Chapter 538: Netherworld Sovereign! Yin Tianzi!
"Master, how is he even more pompous than you are..."
Little White Ape leaned close to Lin Yan's side and whispered, "When you dominated High Willow City, you were never this arrogant! Even after becoming the Saint Master, you only had this level of prestige. He's just the Young Venerable of the Upper Heaven Tribe, yet he's so insolent!"
"The leader of the 36 tribe alliance got his head crushed by him, so naturally, he has the right to be arrogant."
Lin Yan's expression remained unchanged, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
The Shangguan family, spanning three generations, had different temperaments, but they all had their staunch beliefs and pride.
Seeing the Upper Heaven Tribe gathering these thousands of elite Dragon Head Tribe warriors.
Shangguan Shang mobilized his men, preparing to take over the Dragon Head Tribe.
Shangguan Xuanniao moved forward, looking at his own son, relieved to see he wasn't injured.
Shangguan Shang said, "I knew from the beginning that Dragon Beard Tiger harbored malicious intent in setting up this feast, so I was already on guard, but the Dragon Head Tribe's foundation is indeed too strong, and Yu Jiu unfortunately met his doom."
"Knowing he had bad intentions, weren't you just knowingly walking into danger?" Shangguan Xuanniao said angrily.
"I have the skill to subdue dragons and tigers, so why should I fear him?"
Shangguan Shang said sternly, "Dragon Beard Tiger has betrayed the Human Clan, considering himself equal to gods and demons. He sacrificed fellow tribesmen to ten directions of Evil and the descendants of gods and demons, trying to elevate himself among their ranks. I've long wanted to kill him!"
"This time he wanted to build a city, imitating ancient times, proclaiming a Divine Position for himself, aiming to annex various Human Clan tribes and become the ruler of this land."
"Since he ran into me, there's no need to wait any longer!"
After a pause, Shangguan Shang continued, "During my travels, I wasn't idle! I formed alliances with strong warriors from various tribes who were already dissatisfied with Dragon Beard Tiger. They pretended to surrender but were actually our informers. Their help has ensured that Dragon Beard Tiger's trusted aides couldn't assist him, otherwise, I would have expended much more effort to slay him."
"Now the Dragon Head Tribe is under their suppression temporarily. I'll take the warriors from our Upper Heaven Tribe to officially take over the Dragon Head Tribe."
"Starting today, our Upper Heaven Tribe will replace the Dragon Head Tribe and become the supreme leader of the 36 tribe alliance!"
As he said this, Shangguan Xuanniao was filled with astonishment.
In Shangguan Xuanniao's impression, this unfilial son had not settled down before, constantly wandering outside, seeming ten to one likely to die out there.
Unexpectedly, upon his return, not only had he mastered the Fire Hell, he also built a massive force outside, enough to replace the Dragon Head Tribe.
"Truly worthy of being the First Human Emperor since the Ancient Era, rebuilding the order of the Human Clan from chaos and establishing a dynasty!"
Little White Ape's eyes were filled with added awe, secretly thinking, "This person is incredibly formidable!"
Lin Yan, however, wasn't too surprised.
Although he didn't know much about the First Human Emperor, he had some general understanding through the Upper Heaven's Ancestral Realm.
This was a supreme power of an era, with grand talent and strategy, commanding the ten directions!
Even though he hasn't fully matured yet, he already possesses the demeanor of a king.
Previously, upon hearing about the banquet held by the Dragon Head Tribe and the death of Yu Jiu who accompanied them, Shangguan Xuanniao and the others were worried.
But Lin Yan never worried from the very start.
The Upper Heaven Tribe never accepted Dragon Head Tribe's rule, and with both father and son mastering the Inner Realm of Fire Hell, they were enough to threaten Dragon Beard Tiger's status, making this trip destined to be a treacherous banquet.
Even as a newcomer, Lin Yan could see the situation clearly.
How could the future Human Emperor falter here?
In this chaotic era where humans are prey, with the courage to explore the four corners under twenty years yet mingling over two decades without harm, instead mastering the Inner Realm of Fire Hell, how could such a person not see through the peril hidden beneath the Dragon Head Tribe's invitation?
"The Dragon Head Tribe has been pacified, what about Xiong Qi?"
Shangguan Shang's expression was cold, "I received news that he was persuaded by the Dragon Head Tribe to collude with the descendants of gods and demons, intending to harm you..."
"Xiong Qi is dead, this master here killed him."
Shangguan Xuanniao said, rolling his eyes, "You talk as if you'd calculated everything, even if you pacified the Dragon Head Tribe... if you waited until you came to the rescue, we'd probably have to dissect those descendants of gods and demons to find your father's remains!"
"Did Xiong Qi and the others act prematurely?"
Shangguan Shang frowned slightly, glanced at his aged father, let out a sigh of relief, and said, "It was my oversight this time, it won't happen again next time!"
With that, he walked to Lin Yan, bowed, and said, "Sir, earlier I didn't know you had saved my father and showcased your divine power to protect our Upper Heaven. I have offended you, please forgive me..."
"No need for courtesy!"
Lin Yan said, "Talking with your father along the way, I've heard that all parts of the world are quite chaotic, with fragments from different worlds, each with its unique customs and cultures... But my name is Lin Yan."
"Ah? 'This master', isn't your name?"
Shangguan Shang was momentarily stunned.
He paused for a moment, looked at Lin Yan, and said, "Are you truly from the Human Clan?"
Lin Yan replied lightly, "Naturally."
"In this current era, I've never heard of a Human Clan member as powerful as you."
Shangguan Shang paused and said, "I've traveled across the ten directions, creating the Great Sun Fire Prison, and within the Human Clan, I dare say I'm one of the best, if not the strongest... someone like Dragon Beard Tiger is certainly no match for me! But your previous actions completely surpassed me!"
"What do you know?"
Shangguan Xuanniao scolded, "The master has become the Human Martial Saint, surpassing the Creation Level, naturally he's far beyond our reach."
"Human Martial Saint, above the Creation Level?"
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