Gold Trait: Domain, Wrath of the Two Saints

Listening to the murmurs from the outside, Li Yun smiled faintly.

He hadn't expected that Zhao Gongming and his siblings would be so perceptive, even stepping forward to explain on his behalf in this matter.

Though he understood their intentions and motives, since they had voluntarily lowered their stance, Li Yun naturally wouldn't cling to the issue—after all, back then, Zhao Gongming and his siblings hadn't succeeded.

With that thought, Li Yun looked toward where Zhao Gongming and his siblings stood and said, "Since it was a misunderstanding back then, I won't hold it against you four Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters. Let this matter end here!"

At these words, Zhao Gongming and his siblings were overjoyed.

It worked!

It really worked.

The greatest hidden danger had been resolved because of this.

The karmic conflict between them and Li Yun was now dissolved.

Exchanging glances, Zhao Gongming and his three siblings clasped their fists and bowed: "Thank you, Senior Brother Li Yun!"

"Thank you, Senior Brother Li Yun!"

"..."

This scene left the surrounding disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects deep in thought.

Anyone who wasn't an idiot could see that these four siblings had likely offended Li Yun before. According to their account, they had tried to scheme against him but failed, and instead, because of this, Li Yun learned of the trial's existence and snatched two gourds to refine into Innate Spiritual Treasures.

At that thought, the Chan and Jie Sect disciples grew somewhat indignant.

Especially those Registered Disciples and Outer Disciples involved in the matter.

So, if not for Zhao Gongming and his siblings, Li Yun would never have appeared at Gourd Mountain, and the final outcome of the trial might not have been what it was.

Even the Direct Disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects were grinding their teeth in frustration. After all, it was because of these siblings that Li Yun had obtained the gourds, and since they were in the wrong, they couldn't even hold Li Yun accountable now, let alone...

"Martial Sister Gui Ling, you were right—Master did bestow spiritual treasures on me and Senior Brother~"

Suddenly, Li Yun's voice rang out softly.

Looking down at the crestfallen Gui Ling, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. The next moment, the Ultimate Emperor Seal appeared in his hand.

Instantly, a dense surge of Innate Spiritual Energy swept forth.

Almost immediately, the disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects, including Randeng, the Deputy Sect Leader of the Chan Teachings, were drawn to it.

After a brief glance, a perceptive cultivator exclaimed, "A Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!"

"My heavens, that's a genuine Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!"

"Grand Master Uncle truly is generous, bestowing such a treasure."

"Senior Brother Li Yun is merely an Inner Disciple, yet he receives a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure as a gift?"

"The Human Teachings—truly worthy of being founded by Grand Master Uncle—are indeed wealthy and generous~"

"..."

In an instant, countless voices rang out.

Every disciple of the Chan and Jie Sects was filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

Envious of Li Yun's treatment, jealous of his luck, wishing they could take his place.

"How is this possible~"

Gui Ling opened her mouth, utterly shattered.

Staring at the Ultimate Emperor Seal, feeling the powerful fluctuations of its aura.

If Li Yun had used this from the start, then his so-called physical defense would have been a joke.

And if she had persisted, once Li Yun mobilized the Ultimate Emperor Seal to attack, she wouldn't just be injured—she might even face death.

At that moment, Gui Ling completely broke down.

The same disciple—why was the gap between them so vast?

But reality was what it was. She had no chance to resist. Her surging Magical Power quietly halted, and she lowered her head, dejected: "I lose!"

With that, Gui Ling turned and left the arena without hesitation.

[Defeated Gui Ling. Obtained Trait: Domain (Gold)]

[Domain (Gold): When equipped, allows the user to manifest a domain.]

[Note: Best evolved after mastering a complete law; doing so grants limitless potential as a Law Domain.]

"A Gold Trait!"

"And a domain at that!"

After reading the trait's information, Li Yun was stunned for a moment, then ecstatic inside.

If not for the inappropriate setting, he would have been tempted to roar with joy.

A Gold Trait.

This was a Gold Trait.

Defeating Gui Ling so easily and obtaining this—it was simply the best news and a tremendous stroke of luck.

With this thought, Li Yun's gaze shifted to Duobao, Yu Ding, and Guang Chengzi.

Now, only these three on the entire plaza had yet to face him, and all three possessed Gold Traits. If he defeated them, might he obtain Gold Traits as well?

As for insufficient Trait Slots? Couldn't he just remove some?

Things like the True Dragon Soul or Formation Master Genius weren't irreplaceable.

"Ah—"

Sensing Li Yun's burning stare, Guang Chengzi, Duobao, and Yu Ding's expressions flickered with uncertainty.

One Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

Two High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasures.

Coupled with combat prowess no less than their own, in a one-on-one fight, they had absolutely no confidence—it would only bring shame upon themselves.

Most importantly, the number of victors was three.

Losing to Li Yun wasn't the fear, but if they exhausted their strength in defeat, their hopes of seizing the other two spots would vanish entirely.

At this thought, a sharp glint flashed in Duobao's eyes. He stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Junior Brother Li Yun's methods are mighty and his combat power formidable. I am no match for you. In this Combat Tournament, I concede!"

Gasps—

Hearing this, the surrounding Jie Sect disciples erupted in shock.

One by one, they stared at Duobao in disbelief, utterly stunned that the chief disciple of the Jie Teachings would concede so readily, without even the courage to fight Li Yun. It was simply...

"Junior Brother Li Yun!"

Before the crowd could recover, Guang Chengzi from the Chan Sect team also brightened. He stepped forward and cupped his fists in salute. "I concede as well. In single combat, I am no match for you. I shall not participate this time."

As Guang Chengzi's words fell, the Chan Sect disciples also stirred in astonishment.

But by now, they were gradually coming to their senses.

Even the chief disciples of both the Chan and Jie Sects had conceded. Though incredible, considering their usual shrewdness, everyone vaguely understood.

It wasn't that they refused to fight Li Yun—they were conserving strength to seize the other two victor slots.

After all, the Three Pure Ones had stated that three victors would receive Innate Spiritual Treasures as rewards. If they rashly engaged him, defeat was almost certain. But if they got injured, the consequences—let alone the outcome—would be devastating, and their losses would be immense, perhaps even...

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