At dawn, as the morning light bathed Yuyang City, the martial arts tournament was already bustling with activity.
The streets leading to the tournament were teeming with people, and the sound of drums and gongs filled the air, making it a lively event!
Elders from the four great families were seated on a high platform overlooking the tournament grounds.
Not only did the high-ranking members of the martial families come, but also some prominent figures from Yuyang City.
"The City Lord is here too!"
"That man in the purple robe with eyes like lightning must be the National Protector General!"
"Look over there, Master Li Xiuyuan has come too! It's been ages since we last saw him!"
"I heard that Master Li Xiuyuan has reached the Ninth Level of Martial Dao, just a step away from becoming a Martial Saint!"
"The last time he was in Yuyang City was ten years ago."
"Oh my god, the Roller Coaster King, the King of Guanghan, is here too!"
"Is that true?"
"The King of Guanghan? He is a true Martial Saint!"
"This tournament just got a lot more interesting!"
With the arrival of the King of Guanghan, the scene at the tournament seemed to explode with excitement!
A true Martial Saint!
For everyone in Yuyang City, a Martial Saint was the pinnacle of martial prowess, an existence they could only dream of.
Wearing a black robe adorned with golden dragons, the King of Guanghan descended from his sky carriage with steady steps. Even from a distance, one could sense the immense energy radiating from his robust frame, as if a mountain had come to life.
The elders of the four great families, the City Lord of Yuyang City, Master Li Xiuyuan, and other prominent figures, greeted the King of Guanghan with utmost respect, like ministers welcoming an emperor.
"Hehe, I plan to take the top seven of this tournament as my disciples, so I had to come and see for myself," said the King of Guanghan casually, his tone friendly yet authoritative.
Many ordinary people, seeing the King of Guanghan for the first time, couldn't help but marvel, "No wonder he's reached such heights. Besides his incredible strength, he has the demeanor of a ruler. Truly enviable!"
...
In the southeast corner of the tournament grounds, the Zhao clan participants gathered, waiting for the tournament to begin. Chu Feng was among them.
Unlike others, he frowned slightly, pondering, "The King of Guanghan has never personally attended the previous tournaments in Yuyang City. Not only has he come this time, but he also plans to take the top seven as his disciples. Along with the presence of the National Protector General, Master Li Xiuyuan, and others, it seems things are not so simple."
With this thought, Chu Feng activated his Supreme Divine Pupil. His pupils glowed with a deep golden light as he looked towards the King of Guanghan, activating the power of fate.
In the next moment, the scene before Chu Feng's eyes underwent a dramatic change!
One moment, Yuyang City was calm; the next, it was shrouded in darkness. The city's prosperity was replaced by ruins, and the streets were littered with bones.
In the sky, a massive bolt of lightning struck down from the dark clouds, landing in the hands of the King of Guanghan. In an instant, it transformed into countless threads of lightning, striking the beast horde charging towards them!
"Buzz!"
The inky sea of fierce beasts suffered heavy casualties under the lightning's assault.
The National Protector General shouted angrily, "Xia Jiuyou has truly mastered the art of beast control!"
The King of Guanghan, facing the endless beast horde, showed no fear. His expression was calm, as if he had anticipated this all along.
"Save as many of the city's geniuses as possible."
"But what about the common people?"
"Our resources are limited. We can only save the most valuable talents. After facing this catastrophe, their hatred for Xia Jiuyou will drive them to train harder. Even those with lesser talent will achieve something."
"Understood!"
Boom!
Another terrifying thunderclap sounded!
The vision ended there.
"So the King of Guanghan already knew about Xia Jiuyou's plot. He came to the tournament to protect the most gifted talents..." Chu Feng immediately understood the King of Guanghan's intentions.
Xia Jiuyou... He must be another Martial Saint.
"Wait!" Chu Feng suddenly realized something.
In this dungeon's storyline, there was no significant conflict among the four major families.
In fact, it seemed the four major families were aligned with the King of Guanghan, sharing the common goal of resisting the beast horde!
Could this mean...
Before the second phase begins, another faction of Super Pupils is hidden?
In other words, the real enemy is not the other three Super Pupils factions, but rather Xia Jiuyou's beast horde faction, which might also include enemy Super Pupils?
With this thought, Chu Feng activated his Ancient Divine Pupil, scanning the tournament grounds.
Suddenly, in the northeast corner, Chu Feng spotted a suspicious figure moving stealthily through the crowd. His pupils glowed with an eerie purple light, indicating he was a Super Pupil.
However, he was not wearing the martial uniform of any of the four major families but was clad in a black robe, which seemed out of place.
"Every Super Pupil entering the Heavenly World plays a role."
"And playing a role means not changing clothes easily."
"This means..."
"Besides the four major families, there is another hidden faction of Super Pupils!"
"And this faction belongs to Xia Jiuyou's beast horde!"
Realizing this, Chu Feng immediately left his spot, using his Ancient Divine Pupil to lock onto the black-robed Super Pupil, planning to follow him quietly.
He was too far from the target to use the fate power of his Supreme Divine Pupil. He needed to rely on the super vision of his Ancient Divine Pupil to track the target's position.
...
On the platform.
The King of Guanghan suddenly felt a chill, sensing that his secret was being observed.
He quickly scanned the surroundings.
However, the feeling vanished as quickly as it had come.
"What's going on?"
The King of Guanghan was puzzled. As a Martial Saint, he knew this sensation was not baseless; something was indeed happening!
His gaze swept towards the Zhao clan's area, suddenly noticing Chu Feng leaving.
"Hmm? A youngster at the Sixth Level of Martial Dao..."
"His bone age appears to be around thirteen, yet his cultivation is so advanced..."
"Moreover, his foundational skills are solid, showing no signs of haste in his training!"
"Unexpectedly, a small city like Yuyang can produce such a talent!"
A hint of admiration flashed in the King of Guanghan's eyes. Having reached the level of a Martial Saint, he could easily see through the "Concealment Technique" Chu Feng was using.
He was tempted to approach Chu Feng immediately and take him as a disciple.
After all, when the King of Guanghan was thirteen, his cultivation was not this advanced. Chu Feng's attainment of the Sixth Level of Martial Dao indicated he had the potential to become a Martial Saint!
However...
Due to his high status, it would be inappropriate to leave his seat casually. He had already announced he would take the top seven as his disciples; recruiting a student early would be unseemly.
"Never mind, I'll wait. Given that youngster's Sixth Level cultivation, securing a top seven spot should be no problem."
The King of Guanghan dismissed the thought, settled in his seat, and awaited the tournament's official start.