The fierce battle between Ai Sa, Li Pin, and the Aristocratic Alliance over Astral God Yin Luo's inheritance could not be concealed. After all, too many Astral Gods had been involved. Even if the Aristocratic Alliance could silence all the Astral Gods on their side, they could not stop Ai Sa's affiliated forces from spreading the news. Under these circumstances, just as several Eternal Solar Flare's combat-specialized avatars and numerous Astral God Avatars were being annihilated, Lan Yunguang of the Homo Sapien Alliance Yin Luo Galaxy Office had already received the news. Upon hearing this report, Lan Yunguang abruptly stood up, his face filled with disbelief. "The Aristocratic Alliance is finished!?" Standing before him, delivering the report, was none other than the head of the Lin Clan, Lin Yu. Lin Yu's face was also filled with bitterness at this moment. Thinking about the side the Lin Clan had chosen in this operation, he could not suppress the regret on his face. "Yes, it was total annihilation. Several Eternal Solar Flares and over a dozen Starshines were involved, but no avatars returned safely. Be it combat-specialized avatars or ordinary avatars, all of them were wiped out." "How is this possible!?" exclaimed Lan Yunguang. Although Lan Yunguang knew Lin Yu would not joke about such a thing, he still could not help but deny it. The next moment, rage surged in Lan Yunguang's eyes, and he exploded, "I have helped them this much, yet they were still annihilated? Four Eternal Solar Flare's and over a dozen Starshine's combat-specialized avatars could not handle a single Golden Emperor Clan member, Ai Sa, who has not even lived for a hundred stellar years? "I took great risks to give them an easy path, and this is how they repay me!?" He smashed a set of expensive porcelain teacups to the floor. Lin Yu knew why Lan Yunguang was so furious. Lan Yunguang had caused a failure in the surveillance system to give the Homo Sapien Alliance an excuse, to use the Aristocratic Alliance to suppress the Golden Emperor Clan's momentum. Ideally, they could directly kill a genius from the Golden Emperor Clan to serve as a warning to the clan's grand patriarch on behalf of the top figures in the Homo Sapien Alliance. Yet, the Aristocratic Alliance had failed. Not only did they fail to suppress the Golden Emperor Clan's momentum, but they also allowed a young member of the clan to showcase his extraordinary talent, revealing his astonishing potential to reach Cosmic Radiance. He had essentially stepped on the shoulders of the Aristocratic Alliance, cementing his reputation as a Human Race's Prodigy. How could those top figures still use this event as a warning? They had become the ones being intimidated instead. Not only had they lost face, but they had also likely made an enemy of a future Cosmic Radiance-level human prodigy. Although they might not fear Ai Sa, who had yet to fully grow, such an event would still displease the high-ranking figures. When the top figures were displeased, someone had to take responsibility and pay the price. Lan Yunguang, who had secretly disabled the surveillance system and allowed the Aristocratic Alliance to fight Ai Sa to the death, making Ai Sa famous in the process, would undoubtedly make for a perfect scapegoat. Lin Yu understood this, and Lan Yunguang understood it even more. This was the reason for his furious outburst. Aside from his frustration with the Aristocratic Alliance's incompetence, he also felt deep anxiety about his own future. "The reason the Aristocratic Alliance failed, aside from Ai Sa's overwhelming strength, was that we underestimated Counselor Li Pin," Lin Yu said. "Li Pin? Him? What about him?" "The strongest in the Aristocratic Alliance were undoubtedly the four Eternal Solar Flare's combat-specialized avatars that belonged to Shang Jinzhao, Yuan Xiangguang, Ji Fenglei, and Zi Zhongtian. Yet among them, aside from Yuan Xiangguang, the other three were all defeated by Li Pin..." "Li Pin!? He defeated Shang Jinzhao, Ji Fenglei, and Zi Zhongtian's combat-specialized avatars!?" exclaimed Lan Yunguang, his pupils dilating with shock. "That rumor... was true!? Li Pin possessed Tier Nine combat strength!? And judging by his progress, he isn't just any ordinary Tier Nine!?" "Rumor?" repeated Lin Yu. He did not know what kind of information Lan Yunguang had come across. After all, the Astral God behind Lan Yunguang was a figure of the same level as the Light of the Ark. Even though Lan Yunguang might not hold much weight in that person's eyes, he was still, to some extent, considered that Astral God's disciple. With this status, Lan Yunguang's influence was not far from that of a Solar Flare despite being merely a Starshine. This was also why, when Astral God Yin Luo chose this place as the site of his fall into Eternal Oblivion, he was appointed as the head of the Homo Sapien Alliance Yin Luo Galaxy Office. Lan Yunguang's eyes gleamed with icy hostility. "Li Pin! Li Pin! How dare he ruin my plans!" Lan Yunguang didn't dare to provoke Ai Sa. After all, Ai Sa had an immensely powerful background, backed by a Cosmic Radiance. But Li Pin was free game. If Lan Yunguang's information was correct, Li Pin's astonishing combat strength came from wielding a Cosmic Radiance Divine Weapon. Of course, it was undeniable that Li Pin himself was also extremely talented. It was uncertain whether Li Pin could reach Cosmic Radiance, but with enough time, becoming an Eternal Solar Flare was within reach. A ruthless glint flashed in Lan Yunguang's eyes. But, so what? So what if he has great talent? So what if he can one day become a pillar of humanity? As long