Chapter 664: Test

"Prodigy Hall..." Liu Suxin pondered. After a moment, she gave a slight nod. "As one of humanity's most outstanding prodigies, Li Pin is indeed a likely target for King Tianyu's Prodigy Hall. But to make an example of him? If his death were to be linked to Stormwind Tower, it would undoubtedly deal a significant blow to our prestige."

Tai Xi quickly countered, "It's merely a temporary measure. There's been growing dissent within Stormwind Tower recently, hasn't there? We can use Li Pin's persecution by the Prodigy Hall to rally everyone together.

"We can make them understand that if Stormwind Tower doesn't stand up against the Prodigy Hall, any human prodigy who stands out will face dire consequences. This way, we can ignite a shared sense of outrage and unify the forces within Stormwind Tower, turning them into a cohesive front."

"Shared outrage..." Liu Suxin quietly contemplated the scenario Tai Xi described.

This... is indeed a good opportunity. But still... a mere claim of mastering the second level of the Supreme Technique in ten stellar years will not be enough to guarantee success.

Liu Suxin quickly said, "I recall your intelligence mentioned that Li Pin has achieved the third level of the Supreme Technique?"

Tai Xi paused for a moment before quickly grasping her intention. "The third level of the Supreme Technique?"

He hesitated slightly. "Ten years? To reach the third level of the Supreme Technique in ten years is.... Even the fastest Unique Lifeforms, Shen Duxiu, took sixty years. And that was with the foundation of Eternal Solar Flare-level strength... But Li Pin, as far as I know, isn't even an Astral God. Wouldn't it be too far-fetched to claim he has mastered the third level in ten years?"

"It's just a rumor. Some exaggeration is to be expected," Liu Suxin said with a dismissive wave. "Besides, the impact of mastering the third level in ten years is far more striking than achieving the second level. If we want to capture Prodigy Hall's attention and stir up a sense of urgency and unity among human geniuses, it's better for this Hall Master Li to appear as extraordinary as possible."

Tai Xi immediately understood what she meant. "You're right. As long as King Tianyu's attention is diverted, even if he later realizes Li Pin is nothing more than a facade, he will still have wasted a bit of time.

"By then, we'll have secured our funding and prepared our counterattack against Prodigy Hall. Moreover, by that point, everyone will be deeply moved by Li Pin's story, united in their resolve. Prodigy Hall might even be crushed in one decisive blow... And with that victory, Stormwind Tower will undoubtedly rise as the dominant force in the Golden Land."

He finished with a clap of admiration. "Suxin, your insight is truly remarkable. You're as sharp as you are brilliant."

Liu Suxin smiled softly. "Go. Fabricate and spread the news that Li Pin has mastered the third level of the Supreme Technique in just ten years. Turn him into a star, a beacon of hope—even a savior in the eyes of everyone.

"That way, when such a figure of immense promise is utterly shattered, it will strike a deep chord within humanity, driving them to rally around us and strike back at Prodigy Hall."

Tai Xi thumped his chest confidently. "Consider it done. I'll make sure the news is as convincing as the real thing."

***

Outside Stormwind Tower, Yun Lai glanced at Li Pin with a hint of surprise. "Your reaction today... I have to admit, it caught me off guard."

Li Pin understood what Yun Lai meant. He had been unusually patient during his conversation with Liu Suxin.

He smiled and said, "The Golden Land is truly a remarkable place. It has rekindled some of my old passions."

Yun Lai was curious. "Passions?"

Li Pin didn't elaborate. Instead, he shifted the topic. "I just hope Wang Fuyun from Worldbreaker Peak isn't like Liu Suxin. Otherwise, it would be quite disappointing."

"He's different," Yun Lai replied, not pressing further. "We approached Liu Suxin first because, according to rumors, the Stormwind Tower's Hall Master is quite approachable.

"That's why we prioritized her. As for Wang Fuyun... he's not easy to meet. He's entirely focused on mastering the fourth level of the Supreme Technique, believing it's the key to ending this catastrophe."

"Still no response from him?" Li Pin asked.

"None." Yun Lai shook his head. "After all, Dragon Abyss Hall is a newly established alliance with limited influence. Wang Fuyun, on the other hand, is one of the four top leaders. There are countless people trying to meet him."

"I'll figure something out," Li Pin said.

Yun Lai looked at him in surprise. "

Hmm?

"

From what he remembered, Li Pin had spent the last ten stellar years secluded in his bamboo grove, rarely interacting with anyone outside their small circle. How could he possibly have the connections to meet someone as prominent as Wang Fuyun?

His question was soon answered.

"Sasha," Li Pin called out.

Light and shadow coalesced, and Sasha, the intelligent lifeform responsible for maintaining the operations of the entire Golden Land, materialized before them.

Yun Lai was momentarily taken aback. "You can summon her outside of designated areas like cultivation chambers or inheritance towers?"

"With sufficient access privileges, yes," Li Pin explained. He then turned to Sasha. "Can you connect me with Wang Fuyun? I'd like to speak with him."

"I'm sorry," Sasha replied, "but Wang Fuyun holds the same Level 10 authority as you. I cannot compel him to accept your communication request."

"So, does that mean I can send him a message?" Li Pin asked. "If so, please send one on my behalf. Include my Level 10 credentials and let him know I'll be visiting him tomorrow."

Sasha gave a nod. "I can send the message, but I can't guarantee he'll read it or respond."

"Just sending it is enough. Thank you," Li Pin replied.

