Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Looking Down
In the distance, a figure rapidly approached. The figure moved at an incredible speed, completely surpassing the Peak of Law Realm.
The figure arrived and blocked Li Yang’s path.
"Hm?"
Li Yang stopped, looking at the young man blocking his way.
The young man was none other than Tianluo, the one who had entered the palace earlier.
The aura emanating from his body was incredibly powerful, comparable to someone at the Longevity Realm!
"Li Yang, that young man is at the Law Realm, but he likely has the strength of a Mid-Longevity Realm expert."
At this moment, Soul Ink’s voice suddenly rang in his mind.
’Mid-Longevity Realm?’
Li Yang’s expression darkened slightly. He remained silent, his gaze fixed on the young man.
"Li Yang."
A faint smile touched Tianluo’s lips as he suddenly spoke.
"You know me?" Li Yang asked in a low voice, hearing the young man call him by name.
This young man before him was clearly a genius, possessing the strength of a Mid-Longevity Realm expert despite being in the Law Realm. ’And this genius actually knows me.’
’Clearly, Jin Mola told him.’
Li Yang had been wondering if Jin Mola had revealed anything about Earth. Now, there was no doubt.
WHOOSH!
From the distance, Jin Mola flew over swiftly. He shot Li Yang a venomous glare before turning to the young man and saying with the utmost respect, "Young Master Tianluo."
Despite his respectful demeanor, Jin Mola was inwardly ecstatic.
’Haha, Li Yang, you can’t escape now! You were so arrogant before. Now you’re going to die here!’
’Young Master Tianluo is a peerless genius, capable of killing Longevity Realm experts while still in the Law Realm!’
’Before Young Master Tianluo, Li Yang would be killed in an instant. He wouldn’t have the slightest bit of power to resist!’
Remembering the humiliation he had suffered at Li Yang’s hands, he felt the pent-up frustration release all at once, bringing a wave of immense relief.
In the void, Young Master Tianluo looked down on Li Yang condescendingly.
"Li Yang, Lord of Earth. Of course, I know who you are," Young Master Tianluo said with a smile.
He, however, was inwardly delighted.
’Haha, it seems the heavens are on my side.’
’He had planned to deal with Li Yang back in the palace, but with Lombart present, he’d had to leave and bide his time.’
’After leaving the palace, he was about to contact Jin Mola to start searching for Li Yang. But then Jin Mola sent a message saying he’d found him, so he immediately unleashed his full power and rushed over!’
’With the strength of a Mid-Longevity Realm expert, his speed was hundreds of times faster than someone at the Peak of Law Realm. Distance was trivial to him. Besides, he wasn’t far from Jin Mola’s position to begin with, so he arrived in no time!’
However, Young Master Tianluo did not immediately make a move against Li Yang.
’No matter what, killing Li Yang would have negative repercussions. After all, Earth is currently under special observation by the Milky Way Galaxy’s branch of the Human Race Saint Hall.’
’If Li Yang dies, the Human Race Saint Hall in the Milky Way Galaxy will definitely investigate.’
’He wasn’t worried about an investigation, but it was always better to find a cleaner solution.’
’If he could obtain the vast resources on the planets around Earth without killing Li Yang, that would be the best-case scenario.’
Meanwhile, hearing Young Master Tianluo’s words, Li Yang’s mind raced.
’This "Young Master Tianluo" called me the Lord of Earth? He clearly knows a lot about what’s happening on Earth. But why? Could his entire trip to the Milky Way Galaxy be because of Earth?’
’Li Yang knew Jin Mola was from the Yuanlan Clan, and the Yuanlan Clan is a Divine Clan!’
’Judging by how respectful Jin Mola is, this young man’s status in the Yuanlan Clan must be quite high.’
’Earlier, he even saw this young man had a Star Lord as a guard.’
’The Purple Brilliance Crystal Stone veins on Earth would, at most, tempt a few Star Lords.’
’This high-status young man from the Yuanlan Clan, who even has a Star Lord for a guard, is interested in Earth? Is it really just for the Purple Brilliance Crystal Stones? How likely is that?’
As these thoughts raced through his mind, Li Yang asked in a low voice, "I am Li Yang. What is your business with me?"
Although they were both at the Peak of Law Realm, Young Master Tianluo’s strength was comparable to the Mid-Longevity Realm. A sense of dread filled Li Yang’s heart, and he felt an immense pressure bearing down on him.
’If we fight, I’ll be killed instantly.’
He had a Teleportation Stone and could leave at any moment. But Li Yang didn’t. He wanted to see what this so-called Young Master Tianluo had to say.
Young Master Tianluo clasped his hands behind his back and smiled. "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tianluo. I’m quite interested in the Purple Brilliance Crystal Stones and so on around Earth. Li Yang, how about you sign an agreement giving me the mining rights to all the planets around Earth?"
He directly stated his demand.
’If I get the mining rights to all the planets around Earth, I’ll have plenty of ways to obtain those Dragon Scale Insects and any other treasures that might exist!’
’If Li Yang agrees, then I won’t have to kill him.’
’Previously, Li Yang only agreed to trade the Purple Brilliance Crystal Stones on Mars and the Moon; he wouldn’t give up the mining rights to any other planets.’
’He wants the mining rights to the other planets?’
Li Yang’s eyes flickered. He looked at Young Master Tianluo, then his gaze suddenly shifted to Jin Mola. "Jin Mola," he said, "on the planets around Earth, you found something else besides the Purple Brilliance Crystal Stones, didn’t you?"
’Would a mere Purple Brilliance Crystal Stone vein be enough to tempt someone from the Yuanlan Clan this much?’
’Jin Mola came to me before, wanting to trade for the mining rights to the planets around Earth.’
’And now this high-status young man from the Yuanlan Clan is doing the same.’
’A hundred trillion Galaxy Coins... even some wealthy experts at the Peak of Longevity Realm have that kind of money. Would this young man really be so concerned about it?’
So, Li Yang was now almost a hundred percent certain: Jin Mola had discovered something else besides the Purple Brilliance Crystal Stones!
’Something whose value far, far exceeded that of the Purple Brilliance Crystal Stones!’
’Its value was so high that it enticed even this high-status young man from the Yuanlan Clan, making him desperate to obtain it!’
"Hmph!"
Hearing Li Yang’s question, Jin Mola snorted coldly and said nothing, looking hesitant.
He seemed hesitant, but Young Master Tianluo simply smiled. "Li Yang, you’re very clever."
His words undeniably proved Li Yang was right.
He smiled nonchalantly and said, "Li Yang, I’ll give you two choices. The first is to agree to my demand and sign the mining agreement. I get what I came for, and what’s left will be more than enough for Earth’s development."
He didn’t seem to care in the slightest that Li Yang had figured out the truth.
"As for the other choice... if you refuse, then I’ll just have to kill you."
’Kill Li Yang, and Earth gets a new Lord.’
’Besides, the biggest benefit is that Earth would lose its genius. Without him, the chances of Earth developing in the future would be minuscule.’
’After the twenty-year protection period from the Milky Way Galaxy’s branch of the Human Race Saint Hall expires, I’ll have plenty of ways to deal with Earth. Getting my hands on the things on its surrounding planets will be a piece of cake!’
’I have more than enough patience to wait.’
’The only thing I fear is this genius, Li Yang, growing strong and being recruited by a major power.’
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