"I think this time, Young Master Jun Xiaoyao, he might even get a ninth-rank merit, right?"
"You're thinking too small. What kind of person is Young Master Jun Xiaoyao? He's someone who can conquer an entire Multiverse. How could he only get a ninth-rank merit?"
"I think he'll at least get an eighth-rank merit."
Some Prodigies were discussing.
Seeing this, Prodigies like Xiahou Divine Treasure had unpleasant expressions.
Originally, no matter where they went, they were always the center of attention.
But now, all eyes were stolen by Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao, seeing this, smiled slightly and said, "There's no need to praise me so much. Wouldn't it be awkward if I didn't get any merit in the end?"
"Haha, Young Master Jun Xiaoyao is joking!"
"Exactly, how can we compare to you?"
Some Prodigies seemed to be deliberately currying favor, wanting to get closer.
But at this moment, even the normally stern Town Boundary Army Commander looked at Jun Xiaoyao and said,
"Young Lord Yun Clan, there's no need to be so modest. As the son of the Gatekeepers, Emperor Tianya, your performance is indeed highly anticipated."
Even the Town Boundary Army Commander spoke, believing that Jun Xiaoyao's performance should not tarnish Emperor Tianya's reputation.
"That Young Lord Yun Clan is truly eye-catching…"
Among the crowd, a woman in a light-colored dress, with a graceful and beautiful appearance, had a subtle glint in her eyes.
Her long dress trailed on the ground but remained spotless, and her figure was delicate and graceful, as if radiating light.
It was precisely the female Prodigy from the Huangfu Emperor Clan, Huangfu Jing.
"However, if Cousin was here, he wouldn't be outshone by Young Lord Yun Clan."
Thinking of that Cousin, Huangfu Jing's beautiful face also showed a hint of blush, and her lovely eyes held a trace of longing.
The Cousin she spoke of was precisely a scion of the Huangfu Emperor Clan, a Gatekeepers's child, a deeply hidden Prodigy!
Most importantly, he was very low-key, unlike Jun Xiaoyao, who was renowned throughout the Boundary Sea.
But only those within the clan knew just how monstrous and outstanding that individual truly was.
"It's a pity Cousin didn't come this time, otherwise, it would have been a competition between two Dragons," Huangfu Jing thought to herself.
Although she also admired and adored that Cousin,
she also had to admit that she was impressed by Jun Xiaoyao.
In her heart, Jun Xiaoyao was one of the very few who could be compared to her Cousin.
At this moment, the Town Boundary Army Commander spoke again.
"Alright, the general situation has been explained to you."
"I can only say that this Demon Tide is extraordinary, and you must be prepared."
"For the next few days, you will adapt to the Three Emperors Barrier, and then someone will arrange for you to join the Town Boundary Army and go out to kill enemies and gain experience."
After speaking, the Town Boundary Army Commander also left.
The Prodigies present then became boisterous.
Today, they had truly broadened their horizons.
"Even listening to it, I feel a hint of hot blood boiling."
Yun Xuanxu smiled slightly.
As a sealed young king, his Heart-Nature was incredibly steady.
But now, he was also eager to try and earn merit.
Yun Yusheng's beautiful eyes had been fixed on Jun Xiaoyao.
She knew that this time, Jun Xiaoyao's performance would certainly not disappoint.
"Young Lord Jun Xiaoyao."
From the Li Clan Emperor Clan, Li Youwei and Li Feiyan also came to greet him.
Li Feiyan originally wanted to call him "Master," but she forcefully swallowed the words.
She hadn't told anyone about this.
"You've come too. Be careful this time," Jun Xiaoyao said.
Seeing that Li Wushuang hadn't come, Jun Xiaoyao thought he was probably thinking about how to turn the tables.
That would make things interesting later.
From the Tantai Imperial Clan, Tantai Qingxuan arrived.
From the Ancient God Clan, Gu Qingtian and Gu Xiaoyu also came.
