Chapter 0567 – Unbreakable
Yi Tianxing had turned into a stone statue.
Vivid and lifelike, every detail clearly visible—even the texture of his clothing fluttering in the wind had been captured in stone.
Yi Tianxing… was he dead?
At that moment, the expressions of the many students in the Jixia Academy changed drastically. Their faces turned ashen. No one wanted Yi Tianxing to perish just like that. He was one of the top-tier powerhouses of this era, and those who could rival him were few and far between.
And now, such a powerhouse had fallen—right here. More importantly, his identity was no ordinary one.He was a city lord. If he were to fall, the consequences would be monumental.
"A son of nobility should not sit under a collapsing roof," muttered Cai Yong bitterly, practically clutching his chest in regret.
"What a pity. A strong human warrior… but would someone like that really die so easily?" said Qi Jiguang, staring at the stone statue with a trace of doubt in his eyes.
He didn't believe someone of Yi Tianxing's caliber would fall so easily. It felt far too stifling an end.
"Hmph, to die so easily—how fortunate for you."
The Serpent Queen looked at the statue. The strange gleam in her eyes vanished, replaced by an expression too complex to describe. After all, this man was the first—and perhaps the only—man in her life.And now, he had died at her hands.
For reasons she couldn't explain, a sudden sharp pain shot through her heart.
"Why… why do I feel this pain? He was just a vile scoundrel who stole my purity. Killing him was merely revenge. So why do I feel… sorrow? There's no way I could have fallen for such a bastard."
The Serpent Queen touched her chest, took a deep breath, and forced down her strange feelings. She did not hesitate further.
"This is the fate that little thief brought upon himself."
She spat the words coldly, as if convincing herself.
Thump!
Just as she turned to leave, a crisp beating sound echoed—like a heartbeat, strong and powerful. Only a heart of immense vitality could produce such a sound.
"What!?"
The Serpent Queen immediately turned her gaze toward the sound.
Her eyes landed directly on Yi Tianxing's stone statue.
The sound—strong, resounding, full of vitality—was clearly coming from within.
"He's… not dead."
That heartbeat pulsed with overwhelming life force. His heart was still beating, louder than war drums on a battlefield. Clearly, he was alive. He had not perished.
"His heart's beating! Lord Yi is still alive!" Lin Hai shouted joyfully.
"Quick, retrieve Lord Yi's body!" ordered Qi Jiguang.If the Serpent Queen struck again, smashing a stone statue would be easy—and even if Yi Tianxing survived, his body might not remain intact.
Thump!
Thump!
Thump!
Before the students could act, the heartbeat grew louder, faster. At the same time, divine light began to radiate from his body.
From his eyes, black and white divine light swirled. The petrification force around him began to erode, breaking down bit by bit.
From his skin, two streams of divine light shone like miniature stars, pulsing continuously. Threads of Dao rhythm shredded the petrifying energy.
From his organs, his meridians, bones, and between his brows—Starlike divine lights pulsed.
The petrified portions of his body began to vanish at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Life Apertures—stars! These are his Life Apertures!"
"One, two, three… damn, he has over ten of them! What a monster! I don't even have one, and here he is with a dozen! Talk about soul-crushing!"
"He can even dispel petrification?! These Life Apertures must contain incredible origin power. Freak, he's a total freak! This is the gap between ordinary people and monsters."
The students were utterly stunned. It was not only shocking, it was terrifying. Someone had opened that many Life Apertures? He wasn't just talented—he was an entirely different species.
It was pure psychological damage—ten thousand-point critical hit.
In just a few breaths, all the petrification on Yi Tianxing vanished. His body returned to normal. His face showed no sign of distress—calm and composed as ever.
"Medusa's Eye truly is a terrifying pupil-type Life Aperture. Wherever her gaze lands, all turns to stone. Embedded within that power is not only Dao rhythm, but also a willpower imprint, making it incredibly hard to dispel."
"To counter it, one must clash directly with the remnant will left by her gaze. If you cannot crush it, then even with the greatest skill, it's all in vain."
"Fortunately, I've awakened the Sea of Consciousness Life Aperture."
Yi Tianxing spoke with confidence.
Medusa's Eye was indeed domineering. It wasn't just ordinary petrification—it carried a will to annihilate, and once struck, an image of Medusa's eyes would appear in your mind, trying to destroy your spirit. If not for his superior mental strength, developed through the Sea of Consciousness Life Aperture, breaking free would have been nearly impossible.
This was a heaven-defying pupil technique, one that could grow stronger with the user, unleashing immense power.
"Lucky you."
The Serpent Queen looked at Yi Tianxing, alive and whole again, and her heart stirred with indescribable emotion. Yet all she said was a cold remark.
"That was the second move. Now you may take the third. Once three moves are exchanged, we are finished—with no further ties between us," Yi Tianxing said, breathing deeply.
The Serpent Queen, however, turned without hesitation and began walking into the mists.
"What's the meaning of this? You're not continuing?" Yi Tianxing frowned.
"The third move... I'll save it. I'll give it to you when I feel like it. You want to cut ties so easily? You think it'll be that simple?"
Her cold voice echoed through the air.
All around, the serpentfolk began to vanish into the mist as well.
"She's keeping the third move?"
Yi Tianxing stood still, a bit confused.
What kind of logic was that? They exchanged two moves, but she just walked away, leaving the third hanging. What was she trying to do?
"So she doesn't intend to end this cleanly," Yi Tianxing muttered.He understood now—this grudge wasn't going to be settled so easily. For it to be severed, she would have to agree, and clearly, she didn't.
The students were all dumbfounded.
What was that?
All this trouble, surrounding the Academy with massive fanfare, forcing him out—just to throw two attacks and leave? Was this a real duel or some childish spat? It was laughably bizarre.
Even Cai Yong couldn't help but feel speechless.
It was all too ridiculous.No one knew how to react.
But the serpentfolk… were indeed retreating.
"Alright, everyone return to your studies. Only through strength can you survive these chaotic times. Honor the will of our forebears," Cai Yong said firmly.
Immediately, the noisy courtyard fell silent. The students respectfully saluted and slowly dispersed in groups.
"City Lord Yi, matters like this are far too dangerous for someone of your position. If anything went wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable," Cai Yong said seriously.
"Don't worry. If I dared to come, it's because I had confidence in my survival. Besides, I had my reasons," Yi Tianxing replied calmly.
"Then how do you plan to leave? The entire valley is sealed by serpentfolk. If anyone leaves, the Serpent Queen's Medusa Eye could petrify everyone in an instant. The danger is far too great."
Cai Yong's concern was valid. The biggest issue now was how to escape.
"Leaving the valley isn't difficult. I possess a treasure called the Spatial Gate. It can teleport anyone to a predetermined location. It bypasses mists, barriers—everything. With it, we can leave safely and without risk."
Yi Tianxing spoke with assurance.
"A Spatial Gate? You have such a treasure?"
Cai Yong was visibly surprised. He hadn't expected this. But if what Yi Tianxing said was true, then the escape problem could be solved in an instant.
"How many can the Spatial Gate transfer? Are there any limits?"
Cai Yong asked seriously. After all, there were tens of thousands of students here. No teleportation was free—and supporting that many people wouldn't be easy.