As Miao Xiaomiao stood quietly a short distance away, watching the unfolding situation, it was increasingly clear that things were turning unfavorable for "Mo Junye." The entire trajectory of events was being dictated by the Zhan brothers, and a faint shadow of worry finally crossed her eyes.

She understood now; whatever was happening today was likely no mere act of humiliation. They probably intended to leave an indelible mark of failure upon the heart of this Void Body physique owner—a brand that could never be erased.

Their sole objective was to completely destroy the possessor of the Void Body!

Even if they couldn't destroy him outright, they had to completely sever his chance of entering the core of the Misty Illusory Mansion now or in the future! With so many people challenging him simultaneously, many of whom were masters of various arts, how could one person, no matter how incredibly talented or monstrously gifted, possibly triumph over them all? Not to mention, his profound energy cultivation was nearly at the bottom tier among everyone present...

Even setting aside profound energy, even the First Young Master of Nine Nether from ten thousand years ago could never defeat these opponents by defeating them in the very domains where they excelled!

"Young Master Zhan, you've spoken at length, and I still don't understand... You're even more circuitous than your older brother. Just tell me plainly, what exactly do you want?" Jun Moxie finally grew impatient. "Great Genius Mo, I don't care if you're feigning ignorance or genuinely confused. I will tell you plainly: our intention is simple! We demand justice from you, this paramount prodigy of the age!" Zhan Yuchen shouted righteously, "We absolutely cannot allow someone who seemingly materialized out of thin air to arbitrarily plunder everything that rightfully belongs to us! We must take it back! Take back our rights, take back the pursuit of our entire lives!"

"Oh? I understand now. You’re jealous that the seniors of the Illusory Mansion value me. You should have said so earlier instead of making such a fuss! Hahaha..., so, how do you plan to take it back?" Jun Moxie, instead, began to laugh, his eyes showing a look of intense interest as he watched the flushed and agitated Zhan Yushu. He thought this guy was certainly putting on an act; he must be deep into the role now—a true method actor... Then he glanced at Zhan Qingfeng, who remained sitting composedly with a perpetually grim expression, and thought, no wonder the Zhan family holds a significant position in the Illusory Mansion; they indeed have successors. Either one of these two brothers, Zhan Qingfeng and Zhan Yushu before him, was not to be trifled with! Both brothers possessed first-rate intelligence, talent, and cunning depth!

It was a pity that they hadn't channeled such talent toward righteous paths, instead indulging in endless scheming and the struggle for power and profit!

If the Illusory Mansion were ever to collapse in the future, the origin would surely trace back to the Zhan family! These two brothers were both ambitious and capable of becoming great figures! How could two tigers coexist peacefully?!

Looking further at the five or six other youths seated around them, although their expressions were filled with righteous indignation on the surface, their eyes remained perfectly calm...

These young masters from established families were indeed far from simple!

"Great Genius Mo speaks frankly, and since you are so straightforward, we won't make things difficult for you! You are new here, and your profound energy cultivation is low; naturally, we won't compete with you in mere martial force, as that would be crude bullying and unfair.

We disdain engaging in such tasteless matters! Even if we make you lose, we want you to be thoroughly convinced by your defeat!" Zhan Yushu presented himself as upright and reasonable, "But apart from profound techniques, many areas only require diligent effort to achieve considerable success. Look at everyone present; none of them are much older than you, yet they have reached considerable heights in their respective fields; some have even attained the level of a generation's grandmaster in a particular discipline. Their achievements are truly remarkable!"

As he said this, several people among the assembled group showed looks of pride and satisfaction. Yet, their expressions remained composed, as if these accomplishments were not about them—a display of restrained poise...

"Their innate talent is naturally far inferior to the Void Body physique you possess, but they have reached their current achievements through sheer effort. Since you possess the unrivaled Void Body, there is no reason you shouldn't be capable of matching them! But you have effortlessly snatched away the resources they spent their entire lives striving for. That is why we demand a contest with you; this feeling of being stifled is simply unbearable..."

Jun Moxie cursed inwardly: Damn it, if I weren't a transmigrator, wouldn't I be utterly toyed with by you? It was true that each of them had achieved respectable results in their own fields, but this was due to focused dedication! Focusing intently on one thing for ten or twenty years, unless one was as dense as a pig, would naturally yield some results...

But to ask him to simultaneously compete against so many people, each in the area they excelled at the most—wasn't that sheer lunacy? If this wasn't bullying, what was?

Aside from the transmigrator Jun Moxie himself, carrying five thousand years of civilization, perhaps no one from any dynasty past or present could achieve such a feat! He believed that even the true inheritor of the Void Body, the First Young Master of Nine Nether, if resurrected, would simply have to sigh in helplessness when facing such a diverse array of challenges! Of course, if the First Young Master of Nine Nether truly returned, the most likely outcome would be knocking everyone down with a single slap, and if anyone objected? Another slap to kill them all!

