CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 42: TRUE GOD DOMAIN, NO TRESPASSING ALLOWED

"What are they doing?"

"Lost their minds, I guess!"

"Looks like there’s going to be a show..."

The True Tiger Squad watched Su Qi and the other approach the Energy Node with gloating smiles.

As Yun Jin followed Su Qi toward the Energy Node, she felt a subtle sense of oppression.

The closer they got, the more pronounced this oppressive feeling became, making it hard for her to breathe.

She knew very well that this was the aura emitted by an Overlord Level strong figure during cultivation.

She had seen it often in her family.

Some specific rooms were always solemnly warned by family elders not to be approached carelessly.

Moreover.

There were twenty to thirty Overlord Level strong figures simultaneously exuding aura at this Energy Node; a regular Control Level Transcendent would find it unbearable.

Through peripheral vision, Su Qi noticed Yun Jin’s struggle and whispered softly, "Later, just focus on your cultivation. Leave everything else to me."

After all, Yun Jin was only at Level Eighteen Control Level and could only face an Overlord Level with Su Qi’s boost.

"Okay."

As Yun Jin slightly nodded, some of the Overlord Level strong figures in cultivation slowly opened their eyes.

They had sensed the pair approaching the Energy Node from the beginning.

Now.

They observed that no Overlord Level figure had directed or guided them.

That...

Meant these two didn’t belong to any present faction.

Whoosh!

An Overlord Level figure glanced over fiercely, unleashing an overwhelming aura.

Hostility aside.

The weak should halt, differences clear!

Almost simultaneously, Su Qi smiled slightly, and a golden radiance surged around him as he instantly activated the God’s Favored One status.

The rolling aura, like ocean waves, crashed upon an eternal, immovable reef and did not shake it a bit!

Meanwhile.

Yun Jin suddenly realized the pressure she had been facing eased, making her feel much more comfortable.

This caused the Overlord Level figures present to take a closer look, but they couldn’t discern the true identity beneath the white robe and had to let it go.

Only an Overlord Level figure could withstand the aura suppression.

To them, Su Qi was now seen as a competitor of the same level.

However, witnessing Su Qi and Yun Jin sitting leisurely, the True Tiger Squad fell into dead silence!

Everyone was dumbstruck, unable to close their gaping mouths.

"No way... Are they really Overlord Level figures!?"

"Doesn’t that mean... we took an Overlord Level figure’s spot!?"

Haha...

This joke has gone a bit too far.

Seriously.

Why would an Overlord Level figure not sit directly near the Energy Node but instead watch from this far-off hill?

What’s happening!?

At this point, they had no more doubts about the identity of these two Transcendents.

Having gained recognition from many Overlord Level figures, what else could they doubt?

But this story is unbelievable; how we, the True Tiger Squad, took the seat of an Overlord Level figure would be too much to boast about even for a brag.

After the shock came sheer terror.

"Maybe... we should just... run away..."

"Run?"

"Who was loudly boasting that the True Tiger Squad had claimed this spot and ordered bystanders to leave!?"

"Boss... I, I am a victim too..." The previously arrogant Transcendent blurting their name now trembled in fear, almost wetting themselves.

"You can escape as a monk, but the temple remains; these people need just a word to make us pay."

"Then... let’s gather some loot and go over later to apologize?"

"That seems to be the only option left."

...

Having gained recognition, Su Qi nonchalantly chose a position opposing Shang Kun and focused on cultivation.

In the God’s Favored One state, he didn’t need any Breathing Technique.

Or rather, his breathing rhythm was inherently close to a Divine Spirit.

Vast energy appeared to naturally gravitate toward him.

Yun Jin dared not even breathe loudly, silently practicing her Breathing Technique to refine energy. Only now did she realize how ridiculous her earlier decision to follow Su Qi and hunt an Overlord Level figured had been.

Now she felt like a burden.

But perhaps not entirely, at least she recognized two individuals from other factions, Qu Xiaoyao and Xie Tianchen.

These two came from a similar background, being from influential families in the Ninth District, with business associations.

Due to her heart condition, she had rarely interacted with that circle.

But she thought, if Su Qi’s hunt failed, exposing her identity might lead these two to help.

Indeed.

Su Qi had consecutively slain two Overlord Level Transcendents.

However, each Overlord Level stage had qualitative leaps akin to the gap between Nineteenth Control Level and Twentieth Overlord Level; don’t be fooled by just one small stage difference.

Such strength differences couldn’t be compared.

Moreover.

Judging by Su Qi’s cautious stance, she speculated he was likely at Level TwentyOne Overlord Level.

Otherwise, given her understanding of Su Qi, he would have simply bulldozed through everything.

At this moment.

Qu Xiaoyao also cast her gaze over.

As a social star among the Ninth District’s Overlord Level, she couldn’t claim to know every Overlord Level Transcendent’s intricacies.

But in most cases, seeing someone exhibit ability allowed her to estimate them to a significant extent.

This mysterious guy’s method to fend off Overlord Level aura puzzled her.

It didn’t seem like aura.

Yet it appeared more potent than aura.

Could he be a newly promoted Overlord Level Transcendent, or a strong figure fleeing from other cities?

Qu Xiaoyao was momentarily unsure, taking one look at his identity-mask robe, and chuckling internally: "A yet-undefined Overlord Level; things have just gotten interesting."

Other Overlord Level Transcendents similarly regarded Su Qi’s addition with caution.

Especially Shang Kun.

Since failing to contact Long E, he had an ominous feeling.

Additionally.

He noticed many covert eye-exchanges among the group, suggesting some collaboration.

Despite leading with his Level TwentyOne strength.

If these folks united to cause trouble, his competitive edge might not be as domineering as he thought.

And this newly arrived mysterious strong figure...

Seemed to exert some pressure on him.

Appeared to be not weak!

"Why not try working with him?"

"This way, even if Long E doesn’t return soon, profits from the Dimensional Passage opening would be secured rock-solid. If Long E returns timely, they can then kick this person out!"

Shang Kun squinted, tentatively sending out a hint of aura with goodwill.

This subtle wave naturally attracted the attention of other Overlord Level Transcendents.

Not good!

They hadn’t expected Shang Kun, with his lofty demeanor, to be so shameless to release cooperation signals without clarifying the newcomer’s identity.

But in the next second.

They were stunned.

Because.

They observed that Shang Kun’s emitted aura disintegrated upon contact with the mysterious Overlord Level figure’s radiated golden light.

This... such forcefulness!?

It’s known among Overlord Level Transcendents that breaking comeon’s aura equates to a provocation.

See, Shang Kun’s expression went dark as coal!

Thus.

They followed suit, releasing goodwill aura, hoping to recruit this mysterious individual into their faction.

Someone that even Shang Kun sought to ally with would certainly be a qualified partner!

Yet without exception, the mysterious figure’s golden light shattered them!

Ssss—

Now, all gazes on Su Qi carried different meanings.

Regarding these, Su Qi knew nothing; he was just a novice awakened for only a month, unaware of such high-end unspoken rules.

Even if he knew, the outcome might not differ.

After all, in the aspects of the God’s Favored One state, he couldn’t yet exert full control.

Be it goodwill or malice.

All who attempt to approach would be shattered!

Within the True God Domain, no transgressions are tolerated!