At the peak of the Holy Emperor, in the Imperial Garden.
The Holy Emperor, the Holy Empress, and the Holy Princess were sitting at a stone table, with a crystal ball measuring a meter in diameter placed on the table. The scene of the Holy Dragon Tavern was displayed on the crystal ball, attracting the attention of major forces in the Holy City. They had sent their geniuses to participate, making it a game of wits for the adults.
Sun Lin and Zhu Yanqing represented the Holy Sect, equivalent to representing the Holy Empress.
"The son of the Qilin, truly remarkable." The Holy Emperor smiled, and the Holy Empress also had a smile on her face. She was indeed very satisfied with Sun Lin.
The Holy Princess sneered, "The son of the Qilin is indeed outstanding, but he cannot be considered the best among the younger generation."
As soon as these words were spoken, the expression on the Holy Empress's face turned slightly unpleasant. She coldly snorted, "At least he's better than your subordinate, Yang Seventeen! That reckless brat!"
"Tsk tsk, tonight we will see whether Yang Seventeen is more formidable or the son of the Qilin." The Holy Princess retorted sharply.
The Holy Emperor, feeling a headache, impatiently said, "Enough, is it worth arguing over such trivial matters? Whether it's Sun Lin or Yang Seventeen, tonight will prove who is superior."
Jin Wu Hui was the Holy Emperor's disciple, and in his youth, the Holy Emperor had also taken on disciples. As time passed, only one remained, and that was Jin Wu Hui's master.
Very few people knew this, and it was also an important reason why Jin Wu Hui was able to grow safely to this day.
Otherwise, with Jin Wu Hui's solitary and overbearing personality, he would have been crushed by others long ago.
At the mention of Jin Wu Hui, both the Holy Empress and the Holy Princess fell silent.
Although Jin Wu Hui spent most of his time on the right path, his cultivation had not fallen behind, and his swordsmanship was exceptional. It was said that with the help of his master, he had recently broken through to the realm of Earth Immortal, greatly increasing his combat power.
They had all seen Jin Wu Hui, born with a sword embryo, an unparalleled genius, surpassing Sun Lin in every aspect.
"What if Qin Emperor also participates?" The Holy Princess suddenly asked, causing the Holy Empress and the Holy Emperor to be moved.
The Holy Emperor hesitated, "He shouldn't... he has no reason to meddle in this matter."
Although Qin Jun was also a young man, his status was already at the peak of the Southern Domain. It would be a joke for him to participate in the Talent Banquet.
He was not afraid that Qin Jun would overshadow the other geniuses, but rather that he would disrupt the banquet with his subordinates.
"I have already informed him of the existence of the Divine Temple. I believe he will behave himself. The Observing Heaven Assembly is imminent, and he cannot afford to miss it." The Holy Empress shook her head.
The Observing Heaven Assembly was held once every hundred years, and all the geniuses who participated would undergo a transformation and become prominent figures in the region.
At the mention of Qin Jun, the atmosphere in the Imperial Garden became eerie.
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At the Holy Dragon Tavern.
"Lord Xu Tianyou of the Divine Will Palace has arrived!"
With the loud announcement from the attendants, the crowd became restless once again.
Xu Tianyou flew in on a Blue-eyed Red Flame Tiger, and the low growl of the tiger made the cultivators quickly step aside.
Sun Lin frowned, and quickly said, "Lord Xu, why did you bring your battle pet?"
He was full of disdain, only knowing how to rely on connections and battle pets.
Xu Tianyou smirked, "My tiger is well-behaved, don't worry, I'll keep an eye on it."
Sun Lin's frown deepened, and he immediately said, "Lord Xu, if you insist on this, then you cannot enter."
Dominance!
Many female cultivators present looked at Sun Lin with admiration, and within the Divine Will Palace, the Palace Master was so angry that he almost roared. He muttered under his breath, "This brat is really embarrassing me!"
The woman beside him also smiled bitterly, saying, "It's my fault for spoiling him."
