Destined, the battle of geniuses.

NanGong XiMeng spoke of her “guess,” wanting to hear Xiao Fan’s opinion.

Xiao Fan already knew her thoughts, and now all he had to do was make her realize it.

Xiao Fan was most adept at this kind of thing.

He pondered for a moment, then solemnly said, “Actually, I… one of my friends, has the same confusion as you.”

NanGong XiMeng was stunned. “I’m asking you a question, why are you talking about your own problems instead?”

“Wait, the same confusion?”

She curiously asked, “What is your… what is your friend’s confusion?”

Xiao Fan sighed profoundly, saying, “Actually, my friend always dreams of a woman with peerless beauty accompanying him.”

“He said that she is his dream lover, and her appearance is so beautiful that it’s no exaggeration to say she’s a beauty that could overthrow kingdoms. I’ve even seen what she looks like.”

After speaking, he looked at NanGong XiMeng and said, “I seem to have talked too much.”

“Forget it.”

NanGong XiMeng was listening to Xiao Fan’s words, and just as it reached a crucial point, his sudden interruption made her feel a bit uncomfortable.

“Does Young Master Xiao think I am an outsider, and it’s not good to reveal your friend’s secret?”

Xiao Fan shook his head, looking very troubled.

“Then why?”

Xiao Fan still declined.

NanGong XiMeng became a little anxious. She said, “Could it be that Fellow Daoist thinks I am a talkative person who will leak your friend’s secret?”

Xiao Fan outwardly struggled, looking left and right, then carefully leaned close to her ear and said,

“I’ll tell you the truth, but you must not tell anyone else.”

His warm breath brushed against NanGong XiMeng’s ear, making her heart tremble. She smiled and pretended to be calm, saying,

“I won’t. I always keep secrets.”

“I trust you, so I’ll tell you.”

Xiao Fan said, “Actually, according to my friend’s memory, his dream lover bears a ninety percent resemblance to NanGong Fairy.”

When he said this, Xiao Fan’s eyes darted around a bit.

Feeling like he had said something wrong, he apologized repeatedly.

“Please forgive me, Fairy. If there is any offense, I apologize on behalf of my friend.”

NanGong XiMeng was stunned.

“Ah? I’m his dream lover? No way!”

“Is your friend’s dream reliable?”

Xiao Fan said, “I also thought he was daydreaming, but he spoke with such conviction, and the two of them were even deeply in love and became Dao Companions in the dream.”

“We Cultivators naturally don’t dream for no reason; every dream must have a meaning. So I suspect… my friend suspects that she is the woman destined for him.”

Xiao Fan spoke somewhat awkwardly, turning his Face away, not daring to look directly at NanGong XiMeng.

NanGong XiMeng also dared not look directly at him; both had their own thoughts.

However, one was genuine, and the other was feigned.

“Then your friend, what did he… what did he say?”

Xiao Fan said, “Of course he’s very happy. Having a lover accompany him in his dreams is a great fortune in life.”

To increase credibility, Xiao Fan activated his Po Wang Zhi Yan (Eyes of Truth), examining NanGong XiMeng thoroughly.

Finally, on her jade foot, he saw a tiny star-shaped birthmark.

Xiao Fan suddenly said, “Oh, right, I also found a star-shaped birthmark on her left jade foot.”

After saying that, Xiao Fan gave a self-deprecating smile: “I just misspoke. It’s my friend, not me.”

“I think he really can’t distinguish between dream and reality. A divine woman like NanGong Fairy surely has a perfect, flawless body; how could there be any blemish?”

NanGong XiMeng was completely stunned. This…

Aside from her parents, only she herself knew about the birthmark there.

Could that really be a prophetic dream, foretelling her and Xiao Fan’s…

She dared not think further, quickly clearing her mind.

However, her heart was already in turmoil, and the temporary calm was just self-deception.

Seeing NanGong XiMeng stunned, Xiao Fan said, “I think my friend is just daydreaming. NanGong Fairy doesn’t need to take it seriously.”

