The vast Jade Square before the Biyou Palace was once again deathly silent.

But this time, it was not because of Qiu Shou Immortal from the Jie Sect, who had dared to question the Saint, but because of Wei Hu from the Chan Sect, who left the stage with the speed of light.

There is no need to repeat how important this disciples' sparring was.

Even the contestants were personally selected by the Saint!

No one could have imagined that Wei Hu, personally selected by the Saint, would turn out to be so undependable!

Unable to withstand even a single blow from Yu Yuan, he conceded defeat and left the stage!

And that was when he was laden with Protective Spirit Treasures!

Wei Hu hadn't anticipated this either.

His concession was solely out of extreme fear, a cry for survival instinctively driving him to blurt out "I concede."

At the instant the Mixed Gold Hammer was about to crush down, he experienced a profound fear of death.

He was absolutely certain that if the hammer were to strike, he would cease to exist, both body and Primordial Spirit reduced to dust!

Despite all this, he was still consumed by regret.

He should have died under that hammer, rather than come back to face the gaze of his fellow Sect elders and brother disciples.

Those eyes, filled with shock, confusion, disappointment, and disgust, pierced the heart he had just freed from the terror of death.

At this moment, he was overwhelmed by shame, not daring to meet the collective gaze of the Sect elders and brother disciples.

If there were a hole beneath his feet, he would have wished to bury his head in it immediately.

Yang Jian and the Spiritual Pearl Immortal were also bewildered.

Both were completely focused on observing the otherworldly arena overhead, intent on analyzing their opponent's strengths.

Yet, as soon as the bout began, Brother Wei Hu returned.

The only pieces of information they obtained were two:

The opponent is very strong!

The hammer is huge!

What the hell… what is there to study about this hammer!

Among the people of the Chan Sect, none reacted more strongly than Dao Xing Venerable.

As Wei Hu's master, Dao Xing Venerable was furious, reprimanding Wei Hu: "What good are you for? With so many Saints present, would Yu Yuan truly dare to kill you?

It's merely a bout, yet you let fear drive you to concede. You've made our Chan Sect lose all its face!"

Yun Zhongzi frowned slightly, trying to pacify: "Brother, do not be angry. The nephew acted on instinct…"

"Don't be hypocritical!"

Dao Xing Venerable looked at Yun Zhongzi, irritated: "If I remember correctly, that Mixed Gold Hammer in Yu Yuan's hand was forged by your assistance, was it not? Brother, you've certainly done an amazing job. That hammer surely rivals top-notch Spiritual Treasures. With such ability, why don't you assist us…"

Before he could finish, the Randeng Daoist shot a cold glance at him and commanded in a low voice: "Calm your mind!"

A pure Immortal Light flashed, and Dao Xing Venerable suddenly stiffened, his face showing a complex expression as he looked at Yun Zhongzi with an apologetic tone: "I... I just now… Brother, do not take offense. I merely spoke out of turn in a moment of agitation…"

Yun Zhongzi looked at his brother, sighing inwardly, shaking his head: "No harm, I understand your feelings, brother."

"Alas!"

Dao Xing Venerable sighed heavily, bowing his head in silence.

The slight disturbance on the side of the Chan Sect didn't attract much attention.

At this moment, all eyes were on Yu Yuan.

"Junior brother is amazing!"

From the Jie Sect's disciples, Huo Ling'er was the first to shout out with joy.

After a brief astonishment, the surrounding Jie Sect disciples also regained their composure and couldn't help exclaiming with glee.

"What a splendid strike with that hammer!"

"An Inner Sect Disciple's action truly stands out!"

"Good job. We must show them the formidable strength of us Jie Sect disciples!"

"He's truly a disciple of our Elder Sister!"

"It should be said that our Elder Sister taught him well!"

"…"

At this moment, upon the cloud bed above, Saint Zhunti looked at Sect Hierarch Tongtian with some astonishment, "Brother, this disciple of yours is quite extraordinary. Although his heritage is not ordinary, it should not bestow such Divine Power... Could it be that he possesses some other special trait?"

Sect Hierarch Tongtian shook his head, not bothering to pay attention to this brother.

His gaze was fixed on Yuanshi Tianzun, wanting to know what thoughts were going through his elder brother's mind.

Unfortunately, Yuanshi Tianzun still presented a façade of frosty severity, never one to smile lightly.

To deduce his thoughts merely from his expression was as hard as achieving enlightenment.

How boring.

Sect Hierarch Tongtian silently remarked, then he turned his gaze back to Saint Zhunti, just in time to see the Second Hierarch of the Western Sect staring intently at Yu Yuan with a contemplative look upon his face.

Sect Hierarch Tongtian furrowed his brows and said understatedly: "Brother seems quite concerned about my disciple. Could it be that you wish to take him back to the Western Sect?"

Saint Zhunti didn't hide his interest in Yu Yuan and said with a smile: "If brother is willing to let him go, I would be most pleased. Even if it requires using an Innate Spirit Root to make the trade."

Sect Hierarch Tongtian gave him a sidelong glance, his tone unfriendly: "From the way brother speaks, it seems my disciple is only worth a mere Innate Spirit Root to you?"

"Do not misunderstand, brother." Saint Zhunti quickly explained: "It's just that the resources of our Western Sect are limited, and the only masterless treasure I can offer is an Innate Spirit Root."

Sect Hierarch Tongtian's expression softened, as he said smilingly: "If that's the case, then brother, cease your futile wishes!"

"As brother says."

Saint Zhunti smiled faintly, his gaze shifting down towards the Chan Sect camp.

At that time, the second Chan Sect disciple to enter the fray had stepped forward, none other than the handsome Yang Jian.

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