After everyone had taken their seats, Daoxuan, who sat at the head, glanced at Li Wan'er beside him and spoke first.
"As you all know, regarding the earlier incident at Kongsang Mountain, Junior Brother Jiang and I have discussed which disciples to send out for training.
The results of this tournament were excellent—even better than I expected.
Thus, the ten highest-ranking disciples will leave the mountain to gain experience.
Of course, that doesn't mean the other disciples are forbidden from traveling. Anyone who wishes to go need only report to their own branch first.
That is all. You may leave!"
"Yes!"
After the disciples withdrew, Daoxuan looked at the others. "There is something unusual about the mysterious staff in Martial Nephew Zhang Xiaofan's possession!"
Tian Buyi said anxiously, "Senior Brother, Zhang Xiaofan has rarely left the mountain since joining Qingyun. He found that staff on the Back Mountain of Dazhu Peak. Junior Sister and I inspected the place and found nothing unusual."
"Don't be nervous, Junior Brother Tian. I merely bring it up as a precaution, lest Martial Nephew Zhang stray down the wrong path.
Martial Niece Li, do you know what it is?"
Everyone turned to Li Wan'er. She smiled. "Junior Brother Zhang was quite fortunate. That iron staff far surpasses an ordinary Nine Heavens Divine Weapon.
The ancient book, Ten Chapters of Strange Treasures, once recorded: strange iron from the heavens falls into the Nine Nether Depths, where Netherworld Ghost Flame burns shadowy spirits and vicious souls to refine it. A thousand years turn it red, a thousand years give it form, a thousand years gather the aura of savage ghosts, and a thousand years grant it the power to devour souls."
Cangsong was astonished. "It's actually Soul Eater, the Supreme Treasure of the Devil Dao?"
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