Phoenix Destiny-Chapter 458 - 459 Who Comes First

“Exactly!

I heard before that she was constantly suppressed in the Nine Jade Palace and thought her tenacious personality was understandable, but I never imagined…

This is Heavenly Sea Pavilion.

The Nine Jade Palace may have wronged her, but Heavenly Sea Pavilion certainly hasn’t.”

“Overstepping leads to dislike.”

“That’s right.”

There were many who disliked Lu Mingshu, but there were also those who appreciated her.

After the incident with Dai Jingyu, some people spoke up for her, but now even those supporters were feeling uneasy.

Sure, she had been mistreated before, but the people who wronged her were in the Nine Jade Palace.

What did it have to do with others?

Even if Dai Jingyu got what he deserved, the senior management of Heavenly Sea Pavilion didn’t do anything to her, and Kou Wei even apologized.

Is there a need for her to act as if the world is against her?

This personality truly was unlikable.

Lu Mingshu couldn’t hear these discussions, and even if she could, she probably wouldn’t raise an eyebrow.

Her gaze finally fell on Kou Wei, and she spoke, “I know what you all are thinking.

Some people are dissatisfied, thinking my strength is all talk.

Some are skeptical, looking for a chance to test my mettle.

And some, want nothing more than to eliminate me.” She curled her lips into a mocking smile.

“I, personally, hate nothing more than evasiveness, so let’s put everything out in the open.”

With that, she reached into her embrace, pulling out a thin booklet, raising it up, “What you all want is right here.

You’ll know if it’s genuine with just a look.”

At these words, the bridge erupted in an uproar.

Some things remained unsaid, but everyone was in tacit agreement.

Lu Mingshu and Gentleman Lian Zhen both disappeared, and in just six short years, they returned having broken through the Divinity Transformation realm!

In their hands were secret methods far superior to Beiming’s techniques!

The Seven Truths Platform, having gained these secret methods, produced many more in the Entering Harmonization Realm!

The Nine Jade Palace quickly regained strength after a bloody purge, thanks to these secret methods!

All in Beiming knew these details.

This visit to Heavenly Sea Pavilion was ostensibly to celebrate Sir Wen Hai’s birthday, but truthfully, everyone hoped to observe Heavenly Sea Pavilion and the Ancient Jade Summit’s reactions and to see how the Seven Truths Platform and Nine Jade Palace would respond.

With both Lu Mingshu and Gentleman Lian Zhen present, all eyes were on them, eager to know if the rumored secret methods truly existed and if Beiming was indeed on the verge of change.

Yet despite everyone silently contemplating this many times over in their minds, no one dared to voice it publicly.

While everyone was caught off guard, Lu Mingshu forwent all subtleties, declaring such things in front of everyone!

What was she aiming for?

Did she truly intend to throw the secret methods out there?

Did that mean anyone could obtain it?

In the Xue family’s position, this man over here stood abruptly, barely managing to calm himself down before he slowly sat back down.

Truly a troublemaker, no one, having acquired secret methods, would present them openly like this.

He was growing more intrigued by Miss Lu, wondering how she would proceed from here.

If her intentions truly were to publicize them, did that mean the young miss from his family had a chance to obtain it?

And the Xue family…

On the main seat platform, the high-ranking individuals of Heavenly Sea Pavilion were equally astounded, but Sir Wen Hai simply smiled, turning to converse with an old friend, “This young girl has guts, doesn’t she?”

“Indeed, we couldn’t do this when we were young.”

The elders, however, weren’t quite as composed, almost holding their breaths while staring at the thin booklet in Lu Mingshu’s hand.

Inside the Five Dragon Mystic Water formation, Kou Wei was the first to react, saying, “Miss Lu, what are you doing?”

Lu Mingshu smirked, “Young Master Kou, isn’t your real question about how to obtain this secret method?”

Caught off guard, Kou Wei forced a smile.

Even Kou Wei was left speechless, and the others dared not speak.

At this point, a low chuckle arose in the arena; Ling Wuxia spoke up, “Miss Lu, since you’re being so straightforward, why not lay everything out?

You wouldn’t produce the secret methods just for show, would you?”

Upon hearing this, Lu Mingshu shifted her gaze towards Ling Wuxia.

Being stared at made Ling Wuxia a little uneasy, but fortunately, Lu Mingshu didn’t go against her immediately, “Miss Ling speaks directly.

Correct, since I’ve taken it out, it’s not just for show.

I know each of you wants it, but I can’t give it to everyone.”

Fang Zhen’s eyes gleamed, “The intention being, it can’t be given to everyone, yet it can be given to some, correct?”

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“To be precise, it can be given to one person.” She waved the booklet casually, adding indifferently, “If everyone had it, what value would the secret methods hold?

But if I hold on and refuse to give it, you would all find ways to steal it.

I detest this kind of trouble, so here it is.

Whoever wants it should come and grab it; if you have the ability to take it, it’s yours.”

Xue Yi stepped forward, “Are there any rules?”

Lu Mingshu smiled faintly, “I considered it might not go well with too many people, but as luck would have it, Young Master Fang made such a suggestion.

All major sects with the power to compete will enter the Five Dragon Mystic Water formation, right?

That way, under the watchful gaze of everyone, you can have a fair competition.

In terms of rules, there’s only one: let your skill determine your fate!”

Once she said this, the heavy breathing increased at the scene.

Now, who in all of Beiming wasn’t aiming for these secret methods?

With the opportunity to openly vie for it, who wouldn’t be tempted?

Not to mention those inside the Five Dragon Mystic Water formation, even those in the Entering Harmonization Realm who hadn’t entered from the bridge were getting restless.

The elders on the main seat platform kept their gazes fixed on them.

Most of those inside the formation were Heavenly Sea Pavilion disciples.

The ones most likely to obtain the secret method were from Heavenly Sea Pavilion.

Should they acquire these secret methods, Heavenly Sea Pavilion’s current biggest dilemma would no longer exist.

There’d be no need to seek alliances through marriage, neither would they fear Seven Truths Platform’s dominance nor its possible annexation of Heavenly Sea Pavilion.

Regardless of changes in Beiming’s ranks, Heavenly Sea Pavilion would still stand firm.

Elder Guo from the Ancient Jade Summit deeply regretted not bringing more people along.

Now there’s only Ling Wuxia in the Five Dragons Formation, and it’s uncertain whether she could succeed in the competition.

Others were less of a concern, but Kou Wei and Fang Zhen had deeper foundations than Ling Wuxia.

Over there, Lu Mingshu casually tossed the booklet onto the seventh treasure coral, resting her hand on her sword hilt, and asked leisurely, “Who wants to go first?”