The Zhan family's calculation was perfect! Miao Xiaomiao almost spat out a curse! You absolutely must not agree!... "If you agree, it's utter ruin..."

As Zhan Yushu reached this point, Zhan Qingfeng on the side coughed lightly, and Zhan Yushu immediately changed the word "they" in his speech to "we"...

This alteration was minute, almost unnoticeable to the vast majority of people. But Miao Xiaomiao’s expression flickered, and a faint smile touched the corner of Jun Moxie’s lips...

Miao Xiaomiao eyed the brothers warily, her guard strengthening. The sheer, unspoken coordination between these two brothers alone was astonishing!

As the saying goes, one mountain cannot harbor two tigers, and one kingdom cannot accommodate two rulers. Both Zhan Qingfeng and Zhan Yushu were figures of great ambition, yet they could cooperate flawlessly, seamlessly! Clearly, the bond between these two was extraordinarily deep!

This situation seemed simple—brotherhood and affection—but in reality, it was incredibly rare, especially within wealthy families where such harmony was almost unthinkable! The internal strife among the scions of great houses was no less fierce than among royalty! Patricide and fratricide were not uncommon occurrences...

Based on this alone, the Zhan family was a notch above other powerful houses! This was something she had to relay to her grandfather upon their return.

However, Jun Moxie was focused on something else entirely: it seemed the goals of these two brothers within the Misty Illusory Mansion were indeed different! Only then would their ambitions not conflict!

To speak of fraternal affection in a powerful family like this was sheer fantasy!

Since their goals differed, then both of their aims must be clearly defined. One likely coveted the authority within the Misty Illusory Mansion, while the other focused on the Zhan family's main lineage... This was the only possible conclusion Jun Moxie could reach!

Moreover, Jun Moxie was ten-tenths certain his deduction was absolutely correct!

The Zhan family indeed harbored immense ambition!

No wonder they had involved the quota for the Spirit Medicine Garden in this seemingly trivial gamble...

However, if we assume Zhan Qingfeng intended to enter the Spirit Medicine Garden to vie for the position of Garden Master, then Zhan Yushu would be tasked with inheriting the entirety of the Zhan family... But if that were the case, what about the Mansion Master of the Misty Illusory Mansion—the one holding the greatest power? Did the Zhan family have absolutely no ambition for that supreme position?

Jun Moxie wouldn't believe that even if he were beaten to death! So the truth became simpler... but this simple reality made even a cunning old fox like Jun Moxie pause in shock!

Could it be that the Zhan family secretly harbored another peerless genius within their ranks? One whose aptitude, scheming, and wisdom surpassed even Zhan Qingfeng and Zhan Yushu? Someone capable of completely subduing these two clan brothers, both of whom were top-tier in intellect and cunning?! Or perhaps only such a reality could explain the incomprehensible situation before him! Only then would Zhan Qingfeng and Zhan Yushu be willing to step back and defer!

The Zhan family... they are truly formidable...

With a flash of thought, Jun Moxie instantly grasped the entire situation. Looking at Zhan Qingfeng and Zhan Yushu again, his eyes now held a degree of caution!

Tread carefully throughout the world, otherwise, even a supreme hero might capsize in a ditch! Although Jun Moxie always presented a façade of arrogance, looking down upon the world's populace, his inner meticulousness was nearly unparalleled...

During this pause, Zhan Yushu had been volubly laying out the conditions for the contest: "...After you compete with us in every aspect, regardless of the outcome, we will admire you as a true man and acknowledge the status you hold in the Illusory Mansion!"

Acknowledge status? Are you fooling a ghost? Do you even believe that yourself? Jun Moxie felt utterly contemptuous!

No wonder your Zhan family is so preoccupied with me, the possessor of the Void Body, even risking grave consequences to set a trap for Mo Junye. It must be because you fear the Great Genius Mo will seize something you desire, or obstruct your primary objective...

After all, an existence with the Void Body is like a time bomb, capable of suddenly erupting at any moment to become a threat to anyone!

Now, Jun Moxie had finally uncovered the true motive behind the Zhan family's provocation.

Young Master Jun even deduced that beyond their main objective, the Zhan family intended to use this challenge to scout out potential investments among those marginalized disciples, drawing them into the Zhan family’s faction to become their private force!

After this incident, these individuals would inevitably have thoroughly offended the peerless genius "Void Body" Mo Junye, as well as the Sacred Emperor Cao Guofeng and various high-ranking officials of the Illusory Mansion who supported him. Combined with the Zhan family's coercion and enticement, recruiting them into their service would be effortlessly achieved!

This seemingly trivial provocation was, at its core, a brilliant tactic designed to kill several birds with one stone! And every benefit would accrue entirely to the Zhan family! This planning was undoubtedly meticulous... If it were a genuine, newly arrived Void Body owner, the Zhan family's plan would be almost foolproof! Absolutely incapable of failure...