Looking at the depressed Big Yellow and Huang Tianbao, Lu Ming asked curiously, “What’s wrong with you two?”
Huang Tianbao scratched his head and said gloomily, “When we registered just now, because our cultivation was sealed, we weren't even qualified...”
“On what basis? Our cultivation is just sealed; it's not like we don't have Soul Transformation cultivation...”
At this moment, Big Yellow wagged its tail in frustration.
What absolute trash, completely inconsiderate!
It had been planning to slaughter everyone on the stage.
Not to compete with the Boss for his sister-in-law, but purely for these guys' storage bags...
These guys were either sect disciples, Saints, Eldest Senior Brothers, or some princes and sect masters.
All of them were fat sheep... Their storage bags definitely had plenty of good stuff.
If only it could gather all of their storage bags...
Just thinking about it made Big Yellow's heart ache terribly.
Hearing Big Yellow's complaints, Wang Defa, who was standing nearby, stroked his beard and chuckled, “Second Sect Master, rest assured, you still have us...”
Lu Ming and Fu Chen also joined in to comfort Big Yellow and Huang Tianbao.
The more they comforted them, the more miserable the man and dog felt...
Dong! Dong! Dong!...
Just then, a deep, heavy drumbeat suddenly echoed from the stage, causing everyone's eardrums to buzz slightly, instantly drowning out the clamor.
Then, clouds surged on the stage as a figure descended from the sky.
The Tiansheng Sect Leader wore a moon-white sect leader robe with gold trim. His figure was tall and straight, and his face was handsome and majestic.
Wherever his gaze swept, the entire venue fell silent, as if even the air had frozen.
He raised his hand and pressed down slightly, his voice carrying an innate authority as he spoke:
“Welcome, everyone, to our Tiansheng Sect. Today is for the fulfillment of the marriage agreement between our sect's Saintess, Ye Qingcheng, and the Saint of the Qingshan Sect...”
Hearing this, those who were well-informed knew what was going on.
However, those who were out of the loop were completely baffled.
“What? The Saintess has a fiancé?”
“Since the Saintess has a fiancé, what are we here to select?”
“Could it be just to have us witness their love...”
“They couldn't be asking us to bring gifts, could they?”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expressions turned strange.
For a sect as grand as the Tiansheng Sect, their conduct was a bit too unsightly!
Standing on the stage, the Tiansheng Sect Leader almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
Damn it, our Tiansheng Sect is a dignified first-rate sect. Would we care about your measly gifts?
Though, they did plan to make a fortune when the Saintess got married in the future.
But that was just normal social etiquette!
The other cultivators of the Tiansheng Sect also had dark lines on their faces.
Could these people not speak properly?
Fearing that the crowd would utter more shocking remarks, the Tiansheng Sect Leader quickly spoke up:
“Back then, when our Tiansheng Sect and the Qingshan Sect arranged this betrothal, we agreed... Therefore, the Saintess's fiancé must be a genius of this generation...”
“What?”
“A marriage can even be arranged like this? That's a new one...”
After hearing the Tiansheng Sect Leader's words, the crowd couldn't help but discuss among themselves.
This was basically a betrothal where both sides could call it off at the same time. These great forces really knew how to play.
Many Soul Transformation cultivators from minor forces and rogue cultivators couldn't help but complain.
However, many were also wondering why they hadn't seen the Qingshan Sect's flag or Saint.
The Tiansheng Sect Leader's eyes also flickered as he muttered to himself:
Did the people from the Qingshan Sect not come?
Just now, he had scanned the flags at the venue and hadn't seen the Qingshan Sect's flag.
The Tiansheng Sect Leader scanned the entire venue once more. Indeed, he found no sign of the Qingshan Sect. Nevertheless, he continued to speak:
“Our Tiansheng Sect will not let you, fellow Daoists, participate for nothing. The top three winners will be rewarded with the chance to cultivate in our Immortal Pool, along with other generous rewards...”
As soon as the Tiansheng Sect Leader finished speaking, the entire square erupted in excitement:
“What?”
