The First Disciple of Interception Sect Was Supposedly Useless? We Pay Our Respects to Senior Disciple Brother!

"We do not know this formation either..."

Golden Spirit Holy Mother fell silent for a moment before speaking bitterly.

Wudang, Qiushou Xian, Jinguang Xian, and the others beside her also wore bitter expressions.

Over the years, they had listened to their teacher expound on the Dao and Divine Abilities, and had heard of many types of formations, yet they had never encountered a formation like this—one that shifted unpredictably and drew upon the favorable timing and terrain!

Could it be that their teacher favored Qingyuan alone?

"You do not know?"

Guangchengzi and the others looked doubtful, but their attention was soon drawn back to the battle below.

Daoist Duobao was unwilling to remain trapped within the formation, so he searched everywhere for a way to break it. Yet the ever-changing, murderous formation drove him into a sorry state.

If he had not possessed so many defensive treasures, he would likely have suffered considerable injuries.

"I... concede."

After being silent for a long while, Daoist Duobao suddenly exhaled a great mouthful of Turbid Qi and said with a complicated expression, "Senior Disciple Brother, you have already stepped into the Formation Dao, haven't you?"

How else could he have arranged such an exquisite method without entering the Formation Dao?

Others had not seen it, but he had.

Aside from using the Zhou Tian Star Dou and the Five Elements to derive the timing and terrain, the most important Formation Eye of this formation was Qingyuan himself.

Qingyuan... had actually formed a close connection with the projections of the three hundred and sixty-five Primordial Stars of the heavens. By himself, he had seized the Creation of heaven and earth, turning himself into a world within the formation. How could such exquisite Creation possibly compare to anything he could achieve?

"I studied it in my earlier years and gained a little insight by chance."

Qingyuan withdrew the formation and smiled gently. "What else would Junior Disciple like to discuss?"

"Let us discuss pills. I have some understanding of pill refinement as well!"

Daoist Duobao refused to admit defeat. With a slap of his hand, he conjured a Great Cauldron, but Qingyuan stopped him. "Junior Disciple, do you recognize this?"

Then.

A Divine Firmament Golden Core the size of a sesame seed appeared at his fingertip.

"This... you!!!" Daoist Duobao stared fixedly at the entirely violet-gold Golden Core, his expression changing violently. With immense complexity, he said, "I... I lost."

As soon as he spoke, the many cultivators around them were utterly confused and erupted into noisy discussion.

"Senior Sister, what exactly is going on? Why did Senior Disciple Duobao concede immediately?"

"Why surrender without fighting? What is Daoist Duobao doing?"

"What did Qingyuan do?"

Both the Chan and Jie Sects were discussing it.

Yet from the usually tranquil Taiqing Peak flew a tall, upright figure. His face was full of amazement as he said, "Senior Disciple Qing, you actually comprehended the Pill Dao? Could we exchange insights on the Pill Dao another day?"

No wonder Xuandu was astonished.

His teacher had taught him the true essence of the Pill Dao ever since accepting him, yet he had still failed to comprehend its mysteries.

Yet the inconspicuous First Disciple of Interception Sect had unexpectedly comprehended this Dao.

"The Pill Dao?"

"He even comprehended the Pill Dao?"

At once, Golden Spirit Holy Mother, Guangchengzi, and the other cultivators stood dumbfounded, utterly shaken.

Sword Dao, Formation Dao, Pill Dao...

Could it be... that the First Disciple of Interception Sect had been hiding his abilities all these years?

They had always looked down on this First Disciple of Interception Sect, believing he was unworthy of his position. Who would have thought that the true ants were themselves?

"Teacher said Qingyuan's fortune was shallow and that he was unfit for great use, but why does it seem to me that we are the ones unfit for great use?"

Guangchengzi's expression was complicated as he sighed. "Other than the Five Elements, I have yet to comprehend many Laws. Not to mention profound Laws such as pill, formation, and sword—I have not even perfected the Five Elements."

"We are Inner Sect Disciples, yet we have been lacking. It seems we must cultivate diligently from now on."

Chijingzi sighed as well.

Only Immortal Elder Nanji's expression remained unchanged. He could still console himself that he was merely an Outer Disciple, so the pressure on him was lighter.

"Junior Disciple Duobao, do you still wish to compete?"

Qingyuan called out, waking Daoist Duobao from his daze.

"Yes! Let us compete in Five Elements Divine Abilities. Junior Disciple, would you like to try my Earth Evasion Technique?"

As soon as Daoist Duobao finished speaking, he burrowed toward the mountains below.

But who would have thought.

