nChapter 99: Death of the Holy King

nTranslator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

nFacing a Second Level Holy King like Xu Rong, Su Yu had a small chance.

nBut a Seventh Level Holy King could fully immobilize Su Yu with just a finger!

nIt felt like he was a Level One of the Martial Paths facing off against a Level Nine of the Martial Paths! He was as minute as an ant, insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

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"I, Li Guang, had spent a hundred years of my life waiting. To think such a fate awaited me!

" Li Guang laughed pitifully.

nLi Guang seemed to have aged another hundred years. Disappointment and the will to die was written all over his face.

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"Ruo Lan, you can kill me, but he is innocent. Can you spare him?

" Li Guang knew that he could not escape death today, but Su Yu had a chance.

nRuo Lan's cold gaze fell onto Su Yu and she gently nodded her head.

nSuddenly, she turned and shot a horrifying bolt of vital energy toward Su Yu!

nSu Yu was facing an avalanche. It was as if he was in the Evil Forest again, toe-to-toe with a massive destructive force.

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"No!

" Li Guang let out a low growl, pushing Su Yu away!

nRumble—

nA great rumble reverberated around the surroundings. Blood sprayed everywhere and flesh flew in all directions! Li Guang's right arm was blown away, leaving only a fleshy stump! His blood sprayed out, covering Su Yu's face.

nIt was warm. The smell of the blood caused Su Yu to freeze.

nLi Guang… Li Guang had used his body to block the lethal blow?

nLooking at the tall, old frame in front of him, Su Yu's soul shook.

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"Run!

" Li Guang used his left arm to hug Su Yu, flying away!

nFrom their back came a gentle sigh,

"It's useless.

"

nWhoosh—

nThey only saw a blur, before Ruo Lan was already calmly standing in front of them!

nBitterness was ingrained in every feature on Li Guang's face. His gaze was resolute as he screamed,

"Even if I die! I won't let him perish!

"

nWhoosh—

nLi Guang dodged in the other direction!

nWhoosh—

nRuo Lan calmly shook her head,

"It's useless, die!

"

nHer figure vanished!

nSu Yu had managed to catch a glimpse of her. A jade-like hand rested on Li Guang's forehead without warning! She had closed the short distance between her and Li Guang without him noticing!

nIt was too late when Li Guang finally realized what had happened!

nThe jade-like hand gently pressed down!

nSquelch—

nA bloody hole appeared on Li Guang's lower back! His organs were clearly visible! At that moment, Li Guang had used his lower back to help Su Yu take the fatal blow!

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"Holy King!

" Su Yu's heart trembled in grief! He had spent his entire life waiting, just to prove his innocence. Why did his fate end like this?

nLi Guang was pale as a sheet, his features contorted in pain. His haggard voice was pitiful, on the verge of a scream,

"I may die, but you cannot!

"

nRuo Lan was calm, bringing her palm forward again as she gently sighed,

"It's useless.

"

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"Blood Evasion!!

" Li Guang let out a furious howl, the blood from his right arm rising into the air. The blood in his body rose into the air, materializing into a veil of light that surronded the two!

nWhoosh—

nThe light pierced through the sky, followed by a trail of sonic booms. After a few flickers, it vanished beyond the horizon!

nRuo Lan was slightly surprised. Her expression was grave,

"The forbidden evasion technique which eats at one's life force?

"

nSu Yu felt like he had been wrapped within a warm metallic liquid. He was seperate from the events occuring around him.

nLi Guang's life force was critically low!

nFinally, after an hour, they fell onto the peak of a mountain. At the peak stood a solemn house filled with charming people. The atomosphere was filled with a soft light.

nAh—

nLi Guang spat out a mouthful of blood, pale as a sheet. His breathing was incredibly shallow, on the verge of stopping at any moment.

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"Quick… Help me. Over there, that is my family, the Li family… There is a barrier that protects the family… Ruo Lan cannot enter.

