Martial Cultivator Chapter 494: The Pulse is Speechless

Following Xie Nandu into the small courtyard, Chen Chao suddenly asked, "This time, will we be able to see all the true young geniuses of the world at the Northern Frontier?"

Although the Myriad Willow Convention was reputedly a grand event for the world's youth, its influence had waned in recent years. Otherwise, the Three Willow Temple from the Infatuation Daoist Temple would not have skipped the Divine Capital, and not a single sword cultivator showed up either. Among the Confucians, Buddhists, and Daoists, only Xie Nandu from the academy had made an appearance at the literary examination. The other two sects had not sent their most talented disciples.

Xie Nandu frowned and remained silent until she sat under the eaves. Then, she slowly said, "You've met the Twin Pillars of Daoism. Who do you think is more difficult to deal with?"

Chen Chao answered without hesitation, "Naturally, Yun Jianyue. No matter what, men do hold an advantage in cultivation."

Xie Nandu nodded, not refuting this, and said softly, "Deercry Monastery is sending someone this time. It's unclear if the temple has produced many young geniuses in recent years. They say the Sword Sect has been low-key these years, but I believe Deercry Monastery might surpass them in this regard."

"Fortunately, our relationship with the Great Liang is quite good. When we encounter them, we might be able to help each other. You can also take a good look at those monks."

Xie Nandu said softly, "As for the daoists, the Myriad Heaven Palace's great daoist sage came to the Divine Capital a few days ago and had some talks with Teacher. They actually reached a kind of agreement. You don't need to be too wary of them when you meet them. Besides, with Zhuxia's connection, they might even lend a hand."

"And haven't you met that sword cultivator from the Sword Sect that came into being? Aren't you friends with him, even if not very close?"

At this point, Xie Nandu suddenly seemed to realize something. "It seems that despite your notorious reputation in the foreign l

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