The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 787 - 568: Killing Takes Only One Breath

Chapter 787: Chapter 568: Killing Takes Only One Breath

Li Yi knows very well that intimidating others relies not on words, but on force, pure force. Without force that instills fear, one’s prestige cannot be established. Why does the Emperor command such reverence? Because the Emperor wields the ultimate power of life and death over the civil and military officials, possessing supreme authority must be accompanied by supreme strength.

If there is no strength, even the Emperor would be overshadowed and ignored.

Therefore, Li Yi acts decisively, his Fist Intent intimidating the officials, disregarding their protective Incense Fire Belief Power, allowing them to experience the fearsome might of a pure Martial Artist.

Beneath his Fist Intent.

Previously, the officials behaved disgracefully, some slumped on the ground, some fainted on the spot, others were so shocked by his Dragon and Tiger Power that their eyes and noses bled, a truly pitiful sight. Even if Li Yi withdrew his Fist Intent, as long as they saw him again, fear would resurface, making them tremble uncontrollably.

To eliminate this state, unless they cultivate their own Fist Intent to counteract his, they would remain like this for life.

"Why are all the civil and military officials silent? Is it because my laughter startled you? Or are you all so incapable that you cannot even stand before me? If so, relying on you soft-legged shrimps to uphold the nation would truly spell disaster."

Li Yi’s tone now was calm, his gaze sweeping over them, his Fist Intent not withdrawn, making no one dare to meet his eyes.

"This Daoist, he’s quite wicked..."

A burly general now showed a gloomy expression, biting his teeth, resisting the suppression of the Fist Intent. Even though he barely managed to withstand it, it was extremely uncomfortable, as if his mind was struck heavily by a punch, causing intense headache and cold sweat to break out.

"Am I hallucinating? Why do I vaguely see this Daoist transforming into a Divine Being, intimidating the officials?"

A more distant official now spoke with a pounding heart. Whenever he looked at Li Yi, he felt as if a Divine Being was oppressing him, making him shiver and unable to move.

Crown Prince Zhao Jing also had cold sweat on his forehead at this moment, closing his eyes silently, not daring to look directly at Li Yi, fearing his mind would be destroyed, leaving him disgracefully slumped on the ground.

"This is spiritual will influencing reality. It seems Yi’s soul and willpower are also strong. He has indeed undergone much tempering over the years, lacking almost no shortcomings in strength, realm, or soul. The only regret is when I left Earth early, he didn’t read much, so his cultural level is limited."

At this moment, Emperor Shenwu, Li Jiye, felt the Fist Intent but thought to himself.

"Bold!"

However, just then, Grandmaster Zuo Han Yuan suddenly shouted, his voice full-bodied, extraordinarily imposing. Though over a hundred years old, his spiritual cultivation was also formidable, coupled with the Incense Fire Belief Power of the Grandmaster position, he was unafraid of this Fist Intent, even stepping forward to rebuke.

"Master Taiyi, this is Bright Hall, not the place for you to show off your tricks. Withdraw your Spell, unless you intend to slaughter the officials. Should any colleague here face trouble, I will request His Majesty to promptly have you executed."

Grandmaster Zuo Han Yuan now understood he must not let Taiyi continue to cause such upheaval.

Otherwise, the position of State Preceptor would really pass into his hands without opposition.

"What I performed is no Spell. In the Imperial Palace, atop this hall, under the suppression of Dragon and Tiger Energy, none dare show off spells." Li Yi said calmly, "I merely speak the truth, the officials were shocked by my words due to their guilty conscience. If every person were upright like the Grandmaster, truly then peace would reign and there’d be no need for a State Preceptor like me to assist."

"This shows that those taking positions without merit abound; in that case, it’s better for me to punish traitors on behalf of heaven, to rectify the national ethos."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Han Yuan couldn’t help being somewhat angry but soon calmed down: "Master Taiyi’s methods are astounding, I am impressed. However, most on this hall are ordinary men, not practitioners, hence weaker in body, unable to withstand your divine might, which is understandable. I wonder though whether such skill can intimidate those thousand-year spirit monsters or Evil Ghosts."

"Naturally, it won’t be an issue," Li Yi replied, "Does the Grandmaster have something to say?"

"Recently, in the Capital’s Celestial Prison, a person captured transformed by a thousand-year spirit monster, possessing tremendous strength and fierce power. To capture him, the court mobilized two National Guardian Generals, eighteen Court Official Gods, along with numerous Mountain Gods and Lands, finally subduing him with the Capital’s Emperor’s Aura. If Master Taiyi truly has the ability, then go and slay a thousand-year spirit monster. If successful, I will wholeheartedly endorse Master Taiyi becoming State Preceptor. If not, I request Master Taiyi to yield the position and retire to the mountains, not disturb the court’s peace."

Grandmaster Zuo Han Yuan spoke.

He knew all the court officials had been intimidated and incapacitated. The best current solution was to find an excuse to have Master Taiyi leave the Capital, go out to slay the demons.

Once he leaves the Capital, all Incense Fire Gods and local spirit monsters would be employed to encircle and kill him. Such a dangerous figure must not survive.

