Ten Thousand Year Term, Jie and Chan Clash

For this Dao Discussion Conference, there was no avoiding some physical confrontation. However, the Three Pure Ones had conferred and decided that those who had already taken a master would not be eligible to participate in the ensuing battles. After all, the Jie Sect's Five True Disciples, along with Chan Sect's Yunzhongzi and Old Immortal Nanji, and Xuandu, who had been meticulously cultivated by Laozi, had all advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. If they were to join the disciples' skirmishes, it would be a one-sided affair.

This was not the Three Pure Ones' original intention, so these individuals were forbidden from competing. Li Yunjing let out a sigh of relief internally at this outcome, as he had never been particularly fond of competitions.

Li Yunjing was a person who valued peace and prosperity, and generally avoided conflict. However, once he did act, it was always a matter of life and death!

They were all immortal beings of comparable cultivation levels. If they sparred too often, their trump cards would be exposed, naturally creating the danger of being countered. Li Yunjing knew that in the future "Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods," how many powerful figures met pathetic ends at the hands of minor characters after their secrets were uncovered. It was truly lamentable and regrettable.

As the years passed and generations of gods and immortals died, Li Yunjing simply ensured his own survival. His methods would eventually become unknown to anyone. This was his ultimate trump card when facing a true battle for survival, allowing him to fight back from the brink of despair!

Items like the Chaos Spirit Treasure "World Grinding Plate," the Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure "Treasure Dropping Golden Coin," and the Innate Spiritual Object "Blue-skinned Gourd" had long been unused by Li Yunjing. Even the Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure "Purple Lightning Hammer," bestowed by Sect Master Tongtian, had never been deployed. Others only knew of its existence; aside from Sect Master Tongtian, no one in the Primordial Desolation knew how ferocious this spiritual treasure truly was!

This was what one called a trump card!

Only the Lower Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure "Nine Heavens Divine Sword" was a treasure Li Yunjing frequently wore at his waist. It was also visible to the newcomers of the Jie Sect and Chan Sect. These future influential figures all believed Li Yunjing possessed only this one Innate Spiritual Treasure!

Everyone assumed Li Yunjing was merely a benevolent immortal with two "Enlightenment Tea Trees" and "Five Elements Fruit Trees." When the Jie Sect's Chaos Child, his senior brother, was mentioned, people naturally spoke of his generosity and hospitality. This was the persona he had been cultivating all along.

Now, Li Yunjing stood smiling beside Daoist Duobao, the First Senior Brother, watching as twelve disciples from the Jie Sect and twelve from the Chan Sect prepared for the competition.

"Junior Brother Chaos Child, how many matches do you think our Jie Sect will win?" Holy Mother Jinling, seeing Li Yunjing's seemingly indifferent expression, immediately asked with displeasure.

"Senior Sister Jinling, why should we care about the outcomes of others' matches? If our Five True Disciples were to act, even a Quasi-Saint might not escape unscathed. The true strength of the Jie Sect can only be demonstrated by us!"

Upon hearing Li Yunjing's telepathic message, Holy Mother Jinling nodded in deep agreement. What her fifth junior brother said was indeed true!

However, suddenly a sharp gaze swept over Li Yunjing. He felt a chill in his heart and couldn't help but shiver. Looking up, he saw his own master staring at him!

"Heh heh!"

Li Yunjing gave a fawning smile and quickly retreated behind Daoist Duobao, lowering his presence.

It seemed that even transmitting telepathically with his Grand Unity Golden Immortal cultivation had not escaped the notice of a Saint. This was a test by Li Yunjing, and everything was proceeding as he expected. While he still had opportunities to interact with Saints, he was cautiously sensing their various unfathomable abilities.

As True Person Yellow Dragon from the Chan Sect entered the arena, Chang'er Dingguang Xian stepped forward to represent the Jie Sect as the first contender.

"Junior Brother Yellow Dragon, you are no match for me. Surrender quickly, lest you lose face and I show no mercy!" Dingguang Xian attacked first as soon as he entered the arena.

