The Supreme Wild Young Master Chapter 658 Xi Jue_1
Previously on The Supreme Wild Young Master...
Within the profoundly enclosed cave, the ambient light was rather dim.
Yet, for ancient martial artists who had attained the Legendary Realm, such minor atmospheric conditions were easily overlooked.
Upon entry into the cave, Bai Yu and Feng Xinzi became intensely vigilant, their senses meticulously probing the environment. Entering the Legendary Realm demanded unwavering caution.
"They appear to be emerging," Bai Yu stated, halting abruptly at a bend in the path, his brow furrowed.
Feng Xinzi, sensing the same disturbance, swiftly retreated, seeking concealment within a corner and suppressing his own aura.
Moments stretched into an eternity.
An approaching aura signaled its movement towards their position.
Just as Bai Yu and Feng Xinzi prepared to launch a surprise assault on Zhang Xian, the aura within the cave abruptly vanished, as if it had been nothing more than a phantom.
"What is transpiring?" Bai Yu questioned, turning to Feng Xinzi, momentarily suspecting his own perception.
"I cannot detect it either," Feng Xinzi replied, his countenance shifting dramatically as an instinctive urge to retreat took hold.
At that precise instant, a figure burst from around the corner, a malevolent grin plastered on his face, a hand lunging to seize Bai Yu's neck.
"Err..." Bai Yu froze.
Regaining his composure, he swiftly countered, his left hand lashing out to strike the shadowy assailant.
"Seeking death..." Feng Xinzi, jolted back to awareness, unleashed a powerful palm strike.
"You dare attempt to extinguish my disciple with such feeble might?" The figure was none other than Old Man Gui.
The very instant Bai Yu began to react, Old Man Gui spun away, reappearing several meters distant with a cold smirk.
"Such speed," Bai Yu and Feng Xinzi exclaimed in unison, astonished.
Even before engaging in direct combat, observing his velocity alone revealed a cultivation far exceeding their own. When had such a formidable presence manifested in the martial arts world?
"Heh heh, we meet again," Zhang Xian emerged from the shadows, a cold chuckle escaping his lips.
Moments earlier, he had skillfully masked his companion's aura – a feat easily achievable for a cultivator against ordinary ancient martial artists.
"You..." Bai Yu and Feng Xinzi glared at Zhang Xian, their faces contorted with fury.
However, the overwhelming pressure emanating from the elder beside Zhang Xian rendered them speechless and hesitant to voice their indignation.
The fact that Bai Yu was now one-armed was secondary; even at their zenith, they might have hesitated to engage such a powerful elder. Confronting him, even as a united force, offered little hope of victory given Old Man Gui’s intimidating aura.
"You dared lay hands upon my disciple; I shall not let you escape today," Old Man Gui declared, suddenly lunging forward.
With a single, decisive stride, he transformed into a living weapon, unleashing an unstoppable blade-like radiance towards Bai Yu and Feng Xinzi.
"Damn..." Bai Yu and Feng Xinzi recoiled, then simultaneously launched a counter-offensive, channeling their True Qi to meet Old Man Gui’s ferocious assault.
Every ounce of their strength was required to face Old Man Gui’s direct attack.
"Boom... Boom..." A deep, muffled explosion reverberated, followed by the sharp crack of disintegrating rock.
The surrounding stone walls buckled like brittle clay under the shockwaves of True Qi, fragments scattering outwards before impacting distant walls, reducing themselves to mere rubble.
"It appears I overestimated your capabilities," Old Man Gui sneered.
He pressed his assault, adding, "I truly fail to comprehend how you muster the audacity to boast with such paltry strength."
"You..." Bai Yu and Feng Xinzi were forcefully propelled backward by Old Man Gui’s punch, their internal True Qi thrown into disarray. They dared not initiate further attacks.
Old Man Gui's condescending words nearly made them spew blood in sheer frustration. What audacity did he have to speak of them 'boasting with paltry strength'? They were supreme experts of the Legendary Realm, at the very apex of martial prowess.
Standing on the highest peak, how could they refrain from displaying their might? And who else would dare to flaunt their skills before them?
Yet, contemplating Old Man Gui's immense power left them utterly speechless. He was undeniably far superior, even within the same cultivation realm; their strengths were not on the same plateau.
"Heh heh..." Old Man Gui emitted a peculiar chuckle and prepared to strike once more.
Bai Yu and Feng Xinzi had already forfeited their will to fight. Spotting Old Man Gui's renewed aggression, they turned, desperately attempting to flee.
"Master..." Just then, Zhang Xian stepped forward, gently restraining Old Man Gui's arm. His expression turned grave as he spoke, "A formidable presence approaches, and they are exceptionally powerful."
"Who could it be?" Old Man Gui inquired, a flicker of surprise crossing his face.
As Zhang Xian's master, he possessed intimate knowledge of his disciple's character. If even Zhang Xian deemed these newcomers extraordinarily potent, their strength must indeed be significant, unquestionably on par with, if not surpassing, his own.
