Within a quiet and secluded room inside the tower, there was a row of over ten chairs.
Two Esteemed Bishops of the Orthodoxy’s Holy Church were respectively sat upon the Eastern and Western ends; Mo Yu and Prince Chen Liu were sat in the centre; Xue Xing Chuan, Xu Shi Ji, the Bishop of Temple Seminary, the principal of Star Seeker Academy, the three representatives of the Southern sects and a number of other important figures were sat upon the remaining chairs.
In this year’s examination, those young cultivators had brought far too many surprises and shock, these important figures wanted to observe the match from a closer location, ensuring that no problems will arise, hence, they had come to the tower from the Hall of Zhao Wen.
The first match they were about to watch, was the strongest battle, this was also one of their aims.
Luo Luo and Tian Hai Sheng Xue’s match could proceed and a victor could be decided, but it definitely could not result like the matches between Zhe Xiu and Su Mo Yu or the one between Chen Chang Sheng and Huo Guang.
The examiners in charge of the grounds had been caught unprepared, being unable to react in time, resulting in examinees getting seriously injured; this was something they had to personally ensure, as they had promised His Holiness and the Tian Hai clan.
Yet, they never could have guessed, this match that had captivated countless gazes, from its very start, had entered a surprising direction. As surprising as how subdued and quiet Tian Hai Sheng Xue had been today in the examination.
There was no hail of whips or snow enveloping the Northern Pass, only the sound of Tian Hai Sheng Xue’s calm voice could be heard continuously within the tower.
That’s correct, no one had considered Tian Hai Sheng Xue’s wishes; this was but the wish of the entire Tian Hai clan.
Hearing his words, the expressions of the two Bishops of the Holy Church and several other personages all changed somewhat.
“What does a wish mean? A wish means a goal. I naturally have my own goal in life, an aim.”
Tian Hai Sheng Xue gave a glance towards the second floor, then withdrew his gaze. He then looked towards Luo Luo, maintaining his calm and mindful manner, saying: “For these past few years, the Capital has always had the rumour that I envy Prince Chen Liu, because from a young age, he has been allowed to remain in the Imperial Palace, allowed to study alongside Ping Guo and Mo Yu. In reality, the rumours are wrong, the one I envy is actually Mo Yu.”
“People of the world can only see the adoration and trust Her Divine Majesty has for her, the power and glory bestowed upon her, yet, those eyes that have been dazzled by glory do not notice that she has already reached the Star Fusion Realm at such a young age.”
He continued: “The Star Fusion Realm… these past few years, everyone has been talking of Xu You Rong, Qiu Shan Jun, in previous years, everyone had been talking of Wang Po and Xiao Zhang, yet, hardly anyone had thought about how strong she is.”
Within the quiet secluded room on the second floor, a lot of gazes fell upon Mo Yu, her expression was indifferent, as if what Tian Hai Sheng Xue had said was not related to her at all.
“That’s right, I am the most promising individual in the martial path amongst those of the Tian Hai clan, everyone believes that my intention in coming back to the Capital from Yung Xue Pass and entering the Grand Examination is to place first upon the First Banner, yet… with Qiu Shan Jun not attending, what meaning is there to placing first? Can it prove that I am stronger than Mo Yu?”
Tian Hai Sheng Xue suddenly stopped his words, remaining quiet for a very long time before opening his mouth and continuing: “Right, even if I was to defeat Qiu Shan Jun, I still cannot prove that I am stronger than her, though, the past me, would probably be willing to strive for first place upon the First Banner in the examination, because it still is an achievement.”
Luo Luo looked at him, not understanding and asked: “And you currently don’t think this?”
“What is the aim of cultivation? Strength. What is the aim of strength? It is to survive and then possess an even greater power and influence, obtaining even more.”
Tian Hai Sheng Xue looked at her and calmly said: “The past me would consider placing first to be the most important thing, it could at least help to bolster my confidence a little in front of Mo Yu, but currently, the Grand Examination’s significance for me is that I will meet Your Highness and that you require my failure.”
Upon finishing those words, he once again looked at the second floor, carrying a slight air of defiance, he said: “I suggest all of you refrain from listening to the following words I will say, as they will be troublesome for all of you.”