The lecture was held as usual, Most of the disciples from the Seventeenth Branch had arrived at Chaoyang Peak to listen to Headmaster Liu's teachings.
Zhang Qingyuan sat among the crowd, listening to the lecture while secretly preparing for his challenge, a faint excitement stirring in his heart.
However, during Headmaster Liu's lecture, Zhang Qingyuan still reined in his thoughts and listened attentively, gaining all manner of knowledge about cultivation.
It was only a little regrettable to Zhang Qingyuan that Headmaster Liu's teachings this time were still very basic.
For Zhang Qingyuan, whose foundation was already incomparably solid, they were of little use.
Even so, Zhang Qingyuan remained unhurried, his mind calm.
As he listened to the teachings and verified the foundations of his own self-cultivation, his gaze would occasionally sweep over Shen Hongzhou, who was seated in front of him.
This made Shen Hongzhou feel somewhat uncomfortable today.
He kept feeling as though someone were watching him. He muttered to himself and looked around, but did not think much of it.
Time flew by.
Two hours later, Headmaster Liu's lecture came to an end. His calm gaze swept over the disciples below before he spoke:
"The Outer Sect Grand Competition is a month and a half away. Before long, the spots for participation will be decided. If any of you are dissatisfied with your ranking, take this opportunity to challenge your senior brothers and seniors, show your strength, and secure your place."
As his words fell, silence descended upon the area. Many people looked at one another, while a low buzz of discussion rose from below.
No one stepped forward.
Headmaster Liu was in no hurry and waited calmly.
Sure enough, before long, someone could no longer hold back and jumped out, calling out by name to challenge a