176: Chapter 176 President of the Lords' Association

Main World, Lord Association.

Lin Xiao walked into President Gu Yizhou's office, only to find that besides him, there was a stranger inside.

That stranger was a middle-aged man who exuded the noble aura and majesty of someone who had held a high position for a long time.

Lin Xiao's gaze swept over the other person and greeted President Gu Yizhou.

"President Gu, I am here."

"Lin Xiao, you came just in time. Come, come, let me introduce you." President Gu Yizhou smiled all over his face. "This is the president of the Lord Association, Lu Xiuyuan."

The Lord Association president was none other than President Gu Yizhou's direct superior.

In an era where First-Generation Lords basically no longer appeared, this grand president of the Lord Association was undoubtedly the most revered and powerful big shot in the Main World.

"Greetings, President Lu." Lin Xiao did not dare to neglect him and hurriedly bowed.

He had visited the Lord Association headquarters quite a few times, but this was his first time seeing this grand president.

This was not because Lu Xiuyuan was conceited and disdained to meet Lin Xiao, but rather because the latter spent most of his time staying in the Third Source Sea.

Although Lu Xiuyuan was the president of the Lord Association, the ones who truly presided over the daily affairs of the Lord Association were several vice presidents. They took turns ruling, and most affairs could be decided with a single word by them. Only for some major affairs did Lu Xiuyuan need to return from the Third Source Sea to preside over the overall situation.

"Truly, heroes come from youth." Lu Xiuyuan's benevolent gaze fell on Lin Xiao, his eyes filled with appreciation.

"Ever since our Human Race descended into the Chaos Source Sea, countless clansmen have entered it. Many extraordinary Second-Generation Lords have appeared within, and we have witnessed countless Prodigies of other races. However, at the same Rank, no one can compare to you."

"We are all eagerly looking forward to seeing you grow up."

Lu Xiuyuan began with a flurry of heavy praise, almost painting Lin Xiao as the light of the Human Race and the future of civilization. Even with Lin Xiao's thick skin, he felt somewhat embarrassed.

"Alright, I won't say any more nonsense. You can probably guess the purpose of my return this time. Hehe, I wouldn't dare let anyone else bring back those three core Materials."

"We already have a reserve of the Source of Mist in the Human Race."

"The other two core Materials are not easy to get, especially the Time-Space Chaotic Sand, which is even harder to find. It was traded from an alien lord with great difficulty."

After speaking, Lu Xiuyuan sent a trade request over.

Lin Xiao hurriedly chose to accept.

Three items emitting mysterious radiance, which made Lin Xiao feel his Divine Soul turning upside down just by looking at them, appeared on the trade interface.

"To you, the Rank of these three core Materials is too high. Remember, absolutely do not take them out individually; just use them directly in your backpack," Lu Xiuyuan exhorted.

As the trade was completed, these three core Materials entered Lin Xiao's backpack.

"Thank you, President Lu." Lin Xiao was overjoyed.

He kept Lu Xiuyuan's instructions firmly in mind.

One could only imagine how high the Rank of the core Materials capable of constructing mythical-grade buildings was. If he carelessly took them out, I'm afraid his entire territory would suffer irreversible damage or even be polluted by Chaos energy.

Fortunately, there was no problem keeping them in the backpack.

During construction, the corresponding items in the backpack would be directly deducted; there was no need to take them out to use them.

Once the chaos mist was constructed, most of its might would be Sealed by the Second Source Sea, so there was no need to worry too much.

This was also the difference between buildings, equipment, props, etc., and heroes and Troop Types.

The former would have their upper limits restricted, so they could be used regardless of quality. The latter were restricted by the territory's Rank, but their own strength would not be Sealed—whatever strength they should have, they could display accordingly.

"Lin Xiao, with the chaos mist, your safety can indeed be guaranteed to a certain extent. But after all, you are in the Second Source Sea, where mythical-grade items will be Sealed, and their effects will be greatly discounted."

"My personal suggestion is that you wait a few more days, and it won't be too late to upgrade your territory after the strongest Seventh-order Lords leave the Second Source Sea."

At this moment, Lu Xiuyuan looked at Lin Xiao and said earnestly.

If Lin Xiao was willing to stay in the Second Source Sea for a few hundred years, his path of advancement would be very safe. Once he upgraded to a Level 8 territory and entered the Third Source Sea, the effects of the chaos mist would be fully unleashed. Coupled with the protection of the Human Race's High-tier Lords, it would be extremely difficult for the Purgatory Race and the Sin Race to kill him.

Hearing this, Lin Xiao furrowed his brows slightly.

Of course he knew that Lu Xiuyuan's words came from kindness. If he followed this path step-by-step, it would be very secure, and he could grow up smoothly without taking too big of a risk.

But the year-end ranking rewards would be over, and there was a high probability that even the Special Mall couldn't be opened.

Lin Xiao could also choose not to listen to Lu Xiuyuan's words, but without a clear reason, the support from the Human Race would not be that great, making it incomparable to the investments of the Four Great Races.

This would result in Lin Xiao still facing a nine-out-of-ten chance of death when upgrading to a Level 6 territory.

Just as Lin Xiao was somewhat conflicted, President Gu Yizhou slowly spoke up.

"President Lu, the Purgatory Race and the Sin Race probably won't tolerate Lin Xiao growing up."

"They know just how great Lin Xiao's threat is."

"The Second Source Sea is the best place for them to deal with Lin Xiao. Therefore, they will definitely try every possible means to lure or force Lin Xiao to upgrade his territory."

"Wanting to force or lure Lin Xiao into upgrading his territory ultimately boils down to just a few methods."

President Gu Yizhou spoke in a low voice. Evidently, he had considered these words for a long time and was not speaking without a target.

"Yizhou, you mean..." Lu Xiuyuan furrowed his brows, hearing the underlying meaning in President Gu Yizhou's words.

"They are very likely to make a move against the High-tier Lords of the Third Source Sea, plunging the Human Race into a dangerous predicament. At that time, Lin Xiao would be required to rapidly upgrade and turn the tide."

Lin Xiao, listening from the side, was dumbfounded.

How did it end up dragging in the High-tier Lords of the Third Source Sea as they talked?

Wasn't it said that the Human Race had the upper hand in the Third Source Sea?

Could it be that the Purgatory Race and the Sin Race still had some trump cards to reverse the situation or even heavily damage the Human Race?

"There is nothing much to say about the Sin Race; we know their background very well."

"But as for the Purgatory Race, they descended into the Chaos Source Sea five thousand years earlier than us, and their foundation is unfathomable."

"Back then, if the Purgatory Race hadn't been at war with other races at the same time, our Human Race would have been wiped out long ago."

President Gu Yizhou's face wore a deeply worried expression.

This was a possibility he had thought of recently, yet the highest echelon of the Human Race seemed to be unaware of it.

At this moment, Lu Xiuyuan's expression also became solemn to the extreme.

In recent years, the Purgatory Race had indeed kept a low profile—so low a profile that people almost forgot they were a powerful race that had descended into the Chaos Source Sea for over ten thousand years.

How many trump cards they actually held in their hands was unknown to outsiders.

But this time, the special declaration of war they took out to deal with Lin Xiao was something unheard of.