Covering the Sky: Fairy, I really need to control you properly.

Upon hearing this, all the high-ranking members of the Purple Mansion on the high platform were stunned.

The disciples below the stage, however, did not have such good composure, and some of them burst out laughing.

Laughter is something that's most dangerous when someone starts it.

If the first person can't hold it in, the second and third will laugh uncontrollably...

The disciples of the Four Symbols Sect and the Myriad Beginnings Holy Land tried to keep a straight face, but in the end they simply laughed along, since it wasn't their own group that was losing face.

However, the Supreme Elder of Purple Bamboo Peak could not laugh.

Xuanzhu Zhenren has lived for over two thousand years. He is a powerful figure at the second level of the Sendai realm and one of the nine Supreme Elders of the Zifu Holy Land. When has he ever been so publicly mocked by a junior at the Dao Palace realm?

"Clever words and a flattering expression!"

He spoke with "concern" as an elder, intending to give the young man a way out, to make him back down and not block Yang Mo's path.

Who knew that this kid not only didn't appreciate it, but instead took advantage of the situation to get on the good side.

Of the nine Supreme Elders, five are from Zizhu Peak.

In this generation of the Purple Mansion Holy Land, half of the land is inhabited by people with the surname Yang, while the Lin family lineage is gradually declining.

"Young man," Master Xuanzhu said, "too much rigidity leads to breakage; I hope you understand this principle."

But who among those present wasn't a shrewd and calculating person?

The Supreme Elder was giving a warning, saying that "excessive rigidity leads to breakage." It was ostensibly an admonition, but in reality, it was a cautionary tale.

You've really stolen the show today, but don't get too cocky.

The path of cultivation is long and arduous, and far more geniuses perish along the way than those who reach the end.

"No need for the elder to trouble himself."

Xu Jinhuan didn't say anything more, turned around and walked towards the discussion platform, handing over his name card.

He's definitely going to participate in the second group of the Four Extremes Secret Realm.

……

The competition in the first group of the Four Extremes Secret Realm continued for the next few days.

Xu Jinhuan's final opponent is the Azure Dragon Saint Son of the Four Symbols Sect, who cultivates the "Four Symbols Heavenly Scripture" and wields a jade bottle.

The Azure Dragon Saint immediately unleashed his full power, his treasure bottle traversing the sky and turning half of the Dao Discussion Platform a deep blue-green.

The disciples below the stage were mesmerized, and some even began to worry. After all, Xu Jinhuan had just fought Zhao Yanran. Although he said he was not injured, such a high-level battle must have taken its toll.

However, it turned out they were overthinking it.

The battle ended even faster than the fight against Zhao Yanran; the Azure Dragon Saint was blasted off the Dao Discussion Platform with a single punch.

Xu Jinhuan withdrew his fist, stood up, cupped his hands and said "Thank you for the courtesy," then turned and walked down the platform.

Xu Jinhuan, leader of the first group in the Four Extremes Secret Realm.

A disciple at the Dao Palace Realm first defeated the Holy Maiden of Ten Thousand Beginnings, then defeated the Holy Son of the Four Symbols Sect, and seized the top spot in the first group of the Four Extremes with overwhelming force.

This feat has not been seen in the Purple Mansion Holy Land for thousands of years.

However, while some are happy, others are sad.

Inside the cave at Zizhu Peak.

Yang Yang temporarily returned from the Central Peak and sat cross-legged on a futon. A jade slip floated in front of him, showing the scene of Xu Jinhuan defeating the Azure Dragon Saint.

Behind him, Yang Mo's fist slowly clenched.

"Just who exactly is Xu Jinhuan?"

Yang Mo was silent for a moment before replying, "Grandfather, I sent people to investigate. Their origins are unknown. They claim to be a rogue cultivator and only made their first appearance at the Dao Discussion Conference."

"A rogue cultivator?" Yang Yang sneered. "A Dao Palace at its peak, capable of defying the four extremes, and you're telling me he's a rogue cultivator? Can a rogue cultivator possess such a lineage?"

Yang Mo was silent for a moment, then said, "Grandfather, what do you mean?"

"No matter where he comes from, you must take this position of Holy Son."

"We must seize the leadership of the second group of the Four Extremes. We have been cultivating our presence in the Holy Land for many years, with five out of the nine Supreme Elders holding positions. This foundation is the path we have paved for you."

