"Where's that old bastard Chi Bupang?
Why isn't he here? "
It was Roxanne, the Photographer. Ever since arriving on An Lun she'd been searching for Jueti, but Jueti hadn't shown up.
With her level of cultivation, if Jueti wanted to hide, she wouldn't be able to find him.
Lan Qing answered. "Dad's cultivating. He'll see you all tomorrow."
Roxanne sniffed. "I don't care about the others, but I want to see him now.
If I don't, don't blame me for causing trouble! "
"That …" Lan Qing had always been a man of iron and blood in the military. His word was law, and orders were strictly enforced.
But even if he was a commander, there was nothing he could do in front of Roxanne.
This mother of his was a tough nut to crack.
Even Lan Qing felt that it was his father who had let her down.
"Chi Bupang, get out here.
If you don't, don't blame me for taking it out on the child! "Roxanne's voice was unceremonious.
Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried across the entire An Lun base.
However, her voice was amplified by interdimensional energy. Only Adepts who had reached a certain level of cultivation could hear it. The average person wouldn't be able to hear it even if they wanted to.
"What's wrong with you?" Jueti's voice sounded helpless.
The Wine Master, Clockmaker and the Pauper's eyes narrowed at the voice.
Was this the voice of the legendary Jueti, the first of the Paragons?
Roxanne sniffed. "Are you a man or not?
If you are, then don't be a coward. "
There was a flash of light, and a furious Jueti appeared in front of them. He pointed a finger at Roxanne. "You're so old, can't you be a little more normal?
You've only just arrived and you're already causing trouble.
And you're threatening me with the child! "
Roxanne rose to her feet as well. She didn't back down in the slightest. "I'm threatening you, so what?
You want to fight?
Others might be afraid of you, a legend of a generation? Bullshit, but I'm not afraid. Come at me if you have the guts! "
Jueti really couldn't do anything to her. In the past, he could only hide, but now he couldn't hide even if he wanted to.
The aliens could appear at any time, and Lan Qing and Lan Jue were in danger. As long as Roxanne guarded one of them, it would not be difficult to find Jueti.
The last time they met, Roxanne was quite gentle to him, but this time, she was direct and forceful, which made Jueti a little uncomfortable.
"Greetings, His Majesty Jueti!" It was the Wine Master who rushed to smooth things over.
The Clockmaker and the Pauper bowed to Jueti as well.
When Jueti arrived, no one was still sitting. Lan Jue had already walked forward and held Roxanne's arm. "Mom, let's talk this out.
This is a family matter, don't make a fool of yourself. "
Roxanne's expression changed faster than the turn of a page. She smiled widely at Lan Jue and tousled Lan Jue's hair. "My son sure knows how to talk. Get the hell out of my way, and stay away from me. Don't sit next to me!" Her last words were directed at Jueti.
Jueti couldn't help but feel angry, but in front of so many people he couldn't do anything.
Besides, he knew that even if he did, it would be useless against Roxanne.
Could he really hit her?
He walked to the other side of Lan Qing and sat down. His face was dark, and he didn't say a word.
Roxanne shot Lan Jue a look. Her eyes were teasing and excited.
It was as if she was saying, Cursing this bastard was fun.
Lan Jue looked on helplessly. This mother of his really had a childish temper.
Lan Qing cleared his throat. "Everyone, let's eat."
With Jueti here, what they ate wasn't important.
Even the pickiest gourmet would be the same here.
Now that everyone had a chance to size up humanity's most powerful Adept.
As for his demeanor … it really wasn't much.
Jueti was dressed in a mecha mechanic's uniform. It was stained with dirt, and his face was unshaven. All they could see was that he was a middle-aged man.
No matter how they looked at him, he looked like a mechanic. What was there to be proud of?
However, the Wine Master, Clockmaker, and Pauper didn't look any less respectful.
They were all Paragons, and could sense the interweaving of protogenia between them. However, they couldn't sense anything from Jueti.
As far as they could tell, Jueti was like a boundless universe, unfathomable.
He didn't seem to emit any protogenia, but if you looked closely, it was like he was the embodiment of the universe. Endless, limitless.
It wasn't a feeling of pressure, but it was enough to make one want to prostrate themselves in worship.
No wonder he was humanity's most powerful Adept, the only one to reach the Infinite!