Qingyuan merely pointed a finger at the ground, and in an instant, the earth became as indestructible as reinforced steel. Even after Daoist Duobao smashed a huge bump onto his head, he could not burrow into it.

"Fire, come!!"

Daoist Duobao was deeply unwilling to accept this. With a wave of his hand, he summoned a boundless sea of flames.

Yet Qingyuan extinguished it with the Divine Ability Flood of Calamity.

"Let us change the contest. How about we compare whose physical body is stronger?"

"Fine!"

Bang!!

Daoist Duobao was sent flying by Qingyuan once again, blasting through several mountains before vanishing from sight.

His physical body was strengthened.

But in the end, it could not compare with Qingyuan's body, which had cultivated the Mystic Art and received the enhancement of his disciple's Innate Divine Ability. In a pure contest of physical strength, Qingyuan was superior!

"Let us compare spells!" Daoist Duobao crawled out from the mountain, unwillingness on his face as he struck toward Qingyuan with his palm.

In an instant.

A palm that covered the sky appeared above Qingyuan, rumbling as it crushed downward. Its palm lines were clearly visible, carrying the force to suppress heaven and earth.

"Buddha's Palm?"

Curious, Qingyuan produced a staff in his hand and smashed it toward the sky.

The moment he swung the staff, wind and thunder surged, and the heavens darkened. It carried a force that seemed capable of destroying countless cycles of Reincarnation and all manner of Dao arts. Not only did it annihilate Buddha's Palm, it also sent Daoist Duobao crashing down from the sky with another blow.

"I refuse to accept this! Again!!"

"Come, fight!!"

"Again..."

Daoist Duobao was defeated time and again, yet he kept fighting, only to be knocked down by Qingyuan repeatedly.

Bumps rose one after another across his head, leaving him in a miserable state.

The surrounding cultivators from the Human, Interception, and Chan Sects were all left numb with shock, their hearts trembling.

All this time, they had only known Daoist Duobao of the Interception Sect, not some First Disciple Qingyuan. Yet the result told them that no First Disciple could possibly be simple!

If they fought Qingyuan.

How many exchanges could they endure?

What a deeply hidden First Disciple of Interception Sect!!

By the end, Daoist Duobao had exhausted his mana. Unable to rise, he lay on the ground in disarray, gasping heavily.

Suddenly.

Qingyuan flew toward Daoist Duobao and stood before Duobao.

Just as everyone trembled in fear, wondering how Qingyuan would punish Daoist Duobao, Qingyuan extended a hand toward him. "Get up, Junior Disciple Duobao. If you are unconvinced, recover properly. We can fight again another day."

"Where did you learn all these Divine Abilities and spells?"

Duobao was extremely unwilling to accept it.

"Where did I learn these things?"

Qingyuan was taken aback, then burst into laughter. "Do you want to learn them? I can teach you."

"You... you are truly willing to teach me?" Daoist Duobao's expression remained unchanged. "Are you not afraid that after I learn them, I will turn around and surpass you?"

"Hahahahaha! You and I are fellow disciples under the same teacher, brothers as close as flesh and blood. If you wish to cultivate spells and Divine Abilities, how could I hide my abilities? Whatever you wish to learn, I will teach you!"

Extreme confidence appeared on Qingyuan's face. He raised his head and said calmly, "If one day Junior Disciple truly surpasses me, what would it matter if I gave the position of First Disciple of Interception Sect to you?"

As soon as he said this.

No matter how proud Daoist Duobao was.

He was convinced. Taking Qingyuan's hand, he rose to his feet and bowed. "Duobao pays respects to Senior Disciple Brother!"

Qingyuan looked around.

The many cultivators of the Interception Sect panicked inwardly. Even Golden Spirit Holy Mother, Holy Mother Wudang, and the others were no exception, and they all bowed to Qingyuan.

"We pay our respects to Senior Disciple Brother!"

"We pay our respects to Senior Disciple Brother!!"

Their voices were mighty, surging like mountains and seas.

The sight of ten thousand immortals paying homage deeply shook the Human and Chan Sects.

Great Master Xuandu of the Human Sect cupped his hands in salute and said respectfully, "I pay my respects to Senior Disciple Brother!"

Guangchengzi, Chijingzi, Immortal Elder Nanji, and the others of the Chan Sect turned and left.

Their teacher, Venerable Yuanshi, detested how Martial Uncle Shangqing had accepted a group of damp-born, egg-laying beasts covered in fur and bearing horns, disturbing the order of the Kunlun Mountains. He often harshly rebuked and criticized them, and over time, they too had come to despise the Interception Sect.

They would not acknowledge Qingyuan, nor were they willing to lower their heads...