On the training field, the atmosphere was joyous.
Cheers and applause turned into a sea of noise.
At this moment, the collateral siblings saw Ling Xian as the hero who saved the day. They cheered and cheered.
Ling Xian stood on the stage. His body was emitting an endless amount of heavenly light. Like a rainbow, he was dazzling.
"Alright, this year's competition has come to an end. First of all, I congratulate the descendants who achieved good results. I hope you train harder and move forward bravely! For those who did not achieve good results, do not be discouraged. There will be more opportunities. If you fail this year, there is always next year. Do not give up so easily! "
A smile appeared on Ling Tian Qing's handsome face. He waved his hand, and 10 servants walked onto the stage. Each of them had a tray in their hands. The tray was covered by a red cloth, making it look mysterious.
"Now, the top 10 descendants, come up to receive your rewards."
As his voice trailed off, the other nine winners of the Clan Competition all walked onto the stage. Every single one of them had a joyous expression on their faces. The rewards this time were extremely generous. Therefore, those who stood out from the competition were naturally overjoyed. They purposely glanced at Ling Xian, their gazes carrying traces of respect and admiration.
After a while, the fourth to tenth ranked Dans and Peiyuan Dans were given out. It was now the turn of the top three.
"Fei, you are third. You will receive a token to the Hidden Territory and 2,000 spiritual stones." Ling Tian Qing glanced at the crowd and his eyes were fixed on a young girl in a light blue dress.
"Thank you, uncle."
Ling Fei's face was beautiful, and her body was slender. She slowly walked to Ling Tian Qing and accepted the storage pouch he handed over. She then looked at Ling Xian with an unreadable expression and said, "Hey, Ling Xian, when I have time, I will find you to play."
Ling Xian frowned. Ling Tian Xiang alone was enough to give him a headache. He did not want to cause any more trouble. Therefore, he rejected her directly, "Sorry, I often isolate myself to train. I don't have much time."
Ling Fei's eyes widened in disbelief. She was the daughter of the Second Elder, the second most beautiful woman in the Ling Clan. Countless men surrounded her and tried to please her. Just talking to her was enough to make them laugh for half a day. But what was this situation? Was he rejected?
The other disciples were extremely surprised as well, and they couldn't help but have tears streaming down their faces as they sighed. This was the gap between people. If their goddess spoke like this to them, wouldn't they be happy to the point of jumping three feet into the air and flushing with excitement? How could they possibly have the heart to speak words of refusal?
Looking at the God in front of him, his expression did not change and his heart did not skip a beat. He rejected him cleanly without any leeway at all. This was a kind of confidence and also a kind of nonchalance.
Envy, jealousy, and hatred.
The crowd of disciples looked at the sky from the corner of their eyes, speechless.
"Unromantic. What a killjoy." Ling Tian Qing silently criticized Ling Xian in his mind. He smiled and tried to smooth things over. "Fei, don't make a fuss. Ling Xian meant that when he is free, he will come find you. Just wait patiently."
Ling Xian thought to himself, "I didn't mean what you said." However, he didn't argue. Rejecting her once was enough. If he rejected her a second time, people would say he was pretending to be virtuous.
Ling Fei bit her lip and glared at Ling Xian. Then, she turned around and walked off the stage.
On the stage, the Second Elder, Ling Tian Jiao, was deep in thought. He muttered to himself, "A talented man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven. If Fei can marry a Heaven's Favorite like Ling Xian, her future will be bright. Not only will he be loyal to the Clan, but he will also make others envious of me for having a son-in-law with such a bright future. Killing three birds with one stone."
"You old fox, you sure have your wishful thinking. Sadly, looking at his attitude towards your daughter, there's no way he'll get married."
"Who?"
Ling Tian Jiao was furious. As the Second Elder of the Ling Clan, the most intelligent person in the Clan, he was quick-witted and sly like a fox. But who dared to call him an old fox?
As soon as he turned around, he saw a pair of cold, limpid eyes. He couldn't help but smile awkwardly, "It's Little Sister. Second Brother indeed has a nickname, Old Fox. But in front of Third Brother, you have to give me some face."
"It's not an exaggeration to call you an old fox. You're even scheming against your own daughter," Ling Tian Xiang sneered.
Ling Tian Jiao thought to himself, "You're probably blaming me for scheming against Ling Xian." But he didn't dare to say it out loud. He could only smile awkwardly.
Ling Tian Xiang didn't notice the worry in his eyes. Looking at the dazzling Ling Xian below the stage, she remembered how he treated his daughter. She couldn't help but curl her lips. Her heart suddenly calmed down. The bitterness she felt when she was rejected by Ling Xian also disappeared.
"Next is the second place. The reward is a token to the Hidden Territory and the first three techniques of the Tidal Sword Technique."
Ling Tian Qing looked at the muscular man he hadn't seen for a few days. He said helplessly, "You little fella, I told you not to indulge in physical training. You can play around. But nowadays, the path of Qi is popular, and the path of Physique is declining. People use spells to attack. You can't even get close to them. Sooner or later, you'll suffer."
"Hehe, Clan Leader, I'm a rough guy. I just think that the feeling of fighting in close quarters is very satisfying. It suits me." Ling Zhan scratched his head.
"Alright, I won't say anything else. Your grandfather will teach you a lesson. This is your reward." Ling Tian Qing shook his head, feeling a little regretful.
Out of all the direct descendants, the most talented one was not Ling Chen. It was the tall and muscular man in front of him, Ling Zhan. At the age of 18, to be able to master both Qi and Physique and reach the sixth level of Qi at the same time was not an easy feat.
