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Whether Sky Whirlwind has seen through Feng Ye's true identity is unknown to anyone. However, based on the strong abilities recognized by various Hall Masters, it is not difficult to conclude that this fellow might become the dark horse of the Qin Empire Envoy Group!
The assessment from the Sect Master did not raise doubts among Qianjizi and others; instead, it heightened their concerns for their own Sect's Core Disciples.
"Actually, I didn't expect the Qin Empire's envoy to arrive so soon, but what surprised me even more is this kid Feng Ye. The urgent matter now is that you should stop pondering how that prophet met his mysterious death. Instead, we should seriously consider which disciple we should send into battle!"
Upon hearing this, Qianjizi and others furrowed their brows. Just as the Sect Master said, the biggest dilemma at present lies in choosing who will fight!
For every Heavenly Level Sect, their pride does not come from the strength of their Hall Masters and elders. Although those who reach such positions are all Martial Saints, they are essentially of an older generation.
The development of each Sect always relies on the strength of its juniors. If a Sect cannot cultivate capable successors, then even a Heavenly Level Sect will face a day of decline. This is precisely why various Sects compete to select outstanding disciples!
Moreover, the Core Disciples of Heavenly Level Sects are crucial. On ordinary days, even regular Inner Sect disciples rarely get to see the brilliance of Core Disciples. This is entirely because the elders of each Sect keep their Core Disciples well-hidden, with most in a state of seclusion almost every day!
It is rare for Core Disciples to venture out; the World-Walking Prophet is a notable exception! The mutual visits among prophets from various imperial Sects stem from the considerations of Heavenly Level Sects wanting to gain a better understanding of the forces and factions in other empires.
Such understanding often hinges on whether there are sufficiently outstanding talents among the younger generation cultivated by the other Sects who can support the next generation.
Thus, what is referred to as Core Disciples and world-walking is merely a tacit competition between major factions! It can also be described as an invisible struggle!
In response to the Sect Master's words, all Hall Masters immediately began contemplating which Core Disciple should be sent into battle.
Currently, there are thirteen Core Disciples in Heavenly Mechanism Sect! All thirteen are young Martial Saints! Except for one at the early stage of Xuanwu Realm, the oldest among them is only thirty years old. Among these elusive Core Disciples, there are also several experts at the late stage of Martial Saint!
Faced with the aggressive approach of that kid Feng Ye, everyone automatically overlooked those Core Disciples who were not at least at the late stage of Martial Saint.
This unknown contest must be evenly matched. Even though it is likely to expose their own strength, no one wishes to lose ground in such a grand event; after all, this is also the best manifestation of proving their Sect's strength!
After some contemplation, Qianjizi was the first to propose his suggestion.
"Since we are dealing with the unknown dark horse of the Qin Empire, I think we must send our strongest Core Disciple!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Zhengyang echoed, "That's right! It's better to be safe than sorry. In matters like this, any carelessness could make us a laughingstock! Losing is absolutely not an option! It's not that we can't afford to lose; it's that we must not lose!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the Hall Masters all agreed, but everyone's final gaze remained on Sky Whirlwind, because ultimately, the one with absolute authority in the room was still the sect leader.
Faced with the expectant eyes of his capable subordinates, Sky Whirlwind did not hesitate for long and said, "In that case, Old Man will follow your advice. As far as I know, the top-ranked Core Disciple in this sect is Luo Xin, right?"
As soon as he finished speaking, all the Hall Masters nodded in agreement. Qianjizi elaborated further, "Luo Xin entered our Heavenly Mechanism Sect a few years ago. During the entrance examination, he was selected for the Inner Sect due to his outstanding talent. After several years of training, he has become the most formidable character among the Core Disciples! At twenty-eight years old, he is at the late stage of Martial Saint! Quite rare!"
At such a young age, possessing such strength that even surpassed many Hall Masters present, everyone felt no shame but rather pride because this was a source of pride for their Heavenly Mechanism Sect!
Even Sky Whirlwind felt gratified upon hearing this and nodded, saying, "I met this kid Luo Xin a couple of years ago. He is wholeheartedly devoted to martial arts and works diligently; hard work is his motto. To reach the late stage of Martial Saint is indeed a reward for his diligence! Old Man feels quite emotional about it!"
His words resonated with everyone. The Hall Masters exchanged glances and all thought about how they wanted Luo Xin to achieve great success in this competition!
However, Sky Whirlwind continued, "Although I have great affection for this kid Luo Xin, if there are better candidates available, Old Man would actually prefer not to let him fight!"
This statement puzzled all the Hall Masters. No matter how they looked at it, Luo Xin was undoubtedly the best candidate. Why would the sect leader say such a thing?
