Lack of talent? I'll buy a year's worth of cultivation for one dollar!

Void Ferry.

A deathly silence.

A strong wind blew past Cang Xuan's purple-gold robe, making a fluttering sound.

He stood frozen in place.

His gaze shifted back and forth between Su Yu and Mo Yuan.

In the brain, reason and absurdity are engaged in a fierce battle.

A Venerable One at the Domain Lord level?

This violates the fundamental logic of how the universe works.

but.

Mo Yuan's unwavering oath and the Grand Elder's decisive approval of sixty trillion top-grade star stones.

It was like two huge mountains pressing down on his reason.

A quarter of an hour.

A full quarter of an hour.

Cang Xuan stood there like a stone statue, completely still.

Su Yu did not urge him.

He gazed calmly at the distant sea of ​​stars, as if admiring the scenery.

at last.

Cang Xuan took a deep breath.

On that weathered old face, all arrogance, scrutiny, and condescension were forcibly erased at this moment.

Instead, there was a stiff, yet impeccable, respect.

He took heavy steps.

He walked up to Su Yu.

then.

He clasped his hands together and bowed deeply.

"Senior Su..."

Cang Xuan's voice was somewhat dry, and even carried a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

"I, an old man, have eyes but do not recognize Mount Tai."

"My words in previous communications were quite offensive."

"I hope you will forgive me, senior."

He slid down to his knees.

The dignified vice president of the Star Sea Chamber of Commerce, a half-step Venerable, bowed his head to a young man at the Domain Lord level in front of many deacons at the ferry.

The deacons around them stared wide-eyed, but none of them dared to utter a sound.

but.

Although Cang Xuan lowered his head, deep down he still retained a last shred of pride and doubt.

He can't afford to gamble.

If this kid really is a Venerable One, then my attitude just now was courting death.

Even the Chamber of Commerce couldn't protect him.

Therefore, he must apologize.

but.

This Domain Lord-level aura is incredibly stable.

Not even the slightest bit of the Great Dao Law was leaked out.

Concealing one's cultivation level?

To be able to conceal one's cultivation to such an extent that even a half-step Venerable cannot detect the slightest flaw, what level must one be at?

Cang Xuan swallowed hard; his back was already soaked with cold sweat.

Su Yu turned his head.

Looking at Cang Xuan, who was bowing at a ninety-degree angle.

There was no emotion in his eyes.

He did not blame Cang Xuan.

From the Chamber of Commerce's perspective, in order to avoid provoking the ancient gods, giving up a so-called "genius" is the most rational way to cut their losses.

Su Yu understood the shrewdness of such businessmen.

But understanding doesn't mean there's no need for criticism.

"Vice President Cang is too kind."

Su Yu spoke calmly.

The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached Cang Xuan's ears.

"You're also thinking about the interests of the Chamber of Commerce."

"but."

Su Yu paused slightly.

A profound meaning shone through his deep eyes.

"Do you think I can beat that Jian Chen guy?"

I'll return the words to you verbatim.

Cang Xuan's heart clenched suddenly.

This was exactly what he had used in the previous communication to reprimand Su Yu for being arrogant and ignorant.

Now Su Yu is saying it in such a calm tone.

It's even more painful than slapping him twice.

"We can win!"

Cang Xuan nodded repeatedly, bending even lower.

"Senior's strength is extraordinary; Jian Chen is naturally no match for you!"

"We can win! We absolutely can!"

He dared not utter a single word of dissent.

If you really are a Venerable One, let alone one Jian Chen, even if ten Jian Chen were tied together, they wouldn't be enough for you to crush with one finger.

but.

Cang Xuan silently complained to himself again.

What's with this Domain Lord-level aura of yours?!

Are there really powerful beings in this world with such a perverse sense of humor who like to disguise their cultivation as that of a domain lord in order to play dumb and take advantage of others?

do not care.

That's right, he's a senior.

The Venerable One has an eccentric temperament; you can't go wrong by pleasing him the way he is.

