Chapter 234: The Primary School Dropout Xixi's Divine Talisman Assessment, The Sacred Monkey in Scar

Chapter 234: The Primary School Dropout Xixi's Divine Talisman Assessment, The Sacred Monkey in Scarlet Robes

The Six-Ear Hell Lotus Sacred Monkey, the Two-Hearted Great Sage, and the Strange Temple!

Li Cheng's mud pill between his eyebrows trembled slightly, and his Star-Plucking Eye flickered in and out, emitting a divine light that captured the divine energy within a snowflake.

His eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of surprise.

A Strange Temple of the Five Elders! There are only three Strange Temples of the Five Elders in Heavenly Origin Dao City.

One of them is the Golden Heavenly King Strange Temple, located within the Heavenly Origin Sect's mountain gate.

Also a Strange Temple of the Five Elders, for divine energy cultivators in the world, the rank of the Five Elders Strange Temple is already considered very high!

This is the second Strange Temple of the Five Elders that Li Cheng has encountered! And...

Most importantly, the Divine Enlightened Monkey statue within Li Cheng's mud pill was constantly trembling.

The Heaven-Defying Face seemed to be trembling continuously! As if they were all being pulled and shaken by this Strange Temple!

"Six-Ear Hell Lotus Sacred Monkey!"

Li Cheng furrowed his brows.

He caught the key phrase, Hell Lotus...

"Again, the Hell Lotus!"

A glimmer of golden light flashed in his eyes.

In the Four Virtues Mysterious Temple in Jinguang Mansion, there is the Eight-Armed Hell Lotus Wrathful Third Prince Strange Temple.

Also related to the Hell Lotus, this Five Elders Strange Temple in front of him is also connected to the Hell Lotus...

"Hell Lotus... what is it exactly?"

Li Cheng took a deep breath, suppressing the tremors in his heart.

Gongshu Lingzhu, who was walking in front, slowly turned around, seemingly sensing something, and furrowed his brows, saying softly, "Ah Cheng, this should be your first encounter with a Five Elders Strange Temple... It's normal to be surprised."

"In Heavenly Origin Dao City, there are two Four Virtues rank Strange Temples and three Five Elders rank Strange Temples... The Golden Heavenly King Strange Temple, I don't need to say much about it. Since you're from Jinguang Mansion, you should know that the Golden Heavenly King Strange Temple is on Jinguang Peak."

"The second Five Elders rank Strange Temple is in our Divine Carving Ridge, which is this Six-Ear Hell Lotus Sacred Monkey, the Two-Hearted Great Sage Strange Temple."

"The third Five Elders rank Strange Temple is the Six Desires Exorcising Evil Lu Xuan Sword Immortal Strange Temple, which is under the jurisdiction of the Temple Guardian Office..."

Gongshu Jingjun stood with his hands behind his back, speaking calmly.

Due to Tang Sanjia's relationship, he seemed to appreciate Li Cheng and began to introduce him.

Li Cheng nodded slightly and bowed in gratitude.

"The elder assessment of Divine Carving Ridge is held in the Strange Temple every year... By observing the temple deity and carving it, this Six-Ear Hell Lotus Sacred Monkey, the Two-Hearted Great Sage, can change a thousand times, transforming as one wishes..."

"It will present the divine statue in your heart, and you can carve out the divine statue in your heart... Then, by using the divine intention of the statue to clash, the winner will be promoted, and the loser... will naturally not be able to become an elder of our Divine Carving Ridge."

Gongshu Jingjun said with a smile.

The rules were not complicated; most of the woodcarving masters present had participated many times and were very familiar with the rules.

Although this was Li Cheng's first time, he understood the rules after hearing them once.

"Elder Sun is still the last elder in this assessment, and he is also your opponent."

"As long as the divine intention contained in your woodcarving can crush the divine intention of Elder Sun's divine carving, you can replace him."

Gongshu Jingjun's gaze swept over everyone.

