Chapter 607: Breakthrough, Venerable Realm!

Zhao Xue knew very well.

Able to squander twenty million on the Heart of Law to purchase the Soul-Returning Herb.

The other party certainly needed the Soul-Returning Herb.

And I also indeed needed it.

So, Zhao Xue was gambling.

What she was gambling on was that Su Yu's friend who needed the Soul-Returning Herb was below the Imperial Rank.

As long as it was below the Imperial Rank, things that could repair the soul, although rare, were not completely unavailable to her.

After all, her grandfather's soul had been injured; ordinary things that could repair the soul were now useless.

The only thing that could be used to repair the injury was just one thing.

Soul-Returning Herb!

In a certain sense, the Soul-Returning Herb is useful, but also not useful.

Generally speaking, Saint Realm powerhouses can self-repair their souls.

But unfortunately.

This time, Zhao Xue's grandfather, who is a Saint Realm powerhouse of the Holy Palace, happened to not have a great advantage in soul power.

Although he could self-repair, the repair speed was still not as fast as the deterioration speed of his soul.

Thus, now he can only barely keep up with the deterioration speed.

Barely maintaining the combat power of a Saint Realm.

But if time drags on, there's no way to keep it up.

By then, not only would the Holy Palace lack a Saint Realm combatant, but even in Zhao Xue's lineage, their status would drop significantly.

That's why this is so urgent.

Hearing Zhao Xue's words, Su Yu obviously froze for a moment, suspiciously looking at Bai Lie.

Feeling Su Yu's gaze, Bai Lie also somewhat embarrassedly scratched his head.

"Gan Tianlei's injury is very severe; ordinary things that repair the soul are useless, unless it's the Holy Palace's Holy Liquid, but the Holy Palace's Holy Liquid is strictly controlled within the Holy Palace, even my Bai family can't obtain it, so I directly ruled out the Holy Liquid option; besides that, only the Soul-Returning Herb remains."

What Bai Lie said was also true.

Holy Liquid also counts as a foundation of the Holy Palace, capable of repairing any soul injury below the Imperial Rank; in the entire Central Immortal Domain, it is also considered an extremely heaven-defying treasure.

However, the Holy Palace's Holy Liquid is also relatively scarce, used only for the heavenly pride of its own forces.

Ordinary disciples still can't obtain it.

Let alone the outside world.

Perhaps only a Saint Realm powerhouse stepping forward could obtain a drop.

Su Yu understood, looking at Zhao Xue.

"So... do you have Holy Liquid?"

Zhao Xue smiled and nodded.

"As a Holy Maiden of the Holy Palace, if I can't even get a drop of Holy Liquid, what kind of Holy Maiden would I be?"

Zhao Xue was extremely confident.

First, because of her grandfather's matter, the Holy Palace had bestowed many Holy Liquids, which, although unable to repair, could also alleviate.

But it's not a long-term solution.

The only way is the Soul-Returning Herb.

Speaking, Zhao Xue took out the First Holy Liquid, a golden liquid that, under the sunlight, shimmered with a slow radiance.

A vigorous soul power emanated from the golden liquid.

It spread out.

Just taking a breath, one could feel refreshed and invigorated.

Zhao Xue earnestly looked at Su Yu: "I'll exchange a drop of Holy Liquid and a Holy Trace Key for your Soul-Returning Herb; the value should be enough."

Zhao Xue kept staring at Su Yu, even her delicate body trembling slightly.

She didn't know whether Su Yu would choose to trade with her.

But this was her only chance.

As long as there was any hope, she was willing to do it.

After all, this also concerned her future.

As for forcible seizure....

What a joke, with the Bai Family's Grand Elder here, she had no confidence she could seize it.

Moreover, even if she managed to seize it, if she accidentally injured Su Yu, when the Azure Dragon Saint returns to the Holy Palace,

injuring her grandfather would be no different from not healing him.

So, Zhao Xue dared not!

The threat of the Azure Dragon Saint is still great.

Su Yu pondered.

After a long while, he then slowly took out the Soul-Returning Herb.

He handed it to Zhao Xue.

"This matter, you owe me a favor!"

Su Yu took the Holy Liquid and Holy Trace Key that Zhao Xue handed over.

Before Zhao Xue could speak.

Granny Wind couldn't help but exclaim: "What do you mean? My family's Holy Maiden has already traded something worth several times the Soul-Returning Herb with you, why do you still demand a favor!"

"Kid, don't push your luck!"

"Shut up!"

Zhao Xue gave a low grunt.

