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!”

Di Jiu did not intend to waste his time with Yan Xuanxiang. His Heavenly Aqua Saber was merely a cover so that he could kick Yan Xuanxiang’s chest while Yan Xuanxiang was taking out his weapon.

Although Yan Xuanxiang was a late-stage True Form Realm cultivator, he was helpless against this kick. The surrounding space was under Di Jiu’s control, so he could not escape.

“Space…” Yan Xuanxiang had yet to complete the words ‘space law’ when he felt a tremendous force on his chest. Di Jiu kicked him at the same place as the sect’s Defense Array, where Qin Ku had been killed previously.

Yan Xuanxiang was horrified. As expected, just as he was preparing to escape, he sensed a terrifying, powerful strangulation aura that contained killing laws.

Peng Yun froze while he was taking out his Dharma treasure. The fight between Di Jiu and Yan Xuanxiang lasted just a few moments. Di Jiu had already kicked Yan Xuanxiang into the sect’s Defense Array.

Although he heard no sound, he saw once again an explosion of blood within the array. When Yan Xuanxiang’s tattered body was thrown out, his ring was missing.

Peng Yun felt goosebumps. Even though Di Jiu had relied on the sect’s array, his strength had still surpassed his prediction. That kick, in particular, had looked like an ordinary kick to him. Why had Yan Xuanxiang been unable to evade it?

At the moment, Peng Yun was well aware that the presence of the Defense Array of the Galaxy Master Sect signified that no one could attack the sect, the Skygold Protectorate Lord included.

The Skygold Protectorate Lord’s eyes twitched when he saw that Di Jiu had used an ordinary kick to send Yan Xuanxiang, a seventh-stage True Form Realm cultivator, flying into the Galaxy Sect’s Defense Array.

That kick looked ordinary, yet it seemed to be a formidable supernormal ability. The cultivators of the Cultivation World did not know much about divine powers, no matter how powerful they were. Even he, the Protectorate Lord of the Skygold Domain, only knew one supernormal ability. He was unable to fully comprehend this kick from his position as a bystander. Perhaps, he would only comprehend this supernormal ability when he faced it himself.

On the surface, it seemed as though Di Jiu had relied on the Defense Array to kill Yan Xuanxiang. However, the Skygold Protectorate Lord knew very well that Di Jiu’s true strength could not be much weaker than his own.

He remembered that Di Jiu had still been a nobody back when he had been on the Small World Planet’s square. In the blink of an eye, this nobody had grown into someone even he had to be wary of.

The Skygold Protectorate Lord felt slightly regretful, as he had wanted to investigate Di Jiu back then. He had never expected that, by missing that opportunity, he had forever lost the qualifications to investigate Di Jiu.

Out of all the cultivators he had met, Di Jiu was undoubtedly the one who had grown the fastest. Di Jiu had most likely gained more than those supreme-grade spirit meridians on the Small World Planet.

Huan Mingzi clenched his fists tightly in excitement. Di Jiu’s strength had exceeded his expectations by far. With strength like his, he could obtain the first position.

Chang Xiao felt his mouth go dry. He had gone there to teach Di Jiu a lesson. However, after seeing Di Jiu’s kick end his battle with Yan Xuanxiang prematurely, he realized that Di Jiu would not be afraid of him, even in the absence of the Galaxy Master Sect’s Defense Array.

“Congratulations to Sect Master Di for attaining large cultivation success and founding the Galaxy Master Sect in the Small Central World. This is a small gift from the Prophecy Pavilion. I hope that the Prophecy Pavilion and the Galaxy Master Sect can work together and maintain the Small Central World’s order.” Chang Xiao cupped his fists and congratulated Di Jiu at the first opportunity. He even took out a gift.

Di Jiu had long since reached his level. Furthermore, Di Jiu’s array formation skills were much better than his. It would not be an easy feat for him to take back the Quintessential World.

Di Jiu thought silently that Chang Xiao was a cunning fellow, even though he seemed to be a forthright man. This person concealed his emotions and thoughts and put his personal profit first. Chang Xiao had gone there with the intention to settle the score, yet he had put on an act and given him a gift in the blink of an eye.

The Skygold Protectorate Lord laughed as well. “That’s right, Daoist Di will soon become someone of our caliber. This is something worth celebrating. The opening of the Galaxy Master Sect in the Small Central World is a happy event. I believe that the Galaxy Master Sect will grow to become the next nine-star sect of the Small Central World. I have come on the Skygold Domain’s behalf and brought a congratulatory gift for the Galaxy Master Sect. It is just a small gift.”

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.