Chapter 1610: The Spinning Top Won't Stop

"Who the hell is this?"

"No idea..."

"Since we've never seen him, he must be a collateral branch kid!"

"To be honest, I know even the famous ones among the collateral branches. This face is so unfamiliar, probably not well-known... So why is he going up?"

"I don't know either, but he doesn't look weak... Maybe he has a chance!"

...

Seeing this middle-aged man who suddenly appeared, the crowd below erupted in commotion, everyone looking at each other in bewilderment, unable to figure things out.

Among the younger generation of the same clan, the famous ones were basically known, but this one was so unfamiliar that no one recognized him.

"You are..."

Luo Qianzhen was also startled, frowning.

"I am Luo Tianya, the most collateral branch of the clan, and I've been away from the clan for years. It's normal that the clan leader doesn't recognize me!"

Zhang Xuan cupped his fists.

Since this time he came to make amends, with this opportunity, he naturally wanted to save face for the Luo family.

So, hearing Nangong Yuanfeng's words, without much hesitation, he flew straight up.

"Luo Tianya?"

Luo Qianzhen turned to look at the great elder Luo Qingchen beside him, who also looked confused, completely unable to figure out where this person came from.

"The clan has been passed down for tens of thousands of years, branching out... The collateral branches have no genealogy, so it's impossible to trace clearly. Perhaps there really is such a junior who has been quietly cultivating..."

After staring for a moment, Luo Qingchen found that he indeed did not recognize this person, and gave an awkward smile.

When a clan is large, there is this flaw. Every year, many juniors go out for training, and no one can guarantee whether they have been philandering outside. Once they have offspring, relying solely on appearance without testing bloodline, it's impossible to detect.

"Hmm."

Understanding this reasoning, Luo Qianzhen looked over somewhat helplessly: "Tianya, I can understand your desire to win honor for the clan, but... they are experts from the Hundred Schools of Thought, and the competition is about spatial comprehension. Strength alone won't solve the problem..."

For a collateral branch kid, he didn't think he could defeat the opponent.

Even the core member Luo Xuanqing had lost so easily, let alone others.

"Let me try. I'm the most collateral branch kid; even if I lose... it won't be embarrassing," Zhang Xuan said.

Luo Qianzhen fell silent.

What the other said was true; it was already very embarrassing. Whether this collateral branch succeeded or failed, it couldn't be worse than now.

Also, he could take the opportunity of the match to find his daughter.

"Alright."

After a pause, Luo Qianzhen nodded and looked at Nangong Yuanfeng not far away: "Senior, this Luo Tianya is willing to compete with your junior..."

"Compete? You're letting a collateral branch of your clan compete with us?"

The earlier Mo'er sneered, almost choking.

It seemed the Luo family had lost all face and was throwing caution to the wind.

Nangong Yuanfeng frowned, his expression displeased: "Our Nangong clan of the Hundred Schools flows with the blood of the ancient sage Zirong. We came in goodwill to challenge, following the rules set by Confucius back then, treating you with courtesy... Is your Luo family unable to take a loss, or do you intend to deliberately humiliate us?"

Even the core members were no match, yet they found a collateral branch no one knew... Wasn't this too disrespectful?

"Humiliate?"

Before Luo Qianzhen could speak, Zhang Xuan shook his head, a look of deep disdain on his face: "A bunch of trash like you... worthy of my humiliation?"

"You..."

Unexpectedly looked down upon by a collateral branch, Nangong Yuanfeng narrowed his eyes.

"If you don't dare to compete, just say so. No need to make excuses," Zhang Xuan said calmly, hands behind his back.

"You don't know your place!"

Mo'er was about to explode with anger.

They were from the Hundred Schools of Thought, coming to this remote backwater. Not showing respect was one thing, but to say such things—did he know his own weight?

Not only did he think so, but Luo Qianzhen also covered his forehead.

Did this collateral branch not understand how powerful the opponent was?

Otherwise, how could he say such outrageous things?

"Shameless, just like that Zhang Xuan..."

Luo Xuanqing also snorted inwardly.

He had deeply experienced Zhang Xuan's shamelessness as a former friend, but... that guy had real talent despite being shameless. Could you do it?

"If you want to compete with me, fine. If you can make this spinning top stand up, I'll give you a chance..."

Though furious enough to kill, Mo'er still maintained the lofty demeanor of the Hundred Schools, pointing at the spinning top not far away.

"Stand up?"

Glancing at the spatial spinning top, without any visible movement from Zhang Xuan, the lying object suddenly jumped up and spun continuously, as if afraid of being lazy and getting slapped: "You mean like this?"

...

Startled, Mo'er's eyes went wide.

He could barely make the top stand up, let alone spin. The only one present who could do that was probably his teacher Nangong Yuanfeng... and even he would need great effort. This guy made it spin with just a glance...

How did he do it?

Nangong Yuanfeng was also stunned.

Originally dismissive, thinking the other was here to humiliate them, he now realized that this unremarkable collateral branch was the true expert.

Not only him, but Luo Qianzhen, Luo Xuanqing, and the others were all dumbfounded, looking as if they'd seen a ghost.

"Could it be..."

His heart stirred, Luo Qianzhen thought of something and quickly looked at the great elder Luo Qingchen not far away.

"It should be. Besides someone who has comprehended the spatial seal, I really can't think of anyone else in the clan who could make this spatial top spin so fast!"

Luo Qingchen couldn't help nodding.

"We've been searching among the core members, never expecting... it would be a collateral branch!"

Luo Qianzhen's face turned pale with excitement.

They were about to lose, and the Luo family would lose all face, unable to hold their heads up. He never dreamed that the super genius who had comprehended the true essence of the seal, whom they had been unable to find, would appear on his own!

And he was a collateral branch even the great elder didn't recognize!

"To be able to make the top spin at high speed, the Luo family truly hides dragons and crouching tigers. Even I misjudged..."

Taking a deep breath to suppress his shock, Nangong Yuanfeng snorted and turned to instruct: "Mo'er, be careful. His spatial comprehension is no less than yours!"

"Yes, teacher!"

Knowing that this person was not simple, Mo'er shed his contempt and came to the center of the arena again, bowing with cupped fists: "How shall we compete? Please speak. If it's just making the top stand, I can concede."

"How to compete?"

Zhang Xuan kept his hands behind his back, not withdrawing them, not even assuming a defensive posture, looking over calmly: "Are you... worthy of me making a move?"

"You..." Mo'er's face turned red.

"Let that old man come, or... all five of you together."

Zhang Xuan said calmly.