Chapter 453

As the vice-principal of the Golden Academy, Sun Boxiu understood better than anyone that these Nascent Soul Realm cultivators all represented various sects of the Profound Immortal Continent. Although they didn't look like many in number, offending them was equivalent to offending all the forces behind them. What consequences would be triggered then, no one could predict.

Li Yi killed over a dozen of their Jin Dan cultivators and two Nascent Soul cultivators today. To tell the truth, he killed them well.

If they didn't kill some cultivators of the Profound Immortal Continent, they would only think the Golden Academy was easy to bully and would become even more unscrupulous in the future. So Li Yi had to be protected no matter what. If he were killed by the other party like this, there would be no need for the Golden Academy to continue; it could just dissolve on the spot.

The hearts of the people were the only thing the Golden Academy could rely on now.

If the hearts of the people were lost, the Soul Realm, Spirit Power Realm, and even Spirit God Realm experts of the Golden Academy would probably be greatly disappointed and cross the boundary one by one, never to stay here again.

"If the Grand Immortal Elder insists on doing this today, all the evolvers of our Golden Academy can keep you company to the end. Perhaps our overall strength is much inferior to yours, but if a full-scale boundary war is truly opened, it's not impossible for us to invite another deity to make a move across the boundary. At worst, both worlds will be finished together."

Sun Boxiu had been holding back a belly of fire, and now he could no longer hold back, letting out an angry shout.

Once these words were spoken, the Grand Immortal Elder's face changed instantly.

What he feared most was that Earth had a deity protecting it. The last time it made a move across the boundary and unleashed that earth-shattering strike, destroying the Profound Immortal Continent was truly no joke. If not for this, they wouldn't have come to the Golden Academy with such a gentle attitude; they would have long since gone everywhere plundering fortune.

However, after investigation, the Grand Immortal Elder knew in his heart that small skirmishes, killing a few evolvers of the Golden Academy, wouldn't rise to the level of a boundary war.

"Principal Sun, these words are too serious. You must know that the moment that Li Yi returned across the boundary, he killed over a dozen of our Profound Immortal Continent's Jin Dan cultivators. I have been helping to suppress this matter, but those Nascent Soul cultivators also have tempers and want to challenge Li Yi. Earlier, Daoist Chongxu of the Purple Qi Palace was defeated by Li Yi and killed, and I didn't say anything. Chen Yangzi of the Dan Ding Sect was also slain by Li Yi, and I have endured again and again."

The Grand Immortal Elder sighed: "However, the evolver of your esteemed academy acts too extremely, fighting to the death in a duel without leaving any room. Now that so many people have been killed, it's not something that can be explained in a few words. Moreover, the Nascent Soul sword cultivator Li Chengyu of the Sword Sect is also challenging Li Yi in a dignified manner, and Li Yi has also accepted the challenge."

"Under such circumstances, Principal Sun still wants to forcibly cancel the duel and protect Li Yi. I am truly powerless."

His tone was tactful, as if it were the people of his Profound Immortal Continent who were suffering and being wronged, and it was the evolvers of your Golden Academy who were aggressive and killing everywhere, which brought about everyone's crusade.

Sun Boxiu said: "More than a month ago, you Jin Dan cultivators ignored the rules and joined forces to ambush Li Yi, and there was even a Jin Dan cultivator who chased him across the boundary. Now that Li Yi has returned across the boundary, he naturally wants to settle the score. Not just him, if you all continue to act recklessly in the Golden Academy, in the future, when the experts on our Earth return across the boundary, they will also settle the score with the Profound Immortal Continent. Perhaps the strength of our Earth's evolvers is not as good as the Profound Immortal Continent's, but if we fight, blowing up a world is not something we can't do."

"Grand Immortal Elder, don't bring about a great disaster because of a little bit of petty profit. You cultivators seek immortality, but your actions are going against immortality. To use our Earth's words, you are courting death."

He had long since seen through the faces of these people from the Profound Immortal Continent during these days.

Cultivators in name, bandits and bullies in reality.

However, Sun Boxiu also understood that the reason for this was because the strength of Earth's evolvers was still too weak to deter external enemies. Human nature is like this; it has nothing to do with anything else.

Therefore, the more it was like this, the more the Golden Academy had to show strength.

Blindly showing weakness would only lead to others pushing their luck.

The Grand Immortal Elder narrowed his eyes, as if pondering, and then smiled: "Since Principal Sun has said so, I will try my best to persuade the disciples of those major sects even if I have to sacrifice my old face. But I am alone and weak, so I don't know if I can alleviate the conflict. However, I ask Principal Sun to understand that I am wholeheartedly for the friendship between the two sides and have no hostility."

"That would be best." Sun Boxiu's face softened slightly at this moment.

The Grand Immortal Elder bowed and then flew toward those Nascent Soul cultivators, and then began to transmit his voice.

