Chen Wen's expression did not change much. "I still stand by my choice, but thank you for the reminder, Elder."
This... was truly overestimating himself.
Seeing that Chen Wen had no intention of repenting, everyone could not help shaking their heads.
The elder nodded, his expression largely unchanged. "Since you have already made your decision, this old man will not try to persuade you further."
"Under the new rules, entering the advanced battlefield requires thirty million Top-grade Spirit Crystals."
The elder glanced at Chen Wen before speaking.
How should he put it? Thirty million Top-grade Spirit Crystals was not much.
It could even be called exceedingly cheap.
But small sums added up over time.
If a hundred or eighty people came at once, that would be an enormous amount.
With that thought, Chen Wen flipped his hand, placing a Spatial Ring on the table. "Elder, please inspect the Spirit Crystals first."
The elder did not stand on ceremony and inspected them right in front of Chen Wen.
Before long, he nodded. "The quantity is correct. This is your Token."
As he spoke, he changed the subject. "Your information has already been integrated into the Formation Mark."
"The Hundred Trials Tower will open in three days. At that time, you may use the Token to enter the advanced battlefield."
"As for entrances two through four, you may choose any of them."
"Their overall difficulty is the same. Only the format of the trials may differ somewhat."
"Understood."
Chen Wen answered and took the Token.
"Very well. Over these next three days, find somewhere to stay and come back at the appointed time."
The elder waved his hand.
"Alright."
After replying, Chen Wen turned and left with the Token.
Not long after he began searching for lodging, a man approached him. "Fellow