After all, he has no base, no power, dying outside the Capital would leave no one to avenge him.

The Crown Prince nearby heard this, his eyes lit up, believing this was indeed a good strategy.

If the court is helpless, then resolve it outside the court.

"Alright, I shall abide by the Grandmaster’s words and slay a thousand-year spirit monster, but words alone cannot be trusted, I ask the Grandmaster to act as a witness." Li Yi narrowed his eyes, then strode forward: "So, the Grandmaster accompany me, leaving the Capital, seeking out the spirit monster. Once the task is complete, I shall safely bring the Grandmaster back."

Saying this, he extended his hand, directly gripping his shoulder, as a golden Xiangyun slowly arose beneath his feet, truly intending to take this Grandmaster far from the Capital.

Zuo Han Yuan was taken aback by this, never expecting Master Taiyi to be so ruthless, to take him along too.

He wanted to struggle and resist, but to no avail. His body’s meridians were suppressed by a vast Qi-Blood, rendering him numb and powerless, unable even to speak.

"Your Majesty, please hold on a moment. I, this humble Daoist, will be right back." Li Yi said, then grabbed the Grandmaster and walked out of the hall without turning back.

Emperor Shenwu, Li Jiye, smiled silently, allowing Li Yi to act recklessly, to see what the officials would do with a man the size of a fist.

"Taoyi Taoist, wait, Master Taiyi is a high-ranking official, how can you risk your life so lightly? Please put the Master down." A burly military general immediately spoke up.

Li Yi, however, did not turn back and said, "Well said. You come along too, to better protect the Master and to have mutual support."

After speaking, he grabbed across the air, and the military general, unable to resist, was swept up by the Gang Qi, landing on the golden Xiangyun, and then they walked out of the Bright Hall.

At this moment, no one else dared to speak out.

It’s very simple.

This Taoyi Taoist obviously intends to lead people to their deaths. Whoever speaks out will join in and witness the demon-slaying techniques.

Whether they can return, only heaven knows.

As the golden Xiangyun rose into the sky.

Although it was laborious to operate the Cloud Riding Spell, it was not entirely impossible to perform. Before long, Li Yi took the two of them up into the sky, reaching thousands of meters high, overlooking the vast earth.

Here, Li Yi’s face turned indifferent as he casually threw the two aside.

Grandmaster Zuo Han Yuan was startled, fearing he might fall and be smashed to death. The stout military general next to him also seemed to develop a fear of heights, trembling and unable to remain calm.

"I, this humble Daoist, only seek the position of State Preceptor. Why does the Grandmaster obstruct me? If you don’t give a reason today, I’ll make the two of you disappear from this world. Don’t dream of becoming Incense Fire Gods after death. I kill not only by destroying life but also soul obliteration. Without a soul, you can’t become Incense Fire Gods." He said directly, getting straight to the point.

Zuo Han Yuan’s lips turned pale, looking at Li Yi with several traces of fear.

He never expected this Daoist to be so lawless, actually snatching him out of the Imperial Palace, despite being the Grandmaster, second only to one and above thousands, whose orders could command Court Official Gods, but today his life is entirely at someone else’s mercy.

"Dao, Daoist, I am merely discussing matters without targeting anyone specifically. Daoist must remain calm."

He understood that the current situation is stronger than the individual, and must concede, for in these thousand-high altitudes, isolated and helpless, being killed would be a futile death.

Li Yi gave a heavy hum, without lifting his eyelids, exhaling a breath of Heart Fire Qi.

In an instant.

The stout military general next to him spontaneously combusted, the scorching aura emanating from within. Within just a blink of an eye, a living person incinerated into nothingness, a gust of wind leaving only a wisp of ash dispersing in the world, with no soul remaining.

The military general never dreamed, the Grandmaster spoke, why was it he who was killed?

"Does the Grandmaster think this humble Daoist dares to kill?" Li Yi looked at him and said.

Grandmaster Zuo Han Yuan, witnessing this scene, was almost suffocating.

That was the court’s Grand Commandant, dissipated with a single breath? In front of such a Daoist, the officials seemed no different from ants, moreover, this Daoist isn’t even an Incense Fire God, not constrained by Incense, leaving the court with no means against him.

Is it truly necessary to mobilize all the Incense Fire Gods under heaven to jointly punish Taiyi?

Not to mention that’s impossible, His Majesty wouldn’t agree to it.

"No wonder His Majesty wants to appoint you as State Preceptor, you’re working for His Majesty." At this moment, Grandmaster Zuo Han Yuan suddenly understood something and hurriedly said.

Li Yi said, "I and His Majesty are simply each taking what we need. This matter doesn’t concern the Grandmaster, you’re still the Grandmaster, otherwise, you can drift away with the wind now."

He laughed.

This smile made Zuo Han Yuan’s hair stand on end.

But soon, Grandmaster Zuo Han Yuan reacted again and, hurriedly and respectfully, bowed, "Subordinate pays respects to Master Taiyi."

"Talking to a smart person is indeed easier, so in that case, the Grandmaster should know what to do later, right? I don’t want to run again."

Li Yi said no more, instead, the golden Xiangyun under his feet descended, landing once more back in the Imperial Palace.