ATPnovel Chapter 1190 - 1190 387 Sheng Xuehuai
Chapter 1190 - 1190 387 Sheng Xuehuai
1190: Chapter 387: Sheng Xuehuai 1190: Chapter 387: Sheng Xuehuai Sheng Xuehuai, though lacking in striking looks, stood on the arena engaging in lively conversation with the Commander of the Divine Strategy Army, the Dongzhen powerhouse, Xian Nankui.Grasping the worst lot, yet he remained composed.
Such poise is indeed unmatched by others.
His gaze first fell upon the southern stands.
This, of course, was the “correct” order.
Because many people would look this way first.
Seated in the center of the southern stands was none other than Ye Laner, heralded as Chu Country’s foremost beauty.
She was draped in an incredibly ornate floor-length dress.
The embroidery of a phoenix crying amidst parasol trees was lifelike.
Gold, ink-green, and fiery red intertwined in a marvelous blend, creating this unparalleled treasure.
Every material that composed it was exceptional, yet woven together, they boasted purely aesthetic value, devoid of any Magic Artifact ability.
From its inception, it was designed for her to wear at the Yellow River Gathering.
Since the use of Magic Artifacts was prohibited at the Yellow River Gathering, magic-enhanced clothing was also banned.
The master craftsmen from the Chu Country’s Heavenly Workshop purposely used special techniques to suppress any potential abilities of the dress.
Such stunning attire could easily overshadow those of lesser charm.
But with Ye Laner merely sitting there, all eyes were irresistibly drawn to her face.
Hers was a miraculously crafted visage.
All other beauty simply served as a backdrop to hers.
Her features were indescribably perfect; every detail was captivating, even her eyebrows were just right.
She embodied an intensely radiant, aggressively beautiful demeanour, yet her own temperament was gently restrained and cool.
This lethal contrast delivered breath-taking allure.
No man could avert his gaze from her.
Nor could the women.
You see, from the get-go, Yellow Sheri had eyes that gleamed brightly, frequently stealing glances towards Ye Laner.
Ever since Ye Laner took her seat, Yellow Sheri’s head would turn at every opportunity, eager to steal every possible glance.
By contrast, Murong Longque, seated beside her, maintained an upright posture, his eyes not straying once.
Even Ye Qingyu, her face veiled by light gauze in the southwestern corner of the stands, couldn’t help admiring Ye Laner with a few glances.
Yet, glancing towards the eastern stands, she caught sight of Jiang Qingyang from Qi Country, absorbed in staring at the southern stands just like everyone else.
After watching for a while, she couldn’t suppress a laugh.
Jiang Wang was indeed closely observing the southern stands.
However, his focus was not on Ye Laner at all, but rather on a robust man sitting to her left-front.
A man with arrogant features and a deep-set face, seated there as immovable as a mountain.
Of course, what drew the most attention were his eyes, naturally possessing the rare trait of heterochromia.
This was a potential rival Jiang Someone might encounter…
Xi Bei, the Inner Mansion Realm prodigy from Chu Country.
Sheng Xuehuai’s gaze swept across Ye Laner without a trace of inferiority, despite the stark contrast in their appearances.
He merely scrutinized her with the eyes of someone assessing an opponent.
Then he turned westward.
Seated right in the middle of the western stands was a group of prodigies from Qing Country, along with their team leader, the commander of the mighty Ba Jiong Army, Zhang Gu.
Sheng Xuehuai’s eyes settled on Huang Buxi.
This was a prodigy who looked “prematurely aged.” Clearly under thirty years of age, in his twenties, yet he looked like a little old man sitting there with half-closed eyelids, appearing to doze off…
A picture of someone in the twilight years.
He was probably the least spirited prodigy present, certainly not radiating any youthful vibe.
It made one want to verify if he was really under thirty.
The commander of Ba Jiong Army seated beside him, Zhang Gu, wore a proper and gentle expression, exuding the presence of a famous general.
He slyly poked Huang Buxi with Divine Soul Strength.
Huang Buxi jolted awake, straightening his back, shaking his head from side to side: “What’s going on!”
Zhang Gu said with a smile, “Otherwise, why don’t you go back and rest a bit?”
