Chapter 173 – The Decisions of the High-Level Transcenders! Living Under Someone Else's Roof!

“Xu Xingchen, do not mistake your position.” A High-Tier Super-Limit cultivator sitting cross-legged in the Void said coldly, his demeanor lofty and superior.

“That’s right, do not mistake your position!”

A group of High-Tier Super-Limit cultivators echoed indifferently, their attitudes surprisingly unanimous. Great Aristocratic Families had their own pride—how could they possibly bow to commoners?

“You…” Xu Xingchen was momentarily speechless. Given his own background, he could actually understand their perspective.

But… what kind of person was Ye Sheng?

After spending many days together, he had long since realized that Ye Sheng was definitely not the type to willingly submit to others.

Xu Xingchen looked toward Shangguan Jianyun.

Shangguan Jianyun understood his thoughts and sighed. “Xingchen, you and I are of the same kind! Ye Sheng is not from our circle. Not now… and never will be!”

Seeing the resolute attitudes of the crowd, Xu Xingchen felt a deep sense of helplessness rise within him. He gave up completely. “Fine, then may you all have good fortune. Without a 4th Revolution Giant Tier expert overseeing things, Ghost Mountain City might be completely wiped out this time!”

Upon hearing this, Lei Meng laughed heartily, as if everything was under his control. He sneered, “Xu Xingchen, perhaps there’s something you’re not aware of…”

“What?!” Xu Xingchen looked up, a flicker of confusion flashing in his eyes.

The group of High-Tier Super-Limit cultivators also began to laugh, their laughter relaxed and carefree. It seemed as though Ghost Mountain City lacking a 4th Revolution Giant Tier overseer was no big deal at all!

This only deepened Xu Xingchen’s confusion.

Lei Meng said smugly, “To be honest with you, we’ve already considered this matter. We’ve reached an agreement with the 4th Revolution Giant from Wind-Thunder City. Once the second round begins, we can join forces with Wind-Thunder City.

By then, with the combined forces of two major cities, our numbers could exceed two hundred thousand!

With our numerous High-Tier Super-Limit cultivators and the 4th Revolution Giant from Wind-Thunder City overseeing everything, the second round will be foolproof. No accidents will occur.”

“Join forces with Wind-Thunder City?” Xu Xingchen was stunned upon hearing this. He hadn’t expected these guys to have such a plan—no wonder they were so confident.

He knew a bit about Wind-Thunder City. This year’s Federation Grand Examination did indeed include a Beginner-Tier 4th Revolution Giant.

“What do you think?” Lei Meng laughed uproariously, looking even more pleased with himself. This situation was something he had single-handedly facilitated, potentially resolving Ghost Mountain City’s crisis.

If they successfully navigated the second round, he, Lei Meng, would be credited with the greatest contribution!

As for that Ye Sheng or whoever—asking them to invite a commoner was absolutely out of the question!

“Would Wind-Thunder City be so kind-hearted?” Xu Xingchen calmed down, feeling that something about this matter was off.

Lei Meng replied, “What? Still not convinced? I, Lei Meng, guarantee this matter. If anything goes wrong, I alone will take responsibility.”

“I’m afraid you won’t be able to bear that responsibility. That involves over eighty thousand examinees from Ghost Mountain City!” Xu Xingchen said coldly.

Put nicely, this was an alliance with Wind-Thunder City. Put bluntly, it was living under another’s roof.

By then, the over eighty thousand examinees from Ghost Mountain City would likely have to defer to Wind-Thunder City’s whims.

If they told you to go east, you wouldn’t dare go west.

Xu Xingchen couldn’t stand such humiliation!

“Gentlemen, you can handle this matter of living under another’s roof yourselves. I, Xu Xingchen, have no habit of being someone else’s lackey. Farewell!”

Xu Xingchen cupped his hands in a salute, his stubborn temper flaring up. He was so infuriated by these fools that he nearly snorted in disdain. Their own city already had a 4th Revolution Giant Tier expert, yet they insisted on becoming another city’s subordinates.

