But reality was just that bizarre, that utterly inconceivable.
The disciple who had broken through to the Qi Eating Realm and made it onto the Hidden Dragon List in a single stroke was, unbelievably, Yang Jing—the one person none of them had ever considered!
Xu Ziqiang was the first to snap out of it. His eyes flew wide as he stared intently at Zhang Huailiang, his tone sharp with disbelief. "Is that true?!"
His voice suddenly shot up, carrying the oppressive might of someone at the Peak of the Inner Strength Realm, startling the nearby grass and trees into a gentle sway.
Startled by his reaction, Zhang Huailiang flinched and quickly nodded. "Of course it's true!" he said with certainty. "Senior Brother Xu, the news has practically spread throughout the entire Xuanzhen Sect by now. The Steward Main Hall has already posted the official announcement. How could it possibly be fake?"
