Chapter 644: All‑Round Enhancement!

Watching Qing Long's resolute demeanor.

The Grand Court Master sighed, and in the end said nothing.

The Second Court Master said in a deep voice, "Master, let me go with you; the people of the Holy Temple are too cunning, I fear they will harm you!"

Qing Long glared at the Second Court Master, "What use is it for you to go with me? Your mere Seventh Heaven cultivation is nothing; even the Holy Temple's Deputy Hall Master has already reached the Eighth Heaven."

Second Court Master: …

How can the Holy Temple's Deputy Hall Master already be at the Eighth Heaven?

I'm only a few decades younger than the Holy Temple's Deputy Hall Master, okay.

Having a Qi‑soaring cultivation is already extremely hard, yet I still think I'm worthless.

That's Qing Long.

If anyone else said that, the Second Court Master would explode.

But it's true; even the Holy Temple's Deputy Hall Master is already at the Eighth Heaven, so following the past is of no use.

Only…

The Second Court Master looked at Qing Long plaintively, "Master, this is still the Blade Court; I am also the Blade Court's Second Court Master—could you give me a bit of face?"

The other four Court Masters, hearing the Second Court Master's words, couldn't help but smile secretly.

"Face?" Qing Long crossed his legs, raised an eyebrow, "You all are my juniors; when I swore brotherhood with the founder of the Blade Court, you didn't even know where you were!"

"Stop talking, just look at you, Old Third, Old Fourth, Old Fifth—each of you has been a saint for ages, with the Blade Court's abundant resources, yet Old Fifth is only at the damn Third Heaven now."

"With such cultivation, if it were among our Dragon Clan, you'd all be hung up and beaten."

"Only the leader spares me some worry, barely reaching the Ninth Heaven."

Qing Long, like an elder, continuously scolded the Blade Court's five Court Masters.

Yet the five dared not speak, only bowing and apologizing to Qing Long.

Know that when they were still the Blade Court's sword‑bearers, Qing Long had already made a name alongside the previous generation of Court Masters.

By right, they should be considered the grandchildren generation.

Therefore, no matter what Qing Long says, they dare not contradict him.

Most crucially, they dare not refute anything.

Because they can't beat him!

Even the Grand Court Master, who already has Ninth Heaven cultivation, faces Qing Long and still only gets hung up and beaten.

It must be said, Qing Long's standing in the Blade Court is already comparable to that of the Dragon Clan.

"Alright, that's enough. When that kid Su Yu goes to the Nine Netherforge, Old Third, you'll accompany him. Though the Nine Netherforge is still on the same boat as us, I'm uneasy about those old shady ones."

Qing Long stood up and patted his own rear.

"The Nine Nether Pool is crucial to the Nine Netherforge; they won't let Su Yu in so easily. Follow them then, lest the Blade Court falls at a disadvantage to the Nine Netherforge!"

Jun Xiao nodded slightly.

Then Qing Long tore the space and slowly vanished into the palace.

When Qing Long disappeared.

The Grand Court Master's smile faded, replaced by a look of worry.

"Senior Qing Long going to the Holy Temple isn't that easy!"

"Especially with Su Yu tagging along, it silently adds a weakness to Senior Qing Long!"

The Grand Court Master said in a deep voice.

The other four Court Masters remained silent.

Finally, the Grand Court Master whispered.

"We'll see then; if Senior Qing Long has any mishap, the Holy Blade will appear in the Central Immortal Realm."

"Senior Qing Long is a benefactor of the Blade Court; surely the many elders of the Blade Court won't say anything!"

One month later.

Blade Court, inside Xiao Yun Palace.

In Su Yu's room.

The dense power of the Law swept continuously through Su Yu's body.

Countless Law powers converged, forming a River of Law.

Extremely magnificent.

And Su Yu's whole body settled within it.

Continuously receiving the River of Law's washing.

Thump thump thump!!

From Su Yu's chest, occasional muffled thuds echoed.

The sound of his heart beating.

Moreover, each heartbeat of Su Yu surged an extremely terrifying flesh power.

Behind him, a scarlet war‑blade's phantom loomed, growing into an intense stare.

Time passed unknown; the heart's rate accelerated, and the circulation of blood within Su Yu's body began to surge wildly.

