One person: Lu family bodyguard, who shattered Longhu Mountain with a single palm strike.

"Hey, isn't this Lao Lu?" Wang Ai stopped a long way away, tapped his cane twice with his chubby hand, and said with a smile.

Lu Ci snorted, his single eye filled with displeasure.

Lu Jin also disliked Lü Ci and was too lazy to pay attention to her, so he turned to look at Wang Ai.

"Yes, you're here too." Lu Jin nodded.

Wang Ai nodded with a smile, her chubby face squeezing together: "After all, this Luo Tian Grand Ceremony is a major event for the Celestial Master's Mansion and also for the entire world of supernatural beings. How could we dare to be negligent?"

That's what she said, but deep apprehension was hidden in the narrowed eyes of Wang Ai.

He had personally witnessed the strange phenomenon of lightning tribulation on the back mountain of Longhu Mountain a few days ago.

A peerless master who can forcefully sever the ascension is something that only exists in history books. Who would have thought that such an old monster actually lurked in the Celestial Master's Mansion?

Now that we're on someone else's turf, even the Ten Elders have to keep a low profile.

Lu Jin could easily see through Wang Ai's ulterior motives. He smirked and said, "The old master has his own decision. We old folks are just here to join in the fun."

"Joining the fun?" Lü Ci leaned on his cane and couldn't help but sneer. "I wonder who's so generous as to offer the Tongtian Talisman, one of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques, as a prize."

"Old Lu, your commotion has drawn all the extraordinary people in the world to join in."

"That's still better than some people who hide in the shadows all day, always thinking of doing bad things," Lu Jin retorted, raising her chin slightly.

The two old men were locked in a fierce confrontation, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

The younger generation standing nearby were already used to it.

Everyone knows that Lu Jin and Lü Ci don't get along; it would be strange if these two didn't bicker when they got together.

At this moment, Wang Ai's gaze passed over Lu Linglong and landed on Lin Mo at the very back.

"Hey, Lao Lu."

Wang Ai's cloudy eyes darted around, and she chuckled, teasing, "I didn't expect you to bring a bodyguard with you when you went out. He's so young, is he really capable?"

Lin Mo was planning how to make a fortune from the gambling at the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony, but he never expected to be caught in the crossfire.

He slightly raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over Wang Ai's smiling face, thinking that if this old fox was willing to offer a hundred or two hundred thousand, he wouldn't mind letting him see if he could do it.

Lu Jin put his hands behind his back and smiled calmly: "Brother Wang, don't underestimate me as a bodyguard."

"Although young, their strength should not be underestimated."

"When have the people I, Lu Jin, ever been perfunctory?"

"Is that so?" Wang Ai replied noncommittally.

He had a lot of doubts.

Lu Jin, that old man, is very proud and arrogant. There aren't many young people who can earn such praise from him. It seems this kid really has some talent.

Wang Bing, standing behind Wang Ai, scoffed dismissively.

Wang Bing stood with his hands in his pockets, his chin held high, making no attempt to hide the contempt in his eyes.

What abilities can a servant who is paid to do chores have?

It's probably just that the Lu family wanted to save face, so they found someone who's good-looking but not exceptionally attractive.

Lin Mo didn't even glance at Wang Bing.

With his current refined internal energy of over 180 years, plus various max-level divine skills and secret manuals.

And the terrifying realm where one can ascend at any time.

In his eyes, this kind of spoiled rich kid isn't even a monster that provides emotional value; he doesn't deserve to be in his sights at all.

This dismissive attitude, however, was interpreted by Wang Bing as utter arrogance.

Wang Bing frowned, gritted his teeth, and secretly made a mental note of this debt.

Lu Linglong keenly sensed Wang Bing's malice and immediately felt somewhat displeased.

Lin Mo was her top-notch bodyguard, whom she hired at great expense. Even her great-grandfather praised him highly. How dare a mere Wang Bing put on airs here?

Lu Jin glanced at Wang Bing, ignoring the junior's temper, and turned to Wang Ai, saying, "It's getting late, let's go to the back mountain first, so we don't miss our time."

"Sure, let's go," Wang Ai replied with a smile.

He certainly saw his great-grandson's little tricks, but so what?

His precious great-grandson can do whatever he wants, as long as Wang Bing is happy. Even if he gives a bodyguard the cold shoulder or cripples him, Wang Ai can handle it.

It's nothing more than apologizing to Lu Jin.

The group continued along the mountain path and soon arrived at a wide cliff.

The two mountain peaks are shrouded in mist, and the bottomless canyon inspires awe.

The only passage was a few thick iron chains suspended between the two banks.

This is the first test given to the contestants by the Celestial Master's Mansion. If you don't even have this much ability, then don't go to the back mountain and embarrass yourself.

