A disciple of the Heaven's Mandate Sect behind Duan Tianji could not hold back any longer and shouted, "There is something I do not understand! Li Qingxian's Stellar Fate Arts are clearly inferior to Junior Brother Duan's, so why did he take first place on the list? What is more, with his mere Fourth Rank cultivation, Junior Brother Duan held seven stars in his palm—a sight rare through all ages. What can Li Qingxian possibly do?"
Before Zhao Qingchuan could speak, Duan Tianji smiled and said, "Senior Brother Gong, since Li Qingxian took first place, there must naturally be a reason. I trust the judgment of the Heaven Momentum Sect."
Then Duan Tianji cupped his hands to Zhao Qingchuan and said, "Junior Sister Qingchuan, Senior Brother Gong was merely thinking on my behalf and spoke out of turn in the heat of the moment. I hope you will forgive him. As for this matter, I bear no grievance. I accept it wholeheartedly."
The crowd was baffled. Some looked toward Li Qingxian, while others looked toward Zhao Qingchuan.
Suddenly, someone slapped his forehead. "I understand! Yesterday, Li Qingxian said he had an insight on the spot and was praised by the examiners. He must have gained some great fortune in the September Heavenfall, or awakened some potential that raised his examination results, right?"
"That is very possible. Li Qingxian's learning may not match Duan Tianji's, but his potential is probably greater. After all, he took first in both Fate Reading and Momentum Configuration. Having another talent in Stellar Fate Arts seems perfectly normal."
"Senior Sister Zhao, could you give us a definite answer?"
Everyone looked at Zhao Qingchuan.
Zhao Qingchuan smiled faintly. "Everyone saw yesterday's September Heavenfall. Because it concerns secrets of our Heaven Momentum Sect, many related matters cannot be