From the Metropolis to the Strongest in the Cosmos

Although the Zhou family had no Cultivators, nor had they befriended any powerful ones, they did have connections with some of the weaker Cultivators.

In exchange for a certain fee, they could obtain information from these Profound Level Cultivators.

Countless major families were watching the expedition to the island, so the Zhou family received news of what transpired there almost immediately.

”Speak,” Zhou Guoyu said solemnly.

Zhou Tianxu didn’t dare waste any time. He quickly reported, ”On the island, Zheng Qian attacked Li Yang. But Li Yang suddenly unleashed the power of a Celestial Level Cultivator, and Zheng Qian was no match for him! Then, Sun Yunqiang, a Late Celestial Level Cultivator, stepped in to help Zheng Qian, but Li Yang still escaped with ease.”

The moment he finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent.

Zhou Guoyu was stunned for a moment before asking in shock, ”You’re saying Li Yang is a Celestial Level Cultivator?”

Because of his connection to Zhou Yao, Zhou Guoyu had grown to deeply resent the name. It was because of Li Yang that the Zhou family had provoked the Zheng family.

’Who knows what the Zheng family is thinking right now? If they’re displeased with us, a single word from them is all it would take for countless people to move against us.’

”Yes, Dad. Countless people on the island saw it happen. The news is absolutely reliable,” Zhou Tianxu said hastily.

After a moment of shock, a joyful and incredibly surprised smile spread across Zhou Guoyu’s face.

”Celestial Level! HAHA! Li Yang is at the Celestial Level! That girl, Yaoyao... she’s done well!” he exclaimed, suddenly overcome with excitement.

From Zhou Tiantao’s previous report, he knew perfectly well that Zhou Yao liked Li Yang, and that Li Yang returned his granddaughter’s feelings.

And now, Li Yang was a Celestial Level Cultivator! He knew exactly what that meant—the sheer weight a Cultivator of that caliber carried!

’Perhaps this Celestial Level Cultivator could become his grandson-in-law!’

’If that happens, the Zhou family’s fortunes will soar!’

’As for the conflict with the Zheng family? That was nothing.’

’The Zhou family has no Cultivator of its own and has always had to walk on eggshells. Now that Li Yang is here, of course we have to seize this opportunity without a moment’s hesitation! How could we possibly abandon him out of fear of the Zheng family?’

”Quick! Get Yaoyao’s phone and computer back to her! Let her go wherever she pleases...”

In his elation, Zhou Guoyu added hastily.

”Li Yang... is a Celestial Level Cultivator?”

Zhou Tiantao had overheard, and his eyes filled with utter shock. He recalled the words of warning he had given Li Yang back at the plaza.

’Thinking back on it now, those words were a huge slap in the face.’

Back in her room, Zhou Yao stared at her returned phone and computer.

”Auntie, why did Grandpa and the others change their minds?” Zhou Yao asked the woman before her, confused.

She knew her grandfather’s temper well. For him to change his mind after just one day was unbelievable.

The woman was Zhou Yao’s aunt, Zhou Xiaoyun.

A trace of shock still lingered deep in Zhou Xiaoyun’s eyes, but her face was all smiles. ”Yaoyao,” she said, ”it’s because Grandpa and the others got some news.”

”News?” Zhou Yao asked, puzzled. ”What kind of news?”

Zhou Xiaoyun smiled. ”It’s about your sweetheart, of course. Li Yang is a Celestial Level Cultivator.”

”Li Yang is a Celestial Level Cultivator?”

Hearing Zhou Xiaoyun’s words, Zhou Yao froze for a second before exclaiming happily, ”Auntie, are you serious?”

”Of course it’s true.”

Zhou Xiaoyun nodded and told Zhou Yao the whole story.

Hearing this, Zhou Yao said, overjoyed, ”That’s wonderful! If Li Yang is that powerful, he won’t have to fear the Zheng family.”

She had been constantly worried that the Zheng family would go after Li Yang.

”There’s no need to worry now.”

Zhou Xiaoyun sighed, a hint of envy in her eyes. ”Everything’s fine now. You have no idea how happy Grandpa and the others were when they heard Li Yang is a Celestial Level Cultivator. They even sent me to encourage you to get in touch with him more often.”

There was envy in her eyes because she also liked a young man. However, he wasn’t a Cultivator and came from an average family, so he fell far short of the standards set by Zhou Guoyu and the family elders.

The family had been relentlessly trying to set her up with that pest, Chen Jiamu.

She truly envied her niece. To think that the person her niece fell for turned out to be a powerful Cultivator, one the family was more than happy with.

Hearing Zhou Xiaoyun’s words, Zhou Yao suddenly said, ”A Celestial Level Cultivator... that’s so incredible. Does this mean I’m not good enough for Li Yang anymore?”

She loved Li Yang, but he was now undeniably on another level—too powerful, too exceptional.

”Yaoyao, you’re overthinking it.”

Hearing this, Zhou Xiaoyun couldn’t help but sigh in resignation. Her niece had stumbled into such incredible fortune, yet here she was, fretting.

...

The Zhao family and the Zhou family had heard about Li Yang. But they weren’t the only ones. The news had reached every other major family, and all of them were now paying close attention.

”Li Yang is a Celestial Level Cultivator? And he defeated Zheng Qian!”

”I did some checking. This Li Yang is only eighteen! My god, an eighteen-year-old Celestial Level Cultivator!”

”Find a way to befriend him! To reach the Celestial Level at such a young age, maybe Li Yang will have a chance to break through to the King Level in the future!”

”Li Yang is in a major conflict with the Zheng family. Judging by Zheng Qian’s attitude, he won’t let this go. We should wait and see. Let’s not make a move until this business between Li Yang and the Zheng family is settled.”

...

Everyone who received the news was shocked, and two different attitudes quickly emerged. The first was that Li Yang possessed immense potential and should be befriended immediately.

The second was to wait and see. After all, the Zheng family had a King Level Cultivator. If their King Level expert took action and killed Li Yang, then all his Talent would be for nothing.

While countless people were now focused on him, Li Yang was already darting across the island.

Without a moment’s pause, he sped off in a specific direction!

That direction, of course, led to where his octopus clone was located.

The octopus clone had already scouted the area. There were no dangers near the purple medicinal herb, nor were there any mutated beasts guarding it.

However, being little more than tentacles, the octopus clone couldn’t pick the herb itself and was waiting for him to arrive.

The location was in an area thirty meters deep in the water off the island.

For Li Yang, who now possessed the power of a Celestial Level Cultivator, this depth was nothing.

’This island really is bizarre. There are not only Spirit Fruits and Medicinal Herbs on land, but also under the sea,’ Li Yang marveled to himself.

At his speed, he arrived at the location in about twenty minutes.

After checking to make sure no one was around, Li Yang dove straight into the ocean, his body sinking rapidly.

Soon, Li Yang arrived at the location of the octopus clone.

He took a purple, aquatic plant in his hand.

’What kind of medicinal herb is this?’ Li Yang wondered, examining it closely.

His gaze swept over the surroundings. After the octopus clone had discovered this single Spirit Grass, it had subsequently found more of the same nearby. In total, there were over twenty of the purple aquatic plants!