The hemp-clothed youth had a frivolous attitude.

It was Xuan Jiuyin!

He was a young boy who called himself Little Nine and once traveled across the starry sky with Lin Xun and Jintian Xuanyue on Whirlwind Ship.

“It’s you?”

Jintian Xuanyue was taken aback for a moment, but she was not particularly surprised.

From the information she had gathered earlier, she was already aware that the mischievous-looking boy had become the number one expert of Copper State’s Dao Debate Contest!

It was no surprise that he would come to attend the Dao Debate Assembly.

“Hah, Miss Xuanyue still remembers me.” The hemp-clothed youth chuckled and seemed very enthusiastic. “Oh, I remember that you were traveling with Brother Yu Xuan, where is he?” As he asked, he swept a glance over Lin Xun, Lu Dubu, Wu Huang and others.

“Young Master Yu Xuan is not here,” answered Jintian Xuanyue.

The hemp-clothed youth uttered, “Oh”, and suddenly smiled and sent a voice transmission, “When we were on Whirlwind Ship, I could tell that Yu Xuan was in disguise. He must have taken on a different identity now. If my guess is correct, then it’s that guy Jin Duyi over there, am I right?”

Jintian Xuanyue’s eyes narrowed.

Before she could say anything, the hemp-clothed youth waved his hand dismissively and said, “No need to explain, I know it in my heart. Oh right, please tell him that we are on the same side at the Dao Debate Assembly. Unless we are fighting according to the rules of the competition, we can’t attack each other.”

As he said that, he smiled and gave a nod at Lin Xun who was not too far away. After that, he turned around and left.

Jintian Xuanyue scrunched her brows.

Was that guy testing me, or did he really guess Young Master’s identity?

“Young Master, just now…”

She told Lin Xun everything that the hemp-clothed youth said.

Lin Xun pondered for a moment and reassured, “I don’t think the kid has any ill intentions, so there’s no need to worry.”

Jintian Xuanyue nodded and couldn’t help but ask, “Young Master, are we really forming an alliance with that guy?”

Lin Xun said nonchalantly, “We’ll just have to act according to circumstances.”

As time went by, more and more experts came to Qingmang Sacred Mountain. Almost all of whom were the top ten figures of various states in the Great Primordial Chaos World.

“Didn’t they say that some peerless monsters from other worlds in the starry sky would also attend the Dao Debate Assembly? Why haven’t they showed up yet?” someone mumbled.

“Those peerless monsters had been brought here in advance by their elders. They were not required to go through any selection process to participate in the Dao Debate Assembly. They are not the same kind of people as us,” remarked someone sourly.

The people present were considered to be the most splendid group of talents in each state. Not only did they have extraordinary backgrounds, but they were also remarkable geniuses among their peers.

Despite that, they all had to go through a long selection process before they were qualified to participate in the Dao Debate Assembly.

In comparison, those peerless monsters from other worlds in the starry sky had earned that qualification without going through any selection. Naturally, many people felt it was unjust.

“It’s not just them, the disciples of the Great Six Courts and Great Ten Battle Clans can also directly participate in the Dao Debate Assembly, isn’t that right?”

“If you’re not happy then you can defeat them at the Dao Debate Assembly. That way, you can prove yourself instead of just making cynical remarks here.”

While everyone was discussing, a voice as cold as ice rang out—“Who does not agree with it? Come out here!”

Everyone turned in the same direction.

A figure had appeared in front of the ancient main gate without anyone realizing. He had his hands behind his back and was running his gaze across everyone.

It was a very tall and slim man, dressed in a bright and colorful robe with a guan headwear crowning his head and a golden jade belt around his waist. His handsome face wore an undisguised ice-cold expression.

He stood there alone, bathed in the glow of the sun, which amplified his splendor and unparalleled elegance. He had an air of superiority like he alone could hold a pass against ten thousand men!

“Kong Zhao.”

“It’s actually him!”

“Could it be...that he really wants to take action before the Dao Debate Assembly?”

There was a commotion in the crowd, and many of the dazzling figures from various states showed serious, apprehensive and astonished looks.

Kong Zhao!

Not only was he ranked fifth on the All Heavens Saint-King Rankings, he was also a core disciple of the Primordial Dao Court and the brightest star of the younger generation in the Imperial Kong Clan.

Long ago, he was already a peerless genius known throughout the Ancient Nebula Road, respected and admired by countless of his peers.

His appearance reminded everyone of something.

A few days ago, there was news that Kong Zhao declared that he would make the top experts of all states in the world bow their heads before the Dao Debate Assembly!

Kong Zhao’s unexpected appearance seemed to confirm this news.

All of a sudden, the heated discussions died down, and it became utterly silent.

The influential figures who had brought the top cultivators from various states here all had a change of expression. They never expected that Kong Zhao would show up before they even passed the main gate of Mythical Huang Dao Court.

Lin Xun cast an indifferent glance at Kong Zhao, but he was thinking of another matter in his mind.

Back when he was on Whirlwind Ship, he had slaughtered many cultivators from the Imperial Kong Clan and even after arriving at the Great Primordial Chaos World, he also killed Kong Yu, Kong Yin, and Qu Rao.

