Chapter 99: Chapter 99: War Reparations, the Strong Are Respected
Donglong Island.
Two of the Qi Family’s Foundation Establishnt cultivators had fallen, and the Soul Gold had been destroyed.
However, many of their Qi Refining cultivators were still running rampant on the island.
Clad in a black robe, Su Ye stood upon the wind, transforming into a dark blue Escape Light as he sped through the air.
"Run! It’s the Luo Family’s Foundation Establishnt cultivator!"
"The Second and Third Ancestors both fell at his hands!"
He looked down at the Qi Family cultivators fleeing in panic below.
A slight smile touched Su Ye’s lips. The Liquid Magical Power in his body surged, and with a flick of his finger...
SWOOSH!
Blizzard!
A storm of hail and snow, spanning hundreds of feet, instantly materialized and enveloped the dozens of Qi Family cultivators below!
The frosty winds swept through.
In just a few monts, these elite cultivators—whom the Qi Family had spent over a decade, or even several, to nurture—were turned into rows of lifelike ice sculptures!
Their deaths were utterly worthless, costing Su Ye only a tiny fraction of his Magical Power.
’A Foundation Establishnt cultivation base... it really is a different world.’
’Even at the ninth level of Qi Refining, killing these dozens of elite cultivators would have been a hassle, and many would have likely escaped...’
’But now, not only can I transform into an Escape Light and fly at incredible speeds...’
’I’ve also mastered Liquid Magical Power. With the bonus from my profession’s attributes, I can unleash terrifying power with a re flick of the wrist!’
Su Ye sighed inwardly with emotion.
This was the Cultivation Realm.
Advancing to a major realm made a world of difference!
Now, with Su Ye taking action, the remaining Qi Family forces on Donglong Island quickly collapsed. Their morale shattered, and they surrendered one after another!
’I’ll hold them for now. When the Qi Family cos to ransom them, I’ll demand a huge sum in reparations and end the war...’
Su Ye made his decision, his eyes deep and profound.
Even though he had advanced to Foundation Establishnt and his strength had soared, he remained perfectly clear-headed.
’The Qi Family’s attack this ti was a complete fiasco, and their losses were imnse.’
’But with Qi Chengjian, a Foundation Establishnt Perfection cultivator, holding the fort, plus the Qi Family’s second-tier Array that they’ve built up for centuries...’
’Even with the Ghostly Flood Dragon, conquering Liuli Island would be an incredibly difficult task.’
Since they couldn’t conquer Liuli Island and wipe out the Qi Family, the best option for the Luo Family was to use the montum from this great victory to force the Qi Family into a harsh peace treaty!
And these Qi Family hostages were undoubtedly a heavy bargaining chip at the negotiating table.
After all, for family-based powers...
While blood ties strengthened their unity, it also made it difficult for the family’s upper echelons to easily abandon their own kin.
’The Qi Family’s foundation is much deeper than the Luo Family’s.’
’Perhaps I can extort a few second-tier cultivation art inheritances from them?’
Su Ye stroked his chin, lost in thought.
As for Cultivation Techniques, even if the Qi Family dared to give them, he wouldn’t dare to practice them.
What if there was so hidden backdoor, or so unwritten side effect passed down only by word of mouth? Wouldn’t he be as good as dead?
But cultivation arts didn’t have as many issues.
Moreover, the monopoly on cultivation arts in the Cultivation Realm had always been extrely tight.
Through conventional channels, even at the grand auctions in Weiyuan Immortal City, it was rare to see second-tier cultivation art inheritances for sale!
’So... the Qi Family will have to bleed a little.’
’Yes, a third-tier Array inheritance would be best!’
Other inheritances would be nice to have, but it wouldn’t be a big deal if he didn’t get them.
However, Su Ye desperately needed an Array inheritance!
’When it cos to spirit ships, the higher the tier, the more crucial the Arrays...’
