Discussing the Heroes of the World

Olivier left the imperial capital of the Yulan Empire and flew straight toward Linley's Baruch Kingdom.

After a period of comfortable living, his heart had calmed down, but it lacked a certain passion. Re-embarking on his journey of cultivation, Olivier unleashed his speed, flying through the air with abandon, embracing both speed and passion.

Unknowingly, his speed grew more and more exhilarating. By the time he stopped, he realized his Profundity of Light Speed had broken through, actually reaching the Saint-level limit. This was the third profundity of his to reach the Saint-level limit; in other words, every profundity he had comprehended was now just one step away from becoming a god.

Next, I must break through to godhood as quickly as possible. I also need to find the point of convergence between the Profundity of Light Elements and the Profundity of Light Speed. The best way to achieve this is to comprehend and fuse them simultaneously.

Furthermore, I need to comprehend even more profundities.

It's just that I don't know what secrets the transparent Taiji diagram in my soul ocean holds. It seems capable of helping me fuse the Laws of Light and Darkness, and I feel that both the growth of my soul and the increase in my ** are related to it. If it continues to grow like this, reaching the level of a Sovereign Artifact through cultivation is just around the corner.

Olivier was well aware that in this world, Sovereigns were supreme, and no one could cultivate to become a Sovereign. However, he was an anomaly; he believed that if he could fuse the profundities of Light and Darkness into one, he would absolutely be no weaker than a Sovereign.

I'm getting a bit ahead of myself. My main goal for now is still to become a god.

On the Yulan Continent, the only place that could help one cultivate to godhood was likely the secret chamber opened by Beirut.

Looking back at the whole story, Linley being able to become a god before Olivier had a lot to do with that secret chamber, and later, it was only with the help of the Violet Sovereign in the Infernal Realm that his strength grew so rapidly.

Having a good environment to assist in cultivation was extremely important.

"That must be Baruch City up ahead."

A massive city appeared before Olivier's eyes. It was slightly smaller than Red Flame City and the imperial capital of the Yulan Empire, but it was already considered a very large city on the Yulan Continent.

"I'll go in and look around first, then head to the royal palace to find Linley."

Upon arriving in the Baruch Kingdom, Olivier decided to find Linley for a spar first to see what his current strength was like, then he would go look for the secret chamber.

"Giddyup!"

A luxurious carriage passed through the city. The people inside could not be seen, and it moved at a leisurely pace. Pedestrians on the road took the initiative to make way, bowing respectfully.

"Brother, whose carriage is that?"

Olivier was curious; what kind of person could be so beloved by the common folk?

"You don't even know that? You must be new here. That is the carriage of our Prince Sini."

He hadn't expected the people of the Baruch Kingdom to be so respectful toward the Baruch clan. It seemed Wharton was indeed doing a good job as king.

Following his habit, Olivier wandered around for a while, found a good restaurant to have a meal, and then headed toward the royal palace.

In front of the Baruch royal palace was a massive plaza, and in the center stood a ten-meter-tall statue. Olivier recognized it at a glance—it was Linley.

"As the founding emperor of a nation, he is truly imposing."

Olivier remarked while looking at the statue. Unfortunately, he had no interest in such things, otherwise, he would have built an empire of his own to play with.

Inside the Baruch royal palace.

Emperor Wharton was busy handling official business. Ever since Linley had abdicated the throne to him, Wharton had been diligent in managing state affairs, winning the love and respect of the Baruch Kingdom's people. Wharton was quite gifted in governance, but it had taken up too much of his time; he had only just stepped into the ninth rank, and even after transforming, he was only at the early Saint-level. He hadn't even grasped the concept of "lifting the heavy as if it were light," and his strength was incomparable to Linley's back in the day.

"Blumer has broken through to the Saint-level; I should also spend more time on cultivation. Olivier's strength is progressing so fast—he defeated Haydson with a casual move. I wonder who is actually stronger between him and Big Brother?"

Wharton had immense confidence in Linley, but Olivier's progress was truly too rapid, making it hard for him to judge. In his heart, he still believed Linley was stronger.

Blumer, the Olivier brothers, and his own brother: now that he and Blumer were both early Saint-level, and Olivier and his Big Brother were likely similar in strength—all of them being the cream of the crop among geniuses—it was quite interesting.

Wharton was lost in thought.

"Wharton, you're doing a good job as emperor. You're a good ruler."

Suddenly, a voice rang out, giving Wharton a start.

"Olivier!"

Wharton saw who it was and was somewhat startled. He had just been thinking about him, and in the blink of an eye, he had appeared before him. However, he quickly calmed down.

"Olivier, what are you here for?"

Wharton knew he was no match for Olivier, so it was best to clarify his intentions.

"The vast Baruch Kingdom—in this era, your family is the most glorious," Olivier said. "Oh, I'm here to find Linley."

Wharton took pride in two things: first, Linley; second, the Baruch Kingdom. His strength was not as great as Linley's, but he had governed the Baruch Kingdom very well. Hearing Olivier's words, Wharton couldn't help but feel a bit smug.

"Why are you looking for my Big Brother?"

Wharton couldn't help but think that since Olivier's strength had increased so much, he might be here to cause trouble for Linley.

"Rest assured, I won't do anything to Linley."

Olivier said.

Wharton felt very unconvinced in his heart; you, Olivier, would have to have the ability to do so first.

"Tomorrow, I will take you to see my Big Brother."

