"Sigh, our Nine Profound Sect specializes in martial cultivation, and our barrier arts have fallen into neglect. Over the past century, we've only produced three Dragon Mark level Robed Spirit World Masters. You must forgive our shortcomings, Brother Tuoba," said the silver-haired elder of the Nine Profound Sect with a smile.
"Not at all. Our Starfall Sacred Ground has only produced three Dragon Mark level Robed Spirit World Masters this year as well," said Elder Tuoba.
As the two exchanged pleasantries, Zhao Kuang Fengyi grew increasingly impatient.
He seemed to be eagerly waiting for his grandson to demonstrate his abilities.
So he spoke up: "Brother Tuoba, may I ask how much longer until the Legacy Cavern opens?"
"Likely another three hours," Elder Tuoba replied.
"Three hours is quite a while. Since we have nothing better to do, why not have the younger generation spar a bit?" said Zhao Kuang Fengyi.
"That's actually a good idea. Brother Li, what do you think?" Elder Tuoba turned to ask the silver-haired elder of the Nine Profound Sect.
"There's no objection on our end. But how exactly would this spar work?" the silver-haired elder asked.
"A spar in barrier arts should naturally be one-on-one. Let's use the simplest attack-and-defense method."
"One side defends, the other attacks, and they alternate. The first to break through the other's barrier formation wins."
"And the formation time will be the duration of one incense stick. How does that sound?" Zhao Kuang Fengyi said.
"Good. It's settled," the silver-haired elder of the Nine Profound Sect agreed readily.
At that moment, Asura Zhao Kun immediately stepped forward. He was brimming with confidence, looking upon everyone like an emperor surveying commoners.
Although they were all Dragon Mark level Robed Spirit World Masters, it was clear that Asura Zhao Kun did not consider any of them worth his attention.
"Who wants to go first?" Asura Zhao Kun asked.
"I'll go." A disciple from the Nine Profound Sect stepped forward without hesitation.
"Against you, I'll only need a single strike to win," Asura Zhao Kun said, scrutinizing his opponent with contempt.
He was incredibly arrogant — so arrogant that he didn't even care about the other party's background.
That was the Nine Profound Sect, a hegemonic power of the Nine Profound Upper Realm. In terms of strength, even the Starfall Sacred Ground was inferior to them.
So when Asura Zhao Kun said this, not only was the Nine Profound Sect disciple who had stepped forward displeased, but the elders of the Nine Profound Sect were also visibly upset.
"Young friend, you seem quite confident. Might I ask what background you come from?" the silver-haired elder of the Nine Profound Sect inquired.
"Oh, Brother Li, I forgot to introduce him. This young man is the renowned Spirit World Master of our Great Thousand Upper Realm, Zhao Kuang Fengyi."
"And this young fellow is Zhao Kuang Fengyi's grandson — Asura Zhao Kun," Elder Tuoba introduced.
"Oh? He's that legendary Asura Spirit World Master?"
Upon hearing the names Zhao Kuang Fengyi and Asura Zhao Kun, not only did the juniors of the Nine Profound Sect react, but even the elders' eyes shifted with interest.
It seemed the Asura Spirit World Master's reputation truly preceded him — not only was he known in the Great Thousand Upper Realm, but even the people of the Nine Profound Upper Realm had heard of Asura Zhao Kun's name.
Perhaps the stories about the Asura Spirit World Master were too widespread. The Nine Profound Sect disciple who had been mocked by Asura Zhao Kun had initially been flushed with anger.
But upon learning that Asura Zhao Kun was that legendary Asura Spirit World Master, his face actually showed fear.
He kept glancing at the two alluring women in colorful dresses, but the two women paid him no attention whatsoever, leaving the Nine Profound Sect disciple in an awkward and helpless position.
And at that moment, Asura Zhao Kun grew even more smug.
Not only was he smug, but his grandfather Zhao Kuang Fengyi also wore an expression of deep satisfaction.