Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 463: The Rule Changes Spark Heated Debate

Li Qingyuan and his party entered Tianji City at noon.

Enjoy leisurely conversation and delicious food and drinks in the restaurant.

Before we knew it, the afterglow of the setting sun had spread across the earth.

The sunset was like a magnificent painting, illuminating the entire sky with extraordinary brilliance, a beauty that was breathtaking and mesmerizing.

The group immediately left the restaurant and strolled into the city, intending to wander around and digest their food.

Throughout the city, groups of young cultivators gathered in small groups, chatting and laughing, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

The topic they were discussing was nothing more than the rules that had been changed in this year's Heavenly Pride Tournament.

"Have you heard? The first phase is the same, but the second phase, which used to be a gauntlet battle, has been changed to a group battle!"

A young cultivator dressed in a blue robe said excitedly, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation.

"Yes, yes, six months ago there were three hundred people standing on the Rising Dragon Platform, each fighting their own battles."

"Now look what's happened, we have to face the attacks from other cultivators together."

A purple-robed cultivator next to him echoed, gesturing as if he were standing on that fierce battlefield.

"The winner stays on the stage to defend the title, while the loser can challenge again."

"With this rule change, the selection process will be completely different. I wonder what kind of geniuses will be chosen!"

Another blue-robed monk stroked his chin, speaking thoughtfully.

Besides the rules, they also discussed with great interest who the various prodigies were.

"I heard that Pei Ziyan broke through to the King Realm a long time ago, and her strength is unfathomable!"

"And then there's Chu Xinghan, with his extraordinary talent; he's sure to shine at this conference!"

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Everyone chimed in, chatting animatedly.

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Li Qingyuan listened with great interest and would occasionally join in the conversation.

They might chime in with a few words, or listen to some new information.

The young cultivators noticed that he was quite young, yet possessed an extraordinary bearing and exuded a unique aura...

They were all willing to recount as if they knew or guessed the whole story, as if this would help them get closer to this handsome young man.

Many young people are incredibly gossipy.

So they gathered together in twos and threes, or in groups of four or five, their voices rising and falling in a continuous stream.

Most of them were cultivators who came here to participate in the Heavenly Pride Conference, and most of them were in their early twenties.

Each of them was full of vigor, releasing their Heavenly Gang Realm aura without reservation.

That powerful aura was like a surging wave, demonstrating its strength and confidence.

Every now and then, female cultivators would rush in from the distant sky.

They were all stunningly beautiful, like fairies descended from heaven, with graceful figures and remarkable cultivation.

Some are from ancient families in Zhongzhou, and are pampered young ladies whose every move exudes nobility and elegance;

Some were disciples of top-tier forces, their eyes revealing a resolute and courageous spirit.

Of course, there were also cultivators from the other three continents.

They brought with them the unique charm of their respective regions, adding a distinctive touch to Tianji City.

Most of these cultivators were at the Heavenly Gang Realm, with a small number at the King Realm as well...

I wonder if they are over thirty years old...

Or perhaps they just want to take advantage of the chaos, pretend to be something they're not, and try their luck at this grand event.

At this moment, Tianji City is truly a place where geniuses abound, as if all the young elites of the entire Xuanhuang Small World have gathered here.

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Take a quick look.

Other elders can also be seen accompanying younger family members, disciples, and heads of small and medium-sized families.

Their eyes were full of expectation and longing, hoping that their family would have a son or a celestial maiden who could be listed in the "Hall of Honor" of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion!

To become one of those three hundred prodigies.

To bring unparalleled glory to the family, and to make the family name shine brightly in Zhongzhou.

In other words, this city is a giant city, large in scale, capable of accommodating more than 500,000 people.

Although most of them were not attendees, they were just there to join in the fun and see the splendor of this grand event.

However, the number of young cultivators still accounts for a significant portion, reaching nearly 100,000.

In other words, out of 100,000 people, only 300 can break through the encirclement, stand out, and become famous throughout the Central Plains.

This is undoubtedly a difficult task, and the competition is undoubtedly fierce.

However, all the cultivators who come here are ambitious!

They harbored dreams and hopes, yearning to achieve fame at this grand event.

Even if it costs me my life, I'm willing to pay the price!

Because in this world, fame is everything.

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On the road.

The group strolled leisurely.

The bustling noise of Tianji City enveloped them like a tidal wave.

Li Qingyuan suddenly remembered Jiang Nan and Pei Ziyan, whom she hadn't contacted in a long time.

He then took out a communication jade slip from his bosom and lightly touched it with his fingertips.

As the Xuan energy flowed, it sent messages to the two of them, asking when they would arrive at this bustling place.

Soon, the jade slip received a response.

A steady, slightly apologetic voice came from the other end of the line:

"Brother Li, it's really unfortunate. I encountered some troublesome matters on the way and was delayed. I will definitely be able to arrive before the conference starts tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyuan smiled, replied with a simple "Okay," and then put the jade slip away.

Pei Ziyan's response, however, was completely different.

The voice was sweet and melodious, with a touch of playfulness and charm:

"Oh, what's wrong? It's only been a hundred days since we last met, and you already miss me this much?"

"Don't rush, good food is worth waiting for. I'll definitely be there tomorrow."

"When we meet, you must treat them well..."

Even if it's just a voice transmitted through a jade slip.

Li Qingyuan could clearly imagine Pei Ziyan saying those words.

They must have curved eyebrows, upturned lips, and a playful smile on their face.

I got teased again...

Li Qingyuan smiled helplessly, but was not angry, and did not reply again.

The main problem is that I really don't know what to say in response.

Unless he also utters some wild and inappropriate words, but that's ultimately not his style.

He's not some hardworking ox...

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At this moment.

A commotion arose from the street.

One of their words struck Li Qingyuan like a thunderclap:

"Hurry, hurry! Kan Wushuang of the Xuandao Sect and Lu Wuwei of the Wanfo Temple are fighting on the Ascending Dragon Platform..."

The voice was urgent and excited, as if afraid of missing this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Su Yaoyue was right next to Li Qingyuan, so she naturally heard the news immediately.

She paused for a moment, then murmured to herself:

"Kan Wushuang and Lu Wuwei?"

"These two were top figures who ranked fourth and fifth on the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion's honor roll half a year ago."

"With such a high ranking, their strength must be unfathomable."

Why would these two engage in a duel before the Heavenly Pride Tournament even begins?

"Could it be that they want to spar beforehand and find out each other's strengths and weaknesses?"

Her eyes were full of doubt and curiosity, and she was also very interested in this sudden news.

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyuan's eyes flashed with excitement, feeling that this was bound to be a spectacular duel that should not be missed.

He immediately said:

"Let's go take a look. We can't miss such a rare opportunity."

After saying that, he called Wang Anran, Yue Qinghuan and the old ox together.

The five people hurried towards the Rising Dragon Platform in the center of the city, following the bustling crowd.

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