Because Xu Qingtong would be competing in three categories, he was particularly concerned about the competition schedule and rules.
"Big Brother, do you know whether the competitions will be held simultaneously or in a particular order?"
Nangong Zhen shook his head. "I don't know either! The Sect Master is discussing it with the sect leaders of the Five Great Sects. They'll probably have to argue fiercely before they can settle on anything!"
"The sect leaders of all Five Great Sects are here?" Xu Qingtong asked.
"Yes, they're all at Cloudwater Retreat!"
"Has Senior Luo Yichen of the Anyang Sect come too?" Xu Qingtong asked.
Nangong Zhen looked at Xu Qingtong in puzzlement, then asked, "You know Senior Luo?"
Xu Qingtong's heart jolted. He hurriedly shook his head. "I've heard of him before and admire him greatly, but I've never met him!"
"He already passed the position of sect leader to his disciple, Jade Spring True Person!" Nangong Zhen said.
Understanding dawned on Xu Qingtong's face. "So the Anyang Sect's sect leader who came this time is Jade Spring True Person?"
"Exactly!"
"I haven't heard of him. How does he compare to Senior Luo?" Xu Qingtong asked.
Nangong Zhen thought for a moment. "His cultivation is profound, and his magic power is immense. He seems approachable and kindly, but in truth, he is scheming and autocratic, ruthless and decisive! His character falls far short of Senior Luo's!"
At Cloudwater Retreat, Jade Spring True Person was arguing with Shen Haotian until both were red in the face when he suddenly sneezed several times in succession, giving the others quite a fright.
"Fellow Daoist Yuquan, what's wrong?"
"I've caught a slight chill. Nothing serious! Nothing serious!"
Shen Haotian glanced around. "Since the Tianhua Ranking is meant to discover talent, I believe we should