URBAN VILLAIN SYSTEM

Chapter 143: Golden Heir Tournament

Hurried footsteps echoed rapidly from the entrance of the meeting hall.

The moment the gigantic doors opened completely, the gathered family heads completely forgot their status and prestige.

Even the leaders of minor clans pushed themselves aggressively toward the front, afraid that their voices would not be heard by the Octopus House Masters.

The atmosphere instantly turned chaotic.

The Chinese Ming Clan Head was the first to shout loudly even before properly entering the hall.

"Please don’t ignore the smaller families! My family has a genius who defeated fifteen Peak Grandmasters at once! You must give him an opportunity to enter the World Tree Blessing!"

Like a spark igniting dry grass, countless voices exploded immediately afterward.

"My grandson is only Sixteen and already at Peak Grandmaster rank!"

"Our tribe protected the western martial borders for thirty years! The Octopus Organization cannot abandon loyal supporters!"

"My disciple possesses rare bloodline talent!"

"The Brazilian Silver Family requests at least three guaranteed slots!"

Within moments, the massive meeting hall transformed into a noisy fish market. Everyone shouted over one another desperately. Nobody wanted to lose this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

BOOOOOOM!!!

Suddenly, a terrifying wave of vibrating life energy swept across the hall.

The ground trembled slightly... The voices instantly stopped.

Academy Master Da Vinci slowly lowered his hand with an irritated expression.

"If all of you continue barking like street dogs... then leave the hall immediately."

The noise froze instantly... Several family heads awkwardly lowered their heads.

Just then, Imperial British Family Head Jamie Smith stepped forward proudly with both hands behind his back.

"Don’t forget how much the Imperial Family supports the Octopus Organization every year," Jamie declared loudly. "We pay enormous amounts of taxes, military resources, and strategic support."

He slowly swept his gaze across the House Masters. "For that reason alone... you should not abandon the hand supporting your organization during its time of need. The Imperial Family demands at least twenty percent of the World Tree Blessing spots. Otherwise... I will not sit quietly."

The hall instantly erupted again.

"What? Twenty percent?!"

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"That’s robbery!"

"The Imperial Family wants to monopolize everything!"

Several smaller family heads became furious immediately. Even some larger factions frowned unhappily.

As the arguments nearly spiraled out of control again, Clark Family Head Rion Clark finally stepped forward calmly.

Unlike Jamie Smith’s arrogance, Rion first respectfully bowed slightly toward Master Long.

"Senior Long." Only after greeting him properly did Rion continue. "By now, everyone here understands the seriousness of the situation. So rather than arguing endlessly, please tell us your final decision."

"How do you intend to distribute the limited spots for the World Tree Blessing? We will all respect your judgment." Rion’s calm tone immediately stabilized the atmosphere slightly.

Silence slowly spread afterward. Now... Everyone’s attention landed upon one person only. Master Long.

The ancient old man slowly stood up from his seat while leaning lightly against the black wooden cane. Despite his frail appearance, the entire hall instantly became silent. Nobody dared interrupt him.

Master Long slowly looked across the gathered family heads before speaking calmly.

"This World Tree Blessing is different. There are rumors about a Dream Realm. Possibly even inheritance traces beyond our current martial civilization."

Several people immediately became excited after hearing those words again.

But Master Long raised one hand, silencing them immediately.

"Do not celebrate too early. I personally believe this World Tree Blessing is extremely dangerous. The survival rate may be lower than any previous blessing in history."

The hall became heavy instantly afterward. Several family heads exchanged nervous looks silently.

Then Master Long continued... "That is exactly why... after discussion with all Octopus House Masters, we reached one collective decision." He paused briefly. "We will send only the strongest Peak Grandmasters of the younger generation. And strength can only be decided through battle."

The atmosphere immediately became tense again.

Several clever family heads already guessed the answer before he announced it fully.

