Chapter 2292 Councilor! (2)
"Ah, so you"re Councilor w.a.n.g Teng. I"ve heard a lot about you," Pearson"s facial muscles twitched slightly as he spoke casually to w.a.n.g Teng"s clone.
As a universe-stage martial warrior, w.a.n.g Teng, despite being a councilor from the Academy Arbitration a.s.sociation, had no authority over him, and Pearson saw no need to show respect to the councilor.
Moreover, as universe pirates, they held little reverence for the Stellar Academies.
"Councilor w.a.n.g Teng is indeed remarkable at such a young age!" Bi Chunrou appraised w.a.n.g Teng with a friendly smile.
"You"re too kind!" w.a.n.g Teng replied with a smile.
"Did Senator w.a.n.g Teng just arrive on the Five Burial Stars?" Duke Yaheng of the Longlapa Empire approached from a distance, inquiring.
"Exactly," w.a.n.g Teng nodded and looked around. "It seems I"ve arrived just in time to witness something interesting."
"The ancestral land of the Five Burial Families is open today, and any cosmos-stage martial warrior can enter to seek opportunities," Duke Yaheng explained with a smile, glancing at Hengzang Chuan.
"Oh?" w.a.n.g Teng pretended to be surprised and asked, "This ancestral land is crucial to the five major families. Why would they allow outsiders to enter?"
"Well, you"ll have to ask the heads of the five families for that." Bi Chunrou chuckled.
"Family Head Hengzang, would you mind enlightening me?" w.a.n.g Teng looked at Hengzang Chuan and asked with a smile.
"Councilor w.a.n.g Teng, this is a private matter. I can"t reveal too much," Hengzang Chuan snorted lightly and said, "But you"re a cosmos-stage martial warrior. If you want to enter, we won"t stop you. Please feel free."
"Well then, since it"s such a timely encounter, I"ll take a look inside. If I happen to gain some opportunities, don"t be stingy with your generosity," w.a.n.g Teng said nonchalantly.
"If you have the ability to obtain something, we will not be stingy," Hengzang Chuan responded curtly, not wanting to engage in more discussion. "Now that everyone is here, those who wish to enter our Five Burial Ancestral Land, please proceed."
The warning from Hengzang Chuan made everyone feel a sense of urgency. They couldn"t afford to be complacent. Being trapped for a thousand years was not something these young martial warriors could accept.
"Remember, you all have only one month. If you don"t come out within that time, the spatial entrance to the ancestral land will forcefully close, and no one will be able to reopen it. We, the five families, won"t be able to do anything about it either. So, if someone fails to come out, don"t blame me for not warning you."
The warning from Hengzang Chuan made everyone feel a sense of urgency. They couldn"t afford to be complacent. Being trapped for a thousand years was not something these young martial warriors could accept.
"All right! Proceed, everyone!" Hengzang Chuan scanned the surroundings with his gaze and announced.
"Zuo Gu, go ahead!" She"er took the lead and patted the shoulder of the young man beside him.
"Don"t keep urging me! It"s annoying!" Zuo Gu retorted with some irritation. Without further delay, he transformed into a stream of light, rus.h.i.+ng toward the central dimensional rift within the hexagram. In an instant, he disappeared into it.
"This kid!" She"er felt a bit awkward and shouted toward the dimensional rift, "If your gains this time can"t surpa.s.s others, be prepared for the consequences."
Unfortunately, there was no response.
People around glanced over, their eyes showing different meanings—some disdain, some unwillingness, some indifference…
In the next moment, the sound of breaking air echoed, and figures hurriedly rushed toward the dimensional rift. No one wanted to fall behind others.
The young man from the Black Skull Universe Pirates, who was beside the fire-element universe-stage martial warrior, glanced at w.a.n.g Teng, then instantly vanished from his original position, entering the dimensional rift with a speed that shocked onlookers.
The remaining outstanding talents from various forces displayed expressions of shock and they turned serious.
"Hmm?" w.a.n.g Teng raised an eyebrow, his face showing a hint of interest. The strength of this young man seemed remarkable. He wondered how he compared to him.
At this moment, a shadow shot out from the ancient wars.h.i.+p of the Shadow Fortress. Before anyone could see his appearance clearly, he disappeared into the dimensional rift.
"Is that the prodigy from the Shadow Fortress?" The crowd murmured in surprise.
"It seems so!"
"Such incredible speed, truly worthy of the Shadow Fortress"s prodigy, renowned in the universe for a.s.sa.s.sination. It seems he"s not to be underestimated."
