Does anyone actually Believes That My Master Is A Mortal?

On the steps.

Chu Yuan was adjusting his state.

On the other side, people in front of several desks were also sizing up Chu Yuan, with a glint flickering in their eyes.

It was as if they were using some kind of Pupil Skill, attempting to see through Chu Yuan.

Yet, try as they might, they couldn't discern anything; the more they looked, the more confused they felt.

At the same time, these individuals were covertly communicating through transmitted messages.

"What can you all see? The secret Pupil Technique of my Zhen Sheng Tian Sect actually can't penetrate this man surnamed Chu. No matter how I look, he appears to be at the Foundation Establishment Realm..."

"This Chu fellow is very strange! Look at him carefully. He doesn't have a Primordial Spirit, nor a Nascent Soul, just a mere soul. Isn't this the appearance of an ordinary cultivator?"

"Your family's rubbish Pupil Skill needs to be repaired. Haven't you noticed? This person's soul is very peculiar, it seems like it shows signs of a Nascent Soul but isn't one..."

"This person's mana is the same, as if he has congealed a Golden Core but there's no Golden Core presence at all, just ordinary mana."

"If you look toward this person's mind, you can't see through it at all; it's as if a layer of fog is covering it..."

The individuals conversed.

Seeing this, Wu Yue frowned and transmitted a message to them all simultaneously.

"Are you seeking death?! You are only representatives, how dare you be so disrespectful to a Hidden Sect Master!"

Wu Yue's transmitted message was imbued with powerful mana.

It shocked the inner souls of the several individuals, causing them to tremble.

The individuals quickly withdrew their Pupil Skills and nodded towards Wu Yue to indicate they understood.

Indeed, they were being disrespectful.

Although the man came from East State, he was nonetheless a Hidden Sect Master.

The several individuals were mere representatives from the Hidden Sects of Zhongzhou, not on the same level as Chu Yuan.

"Do you really think your Pupil Skills are of any use? With your level, are you sure what you're seeing isn't exactly what this person wants you to see?"

Wu Yue coldly delivered a sentence that provoked deep, horrifying thoughts.

Upon hearing this.

The individuals were stunned for a moment, contemplating the implications, and became somewhat alarmed.

They raised their heads to look at Chu Yuan.

Coindidentally, their gazes met with Chu Yuan's eyes that carried a trace of indifference.

It was as if he were saying.

You've seen enough, haven't you?

The individuals took a deep breath, emerged from behind the desks in unison, faced Chu Yuan, and bowed in respect.

"We ask for the Senior's forgiveness for our impropriety," they said in unison.

Upon hearing these words.

Chu Yuan, who had still been adjusting his state, instantly snapped back to reality, glanced at the individuals, and hesitated for a moment.

Although he didn't know what was going on, it didn't hinder his comportment.

"Mm, rise," Chu Yuan said evenly as he casually waved his sleeve.

After all, he had a plan. It didn't matter what was said, or whether he knew or didn't know; he could just make it up as he went along.

As long as he kept blabbering to the point where even he was confused, the individuals before him would certainly be confused as well.

Blather on, to stall for time!

If he could stall until the end of this Grand Assembly of All Sects, that would suffice.

Hearing this, the individuals let out a sigh of relief, silently returned to their seats at the desks, and did not speak further.

Upon seeing this, Wu Yue stepped forward with a smile, hoping to diffuse the tense atmosphere.

"Sect Master Chu, this is your first time attending the Grand Competition of All Sects, isn't it?"

"In the past, we were unaware of the presence of the Wayless Sect in East State, hence the lack of an invitation. I hope Sect Master Chu won't take offense!" Wu Yue said with a smile.

"No harm done. But Alliance Master Wu, surely the Grand Assembly of All Sects can commence now?"

Chu Yuan spoke with a calm and breezy tone.

He urged for the Grand Assembly of a Myriad Sects to begin quickly.

"Oh, okay! But before we officially start," Sect Master Chu, as well as the representatives of the Zhongzhou Hidden Sects, "there is something I need to discuss with you all."

Wu Yue stood up, gave Chu Yuan a respectful glance, and then turned to address the others.

"Go ahead."

Chu Yuan waved his hand, his head slightly lowered.

A few strands of hair over his eyebrows concealed his eyes, making it difficult for others to read his gaze.

"Well, go ahead."

The other attendees also nodded in agreement.

Seeing this scene,

Wu Yue breathed a sigh of relief.

To be honest, he was worried that these Hidden Sect people might not be easy to speak with.

Now, with Sect Master Chu leading, everything was much simpler.

Perhaps this was deliberately orchestrated by Sect Master Chu.

Wu Yue thought this and gratefully glanced at Sect Master Chu.

"Well, since that's the case, then I'll speak. You are all from Hidden Sects, entities that stand above many Holy Lands. Before the Grand Assembly of a Myriad Sects begins, I feel we need to discuss with you the rules of this Grand Competition."

"Firstly, the number of participants in battle—each Holy Land only has five slots. However, as you are esteemed Hidden Sects, I can grant you seven slots, but you can only choose disciples to participate."

"If you wish to have Elders or even Supreme Elders participate, you will have to bestow upon them the title of disciples, at least nominally so."

"I hope you can understand."

Wu Yue laid his cards on the table.

He made it clear that he had disclosed the inner workings, hoping they would comply with the nominal rules.

"Rest assured, we're not so shameless as to say we'll send disciples and then not do so."

"Right, we'll only send disciples to participate, don't worry."

"Anyway, we aren't here for the rewards, there's no need to play dirty."

The representatives of the Zhongzhou Hidden Sects all showed a hint of disdain.

They had little regard for the rewards of the Grand Competition of a Myriad Sects.

They had come here to interact with the Hidden Sects of East State,

to see what these other sects were made of and how their paths of cultivation differed from their own.

Having Elders pretend to be disciples to fight? The Hidden Sects certainly disdained to do such a thing.

"Understood."

Chu Yuan also nodded indifferently, his eyes as still as an ancient well, as if nothing could shake him.

"Then, everyone, come take a look—here is a list of the stronger disciples from various Holy Lands; you might wish to look over it."

Wu Yue thought for a moment, then took out a list, intending to hand it to Chu Yuan first before passing it around for the others to see.

Chu Yuan on the other hand perked up, also wanting to see.

Yet before he could take the list,

suddenly a representative of a Hidden Sect burst forward, and a wave of mana destroyed the list.

"Alliance Master Wu, there's no need for that, is there? Are you looking down on any of our Hidden Sects? Whether it's those from East State or from our Zhongzhou, which Hidden Sect is weak? Do we need you to provide information?"

The person frowned, his gaze somewhat hostile as he stared at Wu Yue.

Chu Yuan: "..."

You don't want to look then don't look, but let me have a look.

Chu Yuan's eyes shadowed as he stared at the person, but he couldn't say anything. Speaking less and keeping silent was definitely the right approach.

"I didn't consider thoroughly, my apologies. Alright, since this is the case, is there anything else, or shall we just officially start the Grand Assembly of a Myriad Sects?"

Wu Yue quickly said.

The representatives of the major Hidden Sects exchanged looks and nodded.

Chu Yuan, eager for the event to begin, naturally had no objections…