On the screen.
The sea was still heaving with violent waves, but the red light—representing the life aura of the Jin-jiao Giant Beast—was tightly entwined with Jiang Li's position, rushing up from the depths.
Suffocating!
Silent!
At the instant that red light neared the surface, the entire world seemed to be muted.
"Boom!"
The sound of the ocean being torn apart blasted from the speakers. Countless people widened their eyes, staring at the scene before them in disbelief!
The Jin-jiao Giant Beast soared proudly into the sky. Complex golden patterns flowed across its body like sacred inscriptions—without a single scratch. And at the tip of that golden horn piercing the heavens—
Suddenly!
A human was standing there!
He wore a white combat suit, black hair flying in the wind. One hand pressed against that gleaming, terrifying horn, like a deity trampling atop his monstrous mount, descending upon the mortal world.
"Wh—?!"
Everyone froze at the sight!
They had imagined countless endings. Even the cruelest one… Jiang Li dying in the endless ocean, humanity unable to resist the star-spanning beast, forced toward extinction.
Many had already prepared themselves for that fate.
But none of them—absolutely none—ever imagined…
That this would be what appeared before their eyes!
In that moment—
The entire world fell into eerie silence.
"This…"
In the triangular Honghuang-class intelligent fighter jet nearest to the outer sea, Hong and Thunder God were both stunned speechless for nearly ten whole seconds.
Then—
Thunder God spoke, his voice trembling with disbelief. He said the most absurd yet most fitting words possible:
"Hong-ge… I'm saying…"
"This Jin-jiao Giant Beast has been subdued by Jiang Li. Do you believe it?"
"Do YOU believe it?!"
Even the always-steady Hong couldn't help glaring fiercely at Thunder God.
Clatter!
The cabin door snapped open.
Hong and Thunder God turned into two streaks of light, shooting toward Jiang Li's location.
...
"Oh, my God. Can I believe what I'm thinking right now? Has our First Speaker… tamed this terrifying star-born monster?"
The HR Alliance commentator voiced the insane possibility.
"Submission! Before the invincible First Speaker, even monsters from the stars can only submit!"
"Though I can hardly believe my own eyes, I still firmly believe—the First Speaker has won!"
"Let us remember his name: Jiang Li!"
More and more commentators joined the frenzy, building the atmosphere of impending victory, until the global headquarters of the Extreme Martial Hall released the latest announcement:
"The catastrophe of the star-space giant beast has ended!"
Right after, the global headquarters of the Thunder Martial Hall issued the same statement.
As for how the disaster ended, what exactly happened—neither martial hall gave any explanation. But at this moment, everyone guessed the same thing…
Jiang Li had subdued the Jin-jiao Giant Beast!
"It's over!"
"The disaster that swept across the entire Eagle Nation—has finally ended!"
At this moment, the Jin-jiao Giant Beast sank back into the sea.
The mark of the Nu Yi zhi Shu—the Art of Enslavement—was not limited by the range of Jiang Li's spiritual sense. Even across boundaries, he could still control it.
Inside the triangular Honghuang-class fighter.
"You really controlled the Jin-jiao Giant Beast?"
"With a single thought you can decide its life or death?!"
"I didn't expect such a terrifying secret technique to exist in this world!"
Thunder God still had disbelief in his eyes after hearing Jiang Li could determine the beast's fate with a single thought.
But as for doubting Jiang Li's words? Impossible.
"The universe is vast, truly filled with wonders."
Hong's expression remained somewhat heavy. A monster this terrifying had appeared today—who could guarantee that an even more terrifying one wouldn't appear in the future?
When that day comes…
Would they still rely on Jiang Li?
"So what do you plan to do with this Jin-jiao Giant Beast?"
After sighing, Thunder God asked curiously, "Kid, you're not planning to raise it as a pet, right?"
"That's actually not a bad idea."
Jiang Li chuckled. "By the way, Hall Master—about the duel you challenged me to earlier… are we still fighting?"
"Fight? Of course we're fighting!"
At the mention of this, Hong's eyes brightened immediately. "Cultivation is like rowing upstream—only by constant sparring can we improve faster!"
Thunder God nodded vigorously in agreement.
"Rowing upstream?"
Hovering on Jiang Li's shoulder, Babata crossed his legs and commented, "Without any master, relying only on your own comprehension to reach Planet-level seven or eight—that truly counts as rowing upstream."
"Especially this Hong. Even some Universe-level experts fail to comprehend a Domain, but he managed it at Planet-level."
"Unfortunately, they aren't spiritual force wielders (jingshen nianshi)…"
Babata sighed regretfully. "Otherwise, they could have inherited the Yunmoxing lineage's teachings. They'd count as helping Master take on a few more disciples and spreading the lineage!"
After all, the Yunmoxing lineage's secret arts could only be inherited by jingshen nianshi.
Hearing this—
Jiang Li's gaze flickered. He communicated with Babata through his consciousness:
"Babata, aside from the jingshen nianshi manuals, the Scarlet Castle contains three hundred and twelve cultivation techniques for warriors. If I teach those to Hong and Thunder God—"
"As an exchange for resurrecting Second Senior Brother, how about that?"
"No, no, no! The Yunmoxing lineage's secrets absolutely cannot be leaked!"
Babata shook his head rapidly. Then his blood-red eyes lit up. "Unless—they become registered disciples of the Yunmoxing lineage, just like you!"
"Take disciples on behalf of the master?" Jiang Li suddenly realized.
Babata curled his lips. "They're talented, yes, but nowhere near your level. I suggest you…"
"Accept them as registered disciples!"
Jiang Li: "(O▼O)!!!"
The crimson Honghuang-class fighter streaked across the sky, arriving above Jiangnan Base City.
At this moment—
They didn't rush to land.
Inside the cabin.
"That's the situation."
Jiang Li explained his thoughts simply: "I have a registered teacher. Besides the jingshen nianshi cultivation techniques, he also left many warrior cultivation methods from the universe…"
"But the prerequisite to train in them is—you must become registered disciples."
"So, I want to hear what you two think."
Upon hearing this—
Hong and Thunder God exchanged a look. The burning heat in their eyes was unmistakable.
They had long known Jiang Li had some unimaginable encounter, but since he never brought it up, they naturally never asked.
Everyone had their own secrets.
Hong and Thunder God had spent decades tirelessly training the younger generation—they were definitely not greedy or sinister men.
But now that Jiang Li was personally offering it—that changed everything.
"Registered teacher?"
Hong's eyes moved slightly. "Is he a universe-level powerhouse? Is he on Blue Star?"
"He fell fifty thousand years ago."
Jiang Li shook his head lightly.
"Wait—your registered teacher died fifty thousand years ago? Then who's accepting us as registered disciples?"
"It's not… you, right?"
Thunder God's eyes widened, his mouth twitching. "So you're telling me—you want me and Hong-ge to call YOU teacher?"
"The capable are the first. I don't mind."
"Of course, I can also take disciples on behalf of the master."
Jiang Li thought for a moment. "After all, in this force… other than me, there's only one little junior brother left. Hm? He was also taken in by me on behalf of the master."
"And me!!!"
Babata protested loudly.
"Haha, that's fine by us!"
Thunder God and Hong exchanged a glance and both laughed.
They had stood at the peak of the world for many years; they were already used to freedom. Joining a force filled with rigid rules would only make them uncomfortable.
"Alright."
Seeing Thunder God getting a bit carried away, Jiang Li raised a brow and said:
"Come on—call me Senior Brother first."
Hong, Thunder God: "..."