Star Odyssey

maintain the peace of the city,” Qiong Xi ’er said loudly. 

Below the waterfall, Taylor arrogantly faced Lu Yin.
Before the Innerverse and Outerverse had been separated, he had heard too many legends about the fellow currently in front of him.
This brat was supposed to be some champion of the Tournament of the Strongest, an unequalled Limiteer, and the Starfall Sea’s son-in-law.
It was as if the entire universe revolved around this Lu Yin, and it bothered Taylor a great deal. 

When the energy that had isolated the Dark Phoenix family lifted, Taylor had heard legends of Lu Yin yet again, though they had become even more exaggerated than before with him even gaining the title of Enlighters’ Bane.
Before, Taylor had been irritated, but he had not thought much of the brat.
However, everything had changed when he learned that Lu Yin had killed Puyu. 

Puyu had been ranked thirteenth on the Top 100 Rankings while Taylor was ranked fourteenth.
However the rumors all claimed that Puyu had died to Lu Yin.
Didn’t that mean that Lu Yin should be able to crush Taylor? This brat was still just an Explorer. 

Ever since the Dark Phoenix family had received the news of Puyu’s death, Taylor had heard countless taunts.
He had once been regarded as the child who brought pride to the Dark Phoenix family, and he had been heralded as an absolute genius who represented the Dark Phoenix family in their contest against the Innerverse’s Phoenix family.
But now, all of that limelight had been stolen by this bastard, which was what had triggered Taylor’s hatred.
These old and new grudges had motivated Taylor to challenge Lu Yin at the first opportunity he got; Taylor thirsted to defeat this bastard and show the entire universe that this person was a liar who had used foreign objects to gain his fearsome battle reputation.
No, Taylor had to completely crush him. 

“I will show everyone the liar that you are and that you’re just another piece of trash,” Taylor shouted with a sneer as a black blaze that distorted the void shrouded his body.
These were the black flames of the Dark Phoenix family, and they gradually took the form of a black Undying Bird before soaring into the sky and letting out a clarion cry.
As it flapped its wings, it tore through the void. 

The crowd exclaimed in surprise, as these were the flames of the black Undying Bird.
Just the release of these flames was enough to scorch the void and reach the destructive power of a Hunter.
Taylor was just a Cruiser, which showed that this flame was extremely powerful, and it was no wonder why the Dark Phoenix family was able to rival the Innerverse’s Phoenix family. 

The Dark Phoenix family was one of the Outerverse’s three powers that everyone knew should not be provoked, as they had an extremely powerful strength. 

Taylor was pleased by the crowd’s attention, and as the black flames of the Undying Bird surged around his body, three black feathers appeared. 

Hoffman was surprised at the appearance of these feathers.
“It’s rumored that the Dark Phoenix family powerhouse’s flames can give rise to plumes.
Since he can manifest three plumes, it’s no wonder why he’s a genius of the Dark Phoenix family and a top expert in the Top 100 Rankings.” 

Sall Phoenix humbly responded, “It’s still not enough.
He has to train more.”

“He indeed has to train more,” Yuehua Mavis said, which was the first sentence she had uttered since arriving.
Her words, however, caused Sall Phoenix’s expression to turn ugly.
He had just been acting humbly whereas this woman was actively mocking him.
Although, with her status, he did not even dare to respond. 

Even in the face of Taylor’s mighty flames, Lu Yin’s expression remained calm.
“Are you done with your performance yet?” 

Killing intent flashed through Taylor’s eyes.
“You will regret that sentence for the rest of your life!”

He then pushed both of his hands down as the black flames converged upon the area and blasted towards Lu Yin.
The waterfall began to rapidly evaporate, and even the void started to shatter apart in layers. 

It had to be recognized that the runes lines representing Taylor’s flames were very numerous, and they could even rival an elite Hunter’s.
His position as fourteenth on the Top 100 Rankings and his reputation as a Realmbreaker were both well deserved, but unfortunately, it still wasn’t enough.
Not even close. 

Lu Yin slowly raised a hand that turned into a claw.
A beast’s howl tore through the void, transcending the ages and shocking everyone.
As the Skybeast Claw descended, it tore straight through the black Undying Bird and landed directly on Taylor, ruthlessly flinging him an unknown depth into the lake while his Undying Bird was split in half and burned away in the void. 

The crowd went silent, and all the spectators looked at Lu Yin in shock.
One move—just one move had defeated the expert ranked fourteenth on the Top 100 Rankings.
This could not be real! 

Lu Yin retracted his hand, as the power of his Skybeast Claw was second only to his Dream Finger.
The only reason why this technique had not been very effective against his recent enemies was simply because most of his recent enemies had been too powerful.
Only his Dream Finger was able to injure them, but against experts of his own generation, even someone like Cool Sis, who was ranked tenth on the rankings, would have their limits tested by this Skybeast Claw. 

Cool Sis had been able to freeze and shatter his Skybeast Claw, but she had only been able to do so by relying on her best technique, which she had wanted to reserve for when she challenged Hai Dashao.
Using that kind of technique would harm both the practitioner and their enemy, and it had forcefully bolstered Cool Sis’ strength to the point where it had been able to rival Aden’s.
In other words, that technique could even cause Enlighters to raise their brows, and it had already surpassed a Hunter’s power level. 

Cool Sis had been forced to use such an absolute technique to break through the Skybeast Claw, so there was no need to mention Taylor. 

The top ten of the Top Hundreds Rankings and those who were ranked beyond them, even eleventh, were simply on completely different levels.
The difference between Taylor and Cool Sis was simply too vast. 

Skybeast Claw: one form was more than enough to instantly kill.
This was Lu Yin’s current strength, and of his generation, only the top ten experts of the Top 100 Rankings were able to challenge him.
This was also in the circumstance where he did not use his secret technique. 

Sall Phoenix sprang to his feet and stared at the scene in disbelief.
How was this possible? Taylor had not even been able to receive one move from his opponent! Even if the rumors were true, Lu Yin should have been able to rival Taylor’s strength at best, and Taylor should not have been defeated this easily. 

Qiong Shanhai’s eyes flashed, and he looked at Lu Yin appreciatively.
This youth was an absolute genius. 

Villa Mistress Lian had a smile on her face; the head of the Nalan family had been right, and this youth had boundless potential. 

Yuehua Mavis stared at Lu Yin with a serious expression.
This person’s value had risen once more in her heart, and the amount that they were willing to invest had increased. 

Lu Yin glanced across the banquet area, and his focus streaked past everyone before finally landing on Sall Phoenix’s face.
“Relax, he’s not dead, though he may have started crying.” 

Sall Phoenix became furious.
“Junior, you are too arrogant!”