"Qin Siyang, you're sequence level six. I know I can't beat you. So I intend to use my artifacts' defensive abilities to hold out until we draw. Don't worry. The Yu Family is a distinguished household with a long-term outlook. In this match, I certainly won't make Xie Daoqing's mistake of rushing recklessly after glory and underestimating his opponent. All I want is a draw."
Yu Yongyou spoke contemptuously, elevating the Yu Family while taking another swipe at Xie Daoqing. Sitting below the stage, Xie Daoqing flushed, his eyes burning with anger.
Qin Siyang nodded slightly.
A single falling leaf heralded autumn. Judging by how Yu Yongyou had addressed his senior, Xie Daoqing, directly by name, the Four Major Mining Companies were already falling apart internally.
Another pie was waiting to be divided up anew.
It seemed he would have to stay in Zone 5 and keep busy for a while after the Championship Tournament ended.
"Our Yu Family is a prestigious clan in the Safe Zone. I won't make any other claims, but we certainly have money to spare. My father has never spared any expense on my food, clothing, housing, or transportation. He always gives me the very best. The same goes for artifacts!"
As he spoke, Yu Yongyou shook his armor again. Decorated with gold and silver threads, it caught the arena lights and illuminated the many layers of shields and Light Barriers around him, radiating a rainbow of colors.
From a distance, he looked like a disco ball.
Yu Yongyou continued, "Qin Siyang, however gifted you may be, you're still just a poor man with no backing. With my family's accumulated wealth, I can easily erase the gap between our talents. Your talent won't grow, but my wealth will keep accumulating! So the gap between you