Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal's Ascent-Chapter 625: Demon God

Li Pin was a bit speechless. "Another alliance."

He had long seen through the true purpose behind these alliances. They all aimed to recruit enforcers.

He might gain some conveniences by joining them, but the trouble that came with it would far outweigh any benefits.

Li Pin turned to Xia Yan. "Astral God Xia Yan, you've brought this up multiple times now. It must be quite awkward for you. Best not to mention it again."

Xia Yan felt a bit embarrassed. "I owe someone a favor and couldn't refuse. If you don't want to hear it, just pretend I never said anything."

Li Pin nodded.

Shortly after, the group arrived at the Astral Gate.

Li Pin and Xuan Jian cupped their hands in salute. Shortly after, they stepped through and vanished from sight.

Watching Li Pin leave, Mu Qiu, who had been following Xia Yan all along, couldn't hold back any longer. "Master, Li Pin may be talented and powerful, but wasn't his attitude just now too disrespectful towa—?"

"Enough." Xia Yan cut him off sternly before he could finish. "I have my own considerations when it comes to Li Pin. There's no need for you to speak out of turn."

Mu Qiu wanted to say more, but under his master's imposing presence, he dared not continue. Still, a hint of grievance showed in his expression.

Seeing this, Xia Yan sighed. "If you still see Li Pin as just another Divine Being, then you're making a grave mistake. Others might not realize it yet, but as a member of the Divine Treasury Hall, I've witnessed his growth over the years.

"On top of that, the Hall is relying on him to break open the Void Divine Treasure World. Even the Grand Hall Master himself has nominated him for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative..."

He exhaled slowly. "His future is boundless."

Mu Qiu was momentarily stunned. "This..."

"Regardless of how blunt his words may be, do your job well. Having some acquaintance with him now will at least ensure that if you ever need something from him in the future, he won't simply turn you away."

Mu Qiu's pupils dilated. "Us? Seeking his help?"

Master is an Astral God! An Astral God needs to ask Li Pin for help?

At that moment, he realized something. "Master, are you suggesting that Li Pin won't just become an Astral God, but might even achieve the level of a Solar Flare in the future?"

"A Solar Flare?" Xia Yan sighed with emotion. "One day, when his radiance and fame spread across the universe, I might be surprised at first, but after the initial shock, it would make perfect sense to me."

Mu Qiu drew in a sharp breath. "Cosmic Radiance!?"

Cosmic Radiance! A grand existence above the seventieth step of the Supreme Ladder!

Such beings stood at the very core within the vast Astral World! They were figures of untouchable eminence.

The gap between an ordinary Astral God and a Cosmic Radiance was even greater than that between a Legendary and a Divine Being.

And Li Pin was actually...

"This... This..."

"Why do you think I accepted Nine Luo's Zi Clan's request and brought up the alliance with Li Pin again? I merely wanted to use this opportunity to extend some goodwill. After all, these aristocratic clans forming an alliance do have considerable resources and means... but in the end, it turned out... it wasn't necessary at all."

Xia Yan gave a bitter smile. "I forgot that someone like Li Pin, practically a prodigy, is his own strongest foundation. His strength and influence alone are enough to rally an alliance of powerful clans. Why would he need to cooperate with anyone else?"

Mu Qiu found it hard to believe. "Even those great clans with multiple Astral Gods would willingly follow him?"

"Any clan with ties to the Divine Treasury Hall and a bit of foresight would know how to make the right choice."

Xia Yan glanced at the Astral Gate. "Did you notice Astral God Xuan Jian? When walking with Li Pin, he always stayed half a step behind. That small detail speaks volumes about his stance. And he..."

A deep sigh followed. "He's from a noble lineage."

Only those with an Eternal Solar Flare at their helm could bear the title of a noble clan. Any Astral God from such a house held immense authority, let alone Xuan Jian, who served in the Divine Treasury Hall's Judiciary Department. His future was undoubtedly bright. Yet even he...

"Li Pin..." Xia Yan exhaled, voicing his final judgment. "The tides have already turned in his favor."

***

With Astral God Xuan Jian leading the way and Li Pin's status as a Yin Luo Galaxy council member, every Astral Gate they approached opened without delay.

Li Pin had assumed this smooth journey would continue all the way to Gaia, until the gate ahead suddenly stopped functioning.

Xuan Jian made inquiries and quickly got an answer. "The Demon God Clan has been sighted in the nearby star systems."

"The Demon God Clan?"

Li Pin was familiar with them.

They weren't human, yet they had sworn allegiance to the human race.

