Top level understanding: starting from basic boxing

Chapter 390 Fellow Taoist misunderstanding, Mr. Lu asked three fellow Taoists to come together!

"Whoosh".

Lu Changsheng stepped into the second level of space.

The death energy in this second level of space is even stronger than that of the first level of space.

However, the strange thing is that the second level of space is more stable than the first level of space.

Lu Changsheng could feel this without even analyzing it.

If we talk about the first level of space, a true immortal can easily shake it.

When it comes to the second level of space, even the true immortal may not be able to shake it with all his strength.

Maybe it takes a lot of real immortals to shake it.

This is the second level.

What if it’s the third or fourth floor?

Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.

He had a vague feeling.

Perhaps the thirteenth level of space in Tianyuan Ancient Immortal Battlefield was not formed accidentally.

"Why is the second level of space so stable?"

Lu Changsheng sat down cross-legged and began to analyze.

The more he analyzes these spaces, the more he can perfect the space constructed in the virtual world.

For Lu Changsheng, it is possible to enhance the power of the Dao Fruit in the mortal world and the virtual world.

This is also quite important.

It is no less than obtaining an immortal treasure that can suppress luck.

Therefore, Lu Changsheng was not anxious at all.

One month, two months, three months...

Lu Changsheng remained motionless, constantly analyzing the second level of space.

However, there are many immortals who enter the Tianyuan Ancient Immortal battlefield space from the outside world.

One after another, people stepped into the second layer of space.

Naturally, they all discovered Lu Changsheng.

But they were also very cautious and did not want to cause trouble, so they stayed away and did not come into contact with Lu Changsheng.

On this day, a white-robed immortal came to the second level of Tianyuan Ancient Immortal Battlefield.

The other party seemed to be very interested after seeing Lu Changsheng.

He seemed not to be afraid at all.

Only after being some distance away from Lu Changsheng, he observed from a distance.

No intention of leaving at all.

Lu Changsheng ignored it.

He continued to analyze it for eight months.

"Shua".

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.

"It's done!"

"The second level of space is so stable because the entire Tianyuan Ancient Immortal battlefield is actually a pyramid shape. The further down, the larger the space, but the more stable it is."

"This is definitely not a natural formation, but someone opened up this thirteenth layer of space..."

Lu Changsheng felt shocked in his heart.

Make space.

It’s still this extremely stable thirteenth level space.

It can even accommodate the space where immortals fight, so what kind of shocking means is that?

It's just unimaginable.

Does that mean we have to fully understand space?

Immortals can't do it.

Not even the Golden Immortal can do it.

As for Jinxian, Lu Changsheng didn't even hear about it.

Lu Changsheng suppressed the shock and excitement in his heart.

He actually wants to construct a second layer of space in the virtual world.

But he raised his head and looked at the strange immortal not far away.

"Do you think it would be rude to stare at Lu like this?"

Lu Changsheng said coldly.

His tone was not exactly friendly.

After all, no matter who is stared at like this for several months, he will not feel happy.

Although the other party made no further moves.

But Lu Changsheng would not construct a virtual space in front of the other party.

The strange immortal didn't seem to care about Lu Changsheng's tone, but directly asked: "Fellow Taoist, are you analyzing this layer of space?"

"Um?"

Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows.

This strange immortal is quite knowledgeable.

You can tell at a glance that he is analyzing this level of space.

However, Lu Changsheng did not answer. Instead, he stood up slowly and stared at the other party with cold eyes.

"Fellow Taoist misunderstood."

"I don't have any ill will towards fellow Taoist, but I am amazed that fellow Taoist can actually analyze this layer of space."

"The power of space is an extremely mysterious and majestic power. If you want to analyze the power of space, I'm afraid even the Golden Immortal can't do it."

"My Taoist name is Dongyu, and I am also a mortal immortal, so I am very curious about fellow Taoist."

This strange immortal took the initiative to reveal his identity.

However, Lu Changsheng had never heard of it.

But it's normal. The heaven is so vast and there are so many immortals. It's really normal not to know the Dongyu Immortal.

However, Lu Changsheng also suddenly felt his eyes light up.

Red dust fairy!

This Dongyu Immortal is actually also a Red Dust Immortal?

This worldly immortal path is the first immortal path in the heaven.

Maximum potential.

