Chapter 85: Big News—He Is the Human King!

At this moment, outside the waters of Deep City, the sea was calm and tranquil. The ocean water mingled with fresh blood. The formidable and troublesome South Sea Leviathan had already lost four of its tentacles, blood continuously streaming from the wounds, and it dared not advance a single step. Even the more than one hundred thousand beasts beneath it had ceased their movement, thoroughly cowed.

In midair, Lu Yuan stood atop the back of his Golden-winged Roc. The golden blood aura emanating from him was even more terrifying than before, having fused with the blood of the Human Emperor left by Shennong at Shennongjia. Now, his presence surpassed even the mythic bloodline of the Golden-winged Roc itself.

The beasts were exceptionally sensitive to such things. Before them, Lu Yuan was not a mere human, but a mighty king among beasts. It was a powerful suppression rooted in bloodline, coupled with Lu Yuan’s overwhelming display, that had instilled fear in all the beasts present. One man, one sword, had intimidated every beast that dared to attack.

“Even if I leave now, the war between humans and beasts will continue. Do you think you can stop it all?” The South Sea Leviathan, though cowed, still spoke. As a beast of the Gold Body realm, it understood much and was keenly aware of the irreconcilable conflict between humans and beasts. It could retreat, but this was only the beginning; beasts lurked in the sea, and even greater threats hid in the mountains, such as those concealed within the Qinling range. It did not believe Lu Yuan’s strength could solve everything, even if he was powerful enough to kill it.

“In short, humans stay with humans, beasts stay with beasts,” Lu Yuan gazed at the Leviathan and spoke slowly. “No matter who comes, it’s all the same to me. Any who dare intrude upon human lands, I will kill. I hope you convey these words to your kind.”

He knew that powerful beasts often had special means of communication. Just as the White King of Qinling had revealed, before its death, that the beasts were plotting a grand scheme. Lu Yuan had kept this in mind, but hadn’t paid it full heed; now, the Leviathan clearly knew even more. His intent was to use the Leviathan to warn all beasts.

Lu Yuan was confident that, at this moment in time, whether among humans or beasts, none possessed a strength surpassing his. Gold Body realm was the highest anyone could reach. That was why, even when the Changsheng Gene Wang Family threatened with beast tides, his resolve remained unchanged. He trusted he could handle anything.

“I understand,” the South Sea Leviathan, not far away, seemed to grasp Lu Yuan’s intent. It knew well that it could not invade the human world; otherwise, it would be the first to die, for Lu Yuan truly possessed the power to do so. The lack of action was merely a gesture of mercy.

The Leviathan’s massive form slowly melted back into the sea. Around it, the densely packed oceanic beasts received the order and submerged beneath the waves. Previously, provoked by Changsheng Gene’s missiles, they had intended to invade human lands, but now it was clear: impossible. There was an extremely powerful presence among the humans.

Such was deterrence. In this new era, the law of the jungle prevailed; the strong ruled. Beasts revered this principle even more, so they chose to withdraw.

Lu Yuan knew his goal had been achieved. He sought to resolve the crisis of Deep City, not merely to slaughter. Meanwhile, within Deep City—

“Commander, the sea beasts are gradually retreating from the outer waters, heading for the deep sea,” a monitoring soldier, unable to contain himself, reported after witnessing the red dots on the screen vanish one by one.

“I see it,” Commander Zhang replied, eyes filled with astonishment. From the moment Lu Yuan had chosen to face the South Sea Leviathan, only a short time had passed—yet now all the sea beasts were retreating, no longer attacking Deep City? Did one man truly force all the beasts to withdraw?

At this moment, not only was Commander Zhang astounded; those watching the live broadcast online received the news instantly.

“My god! One man, in a single move, severed four tentacles of the South Sea Leviathan and intimidated a hundred thousand beasts!”

“So powerful! I thought Lu Yuan was just one of the five great Awakened, but now he’s definitely among the strongest in the country.”

“One man, one sword, resolved the crisis in Deep City. I believe the title ‘Human Emperor’ suits him perfectly.”

