Integrating the high-end forces of this world comes first, finding the main storyline is second;

Beyond that, there is an even more important matter---he wanted to find more cultivation techniques similar to "Spirit Condensing Jue".

In the Sea God's simulation field, he had acquired the power of the Sea God, and in this simulation field, he had also obtained "Spirit Condensing Jue".

Both matters were proof enough that the simulation field was not as simple as he had imagined.

By digging deeper, there might be more beneficial things to uncover; if he could crack the secrets of the simulation field, perhaps he could glimpse some of the secrets of Pan-Universe Entertainment---like the mechanics of skill operation, for example...

Accomplishing any of these tasks would be greatly beneficial to him. After leaving, he intended to ask Nan Youlong how much they really understood about the simulation field.

After all,

Qiyuan Star had been under the control of Pan-Universe Entertainment for two hundred years. If he could find a treasure like "Spirit Condensing Jue" within, it was unreasonable to think they had found nothing!

Of course,

It was also possible that they really hadn't found anything, as Nan Youlong had never emphasized the importance of the simulation field, using it only as a tool to assess students.

...

It appeared that the negotiation between Duge and the others had reached a deadlock.

Chen Ziyong pondered for a moment before setting down his teacup, "Brother Ziqing, I think it would not be a bad idea for Senior Brother Cheng Yu to visit Heavenly Master's Mountain. The Heavenly Demon is pervasive, and if someone infiltrated Heavenly Master's Mountain unprepared, teaching them skills, and then another powerful Heavenly Demon like Senior Brother Cheng Yu emerged..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but Duge had already understood his implication, giving him an interested glance.

Wow!

He was even thinking of playing along!

If it weren't known that Chen Ziyong was a Heavenly Demon, Zhang Ziqing might have taken his words more seriously.

But now, first Cheng Yu was asking to visit, and Chen Ziyong's words carried veiled threats, making Zhang Ziqing even more reluctant to bring two Heavenly Demons back home.

After all,

Chen Ziyong's "Lips and Teeth Are Sweet as Honey" could only make him less disagreeable to others but was far from making them follow his orders. The skill he had derived was actually less useful than Duge's "Goodness Is Being Bullied".

"No need. The foundation of Heavenly Master Sect is rich; compared to my family elders, my skills are like half a bottle of vinegar. If a Heavenly Demon really came looking for Heavenly Master Sect, it would be a death wish," Zhang Ziqing said with a laugh.

Chen Ziyong wanted to speak further but was cut off by Duge, who looked at Chen Ziyong and rebuked him, "When disciples of our righteous sects discuss dealing with the Heavenly Demon, there is no place for you to interject. Speak one more useless word, and I'll expose you once we're back."

"..." Chen Ziyong pursed his lips, turned away with a look of mock sadness, and mentally criticized his lousy keyword and advanced skill once again.

At the same time, he grew increasingly anxious.

If he couldn't prove his usefulness, he was afraid he would really be eliminated by Cheng Yu.

As a disciple from a civilian academy, not being able to go to the Alien Battlefield, he might never have a chance to stand out.

"The Senior Brothers do make sense," Duge said with a smile. "It's fine to postpone the visit. After all, I have only been cultivating under Daoist Suwen for one day. My techniques are not refined; if challenged by the elders of the Senior Brothers' sect, and I showed weakness, it would not look good. It's better to practice for a few more days and visit with confidence."

Slap!

Slap!

Zhang Ziqing and the others just felt invisible slaps land on their faces, their cheeks flaring red, too embarrassed to utter a single word.

"Senior Brothers, to be honest, I did take advantage of a sneak attack just now, and indeed it was an unworthy victory," said Duge, looking around. "How about this---after we have eaten, let's spar once more, so I can witness the skills of the Senior Brothers. That way, when we work together to fight the Heavenly Demon, we can know both ourselves and the enemy."

As soon as he said this,

The expressions of everyone drastically changed.

Luo Fan swallowed hard, "Junior Brother Cheng, your skills are enough to match our master. If you want to know our abilities, we can demonstrate to you, and you can give us guidance on our shortcomings."

The others silently applauded Luo Fan, echoing his sentiment, "Exactly, we will demonstrate later, and Junior Brother Cheng can give us pointers..."

"Guidance is fine," Duge said with a smile, his eyes sweeping over them as he readily agreed.

Guidance, sparring---it was all the same to him.

He wanted to fight; could this group of weaklings stop him?

In the midst of conversation,

The dishes were served one by one, and as the cups and plates were exchanged, the topic returned to the Heavenly Demon, with everyone probing Duge for details.

Duge spared no detail, even using Chen Ziyong as an example, thoroughly explaining to everyone the divine skills and advanced abilities of the Heavenly Demon, eliciting constant exclamations of awe and increasing their wariness towards Chen Ziyong.

Chen Ziyong was on the verge of tears.

When it came down to it, he was the one whose secrets were stripped the cleanest! His keyword, his advanced skills---were all exposed; there was no point in playing anymore!