Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal's Ascent-Chapter 559: Return

"Gone... he's gone!?"

Yu Yu stared blankly as Li Pin vanished before their eyes, without the slightest intention of killing them. For a moment, her mind struggled to process what had just happened.

A fleeting thought crossed her mind—perhaps he feared the Yu Clan's Astral God and dared not act recklessly against them.

But she dismissed it immediately. What a joke.

Why would someone like Li Pin spare them out of caution? That was someone who was capable of hunting down Astral God's avatars and was unafraid of offending Astral God Aristocratic Clans.

Besides, with his abilities, even if he had killed them, would the Yu Clan really cause trouble over two insignificant juniors?

Hadn't their Grand Patriarch already ordered them to submit to Li Pin?

A flash of insight struck Yu Yu. "Wait a minute, when Li Pi—Sacred Li left, he looked rather satisfied?"

As a Tier Five Legend, she wouldn't misjudge something like this. That look... it was directed at Hanyan, wasn't it? He seemed quite pleased with her?

Her gaze instinctively shifted to Yu Hanyan.

Any Astral Cultivators, by default, had exceptional looks and bearing.

Especially at the Legendary level—it wasn't just as if they had the finest makeup and maxed-out beauty filters; even their photos would look like they'd been meticulously retouched.

Almost every Legend refined their appearance and physique according to their own preferences. The real differences lay in their personalities and temperament.

As for Yu Hanyan's personality... while not exactly pleasant, it did carry a kind of playful arrogance. On top of that, she was young, brimming with youthful energy. Li Pin, who wasn't that much older himself, might just have a taste for this sort of thing.

This thought took root instantly, and Yu Yu latched onto it like a drowning person grabbing a lifeline. "Miss, whether we make it out of this unscathed is all up to you now."

Yu Hanyan was still in a daze. "Me?"

Yu Yu spoke quickly. "Yes! Did you notice Sacred Li's expression when he left? He seemed quite pleased with you. Maybe it hasn't reached the point where he'd take action, but if you go to Gaia and show him your charm, your future will be limitless!"

Yu Hanyan snapped out of her daze. Li Pin has his eyes on me?

That made sense.

She was well aware of her own allure. Back when she lived in the Burning Sun Nation, countless princes—and even princesses—had tried all kinds of ways to get close to her and win her favor.

Wherever she went, she was always the center of attention.

"Miss, you should understand how much the Grand Patriarch values Sacred Li, right? And with the strength he has displayed... even as a Divine Being, he stands a great chance of becoming an Astral God."

Yu Yu grew more excited. "If you marry an Astral God, you'd be an Astral God's wife! Just think of the status and prestige that comes with it!"

At these words, Yu Hanyan suddenly adopted a more reserved demeanor. "So, Aunt Yu, you're saying... I should go find Li Pin?"

Yu Yu waved her hand decisively. "Yes, absolutely! And you must bring our sincerity with you."

Yu Hanyan recalled the overwhelming power Li Pin had displayed when crushing two Astral God's avatars, as well as the two divine equipment he had seized, and her heart wavered.

Fortunately, she hadn't let it go to her head, thinking she could charm Li Pin into submission. Instead, she humbly asked for advice, "What should I do? What should I bring with me?"

Yu Yu immediately began making plans. "As a daughter of the Yu Clan, the gifts you bring must reflect your status!"

Nearby, Ao Qingcang and Ao Suanzi, still shaken from Li Pin's departure, had only just begun to recover from their fear. Upon hearing Yu Yu and Yu Hanyan discussing what gifts to bring as an apology, they nearly broke down in tears.

What kind of situation was this?

To avoid being swallowed by Gaia civilization, they had sought protection under Yu Hanyan and the Yu Clan. But now... even their "lifeline" had been thoroughly subdued and was about to surrender outright?

Worse still, they were even considering seducing Li Pin to secure their surrender?

Had they known things would turn out this way, they would have surrendered back on Frost Dragon Planet right away. There hadn't been a need for all this trouble, running in circles and wasting so much effort.

Now, they couldn't even count as subordinates anymore. They were about to become subordinates of a subordinate.

***

Back in Yin Luo Galaxy, Li Pin couldn't shake an odd sense of discomfort. He couldn't quite put his finger on why.

After a long while, he finally realized. "Yin Luo is... a safe zone."

It was safe enough. Its level wasn't high either. That meant no living being posed a threat to him. It also meant he wouldn't experience the kind of external pressure that forces evolution.

"A life of comfort is a hero's grave. Even the most formidable swordsman, after three years at home, can grow fat and unrecognizable," Li Pin muttered, recalling his time on Gaia.

Staying on Gaia was practically a vacation. And now, he had been on this vacation for nearly half a stellar year.

Spending half a stellar year in a safe zone—was his conscience really at ease?

Li Pin thought, A dragon should soar through the seas; a tiger should roar in the mountains.

Gaia was no longer a place he could stay. Once he helped Si Xing and Li Yunyao overcome their trials with inner spirit, he would leave.

