When this order was announced, the geniuses participating in the competition naturally had no objections.
However, in the Cultivation Valley's Saint area, the martial dao geniuses in the original eight abodes could no longer sit still.
These eight Saint geniuses represented the highest level of the first rank island's younger generation. They were the face of the first rank island's younger generation.
They were martial dao geniuses, but their talent in medicine wasn't bad either.
These eight fellows had entered the Saint area long ago, so they more or less had some conflict with Menglin and Lin Yan, these newly ascended Saint area geniuses.
Even if Lin Yan was Elder Dai Sheng's direct disciple, they might not be convinced.
In particular, they were very unconvinced that Menglin and Lin Yan had obtained two spots for the Battle of Luyue.
One had to know that these top geniuses in the Saint area had also been paying attention to the Battle of Luyue for a long time. They had wholeheartedly wanted to obtain a spot.
The Battle of Luyue meant that they could obtain a chance to enter the ancient herb garden of Luyue Mountain to pick rare herbs, spirit materials, and find opportunities.
Perhaps, one fortuitous encounter, one opportunity, could change their fate and allow them to break free from their current shackles.
Therefore, these geniuses were determined to obtain a spot for the Battle of Luyue.
However, since Elder Dai Sheng had spoken, he naturally couldn't take it back.
Moreover, Elder Dai Sheng had always been in charge of the Battle of Luyue.
He had an idea of who could go and who couldn't.
Since Elder Dai Sheng had personally selected Menglin and Lin Yan, he naturally believed that Lin Yan's medicine talent and level had already surpassed the geniuses in the Saint area.
The competition for the abodes in the Medicine area ended. Three days later, the two spots for the Martial area were finally decided.
The two spots were obtained by two genius martial artists from the Prodigy area.
Their cultivation had both reached Transcendent Realm Level Nine.
The abodes in the Saint area were indeed superior.
After Menglin stepped into the Saint area and entered his own cultivation abode, he felt the extraordinariness of this place.
The power of the five elements here was pure and rich, not at all inferior to some secret realms.
Unfortunately, such a cultivation environment was of little use to Menglin!
He would not condense the Earth Energy of Heaven and Earth to comprehend the Dao Energy of the Earth Laws. That would be extremely time-consuming.
After familiarizing himself with the cave, Menglin was about to enter the Luo Tan Residence to cultivate when he noticed an unfamiliar visitor.
He was only a low-level divinity realm cultivator and a follower of a sage genius. When he saw Menglin, he said in a very arrogant tone, "Lin Gongzi, on behalf of my master, I invite you to the dao discussion in the sage area in three days to discuss martial dao, medicine, and so on."
Before Menglin could react, this fellow said in a cold voice, "Lin Gongzi, you've just entered the Saint Area, so you're definitely someone with extraordinary natural talent. Please honor us with your presence and don't miss the appointment."
"Oh right, our master is called Gong Shu."
Without waiting for Menglin to respond, this follower of Gong Shu actually turned and left, as if staying a moment longer at Menglin's place would bring bad luck.
"Gong Shu?" Menglin murmured with a strange expression.
To be honest, Menglin really wanted to meet these sage geniuses. They were the top geniuses of the first-rank island and represented the most outstanding talents in the shallow sea region.
Moreover, Menglin had heard of this Raushezi Gong Shu before. It was said that he was also a direct descendant of the first-rank island and came from the long-established Gong Family. He should have some connection with Island Lord Gong Fu.
It was said that Gong Shu was one of the top existences of the younger generation on the first-rank island. His specific cultivation was unknown, but his true combat strength was comparable to a peak quasi-sage.
In the entire Saint area, he was also one of the top three existences.
"Dao discussion in the Saint area?" Menglin muttered softly. He guessed that Gong Shu's invitation this time was more of a probing factor.
"Hehe!" Menglin snickered and made up his mind to meet the top geniuses of the first-rank island.
