The Convention of Geniuses was not the competition of the nine sects. At that time, all the young talents in the East Continent who were under 30 years old would participate.
Among them, there would be direct descendants of super forces and super clans.
It was even possible that there would be disciples personally taught by supreme experts who only existed in legends and had long since stopped caring about the affairs of the world, or even passed away in meditation.
Regardless, it was the Jinling Dynasty that dominated the East Continent on the surface, followed by the Three Temples.
As the leader of the Three Temples, the Meteorite Temple was an existence that no one in the East Continent dared to provoke, apart from the colossus that was the Jinling Dynasty.
The grudge between Wang Yan and the Meteorite Temple had reached the point where either side would die.
Putting aside Zhang Yu's vengeance for now, just the fact that Wang Yan had killed the Starfall Hall's First Elder, Nangong Liuyun, was already on the Starfall Hall's must-kill list.
The reason why the Meteorite Temple had not sent anyone to arrest Wang Yan was mainly because the Sun Sect had sealed their mountain for a hundred years and refused to meet any guests.
In addition, Wang Yan's whereabouts had not been exposed, so the Meteorite Temple would not be able to track them to Feng Tian City for a while.
However, once he showed up at the Convention of Geniuses and paraded Lei Tian and the other two through the streets, it would immediately attract the attention of the Meteorite Temple.
There was a prerequisite for Wang Yan not to be afraid of the Meteorite Temple's pursuit. This prerequisite was that there would not be a Full Star Realm powerhouse.
If a powerhouse like the Prime Warrior saint appeared, Wang Yan could only die on the spot.
"Uncle Wang, how about I arrange for them to stay in the Heavenly Gate?"
After thinking about it, Wang Yan finally came up with a foolproof plan. It was also the only one he could think of at the moment.
The Heavenly Gate had just been established and needed personnel. His mother had told him to find all six special constitutions and make them surrender.
Now that he had only found two of the six special constitutions, the huge Heavenly Gate could not only have so few personnel.
Moreover, Wang Yan had always had a plan in mind: to spread the name of the Heavenly Gate to the East Continent at the right time.
"You are the leader of the Heaven Gate. Why are you asking me?"
Wang Yuesheng raised his eyebrows and lowered his head to focus on the account book. "If you feel that this arrangement is suitable, I have no objections."
"Then it's settled."
After saying those words, Wang Yan continued to think about it. He did not notice anything missing, so he slowly stood up.
"Uncle Wang, then … I'll go make the arrangements first."
Bowing, Wang Yan turned around and walked towards the door.
"Be careful of that python. Snakes are inherently dangerous and cunning. Even if it transforms into a human form, it will still be difficult for it to change its nature."
"If you feel that the binding power of the Slave Heart Seal is not strong enough, I can help you strengthen it a little."
The voice behind him caused Wang Yan's footsteps to slow down.
With a warm feeling in his heart, Wang Yan turned around, cupped his hands, and bowed deeply.
"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Wang. I have enough confidence in my Slave Heart Seal."
"It's good to have confidence, but blind confidence is ignorance. I hope you're not the latter."
…
In a luxurious lounge on the third floor of the Dragon & Phoenix Teahouse.
Looking at Lei Tian, Wang Jiao, and the others, Wang Yan sorted out his words and organized his thoughts, then slowly opened his mouth.
"Do you know that apart from my status as a guest of the Sun Sect, I have other identities?"
Wang Jiao was the only one who did not react. This was because he knew nothing about Wang Yan's background and origins.
Lei Tian, Meng Haoyuan, and Yan Jianzhi looked at each other. In the end, Lei Tian was the first to break the silence.
"Master, you gathered us together. What do you want to say? Just say it."
Looking at Lei Tian in surprise, Wang Yan smiled. "Since you've all decided to follow me, there are some things I don't want to hide from you."
"Before joining the Scorching Sun Sect, I established a sect called the Gate of Heaven."
Looking at the shocked faces of Lei Tian and the other two, Wang Yan's face felt slightly hot.
Coughing dryly, he pretended to be calm and turned around. Wang Yan lowered his voice. "And I am the master of the Heaven Gate."
His voice was low and solemn, as if he was announcing something very important.
In an instant, Lei Tian and the other two were in disbelief. Their shocked expressions made it seem as if they had heard something unbelievable.
In the next instant, an extremely respectful congratulatory voice suddenly rang out in the quiet room.
"Your subordinate greets the master. May the master be as blessed as the East Sea and live as long as the heavens."
Wang Yan slowly turned around. His expression showed that he had expected this.
This was because the first person to kneel down and congratulate him was none other than Lei Tian.
Meng Haoyuan and Yan Jianzhi were stunned for a few seconds, then immediately followed suit. They knelt down and kowtowed to Wang Yan, shouting all sorts of congratulations.
The only one who did not move or express his position was Wang Jiao.
"Master, may I ask, how many disciples are there in the sect now?"
Faced with Lei Tian's question, Wang Yan raised an eyebrow. "You'll naturally know when you enter the Heaven Gate."
Hearing that, a glint flashed across Lei Tian's eyes, but it disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Then, his expression became slightly agitated. His eyes were filled with disbelief as he looked at Wang Yan as if he had heard some exciting news.
"Master, y-you're planning to bring us into the Heaven Gate?"
"Why?
You're not willing? "
Wang Yan looked at Lei Tian with a faint smile. His eyes were like torches and as sharp as knives.
Under such a gaze, Lei Tian felt a little diffident. He began to dodge Wang Yan's gaze, not daring to look him in the eye.
"Master, you must be joking. We just feel that this honor came too suddenly, right?
Junior Brother Meng, Junior Brother Yan? "
"Uh … Yes, yes, yes …"
"Yes, it's too sudden. This honor …"
Seeing that Lei Tian and the other two's smiles were stiff and unnatural, Wang Yan did not mind.
The three of them had distinguished statuses in the Falling Stars Hall. Their cultivation was extraordinary, and they were influential figures wherever they went. They were the protagonists of countless people.
Now that they had become prisoners and slaves, it was natural for them to be resentful.
However, the cruel reality forced the three of them to lower their arrogant heads and feign civility.
"Alright, since that's the case, I'll let you be honored to the end today.
"Get ready. I'll bring you into the Heaven Gate soon. From now on, you'll be disciples of the Heaven Gate!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Yan raised one hand, and a spinning object flew out from his sleeve.
With a bang, the spinning object suddenly exploded and enveloped Lei Tian, Wang Jiao, and the other two.
(End of this chapter)