Wharton considered it for a moment before saying this to Olivier.

Olivier stayed at the royal palace.

The next day, at Black Crow Mountain where Linley cultivated.

Olivier remembered that Linley cultivated on a mountain, but he couldn't recall which one it was; otherwise, he wouldn't have needed to go to the Baruch royal palace.

There were quite a few people accompanying them, including Wharton, the five Undying Warriors who usually lived in the Baruch Kingdom, Delia, Nina, the three children, and others.

They guessed that Olivier's arrival would surely lead to a sparring match with Linley, and since Olivier couldn't possibly mean them any harm, they all came to watch.

Taylor and Sasha, these two little ones, were only seven or eight years old and very adorable.

Olivier was even wondering if he should have a child to betroth to Linley's, as becoming in-laws with a future controller seemed like a pretty good idea.

"My father is the strongest."

After spending time with Olivier and teasing him twice, Taylor had gotten a feel for his temperament and kept emphasizing that his father was the strongest.

The scenery of Black Crow Mountain was beautiful.

Following the stream forward, they finally saw a bend of lake water in the distance.

In the center of the lake, there were already three flat boulders. The middle one had been placed there by Linley long ago, and the stone house had naturally been built quite some time ago as well. As for the other two flat boulders, Linley had prepared them for his relatives to stay on whenever they visited after he got married.

A pale blue figure was sitting in the middle of the lake, cultivating.

It was incredibly serene and natural, similar to the state Olivier entered when practicing Taiji Fist. Olivier finally understood that Linley was indeed a genius; this state of cultivation was very much like his own.

"Father!" Taylor's cheering voice rang out from afar.

The pale blue figure turned around; it was Linley. Compared to the past, Linley only possessed a hint more maturity, and from a distance, he seemed to have completely merged with nature.

Linley stood up immediately and laughed, "Haha, Taylor!"

Linley's movement as he rose gave one the feeling of riding the wind, yet it also felt extremely steady. These two diametrically opposed sensations were fused into one; without seeing him in person, it would be impossible to imagine.

Linley waved his hand—

"Boom!" A portion of the flowing water actually stalled, condensing into a water bridge. The rest of the water continued to flow as usual, and Taylor, Sasha, and the others, being very familiar with this, ran across the 'water bridge' directly.

This water bridge was as solid as a physical object.

If one observed closely, they could see faint air currents darting across the surface of the water bridge.

"Taylor, come here. Give me a hug." Linley happily scooped Taylor into his arms. Beside them, Sasha immediately looked at Linley with her pure, untainted eyes, and Linley reached out to pull his precious daughter into his embrace as well.

"Why did you all come?"

Usually, they only came once a month, and Linley remembered it hadn't even been half a month yet.

Taylor and Sasha both cast their gazes toward Olivier.

"Linley, it's been many years. Your son and daughter have grown so much. These two are very cute; why don't we become in-laws? Haha~"

Olivier spoke after Linley finished his affectionate reunion with his children.

"Olivier, I trust you have been well. I heard your strength has advanced greatly, and you defeated Haydson with a single casual move."

At this moment, Linley looked at Olivier, who seemed to have merged with nature to the point of non-existence, appearing unfathomable. Linley felt a shock in his heart.

It seems I underestimated Olivier, Linley thought.

"Haydson isn't even worth mentioning. Defeating him is nothing special; I believe you could easily do the same, Linley."

Olivier said casually.

The only truly formidable figures on the Yulan Continent were those three: Beirut, Linley, and Azure Fire.

Olivier suddenly wanted to discuss heroes over wine with Linley first; there was no rush for a sparring match.

Servants prepared some wine and food, and they began to chat, discussing insights on cultivation and their observations of the continent.

"Linley, let me tell you, there are very few people on this entire continent who catch my eye, and you, Linley, are one of them."

Olivier recalled Cao Cao's famous line: "Of all the heroes in the world, only you and I remain."

Excluding Beirut, the God-Eater Rat, and Azure Fire, who was still stuck in Gobada Prison, this statement truly fit Olivier's current mood.

"My father is naturally the strongest," Taylor chimed in, hearing Olivier praise Linley.

"Oh? I wonder who the others are?" Hearing Olivier bring up the powerhouses of the continent, Linley was quite interested. He knew who the experts were, but he was very curious to hear Olivier's take.

"The King of the Dark Forest, the King of Assassins Cesar, and the guardian of the Yulan Empire, the High Priest." Linley had expected Olivier to list all the God-level experts and then a few Saints, but Olivier showed no signs of continuing.

"How so?" Linley asked curiously. The others were also very intrigued.

"The King of the Dark Forest has peerless strength, Cesar has his free-spirited nature, and the High Priest has her kindness," Olivier said slowly.

Linley was somewhat surprised; Cesar caught Olivier's eye for his free spirit, and the High Priest for her kindness.

"The War God, the King of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, and Rutherford are all low-level gods. We will surpass them very soon."

Olivier then uttered words that surprised Linley and the others even more.

"Olivier, why are you so certain that you can surpass them?"

While shocked, Linley was also very curious. One had to know that the peak Saint-level experts of the continent had been unable to break through for many years. Although Linley felt his own strength was likely not far from the peak of the Saint level, he still couldn't understand Olivier's mindset.

"We must have a heart that believes in itself and constantly grows stronger, don't we?"

Olivier countered with a question.

He certainly couldn't reveal that he was a transmigrator who knew how the plot would unfold.