This time, there wasn't a long wait. As soon as dawn broke, Li Wei of the Ling Shou Sect immediately called upon people from all the major Sects.
"Elder Li, nothing major happened on your side, did it?"
Seeing Li Wei approach, the Grand Elder immediately asked.
"No, what could happen? It was just a few juniors who didn't know better and attracted a Spirit Beast."
Hearing this, the Grand Elder didn't inquire further and cupped his hands towards Li Wei.
"If you need our help with anything, just say the word."
Hearing this, Li Wei also nodded.
"No problem, no problem. If there's anything needed, I certainly won't be polite."
Upon hearing this, the Azure Green Sect Disciples present exchanged glances.
Clearly, they had witnessed some of what happened earlier.
Although they weren't clear on the exact details, they had seen the scene of last night's battle very clearly.
The Blood Ape's size after its rampage was over ten zhang.
Next to this Blood Ape, those Shangqing Realm Elders seemed to pose no threat.
At first, they even thought these Elders were no match for this Spirit Beast.
It wasn't until these Elders successively summoned their respective controlled Spirit Beasts that the situation became evenly matched.
As a result, these Disciples naturally held some disdain for the Ling Shou Sect.
After all, in their eyes, these Elders of the Ling Shou Sect only barely managed to defeat the intruding Spirit Beast by relying on their Spirit Beasts.
Their strength seemed far too weak no matter how one looked at it.
However, the scene of the Elder finally slaying the Blood Ape still left a very deep impression on them.
"Everyone, the final selection is about to begin. Please get ready."
After speaking, Li Wei hurried to the next Sect.
Watching Li Wei leave, these Disciples of the Azure Green Sect began to discuss.
"Alright, it's nothing major. It was just that a Disciple of the Ling Shou Sect went out last night and accidentally attracted a Spirit Beast, and some Disciples were injured. This matter is the Ling Shou Sect's private business, and they can resolve it themselves, so we don't need to intervene."
"You all shouldn't discuss it either."
As soon as the Grand Elder spoke, the Disciples present immediately fell silent, not daring to say anything.
A Disciple went out and attracted a Spirit Beast.
Qin Xuan's heart stirred.
It seems the Ling Shou Sect has placed all the blame on this Ling Shou Sect Disciple.
They simply didn't consider that there might be others involved.
Even that Ling Shou Sect Disciple himself thought he was the one who attracted the Spirit Beast.
This made Qin Xuan feel much more at ease.
"Let's go, now to participate in the selection."
After yesterday's preliminary selection, seven people from the Azure Green Sect were in the top forty.
All other Disciples were eliminated.
"Although you few have been eliminated, don't rush back. First, come with me and see how other Disciples fight."
Saying this, the Grand Elder led everyone to the Ling Shou Sect's competition grounds.
At this time, people from the other four Sects had already arrived and were quietly discussing last night's events.
Qin Xuan's gaze swept over, and the Disciples from the Ling Shou Sect looked somewhat dispirited.
Clearly, they must have been questioned.
However, when Qin Xuan's gaze fell upon the Thousand Dharma Hall, he was also surprised.
These few Disciples of the Thousand Dharma Hall looked even more dispirited in comparison.
And the Elder of Qianfa Hall's gaze towards the Ling Shou Sect had become very unpleasant.
"What's going on?"
Qin Xuan asked the few Disciples next to him.
These few Azure Green Sect Disciples were, of course, completely clueless.
However, after asking around a couple of times, Qin Xuan did manage to find out some information.
"You mean, the Elder of Qianfa Hall caused a huge scene at the Ling Shou Sect, saying they stole the Heavenly Poison Centipede's eggs? Uh..."
"Keep your voice down. The reason so many Ling Shou Sect Elders were able to gather so quickly last night was because they were forced to by the Elder of Qianfa Hall for questioning. As a result, when the Spirit Beast entered the Ling Shou Sect, the Elder of Qianfa Hall didn't say much more."
