Inside the Tian family residence.

Dad, you must help me this time. Tian Yuequan stood in front of his old fathers desk with a serious look, as if he would kill himself if his old man didnt agree.

Tian Tianrong looked at his only son helplessly and didnt know what to say.

How can I help? The struggle between two powerhouses on the Star Rankingis this something we can interfere with? Tian Tianrong slapped the table, hating the fact that his son cant seem to grow a brain.

This was why he disapproved of his family leaving the military and joining the political arena back then. Consequently, very few of the Tian familys younger generation are willing to learn martial arts now.

Why cant they understand that power is everything in this world?

Tian Yuequan was scolded so hard that he didnt dare to raise his head, but his mouth was still saying, Dad, you are the capitals chairman and its not like we need to fight; we can just say something.

Tian Tianrong felt so angry that he became amused. And two Star Ranking powerhouses will listen to my words how? Did I become the chairman of the entire Federation or something?

Why wont they listen!? Tian Yuequan said with conviction, Dad, as long as you speak up and request that Gu Nan and Mr. Ye have a fair fight, Gu Nan will still have to give you this face, right?

A fair fight?

Thats right. Mr. Ye is confident that he can win against his opponent. He just isnt sure that he can kill Gu Nan, Tian Yuequan repeated Ye Qinglans words from earlier today.

Tian Tianrongs face gradually calmed down as he considered the pros and cons of this.

If its merely inviting both sides to a battle, then even if Im unsuccessful, there still wont be any loss for me. But if Im successful A name suddenly popped into Tian Tianrongs head: Hu Wei!

Perhaps this is exactly the opportunity the Tian family needs to rejoin the military.

As for how to lure Gu Nan to take the bait Of course it was impossible to trick him with a few words. Tian Tianrong wasnt stupid enough to believe that he can make a powerhouse on the Star Ranking give him face.

He lowered his head and took out a note from the drawer, on which was written a single word:

[Maes]

All the information about the stimulant Maes is here, Lu Zhanyu said as she sat under the dim light and moved over a large stack of documents.

Gu Nan started flipping through them wordlessly.

Lu Zhanyu continued, Maes, a kind of stimulant drug used by the military as a form of doping. It also has the effect of diffusing and disrupting internal energy.

It was first contributed to the military by the Tian family as the price for their complete exit from the military and entrance into politics. Later, because this drugs hallucinogenic effects were too strong, it was phased out of use.

Which Tian family? Gu Nan raised his eyebrows and seemed to understand something.

Lu Zhanyu pointed seriously at the table. This Tian family.

On the table was an invitation from the Chairman of Heavenly Enterprise Stars Capital Legislature, Tian Tianrong.

On behalf of Austere Sword Saint Ye Qinglan, he invited Gu Nan to a public duel, and the prize was the production method of the drug called Maes.

This is clearly a setup. Lu Zhanyu sat opposite Gu Nan and said seriously, Ye Qinglan is a close friend of Hu Weis father. Moreover, how did the Tian family know that you need the drug Maes?

Although the Lu family recently caused great ruckus when looking for Maes all over the place, even Gu Nan only recently learned that Maes could be a drug. How could the Tian family know in advance?

This is a blatant scheme. Gu Nan gently knocked on the table, the corners of his mouth curling into a faint smile. No matter who the mastermind is he knows Ill definitely go.

Lu Zhangyu couldnt help rolling her eyes. The Austere Sword Saint was already a Domain Stage cultivator twenty years ago. How certain are you that you can win?

Of course Im 100% certain. Gu Nan laughed. Its not like Im going to fight him to the death; Im just paying a visit to pick up the prize.

Just like that, a loud and powerful duel announcement unfolded with tacit agreement from both sides.

Nobody knew where the news came from, and no one knew who the source was.

But news that Austere Sword Saint Ye Qinglan had returned to his home planet, Heavenly Enterprise Star, to fight the newly promoted Star Ranker Gu Nan, had long since spread.

In just two days, almost the entire Heavenly Enterprise Star knew what the Star Ranking was, what a Star Ranker powerhouse represented, who Gu Nan and Ye Qinglan were, as well as the fact that they were going to duel.

On the day of the duel.

In the back of the dueling arena, Austere Sword Saint Ye Qinglan had been waiting for a long time. It wasnt until a figure gradually emerged beside him that he slowly opened his eyes.

You took the militarys drug, Ye Qinglan looked at the person beside him and said expressionlessly.

Beside him was Hu Wei. But at this time, Hu Weis hair was snow-white and fell to her waist, entirely different from her previous short-haired self.

Half a day. Hu Weis voice seemed to be trembling slightly, I only have half a day. If you cant kill him, I will strike.

As she said this, Hu Weis gaze was fixed on the other partythe Austere Sword Saint had walked a solitary path all his life and had never joined forces with anyone. Would he make an exception this time?

Ye Qinglan was silent for a long time, but finally gave a small nod, then walked alone towards the dueling arena.

At the end of the passage, the sunlight gradually fell on the middle-aged sword saint, followed by the sound of a roaring crowd.

The noise and clamor couldnt affect his state of mind at all. This was the kind of concentration that a Domain Stage powerhouse intrinsically possessed right before facing a battle of life and death.

An enormous crowd had gathered at the site of the duel.

Due to the governments earlier vigor in promoting this event, countless celebrities and powerful martial artists had gathered here today in anticipation of the duel between the two powerhouses.

A frontline reporter and commentator was currently covering the event live, spittle flying from his mouth.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the frontline reporter of Heavenly Enterprise TV. We are currently at the capitals main square, which is the site of the duel between two Star Ranking powerhousesMr. Ye Qinglan and Mr. Gu Nan!

This duel between the two sides can be described as the duel of the century! The government even offered up the secret formula of the drug Maes as the winning prize.

Its almost time for the battle. We can see that master swordsman Ye Qinglan is already in position As expected of the grandmaster of a generation! Even his stance gives off an oppressive feeling!

Tian Tianrong sat in the middle of the VIP section with a calm look on his face. No one could tell what was on his mind.

His only son, Tian Yuequan, stood behind him, but his face was clearly filled with excitement, and he kept glancing in a certain direction Since Mr. Ye walked out from that side, Little Wei must be there too.

Little Wei, do you see this? I can help you too!

Chairman Tian, what a grand plan youve got here! Lu Li sat next to Tian Tianrong, revealing a rather deep smile as he said in a low voice, The price for putting on such a grand show must not be small, right?

He came on behalf of the Lu family. Since Lu Yiming didnt show up, that meant that he gave Lu Li the right to represent the attitude of the Lu family.

Tian Tianrongs face remained unchanged. He smiled lightly and waved his hand. I dare not accept your praise I heard that Mr. Gus temper isnt very good, so this humble one can only think of self-preservation methods.

Lu Li hummed lightly and didnt speak again.

This Tian Tianrong is indeed smart He made such a grand spectacle of this event, so even if Gu Nan is dissatisfied with this duel, its not like he can show his dissatisfaction in public, right?

After all, this is Heavenly Enterprise Star, not Gu Nans home turf.

At the same time, the commentators voice sounded again, Ladies and gentlemen, the one walking towards us is the other Star Ranking powerhouse of the duel, Mr. Gu Nan from Ruby Fish Star!

As expected of a young geniusMr. Gu is already taking fast strides into the dueling arena!

Huh, Mr. Gu turned a corner. Does he want to greet Master Ye first?

No wait, he hes rushing towards the VIP seats!