It was a slightly plump middle-aged man. His clothes looked extremely thin, but there was a piece of animal skin draped around his neck.
The speed at which the middle-aged man fell wasn't too fast. He was like a snowflake drifting in the air as he slowly landed on the ground without making any sound.
However, a faint radiance flashed across the eyes of Mu Qingfeng, Mo Shanshi, Dao Hun, and Dao Xin when they saw the middle-aged man.
"Nangong Tian?!" Mu Qingfeng clenched his fists and smiled. "I didn't expect you to attend the Heaven Alliance Meeting personally. It's my fault that Heaven Dao Pavilion didn't welcome you in time!"
"Pavilion Leader Mu, you're too kind. Nangong Nobles isn't one of the sects in the world, nor is it one of the Four Great Empires. It's normal that you didn't invite us." Nangong Tian smiled and bowed to Mu Qingfeng.
"The Heaven Alliance Meeting invites people who care about the world. Why would we talk about the difference between sects and empires? Since you're here, it means that you care about the world. "Mu Qingfeng smiled again.
"In that case, Nangong Tian thanks Pavilion Leader Mu for your hospitality." Nangong Tian nodded, raised his head slightly, and raised his hand towards the sky.
Following Nangong Tian's movement, everyone also looked towards the sky. Soon, they narrowed their eyes. That was because there were more than 20 gigantic beasts circling in the sky, and there was a person standing on each of the beasts.
Swoosh!
Swoosh swoosh!
Many figures leaped down from the sky and landed behind Nangong Tian very quickly. Every single one of them was wearing a thin shirt, but none of them spoke.
However, the expressions of Mu Qingfeng, Mo Shanshi and the rest changed. That was because they could tell that Nangong Tian was well-prepared from this scene.
However, as Mu Qingfeng had said, even though Nangong Tian wasn't invited, he was already here, so they couldn't chase him off the mountain.
"Prepare a seat for Nangong Tian!"
"Yes!"
Following Mu Qingfeng's order, a Heaven Dao Pavilion disciple quickly arrived in front of Nangong Tian and led him to a slightly secluded corner.
After all, the main positions at Heaven's Peak were basically occupied by the Five Sects of the Holy Region, other sects, and the Four Great Empires. The Nangong Nobles were not among the sects and empires, so they were naturally below the other sects and empires.
However, Nangong Tian didn't show any dissatisfaction at all. Instead, he continued to smile and slowly sat down without saying anything.
When they were all seated, the Heaven Dao Pavilion disciple who was in charge of hosting coughed softly and prepared to announce the results of the competition.
However, Nangong Tian spoke again before the Heaven Dao Pavilion disciple could speak.
"Since the Nangong Nobles are qualified to participate in the Heaven Alliance Meeting, I wonder if we are qualified to participate in the Martial Arts Competition?" Nangong Tian looked at Mu Qingfeng and asked, "Pavilion Master Mu, what do you think?"
"Head of the Nangong Nobles wants to participate in the Martial Arts Competition?" Mu Qingfeng's gaze froze. He was evidently surprised by Nangong Tian's words.
After all, although the Nangong Nobles had some reputation, they had always been a hidden family and had never participated in anything for decades.
However, now …
Nangong Tian's purpose for coming here was obviously not simple.
"I do have this intention. Pavilion Master Mu, you won't reject the participation of the Nangong Nobles, right?" Nangong Tian nodded slightly. Although his tone was calm, the meaning behind his words was very clear.
The surrounding disciples looked at each other when they heard this. They didn't understand where Nangong Tian's confidence came from.
Participate in the Martial Arts Competition of the Heaven Alliance Meeting?
Just because of the small Nangong Nobles?
Putting aside the fact that the Nangong Nobles came late, no one felt that the Nangong Nobles had the right to lead the crowd in terms of strength.
"However, the first round has already ended. It's not good to arrange for the Nangong Nobles to participate in the second round …" Mu Qingfeng said awkwardly.
"It's a little late, but I don't agree with Pavilion Master Mu. Yin Yang Hall, Ling Yun Tower, and Shadow Sect have indeed ended the Martial Arts Competition, but Heaven Dao Pavilion didn't participate in the first round, right?" Nangong Tian continued.
