As Chen Changqing's words left his mouth, it was like a massive stone crashing into a tranquil lake.
Just moments ago, upon hearing the conditions Wu Xing had proposed, the people of Mount Shu had found them utterly inconceivable.
Many had even believed that Chen Changqing would back down in the face of difficulty.
Who could have imagined that Chen Changqing would actually agree?
"What?"
"D-Did I hear that right?"
"Chen Changqing actually agreed to the Second Elder?"
"What's going on?"
"Finish among the top three in the Ten Great Sects Grand Competition?"
"He has only just entered Tribulation Transcendence! In less than ten years, how much stronger can he possibly become?"
"..."
The many Mount Shu disciples cried out in discussion, their faces filled with disbelief.
They all knew perfectly well just how difficult it was to secure a place among the top three in the Ten Great Sects Grand Competition.
After hearing Chen Changqing agree, the Peak Scions of the various peaks also changed expression one after another.
"Ah?"
"He actually agreed?"
"From the look of him, he seems completely confident?"
"That is the Ten Great Sects Grand Competition!"
"How could obtaining a top-three ranking be anything but incredibly difficult?"
"Or did Chen Changqing merely agree offhandedly, while having already given up on becoming the Sect Master's successor?"
"..."
The Peak Scions exclaimed inwardly, all staring at Chen Changqing in utter disbelief.
Upon hearing this, Yue Qing, the Peak Scion of Mountain Suppressing Peak, narrowed his eyes slightly, surprise flashing through their depths.
Yet immediately afterward, he became stirred with excitement deep within his heart.
"Good!"
"Setting everything else aside, merely having the courage to agree to the Second Elder's demand already puts Chen Changqing far above everyone else."
"I just wonder what level he will reach ten