Ji Feiyun slowly rose and gazed at the distant sky, a surge of heroic spirit welling up within him.
"My Divine Machine Clan rarely appears in the world, but this era will bring unprecedented upheaval. As the Divine Machine Clan's Daoist Seed, I must take the lead in all things and spread the might of my clan!"
"Now that my immortal essence flower has reached the sixteenth grade, who among my contemporaries can contend with me?"
"Even if it's Di Qianqiu, as long as he hasn't broken through to the Five Qi Realm, I'm confident I can fight him. Seven stars align, the Nine Kings take their places-I, Ji Feiyun, am destined to be one of the Nine Kings!"
Ji Feiyun let out a long, resounding cry, utterly exhilarated.
With his cultivation having advanced another step, he eagerly wanted to find an opponent to test his current strength.
"The strong turn their blades on the strong! The weak aren't even qualified to become my stepping stones. On Tianyuan Ancient Star today, only a handful can be my opponents. Di Qianqiu, Xiang Tiancang, Feng Qiyu, the Underworld God's Son, the Crystal Dragon Maiden... which of you will become my opponent?"
"Oh, right. I almost forgot-there's also the Heavenly Sword!"
Brimming with confidence, Ji Feiyun ran through the names of one monstrous prodigy after another in his mind. Every one of them was renowned.
His figure flashed as he set off to find a powerful opponent to pit himself against.
"Have you heard? The Heavenly Sword has appeared at Divine Wind Summit."
"Divine Wind Summit? Could there be something in that treacherous place that would attract the Heavenly Sword?"
Everyone buzzed with discussion.
Upon hearing the name Divine Wind Summit, Ji Feiyun's eyes lit up. Strange lights formed from runes appeared in