NanGong XiMeng took a deep breath and smiled, “Who can say whether it’s real or illusion?”

From then on, NanGong XiMeng’s gaze towards Xiao Fan held a hint of tenderness.

NanGong XiMeng was the Tiandao Sect’s Divine Woman, and her understanding of destiny was much deeper than others.

She truly believed that destiny was predetermined!

So Xiao Fan’s words, imperceptibly, left a mark in her heart: destined!

She did not resist the idea of destiny, because destiny had arranged things very well for her.

NanGong XiMeng’s beautiful eyes seriously scrutinized Xiao Fan. With his unparalleled immortal countenance, there was no man in the world more handsome than him.

His background was mysterious and powerful; a Chaos Realm Azure Dragon serving as his maid was a clear indication.

Moreover, his words carried sincerity; he seemed like an honest person at first glance.

What was there to resist when Heaven arranged such a perfect man?

She decided to get to know this man, so she took the initiative to strike up a conversation with him.

Because her mother had told her that only by being proactive could stories unfold.

Xiao Fan also didn’t expect her to pull him into conversation. So, I don’t need to pursue her; she’s coming to me herself?

The two chatted happily, and before they knew it, several hours had passed.

Xiao Fan possessed superb conversational skills, honed from his interactions with his women.

Every word he spoke resonated deeply with NanGong XiMeng.

And to make her insights seem even more real, Xiao Fan also discussed cultivation with her.

He was already a Saint, and his understanding of the Dao was infinitely higher than NanGong XiMeng’s, so guiding her was as easy as flipping a hand.

The more NanGong XiMeng listened, the more astonished she became. She found that the cultivation problems that had perplexed her for a long time were easily clarified by Xiao Fan in just a few words.

The profound and elusive Dao of cultivation, Xiao Fan always managed to clear the fog and guide her.

The great Dao of destiny, revealed upon encountering Xiao Fan!

Could he really be the one destined for me?

NanGong XiMeng now believed it by eighty percent.

Xiao Fan was not in a hurry. He thought, “Let’s take it slow; haste makes waste.”

… …

… …

While Xiao Fan and NanGong XiMeng were chatting warmly, the Tiandao Sect was also bustling with activity.

After NanGong XiMeng explained the reason for the Saint Hall Training to these people, they all became nervous.

Because they carried not only their own futures but also the people behind them, an invisible burden on their shoulders, urging them forward.

They began to seek cooperation.

“Fellow Daoist, are you willing to go with me to conquer the Battleground Forbidden Land and forge a bright future?!”

“How strong are you? I don’t like teaming up. Unless you can carry me.”

“I’m barely a Late Stage Taiyi True Immortal, almost ready to Breakthrough to Taiyi Golden Immortal. I won’t be a burden to you.”

“Your cultivation is similar to mine. Good, then let’s join forces.”

Where there was alliance, there was also dependence.

Some weaker female Prodigy Disciples, relying on their outstanding looks, sweetly called out “Brother” a few times, and a bunch of men rushed to fawn over them.

“Oh dear, I’ve only just become a Golden Immortal. The name Battleground Forbidden Land sounds so dangerous. Will I be in danger if I go in?”

“Are there any brothers who can take me along? I can act cute, be coquettish, and pick up treasures for you. I definitely won’t be a burden to you, brothers.”

“Pity this weak woman. Alas, I won’t die in there, will I? I haven’t found a Dao Companion yet, and I haven’t tasted the sweetness of love between a man and a woman.”

The world never lacked FeiyangYang.

These people just acted cute, showed shy expressions, accidentally exposed a shoulder, or inadvertently revealed a jade leg.

The FeiyangYang would come running at the scent.

“Fairy, I am FeiyangYang, Saint of Feiyang Holy Land! I am already a Taiyi Golden Immortal. Team up with me; I definitely have the ability to protect you.”

