Protect Our Chief

While speaking, Jiang Zhencang had already entered the Trial Hall and began painfully inserting Spirit Stones into a certain position on the wall.

Soon.

The bright pearls embedded in the dome of the Trial Hall gradually lit up one by one. The brilliant light poured down, instantly illuminating the entire hall as if it were broad daylight.

At the same time, the walls surrounding the hall also began to glow with streams of multi-colored lights, incredibly resplendent. The rows of "Cocoon Pods" against the wall lit up as if they had been electrically charged.

The entire Trial Hall seemed to come alive at that moment.

Watching this scene, Wang Shouzhe felt a tremor in his heart, as if he were experiencing a momentary illusion of traveling through time.

It was as if he could see the competition arenas of past gaming tournaments, as well as the Divine Martial Army officers entering one Cocoon Pod after another in those days, repeatedly engaging in simulation training, rapidly growing and then rushing to the battlefield like moths to a flame...

The chaotic thoughts and fragments left him momentarily disoriented.

"Alright, everyone please have a seat first~"

At this moment, Jiang Zhencang’s voice rang out.

Wang Shouzhe regained his composure and saw that Jiang Zhencang had finished inserting the Spirit Stones and, as if unloading a great burden, turned around to invite everyone to sit: "Some people are still on their way. Once everyone is here, we will officially begin the trial. I’ll first calibrate the instruments and fine-tune some details."

To ensure the fairness of the Struggle for the Saint Son, the entire trial process would be conducted under the supervision (observance) of everyone. Elders from each peak and lineage who wished to watch were welcome to do so.

In the Trial Hall, to prevent the testing of the [Artifact Creation] from being damaged, an Isolation Array was specially set up, keeping the venue relatively clean and ready for use without the need for cleaning.

For this Struggle for the Saint Son, the Lingyun Sacred Land had also prepared a batch of on-site reception personnel. They were all young and promising Core Disciples from various lineages.

All who could be recognized as Core Disciples at Lingyun Sacred Land were Celestial Pride Level figures under one hundred and fifty years. Although their cultivation was only in the Celestial Human Realm, they exuded a unique vitality and confidence that was characteristic of the young.

This also demonstrated the Lingyun Sacred Land’s dedication to nurturing its younger generation.

"Elder Wang, this way please."

A young and charming female disciple walked up to Wang Shouzhe and bowed to him.

She appeared quite young, certainly not over a hundred years old, donned in the standard female Black Tortoise Martial Attire of the Lingyun Sacred Land, projecting an air of sharpness and grace.

The attire was made from Spirit Plant fibers produced in Cyan Emperor Valley. It lacked the softness and comfort of silk but was more durable and superior in energy conductivity, making it ideal for Black Tortoise Cultivators who frequently engage in practical combat training.

The attire was in a light golden hue, appearing both elegant and noble, with the hems and cuffs adorned with three golden small swords.

The golden small swords were the emblem of the Taiyi Golden Yang Lineage; three indicated that the attire’s owner had cultivation in the Celestial Human Realm.

Clearly, this young woman’s strength was commendable, somewhat comparable to Faang You’an back in the day.

As she spoke, the young woman stealthily glanced at Wang Shouzhe, with a look of admiration and curiosity in her confident gaze.

"Thank you, young lady."

Wang Shouzhe nodded slightly and, under her guidance, took a seat in the front row of the main podium.

Today’s Wang Shouzhe was no longer an obscure individual, but a figure capable of profoundly influencing various aspects of the entire Daqian, treated as an important honored guest even in the Lingyun Sacred Land.

"Elder Wang, here is your Spirit Fruit Disc and Spirit Tea." The young woman continuously produced some pre-prepared fruit platters from her Storage Ring, "If you have any special needs, please feel free to let us know."

"Thank you, young lady. By the way, are you a disciple of the Taiyi Golden Yang Lineage?" Wang Shouzhe asked politely offhandedly.

"Reporting to Elder, I am Xu Chuchu, seventy-six years old, as yet unmarried, from the Xu Family of Gui Long Fifth Grade. I am under the tutelage of Master Xuanjue of the Taiyi Golden Yang Lineage, practicing the first half of the Taiyi Geng Metal Swordsmanship, and I just advanced to the Celestial Human Realm two years ago." Xu Chuchu quickly rattled off a series of information, her gaze seemingly carrying a trace of shyness.

"..."

Wang Shouzhe was momentarily speechless.

I just casually asked a question, and you start reporting your entire background? Ah~ Being handsome truly brings too many troubles, easily attracting attention wherever I go.

However, upon seeing how the younger generation was already beginning to make their mark in the Sacred Land, he couldn’t help but silently marvel and sigh in his heart.

Time truly flies; he, Wang Shouzhe, was nearing two hundred, and unknowingly had become a senior in others’ eyes.

"Elder, I heard that during the Struggle of the Imperial Sons over seventy years ago, you turned the world upside down in Gui Long City, dominating the scene, and finally settled the matter decisively!" Xu Chuchu’s eyes shone with an irrepressible sparkle of admiration, "Even our legendary ancestor Gongyang Strategy of the Taiyi Golden Yang Lineage suffered defeat at your hands and was sent to the Immortal Dynasty for reflection."

Well... Gongyang Strategy is at least your ancestor, such excitement over his defeat, is that really appropriate?

Wang Shouzhe glanced not far away: "I guess your original reception duty wasn’t meant for me."

"How did elder know?" Xu Chuchu was utterly astonished, "I was born in Gui Long City and grew up listening to tales of you. Furthermore, our Xu Family of Gui Long also acquired substantial benefits during the development of the Dara Desert, and the family elders often praised your prowess. Upon hearing about your visit to observe, I specifically swapped reception duties with Senior Sister Zining from the Glazed Mingwang Hall."

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