"Cough cough."
Seeing that his thoughts had been exposed, Jiang Jiuyan scoffed and said no more.
He didn't have high hopes; he just said it casually.
Dongfang Ye wasn't that stupid.
But does this guy really think he's a sure thing for second place?
Once Ying Yuan has rested, will this guy still be able to hold onto his second-place position?
At this moment, Chi Yuan was completely calm. Standing in the crowd, looking at the figure who was the center of attention, the complex emotions that had been building up in his heart seemed to be blown away by a gust of wind.
He had originally planned to compete with Han Xuanji again in the selection battle to prove that he was not weak.
But now, Han Xuanji has directly reached the top.
What's the point of him playing then?
" Han Xuanji probably hasn't used his full strength yet..."
Chi Yuan took a deep breath and came to an answer that many people dared not even think of.
He gave a wry smile, shook his head, and said in a low voice:
"That's enough, I won't argue anymore."
He suddenly realized something: losing to someone like that wasn't shameful at all.
It's truly shameful to dwell on the past.
Moreover, is it possible that Chi Yuan actually put more pressure on Han Xuanji?
On the other side...
Mo Chenxiao could no longer suppress his smile.
Several Holy Lord who had known him for many years came over, some to congratulate him, some to joke, and some to ask him with a hint of sourness what good fortune he had to receive such a disciple.
"He's alright, I just find him pleasing to the eye."
Mo Chenxiao tried his best to keep a straight face, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up, and the smugness in his eyes was no longer feigned.
"Alright, alright, stop putting on airs. Everyone knows you, Mo Chenxiao, are lucky to have picked up a precious disciple. What kind of disciple can you teach? It's all thanks to your own hard work, Xuanji."
Just as Mo Chenxiao was feeling smug, a familiar voice came from behind him.
Mo Chenxiao turned around and saw the Cloud Wasteland Holy Lord walking forward, followed by Lan Miao.
He laughed and didn't refute it.
"Luck is also a part of ability. How come you've taken on dozens of apprentices, but haven't picked up a single one like this?"
Upon hearing this, the Cloud Wasteland Holy Lord paused for a moment, then said irritably:
"If I had your shamelessness, I would have become Saint King long ago."
He turned to look at Lan Miao beside him and saw that his disciple's gaze was still following Han Xuanji's direction, so he couldn't help but sigh.
Lan Miao, who is usually arrogant, is quite well-behaved now that he's in front of Han Xuanji.
He patted Lan Miao on the shoulder. "See? From now on, cultivate with this goal in mind."
"Um."
Lan Miao nodded emphatically.
He looked at Han Xuanji, feeling both admiration and envy.
Back when he fought alongside Han Xuanji in the Ten Directions Immortal Hall, he knew that Han Xuanji was extraordinary.
But only a short time has passed, Han Xuanji is already standing at the very top of the younger generation of the Sacred Court.
He let out a long breath and thought to himself:
"Junior Brother Han, I won't be too far behind you."
At the same time, Jian Wuji from the Eternal Sword Pavilion also came over.
He glanced at Han Xuanji from afar, his face showing a hint of amazement:
"I could tell at the disciple-acceptance ceremony that this child was no ordinary person."
I just didn't expect him to get to this point in such a short time.
Really...
He shook his head, seemingly unable to find the right words, and finally said:
"Incredible."
Upon hearing this, Mo Chenxiao's eyes darted around, and he leaned closer to ask:
"Old Sword, tell me honestly, how does my disciple compare to the Sword Scion of your Eternal Sword Pavilion this generation?"
Jian Wuji's smile faded slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, he said:
"It's hard to say. Han Xuanji has boundless potential and the makings of Saint King."
But our Sword Scion is no pushover either. However, I'm certain of one thing: his talent in Sword Dao is extremely high, probably no less than our Sword Scion's."
As two supreme powers, Sword Scion of the Eternal Sword Pavilion is recognized as the number one among the younger generation and a candidate for Sword Dao Saint Venerable.
