"Huh? Fifth Junior Brother, look at your rank!" Song Wuwen suddenly said.
As Song Wuwen's words fell, Su Yueze, Li Xuan, Chai Jingyuan, and He Xidong all raised their heads and looked at the Sky Book List floating in the sky.
It recorded the names of the top hundred gifted disciples. Each name was displayed according to their rank. At this moment, Li Xuan's rank was actually forty-ninth.
Li Xuan was also stunned upon seeing this. His rank was actually a few places higher than that of his Senior Brothers Su Yueze and the other three.
"Is this Sky Book List malfunctioning?" Li Xuan thought for a moment and then said to Su Yueze. After all, Li Xuan's strength was only at the initial stage of the Shore Realm, while Su Yueze's strength had already reached the advanced stage of the Shore Realm.
Su Yueze heard this and gave a wry smile, then shook his head and said, "Fifth Junior Brother, this rank will absolutely not be wrong. This Sky Book List determines our ranks based on the strength displayed by all of us within the Sky Illusion Realm."
"Of course, for the veteran top hundred disciples who haven't made a move, their rank will be elevated by one based on their strength from the previous session. Therefore, the possibility of error is small."
"Ranked based on the strength displayed within the Sky Illusion Realm..." Li Xuan murmured upon hearing this, and with a slight thought, he suddenly understood.
Could it be that this Sky Book List was judged based on the Soul Blade he displayed? After all, the destructive power of the Soul Blade could indeed influence the judgment.
"Fifth Junior Brother, we thought it would take you a few years to catch up to us. Unexpectedly, in just one year, you've already surpassed us. Perhaps later, you could even become the new Saint Son of our Seventh Peak. If that truly happens, Master will likely be very happy."
Su Yueze said with emotion, then looked towards the eighth light pillar.
Luo Kang, who was within the light pillar, seemed to sense something and smiled slightly, then nodded at Su Yueze and the others.
"The top hundred gifted disciples have appeared. Congratulations to all of you." At this moment, Duan Yazhi's figure slowly appeared in the sky, and he spoke towards the location where Li Xuan and the others were.
Duan Yazhi cleared his throat and continued, "Due to the reopening of the Seventh Peak's mountain gate this time, after the decision of the Sect Master and the various Peak Masters, a new Saint Son will be selected from the Seventh Peak. The selection of this Saint Son position will be personally presided over by Peak Master Luo Kang of the Seventh Peak. Now, we respectfully invite Peak Master Luo Kang."
Duan Yazhi slightly retreated and bowed towards the eighth light pillar, waiting.
As Duan Yazhi's words fell, countless gazes were cast towards the eighth light pillar. Clearly, various factions had also received intelligence about the new Peak Master of the Seventh Peak of the Azure Palace.
Under everyone's attention, the eighth light pillar where Luo Kang was located slowly dissipated.
"The position of Saint Son of the Seventh Peak will be chosen today from among the disciples recommended by the seven elders of my Seventh Peak. As for this Saint Son position, I already have a candidate in mind. However, to satisfy everyone and to give everyone a fair opportunity, today's Saint Son selection will be a one-on-one challenge."
"The one among all the recommended disciples who wins the final match will become the new Saint Son of my Seventh Peak."
"The seven elders are all present now, so please announce the disciples you have each chosen."
Luo Kang's voice was very gentle and pleasant to the ear. Although it was somewhat crisp, it gave the feeling of bathing in a spring breeze. Even the somewhat scorching air seemed to become cooler.
Li Xuan and the others immediately felt their hearts stir, then turned their heads to look at the six elders sitting in the same row.
Under everyone's gaze, the six elders also stood up one after another.
Hu Yulong's gaze shifted slightly, then he looked at Luo Kang and said, "Peak Master Luo Kang, let's start with the main lineage."
"I only have five disciples, which is well known. Since we are starting with the main lineage, I will send out my five disciples to fight."
As Luo Kang's words fell, Li Xuan, Su Yueze, and the other four immediately took a step forward together. The Shore Realm level aura of the five upright figures instantly spread out, and an astonishing might surged into the sky.
Seeing the calm expressions of Li Xuan and the five, Luo Kang nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Hu Yulong and the others and said, "Elder Hu, you can also announce the people you recommend, right?"
Hu Yulong nodded slightly, then smiled and looked at Su Yueze and Li Xuan and the five, and slowly said, "Since Peak Master Luo Kang has arranged his disciples, I won't hold back anymore."
"However, Peak Master Luo Kang also knows that I haven't joined this Seventh Peak for long, and among the disciples I brought, there are no personal disciples of mine. With the approval of Peak Master Di, I can barely put forth some manpower. Of course, starting from today, these few are also considered disciples of our Seventh Peak."
Luo Kang's heart suddenly sank. He was naturally very clear about the background of Hu Yulong and the others. Furthermore, from the beginning of joining the Seventh Peak, Hu Yulong and the others had not brought any disciples with strong strength. This statement now, it was likely that preparations had already been made for this.
As expected!
As Hu Yulong's words fell, Di Renhai's voice slowly sounded from the seven light pillars in the sky: "Peak Master Luo Kang, Hu Yulong was originally an elder of my Third Peak. However, to help your Seventh Peak develop quickly, I had no choice but to reluctantly transfer him to your Seventh Peak."
