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The message conveyed by this envoy was already very clear.

Becoming a Duke, revered by a thousand civilizations—such treatment indeed placed one above all others, second only to one.

Even Li Zhantian hadn't received such generous terms.

"These terms are indeed excellent, but I want to know, what is the cost?"

Everything has a cost. The fact that the other party could offer such high stakes indicated that he also had higher demands.

"Lin Wu is truly a hero among men, worthy of being the Milky Way Galaxy's number one Prodigy."

"The cost isn't great. Li Zhantian is a very dangerous individual, so you need to maintain your distance from him. At the same time, you can enter the Galaxy Divine Mansion and become a Core Disciple."

Lin Wu said nothing, quietly digesting everything.

The envoy had practically laid it all out: maintain distance from Li Zhantian.

In other words, stay away from Li Zhantian.

After that, it was to enter the Galaxy Divine Mansion and become a Core Disciple.

"There should be additional requirements from the Galaxy Divine Mansion, right?"

The envoy smiled and nodded.

That smile was filled with cunning.

"Your talent is very high; you can become the future pillar of strength for the entire Milky Way Galaxy."

"Out of consideration for you, you must Cultivate in seclusion within the Galaxy Divine Mansion for three years, all to enhance your strength."

"All of this is for your own good."

After hearing all this,

Lin Wu almost couldn't help but laugh.

It had to be said that becoming a Galaxy Duke was a very tempting offer.

However, the cost was perhaps too high.

First, maintaining distance from Li Zhantian—this condition was fundamentally unacceptable.

There was no need to elaborate on the reason.

Furthermore, cultivating in seclusion in the Galaxy Divine Mansion for three years.

Lin Wu had a very strong sense of self-awareness.

If not for leveling up by killing enemies, he absolutely would not have such terrifying speed of improvement.

Being confined within the Galaxy Divine Mansion, his speed would likely decrease rather than increase, and after three years, he didn't know if he could even Breakthrough to the Star Radiance Realm.

If he were free to roam and casually fight the monsters and Zerg of the Universe,

three years would be enough time to Breakthrough to the Cosmic Realm.

Transcending the Star Radiance!

Facing these conditions, Lin Wu simply said flatly:

"I'm very sorry, but these conditions are unacceptable. I'm used to being free and unconstrained, and a minorTitle is enough for me. There's no need to add more responsibilities to myself."

"After all, a Cultivator's primary goal is to improve their strength." Lin Wu adopted a slightly more subtle way of speaking.

Upon hearing this, the envoy's expression instantly changed:

"That's a Duke! The reverence of a thousand civilizations! You would become one of the wealthiest people in this galaxy!"

"Are you really going to give that up?"

"It's really not necessary. I'm a free and unconstrained person, ill-suited for such a great responsibility. Please ask the Galaxy King to find someone more capable."

The envoy was instantly choked.

He had envisioned the outcome, but he never expected that someone would truly refuse the position of Duke!

That was a position second only to one, above all others.

"I've said it, I don't need it. Please go back."

Lin Wu then ignored the envoy.

He directly left the battleship.

Only the furious envoy remained on the spot.

He wanted to curse, but he didn't dare. If Lin Wu got angry from being cursed, he might actually be slapped to death.

So, besides enduring, there was no other way.

The conversation between the two parties ended on bad terms.

Soon.

Lin Wu and Li Zhantian reunited.

"What are your thoughts? Did you accept his enfeoffment? I imagine he offered the significant bargaining chip of a Duke to make a deal with you."

"Senior Li is absolutely right, and he also made several quite excessive demands, so I directly refused."

At these words, Li Zhantian was stunned for a few moments.

Refuse the opportunity to become a Galaxy Duke?

That was a position second only to one, above all others, something countless people would willingly exchange their lives for.

This young man in front of him actually refused directly!

Was he a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger, or did he have other motives?

Li Zhantian leaned towards the latter.

"It seems we're in this together now."

Li Zhantian, of course, knew what Lin Wu had experienced and understood that with his combat power and methods, he had naturally figured out the conspiracy behind it.

"That's right."

"Actually, I didn't plan to get involved, but they've gone too far. I absolutely won't let them easily sweep this under the rug."

Lin Wu was, of course, happy to play along with them.

"Magnificent!"

Li Zhantian immediately admired him even more.

"Come, come, let's first have a celebratory drink. I'll also introduce you to my brothers."

"Then I'll rely on Brother Li."

After so long together and so many experiences, Lin Wu's form of address also changed... Galaxy Capital.

Lin Wu's choice was quickly relayed back.

An eighteen-year-old young man directly refused the Duke!

He refused the opportunity to be supported by a thousand civilizations.

The Grand Duke was shocked, and the Galaxy King was also shocked.

"He actually refused directly?"

"This is an opportunity to become a noble. What exactly does he want? This isn't enough to satisfy him?"

The Galaxy King felt shocked.

Lin Wu's goals and magnanimity had far exceeded his imagination.

Let alone an eighteen-year-old student, even some Cultivators over a thousand years old would quickly agree to such terms, fearing they would miss the opportunity.

Yet he actually refused directly!

Either he looked down on it, or he harbored even greater ambitions!

The Galaxy King finally felt threatened; he hadn't perceived such a great threat in hundreds of years.

"Li Zhantian is like this, and Lin Wu is also like this. It seems these people are determined to oppose me."

"Very well..."

Killing Intent gleamed in the Galaxy King's eyes.

However, what he didn't know was that Lin Wu was the successor of the Milky Way Galaxy, only this news was too earth-shattering... "My dear brother, all my beloved officials, now is the time for you to devise strategies."

"Starting today, I will immediately enter seclusion with the goal of Breaking through to the Cosmic Realm, becoming the strongest person on this planet, leading them by more than one major Realm!"

The Galaxy King had also made thorough preparations.

His wisdom could only be considered average, far from powerful, so he always relied on his younger brother for strategy.

All he could do was continuously improve his strength.

No matter how strong your self-reliance is, or how strong your schemes are!

I will break all methods with force; how will you respond?

No matter how strong Lin Wu's future talent is, I will directly destroy you in the cradle... And the Grand Duke also had a plan:

"Brother, you focus on Breaking through to the Cosmic Realm. I've already thought of a plan."

"Once Brother Breaks through to the Cosmic Realm, no matter how many trump cards Li Zhantian has, it will be in vain, and Lin Wu won't be able to raise his Realm to a level that can contend with a Cosmic Realm expert in a short time!"

The Grand Duke's meaning was simple.

As long as one's personal martial prowess was strong enough, even if the two of them caused more trouble, they would be no threat at all.

"I understand."

"I will enter seclusion now!"

"Lin Wu... is doomed to die!"