In truth, aside from the fact that the comic had received Immortal approval, its story itself was extremely exciting. The duel between Zhang Chulan and Zhang Lingyu alone had many fans eagerly waiting.
After all, their battle was not mere martial arts, it was a clash of Daoist arts. And now, that long-awaited battle had finally reached its end.
The interweaving of two thunder techniques showed everyone that even lightning itself could possess different attributes and methods of combat.
The Yin Five Thunders, heavy and murky.
The Yang Five Thunders, fierce and scorching.
In the end, Zhang Chulan's superior technique allowed him to win the fight, an outcome no one had expected. But what truly shocked the fans was the appearance of the Old Heavenly Master.
When the Dragon-Tiger Mountain Luo Tian Dajiao concluded, Wang Ye's recollections mentioned that he had once briefly crossed hands with the Heavenly Master. Wang Ye, who could control time, was considered a prodigy among the younger generation.
Yet in front of the Old Heavenly Master, he was utterly insignificant. Even the powerful "Disorderly Metal Strike," which could instantly kill Zhuge Qing, could only immobilize the Heavenly Master for a single breath.
Eight Miraculous Skills?
What a joke!
The so-called pinnacle of power, the Old Heavenly Master, was truly invincible among mortals. Fans across the land gasped in disbelief, completely stunned by his power.
"My god, so the real boss was this old man all along! I thought he was just a cranky old geezer, didn't expect him to be this terrifying!"
"Terrifying? He didn't even move, and Wang Ye was done for!"
"This is insane. Turns out the oldest one is the most monstrous!"
The Old Heavenly Master's strength was far beyond anyone's expectations. Before reading the comic, people thought that a hundred-year-old man being able to walk was already impressive.
But after reading, they understood one truth, in any of Boss Su's comics, every white-haired old man is a terrifying existence.
First came the Heaven-Destruction Sword Twenty-Three.
Then came the Old Heavenly Master crushing Wang Ye.
Had the comic stopped there, people would have simply thought the Old Heavenly Master was strong, but without grasping how strong. It wasn't until his junior brother was murdered by Quanxing that this long-silent old man finally revealed his true terror.
Heavenly Path Daoist.
The absolute pinnacle of the world of the Extraordinary.
His descent from the mountain made the entire world tremble. No one could stop the wrath of this old man, not even the company could intervene.
Earlier, Lu Jin had managed to wound the Heavenly Master, but once the old man got serious, he shattered Lu Jin's defense with a single slap.
The Triple Reversal of Life was broken, and Lu Jin immediately lost consciousness.
"Brothers, I realize now I underestimated the Heavenly Master's strength."
"Wait, what? One slap? Old Man Lu was also a wielder of the Eight Miraculous Skills, a clan head no less, and he was taken down in one strike?"
"What kind of level is the Heavenly Master even at?"
The whole city buzzed with shock over the Heavenly Master's might.
And in the comic's final page, the fourteen members of Quanxing appeared, alongside the heroic Ding Shian. Their goal: to challenge the Heavenly Master.
But the panel abruptly cut off, leaving no continuation. Fans froze for a moment, then exploded in outrage.
"Not again! Damn it, Boss Su, I hate you!"
"Why do you always stop right at the critical moment? Boss Su, does your family even know how much you love cliffhangers?!"
"Damn you, Boss Su! Next time we really won't read it anymore, you're too cruel!!!"
Those were still the mild reactions. Some fans with obsessive tendencies, unable to see the full story, were already clawing at their walls in frustration.
"Boss Su, you're inhuman! Wind and Cloud tormented us for ten days straight, and now you're doing it again with Under One Person! Are you trying to kill us!?"
On the Jade Chamber, Keqing stomped her foot furiously as she reached the cliffhanger.
"So frustrating! Su Han's at it again, why does he always stop at the best part?!"
First it was the Luo Tian Dajiao, now it was Quanxing's challenge to the Heavenly Master, couldn't he just release the whole thing at once?
Every time he left her hanging, it drove her mad.
Seeing Keqing grinding her teeth, Ningguang covered her mouth and laughed softly. "Then why don't you just go find him? After all, Su Han rarely leaves his shop. And with the Immortal's support, I imagine the next volume won't take long."
"I'd like to," Keqing sighed, setting the comic down. "But I really don't have the time. Between training special soldiers and establishing the welfare home… If Su Han hadn't sent the comic here, I probably wouldn't even have time to queue up for it."
Since she'd resolved to earn the Immortals' recognition, she needed to work hard, step by step. Moreover, the martial arts Su Han had given them were immensely powerful, many promising youths were already showing great progress.
At this rate, she estimated that within half a year, a whole group of experts could be trained.
Ningguang's eyes softened. She personally poured Keqing a cup of tea and said gently, "You've been working hard."
"Not at all, we're all working toward the same goal. Besides, Su Han has it tough too. He's rushing his comics while trying to meet the Immortals' expectations. If I get the chance, I'd like to treat him to a meal."
Although their first meeting had been full of misunderstandings, Keqing had come to deeply respect Su Han's insight afterward. And besides, the martial arts he had shared were priceless treasures.
Hearing this, Ningguang smiled. "In that case, why don't I host a banquet and invite him to the Jade Chamber? That way, you can also ask him for some advice about training. I heard from Ganyu that Su Han's martial skills are quite formidable."
"Huh? He knows martial arts? Then I definitely want to spar with him next time!"
For some reason, upon hearing Su Han's name, Keqing's mood instantly lifted.
Time passed quickly.
Three days later, a convoy slowly entered Liyue Harbor from outside the city.
Inside the leading carriage, Hu Tao pointed ahead excitedly. "Look, this is our home! Isn't it beautiful, Amber?"
The young girl beside her was completely stunned.
The city wound around mountains and rivers, countless ships anchored at its bustling docks, far too many to count.
Within the city stood rows of wooden pavilions and towers, a scene of unmatched prosperity. It was the first time Amber had ever seen such a grand sight, her mouth hanging open in awe.
"This is incredible… Even Mondstadt's Port doesn't have this many ships!"
Seeing her friend's reaction, Hu Tao's face was full of pride, this was the pride of being a Liyue native.
Before entering the city, they went through inspection, and on the way to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Hu Tao spotted a new comic advertisement. She immediately ordered the carriage to stop, jumped out, and ran straight toward the poster.
"Huh? A new comic? Then that means Wind and Cloud is finished?"
A passerby overheard her and smiled as he replied, "Wind and Cloud just ended a few days ago. This new one's even better, everyone says it was made by an Immortal, and that there's a chance for immortal fate hidden within it."
"Made by an Immortal? Hidden immortal fate? What kind of nonsense is that?"
Hu Tao was utterly confused, having no idea what the man was talking about.
However, she noticed that the author's name was still Su Han's. It must've been some sort of marketing ploy.
Still, wasn't it a bit too daring? Using the name of an Immortal for advertising, wouldn't that cause trouble?
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