System Authority, Going Back on One's Word?

[Ding! The host can obtain Empty Trait Slots by completing triggered missions!]

[Ding! The host can obtain Empty Trait Slots by killing special characters!]

[Ding! Detected that the host has equipped ten traits. The system will now enter an upgrade phase.]

[Ding! System upgrade initiated. All functions are enabled by default. The host may freely view and trigger them!]

The next second, Li Yun felt a tremor run through his entire body, and information about the God-Tier Trait System immediately appeared in his mind.

The information was simple: he could now actively perceive certain things—such as the grade of traits on others, whether someone could trigger a mission, or whether something was something he needed.

Of course, all of this was still rudimentary.

The system's capabilities were not yet complete; he could not directly view someone's full information or the specific details of the traits they carried.

But for Li Yun, this was already enough.

After all, it gave him additional methods and permissions. Moreover, it wasn't just defeating the aforementioned Saints or Great Spiritual Power Users that could yield Empty Trait Slots—other means could also make acquisition possible.

With this thought, Li Yun's gaze swept around him.

The next second, green, blue, purple, red, gold, and multicolored light blazed brilliantly.

Among them, the Three Pure Ones shone with divine multicolored and golden radiance. As for the rest, most were purple. Some possessed red and gold traits, but these were almost exclusively at the level of Direct Disciples of the Human, Chan, and Jie Sects, with only a very few others having such existences.

Take Kong Xuan, for example.

Although Li Yun had obtained the red Five-Colored Divine Light trait from him, Kong Xuan still had gold traits on him.

Take Da Peng, for instance.

Li Yun had only obtained a purple trait from him before, but Da Peng also had red traits on his person.

"Good, good, good~"

For a moment, Li Yun's heart surged with elation.

Even though he couldn't know the specific details, being able to see the grade of traits on others was enough.

Under these circumstances, he could completely avoid bothering with those blue and green cultivators—after all, grinding down existences of that level would be extremely slow, and even synthesizing them would be troublesome.

Conversely, by defeating those with purple and red traits, he could obtain enough traits to upgrade and synthesize.

"Senior Brother Li Yun, please instruct me."

Just then, a voice rang out.

Following the sound, a Golden Immortal Realm cultivator from the Jie Sect's ranks stepped forward.

After cupping his fists in salute to Li Yun, the newcomer wasted no time in launching an attack, charging straight at Li Yun at great speed, showing no intention of engaging in Sorcery and Divine Abilities.

"Purple!"

Seeing the man, a glint flashed in Li Yun's eyes.

The latter radiated a purple glow, indicating he only had purple traits.

For a moment, Li Yun had little interest or mood to spar with him. With a thought, the God-Slaying Flying Sword silently shot out.

Puchi—

Blood splattered. The man couldn't resist at all and had his arm pierced through by the blade.

With a muffled groan, he landed lightly, glanced at his shoulder, then at the hovering God-Slaying Flying Sword, and smiled bitterly. "I lose."

"Thank you for your instruction, Senior Brother Li Yun."

With that, he lingered no longer, turned, and walked dejectedly back to the ranks.

[Ding! Defeated Luo Xuan. Obtained trait: Pure Yang Fire (Purple)]

[Pure Yang Fire (Purple): After equipping, you can master Pure Yang Fire, which restrains evil and dark forces~]

"Not bad."

Glancing at the trait he'd obtained, Li Yun showed little reaction.

After experiencing so much, ordinary purple traits could no longer capture his attention or recognition.

Next, several more Golden Immortal Realm disciples from the Jie Sect stepped up to spar.

Though they knew full well they were no match for Li Yun, they were Jie Sect disciples—how could they concede without a fight?

Because of this, those disciples had almost no resistance, all succumbing to defeat under the assault of the God-Slaying Flying Sword.

At the same time, Li Yun obtained several more purple traits.

But the content of these traits was unremarkable. Li Yun merely glanced at them and lost all desire to read further.

After finishing all this, Li Yun's gaze settled on Duobao, Gui Ling, Jin Ling, and Wudang.

On them, purple, red, and golden light blazed brilliantly.

As Direct Disciples of the Jie Sect, they possessed many traits of high grade, which filled Li Yun's heart with anticipation.

Especially Wudang.

Li Yun could see that the golden radiance on her was the most intense, suggesting she likely held a considerable number of gold traits.

Just then, Jin Ling suddenly stepped forward, her gaze landing on Li Yun as she spoke somewhat awkwardly: "Junior Brother Li Yun, the three of us sisters have discussed it—none of us can defeat you in single combat. How about we all join hands and exchange pointers with you?"

The moment these words were spoken, the entire assembly erupted in uproar.

Disciples of both the Chan and Jie Sects stared at Jin Ling in shock, never expecting her to utter such words.

Three of them joining forces against Li Yun? Was this an outright admission of defeat?

Yet, surprising as it was, the surrounding disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects said nothing, for they were unaware of the agreement previously reached between Li Yun and the group of Direct Disciples.

On the Chan Sect's side, however, aside from Guang Chengzi and Yu Ding who had yet to make their move, the remaining ten Direct Disciples cast looks of contempt at Jin Ling and her companions.

After all, even when they knew they were outmatched, they had not broken the rules. Now, Jin Ling and the other two women actually intended to go back on their own promise—truly shameless in the extreme.

"Oh?"

Raising an eyebrow, a flicker of surprise also appeared in Li Yun's eyes.

He too had not expected Jin Ling to choose to break the agreement willingly, nor that Gui Ling and Wudang would share such intentions.

Though this was indeed about the reputation of the Jie Sect, there was no denying that the women's posture of going back on their word left him displeased. Any goodwill he had once felt toward them vanished in an instant.

Immediately after, Li Yun waved his hand to recall his God-Slaying Flying Sword, his expression indifferent as he said: "Since Martial Sister puts it that way, I naturally will not refuse."

"Let the three Martial Sisters attack together!"

At these words, Jin Ling, Gui Ling, and Wudang all breathed a sigh of relief.

They knew full well that none of them could match Li Yun alone, but as Direct Disciples of the Jie Sect, they could not allow themselves to fail, nor could they permit the Jie Sect to suffer total defeat.

Thus, even if it meant going back on their word, the three women cast all caution aside and struck without the slightest hesitation.

In an instant, Jin Ling and Gui Ling formed hand seals, gathering the Shangqing Divine Thunder into bolts of lightning that shot toward Li Yun, while Wudang charged straight at him with her longsword, pinning him down to prevent him from closing in on Jin Ling and Gui Ling's position.

"Well struck!"

In response, a cold glint flashed in Li Yun's eyes, and he showed no intention of holding back either.

With a thought, the God-Slaying Flying Sword tore through the air, bypassing Wudang to strike directly at the area where Gui Ling and Jin Ling stood, while he himself faced Wudang bare-handed. The True Dragon Soul fused with his body, dragon scales materialized on his hands, granting peerless defense and amplifying his blood and qi power.