Empress: My husband is too strong, I can only lie down and relax.

Chapter 239 The Tournament Begins, the Lotus Saint Descends!

"Your Excellency has a discerning eye; I am truly humbled." Looking at the Inspector's confident demeanor, Saintess Xuanji smiled.

"What's the situation at the Dingtian Holy Land?" the inspector suddenly asked.

"No, but they seem to have guessed that the Lord has already descended upon the Holy Domain. Their silence seems to stem from their fear." Saintess Xuanji shook her head.

Upon hearing this, the inspector let out a cold laugh. He rubbed his fingers together and said, "I think they might not be guessing, but rather someone has given them information."

"information?"

Upon hearing this, Xuanji frowned and said, "Only Gu Jiancheng and I know about the Lord's arrival. How could they know?"

"Heh, only the two of you in the Holy Domain know this, but what about the Dao Palace?" the Inspector sneered.

"What!?" Upon hearing this, the Holy Maiden Xuanji's expression changed drastically. "Does Your Excellency mean that currently within the Dao Palace..."

"Heh, there's always been a traitor within us. Otherwise, do you think the three holy lands would have the guts to use evil magic? Do you really think the Dao Palace is blind?"

The inspector scoffed and added, "Moreover, a month ago, I brought so many crimson blood crystals to the Holy Temple, but as you saw, the Dao Palace still believes the evidence is insufficient!"

"The Dao Palace is likely to change as well!"

"This is also why I chose Gu Jiancheng to go there. I don't trust any of the younger generation in the Dao Palace anymore." The Inspector stood up, looked at the sea of ​​clouds in the space, and said in a deep voice, "Xuanji, I thought this storm was about to end, but now it seems that it may have only just begun. With the Dao Palace's Saint King Qi depleted, it's destined that someone will be unable to sit still..."

The Holy Maiden Xuanji pursed her lips behind him, but ultimately said nothing...

Meanwhile, outside the pavilion where the Taiji Sect members were staying, a group of prodigies stood in the opposite palace's private room, looking down at everything below.

Of the three holy lands, all except for the Holy Son Cang Xingyu are located there.

"This person actually dares to participate in the Heavenly Pride Competition?"

"Hehe, we gained nothing in the Abyss of Guixu, all thanks to this man. He will definitely pay the price in this Heavenly Pride Tournament!"

The group of holy sons and daughters said coldly.

Although they were theoretically rivals in this competition, they suffered too many losses in the Ruins of Return, which made their hatred for Gu Jiancheng reach its peak!

"But what exactly happened in the abyss that day? How was he able to worship Cang Xingyu?!"

But at this moment, someone looked at Feng Chanmian, the Holy Maiden of Dingtian Holy Land.

At that time, they had already been forced to leave and did not know what had happened.

Ke Feng Chan Mian's expression was indifferent; she simply shook her head.

Although she was the Holy Maiden of Dingtian Holy Land, her combat strength was quite different from Cang Xingyu's, so she left at that time and did not see the subsequent battle.

"Hehe, do I even need to guess?"

"No one knows this man better than me. He's only gotten this far because he has powerful backers, especially women!"

"You don't really think that Saintess Xuanji is just for show, do you?"

"Without the support of the Holy Maiden Xuanji, what is he?"

But at this moment, behind Feng Chanmian, Gu Jingyu, who was using the alias Liu Wuqing, sneered.

He wasn't even able to enter the abyss in the Ruins of Return before being eliminated by Gu Jiancheng.

Seeing Gu Jiancheng at the height of his power and enjoying all the limelight is worse than killing him.

"Gu Jiancheng must be someone who doesn't live up to his reputation, right? I heard that before the Taiji Sect, someone saw him undergoing his tribulation and attracting a nine-hundred-mile-long lightning tribulation phenomenon!"

Yet, some of the saints still frowned.

"It's just an unusual phenomenon; how can we take it seriously?"

