Eternal Bonds: A Journey with the Fated Immortal

Chapter 85

“No!”

In the distant sky, accompanied by an unwilling and despairing roar, a brilliant burst of blood light exploded, only to be engulfed by the boundless sword light.

In the end, a scar across the heavens, spanning an entire continent, appeared, shocking countless beings.

The Grand Hall Master of the Crimson Refining Demon Palace, a supreme Half-Step Great Saint, was slain with a single sword strike.

“It’s over…”

An Miaoyi stared blankly at the scene, her heart swaying. Even though she witnessed it with her own eyes, she could hardly believe it. The great figure who had bound her for decades and kept her in constant fear was just killed like that?

“Thank you, Master Changsheng!”

Soon, she came back to her senses, her eyes gazing tenderly at Su Changsheng, filled with infinite allure, making one’s bones go soft.

“This was to vent your anger!”

Su Changsheng raised his hand, gently tidying her slightly disheveled hair, and then spoke softly.

“……”

“Chi…… Chizun is really dead?”

“A… a Half-Step Great Saint, the Grand Hall Master of the Crimson Refining Demon Palace, a supreme figure who ruled over a region, was just slain with a single sword strike?”

Thousands of miles away, Ancestor Taixu stared at the scene in a daze, muttering to himself. All his previous composure and calmness were gone; he was completely dumbfounded.

How could this be—

Beside him, Lin Miao’s face was flushed, her eyes shining with excitement, utterly thrilled.

It was this very sword strike!

In the past, Su Changsheng had used a single sword strike to slay the Zishan Saint.

That scene, where he wielded the Emperor Star Sword with unparalleled elegance, was captured by a master painter and spread throughout the True Saint Continent, making him the dream lover of countless young maidens and married women.

Lin Miao had also collected a copy of that painting and often marveled at it, lost in the elegance captured within, admiring Su Changsheng’s stunning sword strike.

Over time, her curiosity about Su Changsheng grew, gradually turning into affection and admiration.

And now, witnessing this unparalleled sword strike with her own eyes, Lin Miao realized that the master painter hadn’t even captured a fraction of his true splendor.

Witnessing this sword strike with her own eyes, she had completely fallen, becoming an admirer of Su Changsheng.

“—Wait… we need to leave!”

At this moment, the dazed Ancestor Taixu suddenly snapped back to reality, a chill rising in his heart as he whispered urgently.

He hadn’t forgotten the purpose of his emergence: to reprimand and teach Su Changsheng a lesson, ensuring he didn’t overstep his bounds.

But now, let alone reprimanding Su Changsheng, it would be fortunate if Su Changsheng didn’t turn around and slap him to death.

That sword strike just now absolutely had the power to slay a Great Saint.

Facing a peerless genius who, as a Half-Step Great Saint, could slay a Great Saint with a single sword strike, he must have been out of his mind to think about teaching Su Changsheng a lesson.

Now, forget about unifying the True Saint Continent; it wouldn’t be impossible for Su Changsheng to overthrow the Taishi Sect.

“Even that old guy from the Taishi Sect isn’t a match for this monster Su Changsheng!”

Ancestor Taixu broke out in a cold sweat.

A peerless genius with such heaven-defying combat power would be considered a treasure even in the Taishi Holy Land, and would be fully nurtured and protected……

Because in a few thousand or ten thousand years, this would be a Quasi-Emperor with earth-shattering power.

A Quasi-Emperor with earth-shattering power would be enough to ensure the prosperity of a top-tier holy land for hundreds of thousands of years.

Facing such a monster, how could he dare to stay any longer?

“Fellow Daoist, please stay!”

Just as Ancestor Taixu was about to flee with Lin Miao, a leisurely voice called out.

They saw Su Changsheng approaching with An Miaoyi from tens of thousands of miles away. With just one step, he arrived in front of them, his starry robe flowing and his eyes filled with amusement.

“Fellow Daoist from the Taishi Sect, coming all this way to my Wanxiang City, it wouldn’t be right to leave without proper hospitality. If word got out, wouldn’t it give the impression that the Su family doesn’t treat its guests well?”

Su Changsheng said softly.

Hearing these words, Ancestor Taixu broke out in a cold sweat.

He understood the underlying meaning; Su Changsheng already knew his intentions.

“I am Ancestor Taixu of the Taishi Sect, a disciple of Venerable Feiyu from the Taishi Holy Land. It is truly a great fortune to witness your elegance today, Fellow Daoist!”

Ancestor Taixu forced a smile, trying to suppress the panic in his heart, and spoke loudly.

