The warehouse is strictly managed, but who would have thought that I had the skills to replace the original with the fake? When it comes to making fake rare metals, no one is better than me.

Others can't bring in storage soul guides, but I have no problem. Where's the deposit? Also, please take another look at the bill, right?"

As the middle-aged man surnamed Li spoke, he took out a neatly folded sheet from his pocket and handed it to Chen An. Chen An then took out a golden card from his bosom. On the card was a tiny gemstone that emitted a faint golden light.
"This is 200,000 gold soul coins, which is the deposit for this transaction. The rest will be paid on delivery."

Chen An took the list, unfolded it carefully, checked the numbers and names one by one, and nodded after confirming that they were correct.

"No problem, that's all. Hurry up and prepare the goods. I'll come to get them tomorrow night at this time. I'll also bring you the remaining 500,000 gold soul coins by then."

"Okay, it's settled." When the middle-aged man surnamed Li heard Chen An's promise, an excited look appeared on his face. He carefully put away the golden card and then sent Chen An out of the yard.

Chen An walked away quickly and disappeared into the narrow alley, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a smug smile.

Han Yu's spiritual clone saw everything and was speechless. Chen An was too greedy.

I just gave him a deposit of 500,000 gold soul coins, but he only gave 200,000 to the shipper.

Moreover, Han Yu also looked at the order just now. The items were correct, the same as the order Chen An gave him, but the price was only half.

In other words, Chen An himself would embezzle half of the 1.4 million gold soul coins in this transaction. This was a typical double-sided scam.

However, Han Yu also achieved his goal, this place was exactly what he was looking for.

Having given up on tracking Chen An, Han Yu's spiritual clone quietly followed the middle-aged man surnamed Li and continued to investigate...

On the competition side, after a long battle, there are only four teams left, namely the Snow Demon Sect, the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy, the Holy Spirit Sect, and the Tianlong Sect.

The competition is now nearing its end, and the air is filled with tension and anticipation.

In recent days, the atmosphere in Mingdu has continued to heat up, like a powder keg about to be ignited.

The Continental Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition is about to enter the semi-finals. This highly anticipated competition is of great concern to everyone.

At the same time, the Mingdu Soul Mentor Elite Competition organized by the three major underground forces is about to usher in the three-way finals. This competition, which allows people to participate in betting, has also attracted the attention of countless people.

In the streets and alleys of Mingdu, whether in teahouses or taverns, people were discussing the two games enthusiastically.

There is no doubt that the Continental Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition is more attractive. After all, it is the highest level soul master competition on the continent.

However, the gambling nature of underground competitions also attracts many spectators. After all, who doesn’t want to make a small fortune while watching exciting competitions?

It can be said that these two competitions made Mingdu the focus of the entire continent. Countless people flocked to this city, which also brought huge wealth to the three major forces.

As for how much benefit the three major forces have gained from this, perhaps only they themselves know.

The highly anticipated semi-final matchups for the Continental Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition have also been announced.

In the morning, the Tianlong Sect faced off against the powerful Sun and Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy.

In the afternoon, the Snow Demon Sect faced off against the mysterious Holy Spirit Sect.

Both games are full of highlights. The collision between Tianlongmen and Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy is undoubtedly a strong confrontation and it is exciting to look forward to.

But what people are really looking forward to is the match between the Snow Demon Sect and the Holy Spirit Sect in the afternoon.

The Snow Demon Sect and the Holy Spirit Sect, both teams are full of mystery. Until now, they have not shown their full strength to the world, which has also aroused people's strong curiosity.

Especially the Holy Spirit Sect, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is a team composed of evil soul masters. Evil soul masters are taboo existences!

But in terms of public opinion, the Sun-Moon Empire has been suppressing discussions about the Holy Spirit Sect with a tough attitude.

Since the Sun-Moon Empire dared to allow the Holy Spirit Sect to participate in the competition, it must have something to rely on.

Therefore, in Mingdu, openly discussing the Holy Spirit Sect has even become a taboo.

