"Is there a problem?"

The Emperor of Great Dragon looked at his daughter, puzzled as to why she suddenly asked this question.

Long Jing stared at her father, silent for several seconds.

"Father, Big Brother killed billions of people on Earth, don't you see a problem with that?

Billions of people, billions of lives, are they so insignificant to you? Are their lives worthless and devoid of dignity?"

The Emperor of Great Dragon showed a peculiar expression in his eyes as he stared blankly at his daughter.

"Jing'er, has someone said something to you?"

Long Jing shook her head, then nodded.

"I met Yang Xiao at Flying Leopard Academy. He told me that four years ago, Big Brother almost destroyed all of Earth overnight, killing over ninety percent of humanity to implement the Genetic Hunting Ground plan for cultivating genetically evolved humans. It's truly tragic for him and the Earthlings!"

"Yang Xiao is back on Witch Star? Hmph, I've been meaning to get revenge on him."

"Father, Yang Xiao killed Uncle Kui and Uncle War God, and you want revenge. But what about Big Brother killing billions on Earth—shouldn't they also seek revenge against you?"

The Emperor of Great Dragon was initially at a loss, then burst out laughing,

"I've always wondered why Yang Xiao was at odds with our Great Dragon Empire, turns out Yang Xiao seeks revenge for the dead on Earth.

Fine, if he has the ability, let him come find me,

Hmph, those lower life forms on Earth are as good as dead; in my eyes, they're no different from ants.

In this universe, only high-level evolved life like us on Witch Star has the right to dignity."

Long Jing looked at her father, knowing she could persuade him to compromise temporarily, but she couldn't change his ingrained beliefs, especially regarding the superiority of extraterrestrial life.

Long Jing remained silent for a moment, then looked up at her father,

She wanted to tell him that Yang Xiao's hatred for the Great Dragon Empire ran deep and that he would eventually seek revenge, but she held back the words.

If Yang Xiao were to attack the Great Dragon Empire today, what would she do?

Would she hide away, ignoring it, or represent the Great Dragon Empire in a life-and-death battle with Yang Xiao?

Would she watch her father kill Yang Xiao, or stand by as Yang Xiao kills her father?

No outcome was what Long Jing hoped for.

The only consolation was that, despite Yang Xiao's hatred for the Great Dragon Empire, he currently lacked the power to attack it, and neither the Youming Empire nor the Flying Leopard Empire could be used by him as tools.

For the Great Dragon Empire, there remained a relatively peaceful time to enjoy before Yang Xiao truly rose to power.

Long Jing even thought, Yang Xiao might never be able to break through to the Emperor Level Realm; as long as he couldn't break through, he wouldn't be able to attack Witch Star or the Great Dragon Empire.

Long Jing sighed,

"Father, I'll take my leave now."

The Emperor of Great Dragon nodded, handing his Heavenly Dragon Divine Sword to Long Jing,

"Jing'er, focus on cultivating our Great Dragon Empire's Marrow Cleansing Cultivation Technique, strive to break through to the Emperor Level Realm soon, for the future of the Empire depends on you."

"Hmm!"

Long Jing nodded absentmindedly.

In the past, she would carry a strong sense of pride, but now, she no longer knew what she was fighting for.

...

Yang Xiao began to get busy at Flying Leopard Academy, personally planning the construction of the academy.

After a discussion with Vice Dean Deng Nan, Xinghai decided to send Deng Nan to Purple Origin Star to assist Yang Xiao in building the academy.

Yang Xiao now needed to focus on recruiting construction craftsmen, as well as mentors and library resources for the academy.

Fortunately, Vice Dean Deng Nan was familiar with everything, with his help in preparations, Yang Xiao felt much more relaxed.

Yang Xiao tossed a Black Crystal Card worth a hundred billion Crystal Coins to Deng Nan.

