If he had truly overpowered the Six Great Sages, then he was certainly worth befriending; if it was merely an empty reputation...
His gaunt face stiffened almost imperceptibly, then relaxed as before. His smile remained unchanged. "Since Fellow Daoist is Sage Su Yang's talented disciple, you should all the more understand that the tribulation is upon us. Come to the West and quietly cultivate for a few days. Comprehend the Yellow Court and sever your distracting thoughts. That will truly pave the way for you to ascend to the Sage Realm."
Every word was gentle, every phrase sincere, as though he were genuinely planning Kong Xuan's future.
Kong Xuan let out a scornful laugh. "If the Saint truly wishes to save me, then show me your real ability first!"
Daoist Zhunti laughed heartily. "How difficult could that be?"
With a flick of his wrist, the green bamboo shot forth—the Six Roots Pure Quiet Bamboo, an Innate Spiritual Treasure that specifically countered the Five Elements!
No matter how wondrous Kong Xuan's Five-colored Divine Light was, it had happened to run into its natural nemesis.
His five fingers spread wide, and Five-Colored Mist surged out wildly like a rushing tide. The void trembled as the power of the Five Elements condensed into a giant claw, carrying the Momentum of Wind and Thunder as it pounced toward Zhunti.
Zhunti's expression remained calm, his smile undiminished. With a casual wave of the Six Roots Pure Quiet Bamboo, a streak of Azure Rainbow shot out. Wherever it passed, the five qi of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth fell silent, as though their throats had been seized.
The Azure Rainbow swept past, and the Five-colored Divine Light shattered with a crack, breaking apart piece by piece like glass falling to the ground.
This battle had