"However, I was somewhat careless at the time. Hu Elder's disciples were all in seclusion. Now that they have come out of seclusion, they all wish to continue following Hu Elder. I am helpless, so I had to agree to them. As the saying goes, once a teacher, always a father. I understand. Peak Master Luo Kang, are you willing to accept them?"
As Di Renhai's words fell, Li Xuan, Song Wuwen, and the others' expressions suddenly changed. Clearly, Di Renhai's move was to forcibly place Hu Yulong's former disciples into the Seventh Peak to compete for the Saint Son position.
Moreover, Di Renhai chose to say this at this particular time, with the leaders of various factions present. If Luo Kang refused, it would be somewhat disadvantageous. After all, if the master had joined the Seventh Peak, it was reasonable for the disciples to follow. xxs壹贰
However, all those present were shrewd old foxes, and they could all understand Di Renhai's intentions. But due to Di Renhai's status, no one would take sides at this moment.
It could be said that if Luo Kang's handling at this moment was even slightly improper, it would give Di Renhai an excuse to find fault. If Luo Kang chose to agree, then the scales for the Seventh Peak's Saint Son position would be somewhat tilted.
Luo Kang, as if he had already known everything, his expression remained unruffled, and then his gaze narrowed slightly, looking at Hu Yulong below and slowly said, "It is indeed correct for disciples to follow their master. However, to be treated equally, I also need to have certain restrictions on the number of people."
"Furthermore, once they join my Seventh Peak, it will not be so easy to go back."
"May I ask what the Peak Master's restriction will be based on?" Hu Yulong immediately bowed and asked.
A glint flashed in Luo Kang's eyes, and he then said, "Let it be based on the main lineage. Each person can only choose five disciples to fight. As for how many disciples you bring to my Seventh Peak, I do not object."
"But remember what I just said, once you join, it will not be so easy to leave. I will not be as understanding as Peak Master Di."
Hu Yulong and the others were immediately shocked. Clearly, Luo Kang already had some dissatisfaction with their actions, and at this moment, Hu Yulong and the others naturally understood the meaning of Luo Kang's words.
If they wanted to place their disciples to compete for the Saint Son position, it was acceptable, but once they joined the Seventh Peak, the resources they enjoyed would likely have to be arranged by Luo Kang.
After some deliberation, Hu Yulong exchanged glances with the three people beside him, and they all nodded one after another.
Hu Yulong then bowed to Luo Kang again: "Peak Master, your words are very true. Since we have joined the Seventh Peak, we naturally must obey the Peak Master's command. And for the sake of fairness, since the main lineage has arranged five participants, then I, this elder, will also arrange five disciples to participate."
As Hu Yulong's words fell, among the top hundred gifted disciples, five figures shot out. These five then stood beside Li Xuan and Su Yueze, and bowed to Hu Yulong, shouting, "Greetings, Master."
"Disrespectful! Since you have all followed your master to join the Seventh Peak, why don't you quickly pay your respects to the Peak Master?" Hu Yulong nodded upon seeing this, but quickly rebuked.
"Disciples, pay respects to the Peak Master." Upon hearing this, the five people immediately turned to face Luo Kang, who was floating in mid-air, and bowed, shouting.
Luo Kang snorted upon seeing this. Hu Yulong's actions were nothing more than trying to tell him that although these five Shore Realm disciples had joined the Seventh Peak, they still respected Hu Yulong more. At this moment, using such petty tricks, Luo Kang's impression of Hu Yulong became even worse.
"Alright, Elder Hu has already announced the candidates. Next, all of you should announce your respective candidates. Of course, if your disciples also want to come, my Seventh Peak will not refuse anyone." Luo Kang waved his hand and then looked at the remaining five elders and said.
The remaining five elders immediately blushed. Bringing their disciples from their original peaks at this moment, their intentions were too obvious. However, for the sake of the Saint Son position, these five would not give up due to pride.
A moment later, among the five, except for Pang Deyuan of the Fifth Peak, all had arranged their disciples from their original peaks.
Without exception, the strength of these disciples was all in the Shore Realm. The weakest among them also possessed intermediate Shore Realm strength. On the contrary, Pang Deyuan only arranged five candidates at the True Self Realm to participate. This stark contrast made Hu Yulong and the others' faces extremely unsightly.
"Elder Pang, the five disciples you recommended will likely have difficulty winning, right? In this case, are you going to give up the competition for the Saint Son position?" Luo Kang asked Pang Deyuan.
After all, disciples at the True Self Realm had almost no chance of winning, and Pang Deyuan's move was more of a participation for the sake of it.
"The Saint Son position should be held by those who are capable. I am different from Elder Hu and the others. Most of the disciples in my lineage have poor comprehension, so I am not coveting the Saint Son position." Pang Deyuan nodded slightly in response.
Li Xuan looked at Pang Deyuan, with a clear hint of admiration in his eyes. At this moment, Pang Deyuan's ability to voluntarily give up the competition for the Saint Son position showed his character.
At this moment, Li Xuan also remembered what Su Yueze had told him earlier. The relationship between the Fifth Peak and the Seventh Peak was indeed quite good.
Luo Kang nodded upon hearing this, then looked at everyone and said, "Then, the disciples you have recommended will begin their battles."
"I hope you will all go all out in this battle. Now, begin."