Discussions about the purple sash selection test grew increasingly heated over the next few days. Everyone was arguing over who would emerge as the champion in the upcoming selection. 

　　It went without saying that the most popular candidates were the first seat gold sash disciples from the master factions of the various peaks. 

　　Su Wan of Cangxuan Peak, Wu Yue of Hongya Peak, Le Tian of Sword Cometh Peak, w.a.n.g Chen of Lightning Prison Peak, and Xia Yu of Spirit Rune Peak… these names were continuously mentioned by the many disciples, each one extremely popular. They were after all well known and powerful individuals, who were already more than qualified to challenge the purple sash selection since long ago. 

　　Through the upcoming purple sash selection, their reputations grew once again. 

　　Although all of them were formidable pract.i.tioners, there could only be one champion, and only one Genesis Star Pill would be awarded. Thus, the upcoming selection was looking to become an intense battle of the t.i.tans. 

　　As for Zhou Yuan, after the initial commotion caused by the news of his partic.i.p.ation, his name was gradually forgotten. 

　　It was likely that after the initial surprise, many disciples simply a.s.sumed that he was partic.i.p.ating to gain experience and prepare for future attempts. Hence, let alone being a popular candidate for champion, many felt that he would not make it to the stop ten. 

　　Zhou Yuan was not bothered at all by this treatment. He merely continued his low-key training in his purple Genesis cave dwelling, ignoring all the ongoing discussions.

　　As such, his name gradually faded from sight in the bustling Cangxuan Sect like a pebble being washed away by the waves. After all, when put next to such a grand occasion like the purple sash selection, a single gold sash disciple was hardly noteworthy...

　　Time slowly pa.s.sed by in this manner day by day.

　　    ...

　　Inside a certain cave dwelling. 

　　Yaoyao stood in the herb garden, tending to the various Genesis resources she had planted. Though she was wearing a simple dress, the sight of her beautiful face amidst the blooming flower garden seemed to make all the gorgeous flowers around her lose color. 

　　Quite some time later, she gently stretched her waist, before her gaze swept towards the depths of the cave. During this period of time, Zhou Yuan had hid himself deep within the cave to cultivate, hardly ever showing himself. As a result, her days were starting to become a little boring. 

　　"I could make a trip to Spirit Rune Peak…"

　　Muttered Yaoyao to herself. Just yesterday, she had sent a letter to Spirit Rune Peak to inform them of her intentions to visit Spirit Rune Hall today. She had heard rumors of its collection of countless ancient Genesis Rune, and it was the only place that could draw her interest in Spirit Rune Peak. Without it, she would have directly rejected peak master Bai Mei's invitation back then. 

　　She walked into one of the rooms, and changed into a clean set of clothes. After which, she gave Tuntun, who was anxiously following her, a little kick, sending him onto a nearby boulder. 

　　"Guard the cave and make sure no one disturbs him."

　　After she spoke, she left the cave with Tuntun staring at her in bitterness. 

　　Spirit Rune Peak. 

　　Yaoyao walked up the stone steps, pa.s.sing numerous Spirit Rune Peak disciples. Every disciple turned their gaze towards her. Some of the male disciples in particular could not help but stop as they stared at Yaoyao with amazement in their eyes. 

　　On the other hand, several of the female disciples were staring at her in jealousy. Yaoyao was simply too beautiful. In fact, she was so gorgeous that they couldn't even bring themselves to compare with her. 

　　The crowd would part wherever Yaoyao pa.s.sed. 

　　Even though she was clearly not doing anything special, she was akin to a phoenix that had barged into a crowd of beasts, so beautiful that every beast wanted to approach, and yet also feeling too ashamed to do so. 

　　Some of the more famous male disciples stirred restlessly. However, none of them ultimately dared to take that first step and approach her. 

　　Despite the attention, Yaoyao's gorgeous face remained impa.s.sive. In fact, her gaze did not s.h.i.+ft even a single inch, merely continuing to be directed at the stone stairs in front of her as she slowly strolled up.