Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1321: The Battle at the Summit

Chapter 1321: Chapter 1321: The Battle at the Summit

"Su Chengyu, from today onward, you are a member of the Demon Slayer Department," Xu Zijing said with a smile as he handed the appointment letter to Su Chengyu. Taking a glance at it, Su Chengyu asked, "Is this His Majesty’s intention, or Master Yang’s?"

"It’s everyone’s intention."

With a single sentence, Xu Zijing sealed Su Chengyu’s lips. Xu Zijing was always like this, watertight and unfathomable.

Knowing it was unwise to ask further, Su Chengyu put away the edict and looked at Xu Zijing. Words came to the tip of his tongue, but he hesitated to voice them.

Perceiving Su Chengyu’s thoughts, Xu Zijing spoke softly, "Don’t worry, your sister is doing well. There’s nothing to worry about. It’s just that she’s still in confinement, due to the trouble you caused at Consort Chen’s place half a month ago."

"Hmm..."

Hearing this, Su Chengyu decided not to say anything more. Xu Zijing turned his head toward where Ye Qingci was and asked softly, "Is the Cold Moon Envoy in seclusion?"

"Yes, preparing for the duel with Long Xuan three days from now."

The duel between Ye Qingci and Long Xuan had been agreed upon in Dongying. Su Chengyu knew that the battle was inevitable, but he hadn’t expected it to arrive so soon.

Xu Zijing chuckled, "If not for Long TingSheng’s death, his ascent to Earth Immortal would have been even quicker. But you don’t need to worry; His Majesty is also paying attention to their duel. Orders have been given: they will only determine the victor, not life or death."

The same duel.

The official stance on their duel compared to Su Chengyu’s previous fight was starkly different.

However, Su Chengyu understood. Whether it was Ye Qingci or Long Xuan, both were top talents under the close scrutiny of Xia Nation Official.

Daxia Country wouldn’t wish for any mishaps or premature demises to happen to either of them.

With this information, Su Chengyu’s burden lightened considerably. He lifted his head to look at Xu Zijing and suddenly said, "Now that number one has ascended to Earth Immortal, what about you? When do you plan to ascend?"

"Huh? What number one?"

Xu Zijing appeared to have no clue what Su Chengyu was talking about, asking with a puzzled face.

Realizing the confusion, Su Chengyu quickly changed his words, "I meant Long Xuan. Isn’t he officially recognized as the number one figure?"

"Oh, I see. I’m still far from that. They are the true favored sons of heaven. I am merely someone who started cultivating earlier than the others. Ascending to Earth Immortal can only be done step by step, slowly."

Xu Zijing talked freely, seemingly unaware of any other implication in Su Chengyu’s previous words.

Su Chengyu frowned slightly, finding it strange but keeping his face expressionless as he said, "I don’t believe that. Someone who could inherit the name ’Jinglong,’ I am certain, Saint Envoy, that you are far from ordinary."

Xu Zijing shook his head slightly, unwilling to explain any further. After changing the topic to discuss Su Chengyu’s choice of residence, he left Ye Qingci’s private residence.

Watching Xu Zijing’s retreating figure, Su Chengyu frowned slightly.

Could it be that Xu Zijing wasn’t number two?

Perhaps not. Xu Zijing was meticulous and extremely cautious. Such a direct probe by Su Chengyu might have been anticipated, allowing him to remain so composed.

Thinking about the many future interactions with Xu Zijing at the Demon Slayer Department, Su Chengyu decided to put the matter aside for now and turned to look inside the house.

During the three days of Ye Qingci’s seclusion, Su Chengyu had not left her private residence once, entrusting Yang Junmo to handle the property transfer and other matters on his behalf.

Apart from leaving once for the property transfer, he stayed at Ye Qingci’s place the rest of the time, just in case.

But as it turned out, he had indeed been overcautious. Inside Capital City, there were many who wished for Su Chengyu’s death, but very few dared to lay a hand on Ye Qingci.

Three days later, Ye Qingci emerged from seclusion without any surprises. Reappearing after her seclusion, there wasn’t much change in her realm, but she seemed much more natural.

Yes, natural.

The once aloof aura that kept everyone at bay had noticeably diminished. Yet upon closer inspection, there was an inherent dignified presence about her that could not provoke anger. She no longer resembled a thorny rose constantly emanating danger; instead, she was more like a treasured sword sheathed, restrained yet commanding respect.

"Aunt Ye..."

"Victory and defeat are predestined. All I can do is give it my all."

Anticipating Su Chengyu’s question, Ye Qingci spoke calmly before glancing at the Dragon Slayer Sword that Su Chengyu wanted to offer her and smiled, returning the question, "When you faced Long Xuan, did you ever consider borrowing my Splitting Heaven?"

Su Chengyu shook his head. He had neither thought of it nor dared to, but...

"I, Ye Qingci, am not one to fear losing."

With those words, Ye Qingci fell silent and soared upwards, heading straight for Qianjiufeng where her duel with Long Xuan was to take place.

Arriving early atop Qianjiufeng, Long Xuan sat with eyes closed on a plain cushion. Sensing a presence approaching from afar, Long Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

This action immediately invigorated the onlookers who had gathered to watch the battle, and sure enough, not too long afterward, Ye Qingci, clad in white, appeared atop Qianjiufeng.

"I’ve kept you waiting."

Ye Qingci spoke with courtesy.

Long Xuan shook his head and replied, "It is I who have made you wait."

The former referred to the immediate wait, while the latter referenced the timing of his ascension.

"Then let’s make haste."

As Ye Qingci finished speaking, a tremendous shift in both their auras occurred.

A fierce wind carrying a torrential downpour raged, while Heavenly Thunder intertwined with earthfire, and a myriad of unnatural phenomena appeared on Qianjiufeng all at once.

Neither of the two had yet moved, but the pull of their mana had already rendered those cultivators below the Nascent Soul realm unable to see anything that was happening on the field.

In a corner, Yang Junmo was somewhat anxious. Beside him, Zhuang Yihan whispered, "I told you not to come and join the commotion. You won’t necessarily gain any insights, even if you watch a battle of this level."

"So now there’s even a barrier to entry for watching a spectacle!" Yang Junmo said discontentedly, attempting to discern something within the chaotic heavenly signs, but to no avail.

"You’re not wrong, there actually is."

Su Chengyu’s voice dropped beside them, his figure landing next to the duo.

"Su Chengyu, you’ve finally arrived as well."

Not far away, Mo Ningchen, the Divine Envoy of Thousand Weights, greeted Su Chengyu with a smile. Su Chengyu turned his head to acknowledge the envoy who favored him and said, "I was delayed because the Cold Moon Envoy took some time emerging from seclusion, and then I rushed over."

Mo Ningchen was aware that Su Chengyu had been staying at Ye Qingci’s private residence in recent days and didn’t inquire further, instead asking, "You have some understanding of both their techniques. Who do you think will win?"

Su Chengyu had just opened his mouth to respond when Yang Qianyan beside him spoke first, "Even if she has only been an Earth Immortal for a month, she’s still one step ahead in ascending and has received the blessings of the world for a century. There’s no reason for Cold Moon’s strength to be lesser than Long Xuan’s."

Su Chengyu glanced at Yang Qianyan and fell into silence.

Logically, that was indeed the case, especially since Ye Qingci had also received the baptism of the Dragon Gate in the Land of the True Dragon’s Burial.

However...

Ye Qingci had not yet crossed the Heavenly Tribulation!