Chapter 2006 - Fire Crow Divine Palace

A single tap had destroyed a Great Realm expert, and he’d done it right in front of a crowd!

Everyone was startled, and their hair stood on end. Many of them couldn’t help but wonder,

Had that struck me, would I have been able to block it?

The more they thought about it, the more terrified they were.

“I’m happy to do things the easy way, but I’m not afraid to do things the hard way,” Su Yi said casually. “Anyone else care to try me?”

He calmly swept his gaze across the crown. Many people instinctively looked away.

“You...” someone was furious, and they opened their mouth to speak, only for the Blazing Sun Demon Monarch to stop him.

The Blazing Sun Demon Monarch took a deep breath, faced Su Yi, then clasped his fist. “I understand your position clearly. Give me three days, and I’ll be sure to give you a

satisfactory

answer.”

He put extra emphasis on the word “satisfactory.”

Su Yi’s brow furrowed, and he was just about to refuse when something occurred to him and he changed his mind. “Very well. It doesn’t matter if you want to use these three days to call for reinforcements or make other preparations. Do as you please.”

He took a good, hard look at the Blazing Sun Demon Monarch. “But I urge you to do as I say. Good advice might be grating to the ears, but it is good advice nonetheless. Watch yourself.”

With that, he walked into the distant city.

Numerous people stood in his path, but Su Yi disregarded them completely and forged ahead as if they weren’t even there.

The people blocking his path scowled.

Is he provoking us?

“Step aside!” The Blazing Sun Demon Monarch bellowed. “Let our Fellow Daoist into the city!”

Only then did the gathered experts get out of the way, but they obviously weren’t happy about it.

Su Yi’s footsteps never halted. It really was as if there were no one else in sight.

“Hey, you. Keep up,” Su Yi ordered without even turning his head.

Wu Lingchong had been standing there, unmoving, this entire time. When he heard that, his body stiffened, and his heart filled with vexation.

How many times have I told you? My name is Wu Lingchong, not ‘you!’

Whoosh!

Countless gazes landed on Wu Lingchong, boring into him like daggers. Many of them made no attempt to conceal their murderous intent.

Wu Lingchong inwardly cried out,

Shit! They’ve mistaken me for Su Yi’s accomplice!

He knew that even if he explained himself, no one would believe him, and that trying would irrevocably offend Su Yi. That would leave him surrounded by enemies on all sides. He’d be completely doomed!

In the end, Wu Lingchong gnashed his teeth, steeled himself, and followed Su Yi despite the crowd’s murderous gazes.

Inwardly, his heart was full of grief. He knew that now that everyone in Fire Crow City took him for Su Yi’s ally, there’d be no changing their minds!

It was only after Su Yi and Wu Lingchong disappeared through the city gates that the Blazing Sun Demon Monarch whispered, “They say only a dauntless dragon braves coursing waters, but doesn’t he know that not even a dragon can defeat a local serpent?”

When the crowd heard these words, they caught a whiff of dense murderous intent.

“I won’t just give him a

satisfactory

answer in three days. I’ll give him a delightful surprise!” said the Blazing Sun Demon Monarch, his voice low and his golden eyes shining with terrifying and sinister murderous intent.

......

Fire Crow City was bustling and prosperous, its streets and allies intertwined like a spider’s web. There were creatures of all races all over the place, people of all shapes and colors. Some of the more unique ones, not even Su Yi had seen before. It was an eye-opening experience.

“Go find an inn,” ordered Su Yi.

He’d been traversing the River of Epochs ever since he left the Immortal Realm. Although he hadn’t encountered any danger to speak of, it had been a tedious and exhausting trip.

After all, he had to stave off the aura of the epochs at every moment.

He planned to rest up in Fire Crow City, and gather information while he was at it. He wanted to get a sense for the situation on the River of Epochs

After all, a long, long time had passed since Wang Ye had explored this place. The situation had undoubtedly changed in the interim.

“Aren’t you worried I’ll seize the opportunity to run off?” Wu Lingchong couldn’t help but ask.

“You’re welcome to try it,” said Su Yi.

Wu Lingchong instantly clamped his jaw shut. He felt stifled.

He was sure that the Blazing Sun Demon Monarch’s forces had been keeping tabs on him from the moment he passed through the city gates. Trying to leave now would be lunacy.

“How did I wind up stuck with you?” grumbled Wu Lingchong before dashing off.

Su Yi smiled, not at all concerned. He placed his hands behind his back and started exploring the city. He planned to buy recovery medicines and hunt for rare treasures while he was at it.

There were numerous epoch civilizations scattered across the River of Epochs. Thus, there was no shortage of all manner of rare and strange treasures. If you were lucky, you could find unbelievable, ancient treasures.

This was known as “snagging an overlooked deal.”

But against all expectations, every store Su Yi passed refused to sell him anything!

“Please leave, sir. Our store is too small; we don’t have the items you’re looking for.”

“Please don’t make things difficult for our humble establishment. How about you try someplace else?”

...After getting the door repeatedly slammed in his face, Su Yi realized that word of his grudge with the Blazing Sun Demon Monarch must have spread throughout the city. It was even highly likely that his portrait and information on his whereabouts had circulated!

Thus, none of the city’s trading companies dared to do business with him. The vendors saw him as a god of plague; when he approached, they feared nothing more than failing to avoid him in time!

