I Killed Him

The scenery changed.

When Su Zhan opened his eyes again, he found himself in a vast forest.

The trees were large, reaching dozens of meters in height, and faint rays of sunlight illuminated through the gaps in the foliage.

Looking back, Su Zhan saw that the entrance to the spatial passage was several miles away, and occasional ripples and fluctuations could still be seen in that area.

"According to the information, the Spatial Passage will only last for three days. If I can't return within three days, I'll have to stay here and wait for the next decade to get out!"

Muttering to himself, Su Zhan didn't want to waste time. He immediately took out the information and map of the Dark Star Forest given to him by the sect and examined them carefully.

The map of the Dark Star Forest provided by the sect was drawn by a sect genius who had returned from here in the past. The map was roughly drawn, and if one didn't venture into the marked areas from the beginning, the map was practically useless.

Moreover, the Dark Star Forest was vast, and the map only represented the route taken by previous explorers. If Su Zhan wasn't on that route, this map would be useless.

After carefully examining all the information related to the Dark Star Forest, Su Zhan found that the map depicted terrain very similar to his current location.

"If it's accurate, according to the map, I just need to go thirty miles southeast to find the Star Elemental Fruit tree."

Su Zhan's gaze focused on the marked location of the Star Elemental Fruit tree on the map. He intended to follow the map and verify the route when he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps rustling through the dry leaves ahead.

He looked up and saw that it was Hua Yiyi.

Su Zhan pondered for a moment and said to Hua Yiyi, "If you can provide clues about the Star Elemental Fruit tree, I can ensure your safety, and we can pick the Star Elemental Fruits together."

Hua Yiyi stopped and chuckled softly upon hearing Su Zhan's words.

Initially, she intended to engage in small talk with Su Zhan, but now it seemed that Su Zhan didn't even have basic self-awareness. Someone like that would only waste her time, even if she engaged in small talk.

"No need. I have made an agreement with Senior Ye to act together. Among those entering the Dark Star Forest this time, Senior Ye's power is at its peak. I won't encounter any problems."

Hua Yiyi glanced at Su Zhan and showed a faint smile. "As for you, Su Zhan, good luck!"

After saying that, she walked past Su Zhan without pausing.

Su Zhan smiled and continued his journey.

Initially, considering his friendship with Chen Changfeng and Song Shanhai, he didn't mind being a temporary guard if Hua Yiyi had clues about the Star Elemental Fruit tree. But now she clearly wasn't interested, so he wouldn't force it either.

Besides, from beginning to end, Su Zhan didn't have a good impression of Hua Yiyi.

"That's indeed the same route!"

After walking for a while and confirming that the clues on the map were correct, Su Zhan felt delighted. He infused his Wind Boots with true qi and swiftly headed towards the target location.

Although it was possible to fly in the Dark Star Forest, for some strange reason, flying here consumed ten times more true qi than in the outside world!

Furthermore, the Star Elemental Fruit trees were relatively short, and the aroma of the Star Elemental Fruits wouldn't emit unless they were ripe. If someone flew in the air, they might easily overlook several Star Elemental Fruit trees along the way.

Moreover, flying in the air exposed one's position, attracting the attention of demonic beasts and other cultivators. Therefore, unless there were special circumstances, cultivators entering the Dark Star Forest would never choose to become everyone's target, including ferocious beasts, by flying in the sky!

The speed of a cultivator at the Barrier Master Realm was extremely fast when their true qi surged, and it was not much slower than flying.

Soon, Su Zhan arrived at the target location.

After searching for a while, he finally found a Star Elemental Fruit tree that was just over a meter tall.

The trunk of the tree was entirely black, and its leaves were dark green, but the Star Elemental Fruits had a deep blue color, resembling a crystalline texture!

"Most of the Star Elemental Fruit trees are guarded by demonic beasts until the fruits ripen, but this one seems to be unguarded. It seems my luck is quite good."

