“This time, we might run into the Qin Family,” Qin Xuan frowned.
Of course, it couldn't be Qin Ziyu. After all, his current Cultivation Realm had already reached the Yuqing Realm Peak, and he had even stepped into the Shangqing Realm. In a few more years, he might even enter the Taiqing Realm.
Qin Xuan knew all too well what the Taiqing Realm meant.
That was an existence capable of crushing the Fire Wind City Qin Family with just one finger.
“This time, there should be Genius Disciples from the Qin Family’s Tianxuan Realm on stage. We must deal with them properly then!”
Qin Xuan pondered, then strode out, heading towards the location of the competition.
The sun rose higher and higher, and by now, the sky was fully bright.
With Qin Xuan’s speed, it didn't take long for him to arrive outside the plaza where the competition was held.
Although there were many onlookers outside the plaza, these people were quickly driven away.
This selection was not open to the public; it was merely an internal selection for the Great Qian Dynasty.
After waiting for a while at the plaza entrance, soon, Geniuses from various places arrived one after another.
After a moment, the Disciples of the Profound Dragon Dao also arrived.
“Qin Xuan, you, you’re not dead?” several Disciples who knew Qin Xuan asked in surprise.
Lu Peng seemed a bit surprised, but after a moment, he said nothing.
After all, he had felt before that Qin Xuan wouldn't die so easily.
“You’re here? Then come in with us,” the Grand Elder walked over and patted Qin Xuan’s shoulder, motioning for him to follow.
As for the matter of everyone in the Thousand Dharma Hall dying, he didn't mention it at all.
Since the Grand Elder said nothing, Qin Xuan naturally wouldn't bring it up either.
The group entered under the Grand Elder’s lead.
Although today’s selection competition was not public, there were still an incredibly large number of people present.
It was simple: all those who came to participate in the selection today were the true young Geniuses from various parts of the Great Qian Dynasty. Only the most top-tier young Geniuses were qualified to compete here.
These people would also be the true pillars of the Great Qian Dynasty in the future.
Therefore, at such a time, major influential Families and Sects would come here to select and recruit talents from these individuals.
The plaza was now completely redecorated, with twenty elevated platforms set up in the vast plaza, and a rather tall viewing platform beside them.
At this moment, the Elders of the Four Great Families, the Da Qian Dynasty, and Elders from various regions were all seated on it, awaiting the start of the final competition.
“I heard that your Family specially recalled several Disciples from the Blackwater Battlefield this time?”
Seated in the center of the viewing platform was the Third Prince Yuan Jing of the Da Qian Dynasty.
He was currently looking at Qin Yan, a Qin Family Elder, who was beside him.
Hearing this, Qin Yan cupped his hands towards Yuan Jing, neither humble nor arrogant.
“Third Prince is correct. To prepare for this selection, our Family has recalled those few unaccomplished Disciples from the Family. This time, they will be responsible for defending the platforms.”
Listening to this, the Third Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty nodded noncommittally.
“The Blackwater Battlefield is a good place, most suitable for tempering Disciples. However, I heard that the Shindao Sect only sent a few Daoists this time, not the Saintess.”
As he spoke, the Third Prince turned his gaze to the Shindao Sect Elder on the other side.
This Elder’s Cultivation Realm was at Shangqing Realm Fifth Layer.
Hearing this, he nodded slightly.
“That’s right, our Sect only sent a few Daoists this time, and they are Daoists ranked after the third. As for those Saintesses, they will not participate in the competition for the Kun Peng Nest this time.”
Saying this, the old man from the Shindao Sect bowed to the Third Prince.
Although the Great Qian Dynasty’s control over the various Sect forces in the Great Qian Dynasty was limited, since the Great Qian Dynasty was nominally the co-ruler of the entire Great Qian Dynasty, as subjects, they naturally had to show obedience.
“I understand. After all, the Saintesses need to prepare for the exploration of the Xuanwu Secret Realm.”
As the Third Prince spoke, the other few people present all looked at the Shindao Sect Elder.
Unlike the Kun Peng Nest, besides the potential existence of Mystical Tortoise Essence Blood, there would only be more treasures in the Xuanwu Secret Realm.
A vast Sect had been established there by Human Race Cultivators, with countless Cultivation Techniques and treasures within.
It seemed that these Saintesses of the Shindao Sect had focused their attention on the Xuanwu Secret Realm, temporarily giving up on the Kun Peng Nest.
Or perhaps, they might have learned through certain means that the Kun Peng Nest trip was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.
“Only a few Daoists are willing to participate, and they are all lower-ranked Daoists. The Shindao Sect is truly wealthy and powerful, so much so that they even look down on the Kun Peng Nest.”
Someone scoffed from the side, but the Shindao Sect Elder closed his eyes, showing no intention of speaking to him.
As more and more young talents from the Da Qian Nine Paths entered the plaza, the surrounding crowd of onlookers also began to grow more enthusiastic.
“It seems quite a few talents have come this time. I hope all these talents can achieve something,” the Third Prince said, his gaze sweeping over these individuals.
As all the people from the Da Qian Nine Paths arrived at the plaza, a melodious bell rang out, reverberating all around.
Hearing this sound, everyone present was instantly invigorated.
Everyone understood that this was the signal for the selection to begin.
“Dong…”
The bell echoed all around. Qin Xuan’s gaze swept across the surroundings, finally settling on the viewing platform.
He didn't recognize anyone else, but he certainly recognized Qin Yan up there.
During the last investigation, it was he who came to the Qin Family to flaunt his power.
Even if this person turned to ash, he would still recognize him!
“It’s him!”
Qin Xuan clenched his fists, looking coldly upwards, his eyes filled with killing intent.
“Hmm?”
At the same time, Qin Yan also felt a gaze filled with killing intent.
Turning his head, Qin Yan and Qin Xuan met each other’s eyes.
In an instant, both understood the meaning in the other’s gaze.
Qin Xuan’s gaze held strong killing intent, while Qin Yan’s gaze first showed confusion, then turned into disdain and pity.
It was as if he had never taken Qin Xuan seriously from beginning to end.
This blatant disregard made Qin Xuan extremely uncomfortable.
The main Qin Family now completely disregarded Qin Xuan’s lineage.
“Damn it!”
Qin Xuan coldly clenched his fists.
While an enemy’s Pay attention to could be immensely stressful, in comparison, an enemy’s contempt was what made him most uncomfortable.
This was still contempt for the Fire Wind City Qin Family and Qin Xuan.
“Hmph, he actually came out of the Profound Dragon Dao.”
Qin Yan snorted coldly. Although he was contemptuous of Qin Xuan, his hostility was not diminished in the slightest.
“Oh, why is Elder Qin Yan so angry?”
Just then, the Third Prince beside him couldn’t help but frown slightly, looking at the furious Qin Yan. He truly didn’t understand why he was so angry.
“Thank you for your concern, Third Prince. I merely saw something annoying,” Qin Yan said coldly, not taking Qin Xuan seriously at all.
