Sensing Cai Tongs unusual mood, the Wu Family Head froze, then hurriedly tried to explain.

The Wu Familys current position in Raging Flame City was just too awkward. Zheng Yunans marriage to Cai Renfei was necessary if they were to turn things back around.

Although hed already made an agreement with the current head of the Cai Family, given Cai Tongs transcendent status, he could determine the fate of their wedding alliance with a single word. Everything was already in place. All they needed to do now was seal the deal. He absolutely couldnt let Wu Dis existence ruin their familys future.

Elder Cai, theres no need to worry about that. He and Yunan were childhood playmates, but they definitely dont have feelings for each other. I swear it on my own life. Family Head Wu was visibly anxious.

Cai Tong looked at him, a faint smile in his turbid eyes. Wenguang, its not that I dont trust you, but from what I saw just now, their relationship didnt seem as simple as childhood playmates.

Wenguang was the Wu Family Heads given name. When he heard Elder Cais words, he felt troubled.

Wu Di was his son. Although Wu Dis status was a scandalous open-secret, and although the Li Family had pressured him into sending his son all the way to Black Ox Town, Wu Di was no accident. Wu Wenguangs marriage to the daughter of the Li Family was an arranged political marriage. They had no particular feelings for each other. Conversely, Wu Wenguang and Wu Dis mother had loved each other from a young age despite the vast difference in status.

Although Wu Wenguang couldnt be there when she passed away, hed always kept an eye on their child, Wu Di, from afar. Although he couldnt grant his son glory or splendor, hed at least guaranteed his safety despite the whirlpool raging around him.

Now that Elder Cai was displeased with Wu Di, he had to make a choice between his familys future and his beloveds only son.

Wu Wenguang paused for a while, unable to make up his mind. Finally, he smiled appeasingly and tried to change the subject. Elder Cai, how about we watch the grand competition first?

Cai Tong was an old monster whod lived for hundreds of years. If he couldnt see through Wu Wenguangs intentions, he would have lived all those years in vain. However, he didnt insist. He simply nodded, and let the matter pass.

He trusted that if Wu Wenguang had to choose between the entire clan and a single clansman, hed make the right choice.

Throughout this, Wei Jie was silent, but he carefully took note of their every word. Ye Zichen had entrusted him to look after his apprentice. Hed only come to this competition in the first place to ensure Wu Dis safety.

When he realized that Cai Tong was displeased with Wu Di, Wei Jies expression instantly turned grave.

Theyd already offended the Axe Gang. If they offended the Cai Family too.

Despite the various families and factions various thoughts, the Wu Familys Grand Competition proceeded methodically. With the spirit stone, the competition was far faster and more convenient than theyd ever imagined. Although the members of the younger generation theyd tested so far werent bad, theyd yet to encounter any particularly dazzling talents.

Of those tested so far, the strongest was the side branch member, Wu Hai.

Early-stage Entering Immortality.

Reaching immortality before hitting thirty meant he had high-level talent, but if you looked at the Mortal Great District as a whole, and or the Profound Great District, this level of strength didnt count for much.

Wu Qiang.

When the elder called Wu Qiangs name, Wu Qiang, whod been itching with anticipation, walked up to the stele. He was totally relaxed.

After pressing his palm to the spirit stele, it lit up.

Mid-stage entering immortality.

When he heard the elder announce his strength, Wu Qiang basked in his popularity, clearly satisfied, then returned to his former location. He even glanced meaningfully at Wu Hai a few times.

Despicable. Wu Hai clenched his fists. In terms of raw spiritual energy, he naturally couldnt compete with the family heads son, whod been raised on a steady diet of cultivation-boosting pills.

Even Brother Hai lost! Im afraid were only here to make the prince look good by comparison, said another Wu Family disciple. There were still a dozen or so left whod yet to take the test, but none of them exceeded mid-state entering immortality.

Alright, the spirit steles results are now clear. Wu Qiang The elder by the spirit stele was just about to announce Wu Qiangs victory when a calm voice rose up from the crowd.

What about me, Elder?

The surrounding Wu Family disciples glanced over. When they saw the new arrival, all of them were dumbfounded.

Isnt that Wu Di? When did he get here? Why didnt I notice him?

He was with Zheng Yunan earlier. You must not have noticed him. But why is he saying he wants to participate now? Prince Wu Qiangs victory is already settled. Unless hes stronger that mid-stage entering immortality?

This is a battle between heirs of a noble house. Dont forget, Wu Di is the clan heads son too, said someone among the crowd. However, after hearing this, most of them laughed. A battle between heirs of a noble house? Wu Di wasnt qualified!

The elder frowned in displeasure. In truth, he stood with the Li Family. He naturally had no kind words to spare for Wu Di. In truth, Wu Dis name was on the list of participants, but the elder had intentionally skipped it.

He never would have guessed the boy would take the initiative to speak up!

The elder looked at Wu Di and said, Your name?

This junior is called Wu Di, said Wu Di politely. He bowed to the elder, who nodded back calmly.

Do you think you can surpass mid-stage entering immortality? snorted the elder.

I dare not make any promises, but since this is the clans grand competition, Id best at least participate. At the very least, Ill see where I stand amongst the Wu Familys younger generation!

Wu Dis reply was neither humble nor haughty. His attitude stunned many members of the younger generation. Perhaps they didnt have enough of an impression of Wu DI, but to their knowledge, Wu Di was a cowardly, solitary youth. Hed never conversed with any of them.

Now hed replied so self-assuredly despite the elders overwhelming pressure. This was no small feat!

That youths not bad, Wei Jie seized the perfect moment to compliment Wu Di. After all, Wu Di was someone Ye Zichen wanted to protect. Wei Jie knew Cai Tong had ill intentions for him, so he naturally couldnt just keep silent.

At a time like this, openly complimenting Wu DI was like slapping Cai Tongs face.

As expected, when the old man heard Wei Jies words, his expression soured. However, he said nothing.

Alright. Come here and try it. The elder took a step away from the spirit stele. Wu Di took a deep breath, gathered all of his spiritual power into his arm, and pressed his hand to the stone.

Do you think he can do it?

What happens if Wu Di really surpassed Wu Qiang?

Hmph, Ill be happy so long as he takes down that imperious young master.

The younger generation of the Wu Family enthusiastically discussed the matter.

At the same time, Wu Hai and his cohort frowned. Brother Hai, what do you think?

Who knows? chuckled Wu Hai. But Id actually be happy to see him surpass mid-stage entering immortality.

It was no exaggeration to say that the family had determined this grand competitions champion behind closed doors. If Wu Di could ruin their clans, it would undoubtedly be an exciting twist.