Chapter 498: You Are (First Update)

Outside the Sword Casting Hut, a thousand-zhang-tall giant stood atop the sky, sweeping a faint glance over the Array shrouding the entire Sword Casting Hut.

It appeared ordinary, but upon close observation, one could see a faint, water-ripple-like phantom image blocking everything from entering or exiting.

"Such an ancient Covering Sea Forbidden Array, I haven't seen it in many years... Heh, the Butian Alliance, is it?"

Sikong Yu gave a light snort and shook his head, his tone carrying a faint mockery.

"Hiding and dodging everywhere for so long, enduring for so many years, has it finally become impossible to hide?"

Sikong Yu stared at the heaven and earth where the three forces converged, then without a second thought, he directly raised his leg and stepped outside the Covering Sea Forbidden Array.

Crack!

The supposedly unbreakable forbidden array could not even offer a moment of resistance under his foot; it shattered instantly.

But this was not the end; the thousand-zhang giant did not stop after succeeding, but continued to step down toward that Water Elephant Heaven and Earth.

The massive sole descended from the sky, falling with the momentum to destroy heaven and earth; if he were allowed to step on it, that Water Elephant Heaven and Earth would inevitably suffer a heavy blow.

But just before Sikong Yu's sole made contact with that expanse of heaven and earth, an invisible force obstructed the descent of his foot.

There is still an expert here!

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Sikong, to strike the moment you arrive, isn't that a bit too impatient? Could it be that there is someone inside you care about?"

An aged, kindly laugh echoed across the horizon, carrying a hint of teasing, "A disciple? Or perhaps an offspring?"

"Heh."

Sikong Yu was not surprised by this; he had sensed something amiss the moment he arrived at this place, knowing that an extremely dangerous fellow was still hiding in the shadows.

And that person's strength was absolutely above those two Ask Dao experts of water and fire!

But if the other party kept hiding and refused to come out, he had no way to force them out.

Thus, Sikong Yu chose a method: attack what the enemy must save, forcing that fellow to step onto the stage himself.

If you don't save them, I will stomp them to death.

But if you strike to save them, I will definitely be able to find your location.

The silent game of chess between the two—this round could be considered a slight upper hand for Sikong Yu.

Sikong Yu did not retract his right foot, continuing to press downward, forcing the other party to constantly divert power to resist.

"Which friend has become the Four Symbols Lord of the Butian Alliance? Since you have already struck, why continue to hide? You might as well come out and meet."

"Even knowing about the Four Symbols Lord... Sikong Yu, it seems you know quite a lot."

Seeing that Sikong Yu was so clear about their background, the person in the shadows felt a bit of emotion.

"Nonsense, what else?"

Sect Leader Sikong sneered and retorted, "Do you lot really think this old man just sits there daydreaming all day? Although I sit in the mountains, there is nothing in this world that I do not know."

This old man knows astronomy above, geography below, human affairs in between, understands yin and yang, knows the eight trigrams, understands the mysterious gates, knows the hidden stems...

"Hehe, it's been many years, and you still love to boast just as much."

A figure in wide robes and large sleeves wearing a pitch-black mask emerged, nodding toward Sikong Yu's golden Divine Soul.

"Sikong, long time no see."

Although he was countless times smaller than the golden giant in size, his momentum was evenly matched, not a whit weaker.

Sikong Yu scrutinized him carefully for a while and found he could not determine the other's identity, feeling a sigh in his heart.

As expected of the remnants of an ancient organization; this method of disguise must have been left behind by some Human Immortal.

"Which fellow daoist is it?"

"That naturally cannot be told to you. As for my current name, you may just call me Xuanwu."

Butian Alliance, Four Symbols Lord, Black Tortoise Lord.

This was the greatest power of the Butian Alliance besides the Alliance Leader, truly one person below, ten thousand above.

As for strength... just what had been displayed was already Ask Dao Peak.

"Black Tortoise guards the north; are you Four Symbols Lords planning to each be responsible for one Shenzhou?"

"Haha, it is not convenient to discuss that with you in detail." Although Xuanwu did not answer directly, avoiding the topic was effectively a tacit admission of Sikong Yu's guess.

The Butian Alliance intended to rely on the four Four Symbols Lords to each govern one Shenzhou.

"Ho, you lot truly have great ambition."

But it had to be said, this attitude and approach were truly arrogant.

There would not be a large gap in strength between the Four Symbols Lords; the other three would be the same as the Xuanwu before him, at least at the Ask Dao Peak level.

Truly strong, but not enough.

Although the Four Great Divine Continents did not have many Ask Dao Peak experts on the surface, everyone knew that no Shenzhou would lack such figures.

And such existences, how could they easily bow to a fellow who hides his head and shows his tail?

However, there was another problem: these four Ask Dao Peak experts of the Butian Alliance would not have appeared out of thin air; they must have roots in the world.

"However, whatever plans you Butian Alliance have, it has nothing to do with me."

After thinking for a while, Sikong Yu shook his head and said indifferently, "In any case, it has nothing to do with my Divine Path Sect."

Even if this group wanted to conquer heaven and earth, my Divine Path Sect would not get involved.

Sikong Yu understood his sect members and disciples very well; unless provoked, this group would not take the initiative to manage the chaos of the outside world.

Seclusion and self-containment were the eternal creeds of this sect...

"Haha, you are indeed the same as in the past, still this lazy appearance."

