Chapter 53: Who is Master Su?

Zhou Huaiqius eyes surged with sharp light.

A cast-out disciple dared publically mock Blueriver Sword Manor before so many people? How impudent was he?

Ni Hao and Nan Yings expressions were unsightly too.?Mo Tianlings words mocked them as well.

There was an uproar amongst the prominent guests.

Blueriver Sword Manors name shook all nineteen cities of Cloudriver Prefecture. Their influence was enormous.

Yet Mo Tianling was mocking them in front of so many people. Of course the audience was stunned!

Suddenly, Cloudfall City Lord Li Jianyu laughed heartily, Tianling is still full of youthful arrogance, and hes yet to learn to hold his tongue. Brother Zhou, please dont take offense.

He paused, and his gaze filled with a strange light. I wont keep this from you: since Tianling entered the Redscale Army, hes repeatedly achieved great military merit.

And its precisely his unruly temper that won him the Cloudlight Marquis favor; hes already taken Tianling as his adoptive son!

When he made this proclamation, everyone in attendance was shocked!

The Cloudlight Marquis, Shen Jiusong!

In the last hundred years of the Great Zhou Dynasty, only twenty-seven nobles not of the imperial family had received an official title.

Their ranks included nine non-Zhou kings and eighteen non-Zhou marquis.

All of them were major powers, absolute?hegemons?of their respective territories. Each had their own sizable military, ruled an entire region, and possessed immense authority.

Of them, the Cloudlight Marquis Shen Jiusong and his Redscale Army were stationed within Gunzhou, the Imperatorial Province that Cloudriver Prefecture was a part of!

Shen Jiusong didnt just wield immense authority; he himself was an Inner Furnace Realm Grandmaster.

And his Redscale Army had a glorious reputation. When the people spoke of them, they said, Eight thousand armored cavalry shake the landscape as Redscale Armor dazzles the world.

By comparison, Blueriver Sword Manor was but one faction of martial artists in Cloudriver Prefecture. They couldnt even begin to compare with the armored cavalry of the Redscale Army.

For Mo Tianling to be so lucky as to become Shen?Jiusongs?adoptive son was like ascending the heavens in a single bound; his status and position were nothing like before!

The crowd only now understood where Mo Tianling got the confidence to mock the Blueriver Sword Manor so openly. Their emotions were instantly in turmoil.

Even Zhou Huaiqiu frowned solemnly, but he ultimately remained silent.

The Cloudlight Marquis!

Blueriver Sword Manor really didnt dare offend such a lofty, powerful authority figure lightly.

Ni Hao furrowed his brow, his expression uncertain.

Nan Yings beautiful eyes stared intently at Mo Tianling, and she sunk into thought.

As for Wen Jueyuan, hed already admitted defeat and stepped off the stage.

Just moments before, he was the man of the hour, the center of attention.?Yet now, he was nothing but a loser. All he could do was savor the bitter feeling of rising to great heights, only to fall back down to earth.

Anyone else want to play? Mo Tianling said lazily. He relished the crowds shocked, fearful gazes, his expression blatantly frivolous.

Although quite a few of the youths presented had planned to participate, none of them dared speak up.

Even ignoring Mo Tianlings status, hed just defeated the mighty Wen Jueyuan in a single punch. That was enough to shake them deeply. Who would go up on stage just to torture themselves?

For a while, everyone looked at each other, the atmosphere silent and stifled.

When he saw this, the Cloudfall City Lord Li Jianyu laughed heartily, Brother Fu, since there are no more challengers, this years championship goes to Cloudfall City!

The people of Cloudfall City were already overcome with excitement and delight.

By comparison, many inhabitants of Guangling City wilted like defrosted eggplants, listless and dispirited.

Not so fast! It was then, before countless confused gazes, that City Lord Fu Shan rose to his feet.

He took a deep breath, surveyed his surroundings, and said gravely, I have no other choice. Master Su, Ill have to ask you to lend Guangling City a hand! Fdd ew updts on n(o)v/e/lin(.)com

This declaration threw the entire venue into uproar.

The audience had only just learned that Fu Shan had an ace in the hole too!

Except.

Who was this Master Su?

Since when did Guangling City have someone City Lord Fu Shan thought so highly of?

Everyone was confused, and their gazes scanned the venue.

Master Su? Which Master Su? The Cloudfall City Lord, Li Jianyu, felt his heart pound in his chest. He asked coldly, Why havent I heard this name before?

Amidst the bewildered crowd, a single indifferent voice rang out: Since City Lord Fus invited me onto the stage, I naturally wont just sit back and do nothing.

There was a disturbance within the audience.?Everyone in attendance instantly fixed their gazes toward the source of that voice.

The speaker was a youth in jade-colored robes, tall and lean.?He was none other than Su Yi.

Sir, you. Hu Quans eyes widened. He looked utterly flabbergasted.

He was standing right next to Su Yi, so he could naturally tell that Su Yi was the one whod just spoken.

Wen Shaobei was nearby too, and when he saw this, he couldnt help but chastise him. Su Yi, City Lord Fu certainly isnt calling for?you.?What are you doing, answering him like some kind of idiot? Are you trying to get yourself killed? If so, feel free, but dont drag the Wen Family into it!

This was the Dragons Gate Banquet!

Didnt Su Yi notice that all those Guangling City higher-ups dared not speak up? So why would a waste?without a cultivation?stand up? Had he gone absolutely insane?

Especially since now, everyone was looking towards them. Those standing near Su Yi felt deeply uncomfortable, and their expressions shifted. They hurriedly distanced themselves from him, as if afraid others might misunderstand.

