Chapter 1614 |
After Old Man Gu Yue caused a stir a few days ago, the three Palace Masters and Elder Gu Yue completely fell out. In the end, no one benefited, and Su Yi ended up with a "death" result for nothing.
At this moment, both Wu Kun and Cheng Gaoming avoided making eye contact with Old Man Gu Yue. After witnessing another incident involving Elder Gu Yue’s disciples, they didn’t intervene.
They both thought it would be better to mind their own business. Even without authority, Gu Yue’s strength cannot be underestimated. If a fight were to break out, the Princely Elder is present, and no one would come out unharmed!
In the current crisis, whether it’s the Palace Masters or Zuo Qiufeng’s side, anyone can find a reason to cause trouble. It’s a matter of who loses their patience first.
"Elder Tong! Test Lingyue Peak! If they are not qualified, you know what to do!" Zuo Qiufeng coldly snorted, sweeping his brocade robe with a grand gesture.
Elder Tong, who was beaten up by Elder Gu Yue and left his parents unrecognizable, trembled all over when he heard Zuo Qiufeng’s words. He raised his eyes and glanced at Gu Yue, feeling extremely miserable.
"Yes, Lord!" With a hasty bow, he walked up to the soul-testing platform.
Li Shiran and Achu, who were below the stage at Lingyue Peak, glanced at Gu Yue. With a nod from Gu Yue, they walked onto the stage with excitement.
In an instant, everyone’s attention quickly turned to the group from Lingyue Peak. They all stared intently, afraid of missing out on a great show!
"Hmph, we’ll know their strength soon enough! Tian Chang just showed off a moment ago!"
"Look at Elder Tong, his gaze is as sharp as a knife. If Gu Yue beat him like that, his disciples won’t have an easy time either!"
Elder Tong touched his still swollen eye corner, burning with anger. He glared at Li Shiran and Achu and snorted.
"All of you, one by one, step onto the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone! Hurry up! There are still so many people behind you! Don’t waste any time!"
Li Shiran nodded gently and, under the watchful eyes of everyone, stepped onto the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone. A burst of colorful elemental energy instantly erupted and surrounded Li Shiran.
Twirling and swirling, it didn’t dissipate for a while. Finally, a small dark cloud formed in the sky, and a lightning bolt shot out, creating a dazzling light that intertwined with the colorful elemental energy, instantly merging into the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone.
"Boom boom!"
The Soul Measuring Yuan Stone emitted a buzzing sound, and the wind and thunder filled the sky. Li Shiran felt a pleasant soul energy flowing inside her body, as if her entire soul had been washed by spring water, making her very comfortable.
The crowd exclaimed one after another, pointing at the sudden phenomenon rising in the sky, with flashes of brilliance in their eyes.
"This girl has quite high quality! She can actually stir up the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone and bring about such anomalies! Not bad!"
"Yes, our Yutian Palace’s Soul Measuring Yuan Stone is not the same as other Yuan Stones. It is made by polishing hundreds of pieces of Soul Measuring Yuan Stone, with extremely strong pressure resistance. It’s unbelievable that this girl’s test would have such an effect! Unthinkable!"
"How old is this girl? Is she really a direct disciple without any talent?"
Old Man Gu Yue stroked his beard in satisfaction, and his silver hair floated, showing a sense of pride and ease. When he looked at Elder Tong, his expression became serious.
Elder Tong squinted his eyes and carefully looked at the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone. Li Shiran’s performance in the test completely exceeded his expectations. His mouth twitched slightly, and he thought to himself, "No wonder Gu Yue insisted on bringing the two siblings to participate in the Yutian Soul Race. Besides Su Yi, it turns out that Lingyue Peak still has other talented individuals!"
Elder Tong glanced back at Zuo Qiufeng, who shook his head gently. With a mountain-like expression on his face, he signaled them to continue and act accordingly.
"Rumble…"
After a while, the natural phenomenon began to dissipate, and the gloomy sky returned to clear. Every person had a deeply surprised expression on their face.
"Swoosh!"
On the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone, Li Shiran’s information appeared, "Li Shiran, with half-step Heavenly Grade soul quality, first-grade intermediate cultivation level, entered Yutian Palace zero years ago!"
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, the onlookers burst into waves of astonishment and commotion, as their arrow-like gazes were cast upon Li Shiran on the high platform.
Li Shiran tightly pursed her lips, her gaze distant. She had known she would face this situation, but now that she was in this situation, it still had a significant impact on her heart.
"So, you’re only a first-grade intermediate. You’re not even as good as the disciples at Gongque Lake! Hahaha!"
"Yeah, who cares if you’re only at half-step Heavenly Grade? You’re still a worthless person! It’s laughable! Such an embarrassment!"
"Haha, silly things, go away!"
Among the crowd, people kept mocking. Li Shiran’s face turned as red as a tomato. When Elder Tong saw her low cultivation, he relaxed and smirked.
"Hmph! I’m not even as good as a pawn! Forget it!"
Zuo Qiufeng, sitting on the high platform, watched Li Shiran. His eyes flickered with thoughts as he said, "Entering the palace for zero years?"
Then, Zuo Qiufeng raised his hand, gesturing for Elder Tong to continue. Soon, Li Shiran timidly walked to Elder Gu Yue’s side. Gu Yue smiled and gently patted Li Shiran’s head.
"Shi Ran, well done!"
Li Shiran shyly smiled. Being acknowledged by Elder Gu Yue, the mockery of irrelevant people didn’t matter at all!
"Sister, don’t be afraid! Let me go up and shock their eyes!"
Achu’s hands were already pressing so hard that they turned purplish-red. His teeth clenched, emanating a cold aura, as his sister was mocked by everyone.
At this moment, Elder Tong on the stage said, "Lingyue peak, next!"
Watching Li Shiran’s performance, Elder Tong, with a mocking smile, continued calling for the next spot. From time to time, he glanced at Elder Gu Yue, showing a sense of pity for a fading hero.
"Chu’er, go! Show them what Lingyue peak is capable of!" Gu Yue whispered to Achu, giving him a look full of trust.
Achu looked at Elder Tong and the lofty Zuo Qiufeng, feeling a fiery rage rising like a rocket, shouting angrily.
"Alright! Watch me!"
Crossing his hands and tightly gripping his chest, Achu shook his neck from side to side, making a "crack" sound.
An incredibly intense battle intent surged within him. Unlike others who could freely show off, Achu, with only a basic knowledge of martial arts, took a simple step and rushed towards the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone. This immediately attracted sneers and mockery from all around, but Achu remained unfazed!
"Bring it on!"
Standing in front of the stone, Achu looked at the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone emitting a radiant glow. A majestic and intertwined brilliance surrounded him as he gradually closed his eyes.
In Achu’s mind, the soul gradually became silent, like a calm lake. Achu instantly felt himself in a mysterious place, where endless scenes constantly appeared before his eyes!
"Who are you people! Don’t kill my grandma! Er Gou!"