The Sword Immortal sneered, but made no further move. He neither rose to leave nor seemed inclined to capture Chu Renfeng and deliver him before Teng Qingshan.
"If I weren't certain, I naturally wouldn't dare make fools of you, my lords."
Chu Renfeng bowed slightly. A trace of a smile flashed through his lowered eyes. He knew that these peak existences were likewise dissatisfied with the Martial Dao System's restraints.
No strong person would be willing to be manipulated at another's whim. Perhaps they would feel grateful while weak, but once they grew powerful, resentment would still arise in their hearts.
Chu Renfeng steadied himself inwardly. He knew it was already settled; otherwise, the Sword Immortal would have drawn his sword and killed him by now.
"Let's hear it."
Xiao Yan became somewhat interested. He sat boldly in a chair and looked at Chu Renfeng, saying coldly:
"If you dare toy with me, you know the consequences!"
The Martial Dao System's power was beyond doubt. Without it, none of those present might have achieved what they had today.
Yet as their strength increased, the Martial Dao System's existence gradually became a thorn in some people's throats, a blade at their backs.
The stronger they became, the more uncomfortable they felt.
Of course, without certainty, they would not rashly step forward either.
Lin Dong and the others also fell silent, their gazes dark as they watched Chu Renfeng and waited for his explanation.
"Yes!"
Chu Renfeng took a deep breath. He understood that what he said next would determine his fate.
If it proved feasible, all would be well. If it did not, any one of these people could kill him as easily as slaughtering a chicken.
"My lords should know that our human race has five peak powers: the Universe