4494 Qin Yun Yi, the Grand Revered Elder of the Duan Clan



As a demi-saint-rank force, the Duan clan had nine spiritual rings, and each of them was an excellent place for cultivation. The closest place to the spring was also where the Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy was the strongest.

Although Duan Ling Tian was also attracted by the cultivation place of the Grand Revered Elder of the Duan clan, its attraction was not as strong compared to other benefits of becoming a Grand Revered Elder. After all, he owned quite a number of divine crystals now. If he absorbed the divine crystals and opened up his Little World to cultivate with the help of the Divine Tree of Life, its effect was not any worse than that of the spiritual spring.

What Duan Ling Tian was more excited about was the chance to spend time and learn from the demi Saint of the Duan clan. Most importantly, Duan Tian Hong had later told him that it was not impossible to make a request or two as long as they were not excessive and within the demi Saint's capabilities.

'After becoming a Grand Revered Elder, I can use that as a chance to ask the Duan clan's demi Saint to see if he can break the soul imprisonment technique on Ke'er. It'll be great if he's able to do that. If not, perhaps, I can ask him to slow down the erosion on Ke'er's soul. That's still very good since it'll buy me more time…'

Duan Ling Tian was still not optimistic that the demi Saint of the Duan clan would be able to break the soul imprisonment technique on Ke'er. However, this was his only choice now, and he could only try every avenue available to him.

Naturally, it was best if he had the help of a Saint. However, it would not be an easy task. Put everything else aside, with his current strength, it would be difficult for him to meet a Saint. Saints were the most powerful existence, after all. Even in the God Defying World, it was said that there was only one Saint.

Duan Ling Tian had learned about this after he came to the Outer Boundary. In fact, after coming to the Outer Boundary, his knowledge of the God Defying World had grown significantly.

The God Defying World was one of the Myriad Worlds, and one of the 18 Middle Worlds under the Three Upper Worlds, which were also the three strongest Worlds. The 18 Middle Worlds were mostly governed by a World supreme powerhouse. As for a World without a World supreme powerhouse, a few imminent World supreme powerhouses would band together to govern it. With special effects from their respective Realms of Gods, when they joined forces, they did not have to be afraid of the average World supreme powerhouse.

At this time, Duan Ling Tian returned to his senses and said to Duan Tian Hong, "Elder Tian Hong, I want to challenge the current Grand Revered Elder now."

Duan Tian Hong nodded. "He's in closed-door cultivation now. Before you issue a challenge, please listen to my explanation. Generally, challenges will disturb the cultivation of the Grand Revered Elder regardless if it's just an ordinary cultivation or a closed-door cultivation. However, if one chooses to issue a challenge when the Grand Revered Elder is in closed-door cultivation, the Grand Revered Elder will be given the choice to turn the challenge into a life-or-death battle."

In fact, Duan Tian Hong was not worried about Duan Ling Tian. After all, he did not doubt Duan Ling Tian's strength at all. He had said this hoping Duan Ling Tian would show mercy. Hence, after saying that, he added, "If the current Grand Revered Elder wants to change the challenge into a life-or-death battle, I hope you'll show mercy to him."

Duan Tian Hong could have sent a Voice Transmission to the current Grand Revered Elder of the Duan clan to warn him against changing the challenge to a life-or-death battle no matter how irritated he was by being awoken from his closed-door cultivation. However, he did not think the current Grand Revered Elder would believe him or heed his advice. After all, prodigies were mostly proud and arrogant.

"Don't worry, Elder Tian Hong. I know what to do," Duan Ling Tian said with a faint smile. He knew most people would be furious to be interrupted during their closed-door cultivation. As such, it was understandable if the current Grand Revered Elder of the Duan clan wanted to change the challenge into a life-or-death battle.

"Very well," Duan Tian Hong said with a nod before he taught Duan Ling Tian the way to issue a challenge.

After that, Duan Ling Tian reached out for his identity token and sent his Divine Energy into it. Following that, he guided the energy from the identity token to the spiritual spring.

In just a moment, the spring shook, and the liquefied Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy surged for a moment before it receded from the floating island.

At this time, an angry roar rang out from the hut.

"Who dares to challenge me while I'm in closed-door cultivation?! I'm going to kill you! This challenge is now a life-or-death battle!"

