"No mistake!" Yun Wuxin's face was grim. "That guy hoarded a massive amount of heavenly and earthly treasures and gave them away to everyone he met, yet he never bestowed any upon our Longhu Cave Heaven. It's clear he's biased against us!"

"You should tell the Saint Heir about this. He ought to know what to do!"

Han Xiao frowned. "Are you suggesting...?"

Yun Wuxin's gaze was dark. "I've checked. That Wang Xiu... his Cultivation Level is only at the fourth or fifth layer of the Golden Core realm. No matter how heaven-defying his talent, he's no match for our Longhu Saint Heir."

"Even in a worst-case scenario, even if he has a trump card, given the quality of this batch of Sanqing disciples, they can deploy two or three people at most!"

"And our Longhu Immortal Sect, including the Saint Heir, has a full eight prodigies. We can overwhelm them with sheer numbers!"

Han Xiao hissed softly, "Isn't that... somewhat against the rules?"

Yun Wuxin's face was expressionless. "Fair competition. What's so against the rules about that? If you want to become a Kylin heir and crush your peers, talent isn't enough. You have to show real strength!"

...

「Meanwhile, at the Mount Shu Immortal Sect's quarters.」

Tao Fan, a picture of immortal-like grace, had a Communication Token floating before him, projecting one scene after another.

"Junior pays her respects to the Patriarch!"

"No need for such formality, Saintess!" Tao Fan's smile was warm as he said, "I hear the Saintess made a trip and returned empty-handed?"

Li Xuanqi's face turned slightly awkward. "Yes! Someone else got there first; I was a step too late!"

Tao Fan slowly shook his head. "Not a step late. You were a whole three days late!"

Li Xuanqi's expression altered slightly. "What?"

Tao Fan stated, "On the second day after entering the Holy Realm, Sanqing's prodigy Wang Xiu was already moving freely, seizing every opportunity!"

Upon hearing this, Li Xuanqi's beautiful eyes widened, and surprise was written all over her porcelain-like face.

She knew full well what being able to move freely on the second day implied. It might have seemed like a mere two- or three-day difference, but the talent it signified... was even greater than hers, and she had been born with a Sacred Body.

She had seen Wang Xiu use some techniques before. The impression he gave her was one of mystery; his depths were unfathomable. Yet, Li Xuanqi had remained confident. Her glory was earned time and again through her own battles, as solid as a rock, not some castle in the air. Now, however, she felt an added wariness toward Wang Xiu. That descendant of the Sanqing Divination Sect, who always seemed to be smiling, was truly immeasurable.

Tao Fan chuckled. "Saintess, there's no need to panic. This doesn't necessarily mean that Wang Xiu's talent surpasses yours. Perhaps he has other methods, who can say?"

Li Xuanqi fell silent for a moment before asking, "Senior, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Tao Fan spoke slowly, "Sanqing has endured great hardships. Now, eight hundred years have passed, and it seems their fortunes are about to turn. I haven't been in Nanzhou for a long time, so it's difficult for me to divine the current workings of fate. But I am aware that if Sanqing should rise again, it will be a significant event for all of Nanzhou! For our Mount Shu, it is also a matter of deep relevance."

"Saintess, with your once-in-an-age talent, you are destined to one day lead Mount Shu. If you can take this opportunity in the Holy Academy to understand this prodigy of Kylin-like talent, it will be beneficial and cause no harm."

Pausing for a moment, he smiled again. "Of course, if you can surpass him in a competition among your peers, I believe it will be greatly beneficial to your own cultivation as well!"

Immortal light suffused Li Xuanqi's form as she slowly lifted her stunningly beautiful eyes. "I understand! I will go find him!"

With a broad smile, Tao Fan reminded her, "Don't forget to bring several fellow disciples. The Ancient Forest is full of opportunities but also dangers... As the Saintess, you are too important to venture into peril alone!"

Li Xuanqi had already disconnected the communication.

...

「Meanwhile...」

Similar scenes were unfolding at the quarters of other Immortal Sects.

"Sanqing's Wang Xiu has astonishing talent and mysterious methods! But you are not without a chance. Seize the momentum, and you may be able to suppress him!"

"..."

"With Sanqing's current foundation and destiny, for a prodigy like Wang Xiu to appear is already remarkable. For them to also have someone with a Sacred Body is their absolute limit... The six of you are the pillars of our Immortal Sect's generation. If you work together, you have no reason to fear them!"

"..."

"If conditions permit, you may ally with other Immortal Sects to collectively pressure Sanqing!"

"I understand! The Sanqing Immortal Sect doesn't play by the rules. They used shameless tactics to forcibly take a spot from us before we departed. If the opportunity arises, I will certainly avenge this grievance!"

"..."

"Sanqing has always been overbearing. If they rise again, it's unlikely we'll gain anything from it!"

"Just act as you see fit. In a contest among peers, any means can be justified!"

"..."

...

「Meanwhile...」

Wang Xiu was leading the people from Sanqing, racing through the Ancient Forest.

Their contingent of one hundred and twenty people advanced with a mighty and unstoppable presence.

Wherever they passed, even many of the giant and ferocious Fierce Beasts dared not approach or spy on them.

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