"Furthermore, I would like to ask you all a question: has any of you personally witnessed Gu Jiancheng making a move?" Gu Jingyu asked again.

This time, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, and then shook their heads.

Indeed, they never saw Gu Jiancheng make a move from beginning to end.

As for the geniuses on the Heavenly Ranking, some have indeed been defeated by Gu Jiancheng, but that only proves that Gu Jiancheng possesses combat power nearly comparable to that of a Holy Son.

"Hehe, I wonder what you're worried about."

"Furthermore, I'll leave Gu Jiancheng to you in tomorrow's Prodigy Tournament. You don't need to worry about him!"

"I will trample him under my feet in front of everyone!"

Gu Jingyu sneered.

Gu Jiancheng is his inner demon, and also the only motivation for him to frantically cultivate and improve his combat power.

Everyone looked at Gu Jingyu but didn't say anything.

Originally, they didn't take Liu Wuqing seriously, but they didn't expect that Liu Bai's ascension to sainthood not long ago would also elevate Liu Wuqing's status, so they didn't say much.

“Junior Brother Wuqing is right. I think you all don’t need to worry about Gu Jiancheng. You should think more about how to deal with Senior Brother Xingyu.”

"Although there are ten spots for entering the Holy Dao Palace for cultivation, who gets them depends on my senior brother Xingyu's mood."

At this moment, Na Feng Chan Mian got up and left the private room with Gu Jingyu.

"Heh, these cultivators from the Dingtian Holy Land are really arrogant these days. Do they think we have to be mindful of Cang Xingyu's feelings during the Heavenly Pride Competition?"

The remaining top cultivators from the holy land all wore grim expressions.

As top juniors of the same holy land, Feng Chanmian's words clearly showed that she didn't take them seriously.

"What else can we do? Dingtian now has at least three Saints in charge, and there are even rumors that Cang Xingyu has also become a Saint. If that's true, how could we possibly be a match for them!?"

The Holy Land of Haoran sneered, and the others exchanged glances, their expressions becoming extremely solemn.

Clearly, with Gu Jiancheng and Cang Xingyu involved, tomorrow's Prodigy Tournament will be shrouded in mystery.

Upon returning to the Langhuan Space, Gu Jiancheng immediately informed Yun Shuiyao about the matter of the Holy Domain Inspector.

"A Saint King Realm inspector is looking for you? No wonder the Langhuan Space was blocked by an energy just now."

“However, judging from what the inspector said and did, he doesn’t seem to be trying to harm you.” Yun Shuiyao pondered for a moment and then asked, “In that case, you will inevitably become the target of everyone’s criticism tomorrow. Although Yuan Da and the others are quite strong, I’m afraid they will also be in trouble.”

"Don't you still have one more chance to enter the Dao Palace's treasury? Why don't you use it now?"

"Hehe, this isn't the first time I've been targeted by everyone, I'm used to it." Gu Jiancheng just shook his head and then said, "As for the qualification for the treasure vault, there's no rush. I don't know what I want right now."

"It's just a competition for prodigies, there's no need to be so nervous."

Thus, for the rest of the time, Gu Jiancheng didn't even bother to cultivate, and stayed in the room to take care of Yun Shuiyao until the Holy Maiden Xuanji came to call him early the next morning.

The Holy Domain Prodigy Tournament is about to begin!

Gu Jiacheng led the group and followed the Holy Maiden Xuanji straight to the center of Tianding City.

Compared to yesterday, in just one night, the number of cultivators in Tianding City has reached an extremely terrifying level.

When they arrived at the Central Heavenly Cauldron Martial Arena, they even discovered that this huge plaza, which was large enough to accommodate a million cultivators, was now completely packed!

Gu Jiancheng had attended countless competitions, but he had to admit that the number of people this time was truly frightening!

Immediately, Gu Jiancheng's divine eyes looked around and discovered that almost all the powerful figures from the three holy lands had arrived.

