Jiang Chen knew what the first prime meant. The Flora Sacred Land’s affectations hinted at ulterior motives. Clearly, it also wanted to become the leader of the sacred land alliance.

However, he believed that a few inconsequential gifts during this selection of geniuses wouldn’t ultimately help it to win the leadership.  

The fact that it was openly courting them with lavish presents and promises was far too eye-catching for its strategy to have any success. It was equally likely that it would become the psychological enemy of the other sacred lands.

“Elder Ziju, I’m not so sure we should take such an elevated stance during this drafting...