A month later, Yu Guo Yao Ta's branch division brought an important moment.

  Every other year, the branches under the Pharmaceutical Tower will hold a selection competition. The disciples who win in the competition will have an opportunity to go to the only first-class empire on the entire continent!

  Entering the Sacred Yuan Empire means that all kinds of opportunities will come to oneself. There, there are legendary Purple Boundary strongmen, there are countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures, there are also Spiritual-level Dan masters, and even Treasure-level Dan masters exist!

  For the disciples of the Medicine Tower, being able to pass the selection will be a chance to leap from a fish to a dragon!

  So every selection is particularly grand!

  Now, even before the selection conference has begun, there are rumors circulating that this time's selection conference will welcome several unprecedented big shots participating!

  Suddenly, the entire medicine tower was boiling over.

  Almost every dance teacher is rushing to prepare and wants to show off at the selection conference.

  Three days ago, Xuan Yuan, who was in seclusion to practice the Dan technique, was suddenly called out by his master Hua Cang. The two had a conversation in a secret room, and only then did Xuan Yuan leave with excitement.

  What was said in particular, nobody knows.

  Only Duan Yuan knew that Hua Cangtu had told him that among the big shots who came this time, there was one who would decide their master and apprentice's fate.

  Once he's happy, who knows, maybe the two of them can leave Yu State, a third-rate country, and return to the main temple with their heads held high!

  Huā Cāng Shù made him determined to seize this opportunity and make a good impression in front of that person.

  On the day of the selection competition, three hours before the start of the match, Shang Zisu and Zhao Nanxing arrived at Zhu Ling's closed place together.

  Zhao Nanxing pressed his handprint on the door and infused it with spiritual energy.

  A green spiritual energy covered the door, flickering a few times with varying lengths.

  Then Zhao Nanxing withdrew his hand and waited together with Shang Zisu.

  While waiting, Zhao Nanxing said to Shang Zisu: "Brother Muci is really formidable, he can actually think of such a cryptic code. Even if someone sees it, they won't understand what it means."

  Shang Zisu didn't respond to him, but the expression in her eyes showed that she agreed with Zhao Nanxing's words.

  At first, several people discussed that in order to avoid Zhu Ling being deceived out of the alchemy room, it would be better to set a password, so that as long as someone did not know the password, Zhu Ling could ignore them uniformly.

  After discussing for a while, they still didn't get a definite result.

  In the end, Mu Qingge taught everyone a method, using spiritual power to release and create a flicker on the door as a signal. The length of time the flicker lasted varied, and if someone didn't know what was going on, they wouldn't notice it at all. Even if someone tried to imitate it, if they got even one detail wrong, Zhu Ling would know that someone was impersonating her.

  Moreover, Mu Qing Ge also told them that with such irregular Morse code, different meanings can be expressed.

  Several people immediately followed her with interest and learned from her for a while.

  Not long after Zhao Nanxing and Shang Zisu left, the tightly closed stone gate opened from the inside. Zhu Ling walked out.

  She flashed a charming smile when she saw the two of them.

  "Zhu Ling, you've lost a lot of weight." Shang Zi Su looked Zhu Ling up and down, her indifferent tone couldn't hide her concern.

  "Can't help it, for the sake of survival, we can only fight desperately."

  Zhao Nanxing nodded in appreciation: "Ambitious. What's the outcome?"

  Zhu Ling glanced at the two of them, but didn't reveal the outcome of her closed-door training. Instead, she spoke mysteriously: "Leave some suspense, we'll see who's better on the arena."

  Shang Zisu nodded with a faint smile on her face.

  It seems that Zhu Ling has gained quite a bit.

  "Alright! Since you said that, let's keep it a secret for now. We'll see who has improved more when we meet on the stage."

  "Good!" Zhu Ling raised an eyebrow, her eyes gleaming with a flirtatious glance at him.

  Zhao Nanxing confidently raised his chin and said to the two women, "Let's go, first back to our residence, and see if Mu Shidi has ended his closed-door meditation."

  "Is Mo Shidi closed in his residence?" Zhu Ling asked in surprise.

  Zhao Nanxing nodded: "Uh-huh, he said the place is quieter, just told us not to disturb him. Mei Shixiong is helping Master prepare some things for the selection match, so he didn't have time to come with us to pick you up."