Hearing this, Li Yunjing shook his head slightly, thinking he was truly acting like a scoundrel.

Indeed, after these words were spoken, even the three Saints showed signs of displeasure. Primordial Heavenly Venerate, in particular, suppressed his anger, thinking that while his third brother Tongtian used to have good disciples, he now accepted all sorts of creatures – beasts with fur and horns, born from dampness – and wondered if such beings could truly inherit the profound techniques of the Xuanmen.

"Hmph! Dingguang Xian, who is stronger will only be known after a fight! Take this!"

True Person Yellow Dragon's expression turned cold. He hailed from the Dragon Clan, possessing excellent origins. However, during the war of the three clans, the Dragon Clan, as one of the participants, had devastated the Primordial Desolation and incurred the displeasure of the Heavenly Dao. Their destiny was not strong, and he had only recently taken a master, reaching merely the Golden Immortal realm.

Laozi waved his hand, and a small world was suddenly opened in the center of the great hall, drawing the two into it.

"Rumble!"

As soon as the two entered the small world, a fierce battle erupted. One cultivated the Jade Clarity Great Dao, and the other cultivated the Supreme Clarity Great Dao. The figures of the two Saint disciples continuously traversed the void of the small world, emitting divine light in all directions. True Person Yellow Dragon, unable to gain the upper hand after a prolonged fight, let out a roar, his body transforming. He revealed his five-clawed golden dragon true form. As his thousand-zhang massive dragon body moved, the entire void emitted crackling sounds. Rolling thunder descended, striking towards Dingguang Xian.

"Damn it! How is this True Person Yellow Dragon so powerful?"

Dingguang Xian secretly lamented, his body constantly flickering around the five-clawed golden dragon. One was mighty, the other agile, and they seemed evenly matched. However, Dingguang Xian had cultivated to the late stage of Golden Immortal, two minor realms higher than True Person Yellow Dragon.

Dingguang Xian found himself being chased and fleeing by True Person Yellow Dragon. For a time, the Jie Sect disciples were utterly disgraced. Conversely, the Chan Sect side was jubilant, never expecting that their weakest disciple, Yellow Dragon, could make a Jie Sect disciple flee in such disarray.

"You useless wretch, what are you afraid of? You're two minor realms higher than Yellow Dragon! Go head-to-head with him and unleash the 'Supreme Clarity Divine Thunder' to blast him! Since neither of you has a spiritual treasure to protect yourselves, what is there to fear!"

Even Li Yunjing's expression turned grim. Internally, he roared furiously, feeling that Dingguang Xian was completely humiliating the Jie Sect.

At this moment, on the high platform, even Sect Master Tongtian's face had turned somewhat dark, while Primordial Heavenly Venerate couldn't help but show a slight smile.

"Good! Good! Junior Brother Yellow Dragon, you have thoroughly angered me. Witness my supreme technique!"

Having been on the defensive the entire time, Dingguang Xian finally realized that continuing like this was not an option. He moved his body, once again dodging True Person Yellow Dragon's grasp. His magical power was secretly condensing. Suddenly, seizing an opening, Dingguang Xian raised his palm, and a thunderball formed. With a "crack," a bolt of lightning fiercely struck the waist of the five-clawed golden dragon.

"Roar!!!"

True Person Yellow Dragon endured the searing pain and let out a furious roar. The sound of the dragon's cry echoed throughout the small world. Gale-force winds swept through the heavens and earth, dark clouds gathered, and thunderbolts continuously struck down. Occasionally, lightning struck Dingguang Xian, leaving him covered in wounds.

Gradually, Dingguang Xian began to feel overwhelmed. Seeing True Person Yellow Dragon's dragon blood splattering all over his body, he wondered if the creature wasn't afraid of death.

Seeing that their continued battle would harm their fundamental essence, Laozi waved his sleeve and brought the two out of the small world. Two streams of clear light fell upon them, and their injuries were immediately healed by about eighty to ninety percent.