"Breaking through the realm is not a problem, you can participate in the Mid Divine Infant Realm competition!"

On Zhang Yubo's right, the elder spoke again, looking persistent and relentless.

"Family Head Cheng, if you have an issue with our Changlin Academy, how about you and I go on stage for a duel?"

Jian Cangqiong turned to look at the elder with an indifferent face.

Lin Zhonghu and the elder on his left also frowned slightly, looking displeased at that Family Head Cheng.

Having a cultivator who has just broken through to the Mid Divine Infant Realm compete in the Mingqian Banquet is evidently targeting them.

Family Head Cheng's complexion changed slightly, detecting the coldness in Jian Cangqiong's eyes, and avoided his gaze apprehensively.

Although the Cheng Family is also a top force in the Mingqian Banquet, their strongest member, like the Lin Family, is the Great Elder. As for himself, he is only a cultivator at the early stage of the Integration Realm. Without a Great Elder at the peak of the Integration Realm in the family, they would be unable to be among the six top forces in Mingqian Realm.

"Haha, Dean Jian, don't misunderstand. Family Head Cheng just wants to witness the genius who can cultivate the Five Elements Great Path simultaneously."

Zhang Yubo laughed lightly to ease the tension.

"Dean, our sect also wants to see that genius. If possible, could you let him come over? Winning or losing isn't important; we just want to see if he truly has that talent. That isn't too much to ask, is it?"

An elder on Family Head Cheng's right chuckled softly.

Jian Cangqiong frowned slightly and looked at the elder helping from the side, ignoring his words.

The elder squinted slightly, a fierce look in his eyes, annoyed at Jian Cangqiong's disregard.

Zhang Qingyuan, Sect Master of the Wind Demon Sect, one of the six top forces in Mingqian Realm.

Lin Zhonghu and Sect Master Liu exchanged surprised glances, each revealing a hint of astonishment.

Pang Dahai, seated beside Sect Master Liu, also showed a hint of surprise, glancing at Pang Guang on the lowest tier platform below, seeing Pang Guang making eye signals at him.

After pondering, Pang Dahai nodded slightly towards Pang Guang.

If necessary, he would speak up for Changlin Academy, considering the importance Great Elder and Pang Guang placed on Jiang Chen, not to mention Jiang Chen had helped Pang Guang in the Shadowless Sword Emperor's tomb, which warranted Pang Dahai's defense.

The people on the two lower tier platforms reacted to the discussions from the top tier, looking at Lin Mingxiang, Lei Kai, and others, some showing curiosity, others schadenfreude.

They also noticed that the Domain Lord's Mansion, Cheng Family, and Wind Demon Sect seemed to be targeting Changlin Academy.

Two top forces simultaneously targeting a Divine Infant Realm student from Changlin Academy, even if that student is a top-tier talent in Five Elements Dao Affinity, was noteworthy. And Domain Lord Zhang Yubo did not stop it but intentionally did not announce the start of the Mingqian Banquet, seemingly targeting Jiang Chen, making it all the more intriguing!

For a moment, the atmosphere on the high platform became somewhat odd.

A middle-aged man on the edge of the top tier platform heard Zhang Yubo and others' conversation, squinting his eyes slightly, revealing a sinister look.

Top-tier Five Elements Dao Affinity? It seems our Heavenly Sword Sect missed out on a top-notch talent!

This man was Heavenly Sword Sect Leader Chen Zhenhua, with Qin Chaolan and Tang Lin seated behind him.

Chen Zhenhua was seated below on the second tier, Zhang Sanfeng frowned slightly upon hearing Zhang Yubo's conversation, while Chen Jingxuan on the lowest tier also furrowed his brows, and Lin Yuyan next to him seemed somewhat disheartened.

Domain Lord's Mansion courtyard of Changlin Academy.

"It seems Zhang Yubo plans to use this Mingqian Banquet to test Young Jiang!"

In the courtyard, Hu Yiqiu and Sang Zhenye sat in the pavilion, discussing softly.

"Not sure if the dean can hold up, I'm afraid Zhang Yubo won't let Jiang Chen easily skip the Mingqian Banquet!"

Sang Zhenye glanced towards the main square, his eyes showing traces of worry.

His concern wasn't about Jian Cangqiong, but if Jian Cangqiong couldn't hold up, once Jiang Chen takes the stage, Zhang Yubo might realize something. After all, Zhang Yubo was once a close friend of the Shadowless Sword Emperor and likely to notice something in Jiang Chen's Great Dao.

"No worries!"

A shout rang out, and the eastern pavilion gate opened as Jiang Chen walked out.

"Young Jiang, how's the refining going?"

Hu Yiqiu laughed softly.

"Initial refining is done, still need some time for complete refining."

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, greeting softly, "Master, teacher, let's go participate in the Mingqian Banquet!"

"Participate?"

Hu Yiqiu and Sang Zhenye were momentarily stunned, frowning slightly.

"Young Jiang, no need to worry. Even if you don't participate, Zhang Yubo can't trouble the dean."

Hu Yiqiu gently advised.

Jiang Chen shook his head lightly: "If I don't participate, it'll only deepen his suspicion."

"But what if he recognizes your Great Dao..."

Sang Zhenye's eyes showed a trace of concern.

"Haha, don't worry about that, teacher."

Jiang Chen laughed softly, "I'm not limited to comprehending the Wuying Sword Path for Great Dao attacks nor just practicing one cultivation technique. He won't figure anything out!"

"If that's the case, let's go. You're right, not going would indeed deepen his suspicion."

Sang Zhenye pondered, nodding slightly.

"Wait a minute! What did you just say? You've comprehended..."

Hu Yiqiu suddenly widened his eyes, staring directly at Jiang Chen.

Sang Zhenye also reacted with a look of surprise towards Jiang Chen.

"Yes, I've comprehended it!"

Jiang Chen smiled and nodded.

"Young Jiang, you're quite the discouraging one!"

Hu Yiqiu and Sang Zhenye exchanged glances, both smiling bitterly.

"Is Elder Wine-crazed in?"

A shout rang out from outside the courtyard gate.

Jiang Chen glanced at the courtyard door, smiling, "Seems like Zhang Yubo really won't let me dodge the Mingqian Banquet, let's go."

Hu Yiqiu and Sang Zhenye frowned slightly, stood up towards the gate, Jiang Chen stepped forward to follow.

Click!

The courtyard gate opened, Hu Yiqiu faced Tong Hai at the door coldly, "What's the matter?"

Tong Hai glanced at Jiang Chen behind the two, chuckled, "Domain Lord asked me to wait here for Mr Jiang's exit, wanting him to visit the Mingqian Banquet so the major forces of Mingqian Realm can witness the elegance of a top-tier talent in Five Elements Dao Affinity!"

"Hmph! Domain Lord really thinks highly of Young Jiang, sending you to watch him!"

Hu Yiqiu looked at Tong Hai meaningfully, his words carrying some hostility.

Tong Hai's expression shifted slightly, but he chuckled, "Not to watch Mr Jiang, but with Elder Wine-crazed and Elder Sang present, I'm the most suitable to invite."

Hmph!

With a cold snort, Hu Yiqiu turned towards the Domain Lord's Mansion gate without responding to Tong Hai, Jiang Chen and Sang Zhenye followed, Tong Hai behind them, focus on Jiang Chen, eyes shifting moods.

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