X-Dragon Era

Fortunately, Po Kong didn't need to reorganize his forces. Many years ago, when Po Kong was very young, he had already begun cultivating his private troops. Now, these troops have all broken through to the Purple Crystal Rank. In terms of cultivation realm, they were actually higher than Po Kong.

Some might wonder how his private troops could be at a higher realm than Po Kong himself, as they were about the same age. In fact, this wasn't difficult to understand. Po Kong's progress was mainly slowed down by the burden of the Chain Dragon. Otherwise, how could it be possible for Po Kong to have only reached the Purple Crystal Rank now?

Po Kong had many private troops, over a thousand indeed, all of whom were Purple Crystal Rank experts riding Emperor Sword Dragons. These troops had been gathered together since childhood and received professional training. Toward Po Kong, they bore an unimaginable loyalty, so much so that it could be described as devout or even blind.

The second one to achieve the Purple Crystal Rank was Yi Luo Xiang. With her extraordinary wisdom and the environment of the Pot within Heaven, she rapidly improved her strength to the Purple Crystal Rank. Although it might seem quick, it should be noted that nearly three years had passed!

As for Ming Xuan, he was the third to reach the Purple Crystal Rank. However... unlike the others, Xin Yun invested all his energy into the Five-Colored Divine Light. Once Ming Xuan reached the Purple Crystal Rank, his Five-Colored Divine Light was finally fully refined. Blue, yellow, red, white, black—the Five-Colored Divine Light formed a complete strategic and tactical system for Ming Xuan, without any flaws or weaknesses.

After emerging from isolation, Ming Xuan summoned 365 disciples. This was the force that Xin Yun had specially arranged for Ming Xuan. Until now, Ming Xuan hadn't interfered much. In the past, Ming Xuan believed that no matter who the enemy was or how many there were, he could overcome them with his own power alone, without needing help from others.

However, with the war between Sky-opening Sect and the Kashi Family, Ming Xuan's perspective underwent a tremendous change. Human strength, after all, has its limits. The power of one person, no matter how great, still can't take care of too much. Many things cannot be accomplished by the strength of a single individual.

Therefore... Ming Xuan finally saw the importance of the 365 disciples as he never had before, and he also understood the intention behind Xin Yun's initial arrangement of these children for him.

Indeed, in one-on-one combat, Ming Xuan absolutely feared no one. Even if he lost, it was no big deal—he would simply go back, cultivate diligently, and catch up sooner or later.

However, the biggest problem now was whether others would give him the opportunity of a one-on-one duel! If he encountered a group of enemies, the only possibility would be for Ming Xuan to fight the entire group alone! There would be no other option.

Therefore, the existence of a force was not to negate his ability to fight alone; on the contrary, only with a large army in place would the enemies potentially offer him the chance to duel.

Now that he realized the significance of the 365 disciples, in the time that followed, Ming Xuan specifically designed a combat technique for all his disciples—Divine Light!

Indeed... In fact, Ming Xuan simply simplified his own Five-Colored Divine Light and then passed it down selectively by category. As a result, each of the 365 disciples possessed one color of Divine Light.

Of course, the simplified Divine Light could only be used for attack. The notion of getting treasures with it was completely out of the question. Ming Xuan's Five-Colored Divine Light, which could loot anything, was a special ability that came with the condensation of the Five-Colored Divine Light into a single space. Other people, with only one type of energy, couldn't create such a space. Therefore, the most remarkable feature of the Five-Colored Divine Light couldn't be replicated by others, and in fact, Ming Xuan had simplified this aspect away.

Although the ability to brush against objects was gone, the attack power of the Divine Light was enhanced; once released, it would instantaneously emit beams of light in various colors, striking the enemy's body like lasers. As for the power of the Divine Light, it varied with each individual's strength.

Aside from Po Kong and Ming Xuan, the third to exit retreat was Yan Qingying. The moment she emerged, she left with her Twelve Apostles, without informing anyone where she was headed or what she intended to do; she did not owe anyone an explanation.

As for Yi Luo Xiang, although she was the second to break through to the Amethyst Stage, she had yet to leave retreat. The reason being, she had no subordinates to nurture, nor did she have any affairs to worry about. Thus, even after reaching the Amethyst Stage, Yi Luo Xiang stayed behind, continuing to organize battle skills and research the characteristics of the Puppet Dragons, devising various strategies and tactics.

In addition, it's worth mentioning that Luo Fu finally emerged from his retreat in the second year after Xin Yun's departure, but... as soon as he came out, Luo Fu took 108 Stellar War Generals, who had also broken through to the Diamond Stage, and left. Where they went and what they did were still unknown to others.

In fact, the Five Directions Heavenly Emperors were sovereigns beyond restrictions, only answerable to Xin Yun himself. As for others, they had no right to intervene in each other's affairs. Whatever they did, they didn't need to explain to anyone other than Xin Yun.

Above the Five Directions Heavenly Emperors stood only Xin Yun. Apart from him... everyone's position at most was equal, granting immense freedom. And yet, Xin Yun had endowed them with substantial freedom and authority, so when undertaking their tasks, they were completely free from having to explain to anyone. As long as they deemed it right, they could directly proceed.

Three years, neither long nor short, after obtaining the Water Spirit Fruits, Xin Yun wasted no time and consecutively swallowed three metal Water Spirit Fruits. Although these fruits were potent, almost miraculously so, it was unfortunate that they were only effective for Water Series Giant Dragons, hence there was no way to share them with his companions.

After consuming three Water Spirit Fruits in succession, Xin Yun's wish was fulfilled as he became a Water Spirit Body; talent, aptitude, and potential simultaneously elevated to boundless realms. If he continued to cultivate, his progress would undoubtedly be doubled.

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Haha, the performance of this book has been truly dismal, unprecedentedly so, but... even though there are fewer supporters, there are still those who support it. For example, my friend Lian Yaoye and brother Shui Zhiqing, I want to thank you here... Old Yun thanks you not for the generous rewards you gave, but for your unwavering support, even in such times.

Writing, in fact, was originally a hobby of Old Yun. Although I'm not that good at it, I will continue writing. Five or six years ago, I said, and I still maintain, as long as there is one friend supporting me, I will keep on writing, earnestly writing. Regardless of good or bad, Old Yun will definitely do his utmost to write.

Some people have asked me if I am disappointed with the current situation. To this question, I can honestly say, I am not disappointed... This is just the normal state of affairs. That's how things are; there are highs and there are lows, and no one is an exception. There's nothing for me to be disappointed about, and I don't have the time to be disappointed. Since highs and lows are normal, then after the low, the high is inevitable. For Old Yun, it is the winter of life now, but if winter has already come, can spring be far behind?

I don't want to say much more. Back to this place, Old Yun just wants to bury his head in writing, sharing the joy of these stories with friends who enjoy them. Believe me, darkness may temporarily obscure the sky, but once it passes, the sky will ultimately still be blue, and the blue represents hope, doesn't it? (To be continued, for future developments, please log in to www.qidian.com. More chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!)