"

nSu Yu looked back, seeing a figure in colorful robes flying sixty feet away.

nFeeling Li Guang's life was coming to an end, Su Yu was in visible anguish.

nWhy? Why did it have to end this way after wasting a hundred years of his life? He was being hunted by the person he had once loved. Why must he undergo such a cruel pain during the last moments of his life?

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"We will be safe… when we reach home… I, would never let you die…

" Li Guang's eyes were benevolent as he forced a smile.

nIn front of the barrier, there were already people that noticed the arrival of Su Yu.

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"Who are you?!

"

nLi Guang's breathing was weak. He laughed bitterly, his bloody hand brandished a token from his sleeve. It was ancient and exquisite, the har**ies of time evident in ever curve and carving. Carved into it were the words Li Guang.

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"Li Guang! That failure, Li Guang!

"

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"It's him! The shame of the family!

"

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"Hmph! Coming back after a century, heavily injured—he's probably back to beg for protection! Shameless!

"

nWhoosh—

nThe voices of the crowd went silent. An elder with intertwining black and white hair dressed in a Taoist robe had stepped forward.

nHe harbored a terrifying aura, no weaker than Ruo Lan's!

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"You wish to seek the protection of the family?

" The Taoist-robed elder spoke, calmly looking into the horizon without emotion.

nIt was as if Li Guang was a total stranger, rather than a family member.

nLi Guang's breath was shallow. He managed a light nod.

nThe Taoist-robed elder laughed coldly,

"Do you think you still have the right to enter the Li family?

"

nMembers of the Li family glared hatefully.

nBecause of Li Guang, the family had been heavily ridiculed. They were still trying to repair their reputation.

nLi Guang shook his head with some difficulty,

"No… I, Li Guang, sinned greatly and brought shame to the family… I do not dare return to the family…

"

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"Then why do you come?

" The Taoist-robed elder coldly questioned.

nLi Guang pushed Su Yu forward, his body buckling as he knelt on the ground. His head fell and his eyes were heavy; soon, they would close for the last time.

nWith blood in his mouth, Li Guang pleaded feebly,

"I beg of you all… Let him in…

"

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"Holy King!

" Su Yu knelt on the ground, looking at the approaching Ruo Lan. His heart burned with hatred!

nWhy, why must she hunt such a haggard old man?

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"Outsiders are forbidden to enter the Li family! You should go back!

" The Taoist robed elder coldly refused and turned to leave.

nThud—

nA low sound came from behind him.

nLooking back, Li Guang's forehead was slammed heavily on the ground. His remaining left hand was balled in a fist. His voice was pitiful, drawing on what little energy he had left as he hoarsely shouted,

"I beg of all of you… Let him in… For the sake former family…

"

nThis bow silenced heaven and earth. Time and space shared his grief. His actions were immeasurably pitiful. The voice of grief reverberated throughout the earth.

nDuring the last moments of his life, all Li Guang could do was protect Su Yu!

nHis hoarse voice, his pitiful shout, his feelings of grief; how was he the same Holy King that had stood at the peak of the Shenyue continent?

nSu Yu was in anguish, his eyes swollen from crying. He scanned the heartless members of the Li family,

"Holy King… Do not beg them. I, Su Yu, do not care about my life. I will not allow you, the Holy King, to demean yourself for me!

"

nLi Guang lifter his head before bowing again.

nThud—

nHis voice was hoarse, sad, and pitiful,

"I beg of all of you… I may die… But please, do not let him die… I beg of all of you!

"

nListening to the pitiful voice reverberating around the lonely mountain, everyone in the Li family was dazed.

nThe Taoist-robed elder was silent for a moment. Then, he calmly turned to leave,

"Open the gates!

"

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"Should we let Su Yu in alone, or…

"

nBefore the Taoist-robed elder disappeared he scowled,

"A member of the Li family dying at our gates would disgrace the ancestors, bring him in too!

