Over the past few days, the Chen Clan's grand banquet had swept through the entire Soul Master World like a sudden, furious tempest, stirring up towering waves.
The appearance of twenty or thirty Title-Rank Powerhouses at the banquet had undoubtedly been the most astonishing news. Their formidable strength and illustrious status made this a spectacle unseen in decades, drawing every eye.
Meanwhile, word of the spectacular auction and its astronomical prices had spread far and wide. Tales of rare treasures and staggering bids became hot topics over tea and after meals.
The appeal of Chang'an Joyous Week could not be underestimated either. Major factions and merchant associations had all expressed keen interest.
The contests among the young talents had attracted countless eyes as well. Their outstanding performances and extraordinary gifts became the banquet's most dazzling highlights.
Particularly noteworthy were the Chen Clan Seven Stars Swords, who had delivered one memorable line after another. At this banquet, they had officially risen to prominence, entered the sight of numerous factions, and stepped onto the stage of history.
Thus, as the next edition of the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking approached release, it proved rather interesting. An excerpt followed:
Rank: Fourth Name: Chen Xiaojun (under the identity of Xiao Hongchen) Epithets: Purple Star Emperor Sword, Great Siming, Peerless Young Master Signature verse: Each generation brings forth talents across the land; each leads the age for centuries. Assessment: Super genius, suspected peerless genius, unrivaled among his peers.
Rank: Eighth Name: Chen Jianjun Epithets: Yao Guang Sword (one of the Seven Stars Swords), Purple Lightning Sword Lord Signature verse: One day, the roc shall rise upon the wind, soaring ninety thousand miles into the heavens. Assessment: Super genius, lightning prodigy.
``` Rank: Twelfth
Name: Chen Yanwu
Epithets: Tianquan Sword (one