Sikong Jing nodded lightly at that. He had noticed it long ago—Liu Shun and Tao Qi had been staring at him without the slightest attempt at concealment, yet he sensed no hostility from them.
"It should be because I stepped on Long Jing and caught their attention."
Sikong Jing spoke calmly to Zhan You and the others, showing no sign of anything unusual as he stepped forward...
At that moment, the young people who had passed the trial were already entering the gates of the Genius Banquet one after another.
The demon beasts had all taken human form as well.
Gradually, Sikong Jing and Tao Qi drew closer and closer...
Then Liu Shun announced loudly...
"The Genius Banquet has limited capacity, so this is where it ends. There will be no third round."
"Senior brothers and sisters who were unable to enter the banquet, please visit my Willow Race when you have the time. Perhaps you may have a chance to taste the Divine Willow Golden Heart Brew."
By the second round, the young people with sufficient strength had basically already entered, so there was no need for a third round.
Amid the subdued commotion around them, Liu Shun withdrew his gaze and looked again at Sikong Jing, who had already arrived not far from him. He gently greeted him, asking, "May I ask how this junior brother is addressed?"
In an instant, Sikong Jing became the center of attention. Liu Shun had actually asked for his name alone.
The people sent to investigate the Feather Alliance Hall had yet to return. Naturally, Liu Shun intended to make contact with Sikong Jing first...
In response, Sikong Jing paused slightly and cupped his fists. "I am from the Feather Alliance Hall, Sikong..."
Before he could finish... Bzzzz!
Suddenly, the space around