Jiang Yu admitted defeat, and the outcome was no longer in doubt.
As Jiang Yu stepped down, he shot Lu Changsheng a vicious glare.
Lu Changsheng had snatched away his position as the Holy Son, and he couldn’t accept it.
But he had indeed been defeated.
According to the rules of the Tai Hua Holy Land, the successful challenger could become the new Holy Son, while the defeated party would become a candidate for the Holy Son.
The Holy Son candidate still had the opportunity to challenge the Holy Son, but each challenge must not occur within ten thousand years.
“Who would have thought that Daoist Changsheng, having joined our Tai Hua Holy Land not long ago, has already become the Holy Son?”
“Could it be that Daoist Changsheng will take charge of the Holy Land in the future?”
“That’s hard to say. Daoist Changsheng defeated Jiang Yu, ranked ninety-seventh on the Qilin Ranking, in the Golden Immortal Realm. If Daoist Changsheng reaches the Immortal Emperor Realm, he might even break into the top ten of the Qilin Ranking.”
“Hiss, the top ten of the Qilin Ranking… I can’t even imagine.”
“In the past, Qingyang Immortal Emperor, in his last year on the Qilin Ranking, had broken into the top ten and was considered the most likely candidate to succeed the position of the Saint Lord. Is the Saint Lord planning to nurture a new successor?”
The Elders and disciples of the Tai Hua Holy Land looked at Lu Changsheng with envy and admiration.
Lu Changsheng, an outsider, had joined the Tai Hua Holy Land for just over ten thousand years, and had now become the Holy Son. What kind of a protagonist’s script from a wish-fulfilment story was this?
Lu Changsheng put away the Dragon Tiger Emperor Seal, his mood still somewhat fluctuating.
As the Holy Son, as long as he cultivated to the Immortal Emperor Realm, Lu Changsheng could go to higher levels of the Scripture Pavilion and the Treasure Pavilion to exchange for Tai Hua Holy Land’s supreme skills and treasures, and Lin Xuantong would also, according to the rules of the Holy Land, be able to pass on some secret techniques that were not taught to outsiders.
“Well done.”
Lin Xuantong nodded in approval.
Lu Changsheng’s talents reminded him of his younger self.
Back then, Lin Xuantong was also high-spirited, looking down upon his peers, and it was by stepping over one genius after another that he achieved his status today.
“Congratulations, Daoist Changsheng.”
People from Tai Hua Holy Land congratulated Lu Changsheng one after another.
Once a Holy Son became an Immortal Emperor, his status would be even higher than that of the Supreme Elders.
Holy Sons in the Immortal Emperor Realm were considered as candidates to be nurtured for the next Saint Lord.
Lu Changsheng responded to each with a bow, eager to quickly improve his cultivation.
“Jiang Yu, you’ve been demoted to a candidate for the Holy Son, but it’s not completely hopeless for you to reclaim the position of the Holy Son in the future. Even the most talented individuals, before becoming invincible in this world, can’t claim they won’t fall midway. When Qingyang Immortal Emperor was among the younger generation of our Tai Hua Holy Land, he also had an air of invincibility, but in the end, he disappeared without a reason. So, you mustn’t slack off.”
After bringing Jiang Yu down, Jiang Hong spoke to him.
Jiang Yu clenched his fists, “Ancestor, rest assured, I will not let you down.”
“From now on, every year, come to the back mountain to find me, I will give you guidance for a period of time. Your future achievements won’t be too shabby.”
Jiang Hong was optimistic about this junior member of the family.
If Lu Changsheng hadn’t appeared out of nowhere, then Jiang Yu would have been the candidate for the Holy Son.
Jiang Yu’s ability to rank within the top one hundred of the Qilin Ranking showed that he had potential worth nurturing.
“Thank you, Ancestor.”
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Upon hearing from the Elder Ancestor that he would receive individual guidance every year, Jiang Yu, out of his despair, rejoiced.
This Elder Ancestor of the Jiang Clan had an even higher status than Lin Xuantong.
With his guidance in cultivation, Jiang Yu wouldn’t fall too far behind Lu Changsheng.
As long as Jiang Yu practiced diligently, he could one day take his revenge.
“Xuantong, you’ve got a good disciple. Nurture him well.”
Several Ancestors praised Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng had shown them numerous surprises and had the potential to become a pillar of the Tai Hua Holy Land in the future.
An exceptional genius was of great importance to the Holy Land.
For a Holy Land that had existed for billions of years, the most dangerous thing was if the younger generation lacked outstanding talents.
Lin Xuantong only had two daughters, and his two most talented disciples, Qingyang Immortal Emperor and Lu Changsheng, were both from outside the Holy Land, with Qingyang Immortal Emperor having even married into the Lin Clan.
One of the Ancestors whispered, “However, this young man easily obtaining an Emperor Soldier and a large quantity of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for Body Tempering may not be so simple. If by any chance he is from the Demon Realm… after all, we had that incident years ago.”
Upon hearing the mention of the Demon Realm, the expressions of several Ancestors changed.
Lin Xuantong said, “This person indeed ascended from a minor world and shows no signs of being possessed. He can’t be from the Demon Realm. My judgement won’t be wrong.”
The Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan said, “You needn’t worry too much. The incident back then involved that person from the Demon Realm… Considering his status now, he definitely won’t cause trouble.”
“Times are changing. Our Tai Hua Holy Land cannot be an exception. Us old fellows need to go back into seclusion to improve our cultivation. Xuantong, the management of the Holy Land’s affairs will be in your hands.”
“Yes.”
Lin Xuantong knew the Ancestors were attempting to break through to even higher realms.
These Ancestors were the pillars of the Tai Hua Holy Land, and it was precisely because of them that no one dared to invade the Holy Land.
But the Ancestors were still pursuing higher realms.
If not to witness the competition for the Holy Son, the Ancestors wouldn’t easily leave seclusion.
News of Lu Changsheng becoming the Tai Hua Holy Son spread far and wide, and the other Holy Lands were all aware that a peerless genius had appeared in the Tai Hua Holy Land.
This peerless genius had defeated the former Holy Son, who was in the Quasi-Emperor Realm, while still in the Golden Immortal Realm.
In the Kunlun Forbidden Land within the Purple Void Palace, a Supreme Elder wearing a gray Daoist Robe was deep in thought, looking troubled, while in front of him lay a scroll with the words “Qilin Ranking” written boldly at the top.