Three days later.
For the past three days, Ying Huanhuan has been diligently cultivating at the Heavenly Hall, managing to refrain from visiting Luo Heng as much as possible.
They only met twice in three days. Once, Luo Heng took the initiative to go to see Huanhuan, since it wasn't right to always let Huanhuan come alone.
At the summit of Luo Peak, Luo Heng sat cross-legged, surrounded by a faint dark golden aura. The Primal Energy within his body surged like a tide, gradually increasing.
He opened his eyes and looked into the distance.
The Hall Examination is finally about to begin.
In the central region of the Dao Sect, there is a continuous mountain range. Within the range, towering peaks stand tall, shrouded in clouds and mist, resembling a fairyland.
At this moment, an astonishing clamor arose atop these normally tranquil giant peaks. These sounds converged and spread far and wide, clearly audible even a hundred miles away.
The Hall Examination is the grandest annual competition held by the Dao Sect, and the entire Dao Sect, from high-ranking officials to disciples, attaches great importance to it.
Moreover, the Sect Master said two months ago that the first place winner of this competition would become the top Dao Sect Grand Disciple.
The title " Dao Sect Grand Disciple " was not used in previous years, but it was unexpected that it was used again this year.
However, many people know that this title was probably prepared specifically for Luo Heng by the Sect Master.
Luo Heng stood up, and with a swift movement, transformed into a streak of dark golden light, rushing towards the depths of the mountain range.
The number of disciples Hall Examination was so large that numerous competition venues were set up on several nearby towering peaks.
However, the most eye-catching peak is the one in the very center, where the competitions of the outstanding disciples from the Four Halls will be held, making it far more popular than the other giant peaks.
At this moment, the mountain peak was already crowded with people. Luo Heng scanned the area and found the area where the disciples of the Desolate Hall were located, and then landed there.
"Senior Brother Luo Heng is here!"
The moment Luo Heng landed, a burst of joy erupted from the disciples of the Desolate Hall, and countless eager gazes were fixed on him.
Lin Dong has also arrived, and his reputation far surpasses that of the other four Direct Disciple, second only to Luo Heng.
Opposite them was the area where the disciples of the other three halls were located.
At the Heavenly Hall, Luo Heng saw the two beautiful figures standing at the very front, who were also the most eye-catching in the area: Ying Xiaoxiao and Ying Huanhuan.
Wherever these two sisters went, they were the most conspicuous people in the Dao Sect.
As soon as Huanhuan saw Luo Heng appear, she couldn't contain herself. After telling her sister, she flew over and stood playfully in front of him, looking up at him.
" Brother Heng, I've broken through to the peak of the Eighth Yuan realm! My Spiritual Power has also reached the Three Seal." Her voice was clear and crisp, with a hint of undisguised pride.
Luo Heng reached out and ruffled her hair, saying gently, "My Huanhuan is the best."
Huanhuan's face instantly turned bright red, from her neck all the way to her ears. She muttered softly, "What is this? Saying such cheesy things in front of so many people..."
Many disciples heard this and started to jeer.
"Senior Sister Huanhuan is blushing!"
"Senior Brother Luo Heng is so skilled!"
"Waaaaah, when has Senior Sister Huanhuan ever been so shy..."
Ying Huanhuan blushed even more, but she didn't flinch. She just glared at the disciples who were egging her on and said, "What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen a couple before?"
The disciples chuckled, but dared not cause any more trouble.
In the distance, Ying Xiaoxiao stood in front of the Heavenly Hall disciples, watching this scene. A complex emotion flashed in her cold eyes, but the corners of her mouth curved into a barely perceptible smile.
Luo Heng seemed to sense something, turned his gaze to her, and nodded slightly.
Ying Xiaoxiao nodded slightly and looked away.
Just then, Luo Heng turned his gaze to the sky above the mountain peak. There, a gray shadow broke through the air, carrying a somewhat cold and bloody aura, and fell from the sky, landing in the area where the Heavenly Hall disciples were located.
The moment this figure appeared, the noise of the entire mountain peak subsided somewhat.