Her face slightly unfriendly, she looked at Feng Popo.

"Holy Maiden..."

Feng Popo couldn't help but say.

But she was still stopped by Zhao Xue's icy gaze.

Zhao Xue took a deep breath and revealed a sunshine-like smile.

"Fine, I'll consider it a favor I owe you."

"But... this favor of mine isn't so easy to obtain, Young Master Su. Are you sure?"

Zhao Xue smiled, with a hint of confidence.

However, Su Yu gave Zhao Xue no face, saying lightly.

"It's fine; people who break promises usually don't live long around here!"

Zhao Xue's body stiffened slightly.

"Even if you've reached the mid-stage of the Venerable Realm, or even higher..."

Su Yu gazed at Zhao Xue indifferently.

"I still have a chance to suppress and kill you!"

The smile on Zhao Xue's face slowly faded, replaced by a solemn expression.

To be able to state one's cultivation so clearly, I have to admit I somewhat underestimated Su Yu.

"Then Young Master Su, you'd better give it your all!"

Zhao Xue spoke softly, without her previous smile.

She seemed to have become a true heavenly beauty, exuding elegance and extraordinariness.

"Feng Popo... let's go!"

Zhao Xue spoke indifferently.

She turned and left first.

Feng Popo gave Su Yu a vicious glance, then hurriedly followed Zhao Xue, disappearing from the sight of the three.

"Tsk tsk, this favor from Zhao Xue isn't so easy to obtain!"

"Especially for you young people, it's even more difficult."

The Grand Elder chuckled and said.

Su Yu looked at the Grand Elder and softly asked, "Why?"

The Grand Elder hehe laughed and said, "In the entire Central Immortal Realm, who doesn't know that Old Man Zhao of the Holy Hall is the most shameless?"

"When he turns hostile, nobody acknowledges him."

Saying that, the Grand Elder patted Su Yu's shoulder, as if consoling: "Alright, alright, you're not losing out anyway; just consider it training. Remember, when you need a favor later, first investigate the other's character and conduct."

As the Grand Elder's words fell, Su Yu spoke softly.

"Shameless... I love beating shameless people the most."

The Grand Elder's body stiffened slightly, he gave Su Yu a doubtful glance, as if pondering something.

But after thinking it over, he still couldn't figure it out, and finally just gave a helpless laugh and said.

"Alright, the matter is over; afterward, no one should come to hunt you down. Go back!"

Bai Lie seemed to want to keep playing a bit longer, but under Su Yu's forceful dragging, he could only helplessly fly toward Donglin City.

Watching the two figures, the Grand Elder stroked his chin, his gaze becoming profoundly deep.

"If I haven't mistaken the time, the God-Hunting War should also be starting soon. Tsk tsk, this year's God-Hunting War is not simple."

"Blade-Wielding Hall, besides that little madman, also has Su Yu. The Nine Netherworld Purgatory also gained a nameless Netherworld Maiden and a girl with the Profound Ice Sacred Body. And there's Zhao Xue, the Holy Maiden of the Holy Hall, plus that Holy Son who likes to pretend to be divine..."

"This year there's a good show to watch!"

The Grand Elder let out a sigh of emotion.

It seemed he thought of something, and he patted his clothes.

"No, the God-Hunting War is about to start; my Bai Clan should also open the betting. I don't know how much we'll earn this time, hehehe!!!"

The Grand Elder let out a strange laugh, likewise disappearing between heaven and earth.

Blade-Wielding Hall.

Su Yu and Bai Lie returned to Blade-Wielding Hall.

Without any reluctance, they went straight into the palace.

However, their return was not greeted by anyone.

"Great, we're back, yet no one welcomed us—how hateful!"

Bai Lie couldn't help but complain.

Su Yu, on the other hand, didn't care about that, and instead he and Bai Lie went straight to the room where Gan Tianlei was.

Gan Tianlei still lay quietly on the bed, all the bandages etc. having been removed.

His bodily injuries had mostly healed.

But he still hadn't awakened.

Su Yu took out the Holy Liquid, a golden fluid that emitted a faint golden light, illuminating the entire room.

Powerful soul energy spread out.

Gan Tianlei was breathing.

Suddenly his body trembled slightly, as if it had been moistened.

Bai Lie's eyes lit up.

"Indeed useful!"

Bai Lie said excitedly.

"Tsk tsk tsk, this Holy Hall's Holy Liquid is indeed not ordinary; after so long, I'm seeing it for the first time—no wonder that bunch is so stingy, unwilling to bring it out."

"Tsk tsk tsk!!"