Although he did not release any divine energy rank aura, just a glance from him was enough to fill the air with the oppressive feeling of a divine embryo great deity, making everyone's heart feel heavy as if a huge stone was pressing down on it.

"Elder Sun has long wanted to retire... Everyone, don't let him down."

Gongshu Jingjun said calmly.

"Three years, and then another three years... Don't let Elder Sun down."

Su Huaiming, the woodcarving master from the Su family, stroked his beard and smiled, "Elder Gongshu, rest assured. I've been practicing hard for three years, and this time... I'm here with full confidence."

"Su Master is indeed confident, but don't forget that Elder Gongshu and Master Tian Shui won't easily let go of this opportunity."

The woodcarving master from the Yun family, Yun Haiyang, also spoke up.

The atmosphere suddenly became solemn, with a hint of rivalry.

Their opponents were not only the last-ranked elder of Divine Carving Ridge but also other woodcarving masters from the Heaven Observation Bureau's first-class upper-rank guest scholars.

Su Huaiming glanced at the two of them but didn't seem to care.

Obviously, he was very confident, having prepared meticulously for this day.

The last time, he was just one step away, but this time, he wouldn't lose!

For the three first-class upper-rank guest scholars from the Heaven Observation Bureau, this elder assessment of Divine Carving Ridge was purely a competition among the three of them.

The other woodcarving masters from the various families were not even considered by them.

As for Li Cheng...

A young second-class upper-rank guest scholar from the Heaven Observation Bureau, perhaps talented, but... that's all.

After all, his young age and lack of experience put him at a complete disadvantage compared to them, making it impossible for him to be their opponent.

The other woodcarving masters also didn't have much competitive spirit.

Although they had obtained recommendations and participated in this assessment.

The main purpose of the woodcarving masters was to enter this Five Elders rank Strange Temple and observe the temple deity.

Being able to observe a high-ranked temple deity was extremely rare.

If they missed this opportunity, the Heaven Observation Bureau might not know when they would hold another event to observe a high-ranked temple deity.

"Uncle Cheng, come on! You're Xixi's father, you can do it!"

Tang Ren clenched his fists and said excitedly.

Lu Yao also symbolically encouraged him, but he didn't have much hope for Li Cheng.

After all, it also depended on who Li Cheng's opponents were.

Su Huaiming, Yun Haiyang, and Zhou Tian Shui... These three were all famous woodcarving masters in Heavenly Origin Dao City!

Each divine carving they created was worth a fortune.

For example, Su Huaiming once carved a statue of a Six Ministries upper-rank temple deity, which was sold in the Heaven Observation Bureau for a high price of nearly sixty Six Ministries divine crystals!

Li Cheng had only recently reached the rank of second-class upper-rank guest scholar, and Lu Yao found it hard to imagine that Li Cheng could win.

The difficulty was too great.

Gongshu Jingjun didn't say much more and walked up to the Strange Temple.

He fiercely clapped his hands, and his powerful divine sense seemed to transform into an extremely sharp long sword, slashing down with force!

The strange mist of the Five Elders rank Strange Temple suddenly parted like a slowly opening curtain, splitting to the left and right.

The flowing mist fell to the ground and surged endlessly! "Masters, please enter."

"After stepping in, you will directly enter the Wicked Pagoda, where experts from the Profound Talisman Sect and the Temple Guardian Office have already suppressed the temple-guarding cursed corpses and the demon spirits tainted by divine energy..."

"You have ten hours to find the Strange Temple within the Wicked Pagoda and enter the temple to observe the temple deity."

Gongshu Jingjun said calmly.

"To become an elder of Divine Carving Ridge... not only requires exquisite divine carving skills but also exceptional combat strength.

"If the temple guardians and evil spirits are mostly suppressed, and you still can't even reach the Witty Temple... then you won't become elders, and there's no need to feel disgruntled."

