Mysterious mirror hanging high

Chapter 1052: Mediation

Just as everyone in the hall was immersed in this unbelievable battle, speculating about Jing Yu's background, Jian Yunyuan, who had been meditating, slowly stood up.

His eyes were clear, and he was full of energy. His true essence and magical power, which he had just consumed, had obviously been restored to their original state in a very short time.

Jian Yunyuan glanced at the seemingly stalemate in the arena, where the balance of power had already quietly shifted. He sighed softly and thought to himself, "Fellow Daoist Xuanjing's abilities are unfathomable and profound. It's only a matter of time before Fellow Daoists Yuan and Bai are defeated... Such a wonderful exchange would be unsightly if it ended with one side exhausted and in a sorry state. It would lose the original intention of the contest, which was to discuss the Dao, exchange ideas, and stop when the point is reached."

"Moreover, if Bai Zhaoyue and Yuan Jiqing are utterly defeated in this competition, and the two true disciples of the Demon Lord are beaten into a rout by a human cultivator, it will certainly be a great loss of face for the two demons."

"This is how you offend them to death."

"Moreover, if this matter gets out, Fellow Daoist Xuanjing will certainly be in the limelight for a time, but he will not only incur the enmity of the Dragon Palace and the Ancestral Demon Hall for nothing, but he will also likely suffer the hostility of all the demon races in the world. It is not worth the loss."

Guo Tingshu, who had been watching the battle, twitched his ears and looked up at Jian Yunyuan. He nodded in deep agreement and said, "Absolutely right, absolutely right. Fellow Daoist Jian's considerations are truly thorough!"

This drew a sidelong glance from Luo Zixuan: "What's with Guo Tingshu muttering to himself all the time...? I feel like this guy isn't quite right in the head..."

The next moment, Jian Yunyuan's sleeves twitched slightly.

In an instant, five-colored light reappeared!

The five natal flying swords, [Duo Rui], [Liu Zhi], [Qiu Shui], [Liao Yuan], and [Fei Gong], appeared in response to the call. They did not reveal any killing intent, but instead transformed into five rainbow lights of different colors, gentle and mellow, like five agile ribbons, which instantly swept around Jing Yu and swirled lightly.

The five swords were not an attack, but rather their energy was interconnected, and the power of the five elements flowed and generated each other, instantly forming a soft yet tough five-colored light shield, like a semi-transparent glass bowl, gently enveloping Jing Yu's calm and composed figure.

This sword array's protective barrier does not block sight or sound from the outside, nor does it emit any sharp sword energy. Instead, it gently isolates Jing Yu from the outside world with a harmonious and enduring aura.

Almost simultaneously, Jian Yunyuan made a profound sword incantation with his left hand.

The twin swords, 【No Distance】 and 【Time】, appeared silently, their shadows faint, one flowing with silver light, the other flashing with golden light. The two swords crossed, making a fleeting, ethereal motion.

An invisible barrier, carrying faint spatial fluctuations, suddenly appeared in front of Yuan Jiqing and Bai Zhaoyue.

This barrier has no physical form, yet it seems to stretch a short distance into an endless expanse, with a subtle sense of time stagnation enveloping it.

The two demons, Yuan and Bai, who were launching a fierce attack, only felt a blur before their eyes. Their attacks, whether it was the mountain-shaking fist of the silver-maned demon ape or the sharp claw strike of the pure-blooded white dragon, seemed to vanish into thin air the moment they touched the invisible barrier. Their power was infinitely dispersed and could not be transmitted to the outside world at all.

The attack suddenly failed, and their blood and qi rebounded. Yuan Jiqing and Bai Zhaoyue both paused and had to stop and retreat. They looked at Jing Yu, who remained calm behind the invisible barrier and inside the five-colored light shield, with surprise and uncertainty. Then they turned to Jian Yunyuan, who had gracefully stepped into the arena.

