152: Are you worthy enough to accept me as your follower?

Zhengyuan Holy Domain, a mysterious place!

Lush forests stretched endlessly, with mountain ranges winding and undulating.

Rumble!

Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed through the mountains, and a terrifying power exploded in the heart of the range.

Boom!

A section of the mountain range shattered, the earth shook, as if an earthquake had struck.

“Hmph!”

A young man with pale golden pupils let out a cold snort.

He exuded an astonishing aura, his gaze coldly sweeping over the group of Martial Artists opposite him.

“Impossible!”

“You are clearly less than a thousand years old, how can you be so powerful?”

A group of God Emperor and Heavenly Emperor Martial Artists looked at Xu Yuan, their faces filled with terror and disbelief.

They couldn't imagine a peerless Heavenly Emperor being so powerful, having consecutively slain several God Emperors, including one in the Late Stage of God Emperor.

“Scram!”

Xu Yuan swung his sword.

Whoosh!

Seeing this, the Martial Artists' expressions changed drastically, and they retreated a thousand li.

“Hiss!”

A supreme Sword Qi struck the spot where the Martial Artists had just been, instantly tearing the earth apart and forming a massive chasm.

After stabilizing themselves, the Martial Artists looked at the scene, swallowed with difficulty, and fear appeared on their faces.

Just a casual strike from him was enough to kill a God Emperor.

Everyone knew this was a peerless Prodigy; some had secretly recorded it with a recording stone. If this were sold, it would definitely fetch a high price.

Even in this situation, there were still people thinking about making money.

“Anyone who dares to step forward will die!”

Xu Yuan warned them, then turned and walked towards the shattered mountain range.

“Oh? Is that so!”

Just then, a group of spirited young people arrived on a treasure ship.

Leading them was a young man with an extremely powerful aura, exuding a noble temperament, his words revealing disdain for Xu Yuan.

“This is… Zhengyang Ancient Sect’s treasure ship!”

Someone in the crowd recognized the treasure ship's origin and immediately exclaimed.

All the Martial Artists, hearing this, showed fear in their eyes and kept their distance from the treasure ship, afraid of getting involved.

It could be said that Zhengyang Ancient Sect was a detested existence in several surrounding territories, yet no one dared to offend them.

Even ordinary Saint forces would give way to people from Zhengyang Ancient Sect.

Xu Yuan frowned; he was no longer the naive boy who had just left his Family. After several months of experience, he had come to understand the Five Great Territories.

He had also heard of Zhengyang Ancient Sect and disliked their methods, but he had to admit their power.

To avoid trouble, Xu Yuan ignored them and did not stop walking.

His current location was within the Minor World of a Supreme God Emperor. Legend had it that this predecessor had achieved the Dao through force, and his body had already become a Saint, but the great war that swept across the Eternal Continent led to his demise.

This Minor World was the Secret Realm formed from his inner Minor World after his fall. They had almost finished exploring it, and the remains of this Supreme God Emperor were hidden beneath this mountain range.

A great battle erupted for control of this place, leading to the scene of Xu Yuan crushing a group of powerful individuals.

“Bastard! I’m speaking to you, and you dare to ignore me!”

Seeing this, the young man was furious. When had he ever been ignored like this? Even the Saint Families treated him with respect. How dare this young man be so rude?

Xu Yuan stopped, turned, and glanced at the young man, who instantly felt as if he was being stared at by an ancient Vicious Beast.

“Scram!”

Xu Yuan uttered a single word with an icy gaze, the power contained in his voice was terrifying, as if it could captivate one's Divine Soul.

If he hadn't been wary of Zhengyang Ancient Sect behind him, which would cause trouble for his Family, he would have already killed the other party.

“Bastard, you’re courting death!”

Realizing he had been forced back by a single glance, the young man's face immediately lost all composure.

“You’re courting death!”

“Ignorant fool, do you know who you’re speaking to? This is Senior Brother Luo Yang, a Personal Disciple of Vice Sect Master Yan of our Zhengyang Ancient Sect. How dare you be disrespectful.”

“Hurry and kneel to apologize, or you and the force behind you will pay the price!”

On the treasure ship, the Zhengyang Ancient Sect Disciples immediately turned furious, looking at Xu Yuan as if he were already dead.

“Vice Sect Master’s Personal Disciple?”

Hearing this, the Martial Artists were shocked; this was a truly important figure!