"Additionally, within the Wicked Pagoda, there are hidden spirit woods... Some spirit woods are good, while others are inferior. As masters, you should understand the impact of the quality of spirit wood on divine essence wood carvings."

"Therefore, obtaining good spirit wood is also a test."

This was a well-known rule.

However, Gongshu Jingjun seemed to intentionally say this for Li Cheng to hear.

Li Cheng's eyes narrowed.

"Enter the Wicked Pagoda?"

"Find the Witty Temple from within the Wicked Pagoda?"

Li Cheng took a deep breath.

This was probably his first time entering the Wicked Pagoda.

Moreover, he was entering the Wicked Pagoda of the Witty Temple at the Five Elder Rank.

The Wicked Pagoda, created by the densest divine essence of the Witty Temple, was a unique domain similar to a realm. Within, it nurtured numerous temple guardians, evil spirits, and other malevolent beings.

It was the most dangerous place in the Witty Temple.

Li Cheng never imagined he would enter the Witty Temple in such a manner.

"Rest assured, the powerful temple guardians and evil spirits within the Wicked Pagoda have already been blocked and suppressed by strong cultivators... The threat isn't too great."

"If you encounter an unbeatable temple guardian, and you can't hold them off, just shout that you concede."

Gongshu Jingjun's gaze swept over, explaining.

"But within the Wicked Pagoda, you should still act within your abilities."

"Any more doubts?"

Gongshu Jingjun's plain clothes fluttered in the cold wind.

Li Cheng shook his head and returned a salute.

The next moment, Gongshu Jingjun's toes touched the ground, and together with the other plain-clothed elder beside him, they shot into the Wicked Pagoda.

Su Huaiming, Zhou Tian Shui, and Yun Haiyang, the three Divine Carving Masters, exchanged glances. Their eyes clashed with determination, and in the next instant, their auras erupted as they rushed into the Wicked Pagoda.

The witty fog churned like towering waves, engulfing their figures.

The other woodcarving masters also rushed into the witty fog.

The three woodcarving masters who had accompanied Li Cheng in the carriage were feeling a bit awkward at this moment.

They never expected the Divine Carving Ridge Lord to be so courteous to Li Cheng, a junior.

Moreover, they didn't even know that Li Cheng was a second-class guest scholar of the Heaven Observation Bureau and a woodcarving master. His status was higher than theirs.

"Master Li... May I ask?"

An elderly woodcarving master smiled and spoke.

Li Cheng smiled warmly.

The next moment, he took a step forward, his stride firm, and calmly walked into the curtain of wind and snow.

Boom!

Mud Pill Inner Scene!

The Heaven-Earth Mimicking Divine Enlightened Monkey stood up, pounding its chest and roaring!

...

...

Whoosh!

The cold wind howled like knives within the Divine Sect's mountain gate.

On the rugged mountain path, a luxurious carriage swayed as it moved, crushing the thick layer of snow under its wheels.

Nie Yang wore a straw hat, holding the reins, while Li Chengzhou sat beside him, clutching his broken sword and imitating Nie Yang's posture.

Nie Yang, a great grandmaster, drove the carriage, and with a flick of his finger, a scorching and fierce sword qi burst forth, slicing through the snow in front of them!

The carriage advanced slowly up the mountain path, cutting through the snow.

Inside the carriage.

Xixi blinked her big eyes, sitting obediently.

Jiao Shaoqiu's face was slightly pale, and he coughed repeatedly, his entire body looking listless.

The light in his eyes seemed to have dimmed significantly.

"Grandmaster, are you alright?" Xixi's long eyelashes trembled as she asked with concern.

She worried that Grandmaster had been injured while protecting her from the wrath of Ji Haihui's mother.

"Don't worry, I'm not injured. It's an old problem, and it has nothing to do with you," Jiao Shaoqiu said, his gaze softening as he looked at Xixi.

He ruffled Xixi's head, "Rest assured, although Grandmaster isn't as powerful as before, I'll strive to find a good backer for you..."

