The vast square was silent as the grave.

Neither the sect elders on the high platform nor the young geniuses witnessing everything dared to speak.

From Ye Qingchen breaking through to the Spiritual Sea Realm to directly obliterating Hong Qitian, everything happened in a flash, yet everything in this short period overturned everyone's imagination.

Whether it was Ye Qingchen's breakthrough to the Spiritual Sea Realm, or his Profound Tier Top-Grade Martial Technique "Thunderous Finger", or the execution of his Sword Intent "Frenzied Dragon", it all deeply shocked everyone present.

Lu Ming and An Mengxiang's mouths were agape, unable to believe it.

Ye Qing's face was covered in tears, joyfully looking at that figure on the square.

Lei Qianjue's heart trembled wildly, feeling he had misjudged again and again.

The elders of the eight major sects wished they could slap themselves, their eyes angrily turned to Wu Shanhe, wishing they could tear him apart. How could they have believed the lies of this dog? Have they missed out on a Newcomer King?

Wu Shanhe shivered, collapsing to the ground as if all his bones had been pulled away. He already saw the looks from the sect elders at him. After today, his collusion with Hong Qitian, and missing the Newcomer King, would inevitably be known to everyone.

By then, how could the sect spare him?

Only Hong Man couldn't help but laugh heartily, at this moment, he felt all his grudges were swept away:

"Haha, someone like this doesn't deserve to be the Newcomer King, who else could be the Newcomer King?"

Boom!

His words were like a fuse, completely igniting the entire square.

"Newcomer King!"

"Newcomer King!"

"Newcomer King!"

Voices rose in waves, deafeningly loud, as if tearing apart the sky above.

Everyone shouted hysterically.

Lu Ming gazed deeply at Ye Qingchen.

At the start of the assessment, Ye Qingchen's words, "I want to win the Newcomer King," seemed like a joke to him. But now, the title of Newcomer King is truly deserved, and probably no one will doubt it, no one can shake it.

Amidst the shouts.

Ye Qingchen slowly turned, his gaze sweeping around until it landed on Wu Shanhe.

At this moment, Wu Shanhe's already pale face turned even paler, trembling as he exclaimed in horror, "Ye Qingchen, what do you intend to do?"

"What do you think?"

Ye Qingchen narrowed his eyes, walking towards Wu Shanhe.

Back in Cyan Cloud City, Wu Shanhe vouched for Ye Wushuang and even manipulated Mo Chen to deal with him. If it hadn't been for Zhou Yuntian's intervention, he might have taken action himself!

Moreover, today, he colluded with Hong Qitian to set up such a killing field.

As Ye Qingchen approached ever closer, Wu Shanhe couldn't stop trembling. He was only at the First Heaven of the Spiritual Sea, vastly inferior to Hong Qitian. Now, even Hong Qitian has perished at Ye Qingchen's hand. Where would he find the thought to resist?

Escape!

"Swish!"

Without a moment's hesitation.

Wu Shanhe's figure wavered as he desperately fled toward the square's exit.

He knew that once his actions were exposed, not only would Ye Qingchen not let him off, but the sect wouldn't spare him either. He might have to live as a fugitive after today. His heart filled with hatred for Ye Qingchen...

But just as this thought arose.

It completely vanished.

In the eyes of the crowd, they saw Ye Qingchen raise his hand to slash, sending a sword qi sweeping across.

"Splurt!"

Wu Shanhe's head flew high, his widened eyes filled with regret.

Finally, he fell lifeless to the ground, blood soaking the earth.

Only at this point did the elders on the high platform regain their senses.

The elder of Xingluo Sect sighed heavily, slowly stood up, and cupped his fists to Ye Qingchen, saying, "Ye Qingchen, we were deceived by Wu Shanhe and wronged you."

"If you are willing to join our Xingluo Sect, our previous promises remain valid!"

As his words fell, the Celestial Extreme Sect elder also jolted awake, suddenly standing up, "Ye Qingchen, we at the Celestial Extreme Sect feel the same. As long as you join our sect, the Sect Leader can even personally instruct your cultivation!"

"Ye Qingchen! Join our sect, and you can name any conditions you want..."

"Ye Qingchen..."

One elder after another rose in haste, doing everything to recruit Ye Qingchen, all eager to bring this Newcomer King into their fold.

If Ye Qingchen breaking two records wasn't enough to make them pay attention, his sudden breakthrough to the Spiritual Sea Realm, on-the-spot mastery of Profound Tier Top-Grade Martial Techniques, and demonstration of Sword Intent elevated Ye Qingchen's status infinitely in their hearts.

Such an existence had never been achieved by any previous Newcomer King. No matter what conditions are proposed, the sects would agree!

Even Elder Xie could no longer remain silent, nearly pleading for Ye Qingchen to join the Celestial Essence Sword Sect, only then could he avoid punishment.

The young geniuses surrounding the square watched the elders from the high platform. These individuals backed by the eight major sects could shake the Celestial Peak Country with a mere stomp, yet here they were, humbly and ingratiatingly accommodating towards that young man, a sight so shocking it felt unprecedented.

More so, they felt that this day's events weren't as exciting as anything else in their lives.

"Now you know to ask for me?" Ye Qingchen placed his hands behind his back, his gaze coldly sweeping around, "Where were you just now? Why didn't you speak up when Hong Qitian challenged me just now?"

Upon hearing this.

The elders' faces turned green and white, bitterness filling their hearts. They could only cast venomous looks at Elder Xie. If not for the Celestial Essence Sword Sect, Ye Qingchen wouldn't harbor such animosity towards them.

Elder Xie nearly ground his teeth to dust, unable to voice his frustration in front of so many people watching, wishing he could drag Wu Shanhe over to kill him again.

But at this moment, he couldn't avoid it, only capable of a long sigh:

"Ye Qingchen, what happened today was our Celestial Essence Sword Sect's mistake. As long as you are willing to join us, we will fulfill all your conditions!"

Other elders also chimed in.

"Will he agree?"

Everyone directed their gazes over.

The eight major sects were situated at the zenith of the Celestial Peak Country, where every young genius regarded joining an honor. But the treatment received upon joining varied greatly.

Some could only cultivate and comprehend on their own, while others received guidance from great masters.

For someone like Ye Qingchen, should he join the eight major sects, his treatment would surely be top-tier, incomparable to any previous Newcomer King.

"If it were me, I'd just agree. The eight major sects are already showing such sincerity... the future prospects are boundless!" a person said, face full of envy.

"Indeed, indeed, any wise person would know how to choose!"

People all around nodded in agreement.

The elders of the eight major sects thought the same. In their view, Ye Qingchen's previous words were merely spurred by anger, resenting them for not saving him. After a scolding, the anger should be extinguished.

Then it would be time to return to reality.

Ye Qingchen wouldn't possibly turn against them, so he'll still obediently join their sects in the end. Even the mysterious elder, who was also present, remained silent, as if not holding any hope.

In the eyes filled with curiosity, intrigue, or anticipation, Ye Qingchen was seen walking straight out of the square without looking back.

Just before leaving, he paused his steps, his gaze directly falling on the mysterious elder:

"Senior, where is our sect?"

"Good! Good! Good!"

At this moment.

The mysterious elder could no longer contain his joy, "Let's go, back to our sect now!"

Only when Ye Qingchen completely disappeared from the square did the people recover their senses.

Instantly.

The crowd erupted into chaos.

Ye Qingchen had not chosen any sect.

And at this moment, the elders of the eight major sects, watching that receding figure, felt an overwhelming remorse filling their hearts, realizing they had ultimately missed this Newcomer King!

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