Compared to the crowd's heated discussions and differing opinions, members of the four major factions had already entered the battlefield's surrounding peaks in advance. They had taken over the peaks closest to the Sky Martial Peak early on and temporarily constructed pavilions and buildings there. Their grandeur far surpassed that of the others. Liu Suxin, Hall Master of Stormwind Tower, had arrived early at their stronghold, unlike the other faction leaders, who knew their place and intended to arrive last. At that moment, on a nine-story pavilion, Liu Suxin stood by the window, gazing down at the surrounding scenery. She wore a faint smile as she watched the countless spectral figures of millions of people from all directions. The Vice Hall Master, Tai Xi, seized the opportunity of her good mood and quickly said, "As expected of you, Hall Master. Your single scheme has stirred the winds of the Golden and Silver Lands, ensnaring millions, including the Prodigy Hall's King Tianyu, the Clearheart Society's Shen Duxiu, and the Worldbreaker Peak's Wang Fuyun, all within your grasp. Such calculations are truly astonishing and admirable." Liu Suxin nodded reservedly. "It's not that my strategy is brilliant, but rather that I used an open and righteous scheme." "Li Pin is exceptional in his own right. Achieving the second level of the Supreme Technique in just ten years is a feat that withstands scrutiny. Moreover, the Prodigy Hall cannot afford to let another human genius of Wang Fuyun's caliber rise. Even if they uncover some truth, they have no choice but to go along with it. For them, suppressing a top-tier human prodigy is hardly a loss." She smiled faintly. "What they don't realize is that, while they have been distracted, the Stormwind Tower has regained its footing. I won't claim we can counterattack Prodigy Hall immediately, but they can no longer push us into such dire straits again. "This plan does far more than merely pull Stormwind Tower out of crisis. It allows us to recruit a prodigy like Li Pin, uses the oppression from the Clearheart Society and Prodigy Hall to suppress internal conflicts, and unites everyone under a common cause. It's not just killing three birds with one stone, but four!" Tai Xi spoke excitedly. "This move doesn't just stir up Stormwind Tower; it impacts the entire human race. Every human expert will see that the Prodigy Hall and Clearheart Society are determined to destroy us. As the vanguard against them, we will undoubtedly attract new allies and funding to strengthen our power. This is a contribution to the entire nation!" "It was just a matter of good timing," Liu Suxin said indifferently. "It's just a pity... I don't know if Li Pin can survive this ordeal. The people of Prodigy Hall and Clearheart Society won't show mercy." Tai Xi smiled. "He has enjoyed the spotlight for this long. Even if he doesn't make it into Stormwind Tower and loses to Jin Ling, his death will be meaningful. He may very well awaken the fighting spirit of humanity and become the turning point in the battle between humans and the other races of the Heavenly Prison World." He affirmed, "I can't speak for other factions, but Stormwind Tower will remember his sacrifice." Liu Suxin felt comfortable hearing Tai Xi's remarks and nodded. "That is for sure..." Xiao Huan, on the other hand, pondered for a moment before saying, "Hall Master, the development of events seems a bit too smooth. Whether it's Li Pin, King Tianyu, or even Shen Duxiu and Wang Fuyun... they are all too cooperative. For example, King Tianyu is convinced that Li Pin has indeed mastered the third level of the Supreme Technique, but Li Pin..." Xiao Huan shook her head. "I can't understand where he got the courage to accept the challenge from Jin Ling and Chi Mang. Does he not know his own limits?" Liu Suxin turned her head and asked. "Xiao Huan, what are you trying to say?" Xiao Huan speculated, "I mean... is it possible that the rumor we first heard from Dragon Abyss Tower is actually true? Li Pin... might have really mastered the third level of the Supreme Technique in just ten stellar years? And that's why King Tianyu is so cooperative in focusing his attention on Li Pin?" "Li Pin, mastering the third level of the Supreme Technique in ten stellar years?" Tai Xi couldn't help but chuckle before Liu Suxin said anything. "How is that possible? Do you really believe such a rumor? If Li Pin had truly cultivated the Supreme Technique to the third level, he should be lying low and developing himself. How could he be so ostentatious as to accept a duel with Jin Ling and Chi Mang?" Xiao Huan made a guess. "Perhaps, he wants to use this battle to openly declare his existence to the world and prove that he is indeed the supreme prodigy most likely to lead everyone out of the Heavenly Prison World?" Liu Suxin shook her head. "That's too risky. Rather than believing that Li Pin has mastered the third level of the Supreme Technique and plans to use this battle to make a name for himself as the savior in everyone's eyes, I'd say he lost himself in the praises after reaching the second level. "He can't see his own position clearly. He has become arrogant and was further tempted by the Supreme Technique, so much so that he dares to accept the challenge from Jin Ling and Chi Mang." Xiao Huan nodded. "Arrogant and conceited, indeed...." Compared to others in the Silver and Golden Lands who believed Li Pin might have truly mastered the third level of the Supreme Technique, they had a clearer understanding of the truth. After all, they were the masterminds behind this event. Li Pin's so-called achievements were first spread by them. If they were to find the cause that could fit the