In past upheavals, the Jun Family had always remained uninvolved.
They would not intervene, nor would they stop anything.
And the Ten Forbidden Zones of the Nine Heavens, due to some understanding of the Jun family, knew that the Jun Family's depths were too profound.
Therefore, they would not provoke the Jun Family.
This was like an unwritten rule.
However, now, a Big Shot actually said they wanted to attack the Jun Family.
If this were to spread, it would definitely be a shocking piece of news.
"This isn't something we decided; it's also the will of Chang Sheng Island."
"Chang Sheng Island..."
Upon mentioning this, the tone of some Big Shots in the Holy Spirit Ruins became solemn.
Although the Ten Forbidden Zones of the Nine Heavens were all unfathomably profound and held high positions,
there were subtle distinctions in their strength.
While not particularly obvious differences,
one could still somewhat compare their relative strengths.
And Chang Sheng Island was the Forbidden Land among the Ten Forbidden Zones of the Nine Heavens whose strength was subtly ranked at the forefront.
Even among the top five of the Nine Heavens Dragon Phoenix Rankings, two Prodigies were from Chang Sheng Island.
One of them was even the top-ranked individual on the Nine Heavens Dragon Phoenix Rankings.
This clearly showed how profound Chang Sheng Island's Legacy was.
And in every upheaval, Chang Sheng Island was also the most proactive.
To use an imperfect analogy, Chang Sheng Island was somewhat like the organizer.
And Forbidden Lands like the Holy Spirit Ruins, Emperor's Fall Divine Mountain, Reincarnation Sea, and Beast Cave were the participants.
"Attacking the Jun Family—this is something that has never happened before."
"What exactly is Chang Sheng Island thinking?"
"I think it might be because of Jun Xiaoyao."
"Jun Xiaoyao? He's just a junior; no matter how much of a Prodigy he is, in our eyes, he's nothing but an ant right now."
"Who knows? If he's truly allowed to continue growing like this, what variables might arise in the future, no one can tell."
"All in all, this blood feud won't be settled just like that."
"Oh, right, the Seven-Colored Taoist seems to have come out of seclusion."
"Upon learning that the Sword Emperor Son was killed, he should make a move, after all, he's the only remaining Prodigy of our Holy Spirit Ruins."
"If Jun Xiaoyao can truly be killed like this, it would save a lot of trouble, and the Jun Family wouldn't be able to get angry over it."
The Divine Thought within the Holy Spirit Ruins gradually subsided.
And in one area within the Holy Spirit Ruins, there was a seven-colored mountain.
A young man, who looked quite ethereal and refined, walked out from it, holding a whisk.
He had seven-colored hair, like a rainbow, appearing quite mystical and unique.
"Jun Xiaoyao..."
This person gazed into the distance, with seven-colored profound light flowing in his eyes, as if capable of annihilating all things!
...
After the commotion in the Holy Spirit Ruins ended,
the beings of the Nine Heavens fully understood.
Even in the Nine Heavens, no one could subdue Jun Xiaoyao.
Moreover, Jun Xiaoyao now had the Sword Tomb as a backer.
Although the Sword Tomb had few members, each was an elite strongman, and not just anyone could provoke them.
So after this, no one came to trouble Jun Xiaoyao again.
Even the Beast Cave didn't send anyone.
However, thankfully, Mixed King and others were only suppressed; at least they still had their lives, unlike the tragic fate of the Sword Emperor Son.
And just when everyone thought that the Nine Heavens could usher in a brief period of tranquility,
a shocking piece of news once again ignited the entire Nine Heavens.
The unparalleled Prodigy of the Holy Spirit Ruins, the Seven-Colored Taoist, was challenging Jun Xiaoyao to a battle in Duan Tian Valley!
This news, like a giant rock thrown into the sea, once again stirred up immense waves!
The two peerless Prodigies of the Holy Spirit Ruins were the Sword Emperor Son and the Seven-Colored Taoist.
The Seven-Colored Taoist's strength was even greater than that of the Sword Emperor Son.
It was rumored that his true form was a Holy Spirit conceived through the Fusion of seven supreme immortal Materials.
He was naturally endowed with seven-colored divine light of destruction; with the opening and closing of his pupils, the earth would crack, the heavens would collapse, and the Void Realm would be annihilated.
