The woman sat upright on the dragon throne, her back slightly straight, exuding an imposing aura.
Her face was stern, her phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, revealing a penetrating wisdom.
This woman was none other than Wu Lingtian, the leader of the Dragon Alliance.
She wore a magnificent robe made of silk and satin, its wide sleeves fluttering in the wind.
Wu Lingtian's slender, fair hand rested lightly on the armrest of the dragon throne. She slightly raised her chin, her gaze sweeping over the crowd.
Several men and women stood in the main hall, each possessing an extraordinary presence.
Fang Xian used his "Eye of Insight" on Wu Lingtian.
[Name: Wu Lingtian
Age: 40
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Occupation: Mage
Talent: SSS
Appearance: 96
Body: 98
Height: 173cm
Level: LV520
Character: Perfect
Physique: Cow's Sacred Body
Affection: 0]
Fang Xian saw that Wu Lingtian was only 40 years old and already at level 520, so he could deduce that Wu Lingtian was born in the Great Thousand World, not from Blue Star like him.
Many people who enter the Great Thousand World form new families, and their children become part of the original inhabitants of the Great Thousand World.
Born in the Great Thousand World, they enjoy far more resources than those on Earth, allowing them to level up much faster.
It's like some are born in Rome, while others are born into privilege.
Their birth largely determines their potential.
Of course, there are also those who defy fate and become extraordinary.
Strictly speaking, Fang Xian isn't an extraordinary person; he's just an ordinary...
—a cheat code.
As for Wu Lingtian's "Cow-like Divine Body," that's a bit of a stretch.
When Wu Lingtian saw Zhao Yunlong return, he stopped his discussion and looked at Fang Xian behind Zhao Yunlong, his brows furrowing slightly.
Fang Xian is very handsome, a top-tier handsome man even in the Great Thousand World.
But what surprised her were the 22 stunningly beautiful women behind Fang Xian, each one as beautiful as her.
The others were all astonished by the numerous beauties behind Zhao Yunlong, some even wondering if Earth was a breeding ground for beauties.
Zhao Yunlong bowed slightly and reported softly.
"Alliance Leader, Yunlong has fulfilled his mission. Despite each nation offering one 'Blue Skill Book', I successfully escorted all the new recruits home."
Wu Lingtian nodded slightly; she naturally understood Zhao Yunlong's meaning.
"Yunlong, you've worked hard."
With that, she waved her hand, and 24 "Blue Skill Books" flew out of her storage ring, landing in the hands of Zhao Yunlong, Fang Xian, and the others.
Zhao Yunlong happily stored the "Blue Skill Books" in his storage ring and thanked her profusely.
As for Fang Xian and the others, they already possessed "Gold Skills" and had no interest in "Blue Skill Books."
However, they were all intelligent and understood basic etiquette, so they feigned delight and thanked Wu Lingtian as well.
Wu Lingtian nodded and waved again, and 24 embroidered boxes fell into their hands.
"Here are some 'universal stones' and a few items, a welcome gift for joining the Dragon Alliance."
"Thank you, Alliance Leader."
Long Lingtian's reward was just as Fang Xian had expected; as the basic currency, the Dragon Alliance would definitely give them "universal stones."
As for the other rewards, Fang Xian sensed them and found nothing he desired.
Wu Lingtian's eyes shone with admiration, revealing affirmation and expectation.
"To reach level 99 at such a young age is not only geniuss on Blue Star, but also outstanding talents in the Great Thousand Worlds. I look forward to your future performance."
"I hereby designate you as inner disciples, and you will enjoy the benefits of inner disciples from now on."
Anyone else would be satisfied, but Fang Xian didn't want to waste time, so he spoke decisively.
"Thank you, Alliance Leader. I would like to ask, how can one become a core disciple?"
Wu Lingtian and Zhao Yunlong were slightly surprised; they hadn't expected Fang Xian to be so arrogant, which was somewhat unexpected.
"I know you're all geniuses on Blue Star, and pride is a good thing, but in this vast world, everything must be done step by step; you can't be impatient for quick success."
"Alliance Leader, how can one become a core disciple?"
"Becoming a core disciple is simple: achieving the required merits, or possessing a 'golden skill,' are both ways to become a 'core disciple.'"
Having received Wu Lingtian's reply, Fang Xian decided to stop pretending.
In a place where martial arts reign supreme, to gain more benefits, one naturally needs to show off a bit.
He would reveal his "golden skill" in exchange for the status of a "core disciple."
As for his wives, he couldn't reveal them, lest others know that their group all possessed identical "golden skills," which would be dangerous.
To avoid revealing his level 210 information, he chose to only share the words "Golden Skill: Mist Transformation," keeping the rest of the skill descriptions a secret.
After all, showing everyone his skill descriptions would make him look like a complete fool.
Wu Lingtian and the others were wondering what Fang Xian was going to share, but when they saw the skill description, they were all astonished.
"How is this possible! It's a 'golden skill'!"
"How can a level 100 character have a 'golden skill'? Could it be that random 'skill book' we got when entering the Great Thousand World?"
"No way, 90% of the skills from that random 'skill book' are 'white skills,' how could it possibly be a top-level 'golden skill book'?"
"That's right, how do you explain that? After all, there are no 'skill books' on Blue Star, and even if there were, there wouldn't be 'golden skill books.'"
Their discussion was correct. The only creature on Blue Star that could drop skill books was the level 210 "Golden Roc Demon."
But to reach level 210, one had to kill one of the "Four Sacred Beasts," then use an "Ascension Scroll" to kill the Golden Roc and obtain a "skill book."
However, the "Golden Roc Demon" only dropped "black skill books," and one or two skill books couldn't possibly be combined to create a "golden skill book."
As for "random skill books," everyone in the world knows that there's a 90% chance of getting a "white skill."
Based on this calculation, only "random skill books" can explain everything.
However, they don't know that all impossibilities are no problem in the face of a cheater.
Fang Xian smiled modestly and explained.
"It really was just good luck; I got a 'gold skill' from a 'random skill book.'"
Wu Lingtian and the others looked at Fang Xian and couldn't help but chuckle. There really were such lucky people in the world; he could truly be called a "chosen one."
Considering that he reached level 99 at such a young age, and that all the women followed him blindly, perhaps Fang Xian truly was blessed by heaven and earth.
—"The Chosen One."
If that's truly the case, then there's absolutely no problem with the Dragon Alliance granting Fang Xian the status of a 'core disciple.'
They're even gambling on his future.
After thinking it through, Wu Lingtian decided to agree to Fang Xian's request.
"Luck is also a form of strength. I agree to let you become a 'core disciple'."
She extended her slender, fair hand, and a golden brocade pouch bearing the word "core" flew out and landed in Fang Xian's hand.
Fang Xian's mind stirred, and sure enough, he found what he wanted in the pouch:
—a scroll of slaughter.