Of course, that had nothing to do with Xi Qianye. At most, he would occasionally pay attention to Gu Qingyan and Gu Yun's situation.
Most of the time, he had nothing to do or taught Cai Shen 'er some techniques related to spiritual power illusions.
As a member of the royal bloodline of the Nine Illusion Butterfly Clan, Cai Shen's attainments in spiritual power were naturally extremely profound. Moreover, she had a long heritage, so not many people in the Great Wilderness could be her teacher.
But what kind of person was Xi Qianye? With just a few pointers, he was able to enlighten Cai Shen 'er and improve her cultivation significantly.
Xi Qianye did not teach her any illusions. He only taught her some techniques related to spiritual power. At Cai Shen 'er's current age, she could not completely digest the heritage of her clan. If he taught her anything else, it would affect her rhythm and pace.
The Star of Brilliance ranking competition was in full swing. Batches of people were eliminated and batches of people were promoted.
Gu Qingyan and Gu Yun's results were almost the same. When they finally lost, Gu Qingyan was ranked one hundred and eighty-seventh, while Gu Yun was ranked one hundred and thirty-second. Both of them had made it into the top one thousand and were ranked in the top two hundred.
If not for their weak foundation, they might have even entered the top 100 in the Black White Divine City if given more time.
Even so, it was enough to completely shock the entire Black White Divine City.
In history, there had never been a cultivator from the Southern Barbarian Continent who had entered the top 500 in the Black White Divine City.
The highest ranking cultivator in the Southern Barbarian Continent had only been in the top 600.
Apart from Xi Qianye, there were actually two other cultivators from the Southern Barbarian Continent who had broken the record and entered the top 200.
Moreover, both of them were female.
Not only were the living beings in the Black White Divine City shocked, but the cultivators of the Southern Barbarian Continent were already cheering like thunder.
There were more than 100 ancient foreign clans in the Tianlan Ruins. Each of them had a special bloodline talent and ability. Two cultivators from the Southern Barbarian Continent who had entered the top 200 were already very strong and had proven themselves.
Moreover, they had Xi Qianye.
Even though Xi Qianye had yet to participate in the ranking matches, according to the rules of the Star of Brilliance Tournament, even if Xi Qianye were to lose all the matches, he would still be ranked at least thirty-two.
Prince Heng Yang looked at the cheering and excited crowd. His face was expressionless, but he felt a little depressed.
As one of the Lei Imperial Clan's Three Great Imperial Princes, he was the most outstanding young expert in the Southern Barbarian Continent. However, in the end, he was only ranked nine hundred and eighty-fourth in the Star of Brilliance Ranking Competition. It could only be said that he barely managed to enter the top one thousand.
In reality, his original expectations were as such. In the history of the Southern Barbaric Continent, there were very few cultivators that were able to enter the top 1,000, and he was already very satisfied that he was able to enter the top 1,000.
However … that was without Xi Qianye and the two female Celestial Venerables.
Because of the existence of Xi Qianye and the two female Empyreans, the applause and cheers that originally belonged to him were all snatched away by them. He was like a speck of dust that covered the back of the sun, so inconspicuous.
As the Emperor of the Lei Imperial Clan, no matter where he went in the past, he would always be the most dazzling star. When had he ever been like this?!
"Damn it!"
Prince Heng Yang clenched his fists tightly. His heart was filled with resentment and anger. Was his talent really inferior to theirs?
On the fourteenth day, the top 32 of the Star of Brilliance were finally determined.
Apart from Xi Qianye, the top 32 were all people from the Black White Divine City.
Moreover, at least eighty percent of them were from the Six Great Imperial Clans and the Divine Bloodline Human Clan. There were very few young experts from other races that could enter the top 32.
From this, it could be seen that the Six Great Imperial Clans and the Divine Bloodline Human Clan were the absolute rulers of the Sky Profound Ancient Ruins.
This was because they controlled the future strongest experts.
On the fifteenth day, Xi Qianye's ranking competition finally arrived.
The top 32's ranking method was much simpler. They would draw lots and fight one on one until the strongest person was determined.
In the entire Black White Divine City, the top 32's ranking and the top 10's position naturally attracted the most attention.
The gambling houses in the battle palace had already set up bets and odds to bet on the final rankings of the various experts.
Xi Qianye's odds were naturally set, and there were many bets on him. Because he was a cultivator from the Southern Barbarian Continent, he was the only one who didn't belong to the Black White Divine City. Therefore, he attracted the most attention and controversy.
The more controversy there was, the easier it was to attract gamblers to place bets.
"Master." Cai Shen 'er looked at Xi Qianye.
Originally, she had planned to participate in the Star of Brilliance. However, she had left everyone in the dust and become the biggest dark horse. Her master, who knew the results in advance, would be able to earn the most profit from the gambling house.
But now that she hadn't participated, the situation was a little uncertain. She might not win if she went to bet.
"Go!
How can I miss an opportunity to earn money? "
Xi Qianye said indifferently. He led a group of people to the gambling house.
To be able to open a gambling house in the battle palace was naturally not something an ordinary faction could do. In fact, it wasn't something any race could do.
The gambling house in the battle palace belonged to the administrative palace of the Black White Divine City. In other words, the finance department of the Black White Divine City was the dealer.
Every year, the profits generated by the gambling house in the battle palace all belonged to the Black White Divine City.
Xi Qianye arrived at the gambling house. He immediately saw the bets and odds on him. After carefully reading them, he frowned slightly.
Some were betting on his exact ranking, some were betting on his approximate position in the top ten, and some were betting on how many opponents he could defeat. However, there were no bets on whether he could win the championship …
"Why aren't there any bets on Xi Qianye winning the championship?" Gu Qingyan asked with a frown.
Clearly, she had already seen through Xi Qianye's thoughts.
The staff member of the gambling house was taken aback. After a while, he shook his head and said, "Because Xi Qianye has no chance of winning the championship, there is little attention on him. Therefore, there are no bets on him winning the championship … Of course, if Xi Qianye can enter the top eight or even the finals, the gambling house will naturally open bets on him winning the championship."
The staff member of the gambling house was halfway through his words when he suddenly saw Xi Qianye. Clearly, he recognized him and immediately changed his words.
In fact, it could be seen from his expression that his words were somewhat perfunctory. This was because he simply didn't believe that Xi Qianye had the possibility of winning the championship.
Now, who didn't know that the most popular candidates for the championship of the Star of Brilliance were Ling Tianyu, Long Fushan, and Leng Ruoyou …
They were the true favorites for the championship. Xi Qianye was a cultivator from the Southern Barbaric Continent. It was already a miracle that he could enter the top thirty of the Star of Brilliance.
Championship?
Dream on!
Gu Qingyan and Gu Yun looked at each other. They didn't expect the staff member of the gambling house to give such an answer.
However, they actually didn't have much confidence in Xi Qianye winning the championship.