Chapter 928

The incident on the Path of Immortality was naturally seen by everyone outside the Tai Chi Diagram.

You should know, at this moment, the distance was less than five hundred zhang.

This also meant that if you were knocked off the Path of Immortality at this distance, it would mean elimination for these two in the assessment here.

No one outside recognized the two women, and they were immediately surprised and said, “Isn’t that Yan Hong and Wang Miaoxin from the Mixed Element Sect?”

“If I remember correctly, they also participated in the last Daoist Alliance assessment.”

“Yes, you’re not wrong, last time they did participate, and they were also eliminated in the first round.”

“No way, that’s so unlucky. Their cultivation seems to be at the Nascent Soul Realm, logically they should be able to pass the assessment, yet they fell at the first hurdle.”

“Failing twice in a row at the first hurdle, if it were me, I’d be distraught.”

“…”

The crowd was abuzz with discussion.

Han Zijing’s expression was gloomy, her whole demeanor like someone mourning a loss, then her gaze swept coldly towards Chen Mo, and she transmitted, “Was it… you?”

“Hmm?” Chen Mo looked puzzled, feigning ignorance as he transmitted back, “I don’t understand what Shibo is saying?”

Han Zijing is Zuoqiu Yiren’s senior sister.

And on the surface, Zuoqiu Yiren is Chen Mo’s teacher.

Therefore, there’s no issue with Chen Mo calling Han Zijing Shibo.

“Stop pretending to be innocent, those three are your women. Yan Hong and Miaoxin just attacked them and were then knocked off the Path of Immortality. Don’t tell me this has nothing to do with you.” Han Zijing’s voice was icy.

“Shibo knows they’re our women?” Chen Mo said.

“Of course.” Han Zijing replied.

“Then why did Shibo’s disciples attack my women? Surely it’s not Shibo who ordered it?” Chen Mo retorted.

“Of course not.” Han Zijing certainly wouldn’t admit it, after all, she’s a senior, and if word got out about such petty revenge against juniors, it would damage her reputation.

“I knew Shibo isn’t that type of person. It must be your two disciples acting on their own. However, Shibo, you saw it, my three Dao Companions didn’t make a move. Surely your two disciples offended someone else without your knowledge and were now taking revenge. Shibo, don’t wrongly accuse anyone.” Chen Mo replied with a tone dripping with sarcasm.

“You…” Han Zijing couldn’t miss the sarcasm in Chen Mo’s words and immediately felt even angrier, but she had no evidence against Chen Mo.

After all, this is an assessment; even if the two on the Path of Immortality were bribed by Chen Mo, as long as he doesn’t admit it, there’s nothing you can do.

Not to mention, Yan Hong and Wang Miaoxin were the ones who attacked first.

Meanwhile, many eyes were also on Han Zijing.

They knew Yan Hong and Wang Miaoxin were Han Zijing’s disciples, and now that they’ve been eliminated in the first round for two consecutive assessments, they wanted to see what kind of expression their master had.

So they noticed Han Zijing’s gaze subtly directed towards Chen Mo, and from her expression and lip movements, it seemed she was communicating with someone.

Sharp observers quickly realized Han Zijing was communicating with Chen Mo.

So they quickly recalled.

In the last Daoist Alliance assessment, Yan Hong and Wang Miaoxin were eliminated by Chen Mo.

This time, it seemed like they tried to attack the three women ahead, only to be knocked off the Path of Immortality by Xiao Ran and Zhou Qiqi.

These three women seemed to be from the Shenxiao Sect.

Chen Mo also originated from the Shenxiao Sect.

Consequently, many people began associating these three women with Chen Mo.

Those in the know soon revealed that the three women were Chen Mo’s Dao Companions.

Soon, the whole incident seemed to become clear.

Wang Miaoxin and Yan Hong bore a grudge after being eliminated by Chen Mo last time. This time, upon discovering the three women were Chen Mo’s partners, they tried to eliminate them on the Path of Immortality in the same way to take revenge on Chen Mo.

However, they ended up being eliminated themselves.

Zhou Qiqi’s intervention was more understandable.

After all, they’re from the same Shenxiao Sect, and helping out due to sect loyalty is reasonable. Maybe they even had a good relationship while in the Shenxiao Sect.

But Xiao Ran was a disciple of the Shangqing Sect, so why did he intervene?

And Xiao Ran’s cousin was defeated by Chen Mo in the last Daoist Alliance assessment.

The crowd was puzzled.

“Was it your doing?” Zuoqiu Yiren was also in Eight Trigrams City, and she transmitted to Chen Mo at that moment.

Chen Mo maintained his composure, nodded slightly, and then transmitted, “I did it just in case, same as last time. If they hadn’t initiated the attack, I wouldn’t have targeted them. They have only themselves to blame.”

Zuoqiu Yiren nodded in agreement. She wouldn’t blame Chen Mo for this; rather, she worried that Han Zijing, in her anger, might deepen her hatred towards Chen Mo, causing trouble for him.

Besides, Han Zijing is her senior sister, and Zuoqiu Yiren didn’t want both sides to become completely opposed to each other.

…

On the Path of Immortality.

Seeing his two senior sisters being knocked off the Path of Immortality, Wu Ming was stunned.

Xu Yong was dumbfounded by the sudden event, which was clearly beyond their expectations.

However, it wasn’t over yet.

In the eyes of the Shenxiao Sect’s members, Zhou Qiqi was relatively aloof.

But what they didn’t know was that Zhou Qiqi was quite determined.

Having agreed to something with Chen Mo, she was committed to fulfilling it.

Wu Ming had made a move just now, too.

Therefore, after knocking Yan Hong off the Path of Immortality, Zhou Qiqi immediately went on to attack Wu Ming.

Zhou Qiqi was at the Perfection stage of the Nascent Soul.

Wu Ming was only at the Early Stage Nascent Soul; he wasn’t as exceptional as Chen Mo, who could leap across multiple sub-levels and battle beyond his rank.

Facing Zhou Qiqi’s assault, Wu Ming immediately found himself at a loss.

But he was clever enough to retreat quickly, blending into the crowd of contestants.

The Path of Immortality exerted immense pressure, and with Wu Ming mingling among the participants, Zhou Qiqi couldn’t ensure pinpoint targeting of Wu Ming without harming other contestants, ensuring his elimination.

Zhou Qiqi frowned and had to cease her attack, then she transmitted to the three women, “Stay close to me.”

Zhou Qiqi must have slowed down; otherwise, given the three women’s abilities, they wouldn’t be able to keep up with her.

Jiang Ruoqing, Nangong Xue, and Nangong Yue breathed a sigh of relief, putting away the talisman papers they had taken out, already prepared for action when they sensed the sound of wind from behind.

“Thank you, Sister Zhou.” The three women expressed their gratitude to Zhou Qiqi.

However, Zhou Qiqi didn’t acknowledge their thanks but instead raised her gaze to look at Xu Yong ahead.

Xu Yong sensed Zhou Qiqi’s gaze on him, and cold sweat broke out on his back.

According to the original plan, if Wu Ming, Yan Hong, and Wang Miaoxin failed in their attempt, he would make his move later.

Unexpectedly, he dodged a bullet, for if he had acted.

Given the strength of Zhou Qiqi and Xiao Ran, he would’ve been at a severe disadvantage.