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He paused slightly and then continued, ”Moreover, our current lineup is much stronger than before. Even an invincible, SSS-Level pinnacle existence might not be able to stop us. Besides, if something unexpected really happens, we can just break out on our own! After all, that seal doesn’t affect us. If anyone here is unwilling to take even this much risk, then please feel free to leave. I, Prince Schumacher, will not force you.”

”Prince Schumacher, I still have a question. I hope you can clarify it for me,” Lorid from the Nordic Odin Shrine suddenly said as he stood up.

”Of course.”

Prince Schumacher subtly furrowed his brows before quickly nodding with a smile. ”Mr. Lorid, what would you like to ask? Go ahead.”

”It’s like this, there’s something I don’t quite understand. If, as you say, there is only a Demon of the Holy Domain sealed within, why not simply invite a few SSS-Level powerhouses? Surely that would offer a greater guarantee of success. Instead, you’ve invited so many of us who have yet to reach the SSS-Level. This is... To be honest, I don’t quite understand your intentions.”

Lorid was direct, bringing up an awkward topic without any reservation.

Instantly, the expressions of many people present changed, as they too now sensed something was amiss.

”Ah, that matter. Even if you hadn’t asked, Mr. Lorid, I was planning to explain it to everyone shortly,” Prince Schumacher began, his tone perfectly calm. ”Indeed, inviting a few more SSS-Level powerhouses would increase our chances of success. The problem is that doing so would create two major drawbacks!”

”What drawbacks?” the crowd asked, looking slightly puzzled.

”One,” Prince Schumacher raised a finger, his expression tinged with helplessness. ”If we were to do that and invite more SSS-Level experts, I’m afraid our Brad Family... would lose control of the situation!”

Everyone was stunned for a moment, but no one refuted his point. Then, they saw Prince Schumacher raise a second finger. ”As for the second drawback, once the number of people increases, how do we divide the spoils?”

”Heh, the Prince speaks the truth,” Wenn Tianxiong remarked, his eyes narrowing as he offered a faint, meaningful smile.

Indeed, if more people were involved, how would the treasures be distributed? They had all come for those treasures.

The others naturally understood this logic as well and fell silent, including Lorid.

Seeing this, Prince Schumacher smiled. His gaze swept over everyone present as he spoke again, ”If there are no other questions, may I take it that you all agree?”

”I have one more question.”

At that moment, however, Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, suddenly spoke up. ”If we help you, Prince, to successfully eliminate the Demon of the Holy Domain inside the Sealing Ground, how will the treasures within be divided?”

As soon as he said this, the eyes of everyone present sharpened, glinting with intensity. Clearly, this was their primary concern.

”...Regarding this point, I believe our Brad Family has already made it very clear,” Prince Schumacher said, his gaze falling upon Chen Fei before sweeping across the rest of the room. ”As long as you can help our family eliminate the demon within the Sealing Ground, the Brad Family will not take any of the treasures inside. We will hand them all over. At that point, what you acquire will be up to your own abilities. There shouldn’t be a problem with that, right?”

”Up to our own abilities?” Upon hearing this, the faces of the ordinary SS+ Level and SS+ Peak individuals fell. This rule was clearly unfavorable to them. However, it had already been agreed upon, and it was impossible to change it now. Furthermore, they seemed unable to resist the temptation of hunting a Demon of the Holy Domain. They could only clench their jaws, choosing to remain silent and compromise.

Seeing the matter settled, Prince Schumacher made the final decision. ”In that case, we will begin our operation tomorrow morning. Let’s gather here at eight o’clock. Any objections?”

”Fine!”

”No problem. We’ll meet here tomorrow at eight.”

This time, hearing Prince Schumacher’s words, no one raised any further objections. They all tacitly agreed.

”Then it’s settled. Since that’s the case, we’ll take our leave first.” Wenn Tianxiong then stood up expressionlessly, leading his brother Wenn Yongshou out of the conference hall. Seeing this, Mardo, Lorid, Saint Magus Melsdom, and the others also rose and departed one after another.

Watching everyone leave so casually, Prince Schumacher’s eyes flickered. He then shook his head helplessly with a bitter smile. Of course, he knew that managing to control the situation to this extent by himself was already quite an accomplishment. After all, Mardo, Lorid, and even Wenn Tianxiong and Melsdom were not descendants of his family; naturally, they wouldn’t show him the same deference as his own kin.

With that thought, he simply shook his head as he stood up, his expression returning to its usual placidity, and walked out of the meeting hall like the others.

At this point, only a very few people, including Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, remained seated.

Each to their own? Looks like there’s going to be trouble in the Sealing Ground this time. Chen Fei mused, narrowing his eyes. His thoughts couldn’t help but turn to Wenn Tianxiong, who possessed the strength of a Peak Late-Stage Innate Ancient Martial Artist. A wave of pressure slowly washed over him, enveloping his heart. We clashed so fiercely before. If we run into each other alone inside the Sealing Ground, a massive battle will be unavoidable! What’s more, we’re both after the same thing: the remains of that powerful Qi Practitioner...

If it were anyone else—knowing they would be targeted and possibly even killed by Wenn Tianxiong—they would have turned and walked away immediately, refusing to get involved in this mess. But I have my own reasons for staying. Ever since my cultivation reached the Peak of the Qi Refining Fifth Layer, my progress has slowed to a crawl. At this rate, it could take months, even half a year, to break through the bottleneck and enter the Qi Refining Sixth Layer! I can’t miss a golden opportunity like this. If I can get my hands on a priceless treasure from the remains of that expert—who was likely in the Foundation Establishment Realm—my chances of quickly reaching the Qi Refining Sixth Layer would skyrocket! I absolutely cannot let this opportunity pass me by! Even if it means facing a Peak Late-Stage Innate Ancient Martial Artist like Wenn Tianxiong, I have to take the risk!

Having solidified his resolve, Chen Fei prepared to get up and leave as well. But just then, a voice suddenly sounded in his ear.

”Young man, you certainly have some nerve, daring to disrespect Wenn Tianxiong like that. If he finds an opportunity in there, you’ll be in for a world of hurt. It’s not impossible you’ll end up leaving your life behind.” The voice was flat, but it dripped with mockery and goading.

Hearing this, Chen Fei let out a cold laugh. ”I have no interest in speaking with skulking cowards.”

”Skulking cowards? Are you insulting me?” The hidden person’s tone immediately turned sinister.

”Insulting you? I wouldn’t dare. I’m merely speaking the truth,” Chen Fei said without expression, a cold smile finally touching his lips. ”However, I suggest you don’t gloat too soon. Even if Wenn Tianxiong manages to corner me in there, how much better off will you be? If I’m not mistaken, you have your own feud with him, don’t you? Melsdom... Saint Magus... hmm?”

The source of the voice was none other than Saint Magus Melsdom.

Hearing this, he remained silent for a long time.