"Then the princess won't be able to bully you."

Xixi smiled, patting her chest, "Grandmaster, don't worry. I have Niu Niu Master, and he's very powerful! He can protect Xixi!"

"There's also the Monkey God Master, Ma Mian Master... They're all very strong."

Xixi counted on her fingers.

Jiao Shaoqiu smiled, knowing that Xixi had the backing of the Netherworld.

The Netherworld, located in the Heavenly Origin Dao City, was quite famous now, but it had angered the Su Family, You Liqing, and the Hunter God Pavilion, who had joined forces to target the Netherworld.

Even with its considerable strength, the Netherworld was currently struggling to defend itself, let alone protect Xixi.

There was also Tie Shancai in the carriage, who had insisted on coming along.

Jiao Shaoqiu didn't say much, and the carriage wheels turned, crushing the snow.

They headed towards the peak of a mountain.

With Nie Yang, a great grandmaster, driving the carriage, their speed wasn't slow, and the harsh weather couldn't hinder their progress.

Soon, they reached the peak, where a towering pavilion stood amidst the icy landscape.

Every tree on the mountain was covered in ice crystals, appearing crystal clear and incredibly beautiful.

The carriage slowly came to a stop in the large courtyard of the pavilion.

Jiao Shaoqiu led Xixi, with Tie Shancai following behind, and they stepped out of the carriage.

Whoosh!

The howling wind raged, and the snowstorm raged wildly!

Snowflakes as large as hands fell from the sky.

Xixi, small as she was, had vibrant energy like a blazing furnace, and she didn't feel cold at all.

She curiously gazed at the towering pavilion.

The pavilion stood twelve stories tall, with flying eaves and curved corners, intricate carvings, and painted beams. The black tiles on the roof were laid out neatly, not a speck of snow on them, and the phoenix and dragon statues atop seemed to come alive, radiating intense heat.

"Grandmaster, who are we here to see?"

Xixi asked curiously.

"The Sect Lady, Xuan Qi Sha," Jiao Shaoqiu replied with a gentle smile.

Xixi blinked her eyes and gasped.

Xuan Qi Sha... Sect Lady, what a domineering name!

Holding Xixi's hand, they trekked through the snow, leaving a trail of large and small footprints.

Nie Yang and Li Chengzhou followed behind them.

Before they reached the pavilion.

Jiao Shaoqiu brushed off the snowflakes from his body and also wiped away the accumulated snow on Xixi.

Then, Jiao Shaoqiu looked up at the tall pavilion. The deep and solemn doors of the pavilion slowly opened, and a cold, solemn wind blew out from within.

Jiao Shaoqiu coughed and bowed, clasping his fists.

"Unworthy disciple Jiao Shaoqiu, I've come to pay my respects to my master..."

Jiao Shaoqiu's expression was complex, but his face was filled with reverence and respect.

Even the great grandmaster Nie Yang, holding his sword, had a slight change in his expression.

Xixi, Tie Shancai, and Li Chengzhou were almost completely stunned.

Jiao Elder's master?!

The hall fell into silence.

After a long while, a faint sigh drifted out from within.

"A hundred years pass by in the blink of an eye, Shaoqiu... You're getting old, and death is near."

Jiao Shaoqiu's gaze was complex and profound, and he maintained his bowing posture, but his voice...

...was slightly choked.

"I've let Master down... It's my incompetence."

"Never mind, bring her in."

A voice as gentle as a spring breeze echoed within the hall.

Jiao Shaoqiu responded and then pulled Xixi inside the hall.

Tie Shancai scratched his head and was about to follow, but as soon as he stepped through the doorway, it was as if an invisible force had flicked him on the forehead.

His entire body was launched like a cannonball, rolling dozens of zhang in the snow.

Tie Shancai lay on the ground, his eyes devoid of light.

Nie Yang floated over and helped him up.

"I told you not to follow," he said sympathetically.