"Haha, according to the rules, Heaven Dao Pavilion naturally advanced to the next round after drawing the 'seventh' jade token!"
"That's because only seven sects participated in the Martial Arts Competition. If there were eight sects, then Heaven Dao Pavilion should compete with the sect that drew the 'eighth' jade token!"
"In that case, Head of the Nangong Nobles wants to compete with Heaven Dao Pavilion?" How could Mu Qingfeng not understand Nangong Tian's intention?
"Hmm, I wonder if Pavilion Master Mu is willing to do so?" Nangong Tian nodded his head lightly with a calm gaze.
The disciples of the other sects were evidently shocked when they heard Nangong Tian's words. That was because they couldn't understand how Nangong Tian had the guts to openly challenge the Heaven Dao Pavilion.
"Challenging Heaven Dao Pavilion?"
"Isn't that asking to be humiliated?"
"I heard that the number one genius of the Nangong Nobles, Nangong Hao, was defeated by Chi Guyan many years ago. What exactly is the Nangong Nobles going to use to challenge Heaven Dao Pavilion?"
The other disciples were confused. After all, the Nangong Nobles had a long history, but they were far from any of the sects or empires in terms of strength.
"Don't tell me that Heaven Dao Pavilion doesn't dare to accept the challenge?" Nangong Tian ignored the discussions of the surrounding disciples and continued speaking calmly.
"Head of the Nangong Nobles, I'm rather surprised that you're so overbearing today. However, this Heaven Alliance Meeting is a competition of who is the leader of the sects. If Head of the Nangong Nobles really intends to participate, shouldn't you show some of your strength?" Mu Qingfeng frowned slightly, evidently surprised by Nangong Tian's words.
However, as the Pavilion Master of Heaven Dao Pavilion and the host of this Heaven Alliance Meeting, Mu Qingfeng was naturally magnanimous. A few provocative words wouldn't make him make a decision.
The disciples of the other sects nodded in agreement.
Want to participate in the Martial Arts Competition!
Then, he should at least have the ability to lead the group!
"Pavilion Master Mu, you're right. Let me show some of my strength!" Nangong Tian wasn't surprised by Mu Qingfeng's words and nodded at the figure standing behind him.
Boom!
Almost at the same time, more than ten figures also stood out. There wasn't much light or aura emitted from their bodies, but more than ten complicated characters lit up on their foreheads at almost the same time.
"They're all Sages!"
"How is this possible? How can a small Nangong Nobles have more than ten Sages?! "
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible. Nangong Nobles … They're just a small family that lives in seclusion, how can they be so powerful!"
At this moment, not only were the surrounding disciples shocked, but even the disciples of the Five Sects of the Holy Region widened their eyes.
More than ten Sages!
This kind of power could almost rival some of the bigger sects. However, their opponent was just a Nangong Nobles. How could they not be shocked?
"Pavilion Master Mu, do you think this is okay?" Nangong Tian's voice was heard again, and the figures behind him quickly retreated.
"Hahaha … This is interesting. Mu Qingfeng, I think the Heaven Dao Pavilion has a worthy opponent this time!" Mo Shanshi suddenly laughed out loud.
Mu Qingfeng, on the other hand, frowned.
He stared intently at Nangong Tian, then glanced at the shocked disciples around him. He clenched his fists and said, "There's something that I haven't figured out. A few months ago, something happened in Heaven Dao Pavilion, and it concerns the Nine Pinnacles Mountain and Heaven Dao Pavilion. I wonder if Head of Nangong Family can explain it to me?"
"If Heaven Dao Pavilion can defeat Nangong Nobles, I, Nangong Tian, will definitely answer any questions you have." Nangong Tian nodded.
"Alright, the rules of the Martial Arts Competition are for youths below the age of 30. Who do you want to send to challenge Heaven Dao Pavilion?" Mu Qingfeng gritted his teeth and asked after hearing this.
"Mu 'er, go ahead." Nangong Tian didn't answer Mu Qingfeng's question directly. Instead, he nodded at a figure standing behind him.