The most eye-catching of them all were the three figures suspended in the due south direction.

They were enveloped in the radiance of the saints, their countenances as majestic as mountains!

Those were none other than the Three Saints of Dingtian!

Among them, Liu Bai and Mu Jiuzhou were both seen by Gu Jiancheng before, but Gu Jiancheng was seeing the War Saint Cang Dingtian in the very center for the first time.

However, the strength of this person's aura was still beyond Gu Jiancheng's expectations.

Because, under the Divine Eye, the system showed that Cang Dingtian's cultivation had actually reached the peak of the Saint Realm!

This is not just a True Saint; this person is practically invincible below the Saint King realm!

No wonder the Holy Land of Dingtian is so arrogant and overbearing.

Buzz!

At this moment, several saints descended upon the arena from the sky on the east and west sides, each carrying a heaven-supporting and earth-shattering Dharma form!

Two of them were Taoist monks, and the other two were a Buddha and a nun.

Haoran and the saints of Lingshan Holy Land have arrived now!

However, in terms of sheer scale, it falls far short of the Heavenly Holy Land.

"The Holy Land of Vastness, Sword Saint Jian Jiuming, the Holy Mountain of Spiritual Buddha Guanghui."

Gu Jiancheng stared intently. He had seen these two people's names on the Holy Ranking before; they were ranked second and third respectively.

Thus, seven saints have now descended upon this Heavenly Cauldron Martial Arena!

At the same time, the holy sons and daughters of the three holy lands also entered the venue under the protection of the saint's radiance.

Two from Haoran Holy Land, two from Lingshan Holy Land, and Feng Chanmian and Liu Wuqing from Dingtian Holy Land also arrived.

“In the Vast Sacred Land, there is a Holy Maiden and a Holy Son named Jian Xinhen and Luo Tianlan. Jian Xinhen is ranked second on the Heavenly Ranking, previously only after you.”

"The same applies to the sacred Ling Mountain, which is divided into Kongming and Kongchan, with Kongming ranking third."

"Wind's Entwined is fourth, and the remaining top ten on the Heavenly Ranking are the chief disciples of the strongest super sects under the Heavenly Great Holy Land."

"This is the current situation of the Heavenly Rankings," the Holy Maiden Xuanji explained from behind Gu Jiancheng.

"Sword Heart Trace and Emptiness are so-so." Gu Jiancheng's gaze swept over them, then he looked away.

Compared to a month ago in the abyss, these two people's cultivation has only reached the late-stage peak of the Dao Integration Realm, making them extremely weak.

However, Cang Xingyu, who was said to have already attained sainthood, has never appeared.

Meanwhile, the arena was in an uproar, with seven saints from the three holy lands present, along with even more half-saints under their command—a scene rarely seen.

But gradually, everyone couldn't help but look towards the Taiji Sect.

In contrast, although the Taiji Sect also had six semi-saints, they did not have a saint in charge.

This makes it seem much weaker in terms of momentum.

Although Cai Kun and the others didn't say anything, they were still very unhappy.

This means that even before the competition has started, they are already at a disadvantage in terms of momentum.

hum!

But at that moment, the sky above the heads of the Taiji Sect cultivators suddenly cracked open.

Immediately, a blue lotus appeared between heaven and earth, slowly blooming.

In the center of that blue lotus, a sage stood proudly, holding a folding fan.

He was dressed in green, with a jade crown binding his hair, looking like a graceful scholar!

However, the holy radiance surrounding it illuminated the heavens and earth, and its powerful aura instantly shut out all the surrounding holy pressure!

"Could this be the legendary Lotus Saint!?"

"That mysterious Lotus Pavilion Master, the fourth saint on the Saint Ranking?"

In an instant, the crowd, having recovered their senses, looked at the figure standing on the blue lotus and exclaimed in astonishment!

No one has ever seen this so-called Lotus Saint before, yet today, he has actually descended upon Tianding City!?