Huang Buxi stood up, ready to leave, but finally realized where he was and awkwardly sat back down.
Quite naturally, he raised his hand and greeted Sheng Xuehuai who was looking over.
Sheng Xuehuai smiled and nodded her head, then turned her gaze to the next prodigy.
Murong Longque from Jing Country, a man with a cold visage, exuded an aura that screamed ‘keep away’.
Facing Sheng Xuehuai’s scrutinizing gaze, he coldly deflected it back, almost as if he was about to say directly, “Challenge me, and I’ll send you back immediately.”
Sheng Xuehuai didn’t respond to this provocation, his gaze continued to move on.
Cang Ming, known as the “Present World Divine Envoy,” wore a large cloak that covered his face tightly.
Holding a scripture, he sat there meditating the entire time, seemingly indifferent to everything around him.
Sheng Country’s prodigy Sheng Xuehuai’s gaze made a round, eventually landing on Ji Zhaonan.
The unparalleled Ji Zhaonan was also one of the focal points in the circular stands.
Facing the gaze of Sheng Xuehuai, choosing his opponent, Ji Zhaonan neither dismissed nor paid much heed, merely returning the look indifferently.
Just as the prodigies of Mu Country would prioritize choosing a prodigy from Sheng Country to suppress in the formal competition, from Sheng Country’s perspective, Sheng Xuehuai’s choice of opponent should undoubtedly be Cang Ming.
His pretentious scrutiny was rather uninteresting.
Hence, the look of disdain from Murong Longque of Jing Country.
But Sheng Xuehuai’s gaze stopped on Ji Zhaonan.
“The strongest one present, I believe, would be you.”
He offered Ji Zhaonan a clasped-hand salute: “Brother Ji, please enlighten me.”
Once these words were spoken, Huang Buxi and Cang Ming, one too sleepy to react, the other with his response obscured by his cloak.
Murong Longque’s brows slightly raised, evidently disagreeing.
Ye Laner then looked towards Ji Zhaonan, observing his reaction.
Ji Zhaonan smiled slightly, stood tall, and holding his Shao Hua Spear, which was like frost and snow, stepped down from the stands.
He said to Sheng Xuehuai with a smile, “At least in terms of insight, you are indeed worthy of the title ‘prodigy’!”
Sheng Xuehuai gave a bow, gracefully accepting the compliment: “Brother Ji’s praise is too generous for someone like me to accept.”
As the first prodigy of Sheng Country, he achieved the God Arrives status before the age of thirty—an extraordinary figure.
He had the freedom to choose his opponent.
Challenging Cang Ming, forcing out more of Cang Ming’s methods, making Mu Country unable to achieve better rankings…
this might be a more beneficial choice for Sheng Country.
But his desire to challenge whom he considers the strongest has no fault.
Xian Nankui at the edge of the arena couldn’t help but take another look at Sheng Xuehuai.
As a Famous General from Dao Sect Country, he had only ever heard of the number one prodigy of this vassal state; he had no real knowledge of what kind of person Sheng Xuehuai truly was.
After all, Xian Nankui’s attention tended to fall on individuals on the level of Dream Endless.
Seeing Sheng Xuehuai’s choice now, it seems he was truly eager to challenge the prodigy of Jing Country!
He only wished to challenge the strongest!
Since the Yellow River Gathering evolved into the Various Countries Prodigies Gathering, both the Inner Mansion Realm and the Outer Building Environment had seen rare cases where smaller countries unexpectedly took the crown.
Although very rare, it had happened.
Only in the unrestricted under thirty competition had the champion never been ousted from the Overlord Country.
Because prodigies at this level are not merely dependent on luck or a few powerful Divine Skills to bridge the gap.
Everyone is a top-tier prodigy with the utmost talent.
What path do you seek?
What path will you become?
Prodigies from the powerful countries also possess the most top-tier legacies, resources, and teachings.
And yet…
Sheng Xuehuai still sought to challenge the strongest!
Everyone had come from the era of being young prodigies, and Xian Nankui, with his jujube-colored face, showed little expression.
He simply raised his hand and said, “Please!”
Ji Zhaonan, unparalleled both in person and spear, stepped onto the Arena.