiring, "Young man, have you joined any group?"

Yun Liao shook his head, "A lone wanderer."

Hearing this, Chen Jieshi beamed with joy and eagerly offered recruitment, heedless of his stature.

"Why not take me as your master? If you want to learn, I’ll impart all my arts freely!"

Such an invitation from an Earth Unrestricted Middle Realm expert would thrill countless cultivators.

Upper Realm masters were scarce in the Red Domain’s elite circles.

The Middle Realm supported half the domain’s might!

As the crowd anticipated Yun Liao’s reply, he calmly stated, "Thanks for the offer, elder, but I must decline."

This response stunned the onlookers.

Who could’ve foreseen Chen Jieshi’s gracious overture receiving such rejection?

Chen Jieshi’s face darkened, his gaze igniting with clear fury.

So what if he slew Ji Daoshi?

A fallen prodigy is no prodigy!

As anger surfaced on Chen Jieshi’s features, a bellow thundered from the heavens, from an old man.

"Young man, time to die!"

The Extreme Force Sect Leader—Ren Ji—upon hearing of Ji Daoshi’s demise, charged straight at Yun Liao!

Though merely Lower Realm, the Extreme Force Sect Leader commanded respect from many and stood invincible in the Mountain Suppression Realm.

Bang—

All four meridian gates burst open at once, killing intent surging skyward.

Observing this, Chen Jieshi crossed his arms and declared, "Salvation lies right here; this is your final chance—"

Before finishing, Yun Liao had already disappeared from sight.

Chen Jieshi’s smug, confident look solidified, fists clenching as he rocketed skyward, departing the city’s west.

A single irked remark lingered.

"Completely clueless!"

Yun Liao, spotting the killing intent, linked the attacker to Ji Daoshi and fled instantly using Sword Control.

His spiritual power, though shy of Second Stage, neared the First Stage’s peak, enough for brief sword flight.

This boldness underpinned his decision to slay Ji Daoshi within Jianshui City.

Yet, lacking Second Stage spiritual power, Sword Flight endured briefly and couldn’t reach the Immortal Sect. Against an Earth Unrestricted pursuer, failure to flee meant certain doom.

Thus, Yun Liao’s priority was escaping Jianshui City!

Ren Ji of Extreme Force Sect hounded him fiercely. After hundreds of breaths, they exited the city, Yun Liao ahead, Ren Ji trailing.

For now, Ren Ji couldn’t close the gap.

But surrender wasn’t in Ren Ji’s plans.

He vowed to end Yun Liao!

Ji Daoshi embodied Extreme Force Sect’s revival hopes and topped Red Domain talents. Now slain.

His dreams crushed.

Hence, he’d never spare the dream-killer!

After chasing hundreds of miles, Ren Ji’s pace held steady, while Yun Liao’s Sword Flight faltered.

Spiritual power depletion was the culprit.

Without Second Stage attainment, Yun Liao’s mind throbbed as if bursting from strain.

"Flight failing you now?"

Ren Ji burst into mocking laughter at the sight.

He’d anticipated this!

Relying on makeshift flight wouldn’t last.

Yun Liao glanced back at the approaching Ren Ji, face impassive, then abruptly dove toward the earth.

Straight into Azure Abyss Pool!

Shush!

Splash!

Yun Liao plunged into the depths.

"Into the pool?" Bewildered by Yun Liao’s move, Ren Ji dove in without delay.

Perception unleashed, he pinpointed Yun Liao’s location.

Ye Wuhuan, arriving late, dove after Ren Ji into Azure Abyss Pool.

He puzzled over the Tower Master’s order to tail Ji Daoshi’s slayer.

Yet the Tower Master’s Sound Transmission Stone command rang clear: protect him at all costs if danger loomed!

As Ye Wuhuan readied Vein Technique to hinder Ren Ji, the latter’s four meridian gates quivered beneath the waves.

Ripples erupted outward!

Expanding broader and fiercer.

All in their path perished!

The ripples hurtled toward Yun Liao, crashing into his back and spraying blood mist.

Ye Wuhuan paled in horror!

Disaster!

Accelerating forward, he watched Ren Ji halt abruptly.

The enigmatic Ji Daoshi killer had vanished, reduced to drifting blood cloud.

"Impossible!"

Ren Ji refused to accept it.

His perception had him locked; even typical Earth Unrestricted couldn’t evade.

A mere Mountain Suppression youth—how did his presence flicker out, slipping the lock?

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