In an instant.

Su Yu suddenly opened his eyes.

At that moment, Su Yu's eyes seemed to turn red.

In a flash, massive Qi and Blood power and flesh power erupted within Su Yu.

Rumble—!!!

A terrifying sound seemed to raise wave after wave within the room.

A dreadful force instantly spread out.

"Break it for me!"

Su Yu let out a booming shout.

The battle sword behind him trembled slightly, as if sensing Su Yu's change of mindset.

It surged instantly.

A cultivation of the Peak of the Sage Realm instantly radiated from Su Yu's body.

At this moment, Su Yu's mortal body reached the Peak of the Sage Realm!

"Not enough yet!"

Su Yu uttered a low voice.

The Human Emperor Decision suddenly activated.

With a roar, countless forces of law surged from heaven and earth into Su Yu's body.

Behind him, a pitch‑black black‑hole phantom slowly materialized.

Accompanying the emergence of the black‑hole phantom, the law forces of the world poured in wildly, as if finding an outlet.

Around Su Yu, the densely packed law forces instantly collapsed.

They turned into ordinary stones devoid of any energy.

The law forces within were completely devoured by Su Yu.

Under the effect of the Human Emperor Decision and the devouring of law,

Su Yu's speed of absorbing law forces became very fast.

Like a whale swallowing.

In the brief time of a single incense stick, the law forces of heaven and earth were completely devoured by Su Yu.

Immediately after,

The black‑hole phantom formed from devouring the law grew increasingly focused.

The entire phantom began to tremble continuously.

It seemed a terrifying thing was about to erupt from the black‑hole phantom.

After an unknown amount of time, Su Yu's body quivered slightly.

Boom—boom—boom!!!

Another series of booming sounds erupted from Su Yu's body.

At this moment, Su Yu's cultivation also fully reached the Peak of the Sage Realm!

Both his mortal body and cultivation simultaneously attained the Peak of the Sage Realm!

On Su Yu, an immensely massive energy fluctuation surged, like the offspring of an ancient deity.

With a raise of hand or foot, there was power that could destroy heaven and earth.

"If I were to duel the Wind Spirit Child again, even without employing the power of the Bagua Diagram, I could easily slay it!"

Su Yu murmured.

Although the Wind Spirit Child possesses cultivation of the Half‑step Emperor Realm and wields a trace of Star Power,

Su Yu's mortal body and cultivation, however, have both reached the Peak of the Sage Realm.

It is not far from the Half‑step Emperor Realm itself.

Moreover, a strong mortal can be invincible within the same realm; higher‑stage battles are all easy.

Star Power, though mighty,

but even Su Yu's Peak of the Sage Realm mortal strength cannot withstand the Star Power of the Half‑step Emperor Realm.

"Even a newly entered Emperor Realm strongman, relying on the Bagua Diagram's power with all his trump cards out, I could suppress him!"

"Now I... have already risen into the ranks of strongmen of the Central Immortal Realm!"

A faint smile tugged at Su Yu's mouth.

Strongmen of the Central Immortal Realm are numerous, especially those of the Sage Realm, countless as grains of sand.

Perhaps Sage Realm strongmen hold great status in places like the Four Great Domains.

But in the Central Immortal Realm, it's just so.

Only by crossing into the Emperor Realm can one be considered a strongman within the Central Immortal Realm.

"Now I can even challenge the Elder!"

"Only the Elder's position can wait; perhaps after I return from the Holy Temple, I can challenge the Guardian's position!"

Su Yu murmured.

"However, next I still need to upgrade my trump cards."

A slight smile briefly appeared at Su Yu's mouth.

Then, he opened the Synthesis Slot.

Marketplace section.

Holding the previously synthesized Law Stone, the synthesis points obtained led Su Yu directly in the marketplace to find cultivation methods, Martial Techniques, and weapons.

He exchanged them one by one.

Then, he began synthesis.

Another day passed.

Before Su Yu, rows of large characters slowly floated up.

"Nine Star God‑Slaying Blade: Imperial‑grade premium, unlocks the first eight forms."

Human Emperor Technique (Remnant): It is said to be the cultivation method practiced by the previous Human Emperor; currently the fourth layer is unlocked, an imperial-level top-grade cultivation method, increasing cultivation speed in the Venerable Realm by six hundred percent!

