Where does that wicked woman get her conscience?

Chapter 235 The Eve of the Conference

"So fast?!"

Bai Ze looked up in astonishment and glanced around. Then, he relaxed completely, slumped down, and shook his head helplessly: "You really are something else."

That's almost a third less travel time, how can that not be impressive?

Perhaps due to the approaching Saint Peak Selection Tournament, the surrounding defenses and reconnaissance were extremely cautious. Guards riding flying beasts occasionally flashed across the sky, patrolling every move in the Central Region.

"It seems we can't get there by air." Guan Xun muttered to herself as she watched the people below slowly gathering in that direction.

Subconsciously, she touched her face and, feeling that her skin was still rough, crossed her arms and stood still to rest.

Fortunately, the medicinal properties of the Blood Heart Wood did not dispel the effects of the Disguise Pill, otherwise she would have been in deep trouble.

Concealing her appearance would save a lot of trouble. While traveling, Guan Xun noticed that the Holy Light Palace had actually redrawn her image on the wanted poster.

Next to the original portrait, a portrait of the person in disguise from the previous encounter was added.

However, this is not surprising, since Taishi Muxue had seen her appearance in disguise before, and now that her appearance has changed again, probably no one will be able to recognize her.

In addition, her name also needs to be changed.

Not only was he afraid of being recognized by the people of the Holy Light Palace, but more importantly, his sister was too familiar with the name Guan Xun. Once exposed, the entire plan would collapse.

"Let's go when you've rested enough." After casually tossing out these words, Guan Xun leaped into the crowd on the main road below and surged towards the Central Region.

The noise was so loud it made my ears ring.

Bai Ze had never liked such occasions, being bumped and knocked around, and felt that his life had become miserable ever since he met Guan Xun.

He couldn't help but lean closer and ask, "Why are you participating in this competition? With your strength and talent, isn't going up there just bullying the weak?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a barrage of gazes directed at him. At first glance, everyone around him was stunned by his words.

"Kid." Someone chuckled and came over, looking at him and then at Guan Xun next to him. "You two are too arrogant! That's the Saintly Edge Selection Tournament, where strong individuals abound!"

"You have no idea how many outstanding experts are vying for it. As long as you win, you can receive training from the Three Great Halls and the Upper Residence Pavilion!"

"Did you hear that? Those are the three main halls and the upper pavilion." Someone raised their voice to emphasize.

"Hehe, yes... This is the chance to be summoned by the three great hall masters. Maybe we can even meet the Holy Spirit Goddess."

Bai Ze tilted his head to the side, clearly disliking the other person's closeness.

He had heard a little about the power of the Holy Spirit, but he was a divine beast, not a human, so he had no interest in goddesses or saintesses.

Furthermore, given his strength, that so-called goddess might not even be as powerful as him.

Upon hearing this, Guan Xun's eyes deepened. Knowing more about the situation wouldn't hurt her. She raised an eyebrow with interest and asked, "It seems you gentlemen are quite familiar with the competition. Are all the participants very capable?"

"Of course, there are countless spirit masters in the entire Central Continent. Those who are qualified to participate must be quite strong."

"The last champion was from the Heavenly Palace, I wonder who will be this year..."

"I guess it should still be the Heavenly Palace. I heard that the winner last time got the chance to meet the Holy Goddess, and must have been given a treasure or elixir to enhance his strength."

"That's hard to say. Which of the younger generation of the three halls isn't a high-ranking genius? They have enough resources and cultivate high-level techniques. After three years, their strength must have improved a lot. It's still uncertain who will win the championship."

"That's true. They're so young and they've already reached the threshold of level 70 or 80. Add to that the cultivation techniques they use and the spiritual artifacts that help them, none of them are easy to deal with."

"There are many hidden talents in Zhongzhou, so it's hard to say who will win the championship."

"Hey, speaking of this, I've heard some rumors," someone said mysteriously.

"What rumors?"

"You all know about Moxi City, which is close to the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons on the border of Zhongzhou, right? I heard that the Holy Light Branch Hall there was destroyed a few years ago, and the entire palace was burned down."

"The person who made the move is said to be a very young girl, around ten years old. Considering her age... she's eligible to participate in this competition, and she might even be mixed in with the crowd."

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Someone exclaimed in surprise, "Could this be the person the Holy Light Temple is currently offering a bounty on?"

"I think so."

"That's true, but although that woman is strong, she has offended the Holy Light Temple, and the bounty is still hanging in Zhongtan Holy City. Do you really think she dares to come? If she gets caught, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"No, no, no, I heard that person also knows the secret art of disguise, changing their face and blending into the crowd, so that even if they stand next to us, we won't be able to tell."

……

Hearing the commotion around him, which eventually veered towards him, Guan Xun blinked and decided not to get involved.

Bai Ze, standing nearby, felt his eyelids twitch. He had noticed the bounty poster while traveling, and it seemed vaguely familiar at first glance. Now it seemed…

As he thought about it, he glanced at the person next to him and couldn't help but gasp. This guy was incredibly audacious! He had really disguised himself and was just wandering around in front of his enemy, not even afraid of getting his shoes wet.

The group of people walked along and soon arrived at the intersection of the Central Region.

The Sacred Peak Altar stands atop a hundred-meter-high stone platform, with the entrance to the venue located at the foot of the platform.

The west side is the entrance for general viewing, with a bluestone path leading directly to the stands. Two stone phoenix statues guard the entrance, and guards are maintaining order.

On the east side is the entrance for the contestants. A white jade staircase, more than ten feet wide, is laid straight on the platform. The sides of the staircase are inlaid with the shimmering crystal cores of demonic beasts. Every few steps, a floating black token hangs in the air, with the words "Saint Edge Selection Tournament" glowing with white spiritual light on the token.

At the confluence of the crowded Central Region, nearly a hundred solemn-looking guards stood watch.

The crowd was noisy and chaotic, and even if a small misunderstanding occurred, no one dared to cause trouble.

Guan Xun casually swept his gaze around and spotted a few familiar faces.

Tai Shi Muxue and the golden-robed man who tried to make things difficult for her when she entered the city.

The two seemed to have a good relationship, and they were talking quietly. She twitched her ears and listened carefully.

"Brother, let's go in together later."

"Ah."

"If we can achieve a ranking in this competition, our status in the hall will likely improve, and also..."

As Tai Shi Muxue spoke, a cold glint flashed in her eyes: "That thief named Guan Xun must have been someone who valued treasures and opportunities highly when she appeared at Burning Phoenix Manor. If we have the chance to encounter her this time, we must grind her to dust and avenge our family!"

"Understood, Xiaoxue. That person is fire-attribute, so we'll keep an eye on them."

……

Guan Xun lowered her eyes. So these two were siblings. Their strength was inferior to hers, so how could they possibly seek revenge? Since they wanted her dead so badly, she would find an opportunity to take their lives as well.

Just then, someone nearby shouted, "The elders of Shangju Pavilion have arrived!"