Chapter 1683


    The East End of the Central Sacred Continent was one of the five superrge trade zones.


    The five superrge trade zones in the east, south, west, north, and center were each controlled by


    one of the top five tradingpanies.


    Splendor, owned by the Lightfoot family, controlled the East End, while Treasure Trove of the Fellowes


    family controlled the West End.


    There was a veryrge area at the East End of the Central Sacred Continent.


    There were towering mountains and precipitous ridges, lush trees, and wild beasts.


    It was the most primitive ecological environment, and countless quaint buildings stood in the center of


    this area.


    This was where the main residence of the Lightfoot family was located.


    Shortly after Cornelius’ death…


    Ding ding ding!


    The nine consecutive loud chimes broke the peace.


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    Noises started to sound in the originally unusually quiet buildingplex.


    “What happened? The family rang the bell nine times in a row. This hasn’t happened for many years.”


    “Who knows? Let’s go quickly! Since the bell rang nine times, something important must have


    happened to the family, and we will know what when we get to the main hallter.”


    “Let’s go! They rang the bell nine times in a row. This is the most urgent convening order for the family.


    Anyone who hears it must rush to the hall as soon as possible no matter what they are doing.”


    Many people began to pour out of the quiet and quaint buildings, and they all rushed toward the main


    hall.


    A man in his thirties was sitting cross-legged on the top floor inside a tower of the main residence of the


    Lightfoot family.


    The nine chimes also woke him up.


    The man opened his eyes, showing a trace of doubt.


    ‘Why did the family issue a convening order now?


    “They even rang it nine times.


    ‘What the hell happened?’


    The man wondered for a moment, but he did not find an answer.


    However, he did not get up and rush to the hall like other members of the Lightfoot family. Instead, he


    continued to close his eyes.


    Not long after, a voice came from outside the door.


    “Master, the family has issued the highest-standard convening order. Something urgent must have


    happened. Do you want to go and see?”


    “I’m at a critical moment now, so I won’t go. You should go and see what happened. After that,e


    back and tell me,” the man replied with his eyes closed.


    “But…”


    “No buts! If any elders in the family ask, just say that I’m at a critical moment of breakthrough and I


    can’t leave. I believe they will understand.”


    “Yes, Master!”


    The people outside the door leave.


    The top floor of the tower fell into silence again.


    This man was Archimedes Lightfoot, the first-in-line heir to the Lightfoot family.


    At the same time, he was also top among the young generation of Star Kingdom.


    Although he was not as good as the top geniuses, he was already considered outstandingpared to


    others.


    If nothing unexpected happened, the next head of the Lightfoot family would almost certainly be him.


    Cornelius was too arrogant out there, but in front of Archimedes, he still had to be respectful.


    Cornelius had always wanted to surpass Archimedes.


    It was a pity that no matter how hard he tried, he still failed.


    Over time, the gap between the two grew farther.


    This dealt a severe blow to Cornelius’ self-confidence.


    Even after so long, Cornelius was still unwilling to give up on the position of head of the family.