Chapter 187: Plan
As his head turned, he felt four chilling gazes from the Kaiyuan Imperial Court’s disciple area.
"What the heck, it’s those two. Why are they looking at me like that? No, what I just said." Realizing that his recent words included the terms Bi Yue and Xiu Hua, the Chongwu Royal Court disciple was already drenched in sweat. He wouldn’t dare provoke those two exceptional women. What had happened before was still fresh in his memory. He believed the Heavenly Dragon Emperor disciple, who had been crushed by Bi Yue’s ’Mount Tai’ sitting on him, would probably be bedridden for half a year. Bi Yue’s physique was no joke.
The Chongwu Royal Court disciple tried hard to furrow his brows, making himself appear more amiable.
He made an apologetic gesture, hoping these two extraordinary women from the Heavenly Dragon Emperor would not hold a grudge. Otherwise, when he was alone, he would surely be beaten by them.
He thought this, but when he saw the gazes of Bi Yue and Xiu Hua, he sensed a danger coming from the men.
At this moment, Bi Yue and Xiu Hua were looking at him with lustful expressions, muttering something to each other.
"Jie Jie, I didn’t realize it. There’s a handsome little brother in the Chongwu Royal Court. Look, he just mentioned our names, even if he was talking about others. But to remember the names of us two sisters, do you think this little brother is secretly in love with us? Oh my god, I’m so embarrassed!" Xiu Hua said in a delicate, pampered voice.
"Hahahaha, my sister, you’re right. After the Grand Competition ends, we’ll go ask him. See if he wants it one-time or permanently; both of us sisters are fine with it," Bi Yue said.
Hearing this, Xiu Hua’s eyes lit up.
She directly threw a flirtatious glance in the direction of the Chongwu Royal Court, and Bi Yue was not to be outdone, sending a flying kiss. As the flying kiss passed, everyone instinctively made way, and it landed directly on the face of the Chongwu Royal Court disciple.
At this moment, his heart was screaming madly. He wanted to dodge too, but he couldn’t. He was afraid that if he dodged, he would suffer crazy retaliation from these two exceptional women.
His Majesty, Emperor Ye, who was watching the tests on the stage, stiffened. These two adopted daughters of his were a bit troublesome. Although they were indeed not very good-looking, their hearts were kind.
"Cough, cough, cough." His Majesty, Emperor Ye, coughed a few times. As expected, this sound reached Bi Yue and Xiu Hua’s ears, and they both quieted down. However, the corner of their eyes still glanced towards the Chongwu Royal Court.
At this time, the Chongwu Royal Court disciple also let out a long sigh of relief. He swore he would never say those four words again; they were truly terrifying.
Meanwhile, Li Meng’er’s test was still ongoing. As Li Meng’er placed her hand on it, a beam of light shot straight into the sky, followed by seven colored halos appearing, finally stopping at a purple eight-ring.
Everyone began to exclaim.
"What? Another... another purple eight-ring, and from the Jidao Imperial Court, which is always at the bottom of the Grand Competition rankings every year!"
"No, this year’s Jidao Imperial Court is very strange. Could it be that they are about to rise? There’s also a purple five-ring one."
Amidst the various discussions, Li Meng’er finished her test and walked off the stage under the shocked gazes of everyone.
In the Tiandao Imperial Court’s disciple area, in a separate spot, Ye Xiu’s eyes were fixed on Li Meng’er. Li Meng’er’s talent was now the same as his. Ye Xiu felt that this already threatened his rise. Not only Ye Xiu, but this feeling was even more pronounced in Ye Lingtian’s heart.
He could feel that Li Meng’er not only had the same talent as Ye Xiu but was also one realm stronger than Ye Xiu. He must now find a way to make Li Meng’er make a mistake in this competition, allowing his adopted son to successfully win first place. This was the first step in his plan, and he could not fail.
"Hahaha, indeed! Extreme Dao Emperor Lord, it seems this time your Jidao Imperial Court is truly aiming for first place. Is that girl who just appeared the widely rumored Emperor level talent? If it is Emperor level talent, then Lord God Emperor Ye’s Tiandao Imperial Court also has a purple eight-ring.
It seems that this year’s Grand Competition will witness a battle between two Emperor level talent individuals." Heavenly Dragon Emperor deliberately said to Changtian.
"That’s not necessarily true. I think this year’s talent pool is vast. You can’t just judge someone as incapable based solely on talent. Acquired effort is even more important. I don’t believe Heavenly Dragon Emperor doesn’t know this point," Changtian also said, unwilling to show weakness.
His Majesty, Emperor Ye, looked at Changtian and Heavenly Dragon Emperor, who kept saying inappropriate things to each other, and felt a headache.
"Uh, Heavenly Dragon Emperor. Can’t you just calm down? Since it’s the Grand Competition, we just need to watch patiently. As for the outcome and rankings, that depends on individual strength. We can’t decide that. Even if you don’t give me face, you should at least give Lord God Emperor Ye face. This is his home ground. It’s a bit unkind for you to keep targeting the Extreme Dao Emperor Lord."
Hearing His Majesty, Emperor Ye’s words, Heavenly Dragon Emperor said, "It’s not that I’m not giving His Majesty, Emperor Ye face, but rather that I just find the Jidao Imperial Court displeasing. Besides, I’m only speaking the truth; I haven’t said anything else."
"Heh heh heh, whether you meant it or not, only you know. I’ve already said it; it’s up to you whether you listen or not." His Majesty, Emperor Ye finished speaking and silently watched the tests of the remaining few people.
Just then, Ye Lingtian coughed and casually said,
"I think His Majesty, Emperor Ye’s words are perfectly fine. What do you think, Heavenly Dragon Emperor?"
Hearing Ye Lingtian’s words, Heavenly Dragon Emperor was stunned. He knew that Ye Lingtian said this only to solidify his own position, and he couldn’t not give Ye Lingtian face.
Heavenly Dragon Emperor forced out an awkward smile and said,
"His Majesty, Emperor Ye’s face must certainly be given. Then let’s see how each disciple performs next."
Ye Lingtian nodded, but his gaze turned to the Martial Ascendancy Sovereign beside him. As far as Ye Lingtian knew, Martial Ascendancy Sovereign had always been on the same side as Ye Lingtian, but he had spoken very little today. However, he was only a little surprised.
His main attention should now be on those two purple-talented individuals in the Jidao Imperial Court. Ye Lingtian felt that with his God Emperor Realm cultivation, when the competition came, he could use a few small tricks, and a few God King Realm individuals should not notice anything. A stratagem had already emerged in his mind.