Peng Yun's face grew pale. Kun Sect had only three Transforming True experts left; Sect Master Uncle Hao Lan had surely been killed by Joe Di, and now Elder Quinn was dead as well. With only him remaining as a Transforming True cultivator, Kun Sect's position among the Five Grand Sects in the Little Central World was now dangerously precarious.
Judging by Lord Goldwin's shocked expression, it seemed he no longer intended to make a move.
"Joe Di, Elder Quinn was after all a Supreme Elder of one of the Five Grand Sects in the Little Central World. You so casually trapped and killed him within your Starstream Order's defensive array—are you trying to provoke every sect in the Little Central World?" Elder Grant, having recovered from his shock, suddenly roared in anger.
His voice was furious, but deep down he was filled with fear. Swordcloud Sect now had only him as a Transforming True cultivator. If anything happened to him here today, Swordcloud Sect would be removed from the ranks of the Five Grand Sects in the Little Central World. Witnessing Joe Di's thunderous methods in killing Elder Quinn, he was certain Joe Di would not spare Swordcloud Sect. He shouted in anger, hoping Lord Goldwin and the Pavilion Master of Destiny Pavilion would intervene—ideally, Lord Goldwin would strike and kill Joe Di outright.
"Heh, your Swordcloud Sect doesn't represent all the sects of the Little Central World. Old man, you dare flaunt your power before my sect? You must be blind..."
As Joe Di uttered the words 'must be blind,' the Azure Veil Blade—his signature weapon—turned into a streak of blue light, slashing toward Elder Grant. Elder Grant was stunned, thinking Joe Di was about to attack him, and didn't dare linger. Previously, neither Phantom Mingzi nor Xian Ze dared to make a move, so why would Joe Di strike in front of Lord Goldwin?
When Elder Guang Xuan saw the blade light of the Azure Veil Blade slashing toward him, and noticed that Lord Goldwin did not intervene, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
Not only did Lord Goldwin not take action, even Ao Huang, the Palace Master of Sea King Palace, did not intervene.
Elder Grant drew out his treasured artifact, the Flowing Cloud Pipa—a mystical instrument. As he activated it, he shouted harshly, "Peng Yun, your sect's Uncle Hao Lan was killed by Joe Di too. If you don't act now, will you wait for Joe Di to kill me and then kill you next?"
Joe Di had no intention of getting entangled with Elder Guang Xuan for long. His Azure Veil Blade was merely a feint; as Elder Guang Xuan activated the Flowing Cloud Pipa, Joe Di kicked him squarely in the chest.
Elder Grant was a late-stage Transforming True cultivator, yet under Joe Di's kick, he was utterly powerless to resist. No matter how he tried to dodge, this entire space was dominated by Joe Di's kick.
"Spatial..." Elder Grant hadn't even finished uttering the words 'spatial law' when a tremendous force struck his chest, and Joe Di kicked him directly into the position of the Deathtrap Array that had just slaughtered Elder Quinn.
Elder Grant's scalp tingled. Just as he tried to escape, a terrifying aura of slaughter surged toward him, and within that overwhelming killing intent, he sensed the presence of slaughter laws.
Peng Yun had just been about to activate his artifact when his hand froze in midair. Joe Di's exchange with Elder Grant lasted only a few breaths, and Elder Grant was already kicked into the sect's protective array.
He heard no sound, but once again saw a cloud of blood erupt from the trapping array. Elder Grant's shattered body was tossed out, but no ring was visible.
Peng Yun's scalp tingled. Even with Joe Di relying on the Deathtrap Array, his strength was still far beyond what Peng Yun had imagined. Especially that kick—he had clearly seen it was an ordinary kick, so why couldn't Elder Grant evade it?
By now, Peng Yun fully understood: with this protective array, no one could attack Starstream Order. Not even Lord Goldwin could manage it.
Lord Goldwin watched as Joe Di used nothing but an ordinary kick to send Elder Grant, a seventh-layer Transforming True cultivator, flying into the Starstream Order's protective array. His eyelid twitched uncontrollably.