"You never listen."

"Even if the Sect Master himself entered without the Lady's permission, he'd still get a slap..."

...

...

Jiao Shaoqiu led Xixi up the ancient stairs, slowly ascending the tower.

They finally stopped when they reached the tenth floor.

The tenth-floor hall was spacious, filled with the lingering fragrance of sandalwood.

Xixi stared with wide eyes, curious and looking around.

The hall was filled with an antique atmosphere, brimming with vitality. Various paintings and divine carvings adorned the shelves.

There were also numerous divine talismans with powerful auras, carefully framed after being drawn.

"These are all talismans drawn by Master. The first talisman master of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect is the Lady."

Jiao Shaoqiu spoke softly.

It had been many years since he had called the Sect Master's wife 'Master.'

But he had never forgotten their relationship.

"Master, I'm here."

"Is this the child you've chosen? You should know I'll only grant protection once, are you sure it's her?"

A faint female voice came from behind an ancient wooden screen.

"I brought her here hoping she could inherit Master's talisman art."

Jiao Shaoqiu replied respectfully.

A laugh came from behind the screen.

"Isn't she going to take the Sect Master's personal disciple examination? Why are you asking her to learn talisman art under me?"

The woman asked.

"Aren't you worried I won't let her go?"

Jiao Shaoqiu laughed, "The Sect Master's disciple is also Master's disciple, and Master's disciple is still Master's disciple..."

"You're still so smooth-tongued at your age."

The woman sighed.

The next moment, rustling sounds came from behind the screen, as if a woman was getting up from a side-lying couch.

Xixi's eyes widened in surprise.

Jiao Shaoqiu remained bowed.

Then, a figure emerged from behind the screen.

Tiny, even smaller than Xixi, she was like a three-year-old girl.

Dressed in a goose-yellow skirt, with a touch of crimson on her forehead and an exquisitely made-up face.

But...

She was so small! The intricate makeup seemed like a child's attempt at looking mature.

Xixi was stunned!

Was this the Sect Master's wife? Xuan Qi Sha?!

The most formidable name, yet with the most adorable face?!

She looked at Elder Jiao in disbelief and then at the little girl who had walked out.

Jiao Shaoqiu's expression was also complex as he looked at the Sect Master.

"Master... Your vitality... It's even more vibrant..."

"Yes, I cast another Soul-Binding Talisman on myself, and I've gotten younger again, so annoying... Now I've cast seven Soul-Binding Talismans..."

The little girl spoke, her voice filled with maturity and weariness.

Jiao Shaoqiu's eyes narrowed in shock.

He was utterly astonished.

"Seven Soul-Binding Talismans?!"

The little girl ignored Jiao Shaoqiu and looked at Xixi. Her eyebrows rose, and she revealed a look of surprise.

Such a powerful physical body, and within... there seemed to be many treasures hidden?

And she was just a five-year-old kid?

"Not bad."

"Are you seeking my protection because of the Dragon Queen's affair with Ji Moli?"

The Lady asked calmly.

Jiao Shaoqiu respectfully clenched his fists.

"Protection is fine, no problem. But as for talisman inheritance... we'll have to see this girl's talent."

"Talisman art heavily relies on talent. If you don't have it, it's better to give up now."

"And my talisman art... is even more difficult."

Jiao Shaoqiu agreed, "Of course."

Then, the Lady raised her hand and took out a letter from the Qiankun Jade.

"Little girl, go ahead and copy this letter. Once you're done, you can stay in the Divine Talisman Tower, and I'll teach you the most powerful talisman art in all of Lingnan!"

The Lady said with a smile.

Xixi's face twisted into a knot at these words.

She couldn't even write her own name properly...

And now she was being asked to copy a letter?

Oh no...

Was Xixi's identity as a poor student about to be exposed?

The Sect Master's wife looked at the little girl. In this vast Divine Talisman Tower, she was alone, and the loneliness was palpable.

