From the Metropolis to the Strongest in the Cosmos

Previously, Li Yang had a somewhat favorable opinion of the Yangyuan Emperor.

Although he had been forcefully eliminated from the Yangyuan Empire’s genius selection, the Yangyuan Emperor had clearly been unaware of it. In fact, the Emperor had previously granted him contribution points and even sent subordinates to cooperate with Earth.

Now, however, Li Yang felt no goodwill toward the Yangyuan Emperor whatsoever.

Before, the Yangyuan Emperor had clearly valued his potential and chosen to grant him a few benefits.

But once the news of his ”death” spread, that potential naturally vanished. And the Yangyuan Emperor had been all too eager to release Celestial Net.

And Celestial Net was an absolutely massive threat to Earth!

Zhou Yao continued, ”When I saw Celestial Net appear, I had a feeling Earth might be in danger, so I restricted everyone to the planet. Because of you, Li Yang, Earth is now seen as a planet with top-tier potential, so no one dares to come here and cause trouble.”

It was no exaggeration. The appearance of a genius like Li Yang was enough to increase Earth’s potential rating by ten-thousandfold.

Li Yang nodded. Having everyone stay on Earth was the best solution.

Even a Divine Clan like the Yuanlan Clan wouldn’t dare stir up trouble on Earth.

If they dared to destroy Earth, the Yuanlan Clan would likely be annihilated by another power in turn.

”But Celestial Net must have known they couldn’t move against Earth openly, so they started working from the shadows.”

Zhou Yao shook her head. ”Earth’s most valuable resources are the numerous mineral veins on the surrounding planets. Most of the merchants who were mining them turned on us, trying to force us into signing incredibly harsh extraction agreements.”

”Not only that, but they also targeted and suppressed all of Earth’s industries.”

”Furthermore, their people constantly provoked conflicts with ours, even intentionally getting themselves injured just to demand compensation from us.”

Beside them, Li Dong added angrily, ”Dad, you have no idea how outrageous those people are. They’re always pressuring us, deliberately starting fights and then demanding payment. The Kande Clan did just that. The conflict was their fault, but in the end, Earth was the one who had to pay compensation.”

”They’re trying to force Earth to sell them those mineral veins at an extremely low price.”

Zhou Yao said, ”Earth has enormous potential, which is why Celestial Net doesn’t dare to move against us openly. Instead, they suppress us from the shadows. These mineral veins are our most valuable resource. If they’re all taken away, it will be incredibly difficult for Earth to continue developing.”

Hearing all this, Li Yang’s expression grew darker and colder.

Looking at the young woman before him, Li Yang took a deep breath. A flicker of guilt crossed his face as he said, ”Zhou Yao, I’ve made you all suffer.”

One could only imagine the pressure a weak planet like Earth faced when being suppressed by a power with the background and strength of Celestial Net.

He had been cultivating peacefully in that space, his strength soaring, and he had even obtained a Sacred Artifact. All the while, Earth was facing such a crisis.

”It’s all right. You’re back now, and that’s more important than anything,” Zhou Yao said softly.

”This time was an accident,” Li Yang said. ”I will not let a situation like this ever happen again.”

A cold light glinted in his eyes. ”Xiaodong, I want you to compile a complete record of everything that has happened on Earth over the past twenty years. Detail every single faction that has bullied us!”

’He was back. Not a single one of those who bullied Earth would escape!’

”I know, Dad! I’ve already written it all down!” Li Dong replied excitedly.

He had felt so frustrated and powerless when dealing with the Kande Clan, but all he could do was endure it.

’Now that his dad was back, what would the expressions on the faces of the Kande Clan, and all the others who had oppressed Earth, look like when they heard the news?’ Li Dong eagerly anticipated it.

”Good. Send me a copy in a bit,” Li Yang nodded.

After they spoke for a while longer, Li Yang said, ”Zhou Yao... I’m still on the Lianyun Mountain Range in the Human Race’s Eternal Saint Hall. My master is about to arrive, so I have to log out of the Virtual World. I’ll be back in a little while.”

”Li Yang, your business is more important,” Zhou Yao nodded quickly.

...

After exiting the Milky Way Galaxy section of the Virtual World, Li Yang clenched his fists, a hint of killing intent flashing in the depths of his eyes.

’Celestial Net, this time, I won’t let you off.’

Before, he hadn’t had the strength to deal with this threat. Now, he wouldn’t wait any longer.

WHOOSH!

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared before Li Yang.

”Master.” Seeing the figure, Li Yang spoke with the utmost respect.

The Blade Slaughter Sect Master had finally arrived.

”Li Yang.”

Looking at his most outstanding disciple, the Blade Slaughter Sect Master smiled. ”You’ve caused quite a stir this time, you know that?”

Before, everyone had thought Li Yang was dead and had mourned the loss.

”I know, Master. Lord Xuan Mo already told me a little about it,” Li Yang said.

The Blade Slaughter Sect Master nodded and asked, ”Can you tell me what happened to you in the Lingyue World?”

He had searched for so long in the Lingyue World without finding any trace of Li Yang; he was still very curious about what his disciple had encountered.

Li Yang answered truthfully, ”I discovered an Opportunity Space in the Lingyue World and have been inside it this whole time.”

”An Opportunity Space?”

Hearing this, the Blade Slaughter Sect Master’s interest was piqued. He smiled and said, ”It seems the expert who left behind this Opportunity Space was incredibly powerful.”

He knew that tempering grounds like the Lingyue World contained numerous opportunities; even he had no idea just how many were hidden within.

It was perfectly normal for some of the Human Race’s experts to wander in when they were free and leave behind a few opportunities for the younger generation.

”Master, it was an offensive legacy left behind by a Sovereign-level expert,” Li Yang stated honestly.

’There was no need to hide this; he would be using his Destruction Spear Skill soon enough anyway.’

”A Sovereign-level expert?”

The Blade Slaughter Sect Master was inwardly stunned. A moment later, his shock turned into delight. ”Excellent, Li Yang! That is a truly monumental opportunity.”

’No wonder I couldn’t find him before! No wonder the Compass couldn’t sense the Token! It was an opportunity left behind by a Sovereign-level expert!’

He wasn’t aware that a Sovereign-level expert had ever entered the Lingyue World, but it was perfectly normal that he wouldn’t know if one had.

As for which Sovereign it was, the Blade Slaughter Sect Master didn’t press for details.

With his realm and strength... the highest he could interact with were experts at the Emperor Level of the Human Race. As for Sovereigns... he wasn’t qualified to know about them.

Even if Li Yang told him the name, he likely wouldn’t recognize it.

The Blade Slaughter Sect Master was thrilled. ’Previously, Lan Yu had obtained an opportunity left by an Emperor during his training, but his disciple, Li Yang, had received the legacy of a Sovereign!’

Li Yang stood respectfully. He had only mentioned the opportunity, naturally leaving out any mention of the Sacred Artifact.

’A Sacred Artifact... the implications were too great. Of course, Li Yang was unwilling to hand it over.’

’With his Talent, becoming a powerful Deity in the future would be easy.’

’At that point, even if he couldn’t unleash the Sacred Artifact’s full might, he could certainly activate a portion of it.’