Chapter 4087 - Tricked

“I’m very poor.”

Yang Yu Chen’s words not only stunned Duan Ling Tian, but the others were dumbfounded as well.

After a moment, the representatives from the heavyweight supreme-rank forces recalled that Yang Yu Chen came on his own accord, not on behalf of the Myriad Laws Academy. It was not surprising that he could not offer much to Duan Ling Tian compared to them, who had the support and resources of their respective forces. The resource that Yang Yu Chen, who came on his own, possessed naturally could not compare to the resources of an entire force.

When Duan Ling Tian returned to his senses, he looked at Yang Yu Chen and said bluntly, “Vice Academy Master Yang, since you came here, you must have a certain degree of confidence you’ll be able to convince me to join the academy, right?”

Yang Yu Chen could not offer Duan Ling Tian anything compared to the other heavyweight supreme-rank forces, but he still came. This meant that he had some kind of leverage that made him feel confident about being able to persuade Duan Ling Tian to join the Myriad Laws Academy. Otherwise, his visit here would be meaningless.

Upon hearing Duan Ling Tian’s question, the expressions of Xu Fang and the other representatives, who felt slightly relieved earlier, changed subtly.

Indeed. Yang Yu Chen would not have come if he was not confident or truly had nothing to offer. Moreover, he was an intermediate Supreme God. Not only was he stronger than them, but his status was higher than theirs as well.

“As expected of the most outstanding person among the younger generation in the Seven Mansions,” Yang Yu Chen said appreciatively. Then, he looked at Duan Ling Tian meaningfully and said, “You’ll find out soon enough.”

Yang Yu Chen then continued to speak to Duan Ling Tian through Voice Transmission.

Initially, Duan Ling Tian was not very moved. However, halfway through the Voice Transmission, his expression turned solemn, and by the end of it, his eyes were shining brightly.

At the same time, many people were carefully studying Duan Ling Tian’s change in expression. It did not take long for them to realize that Duan Ling Tian and Yang Yu Chen were communicating through Voice Transmission. They could not help but wonder what was it that Yang Yu Chen was offering Duan Ling Tian. What was it that necessitated such secrecy? And what could Yang Yu Chen alone offer that was better than what their respective forces could offer?

Apart from the representatives from the various heavyweight supreme-rank forces, Ye Chen Feng and the others from the Pure Yang Sect were curious and confused as well.

Moreover, it was obvious that Duan Ling Tian was very interested in whatever Yang Yu Chen promised him.

The representatives from the heavyweight supreme-rank forces might not know, but the people from the Pure Yang Sect, who had provided Duan Ling Tian with all kinds of resources, knew very well that Duan Ling Tian would not be easily impressed by things most people considered precious. Moreover, Duan Ling Tian did not even show much interest when he listened to the offers from the other heavyweight supreme-rank forces earlier. As such, they were even more curious about what Yang Yu Chen promised him that managed to pique his interest. Whatever it was, it was clearly more valuable to Duan Ling Tian compared to what the heavyweight supreme-rank forces had promised him earlier.

Finally, a Supreme God from a heavyweight supreme-rank force asked Yang Yu Chen with a wry smile, “Vice Academy Master Yang, what did you promise Duan Ling Tian? Based on his expressions, he’s more interested in your offer than ours.”

Everyone would be a fool if they still did not realize Yang Yu Chen had come prepared.

Yang Yu Chen looked over before he asked in return, “If I wanted you to know, would I have spoken through Voice Transmission?”

With this question, Yang Yu Chen barred the other person from asking questions again.

Indeed, if Yang Yu Chen wanted the others to know, he would not have communicated using Voice Transmission.

Yang Yu Chen turned back to look at Duan Ling Tian and asked with a smile, “What do you say?”

Duan Ling Tian finally calmed down. His eyes were no longer shining with excitement as he replied with a smile, “I’m willing to join the Myriad Laws Academy.”

As soon as Duan Ling Tian’s voice fell, he received Voice Transmissions from Zhen Ping Fan, Zhen Yun Feng, and Ye Chen Feng. Even Liu Feng Gu, who was usually very restrained, could not hold back his curiosity and sent a Voice Transmission to him.

“Duan Ling Tian, what’s going on?”

“What did he promise you?”

Duan Ling Tian did not hide anything from the four people. He replied honestly, “A Supreme Powerhouse Relic. Please keep this matter a secret.”

The four people from the Pure Yang Sect were dumbfounded when they heard the words ‘Supreme Powerhouse Relic’. However, they still maintained their expressions to avoid suspicion.

Ye Chen Feng, who returned to his senses first, said through Voice Transmission, “Duan Ling Tian, don’t be blinded by the Supreme Powerhouse Relic. Not all Supreme Powerhouse Relic are fortuitous encounters. Even if you can enter it, it doesn’t mean you’ll gain anything from it. You have to ask for the details. Don’t be deceived.”

