As Shangguan Jue stepped inside, his appearance gradually silenced all the participants at the exchange meeting.
No one expected him to come.
After all, the conference doesn't calculate rankings.
In their opinion, such minor skirmishes are unlikely to occur even with the Holy Heaven First.
Unexpectedly, first there was Mo Yun, then Shentu Feng, and now Shangguan Jue also arrived.
Most importantly, Shangguan Jue is not on the same level as the others.
His appearance almost made many of the top talents on the field unable to lift their heads, and they didn't even have the courage to look him in the eye.
no way.
The pressure that Shangguan Jue exerts is simply too great!
Even though he didn't do it intentionally or release his aura, he was still as radiant as the sun because of his Primordial Blazing Yang Physique.
Ordinary people, without some courage and bravery, would find it really difficult to stand firm in front of him.
Shangguan Jue had no intention of making things difficult for others.
He never intended to bully others by abusing his power.
After casually walking to his assigned seat and sitting down, he smiled at those around him, seemingly unconcerned as he waited for the next person to arrive.
After him, the various Holy Heaven arrived one after another.
However, all of this exceeded everyone's expectations.
At this year's exchange meeting, almost all of the top geniuses of Holy Heaven seemed to have made an appointment and appeared on the scene at the same time.
Even the number one ranked Immortal Immortal-Burying Holy Heaven has had its members reach it.
Of course, it wasn't Jiang Chengzun.
Even so, the originally relaxed atmosphere of the exchange meeting changed again and again, becoming tense, like a taut bowstring that could shoot an arrow at any moment.
As more and more people arrived, the atmosphere on the field became increasingly unpredictable.
When finally, when no one else came, the old man who had initially stopped the fight stepped forward and slowly spoke.
"All Ten Great Saint Heavens have arrived."
"The exchange meeting shall now begin!"
As soon as the meeting was set up, many participants showed eager expressions.
Once the garrison commander had retreated, one of the trainees immediately leaped onto the arena without hesitation.
He looked young, perhaps in his twenties or thirties, with a healthy complexion like golden wheat fields. He grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and greeted the surroundings with a bow, speaking loudly.
"I am Divine Firmament Holy Heaven Luo Qi, Venerable Realm, skilled in dual swords. I humbly request your guidance, fellow senior brothers and sisters!"
His face radiated confidence and pride, showing no shame in his natural talent.
To be honest, although he came from the Divine Firmament Holy Heaven, which ranked fourth, he was not an exceptionally outstanding prodigy.
In his twenties or thirties, he was a truly Venerable.
In the Eastern Continent, it's really nothing special.
Of course, the Venerable Realm is not considered weak.
Some old things, after hundreds of years of weathering storms, may only ever be considered Venerable.
However, the Holy Heaven is a place where geniuses gather.
Being in your twenties or thirties and still only considered Venerable here is truly inadequate.
Therefore, Luo Qi was well aware that with his own qualifications, he had no chance of participating in the Grand Competition. So he was very enthusiastic about this exchange meeting, wanting to take this opportunity to meet other cultivators from the Holy Heaven, firstly to assess his cultivation progress over the past few years, and secondly to grow quickly from the battles and learn lessons and experiences.
And clearly, he is not alone in holding such a view.
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure leaped onto the arena in an instant.
She was graceful yet spirited, and casually cupped her hands towards Luo Qi, her gentle tone revealing both generosity and an unwavering determination to win.
"Senior Brother Luo Qi, my name is Shan Yanshu from Cang Xuan Life Heaven Shengtian. Please enlighten me!"
Snap!
After she finished speaking in a cheerful tone, she drew a whip from her waist and lashed it to the ground.
A line of fire suddenly burst forth, like a fire dragon, roaming the arena, and was held in her single hand.
Luo Qi immediately raised an eyebrow, a hint of admiration appearing in his eyes.
"Such pure fire elemental power!"
Others may fear your fiery spirit, but unfortunately for you, junior sister, the one you're fighting is me!
His eyes burned with a burning desire and fervor for battle.
At the sound of the horn announcing the start of the arena match, Luo Qi rushed out without hesitation.
Without anyone noticing how he moved, in the blink of an eye, he had already closed in, his twin swords transforming into ice dragons that coiled around Shan Yanshu's neck.
His actions were decisive and ruthless.
If Shan Yanshu were to take this attack head-on, she would be severely injured, if not killed.
But she didn't take it seriously at all. On the contrary, she was delighted by Luo Qi's attention, her eyebrows showing joy and her lips blooming with a smile.
"As expected of the Ice Soul Twin Swords!"
"Let me, your junior sister, demonstrate my skills!"
Frost and flames mingled and rose on the arena.
The two voices intertwined, separating and merging, one ice and one fire, bursting forth with intense sparks or icicles, dazzling the onlookers.
Although the two were only at the Venerable Realm, they were both prodigies and would not look down on each other because of their realm.
Many of the most talented individuals watched intently, praising the performance repeatedly.
"Such a solid foundation! I seem to have heard of Luo Qi before... Was he the one who, at the Venerable Realm, killed two Earth Venerable Realm demons on the Demon Battlefield last year?"
"That's right, it was him. Those two Ice Soul Swords must have been the work of Half-Saint Xi, the master craftsman from Divine Firmament Holy Heaven. They are truly extraordinary."
"Junior Sister Shan's Law Technique is truly exquisite. Such Divine Ability... I remember she's only seventeen this year?"
"Hiss... In her teens, she's indeed quite talented. I see her Spiritual Power is incredibly abundant; she's probably just one opportunity away from reaching the Earth Venerable Realm!"
"As expected of cultivators of our generation, truly impressive!"
"..."
The surrounding cultivators chatted amongst themselves, and most of them looked relaxed and carefree.
After all, while the Grand Competition would determine the rankings of the Holy Heaven, the weakest among them was already the eighth Holy Heaven, so what was there to worry about?
You won't get scolded if you choose either way.
You should relax.
Only the students of the Primordial Holy Heaven, watching the water and fire clashing on the arena, felt their mood and expressions grow increasingly ominous.
This is bad...
This is bad!
Many people forcibly suppressed the urge to sigh, but their facial expressions didn't lie.
The high quality of the first session of this exchange brought them considerable psychological pressure.
People like Luo Qi and Shan Yanshu could be considered as candidates for the Ten Saints in the Primordial Holy Heaven.
But here, they were just ordinary students of the Holy Heaven Academy.
this.
this...
Will their Primordial Holy Heaven be at the bottom again this year?
With these concerns in mind, the students of the Primordial Holy Heaven watched several sessions in a row.
Almost every competition broadened the horizons of them, and also of the other cultivators of the Holy Heaven.
Each of the major Holy Heaven possesses its own unique skills, and all those recruited are exceptional talents, making it a veritable feast for the eyes and ears.
In this intense atmosphere, a figure flashed in the Primordial Holy Heaven.
A figure dressed in black stood on the arena.
He kept a straight face, his lips slightly pursed in a tense manner, and bowed to those around him.
"My name Yan Ji of the Primordial Holy Heaven. I humbly request your guidance."