Chapter 566: Invincible

"This..."

"So strong..."

Hearing this voice and seeing the huge pit before them, everyone turned pale with fear, unable to utter a single word.

Among them, Sect Leader Bai was not the strongest, but by no means the weakest, especially in speed—when he unleashed it, even Sect Leader Luo Huang would need hundreds of kilometers to catch up!

Yet... with such speed, he was killed in less than half a breath...

Especially Yang Shi in the air, who hadn't moved at all, using some unknown method to not only kill the man but also smash out such a massive pit...

Judging by the power of this move, not only could Sect Leader Bai not withstand it, even if all dozens of them combined, they wouldn't be enough to survive one strike!

Strong!

Beyond imagination!

Terrifying!

Everyone trembled incessantly, filled with fear from the depths of their hearts.

Earlier, when they heard this Yang Shi speak politely, they relaxed, but only now did they understand... even as half-step five-star masters, in his eyes, they were little more than ants!

Such a powerful master—even if he annihilated the entire Huanyu Empire, the Master Teacher Pavilion headquarters would not say a word.

Rules are for the weak!

True强者 only believe in fists; as long as one has strength, no one can do anything to them. Rules, regulations—all are bullshit.

Like this person before them, an eight-star master—if you speak well and listen carefully, fine; if not, he kills on the spot. Who dares to object?

The Master Teacher Pavilion would never judge an eight-star master for an ant below five stars, let alone... this ant, by disobeying a senior master's words, has already violated the rules!

The dignity of a master cannot be insulted—this is not just talk.

An eight-star master's every word is like an imperial edict; if he says you die, you die. If you dare to flee, not only will he kill you, but even if he destroys your sect and your clan... when word spreads, people will applaud, not sympathize.

If a master lacks such authority and status, how can he teach and spread knowledge across the world?

"Is that... a martial technique or a treasure?"

Hall Master Kang, Alliance Leader Zhao, and the others also shrank back, staring at the distant huge pit and the utterly obliterated Sect Leader Bai, their lips twitching.

Yang Shi's strike was too fast; even with their eyesight, they hadn't seen how he did it.

Vaguely, it seemed a golden book appeared in the air and smashed down... but whether it was really a book, they couldn't confirm.

After all, they had seen people use swords, spears, or even eccentric weapons like meteor hammers, nine-section whips, and crocodile shears... but they had never heard of using a book as a weapon!

This thing... no matter how thick, is about the same as a brick, and soft in texture. Against the powerful physical bodies of the Mortal Transformation realm, it's useless—how could it kill?

If it really was a book that smashed a late-stage Soul Harmony realm expert to death without resistance, and created such deep pits... how strong must his true strength be?

Either way, it was not something low-level beings like them could casually fathom!

"This is..."

Seeing Yang Shi kill Sect Leader Bai with one move, everyone was shocked, but only Wang Ying trembled slightly.

Her personality was gentle, and she wasn't outstanding among the many disciples, but she was meticulous in everything and never careless. That was why, despite her talent not matching others, her strength was no weaker.

Because she studied the techniques taught by Teacher Zhang more thoroughly.

In the eyes of Zheng Yang, Sun Qiang, and others, this move had also been used by Teacher Zhang before. Yang Shi, as the teacher's teacher, could perform it—no surprise.

But she... could clearly see that this move was exactly the same as when Teacher Zhang used it, only faster!

That day, Lu Chong died to save the teacher. In anger, Teacher Zhang threw a golden book, smashing him into a meat patty and killing Lin Long... the method used was no different from what she saw now.

Even in the transmission from teacher to student, each person's methods are different and cannot be replicated.

Just as a chef's students cooking the same dish cannot produce the same flavor.

Yang Shi was so strong, yet his technique was identical to Teacher Zhang's. There was only one possibility... that the two were very likely the same person.

She couldn't help but look up at Yang Shi in the air. After one glance, Wang Ying covered her mouth.

This Yang Shi in the air had a completely different appearance and clothes from Teacher Zhang. Logically, nothing could be discerned, but... she clearly saw a faint bluish-gray mark on Yang Shi's chin!

Back in the Witch Soul Tomb, Teacher Zhang had been grabbed by the neck by Mo Hun Sheng, leaving a bluish-gray mark. Although nearly two months had passed and it had faded, barely visible, she could still see its outline clearly. Earlier, when she met Teacher Zhang, she had seen it again...

And this mark on Teacher Zhang was exactly the same as the one on Yang Shi's chin!

Teacher Zhang had the mark, Yang Shi also had it, and they used the same method to kill enemies...

Moreover... it seemed that when Yang Shi appeared, Teacher Zhang never appeared—that is, the two never appeared at the same time!

Could it be...

Yang Shi was Teacher Zhang?

Such a thing was not impossible. Back then, Teacher Zhang had impersonated Teacher Liu, and none of them had recognized him.

Her heart shook violently, and Wang Ying's delicate body trembled.

...

