Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal's Ascent-Chapter 586: Investigate

Li Pin looked at him. Baili Qingfeng.....

He said, "I heard that as long as someone says things like 'wipe out your entire clan' or 'this won't end until one of us is dead,' you'll really fight them to the death. I've already said it—so why do you seem completely indifferent?"

"Because I know you, Senior Li. You are joking with me. You don't actually want to kill anyone." Baili Qingfeng looked at him with a hint of admiration in his eyes. "Senior Li, how could a top figure like you possibly harm innocent people? I doubt even an ordinary tier nine martial artist or a supreme expert would be qualified to be your opponent."

Li Pin was slightly taken aback. So this is the Perception ability of the Void Emperor's human form? This trait... it might not be any weaker than my own Clairvoyance.

No, Baili Qingfeng's Perception reminded him of something else—the True Spirit realm, a level beyond the Perfect Realm. This was supposedly something only the Cosmic Radiance beings could comprehend.

A True Spirit could reflect everything around it, sensing all that was related to oneself. Even the faintest hint of malice could not escape notice. But unlike the Cosmic Radiance beings, whose perception was limited to their immediate surroundings... his perception extended across worlds: the Twin Moons, the Wasteland... even the Mortal Domain, where Blue Planet resided.

"True Spirit, huh..." Li Pin murmured.

At that moment, Baili Qingfeng's eyes lit up as if he had thought of something.

"Senior Li, why don't you join our Golden Twelve Palaces? Everyone in it is a top figure in their own field. It would definitely suit someone of your status."

Li Pin came back to his senses. "Golden Twelve Palaces..."

He had heard about this organization from Zhao Tiangang. It was practically a joke, something the human form of the Void Emperor had casually put together with his companions.

Rumor had it that joining required an entrance declaration so unbearably awkward that one could curl their toes into building a three-bedroom apartment.

Something like this... best left untouched.

Li Pin's gaze fell back on Baili Qingfeng. He was still looking at him with anticipation, his expression filled with genuine eagerness.

That emotion... even the True Spirit Realm couldn't mask it.

A realm that should rival True Spirit, yet applied with such simplicity, as if by an ordinary person. The stark contrast left Li Pin momentarily speechless.

But... one thing was certain—he carried things beyond others' understanding. Or rather, things that could never be grasped without close contact. Like the impression outsiders had of the Void Emperor: decisive in his killings, always either wiping out clans or on his way to do so. Just getting near him might spell disaster.

What they didn't know was that these calamities stemmed from the malice reflected by the True Spirit. Sensing such intent, Baili Qingfeng never showed mercy.

Yet in reality... at least from Li Pin's interactions with Baili Qingfeng so far, it felt more like a different kind of responsibility. He seemed to want to shoulder the world's burdens alone.

And that burden... was punishing evil.

Of course, there was always the possibility that Baili Qingfeng had deceived Li Pin. That he had managed to fool even Li Pin's "Clairvoyance."

If that were the case, then their confrontation... had already begun. This was... a battle of inner spirit and True Spirit, a clash of truth and falsehood.

Following this assumption, since Baili Qingfeng had made his move... Li Pin would respond in kind.

***

Li Pin smiled faintly. "I won't be joining the Golden Twelve Palaces. But since I'm new to Xiaya and don't have a place to stay, how about I settle near you? We can be neighbors."

He truly wanted to provoke Baili Qingfeng quickly, pushing him to break through repeatedly, raising his level and breaking through the True God boundary to reach Blue Planet.

Blue Planet was important, but his cultivation was even more so.

"Great, great! Welcome!" Baili Qingfeng said cheerfully. "It'll be even livelier here now."

"I saw there's a yard near your place. I'll have someone clean it up," Li Pin said.

Baili Qingfeng welcomed him with open arms. "I'll check if I know the owner. If I do, I'll ask him to give you a discount on the rent."

Li Pin gave him a strange look. "A discount..."

In the end, he said nothing. He could easily get someone else to deal with such a trivial matter.

Li Pin thought, that Ye Fusheng seemed to represent the Xiya military. He is a fitting choice.

"Senior Li, you must not have had breakfast yet. Since we're about to be neighbors, no need to be so formal. Let me treat you. Do you want buns or noodles?" Baili Qingfeng asked enthusiastically.

"Anything is fine," Li Pin replied.

"I'll go buy them now. Have a seat at my place while you wait," Baili Qingfeng said.

Li Pin almost asked, You're buying them yourself?

But after a brief pause, he decided to watch more and say less. He needed to observe Baili Qingfeng closely—especially that mysterious state of his, which seemed to resemble the True Spirit realm. ƒree𝑤ebnσvel-com

Baili Qingfeng quickly led him into the living room.

