Qin Wentian didn't leave the platform. On the platform opposite him, Sikong Mingyue stood there, staring in his direction.
Sikong Mingyue didn't say anything, but a faint killing intent gushed forth from him. His intent was clear even without words.
"Where are Qin Shang and Qin Zhi?" Qin Wentian asked Sikong Mingyue. Since Sikong Mingyue would target him because of a single sentence from Xiao Lv.In that case, Sikong Mingyue should have an extremely good relationship with Xiao Lv.He should know of Qin Shang and Qin Zhi.
"Qin Shang, Qin Zhi." An expression of contemplation appeared on Sikong Mingyue's face. After which, he stared at Qin Wentian, "After receiving the news that their father was surrounded, they should have already rushed to the frontlines. After all, they are the relatives of the Crown Princess of our Snowcloud Country. The Snowcloud Country wouldn't make things difficult for these two minor characters."
Sikong Mingyue didn't place Qin Shang and Qin Zhi in his heart. These two people had no value to the Snowcloud Country.
"Maybe I have to correct you. Sister Qin Yao has no relationship with the Crown Prince of Snowcloud. She will never return to Snowcloud Country." Qin Wentian stared at Sikong Mingyue. The two of them were in a confrontation.
"The entire Snowcloud Country already knows that she is one of the candidates for the Crown Prince's wife. In that case, no matter where she is, she has to return. If not, where would the face of the Crown Prince of Snowcloud go?"
Sikong Mingyue spoke as he slowly turned around, his back facing Qin Wentian as he walked away.
"You should worry about yourself. In tomorrow's battle, if Miss Qin Yao is willing to plead for mercy and apologize to the crown prince, perhaps I will go easy on you." Sikong Mingyue spoke with his back facing Qin Wentian. The apology he meant was naturally referring to Qin Yao staying in Chu and not returning to Snowcloud.
"How arrogant." Qin Wentian stared at the departing back view of Sikong Mingyue. Back then, the Crown Prince of Snowcloud must have made use of Qin Yao to form a deal with Chu Tianjiao. And now, he actually blamed Qin Yao for not returning to Snowcloud?
However, if Qin Yao were to remain in Chu, it wouldn't be good for the Crown Prince of Snowcloud, Xiao Lvl, to lose face. After all, Qin Yao couldn't give a single reason to stay.
However, if back then Qin Yao had become the sacrificial lamb used by Chu Tianjiao to lure Qin Chuan and was controlled by the Royal Clan, the Snowcloud Country would have used another method.
"This opponent is not easy to deal with. If you can't do it, then don't bother contending for the top three positions." Luo Huan stood beside Qin Wentian as she spoke in a low voice. She had exchanged blows with Sikong Mingyue before, and she knew how tyrannical his attacks were.
"You don't want to compete?" Qin Wentian inclined his head and stared into the distance. He was already standing on the stage of the Jun Lin Banquet, how could he give up so easily?
Looking up at the fighting ring, Qin Wentian saw many familiar faces.
In the direction of the Mo Clan, Mo Qingcheng had a radiant smile on her face. She clenched her fists at him, as though she was encouraging him.
In the direction of the Divine Weapon Pavilion, An Liuyan, Yang Chen and Francis were all there, nodding their heads in acknowledgment.
In the direction of the Emperor Star Academy, Teacher Mustang was smiling as he gazed in his direction. Not only that, behind Mustang, Qin Wentian could see a silhouette wearing a conical bamboo hat. This silhouette sat there silently, yet Qin Wentian was still able to recognize him. It was Ren Qianxing.
The gazes of the spectators were filled with anticipation, hoping that he would be able to unleash his own radiance in the final round of the Jun Lin Banquet.
Although Luo Qianqiu was a student of the Emperor Star Academy, Luo Qianqiu didn't represent the Emperor Star Academy. In fact, it could even be said that the Emperor Star Academy wanted to obstruct him. He represented the Nine Mystical Palace.
Orchon was also a student of the Emperor Star Academy, but because he was from the Ou Clan of the Royal Capital, he represented the Ou Clan more than the Emperor Star Academy.
Only he, Qin Wentian and Luo Huan, were the purest students of the Emperor Star Academy. What the Emperor Star Academy hoped to see the most was Qin Wentian and Luo Huan's dazzling performance.
Qin Wentian, upon seeing that those from the Emperor Star Academy had yet to depart, strode forth, arriving at the spectator stands of the Emperor Star Academy.
"What's the matter?" Mustang smiled as he saw Qin Wentian walking over.
"Teacher, I want to go to the Astral River Hall, but I don't have the authority to enter," Qin Wentian replied.
"I'll bring you there," Ren Qianxing, who was wearing a conical bamboo hat, calmly spoke, directly opening the back door for Qin Wentian.
"Okay." Qin Wentian nodded his head with a smile as he followed Ren Qianxing, heading towards the Emperor Star Academy.
Today, the gambling dens of the Royal Capital, Heaven's Wonder, were all filled to the brim with people. This was especially so for the Drunken Wonder Inn, which was located close to the Chu Emperor District.
The groups for the first round of the third round had already been determined, and the payout rates for the nine battles were all revealed.
In the first group, Luo Qianqiu, 2nd Sword, Luo Huan. Luo Qianqiu was the most favored, followed by 2nd Sword, and then Luo Huan.
