The goofy junior sister is the most eccentric person in the entire cultivation world.

"Hahaha, this is hilarious! She actually said she'd defeat a fifth-level Qi Refining cultivator with only a second-level Qi Refining cultivator?"

"He even said he would break through to the third level of Qi Refining within two days?"

"That's some serious boasting! They've blown their own horn!"

The outer disciples laughed so hard they almost fell over, and even Zhang Shiduo and his son joined in the laughter, their hearts finally at ease.

With Shen Rugo's cultivation level revealed, not only did the outer disciples burst into laughter, but even the cultivators who had come from all over the country were greatly disappointed.

"Is this the earth-shattering bet that the Star Palace pulled? Is this the boastful disciple with only five spiritual roots?"

"I thought I was going to have some fun and seek some excitement, but this is what I got instead?"

"Why bother betting? Just bet on Zhang Shiduo!"

The cultivators who had come from all over were now showing little interest.

If it weren't for the Star Palace's effective publicity, these people would probably have turned around and left.

Seeing this scene, Daoist Xingchen and Daoist Qinghe were overjoyed.

This is exactly what they expected.

Of all the people in the Star Palace, only the two of them truly knew Shen Rugo's combat strength and realm.

"Qi Refining Level 2? How come Junior Sister is only at Qi Refining Level 2?"

When Chen Tianba and the others saw Shen Rugo, their eyes widened in disbelief.

Xiao Qiushui, in particular, blurted out, "Didn't Junior Sister say she could break through to the third level of Qi Refining? How come she's only at the second level?"

"Senior Brother Xiao, Junior Sister Shen Rugo said she's confident she can break through to the third level of Qi Refining?"

Wu Xuemei, who was standing next to the five people, suddenly blinked and looked at Xiao Qiushui.

These past few days, her ears have been worn thin from all the praise these five people have given Shen Rugo, as if Shen Rugo were the most outstanding genius in the world, and not some mediocre five-elemental-root person at all.

"No, no!"

Xiao Qiushui quickly shook her head.

"Junior Sister Shen Rugo has been in seclusion for some time now, and her residence has been shrouded in magic by the sect's seniors, so we haven't seen her. Fifth Junior Brother was just saying that casually!"

Lu Haoran hurriedly explained from the side.

"So that's how it is. I thought Junior Sister Shen Rugo was deliberately hiding her cultivation level, or that she had a magical artifact to conceal it!"

Wu Xuemei couldn't help but feel disappointed, as if she really hoped Shen Rugo was a genius.

"Junior Sister Wu is joking. Junior Sister is just a newly initiated outer disciple. How could her cultivation level possibly be hidden from others?"

Besides, with so many Nascent Soul cultivators and above here, what magical treasure could possibly escape their notice?

Lu Haoran laughed.

"Third senior brother is right, I was being presumptuous!"

Wu Xuemei blushed slightly and quickly smiled.

She just wanted to test the waters.

In fact, it wasn't just them; as Shen Rugo appeared, almost all cultivators above the Golden Core stage used their divine senses to probe her.

They didn't believe Shen Rugo was at the second level of Qi Refining either, after all, this was something the Star Palace Sect Leader had been promoting for a long time.

No matter how you look at it, Shen Rugo is only at the second level of Qi Refining, just one step away from reaching the second level of Qi Refining, the Great Perfection.

"Haha, you flatter me! However, this child has a mixed-grade five spiritual roots, each with a spiritual root value of twenty-two. It's quite remarkable that he could reach the Great Perfection of the second level of Qi Refining in just three months!"

"In any case, the betting odds have been opened, so everyone should give it a try. Don't worry, as long as you place a bet, you're sure to make a fortune."

Seeing everyone's expressions, Master Xingchen laughed and tried to smooth things over.

"Sect Leader Xingchen is right. A person with a mixed-grade five-elemental root reaching the second level of Qi Refining in three months is already quite excellent."

"Perhaps a miracle will happen to this girl, breaking the ironclad rule that those with miscellaneous five spiritual roots cannot break through to the Foundation Establishment stage and become a Golden Core cultivator."

"Seeing how much the Starry Sky Sect Leader likes this child, he might even take her as his personal disciple! Hahaha!"

……

The leader of the Hunyuan Sect and others also laughed and teased.

"Shen Rugo, are you still going to gamble with me now, betting on the glass dress you have?"

Just when everyone was disappointed, Zhang Shiduo suddenly stepped forward and looked down at Shen Rugo.

"What's there to be proud of in a mere Qi Refining Level 5 cultivator?"

I, your senior sister, always keep my word. If I say I'll bet, I'll bet; I'll never go back on my word.

If you can't afford to lose 200,000 low-grade spirit stones, kneel down and kowtow to me right now, and maybe I'll let you go!

Otherwise, I'll beat you so badly in the ring that you won't be able to find your parents!

Before Zhang Shiduo could finish speaking, Shen Rugo shouted, acting completely superior, as if Zhang Shiduo was an ant in front of her that she could crush with one foot.

"Shen Rugo is actually this arrogant?"

"Is she at the fifth level of Qi Refining, or is Zhang Shiduo at the fifth level of Qi Refining?"

Everyone who witnessed this scene felt a sense of unreality.

"I was hoping to let you off the hook out of consideration for our shared sect, but since you're so ungrateful, don't blame me for not showing any mercy later."

Zhang Shiduo was furious that Shen Rugo had stolen his words.

"Junior Brother Zhang, stop your nonsense. Let's settle this in the arena. I hope you won't be begging me on your knees then!"

Shen Rugo rolled her eyes, looked up at the sky, and seemed to look down on everything.

"what!"

Everyone burst into laughter, and Zhang Shiduo's eyes blazed with fury as he rolled up his sleeves, ready to charge forward.