"Vice Dean Deng, here is a hundred billion Crystal Coins, spend it as you please, don't save money for me, if you run out, just ask for more from me. By the way, from now on, you are the Dean of Guangfu Academy on Purple Origin Star."

Deng Nan waved his hand, quickly saying,

"Yang Xiao, no, we've agreed I only assist in planning and constructing the academy, you should find someone more suitable for the dean position."

"Dean Deng, in my eyes, you're the most suitable candidate for the dean position, don't be modest. I've already discussed it with Dean Xinghai, he agrees too."

"Ahem, when did I ever agree? You brat, you're already luring my people away?"

Unbeknownst to them, Xinghai had come up from behind, glaring at Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao chuckled,

"Dean, our Guangfu Academy on Purple Origin Star, that's your branch, we're all one family, no need to distinguish between us. Why don't you personally go to Purple Origin Star to serve as dean?"

"Haha, you wish!"

Xinghai burst into laughter,

"Alright, Deng Nan, starting is always the hardest part. Go and assist Yang Xiao as a dean to help create the academy, it's a meritorious deed."

With Xinghai speaking, Deng Nan grudgingly agreed,

"Since the dean said so, I'll comply."

Yang Xiao was delighted, bursting with laughter, full of excitement.

...

Ever since Ice was with Yang Xiao, she spent most of her time clinging to Yang Xiao, when not in class.

Under Xiao Ling's guidance, Ice's speed in genetic evolution increased rapidly; moreover, she became more polished, her conduct started matching that of a well-bred young lady.

"Uncle, if you go back to Purple Origin Star, can you take me with you?"

"What do you want to do on Purple Origin Star? Flying Leopard Academy has such good conditions; you should stay here and study hard. With your intelligence, you'll have a great future."

Ice pouted, acting spoiled,

"Uncle, I can't bear to part with you, I just want to be with you."

Yang Xiao's heart softened, hugging her, kissing her cheek, he said,

"Not for now, Purple Origin Star is still in danger of war, once it's peaceful, Uncle will take you there."

Ice no longer insisted, nodding sensibly,

"Uncle, you have to keep your promise."

"I promise!"

"Then let's pinky swear!"

"Hehe, okay!"

Yang Xiao extended his finger, hooking pinkies with Ice.

While they hooked pinkies, Ice chanted,

"Pinky promise, hang a hundred years, no change, if changed, become a big bear, haha!"

...

Yang Xiao was busy with various tasks at Flying Leopard Academy, every day was a whirlwind, leaving him utterly exhausted.

Vice Dean Deng Nan had already recruited about two hundred craftsmen and purchased large amounts of various special materials, waiting for a suitable opportunity to transport this batch of people and materials to Purple Origin Star.

Yang Xiao decided to return to the Flying Leopard Empire Capital to ask Eldest Prince Wanyan He for assistance in securing an Interstellar Transport Ship.

...

Cui Yuan and Gong Yu left the Prince Manor, ready to go handle some affairs outside. Shortly after leaving the manor, they felt something was off.

"Brother Cui, I feel someone is tailing us."

"I have the same feeling."

"Who could it be?"

They both turned back, seeing a shadow flicker and disappear into the crowd behind them.

"Forget it, ignore it. It's not the first time this has happened. His Highness has now become the most prominent Prince of the Flying Leopard Empire, inevitably, some people have sinister motives, trying to follow us for information."

"Right, this is the crowded street of Wentian City, they wouldn't dare do anything. Let's go."

They continued forward.

If, suddenly, a sharp killing aura stabbed from behind.

The two were startled, urgently activating the Instantaneous Technique to evade, simultaneously deploying their Defensive Light Shields to protect their backs.

"Tch!"

A soft sound, and they felt a pain in their lumbar, a cold light stabbed into their bodies from behind.

Right after, the cold light gently flicked upward, and the bodies of Cui Yuan and Gong Yu were split in half from the waist.

They collapsed on the ground, blood splattered as the surrounding crowd screamed.

The assassin had disappeared into the crowd long before.