Jiang Lingjian was provoked.
Deep inside, his heart raced, yet he had to maintain an indifferent facade.
It seemed he didn't care at all about the public scrambling for a chance to visit the Shenzhou.
Only he knew how ironic it was for him to see the public's fervent admiration for the Black Magic Clan's Shenzhou.
Indeed, who could blame the Dragon Clan for lacking the craftsmanship and Formation Masters to create a powerful vessel akin to the Shenzhou's Giant Warship?
Everyone worships the strong!
It's an inherent nature that cannot be changed.
The Shenzhou was the strongest Warship in the Demon Realm, even worthy of being called a battleship. Who wouldn't want to take a look?
Not just ordinary citizens; even the higher-ups of the Dragon Clan must have such thoughts, right?
Unquestionably, everyone did, including Jiang Lingjian himself.
But the Dark Mage gave no opportunity for anyone from the Dragon Clan to avoid leaking secrets about the Shenzhou.
Wei Chen's proposal was only reluctantly agreed upon after strong opposition from both the Dark Mage and Muen.
Muen and the Dark Mage exchanged knowing smiles; it seemed that Wei Chen's methods were proving effective.
They could see that no matter how well Jiang Lingjian hid it, he was actually furious. The calmer he appeared, the more it indicated his distress…
The Dark Mage and Muen began to secretly admire Wei Chen; how could they not have thought of such a perfect way to slap him in the face?
It truly feels like I'm getting old; there's no denying it. When it comes to wits and strategy, I simply can't compete with the younger generation.
The Dark Mage and Muen were immensely satisfied, while Jiang Lingjian remained remarkably calm. Those who managed to snatch the copper coins were filled with excitement, while those who missed out felt a deep sense of loss...
All of this painted a wonderful picture.
Wei Chen, along with the Dark Mage, Muen, and others, was nearly in stitches. Seeing Jiang Lingjian's expression—like someone who had eaten something unpleasant but couldn't admit it—made the trip to Dragon City worthwhile.
"Jiang Lingjian, haven't the people from the Dark Demon Clan arrived yet?" The Dark Mage didn't want things to escalate too much; this was enough for now. Because when Wei Chen and Ginger Guest truly began their duel, there would be even greater surprises awaiting him.
The Dark Mage and Muen had never felt as confident about Wei Chen as they did now.
It turned out that one could humiliate others through cunning without resorting to violence; it could be just as exhilarating! Even more so than directly knocking someone down and stomping on them!
Jiang Lingjian coldly huffed, "The people from the Dark Demon Clan will arrive shortly. Please, don't let us of the Dragon Clan provide inadequate hospitality."
"Alright then, thank you in advance for the hospitality of the Dragon Clan."
The Dark Mage, Muen, and other high-ranking members led four hundred Talented Youth off the Warship and followed Jiang Lingjian into the Demon Dragon Palace. The four hundred Talented Youth from the Black Magic Clan had initially looked down on Wei Chen due to his poor strength; it was inevitable that they would harbor some contempt. However, after witnessing recent events, no one dared to underestimate Wei Chen anymore. They realized that he could manipulate people without even lifting a finger...
"Truly worthy of being the Young Mistress! That kind of skill is just delightful!"
"The Young Mistress may not have strong combat abilities yet, but remember, she has trained in a Low-Level Spatial Dimension. At her age, reaching the top tier of a Low-Level Spatial Dimension proves her talent is exceptional."
"It won't be long before we see the Young Mistress grow even stronger."
"Don't forget how terrifying the Young Mistress's Mental Strength was just now!"
"That's right, the Demon Emperor Jiang Lingjian of the Dragon Clan is trembling with anger; he probably won't be able to sleep tonight."
"According to Commander Muen, after the Demon Arena, we will follow the Young Mistress. I can't wait to see what she will take us to do!"
"It must be something underhanded; she won't just fight openly. Although it goes against morals, it feels exhilarating."
The members of the Black Magic Clan thought to themselves, feeling a newfound respect for Wei Chen.
Wei Chen proved that one can earn respect without relying on combat power or real weapons.
Once everyone left, Wei Chen stayed behind because he still had to lead people on a tour of Shenzhou...
An hour quickly passed, and a single copper coin was traded for a high price of one hundred Tenth-Grade Magic Stones!
Rare items are valuable; being able to visit Shenzhou is something one can boast about for a long time. One hundred Tenth-Grade Magic Stones are worth it!
In the Demon Realm, all major transactions of valuable items or auctions of rare treasures use Magic Stones as currency. The Tenth-Grade Magic Stone serves as the baseline; one Tenth-Grade Magic Stone can be exchanged for one hundred Ninth-Grade Magic Stones. One Eleventh-Level Magic Stone can be exchanged for ten Tenth-Grade Magic Stones. This is quite similar to the situation in the Soul World. However, in the Soul World, anything at the tenth level is worth a fortune, while in the Demon Realm, the tenth level is merely the baseline; anything below that is considered trash.
This shows just how precious the opportunity to visit Shenzhou is.
This was also because Wei Chen did not provide enough time; if he had given three or four hours, the value of the copper coin would have increased several hundred times. Ultimately, those who could board the Warship for a visit would definitely belong to the wealthy elite of Dragon City—ordinary people would have no chance at all.
