Chapter 698
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Chapter 698: The Three Deputy Palace Masters
Su Yi turned towards the source of the sound and noticed three figures slowly emerging from the side of the hall.
The first individual who approached appeared elderly, his steps slightly unsteady. What made him stand out, however, was his round, plump physique. Despite his small stature, his shape resembled a ball.
Seeing such an elderly figure, Su Yi couldn’t help but think of Fatty Wang. This man resembled an older version of Fatty Wang.
Two other individuals followed behind, both elderly as well. One was dressed in a long, dark red robe, while the other wore a long gray coat. They appeared to be slightly younger than the first elderly man.
As Su Yi sensed the indistinct aura emanating from the three elderly figures, his expression grew serious.
The aura surrounding them shimmered faintly, subtly obstructing his inner energy and causing his mind and soul to tremble lightly.
“Impressive!”
Su Yi couldn’t help but feel awe, especially towards the first elderly man.
This individual was undeniably powerful, perhaps even surpassing Xi Wuqing in strength.
On the plain robe of the first elderly man, there hung an emblem almost identical to the one Xi Wuqing wore. The emblem had four corners and emitted a brilliant golden glow, even more dazzling than Xi Wuqing’s.
However, the emblem contained only six faint arcs of electricity, the sixth of which was barely visible and glowing dimly.
The emblem on the red-robed elderly man had four corners and a silvery-white hue. Inside the emblem, five lightning patterns shone brightly.
Meanwhile, the emblem of the elderly man in gray had an antique bronze color, with four corners as well. Within it, five lightning rays glowed brilliantly.
“I have seen the three Deputy Palace Masters,” a young man politely responded.
As the three elderly men approached, guiding Su Yi, Xi Wuqing, and the Green Emperor, the middle-aged man immediately bowed in respect.
“Guan Lan, Yan Lu, Yun Ding, it’s good to see all of you safe!”
The arrival of the three elderly men prompted Elder Suyun of the Qingyun Sect to smile, nodding and bowing respectfully, showing great reverence.
“Nice to meet you, Guan Lan, Yan Lu, and Palace Master Yun Ding,” Bai Mingshan immediately bowed, his expression slightly awkward.
“Guan Lan, Yan Lu, and Palace Master Yun Ding, please accept my respects,” Jian Wannian, too, appeared somewhat uneasy, lowering his head slightly and showing no arrogance in front of the three elders.
The young disciples of the Qingyun Sect, Tianxuan Sect, and the Divine Sword School all bowed respectfully in front of the three elderly figures. Their gazes were filled with awe and reverence.
These three individuals were the Deputy Palace Masters of Yutian Palace—extraordinary figures. Their sole purpose in this journey was to undergo the tests of Yutian Palace, filling everyone’s hearts with awe and longing.
“Thank you for your respectful visit, esteemed elders. We are merely deputy palace masters here.”
Among the three elderly men, the first, with a slightly unsteady figure, spoke up. His voice carried the weight of age, deepening with each word as he nodded to Elder Suyun. He paid little attention to Bai Mingshan and Jian Wannian, signaling that this elderly man was the one addressing them.
The other two elderly men simply nodded slightly to Elder Suyun, but their expressions grew displeased towards Jian Wannian and Bai Mingshan. It seemed that their words had already reached the ears of the particularly stern Deputy Palace Master.
As soon as the words were spoken, the elderly man with the unsteady gait turned his gaze towards Xi Wuqing, Su Yi, and the Green Emperor. His gaze lingered a moment longer on the Green Emperor, his eyes flickering with emotion. Then, all three elderly men’s attention focused on Xi Wuqing.
When the three elderly men saw the emblem on Xi Wuqing’s chest, their expressions immediately shifted, and their faces changed color noticeably.
“I am Guan Lan, the Deputy Palace Master of Yutian Palace in the Central Region. This is Yan Lu, and Yun Ding, who are also Deputy Palace Masters of the Central Region. May I ask how I should address you, sir?”
The elderly man leading the group took a few steps forward and stood directly in front of Xi Wuqing. Though his steps were unsteady, his expression was filled with respect. Compared to the way he had treated Bai Mingshan and Jian Wannian, his demeanor was much softer and more courteous.
The other two elderly men followed closely behind, nodding and offering a smile towards Xi Wuqing. Their attitude towards him was notably different from their treatment of Bai Mingshan and Jian Wannian, almost as if they were two entirely different individuals.
The three Deputy Palace Masters of Yutian Palace were capable of displaying disapproval towards the elders of the Divine Sword School and Tianxuan Sect. Bai Mingshan and Jian Wannian dared not voice any complaints, but now they were extremely deferential to Xi Wuqing. This left everyone in the room surprised.
Especially Bai Mingshan and Jian Wannian, whose faces revealed both surprise and confusion. They couldn’t understand the situation and took another, closer look at Xi Wuqing.
Soon, Bai Mingshan and Jian Wannian’s eyes settled on the emblem on Xi Wuqing’s chest. Upon seeing it, both of them were even more astonished.
“Palace Masters,” they said respectfully, “Please forgive us if we caused any inconvenience.”
Xi Wuqing also clasped his hands in a respectful salute towards the three Palace Masters and spoke, “Today, I brought this young person along for a simple examination. Nothing more.”
“No worries. Please wait a moment.”
Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan didn’t ask further questions. Yutian Palace was not one to pry into matters needlessly. After nodding to Xi Wuqing, she slowly walked towards the grand hall.
The middle-aged guide, seeing this, gave a slight nod and quietly withdrew.
Guan Lan, Deputy Palace Master Yan Lu, and Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding all walked together to the center of the grand hall. With Guan Lan standing in the middle, Yan Lu positioned to the left, and Yun Ding to the right, they stood side by side.
At this moment, the gaze of everyone in the hall was drawn to the three Deputy Palace Masters.
“Is it time for the examination?”
Su Yi felt an inexplicable sense of nervousness in his heart. After making a promise with Xi Wuqing, he had spoken with confidence. But if he failed the examination of Yutian Palace, it would be extremely embarrassing.
“Alright, it’s time for the testing. Those who are not involved, please step back. Those who need to be tested, please step forward.”
This time, Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding spoke. He glanced at the young people before him, his expression softening noticeably.
Upon hearing this, Bai Mingshan, Jian Wannian, and Elder Suyun immediately nodded and gave instructions to their disciples. Then, they stepped back.
“The test is very simple. It will guide you on what to do. Relax and give it your best effort. Some may look down on you, but don’t let that bother you!”
Xi Wuqing didn’t use voice transmission this time. A soft voice echoed, as though carrying a hidden meaning.
Su Yi glanced at Bai Mingshan and Jian Wannian of the Tianxuan Sect, understanding the implication of Xi Wuqing’s words.
Bai Mingshan and Jian Wannian understood as well, but their attitudes had changed. After seeing Xi Wuqing’s emblem, they had become far more cautious, especially with the presence of the three Deputy Palace Masters.
As they listened to Xi Wuqing’s words, Bai Mingshan and Jian Wannian’s expressions grew darker. They exchanged a covert glance at Xi Wuqing before their eyes shot a cold, sharp glance towards Su Yi.
