"Longfeng Cangsong Zhenrens disciples Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu pay their respects to Master Tian and Master Su."

  In the Shou Jing Tang, Tian Bu Yi and Su Rou sat in the upper seat, while the other disciples were lined up beside them. In the midst of the scene, two men in white clothes, Lin Jing Yu and another handsome young man named Qi Hao, were paying their respects to Tian Bu Yi. Zhang Xiao Fan stood at the end of the disciples row, gazing at Lin Jing Yu in the scene.

  Its been years since we last met, and everyone has grown up now.

  At this moment, Lin Jingyu also turned his head to look at Zhang Xiaofan. The two locked eyes, and Lin Jingyu smiled slightly. Zhang Xiaofans heart skipped a beat as he felt a mix of emotions, and he nodded slightly.

  Tian Bu Yis gaze swept across Qi Huan and then glanced at Lin Jing Yu, his expression turning solemn. He saw that these two were exceptionally talented, and with his discerning eye, he could tell in an instant that their abilities far surpassed those of his own disciples. Qi Huan was a given, having already made a name for himself among the younger generation of Qing Yun Men. But Lin Jing Yu, who was still young, had already demonstrated his ability to wield his sword with ease from earlier.

  Its clear that he has cultivated at least above the fourth layer of Taiji Xuanqing Dao, and with only three and a half years since he started practicing, his talent is truly astonishing.

  Thinking of this, Tian Bu Yi subconsciously looked at Zhang Xiao Fan who was standing at the back. Comparing the two, Tian Bu Yis mood turned for the worse and he coldly said: "What did your master ask you to come here for?"

  "Reporting to Master Tian, our master Zong Song Zhen Ren has been entrusted by the sect leader Dao Xuan Zhen Ren to take charge of the Seven Veins Gathering Martial grand test after two years. Due to some minor changes, I was specifically ordered to come with Lin Shidi to inform you."

  Tian hummed and looked Lin Jingyu up and down before saying, "Hes deliberately trying to show off in front of me!"

  Qī Hào and Lín Jīng Yǔs faces changed, Lín Jīng Yǔ wanted to act immediately, but Qī Hào stretched out his hand to stop him, smiling: "Tian Shifu really knows how to joke, we are both under the Qingyun Gate, Tian Shifu is also highly respected, our master will not have any disrespect."

  Tians face remained gloomy, showing no signs of improvement. On the other hand, Su Rou beside him had a warm smile and said gently: "You dont have to mind, Master Tian is just joking with you. By the way, you mentioned earlier that there was some change, whats going on?"

  "Please report to Master Su, the situation is as follows: in previous years Seven Veins Gathering, each of the various veins under Qingyun Gate sent out four people, and the Longmen Tongtian Peak sent out an additional four people, making a total of thirty-two. They drew lots for matches, with the winner advancing to the next stage. This was done five rounds, and the final winner would be the most outstanding young talent of Qingyun Gate, able to receive the careful guidance of all the masters."

  Su Rou smiled, her beauty was captivating, and said: "Speaking of which, in the last big trial, you were quite a stunning figure. I remember that you finally became the second place winner, if it wasnt for Xiao Yi Cai from Changmen, who knows, maybe you would have taken the first place in Qingyun Gates martial arts competition."

  Zi Huans expression didnt change, and he smiled: "Master Su is overpraising me. In the last big trial, Shao Yi, the elder brother of the Longmen Sect, was a rare talent with deep cultivation. I was far inferior to him and lost without any complaints. However, regarding this Seven Veins Gathering two years later, our Master and the True Person in charge have made some changes to the rules after discussing it, and they specifically ordered me to inform you two Masters."

  Tian didnt easily show his emotions along with Su Rou, and said: "Whats going on?"

  Qī Hào said: "The family master, Cāng Sōng True Man thinks that the Seven Veins Gathering Wu grand trial is intended to reveal the potential talent among the disciples of each vein, and then cultivate them. As for the Qing Yun Gate, up until today, there are nearly a thousand disciples under its gate, with many young new-generation disciples among them, including some exceptionally talented individuals. Thinking about it this way, an opportunity that comes only once every sixty years, each vein will only produce a handful of

  People are really too few. So the family teacher proposed that each of the seven veins send out nine disciples, with the most people from the Longmen vein sending one more person to make a total of 64 people. On this basis, as usual, draw lots and compete in six rounds to decide the winner. This can also avoid the regret of missing a pearl in the ocean.

  Tian Bu Yi and Su Rou exchanged a glance, their faces looking even more unsightly. The Great Zhutu Peaks disciples were few in number and of poor quality, seemingly at an advantage at first glance, but in reality, the Longmen Tongtian Peak and Cangsongs Dragon Peak had the most people and talent.

