Two days later.
In front of the Empire Noble Council.
All the members of the Empire Council Hall had gathered here, including Cao Hongtu, who would be participating in the trial.
Only Wang Teng had yet to arrive.
After waiting for a while, quite a few people became impatient.
"Why isn't Wang Teng here yet?"
"Making so many of us wait for him. What a grand display."
"Could it be that he couldn't gather five Universe Level Martial Artists and backed out at the last minute?"
"That's certainly possible. With no foundation whatsoever, gathering five Universe Level Martial Artists isn't an easy task."
Of course, only a few people were quietly complaining. Most simply watched their noses and minded their own business, standing where they were with their eyes closed in silent repose.
These members of the Noble Council Hall generally did not hold noble titles themselves. They were merely representatives sent by their respective families.
The various Noble Families had been passed down for far too long and had countless members. Usually, for occasions like this, whoever was free would come and go through the motions.
There were quite a few young powerhouses among them, and naturally, they said whatever they wanted without much consideration.
Besides, they already disliked this sort of unrewarding, time-wasting affair, so of course they were displeased.
Hearing the discussions around him, Cao Hongtu's lips curved slightly.
He had lost the previous round, but he definitely would not lose this one.
Wang Teng had no foundation. What did he have to fight him with?
Even if he forced himself to gather five team members, they would pose no threat to him at all.
As a Domain Lord Level Expert, even if Cao Hongtu suppressed his strength to the Universe Level, dealing with several Universe