Meanwhile, the Fourth Elder praised Lu Yi and Wu Feng endlessly. She didn't blame them for their mistakes at all; instead, she acknowledged their progress.
The two of them blushed from the praise and stood obediently behind her, waiting to see Song Wanning take the crown.
The Fourth Elder glanced at Lu Yi. 'This boy has changed so much recently.'
'His talent is decent, so he was always quite arrogant and often looked down on others.'
'Now, he seems much more grounded. The untamed arrogance in his eyes has all but vanished, replaced by a newfound maturity.'
She smiled and turned her gaze back to the stage.
The three contestants were currently sitting cross-legged in meditation, but her eyes were fixed solely on Song Wanning.
'Whether Song Wanning takes first place or not, she's an incredibly rare talent for the Ancient Cold Sect.'
'If she didn't already have a master, the Supreme Elders would surely be fighting to take her as their disciple.'
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