Although Hu Quan didnt run or hide, his legs quivered, and he broke out into a cold sweat.

So many important people were staring right at them! This sensation was simply terrifying!

Only Su Yi remained calm. Despite the countless gazes, he was as composed as ever.

Dont be afraid. Su Yi patted Hu Quan on the shoulder comfortingly. You can just wait here.

Then, beneath countless flabbergasted, doubtful, and disbelieving gazes, Su Yi put his hands behind his back and strolled leisurely onto the stage.

Hes throwing his life away. All of you, ignore him! Remember, hes not one of us! Wen Shaobeis expression was unsightly, and he gnashed his teeth as he gave this command.

As Su Yi approached the stage, the crowd parted around him.

Everyone looked at him, their expressions strange. Who didnt recognize the renowned live-in son-in-law of Guangling Citys Wen Family??Everyone knew hed long since lost his cultivation!

Yet hed chosen this moment of all times to stand up!

Senior Apprentice Brother Su, he Has he gone mad? Nan Ying looked baffled. She covered her lips, unsure of whether to laugh or cry.

Ni Hao was stunned too. He shook his head. Hes just grandstanding like a clown.

Su Yi. Wen Jueyuans expression darkened. Hed only just lost, leaving him no dignity to speak of. He was already in a terrible mood.

Seeing Su Yi stand up, completely ignorant of his own weakness, Wen Jueyuan felt the urge to murder him.?What, does that scumbag think the Wen Family hasnt embarrassed itself enough yet?

Li Tianhan and the other Guangling City higher-ups who didnt know the truth frowned as well. Despite their confusion, they resisted the urge to speak up.

As Su Yi neared the stage, Zhou Huaiqiu finally confirmed that this was indeed the Su Yi he knew. He couldnt help but ask, Su Yi, what are you doing?

Su Yi paused, then said casually, Naturally, I plan to participate in the Dragons Gate Competition.

Zhou Huaiqiu felt increasingly confused, but his keen intuition told him something strange was afoot, so he said no more. He was actually curious to see just what Su Yi was capable of.

Beneath the crowds stunned, confused gazes, Su Yi strolled onto the stage, instantly becoming the subject of widespread contention.

Why is it the Wen Family son-in-law?

Didnt he lose his cultivation a long time ago?

Nonsense! Is there really no one else in Guangling City? Why are we just watching some cripple take the stage? Are they trying to bring shame upon everyone in Guangling City?

Countless people burst into uproar, like pots blowing their lids.

The people watching from the boats filling the Great Azure were frantic, and many of them couldnt help but curse and shout.

Mo Tianling had long since noticed Su Yi, and when he saw that Su Yi really had strode onto the stage, he couldnt help but frown.

Su Yi, you lost your entire cultivation, and Blueriver Sword Manor cast you out. Now that I think about it, your experience was somewhat similar to mine. I wont make this difficult on you, so just hurry up and leave.

Mo Tianling sighed and waved him off, his gaze rife with pity.?He naturally knew of Su Yis tragic misfortune, and although he thought Su Yis current behavior was ridiculous, he sympathized with him too.

But before Su Yi could respond, a burst of mocking laughter resounded throughout the venue.

Fu Shan, is?that?the Master Su you spoke of? Cloudfall City Lord Li Jianyu burst into laughter. And here I thought it was some mysterious expert. So, it turns out your secret ace was the Wen?Familys?live-in son-in-law! Hahaha!

The rest of Cloudfall Citys higher-ups laughed along with him.

A cripple without a cultivation, yet Fu Shan called him Master Su? That alone was an utter farce.

Many inhabitants of Guangling Citys expressions became even more unsightly. They were inwardly furious at Su Yi. If looks could kill, who knows how many times Su Yi would have died by now?

But against all expectations, Fu Shan said solemnly, Li Jianyu, who are you to slander Master Sus brilliance? If you dare say such nonsense again, dont blame me for casting aside all pretense of courtesy!

The entire venue fell silent.

Aside from Huang Yunchong, Nie Beihu, and the few others in the know, everyone was stunned.

Su Yi really is the Master Su City Lord Fu spoke of? Everyone was tongue-tied; they almost couldnt believe their ears.

Even Zhou Huaiqiu, with all his years of experience, was baffled.?Whats going on?

Fu Shan is the lord of an entire city. Why does he attach so much importance to a mere youth like Su Yi?

Ni Hao and Nan Ying glanced at each other, completely flabbergasted.?Master Su? Hes the Master Su Fu Shan was talking about?

Wen Jueyuan, Wen Shaobei, and the other Wen Family members in attendance felt their eyes practically pop out of their sockets.

They understood Su Yis plight better than anyone. Watching this play out before them, they didnt even know how to react.

Look at them! Haha!?Huang Qianjun laughed coldly to himself.

Su Yis unexpected appearance came as a delightful surprise. Huang Qianjuns heart coursed with emotion and filled with anticipation.

Alright, Ill be interested to see just how capable this Master Su really is! City Lord Li Jianyu laughed coldly.

By now, everyone could tell that the situation was rather strange. Fu Shan seemed completely confident in Su Yi. Something fishy was going on here!

Master Su? Heh heh. Up on stage, even Mo Tianling was stunned. Then, he snickered, his gaze glinting with sharp, icy light. I dont care if youre Master Su or not. Are you?sure?you wont leave the stage on your own?

His aura expanded, becoming incomparably terrifying, every inch of him emanating murderous intent.

Su Yi looked him up and down, then said flatly, Ill give you one chance to draw your blade. That way, youll be convinced of your loss from the bottom of your heart.

His words were casual, but they made practically everyones jaws drop.

Just how brazen was this declaration!?

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