Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal's Ascent-Chapter 632: Unique Ability

"530,000?" repeated Li Pin.

"Well? Are you in awe of my overwhelming power?" With an air of elegance, Ai Sa covered his mouth and laughed. "Ohohoho!"

The moment that number was announced, everyone present was filled with disbelief.

Si Xing, Si Yue, and Li Yunyao had only just arrived at the scene when they heard the number, causing them to freeze in shock.

Forest Wolf and Red Storm, however, were filled with fervor. They were shaken by Ai Sa's staggering power, but at the same time, a deep sense of admiration and reverence took root within them.

As for Li Pin, he was struck by both astonishment and joy.

530,000 Power Level!

Si Xing's face paled. "Impossible! How could it be 530,000!? Other than a Cosmic Radiance's avatar, a Guardian Astral God, or an Astral God's Divine Essence, who else could push their power to such a level!?"

Even after breaking through to Tier Four Legend, his Power Level had merely risen to 18,000. Even Si Yue, a Tier Six Legend, hadn't reached 60,000.

The gap between them and Ai Sa's 530,000 was almost beyond comprehension, like the difference between heaven and earth. It was utterly insurmountable.

With such disparity, forget Tier Four or Six Legends, even ordinary Divine Beings, Astral Gods' avatars, or certain combat-specialized avatars wouldn't last a single exchange against Ai Sa.

Si Yue muttered in disbelief, "How can the gap between us be this vast...?"

She knew that Ai Sa was born around the same time when Astral God Yin Luo fell, meaning he had cultivated for just sixty stellar years. And yet, in that short span, he had reached a Power Level of 530,000.

For a prodigy like her, who had always seen herself as Si Clan's future, the impact was devastating.

Li Pin praised sincerely, "As expected of the Golden Emperor Clan, a race that borders on being a unique lifeform."

Yan Ling'er, as a true unique lifeform, possessed an innate charm so powerful that even Cosmic Radiance favored her. While Ai Sa's talent wasn't as extreme, his ability to accumulate and refine energy far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators by an unimaginable margin.

Especially in an environment like Astral God Yin Luo's ruins, a Power Level of 530,000 was a figure that could drive other competitors to despair. After all, even the second and third-ranked Tier Six Legends barely reached 110,000 or 120,000.

And that was with their life-preserving and strength-enhancing Divine Weaon factored in. Without them, their Power Level likely wouldn't even reach 100,000.

"You look surprised. I enjoy seeing that expression," said Ai Sa, chuckling. "Ying Hua was someone I valued. Though he wasn't really young, I always saw him as my own child. Since you killed him, you shall take his place and become my adopted son."

He extended a hand. "With my talent, I can easily secure Astral God Yin Luo's legacy. Even without it, my name will spread across the cosmos, illuminating the universe. Come, let's venture forth together and carve our legend in both the universe and the vast Astral World."

"530,000 Power Level. Impressive. But aren't you worried about failing to ascend to the Astral World?" Li Pin remarked.

"Hah! You can't even begin to fathom the innate gifts of the Golden Emperor Clan. Failing to integrate into the Astral World? That's no concern for us. We have a special ascension pathway, similar to transcendence."

"Is that so?" Li Pin nodded thoughtfully. He then looked at Ai Sa with rare sincerity. "In the pursuit of martial supremacy, there can only be one at the pinnacle. I cannot fight alongside you. Moreover..."

He paused briefly. "I, too, seek Astral God Yin Luo's inheritance."

Ai Sa's confident smile stiffened slightly. His gaze sharpened as he looked at Li Pin. "So, just to be sure... you're rejecting my offer?"

"Yes, Your Highness Ai Sa. You heard correctly. I refuse." Li Pin nodded. "And I'm also telling you that we will be rivals."

Before he could finish, Ai Sa, who had assumed Li Pin had already submitted, erupted in fury. "How dare you!"

He glared at Li Pin. "Do you even understand what you are saying!? You dare refuse an invitation from me! The great Ai Sa, the future ruler of the Golden Emperor Clan, the next Emperor!?"

The Ai Sa was only a projection, but even so, the killing intent radiating from his golden eyes sent chills through Si Yue, Si Xing, and even Li Yunyao, a fellow contender.

"There's no need to be angry," Li Pin said patiently. "This is simply a matter of different choices. Besides, don't you think having a powerful opponent in the race for Astral God Yin Luo's inheritance makes things far more thrilling? Shouldn't that excite you?"

Ai Sa's gaze turned icy. "You not only refused me, but you dare provoke me!? Outrageous! A worthy opponent? Do you even think you're qualified? You, a mere mortal, dare claim the right to challenge me? Ai Sa, the Golden Emperor Clan's greatest prodigy of this era, and its future ruler!?"

