Chapter 1861: Chapter 1861: Mu Hanyan’s Selection

To know the strength of those twelve priests, it’s hard for each Hall Chief Priest to easily win against them, yet Han Yan is going to accept their challenges one by one. Forget about laughing till the end, she might be exhausted halfway through. These Main Priests are really ruthless; you can’t set someone up like this.

Feeling their sympathetic gaze, Han Yan’s expression remained unchanged, her mood exceptionally calm, as the three slips of paper in her palm quickly turned to ashes.

They were secretly delivered to her on the way to the square, with content that was mostly similar, all stating that the Main Priests are determined to pressure her into retreating, and there might be some who hold murderous intentions, advising her to quit early to avoid courting disaster.

The person who delivered the notes didn’t hide their identity; one was from Gao Weihu. Whether he was interested in the Five-Colored Soul Pearl or genuinely wanted to befriend her, Han Yan appreciated this kindness. Even if it was purely for profit, that chubby fellow could be considered a good partner.

Another note surprised Han Yan; it was from Chu Yanghe. She thought he’d hate her to death because of her rejection, never expecting him to show such goodwill. Han Yan underestimated his breadth of mind.

The one that surprised Han Yan the most was the last note from Long Wudang. The enemy of an enemy is a friend, so the saying goes, and Long Wudang’s action clearly wasn’t out of genuine concern for Han Yan, but rather he didn’t want her dying at the hands of Long Wucuo. The enmity between Han Yan and Long Wucuo was set, and even if she temporarily backs down, there will always be a chance to deal with him. He’s still thinking about Han Yan’s promise to help him ascend to the position of Young Master of the Long Family.

Although she understood Long Wudang’s intention, nonetheless, this person possessing such consideration made Han Yan think higher of him. At least he’s no fool, and as an ally, he’s qualified.

"Han Yan, there’s still time to change your mind; think it over carefully. Do you really want to accept the challenge of these twelve priests on stage?" Long Aoli’s words interrupted Han Yan’s thoughts.

"I’ve already decided." Han Yan said without hesitation.

Upon hearing Han Yan’s words, others seemed indifferent, but Chu Yanghe, mixed in with Gao Weihu and Long Wudang among the crowd, looked worried. Hadn’t she received their warnings? Why was she so determined to stick to her plan? Though their notes were simple and hinted at those with hidden murderous intents, if Han Yan thought it over a bit, she would know who they are.

"Alright then, you all discuss who will challenge Priest Mu first?" Long Aoli didn’t persuade her further, turning his gaze toward Long Wucuo and his cohort.

"Wait?" Han Yan suddenly spoke.

"What’s the matter, Priest Mu changed her mind again?" Long Aoli asked with a hint of mockery.

"No, I want to choose my opponents myself, is that alright?" Han Yan asked.

"This...is fine." Long Aoli first glanced at the other Main Priests to seek their opinion, and seeing them nodding, he replied.

As long as she agreed to accept the twelve priests’ challenges, Han Yan definitely wouldn’t have the chance to break through. No matter how she chose, the result would be the same.

"That’s good." Han Yan nodded, her gaze swept across the faces of the priests on stage.

For some reason, under her gaze, those priests felt inexplicably uneasy, like lambs awaiting slaughter.

Because of the Hall Chief Priests’ emphasis and apprehension regarding Han Yan, these priests dared not underestimate her in the slightest. Initially, they only thought that even in a battle of endurance, they could drag the opponent down, so they didn’t think much. But now, with Han Yan choosing opponents proactively, they suddenly realized a problem: if Han Yan’s strength was indeed as formidable as the Main Priests speculated, whoever she picked first would be extremely unlucky.

Most of them had received instructions from their Main Priests not to kill Han Yan, to be cautious with their attacks. Yet Han Yan, fighting alone against many, wouldn’t hold back. There’s a heavy risk of serious injury, or even death.

Thinking over this, their sense of unease grew, fearing they’d be picked first, and their eyes began to dodge.

Noticing the change in their gaze, Han Yan’s lips curved into a barely noticeable smile. She knew very well that with her current strength, it was impossible to break through the wheel battle of these priests. Her first step was to destroy their will as much as possible, to instill unease and fear.

It seems her preemptive trick worked well.

The Main Priests on stage also noticed the changing expressions of their priests beneath them and quickly guessed Han Yan’s intention. Whether hostile or apprehensive, they had to admit this young Priest was indeed exceptional. Merely proactively choosing opponents seemed unlikely to affect the final outcome, but in fact, at this moment, the combat intent of those priests beneath had already been greatly affected, naturally adding a little to her odds of ultimate victory. Even though this contribution may be negligible, it still shows her extraordinary mind.

It seems their emphasis on Han Yan, even shamelessly setting such rules, wasn’t unjustified.

"Priest Mu, still haven’t decided?" Long Aoli said impatiently.

He didn’t think a mere trick could cause the priests’ loss of battle intent, thus obtaining victory without fighting. Nonetheless, he regarded Han Yan a bit higher and hoped those priests wouldn’t be further influenced by her.

"Alright, it’s him!" Han Yan didn’t expect to win without fighting, just a prelude to her subsequent plans. Seeing the nervous gazes of the priests on stage, as her purpose was fulfilled, she withdrew her gaze and pointed her finger among the crowd, "Long Wucuo, do you dare accept my challenge?"

Her voice echoed throughout the venue, startling everyone. They didn’t expect her first choice would be Long Wucuo.

After witnessing the earlier matches, everyone knew Long Wucuo was likely the strongest among the priests. If Han Yan really wanted to break through, she should challenge weaker opponents first and leave him for last. Why choose him first?

The priests on stage were somewhat surprised too, but having faced many storms, they quickly guessed Han Yan’s intention. She intended to defeat the strongest among them first and intimidate the other opponents, forcing them to surrender without fighting. However, she underestimated them and Long Wucuo.

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