The battle between the two Heavenly Prodigies shocked hundreds and thousands, and the news spread without wings.
In less than half a day, it had traveled across half of the Southern Li Heavenly Domain.
Even the Azure Cloud Heavenly Palace, far away on the northern Immortal Island, received all manner of messages.
Discussion raged throughout the Heavenly Palace. Qing Yin Xianyun's reputation was at its zenith, and her prestige had nearly caught up to that of their chief disciple, Zhongli Meng. Many young disciples looked on with longing in their eyes.
The discussions only grew more fervent, so much so that they could even be heard at the chief disciple's private residence.
Yet there were scarcely any people in the elegant courtyard, and even the courtyard gates were tightly shut.
Inside the main hall.
Zhongli Meng remained silent from beginning to end, her gaze unfocused.
She seemed burdened with heavy thoughts.
Seeing her appearance.
Several fellow disciples seated nearby exchanged glances and began offering words of comfort.
"Senior Sister, don't take those rumors to heart. Your breakthrough is just around the corner!"
"Junior Brother Lu is right. Senior Sister Zhong Li possesses extraordinary foundations. Falling behind for the moment is no great matter. The title of Heavenly Prodigy will never fall into another's hands in the future."
"Of course! Besides Senior Sister's own support, our Azure Cloud Heavenly Palace has mountains and seas of resources. Breaking through to the Heavenly Rank is no difficult matter for Senior Sister at all!"
"Senior Sister? Senior Sister?"
Though they tried to comfort her, Zhongli Meng showed no reaction. They could only call out to her uneasily.
Hearing them, Zhongli Meng came back to herself, her face full of confusion.
"What is it?"
Seeing everyone's worried expressions and hearing the heated discussions outside the