Divine Seal: I am a saintess of the human race, but also the heir to the Demon God.

The "feast" Bai Ling mentioned refers to a dinner party organized by the high-ranking officials of Haoyue City, inviting prominent figures within the city.

The purpose, of course, was to have the important figures from each temple, along with their younger generation, make an appearance and discuss the temporary formation of a demon-hunting team to participate in the selection competition.

Of course, this was just a preliminary round spontaneously held in advance by the six major branch halls throughout the entire Holy Demon Continent.

They still have almost two years until the official Demon Hunter selection competition.

Li Xin smiled and said, "Haoyue, you're so lucky! I heard that it was a banquet specially prepared for Bai Ling by the Chief of the General Staff, the Executive Officer, and even our Ice Beauty's father."

"why is that?"

Long Haochen was taken aback. Haoyue City was a medium-sized city, and the status of the military chief and executive officer was almost comparable to that of the hall masters of the six major branch halls.

These important figures actually lowered themselves to invite Bai Ling to a banquet?

Li Xin leaned against Bai Ling and said, "What else could it be? Among the younger generation in Haoyue City, Bai Ling is undoubtedly the strongest."

"Alright, you guys just like to treat me like a decoration."

Bai Ling irritably pulled Hao Yue and Li Xin off her, hailed a passing carriage, and got in.

Upon arriving at the government hall of Haoyue City, Li Xin, pulling Bai Ling along, easily made her way up to the third floor.

Bai Ling arrived early; the round table, decorated with flowers and candles, was empty.

Not far away, at a table, Nalan Shu’s signature laughter rang out, “Hahaha, you flatter me. This year, our Knights’ Temple has two knights who are qualified to participate in the Demon Hunter Selection Competition. I hope you will all take good care of them in the future.”

Surrounding Nalan Shu were Military Chief Li Aoxiao, Shen Xiao from the Magic Temple, Lin Jialu's father, and others.

Bai Ling looked around.

Aside from the people from the Priest Temple, Assassin Temple, and Soul Temple, the relevant personnel from the other three temples were basically present.

Long Haochen asked in confusion, "Sister, after this round, how come we've only visited three of the six great temples?"

Bai Ling explained, "The priests of the Priest Temple do not need to participate in the selection. Those who meet the registration requirements can directly participate in the preliminary round of the Demon Hunter Team selection competition."

"The Temple of Souls, due to its small number of members, enjoys the same treatment as the Temple of Priests."

"As for the assassins of the Assassin Temple, the situation is rather special. Before they sign up for the Demon Hunter Team selection competition, they need to go through many internal assessments before they can set off from the main hall."

Long Haochen nodded in sudden realization, "So, to some extent, before the qualifiers started, the only ones going through the proper procedures were the Knight Temple, the Magic Temple, and the Warrior Temple?"

Li Xin patted Long Haochen on the shoulder and said with a sobering tone, "Originally, Bai Ling didn't need to go through the formalities, but she was worried about you and me, so she chose to register for the Demon Hunter Team selection competition from Haoyue City."

Bai Ling picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and said slowly, "You can't say that. I'm just trying to integrate into the group and prove my abilities, so that people won't keep gossiping behind my back."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Jialu turned around to get something and caught a glimpse of Bai Ling out of the corner of her eye.

She put down what she was holding. "Sister Bai Ling, you're here! Why didn't you say anything before you came?"

Bai Ling caught the little girl who flew into her arms with a smile, and said helplessly, "I just arrived. I saw you were all talking over there, so I was sorry to disturb you."

"What's there to be embarrassed about!"

Lin Jialu took a satisfied breath of the black-haired girl who smelled of sunshine, then turned and glared at Li Xin.

Li Xin gritted her teeth, "What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen a beautiful girl before? Don't think that just because Bai Ling has cleared up the misunderstanding, I'll give you a nice look!"

Lin Jialu snorted coldly, puffed out her chest arrogantly, and said with a forced smile, "Is that so? In my opinion, that scumbag's taste isn't very good either."

Li Xin's eyes blazed with anger as unpleasant memories flooded back. "You!"

Caught in the middle, Bai Ling glanced helplessly at her younger brother, Long Haochen, who was hiding behind her and dared not utter a sound, and sighed softly.

She's so tired.

"Lin Jialu, how have I raised you at home? Making a scene in public like this is unbecoming!"

Lin Jialu's father walked over with a wine glass in his hand. After scolding his daughter, he smiled apologetically at Li Xin.

Li Xin stuck out her tongue and obediently said, "Hello, Uncle Lin."

Chen Chunhua, the temple master of the Warrior's Temple, also came over. "It's been a long time since I've seen you. Xin'er has grown taller and more beautiful."

As he spoke, he looked at Bai Ling and Long Haochen, "You two are the Bai Ling and Long Haochen that Shen Xiao and Elder Nalan keep talking about. You are indeed handsome and talented."

Bai Ling nodded. "Palace Master Chen, you flatter me."

Long Haochen bowed slightly and politely replied with the same words.

After a hearty meal, Temple Master Chen of the Warriors' Temple set a good precedent.

He briefly introduced the elite members of their Warrior Temple who were participating in the Demon Hunter selection competition this year.

Chen Si, Chen Chen.

Chen Si is twenty-two years old this year, and is at the fourth level of the fourth grade.

Chen Chen, the younger brother, is two years younger than his older brother and is currently at the fourth level, first grade.

Upon hearing this, Lin Jialu's father's face clearly showed a hint of surprise.

The Demon Hunter Team selection competition only selects young people under the age of 25, and the minimum entry requirement for cultivation level is the third rank.

For any city, as long as the young people they send out achieve good results, the city's leaders and the heads of the branch temples will be rewarded.

Li Aoxiao nodded with great satisfaction and said, "Very good, Hall Master Chen has set a good precedent for us."

"Next, shouldn't it be Palace Master Shen's turn to introduce the young people of your Holy Temple?"

Shen Xiao, the temple master of the Bright Moon Branch of the Magic Temple, stroked his beard. "I haven't inquired about Bai Ling and Lin Jialu's cultivation levels for a long time. Why don't we let them answer for themselves? What do you think?"

Nalan Shu, not to be outdone, said, "Long Haochen, Li Xin, you can answer yourselves too."

"Good good."

Li Aoxiao said "good" three times in a row, then turned to look at the red-haired Li Xin, whom he was more familiar with, and said, "Xin'er, as a local of Haoyue City, why don't you set an example for your younger brothers and sisters?"

Li Xin glanced at Lin Jialu, who was sitting silently next to her, and said smugly, "Li Xin, a Tier 3, Level 4 Retribution Knight."

Listening to Li Xin's introduction, Nalan Shu tried his best to control his expression, but the pride in his eyes could not be hidden.

Lin Jialu retorted, not to be outdone: "Lin Jialu, a third-tier, level-three ice elemental mage."

"cut."

Li Xin rolled her eyes and looked at her younger brother, who was sitting next to Bai Ling and seemed a little reserved.

"Little brother, it's your turn to introduce yourself."

Upon hearing this, Long Haochen humbly replied, "Long Haochen, a third-tier, level nine guardian knight."

Upon hearing this, everyone was immediately astonished.

How old is Long Haochen? He looks several years younger than Li Xin and Lin Jialu, yet he is already a peak third-tier guardian knight?