SWNOVELXO Chapter 46 - Su Yaoyue Gets Whacked
One-on-five at the same level? Barely anyone in the Yin-Yang Sect would dare say that.
Especially against five elite peers.
Your average tenth-level Qi Refining Monster Tree? Folks call ‘em Wooden Skin Monster Trees. Copper Skin’s a cut above.
That tenth-level Monster Tree Su Yaoyue took down earlier? Wooden Skin.
Even then, she didn’t one-shot it—shows how tough they are.
Now she’s picking a five-on-one? Honestly, Li Chuan’s a little worried for her.
Copper Skin Monster Trees are basically the top of Tier 1 Monster Trees. Five of ‘em? And the big kicker he didn’t mention: they form an array together.
Why else would they be posted up north, south, east, west, and center?
One, Su Yaoyue didn’t ask him to spill. Two, he’s not the type to play professor.
This Four Directions Monster Tree is a rare-as-hell Spirit Tree—he only clocked it after hitting level 10 Spirit Plant Identification.
Knowledge that juicy? He’s not handing it out for free.
He loves hoarding secrets.
Su Yaoyue’s first strike was plain—spear straight in.
The Four Directions Monster Tree’s counter? Simple—roots sweeping wide.
One human, one tree—attacks basic as hell but loaded with killing intent.
Li Chuan didn’t leave her hanging—calling out the tree count was his big assist.
So this “simple” strike? She threw eight-tenths of her power into it. Had to kill the Four Directions Monster Tree in one go—five closing in? She’s not invincible.
The Four Directions Monster Tree—low smarts, sparse roots—but each root packed insane strength. Combat instincts weren’t half-bad either.
It sensed her threat, so that “simple” sweep? Full force.
Monster Trees don’t hold back for defense.
Boom.
Flames erupted from her spear, slamming into the Four Directions Monster Tree’s roots.
In a flash, towering flames engulfed the tree—its roots shattered under her spear.
Trees fear fire—common knowledge.
A Monster Tree on fire? Slim chance of surviving. So after landing the hit, Su Yaoyue pulled back fast—dodging sneak attacks from the others.
Smart move—four roots shot from all directions right after.
But they crossed midair—she’d already zipped skyward.
Her gaze swept down from above, locking on the four Monster Trees now exposed. Even with their spots revealed, she couldn’t spot any Spirit Tree traits—just looked like regular trees.
“Normal cultivators running into these? No shot at escaping.”
“No wonder no one’s ever mentioned ‘em.”
She gripped her spear tighter. Four-on-one now—she still had the edge.
Five tenth-level Qi Refining Monster Trees bunched up? Even the outer sect’s so-called top ten elites would rarely walk away.
These being peak Copper Skin Monster Trees? Escape odds near zero for anyone else.
Lately, a bunch of sectmates went missing in Small World No. 43—probably these guys’ handiwork.
Su Yaoyue’s mind raced, piecing together the rumors about Small World No. 43.
Outer sect buzz claimed someone was killing sectmates for loot there—some even pinned it on her.
She couldn’t be bothered to care.
But seeing these Monster Trees, she figured out the likeliest truth behind the deaths.
Her eyes zeroed in on the rightmost Four Directions Monster Tree—felt like the weakest of the four. She’d hit the soft spot first.
Drop one more, it’s three-on-one—victory locked.
That flame-wrapped tree? Ignore it.
Monster Trees feel pain—covered in fire, it’s got no fight left.
Her focus was the top one—her gut said it was stronger.
But she’d barely moved when a mist rolled in from nowhere, smothering the burning Monster Tree.
The mist turned to water—poof, flames out.
“What?!”
“Who’s casting?!”
The crew yelped—Su Yaoyue froze, thrown off.
Li Chuan was shocked too, blurting, “The top one’s a Water-Attribute Monster Tree.”
Four Directions Monster Trees gain attributes at higher tiers—think Tier 4 or 5.
Gold, wood, water, fire, earth—they can cover the spread.
But Tier 1? Gotta be a freak of nature.
“Water—Water-Attribute Monster Tree?!” the old guy and crew gasped.
Monster Beasts with attributes are like cultivators with spirit roots.
In short, this Water-Attribute Monster Tree and Fire Spirit Root Su Yaoyue? Cream of their crops.
“Senior Sister Su, stop! That Monster Tree’s too much—300 Spirit Stones, I’ll pay every cent!” the old guy yelled.
Not out of kindness—he knew tough Monster Trees could move a bit. If she died, they’d be screwed.
Plus, with extra Monster Trees here, he could sell the intel to the sect. Less contribution than killing them, but no loss.
Gotta hand it to the Yin-Yang Sect’s mission system—Su Yaoyue took this job through the Mission Hall, where the tree’s rough spot was logged.
So even though they all saw the extra four, he had dibs among the group.
Without that, Su Yaoyue wouldn’t charge 300 Spirit Stones—she’d just claim the cleanup contribution for all four herself.
But he didn’t know her. That shout? She charged the Water-Attribute Monster Tree instead.
“Perfect—fire beats water. I’ll take it out first.”
??
“Isn’t water supposed to beat fire? That’s what our senior brothers and sisters taught us!” The old guy’s “wise” eyes darted around, landing on Li Chuan—his go-to authority now.
Meeting that thirsty-for-knowledge stare, Li Chuan asked, “Those seniors who taught you—or Senior Sister Su—who’s stronger?”
“Senior Sister Su, duh. Who in the outer sect can touch her…”
“There you go—they taught you bunk.”
“Huh? So—fire beats water?!”
The old guy’s brain fried. Decades of learning—poisoned textbooks?
Eyes back on the fight, he still fretted. “But it’s five Copper Skin Monster Trees!”
Li Chuan waved it off. “Relax—Senior Sister Su’s a beast, rocking that Treasure Weapon armor. Mere Monster Trees? Just…”
Boom.
Su Yaoyue got whipped airborne by two roots.
Li Chuan paused. “Mere Monster Trees—just spinning Senior Sister Su like a top, that’s all.”
The old guy and crew suddenly noticed Li Chuan’s voice fading.
They turned—he was zipping back on his flying sword, cool as ever.