Second Round of Selection

Wu Jing had wanted to give up this selection opportunity, but Jiang Feng refused to allow it.

Under Jiang Feng's insistence, Wu Jing came alone.

That was right—Jiang Feng had not come, because he was still in seclusion.

Ever since Wu Yue's slash, Jiang Feng had remained in secluded cultivation at Wu Jing's residence, never once leaving.

As for today's competition, Jiang Feng had boldly declared that no matter what the test was, with Wu Jing's current alchemy skills, she would surely win with ease. For something so certain, Jiang Feng had no interest in watching from the sidelines.

So Wu Jing came alone.

Her arrival left the conflicted Youjialuo somewhat displeased, yet also somewhat expectant.

Youjialuo looked at Wu Jing and gave a cold snort. "Wu Jing, I truly thought you wouldn't dare come."

"Since you've come, I'll crush you before everyone's eyes today."

Wu Jing merely smiled faintly in response.

Knowing Youjialuo's temperament well, she neither wished nor dared to engage in too much verbal conflict with her.

Seeing that Wu Jing ignored her, Youjialuo huffed in anger and flung her wide sleeve.

Just then, a ripple passed through the pavilion. The uncrowned Crown Prince, Ji Kongling, had arrived with his attendants.

Ji Kongling's appearance meant that the competition was about to begin.

The restlessness in Central Square immediately subsided at his arrival, and everyone looked up at this godlike man.

As the foremost core disciple of the Blackstone Mountain Range, even Ji Kongling's every breath drew the attention of the entire Blackstone Mountain Range.

Ji Kongling slowly took his seat, smiling as he glanced at the five massive cauldrons and the five contestants in the center of the square.

"Master, may we begin?" a maid stepped forward to ask.

Ji Kongling gave a light nod, his gaze