164: You wretch, how dare you address my senior brother by his name!

Her appearance instantly shocked and confused everyone.

Who is she?

So young, and so beautiful!

Moreover, this aura clearly belongs to a Nascent Soul Cultivator!

"Who are you?" Leng Lingshuang asked in a deep voice. An invisible killing intent permeated the air, but upon seeing the opponent's stunning beauty, a hint of jealousy welled up in her heart—it was the first time she had ever experienced such an emotion.

However, since the opponent was only in the Early Nascent Soul Stage, she deemed her not worth worrying about.

But after a woman's voice rang out, Leng Lingshuang froze, and everyone else was stunned; even Lin Qingyue widened his eyes.

"Ninth Mountain representative, Xia Youyue..."

Everyone froze.

Ninth Mountain Representative?

How could it be her!

Where is Shen Nian!

A torrent of noisy voices erupted instantly.

"Hiss, Xia Youyue of the Ninth Mountain, she seems to be the Inspector of the Great Xia Demon Suppression Division!"

"I know her, she is that person, the innate Supreme of yesteryear, the Elder Princess of Great Xia!"

"I can't believe she actually became a Disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and I certainly didn't expect her to already be a Nascent Soul Cultivator. How old is she? What if her supreme bone were still intact??"

Just then, a figure appeared mid-air, and Guo Dewu said in a deep voice.

"Silence!"

Immediately, everyone stopped speaking, and the Martial Arts Arena quieted down.

"If you want to fight, do it later. If anyone breaks the rules again, don't blame this Venerable One for being impolite!" Guo Dewu's expression was cold, and his Soul Transformation aura instantly burst forth.

Anyone with sense could tell that his words were directed at Leng Lingshuang.

It must be said, Guo Dewu is truly protective of his own.

"Continue." Guo Dewu glanced at Jiang Qingqing, then swept his gaze over Xia Youyue, feeling shocked inside.

"Holy crap, how is she already Nascent Soul!"

"It's only been this long!"

"Could following that brat make everyone soar?"

"I must be seeing ghosts!"

Jiang Qingqing nodded, and then her voice transmitted once more.

"Now, please welcome the Nine Mountain Masters to their seats."

Rumble!

As she spoke, her figure appeared in mid-air.

At this moment, ten Aerial Pavilions slowly rose. Each pavilion contained only a few seats, and from there one could take in the entire Martial Arts Arena at a glance. Only Mountain Masters were permitted to sit there. These were Viewing Platforms refined by Sunset Valley for the Heavenly Sword Sect, corresponding to the Nine Peaks.

On the pavilions were numbers one through nine, but the one in the very center was different, containing several seats reserved for important guests.

"First, please welcome the Fifth Generation Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect to her seat!" Jiang Qingqing said with a respectful demeanor.

Wang Cuihua's figure suddenly appeared, taking a seat in the central, unnumbered pavilion. Her gaze was fixed on Xia Youyue with shock.

If she remembered correctly, Xia Youyue was only at the Peak Golden Core stage before leaving. Did she Breakthrough this quickly?

Even her Junior Sister is such a Prodigy; are Prodigies gathering in clusters at the Heavenly Sword Sect?

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

Countless Heavenly Sword Sect Disciples bowed in salute, and the Cultivators of the Nine Provinces also cupped their fists in respect.

The Sect Master, being one of the Three Sects of Great Xia, was already the ceiling of existence in Great Xia. As she constantly defended against the Yao Race, their respect for her was genuine.

Immediately afterward, Jiang Qingqing's figure moved.

"Next, please welcome the Nine Mountain Masters to their seats!"

Figures began landing in the pavilions one after another.

Inside Pavilion Number One.

A Young Man in Splendid Robes took the main seat, appearing calm and looking down on everyone with arrogance. Standing beside him was actually Zhao Qi, the Mountain Master of the First Mountain, a sight that instantly astonished the crowd.

Even Jiang Qingqing was momentarily stunned.

