Chapter 1333: Discussion
In this round of the tournament, Lan Manshuang defeated her opponent and advanced to the top five thousand, but Yin Jian and Wang Teng weren't as fortunate and were eliminated.
After returning, the two of them didn't stay here but left the arena directly.
The Southern Continent Heavenly Earth Academy had several participants in the tournament, but few managed to advance.
Even Nangong Yuya was eliminated. She was a bit disappointed at first, but soon returned to normal since as long as Qin Hao made it to the top ten, it would be enough.
In the end, only Qin Hao, Wei Xianyun, Lan Manshuang, Kang Feng, and Zhou Liuxing advanced from the Southern Continent Academy, while everyone else faced elimination.
This result was similar to past performances, but this year, with Qin Hao and Wei Xianyun barely being considered members of the Heaven and Earth Academy, there was hope.
If Qin Hao could enter the top ten, it would break the Southern Continent Academy's thousand-year record since no student had ever made it to the top ten of the Tianjiao Grand Tournament in the past ten thousand years.
On this day, all of the top five thousand contestants had been determined, and the next round would decide the top twenty-five hundred.
Qin Hao and his group would rest for three days and then proceed to the next round on the fourth day.
Returning to the Heaven and Earth Academy's residence, it was noticeably quieter than before, with many eliminated contestants having already left in groups to return to the Southern Continent.
Upon returning, Kang Feng and Zhou Liuxing went to their palaces, while Zhou Wanqing, Mao Yunlong, and others stayed, waiting for Zhou Liuxing.
Zhou Liuxing, having made it to the top five thousand, was already eligible to enter the secret realm. However, the rank of the secret realm he could enter depended on his subsequent ranking, and he could also bring others with him.
Qin Hao, Wei Xianyun, Lan Manshuang, and Nangong Yuya gathered in the palace.
Nangong Yuya sighed, "Among the four of us, I'm the only one who got eliminated. Well, I guess we'll have to rely on you, Qin Hao."
Qin Hao looked at her and smiled faintly, "I can take you in, but I have a condition."
Upon hearing his words, Nangong Yuya's expression froze slightly, "Condition? You're not thinking of doing that with me, right? Don't be like that with Xianyun here."
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Wei Xianyun's expression remained unchanged as she smiled faintly, "If Sister Yuya is willing to humble herself to become a concubine, I wouldn't mind."
They were native to the Hidden Dragon Continent and not Earthlings, so concepts like monogamy were foreign to them. Here, strength was paramount, and every strong individual had multiple wives and concubines, with a vast harem.
Qin Hao said speechlessly, "Princess Yuya, you're overthinking. This condition isn't much for your Heavenly Phoenix Dynasty. After all, entering a top-level secret realm isn't easy to achieve. Even the offspring of top forces have to pay a hefty price to enter. You should understand this."
Nangong Yuya nodded, "I know this. Many top forces spend a great deal after the tournament to send their disciples into secret realms. Even if they can't enter the topmost realms, they aim for the high-level ones. Don't disregard Ren Jianxing, Mao Yunlong, and others just because they failed; in the end, they might enter high-level secret realms because their backing forces are willing to pay high prices."
Qin Hao said, "My request is quite simple. Your Heavenly Phoenix Dynasty should form an alliance with the Skyfire Dynasty. If the Skyfire Dynasty encounters trouble, the Heavenly Phoenix Dynasty must do everything in its power to support them."
Nangong Yuya immediately understood his meaning, "I understand your worries. You're concerned about those forces acting against your Skyfire Dynasty, right? Your concern is valid. They might do just that. Ye Lingyi and others are there. Capturing them would be enough to threaten you and potentially destroy the Skyfire Dynasty, which would ruin your foundation."
She paused and continued, "But Mr. Qin, you must realize our Heavenly Phoenix Dynasty's distance from your Skyfire Dynasty. By the time we respond to any conflict, you might have already been wiped out. All we can do is send some experts over in advance."
Qin Hao: "Yes, that's what I mean. I'd like to know how many people and what kind of experts your Heavenly Phoenix Dynasty can send."
Nangong Yuya thought for a moment and said, "I'll need to discuss this with my father. I'll give you a reply this afternoon."
Qin Hao nodded, and Nangong Yuya left to discuss the matter with her father.
Lan Manshuang spoke before Qin Hao could, "I'll also talk to my mother about this. After all, you're the protector of our Yunv Sect, and Yunv Sect wouldn't stand by and do nothing."
Lan Manshuang also left to contact her sect. Even though this was the Central Continent, far from the Southern Continent, they had special ways to communicate with their sect.
The palace was left with only Qin Hao and Wei Xianyun. Qin Hao looked at her and smiled slightly, "What are you thinking about?"
"Is the Skyfire Dynasty your dynasty?" Wei Xianyun asked curiously.
Qin Hao replied, "Sort of. I'm the State Preceptor, but the King is my woman, and that's where I've built my foundation."
Wei Xianyun paused and rolled her eyes at him, "Then who among us is the main wife?"
"It's not about a main wife or not. In my heart, you're all the same," Qin Hao said with a smile.
Wei Xianyun: "If there's no ranking, how can others be convinced? Certainly, among the harem, there must be one as the main consort."
Qin Hao smiled awkwardly, "Why don't you all compete for it when the time comes? Whoever wins gets to be."
"Alright, we'll compete when the time comes, and the winner will become the main consort," Wei Xianyun said with a serious expression.
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At this moment, Zhou Danqing entered from outside and said to Wei Xianyun, "Princess Xianyun, someone from the David Dynasty is looking for you outside, asking you to return to the David Dynasty's residence immediately."
Wei Xianyun nodded, said a few words to Qin Hao, and then left.
Qin Hao sighed inwardly. Zhou Danqing's timing was terrible; he had planned to engage in dual cultivation with Wei Xianyun.
Zhou Danqing saw his expression and knew what he was thinking, "How come you only think about doing that kind of thing all the time? Can't you focus on cultivating properly?"
"If I cultivate properly, those top-tier geniuses will feel even more despair. Danqing, do you think you're in any position to say that? You barely got into the top ten thousand back then."
Zhou Danqing's face flushed red at his words, "Get lost. Do you believe I'll hit you if you keep talking?"
"Even though you've broken through to the Early-stage Void-breaking Realm, you're still no match for me. There's no need to be so stubborn," Qin Hao said casually as he picked up a Spirit Fruit from the table and started eating it, looking relaxed and composed.
Zhou Danqing: "You eat slowly then." With that, she turned to leave.
Qin Hao suddenly said, "Wait, I need to ask you something."
"What is it?"
Qin Hao: "Are there many idlers like you in our Heaven and Earth Sect?"