180: Pirates? I could crush their fleet with a single grip!
"Your Excellency, please be seated."
Yun Xuan pointed to the Throne in the very center.
"This is an exclusive seat, only Your Excellency may sit here."
Su Jue did not stand on ceremony and sat down immediately.
And surprisingly.
This chair was quite comfortable to sit in.
"Depart!"
Yun Xuan issued the command.
The spaceship immediately activated and slowly ascended.
Soon, it broke through the atmosphere and entered cosmic space.
Boom—!
The engine started.
The holy light transformed into a silver-white stream of light and flew toward the depths of the universe!
...Meanwhile.
At the examination square on the Seventh Reception Star.
Tens of thousands of geniuses participating in the examination were waiting for the results.
What they didn't know was this.
The Infant, whom they had mocked yesterday, was already heading to the Temple Headquarters aboard the Temple's exclusive spaceship.
While they... were still waiting here anxiously!
"Tsk, that's really unfair."
In the crowd.
A muscular man with an ox head grumbled discontentedly.
"That Infant broke the heaven-reaching divine pillar, yet not only was he not punished, but he also got to go straight to the Headquarters?"
"Why should he get that!"
"Exactly!"
Several people nearby chimed in.
"We worked hard to queue up for the examination, but he gets to use the back door!"
"That's unfair!"
"Hmph, he definitely has a strong background."
An elf-like woman snorted coldly.
"I heard that Infant is from the Dragon Clan..."
"The Dragon Clan?!"
Hearing this, everyone immediately fell silent.
The Dragon Clan... that is one of the most powerful races in the universe!
It is said that a Saint King Realm Expert of the Dragon Clan could shatter a star with a single dragon whisker!
Can't provoke them, can't provoke them... "Forget it, forget it, let's just focus on the examination honestly."
Someone advised.
"They have connections, we can't afford to offend them..."
Although everyone was unwilling, they could only resign themselves to fate.
Who told them they didn't have a Saint King Realm father?
Just then.
A cold snort came from the crowd.
"Hmph, so what if he has a strong background?"
"It's nothing impressive!"
"Once I pass the examination and enter the Temple Headquarters, I will defeat him personally sooner or later!"
The speaker was a young man wearing Black Battle Armor and sporting pitch-black wings on his back.
His entire body radiated cold killing intent, and his aura was terrifying!
He was clearly a Divine Power Realm Ninth Layer Peak!
"It's Shadow Killer of the Shadow Clan!"
"I heard he is the strongest genius of the Shadow Clan in a thousand years, having once crossed two major realms to kill a King Realm Expert!"
"Hiss... A monstrous talent like this is also participating in the examination?"
Everyone looked at Shadow Killer with awe.
Shadow Killer coldly glanced at them, turning his head away in disdain.
"A bunch of trash."
He looked into the distance, a trace of madness flashing in his eyes.
"Just wait..."
"I'll be able to reach the Headquarters soon too!"
"I want to see exactly why he gets to use the back door!"
Not far away.
A young girl wrapped in Golden Flames was also staring at the sky.
"A Dragon Clan Prince, huh..."
She murmured to herself.
"Interesting..."
"I hope you don't disappoint me..."
This girl was none other than the Saintess of the Phoenix Clan!
She was also a monstrous talent at the Divine Power Realm Ninth Layer Peak!
And in various corners of the square.
There were dozens of other figures with equally powerful auras.
Some of them came from ancient God Races.
Others came from powerful Interstellar Empires.
And some were Lone Wolves... but without exception.
They were all the most top-tier geniuses of their respective powers!
And now... they all developed a strong interest in that mysterious Infant!
Some wanted to challenge him.
Some wanted to defeat him.
And some... wanted to kill him!
An unprecedented storm was brewing!
And Su Jue... didn't know that he had already become the target of countless geniuses, nor did he care... Inside the holy light spaceship.
Su Jue was lying on the sofa, sleeping.
Zero in his arms was also sleeping soundly.
Capybara was lying by his feet, cracking sunflower seeds and watching the Cosmic Network.
Yun Xuan stood respectfully beside him, keeping guard.
Afraid of disturbing Su Jue's rest.
Suddenly.
The spaceship shook violently!
"What's going on?"
Su Jue was jolted awake, feeling slightly displeased.
"Reporting to Your Excellency!"
A panicked voice came from the Cockpit.
"Unidentified ships detected ahead, they are intercepting us!"
"The opponents... are suspected to be Interstellar Pirates!"
Interstellar Pirates?
Su Jue frowned.
He had heard of these things before.
The universe has many desperate criminals who specialize in robbing passing spaceships.
Especially valuable-looking ships like the holy light... they are their primary targets!
"Report! The opponent has sent a communication request!"
"Connect it."
Yun Xuan said coldly.
Soon.
A ferocious Wolf Head appeared on the holographic screen.
"Oh ho, a Temple spaceship, is it?"
Wolf Head grinned.
"If you know what's good for you, hand over all the valuables, and I'll spare your lives!"
"Otherwise..."
"Hehehe..."
He let out a chilling laugh.
Hearing this, Yun Xuan's face turned ashen.
Someone actually dared to intercept a Temple spaceship?
They're courting death!
"How dare you!"
He roared furiously.
"This is the Temple's holy light! Move aside immediately, or you will be killed without mercy!"
"Oh, you're quite arrogant, aren't you?"
Wolf Head curled his lip in disdain.
"I specialize in hitting Temple ships!"
"Brothers, attack!"
As soon as he finished speaking.
Dozens of pitch-black Battleships suddenly appeared around them!
Every single one exuded a bloody killing intent!
These Interstellar Pirates... were serious!
Yun Xuan's expression changed drastically.
This is bad!
We've run into a tough opponent this time! Anyone who dares rob the Cosmic Temple is certainly no ordinary person!
He was about to order a counterattack.
He suddenly felt a tap on his shoulder.
"Move aside."
Su Jue stood up and yawned.
"I'll handle this."
Since this group of blind pirates dared to provoke him... then he wouldn't hold back!
"Your Excellency, these pirates are extremely savage..."
Yun Xuan still wanted to persuade him.
Su Jue interrupted him directly.
"Shut up."
"Oh..."
Yun Xuan immediately fell silent.
Just kidding.
This person could shatter the heaven-reaching divine pillar with a single punch, an existence that makes even the Guardian Envoy treat him with utmost respect!
What are a few mere Interstellar Pirates worth?
Su Jue walked up to the holographic screen and looked at the ferocious Wolf Head displayed on it.
"What did you just say?"
He asked in his baby voice.
"You want to rob us?"
There was silence on the other side of the screen first.
Then... an explosion of wild laughter!
"Hahahahaha!"
"Holy crap! Did I see that right?"
"An Infant?"
"Are the Temple people so tasteless now? Sending an Infant out to negotiate?"
Wolf Head laughed so hard that tears came out.
"You little brat, hurry back and drink your milk! This isn't where you should be!"
The surrounding pirates also burst into raucous laughter in the communication channel.
"Hahaha! I'm dying of laughter!"
"When did the Temple fall so low as to let an Infant protect a spaceship? Are they out of their minds?"
"Too funny! Too funny!"
Laughter rose and fell continuously.
Su Jue listened expressionlessly.
When they had laughed enough.
He slowly spoke.
"Are you done laughing?"
"Then it's my turn."
As his voice fell.
Su Jue raised his hand and gently clenched his fist toward the void.
The Space Law activated instantly!
Boom—!
Outside the holy light.
The space surrounding the dozens of pitch-black Battleships suddenly began to twist!