Having another little girl around might ease the loneliness a bit.

"Don't worry, learning talisman art from me won't affect your future apprenticeship with the Sect Master."

"Even if you become his personal disciple, I can still teach you talisman art. If the Sect Master dares to stop me, I'll cry to him!"

"So, don't worry. If you can learn, learn boldly."

The Sect Master's wife, tiny as she was, raised her head proudly.

Xixi's face twisted even more.

Was this what she was worried about?

Xixi was a poor student who couldn't even write her own name properly!

What should she do?

She wished her father was here...

Unfortunately, her father wasn't around...

Xixi's face was full of sorrow, her heart trembled, and her hands shook as she took the letter from the Sect Master's wife.

...

...

Li Cheng's ink-black robe fluttered in the wind, and the snowflakes in the sky couldn't get close to the Wicked Pagoda and the Witty Fog.

There wasn't even a hint of coldness.

As his body entered the Witty Fog, vague shadows seemed to float and drift, and piercing screams echoed in his ears.

When his vision cleared, Li Cheng felt as if he had crossed some kind of thin membrane.

Within his Niwan Inner Vision, the Spirit Enlightened Ape Divine Form roared.

The vibrating sound waves shook Li Cheng's mind.

Suddenly, Li Cheng's heart stirred, and he sank into the Heaven and Earth Chessboard. A white, hazy light surged forth.

The Flying Thunder Chess Piece left on Xixi immediately presented her current situation.

(End of Chapter)Xixi's thoughts of calling out to her father echoed through the chess piece, as if telepathically connecting with Li Cheng.

After reading the message, Li Cheng couldn't help but twitch his lips.

"Sect Lady... Xuan Qisha?!"

"Soul-Binding Talisman?! Isn't this one of the top ten divine talismans recorded in the Profound Talisman Sect's talisman registry?"

"Even if the registry doesn't mention the drawing technique, how can the Sect Lady know it?"

Li Cheng was slightly startled.

"Could the Sect Lady be from the Profound Talisman Sect of Qingyun Dao?"

"With the surname Xuan, it's highly likely..."

As he sensed Xixi's anxious call, Li Cheng almost laughed.

"This girl... I told you to learn to write your name properly, but you never listened. Now you're suffering the consequences of being uneducated?"

Li Cheng shook his head.

"If Xixi can gain the protection of the Sect Lady and learn divine talismans from her... that would be great."

"At least, her safety should be guaranteed. The Dragon Empress Consort... probably won't dare to harm Xixi."

Li Cheng's eyes flashed with determination.

This would give him the time he needed to become stronger.

"Divine talisman legacy..."

Li Cheng smiled.

This was his specialty.

"You still need your father's help."

Li Cheng watched Xixi staring at the calligraphy, scratching her head, and couldn't help but chuckle.

The next moment, within his chest, the Immortal in the Painting's Dao Fruit throbbed, and a thick, black ink erupted from it.

Li Cheng's surroundings seemed to transform into a pool of dense ink.

He clenched his five fingers, and in an instant, the wolf-hair brush was soaked in the ink. In the void of the Heaven and Earth Chessboard, he began to copy the calligraphy from Xixi's perspective.

In just a few breaths, Li Cheng had gracefully completed the imitation.

His ink-stained robe fluttered.

He flicked his finger.

The ink pool, carrying the experience of the imitation, instantly transformed into an ink dragon, rushing towards Xixi through the connection between the Flying Thunder Chess Piece and Xixi.

After finishing, Li Cheng didn't pay further attention to Xixi's situation.

His consciousness withdrew from the Heaven and Earth Chessboard.

Li Cheng's gaze swept across the desolate and eerie land shrouded in witty fog, and he felt a sense of familiarity.

It was as if a familiar sense of vastness and wildness had risen in his heart.

It was somewhat similar to the vast and wild world where the Dao tree stood tall against the sky!

However, the divine energy that surged like waves from time to time made Li Cheng's heart flutter slightly.

