The Competition Begins

On the square stood nearly a thousand disciples, including those who had been part of Nine Palace Mountain for years, recent additions, and even outsiders who had come to watch the excitement. However, the expressions on their faces were diverse—some sneered, some were indifferent, some were mocking, and many more.

Gongsun Yang, as the Peak Leader, had only a few disciples in recent years, making them the butt of many jokes among the Nine Palace Mountain community. While some found it amusing to see Yan Chi giving him no face, others were relieved they had not joined Flowing Cloud Peak.

The atmosphere became tense as the three elderly individuals on the podium wore grim expressions. Yan Chi's actions were understandable, but Qian Suanzi's agreement with him left many people puzzled.