Chapter 198: Yan Di

Primordial Star No. 04371 split open, endless sword light shot skyward, stirring the surrounding tens of millions of kilometers of space‑time.

A massive ancient tomb rose slowly from the ground, and above its summit faint illusory images of divine swords crisscrossed the sky.

"Swoosh!" "Swoosh!" "Swoosh!" "Swoosh!"

Zhou Yang, along with the Tian Chen Zhi Chu, Yan Feng Zhi Chu, Gu Hun Zhi Chu and several other Universe Masters, rushed at high speed toward the direction where the Sword Tomb was emerging.

At present, the closest to the Sword Tomb are Zhou Yang and the Tian Chen Zhi Chu; the Yan Feng Zhi Chu and Gu Hun Zhi Chu lag slightly behind, but the Tian Chen Zhi Chu, aided by a top‑tier Domain‑type Supreme Treasure, moves the fastest, and barring any mishap should arrive first.

Nevertheless, the others have not given up.

The Tian Chen Zhi Chu's top‑level Domain Treasure is powerful, yet at most it can slow Zhou Yang and the other two, and it is impossible to harm them.

The Sword Tomb has not yet fully emerged, so everything still has a chance!

Moreover, as time passes, news of the Sword Tomb's emergence spreads, quickly attracting more Universe Masters to descend.

Demon Race Blood Fang Lord! Prison Race Lord of Sigǔ! Northern Frontier Alliance Flame Engineer Lord! In a very short time, the number of Universe Masters gathered on this Primordial Star reached seven! Among them, the Northern Frontier Alliance alone contributed two Universe Masters, truly a powerful faction famed for its number of strong ones!

However, the newly arrived Universe Masters are not very powerful, all being of second or third tier strength, which is the most common level among Universe Masters roaming the Original Universe.

"Tian Chen Zhi Chu, eating alone is not good!"

As soon as these Universe Masters descended, they surveyed the situation; each unleashed their full power, either with Space‑time Control or with Domain Supreme Treasures, jointly resisting the Tian Chen Zhi Chu's suppression.

Although the Tian Chen Zhi Chu is strong, suppressing so many Universe Masters at once—including Zhou Yang, whose Space‑time Control is absurdly powerful—also brings considerable pressure.

"Haha, it's really lively here!"

At that moment, a boisterous burst of laughter rang across the Primordial Star, and another Universe Master descended!

Zhou Yang looked up, and the corners of his eyes involuntarily narrowed slightly.

He was a towering, one‑horned bald man clad in silver battle armor, wielding a massive Supreme Treasure Divine Halberd; he stood about ten meters tall, his skin covered with a layer of scales like a serpent's, even his face was overlain with scales, while the crown of his head was completely bald and gleaming.

His gaze was fierce, exuding a sky‑piercing domineering aura, a tyrannical presence that seemed to say "who else but me, I alone am supreme".

That arrogance emanated naturally from his bones and soul, without any pretense! "Yan Di!"

Zhou Yang had long heard of this half‑fifth rogue, born of the Human Race who led an entire branch of the Yan Shen Clan to defect.

At that moment the domineering one‑horned man gave a casual sweep, his gaze fixed on Zhou Yang.

"Haha, this must be the newly rising Human Race prodigy, the Lord of Reincarnation; seeing you today, truly a youthful hero, I'm deeply impressed."

A booming, domineering laugh echoed across the Primordial Star.

However, upon hearing his words, Zhou Yang's gaze gradually turned icy.

Yan Di's tone, as if an elder master critiquing a junior, was truly detestable.

Originally, if Yan Di hadn't come to provoke him, Zhou Yang would have simply ignored him.

But he insisted on opening with pompous provocation, leaving Zhou Yang unable to stay silent.

After all, this man bears a deep blood feud with the Human Race; although Zhou Yang cannot claim absolute righteousness, he harbors no goodwill toward such a traitorous half‑fifth who betrays his own people and aids outsiders against his own race.

"Ha, you treacherous dog‑spawn daring to appear before me, your courage is commendable!"

Zhou Yang's retort was venomous, showing no hint of mercy.

"." The atmosphere on the Primordial Star fell into an instant of silence.

Especially the Universe Venerables hiding far away on the Primordial Star, upon hearing this shocking remark, were left dumbfounded on the spot! My god, that's a Universe Master, and a powerful Universe Master who has few rivals even across the endless eras of the Original Universe! To call him a dog‑spawn directly—such words, even from a Universe Master, are hard to accept. It's a blatant tearing of the face, leaving no courtesy at all! "Haha, the Lord of Reincarnation and that Yan Di are now at odds!"

"Normal, whenever the Human Race and the Yan Shen Clan are present together, they must clash until heads are broken and blood flows."

Compared with them, those Universe Masters seemed rather interested.

They have existed for an extremely long time and understand the entanglements between the Yan Shen Clan and the Human Race quite clearly.

"It is said that the Lord of Reincarnation possesses at least third‑tier elite strength, and Yan Di is also among the top practitioners of the third tier; I wonder how the two will fare when they clash."

"Haha, what a show!"

On the Primordial Star, the remaining Universe Masters all showed looks of interest.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Yan Di's gaze toward Zhou Yang also turned icy.

"Third junior disciple, speaking to your senior brother like that shows a lack of proper upbringing; it seems I, as senior brother, must have the teacher properly educate you!"

A telepathic voice resonated in Zhou Yang's mind.

"Hmph, Yan Di, if you still have the hermit teacher in your eyes, first return Luo Feng's 'Tribulation Armor'; what, after using it for so long you think it's yours?"

Zhou Yang retorted in kind.

"Hmph, sharp‑tongued little brat, let me see if your strength matches your mouth!"

Being repeatedly pressed by Zhou Yang, Yan Di's complexion grew ever gloomier.

He shifted his gaze and sent a telepathic message directly to the Tian Chen Zhi Chu.

"Tian Chen, use your Domain Supreme Treasure to aid me; I'll help you hold back this Human Race Lord of Reincarnation!"

"Oh?"

Hearing this, the Tian Chen Zhi Chu instantly rejoiced, "No problem!"

Although he is the strongest in the arena, this also makes all Universe Masters wary of him.

If Yan Di can help by restraining the Lord of Reincarnation, it would save him a great deal of effort.

"Yan Di, regardless of the outcome, I owe you a favor this time."

The Tian Chen Zhi Chu sent a telepathic message while immediately beginning to fully activate the top‑level Domain‑type Supreme Treasure 'Melted Gold Pot'.

Strands of golden light burst from a flat‑mouthed golden pot on his shoulder, massive gold radiance continuously converging, exerting full pressure toward Zhou Yang to slow his speed as much as possible.

Simultaneously another force acted upon Yan Di, propelling him to accelerate continuously.

Feeling his surroundings suddenly become light and agile, Yan Di's mouth twitched into a feral grin toward Zhou Yang.

"Third junior disciple, let me see if your strength is as hard as your mouth!"

(End of Chapter)