With that, he turned and left in a huff, heading out of the building.

Behind him came Raymond’s laughter, “Xu Xingchen, if Ye Sheng is willing, he can come assist the 4th Revolution Giant Tier of Wind Thunder City. We’ll also credit him for his contribution. Rest assured, we won’t treat him poorly when we return.”

…

Xu Xingchen did not look back. After taking flight from the building, he soared into the distance.

Over a dozen figures took flight and pursued him—they were the prodigy disciples of the Xu family, all at the Super-Limit Tier. Wherever Xu Xingchen went, they followed.

“Young Master, where are we heading?” a Super-Limit Tier disciple at the Intermediate Tier flew up beside Xu Xingchen and asked curiously.

The others all turned their gazes toward him.

They were currently on the path leaving the Ghost Mountain City gathering site. With the battle on the verge of erupting, they were unsure where Xu Xingchen was leading them.

“Just follow me… Better than tagging along with that lot to serve as Wind Thunder City’s lackeys,” Xu Xingchen sneered, flying straight into the distance.

He intended to return and find Ye Sheng, having made up his mind to stay by his side this time.

…

The commotion naturally caught the attention of the tens of thousands of examinees below in Ghost Mountain City, each looking on with curiosity.

When Xu Xingchen left the building, he was clearly furious, and afterward, he even led his people away.

“Where is Xu Xingchen going?” Han Liang looked up, puzzled.

“It seems they’ve had a falling out. Is he leaving?” Jiang Hao speculated, his eyes filled with concern. With troubled times upon them, losing another High-Tier Super-Limit would undoubtedly worsen Ghost Mountain City’s situation.

“Perhaps he has business elsewhere! Don’t jump to conclusions,” a classmate remarked.

In another corner.

Lu Ming sat cross-legged among the crowd, inconspicuous.

He stroked his chin, his eyes also flickering with uncertainty, “Damn, luck really is against us this time. Ghost Mountain City actually has no 4th Revolution Giant Tier overseeing it. This second round is going to be dangerous!”

“Play it by ear. If things get too tough, just make a run for it and find a place to hide afterward,” a young man beside him chuckled, offering Lu Ming advice.

Lu Ming wholeheartedly agreed, nodding, “Thank you for the guidance, Brother Fang.”

“Don’t mention it, don’t mention it!”

All around, people were discussing the situation.

A moment later, a figure emerged from the central building—tall and burly, crackling with lightning all over. It was Raymond.

After stepping out, Raymond cast an indifferent gaze over all the examinees in Ghost Mountain City.

He then announced the news of the alliance with Wind Thunder City, emphasizing that Wind Thunder City possessed a 4th Revolution Giant Tier, ensuring the second round would proceed without a hitch and urging everyone not to worry.

After the announcement, Raymond turned and returned to the building, leaving behind a wave of uproar.

“Did I hear that right? An alliance with Wind Thunder City?!”

“What’s wrong with that? As long as we get through the second round, it’s fine. Wind Thunder City has a 4th Revolution Giant Tier—now we’re secure.”

“Doesn’t this mean we’ll have to defer to Wind Thunder City?”

For a time, the tens of thousands of examinees in Ghost Mountain City buzzed with discussion, each with their own thoughts, the noise rising in waves.

Some were unwilling to bow to Wind Thunder City, while others breathed a sigh of relief.

Leaning against the wall, Lu Ming relaxed, seeing some around him filled with indignation. He couldn’t help but curl his lip and said to the fellow beside him, “These people are really something. As long as we pass the second round, what does it matter if we have to defer to Wind Thunder City? What’s the big deal?” He was indifferent to it all.

“Brother Lu, your insight is truly profound. These people are far too pretentious.” That gentleman nodded in deep agreement. Compared to passing the second round, enduring a bit of disdain was merely a trivial matter.