Mo Chenxiao once jokingly said that if Jian Wuji could train Han Xuanji to become Sword Dao Saint Venerable, Han Xuanji could go to the Eternal Sword Pavilion to cultivate under Jian Wuji.
At the time, Jian Wuji thought it was impossible, but now he has to admit that there seems to be some truth to it.
He could tell that Han Xuanji did not seem to have wasted his Sword Dao talent; his Sword Dao skills were clearly extremely high.
Thinking of this, Jian Wuji voice, "Have you considered letting him come to my Eternal Sword Pavilion to cultivate for a period of time? If his Sword Dao receives the inheritance of my pavilion, perhaps he can make further progress."
Mo Chenxiao rolled up his sleeves smugly:
"That's exactly what I was thinking. After the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet ends, if he really wins, I'll have him stay with you at the Sword Pavilion for a while."
But let me make this clear first, don't you dare try to steal my apprentice."
Jian Wuji snorted:
If they really wanted to steal it, they wouldn't have bothered to ask you first.
As the group was talking, a tall, imposing figure walked over.
The newcomer was dressed in a Daoist robe and had a calm demeanor; he was none other than Dao Lord Chongyuan of the Hongmeng Dao Palace.
He and Mo Chenxiao were of the same generation. Since the time of the Eternal True God, the two had often clashed. Although there was no great hatred between them, they had never truly gotten along.
Seeing Mo Chenxiao's smug and triumphant appearance, Dao Lord Chongyuan found it irritating.
He spoke calmly:
" Han Xuanji is indeed remarkable, but compared to those from our Hongmeng Dao Palace, he still has a long way to go."
His words were not entirely unreasonable. Since the Saint King Xiaoyao attained enlightenment, the Hongmeng Dao Palace has been filled with outstanding talents, and it is the time when its fortune is at its peak.
Numerous prodigies have emerged one after another, and in one session, their Hongmeng Dao Palace swept the top three spots at the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet, reaching its zenith.
This year's cohort also boasts three exceptional talents.
It's normal for Dao Lord Chongyuan to have this confidence.
"Hehe."
Mo Chenxiao raised an eyebrow, not angry at all, and said with a smile:
"You people from the Hongmeng Dao Palace always like to say that others are no good, but at the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet, the true test will be revealed."
"When the time comes, it will be clear who is stronger and who is weaker."
His tone was very casual, but everyone present could understand the meaning behind his words.
Dao Lord Chongyuan snorted coldly, but didn't say anything more on the other party's territory.
What if I say something too harsh and the other person gets detained?
Jian Wuji and Cloud Wasteland Holy Lord exchanged a glance, both sensing the undercurrent between the two.
The Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet is still far off, but this invisible contest has already begun.
It's just a matter of who will have the last laugh.
The selection process continues.
The following battles, while not as spectacular as the one between Han Xuanji and Ying Yuan, were still quite thrilling. Both were prodigies of heaven, and their strength was considerable.
Some people are proficient in the Dao of the Five Elements, while others excel in the Dao of the Divine Soul; each has their own methods.
Han Xuanji rested while also watching the battle and enjoying the spectacle.
Soon, the selection process reached its final day.
Since Han Xuanji defeated Ying Yuan, no one has dared to challenge him again.
Ying Yuan, having lost to him, faced a series of challenges, but none of them could defeat him. Then he challenged Dongfang Ye and successfully rose to second place, reclaiming his rightful spot.
Dongfang Ye was quite clever; he didn't expend too much energy at all. After Ying Yuan, he challenged Jiang Jiuyan and returned to third place.
Jiang Jiuyan, having learned the moves quite well, conceded defeat. His battle with Dongfang Ye didn't end well; after losing, he challenged the fourth-ranked opponent...
In the end, it all came down to Han Xuanji suddenly becoming number one, while everyone else automatically dropped one place.