Xiao Tian and Old Wang were gone. They turned into fragments and then misted away directly before Ye Yun.
Old Wang's occupational responsibilities fell upon Zhou Ningdong and Liu Hai once more. However, these two fellows were currently preoccupied with their breakthroughs and had no time for anything else.
When Ye Yun withdrew his consciousness from the Heavenly Dao and exited his abode, he saw a lightning dragon, thousands of zhang long, thrashing wildly in the void. Countless bolts of lightning, tens of meters in size, rained down like scattered raindrops towards a black dot, only to be shattered mid-flight by enormous swords.
"Not bad, this tribulation is the best practical combat. You should all watch more and learn from Comrade Old Wang," Ye Yun praised, unable to help himself as he observed the myriad sword shadows.
"General!" Ye Yun's words pulled the group of people, whose minds had been captivated by Wang Chen's tribulation, back to reality. Seeing Ye Yun, they bowed respectfully and continued their observation, their own heavenly tribulations still brewing.
"Huh? Who are you?" At this moment, Wu Xue walked over. Seeing Ye Yun standing nearby, she asked curiously. To get a clearer shot of Wang Chen's tribulation, she had gone to the very edge of the dojo.
Little did she know that with that single question, she felt a powerful aura surge around her, like a towering mountain, almost crushing her to the ground.
"Who am I? Heh, beautiful girl, you are Old Wu's granddaughter, Wu Xue, aren't you?" Ye Yun asked, looking at the girl, who was not much younger than him, and couldn't help but chuckle.
As Ye Yun spoke, Wu Xue felt the immense pressure on her vanish without a trace. At this point, even if she were foolish, she would have known that the young man before her was the Palace Lord of the Dragon Palace, Ye Yun, whom her grandfather had repeatedly emphasized.
"Wu Xue pays her respects to the General." Wu Xue lowered her head and quickly gave an awkward military salute.
This young man was so different from the one in the photo! His appearance, his demeanor, even the faint aura he exuded. He looked nothing like the person in the photo her grandfather had shown her.
Wu Xue was so nervous she could hear her heart pounding, feeling as though her entire body was a taut string, ready to snap at any moment in front of Ye Yun.
"Mm, everyone here is family. There's no need for such formalities. The reason I've asked you to broadcast this is so that everyone on Blue Star can clearly understand that we are not the only intelligent life forms in this universe. The existence of the Heavenly Dao has opened a gateway for us to all other alien species. If nothing unexpected happens, we will soon encounter the first race to invade our human star domain."
Ye Yun's words, transmitted through the micro-camera on Wu Xue's military cap, were broadcast to the entire Blue Star. Countless people watching on television or live streams gazed at Ye Yun's excessively young face. The men were jealous, the women were infatuated; he was simply too perfect.
"Is this the Palace Lord of the Dragon Palace? How can he be so young? He's not someone's illegitimate son, is he?" a young man watching the live stream scoffed.
"Has the guy upstairs been drinking fermented bean curd for three years? Just tell me, which father can have the top rank and talent in the game? And of all the people who went on this Dragon Palace expedition, whose wealth doesn't instantly surpass those on the rich list?"
"Is this person from Hua Yi Country the City Lord of Feng Le City? The one who destroyed nearly five hundred cities of the Ghost Race last time? I feel like I could punch him into a pulp with one blow."
"Streamer, damn it, stop showing us pretty boys! My wife is currently licking the TV screen so hard it's on fire. I want to see the Great Dragon, I want to see the Sword Immortal! Otherwise, what will I do when my tribulation comes? No experience! Hurry up, I'll gift you a rocket."
...
One live stream had an audience of over a billion viewers! And as Ye Yun appeared on screen, the number rapidly climbed.
The Dragon Palace was now recognized as the strongest organization on the entire Blue Star. As more and more related information was revealed on forums, people were filled with curiosity about the Palace Lord of the Dragon Palace.
"Mialo, do you think we can reach Master's realm in this lifetime?" In a spacious office within the Pentagon building in the Mizo Nation, Taygus gazed ardently at the massive screen, murmuring incessantly.
"Honey, what are you thinking about? Master's level is too high; we shouldn't even think about it. What we need to do now is cultivate our influence in the Mizo Nation, so we can help Master share some of the burden. Look at Master, we haven't seen him for over a month, and he's lost weight..." Mialo's eyes were hazy as she watched Ye Yun on the screen, occasionally swallowing.
...
"Mialo, stop daydreaming! Go screen the task force list again." Taygus looked at the woman carrying his child and felt a slight pressure on his head.
Since becoming external members of the Dragon Palace, the couple had been cautious at first in the European Continent. However, within a few days, they became welcomed guests in various countries. Each nation wanted to send their people to be their subordinates, all eager to align themselves with the Dragon Palace, this colossus of humanity.
"Got it. I'm so envious of the monks in India who can admire the divine statue of Master every day. You wouldn't believe it, but I felt my strength improve significantly after just one visit." Mialo pouted and walked out.
This time, they were in the Mizo Nation to select members for the Dragon Palace's Western outer combat team. As their former employer, the Mizo Nation had adopted a very humble stance.
This live broadcast had become the focus of national attention. It wasn't just about the universe, the void, or the alien domain gates; more importantly, under the sword flight of Wang Chen and the heavenly tribulation of the thousand-zhang lightning dragon, they had felt humanity's insignificance and witnessed how strong humans could become.
Countless sword lights streaked across the sky. The lightning dragon, like a living fish being scraped of its scales, became progressively smaller amidst the myriad sword shadows, eventually dissipating into nothingness. In its place, a tiny speck, the size of a grain of rice, emitted a blinding light.
Boom...
A thunderous roar echoed. The grain of rice suddenly exploded, and a cloud of auspicious mist arose. Wang Chen, now suspended in the void, was like a sponge absorbing water, gathering all the mist around him before gradually consuming it.
Born of the Sage, Sanctified by the Artifact!
Yue Zhi, also suspended in the void, erupted with a brilliant radiance.