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**Chapter 539: Selecting the Strong from the Weak**

Lin Moyu's words were calm, yet filled with killing intent.

The guest area suddenly fell silent, with several pairs of eyes focused on Lin Moyu.

They were well aware of the reason behind Lin Moyu's words.

The matter between Ning Tairan's granddaughter and Lin Moyu was no secret.

Ye Hao's remarks were disrespectful towards Lin Moyu, or rather, he was slapping Meng Anwen and Bai Yiyuan in the face.

Naturally, Lin Moyu's retaliation was equally fierce, with his words laced with murderous intent.

Ye Hao narrowed his eyes, "Lin Shenjun, what do you mean by that?"

Lin Moyu said softly, "Take it literally. Let me rephrase it: Who is your great-grandson? Call him out, and I'll kill him!"

This time, he was even more direct.

"Lin Shenjun, you're being a bit too domineering," Ye Hao sneered. "Your actions are quite dangerous."

Behind him, Wang Lin and the others glared at Lin Moyu with malicious intent.

Lin Moyu remained unfazed. Even if he didn't have the support of Bai Yiyuan, Meng Anwen, and their followers, he alone was not afraid of them, as long as he was willing to pay the price.

Lin Moyu responded with a cold laugh, ignoring them. Instead, he turned to Meng Anwen and said, "Teacher, please investigate who his great-grandson is."

Meng Anwen chuckled lightly, "Sure, that's not difficult. No matter how deeply he's hidden, I can drag him out."

Ye Hao's expression changed instantly, as he hadn't expected Lin Moyu to take it seriously.

Initially, he merely intended to provoke Bai Yiyuan and Meng Anwen, while also putting Lin Moyu in his place.

In his eyes, no matter how formidable Lin Moyu was, he was still a junior, despite his current fame and status as a three-star God General.

Ye Hao remained skeptical about Lin Moyu's true strength and didn't take him too seriously.

However, Lin Moyu's response made him feel trapped, as if he had ridden a tiger and couldn't get off.

Ye Hao's eyes flickered as he glared coldly at Lin Moyu.

He did have a great-grandson, but not many people knew about him.

His great-grandson was indeed a talent, but compared to Lin Moyu, the gap was immense.

If Lin Moyu truly harbored a grudge against his great-grandson, it could become troublesome.

A murderous intent flashed through Ye Hao's mind, and for a moment, he felt the urge to kill Lin Moyu.

Lin Moyu keenly sensed his murderous intent and inwardly sneered.

Many had wanted to kill him, from the Demon Sovereign of the Abyss to the Dragon Kings of the Dragon Realm.

Even the Demon Emperor of the Abyss and the Dragon Emperor of the Dragon Realm wished for his death.

Yet, he remained alive and well.

The atmosphere became tense at that moment.

Ye Hao was unaware that he had touched upon one of Lin Moyu's sore spots, provoking such a strong reaction.

Buzz!

A sudden burst of energy caused the dungeon to emerge from the hidden space, fully formed and ready to enter.

The appearance of the Divine Stone Dungeon disrupted the tense atmosphere between the two sides. Ye Hao forced a dry laugh, "I was merely joking, Lin Shenjun. Please don't take offense."

Lin Moyu looked at him without saying a word.

Ye Hao, with his thick skin, acted as if nothing had happened. "The Divine Stone Dungeon has opened. Let's enjoy the performances of these young talents."

Meng Anwen said softly to Lin Moyu, "Let it go."

Lin Moyu responded with a hum, "I understand."

Lin Moyu knew he couldn't truly engage in a conflict with Ye Hao.

Both sides represented their respective forces, and if a clash occurred, it would not bode well for the Shenxia Empire.

Moreover, Meng Anwen still needed to set up formations across the country, which would involve areas under Ye Hao's influence.

If they became irreconcilable enemies, it would not bring any significant benefits.

Lin Moyu's actions were a warning, letting the other party know that he was not to be trifled with.

Now that his purpose had been achieved, Lin Moyu would not take it further.

The confrontation ended with Ye Hao backing down, appearing as if Lin Moyu's side had gained an advantage.

Although Ye Hao provided a way out, his expression was understandably unpleasant.

Regardless, the tension had eased, and the Divine Stone event officially began.

Above the dungeon, formations projected hundreds of images in the sky.

Each image was identical, displaying the situation inside the dungeon.

Currently, no one was inside, so all the images were the same.

Above each image, there was a number, which was currently 0. As people began to challenge the dungeon, these numbers would change accordingly.

Every participant's performance, the choices they made, and the challenges they faced would be reflected in these images for all to see.

Everything would take place in a fair and just environment.

Cheating was impossible, as no one could cheat under the watchful eyes of so many god-level powerhouses.

The Divine Stone Dungeon was not only about obtaining the final reward but also an opportunity for individuals to showcase themselves to the world. This was a miraculous dungeon, and it had been this way since its discovery.

