webnovelfull Chapter 1085: There's no need to keep a low profile anymore.
Chapter 1085: There's no need to keep a low profile anymore.
"Your Highness is too kind."
"This is just the first step; the rest is yet to come, so the outcome is hard to predict."
Gu Heng remained unfazed by Xiaoyao Lue's flattery.
The prince's change in attitude after that secret meeting was so bizarre that it gave Gu Heng the creeps, so he naturally felt no sympathy for the flattery.
Hakimi is a typical example of being overly stressed; he reacts quickly to the slightest disturbance to protect himself.
Now, no matter how much he flatters and fawns over him, Gu Heng is best to just laugh it off and not take it seriously.
But he was also quite happy to see the three of them quickly rise to the top without any effort, and a sense of pride welled up in his heart!
How could I not be happy?
Although I didn't offer much help on their cultivation path, especially since I left them without a position for over a decade, they still surpassed countless geniuses and began to stand out!
This was definitely an encouragement to Gu Heng!
Inside the venue.
After Xiaobai, Yuezi, and Su Jinxi easily broke through the oppressive aura, they attracted a lot of attention.
Everyone thought the outcome of this rank conferment ceremony was already expected. The only thing that was hard to say was who would get the four "Holy Phases," since there were quite a few geniuses who were qualified to compete for these top ranks.
Unexpectedly, this first step produced three dark horses that did not belong to the Wanchao civilization, causing everyone to turn their attention to the location of the Baoque Imperial Dynasty, especially Gu Heng, who was sitting leisurely, and Xiaoyao Lue, whose expression became increasingly solemn beside him.
"And who is that person?"
"It seems to be a newly recruited retainer of the Baoque Imperial Dynasty. He seems to come from the Immortal Dao civilization. This person's cultivation is extraordinary. At least I can only see through a little bit of it."
"worship?"
"Look at how trembling Xiaoyao is. He doesn't seem like he has a servant by his side at all. He looks more like an ancestor to me!"
The guests who were unaware of Gu Heng's identity were buzzing with discussion, while those who participated in the secret meeting remained silent.
Gu Heng and Xiaoyao Lue were naturally aware of these arguments, but they knew they were at the center of the controversy and it was best not to make any moves. Xiaoyao Lue, in particular, became even more fluctuating after his predicament was exposed.
Having come out here, I've really lost face.
But Xiaoyao Lue didn't really care. Anyway, he didn't rely on his reputation to make a living, so he let those gossipy guys talk!
"We should be more low-key."
Xiao Bai lowered his eyes and silently scanned his surroundings, then said in a cold voice.
"Low-key?"
"What's the point of hiding it in a situation like this?"
Su Jinxi didn't care at all. She looked at the "competitors" who had not yet broken free from the shackles of the oppressive aura, her expression even more disdainful.
As a demon cat, it is even more arrogant than dragons.
“My master has always wanted to keep a low profile. I don’t know why, but he must have his reasons.”
Seeing Su Jinxi's attitude, Xiaobai also frowned.
He understood Su Jinxi. Ever since he entered the arena, Xiaobai knew that none of the so-called prodigies who were with him could compare to them. Although the difference in cultivation level was negligible, and the three of them even seemed weaker, cultivation level ultimately could not determine everything.
Faced with such a "prodigy," they really don't need to be humble.
But keeping a low profile is something Gu Heng often says.
Little White didn't know why, but what its master said was the truth, there was no mistake, and it had to be listened to.
"Tsk, look at you."
Su Jinxi rolled her eyes.
Every time Xiaobai brings up Gu Heng, she gets quite annoyed.
Even though she was the one who arrived first, Xiaobai, who came later, kept talking about Gu Heng, making it seem like she had been squeezed out.
I'm really annoyed.
"I saw that Brother Gu asked us to participate in this, and he didn't intend for us to keep a low profile. Did he expect us to have a fierce battle with these guys who could be defeated without even using our full strength?"
"Stop arguing and let's finish this quickly."
She also felt that Gu Heng's low-key behavior must have some important reason, but what did that have to do with the three of them? They had already shown their talent long ago, but the people of Wanchao Civilization just didn't know it yet.
Once these cultivators inquire with the Demon Race Civilization Alliance or the Dragon Race Civilization, they will naturally know what a true prodigy is.
Time passes gradually.
Following Xiaobai, Su Jinxi and Yuezi breaking through the seal, many other cultivators have adapted to the pressure of the Qi and broken through the seal in one fell swoop by relying on their accumulated power!
After the last cultivator in the arena successfully broke the seal, the master of ceremonies announced loudly, "The ceremony is over!"
Gu Heng stared intently.
There were about two hundred people at the scene, but now only about sixty remain.
"So many were eliminated in the first round?"
Gu Heng asked in surprise.
"It can only be said that some juniors are excellent enough in their own little world, but once they come to the Qinggu Divine Kingdom, their excellence is not worth mentioning."
Xiaoyao Lue was already used to this.
The fact that over sixty people survived only shows that the screening process wasn't thorough enough.
What is the second step?
"The second step is 'Soul Transformation,' where the official in charge of rites will activate the karmic obstacles that have accumulated in the divine kingdom's fortune. Those who successfully 'bear the destiny' will be drawn into the 'Furnace of Karma' to confront the illusions of karma."
"The test is no longer simply about cultivation level, but about one's Dao heart."
"The prodigies must maintain a clear mind amidst the burning flames of karma and the torment of illusions. Those who cannot withstand the pressure or lose their composure will be safely escorted out of the battle."
Xiaoyao Lue explained it simply and easily.
It turns out it was a psychological tactic!
"What exactly will the illusion of karma look like?" Gu Heng asked.
"They are all related to one's own inner demons and flaws in one's path of cultivation. Even those with perfect Dao hearts still have to endure the impact of countless life-and-death evil thoughts accumulated within their destiny..."
Xiaoyao's eyes turned serious: "After all, the fortune of this divine kingdom today is due to the most direct conflicts and killings."
The master of ceremonies' voice once again resounded through the clouds, pulling everyone's thoughts back to the grand ceremony.
"The mandate has been fulfilled; now it is time to activate the gate of transformation!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the ground array patterns on the summit of the Divine Capital lit up with a dazzling light, and a huge phantom of a furnace enveloped all the remaining geniuses.