As that dignified voice fell, a tall figure suddenly descended onto the top of the pavilion.
"Greetings, Senior Xiao Chen!" Upon seeing the newcomer, Elder Gu Li, who had been somewhat smug just moments ago, immediately bowed respectfully.
"Senior Xiao Chen!" Chu Donghai and Mo Jiu did the same, slightly bowing to greet him.
"Donghai Saint, Saint Mo Jiu, no need for such courtesy!" After arriving atop the pavilion, Xiao Chen did not put on any airs as a senior. He smiled amiably and spoke in a very approachable manner.
Xiao Chen's earlier assessment of Gu Yao had not been malicious; it had simply been an extremely objective evaluation.
In Xiao Chen's era, someone at Gu Yao's level had indeed been quite ordinary. In that age, Xiao Chen himself had surpassed Gu Yao by an unknown margin when he was at that age. Thus, he was more than qualified to say such words.
"Senior Xiao Chen is right. Compared with the geniuses of your era, these juniors truly are somewhat lacking!"
At this moment, although Elder Gu Li of the Gu Clan felt displeased, he did not offer any rebuttal.
After coming to the pavilion, Xiao Chen sat directly beside Chu Donghai and Mo Jiu. Like the others present, he began watching the events unfolding in the plaza below.
"The clan mark has been completed. Gu Yao, step down. Next..."
After completing the clan mark, the Gu Clan elder in the plaza smiled, then waved his hand as he spoke.
"Wait."
Before the elder could finish speaking, Gu Yao, whose expression had remained indifferent, suddenly spoke up.
"Hm?"
The three elders were all taken aback. Their brows immediately furrowed slightly as they asked, "What is it?"
"During the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, do I have the right to challenge anyone as