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"Hmph! Gongshu Clan, don't push us too far! Attacking my Yuchang Clan's branch members at the gates of my Xiong Bing City—do you really think my Yuchang Clan has no one to defend it!?"
As a thunderous shout rang out, several piercing wind noises followed, and in an instant, a group of formidable figures leaped into the scene.
Leading the group was an elderly man with gray hair, clad in a brocade robe. Though his face was aged and weathered, the aura he exuded was like a towering mountain, instilling an oppressive weight upon those present.
"Oh? The patriarch of the Yuchang main clan, Yuchang Yuan. I didn't expect you to show up personally."
The two elders of the Gongshu Clan frowned slightly upon seeing the brocade-robed elder, their gazes flashing with a hint of apprehension as they spoke in a grave tone.
Despite the Yuchang Clan's decline over the years, they had managed to maintain their status as one of the three great clans of the continent, all thanks to this very old patriarch, Yuchang Yuan.
Though advanced in age and weakened further by the grief of losing his son years ago, Yuchang Yuan was still a Seventh Grade Supreme. As long as he lived, anyone who dared covet the Yuchang Clan would have to pay a devastating price.
"Gongshu Mu, Gongshu Tu, what now? Do the two of you wish to spar with this old man?"
Yuchang Yuan let out a cold snort, and his hunched body suddenly straightened like a spear piercing through the heavens, nothing like a man with one foot in the grave.
The very next moment, the vast space behind him began to distort, transforming into what seemed like a black hole, greedily devouring the surrounding spiritual energy.
As countless streams of energy coalesced into radiant beams, a colossal spear shadow, nearly a thousand zhang in length, slowly took form.
This spear was as towering as a mountain, its tip seemingly boundless. It radiated a dazzling brilliance, yet it was no mere illusion—its solid form gleamed with an undeniable presence, as if it were a true divine spear!
As this enormous spear emerged, the very sky trembled as if unable to withstand its overwhelming might.
Boom!
The black spear quivered slightly, releasing a thunderous roar. The terrifying soundwave erupted like a storm, shaking the heavens and splitting the earth!
Below, the two Gongshu elders stared at the gargantuan spear shadow, their pupils contracting involuntarily as they murmured in disbelief.
"This is... the Heavenly Spear Dharma Body?"
They had long heard that Yuchang Yuan cultivated the Heavenly Spear Dharma Body. Though it did not rank among the Top 99 Supreme Dharma Bodies, if the ranking extended beyond that, this technique would likely be placed around the 150th position.
Do not underestimate the rankings beyond the Top 100—this was still enough to surpass 80% of all Supreme Realm experts. Combined with Yuchang Yuan's Seventh Grade Supreme strength, in the entire Gongshu Clan, only their patriarch, Gongshu Qiu, could stand against him!
"Gulp..."
Gongshu Mu and Gongshu Tu swallowed nervously and instinctively took a few steps back. They had no doubt that Yuchang Yuan could kill them with a single flick of his spear, as effortlessly as crushing an ant.
The gap between each rank of Supreme was like the difference between heaven and earth. With three whole grades separating them from Yuchang Yuan, the disparity was enough to drive them to despair.
"Damn it! Wasn't he supposed to be dying of old age? How is he still so vigorous!?" Gongshu Mu and Gongshu Tu exchanged glances, cursing under their breath.
Deep within the convoy, Mo Yu gazed at the thousand-zhang spear projection, his expression tightening as he muttered to himself, "So this… is the Supreme Dharma Body of the Great Thousand World..."
Never having cultivated a Supreme Dharma Body, Mo Yu couldn't help but feel a trace of curiosity toward this colossal manifestation.
Seemingly sensing his interest, Wind Emperor's voice rang out, explaining, "The Supreme Dharma Body is a defining mark of one's ascension to the Supreme Realm in the Great Thousand World. Only a true Supreme can condense a Supreme Dharma Body, gaining the ability to control the heavens and unleash destructive power with a mere wave of their hand."
"In the Great Thousand World, the ranked Supreme Dharma Bodies are divided into ninety-nine ranked bodies. Those of us who broke through from lower continents typically reach the Supreme Realm upon arrival, thus missing the opportunity to cultivate a Supreme Dharma Body. I, too, once regretted this and sought a powerful one to train in."
"However, by chance, I later broke through to Earthly Supreme, so I discarded the idea. After all, aside from the highest-ranked Supreme Dharma Bodies, most become insignificant at the Earthly Supreme level."
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded in understanding.
Every world had its own unique wonders—the Heavenly Flames of the Dou Qi Continent, the Ancestral Symbols of the Sky Profound Continent, and the Supreme Dharma Bodies essential for cultivation in the Great Thousand World.