"Since we can win."

Su Yu withdrew his gaze, his tone returning to its indifferent state.

"Then lead the way."

"Go to the headquarters."

"The contest also includes the origin of that Great Dao of Destruction."

Cang Xuan felt as if he had been granted a general amnesty.

"Yes! Please, senior!"

He immediately stepped aside and made a respectful "please" gesture.

He even proactively released the pressure of a half-step Venerable, clearing the void path in front of him completely.

Su Yu strode forward.

Mo Yuan followed closely behind, and when he passed Cang Xuan, he gave him a look that said, "Good luck to you."

Cang Xuan pretended not to see it and shamelessly followed after them.

During the journey, Cang Xuan secretly crushed a communication jade slip to notify the main competition venue.

He only said that someone wanted to challenge Jian Chen and compete for the captain's position.

As for the fact that Su Yu might be a Venerable One, he didn't mention it at all.

On the one hand, he himself was not entirely sure, and on the other hand, such a illogical thing could not be clearly explained in a telegram.

Central China.

Xinghai Chamber of Commerce General Association.

A vast and magnificent complex of buildings floats in the clouds, with endless array lights intertwining to form a dazzling sea of ​​stars.

The competition arena.

It is located in the very heart of the headquarters.

This place is made of special fragments of immortal material, enough to withstand the bombardment of a half-step Venerable level.

at this time.

On the stands surrounding the competition arena, a few high-ranking elders of the chamber of commerce were already scattered around.

They were all there to observe this internal selection process.

Officially, it's about selecting team leaders.

But everyone knew perfectly well that this was just a formality for that peerless genius of the Ancient Sword Sect.

Backstage.

Inside a luxurious lounge.

Jian Chen was sitting cross-legged.

A dark gold longsword rested across his lap, radiating a chilling aura of destruction.

hum.

A communication talisman lit up in front of him.

It was sent by a deacon of the Chamber of Commerce.

"Young Master Jianchen."

"The vice president has sent a message: the competition is about to begin."

"Someone wants to challenge your position as captain and vie for the origin of that Great Dao of Destruction."

After hearing this sentence.

Jian Chen slowly opened his eyes.

A sharp, piercing glint flashed in his eyes.

"A challenge to me?"

A cold smile curled at the corner of Jian Chen's lips.

It exudes undisguised arrogance and contempt.

He thought that after he made his statement, those so-called "geniuses" within the chamber of commerce would know better than to admit defeat.

did not expect.

There really are people who aren't afraid of death.

"interesting."

Jian Chen stood up.

The five immortal substances circulated slowly within his body, his vast reserves resembling an ancient beast about to awaken.

"It seems that our Ancient Sword Sect has not been active in the Central Heaven Divine Continent for too long."

"What kind of Tom, Dick, or Harry dares to challenge my authority?"

He gripped the hilt of the sword.

Dark golden sword energy flickered at his fingertips.

"OK."

Jian Chen sneered.

"Today I'll show him that I, Jian Chen, am not some useless member of a family who relies on my status as an ancient god!"

"My cultivation level."

"He's a peerless genius who has truly earned his place through hard-fought battles!"

He wanted to crush that fool who dared to challenge him in the most cruel and domineering way in public.

Let the entire Xinghai Chamber of Commerce know who the true master of this place is.

Jian Chen took a step and disappeared into the lounge.

at the same time.

Above the competition venue.

In a hidden dimension shrouded by layers of spatial laws.

President of the Xinghai Chamber of Commerce, Venerable Shepherd of the Stars.

He was sitting cross-legged, suspended in the starlight.

His deep, cosmic eyes were silently watching the arena below through the spatial barrier.

The First Elder, Yuan Qiong, stood respectfully behind him.

"President."

Yuan Qiong lowered his voice.

"Cang Xuan and Mo Yuan have arrived with their men."

Mu Xing nodded slightly.

A trace of divine thought, so subtle that even a half-step Venerable could not detect it.

It silently swept across the area below.