Age Limit, Formations, Ma Xiaoran's Shock

"But this time, Yuxi, you won't be able to participate."

"The competition has changed its selection rules. Only Martial Artists under 500 years old can take part. Feng Se still qualifies, but you don't."

Xueye said evenly.

"W-what?"

Yuxi froze.

"Lord Xueye, wasn't there no age limit before?"

Yuxi asked.

He stared at Xueye in disbelief, eyes wide.

He wanted a definite answer.

"That's right. There never used to be an age limit."

"But this time, the Blade Prison and the Demons believe that Martial Artists who are too old aren't worth focusing on and cultivating. So they've set a strict age limit. If this competition goes well, I'm afraid they'll keep doing things this way in the future."

Xueye explained.

"But don't worry. Taking part in the Cosmic Genius Competition is just an opportunity. We Martial Artists encounter plenty of opportunities in our lives, and there are always some we can't seize."

After saying that, Xueye offered Yuxi no further consolation.

He turned to the three of them.

"You three are all young enough. Feng Se especially—you'll still be within the age limit thirty years from now. So make sure you use these thirty years well."

Feng Se nodded firmly.

Her eyes brimmed with boundless fighting spirit.

"Alright, get ready. We're heading home."

With that, Xueye returned to the cockpit.

Not long afterward, the ship landed.

Xueye left first.

He needed to return to his residence and inform Lord of Long Xing about the latest news.

Lu Lin and the others exchanged glances. They all had the upcoming Cosmic Genius Competition on their minds, so none of them had much to say. They went their separate ways.

Back at the dorm, Zhao Futu asked Lu Lin a few questions about his trip.

Lu Lin gave him a brief rundown.