"I have more power in the pavilion than you. I must be many times stronger than you, you little brat, but Master... hmph!!!"

Yukari, the senior sister, looked extremely angry, leaving even Juxi momentarily speechless and hesitant to approach. Her face turned slightly blue despite her usually pale complexion. Even though Juxi had greatly improved in strength, it might not be enough to deal with him...

Perhaps it wouldn't work?

Juxi possessed many treasures on him, and Yukari knew that relying on strength alone might not be sufficient to suppress him.

"...Sigh, forget it." The latter sighed quietly and sat down resignedly.

Daxizhou, Han Mansion.

"I've told you, we already have better candidates for this 'Immortal Cage,' so you don't need to participate anymore." In the hall, Suro looked at the unfamiliar young man beside her with a cold tone.

"Suro, even though I know you have some bias against me, but now 'Immortal Cage' is about to start. Among the young generation of the Han family, perhaps only I, Han Yu, can be considered top-tier, right?"

"Don't threaten me; someone else has already joined me in the 'Immortal Cage,' you're not needed!" Suro roared with a crimson face.

"Now is not the time to be sulking." The slightly effeminate young man in green robes frowned slightly at Suro's words, but then smiled and glanced at the curves of the woman in front of him, a faint hint of distraction in his eyes.

Though Suro didn't see the hidden lecherous look in the man in green robes, she still gave him a disdainful glance. This guy had a shady past and she felt disgusted even speaking to him!

"Han Yu, let's drop it this time! I will explain this matter to the elders." Yuan Su beside her spoke gently.

Upon hearing her speak, Han Yu's eyes twitched slightly. He looked at the two elders sitting on the side.

"Suro, isn't this a bit reckless? We agreed long ago to have someone else replace the final spot. How can you randomly find someone to fill in? If we lose the 'Immortal Cage' because of that person... hmph! That would be hard to explain."

The two elders, both dressed in luxurious golden robes, exchanged glances and one of them set down his teacup, smiling at Suro.

"I suggest... to let Han Yu participate. This young man's strength is on the verge of entering the Boundless Realm, everyone knows that." The other elder also smiled.

Master Han smiled slightly, "Elders, the decision to change at the last minute is not due to personal reasons. This competition is crucial, and victory is paramount. As long as it improves our chances of winning, even if there's a better candidate than Suro, I will not hesitate to replace her."

His implication was clear, replacing Han Yu was not due to bias but because there was a better candidate available.

Upon hearing this, the two elders frowned slightly, clearly not fully convinced by his words.

They exchanged a cautious glance and then chuckled, "Since the Guild Master has spoken, it seems the person you have selected this time must have some skills. We, the elders, have some time on our hands so we'll stay here and see who the better candidate is compared to Han Yu."

"However, Guild Master, this is a crucial matter. If the person doesn't live up to your claim, we may have to revert to the original choice. We elders don't want to lose to those people from the Central Plains because of such reasons."

"Hehe, I am curious to see who is this person that even the esteemed Guild Master praises so highly." There was a hint of disappointment in his eyes as he chuckled and took a seat.

Observing the demeanor of the three, Ai'er furrowed her brows slightly but maintained her composure, sipping her tea elegantly.

On the other hand, Han Yu's eyes showed a hint of worry. It seemed like they were waiting for Yuanhui to appear, and once he did, they would test him. If Yuanhui didn't perform well, they might use it as an excuse to reject him.

However...

"Hmph, if you see the person beside him, you might just shut up." Suro sneered coldly.

Although she was worried, she had no other choice. These two elders carried weight in the family, and she couldn't do much.

But seeing how the young man had stepped into the Boundless Realm at such a young age, how could he, a mere Nine-Heart Realm like Han Yu, compare!

Although Nine-Heart Realm and Boundless Realm were peaks in different realms, the difference was insurmountable. Perhaps ten Han Yus wouldn't be a match for Yuanhui?

Without some threats, perhaps Han Yu's participation would not have been revoked today.

"Sigh, I can only hope that kid is somewhat reliable..." With a light sigh, Suro sat down and waited for the arrival of Yuanhui and the others.

Their wait didn't last long; about half an hour later, a servant came to report.

