Chapter 4688
Yun Li stared at the broken hilt in his hand, his face turning pale. Letting out a helpless sigh, he forced a wry smile and said, “Your Dragon Slashing Sword is truly formidable. My sword is a top-grade spiritual weapon, yet I never expected it to be so fragile before yours.”
“May I take a look at your Dragon Slashing Sword?”
“Of course!” Kai tossed the Dragon Slashing Sword to Yun Li.
Yun Li caught it carefully, examining it with a solemn expression. He infused a small amount of spiritual power into the blade, intending to analyze its essence.
However, the moment his spiritual power entered the sword, it trembled violently. In an instant, a sharp sword light slashed toward Yun Li’s palm. Shocked, he released the sword, and it instantly returned to Kai’s hand.
“Does your Dragon Slashing Sword have a sword spirit?” Yun Li asked in disbelief.
“Of course. Doesn’t your precious sword have one as well?” Kai replied.
Yun Li shook his head. “It’s different. My sword has spirituality, but it can’t attack on its own like your Dragon Slashing Sword. Compared to yours, my sword is nothing more than a broken blade.”
“You fought me for so many rounds but only won by half a move. You were holding back, weren’t you? With your true strength, I doubt I’d last more than three moves.”
Kai smiled faintly, sheathing his sword as he said indifferently, “You flatter me. In battle, victory and defeat are inevitable. I also gained a lot from our fight today.”
A complicated expression flickered across Yun Li’s face. “No need to console me. I accept my loss. This time, I wasn’t the better swordsman.”
Kai smiled but felt a quiet sense of pride.
He had indeed concealed his full strength. In the world of immortal cultivation, the more hidden cards one had, the better their chances of survival. However, he didn’t want to embarrass Yun Li. After all, there was no deep enmity between them—it was just a friendly spar.
“Since the match is settled, why don’t we find a place to have a drink?” Kai suggested.
This Yun Li was different from the other monks of the God Clan—he intrigued Kai. He wanted to spend more time around Yun Li and subtly gather information about the Temple. After all, a future clash with the Divine Condor was inevitable. Knowing the enemy was the key to victory.
Yun Li was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter. “Alright! You’re a straightforward person! A loss is a loss—I’m not someone who can’t accept defeat. Let’s go have a drink!”
The two exchanged smiles, and the tension from their battle instantly dissolved.
Though the world of cultivators was harsh, it was also home to many magnanimous individuals. Despite his defeat, Yun Li accepted it with conviction, and his admiration for Kai grew.
Kai followed Yun Li back to the imperial city of the Xiao Dynasty. At that moment, Xiao Yuanshan and the forces of the Ten Palaces stood locked in a tense standoff. The atmosphere was heavy with unease—though no one had made a move, both sides remained on high alert.
But when they saw Kai returning alongside Yun Li, the two engaged in cheerful conversation, everyone was taken aback.
“Yun Li…”
Shi Lan hurried forward, anxiously inspecting Yun Li for injuries.
“Relax, I’m fine. No need to be so tense.” Yun Li reassured her with a slight smile.
Kai turned to Xiao Yuanshan. “Emperor Xiao, there’s no need to be so on edge. Everything’s fine.”
Sensing the lingering wariness in the Xiao Dynasty’s people, Kai quickly urged them to lower their guard.
“Mr. Chen, what exactly happened?” Xiao Yuanshan asked, still puzzled.
“We just had a friendly chat, that’s all. No need for concern. Emperor Xiao, could you arrange a quiet place for us? I’d like to have a drink with Brother Yun.”
Upon hearing this unexpected request, the gathered crowd exchanged bewildered glances. After a brief pause, Xiao Yuanshan nodded. “Of course, I’ll arrange it immediately.”
Yun Li then turned to Shi Lan. “We can’t return to the Ten Palaces for now, so we need a temporary place to stay. The Xiao Dynasty seems like a good option. Let’s remain here for the time being.”