Kong Xuan Appears, Battle Erupts

[Beep! Defeated Great Peng, obtained affix: Dragon Eater (Purple)]

[Dragon Eater (Purple): After equipping, grants innate suppression over the dragon race, and each true dragon devoured converts into qi and blood to enhance oneself.]

"Is that it?"

Looking at the system notification, a trace of disappointment flickered in Li Yun's eyes.

He had hoped for a Red Affix, but instead only got a Purple one.

It wasn't bad—essentially equivalent to the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird's talent, offering extreme targeting against dragons and self-enhancement through consuming them.

But in the Ancient Era, this would have been a formidable ability. Now, however, the dragon, phoenix, and qilin clans had all declined. Though dragons remained the lords of scales, the number of true dragons had drastically dwindled, becoming as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

Under such circumstances, the Dragon Eater affix's utility would be severely weakened, nearly worthless.

With that thought, Li Yun set aside his thoughts on the system and fixed his gaze on the figure beside the Great Peng.

"Kong Xuan!"

Though he didn't know him, the moment the man called the Great Peng his younger brother, Li Yun had noted his presence.

Before him stood one of the most outstanding second-generation disciples of the Jie Teachings in the future.

A ruthless figure who, as a Quasi-Saint wielding the Five-Colored Divine Light, single-handedly held off disciples of the Chan and Western Teachings, nearly wiping them out and prematurely ending the Conferred God Tribulation.

If not for Zhunti shamelessly bullying the weak with Saint-level power to subdue him, Kong Xuan would have undoubtedly been the king of the Conferred God Era.

Most importantly, the Five-Colored Divine Light on him was a treasure countless cultivators dreamed of.

Refined from the innate Five-Elements Origin qi, fused with divine abilities and feathers, it was an innate spiritual treasure integrated into his being, impossible to strip away. Within the Five Elements, nothing could escape its sweep—its potential was immense.

Though seizing the Five-Colored Divine Light was nearly impossible, if he defeated Kong Xuan and triggered an affix drop related to it, he could obtain it himself.

With this in mind, Li Yun spoke: "Daoist Kong Xuan, no need to worry. This is merely a flesh wound."

"Daoist Great Peng's pain comes from his divine soul being grazed."

"But I haven't truly harmed his soul. With one or two months of rest, he'll recover completely."

Hearing this, Kong Xuan let out a sigh of relief.

Li Yun had shown mercy—this was good news.

Confirming the Great Peng was fine, Kong Xuan didn't hesitate further. He sent his brother back, then turned to face Li Yun, cupping his hands in salute: "Thank you, Senior Brother, for showing mercy."

"But since my younger brother lost, I, as his elder brother, naturally must test your skills."

"I humbly request Senior Brother Li Yun's guidance."

As he spoke, Kong Xuan moved his mind, and the Five-Colored Divine Light silently appeared behind him.

Its five-colored radiance blazed brilliantly. The power of the Five Elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—converged, visibly manifesting into fireballs, golden swords, water dragons, wooden spikes, and earth spears that shot toward Li Yun.

"This is—"

"A Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!"

Almost instantly, disciples of both the Chan and Jie Sects exclaimed in shock.

The moment the Five-Colored Divine Light emerged.

They all sensed its aura and energy fluctuations surpassing even the God-Slaying Flying Sword.

For a moment, the disciples of both sects looked at Kong Xuan with complex expressions. Such a supreme treasure, clearly his companion spiritual treasure born with him—such talent and innate treasure were beyond their reach.

"This thing is interesting!"

Even the Three Pure Ones now regarded Kong Xuan with newfound respect.

Especially Sect Master Tongtian.

After scrutinizing him for a moment, he could affirm that the Five-Colored Divine Light's uses went far beyond this, holding immense potential and function.

Looking at Kong Xuan's robes, Sect Master Tongtian murmured: "A Registered Disciple?"

"With such potential, it can't go to waste."

"I didn't notice before, but now it seems my Jie Teachings will gain another personal disciple!"

Hearing this, Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun nodded in agreement.

With their Saint-level power, they saw through Kong Xuan's origins and background at a glance.

The first peacock in heaven and earth, one of Yuan Feng's posthumous children, the Great Prince of the Phoenix Clan.

Others might resist or reject him due to his identity—the Phoenix Clan's karma was no small matter.

But for Saints, this was nothing. The Phoenix Clan had already declined and retreated, and Kong Xuan and the Great Peng had never returned to the clan, nor would they. Doing so would bring overwhelming karma that would destroy them outright.

Thus, Kong Xuan was undeniably a fine seedling. With proper nurturing, he would far surpass most personal disciples.

"Interesting~"

Watching the incoming spells, whose destructive power rivaled divine abilities, Li Yun realized his understanding of the Five-Colored Divine Light might be lacking.

This thing wasn't just capable of sweeping away anything—it was also a collection of the Five Elements in itself. If one wholeheartedly cultivated and integrated it into their being, it could even evolve into the Laws of the Five Elements, making their strength far more formidable rather than merely using it as a divine treasure like in the original story.

With that thought, Li Yun waved his hand: "Go~"

The next moment, the True Dragon Soul flew out.

The massive dragon soul manifested, wrapped in Taiqing Divine Thunder as it charged forward, directly colliding with those Five Elements spells.

Boom—boom—

Boom—boom—

In an instant, explosions rang out continuously across the field.

The clash between the True Dragon Soul and the Five Elements spells was fiercely intense, and the terrifying shockwaves spreading outward forced even the Golden Immortal Realm disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects present to retreat and dodge.

As time passed, Kong Xuan realized his spells couldn't do anything to Li Yun and stopped wasting his Magical Power. He stretched out his hand: "Condense~"

The next moment, the Five-Colored Divine Light blazed brilliantly, directly forming a Five Elements spear in his hand, while a suit of five-colored radiant armor appeared on his body. His entire aura surged at this moment, and with a stomp on the ground, he shot toward Li Yun like an arrow from a bowstring.

"Come on~"

Seeing this, Li Yun showed no fear and stomped the ground as he charged forward.

Under his mental command, the God-Slaying Flying Sword flew out, continuously clashing with the Five Elements spear, while he himself attacked Kong Xuan with fists and feet. The two engaged in a fierce close-quarters brawl right there on the field.

"This~"

Watching the two grow more and more valiant, their battle becoming increasingly intense, Duobao, Gui Ling, Wudang, Jin Ling, and the others all changed expressions drastically.

It wasn't just because of Li Yun's strength.

The main reason was the power Kong Xuan had displayed.

They were all disciples of the Jie Teachings.

Given Kong Xuan's performance today, they could basically foresee the latter's future status within the Jie Teachings.

Li Yun was a disciple of the Human Teachings. Even if he lost, it wouldn't be a big deal and wouldn't affect his own interests.

But Kong Xuan was different.

His rise was bound to break the current balance within the Jie Teachings, and even the interests of Direct Disciples like them would be affected, or even...

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