Chapter 1053: You Only See The First Layer

Xiong Zhong's voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, but his tone was filled with nothing but doubt!

"Didn't you say there were no experts on Cloud Star?"

"I've been completely screwed by you! Where on earth did you get this false information from?"

"With your level of strength, you're just a laborer in front of them. I, your son, probably barely qualify as a laborer. It seems like the Cloud Star Center is starting at the Saint level!"

"Here on Shadow Island, the two of us father and son are nothing but insignificant nobodies!"

Xiong Fen's face was filled with embarrassment, and he remained silent the entire time, his head lowered.

Taking the opportunity to wipe his sweat, he discreetly glanced around.

The young men carrying bricks all had Saint-level cultivation, their auras hidden extremely well, but they couldn't escape his exceptionally keen perception.

He quietly looked up.

The middle-aged man laying bricks was even more outrageous.

They were all half-step Heavenly Rank, almost on par with him!

As for the other laborers bustling about, they were all Saints without exception. Even the old man sweeping the floor was a Saint!

It really was starting at the Saint level, with not a single beginner in sight.

Damn it!

Xiong Fen gritted his teeth in frustration.

He really wanted to refute his son's words and salvage some dignity as a father, but he couldn't come up with a single reason. All he felt was his old face starting to burn.

What the hell, how is everyone a Saint?!

While he was seething with resentment, his son's words continued.

"And another thing, the tools here are no ordinary items either!"

With that, he quietly pointed to a shovel nearby.

"Dad, take a look at that divine shovel. I can't even discern its grade. It must be at least Saint-rank, if not Heavenly-rank! And those iron knives they're using to lay bricks are no different!"

"Such treasures, and everyone has one!"

Xiong Fen looked around in shock, his eyes widening more and more!

At this sight, even his own heart clenched.

Heavenly-rank...

Every tool in sight, whether it was an ordinary shovel, a brick-laying knife, or even the broom used to sweep away debris, was at least Heavenly-rank!

What kind of terrifying foundation was this?!

"Hiss!"

Even the usually steady Elder Xiong couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath of cold air.

He discreetly glanced around, the light in his eyes continuously flickering, and the look of shock on his face became increasingly apparent, surpassing even his son's.

The father and son stared around in a daze, trembling with fear.

But Xiong Fen's eyes began to flicker with a strange light, shifting from initial terror to a growing excitement, his entire body trembling with anticipation.

"Son!"

"Opportunity, a great opportunity!"

Hearing these familiar words, Xiong Zhong was already filled with doubt!

"Another damn opportunity?"

"Dad, calm down!"

Noticing his son's fearful gaze, Xiong Fen revealed a deep smile.

"Hehe, you're still too young. You can only see the surface, the first layer, but you can't envision the deeper prospects!"

Xiong Zhong's eyes were filled with suspicion.

"Dad, what do you mean?"

The doubt in his eyes was unmistakable; he clearly wouldn't be easily convinced again!

Xiong Fen didn't mind and continued to offer guidance, wearing the expression of a wise and loving father.

"Son, think about it for a moment."

"Saints are everywhere here, and there are many strange things about this place. Even Heavenly-rank isn't rare. And this is just the laborer level. If we go further, wouldn't there be even stronger beings?"

Xiong Zhong nodded cautiously, a glimmer of light in his eyes.

"That's very possible. Saint-level laborers are just the starting point!"

Seeing that his son was beginning to understand, Xiong Fen leaned in closer.

"In that case, have you ever wondered why so many experts are gathered here?"

Xiong Zhong was already stunned, and confusion began to rise in his eyes.

"This... please enlighten me, Father!"

Xiong Fen smiled faintly, the fervor in his eyes now impossible to hide.

"This is where your youth shows. You only see the surface, but you don't delve deeper!"

"Think about it. These Cloud Star natives have such powerful cultivation, yet they're willing to work here as laborers. This means that Shadow Island isn't just the center of things; there must be a great opportunity here, which is why they're willing to lower themselves to do such work!"

Xiong Zhong's eyes widened as if he had just realized something.

Turning to look more closely, he saw his father's eyes beginning to gleam with a sharp light.

"If we can keep going here, forget about the big picture, just reaching the level of a small team leader, when we return to Blue Star, wouldn't we be invincible?"

"At that point, what would the Moon God Pavilion be? Even if the Pavilion Master came, at best, he'd only be at the level of a brick-layer. How could he compare to a team leader? He wouldn't even be in the same league as us!"

"Isn't this a tremendous opportunity? You only see the first layer, but I've already seen the bright future at the fifth layer!"

Hearing this, Xiong Zhong's eyes also began to shine.

"Dad, you're right!"

"If we can become team leaders, what would the Pavilion Master be? Even the entire Blue Star would be beneath us!"

These words were like a splash of cold water, waking Xiong Zhong up. His eyes were filled with excitement and admiration!

"Dad, you truly have foresight. I doubted your judgment earlier; I'm so ashamed!"

Xiong Fen waved his hand with a faint smile, instantly restoring his dignity as a father, his eyes filled with pride and anticipation.

"Hey, what father in the world would blame his son?"

"Son, now that you understand, you must seize this opportunity and never be discouraged like before. This kind of opportunity is something many dream of but never get!"

His words were earnest and heartfelt, and Xiong Zhong's eyes began to sting.

This pot of chicken soup had directly filled him with boiling passion!

"I understand, Father. I will not let you down!"

With a solemn promise, Xiong Zhong no longer felt any trace of fatigue. Even his empty stomach was forgotten, and his entire body felt as if it were burning with fervor, more effective than any stimulant!

Once again, he pushed the cart, speeding like the wind!

Seeing his son's high morale, Xiong Fen also shed tears of emotion, sweating profusely as he carried bricks!

In the blink of an eye.

The father and son were like men possessed, working with fiery enthusiasm, their hair flying and sweat pouring down like rain, sparks flying from their feet!

The other workers were dumbfounded, a look of apprehension on their faces.

"Hiss, these two newcomers are really something!"

From the terrifying work ethic of the father and son, they sensed a malicious undercurrent of competition.

Gritting their teeth, the workers also put in their utmost effort!

In no time, the construction site was filled with dust, and even ordinary Saints couldn't keep up with the pace. It was a scene of relentless, almost fanatical labor!

Not far away.

Watching this absurdly intense scene, the team leader stood in the wind, utterly bewildered.

"Good heavens, is confinement really this effective? Maybe I should lock them up a few more times in the future..."