Guang Bai, who had remained calm and indifferent throughout, could no longer maintain his composure this time. His mind trembled violently, and he glanced back at Ling Quan with a meaningful look, saying indifferently:

"Palace Master Ling, I have been entrusted with this task and must fulfill my duty. I will go and make the preparations now. As for what happens afterward, that is up to you..."

Ling Quan took a deep breath and finally came back to his senses from the shock. Although it wasn't the first time he had seen it, he could hardly believe his eyes and his divine sense every time he saw it!

For cultivators, what the eyes see may not be true, but what the divine sense sees is hard to fake. Just now, Li Sisui's actions were so fast that none of the three of them could detect anything unusual with their divine sense. Not only was it too fast for the naked eye to see, but even their divine senses found nothing!

If it hadn't happened right before our eyes, probably no one would believe that such a bizarre technique existed in the world, capable of killing people invisibly!

"Then I'll have to trouble the Communication University of China. Although the situation was somewhat unexpected, it's still under control, so there's no need to worry!"

"Very well, then I shall take my leave!"

After Guang Bai nodded and bid farewell to the two, he left the mountaintop with a gloomy expression. Qingdai Fairy watched Guang Bai disappear and said in a resounding voice:

"Everything is going according to plan. Although there have been some uncertainties, there is more good news than bad..."

After listening, Ling Quan nodded seriously, his expression shifting to one of mixed surprise and delight. He then addressed Li Sisui at the foot of the mountain, saying loudly:

"Senior, you've arrived just in time. If you'd been any later, the fourth spot would have gone to the Supreme Fortress. Hehe, congratulations to the Hidden Moon Sect for becoming the fourth sect to enter the Saint's Palace!"

Li Si looked up and met Ling Quan's gaze. The latter recoiled immediately upon making eye contact, displaying a respectful expression. However, Li Si could sense something was amiss and was unimpressed by Ling Quan's flattery.

However, he was right about one thing: it was indeed the right decision for him and Feng Teng Daoren to travel all the way without rest. If they had followed the original plan, they would have had to return to Yan Yue Sect after leaving Fei Hua Sect before setting off for Saint Valley!

Neither Feng Teng Daoren nor he himself expected to be stuck in the library for so long, more than nine months, and still without any clues. If Li Sisui were to continue his relentless pursuit, they probably wouldn't be able to get out of the Sage's Mansion even after it left Sage's Hill...

With Ling Quan's loud announcement, the once-in-a-century selection of saints seemed to have come to an end. The Hidden Moon Sect, as the biggest dark horse in this selection, successfully emerged victorious, much to the dismay of the surrounding cultivators. The sects that had chosen to abstain from the competition early on were the ones that received the most praise.

The end of the Saint Selection means the Saint's Mansion is approaching. The sects that were eliminated can only leave the valley in despair, while the sects that hold the white flag can wait patiently. After the first four sects come out of the Saint's Mansion, they will have another chance to enter the mansion. As for what they will gain in the end, that depends on their own abilities.

"All sects unrelated to the Sage's Mansion, please leave the valley in an orderly manner as soon as possible! All disciples of the Hidden Moon Sect, please come to the low hill; this is the location where the Sage's Mansion will descend!"

Ling Quan smiled amiably, showing no airs of a palace master at all. Not only the Hidden Moon Sect, but also other sects around couldn't help but wonder when the True Martial Palace Master had become so polite.

However, when they realized that the upcoming Sage's Mansion had nothing to do with them, no one bothered to investigate further, and no one lingered any longer. They all got up and left the valley!

The empty sky above Saint Valley was now filled with nearly ten thousand cultivators, and various magical artifacts filled the sky above them. With the burst of colorful light, Saint Valley returned to tranquility in no time. At this moment, apart from the three major sects and the Hidden Moon Sect, only a few sects that had given up early remained in the valley!

Thanks to the timely treatment from Daoist Fengteng, the disciples of the Hidden Moon Sect, though seriously injured, were mostly alright. Although they looked listless, their eyes were filled with enthusiasm. For them, it was incredibly lucky that their first trip with the sect leader would give them the opportunity to enter the Sage's Mansion!

The Sage's Mansion is unlike any other place; it is the most breathtaking place on Sage's Hill. Even if they were just disciples of the Hidden Moon Sect, or even joined the True Martial Hall or the Primordial Beginning Academy, they might not have the chance to step into the Sage's Mansion. Who would have thought that they would be lucky enough to witness this great opportunity to protect the sect? They would be willing to risk their lives, let alone get injured!

Of course, the talk about "losing one's life" is just a figure of speech...

Cultivators cherish their lives, and no one is willing to lose their life for no reason, unless that thing is more important than life. However, as a nobody among the disciples of the Hidden Moon Sect, even if such a thing really exists, it is not their place to get their hands on it!

That's why, when they learned that they would be entering the Sage's Mansion, which drives countless cultivators mad, along with the sect leader and senior brother, the excitement and frenzy were enough to make one's soul tremble! Not to mention these newly recruited disciples, even Daoist Feng Teng was so excited that his face turned red, as excited as a bride-to-be!

After all, no matter what you do, the first time is always impressive and dazzling!

On the top of the low mountain, Ling Quan looked at the crowd behind Li Sisui with a smile. Feng Teng Daoren was always cautious, but he couldn't resist the temptation of the Sage's Mansion. He felt that the True Martial Hall Master, who he usually disliked, was so handsome today!

If even Daoist Fengteng is in this state, one can imagine the state of the other disciples of the Hidden Moon Sect. The crowd surrounded Li Sisui, arriving at the location designated by Ling Quan. The latter nodded in acknowledgment and then announced in a resounding voice:

"This Hall hereby announces that the selection of Sages has come to an end! The sects that have entered the Sage's Palace in the following order are: True Martial Hall, Primordial Beginning Academy, Flying Flower Sect, and the final victor, Hidden Moon Sect!"

The crowd cheered on the mountaintop, and cheers echoed from the foot of the mountain. Although the order of the sects had not changed much, it was still a happy event. Everyone would gain something from this, the only difference being the amount.

"etc!"

Just as everyone was basking in the joy of victory, Li Sisui's untimely voice rang out. Although inappropriate, it carried significant weight. Ling Quan, though displeased, cautiously asked:

"Senior, is there any further instruction?"

There are probably very few people on Sage Hill who can be addressed as "senior" by the Hall Master of Zhenwu Hall, but this nameless young man in front of them is one of them. Seeing Ling Quan's humble attitude, you could easily believe that this young man is the Hall Master of Zhenwu Hall!

It seems there's no smoke without fire. The rumors about the Hidden Moon Sect on Sage Hill, though outrageous, weren't entirely unfounded. At least that genius figure did exist, and he was most likely the unknown young man before us. However, after this Sage Selection, his name will surely shine brightly on Sage Hill!

Talented people emerge in every generation, each leading the way for hundreds of years. Everyone present was deeply moved to witness the rise of such a genius. Naturally, they paid great attention to the genius's speech. The moment Li Sisui opened his mouth, he became the focus of everyone's attention!

"The Sage's Palace hasn't even arrived yet, so how can the Sage selection process be over?"

"What exactly do you mean by what you said, senior?"

"The Hidden Moon Sect should only aim to be number one, not fourth!"

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