Chapter 58: Elite Hall Challenge!

  "Thanks to Brother Huang, the first alliance leader of Xian Wang's new book! Thank you, bowing in gratitude. Xian Wang finally has an alliance leader, this is a milestone..."

  Ziwei Apartment.

  Tian Xiaodan smiled cleverly and charmingly, her small face was rosy and lovely. She fiddled with the shuttlecock in her hand, occasionally making a "ge ge" laughing sound.

  "Lian Ti Tang Zhang Duo challenges Jing Yi Tang, haha, died laughing. With that fat head, still thinking of becoming a elite disciple, it's really a toad wanting to eat swan meat!"

  "Moreover, Gao Jingzhen of Shen Jian Tang dared to challenge the elite disciples, truly overestimating himself. If any of the Gao family's children dare to challenge me, I will show no mercy!"

  Yunfeng, who was standing beside him, adjusted his long gown and glanced at Tian Xiaodan, saying: "Alright, Xiaodan. The competition is not something to be taken lightly, you've been neglecting your training lately, and there will definitely be many people challenging you this time, so you must be careful in responding!"

  "Alright, alright, Yunfeng Shijie. Isn't it just accepting a challenge? I'm not afraid at all! Hmph, if someone dares to challenge me, I'll show them who's boss! Hehe~"

  Tian Xiaodan blinked her eyes, a fierce glint flashed in her eyes, and she immediately turned into a small chili pepper.

  "Huh? That's strange, Yunfeng Shijie. Why is Zhu Gui from Shenjian Hall still challenging Jingying Hall? Didn't you say he was crippled by Zhu Yu at the Zhu family tournament?"

  Yun Feng slightly furrowed her brow, leaned in to take a glance at Tian Xiaodan's phone screen, and a hint of puzzlement flashed in her eyes. After a long while, she said, "It seems that the Eastern Manor of the Zhu family has gone all out this time, actually mobilizing 'Bai Yuzi' for just one Zhu Gui, heh."

  But what's the point? Even if Zhu Gui has made progress in his cultivation, it doesn't mean he'll definitely succeed in challenging the Elite Hall this time!

  "Right, Yunfeng Shijie, you said that Zhu Yu this time won't be challenging the Elite Hall? You made him sound so formidable, what if he really does challenge the Elite Hall, wouldn't that be our school's biggest news?" Tian Xiaodan blinked her eyes and asked with some excitement.

  Yun Feng was taken aback for a moment and shook his head.

  She quickly recalled the scene of the Zhu family's three generations of disciples competing that day.

  The pace of the red fish was eerie and unpredictable, with boundless strength. The sword refined by Zhū Guī after seven days of heavenly refinement could not withstand a single punch from him.

  In terms of cultivation, Zhu Yu should be at least above the eighth level of the Post-Heaven Realm. If he challenges the Elite Hall, his chances of passing will be very high.

  "Xiao Dan, what I told you, don't go telling the masters about it later, got it?"

  "What's with Zhu Yu? Why, Master Sister! With Zhu Yu's strength, challenging the Elite Hall is a good thing, isn't it good for our Lingfu Hall to gain face?"

  "Don't say it if you don't want to say it. With so many masters and executives in Lingfeng Hall, do we still need to worry about it?" Yunfeng's face turned cold.

  Tian Xiaodan poked out her tongue: "If you don't say it, then don't say it, what's the big deal!"

  "Let's go, time to receive the lecture in the main hall! I dislike attending lectures by Elder Madam the most, but there's no choice. Sigh, who made me an elite disciple anyway!" Tian Xiaodan let out a soft sigh, her face revealing unparalleled self-admiration.

  For the upcoming Elite Hall challenge, she is not nervous at all, but rather eager to try. The genius little witch of Lingfu Hall is just like this!

  ……

  Lingfeng Hall

  All innate spirits have arrived, and eight elite disciples stand in front of everyone to receive a lecture.