as he stands in my way and ruins my plans, he deserves to die! At that moment, a surge of unique energy fluctuations projected toward Lan Yunguang. Moments later, three figures materialized. They were three Astral God's avatars. They might not be combat-specialized avatars, but the dangerous aura they exuded was enough to send chills down Lin Yu's spine. Even Lan Yunguang, an Astral God himself, felt an overwhelming sense of dread. Yet, more terrifying than their presence was the emblem they wore, which caused Lan Yunguang's face to turn deathly pale. The Homo Sapien Alliance's Execution Guards!? These were the direct forces of the Alliance Leaders! The Alliance Leaders had personally intervened!? It's over! Not even my master can save me from this! Without delay, one of the three Astral Gods read out the ruling. "Lan Yunguang, you are accused of negligence, abuse of power, and various other violations. According to the final decision of the Homo Sapien Alliance's emergency meeting, you are hereby dismissed from your position as the head of the Homo Sapien Alliance Yin Luo Galaxy Office. Additionally, you are ordered to report to the judicial department within three stellar days for trial. Your fate will be determined by the higher-ups." Lan Yunguang had braced himself for this, but he still turned pale upon hearing it. He seemed to want to say something, to defend himself. But after opening his mouth for a long time, he was unable to utter a single word. The Astral Gods did not give him any room for argument. One coldly said, "You may take this avatar of yours along with your personal belongings. Once you leave the Yin Luo Galaxy, someone will be assigned to take over your duties. Please proceed." Faced with the Homo Sapien Alliance's verdict, Lan Yunguang finally lowered his head in defeat and was taken away by the three Astral Gods. Lin Yu watched this scene unfold, a chill running down his spine. He knew all too well that this was only the beginning. Retribution would not stop with Lan Yunguang. The aristocratic and major clans within the Aristocratic Alliance would be implicated as well. Even if only for appearances, the procedures would still be carried out. It was only a question of when, and how far it would go. Li Pin did not know that the Aristocratic Alliance's failed encirclement operation would stir a small storm within the Homo Sapien Alliance. What he did know was that, after this battle, his reputation would be completely established. His Tier Nine combat strength would become widely known. However, Li Pin did not mind. The timing was just right for his current strength to be revealed. Opponents below tier nine no longer interested him much. Only enemies at tier nine and above could truly ignite his fighting spirit. Once news of this battle spread, at the very least, no foolish tier seven or eight cultivators would dare challenge or scheme against him. If anyone were to come, they surely would be a Tier Nine or even a Tier Ten Astral God's true body arriving in person. At this moment, Li Pin was answering a call from the Yu and Si Clan's grand patriarchs. "The Yu Clan is so thoughtful." Yes, not the patriarchs, but the grand patriarchs' Astral God's avatars, specifically used for diplomacy. The grand patriarchs of both clans were extremely cordial, inquiring about his health and whether he was injured before proceeding to lavish praise on his great achievement of defeating three Eternal Solar Flare's combat-specialized avatars. Both clans also expressed their intent to increase investment in the Candle Light Star Ring, aiming to establish a more harmonious and friendly trade environment. The Yu Clan, in particular, decided to invest in constructing a massive Astral Gate. Once completed, this Astral Gate would provide the Gaia civilization with a direct and rapid passage to the Yu Clan's star system. After finishing the calls, Li Pin turned his gaze toward Gaia. To be precise, his gaze landed on a graceful figure who was at Gaia's Divine Martial Sect. "Fortune..." muttered Li Pin. Due to the mystical nature of the Dao Realm, he could sense a vast, obscure, and unfathomable power rapidly converging from all directions. This force first gathered within the Gaian Civilization before focusing on Li Yunyao. Under this surge of Fortune, Li Yunyao, who was previously far less talented than Xiang Tianxing, displayed an astonishing cultivation speed. Her progress was so rapid that it rivaled even the top-tier genius Hong Feng from the past. This reminded him of a saying. When the time was right, all forces in the world would align. "Thanks to my battle against the Aristocratic Alliance, the Gaian Civilization's reputation has skyrocketed. The sources of fortune are no longer limited to the Yin Luo Galaxy but have extended to the Yuan Yang Aristocratic Clans, the Yuan Yang Star Domain, and even certain areas within the Frostbound Star Abyss. Compared to the entirety of humanity, this amount of Fortune is still just the tip of the iceberg, perhaps not even that..." Li Pin observed the changes in Li Yunyao's cultivation speed. "Even an incomplete star domain's Fortune could elevate an ordinary person to the level of a top-tier genius... If one day, someone were to absorb the fortune of an entire star abyss, or even the fortune of all star abyss in the human domain, or perhaps the entire universe's fortune merged into one, then what kind of cultivation speed would they achieve!?" Would that make them a prodigy? A supreme prodigy? Or perhaps... something far greater than a supreme prodigy? For the first time, Li Pin felt a deep curiosity about the mysterious concept of Fortune.