Not long after, Lin Yan hurriedly came to visit.
Menglin also expected this. He knew that Lin Yan must have also received an invitation to participate in the Raushezi Dao discussion.
"Big Brother Lin, in my opinion, this Dao discussion in the Saint area is just a show of strength.
They won't accept that you and I got a spot in the Great Battle of Luyue. They will definitely make things difficult for us. "
Menglin didn't mind and smiled faintly. "So you're afraid?"
Lin Yan's heart twitched. He stubbornly said, "I'm not afraid.
I'm here to tell you that no matter what, I must go this time.
I can't show weakness and lose face for Master. "
"Mm!" Menglin nodded.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Menglin walked out of his abode and ran into Lin Yan. The two walked towards Gong Shu's abode together.
"Big Brother Lin, I heard that in this Dao discussion in the Saint area, they want to discuss the matter of the Great Battle of Luyue. In my opinion, they will make things difficult for you and me."
Menglin smiled faintly.
"Lin Yan, you stood out in this alchemy competition!
Even if their martial talent is higher than yours, they don't have the right to tell you what to do in the field of alchemy.
You must have this bit of confidence. "
"Yes, I'll listen to you." Lin Yan smiled.
However, Menglin clearly discovered that Lin Yan's smile was somewhat lacking in confidence.
Not long after, Menglin and Lin Yan arrived outside Gong Shu's abode.
Many of Gong Shu's Squire had been waiting for a long time outside the abode.
Seeing Menglin and Lin Yan, one of the attendants said neither coldly nor warmly, "Lin Gongzi, Lin Yan, my family's young master has been waiting for a long time."
This attendant was shockingly an old man. His aura was completely concealed, and his cultivation didn't seem to be low.
Menglin briefly probed and discovered that the outside of Gong Shu's abode was shockingly guarded by a forbidden formation.
Moreover, the level of this forbidden formation wasn't low.
It was very obvious that this forbidden formation was set up by Gong Shu himself.
"Tsk tsk, just how much wealth does Gong Shu have to be so generous?
This forbidden formation requires a lot of cultivation treasures. "Menglin deduced in his heart. He was slightly curious about Gong Shu's background.
"Lin Yan, just what is Gong Shu's background?"
Hearing Menglin's mental message, Lin Yan replied, "Gong Shu's background is extremely great. His martial dao master is the head of the martial hall, Elder Gong Zhu. He is known as the number one elder of the first rank industrial island. His grandfather is the head of the forbidden hall.
Moreover, he is a descendant of the Gong family.
The Gong family is a direct descendant of our first rank industrial island. "
This origin caused Meng Lin to be greatly shocked.
So that's how it is!
No wonder he was so generous.
The direct disciple of the martial hall's head, the direct grandson of the forbidden hall's head. This identity was incredible on the first rank industrial island.
This was a classic nouveau riche. His background was superior, his status was respected, and his talent was high. He was a proper nouveau riche.
Not long after, Menglin and Lin Yan were brought into the main hall of the abode.
There was a martial artist sitting in the middle of the hall. His face was like jade, handsome, red lips, white teeth, sharp eyebrows, and starry eyes. No matter from which angle, he could be called perfect.
"Young master, Lin Gongzi and Lin Yan are here."
The handsome man was naturally Gong Shu.
"I've heard of your reputations for a long time.
Come, come in and take a seat! "
Meng Lin faintly nodded. He then found a seat without saying anything.
Lin Yan was clearly nervous and said softly, "Lin Yan greets young master Gong Shu."
Gong Shu smiled faintly.
"Take a seat."
This Gong Shu didn't say anything courteous at all. This made Lin Yan feel slightly awkward.
Gong Shu looked perfect, but he still lacked a bit of magnanimity.
This greatly reduced Menglin's first impression of him.
He also knew that as a top genius of the first rank industrial island, Gong Shu's eyes were above his head. It was normal that he didn't care about anyone else.