From the Metropolis to the Strongest in the Cosmos

The combined attack of the numerous Deities disintegrated the moment it got within a certain distance of the sun.

The area around the sun was like a giant black hole, swallowing the disintegrated attack whole!

The absorption was incredibly fast. In less than two seconds, the Deities’ combined attack had vanished completely.

The shattered void healed completely, and the currents of destruction vanished in an instant. Everything returned to normal, as if nothing had ever happened.

”What? Our attacks were all absorbed?”

”How is this possible? With so many of us powerhouses, even if our combined attack couldn’t shatter the Array, it should have at least caused some damage! How could the Array not react at all?”

The expressions of the many Deities changed at the sight.

Luoyu’s face darkened slightly as well.

’We can’t break it?’

Though his face was dark, Luoyu had, in fact, been prepared for this possibility.

’It seems we can only wait for Fire Cloud Emperor to come and break the Array.’

Their large group had really only come to test methods of breaking the Array. Luoyu hadn’t held out much hope to begin with; his real hopes were pinned on Fire Cloud Emperor.

’More than a month has passed. In another twenty-odd days, Fire Cloud Emperor will arrive. Then we can try to break the Array. With Fire Cloud Emperor’s mastery of Arrays, he’ll definitely be able to break through!’ Luoyu thought.

’Of course, the Zun Lie Clan wants to monopolize this opportunity. We can’t possibly let word of this get out.’

’It’s a shame Ancestor Zun Lie Venerable isn’t here; he’s in some distant place. If he were to arrive, this great Array would surely be broken.’

He worshiped Zun Lie Venerable, who represented the ultimate goal in his heart.

Unfortunately, Zun Lie Venerable was in a very distant place and couldn’t return. Even if he could, it would take several years at a minimum.

With these thoughts in mind, Luoyu looked at the others and said in a heavy tone, ”Since we can’t break the Array, we will wait here. Forbid anyone from approaching the surrounding area. And furthermore, no news of this is to be leaked.”

”Yes, Young Master Luoyu.”

The many Deities present all nodded.

They were all subordinates of Fire Cloud Emperor, so their loyalty was a given.

Besides, if they leaked the news, they would surely incur Fire Cloud Emperor’s wrath.

And even if they did leak it, other Emperors would just arrive. When the opportunity was eventually seized, they would still only get a small cut.

That being the case, there was no way they would choose to betray Fire Cloud Emperor.

As they waited, a smile suddenly touched the corner of Luoyu’s lips.

”The master of this Solar System has arrived. Come, let’s go meet him.” With a smile, Luoyu flew off in a specific direction.

”Li Yang is here?”

”Haha, so what if Li Yang is here?”

”Just a Star Lord Realm Talent. Nothing special.”

Hearing Li Yang’s name, the dozens of Deities present all laughed, showing no awe for him whatsoever.

Fire Cloud Emperor wasn’t just an Emperor; he also had Zun Lie Venerable backing him. As Deities who served Fire Cloud Emperor, their status was higher than that of ordinary Deities, so they didn’t care much about Li Yang.

He was just a Talent. Li Yang’s great potential to become an Emperor was predicated on one thing: not falling along the path of cultivation.

In fact, countless heaven-defying geniuses had fallen before they could fully mature. More than half of the top 100 Talents in the history of the Human Race had perished before reaching their peak.

Besides, even if Li Yang did become an Emperor, they had Fire Cloud Emperor and Zun Lie Venerable backing them. They had nothing to fear.

Zun Lie Venerable was a top-tier Emperor, powerful enough to kill an ordinary Emperor in an instant. He was only a single step away from the Sovereign realm, a true member of the Human Race’s upper echelon!

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WHOOSH!

A spaceship sped through the Solar System, soon arriving at its destination.

And there, shockingly, were floating palaces!

”These palaces...” Li Yang murmured, his brow furrowed as he looked at them.

Since they were setting up a garrison, Luoyu and his people had naturally gone all out. These palaces were where the Deities lived; clearly, they were preparing for a long-term stay.

”Mr. Hei Xu, let’s go take a look,” Li Yang said in a low voice.

The two of them, he and Hei Xu, flew forward.

BOOM!

Just then, a terrifying aura flared, followed by a cold, indifferent voice.

”This is a restricted Human Race encampment! Unauthorized entry is forbidden!”

The cold, telepathic message faded, and a thin membrane materialized, completely blocking Li Yang and Hei Xu.

Sensing the membrane, Li Yang’s face instantly turned grim.

The Solar System belonged to his Earth, yet these Deities had occupied this area and wouldn’t even let him approach.

Though his face was grim, Li Yang still declared in a heavy voice, ”I am Li Yang, Master of Earth! This is the Solar System, territory that belongs to Earth! Luoyu, I know you’re in there. Get out here!”

Luoyu had previously used the people of Earth to threaten him. There was absolutely no room for reconciliation between them. That being the case, Li Yang saw no need to be polite.

His words fell, but the area remained silent. He was being completely ignored.

At this, Li Yang’s expression grew even darker.

”Luoyu, this is the Solar System! It is the territory of my people from Earth! You have occupied this region without cause, and I can have you expelled immediately!” His voice, filled with undisguised anger, boomed through the surrounding void.

”Expel us?”

Just as Li Yang’s words faded, a soft chuckle echoed. A young man flew over from a short distance away—it was none other than Luoyu.

Luoyu looked at Li Yang and smiled. ”Li Yang, why the hot temper?”

”Luoyu.”

Looking at the young man before him, Li Yang dispensed with all pleasantries. ”What is the meaning of this?”

Luoyu had previously dispatched Split Flame and the others to threaten him directly using Earth. That action had completely crossed a line.

”Heh, Li Yang, we previously discovered traces of the Alien Race within the Solar System. We’ve come this time to deal with them.”

Luoyu smiled, and with a wave of his right hand, a Token appeared.

”I’ve been appointed the lead investigator for this matter concerning the Alien Race. This Token is proof of my identity. You can look it up.”

Luoyu said coolly, ”Therefore, this area is now under our jurisdiction. Li Yang, it would be best if you stayed away. Your strength is too meager; we can’t have you interfering with our plans.”

”Deal with the Alien Race?”

Hearing Luoyu’s words, Li Yang asked gravely, ”Aren’t the Deities from other factions getting involved? Only the Deities under your Fire Cloud Emperor came to deal with this?”

’Even when dealing with the Alien Race, the various factions of the Human Race should be acting in concert.’

”Li Yang, dealing with the Alien Race is a great honor. We were the ones who discovered their tracks this time. To prevent others from snatching away the credit, all of us Deities under Fire Cloud Emperor came together. Isn’t that perfectly normal?” Luoyu stated coolly.