"The Golden Academy wants to protect Li Yi. Recently, your actions have indeed been a bit too much. If you don't restrain yourselves, I reckon a war will break out sooner or later. You all come from major sects. I can't control you, but the sects behind you have received the immortal's decree. If things aren't handled well and something happens, you will bear the consequences yourselves."

He had to shake off his responsibility first, so that if something happened in the future, it wouldn't be blamed on him.

"Senior Grand Immortal Elder, this is not like your usual style. They scare us with a few words; are we supposed to admit defeat? If a real fight breaks out, what can the Golden Academy do to us? Even if they exhaust all their experts, they might not be able to take us down." Yuan Ye stood out at this moment and responded forcefully.

"Right now, Li Yi has already come of age. If we don't kill him today, and he crosses the boundary a few more times in the future to grow, I fear he will become a serious hidden danger."

"Not bad, fellow Daoist Yuan Ye is right. Others don't matter, but this Li Yi must die. He killed over a dozen Jin Dan cultivators in one breath and killed two major Nascent Soul experts in reverse. His strength has improved too rapidly. If this person doesn't die, I won't be at peace."

"Grand Immortal Elder, I know you. You don't want to offend our sect elders, but you don't dare to openly offend the Golden Academy. After all, they do have some experts who have crossed the boundary. If they return in the future and want to settle accounts, you will be the first to bear the brunt. How about this: after we kill Li Yi today, we'll find a way to apologize to this Golden Academy."

These Nascent Soul cultivators were unified now; Li Yi had to die no matter what.

The Grand Immortal Elder smiled without saying a word. He knew the result would be like this, but he couldn't say these words; he had to let these Nascent Soul cultivators of the major sects say them.

"Since you all say so, I can only follow you all."

Afterward, he transmitted his voice to Li Chengyu: "You must kill this Li Yi in this battle. Don't hold back at the critical moment. If the situation is not right, I will secretly help. After killing Li Yi, you will roll up his wealth and escape back to the Profound Immortal Continent. I will handle the aftermath, but after it's done, I want that Mysterious Yellow Seal."

"Senior has a big appetite." Li Chengyu narrowed his eyes. He didn't need the Grand Immortal Elder's help; he could also kill Li Yi.

"That person's five-colored bracelet is also a treasure, and there is also a divine needle, as well as my Glazed Golden Light Mirror, plus a dragon scale armor—so much fortune, isn't it worth a Mysterious Yellow Seal?" The Grand Immortal Elder said.

Li Chengyu's expression flickered. He saw it now; this Grand Immortal Elder was clearly aiming for this Mysterious Yellow Seal.

That's right.

A treasure that could shatter two magic treasures in one appearance and suppress Nascent Soul cultivators to the point where they couldn't even breathe must be extraordinary.

However, the other things weren't bad either, and perhaps this Li Yi was hiding even better things on him that he hadn't revealed.

Thinking of this.

"Fine, then it's a deal." Li Chengyu decided to gamble. He believed in his luck, and at this time, he didn't want to offend a Soul Transformation cultivator. After all, if the Grand Immortal Elder made a move in secret, he could make him win, and he could also make him lose.

For the sake of caution, he could only make some compromises.

The Grand Immortal Elder revealed a kind smile at this: "Then I wish you a flag-opening victory."

While they were discussing here, on the other side.

Sun Boxiu frowned, worried. He felt it now; the other party wanted to stifle Li Yi, this cultivation genius, and didn't want him to rise. At the same time, they were eyeing the treasures in Li Yi's hands and had developed greed. These people of the Profound Immortal Continent were not easy to deal with. Once they smelled the scent, they would bite and not let go, not stopping until they reached their goal.

Moreover, most of those tough words just now were actually bragging. He had no way to invite a deity, couldn't do a "fish dies and net breaks" scenario, and had even less confidence in blowing up a world.

But he couldn't help but bluff.

The other party just fell for this.

Soon.

The Grand Immortal Elder flew back. He said helplessly: "Principal Sun, I just discussed it with the fellow cultivators. They are eager for revenge now and are hard to persuade. But for the sake of the overall situation, the bottom line is that Li Yi must finish this battle with the Nascent Soul sword cultivator Li Chengyu."

"One battle to decide the outcome, decide life and death, and resolve the grievances."

"No matter who wins or loses, everything before this will end here. They won't pursue the grudge of Li Yi killing over ten Jin Dan cultivators in one breath, and similarly, I ask Principal Sun to forgive any offenses before this."

Sun Boxiu's face sank: "What if I refuse?"

Sure enough, the other party still wanted to stifle Li Yi.

"Then I won't care about anything anymore and will return to the Profound Immortal Continent immediately, closing my doors from now on." The Grand Immortal Elder sighed: "I don't want to see the two worlds go to war, but I am powerless and can only do this."

However, just as the two were talking to each other.

