Chapter 713: Kneel!
On the other side, after leaving Luo Tianheng and the others behind, Li Yun’s group immediately departed from Boundless Martial City.
Although Luo Tianheng had claimed that he was letting them go, Li Yun and his companions were not naive rookies who had never seen the world. They naturally understood that Luo Tianheng’s promise could not be trusted. Believing him would only be foolish.
"These people from the Supreme Heaven Sword Sect are truly too much."
While speeding away, the hot-tempered Yan Shuo spoke angrily. "To think the sect master wanted us to seek refuge with the Supreme Heaven Sword Sect. Compared to them, the people from the Bloodiron Sect almost seem better."
"That is right."
Zhu Heng’s expression was also extremely ugly. "I thought our luck was good because we directly landed in the territory of the Supreme Heaven Sword Sect. Now it seems that we were unlucky instead."
"Let us not talk about that anymore."
Li Yun shook his head and said, "The people from the Supreme Heaven Sword Sect probably will not let us go easily. We should focus on leaving this place as quickly as possible."
"Hahaha!"
Just as Li Yun finished speaking, a burst of loud laughter suddenly rang out.
Then, a golden light flashed by.
One moment, that golden light was still extremely far away. In the next moment, it had already descended in front of Li Yun’s group.
The golden light dissipated, revealing the figure of a golden-robed elder. His face was majestic, and his expression was cold. The aura radiating from him was as deep as an abyss and as vast as the sea. That aura alone made Li Yun and the others feel as if they could barely breathe.
This was surprisingly a Spirit Manifestation Realm expert.
Moreover, his strength was at least above the 5th level of Spirit Manifestation Realm.
Standing beside the golden-robed elder was Luo Tianheng, the 9th level Heavenly Core Realm senior brother from before. A faint smile hung on his face, but that smile carried no warmth at all.
"It is you?"
Li Yun’s expression changed slightly.
As expected, the worst situation had happened.
These people from the Supreme Heaven Sword Sect had never intended to let them go. Not only that, they had even called over a Spirit Manifestation Realm expert.
Never mind that this golden-robed elder was at least at the 5th level of Spirit Manifestation Realm. Even if he were only an ordinary Spirit Manifestation Realm expert, he would still be enough to sweep through Li Yun’s group of four.
Even if Li Yun used all of his strength, he was still nowhere near the level of a Spirit Manifestation Realm expert.
After all, there was a massive chasm between the Heavenly Core Realm and the Spirit Manifestation Realm. Even the strongest experts at the 9th level of Heavenly Core Realm would find it extremely difficult to contend against the weakest Spirit Manifestation Realm cultivator.
"What exactly do you want?"
Yan Shuo’s expression was grim as he shouted angrily, "Did you not say that you would let us leave? Why did you chase after us? Is your word worth nothing?"
"My brother, perhaps you have misunderstood."
Luo Tianheng still had a smile on his face as he said calmly, "I did not come here to do anything to you. I simply remembered that you are, after all, disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect, which has some history with our Supreme Heaven Sword Sect. It would be somewhat rude of us not to fulfill our duties as hosts. Therefore, I came specifically to invite you to sit for a while at our Supreme Heaven Sword Sect."
"Bullshit!"
Yan Shuo roared, "Sit for a while? If we go with you, would we even be able to walk out alive? You should save those words to trick children."
"Presumptuous."
Just as Luo Tianheng was about to speak, the golden-robed elder beside him turned cold.
A terrifying aura erupted as he casually struck out with a palm, landing directly on Yan Shuo.
Instantly, Yan Shuo spat out a mouthful of blood. His entire chest almost collapsed as he fell to his knees, barely clinging to life. He was only a hair’s breadth away from being killed on the spot.
"Ignorant ant. You dare talk back?"
The golden-robed elder gave Yan Shuo a cold glance before shifting his gaze toward Luo Tianheng. He spoke calmly. "Tianheng, remember this. Words are unnecessary. Only absolute strength is the foundation."
"When dealing with ants like these, you do not need to waste your breath. All you need to do is suppress them with absolute strength. Do you understand?"
"Yes."
Hearing this, Luo Tianheng was startled for a moment before nodding as if he had gained some insight.
Seeing this, the golden-robed elder smiled with satisfaction.
His gaze then fell upon Li Yun as he said indifferently, "You must be the kid who defeated Yan Hanming. Considering that your talent is decent, I will give you a path to live."
"First, hand over that sword immortal puppet and all the treasures left behind by the Heavenly Sword Sect."
"Second, swear a Soul Oath to become my grandson’s servant and serve him wholeheartedly from now on."
"Do these two things, and I will spare your life. Otherwise, do not blame me for being heartless."
The golden-robed elder’s expression was indifferent, and his tone was cold. His words carried a high and mighty decisiveness that allowed no doubt or negotiation.
"Become a servant?"
Li Yun’s expression immediately became frigid.
He flipped his palm, and his sword appeared in his hand as he said coldly, "Do you think me for a fool?"
"Is that so?"
The golden-robed elder said coldly, "You certainly have some courage. However, the more you refuse, the more I will force you to agree."
"Kneel down."
As his voice fell, a powerful majesty erupted from the golden-robed elder.
The aura of a Spirit Manifestation Realm expert was fully revealed, pressing down on Li Yun like a great mountain.
Crack! Crack!
In an instant, many bones in Li Yun’s body shattered.
Especially near his knees, a series of popping sounds rang out. That intense pressure was clearly meant to force him to his knees.