Bai Lie let out a sigh.

Su Yu placed the Holy Liquid into Gan Tianlei's forehead.

The next moment, the Holy Liquid sank into Gan Tianlei's forehead, forming circles of golden ripples that spread throughout his body.

It gradually repaired Gan Tianlei's body.

Su Yu spread out his soul power, after examining it.

Then he withdrew it.

"Enough, the Holy Liquid is already repairing; at this rate, it should still need seven days."

Su Yu spoke calmly.

Bai Lie nodded.

"What should we do next?"

Bai Lie looked at Su Yu expectantly, as if wanting Su Yu to bring him along to continue enjoying the glory.

However, what greeted him was only Su Yu's utterly calm expression.

"What are you doing? You're only at the peak of the Great Dao Realm; Hong Luan and the others aren't around, likely in seclusion, and when they come out they'll at least be in the Law Realm—you, a peak Great Dao Realm cultivator, aren't even thinking about training."

"Gan Tianlei's soul has been nourished by the Holy Liquid; upon waking he should be able to break through to the Law Realm—as for you..."

Su Yu's slightly contemptuous tone sounded.

"You're holding us back; might as well kick you out."

Bai Lie shuddered, looking at Su Yu, not knowing why, he actually felt a bit fearful.

He hurriedly walked out.

"I'll go train now; I'll come out once I break through to the Law Realm!"

Seeing Bai Lie's disheveled appearance, Su Yu's mouth curled up slightly.

Just as he and Bai Lie were leaving, the Grand Elder suddenly sent a mental message.

He hoped Su Yu could help, properly train Bai Lie, so that Bai Lie could train properly; otherwise, when he later takes charge of the Bai Clan, insufficient strength would cause trouble.

After all, although the Bai Clan is a merchant family, they still have some strength requirements.

Without strength, one cannot guard so much wealth.

That's why the earlier scene happened.

Su Yu glanced at Gan Tianlei, saw no reaction, then felt relieved to leave.

He returned to his room.

He took out tens of millions of Hearts of Law and placed them in the room.

Arranged according to the Nine Heavens Gathering Spirit Formation.

In an instant, the surging Law Power welled forth again, as if forming a small Law River in the void.

It constantly washed over Su Yu's body.

He felt the surging Law Power.

Su Yu's gaze narrowed slightly.

"This time... I must break through to the Venerable Realm!"

Su Yu murmured.

This time going out, Su Yu also realized his strength was insufficient.

Perhaps if he revealed all his trump cards, he could kill a mid‑Venerable Realm expert, or even match a late‑Venerable Realm expert.

But facing someone like that middle‑aged man from before...

... a Half‑Step Emperor Realm expert would be troublesome.

To be frank, a Law Realm expert, while considered a powerhouse, is truly inadequate in the vast environment of the Central Immortal Domain.

Only by reaching the Venerable Realm does one have genuine self‑defense capability.

After all, the first place Su Yu set foot in upon entering the Central Immortal Domain was the Sword Execution Hall.

One of the three supreme powers of the Central Immortal Domain!

Naturally, his horizons were higher as well.

Therefore...

Only then did Su Yu increasingly feel the importance of strength.

"This time, I should also break through!"

Su Yu murmured.

Tens of millions of Hearts of Law were arranged according to the Nine Heavens Gathering Spirit Formation.

Over a hundredfold surge of Law Power continuously rumbled.

Su Yu circulated the Human Emperor Technique.

The rich Law Power, as if drawn in, frenziedly surged into Su Yu's body.

Time flowed leisurely.

In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

In Xiao Yun's traveling palace, streams of aura shot up to the sky and instantly spread out.

It was as if a Vermilion Bird, bathed in flames, soared into the sky.

Also as if a pitch-black Xuanwu, as dark as ink, trembled the void.

Moreover, a pitch-black veil covered the heavens and the earth.

Suddenly, the three of Red Phoenix broke through at this moment.

Law Realm!

The three figures appeared above the void, wearing excited smiles.

"Finally we broke through; after reckoning the time, Brother Su Yu should have returned by now!"

Red Phoenix's small face beamed with an excited smile, like a child holding outstanding grades, eager to show off.

Xuan Kai and Kang Jing's faces also broke into smiles.

Indeed, having broken through the Law Realm, they were also happy in their hearts.

But just then, within this palace, a more terrifying surge instantly spread.

Boom—!!!

The void trembled repeatedly.

The three's faces suddenly froze, and they gazed in horror toward a direction of the palace.

"This fluctuation... Venerable Realm!"