Chapter 2289: Contending for the Spo (1/2)
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Jian Chen stowed the medallion away and continued forwards, finally stepping into the sacred hall that stood above the clouds.
When he arrived here, many Hallowed Saint Masters had already gathered in the huge square. Most of these Hallowed Saint Masters were Radiant Godkings and lords of peaks. Only a selectfew did not possess a seven-colored soulcore and had entered due to their special statuses like Jian Chen.
Even though it was already crowded, it was surprisingly quiet. No one caused a ruckus. Not even soft discussions were occurring. All the Hallowed Saint Masters revered the sacred hall.
“Hmm? Senior brother? Why are you here as well? Strange, how did you get here?” Bai Yu had arrived beside Jian Chen. Her pretty eyes were wide as she asked secretly in surprise.
Bai Yu had an elder as a master. Her status was special, so she naturally had the right to set foot in the sacred hall.
“I obviously have my methods,” Jian Chen smiled mysteriously and secretly replied.
“Hmph, you’re still acting mysterious. Senior brother, tell me quick. How did you get here? Didn’t the guards outside stop you?” Bai Yu became more and more curious as she questioned Jian Chen vigorously.
“It’s time. I hereby announce that the competition for Chosen Saint has formally begun…”
An old elder stood on a huge stage in the centre of the square as he proclaimed as such in a loud voice.
“That is elder Mu Zhong. I heard from my master that elder Mu Zhong has the greatest seniority out of all the elders. He has the greatest prestige among them, making him only second to the eight vice-leaders…” At this moment, Bai Yu stopped her interrogation and explained things to Jian Chen.
At this moment, elder Mu Zhong continued, “In the past competitions for Chosen Saint, the Chosen Saint only chooses nine retainers after obtaining the position. However, following the discussion of the esteemed leader and the eight vice-leaders, we’ve made some changes to the competition this time. The five candidates will all choose nine protectors as temporary retainers. Once the Chosen Saint has been selected, they will keep their nine retainers, while the other four candidates will lose their right to be followed by their nine protectors.”
“But right now, one of the candidates, Donglin Yanxue, is missing a protector. As a result, the missing spot will be filled by a Hallowed Saint Master present. The elders will now recommend people for this position…”
The lord of the Snowfall Peak had died far too close to the beginning of the competition. They were unable to decide on a protector so quickly. As a result, they could only decide on it right now.
The huge square immediately fell silent after elder Mu Zhong said that. All the Radiant Godkings present shut up. Only desire and eagerness burned in many of their eyes. Evidently, they all wanted this spot.
The Tower of Radiance was a holy ground in the hearts of all Radiant Saint Masters.It was a huge temptation towards the Radiant Godkings and even the elders.
However, the Tower of Radiance would only be opened between long periods of time, and even when it did open, they would not necessarily have the right to enter. As a result, becoming the retainer of the Chosen Saint was a shortcut to entering the Tower of Radiance. Naturally, they wanted the spot very much, desiring it for themselves.
The eyes of the elders beside elder Mu Zhong began to flicker with light after hearing his words.
“I recommend Cheng Qing, the lord of the Broken Blade Peak, to become Donglin Yanxue’s ninth protector…” At this moment, an elder finally stated a name.
“I would recommend Liu Qiang, lord of the Black Sun Peak, to fill the last spot…”
“Why not let Yun Wantian of the Verdant Peak become the ninth protector…”
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A few elders stated names. The people they recommended were all lords of peaks, and most of them possessed mid seven-colored soulcores.
Afterwards, many of the elders began to argue over who should take up the last spot. They fought intensely.