When everyone was focusing their attention on Yong Zitang, Chanui moved his gaze toward the three forms at the back of the party. He couldn't help but notice the strange atmosphere.

They didn't look intimidated despite having stepped into enemy territory. Rather what was most astonishing for him was the provocative looks those three were sending his older cousin.

"If I may ask, I heard that the Seniors came to scout a young talent this time around?" Yong Zitang asked the three elders.

"This is the case indeed. It's no secret at all." The armored elder nodded.

"Oh, this talent must be outstanding for you to come personally in such a remote place." He acted shocked and said.

Feng Feilong didn't know whether to laugh or cry at this old monkey's antics. He knew Yong Zitang too well since they were archenemies; right now, the look on his face was one he had seen too often. He wasn't sure what pill the old fox had eaten, but this wasn't the expression of a resigned and defeated man.

*What is he scheming?*

"Yes, In the past we've missed the opportunity to come." He paused and looked at Feng Batui.

"But recently we heard about a black grade talent emerging from your area. I know about the gratitude and grudges between you and Feng Feilong, but I'll advise you to turn back if you've come to create trouble." Honorable Hanwei advised him before his patience ran out.

"Um. Zitang, I know you have misgivings about Feilong. Given the friendship you two shared in the past, it's extraordinary how you ended like fire and water." Another elder rebuked as he paused with a nostalgic sigh.

"Hmph!" The two old fogies snorted when they heard the words "friendship".

"Good. Enough now, tell us why you've come." Honorable Renshu folded his fan and chided while smiling. He didn't care to mediate between those two but they were almost like children to him.

In the past, the duo ran amuck among the inner court disciples of his Snow Pegasus Sanctuary. They never became core disciples but their reputation was still reverberating like thunder from where he was.

After that incident, however, they were expelled from the sect, never achieving the core disciple status. Had they failed to save "that" person at the time, the sect would have obliterated their families and industries altogether.

"Thanks for your patience and kindness elder Renshu." Yong Zitang bowed respectfully.

"Zefon, you can take it out now." He restrained from sneering at Feng Feilong's face as he got up and ordered his subordinate.

"??"

"What is he taking this out for?" The crowd instantly buzzed with whispers after they saw what item the old fearful man demanded.

"Grandmother, what's that orb?" Feng Chanui looked in confusion at the crystal ball in the middle of the arena and asked.

"It's called a meditation crystal. It is used to assess meditating talent as well as elemental affinity. But I don't understand his reason for exhibiting this out here." She frowned and answered. There was one possibility that she didn't like. It was so ridiculous that she ruled it out subconsciously. While she strived for the future of her lineage, she considered the interests of the clan as a whole...

"Is this a farce? Yong Zitang, you've gone mad after all?! Let me escort you out then." Feng Feilong was ready to begin as he clenched his fist.

"Muddled old simpleton, just keep quiet and open your eyes! Haotian, come forward."

A young boy that looked around ten walked up and put a hand on the transparent ball.

Five seconds later,

"Why is it shining so many different lights, grandmother?"

The ball went yellow, orange, then red...

Li Zongren was impassive two seconds ago, but after he realized what was happening he took his eyes off his plate.

There were two things he cherished most in his life; food and treasures. He was usually content with having the former, but he wouldn't mind skipping a few meals if he could have the latter.

"Mystic Grade Fire Affinity!" The fat old man crushed his seat due to the excitement as he wailed.

The whole place turned silent after the words got out of his mouth, then stormed into an uproar.

As the place suddenly turned chaotic with shock, anger, and praises, Chanui understood that today's tournament was over and that a dark horse had become the limelight.