King Tianyu, a prodigious figure among the Divine Race, had established the Prodigy Hall. The Divine Race sustained itself by feeding on the willpower of all living beings, so humans, with their exceptionally vibrant and active will, were particularly valuable to them. Humans did not reproduce as rapidly as some other species, but their growth rate was still significant. In essence, the Divine Race seemed destined to enslave humanity, turning the masses into a resource for their own growth and advancement. However, the Human Race wielded immense power. Time and again, the humans resisted the tyranny of the Divine Race. Over countless eons, an irreconcilable enmity had taken root, cementing them as mortal foes. In every corner of existence where humans and the Divine Race coexisted, their battles were fierce and unrelenting. Without external interference, only the complete annihilation of one side would grant the other peace and room to prosper. The Heavenly Prison World was no exception. The presence of other races prevented them from engaging in a mutually ruinous struggle, lest opportunistic forces reap the benefits. Nevertheless, the Divine Race seized every opportunity to weaken humanity. King Tianyu regarded the rise of a human prodigy as a matter of great importance. At this moment, prodigies of the Divine Race and alien races hostile to humanity had gathered within the high council of the Prodigy Hall. King Tianyu glanced at a man with dark green skin. "Speak." This was Mo Ying of the Sky Clan, the third-ranking figure in Prodigy Hall and the one in charge of intelligence operations. He, too, had attained the third level of the Supreme Technique. Hearing the command, Mo Ying spoke swiftly. "I traced the origins of this news and found it first emerged from Stormwind Tower. They've been under our suppression recently, and this left them in a state of panic. Based on my initial assessment, there's a high probability this is a deceptive rumor the Stormwind Tower spread to buy themselves time...." Many high-ranking members nodded in agreement. They believed this news to be largely baseless as well. Stormwind Tower likely fabricated this information to divert attention and secure some much-needed breathing room. Some even sneered. "Does that woman seriously think we'd believe such an absurd claim? Attaining the third level of a Supreme Technique in just ten stellar years? Who does she think this Li Pin is? Shen Duxiu? Even Shen Duxiu took over sixty stellar years to cultivate a top-tier technique to that level! There's no way this is rea—" "It's real," said Mo Ying, cutting him off decisively. He added, "Li Pin had really attained the third level of the Primordial Supreme Technique in ten stellar years." The hall had been lively and bustling just moments before, but it fell into silence at those words. Every elder instinctively turned to King Tianyu, their eyes filled with shock and questions. King Tianyu spoke in a low voice. "I'd like to say humanity lacks such talent... but given their sheer numbers, anomalies are inevitable. Every so often, someone capable of rivaling the supreme prodigies of our races is bound to emerge. "Of course, we have yet to confirm if Li Pin is truly at that level, but his success in attaining the third level of the Primordial Supreme Technique is almost certainly true." He swept his gaze across the assembly. "I won't mention the additional evidence we have beyond the rumors circulating outside, but verifying this is simple. Just find Sasha and purchase intelligence on him." Purchase intelligence on Li Pin from Sasha? Despite King Tianyu's personal confirmation, several high-ranking figures immediately attempted to do so. King Tianyu continued, "In theory, if Li Pin had attained the second level of a Supreme Technique in just ten stellar years, Sasha would, at most, elevate his clearance level to seven. No matter how exceptional he is, level eight would be the absolute limit. But..." He turned his gaze to the vice hall masters. They exchange grim looks before speaking in unison. "We lack the authority to purchase Li Pin's information, not even the most basic details." Their clearance levels were nine, but even they were barred from accessing Li Pin's profile. A look of disbelief spread on the elders' faces as that realization dawned on them. King Tianyu spoke calmly. "I can't either." His words sent a chill through the room. The Vice Hall Masters and elders, all of whom had attained the third level of Supreme, Transcendent, or Highlord Techniques, felt their hearts tighten. "He has Level-Ten Clearance?!" King Tianyu nodded. "Correct. He holds the same Level-Ten Clearance as me." He swept his gaze over the now-sobered elders. "Cultivating the third level of the Supreme Technique typically grants Level-Seven Clearance. Even with exceptional performance, one might reach level eight, at most level nine. "In the entire Golden Land, only a handful of us, like myself, Shen Duxiu, Wang Fuyun, and a few others, hold Level-Ten Clearance. Each of us represents the hope of reaching the fourth level of the Supreme Technique and completing the Black