Chapter 868, Turmoil in the Hall

Translator: Silavin

 

On a high platform to one side of the Battle Hall, Manager Lin from the Battle Hall stood respectfully behind that Inner Sect Elder. However, at this moment, his expression looked rather unpleasant.

 

“Elder Zhou, this doesn’t seem appropriate. Our Outer Sect hasn’t yet selected the top ten yet…”

 

Although Manager Lin’s expression wasn’t good, he didn’t dare show disrespect to the Inner Sect Northern Brilliant Hall Elder.

 

“What’s inappropriate? Your Outer Sect’s atmosphere is becoming increasingly lacklustre. For such an important matter, selecting the top ten is taking so long!” Elder Zhou in front of Manager Lin frowned and shouted, “Anyway, we never had much hope in the Outer Sect Disciples. This is just going through the motions due to the Hall Master’s orders.”

 

Hearing this, Manager Lin’s expression changed, a trace of anger flashing across his face. However, due to Elder Zhou’s position, he dared not show the slightest disrespect.

 

“If not for the thirty Outer Sect Disciples who entered the Brilliant Sky Sacred Lake, I think even this formality could have been skipped.” A trace of displeasure flashed between Elder Zhou’s brows as he said somewhat impatiently.

 

“Fellow Brothers and Sisters, in my opinion, you should continue competing here for the top ten. As for the competition for the Saints City Transport Array, leave it to us.”

 

On the most central duelling platform, a youth with narrowed eyes said with a light smile.

 

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately stirred dissatisfaction in the hearts of many Outer Sect Disciples. These words were far too arrogant!

 

“That’s Zhong Zi’an, the Hall Master’s Registered Disciple!”

 

Among the Outer Sect Disciples, there were quite a few knowledgeable people who recognized this arrogant fellow.

 

Upon hearing the name Zhong Zi’an, many Outer Sect Disciples’ eyes flashed with wariness.

 

It was said that three years ago, he was promoted to the Inner Sect by the Hall Master and accepted as a Registered Disciple. At that time, he was already at the Half-Step Martial Ancestor realm.

 

Although a Registered Disciple’s status was inferior to a Personal Disciple, how could anyone accepted as a Registered Disciple by the Hall Master have poor talent?!

 

Yet Zhong Zi’an hadn’t broken through to the Martial Ancestor Realm in three years. Likely, this wasn’t due to insufficient strength, but rather deliberate suppression!

 

This fellow was probably a trump card the Brilliant Sky Sacred Land had prepared for this Saints City competition!

 

Back when he was in the Outer Sect, he had already ranked first, with no one able to shake his position. Now in the Inner Sect, able to receive the Northern Brilliant Hall Master’s guidance at any time, just how formidable had his strength become?!

 

“No wonder the Sacred Land wasn’t too worried about this. Turns out Zhong Zi’an hasn’t broken through to the Martial Ancestor Realm yet!”

 

“With his strength, he’s probably invincible below the Martial Ancestor Realm, right?”

 

“En, I once heard a Senior Brother from the Inner Sect mention that he had received a mission in Saints City, and in that mission, even Mo Minzi died at his hands!”

 

“*Siii…* That Mo Minzi? The notorious Martial Ancestor madman? No wonder there’s been no wanted notice for him recently. Turns out he’s already dead!”

 

After learning this youth’s identity, exclamations of shock rang out.

 

However, the vast majority of Outer Sect Disciples still felt somewhat indignant. Even if Zhong Zi’an’s reputation was illustrious, based on just one sentence from him, denying all the Outer Sect Disciples was going too far?

 

Moreover, hadn’t Zhong Zi’an himself come from the Outer Sect?

 

“Senior Brother Zhong, every year we Outer Sect Disciples are qualified to participate in competing for these spots. Your decision is somewhat excessive.”

 

From beside that duelling platform, an Outer Sect Disciple walked down from one platform, his voice containing a trace of anger.

 

This person was precisely the Outer Sect Disciples’ number one expert, Yu Feiquan!

 

In terms of strength, although he didn’t have the dazzling achievement of slaying a Martial Ancestor, he was not the slightest bit worried about going against ordinary Martial Ancestors.

 

As soon as Yu Feiquan stood forward, he immediately gained the silent support of quite a few Outer Sect Disciples who harboured rage in their hearts.

 

However, that person was the renowned Zhong Zi’an. Even if they supported him, they didn’t dare to speak randomly, because his strength and status were far beyond their comparison.

 

Under Yu Feiquan’s and many Outer Sect Disciples’ gazes, Zhong Zi’an’s eyes swept across the entire venue. Instantly, those gazes that had held some denunciatory intent immediately died down, with no one daring to meet his gaze directly.

 

Below the duelling platform, only Yu Feiquan stood alone, somewhat like a solitary brave hero filled with tragic indignation.

 

Facing this situation, Yu Feiquan sighed inwardly. He had already anticipated this scenario.

 

At this moment, the ten people on the duelling platform each emanated extraordinarily powerful aura fluctuations. Any one of them gave him considerable pressure. Clearly, not one was ordinary.

 

If even he felt somewhat wary, let alone the other Outer Sect Disciples.

 

“Senior Brother Zhong, in my opinion, what Senior Brother Yu said isn’t wrong. Since this is the Sacred Land’s rule every year, I think it’s best not to break it.”

 

Just at this moment, a light laugh suddenly rang out. Then two figures walked out from the crowd, standing resolutely beside Yu Feiquan.

 

Hearing this voice, quite a few people were stunned. When they saw who the two were, fervent looks rose in countless Outer Sect Disciples’ eyes.

 

“It’s you two?”

 

The two who had stepped forward were none other than Qin Yichen and Li Yuanba. When Yu Feiquan saw them, surprise flashed in his eyes, then he nodded gratefully, saying, “Thank you!”

 

“Senior Brother Yu need not be polite. We are also Outer Sect members!”

 

Qin Yichen said with a smile.

 

Li Yuanba remained silent, his gaze fixed directly on a beautiful figure on the platform. No one knew what he was thinking. As for Zhong Zi’an, his eyes never even looked at him directly.

 

“Hmm?” Originally thinking two formidable troublemakers had arrived, when they sensed that the two newcomers were only at Mid Stage and Late Stage Martial Emperor Realm respectively, mocking expressions appeared on many faces on the duelling platform.

 

“Truly newborn calves are unafraid of tigers. Who exactly gave you the courage to speak to Senior Brother Zhong like this?!”

 

“Having passionate ideals is good, but being foolishly reckless isn’t.”

 

Several talented youths on the duelling platform laughed mockingly, their tones making no effort to conceal their ridicule.

 

Only Zhong Zi’an at the center and Mu Yanzhen refrained from mocking.

 

Mu Yanzhen knew their identities and was extremely troubled by that fervent gaze, while Zhong Zi’an had an intuition telling him that these two were probably not ordinary Martial Emperors.

 

He had not paid much attention even to Yu Feiquan, yet from these two, he sensed an extremely dangerous feeling.

 

“Hey, kid, what are your names?”

 

To one side, an Inner Sect youth asked with a contemptuous smile.

 

“I am Qin Yichen…”

 

Toward this contemptuous attitude, Qin Yichen didn’t get angry. Instead, he smiled and replied. Then he nudged Li Yuanba beside him, but the latter seemed completely oblivious.