I Have A Trillion Protagonist Halos

Chapter 127: Pilgrimage

Those heart-wrenching pleas did not move Su Zhan. In less than a minute, there was only one person left from the Sole Sword Sect.

That person fled to a mountain peak, looking at Su Zhan's appearance with despair, kneeling and begging for mercy.

"I beg you, I didn't mean to offend, I was just… just forced into this! Please, spare my life!"

"I have given you a chance."

"I… I was confused for a moment! I promise to change, to be a good person next time—"

His words abruptly halted. A bloodline appeared on the person's neck, blood gushing forth, and they collapsed weakly.

Su Zhan remained calm, whispering softly, "There won't be a next time. Do better in your next life."

From the beginning, he had given these people a chance. Unfortunately, no one listened.

Since that was the case, he had no reason to spare them.

The Ink Dragon Sword flashed, shaking off the bloodstains, and the longsword became clean and neat again. With the sword sheathed, Su Zhan returned to the top of Zimu Peak.

"Thank you for your great grace, Lord Su!" Everyone from the Liu family knelt down and bowed to Su Zhan.

"No need for that." Su Zhan said calmly, then walked towards Qin Jincheng and the others. "Grand Elder, Sect Master, I won't be returning to the Sword Sect."

"Where are you going, Su Zhan?"

"The members of the Sole Sword Sect arrived faster than I expected, indicating that their intent to kill me is incredibly strong." Su Zhan's tone turned cold. "Instead of waiting for them to come to the eastern land, I might as well take the initiative to confront them and understand the situation. Besides, the eastern land no longer offers me further progress. I also want to see the wider world outside."

Chen Changfeng sighed and then smiled reluctantly. "Su Zhan, your talent is unparalleled. The eastern land is like a shallow pond for you. True dragons cannot be trapped in shallow waters. I understand this principle, so I won't hold you back. I won't bother with pleasantries either."

"But whenever you return, the doors of the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect will always be open. Whenever and wherever, as long as I receive news from you, I, Chen Changfeng, will definitely come!"josei

Qin Jincheng nodded as well. "Su Zhan, with your talent and current strength, it is indeed not suitable for you to stay in the eastern land. However, be careful when you go alone to the Sole Sword Sect!"

"I understand. Thank you, Sect Master, for your concern, Grand Elder Chen."

Su Zhan smiled faintly, then looked at the Empress.

After a moment of contemplation, he took out Chen Jue's weapon, along with some precious elixirs, martial arts techniques, and secret manuals, and handed them to the Empress. "Empress, I made a promise before that I would lend a hand when the Flower Moon Kingdom was in trouble. But now that I am leaving the eastern land, I don't know how long it will take before I return."

"The promise still stands, but I'm afraid it will be difficult to fulfill it in a timely manner."

"Also, I apologize for absorbing your sacred pool the last time… Consider these as compensation!"

"Lord Su, you're even capable of feeling embarrassed?" The Empress chuckled lightly, then shook her head. "I, Ye Qingyu, have always emphasized fairness. The Sacred Pool's liquid is not as valuable as these things you're giving me, so I can't accept them."

"Then consider it as a personal gift from me to you!" Su Zhan smiled, grasping the Empress's delicate hand and opening it, placing those things in her hand.

"You… Are you just casually holding a girl's hand like this?" The Empress's face reddened as she spoke softly. She had the demeanor of a young girl.

"Well…" Su Zhan hesitated. "Empress, I suppose you're no longer considered a young girl, right?"

"Su Zhan, you jerk!" The Empress stomped her foot, glared at Su Zhan in annoyance, and angrily boarded the peach blossom boat, departing.

"On the day you leave the eastern land, remember to inform me!" Leaving behind those words, the peach blossom boat suddenly accelerated and quickly disappeared into the sky.

Su Zhan was left stunned for a moment, feeling a bit perplexed. "Why did she scold me?"

Chen Changfeng and Qin Jincheng exchanged glances, wearing expressions of speechlessness. It is said that the Empress has a high opinion of herself, and except for her elders, she has never even held a man's hand. Yet, you dare to say she's not a young girl…

However, the Empress is the ruler of a nation, and it is indeed strange for her to refer to herself as a girl. But still, even if you think that in your heart, why would you say it to her face?

Hehe! Why are you asking us when you have no clue?

Chen Changfeng sighed, patting Su Zhan's shoulder. "Su Zhan, your strength and talent are unquestionable, but when it comes to matters of the heart… I suggest you seek advice from the Sect Master. Back then, the Sect Master, in his white robe, moved among dozens of women without any… ouch! Sect Master, please don't hit me!" Before Chen Changfeng could finish his sentence, his head was already given a fierce thump by Qin Jincheng.

"Chen Changfeng, do you believe that I will expose the incident of you peeking at Junior Sister while she was bathing, only to discover that Junior Sister was actually Junior Brother?" Qin Jincheng roared in anger.

Chen Changfeng twitched his mouth. You bastard! You already said it out loud!

"Sect Master, you're going too far! Be careful, or I'll…"

"If you say another word, I'll beat you to death!"

It seemed that the pressure brought by formidable enemies suddenly dissipated, causing Chen Changfeng and Qin Jincheng, both in their hundreds, to engage in a brawl like young men. Of course, they didn't use their true qi, or else that thump alone would have smashed their heads to pieces.

Su Zhan watched this scene with a contented smile. He felt extremely pleased.

If the world were peaceful and everyone minded their own business, he could stay in the Sword Sect, spend his life exploring mountains and waters, engaging in love affairs, practicing swordsmanship, and cultivating. It wouldn't be a bad life at all.

However, this world operates on the principle of the survival of the fittest.

If he is not strong, he will be trampled upon! This time, it's the Sole Sword Sect. What about the next time, and the time after that? Only by being overwhelmingly powerful, to the point where no one can control or influence him, can he live the life he desires.

"The law of the jungle, the natural order. It's just that the rules of this world are excessively cruel. The strong annihilate entire sects and engage in ruthless massacres. This is a world where the weak are preyed upon, but there should still be a hint of conscience and humanity, right?"

"Perhaps, only by becoming the strongest can I establish my own rules. This path is incredibly arduous, but I have no other choice."

"The journey… shall begin with the Sole Sword Sect!"

A cold gleam flashed in Su Zhan's eyes as he bid farewell to Chen Changfeng and Qin Jincheng.

"Su Zhan, are you leaving the eastern land now?"

"It will be some time." Su Zhan shook his head. "It's been a long time since I returned home. I want to go back and have a look."

"Alright, when you decide on the day of departure, remember to inform us. We want to see you off."

"Okay." With a nod, Su Zhan stepped into the air and departed.

…

Soon, news of Su Zhan defeating the Sole Sword Sect's third-transformation pinnacle expert and saving the entire eastern land's martial world spread throughout the fifteen nations!

Countless martial artists were shocked and grateful.

Some people erected statues of Su Zhan and worshipped him as a deity. Others composed songs and ballads about Su Zhan's deeds at the eastern land Martial Arts Tournament, spreading them far and wide.

Many powerful martial artists from different parts of the fifteen nations set off toward the Xia Kingdom. In their eyes, Su Zhan's act of stabilizing the crumbling situation was akin to that of a saint. They were coming on a pilgrimage to pay their respects!