Chapter 669: Chapter 669

"No one knew what would happen if someone successfully cultivated the fourth level of the Supreme Technique. Would the Black Abyss Sovereign take them as a disciple? Send them away? Or was there some other outcome?

"However, based on widespread speculation, the most likely scenario was that the Black Abyss Highlord would accept them as a disciple."

Yun Lai spoke gravely. "The Black Abyss Highlord was originally of human descent... Though for a being of his stature, race is no longer a constraint. If he wished, he could create an entirely new race.

"But that doesn't mean he lacks a certain fondness for humanity. If a human were to master the fourth level of the Supreme Technique and become his disciple, and if he were to then propose the eradication of other races...."

He left the sentence unfinished, but Li Pin already understood the implication.

Escaping the Heavenly Prison World was of utmost importance. However, if the price of freedom was placing one's life entirely in the hands of another, most self-centered geniuses would find it unacceptable, especially those from other races. The principle of "those who are not of our kind cannot be trusted" held true for every race.

Both the Human and Divine Race alike longed for someone to master the fourth level of the Supreme, Transcendent, or Highlord Techniques and lead them out of this prison. But that person... had to be one of their own. Otherwise, they would rather destroy the one who held such hope than entrust their fate to an outsider.

They didn't mind doing it even if it meant losing the chance to escape the Heavenly Prison World, even if it meant that countless lives would be sacrificed as mere offerings, dying in obscurity, they would not hesitate.

After all, they had Creation Gold Coins. Surviving for another few thousand years wouldn't be an issue. Even if they ran out of coins, their mastery of at least the second level cultivation techniques ensured they wouldn't fall so low as to struggle for survival even in the Silver Lands.

Li Pin was a little surprised. "It seems many non-humans will likely come to hunt me down. But most still hope for someone to master the fourth level of the Supreme Technique and lead them out of the Heavenly Prison World.

"This represents the collective will of billions of beings. If someone were to act against that, wouldn't they risk becoming an enemy of the world? A global pariah?"

Yun Lai solemnly replied, "That's precisely why we came to you first. The news has already spread, but few believe it. Most chose to dismiss it as a rumor. After all, mastering the Primordial Supreme Technique in just ten stellar years is simply too unbelievable.

"What we need to do now is to publicize the truth, to make the world understand that this isn't a rumor but a fact!"

"If we succeed in building momentum, even if the Clearheart Society and the Prodigy Hall want to act against us, they will have to consider the consequences.

"Killing the 'savior' that everyone is pinning their hopes on would have catastrophic repercussions. If things go wrong, it could incite mass opposition. At the very least, the Clearheart Society or the Prodigy Hall might be forced to disband. If we—"

Li Pin interrupted firmly, "No, We don't need to build momentum."

After a brief pause, he added, "In fact, it's better if people think I'm bluffing about reaching the third level of the Supreme Technique."

Yun Lai, Yu Xuexian, and Gao Shengyan were taken aback. "What?"

"Wait... that's not quite right either. If they actually give up on hunting me, wouldn't that backfire?" Li Pin pondered for a moment and continued, "So, we need to employ a strategy of blending truth with deception. Without causing too much of a stir, we must force the Prodigy Hall and the Clearheart Society to act."

"Let the news spread as a rumor among the general public. But at the same time, reveal that I've completed the third phase of cultivation and obtained Level Ten clearance. Make sure the higher-ups of the Prodigy Hall and the Clearheart Society catch wind of it."

Yun Lai looked puzzled. "But if we do that..."

Yu Xuexian, however, seemed to grasp the idea. She interjected, "Actions speak louder than words! The inhabitants of the Heavenly Prison World are no ordinary beings.

"Each of them is a peerless genius in their own field, and among them are unparalleled prodigies, all fiercely self-centered. People like that won't believe anything they merely hear. They only trust what they see with their own eyes."

A sharp glint flashed in her eyes. "What the Hall Master intends is to lure the Clearheart Society and the Prodigy Hall into action. Then, through real combat, he'll prove that he has truly mastered the third level of the Primordial Supreme Technique."

Hearing this, both Gao Shengyan and Yun Lai fell into deep thought.

"I have been too naive," Yun Lai admitted with a hint of guilt.

He continued, "The people of the Heavenly Prison World are far from ignorant fools who can be easily misled. Each of them has achieved significant cultivation and holds strong personal convictions.

"Relying solely on propaganda won't work... If the Clearheart Society and the Prodigy Hall seize the opportunity to spread confusion, the Hall Master might even be dismissed as a mere attention-seeking clown."

His expression darkened. "To prove himself, a decisive battle is unavoidable."

"But this fight... won't be easy," Gao Shengyan interjected. "The Hall Master has only recently attained the third level of the Supreme Technique. If the Clearheart Society and the Prodigy Hall stage an 'accidental' strike mid-battle, harming the Hall Master...."