There are also many immortals who take the immortal path in the world of mortals.

However, compared to other immortal ways, there are too few immortals in the Red Dust Immortal Way.

In the entire Lucheng, Lu Changsheng had never seen a mortal immortal.

But now, I finally met a red dust fairy.

Lu Changsheng was also very curious.

What are the other mortal immortals like?

Especially the analytical ability.

Lu Changsheng also wanted to know how other Hongchen Immortals analyzed it?

So what compared to him?

"Fellow Taoist Dongyu, you have been watching for so long, why?"

Lu Changsheng asked.

No one wants to practice while someone is watching.

Dongyu Zhenxian hurriedly explained: "Fellow Taoist may have misunderstood. I saw that fellow Taoist was analyzing, suspected of analyzing this layer of the ancient immortal battlefield, so I was very curious, so I stopped to observe for a while."

"oh?"

"If you are interested, you can analyze this layer of space by yourself. This is not unique to me."

Dong Yu Zhenxian smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying: "Daoyou Lu may have overestimated me. Although I am also a Red Dust Immortal, my analytical ability is far inferior to that of Daoyou Lu, and I can't analyze this layer of space at all."

"Huh?"

"Daoyou Dong Yu can't analyze this layer of space?"

"I wonder if Daoyou Dong Yu can show your analytical ability?"

Lu Changsheng was really curious.

This was the first time he met other Red Dust Immortals.

He was eager to know how good the other party's analytical ability was.

Therefore, this request was actually a bit "excessive".

But Zhenxian Dong Yu didn't seem to care. Instead, he nodded and said: "Okay, I hope Daoyou Lu will give me some advice. But what to analyze?"

Lu Changsheng thought about it.

If you want to make a direct comparison, it is actually the most convenient to analyze the immortal formation.

Lu Changsheng also brought some formation flags.

Lu Changsheng has analyzed all these immortal formations.

So, Lu Changsheng directly displayed the formation flags and arranged them into an immortal formation.

"Then I'll have to trouble Fellow Daoist Dong Yu to analyze this immortal formation."

Dong Yu Zhenxian nodded.

He did not forcefully break the immortal formation, but sat cross-legged and began to analyze Lu Changsheng's immortal formation.

He hoped to analyze the immortal formation and break it without any damage.

Lu Changsheng stared at Dong Yu Zhenxian closely.

He wanted to see Dong Yu Zhenxian's analysis ability with his own eyes.

So, time passed day by day.

Dong Yu Zhenxian was also completely immersed in this immortal formation.

One month, two months, three months...

In the blink of an eye, three months passed.

Dong Yu Zhenxian still failed to break the immortal formation.

This made Lu Changsheng a little disappointed.

It had been three months, but Dong Yu Zhenxian still had no sign of breaking the immortal formation.

It was even unknown whether it was Lu Changsheng's illusion.

In short, Lu Changsheng paid attention to Dong Yu Zhenxian's every move.

He found that Dong Yu Zhenxian's efficiency in analyzing the immortal formation for three months was incredible.

How long will it take to analyze it at this efficiency?

Ten years?

Even a hundred years?

Anyway, it will definitely take at least a few months to analyze it.

Lu Changsheng couldn't help but ask: "Fellow Daoist Dong Yu, how long will it take you to analyze this immortal formation?"

Dong Yu Zhenxian replied: "No hurry, I have analyzed part of it. At this speed, I can analyze some clues in about a year. Then it will be a matter of time. It will take decades or even hundreds of years to analyze this immortal formation."

"In fact, this efficiency is quite high. It just so happens that I have analyzed a similar immortal formation before, so the efficiency is so high."

Lu Changsheng: "..."

In fact, Lu Changsheng didn't know what to say.

Three months, there was almost no progress.

As for efficiency?

It takes decades or even hundreds of years to analyze a mere immortal formation.

Just like that, you still say it's efficient?

Lu Changsheng really couldn't imagine it.

It took decades or even hundreds of years to analyze an immortal formation.

And it was just an immortal formation he casually arranged, not a very difficult and complicated immortal formation.

From this point of view, Lu Changsheng almost understood the analytical ability of Dong Yu Zhenxian.

If it is said that ordinary Hongchen immortals have this kind of analytical ability, then Lu Changsheng is too disappointed.

