756: It will definitely succeed.

“Tsk, I have to say, Huiyang, Ju Ling Merchant Guild is truly wealthy.”

Inside Ju Ling City, amidst the towering pavilion buildings emitting various spiritual auras, Lord of Jubao Pavilion led a group of Cultivators from the Chaotic Sea towards the center of Ju Ling City.

Among the crowd.

Lu Qing came to Zhou Huiyang’s side, who was dressed in a golden, noble magic robe, constantly praising the various grand pavilions along the way.

These pavilions were all adorned with mysterious light/aura (boundary), and one glance was enough to tell that the Materials used were extremely precious.

“To be able to establish such a large enterprise is truly remarkable.”

Lu Qing was not old, but he spoke with an old-fashioned air, sighing lightly.

“This is inseparable from the Ju Ling Merchant Guild’s method of selecting its Guild Master.”

“The selection of the Guild Master is divided into four parts: merit, martial prowess, talent cultivation, and external assistance.”

“Previously, my maternal grandfather’s first three items were among the best choices among all the successors.”

“But there was a slight deficiency in the external assistance item.”

“However, although the competition for the Guild Master is divided into four parts, the most crucial and important one is precisely this fourth item.”

Zhou Huiyang let out a light sigh.

Lu Qing nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this.

As the two conversed, the procession continued to advance, and soon, a city within a city appeared before everyone’s eyes.

This was the inner city of Ju Ling City.

Within it resided the core members of the four great Families.

Even several Old Ancestors of the Dao Court in Ju Ling Merchant Guild resided in the inner city.

This Guild Master selection was to be held in this inner city.

The four Dao Court members and the Elder Council of Ju Ling Merchant Guild would jointly evaluate the candidates’ qualifications from four dimensions.

Ultimately determining the next Guild Master.

Arriving outside the inner city, Lord of Jubao Pavilion’s heart tightened slightly.

Although he had long prepared himself to do his best and leave the rest to fate, when it came down to it, he couldn't help but feel nervous.

Meanwhile, Zhou Tailai appeared much calmer.

“Daoist Friend Tiance, you can glimpse the will of Heaven, can you predict today’s outcome?”

At this moment, Lord of Jubao Pavilion couldn't hold back and finally asked.

This was something he had wanted to ask a long time ago.

Heavenly Strategist True Lord, the fame of the Tianji Hall Master, was not only resounding within the Zhou Family.

It was just that sometimes knowing the outcome in advance might not be a good thing, which was why he had held back from asking.

But at this point, the final step, especially after seeing Yin Tiancheng and Hua Qianshuang, the descendant of Hongdao Heavenly Venerable, outside the city.

His state of mind had undergone some fluctuations.

Unlike the Lord of Jubao Pavilion, who had previously been able to command countless riches with his strategizing and unrevealing demeanor.

Zhou Tailai admired the sight of this city within a city, and upon hearing the question, he slowly extended a finger.

He smiled without speaking.

“It will definitely succeed…”

Lord of Jubao Pavilion’s heart settled for no reason, and he immediately relaxed a great deal, his demeanor once again returning to that of the Lord who dominated the Chaotic Sea.

“Enter.”

Lord of Jubao Pavilion moved, arriving outside the inner city, and took out his personal token.

He led Zhou Tailai and the Cultivators into the inner city.

Within the inner city, there was a huge palace.

When Lord of Jubao Pavilion and Zhou Tailai and the others arrived at this grand hall.

There were already quite a few figures in the hall.

At the very top of the hall, four huge thrones were arranged side by side.

Below them were two rows of much smaller seats, a total of twelve.

Further down, there were a total of fifteen Dao platforms scattered throughout the hall.

“Lord of Jubao Pavilion… not worth worrying about…”

Upon seeing Lord of Jubao Pavilion and the others enter, figures were already seated at the fifteen Dao platforms.

These fifteen Dao platforms represented the fifteen candidates.

