[Ding! Defeated Da Peng and obtained Trait: Dragon Eater (Purple)] [Dragon Eater (Purple): After equipping it, you gain an innate suppression over the Dragon Clan. Each True Dragon consumed can be converted into vitality and blood to strengthen yourself.]
"Is that all?"
A trace of disappointment appeared in Li Yun's eyes as he looked at the system prompt.
He had thought he would obtain a Red Affix, but he had only received a Purple Affix.
It was still decent. It was essentially the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird's talent, granting tremendous restraint against the Dragon Clan and the ability to use dragons to strengthen oneself.
However, it would indeed have been an incredibly powerful method in the Ancient Era. Now, though, the dragon, phoenix, and qilin races had all declined. Although the Dragon Clan was still the leader of scaled creatures, the number of True Dragons had greatly dwindled and become exceedingly rare.
Under such circumstances, the Dragon Eater Trait's effects would be greatly weakened, perhaps even rendered nearly worthless.
With that thought, Li Yun set aside his thoughts about the system and looked intently at the figure beside Da Peng.
"Kong Xuan!"
Though he did not know him, Li Yun had already noticed his presence the moment he called Da Peng his younger brother.
The man before him was one of the most outstanding among the Interception Sect's Second Generation Disciples in the future.
With Quasi-Saint cultivation and the Five-Colored Divine Light, he had single-handedly contended against disciples of the Chan Teachings and Western Teachings. He had even nearly wiped them out and ended the Canonization of the Gods ahead of time—a truly ruthless figure.
Had Zhunti not shamelessly bullied the young with the old and used Saint's Power to subdue him, Kong Xuan would absolutely have become the king of the Canonization Era.
Most importantly, the Five-Colored Divine Light on him was absolutely something countless cultivators dreamed of obtaining.
An innate exotic treasure refined from innate Five-Elements Origin qi, divine abilities, and plume feathers. It fused into its owner and could not be stripped away. Nothing within the Five Elements could escape its sweep; its potential was immense.
Although seizing the Five-Colored Divine Light was basically impossible, if he defeated Kong Xuan and caused a corresponding Trait to drop, he could possess it as well.
With that in mind, Li Yun said, "Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan, there is no need to worry. These are merely superficial injuries."
"The reason Fellow Daoist Da Peng is in pain is because his soul was affected."
"However, I did not truly injure his soul. With one or two months of rest, he will recover completely."
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Yun had shown mercy, which was naturally good news.
After confirming that Da Peng was not seriously harmed, Kong Xuan no longer hesitated. He directly told him to return, then turned toward Li Yun and cupped his hands in salute. "Thank you, Senior Brother, for showing mercy."
"However, since my younger brother has been defeated, then as his elder brother, I naturally must seek some instruction as well."
"Please enlighten me, Senior Brother Li Yun."
As he spoke, Kong Xuan willed it, and the Five-Colored Divine Light quietly appeared behind him.
Five-colored radiance shone brilliantly as the powers of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth converged. At a visible speed, they transformed into fireballs, golden swords, water dragons, wooden spikes, and earthen thorns that shot toward Li Yun.
"This is—"
"A Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!"
Almost instantly, the disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects cried out in alarm.
The Five-Colored Divine Light had appeared.
They could all sense that the aura it emitted was even stronger than that of the God-Slaying Flying Sword.
For a time, the disciples of the Two Sects looked at Kong Xuan with complicated expressions. Such a supreme treasure, and one clearly belonging to Kong Xuan as his Accompanying Spirit Treasure—such aptitude, along with a spiritual treasure accompanying him from birth, was far beyond anything they could compare with.
"This thing is interesting!"
Even the Three Pure Ones now regarded Kong Xuan in a new light.
Sect Master Tongtian in particular.
After examining him closely for a moment, he was certain that the Five-Colored Divine Light's use extended far beyond this. It possessed enormous potential and utility.
Looking at Kong Xuan's clothing, Sect Master Tongtian murmured, "A Registered Disciple?"
"Such potential cannot be wasted."
"I failed to notice it before, but now it seems my Interception Sect will gain another Direct Disciple!"
At those words, Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun beside him nodded as well.
With their power as Saints, they immediately saw through Kong Xuan's origins and foundation.
The first peacock born between heaven and earth, one of Yuanfeng's posthumous sons, and the Phoenix Clan's eldest prince.
Others might have felt some resistance toward accepting him because of his identity, for the Phoenix Clan's karmic burden was no small matter.
But to Saints, none of that amounted to much. The Phoenix Clan had already declined and retreated from the world. Moreover, Kong Xuan and Da Peng had not truly returned to the Phoenix Clan, nor would they. Otherwise, the boundless karma would directly destroy them.
Thus, Kong Xuan was undoubtedly excellent material. If properly nurtured, he would absolutely surpass the vast majority of Direct Disciples.
"Interesting."
Watching the spells sweep toward him, each with destructive power comparable to a divine ability, Li Yun realized that his understanding of the Five-Colored Divine Light seemed to have been somewhat lacking.
This thing did not merely sweep away everything within the Five Elements. It was itself a collection of the Five Elements. If one steadily cultivated it and integrated it into oneself, it could even evolve into the Five Elements Law, making one's strength even more formidable rather than using it merely as a spiritual treasure as in the original work.
With that thought, Li Yun waved his hand. "Go!"
The next moment, the True Dragon Soul flew out.
The enormous dragon soul manifested, carrying Taiqing Divine Thunder as it charged forward and collided directly with those Five Elements spells.
Rumble—
Rumble—
In an instant, explosions rang out continuously across the field.
The clash between the True Dragon Soul and the Five Elements spells was incomparably fierce. The terrifying shockwaves spread outward, forcing even the Golden Immortal Realm disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects present to retreat.
As time passed, Kong Xuan saw that his spells could not do anything to Li Yun. He stopped wasting the Magical Power within his body and extended his hand. "Condense!"
The next moment, the Five-Colored Divine Light blazed brilliantly, directly condensing a Five Elements spear in his hand. Five-colored radiant armor also appeared over his body. His aura surged sharply, and with a stomp of his foot, he shot toward Li Yun like an arrow released from a bowstring.
"Good!"
Seeing this, Li Yun was completely unafraid. He stomped the ground and charged forward to meet him.
Under his mental control, the God-Slaying Flying Sword flew out and repeatedly clashed with the Five Elements spear. Meanwhile, Li Yun himself attacked Kong Xuan with his fists and feet, and the two immediately began an intense close-quarters battle in the arena.
"This—"
Watching the two fight with increasing ferocity, their battle becoming ever more intense,
Duobao, Gui Ling, Wudang, Jin Ling, and the others all underwent drastic changes in expression.
It was not merely because of Li Yun's strength.
More importantly, it was because of the power Kong Xuan had displayed.
They were all Interception Sect disciples.
Based on Kong Xuan's performance today, they could practically foresee his future position within the Interception Sect.
Li Yun was a Human Teachings Disciple. Even if he lost, it would not matter much and would not affect their own interests.
But Kong Xuan was different.
His rise would inevitably shatter the current balance within the Interception Sect. Even the interests of Direct Disciples like them would be affected, perhaps even...
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