Ninth In the World

Peng Yun turned pale. The Genesis Sect only had three True Form experts in total. Sect Master Shu Haolan had definitely been killed by Di Jiu, and now Elder Qin Ku had also been killed. He was the only True Form cultivator left in the entire Genesis Sect, so the sect’s position as one of the five large sects of the Small Central World was now in jeopardy.

Based on the look of shock on the Skygold Protectorate Lord’s face, he most likely had no intention of continuing to attack.

“Di Jiu, Qin Ku was a Grand Elder of the five large sects of the Small Central World. Are you trying to challenge the sects of the entire Small Central World by trapping and killing him and using the Galaxy Master Sect’s Defense Array without reason?” hollered Yan Xuanxiang furiously when he finally reacted.

Although his tone was furious, he was actually filled with terror. He was also the only True Form cultivator left in the entire Mirage Sword Sect. If anything happened to him, the Mirage Sword Sect would cease to exist amid the five large sects of the Small Central World. Based on Di Jiu’s merciless method of killing Qin Ku, he believed that Di Jiu would not let the Mirage Sword Sect off. He had hollered in hopes that the Skygold Protectorate Lord and the Prophecy Pavilion’s Pavilion Lord would stand up for him. Best-case scenario, the Skygold Protectorate Lord would attack and kill Di Jiu directly.

“He he… The Mirage Sword Sect can’t represent all the sects in the Small Central World. Old man, you must be blind to dare flaunt your prowess in front of my sect…”

Suddenly, the Heavenly Aqua Saber transformed into a blue flare and slashed towards Yan Xuanxiang. Yan Xuanxiang was shocked, for he had thought that Di Jiu would not dare attack him here. Both Huan Mingzi and Xian Ze had not dared attack earlier on. Why would Di Jiu dare attack when he was standing before the Skygold Protectorate Lord?

Yan Xuanxiang felt depressed when he saw the Skygold Protectorate Lord remain unmoved by his predicament.

Both the Skygold Protectorate Lord and Ao Huang, the Palatial Lord of the Ocean Monarch Palace, did not react.

Yan Xuanxiang took out his Dharma treasure, the Tidal Clouds Lute, and yelled, “Peng Yun! Shu Haolan, who was a member of your sect, was also killed by Di Jiu! If you refuse to attack, I will kill you after I’ve killed Di Jiu!”

As he spoke, the Skygold Protectorate Lord also took out a jade box. He knew that the spirit meridians Di Jiu possessed had nothing to do with him anymore.

Di Jiu and the Skygold Protectorate Lord had no conflict of interest. However, he would not be so courteous if the Protectorate Lord snatched his spirit meridians. He would not reject the Skygold Protectorate Lord’s offer of goodwill. It would not be possible to rely solely on fighting for the Galaxy Master Sect to establish itself in the Small Central World.

“This is not the first time we are meeting. However, I am very impressed with Sect Master Di’s talent. The reason I insisted on staying here during this visit to the Galaxy Master Sect was to meet with you. I have also been tasked to convey the Ocean Monarch Palace’s sincere desire to become friends with your sect. Please accept this small congratulatory gift.” Ao Huang made a decision in a split second. He thought that this decision was the right choice.

The Ocean Monarch Palace was nothing compared to the Skygold Protectorate Lord, and the Protectorate Lord had already started to associate with Di Jiu.

“Thank you, everyone. The Galaxy Master Sect will be holding an opening ceremony in a month. Everyone is welcome to participate.” Di Jiu accepted all the gifts with open arms.

“No problem. You must be busy, Daoist Di. I shall not interrupt you further. I shall see you again in a month’s time.” The Skygold Protectorate Lord accepted Di Jiu’s invitation without hesitation and bade him farewell immediately.

Chang Xiao and Ao Huang also bade Di Jiu farewell and promised that they would come again a month later.

Ao Huang was on Di Jiu’s hit list. However, it seemed like the circumstances were not right for killing him that day. It would be best if he found an ideal opportunity, just like when he had finished Shu Haolan off.

Peng Yun stood in the same spot as his face grew pale. Out of the four True Form Realm cultivators he had come with, one had left and two had been killed by Di Jiu. The Skygold Protectorate Lord and the Prophecy Pavilion’s Pavilion Lord Chang Xiao, who had both arrived later, had acted like they had gone there to celebrate the opening of the Galaxy Master Sect. They had both left after giving the Galaxy Master Sect their gifts.

He was the only one left, so it was evident that he could not leave now.

“Sect Master Di, I…” Before Peng Yun could complete his sentence, Di Jiu slashed at him with his saber again. Di Jiu did not intend to let him live.

Peng Yun burned his Blood Essence frantically. He knew that he had to escape, yet Di Jiu kicked him right away.

When he felt Di Jiu’s kick, he finally understood why Yan Xuanxiang had failed to evade it. This was a space law supernormal ability.

Although he was filled with despair, Peng Yun did not beg for mercy. It was only natural that the Genesis Sect would be exterminated after offending an expert who possessed a space law supernormal ability.

Bam! When Di Jiu’s second kick sent Peng Yun flying into the sect’s trap killing array, Huan Mingzi realized that Di Jiu’s strength had surpassed his own in every aspect.

“Di Jiu, I never expected that you would become so powerful. My judgment was correct,” said Xian Ze agitatedly. He was certain that Di Jiu’s strength would definitely allow him to obtain a slot to head to the Immortal World.

Huan Mingzi rubbed his hands together as well. “Although I did think highly of you previously, I had not expected this. However, you must be cautious of Chang Xiao. This man and I used to be the Pavilion Lords of the Prophecy Pavilion. The extent of his slyness…” Huan Mingzi shook his head. “It was simply too frightening.”

Di Jiu chuckled. “You need not worry. This man and I are not friends, and we will never be. We will never even interact. Only our weapons will meet, in the event that he incurs my wrath. The sect will hold an opening ceremony in a month. I will head out and settle some matters in the meantime. I will have to trouble both of you with organizing the opening ceremony.”

Huan Mingzi, who knew why Di Jiu wanted to head out, said without hesitation, “Rest assured. Just be careful.”

He knew that it would be wrong of Di Jiu to exterminate the Mirage Sword Sect and the Genesis Sect. Such an act would bring about dire consequences. However, cultivators had to always follow their heart. This would help improve Di Jiu’s mental disposition.

Between Di Jiu and the Galaxy Master Sect, he had chosen Di Jiu. Huan Mingzi was determined to not advise Di Jiu on matters that could benefit Di Jiu’s growth.