No one noticed a minor disciple's shock; even if they did, they would think it was due to Yang Shi's heaven-defying methods.

At this moment, everyone was pale with fear, not daring to speak further.

"I was bewitched by greed, hearing about Master Kong's manuscript and losing the composure a master should have. Even if I die, I deserve it!"

Looking at the bodyless Sect Leader Bai, Sect Leader Luo Huang's eyes showed desolation.

Since Yang Shi could act against Sect Leader Bai, he could also act against him. Rather than being killed and further angering him, it was better to die by his own hand.

Gritting his teeth, he raised his head with a firm gaze: "I hope that after I kill myself, Yang Shi will not trouble our Liuyun Sect and my student, for they are innocent..."

If he died alone, it wouldn't matter much, as long as the Liuyun Sect remained, its foundation wouldn't be too shaken.

What he feared was angering the other party, who would then destroy the Liuyun Sect with a wave of his hand—then it would be too late to cry.

"Teacher..."

Hearing that her teacher was about to die and was still pleading for them, Luo Xuan was filled with anxiety.

Last time, she had been severely injured by the demon beast's buttocks, but after these days of recovery, she was almost well. Thus, she had followed along, never expecting to witness such a shocking scene and personally see a super master who might be eight-star.

"No need to say more. After I die, let Elder Wang inherit the position of sect leader..."

Knowing that doom was inevitable, Sect Leader Luo Huang was very calm, waving his hand to arrange his final affairs.

"Teacher..."

Seeing that he was about to kill himself at any moment, Luo Xuan gritted her teeth and stepped forward: "Yang Shi, since we can leave by paying spirit stones, can our Liuyun Sect pay one hundred medium-grade spirit stones to... buy my teacher's life?"

"What nonsense are you talking..."

Hearing his disciple say this, Sect Leader Luo Huang shook his head.

The other party was an eight-star master. Earlier, he had spoken only to avoid mass slaughter and to give face to the Master Teacher Pavilion... Did you really think such a powerful expert would care about some medium-grade spirit stones?

Not to mention medium-grade, even high-grade or supreme-grade might not move such a person!

Using spirit stones to buy my life... impossible!

An eight-star master's word is law; even a seven-star master's plea would be useless. Some completely useless spirit stones...

If it were that easy, Sect Leader Bai wouldn't have risked his life and been smashed into meat paste.

Just as he thought his student was being naive at a critical moment and was about to dissuade her, he heard the figure in the air speak in a calm voice: "One hundred and fifty medium-grade spirit stones can spare his life."

"What?"

His body swayed, and Sect Leader Luo Huang thought he had misheard.

My life... is worth only one hundred and fifty medium-grade spirit stones?

Although medium-grade spirit stones were extremely precious, with the Liuyun Sect's foundation, they could still afford it.

After all, with so many consecutive Master Teacher Competition championships, the rewards alone were considerable, plus the remote course jade slips of half-step five-star masters were valuable...

These medium-grade spirit stones, though precious, were far inferior to the life of a sect leader like him!

But... it was exchanged like this?

"What? Don't have any? If not, then kill yourself!"

Just as he couldn't believe it, he heard Yang Shi's displeased voice from the air.

"Yes, yes..."

Only then did he confirm it was real. Without hesitation, he flipped his wrist, and a pile of medium-grade spirit stones appeared before everyone, their spiritual energy like dragons, their aura like the sea.

One hundred and fifty spirit stones, not one more, not one less.

"Mm."

Yang Shi in the air nodded with satisfaction, grabbed the spirit stones with a wave, and stored them in his ring. Then he looked over indifferently.

"You don't need to kill yourself. Pay the spirit stones for the others and get lost!"

"Yes..."

Hurriedly gathering the Liuyun Sect members, he paid the quota of twenty each, and Sect Leader Luo Huang quickly walked away.

Seeing that Yang Shi had no intention of killing them, he breathed a sigh of relief, then glanced at the nearby huge pit, his expression strange.

Ahem, Sect Leader Bai died too unjustly...

If he had known that spirit stones could buy his life, he probably wouldn't have run even if beaten to death!

Now, he was smashed into meat paste on the spot, not even knowing how he died...

A dignified sect leader, worth only one hundred and fifty spirit stones, less than a Soul Harmony realm spirit beast... what kind of nonsense was this!

However, this showed that this Yang Shi truly didn't care about their lives!

Indeed, to him, ant-like people—whether alive or dead—what did it matter?

Just as he wouldn't care about the life or death of a one-star master.

"Go back and inform all disciples: do not offend Teacher Zhang, his students, or anyone from Ten Thousand Kingdoms City!"

After walking far away, Sect Leader Luo Huang finally relaxed and instructed his disciple Luo Xuan: "Yang Shi is not only someone we cannot afford to offend, but even the Huanyu Empire and Hongyuan Empire cannot afford to offend him... Not to mention his status, just his cultivation... within the titled empire's territory..."

"Invincible!"