"Make yourself comfortable. I'll be back soon," he said.

Once inside the living room, Li Pin saw the owner of the divine treasure world, Baili Zhu, as well as Shi Yiyi, who would become Baili Qingfeng's wife in the future.

Compared to Baili Qingfeng, who spoke his mind freely, Shi Yiyi was noticeably more guarded around him.

As a tier four martial artist, Li Pin's Clairvoyance allowed him to clearly perceive her drifting thoughts. The same went for Baili Zhu. Both were somewhat uneasy and fearful of his presence, with Baili Zhu even wanting to leave and go upstairs.

After a brief thought, Li Pin stood up. "I'll go with you. Since we're going to be neighbors, there's no need for such formality. It's a long road ahead, and if I want something to eat later, I'll just buy it myself."

It wasn't for any other reason—just to avoid scaring Baili Zhu, who was still young.

"Alright," Baili Qingfeng thought what Li Pin said made sense. He then turned to Shi Yiyi. "What do you want for breakfast? Tell me, and I'll get it for you."

"We'll take care of it ourselves," Shi Yiyi replied with a smile, though it seemed a bit forced upon hearing that Li Pin would be their neighbor.

However, with Baili Qingfeng's insistence, she eventually told him what she wanted.

With that, Li Pin and Baili Qingfeng left the house, passed through a small grove, and arrived at a street that had been renovated into an old town district. The moment they stepped into the area, Li Pin sensed numerous prying gazes. Some came from seemingly ordinary people, while others were more concealed.

Yet, under his Clairvoyance, none could escape his notice.

He glanced at Baili Qingfeng, who seemed completely unaware. Even at the breakfast shop, he acted like a regular, casually chatting with the owner.

But one look told Li Pin that this owner was far from ordinary. Physically weak—at most a tier one martial artist—yet every movement and gesture bore traces of specialized training.

He studied Baili Qingfeng again, watching their interaction.

Li Pin was puzzled. He doesn't notice? How is that possible?

Baili Qingfeng's sensitivity to hostility was practically the same as the True Spirit realm. It should have been enough for him to tell if the breakfast shop owner was genuine. But from his behaviour... it didn't seem like he did notice.

Is he truly unaware, or is he pretending? Li Pin pondered, though he didn't show it outwardly.

After a moment, he seemed to sense something. He turned to Baili Qingfeng and said, "My friend is nearby. I'll have him help me with some housing matters."

Baili Qingfeng nodded. "Oh, okay. Take care of it, and stop by whenever you have time."

The two parted at the street corner, each carrying some breakfast.

Once Baili Qingfeng left, the factions and pioneers observing from the shadows all drew a sharp breath.

Various voices of discussion arose.

"He survived!?"

"How is that possible? He came into close contact with the Void Emperor and walked away unharmed?"

"I thought Huang Ze was already extreme, but this person is even more reckless. Who is this pioneer?"

"I know him. His name is Li Pin. This time, the Void Divine Treasury Hall called together three special teams. One is led by Mu Yunsheng, another by Yan Ling'er, and the third is him."

"One of the three special teams summoned by the Void Divine Treasury Hall? No wonder he could face the Void Emperor's human form and survive!"

Just from having breakfast with Baili Qingfeng, Li Pin's name quickly spread throughout the Xiaya pioneer circle, reaching everyone in no time.

***

Li Pin paid no attention to others' thoughts and walked directly toward Ye Fusheng.

"I'm not your enemy," he said. He paused briefly before adding, "At least, not yet."

Ye Fusheng quickly replied, "Of course. We trust you, Mr. Li."

That was a tier-ten... no, a suspected tier eleven, with Quasi-Legendary power. In the entire Xiya Kingdom, only Baili Qingfeng and Sword Saint Zhao could claim to handle him.

As long as Li Pin didn't show hostility, the higher-ups in Xiya clearly wanted to keep him on their side and would do their best to accommodate his needs.

"I'll be settling near Mountain Qingyuan. Go clean up and organize the house. Get some daily supplies for me." Li Pin tossed a piece of Earth Gold he had collected during these months in the underground world. "This is the payment."

"No need, no need," Ye Fusheng hurriedly said. "It's an honor to serve you, Mr. Li..."

But Li Pin had already turned and left, heading toward Zhao Tiangang, who was waiting outside.

To his surprise, Fang Zhiqian was also there.

"Captain," Fang Zhiqian called out solemnly. "I trust you."

Li Pin nodded. He didn't say anything emotional and got straight to the point. "Find out who Baili Qingfeng met yesterday and what he did. The more details, the better."

He had a hunch. Even if yesterday's events weren't the key to breaking the Void Divine Treasure World, they were still crucial.

Because in just one day, he had seen two different versions of the Void Emperor.

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