The road ahead was theirs to walk.

Even for Li Yunyao, he would wait until the ranking list for Astral God Yin Luo's heir was released before deciding what to do.

Li Pin reflected. There is still a long way to go. Right now, I'm just at the Divine Realm. Beyond Divinity, there are the Astral Gods.

Among them, there are ranks—Starshine, Solar Flare, Cosmic Radiance... and above them all, the Grand Supreme, who stands above everything, transcending all, the symbol of the human race itself.... fгeewёbnoѵel_cσm

At present, I'm merely at the eighth tier. Not even Tier Nine—far from being able to dominate the Material World. And even if I reached Tier Nine, what difference would it make?

Astral Gods can choose to use the Eternal Oblivion force in the Material World. This means they can unleash their full power, allowing the Eternal Oblivion Force to empower them, breaking the barrier between the Astral and Material Worlds, and descending into it.

Though doing so would strip them of the immortality granted by the Astral World, causing them to "die of old age" immediately upon arrival, they could still release their power in a final act, illuminating the entire galaxy, just like Yin Luo did before his death.

Astral God's final strike... the energy released would be equal to a supermassive star exploding instantly.

If an Astral God chooses not to leave a legacy and instead opts for a last-ditch detonation... at least a million Power Level would be unleashed. A hundred Tier Eight beings would be obliterated on the spot. If it's an Immortal Astral God who has surpassed the thirtieth tier of the Supreme Ladder... even a hundred Tier Nine beings wouldn't survive.

Li Pin assessed himself, his heart growing calmer.

As he pondered, the Astral Gate before him opened.

He stepped through it, and the environment of the Galactic Core Primary Planet appeared before him. He had no intention of sightseeing.

After confirming his bearings, he took the VIP passage, planning to use his position as a council member to head toward the White Dove Federation.

At that moment, someone hurried toward him.

Upon seeing Li Pin, safe and sound, the person visibly relaxed, letting out a sigh of relief. "As long as you're okay. That's all that matters."

The person who appeared before him was Mu Qiu, the disciple of Astral God Xia Yan from the Divine Treasury Hall.

Li Pin glanced at him curiously. "What's wrong?"

Mu Qiu spoke solemnly, "The Divine Treasury Hall sent word—they've tracked down the one codenamed White Mirror. It's been confirmed now; his true name is Cui Fan, from the Shana Divine Mountain!"

Li Pin nodded. "Cui Fan?"

Now, he finally knew the true identity of White Mirror.

"Back in the Yuan Yang Star Domain, Cui Fan was a renowned prodigy. He became an Astral God in just a hundred stellar years. Unfortunately, he strayed from the right path and joined the Shana Divine Mountain."

Mu Qiu clenched his teeth. "The people of Shana Divine Mountain are lunatics. They stop at nothing to achieve their goals, sowing chaos wherever they go!"

"Shana Divine Mountain? Cui Fan has an entire faction behind him?"

A thought flickered through Li Pin's mind. If he has a faction... will this be like stirring up a hornet's nest? Defeat one, and more would come?

"Of course, he has backing. An Astral God following the path of Legends needs powerful support to rise quickly. Seeking shelter under a great figure or a mighty faction is the best choice... but that's not the main issue right now."

Mu Qiu's face grew serious. "According to reports from the main hall and further tracking analysis, Cui Fan's combat-specialized avatar has most likely reached the outskirts of Yin Luo."

He quickly added, "I was about to warn you when I saw that you used your council privileges to activate an Astral Gate, planning to leave the Yin Luo Galaxy. I rushed here to stop you immediately..."

"Oh, you don't need to worry. I'm fine," Li Pin said.

"That's good. Just remember, under no circumstances should you leave the Yin Luo Galaxy for now. The Homo Sapien Alliance has invested heavily in surveillance here. If Cui Fan dares to come, he's walking into certain death. But if you leave the Yin Luo Galaxy, everything becomes unpredictable. If his combat avatar ambushes you outside... there will be no way to escape."

"That won't happen," Li Pin replied, smiling.

"I mean, just in case—"

"I know."

Li Pin waved his hand. He had always been straightforward with his words. "When I said it won't happen, I meant that even if Cui Fan's combat-specialized avatar had set its sights on me, I wouldn't have died. In fact... well, he's still alive, but at the very least, I'm standing here perfectly fine, aren't I?"

"You haven't even left the Yin Luo Galaxy, so of course—"

Mu Qiu suddenly stopped mid-sentence.

He had read the reports—Li Pin had activated an Astral Gate to leave the Yin Luo Galaxy.

But this wasn't Lunarfang Astral Gate. This was the Galactic Core Primary Planet. And those words he just said...

"You—!" Mu Qiu stared at him, stunned. "Are you telling me you've already been outside the Yin Luo Galaxy... and encountered Cui Fan's combat-specialized avatar?"

"That's right." Li Pin nodded. "And I've already crushed it. So, no need to worry about me anymore."

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