We're practicing all martial arts, so why did you switch to easy mode?

He didn't pay attention at the time, but now it seems that if Su Chen isn't eliminated, there will be endless troubles in the future!

Thinking of this, he narrowed his eyes, a murderous intent rising in his heart, but he quickly concealed it.

It would be foolish to reveal one's murderous intent in front of someone like Ji Ziyang.

What he needed to do was not to attack Su Chen now, but to verify the situation, wait for the right moment to strike, and strive for a fatal blow.

Although Ji Ziyang was strong, he was not to be underestimated. Even if he was no match for his opponent, he still had the ability to escape!
If he had acted in time, could Ji Ziyang have killed him in front of everyone?
You must know that he is the vice sect leader of the Holy Yuan Sect. If Ji Ziyang dares to kill him, he will face the Holy Yuan Sect's revenge.

This is completely different from his killing of Su Chen.

Su Chen's strength was only at the Divine Power Realm, while he was at the Martial Immortal Realm.

Even if someone at the Divine Power Realm has exceptional talent, there's always room for maneuver when you kill them; it's just a matter of how much you have to pay.

However, the price to pay for killing a Martial Immortal is far greater than that of a Divine Power Realm martial artist.

If Ji Ziyang dares to kill him, he will surely face endless revenge from the Shengyuan Sect.

At that time, not only him, but the entire Ziyang Sect will bear the wrath of the Shengyuan Sect. To put it more seriously, this is no longer a contest between two major sects, but an internal strife within the entire Shengyuan City, because the Shengyuan Sect and the Ziyang Sect are the two strongest forces in Shengyuan City, and their confrontation will undoubtedly sweep across the entire city.

Thoughts raced like lightning, and in the blink of an eye, Sikong had considered many things.

“Su Chen is a disciple of my Ziyang Sect. As the sect leader, it is only right for me to save my disciple. But you, you keep saying you want to kill my sect’s disciples. What is your reason?” Ji Ziyang snorted and his cold eyes fell on Sikong.

In an instant, Sikong felt the air around him solidify, and an invisible pressure descended upon him.

"Your strength..."

Feeling the pressure from Ji Ziyang, Sikong's expression changed slightly; this pressure actually made him feel apprehensive.

If it were Ji Ziyang's true form that had come this time, it would be fine. The Martial Immortal realm is a world apart, and the gap between them is like an insurmountable chasm. Although he and Ji Ziyang are only one realm apart, he is no match for him at all.

The problem is that what is coming now is Ji Ziyang's clone. If even a clone can make him feel the threat of death, then how powerful must Ji Ziyang's true strength be?
Sikong's mood became somewhat heavy, but his words were unyielding, recounting all of Su Chen's previous actions and adding, "Su Chen colluded with the Heavenly Demon, causing the deaths of so many disciples. Killing him is acting on behalf of Heaven!"

"When hunting demons, death and injury are inevitable. Do you have any evidence that Su Chen killed someone?" Ji Ziyang asked in return.

Sikong hurriedly replied, "Of course! Feng Bai, you tell me what happened. Don't worry, as long as you come truthfully and tell me everything Su Chen did, I believe Sect Master Ji won't do anything to you!"

Feng Bai stepped forward and recounted the whole story, exactly as he had said before.

Ji Ziyang listened without saying a word until Feng Bai finished speaking, then coldly asked, "Can you tell me what Su Chen was doing before the guiding array closed?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Bai felt a chill run down his spine; his worst fears had come true.

Noticing Sikong's gaze, Feng Bai forced himself to remain calm and said, "Reporting to Sect Master Ji, this disciple was terrified at the time and did not see Su Chen."

"Oh?" Ji Ziyang narrowed his eyes, then coldly shouted, "You did see it, but you failed to kill him and were instead ambushed by him."

He was a man of great stature; he saw through Feng Bai's lie at a glance and roughly guessed the truth.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze to Feng Bai, their eyes filled with questions.

They didn't believe that someone like Ji Ziyang would specifically target him and tell such a lie.

'That Feng Bai, what an idiot!'

Seeing that Feng Bai was immediately intimidated by Ji Ziyang, Wu Mo's face suddenly darkened.

Just then, Sikong looked at Wu Mo with a questioning expression, clearly asking if the matter was true.

Wu Mo did not answer, but his silence gave Sikong the best answer, causing his expression to change several times.

“Even so, that doesn’t prove that Su Chen didn’t collude with the Heavenly Demons. There are quite a few people who have seen Su Chen colluding with the Heavenly Demons. If Sect Master Ji doesn’t believe it, he can ask others!” Sikong said after a moment of silence.