In the second group, Sikong Mingyue, Qin Wentian, Chu Chen, Sikong Mingyue was the most favored. As for Qin Wentian and Chu Chen, their odds were 50/50. In other words, for the battle between Qin Wentian and Chu Chen, regardless of who won, the payout rate would be 1/2. It all depended on who you believed in.
In the third group, Orchon, Gu Xing, Hou Tie. Orchon was the most favored, followed by Gu Xing, and finally Hou Tie.
In each of the three groups, the most favored were Luo Qianqiu, Sikong Mingyue, and Orchon. The payout rates for these three to obtain the top three rankings were also the lowest.
The payout rate for Qin Wentian to obtain the championship was still the same, 1/400.
However, the payout rate for him to obtain the top three rankings was slightly different, 1/80. But this wouldn't change anything, because there were still very few people who believed in Qin Wentian.
It was simply too difficult for him to enter the top three. Firstly, he would definitely lose to Sikong Mingyue. If he wanted to enter the top three, there was only a single method, and that was to obtain the 4th or 7th ranking. After that, he would continue to slaughter his way through, fighting against the last person other than Luo Qianqiu and Sikong Mingyue.
However, the difficulty of doing so was simply too great. It was practically impossible.
As for Luo Qianqiu and Sikong Mingyue, both of them were deemed to be undefeatable.
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There was still no one in the Emperor Star Academy. The students of the Emperor Star Academy paid much more attention to the Jun Lin Banquet compared to the other academies. This was because the students of the Emperor Star Academy were frequent guests of the Jun Lin Banquet.
They all hoped that one day, they would also be able to stand there, their names shaking the entire Chu Country.
5th level of the Astral River Hall.
Qin Wentian sat cross-legged. This time around, he didn't walk slowly like before. Instead, he walked up to the 5th level in a single breath.
Inclining his head, he could see the starry sky and the Astral River.
Rings of runic inscriptions converged together, transforming into a terrifying fist light. From the top to the bottom, fist shadows filled the skies, directly piercing into his sea of consciousness.
"BOOM!"
Qin Wentian's will unceasingly withstood the tremors, as though his mind was unceasingly ringing. However, he was still as steady as a boulder.
Upon reaching the 5th level, he could still clearly see the runic inscriptions of the Astral River, as well as the tremors of the incoming attacks. If it was someone else, they wouldn't even be able to sense it. This was something bestowed upon him by his powerful perception.
After enduring the tremors for so long on the 5th level, Qin Wentian gradually got used to the pressure of the attacks, and was able to withstand it. However, he still didn't recklessly advance upwards. Previously, when he entered the 6th level, he had experienced for himself how terrifying the attacks there were.
The sky gradually darkened. In the Astral River Hall, there was a starry sky in the 5th level. However, other than the old guard, there was no one else in the vicinity of the Astral River Hall.
The night deepened.
At this moment, a female student who had just returned to the Emperor Star Academy was currently lying on the ground. She inclined her head and stared at the starry sky, as a smile appeared on her face.
She had heard that there were four students from the Emperor Star Academy participating in the Jun Lin Banquet. All of them were so dazzling. When would she be able to be like them?
At this moment, a beam of light flashed over, causing the female student to be stunned. In the skies, it was as though another piece of the night sky had appeared, illuminating the entire Emperor Star Academy.
The female student abruptly stood up, casting her gaze in the direction of the source of the light. In a certain direction, a resplendent burst of light, akin to the starry skies, erupted forth.
"It's the Astral River Hall. The light that flashed for a brief moment last time shone brightly again."
The body of the female student trembled slightly. After which, she sprinted in the direction of the Astral River Hall. When she arrived at the entrance of the Astral River Hall, her heart was filled with intense shock as she stared at the radiance of the 6th level.
The 6th level, someone had stepped into the 6th level of the Astral River Hall. Which Senior of the Emperor Star Academy was this?
She had heard of the legends of the Astral River Hall before. Stepping into the 6th level meant that one would have the opportunity to form an innate connection with an Astral Constellation from the 6th Heavenly Layer. Normally speaking, even for terrifying existences at the Heavenly Dipper Realm, they would only be able to form an innate connection with an Astral Constellation from the 4th Heavenly Layer. How strong would one's Astral Perception be when it came to the 6th level?
Not only that, a terrifying Astral Perception could only allow one's consciousness to reach the Astral River from the 6th Heavenly Layer. However, the pressure from there was sufficient to cause one's will to collapse.
The night sky of the Emperor Star Academy was lit up, and the light didn't extinguish even after a long time. Those who remained in the Emperor Star Academy were all sighing in admiration as they speculated. To think that there was actually such a powerful Senior in the Emperor Star Academy. Wasn't his Astral Perception a little too terrifying?
The night grew darker and darker, yet the female student was still sitting in a corner far away from the Astral River Hall. Her eyes were slightly closed, as though she was dozing off.
At this moment, a slight movement could be heard. The female student abruptly opened her eyes, and after which, she saw the silhouette of a youth slowly walking out from the Astral River Hall. As though he could feel her gaze, the eyes of the youth shifted in her direction, before turning and departing.
However, the heart of the female student pounded violently, and she involuntarily let out a cry of surprise. After which, she covered her mouth with her hands, as an expression of extreme shock appeared on her face.
Who did she see?
That person was none other than Qin Wentian!
Raising her head, the Astral River Hall was no longer lit up, and the starry skies were no longer visible. However, the heart of the female student was unable to calm down for a long time!
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