The young man's voice was pure and clear, giving people an indescribable sense of peace the moment it resonated.

Liu Lao and Wen Zhong couldn't help but look up, only to see a tall figure who, unbeknownst to them, had appeared before Granny She. He was dressed in clean white clothes, with a strong and handsome face, exuding an indescribable air.

Just by standing there, he unconsciously attracted the attention of others.

"You cheeky lad, you've arrived!"

Xiao looked at her junior brother and smiled faintly.

"Granny, Senior Sister Xiao, sorry for being a bit late."

Su Tu spoke with a hint of apology.

Su Tu wasn't surprised to see Xiao here. Since Granny She was an old acquaintance of their master, she naturally knew Senior Sister Xiao well.

"Hehe, not late at all, Su Tu, let me introduce you."

"This is Liu Lao, and behind him is the young prodigy competing with you for the guaranteed admission spot. You are both on the Celestial Pride List, so consider this a spar, no need to take it too seriously."

Granny She said with a smile to Su Tu.

However, her cloudy eyes flashed an amber hue.

"What Granny means is, don't kill him. Leave him some breath. After all, he's a human prodigy. Who knows, he might be useful in the martial examination against foreign races later!"

Xiao added, a candy cigarette in her mouth, standing next to Granny She.

Granny She glanced at Xiao with satisfaction.

This little girl was always so pleasing to have by her side. With such a mouthpiece, who wouldn't love to pretend to be wise and experienced?

Upon hearing Granny She and Xiao's dialogue, Liu Lao's face turned even more sullen.

"Hmph!! Sharp-tongued little girl!"

He first snorted coldly, then looked at Su Tu and said, "Young man, I know you are the bearer of the 'Emperor' coronet and can manifest this primordial coronet. I have no doubts about your talent!"

"But child, after all, you entered the Mingtiao Realm too late, and the martial examination is about to begin."

"No matter how extraordinary, how monstrous your talent is, how many times can you transform your Martial Bone before the martial examination? How much can you enhance your combat power?"

"Child, this time I'm competing for this guaranteed spot solely for maximizing cost efficiency."

While speaking, Liu Lao glanced at Wen Zhong beside him.

"Wen Zhong is two years older than you. His Martial Bone has already undergone six transformations. If he doesn't need to take those cumbersome exams, he might achieve seven, even eight transformations by the final martial exam."

"So, for the future of the Human Race, it makes most sense for Wen Zhong to get this spot. During the final martial examination, he is a critical force against the Foreign Race!!"

At this moment, Wen Zhong clenched his sword with one hand, and astonishing Sword Qi burst from his body.

Cold light flickered, manifesting swords in the void.

His entire being seemed to transform into a sharp, unstoppable sword, exuding an overwhelming aura.

His eyes looked directly at Su Tu.

Liu Lao seriously looked at Su Tu. While speaking, he extended a finger towards the sky.

"Child, talent manifestation requires time. Tayue Martial Arts Hall is ultimately Tayue and not…"

Though he didn't say it explicitly, Su Tu understood his implication.

Tayue Martial Arts Hall is ultimately not the Heaven-Reaching Dojo.

Seeing Su Tu's silence, Liu Lao was pleased. The 'Emperor' coronet symbolizes unparalleled talent. If such a prodigy could be recruited, he would undoubtedly receive a handsome reward.

He had laid so much groundwork just to recruit now.

He slightly parted his lips, just about to say something, when a crisp and pleasant voice cursed before he could speak.

"Pah!!! Old thing, you think I'm giving you face, don't you? You're just blatantly trying to steal away my junior right in front of me, aren't you!!"

"Are you planning to say that your dojo can shorten the time for my junior brother to manifest his talent now!"

Xiao raised an eyebrow, leaving no room for Liu Lao. Such blunt words were absolutely trampling on Liu Lao's dignity.

Liu Lao's face, already dark, turned even more unfriendly, as black as a pot.

He pointed a finger at Xiao, eyebrows furrowing, his cloudy eyes filled with boundless authority.

In the ethereal atmosphere, it seemed like some terrifying force was about to erupt.

Buzzzz~

The surrounding space let out a groan as if unable to bear the weight.

Su Tu could clearly feel the air around being constantly compressed and the surrounding space becoming increasingly thin.

"Hehe, are you truly regressing the more you live? If you frighten this little girl, even without Old Zhou taking action, I will let you be buried on the Ancestor Star today."

"Your pathetic life, I will be in charge to take it...."

At this moment, Granny She sat up straight, her tone unhurried as she spoke. She didn't display any techniques, didn't use any Divine Techniques, and not even a wisp of energy flowed within her.

Yet such a plain and indifferent sentence brought the shivering space to a halt.

In Liu Lao's eyes, a barely noticeable trace of dread flickered.

He and Granny She were from the same era, and naturally, he knew what kind of slaughter demon this smiling old lady was.

Even after a hundred years, the blood on the Celestial Martial Star hadn't completely dried, the cries and wails still echoed in the night.

Martial Artists value their dignity above all, especially those of high realm and great age. Xiao's words earlier had already ripped his dignity bare. In such matters, even a casual killing wouldn't be unwarranted.

