"Yun Ting, quickly tell us, who exactly is that Jian Feng?"
Yang Jingyi and Duan Yingying returned to their lodgings, followed by Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao, and the sisters Lu Xiaodie and Zheng Rong. Qi Wu, Xu Lingwei, and Li Zihang were also present. Only Lin Dachun, Zhao Xuewu, Wang Zhuyu, and Tang Doudou had returned to the dormitories with Huang Shaoqing and his disciples to rest, planning to return at three in the afternoon…
Seated in the front parlor, everyone’s gaze was fixed on Wan Yunting. He frowned and voiced his suspicion, "I suspect that Jian Feng is someone from the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult disguised!"
"The Heavenly Eye Main God Cult?"
Lu Xiaodie and Zheng Rong, Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao’s hearts tightened. Yang Jingyi, Qi Wu, and the others looked astonished. Duan Yingying asked, "Are they really people from the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult?"
Lu Xiaodie also inquired, "How did you confirm it?"
Wan Yunting shook his head and spoke about the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult's main god, Dayan Zaijian Shisan. "Of course, I can't be sure that Jian Feng is Jian Shisan from the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult impersonating someone. I need to continue investigating this."
Yang Jingyi nodded, then said, "Assuming that Jian Feng is a disguise for someone from the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult, does the sect leader of the Divine Sword Sect know about this?"
Wan Yunting looked up at his adoptive mother and said, "This is a big question. If Sect Leader Yan of the Divine Sword Sect is unaware of this, it means their Divine Sword Sect has no connection with the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult!"
"But if they do know, then the Divine Sword Sect is definitely colluding with the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult. Their ultimate goal is terrifying to even contemplate!"
These words made Yang Jingyi, Gu Luotang, and Lu Xiaodie's hearts clench. They nodded, unable to imagine the implications. If the Divine Sword Sect truly colluded with the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult, their underlying motive would undoubtedly be to deal with the major sects!
In short, it would definitely not be anything good!
"Yun Ting, what are you planning to do?"
Yang Jingyi raised her eyebrows and looked at Wan Yunting. He also raised his eyebrows and shook his head, saying, "At present, I cannot determine Jian Feng's true identity. This requires further investigation."
"Does this even need investigation? Can't we just expose his disguise in front of everyone during the martial arts competition this afternoon?" Duan Yingying suggested naively.
Gu Luotang, however, shook her head, saying, "No, if that Jian Feng is not from the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult, it would be inappropriate to expose his disguise directly!"
"Luotang is right."
Lu Xiaodie also added, "The most crucial point is whether the Divine Sword Sect knows about this. Doing so would alert them!"
Seeing them all refute her, Duan Yingying pouted slightly and said with some dissatisfaction, "Then what do you think we should do?"
Qi Miaomiao suggested, "Of course, we should first investigate the person's true identity…"
"Alright."
Seeing the women starting to argue, Wan Yunting quickly waved his hands to stop them. He then said to his adoptive mother, Yang Jingyi, "Let's observe the situation for now. I'll find an opportunity to try and test Jian Feng!"
Yang Jingyi, Gu Luotang, and the others nodded. Wan Yunting got up and went to find Hou Feipeng to handle some matters…
At three in the afternoon, people from various sects once again headed to the North Peak, gathering on the square for the Huashan Sword Discussion. The martial arts competition continued…
Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi sat with the sect leaders of other sects and Abbot Renxin. The sect leader of the Divine Sword Sect, Yan Changjian, sat beside them. His arrogant demeanor and sharp, dismissive gaze made the sect leaders and gatekeepers of other sects visibly displeased. They disdained his arrogance and did not wish to interact with him.
As a result, throughout the afternoon, Yan Changjian sat alone, ignored by everyone. No one took the initiative to speak to him, except for his own disciples who occasionally came over to chat. They were met with cold shoulders by the members of the major sects…
Wan Yunting sat to the side, constantly observing Yan Changjian from afar, but did not initiate a conversation.
"Sect Leader Wan, do you have something to say to me?"
However, Yan Changjian’s sharp eyes slanted towards Wan Yunting as he chuckled and asked.
Wan Yunting turned to look at him and smiled, saying, "Sect Leader Yan jokes. I merely admire the high martial arts skills of your Divine Sword Sect disciples, especially in swordsmanship. Therefore, I am eager to seek your guidance on swordsmanship insights!"
Yan Changjian narrowed his sharp eyes and looked askance at Wan Yunting. His lips then curled upwards, and he let out a couple of laughs, nodding with self-satisfaction and saying, "Sect Leader Wan, you have come to the right person to seek guidance on swordsmanship. I dare say that among the major sects present, no one can compare to my Divine Sword Sect in swordsmanship!"
As soon as he said this, the sect leaders and gatekeepers of the major sects sitting nearby had dark expressions. They were inwardly angered, cursing Yan Changjian for being so arrogant and conceited.
Wan Yunting, however, smiled and agreed. He glanced at Jian Feng, who stood beside Yan Changjian, and deliberately provoked, "I am now very much looking forward to the second round of the draw, where I can meet you and compete with you!"
Jian Feng narrowed his eyes sinisterly, meeting Wan Yunting's sharp gaze. He didn't expect this brat to dare to provoke him directly. He couldn't help but smile and nod, saying, "I also eagerly anticipate meeting you and letting you witness what true peerless swordsmanship is!"
Wan Yunting maintained a peaceful and smiling demeanor, nodding at Jian Feng and Yan Changjian before saying anything further. His gaze returned to the disciples of the various sects competing on the stage…
The first round of the martial arts competition had thirty pairs of contestants. Fourteen pairs had been completed in the morning. After several hours in the afternoon, the remaining sixteen elimination rounds were finished. It was already seven o'clock in the evening.
