Chapter 1891: Pressure

"Liu Guifen..."

Xiang Yi silently chewed on the name, her expression somewhat complex.

For the past six months, the Shizi Street has been far from peaceful. Not only have there been repeated sightings of the Inverted Buddha Pagoda anomaly, but the struggle for control of the Northern Street has been exceptionally brutal.

In the beginning, various ruthless characters took turns stepping onto the stage.

These were notorious apostles from the Five Domains, and their combat prowess was unquestionable.

They were either influential figures in underground cults or leaders of dark forces, each with a terrifying nickname that could make ordinary Spirit Masters tremble and stop babies from crying at night.

Such as: Lord of Heaven's Annihilation, Supreme Night Monarch, Ninth Sword Emperor...

But it still wasn't enough.

These individuals might have seized the throne of the Northern Street, but they ultimately couldn't escape the relentless assassinations by equally powerful opponents.

In short, conquering was easy, but holding onto power was hard!

Until that man stepped forward...

"Liu Guifen, the one you mentioned who also cultivates ancient martial arts, the omni-talented Spirit Master who knows a bit of everything, that Pure Yang Body?" The robust hand on Xiang Yi's hand spoke.

Shen Yi...

Tears Lixi'er and Tianren Wushui, who stood aside, lowered their eyes.

They had been in the Eastern Street for some time and had seen Xiang Yi multiple times, but this was only the second time they had heard Shen Yi speak.

The first time was because of Tears Lixi'er's Divine Devil Eyes. Of course, he only asked one question then:

"Are these the Divine Devil Eyes?"

Shen Yi's condition was visibly poor.

Tears Lixi'er also knew one or two reasons from Xu Xiaoshou.

Since performing the 'Four Departures' at the Divine Ruins, Shen Yi had not fully recovered his physical body. He had only progressed from inhabiting a bronze mirror to being able to manifest a finger outside the mirror, and now to barely being able to form a hand.

Ancient martial arts cultivate the body.

If his body wasn't even complete, his strength would naturally be greatly reduced – Tears Lixi'er and Tianren Wushui knew this without asking.

The fundamental reason they had not approached the Inverted Buddha Pagoda sooner was that Shen Yi, the pillar of the Shizi Street, perhaps only retained "礻" of his full strength.

"Yes."

Xiang Yi responded deeply, looking up at the two individuals before her and introducing them:

"Liu Guifen, nicknamed 'Emperor Guifen,' Lord of the Northern Street."

"True to his name, he is unassuming in appearance, but Liu Guifen is incredibly smooth in his dealings and is well-connected in the Northern Street. His circle of friends is also remarkably wide."

"Initially, everyone thought Liu Guifen was a joke, and some even ridiculed his name."

"And upon hearing he wanted to be the Lord of the Northern Street, figures like Di Potian, Sha Louren, and Supreme Night Monarch also scoffed at him."

At this point, Xiang Yi frowned slightly before continuing:

"Later, I don't know how, but public opinion shifted, and Liu Guifen became the Northern Street's eccentric. Everyone enjoyed teasing him."

"So, with some encouragement and concession, he even ascended to the throne of the Northern Street, experiencing the joy of a common person's dream coming true."

"Who would have thought that after truly taking the position of Lord of the Northern Street, as 'Emperor Guifen'..."

Xiang Yi's lips curled into a smile.

Xiang Yi quickly suppressed her smile, returning to seriousness:

"Liu Guifen displayed formidable strength that was inconsistent with his past..."

Yes, she had also ridiculed Liu Guifen's name at the time.

In fact, it should be said that everyone in the entire Shizi Street, except for the dim-witted Shen Yi, had ridiculed Liu Guifen for not changing to a more pleasant name before entering the Shizi Street.

After all, no one paid attention to his former self before he became the Lord of the Northern Street, and they didn't care to.

And in the Jianghu, a name was very important!

But the reality was, to this day, besides Shen Yi, including herself, Xiang Yaoyao, everyone who had previously mocked Liu Guifen's name had been severely humiliated.

"Became strong overnight?"

Tears Lixi'er wondered aloud, inexplicably reminded of Xu Xiaoshou.

From Mu Zixi's perspective, Xu Xiaoshou also suddenly became strong at some point; before that, he was always at the bottom in the annual Wind Cloud Contest.

Xiang Yi shook her head slightly: "Not exactly..."

After pondering, she carefully chose a more accurate description and slowly said:

"But looking at it this way, he truly has no record of defeat?"

"Before, in the Northern Street Beast Arena, people and beasts fought him. Most of the time, he drew, or won by a narrow margin, very insignificantly."

"But he never lost! Regardless of whether his opponent was a low-level thug or someone like Supreme Night Monarch, who was qualified to contend for the Lord of the Northern Street, he never lost."