  Su Ru saw her husbands unpleasant expression, slightly shook his head, and hinted to him with her eyes. Tian Bu Yi had always known what his wife meant in his heart. Since this matter had been discussed by the master and brother Qing Song, it was already a settled matter, and arguing would be useless. He coldly said: "This is very good, I have no opinion."

  Qī Huǎng splashed a smile and said, "This is the best. Besides, before leaving, my family master had instructed one thing, that is, this Lin Shidi and Zhang Shidi under Tian Shus seat are old friends."

  He also hoped that Master Tian would let the two of them reminisce about old times together.

  Tian didnt want to argue, he waved his hand impatiently and said, "Alright, alright."

  Lin Jingyu had been waiting impatiently for a long time, but he didnt dare to act because of his seniority. Now that he had heard the approval, he turned around and walked towards Zhang Xiaofan, who was also excited and came out.

  Lin Jingyu walked up to him and examined him carefully. His eyes suddenly reddened, and he said in a hoarse voice: "Youve grown up, Xiao Fan."

  Zhang Xiaofans heart was filled with emotions, and he nodded vigorously, saying: "You too. By the way, do you have any news about that terrible case in the village?"

  Lin Jingyu shook his head and said: "Ive asked Master many times over the past few years, but theres been no progress. What about you?"

  Zhang Xiaofan bitterly smiled and said: "Im the same."

  Lin Jingyu pulled him by the hand and said, "Lets go outside and talk."

  Zhang Xiaofan hesitated for a moment, turned his head to look at Tian Buyi and Su Ru, Tian Buyi ignored him, but Su Ru smiled and said: "Go."

  Zhang Xiaofan was overjoyed, nodded to her, and hurriedly left with Lin Jingyu. In the main hall, at this time, only one guest, Qi Huan, was left behind. He wore a white robe, looking elegant and outstanding, without any expression on his face. He looked at each of the disciples of Da Zhu Feng, finally fixing his gaze on Song Daren, and bowed with a smile: "Is this Song Daren, Brother Song? We met during the last big trial."

  Song Daren hastily returned the courtesy and said: "Brother Qi has a good memory, he actually still remembers me, this defeated subordinate."

  As soon as this was said, the disciples were shocked and moved. Tian Linger stood beside her mother and whispered: "Mother, how did Eldest Brother lose to him?"

  Su Ru nodded and lowered her voice: "Yes. That year, your senior brother won two games in a row, and both I and your father were extremely delighted. Unexpectedly, he encountered this person in the third round and lost after several rounds."

  Tian Linger stuck out her tongue and said, "Isnt he very fierce?"

  Su Ru didnt answer her immediately, but instead turned to look at her husband. Tian Nai Yis face was ashen and he sat motionless, shaking his head: "Qi Huans talent is indeed far superior to your senior brother. That day in the trial, there were no fake moves, especially the sword Hàn Bīng that he cultivated, which was made from the North Poles ice crystal, its power is immense. Your senior brother cant compare to him."

  At this time, Tian Bu Yi suddenly seemed to feel something and turned his head to look at Su Ru, the two of them made eye contact, and they both saw the deeply hidden words in each others hearts that hadnt been spoken, which was if there were such talents under the Da Zhu Peak, it would be great!

  Tang Xiaozhi was chatting with the other disciples when he, having achieved success in his cultivation and gained the trust of his master, often traveled the world, seeing and learning much. With his quick wit and eloquent speech, he won over everyones hearts, including Song Daren, who had previously been defeated by him and no longer held any animosity towards him.

  A burst of laughter passed, Qi Huan unknowingly told a joke, and everyone was laughing loudly. Afterwards, Qi Huans gaze unintentionally fell on Tian Linger who had been standing behind Su Ru, and then he saw the "Amber Red Silk" wrapped around her waist. His eyes lit up, and he smiled: "Is this young lady not the famous Tian Linger, Tian Shifus sister?"

  Tian Linger raised an eyebrow and said, "How did you know mine?"

  Qī Hào smiled slightly and walked a few steps forward, looking at her and saying: "Tian Shīmèi is only sixteen years old, but her achievements in the Taiji Xuánqīng Dao Sha are already remarkable, this is something that everyone in our school knows. I have admired her for a long time. Today, seeing her in person, she is indeed as famous as people say."

  Tian Lingers face turned red as she scolded, "Youve never seen me take action, how do you know my reputation isnt in vain?"

  Zi Huan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Tian Shimei is not only beautiful like a flower, but also has sharp thoughts, which makes me, as her senior brother, feel ashamed."