Master Long slowly spoke the final words... "There will be a tournament! The Golden Heir tournament!"

BOOOOOOM!!!

The hall instantly exploded into commotion.

"A tournament?!"

"No reserved spots?!"

"Impossible!"

Master Long ignored the chaos and continued calmly:

"This time not a single spot will be reserved for any family."

Every word struck like thunder.

"Every single spot for the World Tree Blessing must be earned personally. Not through family backing... Not through political influence. And not through hidden arrangements."

Master Long continued speaking seriously. "I will personally oversee the distribution process. Only the strongest Peak Grandmasters of the younger generation deserve entry."

Immediately afterward, Jamie Smith stepped forward again angrily.

"If talent alone decides everything... then what about major families like ours?!" The Imperial King’s expression looked extremely ugly now. "We continuously support the martial community! We spend enormous resources maintaining order! Why should the larger factions continue supporting the Octopus Organization if we receive no advantages?!"

His voice grew sharper. "At minimum, you should consider the influence and responsibility carried by the larger ruling families!"

Several powerful family leaders immediately supported him.

The Nigerian Baku Family stood up. "So the smaller factions receive equal treatment despite contributing nothing?!"

"This decision unfairly punishes the stronger organizations." The Brazilian Silver Family leader also joined in protest.

For several moments, the atmosphere grew tense again.

Then Master Long calmly nodded once.

"We already considered that issue. That is why rewards will exist based on tournament ranking. The number one winner will receive thirty additional spots for their family, clan, or sect."

Shock spread instantly. ’Thirty spots?!’

Even several Supreme Warriors outside the hall slightly reacted inwardly.

Master Long continued calmly: "The second-place winner receives twenty. The third-place winner receives ten."

Murmurs spread rapidly across the hall afterward.

This changed everything completely. Suddenly, the competition became far more valuable for the larger families again.

Master Long slowly raised his cane afterward.

"As for all remaining participants, ranking alone decides qualification. One qualified spot per person."

He looked directly toward Jamie Smith afterward. "So raise your younger generation properly. If your geniuses are truly superior, then your families will naturally gain more spots."

Jamie Smith’s expression finally relaxed slightly afterward. In fact... He secretly felt delighted. Because he firmly believed his eldest son Mark Smith could crush the younger generation competition entirely.

Meanwhile, Rion Clark’s expression became slightly complicated. Unlike Jamie, he wasn’t fully confident about Tony and Leo securing top rankings against the entire world’s Peak Grandmasters.

Master Long slowly struck his cane against the ground once more.

"The World Tree Blessing opens in thirteen days. The tournament begins exactly seven days from now at sunrise in the Nine Lotus Academy."

The atmosphere instantly became heated again. Many family heads immediately began calculating preparation strategies inwardly.

Master Long’s final words carried terrifying pressure afterward.

"Let this be absolutely clear. The Octopus Organization will tolerate no illegal methods. No assassinations... No manipulation of weaker families. Everyone is free to participate fairly."

His ancient eyes slowly swept across the hall. "And if I discover anyone breaking these rules... I will personally take action myself."

The entire hall instantly became silent again. Nobody doubted his words.

Even Jamie Smith immediately lowered his head respectfully afterward.

Soon, the official decision became finalized.

The martial world’s greatest young generation tournament would begin in seven days.

And the winners would enter the World Tree Blessing. One by one, the family heads slowly began leaving the hall with complicated expressions.

Some looked excited... Some are nervous... Some already planned secret training methods.

Meanwhile, the Octopus Organization immediately began assigning responsibilities for the upcoming tournament.

Barrier formations... Security... Broadcast systems... Anti-assassination measures. Everything needed preparation immediately.

Amidst the chaos... Academy Master Da Vinci quietly slipped away from the meeting hall alone.

His expression looked unusually serious now. Because unlike the others... He wasn’t heading toward preparation meetings.

Instead... He urgently needed to meet someone urgently before the tournament began.