It was also because of this that Zhou Taiping and the others lost their composure the moment they saw Di Shitian take out the Supreme Treasure Cauldron.
Then, they immediately turned their heads and stared at Fang Xiuyuan, who also wore a look of astonishment, and asked, "Sect Leader Fang, what kind of relic did you dig up to obtain such a treasure cauldron?"
As they asked, their hearts were filled with restraint and conflict.
They all pondered whether they should eliminate Fang Xiuyuan and conspire for the spiritual treasures in Liuyun Sect's possession.
Initially, upon learning that Fang Xiuyuan and his sect had gained considerable fortune from a certain relic and held numerous spiritual treasures, Zhou Taiping and the others hadn't taken it seriously.
Even when Liuyun Sect annihilated Mingyue Valley, it didn't cause them much concern or urge them to take action against Liuyun Sect!
But now, seeing Di Shitian wielding a Top-Quality Spiritual Treasure, one of the best weapons in Kunlun Void, how could they not feel both tempted and threatened?
Who knew how many more treasures of this level Liuyun Sect possessed?
If there were many, once Liuyun Sect developed, wouldn't the Heavenly Sword Faction and Blood Sword Sect face the same threat of annihilation?
Fang Xiuyuan, at this moment, also felt an immense crisis. Warily, he shook his head and said, "No, no... The spiritual treasure in Shitian's hand was not given by me..."
Fearing that Zhou Taiping and Xie Chenkun wouldn't believe him, Fang Xiuyuan hurriedly took out the spiritual treasures from his own person.
Zhou Taiping and Xie Chenkun, hearing this, went to inspect the few spiritual treasures in Fang Xiuyuan's hand. Two of the defensive treasures were of Medium Grade.
And two of the offensive treasures, one was Medium Grade, the other Low Grade.
He didn't even possess a Superior Spiritual Treasure.
Then, Fang Xiuyuan had the elders beside him show their spiritual treasures to Zhou Taiping and the others.
He knew that if he didn't quickly clarify this matter, and allowed them to genuinely believe he possessed many Top-Quality Spiritual Treasures, the recently emerging Liuyun Sect would likely be exterminated by the alliance of the other three sects!
Zhou Taiping and Xie Chenkun looked at the spiritual treasures in the hands of several elders from Liuyun Sect. They were all Low Grade spiritual treasures, without even a Superior Grade one, let alone a Top-Quality Grade.
So how did Di Shitian get his hands on the Bi Fang Cauldron?
They speculated whether Fang Xiuyuan had only shown a part of his treasures, hiding the better ones?
Fang Xiuyuan could guess their thoughts and quickly explained, "We really didn't hide any treasures; you've seen them all. Oh, right... The treasure cauldron in Shitian's hand must have been brought by him himself..."
"Hmm? What's the story?"
Xie Chenkun glanced at Mu Jinyu, who was struggling but still capable of resisting against Di Shitian, and seeing that Mu Jinyu's life wasn't in immediate danger, he anxiously asked while keeping a wary eye on the fight.
Fang Xiuyuan then hurriedly recounted the situation when he met Di Shitian and took him in to Zhou Taiping and Xie Chenkun.
"At that time, I noticed Shitian's extraordinary demeanor and guessed that he might be from a wealthy family who fell into hardship and had to flee. Now it seems he must be a scion from a noble family, who fled after a calamity befell his clan, bringing the treasure with him and hiding his identity. Otherwise, he wouldn't have joined our small Liuyun Sect."
Fang Xiuyuan speculated.
"Hmm? If that's the case..."
Hearing Fang Xiuyuan's words, Zhou Taiping and Xie Chenkun's expressions fluctuated.
They also recalled something.
This Bi Fang Cauldron appeared not to be an ancient treasure, but rather the National Treasure of a powerful state from several decades ago!?
Later on, that powerful state seemed to have provoked some major force and was wiped out overnight. However, it seemed that some descendants managed to escape, with reports of people pursuing and attempting to kill the prince?
The Bi Fang Cauldron was then believed to have fallen into the hands of that major force...
