The initiator was convinced that the Invincible Dugu was somewhere in the area. However, calling out to him didn’t provoke any response.

“Don’t worry, my Master isn’t right here,” Yang Qi said. “But he’s aware of every move and action you initiators make.” Yang Qi chuckled inwardly, aware that he had this initiator completely duped.

It was now obvious that a whole group of initiators were plotting against him. Considering that he knew exactly what they were after, he decided that instead of feigning politeness and compliance, he would just challenge them outright. Unfortunately, he could only take on one of them in a fight, not all of them. Therefore, his best bet was to sow division amongst them, a method he had used on other occasions in the Titan Emperor Collegium.

The initiator remained silent for a long moment, then said, “I underestimated you, boy. However, that conspiracy theory of yours is all wrong. As a student here, you’re required to provide contributions to the collegium.”

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