The entire place erupted into a frenzy. People from the West Land crowded behind Ju Hua, and more than seven people stood behind Southern Wang He, including Guo Zixia from the Northern Heavenly Dao Academy and others.
Among the last sixty-three people, only one stood bewildered — she was Gongyang Ying.
For a moment, Gongyang Ying didn't know whom to choose.
She glanced at Chou Zhan, then at Sikong Jing, and finally, under Sikong Jing's subtle eye gesture, she went to stand behind Chou Zhan.
Thus, the followers of the nine sword takers were decided.
Ju Hua had the most people behind him, followed by Wang He, while others had a scattered few.
Lastly, Chou Zhan and Sikong Jing were left, with Chou Zhan having Gongyang Ying as his only follower, while Sikong Jing had: not even a shadow, completely isolated.
He was entirely shunned, with no one willing to follow him...