"Especially after he ascended..."

Xiang Yi's face showed surprise as she sighed:

"His Pure Yang Body is certainly striking, but what's even more astonishing is that no matter who he fights, he exhibits abilities similar to his opponent's."

"He can refine spirits, set up formations, is skilled with swords and sabers, wields spears and axes, proficient in everything, truly omni-talented."

"Even the paths he cultivates are extremely varied. Di Potian's 'Momentum,' Sha Louren's 'Killing,' Supreme Night Monarch's 'Ghost'—these bizarre arts, he's proficient in all of them. It's truly a strange phenomenon."

Omni-talented...

Tears Lixi'er felt an even greater sense of familiarity and asked, "Aunt Xiang must have investigated his background?"

"Naturally."

"His entire ancestral lineage, eighteen generations up and down, have been investigated. This person was previously as clean as could be, with no dark background whatsoever."

"But then he suddenly entered Shizi Street, displayed strength inconsistent with his background, and forcefully took the position of Lord of the Northern Street..."

Xiang Yi's thoughts stalled slightly.

There clearly should be something significant to consider, but at this moment, her thoughts always scattered.

Tianren Wushui was extremely knowledgeable about this, stating confidently: "He was possessed."

"No." Xiang Yi shook her head definitively, looking at the orange man:

"Who Liu Guifen is isn't important. It's enough to know that he must be here for the Inverted Buddha Pagoda."

"I've considered your idea, but the problem is, who is the possessor?"

"Among the prodigies of the Five Domains, who possesses abilities like his, proficient in every path? As far as I know, none can match..."

Xiang Yi bared her teeth: "Even Dao Qiongcang can't! Dao Qiongcang only cultivated Grandmaster Sword Intent, while Liu Guifen has Sword Dao Master!"

Tianren Wushui was equally knowledgeable about this and held his ground, stating firmly: "Multiple possessions."

"But how are 'memory' and 'self' maintained?"

Xiang Yi had already considered everything a normal person would think of. She raised her doubts: "Liu Guifen, this person, his 'humanity' is still quite perfect; he doesn't seem like a mixed..."

At this, she stopped, her gaze avoiding the orange man, her voice softening by three parts, but daring to change her words, glancing suggestively at Tears Lixi'er:

"Not like a hodgepodge."

The large hand resting on her thigh squirmed, and a voice emerged:

"Shizi Street rules restrict the outflow of Saint Power."

"Moreover, here with me, if powers like the Body of Decay are released, I can sense them at all times."

"Since Tianren Wushui is Xu Xiaoshou's friend, he is also my friend. Besides, he can already suppress his own power... Xiang'er, and Xu Xiaoshou's junior sister, need not worry."

After a pause, Shen Yi cut off their further conversation, pointed a finger at the wooden door, and stated directly:

"The guest has arrived."

"Xiang'er, open the door and welcome him. We'll know once we talk, and there's a gift to receive."

Receive, receive, receive...

Receive everything, receive your big head!

There's no happy occasion in the Eastern Street, so how could this gift be a good one? It's probably like a weasel paying respects to a chicken—no good intentions!

Xiang Yi wasn't resistant to Tears Lixi'er.

This junior sister was too beautiful, had a good figure, and was Xu Xiaoshou's junior sister. She wished she could embrace her on the bed and cling to her every day.

But Tianren Wushui...

That gloomy person was a Body of Decay, a symbol of a lone star of ill omen. Whoever approached him died.

Her original intention was not to let him into the Eastern Street, but Shen Yi...

Forget it!

Dunce Shen Yi!

Putting away Shen Yi's hand and gesturing for the two beside her to sit, Xiang Yi cleared her throat and waved her hand, opening the room door.

"Enter."

"Ding!"

"Arrived at the legendary location 'Aunt Xiang's Boudoir,' gained 10,000 Contribution Points, obtained 'Sky-Walking Sword Technique, First Form.'"

As the door opened, Liu Guifen suppressed the slight upward curve of his lips and stepped inside.

Aunt Xiang's boudoir was a vital area of the Eastern Street.

Shizi Street was originally led by the Eastern Street. At least half of its affairs were handled from here and could be completed within fifteen minutes.

How much power did orders issued from this room wield?

To put it this way, setting aside the Five Domains, within the Dead Floating Pagoda City's territory, whoever was pointed at died.

No matter how strong, they wouldn't survive half a day!

"I am Liu Guifen."

Upon entering the door, Liu Guifen made no attempt to conceal his identity. He knew he was strong, but he also knew there were countless extraordinary people in the Five Domains.

Without mentioning anything else, the Ten Honored Ones, Xiang Yaoyao, were not to be underestimated and would definitely discern his true identity.

Rather than being secretive, it was better to be open.

"You are Liu Guifen?"