  Tian Linger saw a handsome and tall figure standing in front of her, and heard him praising her beauty, her heart suddenly felt a wave of sweetness, but she still pretended to be angry and said: "Youre just talking nonsense, what kind of senior brother are you, not ashamed!"

  Tian did not knit his brow, and Su Rou had already said: "Linger, dont talk nonsense."

  Zi Huan hastily said to Su Ru: "Su Shu, please dont blame your sister, its all my fault for speaking out of turn and offending her." He paused slightly, then reached into his pocket and took out a small brocade box, handing it to Tian Linger with a smile. "Tian Shi Mei, the Qing Liang Zhu in this box was obtained by chance when I accompanied our master, Cang Song Zhen Ren, on a chivalrous journey to eliminate a group of evil cultists many years ago. Although its not some kind of rare treasure, wearing it can dispel heat and cool the body, and its also said to have some benefits for womens skin care. Today, Ill give it to you as a gift, consider it my apology."

  Tian Lingers face turned red again, and before she could speak, Su Ru said: "Qī Shīzhí, this Qingliang Pearl is also a treasure, Linger cant accept it, youd better put it away quickly."

  Qī Hào smiled and said, "Master Su is unaware that this Qingliang Pearl has little use for me, like a chicken rib. But Master Tians sister is young and beautiful, just right to use it, and it can be considered as my small token of appreciation. I hope Master Tians sister wont despise it."

  Tian Linger looked at Qi Hao, her expression had already become much more gentle, she reached out and took the small box, softly saying: "Thank you, Brother Qi."

  Zi Hao seemed extremely delighted, with a smile all over his face, saying: "No need to thank me, no need to thank me. You, my junior sister, are talented and intelligent, your future prospects are boundless. To be honest, although there are many talents in the Qingyun Gate, those with your qualifications are rare, I am also willing to admit defeat."

  Tian Bu Yi listened in his ear, and for the first time, a smile appeared on his face. Tian Ling Er said: "Brother is overpraising."

  "Otherwise, I was also brought up the mountain by my master since childhood, but at your age, my cultivation was far inferior to yours. However..."

  Tian Lingers heart was filled with a girls tender feelings, and she felt extremely pleased when she heard Qi Huans praise. However, when he added the word "but", she couldnt help but ask: "But what?"

  At this time, Lian Tianyi and Su Ru also turned their heads around, wanting to hear what Qi Huan meant by "however". They only heard Qi Huan say: "However, if were talking about talent alone, there is someone who can be compared to Shifus sister."

  Tian Linger was taken aback and asked, "Who is it?"

  He smiled and pointed to the outside of the Guardians Hall, saying: "It is this Lin Shidi. Since he was taken in by our Master Cangsong three years ago, his progress has been astonishing, and in the cultivation of truth, he is a rare talent, unmatched among the disciples of our sect. In just three years, he broke through to the fourth layer of the Jade Clear Realm, something unheard of in a thousand years." Speaking to this point, Qi Huan was full of affectionate feelings, saying: "Master praised Lin Shidi without end, calling him a rare talent seen once in a thousand years, almost comparable to the great ancestor Qingye!"

  "Crack!" A crisp sound, everyone was shocked, turned their heads to look at the source of the sound, but saw Tian Bu Yis face ashen, his complexion extremely unsightly, and the hard ebony armrest beside him had actually been twisted off by him.

  Zhi Hao was taken aback and whispered to Su Ru: "Uncle Su, did I say something wrong?"

  Su Rou burst out laughing and was about to speak when suddenly a loud shout came from outside the hall: "Ah!" Before the sound had even faded, a figure tumbled in from outside, landing with a thud on the ground. The momentum didnt stop there, as the person rolled backward several times, getting dirtier by the second. Everyone looked closely and saw that it was none other than Zhang Xiaofan.

  Everyone in the Da Zhu Peak changed their faces, Tian Linger and Zhang Xiaofan were particularly close, and they rushed up first to support him, asking urgently: "Xiaofan, whats wrong with you?"

  Zhang Xiaofan was quite shaken by this fall, and his head was still a bit dizzy, but he still managed to say: "N-nothing, Im fine."

  At this moment, Lin Jingyu also rushed in from outside the door, with a look of anxiety on his face, saying: "Xiao Fan, youre alright, I lost my hand for a moment..."

  Tian Linger immediately knew that this person had bullied her junior brother, and her anger surged up. Adding to the fact that Qi Huan had just praised Lin Jingyu in front of everyone, with a hint of implying that she was not as good as him, made her feel even more uncomfortable. At this moment, she didnt think much, stood up and angrily said: "What makes you bully people?" As she spoke, her hand seal pointed, and suddenly a flash of light appeared, the amber-colored jade strip had been summoned, with a "whoosh" sound, it rushed towards Lin Jingyu.

