The sovereign is out!

During each assessment competition, the elders of the top ten sects fiercely compete to recruit talented cultivators. The assessment competition, organized by the top ten sects, is a highly prestigious event, and most of the outstanding cultivators who stand out in the competition achieve good results.

Everyone was curious about which sect would secure the first place in this assessment competition!

For the top ten sects, recruiting the first-place winner of the assessment competition was a matter of great prestige.

"It's getting late. Why haven't they returned yet?"

"Yeah, the previous participants have already come back. Could something have happened?"

"Maybe Baili Hongzhuang has perished, and that's why the Young Master has been reluctant to return?"

Speculations emerged among the crowd. Given the Young Master's feelings towards Baili Hongzhuang, it would be normal for him not to return if something had indeed happened to her.

Han Hongyi, who was initially in a bad mood, gradually smiled upon hearing these speculations.

If that were the case, it wouldn't be unacceptable for the Young Master to return later.

He believed that Xilin must have already killed Baili Hongzhuang. With Baili Hongzhuang's strength, she couldn't possibly escape!

Even if something went wrong, relying solely on the strength of Baili Hongzhuang's group of cultivators, they would hardly survive in the assessment competition.

Just then, another figure appeared in their sight.

Seeing this figure, all the disciples present respectfully saluted, "Greetings, Master!"

A resounding and orderly voice echoed, expressing their respect and reverence towards Situ Yan, their sect master.

They never expected that the sect master would personally come out at a time like this.

Normally, it was very difficult for them to even catch a glimpse of the sect master. An existence like the sect master would not easily appear before them.

It seemed that the sect master was also very concerned about the outcome of this assessment competition.

Han Hongyi and the others also saluted when they saw Situ Yan's arrival, "Master."

Situ Yan waved his hand slightly, indicating that they didn't need to worry. Then he stood by Han Hongyi and the others, his gaze quietly falling on the mountain below.

However, there was no trace of any cultivators down the mountain.

"Now even the sect master has come personally. It shows how influential this competition is!"

"Guess who the sect master supports, the Young Master or Han Xilin?"

"The sect master has always been very good to the Young Master. I think the sect master will definitely support the Young Master."

"That's not necessarily true. This matter is not solely decided by the Young Master. The Young Master's wife represents Tian Gang Sect just like the Young Master!"

Compared to Han Xilin, many cultivators harbored disdain for Baili Hongzhuang's identity.

It was just that if a woman without any background like her suddenly became the wife of the Young Master of Tian Gang Sect, it would be difficult for people to accept.

At least, Han Xilin had been famous since childhood, and being with the Young Master would make it easier for everyone to accept.

Perhaps their inability to accept Baili Hongzhuang was due to their jealousy of not having such good luck as her.

"Master, the Young Master still hasn't returned. Could something have gone wrong?" Qin Ai's eyes revealed a trace of worry as she couldn't help but speak up.

This was the Young Master's first time going to the assessment competition to recruit talents. With the Young Master's abilities, nothing should have gone wrong...

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