At the same time, the grand competition was also an opportunity to display the strength of the Xuanzhen Sect's younger generation to the other powers and families of Jintai Prefecture—a clear show of force.
It seemed his goal had been achieved.
Cao Zhen's eyes narrowed slightly. His gaze swept over the eager young figures below the stage as he wondered, 'I just don't know if the other disciples in the sect will bring me any more surprises.'
...
On the secondary dais.
The Xuanzhen Sect Elders, the lead disciples of the various peaks, and the Grand Elders from the Hong, Lin, and Su families who had come to spectate all focused their attention on Lu Shaohua, their expressions varied.
Lu Shaohua had already gained great fame in Jintai Prefecture for killing the Flower-Picking Thief, Li Zhikai, and the major families had long since taken notice of him.
