The Eight Gates Martial Arts Tournament has ended.
To the surprise of many inner court disciples, Wang Hao defeated Wei Xiaotian at the last moment, securing a place in the top five and qualifying to go to Zhongzhou.
As for the others, Qin Xin was not very familiar with them. It can be said that this year's Eight Gates Martial Arts Tournament was a day when dark horses were born. Many disciples who were not famous before have shone brightly in the past few days.
Qin Xin observed the battle between Wei Xiaotian and Wang Hao with his spiritual sense and knew that if he were to fight against them, the probability of winning would be extremely low. However, if he used the final method of combining martial arts attacks, he might have a chance of winning.
However, Qin Xin would not use such a self-destructive tactic unless it was a matter of life and death, because it would be a loss if he were to blow himself up.
As the bells rang in the square, only five figures remained standing in the square.
Next came the invitations from the sects of Zhongzhou.
Gongsun Li stood on the high platform, looked down, and said first, "Wang Hao, I see that you also wield a sword. Are you interested in joining my Xuantian Sword Sect?"
"This junior is willing!" Wang Hao replied with a beaming smile, bowing deeply.
The other three sects also each accepted one disciple. Of course, the Xuantian Sword Sect originally wanted to take Wei Xiaotian under its wing, but he preferred to join the Zikui Sect, so Gongsun Li did not force him.
The Purple Puppet Sect was also very interested in Wei Xiaotian, who had consistently held the top spot in the inner courtyard of the Eastern Wilderness Academy. Although he ultimately lost to Wang Hao, it was probably due to some carelessness, as Wang Hao's methods were extremely well-hidden and were only revealed at the last moment to defeat him. However, Wei Xiaotian's talent was undeniable, and he naturally joined the Purple Puppet Sect as he wished.
When it was Qin Xin's turn, an awkward scene unfolded.
Originally, when the five sects of Zhongzhou arrived, each sect would recruit one disciple from the top five. However, Hong Ye of Tianxuan Sect has already left ahead of schedule.
In the ensuing silence, a clear voice suddenly rang out from a young woman of about sixteen, saying, "Qin Xin, how about coming to my Spirit Beast Sect?"
No sooner had Wen Lan spoken than Gongsun Li also started causing trouble.
He immediately spoke up loudly, "Wen Lan, your Spirit Beast Sect has always only recruited female disciples. What's wrong with you now? Why are you suddenly interested in men?"
Hearing Gongsun Li's insulting words, Wen Lan's expression also turned somewhat unpleasant. After all, it was a consensus reached among the five sects that each sect could only recruit one disciple from the top five. She had already recruited one, and if she were to take Qin Xin away as well, it would indeed be a violation of the consensus.
However, Wen Lan did not give up. "It's none of your Xuan Tian Sword Sect's business to recruit disciples!"
Gongsun Li heard the hidden anger in Wen Lan's words and chuckled, "Your Spirit Beast Sect has already recruited one, so don't be too greedy. However, my Xuantian Sword Sect is quite interested in this kid."
Upon hearing this, everyone around showed a hint of surprise, but Hu Zhe and the others' eyes revealed a mocking look.
Qin Xin naturally observed the true colors of the group.
Then Gongsun Li's voice resounded over the Qianmen Square, "My Xuantian Sword Sect is currently lacking a mountain guardian. How about it? If you are willing to join, I might as well go back to the sect and apply for one for you."
Gongsun Li was deliberately mocking Qin Xin. There was no difference between a mountain guard and a doorman; they could be considered servants, just given a nicer name.
"Since this mountain guardian is so good, Senior Gongsun should keep him for himself!"
Qin Xin chuckled and spoke to Gongsun Li on the high platform.
To everyone's surprise, Gongsun Li did not back down and continued to mock Qin Xin, saying, "Boy, don't be so ambitious. There are plenty of people with your strength in Zhongzhou. Do you really think that just because you've managed to get into the top five of the Eastern Wilderness Academy, you can rise to the top in one step?"
The sound echoed throughout the entire Ganmen Square. Some disciples felt uneasy after hearing it. If Qin Xin, who had entered the top five of the inner courtyard, was nothing, then what were they?
Seeing the strong reactions of the disciples around him, and even some angry voices emerging from the crowd, Gongsun Li seemed completely unconcerned and didn't even glance at them.
Seeing that Gongsun Li had made the situation somewhat awkward, the two leaders from the Purple Puppet Sect and the Weapon Martial Sect quietly tried to dissuade him from behind. After all, the Eastern Wilderness Academy was the largest power in the Eastern Wilderness. If a conflict arose with it, it would affect some of the interests between the Central State and the Eastern Wilderness. Moreover, they were not influential figures within their respective sects; otherwise, they would not have been assigned to this barren land of the Eastern Wilderness.
The Grand Elder Chonghe, who had remained silent until now, glared at Gongsun Li and said in a deep voice, "Since you powerful sects look down on the disciples of my Eastern Wilderness Academy, then you need not come to the Eastern Wilderness again!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful aura swept out.
When Gongsun Li saw Chong He get angry, his expression changed drastically. The terrifying pressure of the Dharma Aspect Realm made everyone around him afraid to even breathe. They could only apologize repeatedly, "Elder! I misspoke. I apologize to you here. I hope that the Elder will remember that I was once a disciple of the Eastern Wilderness Academy..."
"Hmph! You still remember you were once a disciple of the Eastern Wilderness Academy!" Chong He's angry voice rang out, then he slowly said, "Since the disciples of all the sects have been invited, then let's leave now. Elders, see them out!"
As soon as Chong He finished speaking, the elders behind him all stood up, unleashing their powerful Yuan energy.
Seeing this, Gongsun Li dared not linger any longer. After calling out to the disciples of the Xuantian Sword Sect, she, along with the Zikui Sect and the Qiwu Sect, quickly headed out of the mountain gate.
Wen Lan of the Spirit Beast Sect did not get up, and the Grand Elder Chong He did not drive them away, because the anger was originally directed at the Xuan Tian Sword Sect, so it did not affect any innocent bystanders.
Of course, after all the elders left, Qin Xin, who remained in place, became the subject of much teasing among the disciples. After all, it was the first time that someone like Qin Xin had made it into the top five, yet no sect in Zhongzhou was willing to recruit him.
Qin Xin didn't care. He had already made plans. In the next few days, he would leave the Eastern Wilderness Academy, go to Tianyuan City, and then head to Zhongzhou to stay at the Tianxuan Sect.
Just as Qin Xin turned to leave, a woman's voice called out to him from behind.
"Qin Xin, what I said is not false. The invitation from the Spirit Beast Sect certainly counts." Wen Lan slowly appeared behind Qin Xin.
At this moment, Shui Qingxi was also following beside Wen Lan.
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