The three people in the room were each surprised. The earlier report had said that the Lord of the Northern Street had sent an envoy; they hadn't expected the person himself to come?

Xiang Yi was slightly surprised, looking at the person at the door.

This person looked human, with eyebrows, eyes, and a nose. He was utterly unremarkable, with no distinguishing features, easily blending into a crowd.

No wonder he claimed to be an envoy from the Lord of the Northern Street; no one from the Eastern Street doubted him.

Even though she had seen Emperor Guifen's portrait, Xiang Yi had to scrutinize him for a while before realizing she should indeed recognize him.

And if there was anything about Liu Guifen's appearance worth praising...

"The Pure Yang Body is indeed as legendary as it is said." Xiang Yi finally found something to commend.

Liu Guifen had the appearance and demeanor of an old man over a hundred years old, with white hair and aged features, yet his body teemed with vitality, far surpassing that of an ordinary Spirit Master.

And only that.

He could only be compared to ordinary Spirit Masters.

The Pure Yang Body was merely a spiritual body, not a saint body—there were countless extraordinary individuals in Shizi Street whose vitality surpassed his.

"Aunt Xiang flatters me."

While he was being scrutinized, Liu Guifen also observed the three individuals in the boudoir.

Unlike ordinary people's perspective, he didn't need to use his brain, memorize anything, or do any preliminary research.

Whenever Liu Guifen's eyes swept over a person, the corresponding information would automatically generate in his mind:

"Xiang Yaoyao, one of the Ten Honored Ones, Shen Yi's brain, skilled in planning, cultivates 'Great Summoning Art,' Spirit Refinement: Grand Void, basic combat power evaluation: one/ten, burst combat power evaluation: .../ten."

"Tears Lixi'er, formerly Mu Zixi, Xu Xiaoshou's junior sister, Supreme Life Demon Body, Divine Devil Eyes, controls Divine Power and Demonic Power, swallowed the World Origin Point of the Ash-Swallowing Hell Sea, Spirit Refinement: Grand Void, Demon Ancestor's trump card (highlighted in red), basic combat power evaluation: six/ten, burst combat power evaluation: eight/ten."

"Tianren Wushui, Body of Devour, Body of Decay, Undying Body, Spirit Refinement: Grand Void (pseudo-half saint), controls Blood World Pearl, Cursed Yin's trump card (highlighted in red), basic combat power evaluation: eight/ten, burst combat power evaluation: nine/ten."

"Shen Yi's Hand, Ten Honored Ones, basic combat power evaluation: .../ten, burst combat power evaluation: .../ten."

Good heavens!

Liu Guifen scanned everyone at once, including the hand of Shen Yi, hidden behind Xiang Yi but completely visible, and was startled.

In this small boudoir of Aunt Xiang, what kind of monstrous beings had gathered?

The Eye of the Great Dao - Dao Ancestor's Legacy, was an extremely useful module he had exchanged with a huge amount of Contribution Points.

Who was who, what abilities they possessed, what their combat power values were—all revealed at a glance, never making a mistake in evaluation.

Among these data, Liu Guifen valued "combat power evaluation" the most.

One was the lowest.

Ten was the highest.

In the entire Shizi Street, including the battles the Lord of the Northern Street had experienced before, even when encountering strong opponents like Supreme Night Monarch, the highest was only "six."

In this boudoir, there wasn't a single person below "six"... Oh, there was, but Aunt Xiang had a "burst combat power evaluation"!

Liu Guifen had never even seen this before.

But the people in the boudoir, each of them could burst, which was too outrageous.

And...

"What is this '...'?" Liu Guifen felt his knowledge expand; he had never seen this either.

According to the introduction, the highest combat power evaluation was "ten."

But in the combat power evaluation of Aunt Xiang and Shen Yi's Hand, "..." appeared—was this beyond the limit? Unable to evaluate?

"Shen... Yi..."

Liu Guifen's eyelids twitched wildly, trying to suppress his surging emotions and bring his thoughts back to the main topic.

He knew that a combat power above "six" could pose a threat to him, and going up one more level above that was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Everyone in the room had a chance to kill him; that was the conclusion...

He thought and thought, suppressed and suppressed.

Liu Guifen still couldn't calm down!

He still couldn't ignore that "..." representing off-the-charts combat power!

Aunt Xiang had the "Great Summoning Art"; Liu Guifen and everyone in the Five Domains knew that her burst combat power was "...", which was understandable.

But Shen Yi...

No, that was just Shen Yi's Hand!

Even his basic combat power evaluation was "...". Did that mean even a single finger could crush him, who possessed the Dao Ancestor's Legacy?

"Check 'Shen Yi's Hand'! I want all his combat power data, immediately! Now!"

It was his first time encountering such a powerful figure. Liu Guifen even suppressed the two highlighted parts in the combat power information.

