"Storage Ring?"

Seeing Zhao Letian put away Luo Hao's huge saber, the crowd couldn't help but exclaim in unison, their eyes filled with even more intense greed. Storage rings were even more expensive than three-star low-grade spiritual artifacts, something that ordinary Primordial Martial Realm individuals had no qualification to possess. Even many who had just set foot into the True Martial Realm didn't have one. Zhao Letian, a mere Seventh Realm Martial Artist of the Primordial Martial Realm, actually owned one. How could they not envy him?

Below the platform, Luo Hao struggled to stand up, not minding his split palms, and looked up at Zhao Letian on the stage with a complex expression.

He had thought that victory in today's battle would be certain. Yet unexpectedly, Zhao Letian, with only the Seventh Realm cultivation of the Primordial Martial Realm, turned out to be much stronger than him. Especially in terms of physical strength, Zhao Letian, who had always been inferior to him, could now effortlessly crush him. Not only did this make him feel somewhat hopeless, it also made him wonder if he would ever have a chance to surpass Zhao Letian in his lifetime?

"Zhao Letian's sword strike just now was so powerful. It must be a Xuan-level Martial Technique, right?"

"Not only is it a Xuan-level Martial Technique, but it is also a very special one. The swordsmanship even carries terrifying sonic attacks, which is extremely rare."

"This guy is too frightening—strong in power, high in martial skill, and equipped with strong spiritual artifacts. Aside from cultivation level, he suppressed Luo Hao in all aspects. No wonder he dares to be so arrogant."

The onlooking crowd sighed with admiration, though reluctant, they had to admit that Zhao Letian was still undeniably the number one talent of the Galaxy Sect's outer sect, and not even the mighty Luo Hao could shake him.

"Brother Letian is so amazing. I knew it— he would rise again," Liu Wei said, also happy for Zhao Letian, smiling cheerfully in the crowd.

"Big brother, do we still need to hesitate? You've seen Zhao Letian's strength. With the cultivation of the Primordial Martial Seventh Realm, he defeated Luo Hao, who is comparable to a True Martial Realm powerhouse. Such a talented and strong person, even in the royal city, is rare and worth following," said the second brother of the Galaxy Five Tigers.

"Hesitate? Why would I hesitate? The Dragon Roar we all heard just now, when listening to it up close, the effect is even stronger than those from a few days ago. If we can follow him and listen all the time, breaking through to the True Martial Realm is absolutely within reach. Later on, let's go up to him and make it clear," said the eldest of the Galaxy Five Tigers excitedly, with the other three nodding in agreement.

The Galaxy Five Tigers were not surprised at Zhao Letian's physical strength, for all five of them were power-type Martial Artists. In terms of physical strength alone, each of them was not weaker than Luo Hao, even stronger. Previously, when the five of them joined forces, they were defeated by a single palm strike from Zhao Letian, not to mention Luo Hao.

What they cared about was Zhao Letian's martial arts talent and the Dragon Roar that could enhance their cultivation speed. Just with these two points alone, Zhao Letian was worth their allegiance.

"A three-star inferior spiritual artifact, a Dark Level Martial Technique, a storage ring, and that powerful physical strength—could it be that this kid really stumbled upon some fortune within the lake?" Shentu Yu's eyes revealed a greedy and envious light, his brows slightly furrowed as he looked down toward the waters below.

There has always been a rumor within the Galaxy Sect that venerable ancestors from the sect had left behind many inheritances in the depths of the lake—be they spirit stones, treasures, or cultivation techniques. Should one be lucky enough to obtain them, they would soar to great heights and have boundless prospects.

Due to this rumor, every year, many newly joined disciples would dive into the lake filled with enthusiasm, searching everywhere for the inheritances left by the ancestors. However, the result was almost always the same—no one ever found anything. Over time, many began to believe that the rumor was false, that there were no inheritances to be found.

But as one of the top ten geniuses of the Inner Sect, Shentu Yu's identity and status were extraordinary. He knew that the rumor was indeed true, and furthermore, the sect had designated several crucial legacy sites deep within the heart of the lake as forbidden areas, protected by powerful arrays.

Aside from those few heavily protected forbidden areas, there really were almost no inheritances in the other regions of the Galaxy Lake. If there were, they would have been found by the high-ranking members of the sect already, leaving no chance for ordinary disciples.

However, at this moment, he couldn't help but suspect whether Zhao Letian, after being thrown into the lake by him, had the stroke of good luck to stumble upon an important legacy site. Otherwise, how could the guy have so quickly recovered to the Primordial Martial Seventh Realm and even defeat Luo Hao, who was comparable to a martial artist of the True Martial Realm, with a single strike?

"No matter what, there must be some secret on this kid. I must figure it out; otherwise, my mind will not be at peace." Shentu Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze coldly fixated on Zhao Letian. Although he was not afraid of Zhao Letian as he was now, he dreaded Zhao Letian's immense martial arts talent. If he allowed Zhao Letian to grow, he would pose a severe threat to him, so Zhao Letian must be nipped in the bud. This version is sourced from MV3L3MPYR.

Meanwhile, Liu Fei, who was held in Shentu Yu's embrace, felt a bit complicated. The dazzling and peerless genius on the stage below should have been her man, her pride, but she had chosen to betray him and even helped Shentu Yu frame Zhao Letian. From then on, no matter what achievements or glory Zhao Letian attained, they would no longer be related to her; in fact, the brilliance emanating from Zhao Letian was particularly blinding to her, making her very uncomfortable.

"Hmph, a genius? A genius who hasn't grown up is worth nothing. No matter how talented Zhao Letian is, he's just an Outer Sect disciple of the Primordial Martial Seventh Realm; he's not even qualified to be compared with Shentu Yu. Moreover, in terms of identity and status, Shentu Yu is the eldest son of the City Lord; he will surely become the master of Qingzhou City in the future. And Zhao Letian is nothing more than an outsider residing with the Zhao Family, a bast*rd without a father, powerless and weak, destined to be marginalized by the people of the Zhao Family. Following him, I gain nothing and might even be targeted. But by following Shentu Yu, I, at least, could become the lady of Qingzhou City, second only to one and above thousands," Liu Fei consoled herself with a cold snort in her heart.

However, years later, when Liu Fei looked up at Zhao Letian's awe-inspiring, peerless figure dominating thousands of realms like an ant gazing up at the stars, she could only silently shed tears of deep regret.

On the platform, Zhao Letian, who picked up Luo Hao's giant saber, ignored the various gazes from the crowd and turned to walk down to the platform. His goal for today had been reached—to defeat Luo Hao, take back his island, and make it known to everyone in the Galaxy Sect who the true number one of the Outer Sect was.

"Zhao Letian, you despicable wretch, you dared to molest my woman that day. Today, I, Shentu Yu, will not let you leave easily. Die!"

Just then, Shentu Yu, who was in the air, suddenly let out a cold shout. A flash of ruthlessness darted across his eyes, and from the Golden Flying Sword beneath his feet, a sharp and indomitable golden Sword Qi was instantly unleashed. It streaked toward Zhao Letian at an incredibly fast speed, aiming to chop him down.