Although the Supreme Grand Exalt wasn't a member of the Sacred Sects, no matter which sect he was in, no one dared to look down on him. This was because of his unfathomable strength.
The Sacred Sects hadn't dared to offend the Great Sage Sect for so many years mostly because of the Supreme Grand Exalt.
So when the people present heard that the Supreme Grand Exalt had come in person, how could they not be surprised?
"The Supreme Grand Exalt has never participated in the sect competition before. Why is he here this time?" Someone asked quietly.
The sect leader of the Sacred Sects had already descended from the sky. He arrived in front of the carriage and bowed, "The Supreme Grand Exalt has come in person. Our Sacred Sects are honored to welcome you."
Although Li Xianrong's words were polite, he didn't think much of it. He didn't think that the Supreme Grand Exalt would come here. It was probably someone trying to raise their status.
Actually, there were many people who thought the same as Li Xianrong. After all, the Supreme Grand Exalt hadn't appeared in front of them for many years. Why would he specially come for the competition of the new disciples? Was he trying to support someone?
Just as he was thinking, a heavy spiritual pressure suddenly came from the carriage. It was so strong that even the elders felt their qi seas being suppressed.
There weren't many people in the entire continent who could have such spiritual pressure. The person in the carriage really was the Supreme Grand Exalt!
This time, the elders who had been putting on airs all came down.
They had to come down. The Supreme's cultivation and status weren't low in the Xuantian Continent. Even if the Sacred Sects and Great Sage Sect didn't get along, they had to show their attitude.
Seeing everyone's respectful attitude, Ye Zhen realised that the Supreme's status in the Xuantian Continent was really high.
So she didn't need to care about the quota and could directly participate in the competition because she was brought here by the Supreme?
"Sorry to disturb everyone." The Supreme's voice finally floated out again.
As soon as the Supreme's voice landed, he had already appeared in mid-air.
He was as fast as lightning. No one saw how he got out of the carriage.
Everyone raised their heads, only to see a handsome, tall, and beautiful man. Was this the Supreme Grand Exalt?
The younger disciples were all stunned. No way, wasn't the Supreme Grand Exalt an old man?
"Supreme, why did you personally come this year?" Li Xianrong had seen the Supreme many years ago, so he recognized the Supreme's appearance.
"I just happened to be passing by, so I came." The Supreme said lightly. He was invited to Li Xianrong's original seat and sat down without hesitation.
How could it be so unfortunate? Li Xianrong muttered to himself.
The Supreme Elder glanced at the disciples below and said, "Looks like we still made it in time. Then let this little brother try it too."
"This is?" Li Xianrong had long since wanted to know who this youth was, but he had never heard of the Great Saint Sect having a disciple. This youth looked ordinary, and didn't look like he was a well-known figure in the Great Saint Sect.
"I picked him up along the way. If he can win this competition, I'll take him in as my disciple." The Supreme Elder smiled faintly.
As soon as he said that, the disciples below went into an uproar. There was probably no one here who didn't want to become the disciple of the Supreme. If they could become his disciple by winning the competition, then they would be willing to risk their lives.
Ye Zhen immediately felt dozens of sharp eyes sweeping at her. She smiled awkwardly.
She hadn't agreed to participate in the competition yet, okay? Didn't they have to ask for her opinion before signing her up?
"But, Supreme Heavenly Sovereign, your Great Saint Sect has already sent enough people to participate …" Li Xianrong looked awkward.
"Is that so? I didn't know that there was only a limit of twenty people. How many people did your sect send? "The Supreme Elder asked lightly.
The Great Saint Sect had always been deliberately suppressing the Great Saint Sect, so they only allowed twenty disciples to participate every time. The other sects, including themselves, had thirty disciples.
Li Xianrong's expression was ugly, "I wonder what this youth's cultivation is like?"
"He just broke through to the Clarity Realm. He meets the requirements to participate." The Supreme Elder said.
He was already at the Clarity Realm! Their Great Sage Sect had only sent a total of five Clarity State disciples to participate in the competition. They had thought that they would definitely win, because the other sects didn't even have more than three Clarity State disciples, let alone the Great Sage Sect, who only had one.
Li Xianrong didn't want to agree, but he couldn't bring himself to refuse. "Okay."
"Many thanks to Sect Master Li." The Supreme Elder smiled.
"Supreme Heavenly Sovereign is too polite." Li Xianrong's smile froze. He turned to Dongfang Yun, "Eldest Prince, please take a seat."
Dongfang Yu's expression was gloomy as he looked at Dongfang Yun viciously.
"Second Brother, thank you for everything you've done for me." Dongfang Yun came to Dongfang Yu's side and looked at him indifferently.
Only one of the two princes could sit in the guest section. Dongfang Yu didn't have a guest invitation, so he could only leave his seat and give it to Dongfang Yun.
Dongfang Yun was actually still alive! And he appeared together with the Supreme Heavenly Sovereign! Dongfang Yu felt like he had been overlooked something.
At this time, Li Xianrong's voice had already resounded throughout the entire mountain peak.
"The first round of the competition is about to begin. Everyone, step onto the Stairway to Heaven together. The top one hundred will enter the second round. The Stairway to Heaven is extremely difficult. Everyone, climb to the top with your own abilities. You are not allowed to assassinate disciples of other sects along the way. If you break the rules, you will be disqualified," Li Xianrong said solemnly.
Ye Zhen looked at the stairs descending from the sky. This must be the Stairway to Heaven.
"Ah Zhen?" Ye Mu Xin came to her side at some point and carefully probed.
"Are your injuries better?" Ye Zhen smiled when she heard this. Ye Mu Xin had guessed who she was.
Seeing that she had guessed correctly, Ye Mu Xin nodded happily. "It's much better. I thought you wouldn't come. I didn't expect … Great, we can participate in the competition together. In a while, when you go up the Stairway to Heaven, you have to be careful of people from other sects. They will secretly harm you."
"Aren't you afraid of being discovered?" Ye Zhen asked with a frown.
"Although there are two elders watching, they do it secretly. It's not easy to get evidence." Ye Mu Xin whispered, "Quickly put on the clothes of our sect."
"… I don't." Ye Zhen said. She was not a disciple of the Great Sage Sect yet.
Ye Mu Xin then remembered that Ye Zhen was not yet a disciple of the Supreme Heavenly Sovereign. She hurriedly went to find Ling Shuangfei and brought a set of men's clothes for Ye Zhen. "After you put it on, you won't be recognized by the disciples of our sect."
"Okay." Ye Zhen nodded lightly, but her eyes unconsciously looked up. She was looking for Qiu Zhen, but she didn't seem to see him.
Isn't Qiu Zhen the sect leader of the Great Sage Sect? His position should not be low. Why isn't he here?
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(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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