Chapter 1801: Chapter 1795: None of Your Business

As the gaze of those superpower big shots gathered on Zhang Menglong, everyone else also paid attention to him.

Zhang Menglong’s performance in the Ancient Cave Heaven was almost flawless; he first established a survival base, bringing a large population and wealth into his pocket.

Then, he launched three products, enabling others to move freely in the Ancient Cave Heaven.

Later, he single-handedly emptied a nursery full of Spiritual Medicine and Spirit Grass.

Finally, he even rejected the legacy of Yujian Villa, handing it over to someone else, proving he must have acquired a more powerful legacy than that of Yujian Villa.

Moreover, with his ranking on the Heavenly Prides list, without a doubt, he is the unique dark horse in this year’s superpower assessment!

"Hahaha, thank you, everyone," Zhang Menglong shamelessly waved to the crowd as he ascended the energy-condensed stairs.

"What does everyone think?" asked an elder from a superpower.

"This little guy’s Gift is unfathomable, and his origins are incredibly mysterious. In this generation, there should be no one more outstanding than him. Any force that recruits him is absolutely gaining a major general."

"I disagree; he’s too ambitious and stands out too much. Such people easily offend others. While he is a genius, a short-lived one doesn’t mean much."

"That’s not true; which genius isn’t ambitious? He accomplished so much in the Ancient Cave Heaven and is still alive. This proves he deserves his pride."

"We’re very interested in him at Yujian Villa. It’s said his swordsmanship has reached the ninth realm. If he could join us, we could definitely bring out his greatest potential."

"Hmph, if he joined Yujian Villa, your first move would be to treat him like a guinea pig, wouldn’t you? Even your villa master hasn’t reached the ninth realm in swordsmanship. What qualifies you to guide him?"

It was Qi Congyun from Sunset Sect speaking, "This kid has already agreed to join our Sunset Sect, so everyone can stop thinking about it, hahaha!"

"Elder Qi, that’s not quite right. Although you have an agreement, he hasn’t interacted with our other forces yet. He hasn’t fully understood us. I believe once he does, he’ll change his mind."

"What a shame Gu Xiao is a man; otherwise, our Moon Palace would certainly compete with all of you."

"We at Intercepting Sect won’t let him slip away."

"Hmph, when Divine Profound Hall wants someone, no one can take them away!"

"Hmph, who just said he easily offends people and isn’t worth much? You at Divine Profound Hall really talk one way and act another."

"Let him choose for himself. We respect his decision. He surely knows which force suits him best, and such a gifted Alchemist must come to Shennong Valley."

"Our Tianji Peak specializes in formations and various other techniques; he’s practically tailor-made for us."

The 18 superpowers almost came to blows during Zhang Menglong’s climb to the Floating Island.

Each assessment’s first place almost always becomes a leader of a generation, and compared to previous times, Zhang Menglong’s performance is notable as unique. Joining any force, he could greatly enhance their reputation.

Zhang Menglong quickly climbed to the Floating Island and, seeing the gazes of people from these 18 forces, felt a bit uneasy, as if this was more like a hunt than recruitment!

"Gu Xiao, this time you’re ranked first on the Heavenly Prides list. We’ve just discussed, and with your Gift, you’re more than sufficient to join any force. The decision now rests with you. Please consider carefully," said the Elder from Divine Profound Hall.

"Let me introduce myself. My surname is Xi, an Elder from Divine Profound Hall. You must consider carefully; choosing the strongest force is best for your future development."

Though Elder Xi didn’t say it directly, the meaning was clear.

All other forces are worthless, and if you don’t join us, you’ll regret it.

"Hmph, Elder Xi, that’s not correct. There’s no strongest force, only the strongest people. Don’t forget how our Sunset Sect’s core disciple came to confront you, killing a large group of core disciples and Elders."

"Qi Congyun, you....." The elders of Divine Profound Hall looked displeased. It was their greatest shame, nearly dredged up by Sunset Sect people each time, but they had no grounds to refute.

"Hahaha, just as Elder Xi said, you have quantity, but one-on-one, our students aren’t necessarily weaker than yours," said an elder from Intercepting Sect. "Gu Xiao, I promise you, if you join us, you can skip the internship disciple stage. I’ll report to the Sect Master to grant you core disciple treatment."

"As for your mentor, all Elders, Vice Sect Master, even the Sect Master, are yours to choose!"

"Hmph, what conditions Intercepting Sect can offer, we can too," an elder from Shennong Valley couldn’t hold it anymore. "Gu Xiao, although we might not be the best in fights, your alchemy talent will surely be maximized with us."

"Moreover, I’ve heard you possess a lot of amazing powerful flames," the Elder smiled. "Swinging blades and guns might not be our forte, but playing with fire, no one here can match us."

"Gu Xiao, regarding you, I’ve informed our Sect Master, and he has decided to take you as a disciple and is willing to use all resources to nurture you."

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"Everyone’s scrambling to have him."

"Indeed, offering such generous conditions is enviable."

"Only someone like him can receive such treatment."

"This might not necessarily be good; given his Gifts, many forces might choose destruction if they can’t have him. Once he chooses, the remaining forces will surely see him as an enemy."

"That’s right; he should choose a strong enough force to protect himself."

"He won’t really choose Sunset Sect, right? If so, his future days will definitely be tough."

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"Thank you, all elders, for your favor towards Gu Xiao," Zhang Menglong also felt overwhelmed by their argument. If he didn’t express himself now, it would be endless. "Gu Xiao is not ungrateful. Elder Qi from Sunset Sect has been kind to me, so I still stick to my choice."

"I choose to join Sunset Sect!"

"Hahaha!" Qi Congyun immediately burst into loud laughter, "Good kid, I didn’t misjudge you. Trust me, once you join us, you can definitely unlock the Nine Nether Sunset Art’s secrets; then it will be unstoppable!"

Zhang Menglong was about to step towards Sunset Sect when Elder Xi from Divine Profound Hall spoke again, "Gu Xiao, think carefully. Although Sunset Sect’s Nine Nether Sunset Art is impressive, few can grasp it. Don’t gamble your future, and think well about the consequences of being our enemy!"

When speaking this line, Elder Xi’s tone was already full of threats.

Zhang Menglong stopped, turned his head, and said word by word, "A handsome guy’s matters, are you going to handle them?"