From the Metropolis to the Strongest in the Cosmos

Across the entire plaza, Zheng Qian’s furious words reached everyone’s ears.

Conflicts were natural among Cultivators. But as long as no one was killed, no one would interfere, even if someone was severely injured.

Hearing Zheng Qian’s furious threat, Li Yang remained calm and said, ”Zheng Qian, your son said something similar just a moment ago, and look what happened to him. Now you’re saying it. I’m very much looking forward to seeing what happens to you.”

He had guessed Zheng Yi’s identity earlier, and now that he’d heard Shao Jie say Zheng Qian’s name, he was certain.

”Hmph! You sharp-tongued brat!”

Seeing Li Yang still acting so defiant, Zheng Qian grew even more furious. But with Shao Jie present, he could only suppress his frustration and resentment. He snorted coldly and said, ”I hope you can still be this calm the next time we meet.”

He picked up his son, turned, and left.

Watching Zheng Qian leave with Zheng Yi, the surrounding crowd drew a collective deep breath. They hadn’t expected things to turn out this way.

In their eyes, Li Yang had no trump cards, yet he had emerged completely unscathed.

Still, their gazes held a hint of pity for him.

Li Yang had gotten away unscathed this time because a King Level consul from the Celestial Origin Palace had suddenly appeared and forbidden any fighting. He had escaped this once.

But they had all heard Zheng Qian’s parting words.

The next time they met, there was no way Zheng Qian would let Li Yang off! And those were the words of a Celestial Level Cultivator!

And behind Zheng Qian stood a King Level Cultivator!

On the field, Li Yang’s expression was calm. ’So,’ he thought, analyzing Shao Jie’s words, ’it seems Cultivators can fight each other, and no one cares even if someone gets seriously hurt.’

He still didn’t know much about the world of Cultivators.

”Li Yang.”

As he was thinking, Shao Jie, who was standing nearby, looked over at him with a smile. ”Come with me for a moment.”

Li Yang nodded. He glanced at Zhou Yao, who was watching from a short distance with a worried expression, gave her a slight nod, and then followed Shao Jie.

As soon as Li Yang and Shao Jie’s figures vanished from sight, the entire plaza erupted in an uproar.

”Unbelievable. After all that, Li Yang is completely fine.”

”That’s only because a King Level Cultivator from the Celestial Origin Palace happened to show up. Without him, Zheng Qian would have definitely attacked Li Yang.”

”He was lucky to get away this time. There’s no hope for him next time.”

”Who knows? Maybe Li Yang has another ace up his sleeve.”

The crowd in the plaza chattered among themselves.

The events that had unfolded in such a short time had undoubtedly left everyone unsettled.

...

”Yaoyao, that Li Yang is actually a Cultivator? You’re his classmate, did you know?” Zhou Xiaoyun couldn’t help but ask as she looked at Zhou Yao.

Beside her, Zhou Tiantao also couldn’t resist asking Zhou Yao about Li Yang.

”I don’t know.” Zhou Yao shook her head. Today was the first time she had seen Li Yang display his power.

Zhou Xiaoyun continued her questioning. As for Zhou Tiantao, after a couple of questions and seeing he wasn’t getting anywhere, he gave a solemn warning. ”Yaoyao, no matter what Li Yang’s situation is, you absolutely cannot have any more contact with him. Even if you have some sort of relationship, you must sever it completely! Li Yang has now thoroughly offended the Zheng family. They have a Celestial Level and a King Level Cultivator, and since Li Yang is also a Cultivator, there’s no question how a fight between them will end.”

Zhou Tiantao was deeply troubled. His niece, Zhou Yao, had truly made a grave mistake.

The Zhou family didn’t have a single Cultivator. Could they possibly withstand the fallout from this?

’Sigh, the old man is going to be furious,’ Zhou Tiantao thought, his face clouded with worry. He started making a call to report the situation to the Zhou family’s patriarch.

He could already imagine it: Zhou Yao and Zhou Xiaoyun would both be punished, and as the one leading the Zhou family’s delegation this time, his punishment would surely be even greater.

...

Meanwhile, in another part of the plaza, Zhao Kun’s expression was constantly shifting.

”Haha, Zhao Kun, congratulations on your nephew becoming a Cultivator.”

A middle-aged man approached Zhao Kun, a wide grin on his face.

But at the sound of his laughter, Zhao Kun just snorted coldly.

This middle-aged man was Zhang Yang, the same person who had deliberately spoken up earlier. His family and the Zheng family were involved in many of the same business sectors, making them fierce competitors with a poor relationship.

It sounded like congratulations, but who didn’t know the truth? Li Yang had just revealed his power and severely injured both Zheng Yi and Lin Yan. While satisfying to watch, it meant Li Yang had now thoroughly offended the Zheng family.

Judging by Zheng Qian’s furious parting words, no one doubted that he would attack Li Yang the moment they met again.

’Haha, the Zhao family has always wanted to associate with a Cultivator. They failed over twenty years ago, and now, not only have they failed again, but they’ve also earned the enmity of a family with a King Level member!’ Zhang Yang thought, inwardly delighted.

’Even though Li Yang’s relationship with the Zhao family isn’t great, the fact remains that his mother, Zhao Rou, is a Zhao. More than twenty years ago, the relationship between the Zheng family, the Zhao family, and Zhao Rou was already delicate. And now, Li Yang has severely injured Zheng Yi. The Zheng family’s hatred for Li Yang will surely extend to the Zhao family as well.’

After offering his ”congratulations” and seeing the ugly look on Zhao Kun’s face, Zhang Yang walked away feeling pleased with himself.

Zhao Kun was left standing alone. Few people around him even bothered to greet him anymore.

Everyone present was sharp. Seeing that the Zhao family had offended the Zheng family, they knew it was best to keep their distance.

’How is this possible? How could Li Yang possibly be a Cultivator?’ Zhao Kun’s expression flickered between anger and disbelief.

’Li Guohai is an ordinary person, and Zhao Rou has no Talent for cultivation. So how could Li Yang be so powerful?’

After a long moment of shifting expressions, Zhao Kun dialed Zhao Qianxing’s number.

In a short span of time, things had become incredibly complicated. He had to give Zhao Qianxing a full report.

”Hello,” Zhao Qianxing’s voice came through the phone.

”Dad, Li Yang just came out of his room. Zheng Yi confronted him, and Li Yang suddenly revealed he’s a Cultivator. He kicked Zheng Yi and severely injured him with a single blow. Even Lin Yan, the Middle Profound Level expert with Zheng Yi, was no match for him. Then Zheng Yi’s father, Zheng Qian, showed up and was about to attack Li Yang, but a King Level expert from the Celestial Origin Palace happened to be here. He stopped the fight and said they could only battle in a designated area for Cultivators...”

Not daring to hide a single detail, Zhao Kun quickly recounted what had happened.

On the other end of the line, Zhao Qianxing had been prepared to hear from Zhao Kun about the conflict between Zheng Yi and Li Yang.

He had previously instructed Zhao Kun to stay out of it. No matter what Zheng Yi did to Li Yang, Zhao Kun was not to say a word and was to completely distance himself from Li Yang.

To Zhao Qianxing, the interests of the Zhao family were paramount.

He knew exactly how powerful a family with a King Level Cultivator was!

But as he listened to Zhao Kun’s report, even Zhao Qianxing’s perpetually calm expression changed again and again.