"So strong?!"
Ji Wushuang's pupils contracted sharply, and she instantly felt the pressure.
"Yes!"
Ye Qingyun nodded solemnly, then said, "It is said that the person has extraordinary talent, is famous throughout the East Sea, and is very young, not even a hundred years old."
"Could he also be a newly ascended Peak?"
Ji Wushuang raised an eyebrow.
Ye Qingyun glanced at the person and said, "He's not that monstrous, but he shouldn't be underestimated. This person has already transcended the World-Ending Tribulation and is only missing one Body Scripture. In other aspects, he's terrifyingly impeccable."
He added, "Many people say that if that beauty had become a disciple of the Qingling Sect, she would probably already be one of the Twelve True Disciples."
"It's a woman?"
"That's right. This woman is exceptionally talented and decisive in killing, just like a smaller version of Brother Jiang. Back when he had just entered the pinnacle, he killed a Dao Seed of the Ninth Heaven."
Ye Qingyun spoke slowly.
The Great Sword of Destruction that the fairy wielded possessed power comparable to the Doomsday Heavenly Saber.
"The Great Destruction Sword".
Jiang Ping murmured to himself, recalling a female genius he had once defeated. That Female Dao Seed had also used the Annihilation Sword Art.
"Brother Ji, your chances of making it into the top three are slim."
Ye Qingyun looked at Ji Wushuang, who raised an eyebrow and said:
"When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it."
We'll only know who's stronger after a fight.
Of course, despite saying that, the news Ye Qingyun brought back still put pressure on him, to the point that he didn't go out drinking at night and stayed in his Quiet room to cultivate diligently.
Another day later, Lin Zhizhen came to visit.
"This is the information I've gathered on top experts for you and others."
She took out a thick stack of booklets, which recorded the life stories of all the top talents who participated in the selection.
Zhou Taohong!
Jiang Ping spotted the name of the top-ranked player in the East Sea at a glance.
"Hmm, this woman is too strong; even many outstanding inner disciples of the Qingling Palace are far inferior to her."
Lin Zhizhen said solemnly.
It is said that the Daoist practices this woman cultivated were in harmony with those of a great figure in Qingling, who was willing to make an exception and accept her as a disciple, but she politely declined.
"I've also heard that even an Upper True Disciple is paying close attention to it."
Ye Qingyun also shared the information he had learned.
Lin Zhizhen smiled and said, "That True Disciple is probably interested in Zhou Taohong."
"Severing all emotions and love?"
Jiang Ping looked at an annotation in Zhou Taohong's biography.
Lin Zhizhen replied, "It is said that this girl was born in war, her clan was Butcher, and she grew up in betrayal and exile. To this day, she still has a true saint as a formidable enemy, and she is very ruthless."
"You're quite similar to Brother Jiang in that respect."
At this moment, Ye Qingyun smiled.
"Oh?"
Lin Zhizhen raised an eyebrow, but Jiang Ping waved his hand dismissively, saying:
"It's nothing."
Lin Zhizhen didn't ask any further questions, but instead brought even more astonishing news:
"I've learned that this selection process will involve the True Disciple."
At this moment, even Jiang Ping couldn't sit still:
"The Upper True Disciple?"
"One of the Twelve True Disciples."
Lin Zhizhen.
Those who can be ranked among the Twelve True Disciples of Qingling are all geniuses among geniuses, and some of them can even fight against True Saints, which is quite abnormal.
"No way?!"
Ye Qingyun frowned and complained:
"They've already True Disciple and have access to all the resources they need, so why are they still participating in the elders' competition? Isn't this ruining their future? Doesn't the Qingling higher-ups care about this and allow them to act so recklessly?"
Lin Zhizhen shrugged and said:
"These True Disciple are the future of Qingling, wielding great power and influence. Few dare to object. In an era where Dao Monarch are absent, their every word and action can shake the entire Qingling Territory."
"Moreover, this is not an isolated case; there have been similar examples in the past."