In the original story, Xiao Yan reached Dou Di, and Lin Dong attained the Ancestor Realm, both eventually arriving in the Great Thousand World, where their reputations became legendary. Xiao Yan founded the Endless Fire Territory, while Lin Dong established the Martial Realm to protect the world's stability.
Before reaching the Great Thousand World, Xiao Yan and Lin Dong had already reached the peak of their respective realms. Upon arriving, their cultivation skyrocketed, quickly stepping into Spirit Grade Heavenly Supreme Realm. However, they had already passed the stage for cultivating a Supreme Dharma Body.
The Supreme Realm was when one could refine a Supreme Dharma Body. Yet, once one reached Earthly Supreme, most Dharma Bodies became obsolete. To truly stand out among Earthly Supreme, one needed to cultivate a Supreme Dharma Body ranked within the Top 99.
And at the Heavenly Supreme level, Supreme Dharma Bodies had even less significance. Only the Top 20 Supreme Dharma Bodies provided any meaningful advantage in battle.
Perhaps this was why Lin Dong and Xiao Yan never cultivated a Supreme Dharma Body—for them, the benefits were negligible.
Thus, Lin Dong ultimately abandoned the idea, focusing instead on his breakthrough to Earthly Supreme. If he succeeded, even an ordinary Supreme Dharma Body would be of little consequence.
As Mo Yu pondered, back on the battlefield, Gongshu Zan suppressed his fear at the sight of the thousand-zhang Heavenly Spear Dharma Body and stepped forward, forcing himself to sound composed.
"Uncle Yuchang, it has been a long time. Why resort to such hostility upon meeting? Are you truly determined to sever ties with my Gongshu Clan?"
Yuchang Yuan's aged yet sharp eyes landed on Gongshu Zan as he spoke in a measured tone, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.
"Gongshu Zan, you led people to ambush my Yuchang Clan's branch members today. Don't you think you've gone too far? Do not assume that just because you are Gongshu Qiu's son, you can act recklessly. My Yuchang Clan has stood firm on Myriad Weapons Region for centuries—not by letting others trample over us!"
"Uncle Yuchang, there's no need to threaten me," Gongshu Zan replied with a faint smile, unfazed. "I only came today to inquire about the proposal we discussed earlier—does the Yuchang Clan have an answer yet?"
"As for the so-called ambush on your branch members, that was nothing more than a misunderstanding. Otherwise, do you truly believe my Gongshu Clan would have allowed this convoy to reach Xiong Bing City unharmed?"
Though wary of Yuchang Yuan's Seventh Grade Supreme strength, Gongshu Zan, as the Young Patriarch of the Gongshu Clan, maintained his composure. He had his own confidence and was not so easily intimidated.
"Shameless!"
Hearing Gongshu Zan's words, Yuchang Ran bit her silver teeth and cursed inwardly.
The only reason they had managed to reach Xiong Bing City alive was due to the intervention of that mysterious individual. Yet now, Gongshu Zan had the audacity to twist the truth, claiming that they had been spared out of mercy. Truly, he was thick-skinned beyond belief!
"My Yuchang Clan has never submitted to any vassal force, nor will we ever hand over our clan's ancestral and precious weapon-crafting methods. Your Gongshu Clan's demands—my Yuchang Clan will never agree to them!"
"As for whether you attacked my Yuchang branch clan's convoy, I will investigate and uncover the truth myself. If you have no other business here, then leave and do not step within a thousand miles of Xiong Bing City!" The elderly man in the brocade robe declared resolutely.
"Heh, since that's the case, then don't blame my Gongshu Clan for being ruthless!" Gongshu Zan's expression darkened slightly upon hearing this, and he sneered coldly.
"Even if my Yuchang Clan is no match for your Gongshu Clan, if you wish to devour us whole, I can guarantee that your clan will suffer grievous losses!" Yuchang Yuan's gaze was cold and sinister as he locked eyes with Gongshu Zan, his voice slow and deliberate.
As his words fell, the towering Heavenly Spear Dharma Body once again erupted with a dazzling radiance, so intense that none dared to look directly at it.
Seeing this, Gongshu Zan felt an involuntary shudder in his heart. But soon, he smirked once more, rising to his feet as he spoke casually, "Perhaps Uncle Yuchang is unaware, but my elder sister is highly favored by Elder Xue Yi. Just a few days ago, she was officially recognized as his principal wife."
Gongshu Zan's words were like a bomb dropping from the heavens. Not only did everyone's expressions change drastically, but even the usually stoic Yuchang Yuan's ashen brows twitched ever so slightly.
