Chapter 14: Not Even Dao Companions Yet, But Already Protecting Him?:
"What… what kind of attitude is this? As an elder, it is my responsibility to advise you, to prevent you from straying down the wrong path," Elder Situ Yan's expression tightened.
He could clearly feel Su Mu's killing intent; it was so intense that it pricked his skin. If this weren't in the holy grounds, he might very well die here!
In the grand hall, the other elders who had been watching with amusement now turned serious.
At this moment, the power Su Mu unleashed shocked them all. He stood there like a terrifying divine furnace, capable of refining all things in the world.
"This is... the 'Supreme Furnace Cultivation!' He has actually cultivated it to this level, almost reaching the highest stage described in the technique." One elder muttered, deeply shaken.
The Supreme Furnace Cultivation was one of the most supreme techniques of the Absolute Beginning Holy Sect. It was said to have been acquired by the first-generation Sect Master from an ancient secret realm. Since the founding of the Absolute Beginning Holy Sect, very few had successfully cultivated it because it was incredibly difficult. One had to treat their body as a furnace, refining every inch of their flesh and cells. The slightest mistake would lead to utter destruction.
"Such power... it's even more terrifying than the Sect Master in his youth..." Someone else whispered, giving a high evaluation.
The Absolute Beginning Holy Sect's Sect Master had been an unrivaled genius in his youth, sweeping away all his enemies. Otherwise, how could he have become the Sect Master?
"When I was his age, I was indeed no match for him." The Sect Master of the Absolute Beginning Holy Sect admitted frankly.
In the lower seats, Yan Yun and Jiang Feng whispered to each other, "This guy is a total monster!"
Su Mu's strength was ridiculously overwhelming.
With the Supreme Furnace Cultivation, he was already invincible among his peers. Aside from that recently famous divine physique, no one could compete with him!
"If you want to die, I can grant your wish!" Su Mu coldly stared at Situ Yan, striding toward him. His killing intent was overwhelming.
A mere elder who had just entered the Saint Infant Realm, relying on the support of a Supreme Elder, dared to recklessly provoke him?
In Su Mu's eyes, the entire structure of the Absolute Beginning Holy Sect needed a change. A Sect Master without absolute control—what was the point of being a Sect Master?
"Su Mu, that's enough." The Sect Master of the Absolute Beginning Holy Sect finally spoke. He had to intervene because it was clear that Su Mu was truly ready to kill.
Situ Yan was just a small fry, but the power behind him couldn't be ignored.
Upon hearing the Sect Master speak, Situ Yan breathed a sigh of relief. But then his expression changed drastically.
"Su Mu, do you dare to defy the Sect Master's orders?" His face turned pale with fear as Su Mu continued to approach him without stopping.
"The Absolute Beginning Holy Sect was once the foremost of the six Holy Lands in the Northern Spirit Realm. Now, it ranks last! It's because of people like you—petty, power-hungry s.cum who only think about seizing power. Trash like you, who is unworthy to be an elder, dares to act arrogantly before me?"
Su Mu's voice sounded cold and merciless.
With each step, his killing intent grew more intense. The expressions of the other elders changed.
They had thought Su Mu just wanted to display his power, but now it was clear he truly intended to kill Situ Yan. They could no longer remain indifferent and began to persuade him, preparing to intervene.
The Absolute Beginning Holy Sect frowned and was about to speak when…
Yun Xi, who had been like an outsider, suddenly spoke up.
Her voice was melodious, like the sound of nature, but her words made Situ Yan feel as if he'd fallen into an icy abyss:
"I think Su Mu is right. But he did make one mistake. The Absolute Beginning Holy Sect wasn't only the number one Holy Land in the Northern Spirit Realm in the past. It was among the top three on the entire ancient life star. Now, being ranked last even in the Northern Spirit Realm, it indeed needs to be reformed."
As soon as she spoke, the words the Sect Master of the Absolute Beginning Holy Sect had been about to say were swallowed back. His expression shifted slightly.
He was one of the few who knew Yun Xi's true identity. Her background was unbelievably vast. Not only him, but even the old monsters in the secret realm would show her respect.
Since she had spoken, there was no further room for debate. However, what puzzled the Sect Master was...
Yun Xi, who had always been indifferent to the affairs of the Holy Land, why was she suddenly speaking in Su Mu's favor?
"Tsk, they aren't even Dao companions yet, and she's already 'protecting her husband,'" Yan Yun muttered under his breath. But feeling a cold gaze on him, he immediately shut his mouth and pretended nothing had happened.
Which of the elders present wasn't a shrewd character?
Seeing the Sect Master's silence and remembering how Yun Xi had always been treated with special care, they quickly realized her identity was likely extraordinary. They wisely chose to remain silent.
Situ Yan was to blame for overreaching himself, eager to show off to his backers. But Su Mu wasn't one to play along!
"Sect Master…" Situ Yan looked to the Sect Master for help. When that failed, he looked toward the elders in his faction, but they all avoided his gaze.
"You…!" Situ Yan was filled with despair.
As Su Mu drew closer, the overwhelming pressure made him feel like he couldn't breathe. Finally, he couldn't take it anymore. He turned into a streak of light, desperately fleeing from the hall.
"Boom!"
A delicate, pale hand appeared in front of him. It seemed light, but it struck with the force of thunder, shattering Situ Yan's body into pieces. Even his soul was obliterated!
The hall fell into a deathly silence.
No one had expected Yun Xi to be the one to strike, and with such terrifying power—killing Situ Yan with a single palm!
Even Su Mu paused for a moment, glancing at her with a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
"You may continue." Yun Xi slowly withdrew her jade-like hand, her crimson lips parting slightly.
No one knew… almost at the moment she killed Situ Yan, a crisp notification sounded softly in her ear:
[Ding! First mission complete...]
T/N: Thanks for reading!