This round of competition wasn't about how good the talisman was, it was about whether or not the talisman could impress the judges.
Of course, the better the talisman, the more likely it was to impress the judges. But in the end, it all depended on whether or not the judges were willing.
There were 10 judges in this year's competition. Every single judge had five spots. Once a person is chosen, no one can change it and no one has the right to interfere. In other words, whether or not there is a shady deal going on, the judges have decided whether or not a contestant can advance to the next round.
Therefore, every single contestant was giving it their all and gave it their all.
The judges were all focused and watched every single contestant.
However, there was one exception. Ling Xian. Not only did he not watch the contestants draw, but he also closed his eyes.
Yes, while the other judges had their eyes wide open and didn't want to miss out on a single detail, he … he closed his eyes!
His unperturbed and nonchalant attitude not only surprised the other judges, but also made the onlookers speechless.
"What the! Is he here to be a judge, or is he here to feed his master? Why does it feel like he is not involved? "
"What a weirdo! The other judges are all focused and don't want to miss out on a single detail. But he closed his eyes. "
"He really is a weirdo. I've watched six competitions and this is the first time I've seen a judge like this. Is he really here to be a judge?"
The cultivators all chimed in and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
What happened next made everyone even more speechless.
As time went on, most of the contestants had finished their work. Every single judge had picked out their favorite contestant. Even if there weren't five, at least two or three were chosen.
But Ling Xian didn't pick a single one.
His eyes were still closed and he was leaning against his chair. His calmness made people wonder if he had fallen asleep.
"I'm sure. He isn't here to be a judge. It's obvious he is here to go through the motions."
"What a weirdo. This is the first time I've seen something like this."
"Who isn't? The other judges have already picked out two or three but he didn't pick a single one. Is he giving up? "
Everyone didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Even the judges were speechless.
However, Ning Feng was secretly happy.
According to the rules of the competition, fifty participants had to be chosen in this round. If one of the judges did not choose, the spot would be given to the Chief Elder.
And he was the Chief Elder.
In other words, if Ling Xian doesn't choose, then Ning Feng will. As for him, he had received many benefits from the participants, so he was naturally happy.
Just like that, time passed again.
Half an hour later, the nine judges had all been chosen. Only the five people in Ling Xian's hand remained. However, he was still indifferent, as if he had really fallen asleep.
This made the other judges shake their heads and laugh. Ning Feng was overjoyed.
"Little friend, are you not going to choose? We've already made our choice, "Old Wu suddenly said, reminding them kindly.
"Almost there?"
Ling Xian opened his eyes. Though he was not drowsy, he seemed a little disinterested.
All he cared about was the Godly Talisman. He had come here only to go through the motions. He had no intention of participating in the competition. Therefore, he didn't even look and closed his eyes.
Right now, he still wasn't interested. Therefore, he calmly smiled and said, "Do I have to choose? Can't I forfeit? "
Hearing this, Old Wu frowned slightly. Ning Feng, on the other hand, was ecstatic.
He was waiting for Ling Xian to say this. Therefore, he quickly said, "Of course you can forfeit. Since Master Ling has chosen to forfeit, then I will choose the five spots."
At that, Ling Xian frowned, "Why should I give it to you?"
"Because according to the rules, if one judge forfeits, then the five spots will be given to the Chief Elder."
Old Wu smiled helplessly, "Master Ning is the Chief Elder of the Tower of Symbols."
Hearing this, Ling Xian frowned slightly and his expression turned teasing.
He didn't mind giving his authority to others. But if the person was Ning Feng, then it was a different story.
"Haha, Old Wu is right."
Ning Feng laughed brightly. Though he had already chosen all the participants who had given him benefits, he was familiar with many of the participants here. If he used this opportunity to do them a favor, then he wouldn't have to worry about not getting something out of it.
Therefore, he quickly said, "Since Master Ling has forfeited, then I will choose the five spots."
Then, he extended a finger and pointed at a young man on the battle ring.
However, just then, a soft voice suddenly arose and froze Ning Feng's finger in midair.
"Wait."
Ling Xian leaned against his chair and smiled, "What is the rush, Elder Ning? I never said I would forfeit. "
Hearing this, Ning Feng's expression darkened. He suppressed his anger and said, "Didn't Master Ling just say you would forfeit? I heard you loud and clear. "
"You heard me wrong. I was only asking if I could forfeit. I never said I would forfeit."
Ling Xian softly grinned and shifted his gaze towards Elder Wu, "Don't you think so?"
"Haha, yes, he was just asking."
Old Wu laughed brightly and teased, "Elder Ning, you are too impatient."
"You!"
Ning Feng's lungs were about to explode from anger. However, there was nothing he could do. He could only retract his finger and his face was so dark that it could drip water.
Seeing this, Ling Xian grinned, "Since this is my right and my responsibility, then I will not shirk it."
Then, he shifted his gaze back to the battle ring and frowned uncontrollably.
There were many pillars rising from the battle ring. There were 45 of them in total. Every single pillar had a person standing on it, forming a sharp contrast with the competitors standing on the ground.
It was obvious that these people were the chosen ones and the people below were the losers.
Currently, these losers were staring at Ling Xian. Other than anticipation in their eyes, there was hope.
The nine judges had all been chosen and he was the only one left with five spots. If everyone didn't place their last hope on him, who else could they place their hope on?
This scene made Ling Xian exclaim.
Back then, he was at the bottom of the Taoism community. But today, he had become a grandmaster. Especially now, he was holding onto power and could decide the fate of these people.
At the very least, he could decide the fate of this round.
Remember that the weakest of these people were high-level Talisman Masters and many of them were masters. Yet now, they were all looking at him with respect and begging. How glorious was this?
Why wouldn't he exclaim?
"Fate is the most unpredictable thing. Who would've thought that after merely a hundred years, I would grow to this stage?"
Ling Xian exclaimed. Then, he shifted his gaze towards Ning Feng and grinned, "I wonder which five heroes Elder Ning has chosen? Can you point them out and let me have a look? "
At this, Ning Feng frowned but didn't care. No one could refute any of the judges' choices.
Therefore, he was fearless and pointed at the five people on the pillars.
Following the direction of Ning Feng's finger, Ling Xian glanced at the talismans before the five people and then glanced at the ones below. His expression darkened.
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