Ji Ziyang's concern for Su Chen made him even more convinced that Su Chen was still alive. Since he was still alive, he was even less likely to let him go.

Once it's confirmed that Su Chen is colluding with the Heavenly Demon, and there's a legitimate reason, even if Ji Ziyang kills Su Chen in front of him, he won't have anything to say.

Ji Ziyang naturally wouldn't fall into Sikong's trap. He smiled and said, "It's simple to find out if Su Chen is colluding with the Heavenly Demon. I'll just rescue him!"

Before he could finish speaking, and before Sikong and the others could react, Ji Ziyang stretched out his palm and grabbed at the void. His palm swelled in the wind, becoming as large as a mountain, and then suddenly became illusory, as if it had pierced through the void.

Demon Cave, in the far east.

A figure streaked across the sky like a shooting star; it was Su Chen.

At this moment, Su Chen looked somewhat disheveled. The Asura King was like an inescapable stalk of skin, relentlessly following him with a playful intent. Despite having the strength to catch up with him, the Asura King deliberately stayed behind him, toying with him like a monkey.

It would occasionally give Su Chen a heart-pounding fright, and suddenly strike him from a distance.

Each time, Su Chen only realized the danger when the attack was about to land, and by then it was too late to dodge, so he could only grit his teeth and fight back.

However, the Asura King was incredibly powerful. Even if Su Chen went all out, he might not be able to withstand the Asura King's attacks. Moreover, in the rush, Su Chen was unable to unleash his full strength. Therefore, each time he defended against an attack, his injuries worsened.

However, the Asura King's control over the power of his attacks was extremely subtle. He always kept a proper measure, gradually increasing the power each time, giving Su Chen a chance to catch his breath. Otherwise, if he had attacked fiercely, Su Chen would have been seriously injured, if not killed.

As they fled by air, another attack came. A cloud of black mist suddenly appeared behind Su Chen, moving with unparalleled speed, and instantly arrived a hundred meters away from Su Chen.

Just as the attack was about to hit Su Chen, Su Chen could only mobilize his blood and qi and use the Blood Escape Technique again to narrowly avoid the opponent's attack. However, the frequent use of the Blood Escape Technique was too much for even someone as resilient as Su Chen, and his already pale face turned completely bloodless.

"Damn it!"

Su Chen cursed inwardly, wishing he could fight the Asura King for three hundred rounds.

But it was just a matter of verbal sparring.

If the Asura King were to actually appear, he would run faster than anyone else.

Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, his pupils shrinking to the size of needles, a rare sense of panic welling up inside him.

A tall, slender figure stood in front of him, a handsome face watching him with a smile.

"King of Asura!"

Su Chen had never seen this person before, but he guessed their identity at first glance.

The Asura King looked at Su Chen with great interest, his eyes filled with admiration.

He originally had no intention of wasting time with Su Chen; he only wanted to finish him off in one move.

But after Su Chen dodged his attacks several times, he gradually became interested.

Because he realized that Su Chen was not simple.

Although he didn't use his full strength when he attacked, he was still a Martial Immortal Realm expert. Even a simple attack from him was beyond the capabilities of a Divine Power Martial Artist. Unexpectedly, Su Chen not only dodged the attack, but dodged it several times.

This sparked a slight interest in Su Chen in him, and this slight interest gradually grew over time. That's why he wasn't in a hurry to kill Su Chen, but instead gradually intensified his attacks, wanting to see where Su Chen's limits were.

Now that he saw it, he showed himself.

"His Yuan Power, Qi and Blood, and Yuan Spirit are all stronger than those of a typical martial artist who has reached the peak of supernatural powers. He has clearly reached the standard for transcending tribulation. Even those who have transcended the three tribulations of decline might not be his match. Yet he is only a martial artist who has reached the peak of supernatural powers and has not even transcended the tribulation of decline. This shows how profound his accumulation is!"

The Asura King was a man of great knowledge and experience, having encountered and heard of countless geniuses, but he rarely saw someone with such profound accumulation of knowledge as Su Chen.

It would be one thing if it were just that Su Chen's primordial spirit was different from ordinary people, but in fact, every aspect of it was extraordinary, which was truly rare.

He couldn't help but feel a bit of appreciation for talent: "I'll give you two choices: submit to me or die!"

He then offered two options, speaking in a very calm tone.

He believed Su Chen was a smart person, and a smart person would make the right choice.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen fell into deep thought. When the Asura King appeared, he knew that he couldn't escape no matter what.