That kick looked ordinary, yet seemed to be a formidable mystical ability. No matter how strong a cultivator was, few truly mastered mystical abilities. As the domain lord of Heavenly Gold, he himself knew only one such technique. Watching Joe Di's kick, even as a bystander, he couldn't discern its secrets. Perhaps only when he faced it personally would he understand its true power.
On the surface, it looked like Joe Di had used the Starstream Order's protective array to finish off Elder Grant, but Lord Goldwin knew very well that Joe Di's true strength was not much weaker than his own.
Thinking back to when he first saw Joe Di at the Star Plaza in the Central Realm, Joe Di had been nothing but an ant. In the blink of an eye, that ant had grown into a giant that even he had to fear.
Lord Goldwin felt a trace of regret. He had originally planned to investigate Joe Di, but after missing that opportunity, he no longer had the qualifications to do so.
If he had to name the cultivator who had grown the fastest, it was undoubtedly Joe Di. The fortuitous encounters Joe Di had gained at the Central Realm Star were surely far more than just those hundred-plus supreme spirit veins.
Phantom Mingzi clenched his fists in excitement. Joe Di's strength had far exceeded his expectations; with such power, not only was he among the top three, but even claiming the number one spot was within reach.
Chang Xiao felt his lips go dry. He had come here to teach Joe Di a lesson, but after seeing how Joe Di ended his duel with Elder Guang Xuan in a single kick, he knew that even without Starstream Order's protective array, Joe Di wouldn't fear him.
"Congratulations, Sect Master Di, on your great advancement in cultivation, and on the founding of Starstream Order in the Central Realm. This is a small gift from Destiny Pavilion. I hope Destiny Pavilion and Starstream Order can work together to maintain order in the Central Realm." Chang Xiao was the first to cup his fists in congratulations, even presenting a gift.
Joe Di had already become his equal, and in terms of array mastery, had far surpassed him. If he wanted to reclaim the True Spirit World, it would not be so easy.
Joe Di secretly marveled. This Chang Xiao appeared bold and forthright, but was actually a cunning schemer. Not only was he sly, but also extremely patient, always putting his own interests first. Originally, Chang Xiao should have come to settle accounts with him, but in the blink of an eye, he had turned into a gift-giver.
"Ha ha..." Lord Goldwin also burst out laughing. "Yes, Friend Di will soon be one of our peers—how delightful! The founding of Starstream Order in the Central Realm is truly something to celebrate. I believe Starstream Order will become the next Nine Star Sect in the Central Realm. On behalf of Heavenly Gold Domain, I offer my congratulations and a small token of respect."
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As he spoke, Lord Goldwin also produced a jade box. He understood that no matter how many spirit veins Joe Di possessed, they were no longer relevant to him.
Joe Di had no conflict of interest with Lord Goldwin. If Lord Goldwin tried to seize his spirit veins, Joe Di would not be polite. Since Lord Goldwin was showing goodwill, Joe Di would not refuse. Starstream Order could not establish itself in the Central Realm by relying solely on fighting.
"Although this isn't my first meeting with Sect Master Di, I truly admire your talent. I have thickened my face to stay here at Starstream Order, just to see you again. I also bring the sincere friendship of Sea King Palace. Please accept this small congratulatory gift." Ao Huang made his choice without hesitation.
Lord Goldwin is such a distinguished figure, and even he is now seeking ties with Joe Di. In comparison, Sea King Palace is not so significant.
"Thank you all. Starstream Order will host its founding ceremony in one month, and I invite everyone to attend." Joe Di did not refuse any gifts.
"Of course, of course. Friend Di is busy, so I won't disturb you further. See you in a month." Without hesitation, Lord Goldwin agreed to Joe Di's invitation and bid him farewell.
Chang Xiao and Ao Huang also bid farewell to Joe Di, both promising to return in a month.
Ao Huang was on Joe Di's kill list, but the current occasion was clearly not suitable for dealing with Ao Huang. It would be best to find another opportunity, like when he dealt with Uncle Hao Lan.
Elder Peng stood pale-faced where he was. Of the four Transformation cultivators who had come with him, one had left, and Joe Di had killed two. The later arrivals—Lord Goldwin and Destiny Pavilion's Chang Xiao—seemed truly to have come to congratulate the founding of Starstream Order, and left after offering their gifts.
Now, only he remained here. It was obvious that he could not leave now.