"Stop! Hand over the Netherworld Sword. "
Wang Kai, who had just picked up the Netherworld Sword and was about to leave the stage, paused. He turned to look at the speaker and asked, "May I know your surname?"
"Dongfang!" Elder Dongfang said.
Buzz!
Wang Kai's brows jumped up when he heard this. He flicked the Netherworld Sword with his finger and disdainfully said, "Elder Beitang, as the owner of this sword, has never asked for it. What qualifications does Elder Dongfang have to ask me to leave the Netherworld Sword behind?"
"How dare you! Elder Beitang did not have the time to take the Netherworld Sword because of his son's injury. You're just a junior. If you don't want the Beitang Family to come after you, you'd better hand it over now. "Elder Dongfang snorted.
However, Wang Kai didn't pay any more attention to him. He held the Netherworld Sword and walked down the combat arena happily.
"Stop …"
Elder Lingshu became impatient and looked at him coldly. She frowned and snorted, "According to the rules of the Martial Competition Ceremony, the loser's belongings will be taken by the winner. Isn't this a rule set by the Beitang Family and you?"
"Elder Lingshu, why are you so protective of this boy? Even if you are not the head of the Elders Hall, you should know how to differentiate between the inside and the outside. "Elder Dongfang said in a deep voice, looking very unhappy.
The other three elders were also staring at Elder Ling Shu with dissatisfaction. Even though their martial realms were not as high as his, it did not mean that there were no experts in the four big families who could keep him in check. As an elder of the Shenwu Academy, how could she allow herself to be rebuked in front of so many disciples?
"I am not protecting them. I am protecting the reputation of the Shenwu Academy!" Elder Lingshu said coldly.
The four elders were silent. Elder Lingshu was too upright and fair in everything. That was why she was removed from her position as the head of the Elders Hall after the Beitang Family took over the Shenwu Academy. They did not expect that after 50 years, Elder Lingshu was still Elder Lingshu and had not changed.
"The disciples who made it to the top 8 will be promoted to the ranks of the core disciples. Are there any disciples that you value?" Elder Lingshu asked indifferently.
"Hmph!"
Elder Dongfang huffed in annoyance. With a flick of his sleeves, he leapt into the air and approached Li Chengfeng. "Are you willing to become my disciple?" he asked flatly.
"This disciple is willing!" Li Chengfeng was overjoyed. He didn't expect that even though he didn't enter the top eight, he would still be valued by an elder. He was so excited that he immediately knelt down and kowtowed on the spot.
"Are you willing to become my disciple?"
On the other hand, Xu Ru was valued by Elder Ximen, Su Ye by Elder Nangong, and Chi Zhen by Elder Murong.
The remaining eight disciples were Leng Feng, Can Ren, Liu Le, and Beitang Tianlei!
"Elder Lingshu, there are only seven of the top eight disciples, why don't you let me fight Li Chengfeng?" Gao Song stood up, his face red. Even though Su Ye had taught him a lesson, he was still upset that Li Chengfeng, a disciple who didn't even make it to the top, was valued by an elder.
Elder Lingshu was expressionless. She glanced at him and said, "Because Wang Kai has reached the rank of a general, he is disqualified from the battle. We are now one of the eight disciples. I should have let you fight Li Chengfeng to determine the eighth disciple but your injuries are too severe and you can't fight anymore. However, seeing that you still have the will to fight, I have decided to make an exception and promote you to the top eight disciples!"
"Thank you, Elder!"
Gao Song quickly bowed, his eyes red with excitement. Although he wasn't valued by any of the elders, as long as he became a core disciple, he would have a high chance of cultivating a grand-level technique. At least he would no longer be a regular disciple.
"Wait, why not? Do you think the disciple I value would lose to him? "Elder Dongfang huffed.
How could he not know that this was Elder Lingshu's intention? She must have seen that he had made an exception to take Li Chengfeng as his disciple so she took the opportunity to kick him out of the top eight, allowing Gao Song to make it to the top eight.
If what Elder Lingshu said was true, why didn't she announce the battle between Li Chengfeng and Gao Song? Why did she only mention the top eight after he had decided to take in a disciple?
"Could it be that Elder Lingshu knows something? That's impossible, only the elders of the five major clans know about this! "Elder Dongfang's expression was uncertain as he thought to himself.
Swoosh!
Li Chengfeng's eyes flashed and he hurriedly stepped forward with a fist salute. "Master Dongfang, I am willing to fight Gao Song!"
"How dare you! You can make an exception to take in a disciple who didn't make it to the top eight, why can't I let Gao Song make it to the top? Has the Dongfang clan learned how to be arrogant like the Beitangs? Since you have accepted a disciple, you may all leave now! "Elder Lingshu scolded.
As the four elders left with their disciples with ashen faces, the disciples who were watching the battle could not help but sigh with regret.
Li Chengfeng, who didn't make it to the top eight, was valued by the elders. On the other hand, those who made it to the top eight, like Liu Le, were ignored.
What was even more unacceptable to the disciples present was Wang Kai. Although he had been disqualified, his martial arts realm and age were still there for all to see. It could be said that none of the participating disciples could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.
Unfortunately, no one was interested in it!
"Young Master Kai, it's such a pity that geniuses like us don't have an elder who can recognize a hero!"
Below the stage, Fatso Liu rubbed his big belly and lay on his back in his seat, sighing dejectedly again and again.
Wang Kai raised an eyebrow and looked at him in surprise. He didn't expect this guy to really want to join the five major clans. But then again, even if the Liu clan was the leader of the four major clans, they only had the first half of the Grandmaster level martial arts manual. If they cultivated, they would only be a grade nine Martial General.
"I'm probably the one who got him into trouble?" Wang Kai narrowed his eyes and thought. Li Chengfeng, Xu Ru, and Su Ye were all valued by the elders, but Fatso Liu, who was the leader of the four major clans, was not valued.
Elder Lingshu floated in the air expressionlessly and suddenly said, "Wang Kai, Liu Le, Leng Feng, Canren, are you willing to become my disciples?"
Whoosh!
As soon as she said this, Wang Kai and the others were stunned. They looked at Elder Ling Shu in surprise. They did not expect that the Elder, who lived in seclusion in the Academy, would take the initiative to accept a disciple.
"Haha, Elder Lingshu, you have a good eye. Greetings, Master!" Fatso Liu suddenly became energetic and stared at Elder Lingshu with shining eyes. He immediately got up and bowed with a smile. The dark clouds in his heart dissipated and were replaced by infinite joy.
Compared to the other five Grand Elders, Elder Lingshu was the most awesome!
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