"Your Majesty, you're too kind."
Luo Rong casually nodded.
Even if he was facing the Emperor of the Azure Forest Imperial Kingdom, he was still composed.
Whereas the Emperor of the Azure Forest Imperial Kingdom wasn't displeased in the slightest.
Even he had to be slightly fearful of the old man's identity.
Subsequently, the gaze of the Emperor descended onto Duan Lingtian, and he nodded with a smile to Duan Lingtian. "Duan Lingtian, all those years ago when you defeated Saber Young Master during the Martial Competition of the five great sects and won first place, causing your name to spread throughout the Azure Forest Imperial Kingdom … I started paying attention to you."
Duan Lingtian nodded, and his face was still calm like an ancient well without ripples.
It was as if the person that stood before him wasn't the Emperor of the Azure Forest Imperial Kingdom, but an ordinary person.
Not only was the Emperor not enraged when he saw Duan Lingtian's reaction, he nodded with satisfaction instead.
Neither servile nor overbearing, it was indeed extraordinary.
In next to no time, the Emperor's gaze descended onto Su Li, and he lightly smiled. "Although I've never heard of you in the past, since you're Duan Lingtian's friend and the Senior Brother of Saber Young Master, I presume you're not a simple figure."
"Today, the arrival of you and Saber Young Master has caused the Genius Competition to become much more interesting … Even I was drawn over by the two of you."
Originally, as far as the Emperor was concerned.
Of the five positions, Duan Lingtian, Crazy Young Master, Sword Young Master, and Flame Young Master would surely occupy one each.
The remaining one would instead be born from the others.
In other words, Duan Lingtian's group of four were practically unshakable existences.
So, he was slightly disinterested towards the Genius Competition.
But now, because of the appearance of Saber Young Master and Su Li, it caused him to seem as if he could see the following exciting scenes.
Four of the five great young masters.
Coupled with Duan Lingtian and Su Li.
Six people competing for the five positions.
Amongst the six people, every single one of them was a genius in the Martial Dao that stood at the peak of the Azure Forest Imperial Kingdom.
The battle between the six of them would surely be extremely exciting.
Even he was very interested in it.
The Emperor had just finished speaking.
"Looks like his majesty the Emperor wants Saber Young Master and Su Li to participate in the Genius Competition as well."
"His Majesty is truly wise. He knows how to choose the most outstanding five people."
"Looks like it's extremely likely that a young expert from an Empire will appear in our Azure Forest Imperial Kingdom this time."
…
The people present deliberately lowered their voices and whispered to each other.
"Your Majesty."
Right at this moment, the Supreme Elder of the Black Fiend Sect, Qiu Cheng, respectfully bowed to the Emperor.
The Emperor glanced at Qiu Cheng. "Who are you?"
Qiu Cheng hastily said, "Your Majesty, I'm the Supreme Elder of the Black Fiend Sect, Qiu Cheng."
"What's the matter?"
The Emperor asked with a hint of impatience in his tone.
As the Emperor of the Azure Forest Imperial Kingdom, he controlled the strongest power, the Imperial Family.
Not to mention a second-rate sect like the Black Fiend Sect, even the three great sects that had merged together, the current Azure Forest Tri-Sect.
He didn't care about it at all.
The strength of the Imperial Family was supreme in the Azure Forest Imperial Kingdom.
Otherwise, it would not be sufficient to rule the entire Azure Forest Imperial Kingdom.
In this world where the strong were respected, even the royal family had to have enough strength to rule over a kingdom, empire, empire, or dynasty.
Otherwise, it would have been overthrown long ago.
"Your Majesty, I still have some matters to attend to in the Black Fiend Sect, so I want to take my disciples and leave first."
Qiu Cheng said.
Obviously, when he saw the appearance of Saber Young Master and Su Li now, Qiu Cheng didn't place his hopes on Chai Jin any longer.
He was extremely clear about Chai Jin's strength.
It was impossible for Chai Jin to compare to Duan Lingtian, Su Li, and the other four of the five great young masters.
"Go on."
The Emperor nodded indifferently.
To him, the members of the Black Fiend Sect were dispensable.
"Yes."
Qiu Cheng nodded respectfully and instructed Chai Jin to carry Sun Rui's corpse before hastily leaving the Imperial Palace.
His figure seemed to be lonely and in a sorry state.
The Black Fiend Sect's Chai Jin had officially withdrawn from the genius competition.
Once Chai Jin left, the remaining Ji Feng and the others were slightly restless.
"I withdraw."
Ji Feng knew his limits and retreated to the side.
"I withdraw as well."
Sima Yang followed closely behind.
Although the two of them had broken through to the first level of the Void Prying Stage now, they hadn't completely comprehended Force.
Therefore, they were very self-aware and withdrew from the competition.
As far as they were concerned.
If they were to stay, it would purely be looking for abuse and discomfort.
"I withdraw."
The Young Prince of Prince Sheng's Estate, Zhang Heng, spoke with a gloomy expression.
For a time, besides Duan Lingtian's group of six, only Flute Fairy remained.
Flute Fairy didn't speak, but she'd instead retreated to the side.
She'd used her actions to explain everything.
She withdrew as well.
"Brother, will you return?"
Flute Fairy looked up into the sky with slight anticipation when she saw Saber Young Master had appeared.
But, up until Chi Ming announced the start of the genius competition, she didn't see Zither Young Master's figure.
"Today's genius competition will decide on the strongest five people amongst the six of you, and they'll obtain five quotas to head to the Darkstone Empire …"
Chi Ming looked at Duan Lingtian's group of six and said slowly, "This is your chance, your chance to make a name for yourself in the Darkstone Empire! I hope all of you don't miss it. "
Subsequently, Chi Ming started announcing the rules. "Every single one of the six of you will face five battles … Now, all of you can draw lots and obtain a lot that belongs to you."