Following that, a muscular young man came out of the hut. Lightning flashed around his body, and a resolute and angry expression could be seen on his angular face. He was at a critical juncture during his closed-door cultivation, and although the improvement would not be significant, he was still understandably furious at being disturbed.

Boom!

As thunder rang and lightning flashed in the sky, the muscular young man flew over and stood across from Duan Ling Tian and Duan Tian Hong in the air.

The muscular young man saw Duan Tian Hong and cupped his fists together at Duan Tian Hong before he said, trying his best to suppress his anger, "Greetings, Elder Tian Hong. Is this my challenger? Is he new?"

Duan Tian Hong looked at the muscular young man and sighed inwardly before he said through Voice Transmission, "Grand Revered Elder Qin, you're no match for this new Revered Elder. With his strength, very few people under the realm of peerless top advanced Supreme Gods are a match for him. Even those who claimed to be invincible among those below the realm of peerless top advanced Supreme Gods in the Sacred Lightning Realm are on par with him at the very least."

Duan Tian Hong was very straightforward with his words.

However, upon hearing these words, the muscular young man scoffed in disbelief. He did not even bother to use Voice Transmission as he said, "Elder Tian Hong, even if you're trying to speak for him, there's no need to exaggerate. If he's as strong as you claimed, I don't think he'll join the Duan clan."

The muscular young man did not bother to hide his disbelief at all.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

At the same time, many figures flew out of the various huts above the spiritual spring. They were the Revered Elders of the Duan clan.

"Did someone challenge Grand Revered Elder Qin Yun Yi?"

"Is he new?"

"He has to be a newcomer. Among us, even Revered Elder Yuan who's closest in strength to Grand Revered Elder Qin would be at most on par with Grand Revered Elder Qin after a breakthrough. It's almost impossible for Revered Elder Yuan to beat Grand Revered Elder Qin. In any case, even if Revered Elder Yuan wants to challenge Grand Revered Elder Qin, he won't challenge Grand Revered Elder Qin while he's in closed-door cultivation."

"Based on Grand Revered Elder Qin's words, it seems like Elder Tian Hong told him through Voice Transmission that the newcomer is very strong. Moreover, it seems like the newcomer's strength is exaggerated since Grand Revered Elder Qin doesn't believe that someone so strong would join the Duan clan…"

"Don't tell me Elder Tian Hong told Grand Revered Elder Qin that the newcomer is comparable to those who are invincible among those below the realm of peerless top advanced Supreme Gods? If so, then it's really too exaggerated!"

"That's right. It's impossible for someone with such power to join the Duan clan, right?"

The Revered Elders speculated among themselves, wondering what Duan Tian Hong said to Qin Yun Yi. All of them looked at Duan Ling Tian as they discussed among themselves.

Meanwhile, after a moment of silence, Duan Tian Hong sighed and stepped aside. He looked at Duan Ling Tian and said, "I hope you'll show mercy."

Duan Tian Hong's words caused the group of Revered Elders to widen their eyes in disbelief, and his words also caused Qin Yun Yi's face to turn red in anger. Qin Yun Yi felt as though he was being underestimated.

Qin Yun Yi felt as though he was going to vomit blood when he saw the purple-clad Duan Ling Tian nodding seriously before saying, "Elder Tian Hong, don't worry. I won't kill him."

At the same time, Tan Xiu Teng also stepped aside. A hint of pity could be seen in his eyes when he looked at Qin Yun Yi. After all, he knew that Duan Ling Tian was definitely invincible among those below the realm of peerless top advanced Supreme Gods. Qin Yun Yi, like many cultivators close to the realm of peerless top advanced Supreme Gods, was strong. However, he was no match for Duan Ling Tian at all.

"You're really arrogant. If you're not stronger than me, you can only die today," Qin Yun Yi said furiously as he stepped forward. Lightning flashed even brighter around him as tiny spatial cracks appeared in the void. At the same time, a powerful energy swept out.

Qin Yun Yi's eyes shone with killing intent. Clearly, he could not wait to kill Duan Ling Tian.

At the same time, the group of Revered Elders in the surroundings inhaled sharply. They knew Qin Yun Yi was thoroughly angered at this moment. They had been with Qin Yun Yi for many years, and this was the first time they had seen him so angry.