Suddenly, many people's hearts stirred, thinking about how to befriend this important figure.

And Luo Yang, listening to the flattery of his Disciples, showed a smug expression.

“You’re an interesting fellow, your strength is quite good. As long as you kowtow and apologize for your disrespect just now, I can give you a chance to follow me.”

Luo Yang, confident in his status, looked down at Xu Yuan and spoke.

Wow!

Hearing this, the Martial Artists were shocked. They hadn't expected Luo Yang to be so magnanimous. As expected of a Vice Sect Master’s Personal Disciple, his composure and tolerance were beyond ordinary people.

Afterward, the Martial Artists looked at Xu Yuan, their eyes filled with envy, thinking this kid had suddenly risen to prominence.

However, they had to admit that this young man's strength was indeed terrifying. For such a Prodigy to become Luo Yang's follower, he might even attract the attention of powerful figures within Zhengyang Ancient Sect.

Xu Yuan, hearing this, couldn't help but sneer, his gaze somewhat playful.

With the other party's trash Aptitude, even if he were to follow him, Xu Yuan would find him a nuisance.

He’s almost a million-year-old old monster, truly shameless.

“Hmph, with your Aptitude, it’s utterly ridiculous. If I were your age, I would have long become a Saint or an Emperor. You want to take me as a follower? Are you worthy?”

“Either scram, or die. Just for daring to threaten my Family members, you have chosen the path of death!”

Killing intent flickered in Xu Yuan’s golden pupils. He coldly looked at the Zhengyang Ancient Sect group. A Dragon has its reverse scale, and so do people. The Xu Family was Xu Yuan’s reverse scale; whoever touched it would die.

Hearing Xu Yuan’s words, all the Martial Artists present changed color. Who would have thought that he would not only refuse but also severely humiliate the Zhengyang Ancient Sect Disciples?

It’s over!

The Martial Artists looked at Xu Yuan with pity, though many also showed schadenfreude, as they too had suffered at Xu Yuan’s hands earlier.

“Presumptuous!”

“You’re courting death!”

The Zhengyang Ancient Sect Disciples immediately turned furious, shouting loudly.

And Luo Yang’s face also darkened, as black as a pot bottom.

This ignorant fool, daring to say I’m not worthy.

He felt as if he had been brutally stepped on like a doormat.

“Senior Brother Luo! This person is a frog in a well, completely unaware of your noble status!”

“Let this Junior Brother make a move and kill him!”

A Zhengyang Ancient Sect Disciple in the Early Stage of God Emperor quickly spoke up.

Hearing this, Luo Yang’s expression softened slightly.

“Then I’ll trouble Junior Brother Tian!”

“It’s my pleasure to serve Senior Brother!” That Disciple in the Early Stage of God Emperor was overjoyed, then turned to Xu Yuan, sneering, “Bastard, I’ll teach you a lesson on behalf of your parents!”

A terrifying aura surged, transforming into a streak of light that pounced towards Xu Yuan.

“You’re courting death!”

Xu Yuan’s eyes turned cold; the other party’s words had enraged him. He swung his long sword, unleashing a golden cross-shaped Sword Qi.

“Pfft!”

That Zhengyang Ancient Sect Disciple was instantly torn into pieces, even his Divine Soul was annihilated by the Sword Qi.

The Martial Artists’ pupils sharply contracted. This was a Core Disciple of Zhengyang Ancient Sect, was he really that weak?

“Senior Brother Miao (Junior Brother)!”

The Zhengyang Ancient Sect Disciples cried out in grief at the sight.

“You deserve to die!”

“Daring to kill a Disciple of our sect, you and the force behind you must die!”

The Zhengyang Ancient Sect Disciples roared in anger.

“Go, capture him and avenge Junior Brother Tian!”

Luo Yang saw Xu Yuan’s extraordinary nature, so he pointed at several Junior Brothers, his voice cold.

“Yes, Senior Brother!”

Seven Zhengyang Ancient Sect Disciples accepted the order, unleashing their vast Laws, crushing towards Xu Yuan like a tide.

They were all God Emperors, and one of them was even in the Middle Stage of God Emperor.

“Hmph, you’re courting death, daring to disrespect Senior Brother Luo, daring to kill Junior Brother Tian, you deserve ten thousand deaths!”

The green-robed man in the Middle Stage of God Emperor was the first to attack Xu Yuan, his palm gathering powerful Divine Power, unleashing a powerful killing move.