"As long as you win the championship, with all the behind-the-scenes maneuvering over the years, the position of Holy Son will be yours for sure. Even if Lin Suwen has high hopes for that kid surnamed Xu, she can't go against the tide."

Yang Mo lowered his eyes: "Grandson understands."

"As a last resort, that wooden hammer can be used." Yang Yang lowered his voice even further. "If you use it, you must kill with one blow, and you must not leave any reason for others to criticize you."

"Killing them wouldn't be a big deal!"

Yang Mo's pupils contracted slightly.

His grandfather had told him that the rotten wooden hammer had a very special origin; it was brought out from a ruin by the founding patriarch of Zizhu Peak.

"As for the black gourd, I will find a way to get it back after this matter is over. That old fellow Lin Suwen is nearing the end of her life and her time is almost up. She won't last much longer."

The Holy Lord Lin Suwen has been in charge of the Purple Mansion Holy Land for a thousand years.

There have long been rumors that her time is near, and that she will live to be no more than a hundred years old.

This is why the position of the Holy Son of the Purple Mansion is so important.

Whoever becomes the Holy Son has a very high chance of becoming the next Holy Lord.

"I have an old friend from the Feng family," Yang Yang continued. "I've found out that the Feng family's Heavenly Maiden, Feng Huang, is only here to observe the ceremony and will not participate. The Ji and Jiang families have also only sent a few disciples symbolically, and none of their true core prodigies have made an appearance."

"This second group of the Four Extremes at the Daoist Conference is your best opportunity!"

Yang Mo: "I will not let you down."

"No need for that rotten wooden hammer, I'll teach that brat a lesson he'll learn!"

Yang Yang said coldly, "I chose you when you were young, and Purple Bamboo Peak spared no effort in nurturing you. It wasn't to raise a good-for-nothing. If you can't even control a junior in the Dao Palace Realm, then you are not worthy of being called a Holy Son."

Yang Mo, at the second level of the Four Extremes, a successor nurtured by Purple Bamboo Peak with all its resources, is not so desperate as to need a damaged forbidden artifact to defeat a Dao Palace Realm cultivator.

……

Several hours later, the second group of the Four Extremes Secret Realm competition of the Dao Discussion Conference officially began.

Xu Jinhuan stood on the platform, his gaze sweeping over the audience.

On the Feng family's seat, a figure wearing a mask, with flowing black hair, sat quietly.

It was Feng Huang, the celestial maiden of the Wind Clan, with cultivation at the second level of the Four Extremes Secret Realm.

Just as Master Xuanzhu had said, she only attended the ceremony and did not register for the competition.

Xu Jinhuan withdrew his gaze, his heart not feeling much.

He had indeed considered using Phoenix as a third host.

But after careful consideration over this period of time, he gave up the idea.

Firstly, Phoenix is ​​an arrogant and haughty woman, not someone to be trifled with.

She only married the Great Emperor, which is somewhat reminiscent of the story of the common believer.

Secondly, although the Feng Clan is an ancient family and is suspected to be a descendant of Emperor Fuxi in the early days of the ancient era, there is not much mention of this in the original work.

Whether the Imperial Weapon Fuxi Dragon Stele is located in the Big Dipper is still a question.

"The Four Extremes Secret Realm, Group Two, Round One, Match Three..."

The master of ceremonies' voice resounded across the Dao Discussion Platform: "Xu Jinhuan of the Purple Mansion Holy Land versus Ji Haiyun of the Ji Family."

Xu Jinhuan stepped into the air and ascended.

On the opposite side, a young man dressed in white also took to the stage at the same time.

The Ji family disciple, at the second level of the Four Extremes, is not considered a top-tier cultivator, but the Ji family's "Void Scripture" is renowned throughout the Eastern Wilderness. Their void techniques are unpredictable and extremely difficult to deal with.

"Ji family, Ji Haiyun." The young man in white clasped his hands in a fist salute, his expression composed.

"Purple Mansion, Xu Jinhuan." Xu Jinhuan returned the greeting.

The master of ceremonies lowered his hand: "Begin."

Ji Haiyun used the Void Technique to its fullest extent, his figure flashing continuously on the Dao Discussion Platform. The disciples below were dazzled and could not catch Ji Haiyun's trajectory at all.

"Void Great Handprint!"