Ten days later, the ship arrived at the Giant Axe Secret Realm. Venerable Beiyan first left Cao Benqi at his residence, then took Ling Xuan away.
"Ling Xuan, you and Cao Benqi don't have any deep-seated grudge. I can tell you're much more level-headed than he is, and I hope you'll avoid him for the time being. You're both among humanity's most outstanding geniuses, and you may both become great figures in the future. Don't do something that would delight your enemies and grieve your friends," Venerable Beiyan said earnestly.
Judging by their performances in the Genius Tournament, Ling Xuan seemed much easier to reason with, while Cao Benqi came across as stubborn and arrogant, unwilling to listen to anyone.
Although he appeared to submit under Venerable Beiyan's show of authority, it wouldn't be long before his old habits resurfaced. He was clearly only pretending to obey.
"Your insight is remarkable, Venerable," Ling Xuan replied with a smile.
But there was one thing he didn't say: he really was level-headed. In front of Venerable Beiyan and so many powerful humans, he certainly wouldn't kill Cao Benqi.
But there would always be times when no one was watching. How could he let someone who was so hostile toward him live in peace?
If Cao Benqi didn't die, how could Ling Xuan sleep soundly?
"Good. I knew I was right about you." Seeing Ling Xuan readily agree, Venerable Beiyan managed to summon his stiff smile again. "Come with me. Zhulong King has something to give you."
As he spoke, the ship slowly descended outside a palace.
The palace looked like a mysterious colossus born in the depths of the universe.
Its main structure was built from a mysterious metal that gave off a faint blue glow. Against the vast starry sky, the