Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament! Rigged? The Privilege of Geniuses!

Three months later.

There were only three days left until the official start of the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament.

For a time, the entire Qingyun Sect was thoroughly abuzz.

After all, the 'Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament' was an event held only once every sixty years within the sect. If disciples from different peaks had a crush on someone, barring special circumstances, they could only see them once every six decades...

It was truly a bit tragic.

Because of this, whether peak masters or disciples within Qingyun Sect, they all placed great importance on each Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament.

For the peak masters?

The Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament was a prime opportunity to show off!

Which peak's disciples were the strongest? That represented which peak was thriving!

Similarly, for the disciples of each peak, the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament was also a great chance to show off and woo potential partners.

At this moment, on Tongtian Peak, at the Ancestor's Hall, Wang Quan Yan and Wan Jianyi sat together.

On the stone table before them rested a jar of wine, its mouth emitting faint wisps of a pleasant aroma that smelled quite good?

"Xiao Yan."

"Do you have confidence in this upcoming Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament?"

Wan Jianyi raised an eyebrow and said.

He was well aware of Wang Quan Yan's strength—not to mention being unrivaled among his peers, but with a single move of Ghost Slaying God unleashed, even an old-timer at the Shangqing level would have to be on high alert!

Thus, a mere Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament?

Wang Quan Yan would surely have it firmly in hand!

And indeed, that was the case.

Now, Wang Quan Yan did not place the 'Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament' as his top priority. Compared to the so-called competition? He was actually more concerned about his promise to Lu Xueqi!

"Uncle Wan."

Wang Quan said softly.

He had long known Wan Jianyi's identity, and through one 'accident' had revealed Wan Jianyi's true name, since he didn't want to keep calling him 'senior' all the time.

"Hm?"

Wan Jianyi raised an eyebrow slightly.

Wang Quan Yan said without concealment, "I've taken a liking to a senior sister from Small Bamboo Peak!"

At these words, Wan Jianyi looked up in some surprise.

"Who?"

This old fellow felt a flicker of interest.

These past days, Wang Quan Yan often came to keep him company, drinking and chatting to pass the time.

Though the two seemed to be in a master-disciple relationship, in truth...

they were more like drinking buddies.

At first, Wan Jianyi hadn't thought to invite Wang Quan Yan for a drink. It was only by accident that he learned from Dao Xuan about Wang Quan Yan's 'broken engagement.'

Later, after his inquiries, he heard the whole story from Wang Quan Yan's own mouth.

When Wan Jianyi heard that Tian Ling'er had "strayed from the path" and Qi Hao had "seduced a married woman," he was so furious he nearly rushed out to give Tian Buyi and Cangsong a beating.

Raising a daughter like that, and calling themselves peak masters?

Hah!

After that, Wan Jianyi often dragged Wang Quan Yan out for drinks, seemingly trying to offer him some guidance?

Only—

he didn't know.

Wang Quan Yan was perfectly fine.

After all, Wang Quan Yan had never liked Tian Ling'er to begin with. Why waste emotional energy on someone you don't care about?

Better to spend that time cultivating.

Now, when Wan Jianyi heard that Wang Quan Yan had "set his sights on some female disciple from Small Bamboo Peak," his interest was piqued.

What's the best way to get over a relationship?

Falling for someone else, of course!

"Shua!"

Before Wan Jianyi could ask further, a dark green figure suddenly stepped out from the shadows.

"Hahaha!"

True Person Dao Xuan laughed heartily. "Xiao Yan, I once made you a promise—no matter who you set your heart on, I'd personally go propose on your behalf..."

"Speak freely!"

"Who is it?"

True Person Dao Xuan strolled over leisurely.

He sat down across from the stone table and reached out to pat Wang Quan Yan on the shoulder.

Hearing this, Wang Quan Yan felt no embarrassment.

He gave a slight bow without rising to his feet, since he'd grown quite familiar with True Person Dao Xuan lately.

No need to stand on ceremony in private.

"Reporting to Sect Leader Uncle-Master."

"Your disciple has taken a liking to Senior Sister Lu Xueqi of Small Bamboo Peak. There's no rush for a marriage proposal, but there is one matter where I might trouble Sect Leader Uncle-Master for a favor..."

Wang Quan Yan spoke.

"Lu Xueqi? That girl who inherited the Heavenly Azure Divine Sword?"

True Person Dao Xuan mused.

He stroked his beard thoughtfully. "What favor? As long as I can help, I'll do my best."

Geniuses always had some privileges.

Let alone a prodigy like Wang Quan Yan, who could rival Ancestor Qingye himself!

Of course, just saying "prodigy" might not convey the depth of his talent? Then let's briefly recount Ancestor Qingye's life achievements—

Ancestor Qingye's secular surname was Ye.

At twenty-two, he became a disciple of the tenth Qingyun Sect leader, Master Wu Fangzi. Within his first year, he defeated all peers his age without a single loss. By his second year, he could fight Master Wu Fangzi to a draw.

At that time, the Qingyun Sect did not yet have the "Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao" technique.

Because, that technique was created by True Person Qing Ye himself.

Two years after joining the sect, he obtained the fifth volume of the Heavenly Tome, then went into seclusion for thirteen years, formally creating the "Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao" technique and breaking into the Supreme Purity Realm, unmatched under heaven and earth!

All told, how many years did Ancestor Qingye spend cultivating?

Fifteen!

And a large portion of that time was spent creating the Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao technique!

So—

Wang Quan Yan could rival Ancestor Qingye?

Then just how strong his talent was—one could easily imagine, couldn't they?

In the face of such a monstrous genius, privileges were clearly unavoidable.

Wang Quan Yan said softly, "Disciple would like to ask Sect Leader Uncle-Master to help arrange things during the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament, so that Disciple and Senior Sister Lu meet in the top four..."

Upon hearing this, True Person Dao Xuan was momentarily taken aback.

He thought it was something serious.

Just this?

"A trivial matter."

True Person Dao Xuan waved his hand.

Even if Wang Quan Yan hadn't brought it up, he would have paid attention to the tournament's match order anyway. Those disciples with obviously higher cultivation definitely couldn't be pitted directly against each other...

Otherwise, if they were eliminated early, that would be no fun.

"Many thanks, Sect Leader Uncle-Master."

Wang Quan Yan rose and bowed.

Wan Jianyi, who had heard the whole exchange clearly, looked at Wang Quan Yan with some surprise and said:

"You've got some tricks up your sleeve, kid?"

"Want Uncle-Master to teach you how to chase girls?"

His winking and eyebrow-raising left Wang Quan Yan somewhat baffled.

Teach me?

Are you sure you're qualified?

Who didn't know about Wan Jianyi's romantic exploits?

A textbook simp!

He failed to win Su Ru!

Shui Yue threw herself at him, and he still looked down on her!

Then he went and lifted You Ji's veil, only to have his hand chopped off. If he hadn't later met some eccentric who reattached it, he'd truly be a one-armed old bachelor...

And this guy?

He wants to teach me?

Wang Quan Yan felt a trace of contempt in his heart.

But he didn't show it. He just gave an awkward smile and said subtly, "Uncle-Master Wan, I'm well aware of your romantic exploits..."

Wan Jianyi's face stiffened.