Chapter 97

"Indeed, Master Ancestor."

Regarding this matter, Hu Jing did not dare to make any rash comments, as only the ancestors could see through it so far.

As soon as Zhao Tianlong spoke, the noisy venue immediately fell silent. Everyone knew how much Zhao Ancestor valued etiquette, and they all returned to their positions, though it was crowded, no one said a word.

Zhao Tianlong's gaze immediately locked onto the sword Wang Meng was refining. With a wave of his hand, the sword flew directly into Zhao Tianlong's hand.

Zhao Tianlong's gaze remained fixed on the long sword for a long time before he suddenly asked Zhao Lingxuan, who was standing beside him, "What do you think?"

Zhao Lingxuan knew this was a test of her discernment. She had been observing for a long time and did not dare to speak falsely, "Master Ancestor, the forging technique of this sword is only average, but this sword has a soul!"

"Ha ha, well said. A person who can forge a soul into a weapon is exactly what a weapon forger dreams of. Hu Jing, where is this person?"

Silence fell again around them. This was getting out of hand, it was the fourth one.

"The disciples are already looking for Senior Brother Wang Meng..."

"Zhao kid, since you're here, come in. One more won't make a difference."

The speaker was Lei Ting.

Zhao Tianlong smiled slightly, "Lingxuan, come with me."

Inside the inner hall, the three elders clearly had a heated argument. Zhao Tianlong now understood why these three were waiting here. If it were him, he would have waited too, to strike first!

He was increasingly grateful that he had made the move with Zhao Ya!

"Senior Brother Lei, Senior Brother Wu, Senior Sister Zhou, what a coincidence." Zhao Tianlong didn't need to put on any airs in front of them.

Everyone knew Zhou Lingxuan, so there was no need for introductions. Zhou Lingxuan obediently stood next to Liang Yuan and Wang Qing.

Liang Yuan and Wang Qing's gazes were somewhat dazed, clearly affected by the earlier conversation among the three ancestors, which had left them disoriented.

"Zhao kid, you can come to the Thunderlight Hall to play, but don't have any ulterior motives. Wang Meng is a disciple of the Thunderlight Hall. Whoever tries to snatch him, I'll have a problem with them!" Lei Ting said.

Zhao Tianlong smiled slightly, "I don't understand what Senior Brother Lei means by 'snatching.' We are all ancestors of the Thunderlight Hall, working towards the same goal."

"I like what Junior Brother Zhao said, teaching according to individual aptitude." Wu Fatai immediately chimed in.

"Then it's even more your turn, who would want to learn your ghostly scribbles!" Lei Ting shot back immediately.

"I observed the sword this person forged; it has a soul. If this skill is applied to weapon forging, he will surely become a great master!" Zhao Tianlong praised.

"Junior Brother Zhao, he cultivated a fourth-grade alchemy fire in just a few months and can refine the Five Elements Pill on his own. I think alchemy is more suitable for him. Besides, my disciple was the first to discover him, so there's a matter of who came first." Zhou Luodan realized she had to make a move or things would get out of hand.

Zhao Tianlong was taken aback, not expecting this. He thought Zhou Luodan was here to mediate.

Zhao Tianlong indeed had a fondness for talent. The ability to forge a soul into a weapon was key to becoming a top weapon forger. Zhao Guang and others, including Zhao Lingxuan, had good cultivation talents, but none could inherit the legacy in weapon forging. However, talent alone wasn't the most important thing; it wasn't worth the four of them arguing over. Talent only represented a possibility, and there was still a long way to go to reach the desired level. But Lei Ting, Wu Fatai, and Zhou Luodan were clearly genuinely competing.

Looking at their eyes, there seemed to be something he didn't know. Based on talent alone, it wasn't worth it. Perhaps an elder like Zhou Feng would be moved, but for the ancestors, they had seen too many brilliant talents fall like shooting stars. Those who truly became great were few and far between.

Faced with Zhao Tianlong's puzzled gaze, Lei Ting and the others seemed to have reached a tacit agreement. They avoided mentioning the hidden secret in their conversation.

In fact, only Wu Fatai and Lei Ting knew this secret. In their youth, they were known for their hatred of evil and their tendency to act first and think later. They had once received a favor from the same person, whose guidance played a crucial role in their current status. However, due to the person's special identity, almost no one in the Holy Hall knew about it.

So Wu Fatai had to compete no matter what, and Zhou Luodan was one of the few who knew this secret.

If the senior who noticed Wang Meng was that person, the boy's talent in alchemy might be beyond her prediction.

None of the three wanted more people to know about this, but Zhao Tianlong was not someone easily fooled.

Zhao Tianlong knew he had come late, but he couldn't miss the opportunity. He smiled, "I think we should let him try more and choose what suits him best."

"I agree!" Zhou Luodan laughed. With Zhou Feng's move, she had already succeeded halfway.

Lei Ting was taken aback. He had the advantage of being on his home turf, but he hadn't expected Zhou Feng to move first. He was now at a disadvantage.

"That's best. I think, as ancestors, we shouldn't interfere in this matter, or it might discourage other disciples."

Wu Fatai suddenly said, though it was unclear what he was thinking.

"That makes sense, Senior Brother Lei. I think the Thunderlight Hall's assembly this time was done very well. We held the assembly to give the disciples a chance to showcase themselves. Regardless of their level, the key is participation and learning from each other. This is the path of the Holy Hall."

Zhao Tianlong said, and Zhou Luodan and Wu Fatai echoed his words.

The topic was quickly diverted, leaving Lei Ting in a state of frustration. He knew these guys were planning something behind the scenes, but the Thunderlight Hall was his territory, and he wasn't afraid of anyone.

He laughed, "I agree. The Thunderlight Hall's assembly this time was very successful. In recent years, the Thunderlight Hall has faced some issues. As ancestors, we should offer support and help, not kick them when they're down. Everyone agrees, right?"

"Of course, we have thought about it too. We need to make the children understand. Now that they have realized it, it's time." Wu Fatai said confidently.

Lei Ting cursed inwardly; this guy was clearly showing off.

Liang Yuan was the most miserable, feeling a mix of emotions. Listening to the four ancestors plotting over an unknown disciple felt like a dream.

If anyone had something to say, it was Zhou Luodan, "Ha ha, you're still planning, but I've already taken action."

Zhou Feng quickly said, "Grandmaster is concerned about the Thunderlight Hall's situation, so he sent me to check if there are any promising talents."

Lei Ting and the others had no response. In this aspect, Zhou Luodan had indeed moved first.

Lu Yun was extremely frustrated. This was a case of "intentional planting fails to grow, while unintentional planting thrives." She had been completely outmatched.

"Ha ha, we've spent enough time in the Thunderlight Hall. It's time to check on the other branches. As for Wang Meng, we'll follow the agreement. No matter who he follows in the future, others should not object." Zhou Luodan said.

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