’Putting aside advancents, even routine maintenance requires a certain level of skill in Arrays...’
’If I can’t master so Array skills myself, I’ll have to hire an external Array Master to help...’
Su Ye frowned. He was extrely wary of that prospect.
After all, part of the Ghostly Flood Dragon’s current Array was derived from the structure of Weiyuan Immortal City’s Nine Nether Blood Sea Array.
From the outside, even a Crystal Formation-stage expert would have a hard ti seeing through it.
But if an Array Master were to enter the ship’s interior and examine it closely, they would easily discover the irregularities.
’When that happens, that Canghai from the immortal city might even co after
himself...’
At that point, faced with the arrival of a Crystal Formation-stage expert...
He couldn’t just say that the Array grew on the spirit ship by itself and had nothing to do with him, could he?
’This young friend speaks well. The Nine Nether Blood Sea Array has a VIP seat waiting for you...’
The corner of Su Ye’s mouth twitched at the thought of such a scene.
’Besides, the spirit ship is tied to the very foundation of my cultivation. It’s too important. It’s ultimately inappropriate to always rely on outsiders for help...’
In the past, he’d had no choice.
But after advancing to Foundation Establishnt and mastering Divine Sense, Su Ye’s talent for the path of Arrays had improved, giving him the potential to beco an Array Master!
’It’s best to master the core technology myself and avoid being at soone else’s rcy!’
’Besides...’ A thought struck Su Ye.
The partial Array transformations he had forcibly recorded when the Ghostly Flood Dragon advanced were clearly profound mysteries of a very high-level Array path.
’With these profound Array mysteries as my foundation...’
’Maybe... my attainnts in Arrays could improve very quickly?’ Su Ye guessed.
’In any case, I need to end the war between the Luo and Qi Families quickly, extort a huge sum of reparations, and take over a few more spirit islands while I’m at it...’
After all, peace was also important to Su Ye.
After the battle on Donglong Island, his personal prestige had reached its peak!
But prestige was just prestige. He still needed ti to make adjustnts to personnel and systems.
This would allow him to cash in on his prestige and take complete control of the Luo Family!
’However, that won’t be a difficult task...’
A knowing smile played on Su Ye’s lips as he looked down at Donglong Island.
"Lord Su Ye!"
"Long live Mr. Su!"
Having survived the calamity, the injured Luo Family cultivators cheered fanatically!
They gazed at the handso, spirited young man in the black robe, who stood in midair like a fine orchid or a jade tree, their eyes filled with worship and awe!
"This is the Cultivation Realm... where the strong are revered!" Su Ye muttered to himself, his heart swelling with emotion.
Then.
His figure slowly descended from the sky. With a friendly smile, he waved, basking in the adoration and cheers of the Luo Family cultivators.
"Husband!"
A slender, graceful figure in dark blue, carrying a fragrant scent, threw herself into Su Ye’s arms.
Traces of tears still lingered on Luo Qing’e’s lovely face, making her look all the more pitifully beautiful and captivating...
"I’m back..."
Su Ye held Luo Qing’e and comforted her softly.
Not far away, the silver-haired, white-dressed Luo Xiyin’s eyes flickered.
For so reason, as she watched this scene, she felt a strange discomfort in her heart, as if sothing that was supposed to be hers had been stolen away.
’What... what am I thinking?!’
Luo Xiyin bit her lower lip, shaking her elegant head slightly.
She was about to subconsciously dismiss this wild notion, just as she always had.
Suddenly, her expression froze.
’I’ve already missed so much... Am I going to... continue being so timid?’
’No... I want to change... Even if it’s hard, I want to change!’
Luo Xiyin took a deep breath, clenched her jaw, and made a decision.
This life-and-death experience had had a trendous impact on Luo Xiyin’s character!
Her fundantal nature was still relaxed and timid, sothing that couldn’t be changed overnight.
But in the deepest part of her heart, a restless unwillingness to accept this fate had now taken root...
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