The two Lingyao Celestials' smiles instantly froze upon hearing this, and their complexions turned ashen once again. Luan Tianxing said noncommittally, "Cui Guan, why does Danling Academy only have six as well?"
A hint of helplessness appeared in Cui Guan's eyes. "Some are still in the early and middle Qi Gathering stages and intend to try on their own first. If it really doesn't work out, they'll wait until the next time the Limit-Breaking Mountain opens. The main issue is a lack of deep foundation. While the number of successor-celestials hasn't decreased much in recent years, their quality is not what it used to be."
As he spoke, he glanced around. "Well, it's not just us in Qingming; the numbers from the other four heavens aren't much better than ours."
Chapter 988