698 An Unexpected Dramatic Change in the Divine Rain Pond (1/2)

Furthermore, this was such a blatant, unapologetic move. Did none of these people notice this act of cheating?

Fang Zhengzhi glanced over at Sixth Elder and the crowding Heaven Dao disciples. They looked back at Fang Zhengzhi, appearing completely calm as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

”....” Fang Zhengzhi finally understood what home advantage meant.

Should he protest? It would just be a waste of time.

Fang Zhengzhi wasn't that stupid to dwell on such meaningless things. Since Chi Guyan already left, he had to seize every second he had.

Without any hesitation, Fang Zhengzhi took a leap, imitating Chi Guyan's posture and splashed into the Divine Rain Pond. Just as Fang Zhengzhi plunged into the water, the spectating Heaven Dao disciples stared at him with eyes wide open, especially the thirty over disciples right by the water.

”....”

”That scoundrel jumped into the blue pond water. That's the Valley of Mysteries, isn't it?!”

”Ye .. Yes. Could it be that he doesn't know that the Divine Rain Pond is split into five streams? He should have jumped into the red Nine Heavens if he wanted to view the Nine Heavens Sagely Illustrations immediately.”

”He indeed entered the blue pond water belonging to the Valley of Mysteries, but isn't something not right? Didn't Senior Guyan inform him of the Divine Rain Pond's five streams?”

Amidst their astonishment, the Heaven Dao disciples seemed to have remembered something, and turned their attention instinctively towards Sixth Elder standing by the water's edge.

”Cough cough, regarding the changing pond water, as an elder of the Heaven Dao Pavilion, how could I possibly …” Sixth Elder forced out two heavy coughs. His face turned slightly red but after a brief pause, he waved his hand.

”The Pavilion Leader's orders were to allow this brat to enter the Divine Rain Pond. Although he accidentally … Yes, that's right, although he accidentally jumped into the Valley of Mysteries, he wouldn't face any imminent life-threatening dangers. That's just a training ground for disciples in the Rebirth State. He can still reach the Nine Heavens after passing the tribulations in the Valley of Mysteries. In fact, traversing the Valley of Mysteries first would be more beneficial to him. Numerous challenges and tests await him in the Valley of Mysteries which would greatly aid his training, so this can be viewed as a blessing in disguise!”

Sixth Elder very evidently emphasized the words 'accidentally' and 'blessing in disguise'.

Upon hearing this, the Heaven Dao disciples instantly realized what was going on. Just as Sixth Elder mentioned, Mu Qingfeng's orders were merely to allow Fang Zhengzhi entry into the Divine Rain Pond. As for the choice of either allowing him to ascend straight to the Nine Heavens or to first overcome one challenge in the Valley of Mysteries, Mu Qingfeng did not specify anything.

”To think that this scoundrel would be blessed with such amazing luck!”

”That's right! Letting him enter the Valley of Mysteries is already such an outrageous privilege!”

”Agreed. Usually, we would have to make some significant contributions before we have the chance to train in the Valley of Mysteries. This scoundrel is so lucky - he even chanced upon the Valley of Mysteries by accident!”

Just as the Heaven Dao disciples were praising Fang Zhengzhi's fortune, they exchanged glances and saw the smirks in each other's eyes.

After hearing the banter of the surrounding Heaven Dao disciples, Sixth Elder lifted his head slowly. ”You terrible brat, you can't blame me for this. How dare you beat up Third Elder and Fifth Elder like this? If I don't teach you a little lesson now, you'll really believe that the Heaven Dao Pavilion is your home!”

”Sixth Elder, we're going in!” The Heaven Dao disciples exclaimed in unison.

”Alright, go in then. Observe the Nine Heavens Sagely Illustrations carefully and remember, remain calm and composed!” Sixth Elder smiled and nodded at the disciples waiting by the water's edge.

”We'll remember Sixth Elder's advice well!” The Heaven Dao disciples replied simultaneously.

Following that, thirty over Heaven Dao disciples jumped in one after another, each plunging into the red pond water of the Divine Rain Pond.

”Yan Qing, do you want to go in too?” Sixth Elder looked at Yan Qing, his eyes flickering with a faint glow.

He still has high hopes for Yan Qing. This selection test this time round could be considered an unexpected development. Originally, the Heaven Dao Pavilion elders assumed that they could attract at least three talents without fail this time round. But in the end, Qian Wu died; Yan Xiu refused their invitation; and the only one now was Yan Qing.

Although Yan Qing was slightly more introverted, he still possessed undying talent which compensated any personality flaws adequately.

”Yes!” Yan Qing nodded.

”Alright, you have already reached the peak of the Rebirth State. According to the Heaven Dao Pavilion's rules, you can ascend straight to the Nine Heavens to observe the Nine Heavens Sagely Illustrations. What do you think?”

”I'll heed Elder's advice.” Yan Qing nodded again.

”Haha, very well. Jump into the red pond water then!” Upon hearing this, Sixth Elder beamed in satisfaction.

”Understood!” With that, Yan Qing plunged in with a splash, jumping right into the blue pond water.

All the Heaven Dao disciples observing from a distance were evidently astounded by this scene.

”Why did Yan Qing jump into the blue pond water? Isn't that the Jungle of Mysteries?”

”Didn't Sixth Elder explain this very clearly?”

”How is this possible? I heard Sixth Elder's instructions and they were absolutely clear … he couldn't be color-blind, could he?”

The Heaven Dao disciples glanced at each other in bewilderment.