632 Forced, From The Start of The Stifling Rod (1/2)

Disciple of the Heaven Dao Pavilion.

This status might not sound as noble in the Heaven Dao Pavilion, but if such a status were to be placed in the Great Xia Dynasty or in front of anybody else.

It was sufficient to garner respect.

The young man leaped from the back of the flying beast and landed on the ground smoothly. He held onto a stack of book. From a glance away, he was looking very confident.

”There are quite a lot of people here.” The young man scanned around, as he said in an arrogant tone.

Following that, three young men, who were dressed in scholarly robes, came down from above, with serious expressions on their faces.

”Brother Kong Qing!” One of them addressed him politely.

”Mmm, master had given us the responsibility to take over this Heaven Dao Pavilion test, thank you all for the hard work.” Kong Qing said and looked away from them.

”We will listen to your commands!” The three of them bowed.

Kong Qing did not continue the conversation with the trio, as he left and walked towards the crowded group of people. His eyes were shining brightly.

The biennial Heaven Dao Pavilion test can be said as the only ”big event” that contained interaction between the Heaven Dao Pavilion and the outside world. To be able to take on this responsibility, proved Qing Dao's capabilities.

Of course, other than his capabilities, there were also his qualifications.

Kong Qing might be young, but it was already six years since he had entered the Heaven Dao Pavilion. From the time he had entered the Supernatural State till the time he had reached the peak of the Rebirth State.

His path to the Heaven Dao Pavilion might not seem that outstanding.

But he had improved tremendously.

Taking on the responsibility wasn't as easy as it seemed. It involved explaining the rules to the contestants and more importantly, observing the aptitude and potential in each one of them.

Honestly, the purpose was to show them the difficulty of the Heaven Dao Pavilion test. And only in front of these difficulties, that one's problem solving skills and attitudes can be seen.

Similarly, it was also a way of pointing out one's potential.

As for encouragement...

It was not needed at all.

These three words ”Heaven Dao Pavilion” would be the strongest encouragement to many generations of families, as countless young men would crack their brains trying to enter it. Even princes from different countries would flock over just to contest.

Why would they require more words of encouragement?

”Mmhmm!” Kong Qing coughed as he stopped five steps away from the crowd. His eyes were as bright as a torch, emitting an oppressive feeling.

Over the years, those who could participate in the Heavenly Pavilion selection test were the elites and the talents from all countries. Therefore, the characters of these elites were predictable.

Arrogant, confident.

And Kong Qing's most important task here would be to let people lose their arrogance, as well as their confidence. To empty themselves and return everything to zero.

...

There were not many facilities at the bottom of the Heaven Mountain.

The luxuries were incomparable to the Capital City as well as the capitals of the various dynasties. In fact, they were even worse than the average small villages. Because there were only five small wooden houses.

Other than that, there were not even an egg in sight.

However the exterior of the five wooden houses looked extravagant, as they were made out of white wood. They looked very clean and tidy.

There was even a piece of land in front of the houses, and little white pebbles were laid out on the ground. They were of the similar sizes and shapes.

But…....

There was a lack of space in between them. With hundreds of people crowding on the piece of land, it looked very packed and squeezy.

The appearance of Kong Qing and three men had successfully drawn the attention of everyone.

It quietened the discussions of the crowd.

However, it was only quiet. To make it soundless would be impossible as there would definitely be breathing sounds.

Moreover, they were all elites, absolute top elites.

Many people were of higher status and it could be differentiated from the patterns printed on their fur coats.

”Why are there so many people here when only 32 tokens are received by the Heaven Dao Pavilion?” Kong Qing asked.

”...” Nobody answered.

There were only eye contacts between one another. Silence prevailed.

”Scram!” Kong Qing said coldly.

”Shaaa...”

Instantly, hundreds of people scattered to the back, leaving behind 32 young men wearing their royal fur coats.

Of course, other than the 32 men, the whole place was filled with the crumbles of fruits and biscuits.

”Great, the unnecessary people are gone, but…..” Kong Qing nodded his head gently as he scanned the whole area, ”Why are there still so many rubbish on the floor?”

”...” Silence again.

The 32 young men did not answer once again.

However, dozens of people who had already ran away came running back again, and all of them quickly bent down to collect the rubbish.

”Did I ask you guys to pick them up?” Kong Qing waved his hand as a white colour puff of air blew towards the group of people.

”Pong!”

”Pong, pong…..”

”Ahhhhhh...”

A few crashings sounds could be heard, accompanied by a few screams. Dozens of people who ran over earlier were all being pushed back.

”I understand that the envoy was trying to showcase his authority, but might it be a little too harsh this time round?” At this moment, a voice came out instantly from the 32 young men. Then, a young man dressed in a light blue coat, which was embroidered with an eagle-like beast above his chest area, stood up.

”Your Sixth Highness, please stand back quickly!” A faint sound could be heard just as the young men stepped up.

It was a woman wearing a blue long dress, looking pure and innocent. However, her face was pale and her mouth had a blood trail at the side.

Obviously...

The lady had just been attacked and was hurt terribly.

The young man in blue coat trembled when he heard the woman's words. He clenched his fists tightly before releasing them.

The young man decided to return back to the crowd.

”What, why did not retreat? You can't even defend your lady as a man?” Kong Qing gave a cold smile as he looked at the young man returning back to the crowd.

The young man clenched his fists again as he grinded his teeth together loudly. His cold eyes scanned the surrounding, but he endured silently and did not open his mouth to refute.

”I will give you a chance to defeat me then I will apologize to her!” Kong Qing had no intention in letting go of the young man, as he spoke and pointed at the lady.

The young man remained quiet as his body continued to tremble.

”You, can leave now!” Kong Qing waved his hand at the young man.