CHAPTER 835: CHAPTER 835: ISN’T THIS BULLYING?

In the past, Han Yan didn’t dare to compete with anyone in the Star Divination Skill. Apart from the Star Illusion Thousand Machine Technique, she hadn’t even touched the threshold of Star Divination Skill. How could she compete? But now, the Star Illusion Thousand Machine was already stomping its feet, eager to come out and set things right. Why would she need to display any Star Divination Skill? If they wanted to compete, then so be it; she didn’t believe that Old Man Shen truly had the capacity to betray his master and ancestor.

"Let’s discuss this calmly, we’re all in the same field, let’s not hurt the harmony," Pu Tiandi quickly stepped forward and said, while also winking at Shen Moce.

"This must be Young Master Mu Hanyan, right? I’ve long heard that Young Master Mu is a dragon among men, and now that I meet you today, it truly matches up. I am Weng Yixiao, greetings to Young Master Mu," Weng Yixiao also came forward, smiling benevolently at Han Yan.

"Greetings to you, Senior Weng." One must not hit a smiling face; seeing Weng Yixiao’s seemingly genuine smile, Han Yan reciprocated with a junior’s courtesy.

Shen Moce originally wanted to say something, but Pu and Weng intercepted him, and seeing Pu Tiandi’s continuous winks, he was startled, realizing he was being a bit rash just now.

Even the founding ancestor of the Star Illusion Thousand Machine technique said that heavenly secrets are difficult to predict. How many Star Divination Masters in future generations can truly glean heavenly secrets? A major reason why the Star Divination Master heritage continues is because they understand their own limitations and never undermine each other, maintaining a measure of tolerance even for outright charlatans.

Destroying another’s path is akin to digging your own grave; this is something Star Divination Masters have always understood.

Therefore, unless there’s an uncontrollable grudge, Star Divination Masters would never easily engage in competition.

Besides, even the most talented Star Divination Masters aren’t always accurate, often relying on luck. If luck turns during a competition, leading to inaccuracies, wouldn’t that be a self-inflicted blow to one’s reputation?

Han Yan, after all, is young and doesn’t rely on the Star Divination Skill for a living. Losing wouldn’t be a big deal; instead, it might even bring her some credit.

But Shen Moce is different. His family has relied on the Star Divination Skill for generations. If he were to lose, it wouldn’t just be unlucky for him but could ruin the future of his descendants.

Competing with Han Yan, wouldn’t that be foolishness?

Thus, despite his anger, Shen Moce decided not to mention the competition again.

"Young Master Mu, my Brother Shen has some urgent business at home, so he’s unsettled. How about we leave it at this today and discuss the matter of joining Nanyan Commerce another time?" Weng Yixiao politely suggested, trying to smooth things over.

Seeing Weng Yixiao’s conciliatory manner, Han Yan didn’t wish to make things difficult for them. In truth, she was the one seeking their aid; it wasn’t wrong for them to refuse help.

"Impossible, can’t let that brat off! He dares to disrespect the Master of God’s hand formation. Clean up the house for me." The Star Illusion Thousand Machine couldn’t swallow this grievance. Since he was the original transmitter of the Star Divination Art, seeing his descendants disregard his most prized Star Illusion Thousand Machine Technique was unbearable for him.

Truth be told, Han Yan didn’t really want them to leave just like that. She was still counting on them to support the facade for Nanyan Commerce. Now that things were out in the open, she might as well burn the bridges entirely.

"Master Weng, I’m not trying to trouble you, but Master Shen was just openly disrespectful to my master. If I ignore it, how can I be worthy of my master’s teachings?" Han Yan had her own plans, and combining with the strong will of the Star Illusion Thousand Machine, she quickly made a decision.

Han Yan felt her words were humble and calm, but once they were spoken, not only Shen Moce, but even Pu Tiandi and Weng Yixiao’s expressions slightly changed.

Seeing this, Han Yan was momentarily confused but quickly regained her composure.

Saying she wasn’t trying to trouble them clearly implied that she would inevitably win the competition. Suggesting they leave was cutting them some slack, wasn’t it bullying? Of course, she thought this way naturally, as the Master of God was residing within her.

But how could Shen Moce and company know this? Her words felt extremely grating to their ears.

"No wonder Han Yan is called the number one playboy in Heishi City, and now seems to be heading towards becoming the number one playboy in the Capital. Truly, she’s incredibly arrogant," Weng Yixiao couldn’t help but think.

"If we don’t compete with her today to bring her arrogance down a notch, others might think we truly fear her," Pu Tiandi also thought to himself.

Thinking this, their expressions turned much colder.

"Han Yan, such a boastful tone, let’s compete then. I want to see how you intend to make things difficult for me," Shen Moce, lacking their composure, said angrily.

"Alright, then let’s have a competition." Han Yan also realized that her previous words had hurt the old folks’ pride but wasn’t inclined to offer much explanation.

This was precisely in line with Star Illusion Thousand Machine’s wishes, and it only had benefits for her.

This time, Weng Yixiao and Pu Tiandi didn’t oppose.

"How should we compete?" Han Yan asked.

"Well..." Shen Moce and his companions were indeed stumped by Han Yan’s question.

As Star Divination Masters never cross paths, there’s little occasion for skill competition. How to compete was a question without an answer for them.

"How about we use the many Star Mechanism Plates I have here, some of which even I can’t use? Let’s compete with those?" Ji Gaoxian suggested.

"What’s the point of that? Activating different Star Mechanism Plates requires different hand formations. While it might demonstrate the level of Star Divination Art, quantity and variety aren’t necessarily better than specialization, and it might not demonstrate a Star Divination Master’s true skill," Pu Tiandi immediately vetoed the idea.

It’s said that Han Yan recently tarnished Ji Gaoxian’s reputation using this very technique. Competing with him on this would be shooting oneself in the foot.

"Then what should we compete in?" Ji Gaoxian, feeling like his suggestion was taking advantage, asked in frustration.

Even Shen Moce and Weng Yixiao were furrowing their brows, unable to come up with a better solution.

They all knew that as Star Divination Masters, their usual predictions of fortune and misfortune involved much ambiguity, and often the real results wouldn’t be apparent until later, sometimes even three to five years later. Naturally, this wasn’t suitable for immediate competition.

"Ah, how about we compete over that mysterious artifact?" Pu Tiandi suddenly suggested, his eyes lighting up, casting a questioning look towards the others.

"Do you mean the strange treasure left by the revered masters?" Weng Yixiao furrowed his brows but seemed to understand what he was referring to.

"That seems rather unfair, doesn’t it?" Ji Gaoxian also understood their intention and voiced his displeasure.