Chapter 139 - 133: Warning
Hearing Elder Wei’s words, Yu Changsheng was overjoyed.
"Elder Wei, you’re the best, hehe."
"You rascal, it’s your hard work that’s truly paying off."
Elder Wei chuckled, then added another piece of advice after a moment of thought.
"Your Cultivation isn’t too shabby now. Since you’re at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, you should focus on your Cultivation and reach Foundation Establishment as soon as possible."
"When that time comes, there’s a matter I’ll need to ask of you."
"Huh?" Yu Changsheng scratched his head, confused.
"Don’t worry, it’s a good thing for you. It’s what I told you about," Elder Wei said, glancing at Yu Changsheng before pausing. "A great opportunity."
"Oh." Yu Changsheng nodded. After staying with Elder Wei a while longer, he took his leave.
Watching Yu Changsheng’s retreating figure, Elder Wei closed his eyes in deep thought, a profound look on his face.
’Don’t let me down, kid...’
「...」
’Beast Taming Peak, Yu Changsheng... First place in the Alchemy Conference, first place in the Outer Sect Beast Taming competition...’
At the foot of Beast Taming Peak.
Huang Suyu stepped off his Flying Sword and read the message on his Jade Tube. His eyes flickered, and a cold glint flashed within them.
’Yu Changsheng... how interesting. You killed my brother and my servant... If I don’t kill you, my Jian Xin will be stained!’
’I’d like to see what gives you the audacity to be so brazen.’
As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Huang Suyu had already marked Yu Changsheng for death.
However, with all the accolades to his name, it wasn’t a good time to move against Yu Changsheng—at least, not within the sect.
So, Huang Suyu’s visit this time was merely to see him in person, issue a warning, and probe him. He didn’t dare make a real move.
After grabbing a random person to ask for directions, Huang Suyu put away his Flying Sword. The moment he set foot on Beast Taming Peak...
THUMP!
A colossal pressure swept in from all directions like a tidal wave, instantly forcing Huang Suyu to double over.
Large beads of cold sweat rolled down his cheeks.
’What’s going on?’ Huang Suyu’s mind reeled in shock.
"Outer Peak disciple, what is your business here?"
The person was unseen; only a slightly aged voice exploded in Huang Suyu’s mind, as deafening as a clap of Celestial Thunder. The force of it made his nose and mouth ring, and blood trickled out.
Huang Suyu quickly regulated his breathing. Realizing he had encountered a Great Power, his expression became utterly respectful as he bowed forward.
"Greetings, Senior. This junior, Huang Suyu, a Foundation Establishment Disciple of the Sword Control Peak’s Outer Sect, has come to Beast Taming Peak to catch up with an old friend."
"Oh? And which old friend would that be?"
The voice boomed by his ear again, echoing in his mind. The tone was placid, but as the words ended, an even greater pressure swept over him. Huang Suyu felt as if his very essence—spirit, energy, and mind—was being crushed under a great mountain, completely suppressed and rendering him unable to move an inch.
Huang Suyu gritted his teeth, his Cultivation circulating frantically within him. His Long Sword flew out, trembling as it circled him like a Dharma Protector, ringing with clear chimes. His Heaven-reaching Sword Intent erupted forth, and only then did he barely manage to remain standing, avoiding the humiliation of being forced to his knees.
Even so, Huang Suyu dared not show the slightest bit of disrespect. Cupping his fist, his expression grew even more deferential as he answered:
"I am looking for my friend from the Beast Taming Peak’s Outer Sect, Tang Mingxin."
’Tang Mingxin was more of a lackey he knew on Beast Taming Peak.’
’The excuse was barely plausible.’
"Heh heh." The hidden entity chuckled, making it impossible to tell if it was a sneer or a genuine laugh.
After a long moment, Huang Suyu felt the tangible, tide-like pressure gradually recede. Exhausted in both body and mind, he finally felt a sense of relief.
He slowly raised his head, his forehead and back already drenched in sweat.
"Beast Taming Peak does not welcome you today. Come back another day."
After that final Divine Thought echoed, there was only silence, as if the hidden entity was no longer paying him any mind.
"This junior understands. I will take my leave now."
Huang Suyu bowed respectfully and spoke in a low voice before turning and heading back toward Sword Control Peak without a moment’s hesitation.
A flicker of resentment flashed deep in his eyes, gone in an instant.
’He knew in his heart that an expert who could suppress a dignified Foundation Establishment Disciple like himself with mere pressure was not someone he could afford to provoke. Such powerful figures were rare even within the sect.’
’So what if he was a Foundation Establishment Disciple? If he offended such a person and was killed in a single thought, the sect wouldn’t care in the slightest.’
’Especially when that person clearly harbored ill will toward him.’
Halfway back, after confirming that the terrifying Divine Thought was no longer focused on him, Huang Suyu finally breathed a sigh of relief. He glanced back at the distant Beast Taming Peak, his expression a mixture of surprise, apprehension, and a deeply hidden fear.
’Who... was that? Why were they targeting me?’
Huang Suyu’s gaze flickered, uncertain.
’A terrifying existence like that can’t possibly be a nobody in the sect, and I’m certain I’ve never provoked such a major figure...’
’This happened the moment I set foot on Beast Taming Peak... Could it be related to that little bastard Yu Changsheng?’
Taking a deep breath, all sorts of speculations raced through Huang Suyu’s mind, leaving him momentarily uncertain.
It was precisely because of this suspicion that he hadn’t dared to mention Yu Changsheng’s name when questioned by that terrifying entity. He was worried that was the very reason he was being targeted.
’Yet, in the back of his mind, it seemed impossible. He had investigated Yu Changsheng’s background. He was from a minor family, one without even a single Foundation Establishment Cultivator. They couldn’t possibly pose a threat to him.’
’If he really had such a powerful backer... how could there be no news of it at all?’
’It must be a coincidence, right? Maybe I was just unlucky and caught that person in a bad mood. The minds of such Great Powers are inscrutable, and it’s perfectly normal for them to be eccentric.’
After a while, Huang Suyu shook his head, deciding he was overthinking it. If Yu Changsheng was truly connected to that person, he wouldn’t dare provoke him even if he had ten times the courage. But that was simply impossible!
Although he thought this, Huang Suyu had no plans to return to Beast Taming Peak anytime soon. He would have to find another way.
’Yu Changsheng... no matter who’s backing you, you’ll pay the price for provoking me, Huang Suyu...’
Muttering to himself, he temporarily suppressed the matter in his heart. Huang Suyu returned to Sword Control Peak and resumed his Cultivation.
’I’ll keep cultivating and reach Minor Achievement in my Sword Intent Sword Technique before thinking about anything else! After that, I’ll work on ascending to the Inner Sect!’
「...」
Meanwhile, Elder Wei opened his eyes. He withdrew his Divine Thought, slowly brewed a cup of tea, and leisurely took a sip.
’That kid from Sword Control Peak has decent Swordsmanship, but unfortunately for him, he’s barking up the wrong tree.’
’I should wait a bit longer... Ah, forget it. It’s best to let the kid handle this himself. With his cleverness, Huang Suyu will just have to learn that he provoked the wrong person...’
The Divine Thought that had targeted Huang Suyu was, of course, Elder Wei’s. How could he not know about the grudge between Huang Suyu and Yu Changsheng? That was why he had intervened with a warning.