With this analytical ability, even if they improve ten times or even a hundred times, they are probably not as good as Lu Changsheng.

The gap between the two sides is too big.

"Okay, stop."

Lu Changsheng spoke, he didn't want to continue watching.

"Oh?"

"Okay, then stop."

"Looking at the look of fellow Daoist Lu, he should be very disappointed?"

Dong Yu Zhenxian naturally saw Lu Changsheng's emotions at a glance.

Lu Changsheng did not answer.

He was not only disappointed, but more shocked.

Lu Changsheng finally understood how amazing his analytical ability was.

Even if they are all Hongchen immortals.

But Hongchen immortals are still different.

And in the final analysis, the reason why Lu Changsheng's analytical ability is so terrifying is only one reason, that is, comprehension!

Only with such a terrifying comprehension, reflected in the analytical ability, can there be such a huge difference.

No wonder Dong Yu Zhenxian was shocked when he saw Lu Changsheng analyzing this space in the ancient immortal battlefield.

After all, according to Dong Yu Zhenxian's analysis ability.

Want to analyze space?

Not even qualified.

Even if he analyzed it for one or even ten centuries, he would not gain anything.

Analyzing space is completely useless.

However, Dong Yu Zhenxian seemed to clearly feel that Lu Changsheng could really analyze space.

This made Dong Yu Zhenxian stop beside Lu Changsheng and watch for several months.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist Dong Yu."

"I wonder if fellow Daoist Dong Yu is here for the immortal treasure that suppresses the luck?"

Lu Changsheng asked.

He didn't want to dwell on the issue of "analysis" anymore.

It was meaningless.

He had already known the "analysis" level of other immortals.

Lu Changsheng was obviously unique.

Naturally, there was no need to discuss.

Seeing Lu Changsheng take the initiative to "change" the topic, Dong Yu Zhenxian's eyes flashed with a strange light.

However, since Lu Changsheng refused to say, then Dong Yu Zhenxian would not ask about it.

Instead, he nodded generously and said: "Yes, which of the Zhenxian who can come to the Tianyuan Ancient Immortal Battlefield is not for the immortal treasure that suppresses the luck? I dream of building my own dojo, but I have no immortal treasure to suppress the luck, so I can only try my luck in this Tianyuan Ancient Immortal Battlefield."

"Originally, I just wanted to try my luck in the first layer, and didn't want to come to the second layer. After all, the second layer is very dangerous."

"But, I don't know what happened in the first layer of space. It's completely empty. Not only did I not find the immortal treasure, I didn't even encounter a dead spirit. It's really strange..."

"Lu Daoyou entered the ancient immortal battlefield before me. Do you know what happened in the first layer of space?"

Lu Changsheng shook his head calmly.

But he knew it very well in his heart.

The first layer of space was "swept" by him.

The dead spirits were also swallowed by his magical powers.

Where else would the dead spirits appear?

As for the immortal treasure, Lu Changsheng didn't get it, let alone Dong Yu Zhenxian.

But Lu Changsheng would not take the initiative to tell about this kind of thing.

He could only shake his head to indicate that he didn't know.

"Daoyou Lu, I'm going to the depths of space to search for immortal treasures."

"Why don't we act together? After all, we are both mortal immortals. In terms of combat power, we are actually at a disadvantage. If we join forces, it will be different."

"What do you think, Daoyou Lu?"

Dong Yu Zhenxian took the initiative to ask Lu Changsheng to join forces.

However, Lu Changsheng refused without even thinking about it.

How could he join forces with a strange immortal?

Besides, he alone is enough to find immortal treasures.

There is no need to join forces with others.

So, Lu Changsheng immediately shook his head and said, "No, Lu is used to being alone, so I'd better search slowly by myself."

Dong Yu Zhenxian was a little disappointed.

But he did not force it, and said with regret: "That's a pity."

"In that case, I won't bother you, Daoist Lu. I'll go ahead. See you later..."

After saying that, Dong Yu Zhenxian turned around and walked towards the depths of the second layer of space.

Soon he completely disappeared.

"Really gone?"

Lu Changsheng was still a little surprised.

This Dong Yu Zhenxian had been entangled with him for so long.

He thought he had some other intentions.

In the end, he just left like that?