Without saying a word, Lü Ci and Wang Ai each stepped onto an iron chain and walked steadily forward.

Lu Jin also walked steadily on the iron chain with his hands behind his back, as if walking on flat ground.

The remaining four young people stayed behind.

Lu Gong nodded politely to the group, "Gentlemen, I'll take my leave first."

After saying that, he leaped onto the outermost iron chain and quickly strode towards the opposite bank.

At the edge of the cliff, only Wang Bing, Lu Linglong, and Lin Mo remained.

Wang Bing finally seized his opportunity.

He turned around and stood in front of the entrance to the iron chain, looking Lin Mo up and down.

"Hey, you bodyguard," Wang Bing said with a mocking smile, "judging from what Old Master Lu was saying, you're not simple, are you? Why don't you let me see what real skills you have now?"

Lin Mo, with one hand in his pocket, sighed helplessly upon hearing this.

Today was incredibly unlucky. I ran into this troublesome guy who couldn't understand human language before I left work. The worst part is that he doesn't look like a big customer who can be squeezed out of us.

Lin Mo lifted his eyelids, looking at Wang Bing with a half-smile: "Do you have a key?"

Wang Bing was taken aback by this sudden question, his brows furrowing tightly: "What do you mean? Who asked you if you have a key?"

Lin Mo shrugged, her tone as amiable as a neighborhood committee auntie: "So, how many guns do you deserve?"

The air fell silent for three seconds.

Wang Bing was still pondering the logic behind that statement.

Lu Linglong, who was standing next to her, was stunned for a moment before she came to her senses.

Her pretty face instantly turned bright red, and she slapped Lin Mo's shoulder in embarrassment and annoyance.

"Lin Mo! What nonsense are you spouting!"

Lu Linglong bit her red lips and gave him a reproachful look.

How can this person throw out such dirty jokes? Doesn't he have any professional ethics as a top-notch bodyguard?

Wang Bing finally realized what was happening, and his already gloomy face instantly turned a deep liver color.

"You bastard! How dare you insult me!"

Wang Bing trembled with rage, pointing at Lin Mo's nose, with dark energy faintly surging in his palm.

The great-grandson of the prestigious Wang family, who is usually treated with great respect wherever he goes, was actually scolded by a servant of the Lu family.

If he could swallow this insult, he wouldn't be Wang Bing!

"What do you want to do?"

Lu Linglong stepped forward, blocking Lin Mo's path, and met Wang Bing's gaze without flinching. "The elders are still up ahead. Do you want to fight here?"

Wang Bing, seeing Lu Linglong's fierce protectiveness, was even more enraged. His finger trembled as he pointed at her: "Lu Linglong, have you lost your mind? We're four families, we're practically one team!"

"You actually spoke up for a bodyguard who doesn't have the same surname?!"

"Who's on your side?" Lu Linglong scoffed, her beautiful eyes full of mockery. "Dreaming in broad daylight? He's someone I hired, so naturally I'm protecting him. If you want to mess with him, you'd better ask me first."

Wang Bing was so choked up that he almost couldn't catch his breath, and he managed to say "good" three times.

"Fine, fine, you just wait! Don't let me see you at the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony!"

Wang Bing uttered these harsh words, feeling that he couldn't lose to these two in terms of momentum.

He had to cross this cliff in the most dashing way possible, to give them a taste of their own medicine.

Too lazy to walk along those iron chains, he spotted the opposite bank and channeled his inner energy into his legs.

"Walking on chains is nothing! Watch me jump over them!"

Wang Bing shouted loudly, his legs springing up like springs, and he leaped up like a large bird, attempting to cross the cliff that was tens of meters wide.

That leap was indeed graceful.

Unfortunately, he didn't expect that some people wouldn't want to see him jump over so gracefully.

Just as Wang Bing leaped into the air, his old strength exhausted and new strength yet to be generated, a strong mountain wind suddenly swept through the air.

The howling wind, carrying cold, damp air, pounded on Wang Bing like a heavy hammer.

"Holy crap?!"

Wang Bing's expression changed drastically. He was in mid-air with nowhere to gain leverage, and his originally perfect parabola was instantly disrupted.

His center of gravity suddenly shifted, and he lost control, plummeting straight down into the depths of the cliff.

Only his mournful screams remained in the wind.

"ah--!!!"

This sudden turn of events left everyone dumbfounded.

Wang Ai, who had already reached the center of the iron chain, turned around abruptly upon hearing the familiar scream.

When he saw his beloved great-grandson plummet into the abyss like a weight, his smiling face instantly lost all color.

Wang Ai was terrified, gripping her cane tightly with both hands, and roared at the abyss.

"Wang Bing!!!"