Zhenxuan King's Threat

After the countdown to the preliminary rounds ended, Jiang Yao was teleported to the skies above Lanhui City on the Kasolo Island, and once again, the sprite-like Bajie appeared on his shoulder.

At this time, it was still daytime on the Xuanshang Continent and the Kasolo Island, but countless people in the city had already begun to celebrate in the streets.

Judging from the appearance of those participating in the celebration, most of them were members of the Lingtong Race.

Since the fall of Jiuyuan, the Lingtong Race has kept a low profile. After abandoning Jiuyuan City, many of their members have settled in Lanhui City in the Virtual Universe.

Under such prolonged pent-up frustration, one naturally wouldn't let go of any opportunity to vent.

Jiang Yao quickly checked the thousands of call requests and emails he had received and decided to first go to the palace to see his teacher, Kasolo.

The reason they met in the Virtual Universe was simply because he wasn't actually on Lanhui Planet, the capital of the Kasolo Empire, but had hidden himself on a lifeless asteroid in a remote star system to ensure his safety.

Jiang Yao arrived at the palace. Many people in Lanhui City, including the celebrating Lingtong Race, recognized this genius who had performed best in the Preliminary Elimination Tournament of the Kasolo Empire.

To be precise, the Lanhui Star Sector has never produced a genius who ranked first in the World Zone during the qualifiers.

Therefore, not only the Lingtong Race, but also most people outside the other five Sacred Land, Jiang Yao's achievements are something they can be proud of.

Despite their admiration, passersby, including members of the Lingtong Race, instinctively kept their distance from Jiang Yao, not daring to approach him easily.

There was no way around it; Jiang Yao's God of Slaughter performance in the qualifiers had left too deep an impression on them.

Even now, videos of Jiang Yao's several killing sprees during the Preliminary Elimination Tournament have been widely circulated, sparking endless discussions among the trillions of Universe Citizen of the Kasolo Empire.

Everyone knows that Jiang Yao is His Majesty Kasolo Caesar, so naturally there are no guards to stop him.

But as soon as Jiang Yao stepped into the palace, he sensed something was wrong.

"Watch out, Jiang Yao!"

The solemn voice of Bajie echoed in Jiang Yao's mind. He paused for a moment, but still went inside. After all, this was Virtual Universe, and no matter what happened, it wouldn't harm his life.

On the highest platform of the palace, there was no familiar figure with a long red tail, nor was there any murderous aura that could not be concealed even in the Virtual Universe.

Instead, standing there was a thin man dressed in a black robe.

The man in black robes turned around, his face covered by Bronze Mask, obscuring his expression. However, his voice was quite gentle in the face of Jiang Yao's wary gaze.

"You must be Jiang Yao. You are indeed a rare genius. Let me introduce myself. I am the Zhenxuan King."

"Zhenxuan King?"

Jiang Yao immediately became alert.

Good heavens, his mortal enemy has appeared so silently, this is so exciting!

However, Jiang Yao still wore a puzzled expression, as if asking, "Who is the Zhenxuan King?"

The Bronze Masked Man slowly said, "Your former teacher, Jiuyuan, was killed by a powerful Alien Race in the Outer-Region Battlefield. I was the first to arrive and avenge your teacher. I never expected his disciple to be so exceptionally talented."

"After seeing your outstanding performance in the qualifiers, I came to the Kasolo Empire, but I couldn't find you on Lanhui Planet. I only met your current teacher, Kasolo."

Jiang Yao's heart sank.

Zhenxuan King took a step forward, as if stepping into Jiang Yao's heart.

"I'm quite curious about you. I didn't expect even your teacher knew nothing about your God Kingdom Trial." Zhenxuan King chuckled. "Was the Phantom Mask useful?"

Zhenxuan King's words struck like a bolt from the blue.

However, Jiang Yao had already prepared himself for the potential risks of the God Kingdom Trial, and at this moment he still wore a blank expression, as if he did not understand what Zhenxuan King was saying.

"Hehe." Zhenxuan King showed no anger at his failed deception and seemed to have no doubt about his judgment. He continued to laugh, "I originally thought that your ability to escape the Inheritance Tower unscathed was due to your teacher, Kasolo, but it seems that you had another opportunity."

"Relax, I'm not interested in how you survived from the Inheritance Tower. It's just that Yedier's Inheritance Token is a Supreme Treasure. You may not know, but the Immortal of the Shixing Race probably perished because the Inheritance Token in his hand was discovered by a powerful Monster Race.

"This is a treasure that would even tempt an invincible powerhouse standing at the very pinnacle of immortality. I wonder if you can understand its significance?"

"The God Lord Jinlun who established Yinhu Island was once the immortal of my Talun Race. Later, he was expelled from the clan for committing a serious crime. I am the venerable lord of the Xuanshang Universe Country lineage of the Talun Race. I can decide to have the Jin Lun disband Yinhu Island and transfer all the resources controlled by Yinhu Island to your Lingtong Race."

"I can even support your Lingtong Race to become the rulers of this star field..."

"I'll also give you that Phantom Mask as a gift. It will be extremely useful when you reach the World Lord Level and venture into the Outer-Region Battlefield..."

Zhenxuan King tried to persuade Jiang Yao with his emotions and reason, just like he was trying to lure a child, all to get Jiang Yao to sell him the Inheritance Token, while also subtly threatening him.