  Xiu Yuan Tang's expression was stern, his tone powerful and resonant: "Everyone, this time the Elite Hall challenge, you are my hall's absolute main force. The time to prove your abilities has arrived, the time to bring glory to our hall has arrived. I'll say it bluntly, whoever is defeated by the challenger... haha, you all know what kind of person I, Xiu Yuan, am."

  Don't blame me for turning my back on you!

  "You enjoy the best resources in the entire hall and receive the best teachings, how can you be defeated by a group of Red Robe Disciples?"

  "No way!" The eight elite disciples of Lingfeng Hall shouted in unison, their morale high.

  "Good! You have a great momentum, I like this kind of momentum. I wish you success!"

  The way of cultivating one's energy is full and complete.

  Elder Zhang Zhengtao stood up and waved his hand at the disciples below: "All of you, go down! Prepare yourselves! Be ready to accept challenges at any time!"

  The noble disciples retreated, and the entire council hall fell silent in an instant.

  Xu Yuan's previous excitement had completely dissipated, replaced by a look of worry. After a long while, he said: "Zheng Tao, are there only two descendants of the Quan Tang this time?"

  Zhang Zhengtao smiled wryly and said, "The main hall, to be honest, there's no other way. Currently, only Xia Yu and Su Xiaolin have broken through the Seventh Heaven of the Post-Heaven Realm. Su Xiaolin is a very good seedling, with a deep understanding of the Attack and Kill Symbol. Recently, she has also benefited from the personal guidance of Ou Changlao, so there should be great hope!"

  "Is it Saint Mary?"

  Elder Ousheng Mei nodded slightly: "Su Xiaolin used to be a bit of a mess, but now she's on the right path with her talismans, I suppose she's a promising seedling!"

  Xiu Yuan nodded slightly, his face clearing up a bit. After a while, he spoke again: "By the way, have the masters who will be in charge of guiding us during this Grand Competition been confirmed? Who are they?"

  "Everything is settled, the main master will be Master Ou, followed by Masters Yan, Gao, Zhou and Ma. These few masters are currently the most elite in our school!"

  "Not bad!" Xiuyuan's eyes scanned the many innate masters, saying: "Everyone, this time the big comparison concerns my hall's honor. In these years, my Lingfu Hall has repeatedly declined, and in repeated big comparisons, we have been bullied by our brother halls. A grand hall with thousands of people, yet only eight elite disciples, this is truly a shame!"

  The big comparison is about to begin, I hope all the masters... eh, where's Master Yan?

  He scanned the seats with a distant gaze, but didn't see the figure of his master, and his face turned ugly.

  Strictness is no longer what it used to be.

  Yi Qian Yan Jing was not highly valued in the Ling Fu Hall, being too rigid and unyielding, with a stale and outdated way of thinking that made him unpopular.

  However, since the last Wanrenbianfu Conference, Yanjing has shown great strength.

  Even with strength that was not inferior to the first killer symbol master Ousenmei, this made the Lingzhu Hall have no choice but to take notice of his existence.

  Lingfeng Hall's talents are dwindling, and they can produce a powerful existence like Yanjing. Can't they reuse it?

  "Zhou Zhi, what's going on? Didn't you inform Master Yan to come to the hall for a discussion?" Xiu Yuan coldly shouted.

  Zhou's face changed, he stood up and looked very embarrassed: "I went to the back mountain three times to inform him personally, but he...he...he actually said he was busy, saying that he was in seclusion to study the Tao. I...I..."

  "Closed door meditation and studying talismans? This is quite impressive, Master Yan has spent years specializing in the way of talismans with great dedication, indeed a role model for our generation, we..."

  "What's the point of being serious, it's just him and that little black-robed disciple fooling around! When I went there, I saw the two master and disciple laughing and chatting in the courtyard, tasting immortal tea. I think he's actually despising the main hall..." Zhou Zhi said with hatred.

