In Stormwind Tower, Liu Suxin, draped in a flowing snow-white gown, was listening to the report from a young woman clad in a blue robe. Despite being suppressed back to her mortal state, Liu Suxin's beauty remained breathtaking. She was so flawless that it was impossible for anyone to look away. Her features, figure, demeanor, and the grace in her every movement exuded an irresistible charm. Even now, as anger flickered across her face, she was undeniably captivating. "So, King Tianyu has no intention of leaving? He simply wants to trap all our human geniuses here?" said Liu Suxin. "They're using this to raise a banner, rallying all the non-human races against us. After all, in the Heavenly Prison World, our human faction is the most powerful," answered the woman clad in a blue robe. The young woman in blue was named Xiao Huan. She was more than just Liu Suxin's trusted aide; she was a renowned prodigy within the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative and a formidable expert who had mastered the third level of the Supreme Technique. Liu Suxin furrowed her delicate brows, her expression evoking an undeniable sense of pity. "These Divine Race people... truly have some nerve." The vast cosmos was home to countless races and factions, but only a select few stood at the pinnacle. The Human Race was one of them, as was the Divine Race, which cultivated power through the collective will of all beings. Additionally, there were the Intelligent Lifeform Race and the Astral Beast Sovereign Race. These four races, along with the Demon Race, the Unique Lifeform Alliance, the Star Spirit Clan, the Chaos Clan, and the Sky Clan, made up the Nine Sovereign Races of the Universe. Even among these nine, there were distinctions in strength. Compared to the all-encompassing human race, the adaptable Intelligent Lifeforms, the dominion of the Divine Race, and the absolute supremacy of the Astral Beast Sovereigns, the other five factions were slightly weaker due to their smaller numbers, lack of unity, or restrictive living conditions. Nevertheless, they remained formidable forces in their own right. King Tianyu of the Divine Race had been rallying races hostile to humanity, forming the Prodigy Hall to oppose Stormwind Tower at every turn. After a long moment of contemplation, Liu Suxin finally asked, "What does Wang Fuyun have to say about this?" Xiao Huan sharply replied, "Wang Fuyun and his followers have completely lost their senses under the influence of the Golden Land's power. They fail to grasp the most basic principle of mutual dependency. If Prodigy Hall crushes Stormwind Tower, their momentum will surge. Once that happens, they'll inevitably turn their attention to Worldbreaker Peak." "It's not that they don't understand. Wang Fuyun has always sought to absorb Stormwind Tower, all while hiding behind the banner of human unity. Hah! Human unity? I see none of it. All I see is his callous disregard for our suffering kin, leaving them to perish on their own." She paused for a moment before asking, "How many have we recruited from the Silver Land?" "Thanks to the Creation Gold Coins you provided as military pay, we've recruited over six thousand cultivators who have mastered the first level of top-tier techniques, and more than three hundred who have reached the second level. Additionally, we've brought in two experts who have attained the third level of the Supreme Technique." Then, as though she had anticipated Liu Suxin's next question, Xiao Huan added promptly, "This force should be enough to wage war against Prodigy Hall's influence in the Silver Land." "It's still not enough," Liu Suxin countered. "How many within Stormwind Tower are willing to fight?" Liu Suxin's question made Xiao Huan pause. Several seconds passed before she finally answered. "The willingness to fight is... lacking. Some even argue that we're squandering precious Creation Gold Coins. Elder Jing Lei has gone so far as to suggest we follow Worldbreaker Peak's strategy of pooling our Coins to push cultivators to the fourth level of the Supreme Technique and breaking free from this Heavenly Prison World once and for all." "Reaching the fourth level? It's not as simple as they think! It could take a thousand, two thousand, even three thousand years! And even then, success isn't guaranteed. Are we supposed to just stand by and watch our fellow human geniuses suffer, fade into silence, and perish?" Liu Suxin slammed her hand down. "I won't accept that." Xiao Huan also nodded in firm agreement. "The purpose of Stormwind Tower is to provide a sanctuary for those who have been stranded in this world, to offer our fellow humans the support they need to survive this nightmarish reality and await the dawn of hope. "If we were to prioritize our own interests like Worldbreaker Peak has, the number of human geniuses who have silently perished over the years would undoubtedly have been twice as high." At that moment, both she and Liu Suxin bore not only the weight of their race's mission but also a radiant aura of determination. Just then, a man dressed in white entered. He glanced at Liu Suxin, his eyes filled with an indescribable tenderness and admiration. "It seems the preparations for our counterattack against Prodigy Hall aren't going smoothly?" "Tai Xi, you're here." Liu Suxin nodded at him, but she remained indifferent to the affection in his eyes. Instead, she got straight to the point. "Did you secure the battle funds?" "I managed to gather some, but we're still short of the minimum threshold. That said, I do have some good news." Tai Xi smiled. "The leader of a newly established human faction wishes to meet you. It seems they're seeking some form of assistance." Liu Suxin was puzzled. "A new faction?" "This leader is no ordinary figure. I did some digging. Their faction consists entirely of the latest batch of geniuses brought into Heavenly Prison World. They've only been here for less than ten