A farm that breeds gods and demons
Chapter 535 - 413: The Realm of Nirvana (Third Update)_2

Chapter 535: Chapter 413: The Realm of Nirvana (Third Update)_2

For these people, "Black Iron City" was already the most powerful entity they could know in this world. And now, Su Yu had ascended to the pinnacle of their world.

"Su Yu, feeling better?" Ada asked with a smile after they had left "Peach Blossom Town."

Thinking about his recent ordeal, Su Yu gave a bitter smirk. Part of him found it amusing while another part of him was still in a sour state, sulking behind him. His bliss had been short-lived, interrupted by Su Yu’s rudeness. Was this bastard oblivious to the fact that interrupting him at such a crucial time could potentially result in impotence? Such a beast.

Most frustrating of all was that Ada was now ignoring him.

Leaving "Peach Blossom Town," Su Yu headed north, passing several villages on his journey. Many had suffered apparent damage, probably remnants from the previous beast tide. But before he realized it, he came upon "Freedom Village" by following the path north from "Peach Blossom Town."

Seeing "Freedom Village" once again, looking at its even taller, sturdier stone walls, a cascade of emotions surged within Su Yu, the nature of which he could not put into words.

Too many things had happened in these recent days. The episodes from his time in "Freedom Village" resurfaced one by one in his mind. The intertwining mix of various emotions suddenly intensified, leaving him conflicted and pensive.

He was now the lord of an entire city, with the power to command thousands of powerful warriors with a mere command, the ability to take lives with a mere gesture. He was comparable to the emperor of this region. But what did that mean? Upon reflection, he found his days were not happier nor more joyous than when he first arrived in "Freedom Village."

Negative emotions welled up inside Su Yu. He knew this was due to the frustration of being stuck at the peak of the Seventh Order, and now he just really wanted to revisit "Freedom Village."

Leading the "Black Dragon Horse" towards "Freedom Village," he had only taken a few steps when a group of people emerged from the formidable stone gates.

The group appeared to be preparing for a trip to the "Demon Beast Mountain Range." A woman leading them suddenly stopped in her tracks at the sight of Su Yu. Likewise, Su Yu froze, halting in his tracks.

That woman was Meng Ting.

Both of them spotted each other almost instantly, silently gazing at each other. The others around Meng Ting were startled, about to speak, when they all noticed Su Yu. Meng Jun, Zi Yu and the others gasped, their mouths agape, momentarily speechless.

Looking at Meng Ting, a wave of indescribable emotions washed over Su Yu. Was it hate, sorrow, resentment, joy, sadness, pain, or should he be happy? It felt as if someone had suddenly struck him hard in the chest. The various emotions associated with their past intermingled, making it difficult for him to express himself. Without uttering a single word, Su Yu mounted his "Black Dragon Horse," turned around, and galloped away.

The "Black Dragon Horse" neighed loudly, carrying Su Yu quickly away.

From beginning to end, Su Yu did not say a word.

Meng Ting stood there silently, feeling chilled to the bone. A sense of inexplicable loneliness took over her heart as she watched Su Yu’s figure dwindling into the distance. His presence provoked a sensation of solitude, a sense of desolation.

Riding the "Black Dragon Horse", without any hesitation, Su Yu returned straight to "Black Iron City." Once arrived, he secluded himself in the grand hall, denying access to anyone.

Ada understood that Su Yu had plunged into a profound realm of introspection. Perhaps the next time he emerged, he would no longer be a Seventh-Rank Black Iron strongman, but... a being who had surpassed the Seventh Order.

As a person evolves at higher levels, the evolution process becomes more mysterious and unpredictable. It might happen suddenly when a flower is plucked, or maybe when the moon is reflected on the water’s surface, a sudden enlightenment may lead to another breakthrough.

This time, when Su Yu was trapped in the Seventh Order Peak Realm, he felt there was no way forward and a stifling feeling overcame him. It led him to grab the reins of the Black Dragon horse, take Dodo along, and set off aimlessly. He wanted to clear his mind and found himself in "Peach Blossom Town," then "Freedom Village" and he met Meng Ting. No one knew what kind of enlightenment he obtained during this sudden journey. Upon his return to "Black Iron City", he instantly went into seclusion to meditate.

