From the Metropolis to the Strongest in the Cosmos

Split Flame’s eyes lit up when he heard Luoyu’s words. ”Lord Luoyu, that’s an excellent plan,” he said. ”We can openly and justifiably occupy the area around the sun. Even if Li Yang comes near, we can simply deny him access. That way, it’ll be impossible for him to discover the sun’s secret.”

’So what if Li Yang gets suspicious? We just need to stall for a few months, and by then we’ll have taken the opportunity within the sun for ourselves.’

’In these two months, could a mere Star Lord Realm talent like Li Yang possibly drive them away?’

’Even if Li Yang gets an Emperor involved, what could that Emperor do if we refuse to back down?’

The Fire Cloud Emperor of his family was on the move now; this was completely different from before.

Even if Emperor Sword Mark gave him a direct order, he would absolutely not obey it this time.

”Alright, the plan is set. Get your people moving. And remember, under no circumstances are you to let Li Yang get near the sun,” Luoyu instructed.

”Yes, sir.” Split Flame nodded and quickly went to carry out his orders.

A smile played on Luoyu’s lips.

’Haha, Li Yang, you really are my lucky star. I didn’t get the Gold-devouring Insect, but you led me to such a monumental opportunity instead!’

The Gold-devouring Insect was something that would tempt Deities like them at most, but the opportunity within the sun was enough to drive every Emperor mad with desire.

When the Fire Cloud Emperor had learned of this, he hadn’t cared at all about the disgraceful things Luoyu had done before. On the contrary, he was overjoyed and announced he would set out immediately. This showed just how much importance the Fire Cloud Emperor placed on the matter.

’I can’t let this leak just yet, though. Once the opportunity is truly in my hands, maybe I’ll have a chance to tell Li Yang about it. I’d love to see the look on his face.’

Luoyu was ecstatic. He had completely put the matter of the Gold-devouring Insect behind him, now wholly focused on preparing for what was to come.

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「Earth. Coastal City. The Li family estate.」

”Zhou Yao, I’m entrusting this Nine Elements Defense Array to you. If anything happens on Earth, activate it immediately.”

Li Yang handed a white pearl to Zhou Yao.

He knew he wouldn’t be staying on Earth forever. After he left, someone else would have to be able to activate the Nine Elements Defense Array.

”Okay.” Zhou Yao didn’t refuse, simply nodding. She was about to say something else when her expression suddenly shifted.

With a wave of her right hand, a screen materialized before them. On it, figure after figure appeared. There were dozens of them, all descending upon the same location.

”What’s going on?” Li Yang’s expression changed slightly at the sight.

’Why are so many Deities descending at once?’

In truth, the entire Solar System was blanketed with surveillance monitors. Any unusual activity would trigger an immediate alert.

Although Split Flame had previously discovered the opportunity inside the sun, he had been extremely cautious. He hadn’t done anything to draw attention to himself, only staying for a short while before leaving without causing any anomalies.

It wasn’t strange that Split Flame and the others were still in the Solar System, so Li Yang and his people hadn’t thought anything of it.

But now, so many Deities were arriving at once! Something was definitely happening.

In a flash, Li Yang left the Li family estate and appeared in the sky above Earth.

SWOOSH!

Just then, a figure appeared, materializing instantly in front of Li Yang. It was Hei Xu.

”Mr. Hei Xu, take a look at these people. Do you recognize any of them?” Li Yang asked directly upon Hei Xu’s arrival, showing him the surveillance footage from a moment ago.

Hei Xu’s gaze fell on the screen, and his eyes widened in shock.

”Shui Wu, Small Talk, Mu Dun, Banaji... These are all Deities, and many of them are Tri-System and Four-Element Deities?” Hei Xu exclaimed in shock.

”Tri-System Deities? Four-Element Deities?” Hearing this, Li Yang’s expression grew serious.

’So many powerful Deities descending on the Solar System?’

Hei Xu continued, ”Li Yang, all of these Deities serve under the Fire Cloud Emperor.”

”The Fire Cloud Emperor? Luoyu?”

Hearing the name, Li Yang’s face changed instantly. ”What is Luoyu planning now?”

As if he knew Li Yang was watching the monitor, Luoyu’s figure finally appeared on the screen.

But Luoyu’s expression was indifferent. He waved his right hand, and the video feed vanished.

”They destroyed the surveillance feed?” Seeing this, Li Yang’s face grew even darker.

”Let’s go, Mr. Hei Xu. We’re going to find out what Luoyu is up to.”

The Solar System was his territory. No matter how powerful Luoyu was, he couldn’t act so brazenly here.

...

On the other side, after the surveillance feed was destroyed, Luoyu said calmly, ”Alright, the monitors around the sun have been destroyed. Li Yang no longer knows what’s happening here!”

The Solar System was under surveillance. With so many Deities gathered here preparing to break an Array together, even a fool would realize there was something inside the sun.

If they hadn’t destroyed the monitors, Li Yang would have seen them making their move. He would have undoubtedly come over, and he might have even witnessed them taking the opportunity from within the sun.

Therefore, destroying the surveillance was a must.

And now, even if Li Yang noticed the anomaly, they had already put their plan into motion. They weren’t worried at all.

When Li Yang arrived, he would be blocked and prevented from approaching the sun.

Looking at the assembled crowd, Luoyu said calmly, ”Now, we begin breaking the Array!”

”Yes, Lord Luoyu.”

Hearing Luoyu’s command, the surrounding Deities all nodded, their gazes fixed on the opportunity within the Solar System, filled with anticipation.

They, too, would get a share of the spoils.

”Attack together!”

As Luoyu’s voice fell.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The powerful auras of the Deities erupted. There were eighty-nine of them in total, the weakest of whom were at the level of a Dual Pantheon.

Flashes of sword light, glints of saber energy... countless attacks were unleashed, merging together in an ingenious fashion.

A single Deity’s attack was already incredibly powerful; one could only imagine the might of so many Deities attacking in unison!

RUMBLE!

The void trembled. A massive rift tore open, spewing forth endless streams of gray energy. The very fabric of space could not withstand the combined attack of dozens of Deities and shattered completely.

However, after shattering, the space began to constantly mend itself. This region of the cosmos possessed a strong regenerative ability; even when torn apart, it could heal in an instant.

And so it went—shattering and healing, shattering and healing—as vast swathes of the area were blanketed by currents of destructive energy.

Finally, the combined attack drew near the blazing star.

’It will definitely shatter the Array!’

Luoyu watched, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Shattering the Array now and taking the opportunity from the sun was the quickest method. Afterward, they could retreat.

This was, in their minds, the perfect plan.

Under his expectant gaze, the combined attack of the many Deities shot forward, but as it reached a certain distance from the sun, it suddenly began to tremble.

An instant after it began to tremble, the attack collapsed completely.

It was as if a great black hole surrounded the sun. The remnants of their attack were continuously annihilated, swallowed whole by this void!