“A trash Holy Land I’ve never even heard of dares to bark here? Scram, minnow!”

A man with a cold, arrogant expression and a crescent-shaped sneer at the corner of his mouth said,

“I am a Disciple of Shuangmian Dao Sect, a Disciple of the Chaos Realm Grand Master Gui Nan. I am currently in the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm. You can call me Shuangmian Gui.”

“I once fought a Da Luo Realm Yao Beast and severely wounded it. Killing enemies beyond my Realm is nothing, and among those of the same Realm, it’s hard to find an opponent. Fairy, please accompany me; I can ensure your safety.”

“Who are you calling a minnow?!” the Disciple from Feiyang Holy Land said with a gloomy Face.

“So what if I call you a minnow, minnow!”

“Good, if you have the guts, come out and fight! If I don’t twist your Shuangmian Gui’s head today, I’ll be unworthy of the name FeiyangYang.”

“Minnow, I didn’t want to act, but since you’re asking for a beating, don’t blame me for being merciless.”

These two, in order to be free laborers for women, actually became red-faced, as if they were fighting over mating rights.

It wasn’t just these two; it was the same around other female Prodigies, with people actively stepping forward to offer protection.

“No, with their status, what kind of woman can’t they get? Why do they have to actively fawn over them?”

“That’s called excitement. What you can’t get is the best, understand?”

“Not quite.”

“A woman who is easily obtained, besides her looks, what else can attract him? But these Prodigy female Disciples are different; their status is noble, not something you can get just by wanting it, so you can only fawn over them.”

“Can’t you just not want women? Like me, I’ve been a lone Cultivator for 8000 years, and I feel pretty good.”

“To cultivate to this Realm in 8000 years, your little brother must have suffered.”

“…”

The Elder of Tiandao Sect, seeing that some people were about to fight, cleared the area for them, afraid they wouldn’t fight.

“Young people, don’t be too impetuous.”

“If they’re not impetuous, are they still young people?”

“Fight, fight fiercely, don’t give me any Face.”

With the atmosphere hyped to this extent, FeiyangYang and Shuangmian Gui, who were originally just talking big, were now cornered. They had no choice but to fight.

The two were indeed Prodigies. Although they couldn’t reach the level of Dao trembling and Heavenly Dao roaring, strong fluctuations still spread out in waves.

If it weren’t for two Elders protecting them, the commotion from their fight alone would have overturned the Tiandao Sect.

“Don’t fight anymore, stop!” the woman they were fighting over shouted.

However, it was useless. They wouldn’t stop until a winner was decided.

“So strong, is this what Prodigies of the same generation are like?”

Many people watched with trepidation. With just two people being so strong, it seemed that this Saint Hall Training would truly be a Dragon-Tiger battle.

To achieve good results in the training, one really needed some special trump cards.

Watching the magical battle in the sky, Li Sheng secretly shook his head.

“So weak. It seems that in this training, few people are my opponents.”

Especially the shocked expressions of the others further confirmed his thoughts.

You’re amazed by this level of combat? And you dare to call yourselves Prodigies?

He ignored them and wandered around the Tiandao Sect.

He came to a lakeside courtyard, where a gentle breeze blew, the lotus flowers on the lake swayed slightly, and a refreshing fragrance wafted over, making one feel refreshed and joyful.

Li Sheng stretched comfortably. The fresh scent of lotus flowers caught his attention.

“Hmm, this is…”

A glint appeared in his eyes. Following the source of the fragrance, he saw a lotus pod, on which seven-colored qinglian seeds had actually formed.

“Seven-colored Xuanhuang qinglian seeds, greatly beneficial for women’s cultivation, with the miraculous effects of transforming the body and reshaping meridians. What a good thing.”

“I can bring it back for Yuru!”

Seeing no one around, Li Sheng pulled out a sharp blade.

With a flick of his hand, he cut off the lotus pod and beckoned it back.

Just then, a hand blocked him.

“Brother Dao, how can you steal things?”