Venerable and Sector Lord

Beishan Venerable had lived on Purple Thorn Island for countless years, frequently visiting the Land of Treasures. He had grown accustomed to looking down on the weaker Sector Lords. In fact, this was a very common situation across Purple Thorn Island; Universe Venerables and Immortal Sector Lords could never truly coexist as equals.

More good-tempered Universe Venerables would leisurely fly to a certain spot, and the Immortal Sector Lords there would naturally give way.

As for the overbearing ones, like Beishan Venerable, the Immortal Sector Lords could only endure.

This had become a commonplace occurrence.

Beishan Venerable looked at the human Sector Lord before him and sneered, "Bullying you? Hahaha... Human, I just don't like you humans. What if I bully you? A mere Sector Lord, yet you dare to disrespect me."

"What if I do disrespect you?" Luo Feng held the Fire God Origin Crystal, staring up at the alien Venerable before him.

A hush fell.

Qianyu of the Dark Mist Tribe, who had spat blood, and other alien powerhouses on nearby peaks and mountainsides, all turned to look, each with a hint of interest.

"Never seen him before."

"He's a newcomer."

"Haha, look, another newcomer making a fool of himself."

"It's not surprising. They think the Ancestral God Sect's rules protect them, and Universe Venerables can't do anything to them. Plus, many newcomers are prodigies from various races, so how could they suffer a loss? And that Beishan Venerable just happens to be hostile towards humans and so arrogantly suppressed him, so it's normal for a newcomer to retaliate. But after suffering once, this newcomer will understand how to act in the future."

"Let's watch the show and see how far this newcomer takes it."

"This human is quite clever, holding that supreme Fire God Origin Crystal. It makes Beishan apprehensive. If they were to fight, even if Beishan could detonate the Fire God Origin Crystal and kill the human, he'd have to perish with him."

Among the surrounding alien powerhouses, there were Immortal Sector Lords and a few Universe Venerables, all watching from afar.

...

At the peak of the mountain, Luo Feng wiped the corner of his mouth, looking at the alien Universe Venerable before him.

"You've got guts." Beishan Venerable looked down at Luo Feng. Though annoyed, he was also intrigued, as he hadn't encountered a human Sector Lord who dared to confront him directly in a long time. He immediately said, "Human, do you know... I am a Universe Venerable?"

"I know." Luo Feng looked at him. "So what?"

"Shouldn't you respect me?" Beishan Venerable asked again.

"Why should the weak respect the strong?" Luo Feng retorted. "Because the weak fear the strong might kill them, and they also admire the strong for reaching such a realm. Clearly... I have no admiration for you, an alien Venerable. As for fear? Within the confines of Aurora Lake, why should I fear you? I neither fear you nor admire you, so why should I respect you?"

Beishan Venerable burst into thunderous laughter, his mirth echoing through the mountains, drawing more distant powerhouses to look.

"Indeed, you don't fear me in Aurora Lake."

Beishan Venerable looked down at Luo Feng, a hint of mockery in his eyes. "Human, will you stay in Aurora Lake forever? Will you never leave? I've seen you, and I know your life aura. If I find you outside... you should know the outcome. Isn't what you're doing foolish?"

Luo Feng scrutinized Beishan Venerable.

"Just endure it, don't fight with a Universe Venerable. If you're bullied, just let it go." Qianyu of the Dark Mist Tribe anxiously transmitted from afar. "In this Land of Inheritance, Universe Venerables are accustomed to being superior. They are not equal to us, and bullying us is common. This Beishan Venerable is going too far this time, but we can only endure it. Otherwise, having enmity with a Universe Venerable is not a good thing."

"Qianyu, thanks," Luo Feng transmitted back.

Looking at Beishan Venerable, Luo Feng felt no fear. What was an alien Venerable with such a petty demeanor? One must remember that the high and mighty Sirius Lord secretly fueled the spread of Daohe King's information, and the number of powerhouses in the universe wanting to kill him was countless. Not only were the public bounties from the peak races tempting many Universe Venerables, but secretly, even Universe Masters from those alien races might take action.

That's why Luo Feng was forced to hide in this Land of Inheritance.

'Several peak races are eager to assassinate me, and I still have to put up with this Venerable from some unknown race? Moreover... for a Universe Venerable of this caliber, once I break through to Immortal, my Golden Horned Beast clone alone will be over a thousand times stronger than the limit of a human Sector Lord, and I'll be able to wear the Tribulation Armor... then I probably won't need to care about ordinary Universe Venerables like him.' Luo Feng was truly too lazy to suffer this indignity.

Since the news of Daohe King had spread throughout the universe!

Since even the Machine Race powerhouse, Giant Absolute King, recognized him, his identity probably wouldn't remain hidden for long in this Land of Inheritance!

If that's the case!

Why endure?

If a storm is coming, let it be even more intense. Compared to the covetous gazes of those peak races, this Beishan Venerable was merely a drizzle.

"Oh, yes, I've offended you, which means I've gained another Universe Venerable as an enemy. That's very improper." Luo Feng nodded, looking at Beishan Venerable. "Esteemed Universe Venerable, I've already offended you. What do you suggest I do?"

Beishan Venerable was slightly taken aback. This human's attitude was simply...

"Haha, interesting!"