"In this compet.i.tion for the Five Burial Ancestral Land, the prodigy from the Shadow Fortress is undoubtedly a powerful contender. His gains might be the greatest."
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Many couldn"t help but discuss. So far, few had seen the appearance of the Shadow Fortress"s prodigy clearly, and within the Five Burial Ancestral Land, he would undoubtedly have a significant advantage.
"Interesting!" A mysterious golden light flashed in w.a.n.g Teng"s eyes, and a faint smile curled his lips.
"The prodigy from the Shadow Fortress might be quite formidable!" The solemn voice of Yizang Xinnuo echoed.
"The more formidable, the better. The Heishan Royal Clan now has one more opponent." Yunzang Xiao sneered.
"I just wonder, compared to that Shadow Fortress prodigy, who is stronger?" Guizang Yan"s eyes flickered with a fighting spirit.
"The Shadow Fortress has always been elusive. If we clash head-on, it"s hard to say who"s stronger. However, if he hides in the shadows, we might not be his match." Hengzang Mo"s voice turned serious.
"After entering the Five Burial Ancestral Land, be cautious. Don"t fall into his schemes." Yunzang Xiao warned.
"All right, let"s go."
Yizang Xinnuo and the others looked around and prepared to move.
w.a.n.g Teng"s original body, disguised as Han Zhu, followed behind them and entered the dimensional rift.
Meanwhile, the w.a.n.g Teng who had just arrived was his clone. After everyone entered the dimensional rift, he smiled faintly and walked leisurely toward the rift. Unlike others, he seemed completely indifferent to the so-called opportunities in the Five Burial Ancestral Land.
When Hengzang Chuan and the others saw this, the corners of their mouths could not help but twitch.
w.a.n.g Teng, the councilor, seemed quite unpredictable.
Could he truly be indifferent to the opportunities in the Five Burial Ancestral Land?
Was this the extravagance of the prodigies from the Stellar Academies?
w.a.n.g Teng"s clone calmly stepped into the dimensional rift, disappearing from everyone"s view.
"Family Head Hengzang, who exactly is this w.a.n.g Teng? How is he able to become a councilor at the cosmos stage?" The plump man from the Golden Peak City asked curiously.
"He is a student from the Stellar Academies. We don"t know any more details." Hengzang Chuan replied.
"To achieve the position of a councilor with cosmos-stage strength, he must have extraordinary qualities," Said Bi Chunrou.
"Have you all noticed? Councilor w.a.n.g Teng and the young man from the Black Skull Universe Pirates are alike. We can"t see through them." Suddenly, Duke Yaheng spoke.
The eminent figures from various factions were slightly stunned. They wore thoughtful expressions on their faces.
"Hehe, it seems that the compet.i.tion for opportunities in the Five Burial Ancestral Land will be quite exciting!" Pearson"s gaze swept over the five family heads and the fire-element universe-stage martial warrior of the Black Skull Universe Pirates.
"I wonder who will be the biggest winner in this compet.i.tion? I"m quite curious about that Councilor w.a.n.g Teng!" Duke Yaheng said indifferently.
"As the prodigy of the White Night Universe Pirate, Zuo Gu is definitely the strongest. As for that councilor and the little guy from Black Skull, they will have to step aside." She"er spoke casually.
Everyone was speechless.
This guy sure dared to speak.
The fire-element universe-stage martial warrior of the Black Skull Universe Pirates frowned, casting a cold gaze at She"er. How dared he insult the lord? He must be seeking death.
However, for the sake of his lord"s opportunities, he could only endure for now.
"What are you looking at? If you"re not convinced, come and fight." She"er roared.
The fire-element universe-stage martial warrior of the Black Skull Universe Pirates gave him a cold glance, too lazy to waste words. Then, he sat cross-legged on the top of a Black Skull Universe Pirates battles.h.i.+p and closed his eyes.
Others from the major forces exchanged uncertain glances, surprised by the opponent"s reaction. They speculated on the Black Skull Universe Pirates" motives.
Naturally, they sensed that the other party"s motives were not simple.
Hengzang Chuan, Yizang Bai, and the others quietly looked at each other. They sat cross-legged above the five planets of the Five Burial Stars and closed their eyes, entering a meditative state.
"Hmph!" Pearson chuckled, indifferent to the situation, and returned to his battles.h.i.+p.
Duke Yaheng, the plump figure from the Golden Peak City, Bi Chunrou from the Azure Sky Island, and others disappeared into the void. For the next month, there was nothing they could do but wait.