  Ever since he lost to Yanjin last time, his reputation in the Lingfu Hall has plummeted. He hates Yanjin to the bone and can't help but vent his anger whenever he hears Xiuyuanshuang mention Yanjin's name.

  Xiu Yuan's face turned ugly, and he didn't know how to get down from being interrupted by Zhou Zhi.

  On the side, Zhang Zhengtao saw that things were not going well and hastily said: "Alright, Master Yan is not here, you are! Master Ou is here, you can also use your heart. Just now, Lord Tangzhao said that this time's big comparison cannot afford to lose, from now on you must be highly spirited in guiding your disciples, do you understand?"

  Lingfeng Hall's meeting has come to an end, and Ou Shengmei immediately organized this grand comparison to point out the mistakes of the respected masters.

  He handed out the list of disciples for each hall's challenge to all the masters, and Gao Rou held the list in her hand, somewhat dazed.

  If it weren't for Nanhai Academy's opening ceremony, she would probably have been taken by Gao Daqian to meet her parents at the Zhu residence by now.

  Since there was a marriage proposal from the Zhu family, Gao Daqian seemed to have changed completely. Gao Rou returned home in disarray after going through life and death changes at Yunmengze.

  Gao Daqian didn't ask Gao Rou about her adventures at all, and when he met Gao Rou for the first time, his first sentence was that he really wanted to see Zhu Jianyu, wanting to see his future son-in-law, which made Gao Rou immediately unsure of how to respond.

  Then, Gao Daqian immediately proposed to take Gao Rou to visit Shen Gui Island. In his words, he flattered Zhu Yanzi to the sky, saying that going to the Zhu family early and visiting his future father-in-law would definitely bring a handsome gift.

  Zhu Yanzi is the top sword cultivator in Nanhai, and his cultivation is not inferior to that of Jian Xianzi. If Gao Rou can receive Zhu Yanzi's guidance, her swordsmanship will surely make rapid progress.

  Gao Daqian's soft grinding and hard bubbling made Gao Rou almost irresistible.

  Look at how excited and enthusiastic he is, as if he's afraid of losing this opportunity to get married. He's the great talent from Nanhai, but he's climbing up to marry a woman like Zhu Yu, who's considered to be of low social status. Is this really what you'd call "marrying up"?

  How can this be!

  Fortunately, this engagement thing didn't spread in Nanhai, otherwise Gao Rou wouldn't know how to face people.

  "Crucian carp!"

  Gao Rou gritted her teeth in hatred.

  "Gao Shizun, what did you say? Whose name did you just mention?"

  Gao Rou was taken aback, and only then did she realize that Master Ou Shengmei was looking at her. She turned bright red with embarrassment and hastily said: "N-no one... I wasn't talking about anyone, I was just muttering to myself..."

  "Speak freely, recommend any good candidates you have, or if you've discovered some promising talents, speak your mind... Everything is for the reputation of our Lingfu Hall!" Oumei Lang said loudly.

  Gao Rou lowered her head, her eyes fixed on the list in her hand, trying to compose herself after her momentary lapse.

  Suddenly, she frowned.

  Isn't Zhu Yu a good choice? How come?

  Zhu Yu's cultivation was unclear to others, but Gao Rou knew it perfectly.

  That day, he encountered the "Perverse Snake Old Monster", this heaven-defying monster's powerful strike was blocked by Zhu Yu, this cultivation, not to mention the various disciples on this list, even many elite disciples might not be able to compare.

  "Zhu Yu, this rascal, isn't he born to show off? How come this time he's become so low-key?"

  As soon as she thought of Zhu Yu, Gao Rou's face became unnatural. After a long while, she secretly scolded herself: "What's the point of thinking about this boring guy? With his timid and cowardly personality, where does he have the courage to participate in such a big competition? His participation is simply an insult to the elite hall of Nanhai Academy..."