A recognized ally, this race was inherently powerful—a legendary species where every member could at least reach the Legendary realm.

But despite their immense strength, they remained in a state of ignorance until they cultivated their inner spirit.

Some called it childlike innocence; others, sheer stupidity.

They wandered aimlessly, using their travels to refine their minds until they shed their ignorance.

Naturally, a group of fools roaming across different regions would inevitably cause destruction.

Yet, this race was blessed with extraordinary talent and had a high chance of nurturing Astral Gods. Take the branch in the Yuan Yang Star Domain as an example, their Astral Gods numbered in the hundreds, making them a force to be reckoned with.

Moreover, the Demon God Clan would compensate for the regions they damaged afterward, so most factions would have no choice but to turn a blind eye. Now...

Li Pin looked at the Tier Three Legend Xuan Jian had brought and asked, "A group of Demon Gods wandered near the Candle Light Star Ring? They destroyed the Astral Gate on the other side? And you can't repair it until they leave?"

Standing before Li Pin, the Tier Three Legend appeared uneasy and didn't dare withhold anything. "Yes."

"When did this happen?"

"Two stellar years ago."

"Two stellar years?" Li Pin frowned. "The Demon God clansmen don't usually stay in one place for long. They've been there for two whole stellar years and still haven't left?"

"No. Their numbers aren't large, but they haven't been in a hurry to leave that region..."

Li Pin thought for a moment. Two stellar years...

If he remembered correctly, Li Yunyao had completed her inner spirit cycle two years ago.

And just a stellar year later, the Demon God Clansmen arrived.

Those lunatics had a habit of acting recklessly. Worse still, they wouldn't be hunted down unless they caused massive destruction.

"Where are they now?" Li Pin asked.

The Tier Three Legend quickly pinpointed their location on the astral map.

"Connect me to the nearest Astral Gate," Li Pin ordered.

"Yes, I'll arrange it immediately."

The Tier Three Legend complied and swiftly got to work.

Before long, the Astral Gate activated.

Li Pin stepped out onto a satellite.

This satellite had a diameter of over a thousand kilometers. It housed a bustling trade city.

However, the moment he arrived, he sensed the unease hanging over the city. Clearly, it was due to the wandering Demon God Clansmen.

"Pioneer Li, are you suspecting that they were driven here?" Xuan Jian observed Li Pin and asked. "Because of Astral God Yin Luo's inheritance dispute?"

"We'll see for ourselves first," Li Pin replied. "Do we have any warships capable of ultra-luminal travel?"[1]

"Our Judiciary Department is equipped with Divine Flight Vessels for rapid travel."

As Xuan Jian spoke, he summoned one. Given that the Yin Luo Galaxy was fortified under the Homo Sapien Alliance, he wasn't concerned about Li Pin encountering any danger here.

The two boarded the vessel and set off toward the Demon God Clansmen's location.

In just a few days, they arrived at a planet over forty thousand kilometers in diameter. Towering figures, each over a thousand meters tall, stood there. They resembled humans, but their bodies were covered in intricate Sacred Marks, some pulsing with flames, others crackling with lightning.

On primitive and ancient worlds, they would undoubtedly be worshiped as deities. In fact, the name "Demon God Clan" came from this very perception.

Each clansman was born over a hundred meters tall, growing beyond a thousand over time. Some even surpassed two thousand.

Upon reaching the planet, Li Pin was surprised to find it had a civilization—and not a primitive one. Large cities sprawled across every habitable region, with thousands of major urban centers in total.

With a single glance, he could tell that this civilization was on par with the Blue Planet's level of development before his transmigration.

Just then, three Demon God Clansmen stormed into a city, toppling skyscrapers—some dozens, hundreds, even a few hundred meters tall—like children knocking over sandcastles.

Buildings collapsed, lights flickered, and flames raged as panicked screams filled the air.

Trapped on the upper floors of burning towers, people with nowhere to run could only leap in despair.

In mere moments since Li Pin's arrival, this metropolis of millions had already been half-destroyed, with casualties in the tens of thousands.

Li Pin furrowed his brows. "The Homo Sapien Alliance doesn't intervene in cases like this?"

Xuan Jian quickly checked some records before responding, "This civilization has no cosmic lifeforms and is classified as low-level... It doesn't qualify for inclusion in the Homo Sapien Alliance."

He paused, then added, "The registration of indigenous civilizations was completed over forty stellar years ago."

Li Pin understood what that meant. This so-called indigenous civilization had never been part of the Homo Sapien Alliance. Without recognition, there was no protection.

1. implies travelling faster than light speed. ☜