Deputy Hall Master Li Chen's gaze swept past Qin Buhui, over Fenjin, Qing Yue, Zhuo Wuchen, and the others, each wearing a different expression, before finally settling on the victor of Arena No. 44.
On Arena No. 44 stood a black-clad young man wearing a mask. Clearly, he did not wish to reveal his identity for the time being.
At that moment, the victor's eyes peered through the mask, staring at Qin Buhui with boundless jealousy.
He was jealous!
Since childhood, he had possessed the finest resources, an unparalleled physique, and the most powerful backing.
Why was the other man so much stronger than him!!!
Why?!
That black-clad young man was none other than Deputy Hall Master Li Chen's great-grandson, Li Tianqing!
He came from the Primordial Grand Hall and was considered a fairly top-tier heaven-favored prodigy.
Yet not to mention Qin Buhui, even compared to the four Great Demons such as Fairy Qingyue, he fell slightly short.
Logically speaking, he should not have participated in the grand competition at this branch hall. Yet he had come here, and the presiding official happened to be his great-grandfather...
The implication could not have been clearer!
Seeing that his great-grandson's mentality was beginning to crumble, Li Chen sent him a voice transmission, his tone icy.
"Rest assured. He is merely an insignificant stepping stone on your path to growth."
"His talent, his Fortune, even his life... will all become nourishment for your ascent to the Throne."
"Prepare yourself well for the upcoming ranking matches."
Li Tianqing took a deep breath and nodded heavily. Nothing remained in his eyes but greed and blazing heat. "This great-grandson understands! Everything he has will eventually belong to me!"
A storm was already brewing.
Meanwhile, Qin Buhui, who had just finished his arena battle, faced the billions