Moreover, the Seven-Colored Taoist was ranked fifth on the Nine Heavens Dragon Phoenix Rankings.
He was a Profound Venerable-level existence.
The top five on the Nine Heavens Dragon Phoenix Rankings were all Profound Venerable-level Prodigies.
Of course, the Seven-Colored Taoist was not young either.
There was a fundamental difference between him and Prodigies like Jun Xiaoyao, who was around thirty years old.
But overall, he could still be categorized as a Prodigy of the younger generation.
As for Jun Xiaoyao, who became a Half-Step Profound Venerable at around thirty,
he was a monster and could not be viewed with common sense.
It was precisely because of this that the Seven-Colored Taoist's challenge was so attention-grabbing.
A challenge from a Profound Venerable-level Prodigy ranked fifth on the Nine Heavens Dragon Phoenix Rankings simply could not go unnoticed by the masses.
Also, the location of the challenge, Duan Tian Valley, held a deeper meaning.
"Duan Tian Valley, isn't that one of the most famous Forbidden Lands in our Nine Heavens?"
"It is rumored to be the place where Langu the Great Emperor once slew multiple Great Completion Holy Spirits from the Holy Spirit Ruins."
"Tsk tsk, the Seven-Colored Taoist choosing this place, is he planning to kill Jun Xiaoyao, the Langu Legacy holder, here to offer sacrifices to the spirits of the fallen?"
"This is getting interesting."
The entire Nine Heavens, all major powers, and Forbidden Families, were discussing this matter.
Next, the only suspense was whether Jun Xiaoyao would accept this battle.
After all, the Seven-Colored Taoist was fundamentally different from the previous Prodigies; a Profound Venerable-level combat power was incomparable.
As for Jun Xiaoyao's Realm, honestly, very few people knew it clearly.
After all, if Jun Xiaoyao concealed his Qi, even a Quasi-Emperor would find it difficult to ascertain his depth.
And other Prodigies had never forced Jun Xiaoyao to use his full strength, so they naturally knew nothing about his Realm.
Everyone was awaiting Jun Xiaoyao's response.
Inside the Sword Tomb.
Upon learning this news, Jun Xiaoyao's eyes held a hint of playfulness.
"Fifth on the Nine Heavens Dragon Phoenix Rankings, Profound Venerable-level strength—in the eyes of others, he is indeed a peerless Prodigy, but..."
Jun Xiaoyao shook his head slightly.
"Not enough to see."
Jun Xiaoyao had killed the Profound Venerable-level Crimson-Eyed Dragon-Lin while still in the Little Heavenly Venerate Realm.
What's more, Jun Xiaoyao's current Realm could almost be called Half-Step Profound Venerable.
Profound Venerables of the same level were truly just so-so in his eyes.
With the Seven-Colored Taoist's Prodigy status, he might be significantly stronger than an ordinary Profound Venerable.
But Jun Xiaoyao now had the qualification to remain calm even when facing a Divine Venerable or Dao Venerable.
"Well, why not take the Materials that are actively delivered to my doorstep."
"Also, the Duan Tian Valley place is quite interesting." Jun Xiaoyao smiled slightly.
Soon, the news spread.
Jun Xiaoyao accepted the challenge.
The entire Nine Heavens was shaken.
Beings from all Forbidden Zones prepared to witness this battle.
Countless years ago, Langu the Great Emperor slew multiple Great Completion Holy Spirits, forming Duan Tian Valley.
Now, the Langu Legacy holder and a Prodigy from the Holy Spirit Ruins would battle here again, like a form of Legacy and continuation.
This time, who would emerge victorious?
The entire Nine Heavens watched with keen interest.
It was rumored that even the most mysterious Chang Sheng Island would have Prodigies go to Duan Tian Valley to observe the battle.
This showed how far-reaching the impact of this battle would be.
And just as the Nine Heavens was abuzz with the Duan Tian Valley challenge,
another less noticeable piece of news quietly spread.
That was, Xuan Li, the second Young Lord of Reincarnation Sea, would take a concubine one month later.
That concubine came from the Situ Family, a Forbidden Family under the Reincarnation Sea's jurisdiction.
Her name was Situ Xue!