From the Metropolis to the Strongest in the Cosmos

Soul Ink continued, ”This world of the Fire Nether Divine Beasts is also massive, the size of several billion galaxies. Even an Emperor’s consciousness can only cover a tiny area.”

”Moreover, the Fire Nether Divine Beasts are basically left to their own devices. Every one of them is a natural-born Deity. Once they mature into full Deities, all they need to do is report to the main hall. Since they’re born this way, many of them feel no need to train hard. They just eat, drink, and peacefully wait for the day they come into their power. That’s why many Fire Nether Divine Beasts stay in one spot their whole lives, and it’s possible no one else even knows they exist.”

’Why bother with difficult training when you can become a Deity just by growing up?’

There may be some who are diligent, but the vast majority of Fire Nether Divine Beasts just prefer to take it easy.

’They can win just by lying around. Isn’t it better to take the easy route?’

’Eat and sleep as you please. Going out to train might even be dangerous—you could die.’

So, it was very normal for a Fire Nether Divine Beast that no one had ever seen before to suddenly appear out of nowhere.

Li Yang nodded.

Chenlie, completely unaware of Li Yang’s recent actions, looked at him and said with a smile, ”Sir Li Yang, we should reach the main hall in about half an hour.”

Between Li Yang and Kui Stone, Kui Stone was a powerful Deity, while Li Yang was merely a genius at the Longevity Realm—incomparably weak by comparison. However, it was clear that Li Yang was the one in charge. Kui Stone’s entire purpose here was to protect him, which was why Chenlie addressed Li Yang directly.

’A peerless genius who appears only once every few billion years, with the Talent to become an Emperor...’ Chenlie mused. ’Compared to our Fire Nether Divine Beast race, the Human Race really does seem to be favored by the heavens.’

Chenlie was clearly trying to curry favor with Li Yang, enthusiastically talking about his own race to help Li Yang understand them better.

As the group approached the main hall, deep underground, that point of light suddenly shattered. From within, a Fire Nether Divine Beast appeared—it was none other than Li Yang’s Fire Nether Divine Beast clone!

’I’m out.’ A light flashed in the Fire Nether Divine Beast’s eyes.

’Just a day ago, I was at the bottom of the ocean on Earth. Now, I’m in the domain controlled by the Human Race’s Eternal Saint Hall!’

’I actually managed to get into the world where the Fire Nether Divine Beasts live!’

’Now that I’m out, it’s time to start my breakthrough.’

The Fire Nether Divine Beast clone let out a low roar. The Fire Element Law around its body immediately began to fluctuate, and the Fire Element Law Origin from the heavens and earth started surging into its body.

Previously, the Fire Nether Divine Beast clone had reached the Peak of King Level.

As the Law Origin poured in, the Fire Nether Divine Beast clone quickly broke through to the Law Realm.

After breaking through to the Law Realm, the Fire Nether Divine Beast clone used resources to rapidly accumulate power to the Peak of Law Realm, then broke through again to the Longevity Realm!

Next, a breakthrough in the Space Law, followed by a breakthrough in the Thunder Law!

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While the Fire Nether Divine Beast clone was continuously increasing its strength, Li Yang and his group were also drawing closer to their destination.

Half an hour passed quickly, and Li Yang finally arrived.

Here, palace after palace stood tall. In front of these palaces were many members of the Fire Nether Divine Beast race, who had clearly spotted Li Yang’s party.

”Look, it’s the Human Race!”

”That young man from the Human Race is so young!”

”The one next to the young human is Captain Chenlie. Captain Chenlie is being so enthusiastic toward that young man.”

”What’s a young human doing here?”

”Hmph! Isn’t it obvious? A young man like that must be a genius from the Human Race. He’s definitely here for our race’s Fire Spirit Pearl!”

”Not a single one of us has been able to obtain a Fire Spirit Pearl, yet geniuses from the Human Race keep coming here and getting them.”

The crowd of Fire Nether Divine Beasts watched Li Yang and discussed him in low voices.

Members of the Human Race rarely came to their territory, and when a human genius did, it was always for one purpose: the Fire Spirit Pearl!

They were certainly resentful, but it was useless to feel that way.

Their Fire Nether Divine Beast race was a vassal of the Human Race. Their leader had previously given them strict orders: mind their own business and, whatever they do, do not provoke the humans. Otherwise, they would suffer the most severe punishment!

’Hm? So many young Fire Nether Divine Beasts.’

Li Yang glanced at the crowd of Fire Nether Divine Beast clansmen watching them and thought to himself.

”Sir Li Yang, please follow me to our Elder Hall. An elder will be arriving shortly to personally deliver the Fire Spirit Pearl,” Chenlie said with a smile.

”Alright.”

Li Yang nodded and followed Chenlie directly to the Elder Hall.

Arriving there, Li Yang saw a colossal tower up ahead.

The tower was the tallest and largest structure, and on it was a massive flame totem.

”What’s that place?” Li Yang asked, looking over with curiosity.

”Sir Li Yang, that is our Fire Nether Divine Beast race’s main tower.” Hearing Li Yang’s question, Chenlie replied with a smile.

As he looked at it, his eyes filled with reverence.

’The main tower?’ Li Yang’s interest was piqued.

”Junior Brother Li Yang, this main tower is the most important place for the Fire Nether Divine Beast race. It’s also where their legacy is passed down,” Kui Stone explained with a smile from the side.

’A place of legacy?’ Li Yang nodded.

Every race has its own legacy, like the thirteen legacy palaces of the Human Race.

’Every time I enter one, my comprehension of the Laws improves by a huge margin! If someone could stay inside one indefinitely, I feel they could comprehend all the decoded Law patterns within ten years and directly master a complete Law.’

’It’s definitely one of the most precious legacies of the Human Race!’

’The Human Race has something like this, so it’s natural that other races might have something similar.’

’Of course, I can’t even dream of accessing the Fire Nether Divine Beasts’ place of legacy.’

’For this visit, it’s already great that the Fire Nether Divine Beast race is giving me a Fire Spirit Pearl. There’s no way they’ll let me get near their place of legacy.’

’After all, the Fire Nether Divine Beast race is only valuing my potential, betting that I can one day break through to the Emperor realm.’

Just as Li Yang thought, Chenlie showed no intention of talking about his race’s place of legacy.

Li Yang didn’t press the issue. He waited, his thoughts clearly focused on his Fire Nether Divine Beast clone deep underground somewhere.

’I’ve broken through to the Mid-Longevity Realm?’

Deep within the crevice, his Fire Nether Divine Beast clone was continuously breaking through. Its strength had already reached the Mid-Longevity Realm, and it was still absorbing Spiritual Power.

It’s best for one’s strength to increase slowly.

However, since the Fire Nether Divine Beast had already reached the Peak of Longevity Realm before, he could use resources to advance directly without any fear of his power spiraling out of control.

Another half an hour flashed by.

SWISH!

A figure walked in from outside the palace.

”Elder Lie Xiang,” Chenlie called out hurriedly upon seeing the figure, his tone tinged with respect.

”Junior Brother Li Yang, in the Fire Nether Divine Beast race, one can only be promoted to an elder after mastering three Laws. This Lie Xiang’s strength is comparable to mine,” Kui Stone’s voice transmitted into Li Yang’s mind.