Chapter 804: 804. Chapter 802: He Who Stands Out

804. Chapter 802: He Who Stands Out

After ascending the main peak of the Elixir Pavilion, Lu Yuan was led to a splendid hall.

Here, the exalted ones seated beside the Supreme Dao Ancestor, together with other outstanding disciples, gathered together.

Lu Yuan stared unblinkingly at these cultivators who possessed supreme skills, his heart filled with endless yearning for the path of cultivation.

The Supreme Dao Ancestor rose and spoke: "Esteemed guests, thank you all for taking the time to attend our Elixir Pavilion's gathering."

"Today we have specially arranged this gathering so that you may have the opportunity to mutually exchange and examine with the outstanding talents of the world."

As soon as his words fell, everyone expressed their thanks and praise for the gathering.

Next, the Supreme Dao Ancestor specially introduced Hong Lietian, True Lord Po Tian, Xueying, and others, mentioning the talents and potential they have shown in their respective fields within the cultivation world.

Under this unique opportunity, the esteemed guests were also granted the privilege to exchange and examine with these masters.

Hong Lietian is a promising young talent, excelling in necromancy and showing extraordinary talent in setting up netherworld sealing barriers.

Although his cultivation is only at the early Nascent Soul stage, he has already achieved the rank of fourth‑rank array master, making him a rare talent in the entire cultivation world.

As the exchange and examination proceeded, the guests from Heavenly Wind City gradually turned their gaze toward Hong Lietian.

They showed great interest in this promising young cultivator and eagerly anticipated the potential he could display in the cultivation world.

At this moment, Su Liyan also entered the hall together with Lu Yuan.

She stood quietly beside Lu Yuan, showing no nervousness or restraint despite everyone's gaze.

The atmosphere in the hall was unusually lively, and for a while the clamor of voices continually reached their ears.

Because Hong Lietian displayed colorful talent and potential, it sparked endless discussion and amazement among many guests.

"Amitabha!"

"One spectator, after examining him for a long time, couldn't help but cluck in wonder, 'Hong Lietian, though young, has achieved such an extraordinary reputation; it's truly marvelous.'"

"Hong Lietian truly lives up to his reputation."

"Another guest nodded, 'To see such a young, famous talent is indeed rare.'"

Among the spectators, those masters and guests who were focused on the exchange and examination, casting admiring glances, constantly directed their gaze toward Hong Lietian.

This made Lu Yuan keenly feel the intangible pressure emanating from Hong Lietian.

Just as everyone was discussing Hong Lietian, Lu Yuan suddenly felt a familiar aura approaching.

He turned his head and saw Zi Xi'er slowly walking into the hall, with Zi Cui Ling following beside her.

"Zi Xi'er!"

Lu Yuan blinked slightly, then immediately stepped forward to greet her.

"How did you suddenly come here?"

Zi Xi'er smiled and said, "My elder sister is in closed‑door cultivation, undergoing her tribulation, so I came in her place to attend this gathering."

"I see."

Lu Yuan nodded, "I hope you can enjoy your time here."

Not long after, the gathering proceeded to the exchange and examination session.

Everyone could freely interact with the masters and examine their displayed strength and talent.

Lu Yuan, however, chose to stay aside with Su Liyan to observe.

"It seems everyone is very interested in Hong Lietian."

Su Liyan gazed at the surging crowd in the hall and said, "I don't know whether he can live up to the expectations placed upon him."

"Without a doubt."

Lu Yuan smiled faintly, "Although Hong Lietian is young, he truly possesses exceptional qualities."

As the two were talking, the Supreme Dao Ancestor rose and said, "Esteemed guests, please forgive my frankness."

"I believe the most important matter of today's gathering is about to arrive."

Having said that, he took out a jade slip from his sleeve and said, "This is the selection list designated by the senior leadership of the Lei Huo Dan Ge."

All eyes focused on the jade slip in the Supreme Dao Ancestor's hand, where names appeared faintly.

On the first page, in the most prominent position, the three characters 'Hong Lietian' appeared!

The entire hall fell silent for a moment, then exclamations began to rise.

"Clucking in wonder"

"Indeed lives up to his reputation"

"Wait..."

Although Lu Yuan was not selected to go to Heavenly Wind City to assist the guests, he did not feel disappointed.

On the contrary, he felt that staying in Chen Xiao Cheng's market town would allow him to better manage the Lei Huo Dan Ge and improve his own Five Elements Escape Technique.

He understood that if he were at the Spirit Transformation stage, he might actively seek the opportunity, but for now he needs to cultivate steadily to avoid acting rashly.

In a spacious, bright hall, Lu Yuan sat upright on an ancient sandalwood chair, tightly holding a thin manual of immortal arts.

Its pages were densely filled with ancient runes and profound principles, each line containing the unfathomable essence of the immortal Dao.

He devoted himself to cultivating the Five Elements Escape Technique, striving to elevate this profound immortal art to a higher realm.

Outside the window, the sunshine was bright and a gentle breeze blew.

Inside the Lei Huo Dan Ge, disciples busily managed various affairs, and business thrived.

Lu Yuan secretly felt relieved; perhaps in others' eyes, not being named to participate in the gathering's arrangements meant he was overlooked, but he himself knew clearly that it was because he bore greater responsibilities.

At the same time, news of Hong Lietian attracting attention came from various places in the market town.

Other sect disciples envied him for receiving such attention, while secretly feeling resentful toward themselves.

In the exchange and examination, they were eliminated after only a few simple questions, realizing they could not participate in the major affairs of Heavenly Wind City.

"Alas, Hong Lietian truly has good luck."

A certain young disciple gritted their teeth and said, "We don't have such good fortune."

"Yeah, it seems we need to work harder."

Another disciple gave a bitter laugh.

Immediately afterward, discussion and debate voices rose everywhere in the Chen Xiao Cheng city market.

Everyone began discussing whether Hong Lietian could handle this important task.

Some had confidence in him, believing he would do excellently; others expressed doubt, after all, he is young and vigorous but lacks experience.

Amid these discussions, two camps gradually formed: supporters and skeptics.

Lu Yuan sat quietly inside the Lei Huo Dan Ge, not participating in these discussions.

He knew that everyone has their own opportunities and challenges, and in this tumultuous cultivation world, not everyone can become the focus.

Therefore, compared to those, Lu Yuan hopes to have enough free time to cultivate calmly, thereby strengthening his abilities.

Those that are reasonable and evidence-based naturally should be listened to and considered.

Those that are baseless nonsense are just a pile of trash.

Just then, while Lu Yuan was immersed in contemplation of cultivation, a figure suddenly appeared at the main hall's gate.

Lu Yuan raised his head and saw True Lord Po Tian. (End of chapter)

Lu Yuan raised his head and saw True Lord Po Tian. (End of chapter)