Nan Wang also heard Zhao Layue's words and asked, "Are you sure?"
Many people knew that Zhao Layue had entered the Wuzhang Mid-Realm two years ago. By rights, she could not possibly break through again so soon.
Even so, at her current age, she already counted as an exceptionally rare cultivation genius.
An innate Dao Seed was extraordinary indeed.
But she had cultivated for far too short a time, after all, and was far behind Luo Huainan. She had no chance whatsoever of winning if she entered the Dao Battle.
Without a moment's thought, Zhao Layue said, "Yes."
Setting aside their cultivation realms, both women were Peak Masters of Green Mountain, so Nan Wang could hardly say anything. She merely shook her head. The other disciples dared even less to offer advice.
Just then, Bai Zao finished her qin piece.
Quiet of the Cold Terrace.
Many thought that if no other disciple from the Water-Moon Convent stepped forward, that long-circulating verdict would finally be overturned.
But before that could happen, a flurry of discussion broke Quiet's silence on the Cold Terrace.
News spread among the dozen or so cold terraces higher up, stirring a commotion.
The Green Mountain Sect soon caught wind of it as well.
-Heaven Near Person was somewhere in the city. Luo Huainan and Tong Yan had not appeared today, and it was highly likely they were paying him a visit!
Receiving an appraisal from Heaven Near Person was a rare opportunity. A few words of praise from him would give a cultivator a higher standing within their sect and more resources. For a time, everyone grew restless, but this was the grand Plum Gathering, after all. With Imperial Court ministers and the elders of every sect present, who dared leave without permission?
Jing Jiu noticed the