The Might of the Supreme!
The words of the True Person Lunzhuan were like an icicle piercing the surface of a calm lake.
The already somber atmosphere Vaulted Heaven Cave instantly plummeted to freezing point.
All the Foundation Establishment True Person felt a tightness in their chests, and their breath caught in their throats.
As expected, it involved the ultimate control.
Even when faced with the catastrophic threat of the [Four Imperials Heaven], the fundamental struggle for interests and power remains unavoidable.
However, to everyone's surprise, facing the almost provocative question from the True Person Lunzhuan, the True Person Southern Dipper not only did not get angry, but instead smiled faintly.
"I see. Brother Wheel-Turning thoroughly, and what you say makes perfect sense."
Without a leader, chaos is bound to ensue.
Since that's the case, let's do it the old way.
Although I haven't fought with anyone for many years, these old bones of mine are still quite capable.
As he spoke, he made a move to get up.
The originally peaceful and vast aura around him suddenly became sharp and incomparable, and a fierce and murderous intent suddenly awakened.
Although it did not fully erupt, it had already caused the temperature Vaulted Heaven Cave to drop sharply.
Those with weaker Foundation Establishment True Person even felt a stinging pain in their Divine Soul, as if they had fallen into an ice cave!
The eyes of True Person Sansi and Lady Jiuli flashed simultaneously, and they moved slightly, already prepared to flee a thousand miles away with their disciples at any moment.
If the two Great True Person were to fight with all their might here, their power would be enough to wipe the entire Ten Thousand Caves Mountain off the map; to say that the sky would collapse and the earth would be an understatement.
"Etc!"
Seeing that True Person Southern Dipper was about to get up, True Person Lunzhuan trembled almost imperceptibly on his lean face, and he hurriedly said, "Brother Southern Dipper, please wait!"
"I have no intention of engaging in a magical duel with you here, fellow Daoist!"
Are you kidding me!
How could I possibly fight and battle this Great True Person who cultivated the Path of Slaughter?
He didn't want to get a good beating in front of the Azure Sect and Phoenix Helm.
"Oh?"
The terrifying killing intent surrounding True Person Southern Dipper receded like a tide, and he regained his peaceful demeanor, looking at True Person Lunzhuan with a half-smile.
"So, what does Brother Wheel-Turning mean—?"
The slender face of the True Person Lunzhuan revealed a look of satisfaction, and he said slowly, "For someone of our status to personally engage in combat would be somewhat improper and would also damage harmony."
Why not let the disciples spar a bit? This would not only test the quality of the younger generation but also determine who is better.
In this way, we can avoid hurting each other's feelings and also gain the approval of the public. What do you think?
As soon as he finished speaking, the eyes of True Person Sansi, Lady Jiuli, and True Person Southern Dipper met briefly in the air, and in an instant, their divine thoughts had exchanged countless times.
At their level, many things need no further explanation; they already have a clear understanding of the pros and cons.
"Good." True Person Sansi's words were concise and to the point.
"Yes." Lady Jiuli parted her lips slightly.
True Person Southern Dipper nodded slightly. "I will follow Brother Zhuanlun's Wheel-Turning."
"Alright, here comes the work"—Behind True Person Southern Dipper, Qi Yun sighed inwardly as he heard the four acting sect leaders finalize the plan in just a few words, and closed his eyes slightly.
He knew he couldn't escape being drafted.
"Qi Yun." As expected, True Person Southern Dipper's voice rang out calmly, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.
"Then it is up to you to step forward and ask the three disciples of these fellow Daoists for guidance."
Although he was reluctant to show off his abilities on such an occasion, he naturally had to give face since the decree of the acting sect leader had been issued.
Qi Yun sighed helplessly in his heart, and was about to step out.
A highly condensed voice transmission appeared beside his ear.
The next moment!
Qi Yun's eyes, which had previously held a hint of laziness and boredom, suddenly flashed with a terrifying brilliance.
As if a sleeping dragon had opened its eyes, an indescribable, powerful aura erupted from his body, sweeping away his previous listlessness.