Lu Changsheng stayed there for a few more days to make sure that Dong Yu Zhenxian had indeed left.

The other party was really a little strange.

He came mysteriously.

He left mysteriously again.

Moreover, a mortal immortal should not be very powerful.

But he dared to come to the second layer of space in the Tianyuan Ancient Immortal Battlefield.

Looking at his appearance, he seemed fearless and confident.

Although his analytical ability was a little poor, this Dong Yu Zhenxian was probably not simple and full of confidence.

Most likely he had something to rely on.

However, no matter what Dong Yu Zhenxian relied on, it had nothing to do with Lu Changsheng.

After he was sure that Dong Yu Zhenxian had left, he began to construct the second layer of space in the virtual world.

He was looking forward to how much the power of the virtual world could be improved once the second layer of space was constructed?

However, in order to avoid the same thing as Dong Yu Zhenxian before.

Lu Changsheng still used the formation flags to arrange an immortal formation.

To prevent being "spying" again.

This time, Lu Changsheng didn't take long.

After all, he was already experienced.

In just two months, Lu Changsheng had already constructed the second layer of space in the virtual world.

The virtual world was "perfected" a little more.

"Yes, the power of the virtual world is so strong now that there are probably few rivals among the true immortals!"

Lu Changsheng was very satisfied.

He naturally knew the potential of the virtual world.

Even in terms of combat power, the virtual world is actually not weak.

Now the virtual world only has the power of confinement, which can only trap the opponent in the virtual world, but cannot kill the opponent.

But Lu Changsheng felt that the potential of the virtual world must be far more than that.

Not only can it trap the enemy, it can even kill the enemy.

It's just that his virtual world is not perfect yet.

There is no means of attack.

But in the future, as the virtual world is perfected, it will grow into a magical power with almost no shortcomings.

Whether it is confinement, defense or attack, it will be very terrifying.

Of course, only Lu Changsheng's terrifying analytical ability and understanding can perfect the virtual world.

Put it on other true immortals.

Even if they are given the virtual world, they can't do anything. They can't perfect the virtual world at all, let alone play the role of the virtual world.

"Almost."

Lu Changsheng got up and continued to go deep into the second layer of space.

In this second layer of space, Lu Changsheng needs to be cautious.

In the second layer of space, the law of the fall of true immortals will be greater.

Because there are more dead spirits here.

However, this also gave Lu Changsheng a chance.

There are more dead spirits, and even stronger ones. Isn't that sending food to him?

Sure enough, not long after Lu Changsheng left, he encountered a dead spirit.

This dead spirit is still lifeless.

However, it seems to be more powerful.

Lu Changsheng can use his magical power now.

He cannot use his magical power too many times at a time.

But he can recover after a period of time.

How long has it been since Lu Changsheng last used his magical power?

Therefore, he can use his magical power without any scruples now.

"Magic power, swallow the soul!"

Lu Changsheng knew that the power of the magic power had no effect on the undead.

Only the magic power of swallowing souls could completely devour and kill these undead.

"Buzz".

The soul-swallowing magic power directly turned into a black hole, like a huge mouth, and directly swallowed the undead.

Lu Changsheng was feeling it carefully.

The soul-swallowing magic power was indeed very strong.

However, this undead was also very strong.

The undead struggled violently in Lu Changsheng's soul-swallowing magic power.

However, as time went by, the undead was finally completely swallowed.

Lu Changsheng felt that the Wanling Dao Fruit had grown a little bit.

It was indeed stronger than the undead in the first layer of space.

But it was not a big problem.

Lu Changsheng could still devour these undead.

"Pop".

Lu Changsheng heard a crisp sound on the ground.

He looked at the ground.

It turned out to be a fragment of a fairy treasure.

It looked like a lamp.

However, this lamp was already tattered.

There was also a part of it that was completely broken.

Even the spirit of immortals was extremely obscure.

"A broken immortal treasure."

Lu Changsheng was not disappointed.

On the contrary, he was very happy.

This shows that the dead spirits can also carry immortal treasures.

Many immortal treasures may be on the dead spirits.

Moreover, he swept so many dead spirits in the first layer of space.

Not to mention immortal treasures, he didn't even get a fragment of immortal treasure.

But in the second layer, killing a dead spirit will get a broken immortal treasure.

At least it is still 70% intact.