But now it seemed, Di Shitian must have taken it and escaped!
With this in mind, Zhou Taiping and Xie Chenkun looked at Di Shitian, who was wielding the Bi Fang Cauldron in an attempt to overpower Mu Jinyu, with eyes full of uncertainty, their true intentions unknown...
...
Not mentioning the thoughts of the three sects' higher-ups upon witnessing the appearance of the Bi Fang Cauldron.
Mu Jinyu was currently struggling in battle with Di Shitian!
At first, Mu Jinyu didn't regard Di Shitian with much importance. If the younger brother was such a useless case, how strong could the older brother be?
Thus, he planned to quickly resolve the fight with Di Shitian and proceed to his final showdown with Dao Wuming.
Who knew, as soon as Di Shitian engaged him, he brought out a terrifyingly powerful treasure cauldron to confront him, making Mu Jinyu feel somewhat overwhelmed!
If not for the enlightenment he gained during the test of speed at Zhongfeng, reaching a transcendental understanding of the "Ten Steps Move", allowing his movement technique to be like teleportation.
By now, he would likely have been reduced to ashes by the Bi Fang Flame emanating from the Bi Fang Cauldron!
"This won't do, I can't even get close!"
While dodging the attacks of the Bi Fang Flame, Mu Jinyu anxiously thought.
"Hmph, you talk big, but now all you do is dodge?"
Driving the Bi Fang Cauldron to suppress Mu Jinyu, Di Shitian angrily shouted.
He had thought that after bringing out the Bi Fang Cauldron, it would be easy to suppress Mu Jinyu. Who knew, Mu Jinyu's movement technique was as though he was teleporting, slipping away like a slippery fish every time the Bi Fang Flame was about to hit him.
This greatly infuriated Di Shitian, making him hate Mu Jinyu even more!
After all, driving the Bi Fang Cauldron, a Top-Quality Spiritual Treasure, required a tremendous amount of True Yuan each time.
If he exhausted too much True Yuan in trying to kill Mu Jinyu, he would have no chance in his next fight against Dao Wuming.
How could he not resent Mu Jinyu's struggle?
"Enough, I'll have to do it this way!"
Once again evading the scorching Bi Fang Flame, Di Shitian finally made up his mind.
He quickly formed a spell with his hands, then suddenly bit his tongue, spitting out a mouthful of blood onto the Bi Fang Cauldron!
"Ssss!!"
The Bi Fang Cauldron, empowered by Di Shitian's essence blood, instantly radiated a brilliant light!
"Screech!"
Above the cauldron, a Bi Fang Illusion appeared, emitting an earth-shattering cry.
"Boom!"
As the Bi Fang Illusion appeared, the cauldron trembled violently, causing the void to shake as if it would shatter!
Finally, the Bi Fang Cauldron's lid was flung open, like a volcanic eruption, an endless Sea of Fire surged out, engulfing towards Mu Jinyu!
"Ah?"
Below the platform, Jian Ruyan, who was already filled with worry, couldn't help but cry out in concern at this sight.
"Sssss!"
While dodging, Mu Jinyu wielded the Sacred Wood Branch to tentatively attack Di Shitian.
Just then, with the appearance of the Bi Fang Illusion, he was horrified to find that the incredibly durable Sacred Wood Branch, capable of causing damage not inferior to a spiritual treasure, had a section burned away by the Bi Fang Flame.
Simultaneously, Mu Jinyu could sense streams of immense Essence Qi from the Sacred Wood Branch flowing toward the treasure cauldron in Di Shitian's hand.
"This is bad, it's unrealistic to think I can defeat Di Shitian without a scratch..."
Seeing this, and the lid of the cauldron flipping open and fire spewing everywhere, Mu Jinyu knew he had to make a decision.
Otherwise, he wouldn't just lose; he would die on the combat platform!
Thus, gritting his teeth, Mu Jinyu simultaneously used the True Dragon Art to temporarily boost his strength close to the Fanxu Realm, while taking out the Dragon Bone Whip and Qingyang Cauldron, launching them at Di Shitian!