Chapter 2850 - 10: Confronting the Black Sheep

This local early-stage Star River existence was momentarily at a loss for words.

He didn’t speak, and Jia Yan, who turned the tables, instantly moved in closer.

"Judging by your reaction, does that mean it truly is related to you? Quickly, tell me, is that Domain Master linked to you!"

"You... don’t speak harm into existence, I genuinely pledge my allegiance to the Queen."

The early-stage Galaxy-level existence flinched and quickly denied Jia Yan’s accusation, claiming that Jia Yan was making baseless accusations.

"If you’re truly loyal to the Queen, you wouldn’t accuse me of being an outsider upon seeing me, even without recognizing me. Tell me, are you not an external spy sent to sabotage our forces? If you don’t confess, I’ll force you to with my strength!"

Jia Yan pressed forward coldly, and in an instant, his entire body exploded with power.

"Uh!"

The opponent could only feel a shocking force erupt from the approaching Giant Mosquito. Just moments before, he thought that although this being possessed Galaxy Intermediate Power, externally he did not seem much stronger than him. But now, after witnessing Jia Yan’s explosive strength, he knew he was gravely mistaken.

It was only because Jia Yan chose not to unleash his power at all times out of humility.

Under Jia Yan’s terrifying Galaxy Middle Stage Strength, the other kept retreating, trembling with fear.

"Jia Yan, what are you doing! This was the first Star River level comrade we’ve found since arriving at the Milky Way Central, and you want to ruin our relations? Does this not chill the hearts of our fellow travelers?"

Suddenly, a light cold snort came from the direction where Jia Yan had previously sensed a terrifying force.

Moreover, from there came a force even more frightening than Jia Yan’s, which swiftly suppressed Jia Yan’s terrible power, freeing the early-stage Galaxy-level existence from Jia Yan’s oppression.

The being that appeared there was jet black, looking on the surface like a gigantic black sheep.

He was the Black Sheep.

"Haha, the main player has arrived."

Jia Yan chuckled coldly, and the words he uttered were heard by both parties.

The Black Sheep emitted an awkward hum, pretending not to hear it.

The early-stage Galaxy-level existence was slightly taken aback, thinking Jia Yan hadn’t detected the Black Sheep’s presence, yet he could feel it, indicating Jia Yan’s strength was indeed close to the Black Sheep’s.

Perhaps he should not fully side with the Black Sheep...

The early-stage Galaxy-level existence, who had only just joined the Insect Queen’s Power, glanced at Jia Yan again, hastily refraining from resisting his pressure, retreating far back with it.

This stance clarified his attitude.

The Black Sheep’s rage was briefly about to explode.

The early-stage Galaxy-level presence was indeed impossible to recruit; he had long heard that every being in this Starry Sky was fickle, even those at the Star River level lacked resolve, and now he saw it confirmed.

Of course, this wouldn’t lead him to harbor any extermination intent towards the early-stage Galaxy-level being, since it was only human nature, and besides, he still intended to win over this local early-stage Star River existence, which required his help to attract more locals in the future.

Thus, he merely glanced at the early-stage Star River existence before turning his gaze upon Jia Yan.

He exerted some pressure of his strength onto Jia Yan.

"Hmm? You’ve reached the Galaxy Middle Stage, and not just any Galaxy Middle Stage, impressive, impressive, Jia Yan, in over a year of being away from our forces on your own, your strength has improved. However, this advancement caused our forces to waste a significant time waiting for you at the edge of the Milky Way Central, you may not have delayed me much, but you delayed the extraordinarily gifted Queen’s cultivation time. Tell me, do you not deserve to die for this?"

Jia Yan’s heart was suddenly startled.

What arrogance, right from the start, bringing up the Insect Queen to make a point.

But this was certainly an effective method; if he responded improperly, the Insect Queen herself might start feeling uneasy about him, which would be quite troublesome.

"Black Sheep, don’t make false allegations. I only encountered a little accident out in the Starry Sky, which delayed my return. Do you even know what I’ve been through this past year? Hastily pinning the blame on me feels far too eager to suppress me, don’t you think?"

Jia Yan tossed back the blame as a retort.

"Hahaha, Jia Yan, why don’t you tell us what unforeseen accident you encountered in the Starry Sky? Accusing me of suppressing you, if you don’t make yourself clear today, I certainly won’t let it slide. If you think that way, then I’ll give suppression a try."

Unexpectedly, the Black Sheep bared his fangs, his presence foreboding and ominous, erupting with terrifying black flames.

Jia Yan’s heart grew tense; he hadn’t anticipated that Black Sheep might actually intend to act directly at the force’s doorstep upon his return. This was far too abrupt.

Further sensing his power, Jia Yan realized he may not be able to currently defeat him, the disparity was quite significant.

"Black Sheep, let me tell you now what happened to me out there in the Starry Sky. I was pursued by a Domain Master Level Being in the starfield I left from! As a creature near Domain Master, you should comprehend the power of a Domain Master Level Being, right? During that pursuit, I nearly died. Do you claim my healing wouldn’t take a year and demand I return instantly; do you say I’m delayed even with that?"

Upon hearing Jia Yan’s words, the Black Sheep’s sneer intensifies.

"Hahaha, Jia Yan, you claim you were being hunted by a Domain Lord Level Beings? I don’t believe it. Based on your current strength, you couldn’t have withstood a Domain Lord Level Beings’ pursuit at that time. I doubt you were even at the Middle Stage back then, yet you claim you escaped a Domain Master Level pursuit, do you expect me to buy that? What a laughable claim."

"Believe it or not, you can inquire at the location where I entered the Central Milky Way Region. That Domain Master’s pursuit extended across a vast starfield. My journey back here was full of hurdles; if you ask around, you’ll understand the situation, why tackle me with words here? Or perhaps... Black Sheep, you wish to try personally and see if I can escape a Domain Lord Beings’ grasp? Come on! I fear the Domain Master, but against you, I, Jia Yan, now have nothing to fear!"

The confrontational questioning didn’t require Jia Yan to hold back.

He’s arrogant? Well, Jia Yan is bolder. If you wish to act, then let’s give it a try!

Indeed, he was truly unafraid.

Though he couldn’t defeat the Black Sheep, neither could the Black Sheep easily extinguish him.

Jia Yan’s Subspace Talent had aided him in evading a Domain Master’s pursuit, not once, but twice. If he now feared a non-Domain Master level Black Sheep, he’d be underestimating himself.

"Hmm? So you wish me to act personally!"

The Black Sheep nearly lost his composure.

He was the most formidable and authoritative under the Insect Queen’s rule, apart from the Queen herself, and Jia Yan wanting to challenge his dominance made him truly want to act at this moment.

Jia Yan escaping from a Domain Master pursuit seemed incredulous to him.

Granted, he was pondering whether the Domain Master he had contacted might not have acted at all; had he done so, and Jia Yan returned unscathed, he truly felt it was a tricky matter.

"Enough, both of you, please hold your hands."

Just when the atmosphere was intensely heavy, a gentle voice suddenly rang as if by both their ears.

This voice belonged to a female creature, and despite the gentleness, it resonated like a terrifying grand bell in their ears, bewildering them with its power.

Upon hearing this voice, both Jia Yan and the Black Sheep were shaken simultaneously, instantly aware that this was the strongest entity within their force—none other than the Insect Queen herself.