Chapter Twenty-Seven: Departure

"What? You are unwilling?" The Sect Master of the Moon-Gazing Sect felt deeply displeased. Seeing the boy before her treat her with such disdain—not only failing to answer her question immediately but actually laughing so brazenly—she felt insulted. A mere junior at the Three Profound Realms, she thought; even the current Emperor Xia would have to treat her with the utmost respect if he were here.

"I am honored that you think so highly of me, Sect Master. However, the hatred between Wang Yiyi and me is something that can never be erased in this lifetime."

"There is only one possibility: either I die, or she falls!"

Su Yang’s eyes were bloodshot, his expression ferocious as he glared at Wang Yiyi.

Seeing Su Yang’s overflowing resentment, the Sect Master’s tone turned cold. "You are but a minor cultivator of the Three Profound Realms. I have already given you enough face. If you refuse, I have no choice but to destroy you here and now."

In her eyes, although Su Yang possessed a special bloodline, he was far inferior to Wang Yiyi. The latter held two types of bloodlines and had already awakened their power; her talent far outstripped his. If Su Yang insisted on being this arrogant, she, as the Sect Master of the Moon-Gazing Sect, would naturally not spare him.

"Hmph, destroy me? Do not think that just because your cultivation is higher than mine, you can stand there and act so high and mighty. Do you think I fear death?"

"I spent three years as a blood slave, my parents went missing, my tendons were severed, and I was nearly fed to the dogs. Do you think I still fear death?"

"I don’t care if you are the Sect Master of the Moon-Gazing Sect or not. Anyone who stands by Wang Yiyi’s side will be an enemy of Su Yang from this day forward!!!" Su Yang used every ounce of his strength to shout the words from the depths of his soul.

His powerful aura plunged all of Yebei City into silence. Even the Sect Master of the Moon-Gazing Sect could not help but be stunned by his words.

At this moment, Wang Yiyi spoke up again: "Su Yang, I admit that I wronged you in the past. But you know that in this world, it is kill or be killed. Now, my cultivation is above yours, and my talent is above yours. What do you have to compare with me? That incomplete Supreme Blood of yours?"

"The fact that you managed to kill me once before was merely my own carelessness. I did not expect you to have such a powerful trump card. If we fight again, you will surely have no power to resist."

"Hahaha! Ridiculous. A defeated dog dares to boast? If you have the guts, let us fight to the death right now! Whoever runs away is a coward!"

Su Yang was infuriated; he had never seen such a shameless woman.

Wang Yiyi, however, remained unmoved. "You don't need to provoke me. Do you really think you will have another chance?"

***

Hearing their exchange, the Sect Master of the Moon-Gazing Sect gave a faint smile. "It seems the grudge between you two is indeed impossible to resolve. Very well. I see you have guts, so I have decided not to kill you for now. I would like to see how a boy with no background intends to take revenge on Wang Yiyi."

"Unless, of course, you can make my Moon-Gazing Sect fear your existence."

Upon hearing this, Elder Bi hurriedly interjected, "Sect Master, you must not! This boy possesses a Supreme Bloodline and knows a powerful combat technique. I was nearly defeated by him earlier. I beg you, do not let the tiger return to the mountain and give him a chance to grow. We must nip this in the bud!!!"

Elder Bi had clashed with Su Yang and knew that the boy had immense talent and terrifying persistence—he was the type to repay every grudge tenfold. Although the Moon-Gazing Sect was powerful, who knew what trouble this boy might cause in the future? If he were to join the Xuan-Tian Sect, wouldn't they just be inviting disaster upon themselves?

The haughty Sect Master, seeing her own elder so afraid of an unrefined youth, grew angry. "Elder Bi, I think you have grown senile. Do you think I am afraid of a wet-behind-the-ears brat? Even if he has a special bloodline, what of it? Can my noble Moon-Gazing Sect not cultivate a monstrous genius of our own?"

"I..." Elder Bi, knowing the Sect Master was irritated, dared not say more and lowered his head in frustration. Yet, in his heart, the conviction to kill Su Yang remained. Even if the Sect Master wouldn't do it, he would do it in the shadows. Let the boy live a few more days, he thought.

"Fine. I say this today: one day, I, Su Yang, will personally storm the Moon-Gazing Sect. By then, no matter what cultivation or skills Wang Yiyi has, I will reduce her to ashes!" Su Yang declared, radiating supreme confidence.

"Confidence is good for a young man, but do not be too arrogant."

"It has been a long time since I met a junior like you. My Moon-Gazing Sect will be waiting for your arrival at any time."

"Elder Bi, let us go. After all, this is the territory of Emperor Xia." As the Sect Master spoke, she stepped toward the illusion.

"As you command!" Elder Bi took one last look at Su Yang before following closely behind the Sect Master into the illusion.

Wang Yiyi did the same, but just before stepping into the light, she turned to look at Su Yang. "Su Yang, I will be waiting for you to take your revenge. I just hope you actually have the guts to come."

With those words, Wang Yiyi vanished into the illusion. Soon, the sky returned to calm, and the heavy pressure exerted by the Sect Master dissipated into nothingness.

***

The survivors in Yebei City could not help but sigh. Who would have expected it to end this way?

In the eyes of most, Su Yang’s challenge to the might of the Moon-Gazing Sect was nothing more than empty bluster. They could understand it, though; after all, if he hadn't found a way to handle the Sect Master, he would likely be a corpse by now.

Regardless of whether Su Yang would actually storm the Moon-Gazing Sect to seek revenge, what did it matter? Would the sect really send people to hunt him down? At least this way, he stayed alive.

Su Yang looked at the spot where the three had vanished. His knuckles cracked as he gripped his fists, and he let out a long, weary breath. The pressure he had been under was immense.

"Kid, it seems you’ve made your resolve. Trying to challenge an entire sect by yourself—that’s truly gutsy! If it weren't for me, the Great Sage, you wouldn't even know how you died."

"But, young people should be wild. If you aren't wild, can you even call yourself young? Back in the day, when I stood against the entire Heavenly Court by myself... tsk tsk, that kind of glory, I’m afraid you’ll never experience it," the Great Sage’s voice echoed in Su Yang's mind.

Su Yang gave a bitter smile. "Great Sage, the only reason I could make such a bold claim is because I am relying on your protection."

"Regardless, I survived today. From now on, I must train with my life on the line. I ask that you continue to whip me into shape, Great Sage."

"Haha! Kid, to become a powerhouse, you must have that spirit. Don't worry. As long as you don't die, I, the Great Sage, will ensure you become a presence so powerful that no one on this continent dares to move against you!!!"