Muttering to himself, Su Zhan approached the tree, and his gaze fell upon the Star Elemental Fruits the size of eggs.

These Star Elemental Fruits were perhaps only 80% ripe, and even the spiritual fruit's aroma was barely noticeable. Its effect naturally wouldn't be as good as fully ripe Star Elemental Fruits. However, Su Zhan wasn't a creature from the Dark Star Forest that could wait for the fruits to ripen. Therefore, he didn't hesitate to pluck them.

He picked two Star Elemental Fruits and stored them in his storage ring.

Time was limited in the Dark Star Forest, and unless someone felt they had acquired enough Star Elemental Fruits, only a few would choose to waste their valuable time perfecting it.

He took out the information again, checked the map, and found no useful clues. With a slight frown, he then planned to choose a random direction to explore on his own.

"This Star Elemental Fruit tree was my first target, and you dare to take it?"

At that moment, a rough male voice sounded.

In front, a young cultivator, almost two meters tall with bronze skin, appeared. His gaze swept over the Star Elemental Fruit tree and landed on Su Zhan, saying coldly, "So it's you, the trash from the Yuntian Sword Sect! Considering the relationship between me and Qi Yang, the top genius of your sect, I will spare you if you hand over the Star Elemental Fruits!"

As he spoke, an impressive aura emanated from the peak of the Barrier Master Realm, and flames began to envelop the young cultivator. The pure attribute of fire from his true qi circulated in his body.

"Yan Xiu from the Flame Cloud Sect."

Su Zhan's eyes narrowed slightly as he recognized this young cultivator, mentioned by Xia Qihai as one of the strong individuals.

"So, you really know me? It seems that the name Yan Xiu, the genius, has spread throughout the fifteen countries in the Tiannan region, haha!"

Yan Xiu burst into laughter, then his smile disappeared. "Since you know my name, why don't you run?"

Su Zhan's gaze turned cold. "I have taken the Star Elemental Fruits. If you want them, come and take them."

"No coffins, no tears!"

Flames surged in Yan Xiu's body, and a long red sword appeared in his hand as he sneered, "If Qi Yang from your Yuntian Sword Sect were here, I might be a little afraid. But you, an unknown person who has never appeared among the geniuses of the fifteen countries, dare to challenge me? Fine! Today, I will see why the Yuntian Sword Sect sent trash like you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Xiu rushed forward.

The ten-story-high flame sword slashed vertically following his attack!

"Whoosh!"

A strong gust of wind was generated as the sharp force pressed down!

Su Zhan's expression remained unchanged as he infused his true qi into the Extreme Yang Sword and unleashed a sword attack.

The sword qi from the Starfire Flowing Light Sword Technique shot out!

When Su Zhan's sword qi and Yan Xiu's flame sword qi collided, Yan Xiu's flame sword qi immediately dissipated, while the remaining sword qi continued to cut towards Yan Xiu.

"This!"

Yan Xiu's pupils contracted, his face changed drastically. He quickly held his long sword horizontally and desperately poured his true qi to defend himself.

"Boom!"

In the next moment, Yan Xiu was sent flying, crashing into a giant tree and spitting out blood!

The Xuan-level longsword in his hand was instantly destroyed!

Such a strong sword qi... Is this person really at the early stage of the Barrier Master Realm?

As he remembered the terrifying sword qi that shattered his prideful sword, Yan Xiu was filled with shock and fear. Seeing Su Zhan approaching with his sword, he felt a chill running down his spine, overwhelmed by terror.

As Su Zhan walked forward, he said, "You asked me why Qi Yang didn't come. Now I'll tell you, the reason he didn't come is because he's already dead."

Yan Xiu was stunned, shaking his head repeatedly, his face filled with disbelief.

"Qi Yang is dead? That's impossible! He is the number one talent in the Xia nation, possesses the White Dragon Holy Body, and has the protection of powerful experts from the Yuntian Sword Sect. In the same realm, he is unbeatable in the Xia nation. How could he die? Who could kill--"

"I killed him."