"I wonder who'll get into the Demon Extermination Palace this time?"
"Probably Tian Sheng of the Tian family... They say he reached the first realm: qi accumulation half a year ago, and he's been training hard ever since to get into the Demon Extermination Palace."
"I think Han Changfeng of the Han family has a chance too... He's a little younger than Tian Sheng, but apparently he has a Spirit Jade Physique and is naturally sensitive to qi."
"Commander Wei of the Guard Hall has a special physique too, and he's an incredible fighter. He doesn't have the resources these aristocratic scions do, but in a real fight, he might not lose!"
Most of the people here had actually just come to enjoy the spectacle.
Even many of the contestants felt the same way.
Only a handful of people could contend for the spot in the Demon Extermination Palace. Everyone else was essentially there to make up the numbers.
A short while later.
Two figures in white robes embroidered with golden cloud patterns walked into the center of the grounds.
The man in front was a smiling, portly fellow, while the young man beside him had sharp brows and bright eyes.
Several proud-looking members of aristocratic families followed behind them in brocade robes.
"The Demon Extermination Palace's chief steward, Qi San, and Xu Yi."
"I didn't expect those two to supervise."
Someone spoke in a low voice.
"Apparently, they specifically sent Xu Yi because no one from the Xu Family is competing this time. That way, he won't favor either side."
"That must be it."
The arrival of Xu Yi and Qi San signaled that the assessment was about to begin.
The two walked up onto a wooden platform that had been erected and took their seats.
A little later,