A thousand people flew onto the Warship in a grand procession. Wei Chen led them on a selective tour of the Warship's deck and some unimportant inner compartments, such as meeting rooms, banquet halls, luxurious restrooms, and so on... The areas where confidential formations were located were completely avoided.
It would be very unwise to leak secrets from the Black Magic Clan just to show off; it would be a loss that wasn't worth it.
After a brief half-hour passed and the tour was nearly over, Wei Chen sent off the people from Dragon City. The patrolling soldiers then re-sealed the Warship, and Shenzhou once again became that unattainable first Divine Vessel of the Demon Realm.
Wei Chen was just about to descend into the Demon Dragon Palace to assess the situation when a medium-sized warship, half the size of the Shenzhou, slowly approached. He immediately recognized the flag on that warship: the great banner of the Dark Demon Clan!
The warship did not hover in the air but landed directly on the square of the Demon Dragon Palace. Its size was not very large, just enough to fit. The Dragon Clan's warship also parked in the square, even larger than that of the Dark Demon Clan.
The craftsmanship of the first major clan in the demon realm was truly unimpressive, even falling short of the Dark Demon Clan. It could be understood if it couldn't compare to the Black Magic Clan, given their illustrious past. However, if it couldn't even match the Dark Demon Clan, that would be quite embarrassing.
The person responsible for welcoming the Dark Demon Clan's warship felt quite frustrated. Fortunately, they were not as frustrated as those who had to welcome the Black Magic Clan's warship.
Wei Chen floated in mid-air, calmly observing the members of the Dark Demon Clan. Although his strength was lacking, his mental strength was strong enough for him to discern their capabilities. Similar to the Black Magic Clan, there were four hundred talented youths from the Dark Demon Clan participating in the Arena competition, but their strength was clearly superior to that of the Black Magic Clan.
"Sigh, it seems that the Black Magic Clan is indeed in trouble; they can't even match up to the younger generation of the Dark Demon Clan, let alone the powerful Dragon Clan. Grandpa was right; we really are here for training. Competing for rankings is just a side note."
As Wei Chen pondered this, his attention was suddenly caught by a striking figure.
A woman dressed in black leather armor, revealing her long thighs and navel, including half of her upper body, stepped down from the Dark Demon Clan's warship.
Sensual, incredibly sensual!
Alluring, undeniably alluring!
In this demon realm where customs were more open-minded, people had their unique styles of dress; women were eager to showcase their most beautiful sides for everyone to admire.
However, someone like that woman, who wore so little fabric, was extremely rare.
Wei Chen's eyes lingered on her exposed skin and beautiful curves, unable to look away.
It seemed she sensed someone lewdly staring at her; she suddenly turned around, her bright eyes flashing with anger as she glared fiercely at Wei Chen floating in mid-air.
Wei Chen looked down and caught sight of the unfathomable chasm below.
"Shameless!"
The woman felt as if her exposed skin had been leered at countless times, a tingling sensation rising in her heart, igniting a surge of anger.
She suddenly flew up, appearing right in front of Wei Chen, and shouted, "You shameless scoundrel! Is this how you look at women?"
Wei Chen awkwardly averted his gaze but not before sneaking another glance.
What infuriated her the most was the sound of him gulping down saliva audibly.
Hearing that sound and seeing Wei Chen's Adam's apple bobbing up and down made her furious.
Without any hesitation, she slapped him hard across the face.
The force was tremendous; Wei Chen's body shot out like a cannonball, propelled hundreds of meters away. His jaw misaligned, he grimaced in pain.
"Paralyze me? It was just a glance!"
Wei Chen slapped his other cheek hard to realign his dislocated jaw. Channeling a surge of Soul Power, he healed his minor injuries before cautiously returning to face the woman.
This time, he kept his eyes strictly on hers, not daring to look elsewhere.
"You barbaric woman! How unreasonable can you be? Everyone else is watching you; why did you have to pick on me? Do you think I'm easy to bully?"
Having been slapped, his pride took a massive hit, yet Wei Chen still managed to maintain his composure.
What could he do if he couldn't stay calm? This woman's strength was simply too formidable—she was at the seventeenth level of a Martial Artist in the Soul Demon Realm!
Wei Chen knew deep down that she had held back; otherwise, that slap could have easily taken his life.
To put it in perspective, she was like a massive diamond, while Wei Chen was merely a quail egg, not even comparable to a chicken egg...
"Do other people's gazes seem as lewd as yours?" the woman snapped angrily.
Wei Chen shrugged helplessly and replied, "Beauty, all men are the same. It's just that my Mental Strength is slightly stronger, which you sensed. The parts I was looking at must have given you a tingling sensation because of my heightened Mental Strength. Otherwise, you wouldn't feel that way; you wouldn't even notice my gaze. If you don't believe me, just look at the others. Among those below, is there anyone who isn't staring between your legs?"
Upon hearing this, the woman slapped Wei Chen's face again. This time, however, she used a bit more force. Wei Chen's jaw didn't dislocate, nor was he sent flying hundreds of meters away...
But it hurt—damn it, it really hurt!
It wasn't just his face that hurt; his heart ached as well...
Getting slapped twice by a woman without even knowing how she struck was utterly humiliating.
However, Wei Chen's words had some effect. The woman glanced down and saw that indeed, aside from her Dark Demon Clan kin, all the other men were looking up at her legs...
She quickly tightened her legs and glared at Wei Chen. "You have a point, but your gaze is the most lewd, shameless, and despicable!"
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