“Fire Crow City is quite large, but it seems it’s too small to accommodate me. The Blazing Sun Demon Monarch is... actually quite petty, huh.” Su Yi rubbed his nose, but he didn’t lose his temper. Everything would change in just three days!

Before long, Wu Lingchong rushed back to him. He looked down in the dumps.

Su Yi immediately guessed what had happened. “Every inn in the city refused you?”

“Mm.” Wu Lingchong nodded.

“And you were threatened repeatedly along the way?”

Wu Lingchong looked stunned. “How did you know?”

Su Yi laughed. “They dared to threaten you because you’re easily bullied, and their goal was to convince you to spy on me on their behalf. Am I right?”

Wu Lingchong sighed. “That’s right.”

“Did you agree?”

“How could I have!?” Wu Lingchong was instantly furious. “What kind of person do you take me for? I might be untalented, but I’m no spineless rat!”

Su Yi patted him on the shoulder. “There are some things a man just shouldn’t do. In this regard, you’re superior to Yuchi Jia.”

Wu Lingchong froze, stunned. After a moment’s silence, he said, “Might you spare me the suspense and tell me if you’re confident you can get us out of the city alive or not?”

Su Yi couldn’t help but grin. “Very well. Listen up, as I’m only saying it once. In my eyes, the enemies you view with trepidation are no more threatening than the passing clouds.”

No more threatening than the passing clouds?

Wu Lingchong’s initial reaction was,

This guy’s quite capable... especially when it comes to boasting! Otherwise, how could he dare to disregard the Burning Sun Demon Monarch’s threats?

“Lead me to the Blazing Sun Demon Monarch’s base,” ordered Su Yi. “He’s the reason we can’t find an inn to rest in, so we’ll just have to spend a few days at his place.”

“???” Wu Lingchong had no idea what to make of that.

Fuck! He’s absolutely gone insane!

A moment later, he said, “I understand that you aren’t afraid of the Blazing Sun Demon Monarch, but if you offend Longevity Palace over this, how will you survive in the River of Epochs?”

Su Yi sighed. He couldn’t be bothered to explain. “Just lead the way.”

Wu Lingchong opened his mouth to object, but in the end, he forced the words back down. But just as the two of them were about to get on their way, someone rushed over.

Yuchi Jia!

He faced them and bowed. “Seniors, the Blazing Sun Demon Monarch has arranged accommodations for you. If you’re not opposed, I’ll have to ask you to follow me.”

“This has got to be a trap!” Wu Lingchong blurted out. His heart thudded in his chest.

But then, Su Yi just nodded. “Lead the way.”

Yuchi Jia inwardly sighed in relief. “Right this way, please!”

Before long, Yuchi Jia led them into the heart of Fire Crow City, to a mountain forest covered in barren trees. Deep within the woods, there lay an ancient bronze palace.

“Senior, they call this place the Fire Crow Divine Palace. Long ago, Evil God Fire Crow cultivated here, only to one day vanish inexplicably. The palace has been ownerless ever since,” explained Yuchi Jia.

Su Yi’s eyes narrowed, but then, he laughed. “This place isn’t bad.”

Yuchi Jia smiled. “I’m just glad you’re pleased with it, Senior.”

He paused, then said, “Senior, if you’re willing to show mercy, I promise that His Excellency the Blazing Sun Demon Monarch will aside all former grudges and welcome you with open arms. What do...”

Su Yi waved his hand to stop him. “I’ve always been a man of my word.”

Yuchi Jia let out a long sigh. “This junior understands.”

Before long, he bade them farewell.

Wu Lingchong could no longer hold back. “The Fire Crow Divine Palace is a perilous place, and everyone in the city knows it! No one dares draw near. How... How could you agree to spend the night there?”

It was simply unreasonable. Anyone with half a brain would have realized that this was a trap! Yet for some reason, Su Yi had agreed.

Wu Lingchong felt as if he were going insane.

What kind of nutjob did I bump into!?

“I visited this place once, long, long ago,” said Su Yi, his eyes shining with reminiscence.

Wu Lingchong was stunned.

Wait. This isn’t his first time in the Fire Crow Watershed!?

“Some say that this place hides the secrets of Evil God Fire Crow’s ascension to divinity. Others say that this is where he passed away, and that it hides an unknown disaster. Alas, when I visited back then, I failed to uncover the palace’s secrets.” As he spoke, Su Yi approached the ancient bronze palace. “This is an excellent opportunity to get to the bottom of it.”

Wu Lingchong fell into a daze. He suddenly felt like he couldn’t quite see through Su Yi.

He could have said that Su Yi was insane, reckless, and ignorant, but he’d made it this far, hadn’t he?

And he was so terrifyingly strong that even the Blazing Sun Demon Monarch could only swallow his displeasure and avoid confrontation.

He could have said that Su Yi was clever, but everything he did was brazen and foolhardy! It was no exaggeration to call him insane!

In the end, Wu Lingchong just sighed to himself, gnashed his teeth, and followed Su Yi inside.

He’d thrown all caution to the wind; there was nothing else he could do. He had no choice but to accompany Su Yi in his madness.

When the Blazing Sun Demon Monarch learned that Su Yi straightforwardly agreed to spend the night in Fire Crow Divine Palace, he was unwittingly stunned.

That brazen, arrogant bastard fell for it so easily?

For a moment, he couldn’t help but question everything.

How... could someone so stupid possibly exist in this world?