However, Zhang Yun accurately captured the subtle change deep in Zhang Tiangu's eyes.
This person seems to have murderous intent towards him?
The name Zhang Tiangu reminded Zhang Yun of Zhang Zigu during the Yunwu Sect period.
He had previously heard that Zhang Zigu's brother was a disciple of the Holy Temple.
If I'm not mistaken...
With this thought in mind, a cold smile slowly appeared on Zhang Yun's lips as he glanced indifferently at Zhang Tianlun standing beside Lin Ruoxue.
Things seem to be getting more and more interesting.
"I see." Gong Qi nodded slightly, glanced at Zhang Yun and Zhang Tianxing, and vaguely sensed that things were not as simple as they seemed, but he did not say anything: "The hunting competition will still be held as scheduled. Qin Zheng, may we begin?"
"Yes, Senior Gong Qi." Although Qin Zheng was filled with anger and embarrassment, he reacted quickly, cupping his fists towards Gong Qi and Zhang Tiangu, and said, "Thank you for helping me out today, Young Master Zhang."
Even though Ye Qianzhi didn't actually make a move today, Qin Zheng's prestige among the young people must have been greatly diminished.
This is what embarrassed Qin Zheng.
Since he ascended to the throne of the Qin state, he had never felt so frustrated.
"It's nothing, a small matter," Zhang Tiangu said casually. "Your Majesty, you are the one hosting today's hunting competition. I'm just here to watch."
"Yes," Qin Zheng replied, then cleared his throat and began to explain the rules of the hunting competition.
The rules of the hunting competition are simple: the hunting area is set outside the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, and the main objective is to hunt third-tier monsters.
Hunting a level 3, first-tier demon beast comparable to a human at the first level of the Heavenly Origin Realm earns one point; hunting a level 3, second-tier demon beast comparable to a human at the second level of the Heavenly Origin Realm earns two points.
And so on, until the ninth level of the Heavenly Origin Realm is recorded as nine-tenths.
If you are lucky enough to kill a fourth-tier monster, you will receive 20 points.
After all, fourth-tier demonic beasts are comparable to human experts at the Heavenly Gang Realm, and their physical bodies are even stronger than humans, making the possibility of hunting them across realms extremely slim.
Even the most outstanding individuals wouldn't dare to provoke someone without a certain level of confidence, let alone try to kill them.
Of course, there is another rule for the hunting competition.
That is, one can directly snatch the demon beast proofs from other contestants, but one must not intentionally harm anyone's life during the snatching process.
However, the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range is teeming with countless demonic beasts, many of which harbor deep hostility towards humans and will never show them any mercy.
Therefore, it is common for deaths and injuries to occur in hunting competitions.
Even if a whole group of young people died, it wouldn't be surprising. Apart from those disciples from truly prestigious families, few people would delve into the cause of death.
For this reason, the hunting competition has unwittingly become the best event for "righteous" revenge.
Both Zhang Tianxing and Zhang Tiangu held this idea.
After Qin Zheng finished his announcement, all the participants, having passed the first round of cultivation tests and received tokens identifying them, set off like a tidal wave towards the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range.
"It turns out that Zhang Yun's cultivation level is only the fifth level of the Heavenly Origin Realm. I wonder what Senior Gong Qi saw in him."
In the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, Zhang Tianxing and Lin Ruoxue walked side by side, with Zhang Tianxing's loyal subordinates behind them.
From the moment Zhang Yun and the other two finished their cultivation tests, Zhang Tianxing, who had initially thought Zhang Yun was incredibly strong, completely let go of his worries.
His own cultivation level has reached the sixth level of the Heavenly Origin Realm. While he wouldn't say that defeating Zhang Yun would be a piece of cake, he could certainly defeat him if he went all out.
He has that confidence.
Even if he fails to kill him alone, his men can surround and kill him.
Moreover, among his subordinates, there are several individuals with higher cultivation levels than him.
Zhang Yun is doomed to die in this hunting competition!
"Since Gong Qi has taken a liking to Zhang Yun, then Zhang Yun must have some extraordinary qualities," Lin Ruoxue replied absentmindedly.
"Ruoxue, I'm very curious, who exactly is Zhang Yun to you, and why do you keep speaking up for him?" Zhang Tianlun frowned slightly, somewhat displeased.
From the moment Lin Ruoxue shouted Zhang Yun's name, he had a vague feeling that the relationship between Lin Ruoxue and Zhang Yun was more than just a simple acquaintance.
Now, he subconsciously sided with Zhang Yun, making it even more unbearable for Zhang Tianxing.
He and Lin Ruoxue were childhood sweethearts, growing up together since they were little. How could he be outshone by Zhang Yun, an outsider?
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Chapter 231 Warning: It's so good!
"I'm not telling you that he and I are just ordinary friends." Lin Ruoxue shook her head helplessly.
How could she not see Zhang Tianlun's feelings for her?
But feelings are something you can't force, and he only considered Zhang Tianxing a relatively good friend.
There is nothing else.
"Ruoxue, I believe in you." Zhang Tianlun gave Lin Ruoxue a bright smile, but a shadow of gloom flashed in the depths of his eyes as he thought to himself.
"Ruoxue, Ruoxue, after all these years, don't you understand my feelings?"