Chapter 91: Chapter 87: Crossing True Star Array

"How can I let Junior Sister be embarrassed!"

"Since we are here, we are not afraid of the struggle. Junior Sister, just give us the rules. Whether it’s magical combat or financial combat, we have no objections!"

The tall disciple from earlier patted his chest and loudly responded.

But this remark caused many in the hall to frown.

Financial combat? Not everyone has family support; after practicing magic and achieving a certain realm, there’s no extra Spirit Stone left. How can we engage in financial combat?!

"The Bian Family has Masters to protect them, sitting on a Tier Three Spirit Island. What kind of household is that? Why would they need our Spirit Stones? Today’s Profound Grass Banquet is merely an act of benevolence from Ascendant, good fate for all of us. The term ’financial combat’ is too vulgar; in my opinion, magical combat would be better!"

"Indeed, the deserving should possess the treasures, so let’s go for magical combat!"

With this remark, the hall echoed with voices of agreement.

Most of the people who came today are confident and flamboyant, wanting to rely on strength to obtain the Profound Grass without considering spending their own money.

"That’s inappropriate!"

"The Bian Family is prestigious and does not lack Spirit Stones, but how can we shamelessly take Spirit Grass for free? Financial combat! Financial combat!"

However, many in the noble families also wanted to obtain the Profound Grass through financial combat, making the hall noisy for a moment.

Suddenly, the tall youth raised his voice, looked deeply at Bian Chuyao, and then seriously said:

"Brothers and sisters, please be quiet!"

"In my view, why not compromise and engage in magical combat first? The victor can then purchase the Profound Grass from Junior Sister Bian at market price. How about that?"

As soon as he said this, the Jade Hall fell silent.

Immediately, voices of opposition surged like boiling water.

"Who are you calling junior brother? Shan Yunlong, don’t make decisions by yourself here!"

"That’s right, what kind of family does Junior Sister Bian have? Why would she need Spirit Stones?!"

"Financial combat then; why magical combat?"

"We have already defeated heroes of our realm, being invincible in the same level. Is a single stalk of Profound Grass still undeserved?"

"There is no precedent in the Daoist School for winning magical combat and then spending Spirit Stones!"

"Junior Brother Shan, sit down quickly, stop talking. Your Shan Family has only had Foundation Establishment for two generations, yet you dare covet Junior Sister Bian?"

The hall was filled with a tide of rebuttals, openly and subtly mocking the tall youth.

Bah! You want to please Junior Sister Bian at the expense of our interests?

Today it’s either free or nothing at all!

One face is enough; you actually want us to contribute both people and money?

The cultivators in the hall, all elite Qi Refiners from the Cyan Peak Daoist School, were clear-minded, not letting the tall youth succeed, and their voices surged like waves, leaving the tall youth with a flushed face, forced to sit down.

"Brothers and sisters, please calm yourselves."

"Our ancestral elder long said that obtaining the Gold-Slaying Mysterious Grass was an act of forming good relations and a way to strengthen our Daoist School. How would it let everyone undergo magical combat and financial loss?"

Seeing the tall youth retreat with a flushed face, Bian Chuyao softly smiled and slightly raised her voice.

At Bian Chuyao’s words, everyone fell silent, no longer quarreling.

"We shall follow Junior Sister Bian’s lead. However it’s done, Junior Sister just provide the procedure, and we’ll have no objections!"

One cultivator in the hall spoke up, and everyone else nodded in agreement.

"Since that’s the case, then I apologize for being presumptuous."

Seeing this, Bian Chuyao did not hesitate, gently suggesting:

"Brothers and sisters are all talents of the Daoist School, with formidable strength. Engaging in magical combat one by one not only risks injury but also wastes time and effort. With over twenty people fighting in turns, who knows how long it will take."

"Coincidentally, this Golden Cauldron Hall was bestowed by my ancestral elder and contains an array known as ’Crossing True Star Array,’ which best tests the cultivators. If anyone can go the furthest in the array, they may obtain the Profound Grass!"

"If anyone can break out of the array, I have additional gifts to bestow!"

"Brothers and sisters, what do you think?"

Bian Chuyao smiled softly and looked kindly at everyone in the hall.

"This method from Junior Sister is very good, let’s use it!"

The tall youth who had sat down before stood up again, the first to express agreement.

After exchanging glances, everyone in the hall nodded as well.

"I’ve long heard the ’Crossing True Star Array’ is Master Bian’s proud creation. Ascendant once used it to select many outstanding figures. We are fortunate to enter the array, how can we retreat? Let’s follow Junior Sister’s words!"

"Indeed, as seekers of the grass, how can we be picky? Into the array! Into the array!"

"One by one magical combat is indeed slow, but failing to fight a full range risks dissatisfaction. Yet, breaking the array is clever; everyone can enter!"

The continuous voices of agreement in the setting finalized the method for competing for the Profound Grass.

Gu Yuan also did not dissent.

Bian Chuyao already had a plan in mind; her previous words were just pleasantries.

Everyone seeks acquisition; how can they oppose the wealthy Bian Family?

"If that’s the case, then let me invite the array into the hall, brothers and sisters, please take your seats!"

Bian Chuyao bowed to everyone, then solemnly revealed a Golden Seal.

The rays of golden light on the Golden Seal were dazzlingly mystical, causing everyone to fall silent in respect.

This was the Dharma Seal of a Golden Core Ascendant, containing traces of Gold-Attribute.

"Clang!"

The Golden Seal lit up, causing the entire Jade Hall to tremble slightly, as if a Star River descended, replacing the hall. Within the Star River, countless brilliant Star Patterns gleamed brightly, hanging down from the dome, forming distinct silver and dark stairs.

The steps were a total of forty-nine in number, standing straight in the center of the hall.

The mysterious scene before them captivated everyone’s attention.

The profound mystery of the Golden Core once again manifested in the world.

"The array has been set; please, brothers and sisters, honor me with your guidance!"

Bian Chuyao’s voice echoed in the hall, startling everyone awake.

"I will go!"

The tall youth was the first to respond again.

This time, no one objected, all eyes trained on him.

"Senior Brother Shan, be extremely careful!" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Bian Chuyao gave the tall youth a soft smile, gently reminding him.

"Thank you, Junior Sister, for your concern. I will not disappoint you!"

Listening to Bian Chuyao’s concern, the tall youth’s lips curled into a smile, he bowed to Bian Chuyao, then straightened his back and stepped confidently onto the stairs.

"Thump!"

Taking the first step, the tall youth’s body slightly sank.

His expression was somewhat solemn but not overly heavy.

"Thump, thump, thump!"

Then he took a deep breath, ascending quickly up six steps in one breath.

Managing to reach six steps without incident lightened his expression a bit, and he continued upward, reaching the eighth step.

"Boom!"

As soon as he stepped onto the eighth step, the tall youth turned pale and stood in place, only reacting after several moments before continuing upward.

Everyone watched him intently.

Despite the tall youth’s inappropriate intentions toward Bian Chuyao, which made everyone disdain him, he hailed from a noble family with extraordinary talent and considerable strength, certainly a formidable rival in direct combat.

Thus, everyone watched him seriously.

Though the tall youth stumbled several times and paused frequently, he ultimately reached the thirtieth step.

But upon the thirty-first step, his figure staggered, and he suddenly fell off the stairs.

Before anyone could react, the tall youth had already returned to his seat on the mat.

His face was just pale, drenched in sweat.