Seven Star Ancient God Blade: top-grade imperial artifact! Can increase blade aura bonus by eight hundred percent!

Seven Star Ancient God Armor: top-grade imperial artifact, can defend against attacks from enemies surpassing three minor realms; mid-stage Imperial Realm experts can neutralize fifty percent of offense, while late-stage Imperial Realm experts and above are ineffective.

Looking at the equipment cultivation method that he himself had newly enhanced, Su Yu's smile grew richer.

Now, my trump card is enough to support me in fighting Imperial Realm experts; as long as I don't encounter late-stage Imperial Realm experts, I am invincible!

Su Yu's body was filled with an extremely confident aura.

Subsequently, his figure flickered slightly and he arrived above the Void.

At that moment, a mighty surge of energy swept over Su Yu's body.

Have you broken through?

Xiao Yun's voice exploded between heaven and earth, carrying a hint of surprise.

You should know, from Su Yu's return until now, only a month has passed.

Moreover, a month ago, Su Yu had just entered the late stage.

After one month, Su Yu had actually reached the peak of the Venerable Realm.

With such speed, such talent, even Xiao Yun, an expert hoping to break into the Saint Realm, felt a bit envious.

Fortunately, I did not disgrace my mission!

Su Yu smiled faintly.

Afterwards, he arrived at Xiao Yun's palace.

Xiao Yun examined Su Yu up and down, emitting a series of sounds.

Tsk tsk tsk, truly a genius; in just a month, he actually raised both his physique and cultivation to the peak of the Venerable Realm.

Such speed, compared to my past self, is even more terrifying!

Xiao Yun couldn't help but sigh.

You should know, Xiao Yun was once a Blade Wielder and was also among the outstanding ones.

He only broke through to the Imperial Realm at the age of forty.

He was truly in the limelight.

And now he is even a peak Imperial Realm expert, only one step away from breaking into the Saint Realm.

However, Su Yu is only twenty years old now.

He has already reached the peak of the Venerable Realm.

Xiao Yun had no doubt that, given Su Yu some time, breaking through to the Imperial Realm would be an easy matter.

Moreover, Xiao Yun sometimes would think.

This guy Su Yu, just how did he break through?

You should know, at this current realm, both talent and resources are indispensable.

Su Yu's talent is very strong, but Su Yu's resources....

However, Xiao Yun still did not prepare to investigate.

After all, everyone has their own secrets; Xiao Yun also disdains to pry into others' secrets.

Are you now preparing to go to the Nine Netherworld Purgatory?

Xiao Yun looked at Su Yu with a hearty laugh.

Su Yu nodded.

Alright, the Third Hall Master has already instructed over there; once you leave seclusion, I'll bring you to find him!

Xiao Yun slowly rose to his feet, bringing Su Yu to the Third Hall Master's traveling palace.

Soon, the two met Jun Xiao.

Jun Xiao was already waiting in the main hall.

Earlier I sensed a breakthrough aura from your direction; I thought you had just left seclusion, and indeed you have!

Jun Xiao looked at Su Yu with a hearty laugh.

Now Jun Xiao found Su Yu increasingly pleasing to the eye.

After all, Jun Xiao was the first Hall Master to see Su Yu; even the other four Hall Masters, including the Second Hall Master, had not yet learned of Su Yu before Jun Xiao did.

Furthermore, Su Yu's relationship with the Azure Dragon, and the Azure Dragon's relationship with the Blade Wielder Hall.

Jun Xiao now looks at Su Yu as if looking at his own junior.

Given time, perhaps my Blade Wielder Hall could give birth to a Sixth Hall Master!

Jun Xiao spoke.

Xiao Yun shuddered violently, staring at Jun Xiao in shock.

This sentence is not just a simple remark!

You should know, even when facing Xiao Yun and Xiao Xun together, Jun Xiao had never uttered such words.

After all, breaking through to the Saint Realm is not that easy; it requires not only talent but also opportunity.

Otherwise, Xiao Yun could not have remained stuck at the peak of the Imperial Realm for so long.

One who can reach the Imperial Realm at forty—how could his talent possibly be lacking?

