Chapter 156: The Selection Begins, Grouping List Released

  "It's a shame about Xu Yang, he killed two young geniuses from Donglai City, making this conference somewhat dull." A loud voice came from a Donglai City cultivator, sparking a round of agreement.

  "Genius? Even a Xuan-stage cultivator who was killed by someone of the same level can be called a genius?" Hai Yue said with a big smile, "They just participated in this selection, and as long as they met Xu Yang, wouldn't they still be killed?"

  Hai Yue was extremely dissatisfied with the actions of Donglai's tribesmen, who had intercepted and killed Xu Yang. This meant that he had lost a strong young expert. Moreover, he had admired Xu Yang, who had earned him enough face in front of Da Liang City's special envoy He Fei.

  Hai Yue had once suggested to the master of the institution that they put pressure on the Donglai tribes, allowing Xu Yang to return safely. However, the master flatly refused, saying: "If Xu Yang falls here, it is also because his strength is insufficient and he lacks the opportunity to leap through the dragon gate. My Haiyun Branch Institution only governs the internal area of Haiyun Mountain, and rashly intervening in Donglai affairs will trigger a backlash from the country of Donglai."

  Xuan Zong of Donglai City said with dissatisfaction: "Xu Yang is too fond of killing, and the title of Little Killing God has proven this. Those who kill too much often have enemies all over the world, are pointed at by thousands of people, and it's hard to become a great hero. This time he was blocked in Cangwu Mountain, maybe he has already become the beast's food."

  Hai Yue grunted, about to retort, but was pulled back by Le Tingyun, who whispered: "Hai Zong, there are many people from the Donglai tribe present, including some of the Xuan Jun Old Ancestors. We need to be careful with our words."

  On the other side of the Drum Tower Square, another topic was brought up.

  "Speaking of which, this city actually has a Hui Chun Tang, where twice the auction of 99% pure top-grade Re Xuan Dan was held. Have you guys ever heard of it?"

  "I heard that the Nine-Pure Profound Elixir has an extremely strong effect. During the first auction, not many people knew about it, and a fourth-grade alchemist bought it for the price of thirty mid-grade profound stones. Three days later, during the second auction, it really shook the entire Eastern Sea City, with several large clans sending their young talents to bid on the spiritual elixir."

  "What is the final selling price?" someone asked with interest.

  "One of the bottles was fought over by Su Xiao and Mu Xiao, two young marquises, until Su Xiao finally took it away. The other bottle, however, was snatched up by a prince named Wang, with both selling for fifty pieces of mystic stone."

  "It's just fifty yuan, it's not a lot, with Mu's family wealth, would they be stingy?" someone asked.

  Xuan Zong smiled and said: "Fifty pieces of top-grade Xuan stone!"

  The sound of gasping for air continued to rise, fifty top-grade Xuan stones, worth 15,000 Winged Tiger coins, even a mid-tier family with a Xuan sect patriarch would find it hard to fork out.

  "It's said that the two young masters of the Su and Mu families, born in the same year, month, and day, advanced to become Xuan Shi on the same day, and then advanced to become Xuan Sheng on the same day. Every time they competed in martial arts, they were evenly matched, as if they were lifelong enemies. No wonder they're so obsessed with this top-grade Reverted Spirit Dan."

  "That's right, these two young people are evenly matched, whoever gets the Extreme Yin Yang Pill will have an extra advantage."

  "That Hui Chun Tang, took the opportunity to sell other elixirs and made a name for itself. Before, when people mentioned elixirs, they only thought of Peng Lai Ge, but now they found that Hui Chun Tang's elixirs not only had good quality but also low prices."

  Several Xuanzong figures chatted idly, one word at a time. Suddenly, one of the Xuanzongs said: "Huh? That small shop has no power or influence, yet it has gathered such great wealth. Won't that make people jealous?"

  Someone said: "They have boarded the Golden Gate Guard, paying homage every month, and naturally, ordinary families will not go to disturb them."

  "Jinwu Guard?" A Xuanzong exclaimed, "That is the Donglai royal family's personal guard, how can they give a cold look to such a small shop? Moreover, Penglai Pavilion also has a royal background and is an opponent of Hui Chun Tang."

  Another Xuan Zong said, "You don't understand this. Although they are of the same royal family, there are different factions. Currently, the eldest prince is in power and handling state affairs, but the second prince has great virtues and prestige in both the court and the countryside. The eldest prince supports Penglai Pavilion, which has accumulated countless wealth over the years. It's hard to guarantee that the second prince won't be jealous. Setting up a rival for Penglai Pavilion is probably an easy thing to do."

  Several of them looked at each other and burst out laughing.

  A cold voice came from ahead, "It's best not to discuss matters of the royal family." The several Xuan Zong members immediately fell silent.

  Soon, the master of Haiyun Temple appeared. He wore a high crown and large sleeves, his clothes fluttering in the wind, his thin hands grasping a dragon-headed cane as he walked steadily forward.

  Behind the principal, several Haiyun teachers followed, each carrying boxes and other items.

  The scene was silent. The master of the East Lei Branch of the Haiyun Temple, surnamed Wei, was a powerful Xuan Jun, said to have the strength of a warlord on the Junhou List. Even the current crown prince of Donglei Kingdom treated him with courtesy and had never been slow to show respect.

  Wei Yuanzhong slowly walked up to the high platform, cleared his throat and said: "Haiyun Institute Donglai Branch, the selection begins! The young men who have come to participate in this selection are all waiting below Lianyun Peak..." Although he was old, his voice spread for miles with the support of Xuanli.

  Suddenly, a discordant voice came: "Wei Jun, isn't this statement inaccurate? As far as I know, there should still be contestants who haven't arrived for this conference, such as the young killing god Xu Yang! This person is extremely evil and was intercepted by the group of heroes at Cangwu Mountain. I don't know if his qualification to participate has been cancelled?"

  Hai Yue furrowed his brow and looked in the direction of the sound. The person speaking was an elderly man with a clean face.

  "It's actually Marquis Cang Mang! The speaker was Laozu of the Liu family, Liu Wantong!"

  Liu Wantong had already been enfeoffed as a marquis by the King of Donglai, with his fief being Mount Cangmang, but he declined it and only accepted the empty title of junhou. Everyone knew that Liu Wantong's ambition was not in the desolate and barren lands, but to seek opportunities to become the ruler of a city-state, and be a carefree and self-sufficient local tyrant.

  Only a strong warrior of your rank would have the audacity to interrupt Lord Wei's words.

  Wei Yuanzi is a seasoned veteran, and without even raising an eyebrow, he said: "Why must the qualification be cancelled? Once it's the turn of the absentee to compete, if they can't take the stage, naturally they will be considered defeated."

  In short, Haiyue and Letingyun have once again raised a glimmer of hope. This way, they can buy some more time, as long as Xuyang arrives before then, it won't be considered overtime, and there's still a chance to advance.

  "Now, let's talk about the rules. After discussion with many Haiyun teachers, this time we will adopt a group competition method. The top candidate from each city will be selected as a seed player and drawn out. Other candidates will be divided into 16 small groups to determine the strongest one, who will participate in the next round of competition together with the seed players."

  The rules were announced, and the audience below was in an uproar. Le Tingyun smiled and said, "It seems that the master of the institute also doesn't want Xu Yang to miss this opportunity, so he gave Xu Yang some more time to buffer."

  Hai Yue Shen nodded in agreement and laughed: "In Lin Yuan City, I chose a pair of first place, it was indeed a wise move. Haha!"

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