A pure and spotless white light blossomed from within the orb that was soft and gentle, somewhat like fresh snow under morning sun.
This resplendent light washed over Li Ling's face, over the stage, over the first few rows of competitors, making their complexions seem glossy.
The crowd blinked in utter confusion this time, because what they were seeing was not what they expected.
"...White?" someone finally muttered, unable to suppress their puzzlement.
"Er… that's not in the ranking, is it?"
"I thought it started from violet?"
Murmurs sounded outward as the people of all levels, even the learned sect elders, were completely flabbergasted.
"Is it… a null reading?" A Path Saint asked with hesitation.
"Did the orb break?" A Core Disciple suggested with interest.
On the uppermost platform, Ming Yue's golden brows twitched faintly, but he said nothing as his gaze sharpened to a knife's edge.
Li Ling himself raised an eyebrow slightly. "White, huh?"
