Listening to the discussions outside, Li Yun merely smiled calmly.
He had not expected Zhao Gongming and his siblings to be so tactful, even stepping forward to explain things for him.
Although he knew the siblings' thoughts and intentions, since they had already taken the initiative to lower their stance, Li Yun naturally would not keep pressing the matter. After all, Zhao Gongming and his siblings had not succeeded back then.
With that in mind, Li Yun looked toward Zhao Gongming and his siblings. "Since the misunderstanding between us four junior brothers and sisters happened years ago, I naturally will not hold onto it. Let this matter end here!"
The moment those words were spoken, Zhao Gongming and his siblings were overjoyed.
It worked!
It really worked.
The greatest hidden danger had been resolved because of this matter.
The karmic conflict between Li Yun and the four siblings had been dissolved as well.
After exchanging glances, Zhao Gongming and his three siblings immediately cupped their fists in salute. "Thank you, Senior Brother Li Yun!"
"Thank you, Senior Brother Li Yun!"
"..."
The disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects around them all fell into thought at the sight.
Anyone who was not an idiot could see that the four siblings had most likely offended Li Yun before. According to their explanation, they seemed to have tried to scheme against him but failed. Instead, because of that, Li Yun had learned of the trial and taken two Gourds from it, refining them into Innate Spirit Treasures.
At that thought, the disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects all became somewhat furious.
This was especially true for those Registered Disciples and Outer Disciples who had participated in the matter.
So if it had not been 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 turned out as it did.
Even the Direct Disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects were gritting their teeth at that moment. After all, Li Yun had obtained those Gourds because of the siblings. Moreover, the siblings themselves had been in the wrong, so even if they wanted to hold Li Yun accountable now, they could not. In fact...
"Martial Sister Gui Ling, you were right. Master really did grant Lingbao to Senior Brother and me~"
Suddenly, Li Yun's voice rang out.
Looking down at the distraught Gui Ling, a chill flashed through his eyes. The next moment, the Ultimate Emperor Seal appeared in his hand.
In an instant, dense innate spiritual energy swept outward.
Almost immediately, the disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects present, including Randeng, the Deputy Sect Leader of Chan Teachings, were drawn to it.
After taking only a few looks, sharp-eyed cultivators cried out in alarm, "A Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!"
"My heavens, that is a genuine Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!"
"Eldest Uncle-Master truly is generous, to bestow such a treasure."
"Senior Brother Li Yun is only an Inner Disciple, yet he received the gift of a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure?"
"Human Teachings truly deserves to be called the sect founded by Eldest Uncle-Master. It is truly wealthy and powerful~"
"..."
For a time, countless exclamations rang out.
The disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
They envied Li Yun's treatment, envied his luck, and wished they could take his place.
"How could this be~"
Gui Ling opened her mouth, utterly shattered.
She stared at the Ultimate Emperor Seal and sensed the powerful fluctuations emanating from it.
If Li Yun had used this item from the start, then her so-called true form defense would have been nothing but a joke.
Even if she insisted on continuing, once Li Yun activated the Ultimate Emperor Seal to attack, she would not merely be injured. She might even die and have her Dao extinguished.
At that moment, Gui Ling completely broke down.
They were both disciples, so why was the gap between them so vast?
But reality was reality. She had no possibility of resisting at all. The turbulent Magical Power around her abruptly stilled, and she lowered her head in despondence. "I lost!"
With that, Gui Ling turned around and left the arena without hesitation.
[Defeated Gui Ling, obtained Trait: Domain (Gold)] [Domain (Gold): After equipping it, the user can evolve a Domain.] [Note: It is best evolved after mastering a complete Law. At that time, it can advance into a Law Domain with limitless potential.]
"A Gold Trait!"
"And it's a Domain!"
After reading the Trait's information, Li Yun was first stunned, then inwardly ecstatic.
If not for the fact that the occasion was inappropriate, he would have wanted to throw back his head and howl at the sky.
A Gold Trait.
This was a Gold Trait!
Defeating Gui Ling had actually earned him one so easily. This was simply tremendous news.
With that thought, Li Yun looked toward Duobao, Yu Ding, and Guang Chengzi.
Only those three remained in the entire square without having fought him, and all three possessed Gold Traits. If he defeated them, could he obtain more Gold Traits?
As for not having enough Trait Slots, could he not just remove some?
The True Dragon Soul and Formation Master Genius were not indispensable.
"This..."
Noticing Li Yun's burning gaze, Guang Chengzi, Duobao, and Yu Ding all looked uncertain.
One Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.
Two High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasures.
Coupled with combat strength that was no weaker than theirs, they had no confidence at all in a one-on-one fight. They would only humiliate themselves.
Most importantly, there were three winner slots.
Losing to Li Yun was not frightening, but if they suffered serious losses of power afterward, they would have no hope of competing for the remaining two winner slots.
At that thought, a sharp gleam flashed in Duobao's eyes. He stepped forward and bowed. "Junior Brother Li Yun, your methods are formidable and your combat strength powerful. I am no match for you. I concede this Combat Tournament!"
A commotion broke out— Hearing those words, the Interception Sect disciples around them erupted in uproar.
They stared at Duobao in astonishment, their eyes filled with disbelief. None of them had expected him, the foremost Direct Disciple of the Interception Sect, to concede just like that. He did not even have the courage to fight Li Yun. This was simply...
"Junior Brother Li Yun!"
Before the crowd could recover, Guang Chengzi of the Chan Teachings group also brightened. He immediately stepped forward and cupped his fists in salute. "I concede as well. I am not your match in a one-on-one fight, so I will not participate this time."
As Guang Chengzi's words fell, the Chan Teachings disciples around them also erupted in uproar.
But by now, they gradually came to their senses.
The foremost Direct Disciples of the Chan and Interception Sects had both conceded. Though it was somewhat unbelievable, considering how shrewd the two usually were, everyone vaguely understood.
It was not that they did not want to fight Li Yun. They wanted to preserve their strength to compete for the other two winner slots.
After all, the Three Pure Ones had said before that all three winners could receive an Innate Spirit Treasure as a reward. Defeat was practically guaranteed if they rashly fought him, but if they were injured, the consequences aside, their losses would absolutely be immense. Perhaps even...
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