Everyone knew that the path of the Physique was very powerful. When one's physical body is strengthened to an unbelievable degree, one would be invulnerable to weapons and invulnerable to techniques. During a battle, one did not need to use any defensive techniques. One could only rely on one's physical body to defend. Since the ancient times, seven out of ten powerhouses have trained their physiques.
But that was 200,000 years ago. Back then, the path of the Physique was very promising. Sadly, the world had undergone some unknown changes. No one was able to find the necessary treasures to train the physique. Naturally, the Physique could not be strengthened to its peak. Thus, the path of the Physique gradually declined. Until now, the entire Taoism community did not see any strong Physique Cultivators.
This was why Ling Tian Qing wanted to persuade Ling Zhan not to go down this path. He wanted to focus on his Qi. However, Ling Zhan's temper was very stubborn, and Ling Tian Qing was helpless.
"Thank you, Clan Leader." Ling Zhan chuckled and accepted the reward for second place. He then looked at Ling Xian, his eyes flashing with the desire to fight. He asked, "If there's a chance, how about we fight?"
"Okay." Ling Xian did not say much. He only said one word.
Ling Zhan grinned and gave him a thumbs up. "Good! Then it's settled. I will wait for you inside the Hidden Territory. You may look weak and skinny, but you are a man! "
Ling Xian nodded. He was very curious about the Physique. He had a good impression of Ling Zhan. Ling Xian was straightforward, battle-hungry, and straightforward. He was not as arrogant as Ling Chen. He was a person worth befriending.
"Next is the reward for first place. A token to the Hidden Territory, three sixth-ranked Spirit-Freezing Dans, and three sixth-ranked Spirit-Enhancing Dans!" Ling Tian Qing smiled warmly and said meaningfully, "Ling Xian, I hope you continue to train hard and reach new heights. The future of the Ling Clan rests on your shoulders."
"Yes, Clan Leader."
Under everyone's gaze, Ling Xian took a step forward and accepted the reward for first place. He put it into his storage pouch. His expression was calm, not a trace of excitement could be seen.
All the descendants of the Ling Clan stared at the six Dans passionately. Those were sixth-ranked Dans. Most of the people here have never tasted them before. Naturally, they wanted them. What they didn't know was that Ling Xian did not care at all. If he worked hard enough, he could brew eighth-ranked Dans. Why would he care about sixth-ranked Dans?
"Ling Hu didn't come to the competition. I have an extra token to give to him," Ling Xian thought to himself. He paid his respect to Ling Tian Qing and said, "Clan Leader, I have other business to attend to. I will leave now."
Ling Tian Qing nodded slightly and said sincerely, "If you run into any trouble, you can come to me for help. You are the hope of the Ling Clan. Remember, don't put yourself in a desperate situation."
Ling Xian nodded and quickly walked off the stage. He walked towards Ling Hu's house.
He was very worried about Ling Hu. Naturally, he walked as fast as he could and quickly disappeared.
Just like that, this year's competition had come to an end.
The crowd slowly dispersed. Ling Tian Jiao and the other two landed on the ground. He said, "Big Brother, you handled the situation well today. Though Ling Chen was pitiful, you prevented the conflict between the Ling Clan and the Collateral Clan from escalating. That is the most important thing right now. Before the enemy, the Ling Clan must not have internal strife."
"There is nothing to pity about that bastard. He asked for it all. Plus, the Clan Leader said so himself," Ling Tian Qing sneered. Ling Tian Qing snickered. When Ling Chen was mentioned, other than disappointment and pity, there was more anger.
He was angry that Ling Chen's character was corrupt. He was angry that Ling Chen could not handle the responsibility.
"Alright, Big Brother, don't be angry. Maybe locking him up for three years will help him settle down a little," Ling Tian Xiang comforted.
"Maybe." Ling Tian Qing sighed softly. After a moment of silence, he said something that shocked the other three.
"Ling Xian is talented, calm, and has a good character. I want to make him the next Clan Leader. What do you think?"
Ling Tian Jiao was the first to object. He said in a hurry, "Big Brother, we can't do this. I admit that he is the hope of the Ling Clan, but he is from the Collateral Clan. This is against the law."
"What did I just say? The Ling Clan is a whole. There is no division between the Collateral Clan and the Collateral Clan. How can you treat him differently? Second Brother has investigated him. He has the blood of the Ling Clan flowing in his veins. Technically speaking, he is not from the Collateral Clan, "Ling Tian Qing glared at him.
"That still won't do. I don't agree," Ling Tian Jiao said coldly.
"Big Brother, you really need to think carefully before you act. I don't agree with this either. Let's talk about it another day," Ling Tian Jiao said.
As for Ling Tian Xiang, even though she had Ling Xian's best interests at heart, this was a serious matter. She didn't agree with it either.
"You … if that's the case, then we'll talk about it another day," Ling Tian Qing sighed, "Where is the Shadow Guard?"
A ghost-like silhouette suddenly appeared. He was wearing a black robe and his face couldn't be seen clearly. He knelt down on one knee and said respectfully, "Shadow Guard number one is here. What are your orders, Master?"
"Send someone with decent training and a sharp mind to protect Ling Xian. Remember, do not let him discover you, and do not pry into his secrets. If there is even the slightest mistake, I will hold you responsible," Ling Tian Qing said in a low voice.
"Yes, Master."
The silhouette disappeared without warning, just like how he appeared.
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