But even so, everyone has a scale in their hearts: How powerful does an evil soul master sect have to be to be able to represent the Sun Moon Empire in such an important competition?
If they finally win the championship, where will the face of the Sun-Moon Empire be placed?
At the very least, this will become a stain in the history of the Continental High-level Soul Master Elite Competition that can never be erased.

So, what was Xu Tianran thinking at the time?

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Sun-Moon Empire, the ambitious and powerful Xu Tianran, firmly believes in one truth: history is written by the victors.

As long as the continent can be unified in the end, all the stains in the process will be covered up by the glory of victory.

It was precisely based on this almost paranoid belief that he dared to ignore the domestic opposition and insisted on letting the Holy Spirit Sect represent the Sun and Moon Empire in the war.

Of course, the Sun-Moon Empire was not a monolithic entity. Regarding allowing an evil soul master sect to fight on behalf of the empire, voices of opposition emerged from both the government and the public, including strong protests from some high-ranking officials.

However, under Xu Tianran's iron-fisted approach, these dissenting voices were ultimately ruthlessly suppressed.

With the secret support of the Holy Spirit Church, Xu Tianran ruthlessly eliminated several of the most fiercely opposing forces, and suppressed all opposing voices with blood and fear.

Since then, the registration process for the Holy Spirit Sect has been smooth, and it has officially become a member of the All-Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition representing the Sun-Moon Empire.

However, the people have sharp eyes, and the notoriety of evil soul masters has long been deeply rooted in people's hearts. No one will have a good impression of an evil soul master sect.

Therefore, in the upcoming semi-final, almost everyone placed their hopes on the Snow Demon Sect, hoping that they could stop the Holy Spirit Sect.

The Snow Demon Sect had shown its great strength in previous matches, defeating many powerful enemies one after another, especially the match against Shrek Academy, which showed their strength to the fullest. In the minds of many viewers, the Snow Demon Sect was like a bottomless treasure, and every match would show amazing new tactics and new abilities, which was breathtaking.

Can they create another miracle, defeat the powerful Holy Spirit Sect, and ultimately win the championship?
No one knows the answer, but everyone is expecting a miracle to happen.

After all, the Snow Demon Sect is the last hope on the continent. If even they cannot stop the Holy Spirit Sect, then the Holy Spirit Sect's victory will become an unstoppable trend.

Therefore, in the dark, countless pairs of eyes were watching this game, and they were all praying silently, hoping that the Snow Demon Sect could defeat evil and bring light to the continent.

In this atmosphere, the semi-finals of the Continental Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition finally kicked off.

On this day, the sky of Mingdu was overcast, and the heavy clouds seemed to be pressing down on the ground. The air was so stuffy that it was suffocating, and people felt uneasy for no reason. Such weather seemed to indicate that a storm was about to come.

If it were normal, most people would choose to stay at home and avoid going out in such weather. However, today is completely different.

Early in the morning, the streets and alleys of Mingdu were crowded with people. They gathered from all directions with only one goal: to reach the venue of the Continental Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition.

In order to cope with this once-in-a-century event, the army of the Sun-Moon Empire began to maintain order around the competition venue from early morning to prevent accidents such as trampling.

The crowd watching the game today was more turbulent than ever before, like a black ocean that stretched to the end of the field of vision. People were crowded and shoulder to shoulder, and everyone's face was filled with anticipation and excitement.

In order to witness this ultimate showdown with their own eyes, the audience surrounded the competition stage in three layers inside and outside, and the noise was deafening.

People who were far away from the competition stage had to use binoculars to barely see the contestants on the stage. Even so, it could not stop their enthusiasm for watching the game.

The four teams entered the venue one after another under the watchful eyes of the crowd. They walked with steady steps and firm and confident eyes.

In order to get to where they are today, they have gone through countless challenges and tests, and finally stood out and stood on the final stage.

For them, being able to reach the semi-finals is already a great honor, but there is only one winner in the end. Who will eventually win the championship and become the focus of everyone's attention?
The answer to this question will be revealed today. The players of the Snow Demon Sect walked into the competition venue amid the cheers of the audience. They looked around sharply, looking for the opponent.

