"Who are you?" The elder asked, looking at the unfamiliar face before him.
"Junior Bai Hao, disciple of Luohai Sect." Bai Hao smiled slightly and introduced himself, which everyone present heard clearly.
"Why would people from the Falling Sea Sect be here?"
"I don't recall inviting people from other sects to this trial, do I?"
"But this name sounds familiar..."
“He’s so handsome!”
The sudden appearance of a disciple from another sect is certainly intriguing.
The Grand Elder frowned slightly. "Bai Hao... I have heard of you. You are the eldest disciple of the Falling Sea Sect and Su Yuewan's personal disciple. But why would someone from the Falling Sea Sect appear in our Pill Sect?"
Bai Hao's name wasn't widely known among ordinary people, since he hadn't done anything earth-shattering or outrageous. However, for the elders of each sect, anything related to changes in the strength of other sects required them to ensure they were aware of every change in a timely manner.
Bai Hao represents a transformation within the Falling Sea Sect – the Knowledge and Action Realm!
This news came from the Divine Sea Sect—an elder of the Divine Sea Sect had been killed, and this matter could not be kept secret.
The person who killed an elder of the Divine Sea Sect was Bai Hao, so how could other sects not take Bai Hao seriously?
Moreover, having another person at the Knowledge and Action Realm is a major event for any sect, especially since Bai Hao is a disciple, not an elder!
If even one disciple has reached the Knowledge Realm, one can imagine how devastating that is for other sects.
Fortunately, even with Bai Hao, the Luohai Sect only has two Zhixing Realm cultivators, and the Second Elder Jiang Bai is only at the Heling Realm, so they don't pose much of a threat.
Su Yuewan's mere existence at the Supreme Realm was already enough to make all the major sects wary.
With a top-tier fighter, even if the elders and disciples below are a bit weak, it won't affect the strength of the Falling Sea Sect.
"Bai Hao, I know you." After learning Bai Hao's identity, the Grand Elder's attitude softened slightly, but he remained serious, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his cloudy eyes.
"However, this is our final competition. It's probably not appropriate for you, young friend Bai, to interfere and affect our trial without permission."
The intimidation was self-evident.
Even if they are from the Falling Sea Sect, it's unacceptable for them to interfere in the affairs of their Pill Sect without a reasonable explanation.
"To be honest, Elder, I met Ouyang Yan in the ruins and we're friends. Just now, when I was watching from outside, I saw that something was wrong with her alchemy. Failing to refine the pill is a minor matter, but if the furnace had exploded at that moment, it would have hurt Ouyang Yan, so I took the liberty of helping her. I think Ouyang Yan did lose, but this four-colored marrow cleansing pill is a rare find. It would be such a waste if it were wasted because of this failure," Bai Hao explained with a slight smile.
Before the Grand Elder could speak, Sun Rong couldn't help but say:
"Since you've said that you and Ouyang Yan are friends, how can you be sure that you didn't conspire beforehand and just made up this excuse because you were exposed? It is indeed a pity that the alchemy failed, but the key issue is not whether the alchemy was successful or not, but whether you two really conspired in secret?"
Having finally seized such a good opportunity, Sun Rong was determined not to let it slip away so easily and would hold onto it tightly.
Now, both Bai Hao and Ouyang Yan have admitted that Bai Hao met them off-site, and Bai Hao has also admitted that he made a move just now, which meets the criteria for cheating!
Hearing Sun Rong's words, Bai Hao had already formed a general impression of her. This kind of person was extremely petty and wouldn't let go of Ouyang Yan no matter what. He guessed that there was quite a grudge between her and Ouyang Yan.
But he wouldn't argue with Sun Rong here. Instead, he looked at the Grand Elder and said, "I only helped because I didn't want to see anyone get hurt in the failed alchemy, not because I colluded with Ouyang Yan. No normal person would cheat in public like this, would they?"
Ouyang Yan also said, "I hope the Grand Elder will investigate thoroughly. I admit that I failed in alchemy and lost this trial, but Bai Hao and I absolutely did not collude to cheat."
For a moment, they threw the question back to the Grand Elder.
The Grand Elder was also in a difficult position.
If we're talking about Ouyang Yan cheating, no normal person would cheat in public using such an obviously suspicious method.
But if Ouyang Yan didn't cheat, their situation is very much in line with cheating, otherwise how could it be such a coincidence that Bai Hao, a member of the Falling Sea Sect, would appear here?
This is a real headache.
Just as the Grand Elder was struggling to make a decision, a voice suddenly rang out.
"Of course, Young Friend Bai wouldn't cheat with Ouyang Yan. I believe you on that point."
Everyone looked over and saw that Gu Changsheng, dressed in a Taoist robe, had arrived at some point.
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
All the disciples of the Dan Sect immediately bowed in respect.
Bai Hao also bowed and said, "Greetings, Sect Master Gu."
"Haha, young friend Bai, there's no need for such formalities." Gu Changsheng smiled warmly, took Bai Hao's arm, and said:
"Why didn't you let me know you were coming, young friend Bai? I could have sent someone to pick you up."
"Sect Master Gu, you flatter me. Actually, I was ordered by you to purchase ammunition from your sect. While they were preparing the pills, I wanted to take a look around, but I didn't expect to encounter this situation and couldn't help but lend a hand." Facing Gu Changsheng, Bai Hao wasn't exactly trembling with fear, but he couldn't help feeling somewhat humble.
The main reason was that Gu Changsheng's aura was too calm and composed. Compared with Su Yuewan, Gu Changsheng's aura inspired more awe and made people dare not be rude.
"I believe what you say, young friend Bai, and I also know Ouyang Yan's character; she wouldn't do such a thing." Gu Changsheng glanced at Ouyang Yan again, who quickly bowed.
"Thank you, Sect Master!"
"However, it's a fact that you failed to refine the four-colored marrow cleansing pill, and everyone knows that. You've admitted it, so you didn't win this trial. Is that acceptable?"
"Of course."
"Here you go. I hereby announce that Sun Rong has won this advancement trial and will become a core disciple immediately!" Gu Changsheng announced calmly.
No one objected, and no one cheered.
Even Sun Rong only felt a surge of joy in her heart, but on the surface she dared not show much happiness. Instead, she respectfully bowed to Gu Changsheng and said, "Thank you, Sect Master!"
"Well, if there's nothing else, everyone can go home and rest."
After saying that, Gu Changsheng waved his hand, dismissing everyone else. Soon, only Bai Hao and Gu Changsheng remained on the field.
Even Ouyang Yan, with a hint of reluctance, glanced at Bai Hao one last time before having to leave.
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