stellar years." Liu Su Xin's eyes flickered with disappointment. "Ten stellar years?" What could such a newly formed faction possibly offer? "This faction is called the Dragon Abyss Tower. It was originally founded by a prodigy named Gao Shengyan. But in the end, he paved the way for a man named Li Pin to take the position as its Hall Master. What's remarkable is that everyone in the faction fully supports his leadership. Do you understand what that implies?" Tai Xi smiled faintly. "Geniuses are naturally proud and arrogant. The only way to truly subdue them is through absolute superiority. Li Pin must have earned everyone's recognition with overwhelming strength. "Considering they entered the Heavenly Prison World ten stellar years ago, merely achieving the first level of the Supreme Law wouldn't be enough. "Even making significant progress in unifying the four fundamental forces wouldn't suffice. It would only ignite their competitive spirit. Unless... he has reached the second level of the Supreme Technique within those ten stellar years." "The second level of the Supreme Technique in just ten stellar years!? That's extraordinary talent..." Liu Suxin murmured. She then paused as a sudden realization dawned on her. "Are you suggesting... he might possess tens of thousands of Creation Gold Coins!?" "Precisely," Tai Xi replied with a confident smile. "If we can secure his financial support, the resources needed for our counterattack against the Prodigy Hall will no longer be an issue." After speaking, he even lifted his head slightly, as if waiting for Liu Suxin's praise. She glanced at him, feeling a hint of exasperation. However, given his capabilities, she nodded slightly and offered a soft smile. "You've done well." Satisfied, Tai Xi turned his attention to Xiao Huan. Liu Suxin followed suit and instructed, "Inform the Hall Master of Dragon Abyss Tower that I'll be available tonight. He can meet me at the auction venue." "Yes," Xiao Huan responded. The Golden Lands spanned just a hundred kilometers in radius. Despite housing tens of thousands of people, it was far from being considered a vast territory. For those who had mastered the Supreme Technique, their physical bodies had undergone significant enhancement. To them, a hundred-kilometer radius felt no different from a small town of just a few kilometers. As night fell, Li Pin arrived at Stormwind Tower, accompanied by Yun Lai. Established thousands of years ago, Stormwind Tower had long been a gathering place for formidable figures. Everywhere Yun Lai looked, he saw experts who had attained the second level of the Supreme, Highlord, or Transcendent Techniques. Even if these individuals were to find themselves in the Silver Lands, they could easily secure profitable ventures to sustain themselves, avoiding the fate of becoming mere offerings beyond the Silver Lands. Upon reaching the guest reception area, Li Pin and Yun Lai's escort was replaced by an expert at the third level of the Supreme Technique. It had to be known that even among Cosmic Radiances, many had barely reached the third level of the Supreme Technique. Thus, in terms of understanding power and the laws of the universe, these experts were on par with Cosmic Radiance beings. It was akin to technical professions: theoretically, they were already on the same level as engineers, only lacking practical experience. Of course, the step of achieving True Spirit would still pose a temporary challenge for them. Even so, if they could safely leave the Heavenly Prison World, each of them would swiftly ascend to the level of Eternal Solar Flare. With just a few thousand years of cultivation, they could surpass the sixtieth tier of the Supreme Ladder and stand before the gateway of Cosmic Radiance. At the entrance, Xiao Huan stepped forward and gestured. "Hall Master Li, our master is waiting inside." On the way, Yun Lai had already briefed Li Pin on the key figures of Stormwind Tower. As someone serving a role similar to Liu Suxin's chief secretary, Xiao Huan was easy for Li Pin to recognize. He nodded slightly and proceeded into the inner hall. Inside, Liu Suxin was not alone. Another elder and an attendant were also present. Li Pin had already heard from others that the Stormwind Tower's Hall Master was a woman of remarkable appearance. Now that he saw her in person, even he had to admit that she was very pleasant to look at. Her allure was distinct from Yan Ling'er's sense of familiarity and trust. With Liu Suxin, it was a pure appreciation of beauty, a desire to admire and protect. Many in the Golden Lands, indulging their deepest desires, would likely fall under her spell without realizing it, willingly staying by her side and serving her with unwavering devotion. Yet, Li Pin had achieved the Dao Realm. His resolve was unshakable. Even the innate abilities of unique lifeforms couldn't sway him. His feelings toward Liu Suxin remained nothing more than simple admiration. The two exchanged greetings. As the host, Liu Suxin invited Li Pin to take a seat. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Li Pin got straight to the point. "Hall Master Liu, I've come to seek detailed intelligence on the Heavenly Prison World. I hope we can join forces and work together sincerely to achieve our mutual goal of escaping this world." "Sincerely work together..." Liu Suxin responded with a charming smile. "It would be an honor to collaborate with you, Hall Master Li. However, given the gravity of this matter, shouldn't you first demonstrate your sincerity? At the very least, you need to prove that Dragon Abyss Tower is a worthy partner for Stormwind Tower." "For instance?" Li Pin inquired. "We're currently in a private room at an auction house," Liu Suxin explained. "Shortly, Stormwind Tower will be hosting a charity auction to raise funds for rescuing exiled human prodigies. By the end of the auction, I believe we'll have a clearer understanding of your capabilities."