164: Nangong Mingyue

As this was the final match of the Azure Emperor Sect Disciple selection competition, the challenge content of this match naturally became a hot topic throughout the Outer Sect and even the Inner Sect of the Azure Emperor Sect, discussed with relish by countless Azure Emperor Sect Disciples.

And the notice board at the trial grounds, being an important source of information,

was naturally surrounded by countless Azure Emperor Sect Disciples at this time.

They were all densely packed together, looking at the Disciple challenge list on the notice board, showing immense interest in this third round of the finals.

"Look, Huang Daoji of the Flowing Sand Dao Domain is fighting Tao Yaoyao, the Saintess of the Hundred Flowers Dao Domain. Who do you think will win this match?"

"I think it should be Tao Yaoyao, after all, their attributes are mutually exclusive."

"That's not necessarily true. I heard that Huang Daoji learned a Daoist Magic called Fire Dao Flowing Sand. That's a top-tier Daoist Magic that naturally counters the Peach Blossom Saintess."

"I know Tao Yaoyao, the Peach Blossom Saintess, but who is this Huang Daoji? Can anyone introduce him?"

"Holy crap, you must not be an old Disciple of the Azure Emperor Sect. You don't even know Huang Daoji? His grandfather is Elder Huang of our Azure Emperor Sect!"

"Hehe, I only joined the Azure Emperor Sect a while ago, so I'm not very familiar with these things."

"In that case, I'll reluctantly introduce him to you."

"Alright, thank you, brother."

"Huang Daoji is an Ancient Prodigy from the Huang family of the Flowing Sand Dao Domain. He was a legend six thousand years ago, inheriting the Legacy of a Saint Lord realm expert named Huangsha Supreme. In that era, he almost swept through the vast majority of Prodigies."

"That powerful? Is there more?"

"No, you should have guessed what happened next. Later, Huang Daoji was too Heaven-Defying and couldn't gather Luck to become a Saint in that era, so he was Sealed by the old monsters of the Huang family and was only released recently."

"However, the only thing worth mentioning is that after he came out, he seems to have become much more low-key, not at all like the arrogant and domineering person described in the ancient texts."

"So that's how it is. Thank you for the explanation, brother."

"Hehe, it's nothing, we're all from the same Sect." The Azure Emperor Sect Disciples discussed amongst themselves.

They were all quite curious about the results of today's matches.

"Huang Daoji?" Lin Xiao murmured, hearing their conversation, and silently committed the name to memory.

"Sigh, I hope he's a somewhat capable opponent, like Huang Dali." Lin Xiao sighed softly, then walked towards the notice board crowded with Disciples.

Although Lin Xiao felt a bit displeased by the Azure Emperor Sect Disciples crowding there, he didn't say anything.

However, Li Qingyu, as Lin Xiao's younger brother who had received his 'great kindness,' immediately became unhappy upon seeing this scene.

"Everyone, make way! Young Master Lin Xiao is here!" Li Qingyu shouted loudly.

His voice was so loud that it spread throughout the entire trial grounds.

So, countless Disciples of the Azure Emperor Sect, upon hearing this voice, all looked towards where Lin Xiao was.

"Look, that's Lin Xiao, the legendary figure of the Law Enforcement Hall! He hasn't even joined the Azure Emperor Sect yet, but he's already an Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall. It's truly enviable."

"What are you envious of? If you were the Disciple of the Heavenly Saint King, you could also become an Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall, alright?"

"Do you think I don't want to? But I don't have the Heavenly Hegemon Body."

"You guys, you can't just look at the surface! Besides Elder Lin Xiao's Heaven-Defying talent, his methods are also very strong, alright?"

"Strong methods? How strong?"

"Ah, this... Don't you know about the situation in the Inner Sect Hall of Enforcement before?"

"The situation in the Law Enforcement Hall? Wasn't it always managed by the Senior Brother of the Law Enforcement Hall? I think it was pretty good."

"Hehe, those things you're talking about are ancient history. Before Young Master Lin Xiao became an Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall, Elder Feng practically had absolute power in the Law Enforcement Hall, causing chaos throughout the entire Inner Sect."

"Uh... What about the Senior Brother of the Law Enforcement Hall?"

"He was sent out by the Sect for experience a long time ago. Who knows when he'll return."

"So, according to what you're saying, this Lin Xiao is really strong."

"Of course! Yesterday, Young Master Lin Xiao instantly defeated an Ancient Prodigy named Huang Dali in just a few moves."

"Huang Dali? Who is that?"

"Hehe, I don't know him either, but he seems to be the Disciple of the Hollow Spirit Saint King. Anyway, he's very strong."

The Azure Emperor Sect Disciples discussed amongst themselves, looking in Lin Xiao's direction.

There was fear, respect, and even admiration in their eyes.

As for the Disciples who were originally gathered around the notice board, they all stepped back a few paces upon seeing Lin Xiao.

They cleared a wide path for Lin Xiao, leading directly to the bottom of the notice board.

"Young Master Lin Xiao, please." An Azure Emperor Sect Disciple said respectfully to Lin Xiao.

"Hehe, thanks." Lin Xiao smiled.

Since these Disciples had cleared such a wide path for him, Lin Xiao decided to accept their courtesy.

After speaking, Lin Xiao walked straight towards the bottom of the notice board.

And Li Qingyu, as Lin Xiao's number one follower, naturally followed closely behind.

Upon reaching the notice board, Lin Xiao looked at the list of combatant Disciples and couldn't help but fall into thought.

Because Lin Xiao's opponent was a person named Nangong Mingyue.

And Lin Xiao had never heard of this person.

"Qingyu, do you know who this person named Nangong Mingyue is?" Lin Xiao asked Li Qingyu.

After all, in his heart, Li Qingyu, as a native of the Great Wood Dao Domain, must know much more than him.

"Nangong Mingyue? I don't recall this person. She shouldn't be a Disciple from the Great Wood Dao Domain. Perhaps she's from another Dao Domain."

After hearing Lin Xiao's words, Li Qingyu searched through all the memories in his mind, but in the end, he could only shake his head blankly.

"Even you don't know?" Lin Xiao murmured.

Then he couldn't help but look at the surrounding Azure Emperor Sect Disciples.

"Do any of you know?" Lin Xiao asked.

But as soon as the words left his mouth, he was met with a chorus of headshakes.

"I don't know, never heard of her. Do you know?"

"I don't know either, but judging by the name, this Nangong Mingyue should be a girl."

"Hehe, a girl? I wonder what she looks like."

"One listen and you know it's a pervert. But wasn't this list chosen based on yesterday's matches? Why don't any of you know?"

"You wouldn't know this, but according to Azure Emperor Sect tradition, even after a match ends, you can still challenge the arena master, as long as you find two Sect Elders to officiate." Everyone said, but not a single person could answer Lin Xiao's question.