Chapter 98

The core seats consist of only eight tables, with eight positions at each table.

Since Lin Bufan had left, and Ye Chen and Gu Yiming were sitting at one table.

Thus, one table was now empty.

The others looked at the empty table, lost in thought.

At the eight core seats, there were basically two or three people per table.

Chen Chang'an's group of four sat at one table, and the Hundred Flowers Immortal Sect had six people at one table.

And the geniuses like Dugu Shang, Jun Wuqiang, and Liang Yunzi, each brought two fellow disciples, sitting three to a table.

At this moment, everyone's gaze fell on the empty table.

However, Chen Chang'an, Xiao Daniu, and Kong Xianglong were focused on the delicious dishes.

All the king beast meat on their table was almost finished.

"Tsk tsk, there's actually an empty table. Is anyone brave enough to sit with me?" A burly man sneered, walking over to the empty table on his own.

Seeing this, some people who thought they were strong enough followed suit.

Thus, the only core table was filled with people, a total of eight!

Now, the remaining people could only sit at ordinary tables.

And those without seats had to stand.

They didn't dare sit next to the seven major forces or next to Chen Chang'an's group of four.

Thus, the positions in the hall were formed.

When everyone had gathered, a group of people in green official robes slowly entered.

When Chen Chang'an's gaze met the leader, he was instantly stunned.

That... isn't that the woman in the green robe with the large chest?

And when the woman went up to speak, Chen Chang'an suddenly realized she was the head of the Sword Court here!

"That night... why did she let me go?" Chen Chang'an stared at her, his brows slightly furrowed.

Ning Tingyu, who had been paying attention to him, huffed, "Is she pretty? Is it because her chest is bigger that you like her?"

Hearing this, Xiao Daniu and Kong Xianglong chuckled.

Chen Chang'an remained silent.

Seeing this, Ning Tingyu knew that Chen Chang'an wasn't looking at her chest but had a question in mind, so she said, "Her name is Jiang Qingqing. I heard she was sent from the Yanhuang Domain."

Chen Chang'an just nodded.

"Congratulations to the geniuses who have secured the core seats, you have successfully passed the first test of the Sword Court."

At this, Jiang Qingqing spoke.

The moment she finished, the hall erupted in chaos.

"What? The first test?"

"Is this seat actually the first test of the Sword Court?"

"My goodness, how can this be? Occupying a seat is also a test? This is unfair!"

"Yes, this is unfair!"

"Yes, we are not convinced!"

...

Numerous people were in an uproar. Those who thought they would be eliminated just for sitting in a seat were now agitated.

Chen Chang'an and his group instantly realized.

"Bro, you're amazing. If we didn't dare to sit here, we would have been eliminated too!"

Xiao Daniu exclaimed, looking at Chen Chang'an with admiration, along with Kong Xianglong.

Chen Chang'an was also bewildered.

I had no idea this was a test!

But with those eight tables, if we didn't dare to eat the good stuff, wouldn't that be cowardly?

"Quiet!"

At this moment, on a platform about five feet high, Jiang Qingqing spoke coldly.

The nine old men in official robes behind her also emitted their aura, suppressing the entire hall.

Instantly, the hall fell silent, and everyone looked at her.

"The core seats had no names, and the tables were filled with tempting delicacies!"

Jiang Qingqing spoke calmly, scanning the hall, her aura fully unleashed, intimidating and commanding.

"The value of the king beast meat on that table exceeded 100,000 spirit stones!

Such valuable resources, and you dared not compete for them! What use do I have for you in the Sword Court?"

"Since you fear the other powerful geniuses, continue to cower. There's no need to be a Sword Court member!"

"If you want to be a member of the Sword Court, you must have a heart of ambition and fearlessness!"

"What is the purpose of the Sword Court?"

Jiang Qingqing scanned the faces of everyone in the hall, her voice thundering, speaking each word with force,

"That is, to establish the heart of the world, to establish the destiny of the human race, to continue the lost knowledge of the sages, and to bring peace to the world for all eternity!"

Boom—

When these words were spoken, the blood in the hearts of the geniuses seemed to boil.

Some people howled and pounded the tables.

On the other side, Ye Chen and Gu Yiming even began to chant.

"To establish the heart of the world, to establish the destiny of the human race, to continue the lost knowledge of the sages, and to bring peace to the world for all eternity!"

Instantly, an invisible and intangible aura seemed to descend upon everyone's heads.

After a moment, when people came to their senses, they looked bewildered and shocked.

"Tsk tsk, this girl is also a Confucian cultivator, and... the words of this Confucian cultivator seem to brainwash!"

At this moment, a voice from Chen Chang'an's mind spoke, "Look at these kids, howling like they've taken some spring medicine."

Chen Chang'an was speechless, thinking, "Old Coffin, what is brainwashing? Why do you always say things I don't understand?"

"Forget it, you don't understand."

Old Coffin teased, "The human Sword Court wants to protect the human race for all eternity, and this purpose is good!

Unfortunately, over time, the true nature of people is revealed, corruption, greed, and insatiable desires are the root of all living beings."

"..."

Chen Chang'an didn't understand what Old Coffin was saying, but he would ponder it carefully.

At this moment, the hall fell silent again.

Jiang Qingqing on the platform continued, "The banquet will now begin. As long as the geniuses at the eight core seats are still there when the banquet ends, they can proceed to the next round of tests."

Boom—

When these words were spoken, everyone's minds were once again in a state of shock.

No one was a fool.

Jiang Qingqing's meaning was... as long as you were sitting in the core seat when the banquet ended, you would pass the first test!

Thinking of this, everyone's minds became active.

Seemingly seeing through everyone's thoughts, Jiang Qingqing smiled,

"You can challenge the people at the core seats or pull them down. As long as no one dies, anything goes."

Rustle—

At this, the hall erupted in chaos again.

After all, there were eight core tables, each with eight seats, a total of sixty-four seats.

At this moment, at least thirty seats were still unoccupied!

But who dared to sit next to the Holy Sects or Holy Clans?

Wouldn't that be making enemies?

Sure enough, one person, relying on some connection with the other party, approached Liang Yunzi of the Qingxuan Holy Sect, respectfully asking, "Young Master Liang, may I sit here?"

Liang Yunzi glanced at him coldly, "Get lost, what are you? Do you deserve to sit with me?"

The man's expression was awkward, and he couldn't say a word for a long time.

He couldn't fight, and the other party didn't give him any face, so he had to slink away.

The hall instantly fell into an eerie silence.

Everyone's gaze continuously scanned the eight core tables, their pupils flickering, weighing the options.

They seemed to be looking for someone who was easy to talk to or easy to manipulate.

Then they would go up to replace or occupy a seat, making themselves the center of attention.

At this moment, a voice broke the eerie silence again.

"Selling seats! 100,000 spirit stones per seat, first come, first served."

When these words were spoken, everyone looked over with wide eyes.

The speaker was none other than Chen Chang'an!