Listening to Xia Zhiqing's words, Bai Junyu's face also revealed a helpless expression.
Indeed, they were able to enter the Junior Patriarch's palace back then because they were led by Baili Hongzhuang.
With their identities, it was simply impossible for them to step foot there.
"Even if Hongzhuang doesn't know, the Junior Patriarch should know," Bai Junyu couldn't understand. This was such an important opportunity that Baili Hongzhuang couldn't miss!
"I think the Palace Master is also waiting for Hongzhuang. But if Hongzhuang keeps absent, the Palace Master will probably only invite criticism by giving her a spot," Xia Zhiqing said with a hint of helplessness on her face. Baili Hongzhuang wouldn't usually act this way. What happened this time?
When Baili Hongzhuang arrived at the Vermillion Bird Palace, she immediately saw Xia Zhiqing and Bai Junyu anxiously waiting. A smile appeared on her face.
"Zhiqing, Junyu, what are you doing here?"
Hearing Baili Hongzhuang's voice suddenly, both Xia Zhiqing and Bai Junyu were startled. They felt that her voice was like heavenly music, and their gazes instantly shifted to Baili Hongzhuang.
"Hongzhuang, you finally came!" Xia Zhiqing hurriedly ran to Baili Hongzhuang's side, her beautiful face filled with anxiety.
"If you had come a bit later, I'm afraid there wouldn't be any spots left for the competition."
Upon hearing this, Baili Hongzhuang was slightly taken aback. "What do you mean?"
Seeing Baili Hongzhuang's reaction, Xia Zhiqing realized that Baili Hongzhuang had no idea about the situation.
"Today is the day to determine the spots for tomorrow's Four Palaces Battle. Our Vermillion Bird Palace only has twenty spots available for disciples to participate. Just obtaining a spot in the Four Palaces Battle is not an easy task."
As soon as these words were spoken, a look of surprise appeared on Baili Hongzhuang's face.
She only knew that tomorrow's Four Palaces Battle was important, but she didn't know there was also a selection process for the spots today. Emperor Beichen didn't inform her about this.
In fact, Emperor Beichen was not to blame for this matter. In previous Four Palaces Battles, the Palace Master would personally select the participants, and given Baili Hongzhuang's status, Qin Aiye would definitely reserve a spot for her no matter what.
However, this time's Four Palaces Battle was related to the Battle of Supremacy, and every disciple attached great importance to it.
Therefore, a selection process was introduced to ensure that these disciples would accept it willingly.
As for the previous Battle of Supremacy, Emperor Beichen didn't participate, so naturally, he wouldn't be aware of it.
"What's the situation now? What should I do?" Baili Hongzhuang quickly asked.
She had closed herself off for so long precisely to obtain a spot in the Four Palaces Battle. If she didn't even have the qualification to participate, it would be extremely frustrating.
"Hongzhuang, it is said that any disciple at the Green Rank Tier 5 and above can enter for assessment this time. You've definitely reached that level a long time ago, so hurry up and go in," Xia Zhiqing quickly advised.
Baili Hongzhuang then noticed that many disciples of the Vermillion Bird Palace were waiting outside the stone chamber. Some of them were entering the chamber for assessment, while others who didn't qualify or had already finished the assessment were waiting outside.
Baili Hongzhuang nodded, "Then I'll go in first."
In the next moment, Baili Hongzhuang quickly walked towards the stone chamber. It was already getting late, and if she didn't hurry, she might miss the assessment opportunity.
When the disciples of the Vermillion Bird Palace saw Baili Hongzhuang's belated arrival at this moment, they were all amazed.
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