  "It's nothing." Zhu Ling's sense of loss did not show up yet.

  Coming out of the alchemy room, she didn't see Mei Zizhong's figure. Zhu Ling was a bit disappointed. However, she also knew that someone like Mei Zizhong wouldn't like her, so she would never let her feelings interfere with him.

  Even though their relationship is now closer than ever before, she still keeps her heart in check and doesn't cross that line.

  The three of them left the alchemy room area together and headed towards Lao Chuanbo's residence.

  On the road, Zhao Nanxing told Zhu Ling about what happened at Yao Ta after he closed the door. He talked about Feng Yu's return to Lu Guo and how he was in a difficult situation now. Zhu Ling directly said: "Good move, Master Mo!"

  Zhao Nanxing gloomily said: "I didn't even mention Mu Ge, how did you guess?"

  "We first met Mu Shidi at the Phoenix Return Banquet, didn't we? At that time, we could all see that Mu Shidi and Feng Yu had a deep grudge against each other. Later, when we entered the Medicine Tower, I saw Feng Yu with Xie Yuan for a period of time. Xie Yuan is a narrow-minded person with no magnanimity. Originally, having Mei Shixiong above him was already making it hard for him to breathe, let alone adding another Mu Shidi who is even more talented and outstanding? It's not hard to imagine that the two of them would join forces to find trouble for someone. After Feng Yu snuck into the forbidden area and was locked in the water dungeon, I vaguely heard that Xie Yuan was very angry about this matter. In my heart, I guessed that they must be planning to do something bad. Feng Yu is a prince after all, no matter what, he wouldn't do something as despicable as stealing the elixir, would he? The reputation of the Lu Guo imperial family would be ruined! Since he wants to join forces with Xie Yuan to find trouble for Mu Shidi, then naturally, Mu Shidi will take the initiative to attack and thoroughly resolve this trouble."

  Zhao Nanxing looked at her with admiration: "I really can't see it, you are indeed meticulous. You analyzed this matter thoroughly."

  "What's going on?" Zhu Ling raised an eyebrow and looked at him.

  Zhao Nanxing nodded: "Indeed, as you said. Only, the person who took action was not Mu Shidi, but me. To put it another way, Mu Shidi entrusted me with handling this matter."

  He finished speaking and proudly straightened his waist, without a hint of guilt or shame as a disciple.

  Zhu Ling's eyes widened in surprise and she exclaimed: "I really didn't expect you to join in too!"

  She nodded again and said, "Brother Miao's move is really clever. He completely removed himself from suspicion of being the most suspicious person and handed it over to you for handling. You are an old disciple of Yao Ta, one of the figures in the wind and cloud, and have no gap with Feng Yu Gui. Moreover, you are a prince, so no one would suspect that you would plot against Feng Yu Gui. I think that at that time, Feng Yu Gui must have said that he was innocent, but had nothing to say."

  Zhao Nanxing sighed and said: "Zhu Shimei, I have to say it again, you are even smarter than I imagined."

  Zhu Ling smiled and didn't respond to Zhao Nanxing's flattery, instead saying: "However, expelling Feng Yu from the Medicine Tower was a bit too easy on him. He should be taught a lesson again, so that in the future, when he sees Mu Shidi, he'll take a detour."

  Zhao Nanxing smiled and said: "Mo Shidi's heart is like a deep ditch, his thoughts are unpredictable, who knows what he really thinks?"

  "You're right too." Zhu Ling said with a smile.

  However, I heard that the Grand Princess Feng Yu Fei of Lü Guo, who had been missing for a long time, suddenly returned to the imperial palace. The Emperor of Lü Guo somehow restored her original title as princess, which she was stripped of in the past. This grand princess's reputation back then was far from comparable to that of Feng Yu Gui today. As soon as the grand princess returned, the entire court of Lü Guo was stirred up, while Feng Yu Gui was expelled from the Medicine Tower for stealing medicine and made a shameful return to her country. Tsk tsk... I reckon that right now, Lü Guo is putting on an extraordinary play! I suddenly feel that being able to participate in this play even if only slightly is an honor.

  However, Zhu Ling thought that his spirited appearance was more of a delight in other people's misfortune.

