Chapter 880: Chapter 565: The Ruined Heavenly Talent Battle Selection—Numbers Still Don’t Add Up

While thinking, Elder Ting Yu suddenly discovered a problem.

The method used to alter her illusion array was somewhat crude. Rather than saying it was done by people from the other three major powers, it was more like the work of an apprentice lacking strength, with low Soul Power and even a low Star Power Level.

What?

Could it be that a genius Soul Power Master from the three major powers seized this chance to practice their skills?

With this thought, Elder Ting Yu went to the place altered by Lu Lin to examine it carefully.

At first, she was worried that some master might be hiding this person’s trail by intentionally setting up some crude methods to divert her attention.

But as Elder Ting Yu delved deeper, she suddenly understood.

Soon after, she discovered the whereabouts of Lu Lin and others.

The people were still there.

Moreover, none of them were injured.

They were all spirited, and many were even interested in gathering to spar and watch the fight.

What’s going on?

Did she guess wrong?

In fact, there wasn’t any invasion by people from the three major powers; it was just her imagination.

But this was also impossible.

Elder Ting Yu’s Soul Power Cultivation had already reached the level of Five Times Transformation. To spy on her illusion array, one would need to have at least Four Transformations, and also be proficient in illusion arrays.

Soul Power cultivation of Four Transformations...

None of these people could possibly possess it.

Among the Martial Artists participating in this Heavenly Talent Battle Selection, only Lu Lin and Wang Chou had reached Soul Power Triple Change.

Four Transformations was still too far away for them.

Though unable to immediately figure out the reason, Elder Ting Yu also felt relieved.

After carefully sensing each talent’s power present, no one reached the level of Soul Power Four Transformations, allowing her to relax.

Crucially, she also saw the presence of Wang Chou.

Ignoring others for now, she decided to inform Master Wan Chong about Wang Chou to prevent that old man from going crazy outside.

Upon exiting the illusion array, Master Wan Chong eagerly approached, harboring anger in his heart.

As long as Elder Ting Yu said Wang Chou had met with misfortune or was missing, he would certainly make them aware of how formidable Master Wan Chong could be.

Startled by Master Wan Chong’s demeanor, Elder Ting Yu nodded and smiled, saying, "Master Wan Chong, Senior, there’s nothing to worry about with your disciple; he is completely safe inside."

"However, since it’s a bit late for them to come out, I’ll give minor punishment to other disciples, so Wang Chou will have to stay inside a bit longer, and I will personally escort both of you down the mountain." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

These words nearly equaled Elder Ting Yu assuring Master Wan Chong that as long as he behaved, she would ensure that neither he nor Wang Chou would face trouble from General Mountain, allowing them to leave safely.

Upon hearing Wang Chou was safe, Master Wan Chong felt half-relieved, yet he dared not act too recklessly while at General Mountain.

People from the General Mountain did not concern him, but Lv Potian alone was enough.

Since Wang Chou was safe, he wouldn’t push things to a fish-dead-and-net-broken situation.

Also receiving a message from Elder Ting Yu, Elder Li Song knew she would soon let those talents in the Illusionary Realm out, so he didn’t pay more attention to the matter.

Those not yet out, regardless of their talent, were already considered eliminated in his eyes, unworthy of more concern.

"Talents!"

"Congratulations on successfully completing this Heavenly Talent Battle’s Preliminary Selection. Next, please come up one by one to register the number of affiliated treasures you’ve obtained."

Elder Li Song said, initiating the work while watching from the side.

Over six thousand participated in this selection, but those who secured affiliated treasures were ultimately few.

Those with none wouldn’t foolishly queue up.

Just that, as Elder Li Song watched those queuing, he frowned unsatisfied.

There were fewer people than he expected, yet each had obtained few affiliated treasures.

At a glance, some held three to five, some five to six, and those with more than ten were rare.

Could it be...

A thought suddenly crossed Elder Li Song’s mind.

Looks like General Mountain would see the emergence of one or several super talents this time.

The rise of such dominant, awe-inspiring talents was nothing short of spectacular, which left those of their era overshadowed.

If so many only obtained one or two affiliated treasures, then surely a large number were in one person’s possession.

In that case, fewer numbers seemed less problematic.

After a moment’s thought, Elder Li Song went to Elder Ting Yu to inquire about the talents still in the Illusionary Realm and their situations.

Additionally, he needed to periodically calm Master Wan Chong’s temper.

Despite General Mountain’s vastness and the presence of a supreme strong peron like Lv Potian, which made them unafraid of a mere Master Wan Chong,

the ordinary disciples couldn’t say the same.

Renowned for his pettiness, Master Wan Chong would not refrain from acting against juniors due to some supposed master’s restraint.

So, until necessary, it was better to maintain the current situation.

"Li Daqiang, three pieces."

"Zhou Zitong, one piece."

"Ma He, one piece."

"Jiang Ruicheng, eleven pieces."

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Some were responsible for registering the quantities, while others announced each talent’s number of treasures obtained.