CHAPTER 473
Instant Kill
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"However, this technique requires a practice partner. Who among you will serve as my training partner?"
Ye Qinghan instinctively took two steps back. Through mind reading, she already knew!
The instant-kill technique Master mentioned was precisely the dynamic suppression discussed earlier.
It combined spatial and mental assault techniques. Below the Transformation of Spirit realm, it could kill with a single strike. Who the hell would volunteer as a sparring partner?!
Li Shiyao and Jue'er weren't fools either. Who the hell would volunteer to take a beating?
All three wanted to stand by and learn properly!
After all, mastering such a formidable technique would be incredibly impressive!
The three exchanged glances…
"Master, Shiyu hasn't reached the Soul Transformation Stage yet. If she serves as your sparring partner, won't she be taken out in one move?"
"Um, Master, don't look at me—Qinghan wants to learn too…"
"Jue'er also wants to stand by and learn properly! Besides, Jue'er's cultivation is still below Second Senior Sister's, so I doubt I'm qualified to be your sparring partner either."
Su Cheng roared with laughter. "You three little cowards! Fine, fine, go fetch Elder Yulan."
Ye Qinghan scratched her head. Cowardly?
She didn't know the meaning of cowardice. If Master ordered her to die, she wouldn't even blink before bidding him farewell!
She genuinely just wanted to stand by and observe. After all, the Master didn't have such a good mood every day.
As the saying goes, a master guides you to the door, but cultivation depends on the individual. She couldn't let this learning opportunity slip through her fingers!
Before long, Yu Lan arrived.
"Master, Yu Lan was just about to prepare dinner. Is there anything you'd like to eat?"
Su Cheng shook his head, then voiced a request that was somewhat difficult to articulate…
"Master Su, so you want the three young ladies to watch you beat Yu Lan?"
"No, no! Yulan, listen to me—it's not what you're thinking. This is merely suppression; it won't harm you."
"If Yu Lan refuses, will Master Su be displeased?"
They're all women, and Yu Lan is even the Dragon King!
Usually, indulging these young ladies was one thing—after all, Su Cheng treated her well!
But isn't using her as a practice partner a bit much?
Impossible!
Even if she starved to death or jumped off the back mountain, she'd never agree to Su Cheng's unreasonable demands!
Su Cheng watched as Yu Lan flashed a sassy little-girl expression and rolled her eyes. Well, that was to be expected…
"Hmm… Come find me tonight. I have something for you to handle…"
"Master Su, when do we start?"
Sure enough, even Yu Lan, the Dragon King, couldn't escape the "it smells so good" law…
"……"
The moment Su Cheng mentioned needing her that evening, Yu Lan instantly became all understanding!
"Master Su, no need for formalities. For the sake of the three young ladies, Yulan will gladly take the lead!"
"Master Su, what should Yulan do?"
To be honest, this scene left Ye Qinghan and Dongfang Jue utterly dumbfounded. Damn, Yu Lan's about-face was way too fast!
One moment she'd rather stand and die, the next she's asking when to begin!
But Dongfang Jue was the most shocked of all. She was utterly dumbfounded, thinking to herself: Sleeping with the Master is that addictive?
Even when his senior sister mentioned it days ago, it had felt unreal!
But seeing Yu Lan's reaction now, it seemed like…
"Um, just stand back and attack me with everything you've got."
Yu Lan dropped the playful act, her expression turning serious.
"Su Cheng, are you serious? Full force? I'm practically at the Immortal Realm now…"
In front of his three disciples, Su Cheng couldn't afford to show weakness, right?
Su Cheng, confident in his abilities, folded his arms behind his back.
"Just unleash your full power. This sect leader has his own way of handling it."
With that, the two stood at opposite ends of the courtyard. Yu Lan unleashed his full power, visible surges of inner strength and spiritual energy coursing through his body like a miniature universe erupting!
Despite his calm, hands-behind-back demeanor, Su Cheng's mind was racing.
His gaze fell upon the three disciples, and a hint of resignation tinged his smile.
【Even after two thousand years, I cannot claim to have seen through life.】
【Life and death, right and wrong, success and failure, honor and disgrace—to me, these hold no meaning.】
【Life and death have long been forgotten, right and wrong have long been indistinguishable, success and failure are for posterity to judge, and honor and disgrace are of no concern to anyone.】
【In your words, I transcend the Three Realms, existing beyond the world's rules. My demigod form grants me endless life.】
【The immortality sought by mortals is but a shackle to me—a burden of endless duty and endless regret.】
【This so-called mission is that I must not betray those who have passed away. I must fulfill the promises I made to them.】
【I really did take on three foolish disciples…】
At the quasi-Immortal Realm, one already exerts influence upon this world. When Yulan unleashed her full power, dark clouds obscured the sun, and fierce winds howled.
The massive battleaxe in his hand emitted visible wisps of white vapor, as if thirsting for blood.
【Truthfully, I'd rather you act like disciples and stay safely behind me…】
With a light flick of the jade pendant, the Earth-grade lower-tier Instant Teleportation Mirror instantly materialized. Yu Lan's figure vanished in an instant, reappearing above Su Cheng's head.
【From the very beginning, all I ever wanted was for you to be safe and happy.】
【Ideally, you'd eat your fill, sleep soundly, occasionally spoil your master with affection, and I'd gladly cook you delicious meals…】
【I will protect you. No one can bully you, no one can hurt you.】
【Isn't it wonderful to be my little useless ones?】
A massive axe swung through the air, crashing toward Su Cheng.
The axe descended, trailing white smoke. Su Cheng showed no intention of dodging, still watching the disciples nearby.
【Suppression.】
The anticipated clash of titans never materialized. Yu Lan fainted instantly, collapsing into Su Cheng's arms.
【Is this power truly a blessing for you?】
The demonstration… ended…
"Well? Did you understand?"
Li Shiyao and Dongfang Jue exchanged glances. What was that about?
Li Shiyao thought to herself, So the show's over, huh?
At least Dàn Xuě used to move around. Now they're not even pretending anymore, right?
"Master, you just… glared once and scared Elder Yulan unconscious?" Dongfang Jue found it unbelievable, even leaning in to check Yulan's breath.
Youth is truly wonderful—just collapsing into sleep like that!
Yu Lan slept peacefully, even emitting the faint snores unique to Dragon Kings. A pair of small hands tugged at the master's collar, as if seeking a hug…
"Wait, Master, you were just teaching Senior Sister… step by step…"
Li Shiyao was stunned. Master really was biased!
Why did Master suddenly become so mysterious when it came to her? Calling it a demonstration? Who the hell could learn that!
"Master, is this spatial suppression? But Qinghan senses an energy maintaining something like an illusion…"
"Is it a psychic attack? But that doesn't seem right either! Psychic attacks require a medium to channel them, and Master didn't even touch Elder Yulan!"
Ye Qinghan heard it all clearly, but she pretended not to hear a word.
She understood her master's reasoning, yet she refused to accept it. She refused to be a useless little thing. She wanted to become her master's pillar of strength, a fox worthy of reliance!
Not the worthless creature Gu Ai called a bed-climber!
"Master, Qinghan can only grasp a little. It seems there's an energy even I can't detect, but…"
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