Sasha wasn't some ordinary customer service agent who sent messages out casually. For many, even over the span of ten or dozens of stellar years, they might never interact with her. In fact, the only time some ever heard from her was when they were stripped of their inheritance rights and expelled from the Golden Land. As a result, any message she sent was treated with the utmost seriousness.

Once Sasha had sent the message, Li Pin turned and made his way back to his residence.

"Now, we wait for Wang Fuyun's response," said Li Pin.

Seeing this, Yun Lai couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration. "Having high-level authority really has its advantages."

"Once you advance your Supreme Technique, your authority will naturally increase," Li Pin responded.

Li Pin didn't elaborate on the unique significance of Level Ten authority. Every individual with Level Ten authority was someone burdened with immense expectations. Most practitioners who reached the third level of the Supreme Technique only achieved authority levels between Seven and Nine.

In other words, even if Yun Lai eventually mastered the Supreme Technique to the third level, he would likely remain among the majority, never quite reaching Level Ten.

Soon, Li Pin arrived at his small bamboo residence. As he stepped through the bamboo grove, his gaze fell upon a figure waiting beneath the house.

The sight surprised him slightly. The man appeared to be in his late thirties or early forties. His features weren't particularly striking, but he possessed a distinct appearance and an air of calmness that set him apart.

The man called out, "Li Pin?"

Having already familiarized himself with the Worldbreaker Peak, Li Pin immediately recognized the man. "Wang Fuyun?"

"Yes," Wang Fuyun nodded. He gave a slight bow and cupped his hands. "First, I owe you an apology."

"An apology?"

Before Li Pin could fully process the words, Wang Fuyun suddenly erupted with immense power.

The four fundamental forces flowed through him with flawless unity and absolute singularity.

𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

As Wang Fuyun charged forward with his punch, the four forces merged seamlessly into one.

It wasn't just like a meteor crashing down; it was an entire world, a universe condensed into a single strike, containing every fundamental element of existence. Strong force, weak force, gravity, electromagnetism—all of it, every force that shaped reality, was concentrated in that one punch.

As it descended, Li Pin felt as though a cage, forged from the very fabric of the cosmos, was closing in around him. This was no ordinary restraint. It bound him on every level: material, energy, mental spirit, and even the inner spirit.

There was nowhere to retreat, no way to escape.

It seemed there was no choice but to be utterly consumed and overwhelmed by the sheer force of that punch.

No! There is a way.

A faint realization dawned on Li Pin. He shuddered as the Great Dao Radiance surged around him. With his fingers spread wide, he struck out with his palm. The four fundamental forces, shaped by the Supreme Technique, rapidly took form.

In that moment, he glimpsed the path he had long sought but never fully grasped—the first step toward replacing the four fundamental forces with the Great Dao Radiance, forging his own Supreme Path.

Following this direction, the four fundamental forces he had conjured began to coalesce into a unified structure—matter and energy. And from this structure, a new force emerged—time and space.

The fundamental forces simulated by the Great Dao Radiance underwent a subtle transformation. No longer confined to the conventional strong force, weak force, gravity, and electromagnetism, they evolved into something more profound—matter, energy, time, and space.

These forces converged into his palm under the guidance of his mental spirit.

Not only did the matter, energy, time, and space derived from his Great Dao Radiance condense and flow inward, but even the weak force, strong force, gravity, and electromagnetism embedded within Wang Fuyun's punch were drawn into this vortex, assimilated into the Four Forces shaped by the Great Dao Radiance.

If Wang Fuyun's punch embodied the primal expression of the universe's four fundamental forces, then Li Pin's power... represented their ultimate culmination.

Bang!

Li Pin firmly grasped Wang Fuyun's fist in his palm.

At the precise moment of impact, their forces collided with unparalleled accuracy, neutralizing each other and dissipating into nothingness.

Wang Fuyun looked surprised, seemingly unable to comprehend what had just happened. "What is this?"

Before the power of his punch could be completely nullified, the force behind his fist suddenly shifted. It transformed into something far more violent, erupting with explosive intensity. It was as if all the energy had been compressed into a single point, and upon reaching its limit, it burst forth with the raw power of a nascent universe.

Buzz, buzz!

A visible shockwave radiated outward, accompanied by a roaring gale that swept in all directions.

Neither of them had been able to fully control the immense power they had unleashed. The ground beneath their feet trembled violently, sinking instantly under the force of the collision.

Even with their strength suppressed to just above the threshold of a hundred units of Power Level, the impact was devastating. The shockwave, carrying with it a fierce wind, tore through the earth, hurling soil and debris far into the distance.

The bamboo grove behind Li Pin bore the brunt of the blast.

Hundreds of meters of bamboo were instantly reduced to wood splinters. The shockwave continued spreading. At this rate, it would flatten everything within a one-kilometer radius.

However, before it could do so, Sasha appeared out of nowhere, and an imperceptible ripple spread through the bamboo forest. In an instant, the devastating shockwave that had been poised to obliterate the land and reduce the bamboo to splinters simply dissipated.

Even the shattered bamboo and the massive crater, dozens of meters in diameter, began to rapidly rebuild themselves, as though time itself were rewinding. In mere moments, everything returned to its original state, as if nothing had ever happened.

Yet for Li Pin and Wang Fuyun, the intensity of their brief clash remained vividly etched in their minds.

Li Pin's voice carried a note of surprise. "Singularity force?"

Wang Fuyun, equally astonished, responded, "You blocked it?"

Their eyes met, a mix of delight and intrigue flashing between them.