Chapter 116: Hand Over Su Yu!

"Southern region, Li Hongtian, have you seen any Ape Tribe friends!"

This middle‑aged man, who looked like a scholar, spoke with a voice as warm and smooth as jade.

Above the firmament, the Ape Tribe strongman's pupils suddenly narrowed the instant he saw Li Hongtian.

"Li Hongtian!"

He let out a low growl, his eyes filled with countless shades of dread.

"Ninth on the Grandmaster List, Li Hongtian!"

The Ape Tribe strongman growled low.

Li Hongtian listened to the Ape Tribe strongman's words, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face.

"Alas, whatever ninth, it's just the world's praise."

In Hengcheng, Su Yu approached Jiang Shang, and, listening to the two's conversation above the firmament, asked.

"Instructor, what exactly is the Grandmaster List?"

Jiang Shang relaxed completely upon seeing Li Hongtian arrive.

He smiled and explained.

"The Grandmaster List is a roster the Continent of Ten Thousand Tribes compiled for all Grandmasters across the myriad races; besides the Grandmaster List there are also the Marquis List, the King List, and the Imperial List."

"Any strongman who makes it onto these lists is unquestionably a top‑tier being."

A look of envy appeared on Jiang Shang's face.

He himself is a late‑stage Flying Heaven Realm strongman; if fate grants him a chance in this life, he might even challenge the Grandmaster Realm.

He was, of course, extremely envious of the so‑called Grandmaster List.

"For a senior like Li Hongtian here to rank ninth on the Grandmaster List, it means that among all Grandmaster‑level strongmen of the Ten Thousand Tribes, only eight can defeat him!"

Su Yu understood, then asked.

"What about the Grandmaster Secret Realm we entered earlier—did that person make the list?"

To be honest, Su Yu was a bit curious.

Lin Yu is an invincible Grand Master capable of slaying Marquis-level Experts; could such a Grand Master make the list?

Jiang Shang's expression hardened, and he said in a deep voice.

"Grand Master Lin Yu is an invincible Grand Master; do you know what 'invincible Grand Master' means?"

"What meaning?"

Jiang Shang inhaled deeply, then slowly said, "An 'invincible Grand Master' is one who is unbeatable among Grand Masters; in other words, to be called an invincible Grand Master, one must secure a ranking on the Grandmaster List."

"Back then Grand Master Lin Yu ranked third on the Grandmaster List—do you think he made it?"

"Hiss!"

Su Yu inhaled a gasp of cold air, not because Lin Yu was exceptionally powerful, but because two terrifying strongmen ranked above him.

It should be noted that even Lin Yu can, with Grandmaster's Power, strike down a Marquis-level Expert.

And the two who occupy first and second on the Grandmaster List are even more terrifying.

Jiang Shang patted Su Yu's head and said with a smile.

"Although you have now become a Golden Body strongman, the Grandmaster realm is still far beyond you. What you need to do now is to stand out among the world's monsters; once you do, joining the Grandmaster List will be a matter of time."

Listening to Jiang Shang, Su Yu nodded.

Don't assume the gap between Golden Body Realm and Grandmaster Realm is merely one Flying Heaven Realm; crossing from Golden Body to Flying Heaven itself is a massive chasm.

Likewise, the leap from Flying Heaven to Grandmaster is another huge gulf, which Su Yu understands.

Above the firmament.

The Ape Tribe strongman stared at Li Hongtian with dread.

"Never expected the Human Race to send you here."

At some point, a pink peach blossom had appeared in Li Hongtian's hand.

The blossom fluttered lightly between his slender fingers.

Li Hongtian twirled the blossom, smiling, and said.

"Since that's the case, fellow Daoist…"

"Laughable, retreat? When has my tribe ever spoken of retreat?"

"Then let me test the ninth on the Grandmaster List—what outstanding quality does it truly have!"

The Ape Tribe strongman roared, and the black‑gold iron staff in his hand radiated terrifying energy, as if a scorching sun were concealed within it.

The ape tribe's powerhouse let out a furious roar, and terrifying energy emanated from the black-gold iron staff in his hand, as if a scorching sun were hidden within the staff.

The Ape Tribe strongman let out another roar, channeling his entire strength to strike at Li Hongtian.

Li Hongtian merely gave a faint smile in response.

The peach blossom bounced lightly from between his fingers.

In an instant, the blossom transformed into a sky‑full of floral shadows, and the whole world seemed enveloped by pink peach blossoms.

Each blossom carried a sharp, cutting aura.

Clang clang clang!!!!

The blossom landed on the Ape Tribe strongman's black‑gold staff, producing a crisp sound.

However, it caused no damage to the staff.

It was like a scraping massage.

The Ape Tribe strongman's face twisted into a snarling expression.

"The ninth on the Grandmaster List is no more than that!"

Grand Master ranking ninth, that's all!

However, Li Hongtian's face showed a faint smile.

"Oh? Is that so?"

The next moment, Li Hongtian lightly snapped his fingers.

Pa!

A clear sound rang out.

Instantly, countless peach blossoms exploded, like fierce artillery shells.

The ape tribe strongman's expression changed drastically; having just reacted, he was already swallowed by the violent blast.

Moments later, the towering ape tribe strongman's body actually plummeted from the heavens, crashing deep into the earth.

Li Hongtian still stood in the heavens, the smile at his mouth undiminished.

Just as Li Hongtian prepared to descend and deliver the final blow to that ape tribe strongman, a soft sigh sounded.

"Alas!"

Accompanied by that sigh, the whole world seemed to freeze.

Li Hongtian's smile on his face instantly froze.

He suddenly looked toward the vicinity of the Myriad Tribes Passage.

Two words burst from his mouth.

"Marquis!"

Only seen, near the Myriad Tribes Passage, the face of the God Tribe Haoyue strongman suddenly turned extremely painful.

And that earlier sigh had indeed come from the mouth of that God Tribe Haoyue.

Thud!

The God Tribe Haoyue's body instantly exploded.

Gradually, countless flesh and blood began to merge, revealing a withered figure.

Though that figure was withered, it harbored a power that made Li Hongtian feel extreme dread.

Countless golden light enveloped the old man's body, and at the center of his brow, nine golden stars lightly twinkled.

Nine-Star God Tribe, Marquis Realm!

When the old man Puyi appeared, the whole world began to tremble violently, and the surrounding space directly split open with cracks.

As if tearing apart this heaven and earth.

The old man appeared, making no movement, merely showing up here.

This gave Li Hongtian, who ranked ninth on the Grand Master List, immense pressure.

This pressure even caused Li Hongtian's entire complexion to involuntarily turn solemn.

The old man did not look at Li Hongtian, but gazed at the heavens, where it seemed another person was likewise watching him.

The old man gave a faint smile.

"We are old rivals; why hide? I have come only to take one person."

He slowly looked toward Hengcheng, his gaze seeming to pierce through the bonds of time and space.

"Hand over the one called Su Yu, and we Myriad Tribes will naturally withdraw our troops!"