"

nSeveral elders lifted the barrier and brought the two of them in.

nIn that moment, Ruo Lan descended. She lifted her eyebrows as she looked at the barrier. She circled outside the barrier, unable to enter, but unwilling to return.

nAt the backyard of the Li family manor, Li Guang clung to the last thread of his life. He leaned on the wall, his eyes heavy and nearly shut.

nBlood had stopped flowing from his wound… There was no more blood left to flow.

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"Holy King!

" Su Yu was full of guilt. If not for him, Li Guang would not have been so heavily injured!

nThe grave injuries of his right arm and lower back were all sustained in an effort to shield Su Yu.

nLi Guang trembled as he extended his left arm, caressing Su Yu's forehead. He conjured a compassionate smile,

"Hehe… It's fine… You're fine now…

" he said weakly.

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"It's me... I let you down…

" Li Guang's voice trembled.

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"Holy King, stop talking! Your clansmen have gone to fetch medicine.

" Su Yu's soul trembled, grief welling up within him.

nLi Guang smiled and he slightly shook his head,

"Do not grieve… I will die sooner or later… But, before I die, your path… I have to arrange it for you…

"

nHe trembled as he took out a token and a letter.

nThe token was the Liuxian Token, and the letter was addressed to the master of the Li family.

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"Give this letter to the master of the Li family. He will arrange for you to take part in the recruiting contest for the disciples of the Liuxian faction in five days… You can enter the Liuxian faction…

"

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"The token… Take the token. If you have the chance to meet the master of the faction… Plead with him… plead with him to take you as a disciple, so you won't get harmed by Han Zhi…

"

nSu Yu had tears in his eyes. It turned out that Li Guang had prepared a letter to help Su Yu in the future.

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"I would definitely get the Liuxian faction to investigate the incident, I will use the token to clear your name!

" Su Yu held the Liuxian token in his hands, feeling grief and fury. This was the lifelong wish of Li Guang!

nLi Guang's eyes slowly closed as he weakly shook his head,

"There's… no need for that anymore… Leave it for yourself… Survive…

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"All I can do for you… is this much…

" Li Guang gradually closed his eyes, his lips forming a lonely smile.

nHe would forever die with regret in his heart.

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"Teacher!

" Su Yu screamed to the heavens. Grief filled his chest. He was set ablaze with a burning hatred!

nLi Guang's lonely smile transformed into a smile of relief.

"You… finally called me… teacher… Hehe…

" he murmmered softly, each word full of content as they were lost to the wind.

nHis final breath extinguished…

nAlong with a full body of blood and the remnants of a relieved smile, a Holy King silently passed on.

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"Teacher!

" Su Yu's voice was trembling. He knelt on the floor and bowed.

nThey were together for less than a month, but it had felt like so much longer.

nSu Yu knelt for a long time. His eyes were swollen from crying and traces of his tears were still visible on his face when he slowly opened his red, angry eyes.

nHis silver hair flew out behind him, his purple robe dancing in the wind. Members of the Li family realized snowflakes had started to fall on the mountain peak, where it never snowed.

nLi Guang's body was covered with the snowflakes.

nThe snow soon crystallized into ice, deeply freezing his remains.

nThe peaceful smile would forever be immortalized in ice.

nSu Yu bowed three times, his expression peaceful, but detached. Muderous rage laced his grief.

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"Teacher! Your disciple swears to the heavens that I will take the head of your enemy and clear your name!

" Su Yu looked up to the snow-filled sky. He swore to the heavens, he swore to time and space!

nHan Zhi and Ruo Lan!

nSu Yu would not rest in peace until he had killed them!

nThe recruitment contest for disciples of the Liuxian faction would start in five days!

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"Han Zhi! Ruo Lan! Watch out. I, Su Yu, would take your heads, no matter the cost!

" Su Yu clenched his fists, furiously howling at the sky.

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