"Whether you believe it or not, Austin is stronger than us now.
This will become obvious the second you see him,"
King Yates said.
With that, the other seven supreme leaders fell silent.
"Do you think we can trust Austin?"
King Lionel asked, breaking the silence.
"What do you think?"
King Tobian countered.
But all the supreme leaders remained silent, no one daring to say anything.
"King Yates, is it true the governing gods of the livestock race treat Austin with great respect?"
King Tobian asked, tilting his head to look at King Yates.
"Yes.
They quite respect him.
In fact, as soon as Austin gave them the order, all of their people came to salute me.
I get the feeling that they consider Austin their master now,"
King Yates answered.
"If that's the case, then I believe we can trust Austin.
You know, the governing gods of the livestock race are all proud people. They must fear Austin, or they
wouldn't have respected him like that,"
King Edmund remarked.
"You are right,"
King Tobian said in agreement and gave a nod.
"But you need to think about it carefully.
Assuming Austin is as strong as us.
Or stronger than us even.
Is that enough for the governing gods of the livestock race to fear him?
After all, that race has several governing gods.
No matter how powerful he is, would he be able to defeat several governing gods at the same time?
Personally, I have a hard time believing that,"
King Lionel questioned.
The other supreme leaders agreed that his words made sense.
Despite that, they still couldn't reach a proper decision.
"How about this?
King Yates, I'll go with you to see Austin.
The rest of you should move out of here.
We will decide once I meet Austin and confirm his strength,"
King Tobian proposed after giving it some thought.
"That's probably the best thing to do at the moment."
The other supreme leaders nodded in agreement.
With that, they separated.
King Tobian and King Yates headed straight to where Austin was staying.
A moment later, they'd reached him.
"Oh ho, King Tobian, long time no see,"
Austin said with a smile as he caught sight of King Tobian and King Yates coming from afar.
But then he'd noticed that they were the only two approaching him.
"As pleased as I am to see you, King Tobian, I have to wonder.
Where are the rest?"
Austin asked curiously.
"Ahem. Indeed, it has been a long time since we last saw each other, Austin.
I did have something to ask.
Why did you come here all of a sudden?
What's your relationship with the people of the livestock race? How did this come to be?"
King Tobian asked once he was facing Austin and bowed to him respectfully.
"That's a lot of questions.
I wonder what brought them on like this.
Oh wait, I see now.
Are you worried I've sided with the livestock race?
You think I will join their forces and fight you?
It seems to me you've misunderstood my actions."
Austin was stunned at first, but he quickly understood what had happened.
The other supreme leaders and their people hadn't shown up.
It appeared his relationship with the livestock race had scared them off.
"Well, that is..."
King Tobian hesitated, embarrassed to admit that this was exactly what he had thought.
"Come here,"
Austin commanded. Suddenly he reached out with his hand and waved towards one of the governing
gods of the livestock race.
A powerful reincarnation energy immediately enveloped the governing god. It dragged him forcefully all
the way to Austin.
The governing god tried his best to struggle, but it was in vain.
While displaying the reincarnation energy, Austin had set up several spatial arrays. They were meant to
firmly control the governing god's body, making him unable to move as he wished.
Swoosh!
The governing god flew straight to Austin.
"How is that possible? I can't believe my eyes.
What a horrible way to do this!"
King Tobian and King Yates were shocked to their core at the sight.
For Austin to be able to do that to a governing god on par with them was scary.
It had taken only a wave of Austin's hand to control the man, without any difficulty!
The other governing gods of the livestock race paled in horror.
They regarded Austin with reverence, now.
"Tell them the truth of what had happened.
Why am I here with you?"
Austin said to the governing god.
The governing god looked taken aback by Austin's actions.
There was now extreme fear in his eyes.
"All right."
There was no sense in refusing.
Then he explained in minute details why they'd entered the Abyss of Darkness together.
"Austin, you defeated them all on your own?"
King Tobian asked, incredulously.
But seeing what Austin had done just now, he knew the answer was yes.
"Yes, he did.
This young man's technique was unparalleled.
You are so lucky to be able to call him friend.
Such a powerful man as he is.
I guess with him around, our race will no longer be a match for you."
The governing god couldn't help but sigh.
"Austin, this is amazing.
I didn't expect you to be so powerful!"
King Tobian exclaimed.
"I quite admire you. I mean it!"
King Yates sighed in relief.
"So, King Tobian, you can rest assured now, can't you?
It's safe to call out your people to come back.
From now on, you will be the one to rule this continent again,"
Austin said with a genuine smile.
"Yes, I will do that!
You are right, Austin. I no longer have to worry.
Thank you for helping us regain control over this continent,"
King Tobian said in relief, feeling very gratified.
For years, the eight branches of pilgrims had lived a hard life to escape the livestock race.
Now, they could finally hold their heads high.
"Wait, Austin. I'll call them over right now to meet you,"
King Tobian said as he laughed heartily.
"Oh, I almost forgot.
Are Yulia and the others who came to the Divine Being's World with me before all okay?"
Austin asked.
When Austin had arrived at the Divine Being's World from Earth, he had brought several people with
him. They were his disciple Yulia, Snow-treading Old Man, Heavenly Swordsman, Moon Taoist, Bowen,
and four warriors of the Heavenly Court.
Later, Austin had come across many enemies in the Divine Being's World. So, he'd entrusted the eight
branches of pilgrims to take care of them.
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