The crowd was abuzz with discussions.

For some time now, the name Mo Wangchen had been deeply imprinted in their minds.

"Hmph, what’s so great about Mo Wangchen? In the end, he’s just at the first level of the Reverse Life Realm. The Holy City has one pavilion, one hall, one sect, and one faction: Taixu Pavilion to the east, Tianxuan Hall to the south, Divine Sword Sect to the west, and Canglong Sect to the north. With so many experts, any one of them could easily suppress Mo Wangchen."

Someone finally couldn’t hold back and stepped out with a cold snort.

This was a young man in grey brocade clothes from the Divine Sword Sect in the west of the city, named Zhang Rui.

He had no grievances with Mo Wangchen, but he couldn’t stand people constantly praising him.

Especially recently, Mo Wangchen’s name had been widely circulated, and he had caused significant damage to Black Wither City in the Wind Devouring Forest.

The Black Wither City Lord, Zhuge Ye, had recently joined the Divine Sword Sect of the Holy City, so he could now be considered part of the Divine Sword Sect.

In this way, the Divine Sword Sect and Mo Wangchen were naturally in opposition.

"Exactly, no matter how strong Mo Wangchen is, can he really surpass the four major powers?"

After Zhang Rui, another young man stood out. This man was from Tianxuan Hall in the south of the city, a favored son of the Tianxuan Universe, named Deng Lingfeng.

Not long ago, the deaths of Xiao Ran and Li Xuan had put Tianxuan Universe in the spotlight, with rumors that their strength had been exaggerated. Otherwise, how could Li Xuan and Xiao Ran, both at the fourth level of the Reverse Life Realm, fall to Mo Wangchen?

"There’s no absolute in anything. To rise to prominence and become famous in the nine major universes in such a short time, regardless of luck, this Mo Wangchen must have some skills, right?" Someone shook their head, still thinking Mo Wangchen was not as simple as he seemed on the surface.

"Heh, if Mo Wangchen truly has skills, why hasn’t he dared to get involved in the Holy City? The Chaos Universe is ultimately too weak. As long as the four major powers remain, there will never be a day for the Chaos Universe to rise in this Holy City," Zhang Rui said disdainfully.

"The overall strength of the Chaos Universe is indeed weak, but not as deplorable as you say. East Emperor, West Saint, Southern Immortal, Northern Emperor, along with Other Shore Flower Immortal, Shitian Dao, Lord of the Demon Sword, and Mo Wangchen with his Divine King Body, which one of them isn’t an outstanding young king? Do you really think you’re in a position to belittle our Chaos Universe?"

Finally, a genius from the Chaos Universe couldn’t help but step out from the crowd.

This person was named Zhou Tong, and in the Chaos Universe, his strength was merely at the peak of the ninth level of the Ancient God Realm, with no reputation.

In the Divine Domain, he had found some opportunities and managed to break through to the Reverse Life Realm. Now he was truly at the first level of the Reverse Life Realm.

"Heh, so you’re from the Chaos Universe. I thought no one from your universe would qualify to attend today’s gathering." Deng Lingfeng stood out, his gaze sweeping over Zhou Tong.

The requirement for entry was having a cultivation at the Reverse Life Realm. Traditionally, everyone believed that the Chaos Universe ranked last among the nine universes, with very few geniuses at the Reverse Life Realm, only the top ones making it to the scene.

Zhou Tong’s admission of being from the Chaos Universe indeed surprised many at the scene, and they secretly shook their heads, thinking it wasn’t wise to openly target Deng Lingfeng and Zhang Rui.

With the four major powers standing tall in the Holy City, anyone who opposed them would not have a good outcome.

"Weaklings will always be weaklings, having no voice in the world. For this gathering, Tianxuan Hall and Divine Sword Sect have already stated that people from the Chaos Universe are not welcome. Please leave." Zhang Rui’s gaze also swept over Zhou Tong, filled with disdain.

"Why should I? This gathering is held by the four major powers collectively, not just by Tianxuan Hall and Divine Sword Sect. You don’t have the authority to make me leave." Zhou Tong said, somewhat angrily.

"Authority is often in the hands of the strong. You weaklings can only follow orders. Now, I’m telling you to leave, or face the consequences." Zhang Rui’s expression turned slightly colder.

"You!"

Zhou Tong’s face grew angrier, and his eyes showed signs of apprehension.

Whether it was Zhang Rui or Deng Lingfeng, both had at least reached the second level of the Reverse Life Realm and were members of the four major powers. If they really wanted to act against him here, probably no one would stand up to speak for him.

"I very much agree with that; authority belongs to the strong, and weaklings can only follow orders."

As the tension in the atmosphere grew, suddenly, a faint chuckle came from a certain direction in the crowd.

Everyone turned to see a young man in grey standing in a pavilion, speaking as he walked slowly over.

"Southern Immortal Xu Qingqiu!"

From Mo Wangchen’s direction, Li Rao couldn’t help but utter in a low voice.

"Is he the Immortal Spirit Body, Xu Qingqiu?"

Upon hearing the name, Mo Wangchen couldn’t help but narrow his eyes.

The Southern Immortal, a peerless expert on par with the East Emperor, West Saint, and Northern Emperor, was truly a king-level figure of the younger generation in the Chaos Universe.

Previously, Mo Wangchen had learned from Li Rao that Xu Qingqiu had appeared in this Holy City but hadn’t expected to encounter him here in the Holy Garden today.

For the words between Mo Wangchen and Li Rao, those around did not hear them. At this moment, all their attention was focused on Xu Qingqiu.

They couldn’t sense any aura flowing from him, yet a mysterious Immortal Spirit Qi subtly emanated, indicating that he was indeed a powerful figure, an absolute one.

"Who might you be?" Deng Lingfeng and Zhang Rui exchanged glances, both seeing a sense of dread on the other’s face, unable to resist asking Xu Qingqiu.

Xu Qingqiu finally reached Zhou Tong, responding with a faint smile, "You don’t need to know who I am because weaklings have no right to inquire. Now, I would like to ask the two of you to leave this Holy Garden."

"Ask us to leave?"

Upon hearing this, Deng Lingfeng and Zhang Rui couldn’t help but frown, "Doesn’t the gentleman understand that today’s gathering was initiated by us of the four major powers?"

"Who initiated it isn’t important. In my eyes, there is only a distinction between the strong and the weak, not the so-called four major powers," Xu Qingqiu replied indifferently.

"It seems the gentleman doesn’t take our four major powers seriously."

Zhang Rui snorted coldly, feeling that the grey-clad youth before him was indeed quite arrogant. In this Holy City, he was the first to dare to disregard the four major powers in such a manner.