Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 521 - 0522 Eagle and Snake Romance (Fourth Update)

Chapter 521: 0522 Eagle and Snake Romance (Fourth Update)

In a single leap, Ye Qiu pressed close to the building, stepping swiftly until he reached the ground.

"So fast!"

Feeling the presence of Gu Shan Bai Yi approaching from behind, Ye Qiu became instantly alarmed.

Immediately, he dashed along a trail heading out of town.

Gu Shan Bai Yi relentlessly pursued him, and no matter how Ye Qiu ran, he could not escape his pursuer’s lock-on, "Since you’ve chosen a place so remote as your burial site, I will fulfill your wish."

...

Every home bright with lights, the constant crackle of firecrackers, tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.

The entrance of the Shangguan family was decorated with lights and colorful streamers. With this year passing, the elderly Shangguan added another year to his life, and branches of the Shangguan family from all over the country came to ZS city to visit the elder Shangguan.

The courtyard was strewn with big red lanterns, casting everywhere the festive hue of red.

As many as ten tables were set for the New Year’s Eve dinner, indicative of how many branches and clans there were. Fortunately, the old mansion was large enough with plenty of rooms to house even twice or three times the number of people.

Due to his connection with Shangguan Mingyue, Shen Mengchen came to the Shangguan’s residence and firstly extended his New Year greetings to the elderly Shangguan.

Shangguan Kun and Shangguan Peng were pillars of the household, and it was said that Shangguan Kun would receive a major promotion next year. This was great news for the clan as once Shangguan Kun achieved a higher position, branches from all around the country would benefit from his support. Many people came to offer their New Year’s greetings early, mostly with this in mind.

Of course, Shangguan Kun’s ability to advance further in his office depended fully on the elder Shangguan being alive; without the towering presence of the elder Shangguan, the family likely would have fallen long ago.

As for the elder Shangguan’s remarkably robust health, it was naturally thanks to Ye Qiu, thus the Shangguan family owed him a great debt of gratitude.

The collaboration between Shangguan Peng and Longjia was nothing but a gesture to repay Ye Qiu for his help, giving him a favor in return.

Shen Mengchen was no stranger to Shangguan Peng, but for those relatives, Shen Mengchen’s presence at the Shangguan’s New Year’s Eve dinner was quite a surprise.

"I wonder what is the background of this Miss Shen. The elder addresses her so politely," said a younger member of a related branch, watching Shen Mengchen.

"From what I know, she’s best friends with Shangguan Hong."

"Even if they are best friends, that doesn’t necessarily mean she should join us for New Year’s Eve dinner," he replied.

"It seems she also has business collaborations with our family."

Discussions about Shen Mengchen were only among the younger generation, while the older generation, at most, glanced over and said nothing more.

"Shangguan Dao, that girl is your sister’s best friend, maybe you should consider winning her over," a young man about the age of Shangguan Dao whispered.

Shangguan Dao frowned and said coldly, "If you can’t stop spewing nonsense, I wouldn’t mind throwing you out of the Shangguan family."

Upon hearing this, the young man knew he had angered Shangguan Dao and quickly apologized.

Just then, Shangguan Mingyue passed by, seeing Shangguan Dao sitting on a stone pillar, she approached with a beaming smile. Shangguan Dao, feeling a chill down his spine at her sighting, immediately told the nearby young man, "Whatever she says later, just agree. Say you’re standing in for me."

After saying that, Shangguan Dao turned and ran.

"Trying to make me taste that awful tonic, no thanks. I’d rather that blabbermouth relative of mine take this chance instead," said Shangguan Dao as he avoided Shangguan Mingyue.

...

Under the fireworks, Ye Qiu ran wildly, swiftly leaving the city. Battling a master like Gu Shan Bai Yi in the streets would only frighten the people, not to mention the potential harm their attacks could bring to bystanders.

A place devoid of people was suitable for their duel, and without hesitation, Ye Qiu headed straight for the outskirts, where fewer people lingered.

Meanwhile, Gu Shan Bai Yi followed at a leisurely pace, maintaining a certain distance.

As the fireworks cooled and lamps flickered like fire points in the distance, the two had already reached the summit of Azure Dragon Mountain.

"Not running anymore?"