“And his mount seems to be a beast king as well!”

“Yes, it looks a lot like the legendary Golden-winged Roc!”

Comments poured in from all sides. The battle between Lu Yuan and the South Sea Leviathan had been streamed live, and nearly everyone in the country—both citizens and Awakened—had watched the entire fight. Many had believed Deep City was doomed, but none expected a single human could be so powerful as to intimidate a hundred thousand beasts. Without him, everyone knew Deep City would have suffered devastating destruction. It was undoubtedly a great achievement!

Moreover, Lu Yuan possessed a beast king-level mount, suspected to be the legendary Golden-winged Roc.

“He really did it,” Director Zheng, watching the broadcast, was dumbfounded, his face trembling involuntarily. If it had been conjecture before, now he was fully convinced—Lu Yuan was truly the human king. Only such a being could achieve this.

Beside him, North Emperor could only smile wryly. The gap between himself and Lu Yuan was simply too vast. Not long ago, they were peers in strength, but now it was clear he had been mistaken all along. Perhaps even back at the Emperor’s Mausoleum at Lishan, Lu Yuan had already been incredibly powerful. Everyone had thought it was just the sword; now it was clear there was always someone greater. Zhu Qingyu said nothing, for she had always believed Lu Yuan would succeed.

“He’s blocked two beast tides in succession, saving two super cities—such deeds should not go unnoticed.” Director Zheng suddenly spoke. Previously, Lu Yuan had slain eight beast kings, an extraordinary achievement, though his identity was unknown at the time. Now, he had protected Deep City once more. Director Zheng believed Lu Yuan’s feats must be known to all.

In this new era, all were lost and confused; such a figure was a beacon. The authorities had similar intentions before, so, with this in mind, Director Zheng wasted no time. In the name of the Sudden Academy Chang’an Branch, he issued a public announcement online.

Soon, the news once again exploded across the internet. Previously, Chang’an City had suffered a beast attack, and the one who stood at the front, slaying eight beast kings alone, was also Lu Yuan. The announcement was made by Sudden Academy—an authoritative confirmation of his identity. The whole nation was stunned. Many had assumed the human king was a government appointee, given his overwhelming strength and his rescue of Chang’an City. But now, people realized—it was the same man. Lu Yuan was the human king!

This sparked heated debate online; some even called him the strongest Awakened in the country!

But Lu Yuan knew nothing of this—nor would he care even if he did. At this moment, after intimidating the South Sea Leviathan and a hundred thousand beasts single-handedly, he said nothing more, riding the Golden-winged Roc back to the steel walls of Deep City.

“The crisis is resolved. From today on, the sea beasts should not attack Deep City under normal circumstances. Have your superiors rescind their orders for support,” Lu Yuan said softly to Commander Zhang before him.

He knew, because of the sea beasts, all of Deep City had been on high alert; the authorities had mobilized as well. But since he had resolved the matter, there was no need to waste further resources. After all, the government’s strength must defend the five super cities—a gentle reminder.

“Understood,” Commander Zhang nodded, standing even straighter. He had known Lu Yuan was strong and had spoken respectfully before, but now he realized Lu Yuan was not only the human king, but had saved two super cities in succession—his deeds and strength commanded universal respect. Though Zhang was the commander of the defense force and a powerful Awakened himself, he was nothing compared to Lu Yuan.

Wherever the strong go, respect follows.

Lu Yuan simply nodded. Having finished what he came to do, he would not linger. Without another word, he mounted the Golden-winged Roc, ready to depart.

But just then, as Commander Zhang was about to speak again, his communicator sounded. As a soldier, he used a military-grade device, not a phone. Upon hearing the voice on the other end, he immediately stood at attention, nodded repeatedly, and soon hung up. He turned to Lu Yuan and said directly, “Mr. Lu, if you aren’t pressed for time, could you stay in Deep City for now? The authorities wish to invite you for a discussion.”

The authorities, of course, meant the government.

(End of chapter)