Only My Way

The so-called meeting...

Without a doubt, it would definitely be an exceptionally boring affair.

Especially when everyone present harbored ulterior motives and concealed animosity.

Of course.

For the heads of the various factions currently discussing matters within the room.

The reality was that even the pretense of superficial harmony was somewhat lacking…

Among the nineteen factions present.

The [White Mist Kingdom Royal Family], along with the royal families of the surrounding eight countries, accounted for nine factions.

The remaining ten factions were either super-large sects or super-large families.

Among these diverse factions.

Some factions were in a completely irreconcilable state!

They had only just met.

And they already couldn't wait to start a brawl right there and then!!

The reason they were obediently sitting in the same room.

Was entirely due to the combined influence of various factors.

For example, wanting to expand their influence through the competition, trying to let outsiders know that they had a very promising future, planning to take the opportunity to achieve some goal… In short, the situations varied greatly.

Watching a large group of high-ranking individuals, capable of deciding the life and death of millions with a mere word, arguing endlessly like market stall aunties, nitpicking at each other, and frantically mocking each other…

To be honest.

Ling Wuyuan found the situation rather amusing.

Especially when those people were all beautiful and charming, imposing and extraordinary, with youthful complexions and white hair… The contrast was even more intense.

Standing behind Yuan Yujun.

Ling Wuyuan silently observed all of this, and immediately realized in his heart:

'Indeed, the so-called upper echelons of society are, in many ways, not much different from ordinary people…'

And when he heard several [National Rulers], [Sect Leaders], and [Clan Chiefs] using extremely powerful classic three-word phrases against each other, even involving the other party's family tree, he became even more convinced of his own thoughts.

[The upper echelons of society, generally speaking, are still people.]

Throughout the entire process.

As the only two people on their side who were qualified to sit at the table.

Both Yuan Yujun.

And Xu Shuyi.

Were basically in a completely neutral position.

In this endlessly arguing meeting.

Unless necessary.

Otherwise.

The two basically wouldn't speak.

As if they were silently watching monkeys.

And Ling Wuyuan and Pei Yiman, standing behind the two, acted as a purely symbolic backdrop, only needing to stand still and not move.

Similarly.

The personnel brought in by the heads of the various factions were all like this.

They couldn't be considered true participants in the meeting, at most they were just a group of guys standing and listening.

Although it seemed a bit low.

Ling Wuyuan didn't have any dissatisfaction with this.

Low as it may be.

But if that's the case.

Just being able to stand in here.

Was already an unparalleled glory in the eyes of many!

From a down-and-out beggar back then to being able to enter such an occasion today…

Honestly speaking.

Just thinking about it.

Ling Wuyuan felt sincerely delighted.

At the same time.

He couldn't help but silently wonder how much time and effort he would need to spend next to gain the power to sit at the table and speak in this room, to possess the power to surpass everyone inside this room…

Regarding this point.

He was very much looking forward to it and curious…

Perhaps, only then would he be considered to have truly grown his wings…

— —

After about four hours had passed.

The meeting was finally gradually coming to an end.

Gently clapping his hands.

Yi Guangxiang spoke with a very calm expression:

"Alright."

"Now that the time, rules, venue, and rewards for the Imperial Competition have all been decided, let's allocate the tasks."

"What are you all willing to contribute?"

To put it bluntly.

Although the venue was provided by the [White Mist Kingdom].

As one of the organizers, the other factions definitely had to contribute as well.

Hearing this.

Yuan Yujun, who hadn't said much before, finally took the initiative to speak:

"Then our [Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion] will bear the reward for first place."

"A [Low-Grade Enlightenment Realm Cultivation Method] or a [Low-Grade Enlightenment Realm Martial Skill]."

Faced with this response.

The eyes of everyone in the room immediately lit up.

Even Yi Guangxiang was immediately deeply satisfied.

"Very good!"

"Then thank you, Pavilion Master Yuan, for your strong support!"

Cultivation methods and martial skills that could reach the [Enlightenment Realm].

Never mind whether they were low-grade or not.

They were definitely precious treasures!

Using them as the final reward for this Imperial Competition was completely qualified!!

At least everyone present felt it was very appropriate, even a bit too generous.

Logically speaking.

Just taking out an excellent or top-grade [Spirit Accumulation Realm Cultivation Method] or [Spirit Accumulation Realm Martial Skill] would actually have been enough.

Therefore, upon hearing that the prize was an [Enlightenment Realm Secret Manual].

Even some of those who held a firm position at the top of their own factions were somewhat tempted.

Although they themselves had better secret manuals.

But everyone definitely didn't mind having more truly good things.

Moreover, an unfamiliar [Enlightenment Realm Secret Manual], no matter what, could give them some inspiration.

Those inspirations were extremely meaningful to them!

As for some of the guys who had entered with their respective leaders and could only listen to the meeting in the room, they immediately gasped for breath after Yuan Yujun finished speaking.

These people who could enter with the leaders of the various factions.

Although they all had some status and enjoyed a lot of resources.

But after all, the various factions weren't opened by their own families.

Therefore, they naturally couldn't resist the [Enlightenment Realm Secret Manual], which was a precious consumable!

Due to the fact that high-level secret manuals were precious consumables, coupled with confidentiality factors and the like.

Even the core seed members of the various factions often found it difficult to truly touch this level of treasure.

Only when they truly grew up and obtained enough merit would things naturally be achieved.

At this moment.

After Yuan Yujun generously offered the top prize.

Soon, the leaders of the other factions also spoke up one after another:

"Since Pavilion Master Yuan is so generous, then Zhang will not be too stingy."

"How about this, for the person who wins second place in the Imperial Competition, we can provide an excellent-grade [Spirit Accumulation Realm] cultivation method or martial skill!"

"Then we will be responsible for the reward for third place…"

In the end.

After a burst of chattering discussions, the tasks were quickly assigned.

Everyone contributed money if they had money, and effort if they had effort.

Faced with this situation.

Yi Guangxiang then said with great satisfaction:

"Very good, now that the matter has been dealt with, let's adjourn the meeting!"

"Seven days later, the Imperial Competition will be held on time!!"

Then.

After finalizing the main business.

Yi Guangxiang also turned around and suggested with a smile:

"Of course, out of the courtesy of the host, our [White Mist Kingdom Royal Family] has also prepared a banquet, please stay and enjoy the food, wine, singing, and dancing."

Regarding this proposal.

Although the other factions present all agreed.

Yuan Yujun shook her head gently:

"We'll pass."

"You all can slowly gather."

Between words.

There was a kind of indifferent coldness.

However.

The various leaders present had no opinions at all.

There was only a kind of accustomed feeling.

For them, the [Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion] had always been so aloof or rather, hovering outside of everyone.

Only those who were relatively unfamiliar with the [Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion] would feel slightly surprised and regretful about the matter.

Putting aside everything else.

There were so many beautiful women.

Even if their personalities were indifferent and difficult to communicate with, everyone could feel very comfortable just looking at them…

And this.

Led to Ling Wuyuan, as the only male on the [Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion] side, looking really eye-catching and especially drawing hatred~

Those were gazes full of envy, jealousy, and hatred~

Only.

No matter how envious, jealous, and hateful they were.

At this moment.

Those guys still didn't dare to say anything at all.

Yuan Yujun's deterrence was that strong.

So strong that everyone could only silently slander Ling Wuyuan.

For a time.

Feeling the benefits of being a kept man.

Ling Wuyuan was truly very comfortable~

This kind of attitude where others hated to cut him to death, but didn't dare to fart, he liked it very much~