"Haha, I suspect this kid is from Zimbabwe. One yuan from our Huaxia is equivalent to forty trillion of theirs. No wonder he doesn't even care about a hundred billion," someone joked.
"This kid really knows how to show off; it's hilarious," another chimed in.
The others joined in, mocking Jiang Chen without restraint. It was no surprise they reacted this way; after all, what Jiang Chen said was unimaginable for ordinary people like them. A hundred billion was indeed nothing to Jiang Chen, but for the average person, it was a sum they could never hope to earn in several lifetimes. They felt justified in thinking that Jiang Chen was just bragging.
Jiang Chen ignored their remarks and turned to Liu Zhi and Liang Hong. "Since you two want to team up, just follow me once we reach the island. With me around, you don't need to worry; just treat this as a vacation."
Upon hearing Jiang Chen's words, Liu Zhi and Liang Hong were taken aback but felt a surge of excitement. Although they didn't believe that Jiang Chen could win the game alone, having a boy on their team made them feel a bit more secure.
"Kid, I hope you can stay this calm when the game starts," sneered a few people sitting nearby.
The journey continued in silence, and seven days later, on a clear morning, the cruise ship docked at a large island lush with tropical trees.
During these days, Jiang Chen had been quite relaxed, practicing on the cruise ship. The Spiritual Energy in the ocean was far more abundant than on land. Once he entered his cultivation state, even seven years would feel like just a moment.
In contrast to Jiang Chen's calmness, everyone else was tense. On the deck, everyone gathered with heavy expressions. Liu Zhi and Liang Hong stood closely beside Jiang Chen, looking anxious. However, seeing him at ease helped them relax just a little.
"Everyone, please disembark," said the old foreign man.
With uneasy hearts, the group lined up and slowly made their way off the ship. Jiang Chen followed among them, his gaze surveying the island with apparent interest.
Jiang Chen planned to establish a cultivation Sect on Earth in the future. The location of the Sect was an important consideration; this island seemed quite suitable as it lay in the Pacific Ocean. If he built his Sect here, he could create a powerful Gathering Spirit Formation that would draw upon the Spiritual Energy of the surrounding ocean for nourishment.
However, establishing a Sect at sea felt somewhat isolated, and this location was quite far from Huaxia. After some thought, Jiang Chen decided to set aside that idea for now. The establishment of a Sect would have to wait until the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm opened and the Spiritual Energy on Earth stabilized—talking about it now was premature.
More than a hundred people disembarked from the cruise ship and stood at the island's dock, waiting for further instructions.
"Follow me," said the old man as he began to lead the way.
Jiang Chen and the others obediently followed him; aside from the sounds of their footsteps, no one dared to speak.
The old man guided them through the woods into the heart of the island. The forest here resembled a primeval jungle with towering trees and intertwining vines. Fortunately, there was an asphalt road several meters wide running through it.
Walking along this path gave a sense of tranquility and seclusion that Jiang Chen found quite enjoyable.
After walking for about fifteen minutes, I finally saw an ancient castle at the end of the asphalt road. The castle was covered in dark green vines, clearly showing its age. Even in broad daylight, it gave off an eerie feeling.
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