The only thing lacking is opportunity!

And now Jun Xiao actually says Su Yu has the potential to become a Sixth Hall Master—doesn't that mean he's saying Su Yu has the potential to become a Saint!

Moreover, in Jun Xiao's heart, he even far surpasses himself.

For a moment, Xiao Yun felt a twinge of jealousy.

Thank you, Hall Master, for your kindness, but this young man knows his own situation; breaking through to the Saint Realm... is not that easy.

Su Yu gave a bitter laugh.

Although he possesses the Synthesis Slot, he still wishes to break through to the Saint realm.

The effect of the Synthesis Slot is undoubtedly greatly weakened.

At that point, comprehension is already needed.

He has comprehended the world.

Mere resources are useless.

Unless after breaking through to the Saint.

"Alright, don't say so much nonsense; let's set off directly. After going to the Nine Nether Purgatory, you still have more important matters!"

Jun Xiao waved his hand, a gentle force directly enveloping Su Yu, tearing space, and they vanished within the hall.

In the void.

Jun Xiao led Su Yu, slowly walking toward the direction of the Nine Nether Purgatory.

"Su Yu, what are your thoughts on the Holy Hall's reaction?"

Jun Xiao suddenly asked.

Just now, Jun Xiao had already recounted to Su Yu everything happening in the Central Immortal Domain.

And now he begins to ask Su Yu's opinion.

Su Yu stroked his chin, pondering for a moment.

"The Holy Hall's current reaction is nothing more than two possibilities: one, the three parties act against the Holy Hall, making it truly afraid to move; but I think such a possibility is minuscule!"

"Oh? Why?"

Jun Xiao intentionally wanted to test Su Yu.

Su Yu calmly replied, "Earlier, when we were at the Divine Suppression Mountain Range, the Deputy Hall Master of the Holy Hall was extremely stern, to the point of assuming there were Divine realm experts within the Holy Hall."

"And now the reaction is completely unlike the Holy Hall's previous sternness."

"The only possibility must be the second one!"

Su Yu said firmly.

Jun Xiao smiled faintly, "Then tell me, what is the second possibility?"

Su Yu lifted his head, looked directly at Jun Xiao, and softly said, "Trap and kill the teacher!"

As soon as he said that, Jun Xiao's smile vanished.

In its place came a gloomy expression.

"Why?"

Jun Xiao spoke in a low, heavy tone.

Su Yu softly said, "This is an outright yang scheme; perhaps the Holy Hall currently lacks Divine realm experts, but after I killed Feng Lingzi, I severed the Holy Hall's future seed."

"They want to avenge Feng Lingzi, but finding me not so easy to kill, they chose another method."

"Establish prestige!"

"Establish prestige throughout the Central Immortal Domain!"

"The best way to establish prestige is to provoke the teacher, luring the teacher to the Holy Hall."

"Finally, relying on some unknown means of the Holy Hall, they prevent the teacher from leaving; once the teacher falls, as the currently oldest, mysterious Saint of the Central Immortal Domain, the entire Central Immortal Domain will tremble!"

"Thus, they will fear the Holy Hall!"

Jun Xiao silently listened to Su Yu's answer.

Su Yu's words coincided with Qinglong's thoughts.

But Su Yu merely voiced it himself, expressing that idea.

It must be said, Su Yu is not a reckless braggart.

Jun Xiao's face broke into a smile again: "Not bad, your idea matches that of Senior Qinglong; only this situation... we have no choice but to go!"

Jun Xiao let out a long sigh.

"However, the Holy Hall may have tricks, but my Executioner Sword Hall, standing firm in the Central Immortal Domain, also possesses some foundation."

"If he wants to fight, we will accompany him, fighting until he feels pain!"

Jun Xiao gave a cold snort.

"The blades of the Executioner Sword Hall haven't appeared in the Central Immortal Domain for a long time!"

As Jun Xiao's words resonated, a chilling killing intent permeated the heavens and earth.

Along with Jun Xiao's resonant, powerful voice...

For a moment, Su Yu felt somewhat dazed.

Soon, the aura between heaven and earth dissipated.

Jun Xiao slowly gazed toward a spot in the void and spoke softly.

"The Nine Nether Purgatory... we have arrived!"