He zoomed in on the robust hand hidden behind Aunt Xiang's waist, through the "Eye of the Great Dao - Dao Ancestor's Legacy" perspective.

"Drip."

"Insufficient authority. Please contribute ten million Contribution Points to unlock 'Shen Yi Combat Power Evaluation - Detailed Explanation.'"

What a hell of ten million Contribution Points am I supposed to give you!

All my Contribution Points have been squeezed dry by you, and the Dao Ancestor's Legacy progress hasn't even started exchanging yet, damn Dao Ancestor's Legacy, ahhh...

Liu Guifen was going crazy.

Liu Guifen wore a respectful smile on his face, a fawning smile from the bottom of his heart.

At this moment, he finally understood why "Aunt Xiang's Boudoir" was a "legendary" reward trigger location, able to so generously reward Elder Yutu with the first sword of the "Seven Sky-Walking Swords."

Hmm? No?

According to the Dao Ancestor's Legacy's nature, this "Sky-Walking Sword Technique, First Form" might actually have no relation to the "Seven Sky-Walking Swords," right?

"Greetings, Aunt Xiang."

Liu Guifen dared not think wildly anymore and bowed to greet them one by one: "And greetings, Senior Tianren Wushui, Miss Tears Lixi'er, and..."

He was very flustered at the moment, his voice trembling, but soon he calmed down in this grand setting.

Let him be strong, I am the Dao Ancestor's Legacy's sheep, why should I be afraid!

He straightened his back.

Liu Guifen wore a mysterious, knowing smile, his gaze lightly directed behind Aunt Xiang, and calmly said:

"Greetings, Boss Shen Yi."

He can see?

Xiang Yi was astonished.

Shen Yi wasn't just hiding behind her waist, nor had she used a spiritual skill to conceal him—Xiang Yi knew her own limits.

Shen Yi himself concealed his aura; only a hand and wrist remained visible. Who could recognize this as "Shen Yi"?

"Oh no..."

"This Lord of the Northern Street is a bit mysterious. Could he be using the pretext of a gift to spy on Shen Yi's current state? Could it be related to the Inverted Buddha Pagoda?" Xiang Yi immediately thought of the crucial point.

The large hand behind her waist moved, patting her perky bottom.

Xiang Yi understood, brought Shen Yi's hand to her chest, and faced Liu Guifen squarely.

"Liu Guifen, you can sense my presence?"

Upon hearing that deep voice, Liu Guifen knew this person was terrifyingly strong, and his whole body uncontrollably began to tremble.

He controlled himself, his lips slightly curled, revealing a profound and inscrutable expression again: "Boss Shen Yi, I am, after all, also the Lord of the North..."

"Your smile reminds me of someone."

As soon as the words fell, Liu Guifen's pupils suddenly dilated, his hair stood on end, and his mind went blank.

He saw Shen Yi's hand suddenly leave Aunt Xiang's control, a finger piercing through the air, giving him no time to react, stopping directly before his glabella.

"Buzz..."

An invisible wave of power swept through Aunt Xiang's boudoir.

The miscellaneous objects in the room hummed and vibrated, and the wooden door behind him creaked.

A slight crack appeared in the skin between Liu Guifen's eyebrows, and a drop of blood trickled down. His lips turned pale, and cold sweat poured down as he stammered:

"Who, who...?"

The room was dead silent, yet Liu Guifen was deafened by the noise.

"Drip, drip, drip!"

"Warning! Warning! Warning!"

"Death warning! Death warning! Death warning!"

"Analyzing escape routes... Escape route analysis failed... Ten deaths, no life. Recommended to wait in place, or there might be a glimmer of hope."

Wait?

Wait for death!

You idiotic Dao Ancestor System, besides waiting for death, at least point out a clear path... Liu Guifen regretted coming to Aunt Xiang's boudoir. This wasn't legendary level, it was hell level!

"You don't need to know who he is. You only need to know that when I have this kind of intuition, I usually choose to... kill him."

Liu Guifen knelt down without warning.

This was his fantasized path to survival, but he knew Shen Yi's temper; weak individuals were more likely to die.

He therefore stood up straight, feeling neither humble nor arrogant, and said with a trembling voice: "This Liu, this year, is one hundred seventy-two years old..."

The hand seemed to pay no attention, as it had no ears, but in the end, it gave him a chance, and a faint voice echoed in the boudoir:

"Answer whatever Xiang'er asks."

"Only speak when you are told to speak."

"If not asked, then wait."

After a pause, it stopped for a full three breaths, which felt like three centuries.

Then, in Aunt Xiang's boudoir, where a pin drop could be heard and a drop of sweat would echo, Shen Yi's voice emerged again:

"Do not lie. Can you do that, Liu Guifen?"

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