"Beishan, you've met your match this time!" A booming shout suddenly came from a distant mountain peak, from an alien Venerable perched there.

"That human newcomer isn't listening to you."

"He's not giving you face."

"Come on, kill him and assert your authority."

Immediately, three Universe Venerables from distant peaks and lakeside areas laughed and shouted, their voices echoing in the sky. As for the Immortal Sector Lords, they dared not shout so loudly, instead whispering amongst themselves. Including the Universe Venerables, there were probably thousands of powerhouses watching.

Qianyu of the Dark Mist Tribe hid further away, clutching his head, "Heavens, this human has gone mad."

Occasionally, stubborn newcomers were seen in the Land of Treasures, but they usually quickly bowed their heads. This time, it was expected that the stubborn newcomer would also yield, but now it seemed... his arrogance was a bit too much. Because the number of Immortal Sector Lords watching was not large, no one had recognized Luo Feng's identity in such a short time. They all just thought this human was indeed very arrogant.

...

Beishan Venerable's face darkened as he listened to the sneers of the other Venerables. Cultivators at their level valued their reputation even more. There were many Universe Venerables in the Ancestral God Sect, from all over the universe, and they formed factions and groups, such as the Universe Venerables of the Human Alliance (Hong Alliance) grouping together, and the Universe Venerables of the Nine Domains Alliance also forming groups...

The ones mocking him were from other factions.

"Hmph." Beishan Venerable glared at Luo Feng, an invisible pressure enveloping him.

Luo Feng, however, treated this pressure like a gentle breeze.

"You have courage!" Beishan Venerable's voice was icy as he looked down at Luo Feng. "I have always disliked you humans, and today... my dislike has grown even more. Now, obediently kneel and apologize to me, and destroy 50% of your divine body yourself. Then I will pretend this never happened. Otherwise—"

Luo Feng looked at Beishan Venerable.

"You want me to destroy 50% of my divine body and kneel to apologize? You are truly merciful. If I don't, you'll find an opportunity to kill me outside? Oh, I'm so scared." Luo Feng smiled at him. "Very scared, indeed. If I'm scared, I'll hold a grudge, and if I hold a grudge, I'll retaliate. If I'm not mistaken, you must be from the Hammer God Race, right?"

The murderous aura around Beishan Venerable grew denser. Qianyu of the Dark Mist Tribe, already hiding far away, looked terrified. "Just endure it, this, this..."

Beishan Venerable said in a low voice, "Human, I admire your courage. Remember, I am Beishan Venerable. If you have the ability, just keep hiding in Aurora Lake, hiding in the human stronghold."

"Hmph." Luo Feng scoffed.

Luo Feng's disdain was not without reason.

If this Beishan Venerable knew he was Daohe King, then Beishan Venerable wouldn't dare to kill him, even if ordered to!

Because the small 'Hammer God Race' could not withstand the wrath of humanity. If he dared to lay a hand on a super genius highly valued by the human race, not only he, but perhaps the entire Hammer God Race would suffer. So, generally, when one's reputation and importance reached a certain level, only alien powerhouses from powerful forces comparable to the Hong Alliance would dare to act against Luo Feng.

...

At the peak of the mountain.

Neither Beishan Venerable nor Luo Feng backed down. Luo Feng was too lazy to back down, and Beishan Venerable found it impossible to back down.

In a true standoff, Beishan Venerable didn't dare to actually make a move.

"Hmph." Beishan Venerable snorted lowly, then prepared to fly away.

"Beishan."

A powerful voice boomed.

A snow-white figure suddenly appeared beside the mountain peak. Luo Feng saw that the newcomer was about three meters tall, his body seemingly condensed from ice, with many shattered crystals within. His physique and appearance were quite similar to humans. He wore simple ice armor, and his aura was immensely powerful... seemingly even stronger than Beishan Venerable.

"Zhuchong King!" Beishan Venerable's face sank.

"Beishan." The ice-armored, burly man sneered, "I know you're hostile towards humans, but this newcomer has just arrived. Do you really need to be so excessive? First suppressing him, then making him burn his divine body... I just want to tell you, it's fine to bully us Immortal Sector Lords a little, but don't go too far."

Luo Feng was greatly astonished by this, and couldn't help but look at the ice-armored, burly man. A Sector Lord?

This ice-armored, burly man was a Sector Lord powerhouse?

"Qianyu, who is he?" Luo Feng transmitted to Qianyu in the distance.

Qianyu of the Dark Mist Tribe was startled to hear Luo Feng's transmission, then quickly replied, "That's Zhuchong King, one of the top three powerhouses among the hundreds of millions of Sector Lord inheritors on our Purple Thorn Island. It's said to be a unique special lifeform in the universe, with a true body height of over sixty thousand kilometers. It's currently deliberately shrunk. At its peak Sector Lord stage, its divine body strength is five thousand times ours! Stronger than many ordinary Universe Venerables! Moreover, its innate secret technique is even more heaven-defying. Coupled with the Ancestral God Sect's focused cultivation and two supreme treasures bestowed upon it, even ordinary Universe Venerables are no match for it."

"A unique lifeform in the universe? A true body height of over sixty thousand kilometers? Five thousand times?" Luo Feng blinked, looking at Zhuchong King.