In the dim void, a towering pagoda that pierces the sky stands eternally.
The nebula flickers, vast and boundless.
The tower has 20 floors, each floor a different world.
At this moment, one spatial gate after another opened outside the tower, and examinees from various temporary planes descended.
"They're back again."
Jiang Yan stepped out of the spatial portal and looked up at the tower with some emotion. Behind him, Annalia folded her wings and stood quietly.
This combination immediately attracted the attention of those around them.
"What kind of creature is that? So beautiful. That pretty boy is so lucky."
"Its rank is also very high; my lava lizard is too scared to even approach it."
"Shh, keep your voices down! Don't you guys even look at the rankings? That should be the six-winged angel, he's Jiang Yan!"
"What! He's Jiang Yan? The one whose combat power is 10 times higher than the second strongest?"
The discussion paused for a moment.
Some people remained in place, clearly communicating with the "All Realms".
Regional Overall Combat Power Ranking:
Jiang Yan ranked first in combat power.
Second place: Luo Qianyu, combat power rating.
Third place...
Regional Family Ranking:
First place: Six-winged Angel, rating: . Lord: Jiang Yan.
Second place: Holy Dragon King of Light, rating: . Lord: Jiang Yan.
Third place: Two-headed Demon Bear, rating: 3722. Lord: Sicarus.
Fourth place...
Soon, the information spread among the people.
Most people subconsciously kept their distance from Jiang Yan, their eyes filled with curiosity.
They were able to stand out from millions of applicants, so they must not be brainless.
Although they were mostly from advanced civilizations, Jiang Yan was just a native of a second-level civilization.
However, this kind of identity is not worth mentioning to those who have passed the test of the "All Realms".
Of course, there is no shortage of people who think highly of themselves.
A giant with a python wrapped around his shoulder strode up to Jiang Yan and blocked his way.
“Hey, I am Ronnie Tasker, the young chieftain of the Tasker tribe in Nebula Valley. If I remember correctly, the Origin Star Federation, where you are located, is directly under the jurisdiction of my tribe.”
"What's up."
Jiang Yan stared expressionlessly at the guy who was three or four times his size.
He had no goodwill towards Nebula Valley. In his previous life, it was the failure of the reinforcements they had agreed upon that led to the collapse of the Federation's defenses.
"Listen up, kid, I don't believe a weakling like you can clear a Dominator-level dungeon. Have you found some shortcut? Tell me. We're all under the Star Empire's command. It's unwise to hog the spoils."
The burly man bulged his muscles and grinned, the giant python on his shoulder slithering down to his waist, its threat palpable.
Some onlookers who were originally planning to leave suddenly stopped in their tracks.
Admittedly, those who pass the highly difficult tests have an immeasurable future, but since the tests have just ended, these individuals from lower civilizations usually cannot quickly adapt to the change in their status.
Faced with pressure from the heirs of a more advanced civilization, they might compromise.
Who wouldn't yearn for the secret to passing the master-level test?
Oh.
Jiang Yan sneered inwardly.
This burly man seemed reckless, but in his words he first pointed out his identity, using his power to intimidate others, and then placed himself in a position where his interests were related to those of most people.
If it were my past life, I might have actually been fooled.
If you give an inch, the other side will keep closing in.
But now he is no longer someone who can be easily manipulated.
A mechanical beeping sounded:
"Challenger Jiang Yan has initiated a regional life-or-death battle application. Please choose whether to accept within one minute."
The burly man and the surrounding crowd immediately changed their expressions.
Is this person crazy?!
To start a life-or-death battle at the slightest disagreement, and to do it to everyone at that, shows they don't take them seriously at all.
"Does he think he's invincible?!" a man in a floral shirt said viciously, then casually selected "no".
"Exactly! There are so many of us, we could kill him while we're standing still!" A spherical object quickly clicked "no" and moved up and down indignantly.
"Give him a lesson!" someone shouted, stirring up trouble in the crowd.
Of course, despite the talk, the life-or-death battle never actually began until the countdown ended.
Just kidding, this is a combat power rating of over 170,000 in the newbie zone. Even ordinary gods only have this value. To put it bluntly, everyone else combined would be instantly killed.
"If you don't dare to answer, then get lost."
Jiang spoke calmly and walked straight toward the burly man blocking his way.
Just before they were about to collide, Analia flapped her wings gently, blowing the other side aside as if pushing away trash.
"You!" The burly man, losing face, couldn't help but threaten, "Don't think you're invincible just because you've reached the Dominator level. You're just a mere Level Two civilization..."
Jiang Yan stopped and said sincerely, "You should be glad that we can't attack each other here, but if you say one more word, I don't mind tracking down the abyss world you're in and sending you to meet Satan."
The burly man's face flushed red, and he opened his mouth, but ultimately dared not continue shouting.
Times have changed.
In the past, such a directly subordinate civilization could have been wiped out with a single fleet dispatched.
But ever since the Abyss appeared, the Realms have descended. In the real world, neither technological weapons nor cultivation laws seem to have become ineffective, unable to cause any harm to the life in the Abyss and the Realms.
In other words, the only way to kill a superhuman now is by using the power obtained from "All Realms".
Although the Tusk tribe has many powerful deities, they are all tied up in the Abyss Battlefield. Moreover, the laws of the Star Empire do not allow wars between subordinate civilizations.
We had no choice but to swallow our anger.
You know, fortunes change every thirty years... never mind, that's not important.
The burly man's expression darkened further as he considered the other man's potential.
"He just left like that?" The man in the floral shirt watched Jiang Yan enter the Tower of Inheritance and then squeezed out from the crowd.
"If it weren't for the fact that my two flying wolves had food poisoning last night, I would have taught him a lesson."
"If it weren't for the laws of the Star Empire forbidding wars between nations without cause, I wouldn't have let him off the hook," the burly man quickly stepped forward to defend himself.
"That's right, that's right..."
Some people who had realized what was happening started to chime in.
While it's childish to make threats afterward, it was too embarrassing to just now. We're all people of status; we should at least try to save face.
—As long as you edit and process it afterward, and hire some online trolls, who can say they're pathetic?
"A bunch of useless trash."
A cold snort came from behind.
"Who's looking for death? Step forward if you dare!" The crowd turned around angrily.
It was one thing for Jiang Yan to be stepped on, being stomped on the head by someone who passed the Dominator-level assessment wasn't shameful, but how could anyone else dare to...?
"I said it, does anyone have a problem with that?"
A girl in a pale yellow dress walked forward, surrounded by several people.
Her features were exquisite, her demeanor noble, and there was a faint star-shaped mark on the center of her forehead.
That was a symbol of the Star Empire's royal family.
Everyone's expression changed drastically, and they forced smiles.
"Your Highness."
"Greetings, Your Highness."
—While the suppression of lower civilizations by advanced civilizations in the real world is not as severe as before, that does not include the Star Empire. This was the first civilization in this star system to come into contact with the "Worlds."
The girl gave a disdainful snort, walked past the crowd, and went straight ahead.
That guy... he seems kind of interesting.
A hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes, and she stepped into the Tower of Inheritance without hesitation.
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