"It's just that, according to the Elder of Qianfa Hall, this was merely a ploy by the Ling Shou Sect itself."
A Disciple from the Zhenshan Sect whispered.
Qin Xuan was speechless, then quietly thanked him.
The Ling Shou Sect was truly unlucky.
The Thousand Dharma Hall actually blamed the Centipede incident entirely on the Ling Shou Sect.
After all, although the Heavenly Poison Centipede is a spiritual insect, it can barely be considered a type of Spirit Beast.
Under these circumstances, with the disappearance of the Heavenly Poison Centipede's eggs, the Thousand Dharma Hall naturally attributed this matter to the Ling Shou Sect.
"This is truly interesting."
Qin Xuan coughed lightly.
He absolutely couldn't let the people from the Thousand Dharma Hall know that he had the Heavenly Poison Centipede's eggs.
Otherwise, things would get troublesome.
Thinking of this, Qin Xuan stared intently ahead, awaiting the upcoming assessment.
After last night's events, many Disciples had gained an understanding of the Ling Shou Sect Elders' strength.
These Elders' individual combat strength was only average, but by relying on their Spirit Beasts, their combat power was quite considerable.
"Next will be the drawing of lots. After the top twenty are decided, they will immediately proceed to the capital."
Li Wei made the arrangements hastily. The Elders of the other Sects exchanged glances and said nothing further.
Soon, the competition began.
To quickly determine the selection results, a single training ground was simultaneously divided into five areas, with competitions starting at the same time.
Qin Xuan faced a Disciple from the Thousand Dharma Hall in the first round.
"Please enlighten me!"
Qin Xuan cupped his hands quite politely.
After all, he had obtained the Heavenly Poison Centipede's eggs last night, so he should be polite.
"Hmph, I advise you to surrender immediately and not waste my time, otherwise, I might recognize you, but my fist won't."
Hearing this, Qin Xuan smiled.
"Good, my fist doesn't recognize people either!"
As Qin Xuan spoke, before his words even fell, he rushed in front of the person like lightning, raised his fist, and punched him in the face.
"Bang!"
One punch landed, instantly sending the person flying.
"You, a sneak attack!"
Several Disciples from the Thousand Dharma Hall stood up angrily.
"Hmph, this isn't child's play; there's no need to be polite. Unconvinced? Just hold it in!"
Qin Xuan flicked his sleeve and walked down.
Watching this scene, a sharp glint flashed in Lu Peng's eyes, and his evaluation of Qin Xuan grew even higher.
Stepping off the stage, ignoring the Thousand Dharma Hall's furious glares at him, Qin Xuan returned to the crowd, not even looking at the Thousand Dharma Hall members.
The matches continued one after another.
From the Azure Green Sect, only Lu Peng, Qin Xuan, and another Tianxuan Realm Ninth Level Disciple remained.
"Azure Green Sect, do you have the guts to come up!"
"Thud!"
On the arena, a Disciple from the Thousand Dharma Hall defeated a Disciple from the Wan Jian Sect using a secret technique, securing the last spot in the top twenty.
"It's over."
Qin Xuan stretched his shoulders, preparing to wait for the announcement of the selection results.
Just then, the Cultivator on the arena looked at Qin Xuan, a cold sneer forming at the corner of his mouth.
"You, it's you!"
He pointed at Qin Xuan, coldly provoking him.
"You trash from the Azure Green Sect, do you dare to come up and compete with me?"
Everyone turned their gaze to Qin Xuan, who lazily frowned.
"Are you talking to me, can't you hear? Do you dare to come up?"
Hearing this, Qin Xuan yawned and shook his head disdainfully.
"Which stray cat or dog are you, to think you can just tell me to come up?"
Qin Xuan said, a hint of disdain appearing on his face, and his gaze towards the other party was filled with contempt.
"If your brain isn't working, go get it fixed yourself. Don't bark here."
If he had to step into the arena every time some random stray cat or dog barked at him, he would be demeaning himself too much.
