CHAPTER 193: CHAPTER 193: SEEING ZHAO YUNSHENG AGAIN

"Senior, you are too kind."

"Greetings, Third Elder."

The emperors of the Fragment Continent were somewhat flattered.

They originally thought the prominent figures from the Main Continent would be arrogant and look down on them, these "native" emperors.

Unexpectedly, the other party was so courteous.

This was an elder of the Purple Cloud Academy, and according to their estimations, this was at least a peak emperor, possibly even a quasi-emperor!

"Haha, there’s no need for such formality. In any place, people who stand at the pinnacle are worthy of respect," Master Yulin said with a smile:

"Perhaps our cultivation levels differ, but that’s only because I was born on the Main Continent, with better resources and environment. If I were to struggle and cultivate under the same conditions, I might not be as good as those present."

Hearing this, everyone was slightly shocked.

These words made sense, but few could utter such words.

After all, in a world where strength rules, acknowledging others’ excellence requires immense courage.

Instantly, everyone’s impression of this Third Elder from Purple Cloud Academy improved, and much of their wariness dissipated.

Master Yulin looked around at the crowd and smilingly said, "The purpose of Purple Cloud Academy’s descent onto this Fragment Continent has already been stated before, which is to recruit the most potential young people from this world into the Purple Cloud Academy and take them back to the Main Continent, of course, all based on voluntary principles."

"Besides, if any of you are willing to join Purple Cloud Academy, we will also open our doors for you."

On hearing this, everyone fell silent.

This was Purple Cloud Academy offering them an olive branch.

So, should they accept it?

This was quite a dilemma.

They had lived for a long time and wouldn’t naively think that going to the Main Continent means limitless prospects.

On the contrary, they were very rational.

The first thing they thought about was what status they would hold upon entering the Main Continent.

In the four domains, they were like legends, standing high above, looking down on all beings, possessing supreme power.

But on the Main Continent?

There, strong ones were as numerous as clouds; not only emperors but even quasi-emperors and Great Emperors were not rare. By then, what would they equate to?

In an environment where the tide lifts all boats, they were sure to lose their current power and status, becoming insignificant figures who needed to rely on others. Although not at the very bottom, they would eventually have to cater to others.

As for the future...

Most of them became emperors at the Fivefold Saint Realm, with no potential to advance, not even qualified to become quasi-emperors.

Even in the same realm, they were often inferior; the same Triple Tribulation Emperors, others were Sevenfold Saint Realm emperors, and they were merely Fivefold, meaning several levels of combat power difference!

Thinking this way, they hesitated.

Though practitioners wish to see a broader world, a wider view, more often than not... better to be a rooster head than a phoenix tail!

As the saying goes, it’s easy to grow from frugality to luxury, but hard to go from luxury to frugality.

If one hasn’t enjoyed the taste of being aloof, then bowing and scraping isn’t much of a deal, but once they revel in their illustrious glory, how could they tolerate becoming insignificant?

"May I ask, senior, if we do not join Purple Cloud Academy, can we still accompany you to the Main Continent?"

An elusive emperor asked.

Master Yulin hesitated for a moment and said with difficulty, "Though your world is just a Fragment Continent, it has already formed a complete world. The cost for the stronger to enter and exit this world is greater..."

His words were tactful.

But everyone understood.

Bringing them to the Main Continent would cost Purple Cloud Academy; if they didn’t join, the Academy wouldn’t do it for free as an act of kindness after all, they weren’t related, just brief acquaintances.

If tempers were shorter, they might even turn hostile on the spot—what do you mean? Looking down on Purple Cloud Academy?!

"Senior, what if we pay ourselves?"

At this time, the Grand Monk eagerly said.

He had his calculations.

As a Sevenfold Saint Realm emperor, if he made it to the Main Continent, with some luck, he might become a quasi-emperor.

Then, he could also thrive on the Main Continent, maybe even claim sovereignty in a niche area!

Master Yulin feigned hesitation and said, "This...there is no precedent for this, but I would be willing to forge good karma. How about this, I won’t profit from it, just a fair price...five Imperial Artifacts."

Hiss!!!

The entire place fell silent, but hearts were already "hissing" in response.

This was an utterly exorbitant price!

One or two Imperial Artifacts, many emperors possessed, but five was tantamount to cutting to the bone, even selling oneself wouldn’t suffice.

Of course, while shocked, they had long overcome the habit of "gasping," after all, their high status precluded such behavior due to their image baggage.

A person’s image burden isn’t directly about strength but mainly about their position in a closed environment.

For example, Saint Realm strong people.

In the Eastern Domain, Saint Realm strong people were negligible, maybe mere henchmen to others, possibly doorkeepers. They ponder pleasing their masters, so their self-esteem was light.

They could even kneel to others.

But in the Nine Sun Dynasty, a Saint Realm expert was a legend, long standing high, holding dignity in high regard, preferring to shatter rather than tarnish!

This explains why in smaller regions even ants have brains, while in larger regions strong ones lack it.

Because in smaller regions, ants rule.

While in larger regions, strength serves others!

The mindset of a human versus a dog naturally differs.

And Qin Chuan observed this Third Elder from the Purple Cloud Academy quietly, chuckling inwardly—what a way to not profit, doing such a losing deal, is he giving back to his live-stream family?

Five Imperial Artifacts.

Any fool would know the old man was asking an exorbitant price, but who dared to voice that?

Their status stood in the way, and the matter was simply one willingly enduring it, what was there to say?

"Alright, then five Imperial Artifacts, please, senior."

The Grand Monk felt a bit pained but still managed to endure it due to his wealth.

He handed over five Imperial Artifacts.

"I’ll be going out too, thanks for the trouble."

Qin Chuan sighed, initially intending to avoid losing deal, but he couldn’t join this Purple Cloud Academy.

With his current cultivation, joining wouldn’t grant him a prominent position, and might lower his status, restricting freedom.

Thus, better to work solo!

Once on the Main Continent, the world would be vast for him to make waves and let his filial son accomplish things, allowing him to stake everything.

"So will I. Thank you."

An elderly emperor reaching the end of his days handed over five Imperial Artifacts; clearly, his assets accrued over time.

He seemed to pursue nothing more.

Just wanted to see the vast world.

Subsequently, several more emperors handed over their Imperial Artifacts, with Master Yulin collecting over forty pieces, making a handsome profit.

"Boom!"

At this moment, a sharp figure burst out of the labyrinth, plummeting like a meteor onto the White Jade Square.

The first person to pass through the challenge had appeared!

This individual was tall and handsome, clad in white robes stained with blood, wielding a long sword, exuding sharpness.

"Isn’t this... Senior Brother Zhao?!"

Qin Zi widened his eyes, this person was the long-missing master brother of the Seven Martial Sect—Zhao Yunsheng!