I am a loser, but I defeated countless geniuses with the Soul-Calming Tower.

Chapter 2370

"Now the whole capital is saying that only you and the other two have a chance at the throne."

Facing Wu Mingquan, Fu Qiu's posture was extremely humble, showing no trace of arrogance.

"Oh?"

Wu Mingquan suddenly spoke, and the three Nirvana Realm fairies who were massaging him trembled all over.

Fu Qiu lowered his posture even further, his eyes filled with a mixture of emotions, making him appear somewhat fearful.

"Fu Qiu!"

Wu Mingquan suddenly shouted.

"exist!"

Fu Qiu responded hastily.

"That's just what outsiders are saying. I'd like to know, what's your opinion?"

Wu Mingquan continued speaking, and even took a sip of the fragrant tea that seemed to emanate celestial light after he finished speaking.

Fu Qiu's heart was pounding faster. After a few breaths, he said, "I believe that the Seventeenth Prince is destined for greatness."

"Ah……"

"You've done a good job of flattering me!"

"Keep a low profile from now on. The Sage Baptism at Ruyun Academy is about to begin. Come with me to meet Lin Xuan then."

"I suppose my thirteenth brother is also quite interested in this exceptionally talented individual?"

As Wu Mingquan spoke, he waved his hand.

"Yes! I'm resigning!"

Fu Qiu responded quickly and then left.

Only after they were far away did Fu Qiu let out a long breath and wipe the cold sweat from his forehead: "Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger!"

With a sigh, Fu Qiu quickened his pace to leave.

Meanwhile, in another luxurious mansion, Wu Mingkong and the Confucian sword immortal Kong Fang were playing chess.

"The Thirteenth Prince has once again beheaded my dragon head; Kong Fang is impressed."

"The master is still releasing water!" Wu Mingkong shook his head.

“Your Highness is too kind. I have done my best. Your Highness need not show me any mercy. I can afford to lose.” Kong Fang stood up and bowed.

"Hahaha……"

Wu Mingkong laughed: "Alright, I understand. You just love to take things seriously."

"Sir, you have already met Lin Xuan. What do you think of him? Is he as the rumors suggest?"

Wu Mingkong had already changed the subject.

"The rumor is false!"

Kong Fang sat down again and softly uttered four words.

"Oh?"

"Is it merely a case of being famous on the outside but weak on the inside?"

Wu Mingkong frowned.

Rumors say that Lin Xuan was exceptionally talented and unparalleled throughout history. Is this all just an exaggeration by the world?

"No, you've misunderstood me."

Kong Fang shook his head: "On the contrary, the rumors give him too low a rating. Lin Xuan is unfathomable and absolutely... cannot be an enemy."

“I look at him using the Confucian method of observing the universe, and it is as if I see… the clear sky.”

"what?"

Wu Mingkong rarely lost his composure, but at this moment his voice rose several decibels as he stared at Kong Fang with disbelief.

"These are my true feelings!"

"Thirteenth Prince, this time, we may lose to the Nineteenth Princess."

Kong Fang shook his head, and Wu Mingkong saw a sense of dejection in him.

He was utterly shocked. Kong Fang was gentle and refined, but only he knew just how proud and arrogant this man truly was.

But this time, just seeing Lin Xuan made him react like this, which completely overturned Lin Xuan's understanding.

Silence fell over the mansion, and Wu Mingkong's eyes constantly shifted with emotion.

After an unknown amount of time, Wu Mingkong calmed down and suppressed all his emotions.

"There are rumors that I have the support of Ruyun Academy and my seventeenth brother holds the power of the Imperial Guard. The crown prince position will definitely be between the two of us. My nineteenth sister is just a woman with no power. She will probably fail the exam."

"Now it seems that everyone was wrong. I'm afraid that my seventeenth brother and I can only play supporting roles."

This time, Wu Mingkong's words did not receive a response from Kong Fang, but Wu Mingkong knew that this was a tacit agreement.

"That's fine!"

Who can truly understand the workings of fate? Just do your best.

"I would like to trouble you to make this trip and deliver the invitation to Lin Xuan to visit Ruyun Academy."

After Wu Mingkong finished speaking, Kong Fang quickly bowed and left.

The next day!

Wu Mingyao returned to the mansion.

"Sect Master, Wuzhao Mountain will open in three days. I look forward to troubling you all at that time."

Wu Mingyao remained very polite, just like a disciple of Shenxiao, and showed no signs of being a princess.

"Each gets what they need!"

Lin Xuan waved his hand: "You'll have to walk the path behind Sun and Moon Valley by yourself."

Lin Xuan has a full understanding of the opening of Wuzhao Mountain and its connection to the succession struggle.

The third level of Wuzhao Mountain, Sun and Moon Plain, Sun and Moon Valley, and Sun and Moon Temple.

To enter Wuzhao Mountain, one must cut down trees on the plains, pick flowers in the deep valleys, and finally plant trees and graft flowers, with the path illuminated by a blaze of light. Only then can one gain the qualification to enter the Sun and Moon Temple.

What happened inside the Sun and Moon Temple was none of Lin Xuan's business; it was Wu Zhaoshan's decision on the next successor, entirely up to them.

"Yes, thank you, Master!"

Wu Mingyao bowed slightly.

Lin Xuan sighed helplessly. Wu Mingyao's etiquette was truly impeccable. If she were to ascend the throne, the Sun and Moon Divine Dynasty would surely become even more prosperous.

"Sect Master, there is another matter I have come to discuss today."

At this moment, Wu Mingyao spoke again.

"Tell me!"

Lin Xuan looked at her.

"The once-a-decade Sage Baptism of Ruyun Academy is about to begin. My thirteenth brother has sent an invitation to the sect leader and everyone else to attend the Ruguang Banquet."

Wu Mingyao, with her bright eyes and white teeth, explained the events.

"Is this for real?"

"I need to go for a walk!"

This time, before Lin Xuan could speak, Wang Xuanfeng and Luo Tongtian had already spoken up.

"You two aren't thinking of sneaking in, are you?"

Knowing them well, Lin Xuan couldn't help but ask.

"I do have this idea!"

Wang Xuanfeng responded quite bluntly: "But it's not necessary now, I've already been invited."

Luo Tongtian also spoke up at the opportune moment: "The baptism of sages can enrich one's foundation. It just so happens that you have given us many scriptures, which can further enhance our foundation. This baptism has been initiated at the right time."

"Mingyao, please thank the Thirteenth Prince on behalf of Lin Xuan. We will accept the invitation."

"Yes, Elder Luo!" Wu Mingyao bowed slightly and took out a special invitation card with flowing immortal light.

Wang Xuanfeng took it directly into his hand, his eyes shining as he looked at the information inside.

Lin Xuan rolled his eyes, sat up straight, and felt ashamed to be associated with him...