  The three of them chatted as they walked and returned to Lou Chuangbo's place.

  The three of them stood quietly in front of Mu Qing's door, waiting silently.

  "I don't know if Mu Shidi has finished his closed-door training, but don't be late for the selection tournament." Zhao Nanxing looked up at the sky and saw that there were less than two hours left before the start of the selection tournament, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

  Shang Zisu said, "Don't worry, Mu Shidi has his own measure."

  An hour later, Mu Qingge still hadn't come out.

  "Are you three still here?" Suddenly, a clear and melodious voice like that of an immortal came from behind the three.

  The three of them turned around and saw Mei Zizhong approaching with his robes fluttering like a cloud riding the mist.

  He came before the three of them and glanced at Mu Qing's tightly closed door, frowning: "Hasn't Mu Qing left her room yet?"

  Zhao Nanxing said: "No, we are also waiting."

  Mei Zi Zhong's eyebrows furrowed even deeper: "Dean Hua has passed on the message that a big shot is about to arrive, and all disciples are to kneel outside the tower gate to welcome him."

  "Kneel down to welcome?" Zhao Nanxing was the first to feel disgusted, his eyebrows filled with unwillingness: "What a big shot, let us go and welcome him, but also kneel down?"

  "Probably someone from the Holy Yuan Empire."

  The Holy Yuan Empire, four words came out, Zhao Nanxing fell silent.

  He was just a small third-rate country's prince, and he didn't have the qualifications to shout in front of the big figures of the Sacred Yuan Empire. Even if he had an unyielding spirit, he couldn't help but compromise.

  He cannot implicate the entire Yu State royal family because of himself!

  Zhu Ling looked at Zhao Nanxing, who was unwilling to kneel, and then at Shang Zisu, whose face was cold, and smiled: "Kneel down if you have to. After all, it's not just us few people kneeling down. If your hearts are still uncomfortable, consider it as paying respects to the deceased elders."

  Zhao Nanxing was taken aback, then burst out laughing: "Haha, well said. Let's just consider it a bow to our departed elders."

  Shang Zi Su's icy face also slightly softened.

  Mei Zi Zhong looked at them and said, "Time is running out, let's go first. Mu Ge hasn't left the pass yet, and with her temperament, she probably wouldn't be willing to kneel down to welcome us either."

  All three nodded in agreement with Mei Zizhong's words.

  After discussing it over, Zhao Nanxing left a message for Mu Qingge outside the door, and the three of them followed Mei Zichong hastily towards the outer gate.

  On the road, many disciples had just received the notice and were gathering outside the Tower Gate.

  Even some disciples followed their own masters, hastily passing by their side with a flustered expression.

  "Where's Master?" Zhao Nanxing looked at Mei Zizhong and asked.

  "Master has gone ahead," replied Mei Zuo Zhong.

  Zhao Nanxing nodded slightly.

  When the four arrived at the gate of the tower, the thousands of disciples of Yao Tower had already packed the square outside the courtyard.

  Disciples with a master stood together with their master as the leader. Disciples without a master gathered together according to the people they were familiar with in daily life.

  Zhao Nanxing's sharp eyes discovered that the protective tower elders who rarely showed their faces also appeared one by one, standing at the forefront with Hua Cangtu.

  Zhu Ling stood in the crowd, suddenly feeling a pair of gloomy eyes falling on herself.

  She raised her eyes and seemed to see Xuan Yuan through the crowd.

  "After some thought, she said to Shang Zisu and others: 'I'll go back to that side first, lest I become a laughing stock.'"

  Shang Zisu frowned with concern and shook her head, stopping Zhu Ling's thoughts.

  Zhao Nanxing also opposed: "It's still safer to be with us. If you go, what if they make things difficult for you or secretly plot against you? Wouldn't that be a waste of all our previous efforts?"

  "If I don't go over, I'm afraid there will be more trouble. Anyway, it's just a matter of welcoming someone here, and once it's over, I'll hurry back to your side."

  "Think about it, you'd better stay. Huacai is busy at this time and won't bother with you, but Xuan Yuan won't either. No need to take risks, if you're worried that Xuan Yuan will take advantage of this, you might as well tell these big shots from the Holy Origin Empire about how he forced you to eat the puppet pill and ask them to preside over justice."