As Chi Ming spoke, a box with a small gap appeared in his hand.
The small gap on this box only allowed an adult's arm to stretch in.
It was precisely the lottery box.
"There are lots 1 to 6 within it … The person that draws lot 1 can choose any one of the people after lot 1 as their first target and undergo the first battle of the genius competition."
"Besides being unable to choose the person that drew lot 1 and the person that the person that drew lot 1 challenged, the person that drew lot 2 can choose any one of the remaining three people."
"Besides being unable to choose the person that drew lot 2 and the person that the person that drew lot 2 challenged, the person that drew lot 3 can choose any one of the remaining three people."
"The people behind you will be deduced in this way …"
"The specific rules are that you can't challenge the two people that have fought in the previous battle, and leave room for those two people to rest."
Chi Ming slowly finished speaking.
These rules weren't complicated.
Duan Lingtian's group of six quickly understood.
Subsequently, it was time to draw lots.
Duan Lingtian drew lot 3.
Chen Shao Shuai drew lot 1.
Zhang Yan drew lot number 2.
Long Yun drew lot number 4.
Luo Zhan drew lot 5.
Su Li drew lot number 6.
The first battle was started by the person that drew lot 1, Sword Young Master, Chen Shao Shuai.
Under the numerous gazes, Chen Shao Shuai's gaze flashed past Duan Lingtian and the others.
His gaze didn't stop on Duan Lingtian and Luo Zhan.
In the end, Chen Shao Shuai chose his target.
"I challenge the person that drew lot 2, Flame Young Master!"
Chen Shao Shuai's gaze descended onto Zhang Yan, and his body was filled with battle intent.
Flame Young Master was ranked second amongst the five great young masters.
Besides Luo Zhan, he was the other person that was ranked before him amongst the four of the five great young masters present.
"Hmph! Sword Young Master, wanting to step on me to rise isn't an easy matter. "
Zhang Yan grunted coldly as he spoke.
"Whether it's an easy matter or not, you'll only know after you try."
Chen Shao Shuai glanced indifferently at Zhang Yan as he spoke with a calm tone.
"Since you want to seek humiliation, then I'll fulfill your wish!"
Zhang Yan took a step forward, and the Origin Energy on his body raged as he stood out to stand in confrontation with Chen Shao Shuai.
For a time, the gazes of everyone present descended onto the two of them.
Sword Young Master against Flame Young Master.
Most people held their breaths.
Whoosh!
Along with the Origin Energy on Zhang Yan's body skyrocketing, 6,000 lifelike ancient mammoth silhouettes condensed into form in the sky …
"Fourth level of the Void Prying Stage?"
Duan Lingtian frowned.
He still remembered that half a month ago, he'd once used his Spiritual Force to detect Zhang Yan's cultivation.
At that time, Zhang Yan was only at the third level of the Void Prying Stage.
It had only been half a month and Zhang Yan had broken through?
Duan Lingtian was able to notice that even the Emperor of the Azure Forest Imperial Kingdom, the Imperial Father of Flame Young Master, had a surprised expression now.
Obviously, he'd just found out that his son had broken through to the fourth level of the Void Prying Stage.
"Fourth level of the Void Prying Stage!"
Luo Zhan's face went slightly serious, and his heart shook. "Sword Young Master is in danger."
"Sword Young Master, I'll let you know that even if you've comprehended Half-step Advanced Sword Force and I haven't comprehended Half-step Advanced Water Force, I'm similarly able to crush a third level Void Prying Stage martial artist like you with a cultivation at the fourth level of the Void Prying Stage!"
Zhang Yan's words were extremely arrogant.
Obviously, he knew Chen Shao Shuai's ability very well.
"Third level of the Void Prying Stage?"
Unexpectedly, Chen Shao Shuai started laughing when he heard Zhang Yan.
Whoosh!
Along with Chen Shao Shuai laughing, the Origin Energy on his body raged.
6,000 ancient mammoth silhouettes appeared in the sky as well …
"Sword Young Master has broken through to the fourth level of the Void Prying Stage as well!"
Instantly, the surrounding crowd of spectators were in an uproar.
"This fellow …"
Duan Lingtian and Luo Zhan were slightly dazed when they saw this scene.
They never imagined that Sword Young Master had actually broken through as well!
"He was still at the third level of the Void Prying Stage yesterday … Could it be that he broke through overnight?"
Duan Lingtian was shocked in his heart.
He still remembered that his Spiritual Force had imperceptibly flashed past Chen Shao Shuai yesterday, and he confirmed that Chen Shao Shuai was still a third level Void Prying Stage martial artist.
It had only been a single night, yet Chen Shao Shuai had already broken through to the fourth level of the Void Prying Stage.
It was shocking.
"You … You've actually broken through as well!"
Zhang Yan's face went grim.
Sword Young Master breaking through meant that he was unable to suppress Sword Young Master in terms of Origin Energy any longer.
Not only that.
Sword Young Master had comprehended Half-step Advanced Sword Force long ago.
In terms of comprehension towards Force.
He was inferior to Sword Young Master.
Whoosh!
No matter how unsightly Zhang Yan's expression was, Sword Young Master had made the first move in the end.
His figure flashed out like the wind, and he arrived before Zhang Yan in the blink of an eye.
Swish!
His sword stabbed out menacingly as if it had the help of the gods.
"Hmph!"
Zhang Yan grunted angrily, and he'd already made a decision in his heart.
He wanted to use a grade five spirit weapon to defeat Sword Young Master.
As far as he was concerned.
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