Faced with a life-or-death crisis, Su Chen's mind became active, and he felt that there was nothing shameful about joining forces with the Heavenly Demon.

The problem is that this is not just a simple matter of seeking refuge. Once you board this pirate ship, you never know what means the other party will use to control you, and that is the real issue.

"Not surrendering means death, surrendering offers a glimmer of hope; the answer is obvious!"

Su Chen's expression changed, knowing that he didn't have much time to think. After pondering for a while, he had no choice but to compromise.

Just then, a phantom voice came: "Su Chen, I am Ji Ziyang, the sect leader of Ziyang Sect. You do not need to answer, just listen to me. I am outside the Ten Directions World preparing to rescue you. In one breath, I will open a passage. The passage will only be open for three breaths. No matter what you are doing right now, you must enter the passage within three breaths. Otherwise, once the passage closes, you will have no chance to come out. Remember this!"

Ji Ziyang!
Su Chen's heart stirred slightly, unable to hide his surprise.

Ji Ziyang actually saved him personally!

This gave him a dreamlike feeling, and he even thought he was hallucinating.

But Su Chen knew this wasn't a dream, it was real. He quickly calmed himself down, and his eyes became serene.

But I was a little worried.

Because standing in front of him at this moment was also a Asura King!
"metropolitan……"

Su Chen wasn't sure if Ji Ziyang could hear him, but he had to report it.

Once the passage is opened, the Asura King will surely try to stop it from being destroyed. He wanted to discuss with him whether they could reschedule.

However, before he could speak, the Asura King's voice rang out: "Shattering the void, it's Martial Immortal who has made his move!"

The Asura King keenly sensed the fluctuations coming from the space and showed surprise, knowing that a powerful figure from the Ten Directions World had made a move.

What puzzled him was that the other party disappeared as soon as they appeared, as if they had deliberately come to test him.

The Asura King did not make a move. His thoughts raced like lightning. After a breath, when he sensed the fluctuations in the air, he immediately realized: "So they came to save you!"

He stared at Su Chen in surprise, extremely curious about his identity.

Unexpectedly, even Martial Immortal intervened to save Su Chen!

Su Chen ignored it and transformed into a rainbow of light the moment the passage appeared, rushing into it.

At this moment, even the slightest hesitation could plunge him into utter ruin.

Fortunately, the passage opened by Ji Ziyang was not far from him. With all his might, he could enter the passage in just a fraction of a second.

Unfortunately, the Asura King reacted even faster than he had imagined. Just as he was about to rush into the passage, the void in front of him froze up layer by layer, like water freezing, and then spread outwards, trying to block his way.

"Heaven-Severing Blade!"

In the moment of crisis, Su Chen roared and forcibly used the Heaven-Severing Blade, unleashing a single slash.

Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique!
A dazzling blade of light slashed out, tearing through the void, and suddenly landed on the sealed-off space in front of it.

With a loud bang, the incredibly solid block of ice cracked open as if struck by a hammer.

However, it did not break through.

Seeing this, Su Chen's gaze sharpened, and he attacked again, unleashing over a hundred slashes in quick succession. His speed was so fast that it was dazzling, and he was almost desperately using all his strength.

Even the Asura King couldn't help but gasp in surprise at the powerful strength Su Chen unleashed.

With just one move, he broke through his spatial confinement.

Boom boom boom!
Hundreds of blade beams rained down, finally breaking through the confined space and opening a path.

"Want to run?"

The Asura King showed no panic. Instead, he chuckled and waved his hand, causing a mysterious power to surge forth from Su Chen.

"Oh no! Su Chen, run!"

A strong sense of crisis awakened the Heaven-Slaying Blade, and he immediately shouted.

Su Chen also sensed the terrifying power behind him and used his fastest speed.

He did have a chance to escape, but once he did, he never had another chance to enter the passage.

If he didn't run, his speed would be far inferior to the opponent's, and he would be hit before he even entered the passage.

"Fight!"

Su Chen finally decided to take the risk. His blood, energy, and spiritual power burned like wildfire, transforming into layers of invisible armor that enveloped him completely.

He gritted his teeth and kept increasing his speed. If his qi and blood were not enough, he would refine the demon corpses in the gourd to replenish himself.

Even so, he was still overtaken by the Asura King's attack.

"It's over!"

Knowing that its fate was sealed, the Heaven-Slaying Blade let out a mournful cry.

If that attack lands, both he and Su Chen will surely die! (End of Chapter)