465. Chapter 458: I, Li, Don't Pretend

Chat Group.

Little Fairy Yan Lingji: "O(∩_∩)O Haha~, Big Brother Group Leader is so naughty, did he Xiong Ba into becoming crippled?"

The Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "Hmph, the group leader is quite something. 'A golden carp is no ordinary fish; it transforms into a dragon when the Wind and Cloud meet. The dragon's roar in the nine heavens shakes the world; when the Wind and Cloud gather, it swims deep in the water.' The group leader just changed a few words, and it's completely different now."

Goddess Leona: "ヾ(≧O≦)Aww~, now let's interview little Nie Feng."

Nie Feng, dear little Nie Feng, what are your thoughts and opinions on the current situation?

Nie Feng was both amused and exasperated.

The group admin has already done it, so what opinion can I have? Of course, I'll just watch it as it is.

Nie Feng: "Thank you, group owner."

Tushan Yaya: "Tch, no fighting, no fun."

Wanwan: "Add one, there's no fun without arguments."

Li Hao rolled his eyes.

What are you guys thinking? Are you just trying to stir up trouble?

Li Xunhuan: "What is the Xiao Nannan doing?"

Xiao Nannan: "Let's use Xiong Ba's power to find the world's greatest masters and challenge them."

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "This guy's awesome! He's going to dominate the whole world!"

Xu Xian: "Looking up to Nannan little darling."

Xiao Nannan: "￣へ￣, please call me Ruthless One."

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "Alright, let's do it again. Ruthless One Boss is awesome, he'll crush the whole world!"

Xu Xian: "This Ruthless One boss is awesome, he's going to dominate the whole world."

Wanwan: "That Ruthless One boss is awesome, he's conquered the whole world."

Xiao Nannan: "(*￣￣), you guys know what's good for you."

Li Hao shook his head helplessly.

This guy.

Omniscient Li: "Stop fooling around, Xiao Nannan, have you decided who you want to challenge next?"

Xiao Nannan: "First, I'll take down the World Association, then use World Association power to find the world's greatest masters. Sword Saint, Smile Three Smiles, Xu Fu are all my future targets."

Goddess Leona: "Xiao Nannan, are you serious?"

Xiao Nannan: "Serious face. jpg, Only by learning from the strengths of many can one forge their own path of cultivation. Although we are not from the same world, all methods of cultivation share the same origin—they are all about understanding the universe. Learning from the strengths of many will definitely bring rewards. This is also the shortcut that Aunt Little Dragon Maiden told me."

Lin Jiu: ""

Lin Jiu: "This is not a shortcut, but the most difficult path. Learning from the strengths of others sounds simple, but combat is no joke; a slight mistake could cost you your life."

Xiao Nannan: "The path of Heaven is fraught with difficulties. If one cannot even overcome these difficulties, how can one climb to the pinnacle of cultivation and become a true powerhouse?"

Chen Nan: "Haha, well said. If you can't even withstand this little setback, how can you become a true strong person? Xiao Nannan, you must always remember how you feel right now, always remember the determination you have at this moment. The road ahead is not about other people's opinions, nor about how others see you, but only about your choices."

Choose the future you want, and strive with all your might for that future—that's life, the path to becoming a strong person.

Xiao Nannan: "Mmm."

Seeing this, although everyone was still somewhat worried about the Xiao Nannan's future, they couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.

The path ahead is always determined by your own choices!

Omniscient Li: "Chen Nan hasn't come out for a long time. How have you been lately?"

Chen Nan: "It's alright. I've met a lot of people and been to many places. I hope I can do everything I want to do before I ascend."

Lin Jiu: "Brother Chen is about to ascend to immortality?"

Chen Nan: "Ascension is merely within my own world; it's nothing compared to the Heavens and Myriad Worlds. However, this will mark a new beginning for me, Chen Nan. Ten thousand years have passed, and I, Chen Nan, will personally tell those old friends that the Chen Nan of the past has returned!"

As Chen Nan finished speaking, two terrifying beams of light flashed in his eyes.

He gazed up at the Weilan sky, his slightly weathered face filled with unwavering determination.

Are you ready to welcome me?

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "Haha, congratulations, Brother Chen!"

Li Xunhuan: "Congratulations, Brother Chen."

Goddess Leona: "Hehe, it's just ascension, what's there to congratulate? Congratulate him when Chen Nan completely crushes Zhan Tai Xuan and destroys the Chen Clan."

Chen Nan's expression stiffened slightly.

Goddess, how high are your expectations of me!?

Beating Zhan Tai Xuan is one thing, with a little effort, that can be done quickly. But to take down the Chen Clan...

Chen Nan sighed helplessly.

It's not that I haven't tried hard enough, it's just that my opponents are too formidable.

Chen Nan: "Thank you all, and thank you for the goddess's kind words."

Biyou: "Congratulations, Senior Chen Nan. Also, have you forgotten the most important thing? Group owner, what do extraterrestrial visitors look like in Nie Feng's world?"

Omniscient Li: "There's no news yet. We're unsure whether the other party hasn't entered this world or possesses unique concealment techniques. Regardless, we cannot let our guard down."

Lu Xueqi: "Group owner, be careful, good luck."

Biyou: "(;′⌒`), Lu Xueqi, little piggy, don't you love me anymore?"

Lu Xueqi's lips twitched slightly.

I'm sorry, I've never loved you.

Also, we're not that close!

Suddenly, Lu Xueqi went into hiding, ignoring Biyou's desperate calls and cries of grief.

Li Hao looked at the two of them and found it increasingly amusing.

It seems Biyou has decided to resort to her ultimate weapon: relentless pursuit.

