Where does that wicked woman get her conscience?

Chapter 264 The End

This voice... sounds so familiar.

Guan Xun subconsciously looked up and glanced around, his gaze sweeping across the noisy competition arena, but he couldn't find that familiar figure.

"The Imperial Tutor? He's been here all along?"

No wonder Bai Ze spoke so strangely earlier; it seems he had already sensed that the Imperial Tutor was here.

She withdrew her gaze, a teasing smile playing on her lips, and whispered, "What? Are you going to accuse me of killing too many people again?"

"No." The voice seemed to come from nowhere, without a trace of reproach, only a faint "I just feel that your clothes are stained with blood."

"Huh?" Guan Xun's fingertips suddenly froze, her eyes filled with astonishment. She never expected this person to say such caring words. It was so abrupt that she was momentarily stunned.

In the instant she was stunned, everyone in the arena finally snapped out of their shock at Yu Liuhua's defeat.

"My God! Lady Yu Liuhua... she actually lost?" Someone rubbed their eyes in shock.

"You're not mistaken, Lady Yu Liuhua is indeed dead..." The woman beside her pointed tremblingly at the blood-soaked corpse on the stage, her voice shaking, "Zhuge Xun'er's strength is terrifying. He was actually able to defeat the Middle Hall Master of the Holy Light Hall. Among the younger generation, he is probably unmatched!"

"This year's Shengfeng Selection Competition has produced such a dark horse."

"What dark horse? She's the daughter of Zhuge Tianxia, ​​the true master of the Hall of Inheritance!"

"The True Inheritance Hall has a profound foundation. With further training, she will become the next Master of the True Inheritance Hall!"

"Now, in the Central Plains, I'm afraid no one is unaware of the name Zhuge Xun'er."

An uproar erupted, and the clamor almost shook the heavens.

Zhuge Tianxia and Xiao Yueluo embraced and wept. Xiao Yueluo, tears streaming down her face, choked back sobs as she repeatedly said, "Xun'er is alright, that's wonderful, Xun'er is really alright..."

On the other side, the death contract in Elder Eagle Eye's hand emitted a faint blood-red light. Guan Xun's name, engraved on it, flickered a few times before disappearing, leaving only the name Yu Liuhua. The death contract then turned into a cloud of blood mist and dissipated into the air.

"His name is on the list, his fate is sealed." Elder Eagle Eye's powerful voice drowned out all the noise in the arena. "I hereby announce—the final champion of the Holy Vanguard Selection Tournament is Zhuge Xun'er of the True Inheritance Hall!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the competition venue erupted in cheers once again.

Elder Eagle Eyes swept his gaze across the crowd, and in a flash, he stood before Guan Xun: "According to the rules, if you are an outside champion, the Upper Residence Pavilion will provide you with a place to cultivate. Of course, since you have just returned to your ancestral home, you must be eager to go back. You can also return to the True Inheritance Hall to rest first."

So flexible? Guan Xun raised an eyebrow and asked, "Then how is the prize for the champion obtained?"

"If you choose the training ground at Shangju Pavilion, there will be rewards there. If you choose the latter, the subsequent rewards will be delivered by Shangju Pavilion."

Upon hearing this, Guan Xun's eyes flickered slightly, and she couldn't help but think to herself that the elders present at Shangju Pavilion were already so powerful. If she were to rashly go to save Chi Rong with her current strength, it would be like throwing an egg against a rock, and the chances of winning would not be great.

It would be better to go to the True Inheritance Hall first to find out the situation before making any plans.

However… thinking of something, she feigned a troubled expression and sighed: “After so many years of arduous cultivation on my own, I never expected that I would still have relatives in the world. Naturally, I am eager to reunite with them. Entering the Upper Residence Pavilion has always been something I have been pursuing. However… I wonder if the elder could tell me if I don’t go to the Upper Residence Pavilion this time, will I have no chance to enter again?”

Elder Eagle Eye shook his head: "That's not the case. When the Upper Residence Pavilion opens every year, people from the three main halls have the opportunity to enter. As for the specifics, I won't go into details. You can ask Hall Master Zhuge."

Guan Xun frowned. Well, as long as there was still a chance to get in, that was fine. She immediately nodded in agreement: "Then I'll trouble the elder to send someone to handle the matter of the reward."

"No problem." Elder Eagle Eyes pondered, not surprised by Guan Xun's choice. He flicked his sleeve, raised his hand, and his solemn voice resounded throughout the Holy Vanguard Altar, "This Holy Vanguard Selection Tournament has now come to an end!"

As Elder Hawkeye finished speaking, the crowd in the arena began to disperse one after another.

Some left in shock, while others gathered around the arena, trying to curry favor with Guan Xun.

"Stop them all!" Upon seeing this, Zhuge Tianxia immediately sent men to intercept them.

The guards of the Hall of True Teachings immediately stepped forward upon receiving the order, forming a thick human wall around the arena.

"..." The others also found it boring and had no choice but to leave dejectedly.

"Xun'er, come back to the True Inheritance Hall with your father." Zhuge Tianxia stepped forward to Guan Xun, his handsome but serious face carrying a hint of incongruous gentleness.

"Xun'er!" Xiao Yueluo rushed forward from behind, wanting to reach out and pull him, but hesitated. With reddened eyes, she could only reply to her husband, "Yes, Xun'er, come back with us..."

Just then, several malicious gazes fell on the competition stage. Guan Xun's eyelids twitched slightly, and he glanced at them casually.

She saw the other temple masters of the Holy Light Temple standing at a distance, their eyes filled with malice as they scrutinized her, whispering amongst themselves with varying expressions.

Clearly, they were extremely dissatisfied with Yu Liuhua's defeat and death, and they also found her, this suddenly appearing daughter of the True Inheritance Hall, an eyesore.

Zhuge Tianxia clearly noticed their unusual movements, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes, as if warning everyone: "Gentlemen! If anyone dares to make any ulterior motives towards my daughter, don't blame me for being impolite!"

The sound was extremely loud, carrying the unique majesty of a high-ranking expert, and instantly spread throughout the entire arena.

These words indeed caused the expressions of the various palace masters to change slightly, and they all withdrew their gazes, no longer daring to openly look at them.

Although the group was dissatisfied, they were well aware of Zhuge Tianxia's strength and dared not provoke him lightly. Only the Palace Master was qualified to personally intervene in this matter.

They exchanged a glance, ordered someone to take Yu Liuhua's body away, and then quietly turned and quickly left the Holy Peak Altar, clearly to return and report the day's events to the Lord of the Holy Light Hall.

There might still be changes in this matter... Zhuge Tianxia's eyes darkened: "Let's go, let's go back to the palace first."

The three turned and headed towards the Hall of True Inheritance, with the guards following closely behind, forming a neat line.

In a corner not far away, Lin Miao watched this scene quietly, her emotions rising and falling. Looking in the direction Guan Xun left, a genuine smile appeared on her lips.

She met Guan Xun at the Imperial Capital Academy and greatly admired his strength and personality; of course, she felt mostly grateful.

"I never imagined that Guan Xun was actually the daughter of the True Inheritance Hall Master." She murmured to herself, a hint of relief in her eyes. "To find her family and win the championship, I'm truly happy for her."

After watching the group leave, Lin Miao didn't linger and turned to leave.

Her father must have been worried sick about her for so long... Now that the conference has ended, she should go back.