"It's getting late…"
Liao Haikuo, the second elder of the Huashan Sect, stood on the central competition stage holding a microphone. He addressed Wan Yunting, Zhou Ruoxi, Abbot Renxin, Zhong Yulong, Zhang Xuanliang, and other sect leaders and gatekeepers of major sects, as well as numerous disciples. "The first round of elimination matches has concluded. A total of thirty disciples from various major sects have emerged victorious. I will now announce the names of these thirty disciples. Sect Leader Wan of Wuliang Daoist Temple, Xu Lingwei, Qi Wu; Sect Leader Zhou of Emei Sect; Zhang Xian'er, Zhao Xuyan, Zhang Xingyue of Longhu Mountain; Zi Qing of Wudang Sect…"
As Liao Haikuo finished announcing the names of the disciples who won the first round of the competition today, he looked up at the assembled crowd and said, "The thirty individuals whose names have been called will continue with the second round of elimination matches tomorrow morning. Now, without further ado, let's head down to the main hall square to have dinner."
Shi Yizhen nodded, then turned and politely said to Zhong Yulong, Zhang Xuanliang, and others, "Sect Leader Zhong, Sect Leader Zhang, Abbot Renxin, let's head down the mountain…"
"Alright, please…"
The various sect leaders and gatekeepers were polite to each other. They then called out to their respective disciples and, in a mighty procession, descended the mountain.
"Sect Leader Liu, you all go ahead. I'll wait for my adoptive mother…"
Wan Yunting let Liu Bing and Shi Yizhen go first. He, along with Zhou Ruoxi and the people from their respective sects, waited for Yang Jingyi and Abbess Yun Bai to arrive. Then, everyone descended the mountain together back to the main hall square of the Huashan Sect. The flowing banquet continued to host the disciples of the various sects for dinner…
It must be said that the Huashan Sect was indeed generous, providing three meals a day. Especially lunch and dinner, which were banquet-style. The disciples of the major sects also ate and drank heartily with plenty of meat and wine, creating a very lively scene.
Wan Yunting sat at one table with Gu Luotang, Qi Miaomiao, Lu Xiaodie, Zheng Rong, Yang Jingyi, Duan Yingying, Qi Wu, Xu Lingwei, Li Zihang, and also Zhou Ruoxi and Abbess Yun Bai.
As for Lin Dachun, Zhao Xuewu, Wang Zhuyu, Tang Doudou, Huang Shaoqing, and a few others, they joined two tables with other disciples from the Emei Sect nearby…
Observing the disciples from other sects around them drinking and playing drinking games, shouting and cheering, the scene was very lively. In contrast, Wan Yunting and Gu Luotang's table appeared much more refined. However, occasionally, sect leaders and gatekeepers like Liu Bing and Tan Song would proactively approach Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi to toast them.
"Yun Ting, how do you plan to test Jian Feng?"
Lu Xiaodie, having finished most of her meal, couldn't help but ask Wan Yunting.
Zhou Ruoxi, Gu Luotang, Qi Miaomiao, Duan Yingying, Zheng Rong, and Yang Jingyi also looked at Wan Yunting. He took a small sip of wine, put down his cup, and squinted his eyes, gazing at Yan Changjian, Jian Feng, and the others from the Divine Sword Sect several tables away. Wan Yunting’s lips curved upwards into a smile as he said, "You'll find out tonight!"
The women sitting beside him exchanged glances. They didn't expect him to be so secretive. Lu Xiaodie got up and smiled, saying, "Then Senior Sister Zheng and I will head down the mountain to return to our guesthouse."
As she spoke, Zheng Rong also nodded and got up. Gu Luotang said, "Sister Lu, Senior Sister Zheng, why don't you come and stay with us tonight?"
Lu Xiaodie glanced at Wan Yunting with her bright eyes, shook her head, and smiled, saying, "No, to avoid any complications between Senior Sister Zheng and me and Yun Ting, it's better for us to stay separate. Besides, our luggage is still at the guesthouse down the mountain."
Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao, hearing this, could only nod, saying, "Alright, then you can come up tomorrow morning to watch the competition."
Zheng Rong nodded and smiled, saying, "Okay, we'll be going now."
"Bye-bye…"
Everyone waved goodbye. Wan Yunting and Gu Luotang watched Lu Xiaodie and Zheng Rong leave. Then they also got up and said, "Then we should head back."
Zhou Ruoxi, Yang Jingyi, Abbess Yun Bai, and the others all nodded and got up. After gathering their belongings, they called out to the other disciples and left the square, heading towards their accommodations. It was late, and there was a competition the next day. The people from other sects hadn't drunk too much and had returned to rest early.
Upon returning to the courtyard, Wan Yunting pushed open the door and saw Hou Feipeng sitting at a table, working on a freshly made human skin mask. Hearing the door open, he turned to look at Wan Yunting, Gu Luotang, and the others entering. He smiled and said, "Boss Wan, you're back."
"Mm, how is it going?"
Wan Yunting nodded and asked Qi Miaomiao to set out the packed meals on the round table in the living room. He walked over to look at the human skin mask in Hou Feipeng's hand. He held it up and nodded with a smile, saying, "It's done. Boss Wan, try it on…"
Then, Hou Feipeng held up the human skin face in his hands. Wan Yunting had worn this sort of thing before. He then tilted his head back and began to place it on his face…
Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao came over curiously. When Wan Yunting finished applying the human skin mask and turned around, he directly startled them. Their eyes widened, and they covered their mouths in surprise, exclaiming, "Heavens, this… this is too realistic!"