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Luminous Master withdrew his gaze and had a natural expression. He said: âThough the continent has deep ties with our system, itâs not that we must have it. Of course, if you are willing to make concessions, we will give you whatever you need as long as it is within our capability.â
Many nodded approvingly after listening to this reasonable and logical response.
Of course, some Everlastings thought that this so-called negotiation was only happening because of a perceived understanding of the two sidesâ power.
If it was any other cultivator or sect, Immortal Bronze Mountain wouldnât even let them talk, let alone Luminous Master negotiating himself. They would just kick the other party out of the continent.
Plus, most people wouldnât dare to compete against Luminous Master in the first place. This wasnât the case for Fiercest.
He wasnât afraid of Luminous Master and Zhe Long in the slightest. Therefore, Immortal Bronze would be courting death if they wanted to use force against him.
âNo need.â Li Qiye shook his head and refused the peace offering right away.
The crowd wasnât surprised in the slightest since Li Qiye hasnât given anyone face ever since his debut. He did everything in accordance with his whim.
âYour true power is beyond our imagination.â Luminous Master didnât become angry: âI donât need this continent then. Our origin can be slowly figured out, and as for the immortal artifactâ¦â
Luminous Master paused for a bit here. The crowd became anxious, waiting to hear a response.
After all, an item capable of boosting someone to the immortal level was too tempting. Luminous Master should be strong enough to not give up this item, at least in the eyes of the spectators.
âHmm, an item that can make me reach the immortal level but in history, how many immortal-level progenitors needed external help to get there?â Luminous Master let out a free smile, full of charisma and confidence.
He wasnât a handsome man but his charm exceeded all the good-looking fellas.
âIâm sure I can reach the immortal level without it, so I donât need it either.â He concluded.
The crowd simply couldnât believe it. How could someone resist wanting this great artifact? Moreover, they could see that it wasnât out of fear. He simply chose this option, thinking that it was the best one.
âThatâs why heâs a progenitor.â Someone praised.
Li Qiye also approved and clapped: âWell said, the grand dao isnât easy. Relying on this artifact will shorten your path. Youâll have potential problems later on too.â
âIâm sure youâre not here for it.â Luminous Master asked, not feeling smug at all from the praise.
âOn the contrary, Iâm just an ordinary person who canât resist the item. It has uses for me.â Li Qiye smiled and shook his head.
Luminous Master was flexible and patient while Fiercest desired this artifact at all costs. The latter lost in terms of heart and magnanimity.
âI understand. You must have your reasons for wanting it.â Luminous Master nodded.
âI know you wonât be leaving though.â Li Qiye smiled.
âYou got me.â Luminous Master happily responded: âLooks like you know my reason for being here then.â
âJust about.â Li Qiye replied.
âIâm here today not to talk about the feud nor to compete for that artifact, these things are inconsequential, no need to waste time with them.â Luminous Master sincerely said.
The crowd didnât expect this because Li Qiye had just fought against his wife and dao protector. There should at least be some hostile feelings present. And not for the artifact either?
âI wish to fight you, Dao Brother.â Luminous Master finally revealed his intention.
âAnd that's why youâre here.â Li Qiye wasnât surprised.
Luminous finally confused the weaker participants among the crowd. There was no need for this if he was willing to give up this continent and the artifact. Why would he fight Fiercest now?
However, the top masters stared at his expression and immediately understood.
How can the sparrow and swallow know the will of the great swan? Ordinary people wouldnât get his domineering style.
âYes, just for a fight, please give me pointers.â Luminous Master put on a respectful expression.
âBut thereâs no motivation now.â Li Qiye actually seemed disinterested to the astonishment of the crowd.
To be viewed so highly by Luminous Master should be the ultimate honor but Fiercest didnât care at all.
âDonât tell me Fiercest is afraid?â One youth said.
âNo way.â An expert shook his head: âAfraid is a strong word, but since Luminous Master isnât contesting the continent, who would be stupid enough to fight? Fiercest already got what he wants.â
Many agreed with this comment. There was no need for Fiercest to fight.
âPlease give me pointers. You wonât be able to make everyone drown in despair without fighting.â Luminous Master didnât give up.
âYour battle spirit is surging.â Li Qiye smiled.
The spectators didnât see this at all. Luminous Master looked amicable and natural enough right now with no aura visible.
âItâs hard to find an opponent. Brother Sage kept on praising you so I wish to overestimate myself in order to witness the apex of the dao.â Luminous Master said.
âItâs cold and lonely up high.â Li Qiye could sympathize with this progenitor and nodded.
The powerful ancestors and Everlastings understood the comment. In history, Luminous Master wouldn't be considered the greatest progenitor or anything.
But in terms of this generation, he could be considered peerless. His only rival in the past was Orchid Sage but unfortunately, the sage rather traveled the world instead of being competitive.
The master met powerful foes during his youth but as he grew stronger, these foes became insignificant.