And from the Eastern Imperial Clan, Eastern Qingwu also gracefully arrived, her gaze towards Jun Xiaoyao very complex.
As for Oriental Aoyue, it was impossible for her to come; she was plotting matters concerning the Doomsday Divine Sect.
Also, Vatican Green Lamp of the Great Thousand Temple, Guan Honghu of the Three Purities Dao Gate, and Song Daosheng of the Jixia Academy all came to greet Jun Xiaoyao.
"Wow, why are so many Prodigies gathered around Young Lord Yun Clan?"
"This prestige is simply too terrifying."
Some Prodigies watched in shock.
This was the force of the general trend.
Xiahou Divine Treasure remained silent.
From the Soul Emperor Clan, some Prodigies watching this scene also had deep expressions in their eyes.
The Soul Emperor Clan also had the ambition to become the foremost Imperial Clan.
At this moment, a voice came.
"Young Lord Yun Clan, I've long heard of your great name. Seeing you today, you are even more outstanding than rumored."
From the Huangfu Emperor Clan, Huangfu Jing also came.
Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
The Huangfu Emperor Clan, though low-key,
also had a Gatekeepers, and their foundation was not to be underestimated.
"This humble one, Huangfu Jing, wishes Young Lord Yun Clan a fruitful experience this time," Huangfu Jing said gracefully and appropriately.
"Thank you for your kind words, Miss Huangfu," Jun Xiaoyao said with a faint smile.
Huangfu Jing didn't engage in excessive pleasantries or try to build connections. She left after speaking.
She had come this time, in fact, to see just how capable Jun Xiaoyao truly was.
To see if he could compete with her Cousin for the leadership of the younger generation in the Boundary Sea.
Over the next few days,
the Prodigies from various forces wandered within the East Ridge Pass of the Three Emperors Barrier, adapting to the place.
Some Prodigies were very astute and intelligent, directly seeking humble advice from some Town Boundary Army soldiers to understand the situation in detail.
But Jun Xiaoyao simply meditated these past few days and did nothing else.
For him, this was just an ordinary experience.
If not to experience the Three Emperors Barrier and the No Man's Land beforehand, Jun Xiaoyao wouldn't even bother coming.
On this day,
an Elder arrived. He had purple-gold Qilin horns on his head, even wreathed with wisps of purple flames.
"It's an Elder of the Purple Flame Qilin Clan," a Prodigy said.
The Purple Flame Qilin, this was a powerful clan in the Heavenly Demon Universe, not weak in strength.
Although not pure-blooded Qilin, they were still powerful and possessed some ancestral reversion abilities.
As for why there were Yao Race within the Three Emperors Barrier,
it was because this was East Ridge Pass, a pass guarded by the Snow Moon Demon Emperor.
And the Snow Moon Demon Emperor was precisely the Universe Lord of the Heavenly Demon Universe.
So, it was perfectly normal for forces from the Heavenly Demon Universe to assist in guarding the pass here.
"Everyone, there's no need for unnecessary talk. I am Purple Wisteria, and I am essentially your current person in charge."
"First, I'll distribute the merit tokens to you."
With a flick of Purple Wisteria's sleeve, dense divine lights shot out, each landing in the hands of the Prodigies.
Jun Xiaoyao glanced at it; it was a jade talisman, incredibly smooth.
It was precisely the token for recording merit, connected to and resonating with the Magical Artifact, the heaven and earth treasure mirror.
"Alright, next is team assignment."
"Let me state in advance, since this is an experience, I don't care how noble your background is or how strong your backing force is."
"Everyone will be randomly assigned."
As Purple Wisteria spoke, his gaze swept over Jun Xiaoyao and the others.
Among those present, if there was anyone with the most prominent identity, it was undoubtedly Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao didn't mind.
However, he always felt that Purple Wisteria's gaze towards him carried a scrutinizing meaning, not entirely peaceful.