  These words warmed Zhu Ling's heart, and she looked at Mei Zi Zhong with a gentle gaze, nodding in agreement.

  In the end, Zhu Ling did not return to the team on the side of Hua Cangtu.

  She and Mei Zizhong stood behind Lou Kuanbai with three people.

  Lóu Chuān Bǎi stood not far from Huá Cāng Shù, Zhū Líng was standing there, the latter naturally saw him. His eyes sank for a moment, and a murderous intention emerged, looking at Xiǎo Yuán, the two exchanged glances, neither of them said anything.

  Everything should be considered in light of the overall situation. Their opportunities for rapid advancement absolutely cannot be ruined because of a small Zhu Ling!

  Everyone in the Medicine Tower has arrived, a crowd of thousands, all dressed in uniform white attire, giving off an ethereal and otherworldly feeling. Everyone is waiting silently, when Hua Cangtu lowers his voice to ask Lou Chuanbai: "Master Lou, you still have one more disciple, don't you?"

  Lao Chuan Bai smiled: "Mu Ge has not yet left the pass."

  Huā Cāng Shù's eyes flashed, and he thought to himself: 'It's better if that little brat with the surname Mù doesn't come. It would avoid drawing the attention of that person. Best case scenario, he shouldn't even show up for the upcoming selection tournament!'

  Huā Cāng Shù was harboring evil intentions in his heart.

  After a while, in the sky, suddenly a strong wind blew, and two huge flying beasts flew from afar. The flying beasts in the Medicine Tower were nothing compared to these two.

  Two flying beasts appeared above the disciples of the Medicine Tower like dark clouds covering the sun, and the crowd in the square was instantly shrouded in shadow.

  "Heavens! What flying beast is that?" Someone in the crowd couldn't help but ask the question that everyone was concerned about.

  But no one could answer.

  Those two huge flying beasts have already surpassed their cognition.

  Two flying beasts of the same kind, with a flap of their meat wings, brought up a gust of wind that blew the robes of the Medicine Tower disciples flying.

  They keep flying and hovering in the sky, from time to time making a loud and shrill cry.

  When they looked up at the sky with their heads raised as they got lower and lower, the crowd of pharmacists only discovered that there were two people standing on the backs of the two flying beasts.

  Such a large flying creature could accommodate hundreds of people standing on it, but at this moment, there were only two people standing on it.

  At this time, in the hearts of countless Medicine Tower disciples, a sentence was repeating: "Too arrogant! Too extravagant!"

  The flying beast arrived above the square, dividing into two and standing still without landing. The four people standing on the flying beast had an ethereal and elegant demeanor, but their faces were indistinct as they all wore grayish-white long robes.

  They stood on the flying beast's body, seemingly with no intention of coming down, nor did they talk to anyone on the ground, but just silently waited, as if waiting for something.

  Hua Cangtu looked up and saw the huge flying beast, saw the four people wearing gray and white robes, and his hands hidden in his sleeves trembled slightly.

  His eyes gleamed with excitement, and of all the people here, no one knew better than he what those grey-white robes represented.

  That's the attire of the Chief Elder of the Medicine Tower!

  The presiding elders, in the General Assembly of the Medicine Tower, have the right to manage various affairs of the Medicine Tower. They are more powerful than the nominal elders, and even every president is born from these presiding elders.

  He didn't expect that this time there would be four presiding elders coming at the same time, such grandeur was unprecedented. Moreover, there was also that person...

  In the midst of Huacang's excitement, a terrifying beast roar echoed through the sky once again.

  In the distance, several black dots appeared.

  In an instant, it appeared before everyone's eyes from a very distant place.

  When people saw what those black dots were, they couldn't help but change their faces!

  "What's that monster?!"

  Dragon head, leopard body, flesh wings, all over cyan, with golden patterns faintly visible on the body, mysterious and noble. Under their sharp claws, the air flows, as if a casual swipe could tear the sky apart.

  The long leopard tail was covered with inverted thorns, exuding a chilling aura. The tense muscles were filled with violent power!

  "This... this seems to be the Six-Winged Swift Wind Dragon Leopard!" someone stammered in fright.

  Those three pairs of flesh wings on the Wind Dragon Leopard's body seemed to be proclaiming their identity!

  Six-Winged Swift Wind Leopard!

