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Lin Yi remained silent, deep in thought, analyzing the situation before him.

How did the Grandmaster know that he possessed a special gem? Lin Yi had almost never shown that gem to anyone else, only to the Ancient One.

Moreover, the Celestial Venerable was willing to exchange so many precious items, and even promised to ensure Blue Star's safe withdrawal from the competition. On the surface, this seemed like a worthwhile deal: three treasures at least at the primordial level of the universe, plus a promise of Blue Star's safety.

But this made Lin Yi even more wary. What was so special about this gem that made the Celestial Venerable Gao Tianzun offer such a high price?

Furthermore, his final condition was that after the transaction was completed, Lin Yi must leave this universe and never return.

Could this be his true purpose? To stop interfering with this universe? Is it his will, or the will of the two entities within this universe?

Lin Yi remained silent for a long time, and the smile on Gao Tianzun's face gradually stiffened as he impatiently tapped his scepter with his fingers.

Tony, Steve, and Clint remained silent, exchanging glances for a long time. Lin Yi's silence for so long indicated that there was something seriously wrong with the deal.

After waiting a while longer, just as the Celestial Venerable was about to speak, Lin Yi spoke up, "Do you know what this gem is? You want to exchange it for three things?"

The Celestial Venerable narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing the probing in Lin Yi's words.

"Of course I know," the Grandmaster said with a smile. "It's just an energy source similar to the Infinity Stones, possessing almost limitless energy, but without the special abilities of the Infinity Stones."

His eyes darted around, and the Celestial Venerable added, "Oh, right, its energy is very pure, it can calm the user's mind, that's all. Also, I need to correct one point, it's not three treasures. If Mr. Lin wishes, he can freely choose other levels of treasures. However, there are only so many treasures born in the primordial universe, so Mr. Lin can only choose three."

Lin Yi secretly curled his lip, not believing a single word.

A clean energy source, and you'd trade so many things for it? Only a fool would believe that.

Seemingly finding the conditions appealing to Lin Yi, the Celestial Venerable no longer displayed the phantom images of the treasures this time, but instead reached out and pushed, taking some treasures into his hands.

A terrifying power immediately swept through this space. "Look, that gem may be useful to you, but its effect is limited. Why not exchange it for something more practical? Any one of my treasures can make you roam freely throughout the universe."

"For example, this Celestial armor can withstand a star explosion and contains primordial chaos energy, granting you the ability to even rewrite parts of reality. While the Reality Stone can also do this, it reverts to its original state once its energy supply is cut off, but this..."

"I refuse." Lin Yi picked at his ear, interrupting the High Celestial Venerable's demonstration with a hint of impatience.

"Walking around like a madman? What a load of rubbish! With these abilities, plus Roloronat's Rebooting Array, I could walk around like a madman in any universe. Why would I need your tattered Celestial Armor? Wearing it makes me look like a giant water bucket."

The smile on Gao Tianzun's face froze, and his gaze toward Lin Yi turned cold.

"Say it again?"

"What, are you deaf? I said, I don't agree to the exchange." Lin Yi's expression was calm, his tone tinged with sarcasm. "Do you really think I don't know what power this gem has, that you can trade it for something so little?"

In fact, Lin Yi really didn't know, but that doesn't stop others from not knowing that he didn't know either.

As expected, the Celestial Venerable's face darkened, and he slowly stood up: "Impossible, you couldn't possibly know about this gem..."

Seemingly realizing he had let something slip, the Celestial Master stopped abruptly and changed the subject: "Fine, I gave you the best conditions and the most respectful attitude, but you don't seem to appreciate it."

"Lin Yi, from the distant universe, do you know the consequences of refusing me?" The tip of the Grandmaster's scepter began to glow. His scepter possessed a function similar to the judgment stick of the Time Administration Bureau, capable of dissolving any life form that came into contact with it.

Is this the start of showing off?

Lin Yi didn't get up; he even yawned and leaned back, appearing very relaxed.

"Tell me what the consequences will be."

His guards on this planet are nothing special; they might be world-destroying figures on other planets, but they're not much of a threat to Lin Yi.

The Celestial Venerable stared at him, then suddenly laughed—a laugh born of anger.

"Fine, since you refuse to make a deal, I'll show you the price of refusing me."

He turned to an executive behind him and instructed, "Notify all executives to adjust the final race track. Make that blue planet in the Fiery Solar System one of the stars the track must pass through. I want all the participating cars to pass through its core."

The executive nodded: "Yes, Master."

"Wait!" Clint couldn't help but stand up. "Are you crazy? That would mean Earth would..."

"What will happen?" The Grandmaster turned to look at him, his eyes cold. "Will it explode? Will it disintegrate? So what? It's just an ordinary life-bearing planet. How many planets have been destroyed in the competitions I've organized?"

After speaking, the Grandmaster looked at Lin Yi again. It was an honor for him to even acknowledge Clint's words. "Even if you win the match, I can repair Earth, but the lives lost cannot be brought back. What will your teammates think of you then? What will the people of Earth think of you?"

"They will be watching you from the dimension of the dead; you are the one who caused all of this!"

Clint clenched his fists, about to say something, but Tony pulled him back. Steve also pressed on Clint's shoulder, signaling him to calm down.

The three looked at Lin Yi, ready to see how he would respond, but they found that Lin Yi's expression was very strange, and his eyes were even stranger. The way he looked at Gao Tianzun was exactly like watching a clown perform.

"Are you threatening me?" He had originally thought the Grandmaster would come up with his scepter and try to poke him, but this was all?

"You can think that way," the Celestial Venerable sneered.

Lin Yi pursed his lips and chuckled, "Bu'er, why do you think I would care about life in this universe?"

The Celestial Venerable was taken aback.

"I came to this universe only to handle some matters, and I'll leave once I'm done. Participating in the competition is just a way for me to acquire some trivial toys. You're using this to... threaten me?"

Steve almost couldn't hold back his words, but Tony held him down forcefully.

The Celestial Venerable stared at Lin Yi, trying to find any trace of lying on his face, but he couldn't find any; Lin Yi's expression was too calm.

A few seconds later, the Grandmaster laughed.

"Good, very good." He clapped his hands as he spoke. "Since you don't care, then so be it. Executive Officer, get ready. Today I want to see Blue Star pierced through, made into part of the racetrack. Remember to broadcast the footage live; I want Mr. Lin Yi to witness Blue Star being pierced with his own eyes!"

"Yes!" The executive turned to leave.

"Wait!" Lin Yi suddenly spoke up.

The Celestial Venerable's eyes lit up. He felt he had made the right bet.