Beside or behind each candidate, there were figures sitting cross-legged.

These were all Cultivators brought by the respective candidate successors.

At this moment, they were constantly sizing up the group that had just entered.

These successors were distributed among the various branches of the Ju Ling Merchant Guild, a long distance from the Chaotic Sea.

They did not recognize Zhou Tailai, who was currently only at the Nascent Soul stage.

Although Zhou Tailai’s reputation was resounding, due to the limitation of his cultivation, it had not spread widely throughout the Eastern Desolate Continent.

In just a moment, those scrutinizing gazes were withdrawn.

Lord of Jubao Pavilion glanced around, taking in all the figures present.

At this moment, nine of the fifteen Dao platforms in the hall were already occupied.

Adding him and Yin Tiancheng, that made eleven.

Lord of Jubao Pavilion glanced around and did not find any trace of Chen Xunfu.

His heart stirred slightly; it seemed the news from the Clan was correct.

The most promising successor of the Chen Family, Chen Xunfu, had already given up on this Guild Master competition.

Lord of Jubao Pavilion did not stop, and together with Zhou Tailai, he led the people who had arrived to sit behind a Dao platform on the right side.

Not long after.

Two figures led the way, entering the hall.

They were Hua Qianshuang and Yin Tiancheng.

Upon seeing Hua Qianshuang, the descendant of Hongdao Heavenly Venerable, a True Disciple of the Dao Court, whose features were distinct and reputation widespread.

The Faces of the other nine candidates in the hall all became solemn, some even ugly.

Beside them, the envoys from various powerful forces who had been invited to assist also looked displeased.

They did not have the strength to contend with the Ten Great Immortal Sects.

“Hmph.”

These subtle gazes made Hua Qianshuang somewhat displeased.

She snorted coldly, not putting these people in her eyes at all.

“Tian Cheng, with me here, no one can take your position as Guild Master.”

Hua Qianshuang turned her head and whispered to the extremely handsome Yin Tiancheng beside her.

However, this was not just for Yin Tiancheng alone.

It was also for the other candidates.

If they wanted to contend with her, they should first weigh whether they were qualified enough.

As soon as these words were spoken, Yin Tiancheng’s heart stiffened, but in an instant, a slightly rigid smile appeared on his Face.

This was not his personality, but at this moment, he could not afford to lose Hua Qianshuang’s Face even more.

Inside the hall, the Faces of the other Cultivators all turned ugly.

Only Lord of Jubao Pavilion’s group remained calm.

After all, they had already met outside the city.

Hua Qianshuang ignored the thoughts of others, waved her hand, and figures came forward, replacing the central Dao platform with an elegant pavilion.

Hua Qianshuang pulled Yin Tiancheng’s arm, stepped into the pavilion, and sat down.

Attendant Disciples surrounded the outside of the pavilion, serving them.

There was already a sense of the guest taking over as host.

With Hua Qianshuang’s arrival, the atmosphere in the hall instantly changed.

It immediately became silent.

After an unknown period of time.

“The Dao Court and all Elders have arrived.”

A chant echoed in the silent grand hall.

Everyone’s hearts stirred.

They subconsciously looked towards the four huge thrones in the depths.

They saw four figures of different builds materialize out of thin air, sitting on the thrones.

At the same time, on the twelve seats below, equally old figures appeared.

The four Dao Court members and twelve deliberative Elders wielded the highest authority in the Ju Ling Merchant Guild.

“Greetings to the Dao Court, greetings to all Elders!”

Greetings rose and fell one after another.

Even Hua Qianshuang, who was sitting in the pavilion, restrained herself considerably and rose to pay her respects.

After everyone had paid their respects.

A Soul Transformation stage executive Elder stood in the hall and announced loudly.

“Those who are late will be disqualified.”

“Now, the grand selection begins.”

The executive Elder looked at the four empty Dao platforms and gestured for the Disciple behind him to record the names.