But with just one sentence from Granny She, the old Liu, didn't even dare to make the slightest move to pick up his dignity.

He forcefully retracted that aura.

Liu Lao knew well, while he could argue with Granny She, go through the motions if it came to killing…

Today, he cannot walk out of the Martial Arts Department.

At this moment, all was silent, and Mr. Liu couldn't say any words to recruit Su Tu.

He turned away, no longer looking at Madam She, while Madam She maintained that ever-smiling appearance, like a kind neighborly grandmother.

"Forget it!"

"I originally thought of forming a good relationship, but now it seems it's unnecessary."

"Wen Zhong, show him the gap between the twenty-fourth and his fifty-eighth on the Celestial Pride List!!"

Mr. Liu spoke maliciously.

Wen Zhong nodded, leaping up onto a high platform not far away, his eyes casually sweeping over Su Tu.

Su Tu looked at the irritated old man.

He spoke earnestly, "Mr. Liu, you were right before; Tayue Martial Arts Hall is just what it is, and it's already a top-tier force."

"Because with me, Tayue can reach the heavens!!"

Swoosh!!!

As the words fell, Su Tu's figure instantly appeared on the high platform.

"With you in Tayue... hehe, the title of 'Emperor' certainly has audacious capital, but some things can't be achieved with talent and confidence alone..."

Mr. Liu said faintly.

Meanwhile, Xiao and Madam She had a faint smile on their faces when they heard Su Tu's words, barely visible.

They understood Su Tu's character, but only hearing it firsthand warmed their hearts.

"Mr. Liu, shall we wager on how long it will take for this match to be decided?"

Madam She suddenly said, looking at the two on the stage.

"This child Wen Zhong is extremely accurate in his judgment. He says thirty rounds will not be more than a single round, and in this match, Wen Zhong will win within thirty rounds."

Mr. Liu spoke confidently.

"Since you're so confident, let's add some stakes."

Madam She turned her head to look at Mr. Liu and casually placed a light blue bracelet on the table.

The moment he saw the table, Mr. Liu's eyes widened uncontrollably.

"Cyan Mist Rain!"

"Are we playing this big?"

"A Tier Five Divine Object, just a plaything for a bet," Madam She said lightly.

The so-called Divine Objects are items activated by the Heart and Spirit, greatly enhancing its power. Each Divine Object is extremely precious with various mysterious uses unknown to outsiders.

Some powerful Divine Objects can forcibly extend a martial artist's Heart Life.

To activate a Divine Object, one must at least have a Heart and Spirit rank of Stepping into Mortality, and the price of each Divine Object is unimaginable.

These high-level treasures cannot be traded with currency, as currency functions are a construct of civilization, while truly high-level treasures require precious resources acknowledged by all races to be exchanged.

If you were to use currency to describe the value of this Tier Five Divine Object...

Then starting today, if you squander a million a day, by the time your grandchild passes away, you might barely spend the tip of it.

This surpasses the function of civilized currency, bearing the weight of a priceless treasure acknowledged by all races, and even the lowest tier of Divine Objects cannot be equated with currency!

Looking at the bracelet on the left, Mr. Liu had a few traces of desire, yet he also knew that since Madam She brought out such a treasure, if he wanted to bet, he also had to bring out a Divine Object of equal value.

Although he had confidence in Wen Zhong, the preciousness of the Divine Objects made him hesitate for a moment.

"What's wrong?? Mr. Liu, are you afraid to bet??"

"Hehehe, you've had this problem since you were young, which is why you're not like old Zhou. You're always lacking just a tiny bit of daring and a fighting spirit."

"Forget it, forget it..."

Madam She's lips curled with an enigmatic smile as she was about to put away the bracelet.

Seeing her about to retract the bracelet.

Bang!!!

A golden droplet landed on the table, dazzling and incredibly bright, slightly oscillating upon contact with the surface.

"Madam She, there's no need to provoke me; it won't work. At our age, would we lose composure over a name? But since you want to play, let's play."

"Tier Five Divine Object, Thousand-Change Gilded Gold."

Seeing the golden droplet, a hint of joy appeared in Madam She's eyes.

"Alright, Mr. Liu, you're prompt, I won't dawdle, don't mention your thirty rounds anymore.

The child spoke earlier, within three punches the match is decided, so I'll wager he wins in three punches!"

"If he doesn't win within three punches, consider it your victory!!!"

Madam She spoke confidently, her gaze on Su Tu, full of radiance.

This statement not only reflected confidence in Su Tu's ability but was also a silent trample on Wen Zhong and Mr. Liu.

No need to mention your thirty rounds victory; if your student withstands my disciple's three punches, it's considered a win for you!! Such terrifying confidence.

Mr. Liu intended to retort, but on second thought, it wasn't bad; this way it's double insurance. Even if Wen Zhong doesn't win in thirty rounds, he could still obtain a Tier Five Divine Object.

Thinking of this, his eyes showed a hint of greed, oh Madam She, Madam She, your arrogant confidence is going to cost you a Tier Five Divine Object!!!

Mr. Liu thought this way, his eyes involuntarily looking towards the stage.

This was no longer merely a fight for promotion; it concerned two Divine Objects!!

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