"Winning or losing doesn't matter," Yu Xuexian said firmly. "As long as the Hall Master can display the full extent of his third-level Supreme Technique in battle, that will be enough."

Yun Lai nodded in agreement. "The most convincing way to prove whether it's truly the third level is through actual combat and witnessing it firsthand."

Li Pin observed the group as they discussed and even came up with a plausible explanation on their own. Seeing this, he chose not to elaborate further and simply said, "Leave the fighting to me. I know what I'm doing."

Yun Lai, Yu Xuexian, Gao Shengyan, and the others turned their eyes toward him.

A supreme Divine Being, worthy of being recommended for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative. What's more, a heaven's supreme prodigy who had mastered the Primordial Supreme Technique to the third level in just ten stellar years...

Someone of his caliber would never act recklessly or without careful consideration. If he says he has everything under control, then he certainly does.

Yun Lai said, "In that case, Hall Master, we'll proceed as you've instructed."

They quickly reached a consensus.

"We'll start spreading a mix of truths and rumors. At the same time, we'll arrange for people to leak news of your breakthrough to the Prodigy Hall and the Clearheart Society."

"We can even use the act of leaking this information as bait to uncover those with ulterior motives hidden within Dragon Abyss Tower."

He became the Hall Master of Dragon Abyss Tower primarily to delegate trivial tasks to others. It didn't mean he would have to expend his own energy on the tower's development. If he truly sought authority, he would be better off dedicating more effort to his role as the Vice Hall Master of Worldbreaker Peak.

Speak of the devil. Shortly after Yun Lai and the others departed, a streak of light pierced through the sky.

It was Wang Fuyun, the Hall Master of Worldbraker Peak.

Having mastered the third level of the Supreme Technique, he could effortlessly soar through the skies even within the Heavenly Prison World—a feat that would drain most others of their energy.

As he landed, Li Pin looked up and asked, "Are you here because of the rumors spreading outside?"

"That's part of it," Wang Fuyun replied, glancing at him.

He asked, "What are your thoughts? With your reputation of reaching the third level in just ten years, you could draw in every third-level powerhouse in the Golden Lands who seeks freedom, forming a force that might even surpass Worldbreaker Peak.

"However, the cost would be attracting the ire of those who are willing to sacrifice everything for their clans. They would undoubtedly see you as a threat and try to assassinate you in secret. After all, they would never want another Cosmic Radiance, or even a Monarch, to rise among humanity."

"True gold fears no fire," Li Pin said calmly. "Let them come if they wish to kill me. It will be an excellent opportunity to test my path and the direction of my cultivation."

Wang Fuyun nodded in agreement. For prodigies like them—especially someone like Li Pin, who could be considered a supreme talent of his generation—dominating an era was an inevitability. Nothing could overshadow his brilliance. Those reckless enough to seek trouble with him would only become stepping stones to his legendary rise.

If Li Pin were to fear assassination and choose to lay low, it would only make Wang Fuyun question his earlier judgment. It would make him doubt whether Li Pin truly possessed such extraordinary talent and capability.

As for the risk of failure and death? A supreme prodigy who fell was no supreme prodigy to begin with.

If a person failed to dominate an era, then they were at best a standout among geniuses and were unworthy of the title "supreme."

"Is there anything I can do to assist you?" Wang Fuyun asked. "The mystical properties of the Divine Items within the Heavenly Prison World are difficult to harness. The only things I can offer are battle experience and inner spirit secret arts.

"But for those of us who have attained the Eternal Solar Flare Realm, our combat expertise has already reached its pinnacle, with little room for improvement. As for inner spirit secret arts, you've already begun forging your own path."

"To create my own inner spirit secret arts, I must first have a deep understanding of existing ones," Li Pin said. "I need some as references. If there's a Supreme Secret Art available, that would be ideal. I'll select the most suitable one to cultivate."

"A Supreme Secret Art..." Wang Fuyun pondered for a moment. "From what I know, fewer than ten individuals in the entire Golden Lands possess a Supreme Secret Art."

He explained, "Their value is beyond question. Each one is only passed down after rigorous trials, typically reserved for the direct heirs of top-tier factions—those at the level of Dao or Sacred Children.

"Acquiring such techniques demands an enormous amount of contribution points, and they are always imprinted to prevent unauthorized transmission. Sharing them would result in severe backlash..."

As he spoke, Wang Fuyun retrieved a handful of Creation Gold Coins. The next moment, the coins dissolved into golden light, dispersing into the void.

"Done. I've temporarily suppressed the imprint's power using the unique rules of the Heavenly Prison World and the energy of the Creation Gold Coins."

With that, he handed Li Pin an object resembling an inheritance stone. "The Galactic Starburst is in here."