  Although the six words were spoken softly, they caused a burst of gasps from all around.

  They may not know the Six-Winged Storm Dragon Leopard, but they do know of the existence of this transcendent continental species. It is a symbol of the emergence of the strongest man on this continent.

  That person is the goal of countless men's aspirations and the object of their adoration!

  That person is a legendary legend, an invincible god!

  Six-winged swift wind leopard appeared there, is it that person...

  Everyone involuntarily cast their gaze on the carriage, which was entirely black in color and had a low-key design, being pulled by the Six-Winged Swift Wind Leopard.

  Is he inside there?

  Mei Zi Zhong and Zhao Nan Xing looked up at the strange beast in the sky together, their eyes filled with shock.

  At this time, it seems that the kneeling request that made them unwilling before is not so unacceptable. If it's that man, they would be willing to kneel!

  "Big brother, is that really you? I feel like I'm dreaming." Zhao Nanxing muttered.

  Mei Zi Zhong's seclusion was broken at this moment.

  He would have heard of the legend of that person even if he didn't care about worldly affairs.

  His calm eyes had a hint of anticipation as he replied to Zhao Nanxing's question: "If it's true, I'd love to see his demeanor with my own eyes!"

  On the other side, Zhu Ling also asked Shang Zi Su: "Zi Su, are we dreaming?"

  Shang Zi Su's eyes were filled with shock, and he slowly shook his head.

  In the crowd, Wei family siblings and Futiandragon, Shuiling were together. They looked at the Difeng Dragon Leopard in the sky with the same shock as the people around them, their excitement was hard to express.

  Wei Qianqian said to Wei Qi: "When we get home, tell Father that we met someone at the Medicine Tower today, he'll definitely be jealous of us!"

  Wei Qi's face was also excited, nodding constantly: "I... I'm not dreaming, am I? Cui Cui... pinch me... pinch me once!"

  "Ow!" Wei Qi suddenly took a deep breath and covered her arm, saying to Wei Juan: "You really pinched me!"

  "Didn't you tell me to pinch him?"

  Wei Qi stared at her silently, glared at her fiercely, and then shifted his gaze to the sky.

  "Is it really that great lord? The elderly people used to say that two hundred years ago, our country of Ba suffered a great calamity. It was that great lord who descended from the heavens and saved everyone, embracing the entire nation of Ba."

  Shui Ling nodded blankly: "I know. I heard Grandfather say that when he was still a child, at the moment of his death, that adult used only one palm to destroy the Nine Underworld Serpents."

  Fu Tian swallowed his saliva and nodded, "The Nine Underworld Serpent is an ancient ferocious beast. It's said that it shouldn't exist on the Linchuan Continent, but the one that appeared in our country of Ba was a serpent that had been sleeping for tens of thousands of years. Even if a supreme being at the Violet Realm were to face it, they would hardly have any power to resist. Our countless citizens of Ba Country fell into its mouth and became its food."

  "That great man is our country's benefactor!" Shuiling said seriously.

  Futian Dragon did not oppose this sentence.

  Because in Pakistan, almost every household and tribe has an idol of someone.

  It's just a pity that the face is blurry!

  Everyone reacted differently, but time was just a moment.

  After the appearance of the Six-Winged Swift Wind Dragon Leopard, the four people who were originally standing on the flying beast humbly and respectfully bowed their heads to welcome: "Pay respects to Your Majesty the Holy King!"

  The sentence fell like thunder among the crowd on the ground.

  Even if I had already guessed a thing or two in my heart, hearing it with my own ears was still utterly shocking.

  Hua Cangtu was like a man who had just woken up from a dream. He hastily knelt down on the ground and shouted loudly: "Pay respects to His Majesty, the Holy King!"

  As his voice rose, thousands of disciples knelt down and sincerely shouted out the words - 'Welcome the Holy King!'

  Lou Chuangbo knelt beside Hua Cangtu, his hands trembling with agitation.

  When he was young, he had always hoped to see the man who was considered the strongest on the entire continent, but never had the chance. Unexpectedly, when he was old, he was able to fulfill his dream.

  Two dark shadows suddenly appeared in the sky.

  As soon as they appeared, they fell onto the backs of two Wind Dragon Leopards.

