"Why aren't you speaking? Co up here."
Liu Sanming stood on the stage, his eyes cold!
The corner of his mouth curled up, full of disdain.
But Zhang Kunlun, who was below the stage, stood there with a face full of terror and fear, not daring to take on Liu Sanming in a fight.
He was rely at the entry-level Daoist realm.
At most, slightly stronger than Cang Nan, with superior martial arts skills.
But how could he contend with Liu Sanming, who had already harnessed True Qi?
Unless he truly wanted to die!
Luckily, in the next mont, under everyone's gaze, Xue Yao spoke up.
"Sanming, give so face, my junior brother offended you just now, I'll apologize on his behalf, let's turn the page on this matter."
At this mont, Xue Yao looked at Liu Sanming, lacking the forr sense of superiority.
Instead, she felt a deep sense of dread!
For until today, she was rely at the Dao Venerable realm, having cleared the major and minor ridians.
Compared to Liu Sanming, she was now far behind.
Faced with the current situation, what could Xue Yao do?
She couldn't possibly send Zhang Kunlun up to die, nor could she replace him, sending herself to death.
Of course, Liu Sanming wouldn't kill her, but if she were to lose, the Hu City Daoist Association would lose face.
That was sothing she dared not risk.
The people around couldn't help but look at Xue Yao; she had spoken at the opening ceremony earlier.
So most knew her identity.
Seeing her pleading to Liu Sanming with such humble attitude, everyone had a renewed sense of awe towards Liu Sanming!
"Alright, since Xue Yao has spoken, I won't stoop to his level, I won't fuss with an outsider over this."
Liu Sanming nodded, laughing heartily!
Seemingly cheerful, yet his words smacked Xue Yao and Zhang Kunlun's faces.
For this ti, he didn't address her as Miss Xue but directly by na.
And called Zhang Kunlun an outsider, a clear mark of disdain.
Still, even if Zhang Kunlun's eye twitched with anger, what could he do?
He could only let the matter rest, biting his lip and sitting down.
Xue Yao looked at Liu Sanming, with a mix of dread and a hint of coldness.
In her eyes, Liu Sanming was deliberately provoking her.
Yet she dared not stir further trouble now.
Because the balance of power had already shifted.
Having finished speaking, Liu Sanming gazed across the venue, daring anyone to challenge him!
No one dared to et his gaze or to discuss him.
"I've heard the yearly Newcor King gets a generous prize, now I ask, does anyone else dare to challenge ? If so, hurry up!"
"If not, I claim the prize."
His words echoed across the hall.
Who dared to challenge? Even Daoist Tianji and Cang Nan were defeated; unless the five strongest intervened, no one could rival Liu Sanming.
Fully two minutes passed, still no one stood up, Liu Sanming laughed heartily, cupping his fists in a slight bow to the crowd.
"Then thank you all for giving way, the Newcor King title is mine!"
Having said this, he made no attempt to hide his joy, laughing as he walked off the stage.
The crowd watched his lack of decorum, sowhat complacent deanor; even if it seed vulgar, who dared speak up?
Under the watch of all, he quickly returned to his previous seat.
Yun Lan saw him sit down, scared stiff, forced to squeeze out a fawning smile.
"Sanming... Brother Sanming, you're amazing, I admire you so much."
"Oh? Don't persuade to beco your master and apprentice, why not you be my apprentice instead."
Liu Sanming chuckled.
"Oh, this..."
Yun Lan was taken aback imdiately.
She couldn't deny she was sowhat tempted.
At this mont, Liu Sanming was young, with imasurable future potential, and still a single man.
If she beca his apprentice, her future would be promising.
If she beca his lover or wife, the benefits would be even greater.
Comparatively, it seed far more prosperous than following the You Valley Fairy.
Among her master's three disciples, she was the youngest, doing everything but gaining little benefit.
"Think it over carefully, no need to rush your answer, if you agree, I'll talk to Fairy."
Liu Sanming chuckled.
Without any hidden intentions of poaching.
After speaking, he looked over at Chen Xiaoi beside him.
Chen Xiaoi trembled with shock and nerves!
Rembering her previous aloofness towards Liu Sanming, her heart raced uncontrollably.
"Why are you sweating? Were you worried about just now? Rest assured, your brother is very capable, he won't co to harm."
Liu Sanming chuckled.
"...Yes, Brother Sanming is really, really amazing..."
Chen Xiaoi said, embarrassed yet excited.
Seeing Liu Sanming didn't hold a grudge against her, she relaxed a lot.
But after Liu Sanming spoke, he looked up at the stage.
Host Hao Ming had returned to the stage.
He hadn't expected a match ant to last the afternoon to end in under half an hour.
Despite the short ti, it was extrely thrilling.
As a result, when Hao Ming took the stage, his voice carried a tremble.
He quickly steadied the scene, first instructing the Divine Origin Association and manor staff to promptly send Daoist Tianji and Cang Nan to the hospital.
Then said a few savvy words to ease the tension.
Finally, announced Liu Sanming's identity as the Newcor King, along with the ten million prize.
Sparse applause began.
And gradually, the applause grew overwhelming, whether willing or not, Liu Sanming was acknowledged as the Newcor King.
Now possessing the strength to challenge the five strongest.
As for his true power level, no one knew.
Liu Sanming sat with fists cupped, looking around with pride, making no attempt to hide it.
Yun Lan and Chen Xiaoi's faces flushed with excitent.
Liu Sanming's ascent as Newcor King ant sitting beside him, everyone assud they were on good terms.
This was a profound honor.
Those who beca Newcor Kings in the past, aren't they all thriving now?
It was foreseeable Liu Sanming would soon experience a personal identity and status surge.
As for Wang Li, Liu Xiaocong, and Zhang Fu beside Chen Xiaoi, they were petrified, barely daring to breathe, heads nearly buried in their laps!
The three had continuously provoked Liu Sanming before, constantly mocking and crowding him out.
As if courting death...
Luckily, Liu Sanming hadn't retaliated against them so far, not even glancing their way.
Clearly, he had no interest in bothering.
Following protocol, after several prominent figures delivered speeches, the competition ca to an end.
Yet the events transpired lingered in everyone's minds!
After today, around Sea City's vicinity, whether in the Cultivation Realm or comrcial, martial arts sectors.
Liu Sanming's na was like thunder!
Seeing people dispersing away, sneaking weary glances his way, Liu Sanming laughed and walked out.
At this mont, his reputation was established, no longer fearing the Lin Family.
The so-called Daoist Assembly held no value for him anymore.
His preceding half-month effort was all for today, leveraging the assembly to forge his personal brand.
Now that it's done, why stay?
"You two, keep exploring, I'm leaving first."
Liu Sanming said to Yun Lan and Chen Xiaoi.
"What? Brother Sanming, you're leaving? Not staying a while longer? Traditionally, many influential figures may seek you out, aren't you interested?"
Yun Lan was surprised and reminded him.
"No interest, I just want to live comfortably, no desire to engage in mingling or conflict with these factions and families."
Liu Sanming smiled.
For him, remaining networking and socializing paled against eting Zhao Xue and Zhao Jinxi.
Over a week since he last saw them, he longed profoundly.
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