Under normal circumstances, the True Martial Sword Chief Ranking very rarely allowed the same cultivator to issue two consecutive Sword Inquiries.
Because this allowed that cultivator to keep choosing cultivators with weaker cultivation than his own for Sword Inquiries.
An uproar once again swept through the surrounding stands.
But immediately afterward, Elder Yu of Qilin Peak's furious shout exploded above the Sword Platform-
"Silence!"
In an instant, the surrounding stands fell so silent that not even a crow or sparrow could be heard.
Elder Yu hovered above Qilin Peak's Sword Platform. After sweeping a stern gaze over everyone, he snorted coldly.
"How dare you question the Sword Chief Ranking's choice?"
At the True Martial Sword Champion Assembly, the Sword Chief Ranking's choice was the highest rule. Even the Prefect of the Nine Prefectures could not change it.
Otherwise, even the Prefect might be expelled from True Martial Heaven by the Sword Chief Ranking.
As he spoke, Elder Yu first lowered his head to glance at Lu You, who was being carried off the Sword Platform, then turned his gaze toward Lu Sibai, who stood at its center.
As it happened, Lu Sibai was also looking at Elder Yu.
Their eyes met.
Lu Sibai immediately narrowed his eyes in a smile at Elder Yu and said:
"Elder Yu, since this is the Sword Chief Ranking's choice, I shall issue another Sword Inquiry."
At the look Lu Sibai directed at him, a trace of disgust flashed through Elder Yu of Qilin Peak's eyes.
Then he nodded expressionlessly and said:
"Once he's been carried off, you may issue your Sword Inquiry."
As he spoke, Elder Yu vanished from above the Sword Platform in a flash and returned to his seat behind it.
Although Lu Sibai noticed the disgust in Elder Yu's eyes, he