Repelled by the combined efforts of Joe Di and Jaden Jiao, the Kunpeng Clan expert's eyes flickered with surprise.
To suppress his domain through cooperation, it would take at least two Genesis Realm Perfection experts stacking their domains together. Yet here, a young cultivator and a monk managed to suppress him with just their combined domains. There were only two possibilities: one of them was also a half-step Law Integration expert like him, or their cultivation techniques originated from the same source, allowing their domains to synergize perfectly. Otherwise, it would be impossible to suppress his domain.
According to the Kunpeng Clan’s knowledge of the Void Market, every Dao Fruit Tower opening rarely attracts many Genesis Realm experts. For Genesis Realm cultivators, the Dao Fruit Tower is of little use. Even if some do come, they are usually only early-stage Genesis Realm.
Seeing two Genesis Realm Perfection cultivators appear at the Dao Fruit Tower plaza was truly unexpected for him.
The only thing the Kunpeng Clan expert hadn’t considered was that Joe Di cultivated the Path of Laws. As long as he wished, any domain stacked atop his would produce a true additive effect—one plus one equals two, not less than two.
"Your name is Joe Di?" Realizing he couldn’t forcibly take Bolt from Joe Di and Jaden Jiao, the Kunpeng Clan expert finally spoke.
Joe Di replied coolly, "That's right. I’m your Grandpa Di."
Jaden Jiao hurriedly interrupted, "Brother Di, you can only be Second Grandpa—I’m the original Grandpa here!"
Being 'Grandpa' was Jaden Jiao’s trademark. Now that Joe Di wanted to use the title, Jaden naturally had to assert his claim as the genuine Grandpa.
"I am Kun Zhi of the Kunpeng Clan. Your bird has deep ties to our clan—I must take it back." The tall man named Kun Zhi’s eyes flashed with anger before he forced himself to speak calmly.
With a wave of his hand, Joe Di collected Bolt into the Ninth World. He chuckled and said, "I’ve got my eye on the Kunpeng Clan’s territory too. That place has some connection to me. When you return, please hold a clan meeting and quickly vacate the land so I can go into seclusion and cultivate."
Joe Di put Bolt away because he was worried Kun Zhi would try to snatch Bolt if he let his guard down.
"A roc rides the wind for a day, soaring ninety thousand li!"—that’s not just a saying. The Kunpeng Clan is famous for speed. Though the Wing Clan and Shadow Clan are elusive, none can match the Kunpeng’s swiftness.
Seeing Joe Di put Bolt away, Kun Zhi’s fury nearly erupted into flames. Unable to restrain his fighting spirit any longer, he raised his hand and summoned an Octagon Bronze Hammer.
As the Octagon Bronze Hammer swept forth, a gale howled across the Dao Fruit Tower plaza, shaking the entire area. In that moment, not just the plaza, but even the surrounding space trembled from the force.
The shrill wind from the Octagon Bronze Hammer not only shattered Joe Di’s stall into dust, but also reduced every shop in the Dao Fruit Tower plaza to rubble under its terrifying sweep.
Cultivators with weaker cultivation spat blood on the spot, while even the stronger ones hurriedly escaped from the Dao Fruit Tower plaza.
The dense aura of wind attribute rules filled the space. Jaden Jiao’s face paled—he knew this supernatural technique all too well. Though he and Joe Di could still withstand it for now, every moment, the raging wind assimilated more of the world’s wind attribute energy, growing even stronger. If he didn’t leave soon, he might never get the chance.
If the technique continued, not only he, but even the Dao Fruit Tower plaza and the entire Void Market could be reduced to rubble.
"Brother Di, hurry—let’s go!" Jaden Jiao urged urgently.
Jaden Jiao’s voice cut off abruptly as he realized Joe Di wasn’t fleeing. Instead, Joe Di drew the Tiansa Blade, charged straight into Kun Zhi’s powerful spatial domain, and slashed down with force.
If it were any other cultivator, upon recognizing the terror of Kun Zhi’s divine technique, they’d abandon their friends and escape immediately. Besides, Joe Di and Jaden Jiao weren’t even close companions.
Yet Jaden Jiao didn’t hesitate for a moment. Eighteen Buddha beads transformed into a massive footprint that stomped toward Kun Zhi. He had to help Joe Di block Kun Zhi, so they could both escape together.