He took a sudden step forward, waved his sleeves, and his wide Daoist robe billowed without wind. An arrogant and domineering aura soared into the sky, and he declared in a loud voice, "Qi Yun, a third-generation disciple of the Wuji Sacred Sect."
I am here today to seek guidance from my fellow Daoists!
The sound shook the walls and echoed endlessly!
This sudden change in demeanor stunned all the True Person present.
The young Daoist priest, who had seemed somewhat reluctant just moments before, now appeared as if he were a completely different person.
Its sharp edge is fully revealed, and its aura is overwhelming!
On the high jade throne, a faint hint of surprise flashed in the usually calm and collected eyes of the True Person Sansi;
Lady Jiuli narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly, revealing a hint of inquiry;
Deep within the indifferent pupils of the True Person Zַhuanlun, a wisp of obscure energy flowed rapidly, clearly indicating that he had also sensed the unique Daoist aura and imposing presence emanating from Qi Yun, which was quite different from that of ordinary Early Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators.
Almost simultaneously, the three Great True Person subtly gestured to their respective disciples.
"Azure Sect, Ling Jue, please enlighten me." The young swordsman, carrying an ancient sword and exuding a sharp aura like a drawn sword, stepped forward from the crowd.
"Yellow Springs Netherworld, You Gu, I shall learn from you." A pale-faced cultivator, shrouded in a chilling aura, quietly appeared.
"Phoenix Helm, Chi Ling, I humbly request your guidance." The female cultivator, dressed in crimson feathered robes and exuding arrogance, was surrounded by flickering flames.
All three were among the best Early Foundation Establishment Stage in their respective sects.
His aura was profound, and his Daoist intent surged.
Clearly, they are all of Higher Vehicle Dao Foundation!
Facing these three equally skilled opponents, Qi Yun merely glanced at them indifferently before launching a fierce attack!
"I'm sorry."
[Wield Myriad Laws]!
The meaning flows, but it is not a deprivation.
It was suppression!
The domineering Dao intent that governs all laws swept out instantly, causing the auras of the three outstanding figures of the major sects in front of him to suddenly become chaotic, all of them losing control and about to break free of their bodies!
The Dao Foundation within the body is like a subject meeting the emperor, trembling with fear and unable to extricate himself.
In the blink of an eye, Qi Yun moved like a ghost, already closing in on the center of the three.
The natural pressure of the [Supreme Dao Foundation] was unleashed in full force, a powerful aura mixed with the essence of the Great Luo.
Qi Yun raised his hand and unleashed a palm strike, his boundless Law Power crashing down on the three of them like a colossal wave rising from a vast ocean!
"Puff!"
"Ugh!"
"Not good!"
A terrifying, overwhelming shockwave swept over everything in an instant.
The three of them groaned as if struck by a heavy blow; their protective Gang Qi shattered instantly, and they coughed up blood.
His body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, his eyes filled with horror and disbelief.
They couldn't even unleash any decent Law Technique Divine Ability before being utterly defeated by the opponent's unreasonable suppression of their status and bizarre methods.
"Snort!"
"Um?
"Imperial Edict!"
Three soft shouts rang out simultaneously.
The three Great True Person acted simultaneously, unleashing beams of divine light that stabilized the sect's elite members who had been blasted away, restoring their chaotic internal energy.
In the arena, Qi Yun stood with his hands behind his back, his aura slowly receding.
But its domineering aura remained undiminished.
Stardust shimmered faintly on his deep blue Daoist robe, making him appear like a celestial being descended to earth.
Silence!
A deathly silence!
All the True Person, regardless of their sect, stared wide-eyed, holding their breath, as they looked incredulously at the young figure in the arena.
One move?
No, it can't even be considered a move!
In almost a single exchange, he crushed three top-tier fighters of the same level simultaneously.
What terrifying power!
Is this the Early Foundation Establishment Stage?