"Hmm." As a voice was heard, a figure quickly leaped into the arena. He was wearing a greenish-grey short-sleeved shirt and looked extremely ordinary.
There was a hideous scar on his face. He was none other than the second legitimate son of Nangong Nobles, Nangong Mu.
"Nangong Mu?" Mu Qingfeng was surprised when he saw the person who stepped out. That was because, just like what Nangong Tian said, he had seen Nangong Mu before.
In terms of power …
Nangong Mu was naturally not weak.
He was only in his early twenties, but he had already reached the Rebirth State. This was still eye-catching in the Four Great Empires. However, in the Holy Region, which was filled with geniuses, he was only considered average.
"Nangong Tian has been so arrogant for so long, yet he sent such an inconspicuous kid?"
"Have you heard of this kid's name?"
"No, but I've heard of a genius called Nangong Hao from the Nangong Nobles. If I'm not wrong, this kid should be Nangong Hao's younger brother!"
The disciples from the other sects started discussing as they looked at Nangong Mu. Evidently, they were surprised by Nangong Tian's decision to send Nangong Mu.
However, some weren't surprised.
For example …
Chi Guyan.
"Master, let me go." Chi Guyan's voice was heard at this moment. Then, she slowly took a step forward.
"No need." Mu Qingfeng shook his head and seemed to be in deep thought. "Ping Yang from Ling Yun Tower and Yan Xiu from Yin Yang Hall have already reached the Sage State. This is out of my expectation. Although Yan Qing from Shadow Sect hasn't reached the Sage State yet, it would still take some effort to defeat him. You haven't made a breakthrough yet, so you're still one level lower than him. It's better to conserve some of your power in the early stages!"
"The Nangong Nobles have been living in seclusion for hundreds of years and almost never ventured out. They would only send their younger generation members to participate in the Law of Dao Examination every year. Now that the Nangong Nobles are here, Nangong Mu should be much more powerful than before. I'm just worried that …" Chi Guyan wanted to say something but stopped herself.
"Don't worry, I've already seen Nangong Mu's power a few months ago. Even if he has made a breakthrough, it wouldn't be too heaven-defying. Moreover, the rules for this Martial Arts Competition is to win two out of three matches. Let 'Startling Wind' test his power first. If he really can't do it, you can go!"
"Understood, Guyan will listen to master's arrangements." Chi Guyan nodded her head and returned to the camp.
At the same time, a figure walked out from behind Chi Guyan. His eyebrows were sharp like swords, and he was wearing a white scholar's robe. He carried a long and a short sword on his back.
"Disciple 'Qiu Jingfeng' is willing to fight!" The young disciple, Qiu Jingfeng, bowed to Mu Qingfeng immediately after he walked out.
"Hmm, Jingfeng, although I've helped you to break through to the next realm some time ago, you still have to be careful in this battle. You were there for the battle a few months ago. I think you should be very clear about Nangong Mu's power. Without the Heavenly Indestructible Body Bloodline, Nangong Mu's overall power isn't weaker than Yan Qing's!" Mu Qingfeng nodded after seeing Qiu Jingfeng.
"Yes, I understand. I'll be careful in this battle!" Qiu Jingfeng replied seriously.
"Go."
"Yes!" Qiu Jingfeng nodded. Then, his eyes glowed brightly.
Without saying anything else, he leaped and turned into a stream of light. He arrived in front of Nangong Mu and bowed to everyone.
"Disciple of Heaven Dao Pavilion, Qiu Jingfeng, 29 years old, Initial Sage State!" Qiu Jingfeng cupped his hands at Nangong Mu politely.
"He's in the Sage State?!"
"I remember I met Senior Brother Jingfeng when he was training outside half a year ago. He was only at the peak of the Rebirth State then. I didn't expect him to break through in just half a year! "
"Heaven Dao Pavilion is indeed very powerful. Not only do they have the Son of Destiny, Chi Guyan, but they also have Qiu Jingfeng, who's in the Sage State!"
The disciples of the other sects were shocked after hearing Qiu Jingfeng's introduction. After all, there weren't many people who could enter the Sage State before the age of 30.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