  A tall and straight figure, a cold expression, evoking a sense of fear from deep within.

  It was as if the appearance of these two men represented the gap between them and the person in the car.

  "The master has spoken, let us rise." The solitary figure gazed down at the thousands of people on the ground, saying coldly.

  Gu Ya was looking for that familiar figure in the crowd.

  If it weren't for their master's fondness for that person, why would they care whether this group of people is standing or kneeling? But... how come that person can't be seen anywhere?

  "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

  The four people on the flying beast spoke first and stood up straight.

  Hua Cangju led everyone in bowing their thanks before standing up from the ground.

  The flying beasts suddenly descended, their massive wings stirring up the air, forcing thousands of people on the ground to retreat and make way for them to land.

  The flying beast retracted its meat wings and grasped the floor with its sharp claws, instantly shattering the hard jade stones on the ground.

  The disciples of Yao Ta saw the ferocity of the flying beast and changed color one after another, revealing a few points of fear.

  The flying beast crouched on the floor, allowing the person on its back to get off.

  The four of them landed on the ground and headed towards Huacangtu.

  They didn't greet each other, but instead turned around together and looked up at the sky.

  The Six-Winged Swift Wind Dragon Leopard and the Mysterious Chariot vanished instantly before everyone's eyes.

  Thousands of people saw only two black and one white figure slowly descending from the sky.

  That figure standing in the middle, tall and slender, instantly attracted everyone's attention.

  Unblemished white and noble mysterious purple jointly outlined the lines on his body. His raven-black long hair fell all the way to his ankles, swaying gently without any wind.

  He descended slowly, as if a god had come down from heaven, making one want to prostrate oneself on the ground and offer the most devout worship.

  When his clear five senses were deeply reflected in everyone's eyes, time seemed to have stopped.

  Strangers on the road are like jade, and the young master is unparalleled in the world. Such a description can no longer depict the shock in people's hearts. His handsome appearance has exceeded the category of imagination, and in front of him, even the sun seems to have dimmed.

  As if he were the only source of light in this world!

  The appearance of Xiǎo Mò gives people a sense of shame and inferiority, a gap between mortals and gods.

  But for four of them, it brought a shocking terror like a thunderbolt!

  "He...he...he...how does he look like Mu Ge's older brother..." Wei Juanjuan said unclearly, her eyes filled with terror that almost swallowed her whole.

  Wei Qi and Shui Ling were no better than her either.

  Especially Fow Tianlong, he was already stiff in his place. If this was Muge's older cousin, then Muge's origins and background... He suddenly felt a chill on the back of his neck.

  It was as if he had unknowingly crossed paths with Death multiple times!

  Feng Tianlong came back to his senses and met Shui Ling's eyes.

  Those big eyes seemed to be saying to him: "Look at what you've done! Almost brought disaster to the country of Ba!"

  Feng Tianlong hung his head in shame, wishing he could slap himself to death.

  Sai Miao's appearance was stunning, the kind that made people dare not harbor any wild thoughts. Even the infatuated female disciples of Yao Ta didn't dare to have any evil intentions, let alone make any improper moves.

  At the moment when Cai Miao stood on the square, people felt a strong breath spreading from his feet, quickly covering the entire medicine tower. Those proud seals couldn't stop his peek at all.

  Cai Miao's actions were open and aboveboard, without any concealment.

  Thousands of people, yet no one dared to oppose.

  When Si Mo's breath reached the tightly closed door of Mu Qing Ge, the familiar scent coming from inside made him instantly withdraw his extended breath, and a hint of a smile flashed in the depths of his profound and indifferent eyes.

  The four people who came down from the flying beast walked together to Sima's front, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I am Yuan Hu, the elder of the General Affairs Office of Yao Ta."

  Another three people followed him and said:

  "I am the Chief Elder of the Medicine Tower's General Assembly, Cang Erzi."

  "I am Li Ren, the Elder and Chief Steward of the Medicine Tower."

  "I am the Chief Elder of the Medicine Tower's General Assembly, Xia Tianwu."

  "We pay our respects to Your Majesty, the Holy King!"

  His eyes drooped, and his long eyelashes blocked the expression in his eyes. As if he hadn't heard what the four of them were saying at all.

  None of the four dared to show a look of dissatisfaction, but became even more cautious and careful.

