As the exclusive tower of the Star Prison Demon Lord, each floor was vast beyond imagination—every level resembling a self-contained small world.
Within the main hall on the eighteenth floor, Jiang Yan's Demon Slayer Clan body stood respectfully.
"In this Genius Battle,"
the Star Prison Demon Lord said calmly, gazing at Jiang Yan,
"three of the top ten are from Earth. And not only that—each of you is outstanding beyond reason."
He paused, his tone growing heavier.
"As a result, some among the upper echelons of the human race have begun to suspect that Earth itself is… not simple."
Jiang Yan's heart sank slightly.
Earth was special.
It had been shaped by a former God-King–level existence, and among all lineages in the Primordial Universe, Earth's descendants possessed exceptionally strong souls.
"And then?" Jiang Yan asked quietly, suppressing the unease in his chest.
The Star Prison Demon Lord smiled faintly.
"For now, you need not worry. Some have indeed proposed 'investigating' Earth more thoroughly—but the Chaos City Lord, along with the Giant Axe, suppressed the matter."
"At least during your thirty years of cultivation in the Initial Universe, Earth will remain untouched."
"So that's how it is…" Jiang Yan exhaled softly.
He knew this was only temporary—just as it had been in history.
In the end, Earth's land had remained human, while the seas were ceded to alien races.
But Jiang Yan could never accept such an outcome.
Only strength grants the right to speak.
"Don't worry," the Star Prison Demon Lord said indifferently, his voice carrying unquestionable dominance.
"As long as I'm here, no one will dare touch your Earth lightly."
As one of the three supreme Universe Overlords of the human race, his words carried absolute weight.
"Thank you, Teacher," Jiang Yan said solemnly.
With this protection alone, Earth could develop steadily for at least a century.
And in a hundred years—
He would likely be a Universe Venerable himself.
Who would dare then?
The Star Prison Demon Lord waved a hand.
"I summoned you for another matter."
"Oh?" Jiang Yan straightened. "Please instruct me, Teacher."
"This time—it's good news."
The Star Prison Demon Lord smiled.
"The Chaos City Lord intends to accept you as a disciple. You should receive his message within the next two days."
Jiang Yan froze.
"The Chaos City Lord… wants to take me as his disciple?"
"Yes," the Star Prison Demon Lord replied calmly.
"In truth, he's had that intention for a long time."
Jiang Yan nodded.
Given his performance—recognized by multiple Law Origins at stellar and universe levels—it would have been stranger if the Chaos City Lord hadn't taken notice.
He had received tens of thousands of messages since the Genius Battle ended.
Universe Venerables.
Invincible Kings.
Even peak existences.
All seeking to take him as a disciple.
He had ignored them all.
Then the Star Prison Demon Lord asked casually,
"If you were to enter the Sea of Illusions, how far do you think you could go?"
Jiang Yan smiled slightly.
"About the same as Brother Hong."
The Star Prison Demon Lord's eyes flickered.
"And Luo Feng? The God of Thunder?"
"If Thor went now, he could reach around the sixteenth or seventeenth island.
Luo Feng—around the ninth."
"Thor is stronger than Luo Feng?" the Demon Lord asked sharply.
"No." Jiang Yan shook his head.
"Among us four, Luo Feng's cultivation talent is second only to mine—higher even than Brother Hong's."
"Thor simply has decades more cultivation time."
"That makes sense…" the Demon Lord nodded.
Jiang Yan hesitated briefly, then spoke.
"Teacher… Thor lacks proper guidance. His current inheritance is already insufficient. If possible—"
The Star Prison Demon Lord cut him off directly.
"I won't accept him."
Jiang Yan was stunned.
"But—"
"However," the Demon Lord continued,
"you may speak to your senior brothers."
Jiang Yan understood immediately.
Shortly After
When the Demon Prison Venerable and Golden Emperor Venerable learned that Thor could potentially break through seventeen or eighteen Illusion Islands, both showed interest.
The Golden Emperor laughed.
"Senior Brother, you already have plenty of disciples. I don't.
This Thunder God suits me—don't fight me for him."
The Demon Prison Venerable chuckled.
"Very well."
Meanwhile…
The Star Prison Demon Lord contacted an old friend.
"Eclipse," he said casually,
"I've found you a disciple with extraordinary talent. Interested?"
A moment later, a reply came.
"Who?"
"Luo Feng."
The Eclipse Palace Lord's eyes narrowed.
"The one from Earth? Jiang Yan's homeland?"
"Yes."
The Demon Lord's voice was calm but firm.
"According to my disciple, Luo Feng's cultivation potential is second only to his."
"Decide quickly. You won't get another chance."
Chaos City — Earthling Residence
"Second Brother, good news."
Jiang Yan smiled at Thor, who looked as wilted as a frostbitten eggplant.
Among the four brothers—
Hong: disciple of the Giant Axe.
Jiang Yan: disciple of a supreme Universe Overlord.
Luo Feng: disciple of an Invincible King.
Only him.
"What good news?" Thor asked urgently.
"My Third Senior Brother plans to accept you as his disciple."
"WHAT?!"
Thor's eyes nearly popped out.
"Is—is that real?!"
"Of course," Jiang Yan laughed.
Thor dropped to his knees.
"Third Brother! You're my lucky star—"
"Enough!" Jiang Yan dragged him up, exasperated.
Hong and Luo Feng shook their heads helplessly.
"This means," Hong said teasingly,
"you'll be a generation lower than the Third Brother."
Thor waved it off happily.
"Who cares?! A Universe Lord as my master—this is glorious!"
Everyone laughed.
Ai Chen smiled softly.
"Chaos City is going to shake again."
She was right.
Soon after—
Golden Emperor Venerable accepted Thor as a personal disciple.
Eclipse Palace Lord accepted Luo Feng as a registered disciple.
Chaos City erupted.
Even Bolan, the second-ranked genius, stood frozen in his residence, gripping his sword in silence.
Why not me…?
Then—
Jiang Yan received an email.
His expression shifted slightly.
"The Chaos City Lord… wants me to go now?"
The true storm—
Had only just begun.
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