"This..." Seeing his master's majestic aura, his whole person like a God of War, utterly unlike before, not only Nie Yun but even Xu Xinqian, who knew him well, found it hard to adjust.
Because of his cultivation technique, Daoist Xiaoteng cultivated both the Dao and the heart. He had always been detached and unassuming, regarding fame and profit as passing clouds, never advocating slaughter. For him to suddenly reveal such an expression now was astonishing beyond imagination.
"Let's go!"
Seeing their expressions, Daoist Xiaoteng offered no explanation. He merely smiled and walked down.
When they returned to the assessment grounds, everyone was ready. There was no longer any trace of Su Yang's previous irritation and fury; only a somewhat gloomy look remained on his face. He appeared to have wisdom and strategy in hand, as though the overall situation was already under his control.
"The Spirit Tamer assessment is over, so our competition should begin as well! I think everyone is quite strong this time. Why not add a few more requirements to the contest? If we follow the old rules again, I'm afraid we still wouldn't get a result even after ten days or half a month!"
Su Yang smiled at Daoist Xiaoteng.
"No matter," Daoist Xiaoteng said blandly.
"Since you agree, that's good. Huan Yu, you'll be leading this assessment. Be sure to take good care of your junior brothers and sisters' safety!" A chill flashed through Su Yang's eyes as he turned and gave the order.
Though it sounded like an instruction, everyone could hear the meaning beneath the strings.
"Huan Yu?" Following the direction of Su Yang's words, Nie Yun's gaze fell upon the crowd.
A young man stood there proudly, his eyes cold as a hawk's. An icy aura flickered over his entire body,