Qin Han Chu only then discovered that this world restricted divine sense probing and divine sense transmission.
No wonder the Divine Venerables beside him were introducing everything verbally.
There were many people like Qin Han Chu and A Xiang who were participating in the Fenghua Banquet for the first time, so naturally, some would ask other "seniors."
As for this world, its creator must be an Ancestral-level expert.
Other than Ancestral-level experts, no other martial artists had the ability to suppress the divine sense of Divine Venerables so thoroughly.
It was likely that even Divine Emperor-level experts could not use their divine sense here.
Fortunately, this did not hinder everyone from activating their storage artifacts.
"What does 'confrontation match' mean? One-on-one combat?" asked a newly promoted Divine Venerable beside him.
"Yes, these three thousand people will be randomly paired."
"The confrontation matches will consist of three rounds of combat. Winning two rounds will allow you to advance to the semifinals."
"This is where luck plays a huge role. If you are unlucky and encounter the elites from major powers, you can only stop at the confrontation match."
"But once you are lucky enough to enter the semifinals, congratulations, you have obtained an opportunity for the entrance examination of the Ancient Dao Academy."
"Of course, this is merely an opportunity for the entrance examination."
"To enter the Ancient Dao Academy, you still need to undergo some trials."
"The semifinals are also known as the ranking matches."
"The Ancient Dao Academy will rank your strength based on your performance."
"As long as you can rank within the top five hundred, you will directly receive the opportunity to join the Ancient Dao Academy."
"Ranking within the top one hundred, you will directly become an inner disciple of the Ancient Dao Academy."
"Ranking within the top fifty, you will become an elite of the Ancient Dao Academy."
"There's no need to tell you about anything beyond that; you probably won't reach that stage anyway."
Through this person's explanation, Qin Han Chu and the other gained a more detailed understanding of the Fenghua Banquet's mechanism.
"Do you think we'll be paired together?" A Xiang whispered.
Qin Han Chu chuckled, "With so many people, the chances are quite slim."
"You do your best. I'll just go with the flow."
With the Five Elements Divine Banners, Qin Han Chu was enough to contend with the experts of the major powers.
A Xiang was somewhat lacking in divine artifacts, so she could only do her best.
"With your strength, ranking within the top one hundred should not be a problem," Qin Han Chu said.
Although their voices were very low, the surrounding Divine Venerables could still hear their conversation.
Hearing Qin Han Chu say that A Xiang could rank within the top one hundred, the surrounding Divine Venerables all looked over.
"Having confidence is a good thing, but you still need some self-awareness."
The man speaking was wearing a purple robe, and he looked in Qin Han Chu's direction and said sarcastically.
Qin Han Chu smiled, "What? Do you think I'm bragging?"
"May I ask which power's experts you two are?" the purple-robed man asked.
Qin Han Chu: "No sect, no school. Just a rogue cultivator."
"A rogue cultivator still wants to enter the top one hundred? Do you know how many sect powers are under the Ancient Dao Academy?"
"Let me tell you, there are sixty-eight Divine Emperor-level sects under the Ancient Dao Academy."
"The elites of these sects have all cultivated Divine Emperor-level divine skills."
"Even if each sect sent out one elite cultivating Divine Emperor-level divine skills, that would be sixty-eight people."
"Moreover, each sect dispatches at least two elites to participate in the Fenghua Banquet."
"With what are you, mere rogue cultivators, going to contend for a spot in the top hundred?"
"Being able to enter the top five hundred is already a great fortune for ordinary Divine Venerables."
"How about this, as long as you two can squeeze into the top five hundred, I will gift you two Divine Emperor-level divine medicines."
The purple-robed man's tone was full of contempt.
"If the two of us cannot enter the top five hundred, then each of us will compensate you with two Divine Emperor-level divine medicines," Qin Han Chu replied with a smile.
Upon hearing Qin Han Chu's words, the purple-robed man's face lit up with a smile, "Alright, it's a deal."
"You two are so confident, it seems you possess extraordinary skills," said another person from the side.
"We shall see," Qin Han Chu smiled.
The purple-robed man chuckled, "You still don't understand how difficult the Fenghua Banquet is."
"Gu Tianyi is here!"
"He is the direct grandson of the Supreme Elder of the Fengyun Divine Sect. He has enjoyed the best resources since he was young."
"It is rumored that his Wind and Thunder Wings are terrifying, a top-tier divine artifact integrated with his own body."
"He is one of the strongest candidates to win the championship."
The crowd not far away became restless as a handsome and extraordinary young man flew over arrogantly from a distance.
"Zhuo Yaoyao is here!"
"Battle Maniac Tiger is here too!"
"Is that Zhou Zhihan from the Hanyun Divine Sect? She's here too?"
"This session is also full of strong contenders."
"We are just here to join the fun. It's too difficult to even qualify."
"Without a background, one can only rely on hard work."
As time passed, more and more strong individuals entered the venue.
"Greetings, Goddess Qingyue!"
"Greetings, Goddess Qingyue!"
The Divine Venerables at the entrance suddenly bowed respectfully with cupped fists. A stunningly beautiful, icy beauty strode with arrogance towards an empty position.
Wherever she passed, all the Divine Venerables bowed respectfully.
"Goddess Qingyue is the chief judge of this Fenghua Banquet!"
"It is said that Goddess Qingyue entered the Ancient Dao Academy through the Fenghua Banquet."
"Yes, at that time, she suppressed the experts of various major powers and became a lineage successor of the Ancient Dao Immortal Pavilion as a mere rogue cultivator."
"Rumor has it that she is the Divine Emperor with the greatest hope of becoming an Ancestral-level expert in the Ancient Dao Academy."
Qin Han Chu's gaze fell upon Goddess Qingyue; she was the sister of Divine Venerable Qing Han.
With Goddess Qingyue's arrival, a few more Divine Emperors arrived one after another.
These Divine Emperors were all strong individuals within the Ancient Dao Academy, and like Goddess Qingyue, they were all judges for this Fenghua Banquet.
"Let's take our seats for now!" Goddess Qingyue waved her hand gently, and seats formed from clouds suddenly appeared in the void.
"Thank you, Goddess Qingyue?" Most people bowed respectfully, as if this could gain Goddess Qingyue's favor.
Qin Han Chu and A Xiang merely offered a symbolic bow before sitting down.
Several days later, very few Divine Venerables were still entering this place.
At this moment, sixty-eight Divine Emperors walked in together.
These sixty-eight Divine Emperors were the representatives of the powers affiliated with the Ancient Dao Academy.
"Close the teleportation gates, the Fenghua Banquet officially begins!"
With Goddess Qingyue's words, the teleportation gates of this world were successively closed.
Goddess Qingyue ascended into the air and said indifferently:
"The Fenghua Banquet is a grand event for the Ancient Dao Academy to recruit talented individuals. All martial artists who participate in the competition will be deemed willing to join the Ancient Dao Academy."
"If one meets the conditions but is unwilling to join the Ancient Dao Academy, it will be considered disrespect towards the Ancient Dao Academy."
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After clearly explaining the rules of the Fenghua Banquet, Goddess Qingyue spoke again, "The Fenghua Banquet commences. Fellow Daoists participating in the Fenghua Banquet, please enter Mirror Lake!"
Whoosh...
The surrounding Divine Venerables successively flew towards Mirror Lake.