No matter how dangerous Xie Baoshu's situation was, how tenacious Chao Yu was, or how furious Bao Bozhao was...
Even though Jiang Wang had learned the blade on the spot, drawing some people's attention,
most people's gazes still rested on Chongxuan Zun.
Just moments ago, he had accomplished the feat of fighting three opponents alone, proving beyond doubt that he was the foremost Outer Tower cultivator among Qi's younger generation and the most qualified to represent Qi at the Yellow River Assembly.
He still held a book in his hand. It was obvious he had been reading just moments earlier when the Qi Emperor's urgent summons called him here.
He had arrived in such haste, yet in such glory.
This man in fluttering white robes, standing alone in the middle of the square, today... truly outshone all of Linzi!
Only then did the observant notice.
From beginning to end, Chongxuan Zun had never once moved his left hand from behind his back.
That hand had held the book the entire time.
He had fought three opponents alone, with one hand...
And won!
It might not compare to the Heavenly Mansion Elder's immortal legendary feat of killing three powerful Outer Tower cultivators while still in the Inner Palace realm, but even so, it was enough to make him unrivaled in Linzi!
Who could say no to such a performance?
If a man like this couldn't go to the Yellow River Assembly, then who deserved to go?
The Great Qi Emperor, seated high above, instructed Han Ling, "Everyone on the field today is a prodigy of Great Qi. Have people keep watch over them, and see that the imperial physicians treat them well. Give them whatever medicine they need, regardless of the expense."
He addressed Han Ling, but naturally, everyone else heard