  Su Rou and Qi Huan shouted out in unison: "Stop!"

  But the amber-red silk was as swift as lightning, and in an instant it had rushed to Lin Jingyus face. Lin Jingyu was startled but not confused, feeling that the colors before his eyes were dazzling, knowing it was a fairy family treasure, immediately retreating three steps, left hand pointing to the sky, right hand towards the ground, hand grasping the sword, shouting loudly: "Rise!"

  "Huāng" dragon chant, instantly resonated throughout the Quiet Hall, only to see Lin Jingyus entire body enveloped in a cyan glow, a brilliant and majestic cyan-colored immortal sword rose up, its blade clear as autumn water, auspicious energy steaming up, for a moment not only did it hold back the surging golden light of Amber Zhu Xiang, but also reflected every face in the Quiet Hall into a pale blue color.

  Tian Bu Yi suddenly hummed and said coldly: "Cang Song is really generous, actually passing on the Dragon Slashing Sword to him."

  Zi Hao saw that Lin Jingyu was not injured, and he put his mind at ease. He smiled and said, "Our master once said that my junior brother has exceptional talent and will surely become a great figure, so its only right to nurture him with great effort."

  The field is not easy to face, and its even harder to look at.

  At this time, Amber Zhu Xiang and the Dragon-Slaying Sword were at a stalemate, but Tian Lingers beautiful eyes widened, her arms shook, her red clothes fluttered, and her body slowly rose into mid-air. With her hands crossed over her chest, she formed a lotus flower shape with her fingers and shouted: "Bind the gods!"

  As soon as the voice fell, a burst of light suddenly appeared, and the three-foot-long cinnabar red silk that was originally in front of him suddenly retreated and flew to Tian Lingers side, stopping in front of her. With a crisp sound, the light burst forth, growing rapidly without match, and in an instant, it had grown many times over, filling the entire upper space of the Guardian Hall, immediately suppressing the blue light of the Dragon-Slaying Sword. After a moment, it transformed into countless threads that rushed towards Lin Jingyu, surrounding him in the middle, dense and impenetrable.

  Su Ru stood up and shouted into the air: "Ling Er, you mustnt be presumptuous!"

  But just as she spoke, the crimson silks had already surrounded Lin Jingyu tightly, and not only could no one see Lin Jingyu, but even Tian Lingers figure in mid-air was also obscured by layer upon layer of red silks.

  Zhang Xiaofan was left staring in awe, his eyes wide with wonder. Suddenly, he heard someone behind him exclaim: "Amber Zhu Xi, truly a name that lives up to its reputation!"

  He turned his head and saw that it was Qi Hua staring intently at the scene, muttering to himself, but without a hint of worry on his face.

  Just as Tian Linger was about to win, the crowd suddenly heard a piercing "hiss" and a gap appeared in the layers of red silk, revealing a hint of green light.

  The fields and mulberry trees change color at the same time.

  "Roar!", a deafening sound, like an angry dragons fierce whistle, shook the nine heavens. In an instant, the gap expanded a hundredfold, and the green light surged again, bursting out of the seam. Lin Xingyu and his sword merged into one, his entire body faintly revealing a dragon shape, like an arrow off the string, unstoppable as he charged towards Tian Linger.

  Everyones face changed color, but Tian Linger was shocked yet not flustered. With her hands clasped in front of her chest, she rapidly drew a Taiji diagram in the air. In an instant, layers of red silk returned to her body, transforming into countless screens. The sound of shattering echoed incessantly as Lin Xings Dragon Slayer sword pierced through layer after layer of red silk. Although his momentum slowed slightly, his unstoppable aura remained unabated. It seemed that the two were about to determine life and death.

  "Alas!"

  A chill ran through, the Dragon Slayer sword was like a defeated broom, and it rebounded. Lin Xingyu was shocked and lost his color, he looked up to see that in an instant, another ice wall had formed between him and Tian Linger, the cold air was overwhelming, the Dragon Slayer swords power was astonishing, but it couldnt break through this ice wall. And Qi Huan, who knows when, had rushed to his side, pulling him back a zhang (about 3 meters) away.

  On the other side, Tian Lingers face turned pale, but Su Rou had already rushed up and pulled her into his arms in the blink of an eye, retreating to Tian Bu Yis side.

  Two divine artifacts in the arena lost control and gradually lost their luster, flying back into their owners hands.

  In the quiet hall, there is a silence.