Gu Ping picked up the Two Lists with interest, glancing at the imposing figure before him. He couldn't help but believe a bit in the reliability of the Two Lists, especially considering Chu Hantian's combat prowess, which Gu Ping had witnessed firsthand. Now, that battle was already destined to unfold.
As the swirling snowstorm gradually dissipated, the rooftop revealed two figures standing apart. Chu Hantian slightly clenched his fist and declared, "I won."
"Oh."
Cheers erupted from the Jade Void Sect's side. Although they had anticipated Wei's victory, winning so decisively took them by surprise.
Gan Yuan looked over toward the academy's seating area. Gu Ping was still perusing the Two Lists while Tenglan, known as Zhongshang, was instructing Wang Yu. Tan Siyuan gently wiped his sword with a handkerchief. Everyone was preoccupied with their own matters, showing no signs of defeat; even the defeated Chu Hantian walked back to his seat with his head held high.
"We should learn from our mistakes; winning and losing are part of life. We shouldn't let a single battle's outcome affect our future," Gan Yuan stated, pointing toward the academy's seating area. Although he wasn't the leader of Feiyuxuzong, he was still one of the True Disciples, and it was understandable for him to speak in front of a group of Foundation Disciples.
The disciples of Jade Void Sect all turned their attention to Mok Ming Academy. Yang Sheng, having heard Gan Yuan's words, shifted his focus from the battle. Regarding Gan Yuan as a junior brother, he felt quite satisfied. If asked to evaluate Gan Yuan, Yang Sheng would likely tell everyone that Gan Yuan was a natural leader. Even if he were to take charge of Jade Void Sect's affairs early on, it wouldn't surprise anyone.
Yang Sheng glanced over and suddenly noticed that Tenglan, known as Zhongshang, was also paying attention to that side. Their eyes met across the distance, and both sects' disciples could sense the growing aura between them.
Everyone held their breath, fully aware that their leaders were exchanging glances across the space. This represented a confrontation between two titans: the academy and Jade Void Sect's strongest members. Everyone was eager to know who would emerge victorious.
Except for one person—Gu Ping—who focused intently on the Two Lists. He pointed at a name that appeared in the sky: Si Yan. "It's my turn."
Tan Siyuan shook her head and looked up at the sky, where Red Cloud was indeed present, having flown to the rooftop.
Due to Gu Ping's interruption, the two gradually retracted their auras, leaving Cheng Dao Sect and Moon River Sect nearby in confusion, unsure of what had just occurred.
Another one from the Earth Ranking, High Leg.
Gu Ping turned to Tan Siyuan and said that he had just finished reviewing the Two Lists. He could easily memorize the contents, as cultivators could use Divine Sense to remember text without needing to understand it; they just had to retain it.
Another one?
The quality of this Eastern Peak Demonstration was quite high.
Xuan Shi was also quite impressive.
Wen Tian was excitedly rubbing his hands together, while Qin Wenjun gave a wry smile towards Yi Dong. Xiazhi occasionally stole glances at Gu Ping, but more often than not, her gaze drifted towards Jade Void Sect's Mu Yu.
Xiazhi found it strange—what kind of experiences could have shaped someone like Gu Ping, a person shrouded in mystery? What exactly had he gone through?
She had read about The Book of Radiant Path and its origins, involving Eastern Emperor Liu Qi and Zuo Fengyuan. They wanted to discuss the academy while also hoping for Nine Nether Sect to settle in Liu Xia Dynasty to strengthen national power.
However, once the matter was exposed, what began as mere suspicion turned into confirmation. The Light Path Classic and Jade Void Sect engaged in countless battles within a mere six months—not only in Great Jin and Flowing Cloud Realm but nearly all available forces in the World of Mortals were mobilized.
Although only a few had participated in the battles before, it was clear that beneath the calm surface of the sea lay turbulent undercurrents. If Liu Qi were greedy, perhaps there would be no matter regarding The Book of Radiant Path, and thus no Gu Pingming moon would exist.
In the midst of everything that had already transpired, Gu Ping, with the help of Liu Lao Jiu and Pure World Fox, along with Zhuang Zhi Xian and others, managed to survive Dong Lai.
In Tai Xu Dao, Light Path Classic, Limitless Path, Underworld Path, Lutuo Path, and the Five Great Sects were all pursuing and blocking Dong Lai. It was not just a trivial matter; it was a miracle. At that moment, he was merely a mortal.
Mortal. Just thinking about those two words made Xiazhi feel a shock from what Gu Ping had given her. She had always believed that an individual's power was limited, and that a mortal's power was even more insignificant. But now, she suddenly realized she had been mistaken. Perhaps those who had always been at the bottom of that world could possess infinite potential and immense strength.
Reflecting on this, Xiazhi recalled many years ago when Light Path Classic rose to prominence. It was when those desperate ordinary people began to unite, and as their descendants grew up and came together, an incredibly powerful force began to emerge.
During the war between humans and demons, countless mortals sacrificed themselves, and numerous cultivators fell. Yet Light Path Classic soared to great heights. This was indeed a regretful moment for Xiazhi; back then, Light Path Classic embodied those four words: the will of the people.
Now,
They had won.
Beside her, Wang Yu jumped up in excitement. Tan Siyuan had triumphed! Although he had exerted all his strength, he had emerged victorious. The initial move, Qianhuaduo, was simply breathtaking. It resembled the famous lines from a poem that spoke of spring arriving overnight, with thousands of pear trees blooming. As if a thousand swords blossomed simultaneously, it truly dazzled the audience in Taitung and left them remembering that seemingly ordinary disciple of the academy.
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