It was as if an extremely terrifying presence was watching him from within the darkness of the Wicked Pagoda.

Li Cheng took a deep breath.

The next moment, he raised his hand and touched his brow.

Star-Plucking Eye!

Hum—!!!

Invisible ripples of vibration spread.

Infinite analysis, perceiving the void and returning to truth!

Unconsciously, Li Cheng raised his head, and then...

He saw an incredibly thick, sky-obscuring cyan finger, hanging above his head.

It was the same furious cyan finger that had appeared after Li Cheng summoned the Temple Deity a few times before.

The owner of the finger was now poised and ready, waiting for the right moment.

What's the point?

Li Cheng silently withdrew his gaze, no longer looking at the cyan finger hanging above the Wicked Pagoda.

His eyes scanned the area.

In an instant, he saw the Strange Temple, located a thousand feet away.

The crimson walls, jet-black tiles, flying eaves, and curved corners exuded an ancient charm.

Faintly, one could make out a statue of a Sacred Monkey Temple Deity, draped in a scarlet robe, sitting on the altar with a benevolent gaze.

The statue's golden eyes glimmered, as if looking in his direction.

Li Cheng felt the Star-Plucking Eye in his brow become unbearably hot.

He quickly averted his gaze.

Looking elsewhere, he saw one divine essence crystal after another bursting forth from the spirit wood hidden within the Wicked Pagoda by the Gongshu Clan Lord.

These spirit woods were well-hidden, and without the Star-Plucking Eye, Li Cheng could only rely on his perception to sense them.

Under the influence of the vast and restless divine essence within the Wicked Pagoda, finding the best piece of spirit wood wouldn't be easy.

Boom—!!!

Li Cheng's body trembled, his qi and blood roared, and a wave of energy exploded around him.

He shot out like an arrow, moving at an incredible speed.

In just a moment, he reached a five-tier spirit wood, about the size of a wooden block, and picked it up.

This was probably the highest-ranked spirit wood hidden within the Wicked Pagoda.

After taking the spirit wood, Li Cheng didn't linger.

He rushed towards the Strange Temple.

At the white jade steps of the Strange Temple.

Three sounds of breaking through the air echoed almost simultaneously.

Woodcarving Master Su Huaiming, Yun Haiyang, and Zhou Tian Shui had all obtained the spirit woods hidden within the Wicked Pagoda.

The three men looked at each other, their eyes fixed on the spirit woods held in each other's hands.

Su Huaiming laughed, "Gentlemen, I'm sorry..."

"The spirit wood I found is a six-tier upper-rank Dragon Blood Divine Nanmu."

"It seems I've won this round."

Zhou Tian Shui from the Zhou family and Yun Haiyang from the Yun family both had slightly unpleasant expressions. The spirit woods they had found were only six-tier middle-rank...

In terms of quality, they were slightly inferior to the Dragon Blood Divine Nanmu.

To make up for the difference in spirit wood quality, they would need to improve their divine carving skills...

When it came to divine carving skills, the two men might not be able to match Su Huaiming, who was already slightly better than them in that aspect.

So...

Their expressions turned sour.

Before the competition even began, the result was already apparent.

Su Huaiming stroked his beard and laughed, feeling great.

Three years ago, he had only found a six-tier middle-rank spirit wood in the Wicked Pagoda.

At that time, he had narrowly lost to Elder Sun.

This year, luck was on his side. He had obtained a six-tier upper-rank spirit wood, and in the past three years, he had improved his divine carving skills by another level!

This time, who could stop him in the Divine Carving Ridge Elder Examination?

Suddenly, Zhou Tian Shui and Yun Haiyang felt a slight tremor in their hearts, as if sensing something. A powerful divine essence surged towards them.

They turned their heads and saw the witty fog being torn apart.

A youth in an ink-stained robe, holding a spirit wood block with fiery divine essence, approached at a steady pace.

(End)

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