Chapter 508: Sect Master of the Heavenly Immortal Realm

Huo Jianchen frowned, wearing an expression as if the outcome had already been decided.

"That's not certain. Something unexpected might happen this year."

Shi You held a different view from the others; he felt that Lin Bai was very likely to break the usual pattern this year.

By then, who knows whether that old man of the Heavenly Immortal Realm will fly into a rage when he sees his treasure snatched away by an outsider.

"Old Shi, hearing you say that, does it mean your Shi Zhiling has a dark horse this year?"

After hearing Shi You's words, Huo Jianchen turned his gaze toward him.

"I didn't say it's from my side. Besides, we won't know who takes the prize until we see it."

"But what's wrong with Old Bai? Why hasn't he arrived yet?"

Shi You wore a smile, looking as though he saw through everything but said nothing.

He also shifted the topic to Bai Xingli, who had not appeared yet.

"Yes, Old Bai is usually the most trustworthy. The competition is about to start, yet he still hasn't come."

After Shi You's reminder, everyone began discussing it.

After all, Bai Xingli usually hated latecomers the most; who would have thought he would be late himself today.

"My apologies, everyone. Some small matters caused me to arrive late."

Just as the few were puzzled, Bai Xingli's voice reached them.

An old man in flowing white robes appeared. Though his countenance was on par with the other sect masters, he gave an aura of natural perfection, as if everyone else was inferior to him.

When Lin Bai saw him, he couldn't help but pause slightly and glance twice more.

"Senior brother, this is Bai Xingli, the sect master of the Heavenly Immortal Realm."

"It is said his immortal arts and Dao are already accomplished; he only lacks a destined opportunity to ascend and become a god."

"But unfortunately, he has never waited for such an opportunity."

Wang Yuping looked at him and, with a face full of admiration, explained his situation to Lin Bai.

"Oh, that impressive."

Lin Bai raised an eyebrow, his gaze fixed tightly on Bai Xingli.

Indeed, the impression he gave was more mysterious than that of the other sect masters.

Yet Lin Bai always had a feeling that this person would never become an immortal in his lifetime.

As for where this feeling came from, Lin Bai did not know.

Bai Xingli seemed to notice the gazes from below, turned his head toward Lin Bai, and happened to meet Lin Bai's eyes. He frowned slightly, then quickly withdrew his gaze.

"Old Bai, what could possibly make someone as punctual as you late?"

The sect master looked at Bai Xingli with a full face of smiles.

But after the sect master asked that question, everyone turned their gaze toward him, for they were also very curious and wanted to hear the answer from his own mouth.

"Nothing major. I just ate something bad this morning."

"You really had to ask for the reason."

"With so many people here, can't you let me have a little privacy?"

Bai Xingli pouted, and as soon as he spoke, the sect master and others looked embarrassed.

"Old Bai, if there's anything wrong, do you need me to get you an elixir?"

Seeing the other's awkward state, Huo Jianchen wore a smile.

"No need, no need. I'm already fine."

Bai Xingli waved his hand.

"Enough, stop teasing me. Sit down quickly."

"If the disciples see us like this, they'll think we old immortals are doing nothing but fooling around, with no serious business at all."

Old Bai quickly interrupted the crowd, then took his seat.

"Right, right. Watch the match, watch the match."

Shi You also hurriedly nodded, and then everyone sat upright.

They observed the situation on the arena. At this moment, Lin Bai and the others had already been let in.

So Lin Bai, Wang Yuping, and the rest sat in the stands to watch.

"Senior brother, I didn't expect Seeing Wei Xiang's timing to be so good; he got the first match."

"But I just checked; the people with him are all from small sects below. Their strength is nothing to fear."

"I estimate Seeing Wei Xiang won't need many moves to defeat them all."

Wang Yuping sat beside Lin Bai and spoke calmly.