"This is not laziness, just a lack of desire to meddle in other people's business."

"Fine, just for the sake of you not meddling, I agree. Whoever you want to take away today, take them; I will not stop you."

Xuanwu stepped aside slightly to clear the path, but Sikong Yu did not move, instead staring at him with a strange gaze.

Hm?

This reaction made Xuanwu frown slightly, and he asked with some displeasure: "Not enough? Speak, who else do you want to take besides the disciples of the Divine Path Sect? I will let you take at most five more people."

【"Tell me, did you get one thing wrong?"】

"Hmm?"

Sikong Yu's Divine Soul looked down condescendingly at Xuanwu and said slowly:

【"I don't care what you do, and that means you have no say in what I want to do."】

Boom!

【"When have I ever needed anyone else's permission to do what I want?"】

The Divine Soul's right foot slammed down with force, forcibly descending several dozen zhang, nearly breaking through that layer of defense directly.

"Sikong, have you gone mad?"

Xuanwu looked at the fickle Sikong Yu in confusion, "Have you forgotten? You are only a Divine Soul here right now; what do you have to fight me with?"

Sikong Yu's Divine Soul Incarnation is extraordinarily powerful to those weaker than him in realm, but in the eyes of someone of the same realm, it is an out-and-out target, extremely easy to attack.

"I only refrain from attacking you out of consideration for our friendship; do not force me to teach you a painful lesson."

【"Haha!"】

But when Sikong Yu heard this, he laughed uncontrollably.

"What is there to laugh at?"

【"I think you are the one who has forgotten, right?"】 Sikong Yu finally stopped his laughter with difficulty, leaning his body to look down at Xuanwu, 【"I am the Sect Leader of the Divine Path Sect, after all."】

【"The disciples have Dao Gods, do you think I don't have a Dao God of my own?"】

As the golden phantom laughed, an even more massive figure appeared with a boom.

It was a bare-chested giant with Three Heads and Six Arms, standing a full three thousand zhang tall; the expressions on its three faces were different, and each hand held a powerful magical treasure.

The Three Heads and Six Arms Demon roared at the sky, shaking the heavens and earth violently, and in the distance, even mountain peaks collapsed!

【"As for our friendship, ha! Who knows what kind of ghosts or demons are under your mask? If you do not show your true face, how can I discuss any friendship with you?"】

【"Enough nonsense, today you either move aside for me, or stay here!"】

Facing this astonishing Dao God of Sikong Yu, Xuanwu was stunned for a moment.

"Indeed, there is still a Dao God; I actually forgot about that."

But there was not much fear on his body; instead, he stared at the Dao God for a moment, shook his head, and said: "To think it still only has six arms... Sikong, it seems you haven't made much progress in all these years of bitter cultivation."

【"Haha! You even know that; it seems you weren't lying, you really are an old acquaintance of mine."】

A face among the Demon's heads spoke and laughed, 【"Since you are an old acquaintance, then move aside; don't make it so we can't meet in the future!"】

"I already said, I don't wish to attack you, and I have already given you a chance. Since you won't accept it, then so be it."

Xuanwu sighed helplessly and flicked his finger, flicking away the blade the Demon had slashed down.

His height was less than one-thousandth of the Demon's, yet he easily sent the Demon staggering.

"Sikong, this is what you forced me to do."

He waved his hand upward, and a massive phantom of a tortoise and snake collided with the Three Heads and Six Arms Dao God.

Boom!!!

【"Fight!"】

……

……

The battle in the outside world was earth-shattering, but it did not affect the interior of the Array; both sides were unaware that experts from their own factions had arrived, and they remained in a standoff.

Although Xuan Xiao had just made a harsh threat, claiming that his participation would easily resolve the battle.

But he did not expect an accident to occur.

In his prediction, the two of them working together would surely be able to easily take down Gongye Dachang, who lacked a Supreme Treasure.

But who would have thought that an uninvited guest would break into their battle, and with the strength of the Void realm, actually erupt with the power of Asking Dao.

That person looked unremarkable, but every sword strike he unleashed caused the Xuan Xiao Retainers to change expression and be forced to divide their attention to resist.

That person was not strong, but the sword in his hand was extremely terrifying.

That was a Supreme Treasure!

After being struck solidly by a sword, Xuan Xiao's wound turned into flowing water to recover, but the expression under his mask was already extremely ugly.

"Who are you? Why do you have a Supreme Treasure protecting you!?"

The guy whom Xuan Xiao questioned blinked, seemingly surprised that he still hadn't discovered his identity.

But soon, he let out a cold snort, stood holding his sword, and said indifferently: "Seeing injustice on the road and drawing my sword to act, why must you know my identity?"

"However, since you have asked so sincerely, I will show mercy and tell you."

He brushed his hand over his face, wiping away the disguise, and his unremarkable face underwent a complete transformation.

With sword-like brows and star-like eyes, he looked under thirty, and his noble, naturally imposing face was full of arrogance and triumph.

To think this disguise was actually so successful.

Heh heh, not bad!

But who would have thought that after seeing his true face, Xuan Xiao still asked a question:

"Who are you?"

A giant question mark appeared above Li Long's head.

Hmm?

I, the Emperor, have revealed my true face, and you ask me who I am?

Damn it!

Exterminate the three clans!

I will certainly exterminate your three clans!

I, the Emperor, have spoken!

No one can stop me!!!