“Elder Ye, don’t worry. I understand,” Duan Ling Tian replied.

Upon hearing Duan Ling Tian’s reply, Ye Chen Feng grew even more curious, wondering what kind of Supreme Powerhouse Relic Yang Yu Chen promised Duan Ling Tian. Nonetheless, he did not ask any questions since topics like this were very sensitive. If he continued asking, he would only make Duan Ling Tian feel awkward or put Duan Ling Tian in a difficult position.

Similar to Ye Chen Feng, Liu Feng Gu and Zhen Yun Feng also kindly reminded Duan Ling Tian to be careful. It was as though the trio had come to a tacit agreement.

Needless to say, Zhen Ping Fan also reminded Duan Ling Tian.

Meanwhile, the expressions of the representatives from the heavyweight supreme-rank forces soured as soon as Duan Ling Tian expressed his willingness to join the Myriad Laws Academy. They did not expect to be thwarted like this.

Xu Fang was the first among the Supreme Gods present on the scene to recover. He sent a Voice Transmission to Duan Ling Tian, and his tone was clearly colder.

“Duan Ling Tian, what did Vice Academy Master Yang promise you?”

In contrast, the other representatives, who also sent Voice Transmissions asking the same question, were very polite.

Although Duan Ling Tian did not tell them the truth, he was also very polite and apologetic when responding to the other representatives. As for Xu Fang from the Lone Primordial Spirit Congregation, he did not bother responding at all.

Xu Fang’s expression soured even more. ‘How dare an intermediate Lord of Gods ignore me? Damn it! Do you think you can act arrogantly to a rudimentary Supreme God just because Yang Yu Chen is on your side?’

Despite the thoughts in his mind, after a moment, Xu Fang looked at Yang Yu Chen and said, “Congratulations, Vice Academy Master Yang.”

Then, without another word, Xu Fang turned to leave. Before he left, he looked at Duan Ling Tian with an incomparably cold gaze.

Duan Ling Tian’s eyes glinted coldly as well as he looked at Xu Fang’s back. ‘Does he intend to kill me?’

Meanwhile, the other representatives from the heavyweight supreme-rank forces felt that it was a pity that they failed to recruit Duan Ling Tian. Since Duan Ling Tian had made his choice, they no longer said anything. They only congratulated Yang Yu Chen before they left one after another.

In just a blink of an eye, only Yang Yu Chen, Duan Ling Tian, and the others from the Pure Yang Sect were left.

Duan Ling Tiann said, “Vice Academy Master Yang…”

Yang Yu Chen interjected, “Duan Ling Tian, there’s no need to address me as Vice Academy Master. From now on, you can address me as ‘senior brother’.”

Yang Yu Chen smiled.

“Senior brother?”

Duan Ling Tian and the people from the Pure Yang Sect were dumbfounded and perplexed.

After all, Yang Yu Chen was not only the Vice Academy Master of the Myriad Laws Academy, but he was also an intermediate Supreme God. Why would he recognize Duan Ling Tian, an intermediate Lord of Gods who was not even 3,000 years old, as his junior brother? Was he accepting a disciple on his master’s behalf?

At this time, Yang Yu Chen’s smile faded. It was replaced by a serious expression as he said bluntly through Voice Transmission, “Duan Ling Tian, I came this time not only to invite you to join our academy, but also to invite you to join our Inner Palace faction in the Myriad Laws Academy. The objective of the Inner Palace faction since its founding is to protect the Myriad Laws Academy. Apart from a few high-ranking officials in the academy, very few people know about the Inner Palace faction. Including you, there are only five people in the Inner Palace faction.”

“Vice Academy Master Yang, you did not mention this earlier,” Duan Ling Tian replied with a slight frown on his face. He could not help but feel deceived. It was obvious that Yang Yu Chen had intentionally held back until now.

Earlier, Yang Yu Chen had told Duan Ling Tian that he would be given a chance to enter a Supreme Powerhouse Relic that was guaranteed to benefit him as long as he joined the Myriad Laws Academy. However, after the representatives from the other heavyweight forces left, Yang Yu Chen suddenly added that he also came to invite him to join the Myriad Laws Academy’s Inner Palace faction.

Based on Yang Yu Chen’s words, the Inner Palace faction was the guardian of the Myriad Laws Academy.

This was contrary to the high degree of freedom that Yang Yu Chen spoke of. After all, joining the Inner Palace faction would clearly limit his freedom.

At this time, Yang Yu Chen smiled and replied to Duan Ling Tian, “The Supreme Powerhouse Relic I told you about earlier can only be entered by people from the Inner Palace faction.”