The dungeon's miraculous aspect was that it only allowed one person to enter at a time, and the challenges and difficulty levels would change based on the participant's profession and level.

Regardless of whether one was level 50 or 55, the final difficulty would be the same for everyone.

Lin Moyu felt that the Divine Stone Dungeon was not a true dungeon but rather a testing ground.

Pass the test, and you get a reward.

The better your performance, the better the reward.

The best reward was half a Talent Divine Stone.

Wait!

Lin Moyu suddenly realized something.

Was half a Talent Divine Stone truly the best reward?

"The Divine Stone Dungeon has opened 48 times, once every ten years, which means 480 years."

"In those 480 years, at least millions of people have entered the dungeon, and the best reward they've received is half a Divine Stone."

"But that doesn't necessarily mean that half a Divine Stone is the dungeon's ultimate reward. Perhaps no one has ever achieved a perfect score."

Lin Moyu asked Meng Anwen in a low voice, "Teacher, what is the highest score in this dungeon?"

Meng Anwen replied, "Historically, the highest score is 95. As long as you can score 90 or above, you'll get half a Divine Stone."

Lin Moyu asked, "Has no one ever achieved a perfect 100 score?"

Meng Anwen shook his head, "No one has ever achieved it. Even Old Bai and I have entered before, and we only scored 94."

"What's wrong? Do you suspect that half a Divine Stone is not the ultimate reward?"

Lin Moyu smiled faintly, "It seems you have your doubts as well, Teacher."

Meng Anwen said, "Doubts or not, there's no way to confirm it. Why don't you give it a try?"

Lin Moyu pondered for a moment, "Let others go first. If there's a chance later, I'll try it then."

"Alright!" Meng Anwen readily agreed, without further comment.

After all, once the Divine Stone Dungeon opened, it would remain accessible for a month, so there was no need to rush.

After the introduction of the Divine Stone Dungeon, the challenge was about to begin.

A group of people emerged from Fortress No. 4, marching in orderly lines with a solemn aura.

Everyone could tell at a glance that this was a team from the military.

Apart from the candidates recommended by various major families and forces, the military also had its own participants in the Divine Stone Dungeon.

As the owner of the Divine Stone Dungeon, the military naturally had the right to a large number of slots.

This time, the military sent a hundred participants.

As the military team appeared, four more figures suddenly flew out from Fortress No. 4.

Ye Hao was in the lead, followed by Wang Lin, Wei Cang, and Xia Shize.

"Why are they here?"

"It's Ye Hao!"

"Rumors said that Ye Hao was in seclusion at Fortress No. 9, intending to master the Demon Slaying Tower. It seems the rumors were true, but I don't know if he succeeded."

"He probably didn't succeed. Otherwise, he would have shown it off already. You know how fierce the competition was between him, Old An, and the others over the Shenxia Tower back then."

Meng Anwen frowned slightly, "Why did these fellows come?"

Lin Moyu didn't recognize them, but he could tell they were all god-level powerhouses, and the one in the lead was particularly strong.

"Do we have a history with these people?" Lin Moyu asked.

Meng Anwen shook his head, "Not exactly a history, but we don't get along well."

Lin Moyu asked, "Who are they?"

"The one in the lead is Ye Hao, a level 95 divine mage, even senior to Old Bai and me."

"The three behind him are Xia Shize, a level 93 divine mage, Wei Cang, a level 92 divine warrior, and Wang Lin, a level 92 divine knight."

Lin Moyu memorized the four of them.

If they were just not on good terms, it was fine. But if there was enmity, then these four would also be his enemies.

Ye Hao's sharp gaze swept across the crowd, finally landing on Lin Moyu, "So this is God General Lin. Truly remarkable for one so young."

Lin Moyu remained composed, "Senior Ye is too kind. I still have a long way to go."

Ye Hao chuckled, "Young man, no need to be so modest. The future belongs to you."

Then, Ye Hao's gaze fell on Mo Yun, Ning Yiyi, and Shu Han, and he smiled, "Tairan, Xinghai, and Little Shu, these three young ladies must be your granddaughters."

Ning Tairan said, "That's correct, Senior Ye. Do you have any advice for them?"

He was from Bai Yiyuan's faction and didn't have a particularly friendly relationship with Ye Hao, but they hadn't openly clashed either.

Ye Hao said, "I have a great-grandson, a true talent with heavenly looks. He would be a perfect match for one of your granddaughters. Why don't we arrange a union?"

"Senior Ye!"

Lin Moyu suddenly interrupted Ye Hao's words.

Ye Hao looked at him, "Does God General Lin have any instructions?"

Lin Moyu said calmly, "Where is Senior Ye's great-grandson? Could you call him over?"

Ye Hao let out an "oh," "So God General Lin is interested in meeting my great-grandson? My great-grandson is truly a dragon among men."

Lin Moyu's eyes held a hint of amusement, "I have no interest. I can send him on his way and shatter your thoughts."

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