He ignored the many complicated gazes and did not approach the disciples of the Heavenly Hall. When he landed, he glanced indifferently at Ying Xiaoxiao, then looked at Luo Heng, who was holding Huanhuan's hand, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, but he did not say anything. Then he sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes.
With just one glance, Luo Heng knew who it was: Wang Yan.
The Nine Yuan Nirvana Stage.
Second on the Sect Wanted List.
That ruthless man whose personality changed drastically after his sister was besieged and killed by the Yuan Sect. He left the sect and went on a solitary journey, hunting down Yuan Sect disciples for many years.
Ying Xiaoxiao gazed at the gray-robed figure, bit her lip lightly, her jade-like hand slowly clenching, and a resolute look gradually welled up in her clear eyes.
Just then, a voice transmission entered her ears.
"Don't worry, Xiaoxiao... I'm here."
There was no "senior sister" in her title, only " Xiaoxiao ".
Ying Xiaoxiao was slightly taken aback, and turned her gaze to Luo Heng, only to see him looking at her with a gentle expression in his eyes.
Something inside her trembled slightly.
She took a deep breath, a slight smile playing on her lips, and silently replied, "I believe you."
"That's Senior Brother Wang Yan... I didn't expect him to actually come back."
Pang Tong followed the gaze and sighed softly with a complicated expression. As the most senior disciple of the Desolate Hall, he naturally knew some things about Wang Yan.
Jiang Hao, Fang Yun, and the others standing nearby glanced at him and felt a chill run down their spines. They murmured, "No wonder Wang Yan is ranked second on the Sect Wanted List. Among the disciples of the Dao Sect, apart from Senior Brother Luo Heng, no one else can match his aura."
Luo Heng rolled her eyes at him.
Am I someone you can scam just anyone?
Lin Dong looked at Wang Yan, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.
The Nine Yuan Nirvana Stage.
Moreover, he was not an ordinary Nine Yuan Nirvana Stage; his foundation was extremely solid, and his aura was as deep and stagnant as a mountain, clearly indicating that he had experienced countless life-and-death battles in the years he had spent outside.
He is a formidable rival.
However, he was not afraid; he was confident that he would get second place in the Hall Examination.
On the high platform directly in front of the giant peak, the high-ranking members of the Dao Sect had already taken their seats. The Four Halls Hall Master sat on either side, while Ying Xuanzi, whose face was as calm as a deep pool, sat in the very center.
The atmosphere at the seats wasn't as lively as expected. The Four Halls Hall Master exchanged glances, and finally, without prior arrangement, they all glanced at the spot where Wang Yan was sitting, their eyes filled with helplessness and gloom.
But when their gaze fell on Luo Heng, they suddenly felt at ease.
After all, this was a ruthless person who could easily kill someone at the Nine Yuan Nirvana Stage.
Ying Xuanzi looked at Qi Lei, waved his hand slightly, and said, "The time is almost up. Announce the start of the Hall Examination."
Qi Lei nodded, stood up, and his sharp gaze swept over the endless sea of people on the mountain peak, which gradually quieted down.
"The rules of the Hall Examination have likely already been explained by the Palace Hall Master, so I will not repeat them. However, the Hall Examination is merely a friendly competition, not a matter of life and death. Be mindful to stop when you have made your move. If there is any indication that you intend to kill your fellow disciples, the sect rules will not tolerate it lightly!"
Qi Lei's voice boomed throughout the land, echoing above several massive mountain peaks.
As he spoke the last sentence, his gaze subtly drifted towards the gray-robed figure in the distance, but the latter remained motionless, as if he hadn't heard a thing.
"Before arriving, everyone should have received their examination session number from their respective halls. Now, let's begin the Hall Examination according to the assigned session number!"
As soon as Qi Lei finished speaking, the mountaintop erupted in excitement once again.
Many disciples flipped their hands, and a jade piece appeared in their palms. Immediately, a vast number of figures rushed out and landed on the hundreds of platforms at the top of the mountain.
Luo Heng reached out and grasped, and a jade piece appeared, with the words "Jia Ba" written on it.