At the Zhao residence, Zhao Qianxing looked at Li Yang.

He was silent, and the members of the Zhao family around him were silent as well.

Li Yang was family—the one with the closest ties to them. They should have been overcome with excitement.

But they weren’t, for the distance between Li Yang and the Zhao family was vast.

In the past, Zhao Qianxing’s string of poor decisions had only pushed Li Yang further away.

Now, Li Yang had suddenly become Earth’s savior. Everyone knew that he was now the de facto leader of the planet, poised to guide its future development.

Having made contact with civilizations of the Cosmos, Earth was certain to enter a period of rapid development!

None of the members of the Zhao family spoke.

After a long moment, Zhao Qianxing suddenly announced in a heavy voice, "I declare that I am immediately resigning from my position as chairman of the Zhao Group. The new chairman will be Zhao Hao!"

Zhao Hao was the one who had visited Li Guohai in the hospital and had even pleaded with Zhao Qianxing to buy an Anticancer Agent to save him. He had the best relationship with Li Guohai out of anyone in the Zhao family and was the only one Li Yang was willing to even acknowledge.

"Understood, Dad."

In response to Zhao Qianxing’s order, Zhao Kun—the man who had been the guaranteed successor to the Zhao Group—immediately nodded in agreement, showing no signs of discontent.

’Expecting Li Yang to ever treat him and Zhao Qianxing kindly was a lost cause.’

’By handing the Zhao Group over to Zhao Hao now, the family might be able to leverage that sliver of a connection to Li Yang and gain some advantages during Earth’s coming era of rapid development.’

...

While the many people who knew Li Yang had mixed feelings, the rest of the planet was erupting in cheers.

Today was, without a doubt, the happiest day for every single person on Earth!

Meanwhile, on a remote planet, Jin Mola’s face—previously filled with excitement, exhilaration, and anticipation—instantly froze the moment he heard Candy’s announcement.

’Li Yang... a Law Realm expert? How is that possible?’

’Li Yang is a newly emerged King Level expert from Earth. He couldn’t have been at that level for long. And he comprehended Thunder, which is different from Shen Xuan’s law.’

’The first time I even heard the name Li Yang was just a month ago.’

’In just one month, this eighteen-year-old kid comprehended the Thunder Law and successfully broke through to the Law Realm?’

’An eighteen-year-old at the Law Realm... It’s impossible for someone like that to appear on a backward planet like Earth!’

’Even on a planet that has top-tier powerhouses, a genius like this would be unheard of!’

His smile stiffened, and panic seized Jin Mola.

’Earth is a free planet, and its development will be overseen by the Milky Way Galaxy branch of the Human Race Saint Hall... What do I do? Now, not only can I not interfere with Earth’s affairs, but even Elder Qi can’t!’

’All those Purple Brilliance Crystal Stones on Earth, and that other incredibly precious thing I just found! Its value is unimaginable!’

Just moments ago, he’d been dreaming of mining it all. But with Li Yang’s sudden emergence, those dreams had vanished in an instant.

...

As the people of Earth continued to cheer and Jin Mola’s face grew dark, Li Yang felt his body move uncontrollably, bringing him directly before Candy.

He wore a respectful expression and said, "Lord Candy, my name is Li Yang."

"Li Yang?"

Candy nodded with a smile. "How old are you?"

Li Yang answered truthfully, "Eighteen."

Hearing this, the smile on Candy’s face widened.

According to the rules of the Human Race Saint Hall, any planet that produces an individual who breaks through to the Law Realm before the age of thirty is deemed a planet with potential and granted the right to develop freely.

And, of course, the younger the person at the time of their breakthrough, the greater the proof of their genius!

’To have reached such a level of law comprehension at only eighteen...’ Even Candy had to admit it was quite impressive.

’And this was on a barren planet like Earth. If he had been at the center of civilization in the Milky Way Galaxy with access to vast cultivation resources, Li Yang might have broken through to the Law Realm even sooner!’

’A genius like this is enough to stir the heart. His chances of reaching the Longevity Realm in the future are extremely high, and he might even have a sliver of hope of breaking through to the Star Lord Realm!’

"Excellent."

Candy nodded with a smile and asked, "Li Yang, are you willing to join the Milky Way Galaxy branch of the Human Race Saint Hall?"

Li Yang was taken aback by the question.

As he heard Candy’s offer, Soul Ink’s voice echoed urgently in Li Yang’s mind. ’Li Yang, agree! Hurry! Joining the Human Race Saint Hall will be of immense benefit to your cultivation.’

Hearing this, Li Yang couldn’t help but ask in his mind, ’Soul Ink, what exactly is this Human Race Saint Hall? They must be powerful, right?’

’I’ve heard about this organization before. It’s supposed to be incredibly strong.’

Soul Ink replied, ’Of course they are! Didn’t I tell you before about the Divine Realm powerhouses who exist beyond the World Realm?’

Li Yang nodded. ’The Divine Realm... beings with eternal life! The absolute pinnacle of power!’

’Among the hundreds of thousands of life-bearing planets in the Milky Way Galaxy, there are fewer than ten experts at the World Realm, and not a single one at the Divine Realm.’

Li Yang knew that a Star Lord could destroy a planet with ease. Someone like Candy, standing right before him, could probably annihilate Earth in a matter of seconds.

’A World Master is an existence even more powerful than a Star Lord!’

’And above World Masters are the Deities!’

It was clear just how terrifyingly powerful an expert at the Divine Realm truly was!

Soul Ink continued, ’Any Divine Realm expert, even the most powerful among them, must be utterly respectful before the Human Race Saint Hall.’

’What? The most powerful experts at the Divine Realm must be respectful before the Human Race Saint Hall?’

Li Yang was stunned by this revelation.

Every realm was divided into early and peak stages, just like the difference between an Early King Level expert and one at the Peak of King Level.

An expert at the Peak of King Level could easily insta-kill an Early King Level one. And as one advanced in cultivation, the gap between stages only grew larger!

’Even the weakest being in the Divine Realm has an eternal lifespan; their power is unimaginable.’

’So someone at the peak of the Divine Realm... that’s a truly inconceivable existence!’

’And yet, such a being is considered insignificant before the Human Race Saint Hall! Isn’t an organization like that a bit too terrifying?’

’So, there are absolute benefits to you joining the Human Race Saint Hall,’ Soul Ink said. ’Even if this is just a tiny branch in the Milky Way Galaxy, it’s more than enough for you right now.’

Their exchange was a spiritual one. Though it seemed like a long conversation, it all took place in a fraction of a second.

Armed with this knowledge, Li Yang looked at Candy and said without a moment’s hesitation, "Lord Candy, I am willing to join."

’In truth, I would have joined even without Soul Ink’s explanation.’

"Mm." Candy nodded with a smile. "Lu Tower, Beia, and the others will remain here to assist with Earth’s development. Li Yang, once you’ve settled your affairs on Earth, you will travel to the Milky Way Galaxy with them."

Every major power cultivated and recruited geniuses.

Talent was a welcome commodity everywhere.

Having encountered a talent like Li Yang on this barren planet, he was naturally interested in recruiting him.

If Li Yang were to mature into a powerful figure in the future, he would become a valuable ally, or at the very least, a useful connection.

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