From the Metropolis to the Strongest in the Cosmos

Because his parents had nearly been in an accident, a murderous rage toward the Zheng family flared within Li Yang.

Meanwhile, when Zhang Guolin’s news made it back, it immediately sent massive shockwaves!

”Li Yang has reached the Peak of King Level? Even Golden Charlie from the United States is no match for him?”

”He’s progressing so fast!”

”An eighteen-year-old at the Peak of King Level! In the future, Li Yang is bound to become an existence on par with Shen Xuan!”

”Our relationship with Shen Xuan is just average. We absolutely must win Li Yang over!”

”Quick, investigate the cause of the incident with Li Yang’s parents! If it was the Zheng family, we absolutely cannot let any of them escape!”

”I’ve already made the arrangements and dispatched Li Feng, who’s at the Peak of Heaven-level! If the Zheng family really did it, they won’t get away!”

...

As news about Li Yang spread, the higher-ups’ regard for him instantly rose to a whole new level.

It was no joke—an eighteen-year-old who was the second strongest person on Earth! Even Shen Xuan hadn’t reached that level at the same age!

If Shen Xuan were to die, Li Yang would become the strongest person on Earth!

Instantly, the matter concerning Li Yang’s parents was classified as a major case. The Zheng family compound was locked down at once—phone lines cut, personnel restricted!

Under such an efficient investigation, the Zheng family’s involvement quickly came to light.

In this information age, phone records and messages could be traced quickly if a full-scale investigation was launched.

The moment the results were in, Zhang Guolin informed Li Yang.

Li Yang’s expression was grim, making no attempt to hide the murderous intent in his eyes.

”Zheng family, you’re really courting death!”

Daring to go after his parents had put Zheng Hu and Zheng Yi on his kill list.

”Li Yang, we’ve already sent people to arrest Zheng Qian and Zheng Yi. They will be escorted to the Celestial Origin Palace.”

Zhang Guolin said hurriedly, looking at the enraged Li Yang.

With his Early King Level strength, he would be instantly obliterated by Li Yang, who was at the Peak of King Level. A trace of awe couldn’t help but seep into his voice.

Li Yang said in a low voice, ”I’m going to the Celestial Origin Palace. I will judge them myself!”

He and Zhang Guolin boarded a fighter jet and flew directly to Jing City.

...

「Jing City. The Zheng family compound.」

Zheng Qian was still in his room refining a Spirit Fruit, while Zheng Yi wore a sour expression.

’They actually dodged it? Li Yang’s parents are damned lucky,’ Zheng Yi thought, his face grim.

He hadn’t intended to kill Li Yang’s parents, but he wanted to teach them a lesson to vent his resentment toward Li Yang. Yet, his first attempt had failed.

’Hmph! Li Yang isn’t here, so I have all the time in the world to deal with you! I failed this time, but I won’t fail again!’

A vicious smile touched the corners of Zheng Yi’s mouth. He had all the time in the world.

Just then, a fighter jet suddenly flew overhead. Several figures leaped out of it, landing directly in their courtyard.

’Li Feng, Zhang Xu, Zhao Xin.’

Zheng Yi’s expression changed upon seeing the three men.

Li Feng was a Peak of Heaven-level Cultivator. And while Zhang Xu and Zhao Xin hadn’t reached the peak, they were still at the Late Heaven Level. ’Why have the three of them suddenly shown up at our home like this?’

Suddenly, a door opened, and Zheng Qian walked out.

Zheng Qian’s expression was dark. Looking at Li Feng and the other two, he asked in a low voice, ”Li Feng... what is the meaning of this?”

Although the three of them were stronger than him, his father, Zheng Hu, was a King Level expert!

And he himself had now reached Late Heaven Level. With a little more time, he might even reach the Peak of Heaven-level!

Therefore, he wasn’t particularly intimidated by Li Feng and his companions.

”Dad,” a shocked Zheng Yi said, quickly moving to Zheng Qian’s side as he came out.

”Zheng Qian, Zheng Yi, we are here to arrest you,” Li Feng said coolly.

