Chapter 298: Outshining the Forest, a Lifelong Follower? (2/3, Please Subscribe)

Meng Zhangqing was also left stunned.

From the beginning until now, he had sat quietly, saying not a word.

How could the Zhang Sect have suddenly started praising him?

Sensing the gazes around him—some shocked, some envious, some jealous—he truly felt like a tree standing out in the forest, perched on the crest of the wave.

Yet Meng Zhangqing felt no panic whatsoever.

As the saying goes, confidence stems from strength.

Mere glances from his peers could not impose any pressure on him.

Even if all of them attacked together, none would be his match.

With this thought,

he smiled faintly.

Turned and walked toward the exit.

Beside him, Lan Chan hesitated for a moment, then followed.

He knew Meng Zhangqing possessed something unique.

That was his astonishing comprehension.

But even so, was it enough to make the mysterious Zhang Sect praise him so highly?

Although he had grasped the sword intent, almost everyone present had done the same.

It was not only he who was puzzled.

Everyone else felt the same.

One by one, they also walked out of the great hall.

"Meng Zhangqing."

Especially Especially Han Luoyu came back to his senses.

His hands tightened slightly.

This was the first time he had heard this name, yet it was also the first time it made him feel uneasy.

As if something was about to be lost!

—

After the disciples had departed.

The Dian Sect doors closed.

Inside the great hall, only seven people remained.

The six peak masters and the Zhang Sect.

"Senior brothers, and senior sister, long time no see."

The Zhang Sect said with a smile.

"Indeed, it has been quite some time."

Mo Shukuang said casually, "Although you came out last time, I was in seclusion, so I missed it."

"Judging by your aura, you have made great progress."

The peak master of Medicine King Peak was an old woman, her face kind and benevolent, giving off a gentle impression.

"Mm, I broke through one layer of my cultivation method."

The Zhang Sect nodded.

"There are too many sect affairs; I have no time to listen to you chat here."

The Elder suddenly interrupted.

The few immediately shut their mouths.

The Zhang Sect could only smile helplessly.

Then his expression turned serious.

"According to the message from the thirteenth junior sister, the adjudicator for this martial assembly is someone from Central Plains, and they have also brought something for the Flame Sun Valley."

Upon hearing this,

all six furrowed their brows tightly.

"Do you mean that during this martial assembly, the disciples of the Flame Sun Valley will become stronger?"

The Elder spoke.

"There is a high probability."

The Zhang Sect said.

"Hmph, all the sin you have sown!"

As if recalling certain past events, the Elder's face turned iron-green; he swept his sleeve as if to leave, but forced himself to hold back and stood where he was.

"It seems our path to being promoted to Rank One will become difficult again."

Shangguan Zhi stroked his long beard and sighed deeply.

"The Flame Sun Valley itself was meant to suppress our Mentaixuan Sect; otherwise, how could a newly risen power grow so quickly?"

The peak master of Array Peak was also a woman, though she looked relatively young, perhaps having taken some rare elixir like the Youth-Preserving Pill.

"The strongest disciple of the Flame Sun Valley is that one with the Innate Fire Body,"

Mo Shukuang thought for a moment and said, "Then I roughly know what they will bring."

With those words,

the few immediately fell into thoughtful silence.

"If it truly is that thing, even Especially Especially Han Luoyu will lose!"

The Grand Elder took a deep breath. "Xi Yingqing, I said that before I die, I must at least see the Zong Sect promoted! This is also the long-held wish of the Zong Sect through all generations!"

"Second Senior Brother, do not be anxious."

Xi Yingqing immediately said, "Though that child Especially Especially Han Luoyu is strong, he is not the key this time."

"If not him, then who?"

The Grand Elder narrowed his gaze slightly. "Is it that Meng Zhangqing you just mentioned?"

"Although his potential is great and great fortune rests upon him, potential is merely potential; he has not yet grown."

"Sword momentum? Who does not have it?"

"I said before: if you wish to cultivate, cultivate quickly. Why must you wait? Why must you test!"

"Second Senior Brother, pause for a moment and allow me to speak."

Xi Yingqing felt somewhat helpless.