Meng Hongchen saw Han Yu walking at the front of the team at a glance, and a look of surprise immediately appeared on her face.

Han Yu also noticed Meng Hongchen's gaze. He smiled slightly and gave Meng Hongchen a friendly gesture.

Meng Hongchen couldn't contain his excitement and wanted to get up and walk over, but was stopped by Xiao Hongchen beside him.

"Sister, be careful, this is a competition." Xiao Hongchen reminded in a low voice.

Meng Hongchen then realized her own gaffe. She sat back reluctantly, but her eyes couldn't help but drift towards Han Yu from time to time.

On the other side, the members of the Holy Spirit Sect also arrived at the competition venue. Walking in the front was Tang Ya, who was tall and had a cool temperament. Behind her followed seven members. They all wore black cloaks that wrapped their bodies tightly so that their faces could not be seen clearly.

Huo Yuhao also hid himself completely.

The members of the Snow Demon Sect team walked with steady steps and came to the rest area prepared for them.

Wherever his eyes reached, it was the direction where the Holy Spirit Sect's team was located. There was a cold and gloomy atmosphere in the air, and glances like poisonous snakes, filled with viciousness and hostility, kept sweeping over.

Huo Yuhao slightly turned sideways and calmly avoided these hostile gazes, but he was secretly alert in his heart.

He knew that these evil soul masters were ruthless and not kind, and he had to be vigilant at all times to deal with emergencies. Han Yu glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "When we face the Holy Spirit Sect later, everyone must be careful and cautious, and don't take it lightly.

Winning or losing is important, but your safety is the most important thing. "Yuan Gungun nodded solemnly, indicating that he understood. Although he was confident in himself, he did not dare to be careless in the face of the treacherous evil soul master.

Those guys in the Holy Spirit Sect are best at conspiracies and vicious means. If you are not careful, you may be doomed.

Thinking of this, Yuan Gungun couldn't help but clench his fists, and secretly made up his mind that he must not let Han Yu down, and certainly not let his companions fall into danger.

Han Yu's eyes swept across everyone's faces, taking in every subtle change in their expressions, and a trace of worry arose in his heart.

He knew that his companions were all proud and arrogant people who were eager to prove themselves in the competition, but facing the evil soul master, blindly pursuing victory would only put themselves in danger.

He must make his partners understand that the meaning of this game is not just about winning or losing, but also about protecting their companions and protecting the justice and beliefs in their hearts.

After being repaired overnight, the competition stage has returned to its former glory and is even more solid than before.

In order to prepare for this highly anticipated semi-final, the Royal Soul Guide Academy of the Sun-Moon Empire spared no effort. Not only did they recast the surface of the competition stage, they also thickened the steel plate and even strengthened and upgraded the defensive soul guide shields.

All of this was done to prevent accidents during the competition and ensure the safety of the contestants and spectators. Around the wide competition field, 20,000 fully armed Sun-Moon Empire soldiers surrounded the entire competition field like a steel wall.

They were dressed in silver-white armor, holding sharp swords and guns, and looking around sharply. No slight movement could escape their eyes.

The army of the Sun-Moon Empire was known for its strict discipline, and these soldiers were the elite among the elite. They were like silent guardians, guarding the order and dignity of the competition.

On the high podium, covered with soft golden silk, Xu Tianran, wearing the golden robes exclusive to the prince, sat in the center.

His handsome face exuded an innate nobility, and his every move displayed royal majesty. However, there was a hint of sinisterness in his deep eyes that was hard to fathom.

Behind him were neatly lined up civil and military officials, dressed in all kinds of gorgeous official uniforms. They looked serious and respectful, staring straight ahead, quietly waiting for the competition to begin.

On Xu Tianran's left was still the mysterious national teacher wearing a black robe with his face hidden under a hood. He exuded a powerful aura that was difficult to ignore, making people dare not approach him easily.

On the right side of Xu Tianran sat a charming woman, who was Xu Tianran’s beloved concubine, Juzi. (End of this chapter)