Forest Wolf quickly spoke up. "Your Highness, please calm your anger! The Wolfstar Consortium is willing to be your sharp blade and eliminate this fool who dares to disregard your authority."

Ai Sa snapped, "What are you all waiting for, then!?"

He shot Li Pin a glance, let out a cold snort, and cut off the communication.

"Wait!" Li Pin called out, trying to stop him.

But Ai Sa had already left without a second thought, unwilling to waste even a moment on him.

Li Pin frowned. "You haven't even told me where to find you... Forget it. I'll figure it out myself."

"Find him? Do you really think you'll get the chance?" said Forest Wolf, sneering.

He waved his hand, and his team swiftly formed a battle formation, surrounding Li Pin.

At the same time, more experts emerged from the aircraft, heading toward Si Yue, Si Xing, and Li Yunyao. They were clearly intent on preventing them from interfering with the Wolfstar Consortium's special operations unit in their mission to take him down.

"You lot?" Li Pin cast a glance at Forest Wolf. "The strongest among you barely reaches a Power Level of 180,000, yet you think you can take me down?

"Since you serve Ai Sa, you should know that not long ago, I single-handedly crushed fourteen Astral God avatars from the Demon God Clan. I don't need to explain what that means.

"Even if you don't know about that, you should've at least heard that I killed an Astral God's combat-specialized avatar. Do you really think you're stronger than that?"

He paused for a moment before adding, "Or is it that your lives mean nothing to Ai Sa?"

"How dare you!" Forest Wolf's expression darkened. "Don't you dare slander His Highness Ai Sa!"

"Captain, there's no need to waste words on him!" Red Storm interjected. "An Astral God's combat-specialized avatar? We've taken one down before with our five-man joint strike! Even if he's managed to defeat one himself, he'll end up just the same!"

Li Pin's interest piqued slightly. "Oh?"

Forest Wolf roared, "Kill!"

In an instant, Red Storm shot forward as a crimson streak of light, charging at Li Pin with astonishing speed.

At the same time, the others made their move. One raised both hands, locking onto Li Pin as if he were a puppet, attempting to restrain his movements. Another unleashed a powerful mental spirit secret art, distorting his perception.

Besides the team's main combatant, Forest Wolf, each of the other four possessed unique abilities, almost like supernatural talents.

With their seamless coordination and Forest Wolf's formidable strength of 180,000, they were fully capable of ambushing an Astral God's combat-specialized avatar. By capitalizing on an avatar's weaknesses, they could secure an unexpected victory.

However... Li Pin was not an Astral God's avatar.

Take the puppeteer, for instance. He could manipulate others' bodies, but only to a certain extent. The stronger the energy within the target, the weaker his control. Most Astral God avatars had an average energy reserve, making them highly susceptible to his abilities. The same went for the mental spirit secret arts.

An avatar was, after all, not the true Astral God. Should the connection between the avatar and its true body be severed, the avatar would be effectively neutralized.

Furthermore, with Red Storm's astonishing speed added to the mix, the operation would become all the more seamless.

Li Pin shifted slightly to the side.

In that brief moment, Red Storm, who prided himself on his speed, had already swept past him.

Every movement Red Storm made was reflected clearly in Li Pin's inner spirit lake.

Li Pin shook his head and flexed his fingers. "Pointless theatrics."

The immense energy from his Natal Planet, spanning over ten million kilometers in diameter, continuously radiated from his body. It shattered the puppeteer's control with ease. Mental spirit secret art? No matter how strong it was, could it possibly compare to the Supreme Demonic Sword, a true Cosmic Radiance Divine Weapon?

Li Pin remained unaffected and reached out. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Just as Forest Wolf's ferocious strike came crashing in, his fist landed perfectly in Li Pin's grasp.

Buzz, buzz!

Invisible ripples exploded from the impact, spreading in all directions.

Forest Wolf turned desperate. He tried to pull back.

But the moment he moved, he realized Li Pin's grip felt like a black hole, dissolving every ounce of his strength.

"Not good!"

Without hesitation, Forest Wolf detonated his own arm.

Unfortunately, it was useless. Even self-destruction couldn't change his fate. He was caught in a spider's web.

Li Pin clenched his fist and pulled inward.

A black hole vaguely formed around Forest Wolf.

Swirling with dazzling electric arcs, the profound darkness pulled his body in. It stretched, distorted, and ultimately tore him apart.

"Your captain stays with me. The rest of you, go back and tell Ai Sa that our battle is inevitable. From now on, he should start preparing. When the time comes, I expect to face him at his strongest."