She paused, then transmitted her voice to the three of them:
"There's a rumor that the True Disciple is suspected of protecting a certain inner disciple,"
"Isn't this about determining victory or defeat based on strength? How can you guarantee that?" Ji Wushuang asked, quite puzzled.
"That inner disciple is quite remarkable; he's a top-tier expert at the Perfected Form and Spirit."
As she spoke, Lin Zhizhen looked at Jiang Ping and said:
"That True Disciple will withdraw midway through the selection process, but before withdrawing, he must stop the most threatening opponent."
Jiang Ping raised an eyebrow. "It wouldn't be me, would it?"
Lin Zhizhen chuckled, "It's Zhou Taohong."
Jiang Pingping has indeed attracted a lot of discussion these past few days, because there are some North Nether in this area, and Jiang Ping's life story has already been dug up.
However, no one knows the truth about this person, so on the surface, Zhou Taohong is still the most threatening one.
"Didn't the senior say that Zhou Taohong was favored by Upper True Disciple? How dare Lower True Disciple?"
Ye Qingyun asked in surprise.
Lin Zhizhen pointed to the booklet:
"Didn't it say above, 'Sever all feelings and love'?"
The three of them immediately understood; it seemed that Zhou Taohong had privately rejected the Upper True Disciple.
"And."
Lin Zhizhen added, "There's nothing new under the sun. Even within the Qingling Palace, there are complex factions, each acting independently, and fierce competition lurking beneath the surface."
There are five Upper True Disciples, and no one can dominate. In recent Qingling's rule.
Even the Guest Elder have basically sided with a certain True Disciple.
"Could the Heavenly Maiden have joined a faction as well?" Jiang Ping couldn't help but ask.
Lin Zhizhen smiled and said, "I've met one or two Upper True Disciples, but we don't have any personal relationship, let alone any alliances."
This is why Li Wanjuan had no choice but to become close to the Twelve True Disciples.
"Oh, right."
When this came up, Lin Zhizhen seemed to remember something and asked Jiang Ping, "Has Old Li not come to see you recently?"
"Without."
Jiang Ping shook his head.
Lin Zhizhen raised an eyebrow and said, "I originally suggested that Old Li pass on the <Human Emperor Scripture> to you these next few days."
"Old Li went out of the city with some people. I heard they're going to some kind of the Longevity Secret Realm."
Ye Qingyun spoke up, having personally witnessed Li Wanjuan and several others walking away, chatting and laughing.
No wonder.
Lin Zhizhen nodded and said, "It seems that Old Li really did benefit from the True Disciple."
Then, she looked at Jiang Ping, who had a regretful expression:
"It's alright, the Heavenly Maiden will be back soon, within a few days."
This news greatly excited Jiang Ping.
He had been eagerly cultivating the Body Scripture for a long time.
"Speaking of which, what level is the Heavenly Maiden's mastery of Daoist magic?"
At this moment, Ji Wushuang asked with great curiosity.
He already knew the details of Jiang Pingping, the River God, and was even more curious about Zhong Shenxiu, the reincarnation of the Dao Monarch.
Lin Zhizhen pondered for a moment, then extended four delicate, white fingers:
"This is the level of skill that the Heavenly Maiden displayed when they participated in the selection."
Two days later, the Heavenly Maiden returned.
After learning the news, Jiang Ping and the other two ascended to heaven, led by Lin Zhizhen.
Before a Jade Palace, Jiang Ping saw a familiar figure waving to them.
The Heavenly Maiden Zhong Shenxiu!
The woman remained unchanged, looking even younger than his wife, with fair and delicate skin and an exquisite face.
As time passed, Zhong Shenxiu gained a more otherworldly air, seemingly detached from the mortal world, becoming increasingly unfathomable.
"The Heavenly Maiden is still as beautiful as ever."
Jiang Ping exclaimed in admiration, but then he heard Ye Qingyun muttering to himself beside him:
I think Brother Ji more beautiful.