Clang!
As several people chatted, Xuan Kongzi stood atop the high platform, watching the eyes below suddenly turn bloodshot. A smile spread across his aged face.
He glanced up at the sky, then lightly flicked his sleeve robe. An invisible ripple spread outward and struck the empty air, triggering another long, resonant peal of bells.
"The time has come. All contestants of fifth tier and above, please enter the first trial—the Soul Illusion Realm!"
Xuan Kongzi abruptly pointed toward the enormous square. There, the dark gray space twisted rapidly, forming strange worlds of their own and displaying countless mysteries...
Boom!
The moment Xuan Kongzi finished speaking, figures burst forth from the endless sea of people. Like a swarm of locusts, they swept across the sky and plunged into the distorted space.
"Young Master Lu, it is time for us to go as well."
Watching the crowd erupt into motion, Cao Ying reminded Lu Yunxiao at her side.
"Young Master Lu, do your best!"
Gu Xun'er blinked her big eyes, made an encouraging gesture, and smiled sweetly.
Elder Tongxuan could not help turning his head away. Miss Xun'er like this truly left him speechless.
However, Miss Xun'er seemed determined to be with this man. She was becoming less and less mindful of their presence.
Gu Xun'er's proactive attitude set Elder Tongxuan's thoughts racing. He had already considered countless possibilities regarding Lu Yunxiao's identity.
He had even wondered whether Lu Yunxiao might be Gu Xiao.
After all, had not Young Master Gu Xiao been the last person to make Gu Xun'er throw herself at him like this?
Still, if Young Master Gu Xiao had grown up, he should be just as handsome, dashing, and exceptional.
It was not impossible that this fellow before him was Young Master Gu Xiao.
In any case,