At the same time, all the Cultivators were shocked and began guessing the identity of the Young Man in Splendid Robes.

"Holy cow, Mountain Master Zhao willingly gave up her seat; this young man must have a huge background!"

"Not only that, observing his aura, it is deep as an abyss and vast as the sea. He is very likely in the Spirit Transformation Realm!"

"Hiss... my heavens, how can Great Xia have such a young Soul Transformation Cultivator!"

"This must be the true Genius. If he were to represent the First Mountain in battle, who could possibly be his opponent?"

"Heh heh, that's impossible. This is the Nine Peaks Grand Competition; it has nothing to do with outsiders, and he is not a Heavenly Sword Sect Disciple."

Xu Wei smiled indifferently upon hearing these shocked voices. He was in an excellent mood, as he loved the feeling of showing off without explicitly trying.

Immediately, his gaze fell upon the Martial Arts Arena, and he watched Xia Youyue with narrowed eyes, feeling excitement in his heart.

"I never expected the Lower Realm to have such a stunning woman!!"

"You are mine!!"

But he remained outwardly calm, his eyes filled with intense confidence. He believed that as soon as his identity was revealed, the other party would obediently approach him, just like Leng Lingshuang.

Central Pavilion.

Wang Cuihua slightly raised an eyebrow, glanced toward Pavilion Number One, and looked at Zhao Qi, who returned her gaze with a confident smile.

"Hmm?"

"Is she crazy?"

"Did I not make myself clear to Leng Lingshuang last night?"

Meanwhile, in Pavilion Number Two, Guo Dewu also looked astonished, a hint of solemnity appearing in his eyes when they fell upon the Young Man in Splendid Robes.

"Soul Transformation?"

"When did Zhao Qi get acquainted with such a young Spirit Transformation Realm Cultivator?"

"Is that old man... Void Return??"

Guo Dewu immediately froze upon seeing the Closed-eyed Elder beside the Young Man in Splendid Robes, and his expression grew even heavier.

Where exactly did these two come from!

Astonished voices also arose from the Mountain Masters in the other pavilions.

"Third Brother, Mountain Master Zhao seems to have found a backer! It looks like their background is quite significant!"

"Yes, for her to be so respectful, and with that terrifying elder following him, this young man is undoubtedly from the Upper Realm!"

"Hiss, if this involves the Upper Realm, it seems today's Grand Competition won't be simple..."

"Don't even mention it, after being away for so long, when did the Ninth Mountain produce such a female Prodigy? Early Nascent Soul Stage—she could already be the Chief Disciple!"

"Haven't you seen the recent rumors? They all say Shen Nian, the Chief Disciple of the Ninth Mountain, can already instantly kill a Soul Transformation Cultivator..."

"I saw them, but they are too outrageous! How can anyone believe that!"

"Speaking of which, where is that brat? Why hasn't he shown up after all this time..."

Just then, after seeing that the Mountain Masters of the eight peaks were seated, Jiang Qingqing looked at the empty Pavilion Number Nine but didn't feel surprised.

The Ninth Mountain Master had been gone for three years. However, just as she was about to start the Grand Competition...

A cry of surprise rang out.

"Holy cow, he's so handsome!"

"Who is that!"

"That is Shen Nian!"

"Oh my, why is he sitting in the Mountain Master's seat!"

A White-robed Figure had, at some unknown point, taken the main seat in Pavilion Number Nine, appearing calm with the demeanor of a Banished Immortal.

Behind him, Lin Yuan stood respectfully, slightly bowed.

"Shen Nian, you are not qualified to sit there!!"

"Get down here!"

Leng Lingshuang pointed her sword toward the mid-air, shouting coldly, her eyes filled with rage.

Boom!

A Long Spear shot straight over, shattering the space around it. The spear carried infinite killing might, brilliant golden light permeated the air, and the supreme bone within Xia Youyue's body emitted Divine Radiance.

"Bitch, are you worthy of calling my Senior Brother's name!"