However, his identity at the time was ‘Yu Xuan,’ so Kong Zhao would never suspect him.

Of course, Lin Xun was not the least afraid of him.

It should be mentioned that the ancestor of the Imperial Kong Clan, Demon-Beast Emperor Dutian, one of the Primeval Seven Demon-Beast Emperors of the primeval times, was still being suppressed in his Dao Endless Pagoda. Counting the days, he should be completely refined and wiped out from the world in less than a year!

Seeing that no one said anything, Kong Zhao’s expression turned even colder and disdainful.

“Wasn’t someone expressing their dissatisfaction right now? Why does no one dare to come out and fight?”

That one sentence showed his contempt for all the heroes present!

Some of the top experts of each state wrinkled their faces in anger, but before they could do anything, the influential figures beside them dissuaded them from taking action and advised them to not act recklessly to avoid bringing unnecessary trouble upon themselves right before the Dao Debate Assembly.

After all, they were in the territory of the Mythical Huang Dao Court. Kong Zhao had the confidence to behave violently here, but people from other states dared not do so.

“People who talk about others behind their backs but don’t have the guts to stand up, even if they are able to participate in the Dao Debate Assembly, they would just be seeking death there.” Kong Zhao shook his head in disappointment.

He stood here today to make the experts from all states bow their heads. He thought that someone would be triggered by his provocation and stand up.

Unexpectedly, no one dared to answer him. This was no different from bowing their heads, but it was rather boring for Kong Zhao.

“Fellow Daoist, the Dao Debate Assembly has yet to start. It is a bit too early to say that.”

Finally, someone couldn’t help but speak up, “At least, I know that the fellow daoists here are not afraid, but they just don’t want to cause trouble right before the Dao Debate Assembly begins.”

It was a handsome man with eyes as sharp as lightning. His polite words were met with a lot of nodding.

“Cause trouble? Haha, you all are just afraid.”

Kong Zhao laughed arrogantly, “How about this? Whoever thinks they have the ability to defeat me, step out now? I promise that neither the Primordial Dao Court nor my Kong Clan will give you any trouble!”

His words were resounding and domineering.

Many experts were tempted because what they were afraid of was indeed Kong Zhao’s identity.

“I am He Feining from Yan State. I would like to take this opportunity to learn from you, Fellow Daoist.”

A charming man in a jade-colored robe stood forward, exuding an extraordinary bearing.

Everyone perked up.

He Feining, ranked third in Yan State’s Dao Debate Contest, had reached the perfect Supreme Saint-King Stage and was hailed as the number one physical cultivation Saint-King in Yan State!

“Finally, someone stood up to put a stop to Kong Zhao’s arrogance...”

Everyone was looking forward to the duel. Instantly, all eyes were focused on He Feining.

Lin Xun also looked interested.

One was ranked fifth on the All Heavens Saint-King Rankings, and the other was third place in the Yan State’s Dao Debate Contest. It was a rare showdown.

“Three moves.”

Kong Zhao studied He Feining and put up three fingers. “If I fail to defeat you within three moves, I, Kong Zhao, will leave right away and withdraw from the Dao Debate Assembly.”

Si!

Audible gasps rang out.

Kong Zhao...is too confident!

He Feining’s face instantly darkened. Kong Zhao’s declaration was a great insult to him.

Do you think you can defeat me in just three moves?

You wish!

It was at this moment that Kong Zhao launched into a fierce attack. He suddenly vanished from the spot and the audience could see nothing but a colorful rainbow flashing across.

The next second, he was right in front of He Feining, thrusting out his palm. “First move!”

Boom!

As his palm swiped down, five different colored light beams condensed into a dazzlingly bright divine seal and produced an earthshaking roar.

He Feining’s pupils shrank, and he defended with all his strength.

Unfortunately, the next moment, he flew backwards and fell to the ground dozens of feet away, coughing up blood. The ground cracked from the impact and the nearby space collapsed.

Many people’s expressions changed.

Brilliant cultivators like them all had eagle eyes and great battle experiences. From one glance they could tell that He Feining was not caught off guard, but instead that the heavy blow had landed on him when he was well prepared!

Seeing this, Lin Xun made a judgment in his mind, “If this was a true life-and-death battle, He Feining likely won’t even last one move…”

What happened next seemed to confirm Lin Xun’s inference.

He Feining countered the second move with all his might, but was still defeated. He was smashed to the ground and convulsed violently with his head and face covered in dust and dirt.

He absolutely did not stand a chance!

Kong Zhao’s third move was stepping on He Feining’s head.

The spectators were dead silent.

Even the number one expert of each state assumed serious and solemn expressions while their heart was churning like the sea.

How powerful was He Feining who was ranked third of a state?

But he was utterly crushed in the duel against Kong Zhao!

There was no doubt that if Kong Zhao wanted to, he could end He Feining’s life by applying force to his foot.

Seeing Kong Zhao step on He Feining’s head like an overbearing, mighty god, everyone realized the weight of the fifth place on the All Heavens Saint-King Rankings!

“You are ranked third of a state? You are too weak…someone like you should not jump out to avoid embarrassing yourself.”

Kong Zhao’s cold and disdainful voice echoed in the dead silence, stabbing everyone’s heart like a sharp blade.