Extreme Spirit Chaos Technique

"He must have used some kind of item that temporarily grants him the Wood Attribute. No matter what, I refuse to believe anyone in this world can possess three attributes and use them all perfectly."

The portly elder shook his head, very confident in his judgment. "A person’s body is like a vessel. Once forged, its size is fixed. If it’s filled with one type of Primordial Power, that power can be utilized to its full potential. But if another, incompatible type of Primordial Power is added, the space available for each will inevitably shrink. Even if the conflict doesn’t shatter the vessel, both will be stunted in their development, severely diminishing one’s strength. That’s what happens with two types, let alone three."

"Elder Zhu, you can’t be so dogmatic. The Extreme Martial Continent is vast and populous, and full of too many unknowns. There are those born with infinite strength, those born with the ability to control Magical Beasts, and even those whose spirits are one with the Gate of Nature. How can any of these people be compared to an ordinary person?"

"I may not want to believe it, but I can’t rule out the possibility that such a person exists. Three attributes... perhaps it is precisely because he has three, and not two, that he has not only managed to survive, but has actually grown stronger?" The mature woman’s gaze was fixed on Mu Chen on the screen, her voice soft yet thought-provoking.

"..."

Hearing this, the portly man known as Elder Zhu fell silent. He inwardly agreed with the mature woman’s words but still refused to believe that Mu Chen could possess three attributes simultaneously.

The atmosphere grew a bit awkward. To break the tension, Elder Zhu suddenly spoke up. "This kid certainly meets the recruitment standards for the Inner Courtyard; it wouldn’t even be an exaggeration to say he exceeds them. But his companions... their Martial Artist Realms are far too low. I suspect if it weren’t for him, they wouldn’t even be able to get through the gates of the Outer Mountain."

"That’s true..." Surprisingly, the mature woman quickly agreed with Elder Zhu this time. "As for the other five, I can’t discern their aptitude or talent, but based on their Martial Artist Realms and ages, they would likely be at the very bottom here at Holy Tomb Mountain. If their willpower is lacking or they can’t handle the pressure, coming here might just ruin their futures instead."

"No, you’re both wrong."

Just as they finished speaking, Shan Qiuhen, who had been silent all this time, refuted their statements.

"You mean to say you noticed something suspicious during the Empire’s tournament, Old Dan? Are those five kids terrifyingly strong too?" The portly Elder Zhu looked startled and quickly asked.

"..." Shaking his head, Shan Qiuhen replied, "No, nothing suspicious. After watching them fight, I only felt that their strength was a bit higher than that of ordinary Martial Artists of the same rank. But if I had to point out a special characteristic... there isn’t one. No, wait. Perhaps the icy girl who’s always with Mu Chen is a little special."

"Hm?"

After Elder Zhu and the mature woman both paused in surprise, the woman asked, "Then where were we wrong?"

Shan Qiuhen smiled faintly. "Those five kids won’t be entering the Outer Mountain."

"Huh? Does that mean those five will be eliminated? But the outcome is practically set in stone now," Elder Zhu said, slightly confused.

"Of course they won’t be eliminated. The Dean has already given instructions. As soon as these six pass the entrance examination, they are to be assigned directly to the Inner Mountain. And there are even more important arrangements for them."

"W-w-what did you say? Say that again!"

With a CLATTER, Elder Zhu shot up from his chair, his large belly jiggling violently.

"I said, the six of them will be going directly to the Inner Mountain..."