How else could Zhang Xian assert that the approaching individuals possessed immense power? "I have no clue," Zhang Xian responded, shaking his head. "They are moving with astonishing speed and are currently direct our way." "We must depart at once..." Feng Xinzi and Bai Yu swiftly turned their backs and fled towards the exit without the slightest hesitation. "It would be prudent for us to leave as well." Surprisingly, Old Man Gui refrained from acting against Bai Yu and Feng Xinzi. With a formidable opponent on the horizon, conserving his strength was paramount to avert unforeseen complications. In conflicts of a higher caliber, the tide can turn on the most minuscule of margins. At times, even the ostensibly superior combatant can succumb to the less powerful due to a single, ill-judged move. Encounters of this nature are by no means rare. Therefore, practical combat experience during engagements is absolutely vital—it can be the direct determinant of who emerges victorious. "Swoosh... swoosh..." Bai Yu and Feng Xinzi burst forth from the cave, one after the other. Noticing that Old Man Gui, Zhang Xian, and the others showed no inclination to pursue them, they dashed away in a particular direction, intent on making a complete escape. At this juncture, they lacked even the fortitude to linger and observe. It must be acknowledged that for these individuals, recognized as supreme experts within the Legendary Realm and at the zenith of martial prowess, their current state of desperate flight was a truly lamentable spectacle. "Oh..." Suddenly, a figure materialized, appearing from one direction and intercepting the path of Bai Yu and Feng Xinzi. "Um..." Feng Xinzi halted his advance and addressed the elder clad in white Tang suit, inquiring, "Who might you be? And for what reason do you impede our progress?" "And what is your purpose here?" the elder countered with a smile. Bai Yu shot the man a displeased glare, clearly vexed by his somewhat condescending smirk. "Our business here is hardly your concern, is it? Furthermore, we have no acquaintance with you." "Indeed, we are strangers to one another," the old man chuckled. He then abruptly shifted his gaze upward, toward the front, completely disregarding Feng Xinzi and Bai Yu, despite their formidable standing as Legendary Realm powerhouses. "Swoosh... swoosh..." Several other figures emerged from the cave. Zhang Xian, Zi Yu, Old Man Gui, and Zizhu had now joined the scene outside. Upon recognizing the newcomers, Old Man Gui’s expression faltered, and he exclaimed, "Could it truly be you?" "Junior Brother?" Zizhu's surprise was also palpable. Zhang Xian and Zi Yu were utterly bewildered. The elder now before them was their master's junior brother? Did they possess an elder martial uncle they were unaware of? What peculiar turn of events was this? All this time, they had been oblivious to the fact that their master had siblings. This revelation was quite recent. "Yes, it is I," Xi Jue replied with a slight smile. "This location undeniably harbors a hidden mystery." "You are aware of it as well?" Old Man Gui inquired, his voice laced with astonishment. "And why would I not be?" Xi Jue smiled. "I once acquired a most peculiar tome that detailed certain occurrences from the Ancient Era. Subsequently, I visited this very place but discovered nothing, assuming someone had orchestrated a deception. Yet, returning now, everything has transformed. It appears the accounts of the Ancient Era hold true." "You too obtained the book?" Zhang Xian and the others collectively turned their attention towards Xi Jue. It seemed the ancients had dispersed considerable information across various locales, though each fragment varied. Possessing a single piece proved insufficient to grasp the entirety of the matter. Nevertheless, Zhang Xian felt a profound sense of fortune, believing the ancient legacy he possessed was the linchpin to unlocking everything. Without it, any additional fragments of information would be rendered meaningless. Without the ancient legacy, breaching the formation was impossible, and only within that legacy could the cultivation method be found. And without embarking on the path of a Cultivator, how could one possibly depart from this place and ascend to the spacetime inhabited by Cultivators? "I never fathomed you were still among the living," Zizhu stated, a dark glint flashing in his eyes. "Do you recall the events of that time?" Xi Jue let out a laugh. "Of course, that incident reshaped my entire existence. How could I ever forget? Yet, I harbor no regrets. Without that decisive choice made back then, the person I am today would not exist." "You claim such words, having murdered your own junior sister for a mere Spirit Fruit?" Zizhu's voice boomed with anger. "Furthermore, our junior sister held deep affection for you. How could you possibly commit such an act? After all these years, has no trace of sentiment remained within you?" "What value does sentiment truly possess?" Xi Jue retorted with a cold chuckle. "I only recognize that had I not secured that Spirit Fruit, I would have faded into obscurity for my entire life." "Even so, there was no need to cast junior sister from the cliff," Zizhu's emotions flared intensely. "Had you informed us, would we have deemed your junior sister's life an acceptable exchange?"Xi Jue shook his head, "If I had beckoned you, would there have been a portion for me? Throughout, I have always been superfluous in Master's sight, and could never measure up to you."
Zizhu exclaimed in anger, "If you had wanted it, wouldn't we have surely given it to you?"
"Who can say for sure?" Xi Jue offered no denial.
Among his four siblings, his aptitude was the poorest, and he was also the one least favored by their master. This reality fostered a persistent unease within him, even though his siblings were generally quite kind to him.
He refused to accept a life of mediocrity, and the Spirit Fruit he chanced upon previously held the potential to reshape his destiny.
Thus, he shoved his junior sister off the mountain. Then, utilizing her form in mid-air for propulsion, he plucked the Spirit Fruit, which had been within difficult reach on the cliff face, and successfully leaped back onto solid ground.
It was merely that single shove, and his deeply devoted junior sister plummeted helplessly from the cliff.
"Could this be my esteemed martial uncle?"
Zhang Xian cast a glance at Xi Jue and chuckled at Old Man Gui, "I never imagined you actually possessed such a junior brother; truly, I had no inkling."
Old Man Gui's mouth twitched uncomfortably, a profound sense of embarrassment washing over him.
"You must be Zhang Xian, is that correct?"
Perceiving Zhang Xian's indirect mockery, Xi Jue did not display anger. Instead, he laughed heartily, "Not bad, you possess considerable capability. You are the very first to inflict such a setback upon our God's Servant."
"Are you affiliated with God's Servant's faction?" Zhang Xian queried, momentarily stunned.
Old Man Gui, Zizhu, Zi Yu, Bai Yu, and Feng Xinzi all wore expressions of surprise. How had this individual become entangled with God's Servant?