Abyss Highlord's Trial..." King Tianyu took a deep breath. "And now, Li Pin—a newcomer who has only been in the Heavenly Prison World for ten years—has received the same treatment. "There is no other explanation. Achieving the third level of the Supreme Technique in just ten years is an unparalleled feat, enough for Sasha to make an exception." Everyone in the room acknowledged this conclusion. Even without King Tianyu's intelligence supporting this speculation, Li Pin's Level-Ten Clearance alone was reason enough for Prodigy Hall to treat him with the same caution as Wang Fuyun and Liu Suxin. No, reaching the third level in just ten years meant that Li Pin posed an even greater threat than Wang Fuyun and Liu Suxin. If he advanced to the fourth level and became a disciple of the Black Abyss Highlord, he might even request the eradication of all non-human races in the Heavenly Prison World, and the Black Abyss Highlord would agree. A being at the pinnacle of the universe would have no reason to refuse such a minor request from their disciple. After all, even prodigies like them had no guarantee of reaching the Cosmic Radiance. And even if they did, the gap between them and a Highlord who transcended the Astral World and stood at the peak of the universe was immeasurable. No great race would risk offending such a mighty Highlord for the sake of a few yet-to-mature prodigies. "For now, our only fortune is that humanity's habit of keeping a low profile has kept this Li Pin from exerting his influence. Coupled with our timely intervention, we've managed to mislead the public, steering discussions toward rumors instead...." King Tianyu's voice echoed through the tense meeting room. "Otherwise, if he were to step forward and rally the masses, with his feat of reaching the third level in just ten stellar years, most of the Silver and Golden Lands would revere him as a savior. "They would gather around him of their own accord, awaiting his command, hoping to follow him and escape this prison known as the Heavenly Prison World." A person asked, "Hall Master, are you saying... we should assassinate him before his reputation reaches its peak?" "This plan has already been set in motion," King Tianyu said. "But according to Mo Ying's investigation, Li Pin has spent nearly all of the last ten stellar years in the Golden Land, leaving only once." Spending ten stellar years in one place wasn't unusual. Even a hundred stellar years without stepping out of the Golden Land was normal for those at the Astral God stage. However, they didn't have the luxury of time. They couldn't afford to wait a hundred years. As Li Pin's fame grew, more people would start probing the secrets behind his abnormal progress. Sooner or later, someone would notice that his level of authority was far from normal, forcing them to reexamine the rumors of him reaching the third level of the Supreme Technique in just ten stellar years. King Tianyu continued, "Li Pin never leaves the Golden Land, a domain under the jurisdiction of the intelligent being Sasha. If we act against Li Pin, it will undoubtedly provoke her. Her combat strength likely surpasses that of an ordinary Cosmic Radiance. "Under the suppression of Heavenly Prison World's rules, we stand no chance. Even without these restrictions, we would be powerless against such a being." He pulled up one of Li Pin's recent statements. "Therefore, the only way to eliminate this grave threat is to challenge him openly, force him into signing an agreement, and strike as swiftly as possible—killing him 'accidentally' during the challenge." Everyone turned their attention to the information King Tianyu had provided. "No duels with weaklings... must wager a Supreme Inner Spirit Secret Art..." Their gazes soon fell on King Tianyu. "I have a Supreme Secret Art. The question is, does Li Pin have the ability to claim it?" King Tianyu said. "However, if I challenge Li Pin, he will almost certainly refuse. To prevent him from avoiding battle, Jin Ling is the best choice." At the mention of "Jin Ling," all eyes turned to a man with metallic wings sprouting from his back. Jin Ling was the vice hall master of Prodigy Hall. He was not widely known, but that was only because he kept a low profile. In truth, he was half a unique lifeform. Unlike true unique lifeforms, his kind had their own tribe, though their numbers barely exceeded ten million. Because of this rarity, every member of his race was highly valued. Techniques considered unimaginably precious to others were readily available for them to cultivate. With mastery over countless combat techniques and secret arts, combined with his innate battle talents, Jin Ling ranked among the top five in Prodigy Hall among those who had reached the third level of the elite techniques. "Then I'll fight," Jin Ling said calmly. "Humans have always captured and enslaved my kind to forge Divine Items. If this human prodigy is allowed to rise, it will be a disaster for my race." King Tianyu clasped his hands solemnly. "Then I'll leave this to you." Jin Ling's eyes turned cold. "Killing a true human prodigy... is something I've long desired."