This seclusion did not last long. On the second day, Su Yu stepped out with a calm yet somewhat dispirited expression.

Ada hurried up to him, asking, "How did it go?" She could tell that Su Yu had not made a breakthrough yet.

Su Yu shook his head and said calmly, "I’m almost there, just a tiny bit left." As he said this, he revealed a toothy grin. Ada saw a lot of confidence in his smile. He did not have the same frustration and worry he did a few days ago when he was unable to break through. It was clear that although he did not break through immediately this time, the moment of breakthrough was not far off. Su Yu must have had a considerable amount of confidence, which was why he was so relaxed.

In the evening, Black Iron City held a grand banquet. Su Yu was in high spirits, and Zhang Zhongmou, Ma Ziye and other fellow adventurers had returned. Everyone gathered inside the grand hall. There were more than a dozen tables filled with excited chatter. Then, Jin Fuhua started telling fun stories about Su Yu and Dodo in "Peach Blossom Town". Su Yu was taken aback. Only then did he realize that the thing Dodo did had already spread to Black Iron City.

Everyone found it amusing, and burst into laughter. Dodo, however, lay on the other side, gnawing on its bone. It gave the humans a disdainful look, apparently upset that it alone was sober when everyone else was drunk.

Just as the atmosphere was getting lively, the "First Deputy City Lord" Ouyang Nuo, who had been absent from Black Iron City for a while, returned. But he looked tired and dejected.

Everyone knew Ouyang Nuo’s habits now. Seeing him in this condition, they all understood that he must have lost many games this time, causing him to feel dispirited and return looking so despondent.

Su Yu, smiling, pulled Ouyang Nuo to his seat. Although Ouyang Nuo disliked such lively occasions, he was about to return to his room when he suddenly fixed his gaze on Su Yu, his eyes sparkling. He exclaimed in a shocked voice, "You’re about to break through?"

Su Yu was taken aback, then looked at Ouyang Nuo with a puzzled expression, not understanding how Ouyang Nuo could tell.

Ouyang Nuo became extremely excited and seized Su Yu’s shoulders tightly. He exclaimed, "It’s exactly this feeling... This... this perception above the peak... Right now... right now, you have this perception, I can feel it... I’ve dreamed about..."

Ouyang Nuo suddenly became excited and thrilled. He grasped Su Yu and shouted, "Quick, tell me! How did you break through? How does this sensation feel?" Ouyang Nuo was shouting excitedly, his emotions escalating.

The people around were stunned. Nobody could understand his intense fervor and obsession with breaking through and evolving. Now that Su Yu suddenly achieved something he longed for even in his dreams, Ouyang Nuo was on the brink of losing control.

Su Yu quickly put his hand on him and said, "Calm down, Brother Ouyang. This kind of thing... it can’t be described in words." Su Yu couldn’t help but give a wry smile. If it could be expressed in words, then everyone would have learned it, and evolution wouldn’t be so challenging. These things, can only be understood intuitively, and cannot be verbally transmitted. If you understand, you understand. If you don’t understand, no explanation would help.

Ouyang Nuo slowly let go of Su Yu’s shoulders after hearing this, nodding deeply. Then, with a twinkle in his eyes, he stared at Su Yu and said in a deep voice: "City Lord, I challenge you".

Everyone was taken aback. Jiang Hai stood up and said, "Brother Ouyang, have you lost your mind? You want to challenge the City Lord?"

Ouyang Nuo hesitated for a moment before shaking his head and saying, "No, no, I’m not challenging the City Lord, I just want to challenge you, Su Yu."

The people around were taken aback, thinking: Isn’t Su Yu the City Lord? What’s the difference? But Su Yu understood what Ouyang Nuo meant. He nodded and said, "Sure, in our duel, I will convey to you the perception of ’nirvana’ that I have understood."

Ouyang Guangnuo was overjoyed.

At that moment, the dormant "City Lord’s Seal" began to resonate, emitting a gentle white glow. (To be continued...For more, please visit www.qidian.com. More Chapters are available to support the author and the original work!)