“The top three can cultivate in the Tiansheng Sect's Immortal Pool?”
“I heard the Tiansheng Sect's Immortal Pool was nurtured by a ten-thousand-year-old spiritual vein!”
“Not only does the pool water contain spiritual energy purified to the absolute limit, but it also has the effect of cleansing the marrow, tempering the meridians, and stabilizing the Dao foundation...”
“The energy of the Immortal Pool can even directly nourish the primordial spirit, mend cracks in the Dao foundation, and even offer a chance to break through the Soul Transformation stage and enter the Unity stage!”
Someone who knew the details explained to the crowd.
Upon learning the effects of the Immortal Pool, everyone grew even more excited:
“The Tiansheng Sect is actually willing to bleed heavily this time. This is far more precious than any miraculous pill or ancient magical artifact!”
For a moment, the breathing of all the cultivators in the square grew rapid.
Especially those stuck at the peak of the Soul Transformation stage; an incredibly scorching light erupted in their eyes.
After all, if they could break through, they would become Unity-stage cultivators under a thousand years old.
Hearing the discussions around them, Lu Ming and Big Yellow exchanged looks. They hadn't expected there to be such good things.
Lu Ming even muttered in his heart: Are these all prepared for me, the protagonist?
Could it be that this time, not only can I return with a beautiful woman, but I can also obtain countless treasures?
While Lu Ming's thoughts were racing, the Tiansheng Sect Leader's voice continued to ring out:
“Of course, if anyone can emerge victorious in the end, they will be able to become Dao companions with our Tiansheng Sect's Saintess...”
These words made many hearts flutter. Becoming Dao companions with the Saintess!
However, many looked at the Crown Prince of the Tianqi Dynasty and the Saint of the Yunhua Sacred Palace sitting in front, and promptly dismissed the idea.
It would be good enough just to get some rewards and soak in the Immortal Pool.
They shouldn't even dream about the Saintess!
Meanwhile, Xiao Chen, who was sitting in the Tiansheng Sect's area, had a face green with rage.
Damn them, they all deserve to die. Senior Sister is mine. How dare these people covet her?
I don't even know which worthless bastard arranged this betrothal back then...
He looked at the Tianqi Crown Prince and the Yunhua Saint again, feeling extremely aggrieved. It seemed he couldn't beat them...
I curse these guys to end up in mutual destruction and all die...
Just then, the Tiansheng Sect Leader's voice continued to ring out:
“There is one more thing I must tell everyone.”
Everyone couldn't help but look at the Tiansheng Sect Leader curiously.
Only the Tianqi Crown Prince, the Yunhua Saint, and some disciples from other great forces showed little reaction.
Clearly, they already knew about this.
Lu Ming was also a bit curious, not understanding what else there could be.
“Once this tournament ends, all you fellow Soul Transformation cultivators can explore an ancient ruin together. It is said that there are supreme treasures within...”
Hearing this, Lu Ming's heart stirred.
He instantly understood why the Tiansheng Sect had required all Soul Transformation cultivators under a thousand years old to come, regardless of gender.
It turned out it was to explore an ancient ruin.
The Tiansheng Sect Leader did not say much more about the ruin.
After all, the tournament was the most important thing right now.
Immediately, the Tiansheng Sect Leader spoke up again and shouted:
“Please welcome the Tiansheng Sect's Saintess, Ye Qingcheng, to the stage...”
Everyone had come here to participate for her sake, so they had to let everyone see her appearance.
This way, people would have an idea of what they were fighting for and decide whether to risk their lives.
Furthermore, the people from the Qingshan Sect had yet to appear. Perhaps it was because Ye Qingcheng had not shown herself yet.
The other party was probably waiting too!
Boom...
As soon as the Tiansheng Sect Leader finished speaking, white flower petals suddenly began to rain down from the sky.
They carried a faint, delicate fragrance that drifted across the entire venue.
When many low-tier disciples caught the scent, their internal cultivation showed signs of breaking through.
This filled many low-tier disciples with pleasant surprise, making them feel that their trip had not been in vain!
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