Tsk tsk, too bad she ran into Lu Xueqi, this trick might not be effective.

Li Hao stopped chatting and quickly left the Chat Group.

Because he has more important things to do.

For example, he tricked Xiong Ba!

Two days later.

The headquarters of the World Association is located in a beautiful garden.

Xiong Ba sat upright under the octagonal pavilion, staring blankly at the Weilan sky. His expression was rather unpleasant, no, it should be said that it was extremely unpleasant.

The mighty World Association was wiped out in one fell swoop!

And it was a woman!

How could Xiong Ba chauvinistic and domineering man like Xiong Ba be content with such a situation?

But when he thought of his own equally pathetic record, he could only fall silent.

Even he himself couldn't beat that strange guy called "Ruthless One," so how could the others in the gang possibly be a match for him?

Thinking of this, Xiong Ba felt slightly relieved.

It's not that I, Xiong Ba, am useless; it's just that my opponents are too strong.

"Boss, Mr. Li and Miss Yan have arrived." Just as Xiong Ba was lost in thought, Wen Chouchou's sweet voice rang out, interrupting Xiong Ba's thoughts.

He rose to greet them, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, and laughed heartily, "Mr. Li, Miss Yan, please."

The three arrived at the pavilion.

After everyone sat down, Xiong Ba pondered for a moment and said, "I already know about Mr. Li's matter. Logically speaking, I shouldn't refuse such a small Xiong Ba. However, I still have a question in my mind, which is like a fishbone stuck in my throat. If I don't have an answer, I really can't feel at ease. I wonder if Mr. Li could tell me the answer?"

Xiong Ba stared intently at Li Hao, his expression extremely solemn.

Li Hao toyed with the celadon teacup and calmly said, "If the leader has any doubts, please speak freely."

Xiong Ba said in a deep voice, "With your and your sister's skills, you shouldn't be unknown figures. Why have I never heard of you before?"

Li Hao laughed and said, "I wondered what it was all about, but it's just a small matter. Your sister and I come from a very, very far place, far from the Central Plains, so it's normal that the leader hasn't heard of us."

Angel Yan remained calm, silently lowering her head and gently parting her red lips to blow on the green leaves floating on the tea, finding it incredibly amusing.

From another world, of course it's far away.

Ah, men's mouths, really.

Xiong Ba seemed to be deep in thought, neither saying he believed nor disbelieved.

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "With Mr. Li and your sister's strength, they are already considered top-tier experts in the world today. I wonder if you have any ambitions to dominate a region? If you wish to carve out your own territory, I, Xiong Ba, am willing to be your vanguard."

Li Hao sneered inwardly.

pawn?

I wouldn't dare hire a pawn like you.

Li Hao simply refused to believe Xiong Ba's lies, but at the same time, he understood Xiong Ba's purpose.

He smiled faintly and said, "Is Chief Xiong worried that I, Li, will seize the foundation of the World Association Society?"

Xiong Ba quickly replied, "Sir, you flatter me. It is truly an honor to meet such a powerful figure as you. If you are interested in the foundation of the World Association, I am willing to offer it to you with both hands."

Li Hao toyed with the teacup, remaining silent.

Xiong Ba stared intently at Li Hao's expression, his emotions gradually becoming unsettled, and a fine layer of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

He certainly didn't want to hand over the foundation of the World Association Society, nor did he ever intend to.

However, with Li Hao and Xiao Nannan Xiao Nannan, two powerful figures, remaining with the World Association, Xiong Ba was unable to eat or sleep well. Li Hao couldn't find peace of Xiong Ba until he knew their true intentions.

At this moment, Li Hao remained silent, and Xiong Ba couldn't help but worry whether Li Hao was interested in the foundation of the World Association.

Li Hao remained silent for a few seconds, until cold sweat slowly slid down Xiong Ba's temples, before calmly saying, "Chief Xiong, would you be interested in collecting protection money from beggars?"

Xiong Ba shook his head and said, "Sir, you jest. I, a beggar, can barely protect myself; how World Association?"

Xiong Ba's expression stiffened slightly as he finished speaking.

He looked at Li Hao in astonishment, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

There was shame, anger, and a sense of grievance.

Because Xiong Ba finally understood what Li Hao meant.

In Li Hao's eyes, the World Association was no different from beggars.

Xiong Ba's lips trembled, and he tried to speak several times, but he didn't know what to say.

The World Association was his greatest achievement and his greatest pride. But now, when this achievement and pride were being belittled, Xiong Ba didn't even dare to defend it.

This setback made Xiong Ba's feelings even more complicated.

Xiong Ba's expression stiffened. "Sir, you jest."

Li Hao said calmly, "My land surpasses the Central Plains by a thousand times. My people far exceed those of the Central Plains by a thousand times. My advisors are as numerous as the ministers crossing the river. If it weren't for my sister's playful nature and insistence on going to this desolate place to watch the excitement, Chief Xiong would never have known us in his entire life."

Xiong Ba's expression shifted, and his pupils contracted.

Although he felt that Li Hao's words were exaggerated, considering the other party's unfathomable cultivation level and confident attitude, he also felt that he might not be lying.

Xiong Ba was puzzled. If what Li Hao said was true, why had he never heard of such a place?

Angel Yan didn't speak, but secretly rolled her eyes at Li Hao, as if to say, "Group owner, you're showing off again."

Li Hao raised an eyebrow.

How can you say I'm showing off?

I've already been very low-key, okay?

If I told Xiong Ba that I have a universe, a place as big as the Central Plains, with a population billions of times larger than the Central Plains, wouldn't that terrify this poor kid who's never seen anything like it?

Besides, everything I, the group admin, have said is the truth.