Even if those geniuses who went ended up being tricked and killed, in the end, the matter would simply be swept under the rug.
After all, to the major races and powerful factions, prodigies were not irreplaceable.
If one died, there were still countless others waiting to take their place.
For the sake of a dead prodigy, dragging an entire race into a life-and-death struggle to reclaim its honor was an extremely unwise choice for those in power, for the upper echelons.
So this time, there had to be a trap.
"Are you afraid?"
Hearing Ye Lin's outright refusal, a trace of surprise flashed through Dongfang Ling's eyes.
He had not expected Ye Lin to actually resist the temptation of a secret realm in the Central Star Domain.
Could it be that Ye Lin had no clear understanding of what a secret realm in the Central Star Domain represented?
Thinking about it carefully, that really was possible.
"If you think I'm afraid, then think whatever you like."
"However, if you want to challenge me now, I won't refuse."
Ye Lin gave Dongfang Ling a deep look before speaking slowly.
His tone was neither servile nor overbearing, his eyes brimming with confidence and utterly devoid of fear.
"You truly are young and reckless. Don't worry, you and I will have a battle sooner or later—just not now."
Dongfang Ling stared deeply at Ye Lin, revealing a meaningful smile.
Ye Lin, meanwhile, no longer paid him any attention.
"Let's go. It seems there's nothing worth seeing at this banquet anymore. Come with me to the Void Clan's Ancestral Land. The ancestor has been waiting for you for a long time."
Seeing this, Xing Yun grabbed Ye Lin and headed out of the banquet.
"You're not tempted?"
"You clearly know it's a trap,