As Yuanhui and Wu Xian entered the hall, Yuanhui immediately sensed the somewhat tense atmosphere. His gaze swept across the room, landing first on Suro and Ai'er, then stopping at the three figures on the side.

Among the three, two were elders, and the other looked to be in his twenties, clad in blue robes, with a somewhat effeminate appearance. At that moment, the latter's eyes glistened with a cold light as if locking onto him like a poisonous snake.

"Han Yu... I didn't expect this old hag to still be around, hmm!" Wu Xian murmured softly, then abruptly stopped.

Upon seeing this situation, Yuanhui felt that trouble seemed to be brewing...

"Guild Master, is this the better candidate you mentioned? Haha, seems like nothing special?" The two elders looked at Yuanhui casually and spoke nonchalantly.

Among them, the person known as Han Yu by Wu Xian... No, she should be referred to as a woman who appeared to be not even in her middle age but had an aura that everyone could sense—she was another formidable figure!

"Yuanhui, these two are the chief elders of the Han Guild, and this one is the son of the chief elder—Han Yu." Suro raised her hand and smiled as she introduced them.

"Han Yu...?"

Upon hearing that name, Yuanhui finally understood why the man looked at him with such disdain; he was the fool that got replaced by him.

"I am Han Yu, from the Han Mansion in Daxizhou. You, my friend, look unfamiliar; you must be from outside Daxizhou... No, perhaps from the Central Plains?" Han Yu stood up, arching his hand with a dark smile.

As the smile appeared on Suro's face, before Yuanhui could respond, a chilling voice echoed into his ears.

"I don't care where you're from, but I advise you to be a bit sensible. If you voluntarily give up, I'll give you a satisfactory reward. If not, be extra careful when dealing with matters in our Daxizhou!"

Facing the stern young face in front of him, Yuanhui remained calm and looked at Suro. "Suro, when do we depart?"

Upon seeing the lack of response and being ignored by the warning, Han Yu was momentarily stunned, then his eyes filled with ferocity.

"Kid, replacing me in the Han Mansion won't be so simple..." the elder called Han Yu taunted indifferently.

"...It's not necessarily that simple." Wu Xian retorted coldly.

This Han Yu was a strong figure who had already reached half-step into the Immortal Realm, making him one of the top figures in the whole continent.

Subsequently, with an oppressive aura, Han Yu made a move towards Yuanhui, but...

The cold draft vanished just before reaching Yuanhui's face, and at that moment, Wu Xian stood in front of Yuanhui, his smile appearing somewhat rigid.

"You are Han Yu's little sister, aren't you?" Wu Xian snarled, "I didn't expect you to be so ruthless at such a young age. Do you know that your strike just now could have destroyed a mid-level Boundless Realm expert?"

"..."

Guild Master Han was not ignorant; he had long noticed it, but he was wary to speak due to the elder's strength, as she was the only one who had entered the Immortal Realm... well, just newly.

"Little sister?" Han Yu was taken aback.

Suddenly, Han Yu felt that Wu Xian was somewhat familiar, yet she had existed for several millennia, and her aged appearance had persisted for thousands of years, transforming into a youthful visage that could still be recognized by others... Could it be?

"Wait a minute, have we met before?" Han Yu asked puzzledly.

"Hehe, who knows?" Wu Xian quickly changed the subject, "The most important thing now is the 'Immortal Cage,' right?"

"Yes... where were we? Ah, I know this matter is crucial for the Han Mansion, and my actions have always been for the good of the clan. If this person is truly better than me, as you said, I will gladly step aside." In an instant, Han Yu turned around, his previously ferocious expression disappearing from his face.

He looked towards Suro and Yuanhui, his face full of respect.

"Well, what did you want just now?" Suro furrowed her brows.

"Hehe, let's not just rely on words; let's have a match, and the truth will be revealed." The other elder took a sip of hot tea, smiling.

"You—!"

Hearing that these individuals were actually considering a fight, Suro's brows furrowed even more, and Ai'er's beautiful eyes suddenly turned to Yuanhui. With his Boundless Realm strength, he should be on par with the Sixth Elder at the Boundless level, but... she was worried about any unexpected events that might occur.