Jealousy ignited among several Golden Dragon Beastn nearby.
Si Yan had planned to check on Jin Tong’s recovery.
But she eerily felt it would be better to retreat.
Just as Si Yan stood up, Jin Yang grabbed a block of ice Tai Seng had refined and shoved it straight into Jin Tong’s arms!
Jin Tong scread from the cold, "No, no, no, no!"
Jin Kun and Jin Qian didn’t care for anything else. Each grabbed a large piece of ice, staring malevolently at Jin Tong as they said, "Little Five, co here, let your brothers give you so love."
Jin Tong cried out, "Sister! Save , Sister!"
The High Priest competition was finally about to begin.
It was the most anticipated event in the entire Beast World. Most residents of Myriad Beasts City, along with visitors who ca to witness the ceremony, had arrived early at the Divine Mountain behind Myriad Beasts City to secure their spots.
So Beastn had even stayed up all night to snag a front-row seat.
The Divine Temple was surrounded by an impenetrable crowd, and the Beastn of Myriad Beasts City were having a tough ti maintaining order.
Next to the magnificent Divine Temple stood a grand, open-air altar!
It was built at the highest point of Divine Mountain and was known as the place closest to the gods.
Priests ascended this altar by climbing the Cloud Ladder, praying to the heavens and seeking blessings from the Beast God.
The Beastn excitedly discussed among themselves, "This year’s High Priest competition is definitely extraordinary."
"That’s right! In previous competitions, the High Priest never participated. But this ti, even High Priest Bai Feng is taking part."
"I have a feeling that with the High Priest present, we’ll definitely be able to see the Beast God!"
While many Beastn were excited, others dampened the mood.
"Have you heard? That annoying female, Jin Yao, is also participating."
"How does she even qualify for the High Priest competition? She’s just a wicked female; how dare she presu to ascend the altar?"
"It’s all because she has a good foster father and mother, isn’t it? I really don’t understand what the Golden Dragon Tribe is thinking, doting on a wicked female instead of our wise Si Yan."
"I hope she draws an early slot. Please don’t let her be the one to just pick up the benefits after the High Priest succeeds."
Amidst the Beastn’s discussions, a Tiger Beastman took the stage and announced, "Today is the High Priest competition! We will now begin the drawing of lots!"
The drawing of lots determined the order in which the priests would ascend the altar.
Behind Si Yan, Tai Seng whispered, "Si Yan, the best slots are usually the first and the last. It’s said that the first to ascend the altar will receive encouragent from the Beast God and have an easier ti than the others. The last one is often the most eye-catching, the grand finale."
Si Yan smiled. "It takes a lot of luck to draw the first or last slot. But as long as one’s strength is sufficient, the order doesn’t matter."
One after another, the priests drew their branches.
Bai Feng had just finished drawing. She held up her branch and counted seven small twigs on it.
A White Tiger Beastman announced, "High Priest Bai Feng will be seventh to ascend the altar!"
Cheers erupted from the Beastn. "High Priest! High Priest! High Priest!"
Following the cheers, the Beastn began to buzz with conversation.
"High Priest Bai Feng is seventh."
"Who do you think will be last?"
"As long as it’s not Jin Yao, I don’t care who it is!"
"Exactly! If High Priest Bai Feng summons the Beast God, wouldn’t the last one just be reaping his rewards? That’s so infuriating."
Then it was Myriad Beasts City’s turn. Their priest drew a branch and held it up; it had only a single twig.
The White Tiger Beastman announced, "The Priest from Myriad Beasts City will be first to ascend the altar!"
Once Myriad Beasts City’s order was announced, the Beastn below erupted into cheers.
"Myriad Beasts City! Myriad Beasts City! Myriad Beasts City!"
Being the first to go was an excellent position.
Following that, Water City, Imperial City, White Tiger City, and rmaid City also finished their draws.
They would go second, third, fourth, and fifth, respectively.
Only Si Yan and Jin Yao had yet to draw. The only remaining slots were sixth and eighth.
The eighth slot was the coveted final position—the best one.
The White Tiger Beastman presented the container with the remaining branches to Si Yan.
Just as Si Yan was about to draw, Jin Yao interjected, "Is Myriad Beasts City trying to rig this? Letting Si Yan draw now to ensure she gets the final, show-stopping spot?"
Jin Yao certainly knew how to be sarcastic.
The White Tiger Beastman frowned slightly. "Countless Sages have verified that the drawing is fair. Whether it’s you or Priest Si Yan, the probability of drawing the eighth slot is the sa."
Jin Yao scoffed, "Everyone knows you’ve all been bewitched by Si Yan! Who would dare claim you’re not rigging this in her favor?"
Si Yan suddenly retracted her hand. "If I draw eighth, you’ll claim I cheated, and my position will be seen as illegitimate. But if I draw sixth, then you’ll get eighth. TSK. It seems you don’t lose out either way, do you?"
Jin Yao glared at Si Yan, her eyes filled with venomous resentnt.
It’s all her fault! Ever since she appeared, nothing has gone right for !
Si Yan suddenly leaned close to Jin Yao’s ear and whispered, "Do you really think you can summon the Beast God?"
Jin Yao retorted venomously, "Your provocations are aningless, Si Yan. Let tell you the truth: the Beast God is already dead."
Si Yan laughed as if she had heard the most hilarious joke. "What a funny joke! Who told you that?"
Jin Yao sneered, "You don’t believe it, do you? No one has summoned the Beast God for so many years. It definitely won’t happen today either!"
Si Yan proposed, "Shall we make a bet then?"
"A bet?" Jin Yao asked. "What do you want to bet?"
Si Yan smiled. "Let’s bet on whether or not the Beast God can be summoned today."
Jin Yao’s expression shifted instantly.
Then, she looked as if she was about to burst out laughing.
And here I thought Si Yan was so capable! Turns out she doesn’t even know the Beast God is no longer in this world!
"Fine!" Jin Yao exclaid. "If you can’t summon the Beast God today, you’ll renounce your identity as the Dragon Princess and never return to the Golden Dragon Tribe. How about it?"
Si Yan, amused, replied, "Alright. And if I win—if I summon the Beast God and prove he’s still alive—you will publicly apologize to and admit that you stole my destiny and my identity. How does that sound?"
Jin Yao laughed. "I definitely won’t lose! Si Yan, I’m looking forward to you giving up everything! So, Si Yan, dare to let draw first?"
Si Yan chuckled. "Jin Yao, what difference does it make if you draw first or I do?"
Jin Yao narrowed her eyes. "Don’t try to fool . Whoever draws first definitely has a better chance of getting the eighth spot."
Si Yan suddenly smiled. "Go on then. You draw first."
The surrounding Beastn watched Si Yan and Jin Yao whispering, their curiosity piqued.
"What are they talking about?"
"I’m so curious!"
"Whatever it is, Jin Yao isn’t saying anything good."
Han Shuang overheard the Beastn’s discussion and snapped with displeasure, "All of you, be quiet! Jin Yao is a kind and good child. You don’t understand her, so stop your baseless chatter!"
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