Roxanne happily ate, ignoring Jueti's scowling face.
"Eat!
Everyone eat, don't stand on ceremony.
My son took care of us. "She smiled, glancing at Lan Qing from time to time and nodding her head in approval.
"Can you not talk about your son, your son?"
Jueti couldn't help himself. "They're both my sons, they have nothing to do with you."
Luo Xianni retorted, "That's because you don't have the ability to give birth!
If you can, why don't we have one?
I remember you weren't that good back in the day … "
As long as he was a man, he would have a sore spot in certain areas.
Even Jueti was no exception!
A man could say no, but he couldn't stand to be told no.
"You bitch!" A strange light flashed in Jueti's eyes, and a dark golden light flickered across them.
In that instant, everyone except Lan Qing and Lan Jue felt their blood run cold.
That terrifying aura was like a star exploding in an instant.
Even Paragons felt their protogenia freeze in the face of the boundless destructive power. They had no way to resist it.
Jueti vanished. Roxanne cried out in surprise as he grabbed her and held her under his arm.
"You guys eat."
Jueti's voice was calm. He took a step forward, and in a flash of golden light he was gone.
Of course, he brought Luo Xianni with him.
The Pauper gulped. The Clockmaker's hand froze in midair, and the chopsticks fell to the Wine Master's hand.
Who was the Photographer?
The strongest Adept in the history of Skyfire Avenue, Nirvana!
But in front of Jueti she was like a child. She had no power to resist, and was taken away.
It wasn't as if she didn't fight back.
As Jueti released his aura, the Photographer's protogenia swirled around him. Pink light shimmered around him.
No one saw how Jueti did it, but in the next moment the Photographer's protogenia shattered. He grabbed her and held her under his arm.
It all happened in the blink of an eye.
Aside from the unknown Paragons, Jue Di was without a doubt the strongest of the known Paragons. After him was the Photographer, but Luo Xianni didn't stand a chance against Jue Di.
The gap between first and second place was just too big.
But in reality, it was just that big!
"It's fine, it's fine. Let's eat." Lan Jue hastened to speak.
The Coffee Master and Bartender, who were sitting beside him, were no longer in the mood to eat. Their eyes were shining like little stars.
They'd all seen Roxanne's power. She was the one who could seal an entire planet!
She was the one who'd sealed the Moonfiend Pirates. Star Division had been able to take them down with ease.
But in the face of Jue Di, the strongest in their hearts, he was so weak. It really was …
"My idol. I finally have an idol."
The Coffee Master's voice was exaggerated. His hands were trembling with excitement, leaving afterimages in their wake. He was the best in the universe.
Lan Jue smirked. "Alright, don't add fuel to the fire.
Let father and mother solve their own problems. "
The Wine Master chuckled. "They have no choice but to solve their own problems!
Who could interfere with matters of their level?
Let's eat, let's eat. "
Although it was only a brief encounter, the Wine Master was convinced. Jueti's appearance was unkempt, but his imposing presence and terrifying strength had won the Wine Master's heart.
Only this kind of existence was worthy of his aunt!
No wonder she was so insistent.
Wasn't that right?
After seeing someone like this, what else could attract her?
The second half of the meal was filled with a strange atmosphere.
Jueti's brief appearance had left a deep impression on everyone present.
Lan Jue was the first to speak to Lan Qing. "When do you want to start?"
"Since you're here," Lan Qing answered. "Tomorrow." Even the normally calm Lan Qing couldn't help but have a flash of fanaticism in his eyes.
For an Adept, what could be more exciting than breaking through to Paragon?
Lan Jue nodded. "Alright, tomorrow it is.
We'll stand guard.
Your protogenia is stable, are you sure? "
Lan Qing nodded. "I'm fine."
The Wine Master smiled. "Then we'll congratulate you in advance.
We look forward to your success.
Have you thought of what you'll be called after you become a Paragon? "
Lan Qing nodded. "You'll find out tomorrow."
Lan Jue's heart skipped a beat. She thought back to the Pauper's ascension, and had a hunch.
"Brother, is father going to stand guard for you?"
Lan Qing smiled. "Yes!
Didn't we look forward to this day when we were kids?
Now that it's here, I'm a little nervous. "
Lan Jue laughed. "You're nervous?
Ever since I was young, I've never seen such emotions appear in you.
I'm sure you still won't. "