The crowd fell silent for a moment. Then an elder said, "It must be Duan Tianji."
"Did he really incorporate the Beyond-Rank Fate Artifact, the Observing-Heaven Platform, into his eyes?"
"Whether the Observing-Heaven Platform entered his body is uncertain, but a few days ago, people did see it with their own eyes. They said Three-Flame Emerald Glazed Cups were embedded in Duan Tianji's brow, Twin Flood-Dragon Sea-Soaring Golden Swords set at his temples, Ancient Saint Blood Tears hanging from his ears, and more besides. He had practically become a monster."
"This man claims he can bear ten thousand artifacts upon his body, cultivating both fate and artifacts. He truly is extraordinary."
"Barring any surprises, this boy will very likely succeed in Mountain Opening and shake the world."
"Nie Jiuming should have arrived already. He will compete with Duan Tianji. It is a pity Zhao Qingchuan has always disliked bustle and did not participate. Otherwise, with the Three Sons of Fate Arts all gathered, it would have been a grand occasion for Fate Cultivators."
"Do not forget Great Sir. He is determined to claim Heavenly Profound Sacred Mountain."
Several elders chuckled softly.
"In the past, Great Sir might have been able to contend with the Three Sons of Fate Arts by relying on his mysterious Fate Artifact and inheritance. But do not forget that young man. He failed at Fate Chess against Slanted-Eye Dog Head, and the eight stars across two regions were all fished empty. Let alone him—even a Grand Fate Arts Master would be powerless to turn the tide after suffering such a calamity."
"Indeed. Great Sir slaughtered innocents wantonly; this is the retribution he deserved. Still, I heard that Slanted-Eye Dog Head's Fate Arts are extraordinary. If he could defeat Great Sir, he must surely come from the