Gu Shanbai approached leisurely and appeared in front of Ye Qiu, smiling faintly.

"The only thing you rely on is the Kusanagi Sword. Using the mist to hide, you still can’t kill me. If you hand over our country’s Divine Artifact willingly, I can grant you a quick death. Otherwise, Ye Qiu, you can’t blame me for using some cruel techniques to make your life painfully unbearable."

Gu Shanbai watched Ye Qiu closely. Only a few Martial Artists, who were senior Martial Arts experts, had followed him. He believed that if he attacked with all his might at that moment, those behind him wouldn’t be able to protect Ye Qiu’s life.

"You want the sword in my hand?" Ye Qiu shook his head, "I plan to keep this sword to slay more of your country’s experts."

"Do you think I will give you that chance? I admit that your martial arts talent is surprising. To stand at the peak of the True Qi state at such a young age, perhaps given a few years, you might indeed break through to the legendary level. But you are not there yet, and your life is in my hands."

"If I say you shall live, you live. If I say you shall die, you must die. A martial arts genius who hasn’t yet fully grown isn’t frightening. What’s scary is giving him enough strength to become powerful. However, I, Gu Shanbai, will not—today, nothing can stop me from killing you."

"There is only one outcome for you, to die by my hand. Whether you die quickly or suffer to death, that is the only choice you have."

Gu Shanbai spoke indifferently. His words were measured but intensely pressuring, touching a nerve, sealing all of Ye Qiu’s possible escapes.

"So you’re saying, as long as I give you the Kusanagi Sword, you will let me die quickly?" Ye Qiu asked.

"Exactly. You can choose not to compromise, but I am sure you will regret it. The ways of torturing in my country are well known to many of the older generation in your China," Gu Shanbai said calmly.

Ye Qiu’s eyes flickered, his gaze uncertain. Suddenly, he lowered his hand, offering the wrist holding the sword, and said, "Fine, then all I ask is for a swift death."

"A wise man submits to circumstances. Today you will die, but I will lessen the pain of your death," Gu Shanbai said as he slowly approached to take the Kusanagi Sword from Ye Qiu’s hand.

Just as Gu Shanbai’s palm was about a meter away from the Kusanagi Sword, Ye Qiu’s wrist suddenly flipped, flinging the sword from his grip.

Whoosh!

Ye Qiu moved too quickly—even Gu Shanbai hadn’t expected Ye Qiu to dare make such a move right before him, especially seeing this scene, his cheekbones protruded, clearly enraged.

This sword stroke was too fast.

It was about to penetrate Gu Shanbai’s chest, but the Kusanagi Sword finally stopped just as its tip pierced through the clothing.

Gu Shanbai grabbed the blade with one hand, blocking Ye Qiu’s sudden deadly move as blood dripped down.

He, a legendary level expert, had actually been wounded by a Martial Artist in the True Qi state.

Gu Shanbai hadn’t anticipated such an outcome, just as he was about to move the Kusanagi Sword away from his chest.

Suddenly, a powerful force erupted.

Gu Shanbai’s expression changed as he saw Ye Qiu, unknowingly, had already thrown a punch, casting twin streaks of light into the sky.

One was a Kunpeng soaring through the heavens and into the universe.

The other was a dragon stepping on the vibrant, colorful clouds, scornfully overlooking the firmament.

The two light streaks swiftly merged, turning into a tremendous ray of light, emitting a power potent enough to destroy everything, making even Gu Shanbai’s heart skip.

Ye Qiu’s gaze was sharp, the third form of the Eagle Snake Xuan Hand, the Eagle-Snake Saga, turning the eagle into a Kunpeng bird and the snake into a dragon of the nine heavens.

The Kusanagi Sword shot out as a diversion was not the real deadly move–his real deadly move was this third form of the Eagle Snake Xuan Hand, now finally revealed, proving its might strong enough to shake the legendary realm.

"A New Year’s gift for you!"

Ye Qiu sneered at Gu Shanbai, then with a push of his hands, the massive wave of energy instantly blasted toward Gu Shanbai, engulfing him.

Boom...

A tremor echoed through heaven and earth, shaking the entire Azure Dragon Mountain. Everyone who had chased after them halted, watching the bright, fireworks-like scene atop the peak of Azure Dragon Mountain.