If Jiang Yao were an ordinary stellar-level genius, he might have already given in. However, Jiang Yao is not someone who has never seen the world; even if he hasn't, he remembers the plot of the original work.

Disband Yinhu Island? Support the Lingtong Race? He could do those things himself, and it wouldn't take long.

Wealth? Hah, how much wealth can the Zhenxuan King offer?

Passing through the Heaven-Reaching Mountain, World Lord Level, grants 100 billion points. Even if we convert 1 point to 1 Hunyuan Unit, could Zhenxuan King really give him 100 billion Hunyuan Unit of wealth?

If this newly resurrected King-level Immortal, whom Kasolo had mentioned, possessed such wealth, would he need to scheme against the Divine Envoy Inheritance Crystal in his teacher Jiuyuan's possession?

Although he and the King-level Immortal were vastly different in both strength and status, Jiang Yao possessed the insight of the original work, and ordinary King-level Immortal would find it difficult to offer him anything that could impress him.

Most importantly, Zhenxuan King's death was inextricably linked to that of his teacher, Jiuyuan. Even if he wanted to sell the Inheritance Token, he would absolutely not let him succeed.

However, Jiang Yao could not refuse directly, because there was no doubt that the Zhenxuan King had secretly arrived on Lanhui Planet, and his teacher, Kasolo, must already be under his control and become his hostage.

It's best not to act rashly before finding a solution.

What do you think?

The Masked Man's gentle voice sounded like a venomous tongue to Jiang Yao.

"Could you grant me some more time? I need to consider it carefully."

Jiang Yao tried his best to make his voice sound more submissive.

Zhenxuan King paused for a moment, his voice gradually turning icy, as if concealing a murderous intent. "Fine, I'll give you three days. Jiang Yao, don't think that just because you participated in the Genius Tournament, I can't do anything to you. I can make the Lingtong Race the rulers of this star field, and I can also plunge the Lingtong Race into the abyss."

After leaving the palace, Jiang Yao looked at the Lingtong Race celebrating jubilantly on the streets of Lanhui City, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.

He then left the Virtual Universe.

On an inconspicuous asteroid in the asteroid belt at the edge of a star system, Jiang Yao stood up and immediately released a flat, small spaceship from his World Ring.

"That Zhenxuan King is likely stalling for time..." Bajie reminded him.

"I know." Jiang Yao immediately began accelerating after boarding the spaceship, preparing to change his hiding place.

He didn't know the level of authority a King-level expert could possess or mobilize. It's very likely that while Zhenxuan King was keeping Jiang Yao in check in the Virtual Universe, he was also investigating Jiang Yao's true location when he logged into the Virtual Universe.

Once Zhenxuan King discovers his true location, he will have absolutely no power to resist a King-level Immortal. Even if he transforms into Bizhang and uses "Rainbow Fire Fusion," he will most likely not be able to escape, King-level experts have an extremely strong understanding of higher-level laws.

Although the Zhenxuan King might not dare to kill him, Jiang Yao, as the number one ranked player in the World Zone, had already entered the list of participants for the All-Universe Finals and did not need to participate in the arena elimination rounds.

Even King-level expert might not dare to kill a stellar-level genius who is confirmed to participate in the final battle. The Virtual Universe Company must prevent the broken window effect from occurring; otherwise, before the Alien Race races can assassinate human geniuses, the various forces within the Human Race will have already wiped them all out.

Even if he wasn't killed, Zhenxuan King had a hundred ways to obtain Yedier's Inheritance Token from him.

Surely he wouldn't go so far as to participate in the finals years later and then accuse a King-level Immortal of stealing his treasure from the Virtual Universe Company?

Will the Virtual Universe Company regulate this?

To what extent will they regulate?

However, Jiang Yao had already prepared for the exposure of his acquisition of the Inheritance Token, but he did not expect that it would be Zhenxuan King who would cause him trouble, and that he would arrive so quickly.

Bajie sighed, "It seems we have no choice but to resort to this last resort."

Jiang Yao and Bajie had prepared for the worst regarding how to handle the Yedier Inheritance Communication Talisman. It would be best if they could keep it, but if they couldn't, they would at least have to hold out for a few years until he joined the Virtual Universe Company and sold it to the company or to a teacher who was willing to take him as a disciple.

Of course, it would be best if Lingcang Marquis and the others reacted slowly. Once he entered the Virtual Universe Company, even if they knew that the Inheritance Token was with Jiang Yao, they would give up. No one would think that they could compete with the Virtual Universe Company. Unexpectedly, it was Zhenxuan King who came, and so quickly.

Bajie stroked his chin and analyzed, "The reason why Zhenxuan King secretly descended upon Lanhui Planet so quickly was to catch you off guard! He resorted to coercion and bribery to get the Inheritance Token from you as soon as possible. Otherwise, once you join the Virtual Universe Company, he will have no more chances."

Jiang Yao nodded. Any star-level genius would likely lose their composure and allow a King-level expert to succeed in threatening them with their teacher and clan.

Unfortunately, Zhenxuan King misjudged him.

Jiang Yao already had a solution for this: he would spread the news of his acquisition of the Inheritance Token far and wide, letting the powerful figures of the Xuanshang Universe Country and even the entire Human Race know that he, Jiang Yao, possessed the Inheritance Token of Yedier, the first Holy Lord of the Shixing Race!