Lin Xun was once again in the limelight. He became the most talked-about figure in the Forbidden City overnight. 

Even ordinary people in other parts of the world knew that the master of Mind Cleansing Peak in the Forbidden City was a remarkable young genius blessed by the heavens. 

However, those stirring rumors took a turn on the second day… 

“What? Lin Xun wasn’t chosen?”    

“I know! He was so brazen and so disrespectful and even forced the Marquis of Rising Sky to kneel. It’s understandable that Her Majesty didn’t give him that opportunity.”

“That’s his punishment! Although he’s powerful, he is too arrogant.”

“It’s unfortunate.”

“Haha, I think the punishment has only just begun. He’s so arrogant, and he has offended so many important people. He will no doubt suffer endlessly in the future.”

Similar discussions rapidly swept every area of the Forbidden City. 

It all started because of some rumors. 

Rumor had it that, after a series of marvelous duels at the empress’ birthday banquet, Bai Lingxi, Song Yi, and Yuchi Ze caught the attention of three extraordinary...