  "Master has never been one for empty courtesy. This time he's here to watch the Medicine Tower selection tournament, so let's not waste any more time on other things."

  The four of them smiled awkwardly and stepped aside.

  Among them, the old man Yu Hu secretly gave a look to Hua Cangtu who was standing aside, and the latter quickly understood and stepped forward, saying: "Your Majesty Sheng Wang, I am Hua Cangtu, the head of the Medicine Tower Branch."

  After finishing speaking, he looked at Gu Ye and carefully said: "This noble lord, the competition is about to begin. How about His Majesty Sheng Wang follows us in first?"

  In the desolate night, he gazed at Si Mo, and after seeing his almost imperceptible nod, he then said to Hua Cangtu: "Go in."

  Huā Cāngshù immediately turned around and led the way. Over a thousand people made way, clearing the main road for Sī Mò to walk through.

  It wasn't until the figure of Si Mo disappeared from the courtyard gate that Wei Qi let out a deep breath and said, "You guys say, is the Holy King really the same person as Mu Ge's older cousin? I feel like they just look alike."

  Wei Qianqian also nervously said, "I think so too. Muge's older brother may not like to talk, but he is still a good person to get along with. However, the Holy King... I feel that he and we are not people from the same world."

  "Nonsense. His Majesty the Holy King is a god-like figure, and it's only natural that he's different from us." said Mizuchi, unable to help herself.

  "Are they really one person?" Wei Qi scratched his hair, saying irritably.

  Fu Tianlong suddenly said: "This question, when we meet Mu Ge, just ask and you'll know."

  ……

  In Loucuan Bai's residence, when Mu Qingge walked out of the house, she felt that the surroundings were very quiet.

  Her seclusion during this period was not in the room that everyone thought, but in her own space. For more than a month, she did not distract herself to do anything else, but kept refining the elixir in the alchemy room in her space.

  At a later time, she suddenly entered a very mysterious state, which gave her many new insights on the path of alchemy.

  If she hadn't remembered that today was the day of the competition, she would probably have continued practicing.

  "Where is he?" Mu Qingge felt that there was no one around and was slightly surprised.

  While searching around, she saw a letter left by Zhao Nanxing on the door of the house.

  It wasn't until they opened it and took a look that they realized they had been summoned to kneel outside the gate of the Medicine Tower to welcome some big shot.

  Mo Qingge felt fortunate in her heart, 'Fortunately, I came out late, otherwise wouldn't I have to suffer?'

  Mu Qingge had just put down the paper in his hand when he saw Zhao Nanxing hurrying over.

  "Brother Miao, you've finally come out of seclusion!" Zhao Nanxing's tense expression instantly vanished the moment he saw Miao Qing standing in the courtyard.

  "What's wrong?" Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow and asked.

  Zhao Nanxing urged: "Hurry up and follow me, or we'll be late."

  "What's going on?" Mu Qingge frowned and said. Didn't this guy go to kneel down and welcome the big shot?

  "Let's go while talking." Zhao Nanxing urged Mu Qingge to set off, and when he saw her following him, he explained: "Because the Holy King has arrived, so the Dean decided to start the competition half an hour earlier. Any disciple who fails to arrive at the competition venue within one incense stick will be disqualified."

  "Wait, who's coming?" Mu Qingge suddenly stopped and stared at Zhao Nanxing with wide eyes.

  Zhao Nanxing thought that Mu Qingge's surprise was because he knew the sudden news of the Holy King's arrival, and was shocked. He proudly said: "I'm like you, when I knew the Holy King came to our Medicine Tower Branch, I was also frightened. I thought I was dreaming, but unexpectedly, he really came! Unfortunately, you didn't see the scene when he appeared, his slow descent from the sky was simply a divine arrival! I feel that with just one stomp of his foot, the entire Linchuan Continent would tremble for three minutes."

  Mo Qing listened with a frown on his face. In his heart, he secretly thought: That old monster, how did it suddenly appear?

  Zhao Nanxing listened and saw Mu Qing's frowning and silent appearance, thinking that she was regretful for not seeing the sacred king's divine appearance with her own eyes. He quickly comforted her, saying: "Don't worry, Mu Shidi, once we arrive at the competition venue, you'll be able to see the Sacred King."

