Following Shenqing’s gaze,
Lin Yi’s attention fell upon two figures in the crowd.
Both men appeared arrogantly proud, each unique, standing out from the crowd like cranes among chickens, their astounding presence overshadowing the rest.
Pei Hong looked younger, as the foremost Heavenly Pride of the previous generation of the Blood God Sect, he had always been the focus of the sect’s disciples, and even though he had now become an elder, his influence and prestige among the sect’s disciples remained very high.
As for Xu Tianlin, he was steadier, standing nearly two meters tall with broad shoulders and a powerful frame, his eyes exuded an intimidating light, like a seasoned general.
This man had risen from the bottom levels of the Blood God Sect, and although he was less talented than Pei Hong, he had managed to position himself as his equal through genuine military achievements.
Shenqing touched his smooth chin and said, "According to the Second Elder’s judgment, each of these two men has a forty-five percent chance of becoming the next Saint Heir."
"Both account for forty-five percent? Doesn’t that add up to ninety percent?"
Lin Yi raised an eyebrow as he spoke.
Shenqing nodded, "The remaining ten percent is for you."
Lin Yi’s face revealed a mocking smile, "Only ten percent left for me? It seems the Second Elder doesn’t think highly of me."
Shenqing smiled and said, "Although you are the First Saint General, compared to Pei Hong and Xu Tianlin, your foundations are indeed too weak. It’s normal that you are not highly favored."
"This time, I will dazzle everyone’s eyes."
Lin Yi’s face broke into a smile, his words thick with confidence.
A look of surprise appeared in Shenqing’s eyes.
She didn’t know whether Lin Yi’s confidence was a blind belief in his own strength or if he indeed had the confidence to defeat the two geniuses of the Blood God Sect, Pei Hong and Xu Tianlin.
Meanwhile, Pei Hong and Xu Tianlin had also noticed Lin Yi’s presence, their gazes landing on him.
"Is this kid Chen Feng?"
The two appraised Lin Yi. Although, externally, Lin Yi’s chances of becoming the Saint Heir seemed slim, he was still the only candidate who could contend with them.
"A mere Seventh Level Realm Expert, his cultivation is too low. Compared to the two of us, he’s still too inexperienced."
After briefly glancing at Lin Yi a bit longer, Pei Hong and Xu Tianlin turned away, no longer paying him any mind.
Only Holy Daughter Shangguan Xin Yan knew that Lin Yi’s chances of claiming the title of Saint Heir were far greater than what the Second Elder had suggested.
If Lin Yi could display his true power, the chances of him becoming the Saint Heir could well exceed fifty percent.
However, at that moment, Shangguan Xin Yan’s feelings were conflicted.
This scoundrel, who had taken her innocence, she wished she could kill him herself.
Yet, in her subconscious, there was also a part of her that hoped Lin Yi would break through the obstacles and claim the title by overpowering all rivals.
If that happened, would there be a chance for her to reverse her loss of innocence?
As time passed, more shadows gathered outside the Blood God Palace.
All the elders of the Blood God Sect, including the five Guardian Dharma Kings, had arrived, quickly quieting the noise outside the palace.
The most powerful figures of the entire Blood God Sect had now arrived, bringing a sense of awe to the faces of all the disciples present, who dared not even breathe too loudly.
Just then, a powerful voice from the Second Elder suddenly echoed in everyone’s ears, "Welcome the Blood Empress!"
A woman, draped in Blood Clothes, stepping on a Blood Cloud, appeared before the crowd.
The people of the Blood God Sect, including the five Guardian Dharma Kings, all knelt on the ground, worshipping the Blood Empress.
With a wave of her hand, the people of the Blood God Sect then stood up.
Her authoritative eyes fell upon the Blood-clothed Elder, "Second Elder, explain to them the rules of the Saint Heir selection battle."
The Second Elder nodded and then began explaining the rules of the Saint Heir selection battle after a survey of the sect’s disciples.
Actually, the disciples present had more or less understood the rules before arriving.
To summarize, the Saint Heir selection battle was about tackling the tower challenge.
Eligible disciples of the Blood God Sect were to enter the Blood God Tower and face the challenges within.
The Blood God Tower comprised seven levels.
Within each level resided an energy body left by the exceptional proponents of the sect’s history.
These energy bodies, containing a strand of their will, possessed nearly the same strength they had in their youth.
To proceed, one must defeat the energy body on that level.
Ultimately, within two hours, the person who climbed higher levels would be the chosen Saint Heir.