Sky Whirlwind did not keep them guessing and continued, "Luo Xin's one-hearted obsession with martial arts and his diligent training—according to what I know—he has never tasted defeat! If this first battle holds special significance as a prophetic battle and he wins, that's great; but what if he loses? What kind of serious impact would that have on his mindset? Perhaps after one battle, he could fall into despair, and that would be misfortune for our Heavenly Mechanism Sect!"
With these words, all the Hall Masters suddenly realized their oversight. They had never considered that Luo Xin might lose. In their view, no matter how formidable that kid named Feng Ye was, he was certainly not a mythical prince. Since he wasn't even a mythological figure, then their one-heartedly trained Luo Xin would surely claim victory!
Hearing the words of the Sect Master, everyone began to worry again, while also thinking, could it really be?
Feng Zhengyang thought for a moment and impatiently said, "Sect Master, I think we should let Luo Xin choose for himself. This child has been locked away in a closed environment, practicing day and night. Among the thirteen Core Disciples, the others have hardly seen him all year. I believe that with such dedication, he will not disappoint us!"
Zhu Feng echoed, "That's right! Although Luo Xin has a peculiar personality, his talent is undeniable. Aside from being lacking in Alchemy and Refining Materials, he is proficient in Mystical Formation and Qi Observation. His martial arts skills are so impressive that even the old madman would have to bow down!"
With their back-and-forth, Sky Whirlwind's heart gradually began to waver. Under the hopeful gazes of the Hall Masters, he suddenly clapped his hands and said, "Alright! Let's have Luo Xin give it a try. You all go call him here; I want to see him personally. If possible, I will give him some guidance!"
With the Sect Master's words, the belief in victory among the Hall Masters was almost solidified. Qianjizi was the first to react and quickly went out to find Luo Xin!
At this moment, outside the Council Hall, two Core Disciples had secretly overheard something and were hiding in a concealed corner, observing the discussions of the prominent figures inside.
Who were these two?
"Fang Wen, what do you think those adults are talking about?" A remarkably handsome young man hid behind a wall, peering through a small gap while asking the square-faced boy beside him.
The boy called Fang Wen rolled his eyes at him and said, "Ye Xuan, you idiot! You know we can't release our senses to eavesdrop on those adults' conversations; otherwise, we'll definitely be discovered by the Sect Master. If you ask me, who should I ask?"
"Ugh!" Ye Xuan felt even more frustrated and replied somewhat sulkily, "Then why are we hiding here? Isn't that just wasting time?"
Fang Wen laughed upon hearing this. "You fool! Although we can't hear exactly what they're saying, we can guess! Didn't Mu Zhixue say that today the Qin Empire's Envoy Group is here? You should know what they're here for!"
"Yeah, I've heard about that; it's just an event that happens every few years! But what does that have to do with us?" Ye Xuan still seemed puzzled.
Fang Wen sighed and said, "I really can't believe you're this clueless. Since you know about the event, you should at least remember what it's specifically for!"
"Ugh!" Ye Xuan was somewhat irritated by this guy calling him an idiot and couldn't help but retort, "Can you speak properly? It's just traveling the world and challenging whoever you meet!"
Fang Wen looked at him with even more disdain and contemptuously shook his finger, saying, "It's not about challenging whoever you meet; it's about specifically going to each Heavenly Level Sect and having an honorable competition with the most promising disciple in that Sect! To put it bluntly, these people are here to challenge us!"
"What! Is that how it is? Well, what's so special about that? Can't we just drive them away?" Ye Xuan clearly didn't want to admit he was an idiot and spoke without restraint!
Fang Wen shook his head, completely speechless at this guy whose looks were inversely proportional to his intelligence. Despite being young, he pretended to be mature and said with great concern, "I heard that the prophet of the Qin Empire's Envoy Group is a very legendary figure. Not only did he enter the Martial Saint realm at a young age, but he also touched the threshold of the legendary Ye Feng. However, for some reason, he fell back down. Facing such a person, I’m afraid we have little chance of winning!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan suddenly became skeptical. He curled his lips and said, "Why do you have to boost others' morale while undermining your own? So what if he's a Martial Saint? The minimum threshold for our Core Disciples is also Martial Saint! Even if you and I are just at the initial stage and peak stage respectively, other disciples are not that simple!"
Both of them had recently advanced to Core Disciple status and were still not quite up to par with true Martial Saints. However, they had witnessed the prowess of other Core Disciples! Therefore, even though they felt inadequate themselves, they still had immense confidence in the strength of their fellow Core Disciples!
Soon enough, while they were on guard, they saw the strongest and most mysterious figure among the Core Disciples appear!
"It's Luo Xin! Oh my god! How did he get brought here by Qianjizi Shishu?" Fang Wen was the first to notice the silhouette of the young man ahead and exclaimed in shock!
Ye Xuan only realized it afterward; his expression changed as he muttered to himself, "Oh my goodness, it looks like a storm is brewing!"
It seemed both of them had some awareness of how terrifying Luo Xin was! But was this Luo Xin really as formidable as rumored?
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