  Who the hell wants to see him!

  Mo Qing's inner world was in turmoil!

  Since last time, after that damned man suddenly said those mushy words, she didn't want to see that man at all.

  Mo Qing's neck twisted sharply, as if using this action to express her inner attitude.

  She really doesn't want to see him!

  "Huh? Mu Shidi, what's wrong with you? Why is your expression so strange?" Zhao Nanxing asked, puzzled by Mu Qingge's changing face.

  Mo Qing sang subconsciously touched her face and blurted out: "Who's being weird!"

  Zhao Nanxing furrowed his brow and said seriously: "Mu Shidi, you're acting a bit strangely. Is it because you've been in seclusion for too long?"

  Mu Qing's hands were busy putting down, and a layer of cold color was applied to her absolutely beautiful face: "No."

  "Are you sure? The arena match is not an easy task, and alchemy requires even more focus. If you're not feeling well or have any discomfort, be sure to speak up early on, so as not to affect your performance." Zhao Nanxing said seriously.

  She thought to herself: 'Her only problem is that she wants to kick that old scoundrel Si Mo away.' But can she?

  "I'm fine, let's go. Didn't you say it was getting late?" Mu Qingge said lightly.

  Zhao Nanxing saw that she was unwilling to speak and did not continue to force her, nodded and said to her: "You remember, if there's anything uncomfortable, you must say it out immediately."

  "Got it," Mu Qingge said.

  The two arrived at the venue to find that on this square, ten high platforms had already been set up, with flags erected on top, each bearing a number from one to four.

  There are high stands around the arena, allowing people sitting on them to have a clear view of the situation in the arena.

  And in the best viewing position on the platform, it was divided into three levels. At the very top sat one person, wearing a white robe, Mu Qingge didn't need to look at his face to know who it was. Moreover, Gu Yeh and Gu Ye stood on either side of him.

  "Look, Brother Mochi, that's the Holy King himself, our acknowledged number one in Linchuan." Zhao Nanxing said softly as he saw Moqi's gaze fall upon the viewing platform.

  Mu Qing looked at Si Mo, and the latter seemed to have a feeling too, looking back at her. As soon as their eyes met, Mu Qing coldly turned away, as if she hadn't seen him at all.

  His eyebrows slightly raised, and the corners of his mouth curved up lightly. It seemed that he didn't want to see her here after all.

  Mocheng Ge looked along the viewing platform and saw four strangers wearing gray and white long gowns.

  "Those four are the Elders of the Pharmaceutical Tower's General Hospital." Zhao Nanxing explained on behalf of Mu Qingge.

  The third row doesn't need introduction, sitting are those elders of this court. Hua Cangtu and Lou Chuanbai are also among them.

  Mochou Ge discovered that although there were over a thousand people gathered here, it was quiet as if no one was present.

  She frowned, knowing without thinking that it was because of him.

  Look, what a great game, what a lively atmosphere, all because of one person, it has become so dull and lifeless, like a pool of stagnant water with no vitality.

  Someone also doesn't know the courtesy, still sitting on it so calmly.

  In front of Hua Cangtu, there was an incense burner with a long incense stick inserted into it. At this moment, the incense stick had already burned to its last inch.

  When the flames above went out, Hua Cangtu stood up and said to the people standing around the arena: "Alright, time's up. If any disciples haven't arrived yet, they're disqualified from the competition. Next, I'll announce the rules for this selection tournament. As with previous years, it will be a defensive battle format. The top ten people on the popularity chart will each take their turn defending the stage according to their ranking, while everyone else can challenge them freely; whoever wins five consecutive matches emerges victorious! The competition will continue until all thirty spots are filled!"

  Mù light song listen understood, that is to say the first round of guards, are the top ten people on the popularity list.

  Those who fail to defend the arena will be replaced by the winner as the new arena master. Those who win three consecutive games are automatically promoted, and then the remaining players compete for the vacant arena master position, continuing the match.

  After the thirty names of the medicine senders were selected, the competition also ended.

  However, she still had a question. She directly interrupted Huacang's words and said: "Director Hua, can the person who guards the arena initiate a challenge to people in other arenas?"

  Hua Cang's face sank, he didn't expect Mu Qingge to dare interrupt him so blatantly at this time...

  Digression

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