System's Super Sect Chapter 1360 - 1172: Senior Li Bai Also Knows You (Super - , Requesting Monthly Pass!)

However, Wen Ping chose to hide his emotions without a trace, to prevent others from discovering his relationship with Si Haixian.

Collecting his thoughts, Wen Ping continued to calmly preside over the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking competition, and as per the process, he instructed for a heap of jade slips to be brought up.

In the upcoming drawing lots segment, Wen Ping sat back, his gaze not focused on the draw because Sikong Zhuxing had called out to him as soon as he sat down.

"Sect Leader Wen, I am Sikong Zhuxing, also known as Jin Hong. I have no other intentions; I just wish to make friends with Sect Leader Wen. After all, in this world, having more friends is better than having more enemies," Sikong Zhuxing spoke as if Prince Longyang was just air.

In fact, he did this mainly to disgust Prince Longyang, but not purely out of spite, as that would be too low-level.

This move, besides annoying Prince Longyang, was also to test Wen Ping’s stance.

Wen Ping did not hesitate and directly responded, "Senior Sikong, could a person like me, who’s not even at the Sealing King level, make friends with you?"

"Don’t keep calling me Senior Sikong, it sounds too formal. Since we are both from You Country, and it seems like I should be a few years older than you, just call me Brother Sikong. I, taking the liberty, will call you Brother Wen," Sikong Zhuxing replied.

Seeing Wen Ping responding to him in front of Prince Longyang, Sikong Zhuxing felt quite pleased and delighted, for this indicated that the Immortal Sect obviously hadn’t fully aligned with Prince Longyang, otherwise, how could they entertain him, an outsider?

Upon receiving this information, Sikong Zhuxing immediately became bolder.

Glancing at Prince Longyang again, he saw the latter’s complexion turn ashen. Although doing his utmost to maintain composure, the displeasure in his eyes was unmistakable.

Subsequently, no matter what Wen Ping was engaged in, he responded, even adding a few words smoothly to the conversation, making Sikong Zhuxing overjoyed.

It wasn’t until Prince Longyang suddenly spoke up, interrupting their warm back-and-forth, "Sect Leader Wen, the drawing lots have concluded."

Wen Ping slowly stood up, "Brother Sikong, I must attend to my duties now."

"Brother Wen, attend to your responsibilities. When you return, I’ll let you taste the fine liquor I’ve treasured for years. Even Celestial Unrestricted experts dare not drink much; just one jar could lay them down," Sikong Zhuxing said, deliberately setting up a topic for their later chat and preparing to foster their relationship.

Given that the liquor could bring down even Celestial Unrestricted, it hinted at its rarity.

But Sikong Zhuxing didn’t mind; as long as the liquor he rarely tastes himself could help advance his relationship with Wen Ping, he was content.

After Wen Ping left, Prince Longyang spoke, "Sikong Zhuxing, you’re quite in a leisurely mood. Instead of investigating the cause of King Wuqi’s death, you’re busy setting a date for drinks. But your Celestial Intoxication is nothing special. If it can bring down Celestial Unrestricted, why not call it a sedative?"

Sikong Zhuxing didn’t retort, merely inquiring, "Your Highness, I merely invited Sect Leader Wen for a drink. Is it not a bit too much to slander me like this?"

Prince Longyang snorted coldly, saying no more.

He knew what Sikong Zhuxing was up to.

What the intention was.

He wanted to stop it but was powerless because he couldn’t simply tell Wen Ping, "You are mine, don’t talk to Sikong Zhuxing."

That would be too domineering.

And very much lacking in dignity.

If not careful, it might even cause misunderstandings or resentment in Wen Ping towards him.

That was the last thing he wanted to see.

Because with Wuqi King’s death, apart from the Immortal Sect, he only had one Sealing King left to help him.

Unexpectedly.

Wen Ping’s voice echoed.

"Next is the pairing draw, and according to the process, each number drawn will invite a powerful Earth Unrestricted upwards to the stage. First of all, let’s welcome Prince Longyang to start us off!"

As the words fell, cheers roared like tidal waves.

Seeing Wen Ping invite him to the stage, Prince Longyang didn’t hesitate at all, didn’t even glance directly at Sikong Zhuxing, and proudly walked onto the stage.

Under Wen Ping’s guidance, Prince Longyang drew a number.

Seventy-three!

From the crowd on the plaza, numerous young talents sighed, after which, a young man of the Mountain Suppression Middle Realm walked out slowly.

"Next, let’s have Senior Sikong Zhuxing draw the next number for us, to see who number seventy-three will face!"

As Wen Ping’s words fell, Sikong Zhuxing quickly stood up and walked proudly onto the stage, drawing a number before looking at Prince Longyang with a smirking but not entirely genuine smile.

What lay behind that smile had little to do with harmony.

Prince Longyang naturally returned a cold stare.

"Number seventy-three versus number one hundred and thirty-one!" After Wen Ping announced the match list, he then invited Prince Longyang and Sikong Zhuxing off the stage.

As soon as he sat back down, Prince Longyang inquired, "Sikong Zhuxing, since I drew number seventy-three, and you drew number one hundred and thirty-one, why don’t we wager on the outcome? Let’s see who has better luck!"

Prince Longyang was in a foul mood.

He naturally needed an outlet.

He had already planned the script.

When number one hundred and thirty-one lost, he could mock mercilessly.

Because seventy-three was a disciple of the Immortal Sect.

And ranked fifty-third on the Hidden Dragon Ranking!

Far surpassing number one hundred and thirty-one.

Lose?

That was impossible.

"Your Highness, I’m sorry, but I really don’t enjoy playing such childish games. To be honest, this competition itself is quite dull," Sikong Zhuxing directly declined Prince Longyang.