As the opposition between the Conservative Faction and the Reformist Faction grew increasingly intense, friction between the two sides never ceased, and the atmosphere became ever more tense. At a major cultivator exchange gathering, the two factions finally erupted into a fierce argument.
"Your so-called new cultivation methods are nothing more than bewitching people and destroying the traditional order!" a highly respected sect leader of the Conservative Faction shouted angrily.
"The times are changing, and cultivation methods should advance with them. If we blindly cling to the old ways, how can the Primordial World progress?" a cultivator who supported the new methods retorted without yielding.
Just as both sides were arguing until their faces turned red, a terrifying surge of spiritual power suddenly came from afar. A massive evil dragon came howling from the horizon, Black Flame coiling around its body and a vicious gleam flashing in its eyes. Wherever it passed, trees turned to ash and rocks shattered.
"Not good, it's an evil dragon! Everyone, defend yourselves!" someone shouted.
This evil dragon was immensely powerful. Though demon beasts had caused trouble in the Primordial World before, an evil dragon this strong was extraordinarily rare. Everyone hurriedly cast spells to resist it, but the Black Flame it spewed forth crashed over them like raging waves, easily breaking through their defenses.
Seeing that the situation was dire, Chen Siyu knew she had to use a powerful technique. She swiftly circulated her spiritual power and unleashed Dragon's Roar, a martial art she had comprehended in a parallel universe and created by combining it with the spiritual power characteristics of the Primordial World. Her hands danced as she chanted, and a roar containing immense spiritual power and Chaos Power burst from her mouth. The roar became tangible, transforming into a colossal five-colored dragon that charged toward the evil dragon.
The five-colored dragon collided with the evil dragon, erupting in an earth-shaking boom. Spiritual power scattered in every direction, violent winds howled, and the surrounding mountains shook as though they were about to collapse. Everyone stared at Chen Siyu in astonishment, never expecting her to wield such a powerful martial art.
Chen Ruixuan refused to be outdone and unleashed the move he had just learned—Pretty Me Punch. Though the fist technique looked ridiculous, it contained a marvelous power. Every punch he threw stirred the surrounding spiritual power into whirlpools, disrupting the evil dragon's movements.
Under Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan's combined assault, the evil dragon gradually fell into a disadvantage. Yet it still stubbornly resisted, suddenly swinging its tail and sending several nearby cultivators flying.
"Don't panic! Attack together! With these new ways of using spiritual power, we can definitely defeat it!" Chen Siyu shouted.
The cultivators who had originally supported the new cultivation methods responded first. Following the method Chen Siyu had taught them, they merged their spiritual power together and formed an enormous spiritual shield that blocked the evil dragon's attack. Other cultivators who had originally remained on the fence or even leaned toward the Conservative Faction saw the tremendous power displayed by the new methods and joined the battle as well.
Everyone worked together, coordinating with Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan's attacks. After a fierce clash, the evil dragon finally let out a mournful cry and crashed to the ground, dissolving into a cloud of black smoke.
After this battle, many cultivators who had once harbored doubts about the new cultivation methods witnessed firsthand the formidable power of combining those methods with new martial arts, and their attitudes began to change.
"It seems these new methods really do have their own merits. Perhaps we truly should reconsider them," a cultivator who had previously belonged to the Conservative Faction said quietly.
"That's right. If not for Chen Siyu, Chen Ruixuan, and the new methods they taught us, we likely would have found it difficult to withstand the evil dragon today," another cultivator agreed.
However, there were still stubborn people within the Conservative Faction who refused to acknowledge the advantages of the new methods. In secret, they plotted greater moves, attempting to completely suppress the spread of the new ideas. Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan sensed this undercurrent. They knew that this dispute over cultivation principles was far from over, and even greater challenges awaited them ahead. How would they deal with the Conservative Faction's secret schemes and truly usher in a new era for the Primordial World?
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