Xu Tianyou was infuriated by Sun Lin's strong attitude, but when he thought of his father's instructions, he could only dismount and say to the Blue-eyed Red Flame Tiger, "You go back first!"
After speaking, he turned and walked into the tavern, passing by Sun Lin with a cold snort, expressing his dissatisfaction. However, Sun Lin couldn't be bothered to look at him.
"The Spirit Lady of the Holy Sect has arrived!"
The attendant's voice once again shifted everyone's attention, and everyone was interested in the recent introduction of the Spirit Lady by the Holy Sect.
A woman in red, Zhu Yanqing, walked in with a sword in hand, her beautiful face calm. The crowd automatically made way for her to enter the tavern.
"Is this the Spirit Lady? So beautiful!"
"Her cultivation seems a bit weak, doesn't it?"
"What do you know? Once the Spirit Lady awakens her spirit, her cultivation will soar to heights that you can only look up to."
"Is that true?"
The crowd discussed, and Zhu Yanqing approached Sun Lin. Just as she was about to enter, Sun Lin stopped her with one hand and said with a smile, "She is my junior sister, so please be kind to her in the future."
"Of course, of course!"
The surrounding cultivators all smiled and bowed, but in their eyes, it was clear that they were insinuating that she was his woman.
However, in their eyes, Sun Lin and Zhu Yanqing were indeed a perfect match.
"Hope you will behave yourself." Zhu Yanqing coldly snorted, then used the scabbard to push away Sun Lin's hand and walked into the Holy Dragon Tavern.
Sun Lin was not embarrassed by this, and began to boast to everyone about how talented Zhu Yanqing was, his proud expression sparking endless thoughts.
...
On the other side, Qin Jun, Chang'e, Nine Spirit Saint, Earth Traveling Monkey, and Old Yi were leisurely walking on the street.
"Don't eat now, wait until we get to the Holy Dragon Tavern, then you can eat, okay?" Qin Jun scolded Old Yi on the street.
Damn it!
You are at least a transcendent existence beyond the realm of Golden Immortal, do you have to act like a starving ghost? Moreover, these foods were of no help to him, so eating them was just a waste.
Old Yi chuckled as he held a chicken claw, "On the first day I escaped, I vowed to eat all the delicacies in the Southern Domain!"
Qin Jun's mouth twitched as he scolded, "You're going to eat yourself to death sooner or later!"
If the Demon Emperor was eaten to death, it would probably cause a sensation throughout the Southern Domain and become a joke for generations to come.
"Your Majesty, there's no need to worry. With Miss Zhu's status, there shouldn't be any danger, after all, this is the holy city," Nine Spirit Yuan Sheng smiled.
Tuxing Sun nodded in agreement, "It's just a group of kids playing house."
In the eyes of true strong individuals, geniuses are considered weak, they just have the potential to become strong.
Qin Jun thought about it and realized the truth in that statement.
Afterward, he no longer felt anxious and followed Old Master Yi, living a carefree life.
Whoosh—
At that moment, a shooting star suddenly streaked across the night sky, startling Nine Spirit Yuan Sheng, Chang'e, and Old Master Yi as they looked up.
Tuxing Sun also looked up, but his reaction was noticeably slower.
"A disaster star has passed," Nine Spirit Yuan Sheng murmured.
Confused, Tuxing Sun and Qin Jun noticed their strange behavior and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"
"The holy dynasty may not be peaceful," muttered Old Master Yi beside them. Hearing this, Qin Jun was puzzled. He looked up, but the shooting star had already disappeared.
Frowning, Qin Jun asked, "Has the people from the temple arrived?"
The bustling street was filled with people coming and going, and no one paid attention to them. At most, they only stared at Chang'e's beauty, so no one paid attention to their conversation.
"Perhaps," Nine Spirit Yuan Sheng shrugged, still looking relaxed.
Qin Jun looked up at the night sky, a cold smile appearing on his face, "So what if the temple comes? If the heavens block my path, I will break through the heavens."
This is not the third update, but it's faster. However, the chapter title cannot be changed, so this chapter is still the third update. Please don't mind.
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