Our eldest brother never hides good things from us.

"Don't look at me, I'm not leaving."

"This is what Xiao Li, the Holy Son of Youming Peak, said."

The fact that none of the three left surprised everyone. Putting everything else aside, their integrity was truly impeccable, befitting their title as Holy Sons.

Chang Wen breathed a slight sigh of relief and looked at Jian Jiuxiao and the other two with newfound respect. He had thought the three would be swayed by money, but they were surprisingly principled. This saved him a lot of trouble.

"Since you won't accept my offer of a toast, then don't blame me for being impolite."

Ning Wushuang wasn't too surprised and clapped his hands. As he clapped, three people instantly appeared beside him, their auras nearly identical to his.

Three more holy sons.

The crowd erupted in uproar again, and unexpectedly, there was a twist in the story.

Just now, when Ning Wushuang paid Jian Jiuxiao and the other two to leave, they thought it was because Ning Wushuang was afraid. But then he revealed his trump card and summoned three more Holy Sons. The situation completely reversed.

It was one against three just now. Jian Jiuxiao's side not only had a numerical advantage but also a strength advantage. Now, with the addition of the three Holy Sons, it has become four against three. Even if Jian Jiuxiao is strong, people don't think he has a chance of winning.

Chang Wen frowned slightly, not expecting that Xue Lian Peak was also prepared.

However, it's understandable upon reflection that the Flame Seed is extremely important to Ning Wushuang. He certainly wouldn't let it be easily taken away by others, so taking some measures is only natural.

Why are you frowning?

Ning Wushuang's cold laugh rang out. He turned to where Chang Wen was, and said casually, "What kind of Tom, Dick, or Harry dares to come and cause trouble at my Snow Lotus Peak?"

People followed his gaze and all looked at Chang Wen.

Although Ning Wushuang didn't mention Chang Wen's name, everyone knew he was referring to Chang Wen. One couldn't help but wonder how Chang Wen would handle the situation.

"As the Holy Son of Snow Lotus Peak, you still speak in such a secretive manner. Is this all Snow Lotus Peak is capable of?"

Chang Wen handed the weakened Shen Nianqing to Lin Yuan, startling the latter. However, considering Shen Nianqing's condition and the current situation, he mustered his courage and lent his large body to Shen Nianqing to lean on.

"Chang Wen, I originally intended to save you some face. I didn't expect you to be so ungrateful. What, just because you're the senior disciple of Haoran Peak, do you really think you're someone important?"

Ning Wushuang showed no mercy in her mockery, and the atmosphere in the arena instantly became tense.

Before the battle of the Holy Sons even began, Ning Wushuang and Chang Wen found themselves locked in a fierce confrontation, much to everyone's surprise.

"You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want." Chang Wen looked at Ning Wushuang and said calmly, "We are complete strangers, and I have never provoked you, so how can you say I'm ungrateful?"

"Never provoked me? Heh." Ning Wushuang laughed, mocking, "You paid thugs to participate in the Snow Lotus Peak Competition, isn't that a slap in the face to Snow Lotus Peak? As the Holy Son of Snow Lotus, Snow Lotus Peak's face is my face, doesn't that count as provoking me?"

"You're overthinking it."

Chang Wen remained calm and composed, saying methodically, "The Snow Lotus Peak Competition has no restrictions on participants; anyone can participate. No matter how I participate, it doesn't break the rules. How can it be considered a slap in the face to Snow Lotus Peak?"

Before Ning Wushuang could refute, Chang Wen continued, "Furthermore, I participated in the Snow Lotus Peak Competition for the Nine Yang True Phoenix Nirvana Flame Seed. I didn't come for anyone in particular. You overestimate yourself."

"Stop arguing, I'm not going to listen to your nonsense."

Ning Wushuang remained steadfast and did not feel he was in the wrong. "Since things have already developed to this point, there's no point in saying anything more. Today I'll show you that Snow Lotus Peak isn't a place you can just mess with. Even if a Foundation Establishment Realm trash hires thugs, he can't cause any trouble on Snow Lotus Peak."

