From the Metropolis to the Strongest in the Cosmos

Meanwhile, at the Black Water Pool, the few people around Shen Xuan were also watching.

”Those Deities from the Beast Origin Sect are coming out. It looks like they’re heading outside the sect.”

”Are they leaving?”

”Not necessarily. They might be going to welcome someone. Shi Lu, could your family be here?”

The few people present looked at the short, stout young man, their eyes filled with a hint of expectation.

They weren’t considered core geniuses in the Profound Origin Sect, so it was unlikely that their sect would negotiate with the Beast Origin Sect for their release so quickly.

Among them, only Shi Lu’s family was a Tri-System Divine Clan. Furthermore, his father was the Patriarch of that clan. It was very possible that Deities from Shi Lu’s family had arrived, prompting the Beast Origin Sect’s Deities to go and welcome them.

They desperately hoped this was the case, as it would mean they could finally leave the Black Water Pool.

Every minute spent in the Black Water Pool was torture. The toxins not only damaged their bodies but also subjected them to constant pain.

”Haha, it’s possible,” Shi Lu laughed loudly upon hearing what the others said.

Inwardly, however, he wondered, ’Have my father and the others come? It shouldn’t be this fast, right?’

He knew his father was in seclusion and wasn’t supposed to emerge for another two months. ’Did he come out early?’

’Maybe he did come out early. He must have heard what happened on Celestial Road Star, worried about my safety, and even brought the Old Ancestor with him.’

The more Shi Lu thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. He eventually convinced himself it was true.

He looked at Shen Xuan and the two people beside him, laughing boisterously. ”Shen Xuan, why don’t you beg me for mercy now? If you do, I might take you with me when I leave.”

He had always despised Shen Xuan. How could someone from an incredibly weak planet like Shen Xuan manage to outshine him at every turn in the Profound Origin Sect?

He was a member of a powerful Tri-System Deity faction, while Shen Xuan was merely from the insignificant planet Earth.

The Profound Origin Sect only valued Talent, not background. They strictly forbade infighting among disciples, with any violations met with severe punishment. Thus, he never dared to use his family’s power against Shen Xuan.

As a result, he had always been on the losing end of his rivalry with Shen Xuan.

Of course, the ”rivalry” was entirely one-sided. Shen Xuan had never even paid him any mind.

Shi Lu looked at Shen Xuan and laughed. ”If you don’t beg now, you’ll be stuck in the Black Dragon Pool forever after we leave. Your chances of getting out will be virtually zero.”

A mocking look glinted in Shi Lu’s eyes.

Earth may have produced an incredible genius like Li Yang, but it was just one Li Yang. The planet’s overall strength was pathetic.

In his view, Shen Xuan should have been reverent and fawning toward him. But he wasn’t. To make matters worse, Shen Xuan had outperformed him in several previous sect competitions, which only deepened his loathing.

Shen Xuan glanced at Shi Lu, then went back to ignoring him.

Seeing this, Shi Lu’s expression darkened slightly.

’Hmph, still putting on an act. Ignore me now, but let’s see what you do when I’m walking out of here,’ Shi Lu sneered inwardly at Shen Xuan’s demeanor.

He hated how Shen Xuan, despite having no real backing, always acted as if he had everything under control.

Since Shen Xuan wouldn’t engage, Shi Lu turned to the other two people beside him. ”Hao Yuan, Hao Rou, how about this? Just bow your heads, admit you were wrong, and stop siding with Shen Xuan. When I leave, I’ll take you with me.”

Hearing his offer, Hao Yuan and Hao Rou simply replied, ”Shi Lu, the sect will send someone to rescue us.”

When the siblings rejected him outright, Shi Lu snorted again. ”Since you don’t know what’s good for you, don’t expect me to take you with me when I leave.”

Beside Shi Lu, the others looked at the Hao siblings and thought to themselves, ’Hao Yuan and Hao Rou are such fools. Even at a time like this, they’re still siding with Shen Xuan and refusing to yield. Who knows how long it’ll take for the sect to come and save them?’

They could very well die in this Black Water Pool before anyone from the Profound Origin Sect even arrived.

...

Meanwhile, Leng Wu and several Deities from the Beast Origin Sect flew out to meet Li Yang and his entourage.

”Haha, Li Yang! I’m delighted you could come to our Beast Origin Sect.”

His face wreathed in smiles, Leng Wu said, ”I’ve long heard of your name and have always wanted to meet you to see what the most monstrous genius of our Human Race is like. Now, my wish has finally been granted.”

Leng Wu was extremely enthusiastic, his face plastered with a broad grin.

He glanced at Hei Xu and Jun Yue beside Li Yang and thought, ’Two Tri-System Deities. Rumor has it that two Four-Element Deities are also protecting him personally. The Human Race’s Eternal Saint Hall truly places great importance on this Li Yang.’

”Hello, Sect Master Leng Wu,” Li Yang said with a small smile.

”I’ve come today because I have a matter to trouble you with, Sect Master Leng Wu.”

He stated his purpose directly.

”Li Yang, just tell me what you need. If I can help, I certainly will,” Leng Wu replied, his expression turning serious.

”It’s like this. My big brother entered a Relic Space on Celestial Road Star, but he was brought here to the Beast Origin Sect by your people.” Li Yang explained the situation.

”Oh? Such a thing happened?” Leng Wu’s expression changed slightly.

He beckoned with his hand, and an ordinary Deity immediately flew over.

”What is going on?” Leng Wu demanded in a low voice. ”Why did you capture Li Yang’s big brother?”

His voice seemed to carry a trace of anger.

This ordinary Deity was now a little flustered, as he had been the one in charge of the matter on Celestial Road Star.

He quickly explained, ”Sect Master, Celestial Road Star is a planet we just purchased and hadn’t yet had time to take control of. A relic suddenly appeared there, and many people trespassed onto our planet to enter it, so we dispatched personnel to apprehend them all.”

He added nervously, ”We didn’t know Li Yang’s big brother was among them.”

In truth, they had investigated the backgrounds of those they had captured and found that most of them had no significant backing.

Even if some were backed by Tri-System Deity factions, they didn’t care. After all, those people had violated the rules by trespassing on Celestial Road Star.

But what was Li Yang’s status? He was on a completely different level from those Tri-System Deity factions.

If Li Yang took his anger out on him because of his brother, it would be too late for regrets.

”So that’s how it is.”

Beast Origin Sect’s Master, Leng Wu, nodded. He then turned to Li Yang apologetically and said, ”Li Yang, I’m very sorry. This matter...”

Li Yang shook his head. ”What’s past is past. Right now, I just want my big brother released quickly.”

”Of course.”

Leng Wu nodded without hesitation and turned to the Deity beside him, demanding angrily, ”Where have you locked up Li Yang’s brother?”