As Ling Pojun's words fell, Nangong Han, Dongfang Qiong, Ximen Yao, and Bai Yinyin all couldn't help but look at Wang Ruoxie with sympathetic eyes.

Although Ling Pojun was like them, all top-tier talents within the top five hundred of the Myriad Dragons List, neither in cultivation nor strength could they compare with him.

One could even say they were not on the same level as Ling Pojun at all.

According to what they knew, Ling Pojun, when at the Ninth Layer of the Meridian Passage Realm, had already defeated someone at the First Layer Cultivation of the Essence Pill Realm.

Although that person had just broken through recently and couldn't yet control the true power of the First Layer of the Essence Pill Realm, they were still genuinely of the Essence Pill Realm.

This meant that Ling Pojun could be called a peerless prodigy, possessing the monstrous aptitude to challenge across Great Realms.

It was precisely because of this, after Nangong Han and the other three learned that Wang Ruoxie had killed Ling Yu, they didn't hesitate to distance themselves from him.

In their view, Wang Ruoxie was simply no match for Ling Pojun.

Not to mention, Ling Pojun's cultivation had already broken through to the Fifth Layer of the Essence Pill Realm, even if their cultivation were similar, Wang Ruoxie would still be doomed.

"I'll be waiting."

Wang Ruoxie looked at Ling Pojun indifferently, slowly uttering a cold phrase.

Although he also knew that Ling Pojun's strength must be exceedingly powerful, he still had no fear.

He now possessed the cultivation of the Third Layer of the Essence Pill Realm. His physical body could even compare with Martial Cultivators of the Fifth Layer, or even the Sixth Layer of the Essence Pill Realm. In addition, he wore a Black Tortoise Battle Armor of Celestial Artifact grade. Killing him wouldn't be that easy.

After speaking, Wang Ruoxie couldn't be bothered to engage in more banter with Ling Pojun and no longer paid attention to the four of Nangong Han. He turned around directly, walking towards the crowd.

To the four of Nangong Han, he never intended to form an alliance with them in the first place. Since they chose to distance themselves, he naturally had no reason to be with them anymore.

"Friend, how did you offend Ling Pojun?"

After Wang Ruoxie walked to a corner, suddenly a young man in a white robe walked up to him and spoke.

Upon hearing the white-robed youth's question, Wang Ruoxie's eyebrows raised slightly, and he then focused his gaze on the youth, sizing him up.

The white-robed youth appeared about the same age as himself, around eighteen or nineteen, with a very handsome appearance, sword-like eyebrows, and starry eyes. He wore a White Jade crown and held a folding fan, presenting the clear demeanor of a refined noble son.

"I killed Ling Yu."

Wang Ruoxie chuckled lightly and replied.

"Well done."

Hearing Wang Ruoxie's words, the white-robed youth smiled and said, "That Ling Yu, always bullying others, committing every evil. If not for having Ling Pojun as his formidable elder brother to intimidate others, he would have been killed long ago."

"I also killed Ling Liang."

Wang Ruoxie spoke again.

"Ling Liang, what a pity. Although he was also from the Ling Family, he was merely a collateral son. The crucial point is, unlike Ling Yu, he never abused his power or bullied the weak."

The white-robed youth was momentarily stunned, then sighed lightly, "As far as I know, Ling Liang was also a pitiable person. Although he belonged to the Ling Family, his status was far below that of the direct descendants like Ling Yu – one might even say he was no more than the family's servants and staff."

"I also heard that Ling Yu insulted Ling Liang's sister, which led to her suicide."

Upon hearing the white-robed youth's words, Wang Ruoxie was also taken aback, no wonder Ling Liang once said that if they were not of the same Ling Family, he would have personally killed Ling Yu long ago.

"Such scum are not worthy of life. I do not regret killing him, and as for Ling Pojun, if he seeks revenge, I am ready to accompany him to the end."

Wang Ruoxie smiled casually and said.

"Although I also dislike the arrogant Ling Pojun, I must acknowledge that his strength is undoubtedly formidable."

The white-robed youth's expression slightly stiffened, then said to Wang Ruoxie, "The trial tournament has not started yet, so he's somewhat cautious and doesn't dare to attack you immediately. However, once the trial tournament begins, you must be careful with him."

"Yes, I understand."

Wang Ruoxie nodded and said.

"You seem to be a person of great character as well; shall we become friends? I'm called Xiahou Bai."

The white-robed youth smiled at Wang Ruoxie and said.

"Wang Ruoxie."

Wang Ruoxie smiled and replied.

This Xiahou Bai gave him a much better impression than the four of Nangong Han, potentially worth befriending.

"Brother Wang, we seem to be kindred spirits; why don't we team up after the trial tournament starts?"

Xiahou Bai suggested with a glance at Wang Ruoxie, warmly smiling.

"Sure."

Wang Ruoxie nodded and said.

"Rest assured, even though Ling Pojun is strong, I do not fear him. Should we encounter him during the trial tournament, I will do my utmost to protect you."

Xiahou Bai said, his eyes revealing confidence.

"Brother Xiahou, you are all people of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty, why would you also come to participate in the Eastern Domain's trial tournament?"

Wang Ruoxie asked with a hint of confusion in his eyes as he looked at Xiahou Bai.

He had always been curious why talents like Nangong Han, Ling Pojun, and Xiahou Bai, all top-tier prodigies of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty with high rankings on the Myriad Dragons List, traveled great distances, even crossing the Endless Wilderness Sea, to participate in the Eastern Domain's trial tournament.

"You might have heard that the Eastern Domain's trial tournament is presided over by an envoy sent from the Royal Family of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty."

Xiahou Bai explained slowly, "The purpose of the Royal Family in holding the trial tournament is to select talented and powerful individuals to continually replenish the ranks of the Black Dragon Guard."

"Black Dragon Guard?"

Wang Ruoxie couldn't help but squint upon hearing this, indicating that the Black Dragon Guard should be an army under the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty.

"The Black Dragon Guard is an army composed entirely of talented and powerful individuals. Though smaller in number compared to ordinary armies, their overall strength is of an entirely higher level."

Xiahou Bai continued, "However, to join the Black Dragon Guard, one must not only possess extraordinary talent but also incredible combat power, and pass exceedingly rigorous assessments."

"Moreover, even young geniuses of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty must pass the trial tournament's assessments to enter the Black Dragon Guard."

"Additionally, although the trial tournament is held annually, its location rotates among the Five Domains. For instance, this year it's held in your Eastern Domain, next year in the Southern Domain, followed by the Western Domain, then the Northern Domain, and finally, our Central Domain of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty itself."

"Because of this rotation, we had to come to the Eastern Domain this year to participate in the trial tournament to join the Black Dragon Guard."

"In fact, aside from us from the Central Domain, many talented individuals from the other three domains have also come."

Upon hearing Xiahou Bai's explanation, Wang Ruoxie looked enlightened and then said, "The desire to join the Black Dragon Guard must mean there are considerable benefits to doing so."

"Indeed."

Xiahou Bai nodded, "Though my Xiahou Family is not the top aristocratic family in the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty, it has thousands of years of heritage, with virtually endless treasure resources at our disposal."

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