"Holy Son! Holy Son!"

As soon as Ning Wushuang finished speaking, he was greeted with cheers from the disciples of Snow Lotus Peak. The sound was loud enough for everyone present to hear.

"This is getting interesting. The situation has escalated significantly, and anyone who backs down will suffer a major blow to their reputation."

People love a good show and hope the situation will escalate further.

Seeing that Chang Wen remained silent, Ning Wushuang scoffed disdainfully. Looking at Jian Jiuxiao and the other two, she said, "Now it's time to settle accounts with you. You dared to take this kind of job? Clearly, you don't take me, Ning Wushuang, seriously. Today I'll show you just how foolish you are."

After speaking, he unleashed his full power as a peak Nascent Soul cultivator, enveloping the entire arena. This caused gasps of astonishment throughout the audience, who all felt the weight of the title "Holy Son."

The expressions of Jian Jiuxiao and the other two changed slightly, but they did not show much emotion.

These were prominent figures on the Haoran Hundred Heroes List, having seen it all. They were ready to fight. They unleashed their power, eliciting gasps of amazement from the audience.

Excitement shone in everyone's eyes; they knew their trip had been worthwhile.

A battle between holy sons is a once-in-a-century event. How much more so a battle between multiple holy sons? If one could observe from the sidelines, it would surely be of great benefit to one's cultivation.

"Wait a minute."

However, to everyone's surprise, just as the battle of the Holy Sons was about to begin, Chang Wen's voice suddenly rang out.

The crowd turned to look at the source of the sound, slightly annoyed that their interest had been interrupted. However, their annoyance was quickly replaced by deep shock.

Suddenly, thirteen figures with extraordinary bearing appeared beside Chang Wen. Upon closer inspection, they were none other than the thirteen Holy Sons who had been rejected in the interviews a few days ago.

"They've summoned thirteen more holy sons to act as henchmen?"

"Holy crap, what is Chang Wen planning to do? Is he trying to turn Snow Lotus Peak upside down?"

"Throughout the ten thousand years of the Haoran Immortal Sect's history, Chang Wen is probably the only one who could have sixteen Holy Sons working for him simultaneously! Is this the power of money...?"

"However, there's more to this than meets the eye. I remember Chang Wen only borrowed 500,000 mid-grade spirit stones, which is far from enough to pay for hiring the Holy Son."

"Leaving that aside for now, hiring sixteen Holy Sons simultaneously costs 160 million mid-grade spirit stones. That value far exceeds the reward for the peak competition itself. What is Chang Wen's purpose in doing this?"

"Could it be that they are hostile towards Snow Lotus Peak? That shouldn't be the case. When the three-hundred-year agreement expired, Snow Lotus Peak was the only peak that opposed the takeover of Haoran Peak. Chang Wen shouldn't harbor any hostility towards Snow Lotus Peak."

"Why is that?"

"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?"

"..."

People were stunned, never expecting Chang Wen to do something so extraordinary. He directly propelled the Snow Lotus Peak Competition to an unprecedented peak.

Too intense.

Listening to people's discussions, Shen Nianqing, the ultimate beneficiary, forced her eyelids open and looked at Chang Wen standing in front of her, her mind filled with thoughts.

They were willing to spend 160 million mid-grade spirit stones to obtain the Nine Yang True Phoenix Nirvana Flame Seed. They were willing to pay any price.

"Why are you so good to me? I've searched for the cause and effect of ninety-nine lifetimes, why is it all tied to him?"

Shen Nianqing couldn't understand, so she closed her eyelids again.

The matter did not stop because of Shen Nianqing's thoughts. After Chang Wen brought in the thirteen holy sons, the scene automatically entered a period of preparation before the storm.

Although nothing has happened yet, everyone present knows that what's about to happen will likely become the talk of the town throughout the entire Haoran Immortal Sect.