Joe Di had no idea how dangerous things were, but Jaden Jiao knew all too well—this raging wind technique was Tempest Devastation, the Kunpeng Clan’s signature divine art.
Boom! This time, the blade light from the Tiansa Blade crashed directly onto the Octagon Bronze Hammer. Divine energy exploded across the Dao Fruit Tower plaza, and faint spatial cracks appeared overhead. Though the fissures vanished quickly, the wild, violent aura still made hearts tremble.
At that moment, Jaden Jiao was shocked to discover that the power of Kun Zhi’s Tempest Devastation was rapidly weakening. This...
That’s impossible! Tempest Devastation is supposed to grow stronger and stronger—when has it ever weakened like this?
Suddenly, Jaden Jiao understood—this had to be the Lawbreaker Technique, a top-tier divine art that disrupts the laws behind other techniques. Overjoyed, he sent the eighteen Buddha beads crashing down.
Bang! Kun Zhi was struck by the Buddha Bead Stomp and sent flying, spitting a spray of blood in midair. Joe Di swept his Tiansa Blade, unleashing a sky-shattering curtain of force.
But before Kun Zhi hit the ground, he spread his wings, shook his figure in the void, and instantly vanished from sight.
Joe Di sighed, sheathing the Tiansa Blade on his back again. He knew that trying to kill a Kunpeng Clan expert was nearly impossible. Even those with weaker cultivation could escape at will—let alone a half-step Law Integration powerhouse.
Jaden Jiao, however, didn’t care about Kun Zhi’s escape. He looked at Joe Di with excitement and said, “Brother Di, that divine technique you used just now was incredible. Was it the Lawbreaker Technique?”
Joe Di chuckled. “You could say that, more or less.”
“Brother Di, can we trade divine arts? I have plenty of top-tier techniques—pick any, as many as you like...” Jaden Jiao offered eagerly.
Before Jaden Jiao finished, Joe Di stopped him. “Brother Jiao, I’m truly sorry—it’s not that I’m unwilling to share this technique, but even if I gave it to you, you wouldn’t be able to learn it. It’s tied to my cultivation method. To master it, you’d need to be proficient in all the foundational laws of heaven and earth. Even if you tried, it might take millions of years to succeed.”
Joe Di wasn’t exaggerating or deceiving Jaden Jiao. Because of his cultivation method, he could sense the foundational laws whenever he circulated his Rule Cycle. Jaden Jiao, who didn’t cultivate the laws of heaven and earth, would have to familiarize himself with countless foundational laws. Joe Di’s estimate of millions of years was no overstatement—provided Jaden Jiao could even identify those laws hidden within the world.
Hearing Joe Di’s explanation, Jaden Jiao patted his forehead and sighed. “I thought so.”
But Jaden Jiao was optimistic by nature and quickly let it go. He stopped dwelling on the Lawbreaker Technique and turned to Joe Di with a serious look. “Daoist Di, we have to leave now. I know those Kunpeng Clan brats—they never let a loss slide. Today, a Kunpeng expert suffered here. Next time, I bet it’ll be a whole gang of them.”
Joe Di frowned and hesitated. “How long do you think it’ll take for them to come?”
Jaden Jiao pondered for a moment before replying, “Based on my calculations, from the time Kun Zhi sends word, it’ll take at most three days for the Kunpeng Clan cultivators to arrive.”
Joe Di glanced at the distant Dao Fruit Tower and said, “That’s enough time. The Dao Fruit Tower closes in two days, so I can collect Dao Fruits for half a day after it closes, then leave the Void Market.”
“But my calculations aren’t always accurate. What if they show up half a day early?” Jaden Jiao asked, surprised by Joe Di’s boldness in collecting Dao Fruits despite knowing the Kunpeng Clan could arrive en masse.
“If they come early, I’ve got a way to escape. What about you?” Joe Di grinned at Jaden Jiao.
Jaden Jiao snorted, “No matter how strong the Kunpeng Clan is, if I want to leave, I can get away just as easily.”
Joe Di didn’t respond, suspecting Jaden Jiao might be boasting. If the Kunpeng Clan really showed up in force, Joe Di was sure he could escape, but Jaden Jiao might not be so lucky.