The old keeper of the pavilion brushed the dust from his clothes. Not only was he not the least bit angered, he laughed so hard his beard flew.
"Good! Good! Good!" he cried three times in a row, each word making the air around them tremble slightly.
"To master the Sixteen Paths Cloud Concealing Hand in the time it takes to burn one stick of incense—such talent is rare not only in the Southern Regions, but in the entire world!"
The old man's eyes shone like bright lamps. His gaze at Zhang Chu was full of unconcealed amazement and admiration.
Not far away, Hong Yue's face was likewise brimming with praise. He clapped his hands and laughed heartily, his booming voice carrying through the entire grounds.
"Brother Wen, Brother Si, do you believe me now? Does my little brother Zhang Chu have the qualifications to represent the Sky Patrol Guard at the Southern Border's Three Worlds Well emergence assembly?"
The two of them nodded almost at the same time, the shock still lingering on their faces.
Even an Upper Three Realms powerhouse like Senior Sun had been suppressed by a single move. Such combat strength was terrifyingly powerful.
Wen Xing said, "Of course he does. If Zhang Chu is not qualified, then no one in the entire Southern Regions is!"
Si Chen added, "Only today have I learned what a heaven-sent genius truly is. For this trip to the Southern Border, none but him will do!"
Hearing their conversation, Zhang Chu looked puzzled. "The Southern Border's Three Worlds Well emergence assembly?"
Before his words had even faded, the old keeper of the pavilion strode over.
He patted Zhang Chu on the shoulder.
"This is not a place for talking."
"Boy Hong Yue, have you prepared a banquet? This old man