Li Yi, who was sitting on an auspicious cloud in mid-air, had completely recovered his state after taking a Kui Dragon Pill. With his current magic power at the first level of the Five Qi Realm, the successive battles and the consumption of using the top-tier Dao treasure Mysterious Yellow Seal were still very large. If he didn't recover his magic power, he wouldn't have much confidence in facing a Nascent Soul sword cultivator.

"Li Yi, how much longer do I have to wait? If you don't want to fight, just say so. I can be merciful and let you off." Li Chengyu spoke at this moment.

He was currently anxious.

Because over there, the Grand Immortal Elder was still negotiating with the Golden Academy. To ensure this matter was foolproof, the best way was for the two of them to start fighting directly. At that time, the Golden Academy would have nothing to say.

"If you're in such a hurry to die, then I'll grant your wish."

Li Yi reached out and summoned, and the Mysterious Yellow Seal flew back, landing in his palm: "I know you want to kill me and take my Mysterious Yellow Seal, but I also want to take your mystic object dragon scale. Make your move. After I kill you, I still have to settle accounts with the other Jin Dan and Nascent Soul cultivators, making you people regret coming to the Golden Academy."

"Shameless boasting." Li Chengyu was furious. Li Yi saying this just now was exactly what he wanted.

"Transform into a sword!"

He pointed his sword at Li Yi and shouted suddenly, then flew out. Afterward, a sharp sword-gang surged from his body. This sword-gang covered him, as if his whole person had transformed into a huge magic sword, rushing straight into the clouds.

The giant sword circled above the firmament, its speed getting faster and faster, stirring up the surrounding cosmic energy.

A huge energy vortex appeared and gathered on this giant sword as quickly as possible, making this sword shine more brilliantly and its power climb to the extreme.

Clearly, this Li Chengyu didn't want to duel Li Yi either; he wanted to decide the outcome in one strike, so he used his strongest killing move to avoid any changes.

Li Yi didn't hold back either. His vigorous magic power soared into the sky like a crimson fire pillar. He swallowed the energy of heaven and earth, operated his Dao technique, and spat out twelve strands of Heart Fire Qi.

Wind-Calling.

A gale swept across the sky. This time, the power was even greater, sweeping across the sky, and in an instant, it had covered a hundred miles. The sky was illuminated in a bright red, and a scorching sea of fire appeared suddenly.

Such a terrifying Dao technique was unavoidable; it could only be taken head-on.

"You've already exhausted your tricks. Watch how I slay you." Li Chengyu's voice rang out from heaven and earth, and a huge magic sword emitting radiance broke through the air, forcibly resisting the scorching of the sea of fire and killing toward Li Yi.

Transforming into a sword, plus the strength of a Nascent Soul sword cultivator, he was in every way a step ahead of Li Yi. But even so, he didn't feel good.

The top-tier Dao technique of Wind-Calling and Rain-Summoning was too terrifying.

This sea of fire wasn't ordinary fire, but Heart Fire, capable of burning the Nascent Soul and incinerating the internal organs.

Just splitting the sea of fire made Li Chengyu's body turn red, black smoke sprayed from his nostrils, his Nascent Soul suffered boundless pain, and even the magic sword showed signs of melting. He vaguely felt that if he forcibly killed Li Yi, his own Nascent Soul would also be ignited. If there were no special means to extinguish this fire, he would be dragged by Li Yi to be buried with him.

But Li Chengyu knew very well that if he were seriously injured, the Grand Immortal Elder would definitely not save him; he would definitely sit back and reap the benefits.

"Dragon Scale Sword!"

Under the cover of the sword-gang, Li Chengyu decisively chose to ignore the dueling rules at this moment and used his natal flying sword.

Accompanied by the appearance of a sword light, the low-grade magic treasure level Dragon Scale Sword appeared out of thin air, then transformed into a cold light, instantly tearing through the sea of fire and killing to Li Yi's eyes, heading straight for his head.

"I admit your Dao techniques are extraordinary, but the winner is me. Only those who survive can pursue immortality." Li Chengyu shouted in his heart, not feeling the slightest bit of shame for his cheating behavior.

On the road to becoming a sword immortal, having some dishonorable means was nothing.

Such an attack was too sudden and too fierce.

Li Yi didn't think this Li Chengyu could forcibly split his sea of fire and kill to his eyes unless he didn't want his life. However, the moment his soul gave a warning, he suddenly sensed something wrong.

However, the next moment.

A low-grade magic treasure level Dragon Scale Sword hovered in front of his forehead, unable to advance even half a step.

"What?"

This scene left Li Chengyu dumbfounded.

This sure-kill strike had failed; his Dragon Scale Sword was actually fixed in front of Li Yi.

Could it be that he, like himself, had cheated and used a magic treasure?

No, that's not right.

Li Yi hadn't used a magic treasure; someone had interfered with the duel.

Who? Who could it be?

Li Chengyu roared in his heart. Who was it that destroyed his well-planned sure-kill strike?