The gulf between the Immortal Clan's prodigies and rogue cultivators was an overwhelming disparity in resources, cultivation techniques, and foundations.
As he listened to these contemptuous remarks,
Wei Pingsheng showed not the slightest trace of anger.
He looked at Li Xinge.
His meaning was simple.
Your words don't count.
His Highness the King of Chu has the final say.
Seeing this,
Li Xinge narrowed his eyes slightly.
He was on good terms with Wei Pingsheng, who had been among the first to side with his Li Family.
He had to grant him this favor.
He leaned forward slightly.
"Whether they are Immortal Clan prodigies or rogue cultivators from the wilderness," he said calmly, "in my eyes, there are only people who can get things done and useless trash. Since Elder Wei has spoken, I naturally trust his judgment. I approve."
Once the King of Chu had spoken his royal decree,
even those who disagreed
dared not say anything further.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Wei Pingsheng cupped his hands and bowed.
At that moment, Cui Chongshan spoke again.
"Your Highness."
Everyone's attention immediately turned to him.
Li Xinge looked at him as well.
Cui Chongshan said unhurriedly, "Your Highness is benevolent enough to give a rogue cultivator a chance. However, the matter of the Lower Realm concerns your grand undertaking. We cannot afford the slightest mistake."
He glanced at Wei Pingsheng.
Then he bowed deeply to Li Xinge.
"Your Highness," he declared, "I propose that the rogue cultivator Fellow Daoist Wei recommended spar with a prodigy of my Cui Family. If he wins, that will prove he has some ability. Give him the spot, and we will accept it wholeheartedly."
"But if he cannot even defeat a junior of my clan..."
Cui Chongshan sneered.
"He will only ruin things in the