It is already quite good.

There may really be immortal treasures in the second layer of space.

After all, it is very difficult to sweep the second layer of space.

This gave Lu Changsheng an opportunity.

"Continue."

So, Lu Changsheng continued to sweep.

One month, two months, three months...

Lu Changsheng's advancement speed was very slow, but it was extremely stable.

Steady step by step.

This time, Lu Changsheng only took about four months to "sweep" the entire second layer of space.

Lu Changsheng, who had finished the sweep, gained a lot.

Lu Changsheng immediately called up the attribute panel to check his own situation.

Host: Lu Changsheng

Comprehension: 19080000 (unparalleled in the ages)

Red Dust Dao Fruit: 2% (Virtual Realm Magical Power)

Wanling Dao Fruit: 23% (Soul Devouring Magical Power)

Blood and Flesh Dao Fruit: 1% (Great Power Magical Power)

Physical Immortality Characteristics: 1%

Annihilation Divine Eye: True Immortal Level

Killing Dao: Nine Turns

Comprehension Deduction: Can consume a large amount of comprehension for deduction

On the attribute panel, Lu Changsheng's Wanling Dao Fruit progress skyrocketed, increasing by 12% to 23%.

This means that after sweeping the second layer of space and devouring countless dead spirits, Lu Changsheng's Wanling Dao Fruit has improved its progress.

If there are a few more layers, wouldn't Wanling Dao Fruit be expected to reach 100%, and thus have a chance to transform?

This is only the second layer of space.

There is indeed a chance.

Then there is the fairy treasure.

This is a bit disappointing, which makes Lu Changsheng disappointed.

Even for Lu Changsheng, it was quite disappointing.

Sweeping the second layer of space, Lu Changsheng obtained a large number of fairy treasure fragments.

Yes, it was fairy treasure fragments.

Although these fairy treasure fragments were precious, they were actually not very useful.

They were all broken fairy treasures.

There was no possibility of repair.

As for the completed fairy treasures?

There was not even one.

The second layer of space may not have been swept as thoroughly by other immortals.

But in fact, the good things were basically plundered.

It was very difficult for Lu Changsheng to "find gold in the garbage dump".

Therefore, if you want to get fairy treasures, even fairy treasures that suppress luck, you have to go to the third layer of space.

However, Lu Changsheng looked at the empty space around him.

He suddenly thought of a question.

"Where is Dong Yu Zhenxian?"

Lu Changsheng still remembered Dong Yu Zhenxian.

After all, he was a very rare mortal immortal, and Lu Changsheng was deeply impressed.

The other party went into the depths of the second layer of space alone.

Now Lu Changsheng has swept the second layer of space, but he did not find Dong Yu Zhenxian.

Could it be that he was killed by the dead?

There is such a possibility.

But Lu Changsheng thinks it is unlikely.

Most likely, Dong Yu Zhenxian went to the third level of space.

"Let's go to the third level of space and take a look."

Lu Changsheng did not delay any longer and stepped directly into the third level of space.

"Buzz".

As soon as he stepped into the third level of space, Lu Changsheng immediately felt something different.

A strong aura of death rushed towards him.

At the same time, the terrifying fluctuations of the immortal spirit filled the entire space.

"Retreat."

Lu Changsheng retreated without thinking.

He scanned his consciousness.

Sure enough, there were three immortals nearby.

They seemed to be fighting.

"Daoyou Lu, is that you?"

At this time, a familiar voice came into Lu Changsheng's ears.

Lu Changsheng looked in the direction of the voice.

He saw a familiar figure, Dong Yu Zhenxian!

For some reason, Dong Yu Zhenxian was confronting two immortals.

It looked very embarrassed.

"Shua".

The two True Immortals also instantly turned their gazes towards Lu Changsheng.

A hint of murderous intent flashed in their eyes.

Lu Changsheng frowned.

He roughly guessed something.

Most likely, True Immortal Dong Yu wanted to use him as a shield.

However, Lu Changsheng would not be fooled.

"You two, Lu and Dongyu Zhenxian also met by chance. Lu will not interfere with the matters between you."

Lu Changsheng even retreated some distance to show his position.

Seeing Lu Changsheng's statement, Dongyu Zhenxian's expression changed slightly.

His little idea just now failed.