Yuchang Yuan's gaze grew even darker, and beneath that darkness, a trace of bitterness emerged. He had not expected that Gongshu Zan's elder sister, the beautiful daughter of his old nemesis Gongshu Qiu, would actually manage to become the principal wife of a Blood God Clan's Elder Xue Yi.
For a powerhouse at the Earth Supreme level like Xue Yi, concubines were nothing more than fleeting playthings—used once and then discarded, soon forgotten.
When Yuchang Yuan first heard that Gongshu Qiu had offered up his beloved daughter to Xue Yi, he had mocked him in private. After all, in the Western Heaven Continent, who didn't know that the Blood God Clan's Elder Xue Yi was notorious for his insatiable lust?
The number of women he had used and discarded numbered not in the thousands but at least in the hundreds. Yet despite this, he had never shown genuine favor to any woman before.
Who could have expected that such a debauched man would actually be tamed by the Gongshu clan's young lady? It was truly unbelievable.
With this turn of events, Gongshu Zan's sister now held significant influence within the Blood God Clan, and as a result, the power of the Gongshu Clan would soar even higher.
Realizing this, Yuchang Yuan's aged face dimmed, and even the colossal Heavenly Spear Dharma Body began to collapse, unable to maintain its form. In just a short moment, it dissipated into nothingness.
"Considering the past camaraderie between our clans, I shall grant the Yuchang Clan a way out. Three days from now, my father will personally come to challenge you.
"If the Yuchang Clan can defeat my father—regardless of who fights on your behalf—then my Gongshu Clan will not trouble you for the next ten years. However, if you lose, your Yuchang Clan will become a vassal of my Gongshu Clan. What do you say?"
Seeing that the Heavenly Spear Dharma Body had dissipated from fear of his words, Gongshu Zan burst into laughter before stating his terms.
Hearing this, Yuchang Yuan and the elders behind him couldn't help but tense.
They knew that Gongshu Zan's father, Gongshu Qiu, had not shown himself for the past year. According to many rumors, he had been in seclusion for nearly an entire year.
What kind of temptation could drive a Seventh Grade Supreme to undergo such long-term secluded cultivation? Without a doubt, he was attempting to break through to the Eighth Grade Supreme realm.
Although advancing from the Seventh Grade Supreme to the Eighth Grade Supreme was incredibly difficult—countless geniuses across the Myriad Weapons Region had fallen short at this barrier—Gongshu Clan now had the backing of the Blood God Clan. Furthermore, with Gongshu Zan's arrogance and confidence, there was an extremely high chance that Gongshu Qiu had already succeeded.
Realizing this, Yuchang Yuan and the elders of the Yuchang Clan all wore grim expressions.
A powerhouse of this level was nearly unmatched across the Myriad Weapons Region. Even if they managed to find an Eighth Grade Supreme, what kind of price would they have to pay to convince such a figure to risk offending the Gongshu Clan?
After all, the Blood God Clan—one of the Four Great Divine Clans of the Western Heaven Continent—now stood behind the Gongshu Clan.
This so-called duel was nothing short of outright bullying.
But if they refused, then the Gongshu Clan might truly resort to force, and with the Blood God Clan interfering, the Yuchang Clan would be utterly doomed.
A long silence filled the heavens and earth, until finally, an aged voice shattered it.
"Very well, my Yuchang Clan accepts. If we lose, we will submit to the Gongshu Clan as a vassal!"
"Patriarch, reconsider!"
Upon hearing this, several elders of the Yuchang Clan turned pale and called out anxiously.
The risk was too great—if they lost, there would be no turning back.
For nearly ten thousand years, the Yuchang Clan had stood proud, its honor deeply ingrained in every member's heart. To be reduced to a vassal state now—such humiliation was unbearable. If it came to that, they would rather fight to the death than disgrace their ancestors!
"Enough! My decision is final. The clan has already been torn apart by internal strife, leading us to this dire situation. Today, I will take responsibility!" Yuchang Yuan declared firmly.
Against Gongshu Qiu, he still had a slim chance to fight for survival. If they didn't accept the duel, the Gongshu Clan's army would soon descend upon them, and the Yuchang Clan would face total annihilation.
Hearing Yuchang Yuan's words, the elders behind him lowered their heads in shame. Ever since the young clan leader had perished, they had been consumed by internal power struggles, factional disputes weakening the Yuchang Clan's strength.
And now, they had led their clan to the brink of destruction.
"Hahaha! As expected of Uncle Yuchang—you still have the courage of your youth!" Gongshu Zan clapped his hands before laughing heartily.
"Very well, then. I shall take my leave for today. Three days from now, we shall meet again!"
With those words, Gongshu Zan waved his hand, leading the members of the Gongshu Clan as they departed with loud laughter, quickly disappearing from view.
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