On the Eight Extremes Star, I awakened the twelve talismans.

The holographic projection was suddenly interrupted by an official announcement.

The broadcast switched to Titan's official announcement channel, where the announcer read a statement in a rough, guttural Titanic language that sounded like it was being roared from the chest. Simultaneously, scrolling translation subtitles appeared in the language display bars below.

"The finals will be moved to a nearby ancient planet. All participating teams will fly to a designated area one hour later, where they will be transported by the Titan official team..."

"Change venue? They want to move to a nearby location when the game is at its most crucial moment? What's Titan up to?" Dia couldn't help but ask.

Bai Xue said, "In the arena, everything is out in the open, under the watchful eyes of everyone. But on this ancient planet, there are no spectators, no live broadcasts with detailed footage, so the outside world has no idea what's going on."

Lingling lay on the bed and muttered softly, "Master is very strong. He can turn any danger into safety. Sister Baixue and Sister Dia, don't forget how we got from the desolate planet to Titan."

"Lingling is right, we were overthinking it."

......

Center of the stadium.

A spaceship carrying the teams that made it to the finals departed from Titan.

Ye Han leaned against the innermost corner of the cabin, arms crossed, head down, looking as if he was resting with his eyes closed.

In fact, his perception had already silently spread throughout the entire spaceship, bringing every movement in every corner under his control.

The competition format was suddenly changed and the venue was changed. The discussions in the cabin never stopped from the moment they boarded the ship.

"After playing for hundreds of years, is this the first time we've encountered a last-minute venue change?"

"They say the desolate planet environment is a better test of overall strength, but I think they just think the arena is too small for them to mess around with."

There was a lot of discussion.

Several experienced players exchanged a meaningful glance and did not continue speaking.

None of the players who made it to the finals were fools; everyone could sense that something was off in the air.

But since we're already here, no one is going to back out at this crucial moment.

Rewards are one thing, saving face is another.

Ye Han took in all the surrounding discussions, remaining outwardly calm but inwardly wondering what was going on.

"If any special circumstances arise, take the Rainbow Stone first, and then let Titan do whatever it wants."

"As long as it doesn't affect me, I'll let things take their course."

A hand suddenly patted his shoulder, interrupting his thoughts.

"Ulu!"

Old Wang's rugged face came closer, his smile beaming as if he'd found money.

He plopped down next to Ye Han.

"Making it to the finals has already exceeded my expectations, really."

Old Wang patted his shoulder hard, his palm as thick as a stone slab: "You're something else, kid. You usually look ordinary, but you showed your prowess today! If it weren't for you coming to the rescue at crucial moments in those tough battles, we would have been driven home long ago."

As he spoke, he gave a thumbs-up, his expression suddenly becoming meaningful. He leaned closer and lowered his voice to add, "Indeed, with no woman in his heart, his sword is naturally divine! I know about you and Liz. Well done, keep it up!"

Ye Han was both amused and exasperated.

Old Wang's rough-around-the-edges personality makes him easy to fool; he doesn't need to explain much, and his silence is often mistaken for profundity.

Xiao Sha walked over from the other side, her face full of admiration: "Brother Wu Lu, where did you learn all those fighting techniques? Hand-made lasers, afterimages, and that speed and power—it's so fast and strong, like a completely different person! How come I've never seen you use them before?"

Xiaosha is a pure person, with only a desire for strength in her eyes.

For this reason, Ye Han didn't mind giving her some pointers.

She learned a lot of martial arts in the Divine Realm, combining the strengths of various martial arts styles. Even a little bit of what she learned would be enough for Xiao Sha to use.

Xiao Sha did as Ye Han instructed, gesturing a few times: "Brother Wu Lu, you're really amazing! How come I never realized you knew so much? Were you keeping it a secret from us all this time?"

"I never had the chance to use it before," Ye Han said casually.

Old Wang, watching this scene from the side, laughed even harder, slapping his thigh and giving a thumbs up: "I knew it! Ulu is usually unassuming, but he's reliable when it counts! Once he gets rid of those bad habits, he's a real star!"

The lively scene between the three was viewed with a different perspective by Aquarius, who was not far away.

She sat alone by the porthole, arms crossed, legs crossed, toes tapping the ground.

On the surface, she still maintained her aloof demeanor, but her gaze kept drifting uncontrollably towards the figure in the corner surrounded by Lao Wang and Xiao Sha.

From this angle, Ulu appears to be facing sideways to her.

That face, which she knew all too well, and even disliked somewhat, now felt strangely unfamiliar to her.

Since this morning, this person hasn't even glanced at her.

He didn't say a single word on his own initiative; it was always Aquarius who spoke first, and only then would Ulu give a few perfunctory replies.

At the time, she thought Ulu was just throwing a tantrum and that he would come back to her like before, with that obsequious expression she was tired of seeing, asking if she needed anything else.

She even made a point of setting aside time to wait for him to apologize and make amends.

But he didn't.

Not only did he not perform well, but his performance in the ring also impressed everyone.

Ulu, who usually has the lowest profile in the team, achieved a record today that even the vice-captain had to take seriously.

He shouldered the responsibility at the crucial moments of several tough battles.

She went from being one of the core members of the team to sitting on the sidelines, unable to get a word in edgewise.

It felt like there was something stuck in my chest, something I couldn't swallow or spit out.

His strength suddenly became so great, it's like he became a completely different person.

What about before? Before, he would always be around her, massaging her shoulders and legs, serving her tea and water, always at her beck and call, working tirelessly without complaint. Was all that subservient behavior just an act?

He deliberately pretended to be a sycophant, but his actual strength far exceeded his outward appearance, just to see her being kept in the dark.

Aquarius took a step back and became angrier the more she thought about it.

If he was faking it, then wouldn't all the pretenses she's put on for over nine hundred years in front of him have become a joke?

If it's not an act, then it's a genuine change.

Overnight, he stopped licking her without hesitation, and let go of her completely.

Either way, the truth left her extremely frustrated.

Outside the window, a planet came into view.

That is the target planet for this trip, the ancient star.

The Titan transport ship slowed down and approached, eventually hovering steadily in space.

The chatter in the cabin gradually subsided, and everyone's gaze turned in unison to the lifeless planet outside the porthole.

The intercom in the cabin blared, announcing the draw results for the first round of matches.

When the names of Team Aku and Team Super Saiyan appeared simultaneously on the holographic screen, the entire cabin erupted in uproar.

"Akuk Planet? Isn't that a second-rate fighting planet? How did it make it to the semi-finals?"

"I guess I was lucky; I drew weak teams in the draw. But my luck will only last so long. If I run into a Super Saiyan, I'm doomed."

"They're not even in the same league. This game isn't much of a suspense; just watch the opening."