”Arrest me?”

Hearing this, Zheng Qian looked as if he had misheard. A cold sneer appeared on his face. ”Li Feng, may I ask what crime I’ve committed?”

He glanced at the three of them. ”My father is still in the Relic Space. When he comes out, I’m going to call him and tell him all about your behavior today!”

’Three Heaven-level Cultivators daring to move against our Zheng family!’

’My father is a mid-stage King Level Cultivator now! He ranks among the top twenty strongest people on Earth!’

Hearing Zheng Qian’s words, Li Feng stated calmly, ”Zheng Hu attempted to kill Lord Li Yang in the Relic Space. He has already been killed by Lord Li Yang.”

The calm words struck Zheng Qian’s ears like a bolt from the blue.

’My dad was killed by Li Yang?’

’My dad is a Mid-stage King Level expert. Even if he couldn’t kill Li Yang, how could he possibly be killed *by* Li Yang?’

Li Feng said flatly, ”Many people witnessed Zheng Hu’s death. Lord Li Yang’s strength has now reached the Peak of King Level, second only to Palace Master Shen Xuan.”

”As for you and your son, Zheng Qian, the evidence that you targeted Li Yang’s parents is conclusive! The Celestial Origin Palace has strict orders forbidding attacks on ordinary people, yet you dared to defy them. We are now here to arrest you and take you to the Celestial Origin Palace to face judgment!”

His gaze toward Zheng Qian and Zheng Yi clearly held a trace of pity.

The Zheng family was, by all accounts, a top-tier family that few dared to provoke. And yet, they had provoked Li Yang.

In such a short time, Li Yang’s power had continued to rise, and now he was at the Peak of King Level, hailed as the next Shen Xuan! Who would dare to provoke him?

It was safe to say that Zheng Qian and Zheng Yi were not long for this world.

’Peak of King Level...’

Zheng Qian’s mind was reeling, unable to accept the news of his father’s death.

Now, knowing Li Yang’s true strength, he was even more terrified.

’How is that possible? How could Li Yang have reached the Peak of King Level? It’s only been a month...’

’In one month, his father had been constantly refining resources and had only just broken through to the mid-stage of King Level!’

’Even if Li Yang was also constantly refining resources, how could he have improved so drastically?’

Suddenly, his gaze fell on Zheng Yi beside him. It went without saying that Zheng Yi must have arranged the attack on Li Yang’s parents.

Zheng Yi’s face was now a mask of terror.

In the Relic Space, Li Yang hadn’t died—his grandfather had. And now, his attack on Li Yang’s parents had been exposed...

”Impossible! My grandfather was so powerful! He obtained all the treasures in that Relic Space! He was going to become the strongest in the world, and our Zheng family was going to have three King Level experts in the future! How could he be dead?” Zheng Yi was in a complete panic.

”Zheng Qian, you and your son will come with us,” Li Feng said indifferently.

He, Zhang Xu, and Zhao Xin stood in different directions, blocking any escape route for Zheng Qian.

Zheng Qian’s expression shifted rapidly.

’He knew what fate awaited him if he went back to the Celestial Origin Palace.’

’Attacking ordinary people was a capital offense! And his son, Zheng Yi, had targeted none other than Li Yang’s parents!’

’Li Yang, now at the Peak of King Level, the strongest person besides Shen Xuan!’

As his expression flickered, Zheng Qian suddenly took out a white fruit and swallowed it whole.

BOOM!

The moment he swallowed the fruit, the aura around Zheng Qian exploded, surging to the level of a Peak of Heaven-level expert!

It was a Spirit Fruit that could grant a temporary, explosive boost in power!

”I am innocent! You have no right to arrest me!” Zheng Qian roared.

SWOOSH!

His figure blurred, moving at an incredible speed as he turned to flee!

’If he surrendered, there would be no chance at all. But if he fought for it now, he might just have a sliver of a chance to survive!’

’As long as I escape, the Earth is vast. With my strength, I don’t believe Li Yang can find me!’