answer, it could only be that Li Pin lost himself in the flattery. He became so arrogant that he believed that he could win everyone's support with only the second level as long as he performed well enough, earning himself the reputation of a savior among the people of the Golden and Silver Lands. At this moment, Tai Xi suddenly said, "The people from Prodigy Hall have arrived." "The people from the Clearheart Society have also arrived. Is that person there Chi Mang?" Liu Suxin turned her gaze toward another distant mountain peak. Before they could scrutinize the special lifeform named Chi Mang, a wave of cheers and exclamations resounded through the skies. Tens of thousands of people were continuously shouting Li Pin's name. Liu Suxin immediately looked over in the direction of the voices. She saw more than a dozen people soaring through the air from the direction of the Golden Land. Li Pin and Wang Fuyun were among them. Unlike those inheritors who relied on mental spirit power to control their flight, Li Pin completely relied on his own Singularity's condensation. By utilizing Singularity Force, he slightly broke through the world rules of the Heavenly Prison and gained the ability to fly. And this method... apart from a few unique talents and secret techniques, exclusively belonged to the third level of the Supreme Technique, the Highlord Technique, and the Transcendent Technique. It was likely for this reason that the crowd erupted in an overwhelming wave of cheers. "What's going on!?" exclaimed Liu Suxin. She hastily leaned forward, staring unblinkingly at the figure arriving alongside Wang Fuyun and the others from Worldbreaker Peak. "Li Pin... actually managed to traverse the sky!?" He was traversing through the sky! "How could it be?!" Xiao Huan was equally incredulous. "This is an ability that only emerges after reaching the third level of the Supreme Technique !? Could it be... that Li Pin mastered the third level!? Did he actually surpass Shen Duxiu's progress and cultivate a Supreme Technique to this extent in just ten years!?" Tai Xi, who had been constantly flattering Liu Suxin earlier, was also deeply shocked. However, he reacted quickly, immediately putting on a look of sudden realization. "I get it! I finally understand why the people from Prodigy Hall and Clearheart Society truly regard Li Pin as a peerless prodigy who has mastered the third level of the Supreme Technique! "If I'm not mistaken, Li Pin most likely possesses a special talent or has mastered a powerful secret art. This allowed him, even at the second level of the Supreme Law, to achieve the ability to traverse the sky like those who have reached the third level." Liu Suxin kept staring at the figure flying through the sky, still finding it somewhat unbelievable. Seeing this, Tai Xi couldn't help but add, "After all... the rumor that Li Pin mastered the third level of the Supreme Technique was started by us from the very beginning." Hearing him bring this up again, Liu Suxin couldn't help but recall that night at the auction, and finally started regaining her composure. She said in a deep voice, "Ten years to master the third level of the Supreme Technique!? Would someone with such talent only be a mere Divine Being? "Would someone with such talent even need to join the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative? If he had truly shown this level of talent, he would have long been taken in as a disciple and carefully nurtured by some great figure!" Liu Suxin continued in a steady tone, "However... Li Pin was ultimately recommended for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative, which means he must have an extraordinary talent in some aspect. "If that talent lies in combat, as long as he puts up a good fight against Jin Ling and Chi Mang and doesn't lose too badly, he will indeed become a beacon of hope for everyone. His grand entrance alone, flying through the sky like that, already gives him a massive boost in popularity." As soon as she said this, Tai Xi and Xiao Huan suddenly came to a realization. That was right. With the heavy promotion from Stormwind Tower, along with the full cooperation of Prodigy Hall and Clearheart Society, Li Pin's name had already spread throughout the Golden and Silver Lands. If he could rely on his combat talent to hold his ground against Jin Ling and Chi Mang for even a brief moment, others would still tolerate and understand him even if he didn't perform like someone who had mastered the third level of the Supreme Technique. After all... he had supposedly cultivated the Supreme Technique to the third level in just ten years. It was only natural that he hadn't fully mastered its power yet. At that point, everyone would revere him as the savior. With that status, he would be able to amass a great number of Creation Gold Coins in a short period. As long as he could gather hundreds of thousands, or even millions of Creation Gold Coins... with a little more effort, he might actually break through to the third level of the Supreme Technique for real. By then, the lie would have become the truth. Understanding this, Liu Suxin took a deep breath. "This Li Pin... truly has impressive tactics and boldness... As expected, any prodigy who can be recommended for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative is no ordinary figure." She looked at the figure that had already landed at the peak of the mountain. "The Prodigy Hall's Jin Ling and Clearheart Society's Chi Mang will not hold back. Next, it will depend on whether his combat talent allows him to maintain some dignity in front of these two." After speaking, she let out a cold snort. "If things go badly, he might lose his life here today."