The gazes of the three Great True Person, like six bright lamps, were firmly fixed on Qi Yun, their divine light gradually rising. "This is... the power of the [Supreme Dao Foundation]?"
On the high jade throne, a barely perceptible ripple slowly spread across the depths of the peaceful gaze of the True Person Southern Dipper.
You've made such rapid progress!
He silently thought to himself, "How many years has it been since Qi Yun Foundation Establishment?"
He still remembered that when this boy fought against Song Kun, the Flower Moon Hall Palace, outside the Great Void Hall, he eventually won, but he used all his skills and the victory was not easy, and it could even be said that it was somewhat difficult.
But how long has it been?
In just a few years, this young man has become capable of taking on three opponents single-handedly with ease.
Facing the elite talents nurtured by the Azure Sect, Yellow Springs Netherworld, and Phoenix Helm, they were crushed like autumn leaves swept away by the wind!
Although it was merely a repulsion, not a complete annihilation.
However, the overwhelming suppression of status and control over the Dao that it exhibits is enough to explain everything.
True Person Southern Dipper could almost assert that, looking across the entire cultivation world of the Northwest, among his peers and within the same realm, probably no one could withstand a single serious strike from him.
The speed of this improvement is simply astonishing.
Meanwhile, as True Person Southern Dipper and the four Great True Person beside him— True Person Sansi, Lady Jiuli, and True Person Lunzhuan —were each reassessing Qi Yun's potential and threat in their hearts.
"Hahaha--!"
A voice, brimming with undisguised smugness and exhilaration, suddenly erupted within the Vaulted Heaven Cave without warning.
"I knew you three had misjudged the situation!"
Bet with me? You'll lose everything!
The voice was rough and domineering, carrying a heavy majesty that could crush the heavens, yet it was also full of mockery and ridicule.
Upon hearing this sound, everyone inside the Vaulted Heaven Cave, including the four Great True Person, was startled, but quickly realized what was happening.
True Lord!
The next second, without anyone reminding them, all the Foundation Establishment True Person inside the cave, regardless of which of the four major sects they came from, bowed down in unison.
Even the four Great True Person on the high platform immediately stood up and bowed slightly.
Qi Yun's heart skipped a beat, and he was about to bow and pay his respects along with the others.
An invisible, intangible yet overwhelmingly gentle force had quietly supported him, preventing him from bending over.
"Well done, you deserve a reward!"
The voice of the Desolate Halberd True Lord, tinged with laughter, rang out again, directly targeting Qi Yun.
"From this day forward, you shall never again bow to a ruler!"
Before he could finish speaking, a streak of Flowing Light shot out from the void, faster than Divine Sense could perceive, and suddenly landed in Qi Yun's outstretched palm.
The Flowing Light faded, revealing a hazy glow that was constantly flowing, with Clarity and Turbidity and turbid energies rising and falling within it, evolving into the scene of the beginning of heaven and earth.
A pure and powerful aura of "purity" and "turbidity" emanated, subtly resonating with the surrounding world. This was one of the four fundamental wonders that Qi Yun would need to advance to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage in the future - [Clarity and Turbidity]!
Including the aura of light bestowed by the True Person Southern Dipper, which represents the ultimate "Yang" in [Yin and Yang].
Qi Yun has almost obtained two of the four fundamental rare items required to break through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage!
"Thank you for your generous gift, True Lord!"
Haha, this is the prize money those three heads of garlic lost to you!
Lao Tzu said this long ago.
In the Northwest, you still have to look to my Wuji Sacred Sect!
The laughter of the Desolate Halberd True Lord echoed in the cave, then vanished silently, just as it had when he arrived.
The four Great True Person slowly straightened up and exchanged a glance with each other.
The True Person Lunzhuan frowned slightly, seemingly unwilling, but said nothing more.
Laymen watch the spectacle, experts watch the details.
The appearance of Desolate Halberd True Lord seemed to be a mockery of the other three sects' True Lord, but in reality, it was to support the Holy Sect.
If you lose, you have to admit it.
If you keep spouting nonsense, it's no laughing matter.