Lu Changsheng would not "take the blame" for him.

"Hey, if fellow Taoist don't get involved, everything will be easy to talk about."

The two true immortals also figured everything out immediately.

He stared at Dongyu Zhenxian with an unkind look.

Want to divert trouble to the east?

No one is stupid and no one will be fooled.

"Dongyu Zhenxian, please hand over the immortal treasure."

"You are just a human being, not good at fighting. Even if you rely on immortal treasures, so what? You are no match for the two of us, why bother fighting with us?"

The two true immortals said coldly.

It turned out to be to compete for the fairy treasure.

Dongyu Zhenxian had already arrived at the third level of space.

He even accidentally discovered a fairy treasure.

As a result, the immortal treasure was discovered by these two true immortals before it was warmed up.

Then naturally there was a big battle.

Although the Immortal Treasure is still in the hands of Dongyu True Immortal for the time being, he is no match for these two True Immortals.

Once he really tries his best, the one who will suffer will definitely be Dongyu Zhenxian.

Dongyu Zhenxian's face was very ugly.

He finally obtained an immortal treasure.

Do you want to hand it over now?

I'm really unwilling.

He had already planned it before.

When you come to Tianyuan Ancient Immortal Battlefield, you will only fight on the first three floors.

As for the fourth floor, he would never go there.

The fourth level is too dangerous.

Many true immortals are in danger of falling.

In the first two levels, Dongyu Zhenxian had nothing to gain.

Therefore, this third level of space is almost the last chance for True Immortal Dongyu.

True Immortal Dongyu gritted his teeth and said coldly: "Hmph, this fairy treasure can suppress luck. Although it is damaged, there is a chance to repair it. You want me to hand it over? That's a dream!"

Dongyu Zhenxian is ready to fight for his life.

He didn't want to hand over the fairy treasure.

"If that's the case, then we can't be blamed..."

Just when the two true immortals wanted to take action.

Lu Changsheng suddenly spoke.

"Wait a minute, you just said fairy treasure. If Lu heard it right, fellow Taoist Dongyu, can this fairy treasure suppress luck?"

As Lu Changsheng spoke, the atmosphere immediately became tense.

Dongyu Zhenxian seemed to have thought of something, so he nodded and said: "Yes, this fairy treasure can indeed suppress luck! Although it is broken, there is a chance to repair it. Once repaired, it can suppress luck, so that you can start building a dojo. ”

"Why, Fellow Daoist Lu is interested?"

Dongyu Zhenxian is not afraid that Lu Changsheng is not interested.

Only when Lu Changsheng is interested can the water become muddy.

At that time, in the melee, Dongyu Zhenxian had a chance to escape.

"The fairy treasure that suppresses luck..."

Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and suppressed his excitement.

He has also been in the Tianyuan Ancient Immortal battlefield for such a long time.

Now there is finally a clue to the fairy treasure that suppresses luck.

Moreover, the fairy treasure is right in front of you.

"Fellow Taoist, don't be confused by the immortal treasure."

"We are two true immortals. Do you want to join forces with the True Immortal Dongyu?"

"Don't forget, this Dongyu Zhenxian is full of tricks. If you interfere, the consequences will be unpredictable!"

"I hope fellow Taoists will be careful!"

The two true immortals spoke in a solemn tone, but actually contained a hint of threat.

However, Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly.

He approached True Immortal Dongyu step by step, and calmly said, "The two fellow Taoists misunderstood. Lu did not want to join forces with True Immortal Dongyu."

"Instead...the three of you come together!"

Lu Changsheng stood with his hands behind his hands, standing quietly in the void.

His eyes swept over the three of them one by one.

The three true immortals were all shocked!

The three true immortals instantly understood what Lu Changsheng meant.

Is this to sweep the three of them and seize the Immortal Treasure by force?

Dongyu Zhenxian's eyes widened immediately.

The two true immortals also showed a hint of anger on their faces.

They have seen some arrogant true immortals.

But I have never seen him so arrogant and arrogant.

This clearly does not take their three true immortals seriously!

Can ignore their three true immortals.

For those who don’t know, do you still think Lu Changsheng is a “great immortal”?

But Lu Changsheng didn't have the slightest aura of "great immortal" about him.

If you are not a great immortal, how can you dare to be so arrogant?