Taishi Holy Land? Venerable Feiyu?

Upon hearing this, Su Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly. Did the Taishi Sect have such a background?

The Taishi Holy Land was an extremely terrifying force, a top-tier holy land.

It was the overlord of the Taishi Divine Region.

So-called holy lands also varied in strength: ordinary holy lands, top-tier holy lands, and supreme holy lands.

An ordinary holy land could be founded by a single Great Saint or had several Great Saint ancestors overseeing it.

A top-tier holy land, however, was different. Its founder must be a peak Quasi-Emperor or even a supreme being to be recognized, possessing extremely terrifying foundations.

A supreme holy land was comparable to an Imperial Court.

A Venerable, or Zunzhu, was the title given to a Quasi-Emperor. Once someone ascended to the rank of Quasi-Emperor, they could be called Venerable. Even when facing the ruler of an Imperial Court, they need not kneel and are afforded a certain level of respect.

Was the other party revealing his background in such a manner to instill fear in him?

With this thought, Su Changsheng’s expression remained one of a faint smile, his eyes leisurely watching Ancestor Taixu.

“Fellow Daoist, I merely asked you to stay for a moment, so why reveal your background in such a manner? Are you trying to intimidate me? Could it be that you came with hostile intentions?”

“Or perhaps, you wish to leverage the prestige of your holy land and the might of that Quasi-Emperor Venerable to scare me off?”

Su Changsheng spoke softly, each word calm but carrying a terrifying pressure.

Ancestor Taixu broke out in a cold sweat.

The so-called background of a Venerable was, of course, a fabrication.

Although he did indeed come from the Taishi Holy Land, and in a certain sense, the Taishi Sect was a branch of the Taishi Holy Land.

In reality, however, they were merely those who had failed in the internal competition of the holy land and were exiled to guard a remote and desolate continent.

And as for being a disciple of Venerable Feiyu, that was pure nonsense.

He had merely attended a few of Venerable Feiyu’s lectures and wasn’t even considered a registered disciple.

He had said all that earlier just to intimidate Su Changsheng.

But judging by the current situation, it seemed that Su Changsheng wasn’t buying it.

“Senior Changsheng, you misunderstand. The Ancestor had no such intentions!”

As Ancestor Taixu broke out in a cold sweat, Lin Miao spoke up. She faced Su Changsheng directly, her eyes blinking without a trace of fear.

On the contrary, Su Changsheng saw many different and intriguing lights in her eyes. It was quite fascinating.

“Oh? Then why is that? Can you explain?” Su Changsheng flicked his finger, speaking casually.

Beside him, An Miaoyi stood quietly, her white dress stunningly beautiful, her face enchanting, making them look like a perfect couple, celestial companions.

“It’s like this, I am Lin Miao, the Holy Maiden of the Taishi Sect. The reason I followed Ancestor Taixu here is to propose a marriage alliance with you!”

Lin Miao glanced enviously at An Miaoyi, then looked at Su Changsheng and spoke softly.

A marriage alliance?

Su Changsheng’s movements paused, and he looked at the Holy Maiden of the Taishi Sect with a rather peculiar expression.

Was this another one coming to him on their own?

However, Su Changsheng could also see the extraordinary nature of the Taishi Sect’s Holy Maiden. She was definitely a divine physique, and a top-tier one at that.

[Ding…]

Soon, Su Changsheng received a prompt from the system, confirming that she indeed possessed a divine physique known as the Taicang Divine Physique. Once fully developed, she could transform into the heavens themselves, with extremely powerful combat capabilities.

Although her fate was only close to golden, far inferior to Gu Qingge and the others, it was on par with An Miaoyi.

And considering she came to him on her own……

“I deeply admire you, Senior Changsheng, but I feared you might refuse, so I implored the elders of my sect to accompany me. If we have inadvertently offended you, please forgive us!”

Lin Miao’s eyes were filled with admiration as she gazed deeply at Su Changsheng, the sincerity in her expression unmistakable.

“I can feel your sincerity, but your visit to Wanxiang City wasn’t solely for the so-called marriage alliance, was it?”

“Lin Miao, you are quite bold!”

Su Changsheng said calmly, his words carrying a sense of pressure.

“Fellow Daoist Changsheng… wait……”

Ancestor Taixu’s expression changed, and he stepped forward, intending to plead on Lin Miao’s behalf.

“Fellow Daoist, this matter is indeed the fault of the Taishi Sect. I apologize on behalf of our sect and am willing to offer compensation…” At this moment, an aged voice sounded.

A faint shadow appeared, revealing an elder exuding the aura of a Great Saint.

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