Jian Yunyuan first nodded slightly to Jing Yu in the Five Elements Sword Formation, then bowed to Yuan Jiqing and Bai Zhaoyue, and said loudly:

“The three fellow Daoists possess astonishing supernatural abilities and their battle techniques are exquisite, which has broadened Yun Yuan’s horizons and benefited him greatly.”

His voice was clear and calm, resonating throughout every corner of the hall.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanjing's body-refining technique is unique and innovative, evolving infinitely within a small space, which is truly breathtaking." He first affirmed Jing Yu, his words sincere and without any false flattery.

Then, he looked at Yuan Jiqing and Bai Zhaoyue, whose faces showed resentment and lingering fear, and smiled sincerely: "Fellow Daoist Yuan is fierce and unparalleled, his fist intent is as solid as a mountain, and he has brought out the power of the Silver-Maned Demon Ape bloodline to the fullest; Fellow Daoist Bai is light and graceful, and is also quick-witted in the face of the enemy, cooperating perfectly with Fellow Daoist Yuan, complementing each other. The combined power of the two of you is truly overwhelming."

These words were extremely well said, highlighting Jing Yu's brilliance while also praising the strength and teamwork of the two demons, Yuan and Bai, thus giving face to both sides.

Immediately, Jian Yunyuan changed the subject, his tone becoming more earnest: "However, the three fellow Daoists of Yunyuan Temple have sparred to this point. Fellow Daoist Xuanjing is indeed very skilled and unfathomable; Brother Yuan and Fairy Bai are also still sharp and have great potential."

"If we continue fighting, it may be difficult to determine the winner within a thousand moves. On the contrary, we may become impatient due to prolonged fighting and lose our composure. If we fail to stop in time, we may injure the physical bodies of our fellow Daoists or damage our harmony. That would be contrary to the original intention of this discussion and exchange of Daos to verify the Great Dao."

His gaze swept over the three, carrying a tone of inquiry and goodwill: "In today's battle, the three of you have fully displayed your strengths, greatly benefiting us onlookers. In my humble opinion, it would be better to call it a draw for now. If there is an opportunity in the future, the three of you can spar again, which would surely be even more enjoyable. What do you three think?"

Yuan Jiqing and Bai Zhaoyue exchanged a glance, both of them fully understanding the situation.

They knew best that, faced with Jing Yu's endless stream of strange beast forms and bloodline pressure that seemed to be naturally restrained by the demon race, their seemingly overwhelming offensive was actually a full-scale attack, and their mental and physical energy were greatly depleted, while their opponent remained calm and composed.

If they continue fighting, defeat is only a matter of time.

Jian Yunyuan's intervention at this moment, by gently separating the battle and proactively suggesting a truce, clearly showed that he saw their predicament and offered them a way out, thus preserving the dignity of the two demon lords' true disciples.

Thinking of this, Yuan Jiqing sighed, his expression quite dejected: "So be it... I, Yuan Jiqing, have suffered a crushing defeat today. However, I am not as good as you, Daoist Xuanjing, nor am I inferior to humans as a demon. There are indeed geniuses in this era of the demon race who can rival you, but that one is not here today. You must remember that..."

Bai Zhaoyue bit her lip and said resentfully, "This time, it was really embarrassing for me to fight this stinky monkey two against one, but you shouldn't have insulted the bloodline of the true dragon... Fine, I admit defeat today. The dignity of the dragon race can only be reclaimed on the battlefield. After I learn a few more powerful divine abilities in the future, I will get my revenge this time."

Jing Yu cupped his hands in greeting, smiled, and did not say anything more to provoke the two.

He intended to leave the stage, but he saw that Jian Yunyuan did not return to his seat. Instead, he stood there, looking at him with a half-smile.

"Fellow Daoist Jian, what is this?"

Jian Yunyuan's gaze was earnest: "I have witnessed your astonishing supernatural abilities, which are unlike anything I have ever heard of or seen before... I am truly itching to learn more. Would you be so kind as to enlighten me?"

This prodigy from the Sword Court said earnestly at this moment:

"As a sign of respect, I will use my eighth [Destiny Sword]."