Chapter 2894 - 32: Silly Jia Yan

So when Jia Yan arrived here, he didn’t even dare provoke an existence half a rank higher than himself at the peak of the mid-galaxy stage. Even Otto’s repeated underestimations left him feeling unable to act, thus leaving a sense of frustration within him.

But now, as he felt that he had a certain chance to compete with a peak mid-galaxy existence, he was itching to try.

At least to let out a breath of anger.

"Haha, very good, very good, Jia Yan. I must say, I like this about you country folks—it’s the innocence, the stubbornness, not even understanding the gap between mid-galaxy stage and the peak of it, haha..."

Otto smiled.

Then, in the hands of those around him, he gradually emerged from the foggy mist of the stronghold.

This represented that he accepted Jia Yan’s provocation and wanted to take action!

Both parties were shocked and dismayed.

The Insect Queen’s side was absolutely shocked and a bit anxious, knowing that Jia Yan was their absolute strongest combat power. But now, for some unknown reason, he went to provoke an existence at the peak of the mid-galaxy stage. Although most stellar and dignitary level beings couldn’t discern the vast difference between mid-galaxy stages, they definitely understood it enough to reflect on it with a sense of awe.

Indeed, the gap between mid-galaxy and the peak is so vast that many believe a new rank should be coined between the two.

But that’s unlikely to happen.

Originally, the mid-galaxy stage is just what it is. Despite a traditionally vast gap existing between galaxy-level beings historically, some have already defied ancient practices by inserting a "Domain Master" rank between mid and high galaxy stages. Of course, this informal addition was never officially recognized, merely accepted as a matter of practice.

Adding yet another rank between mid-galaxy and its peak would indeed be considered absurd.

So even though countless people understand the disparity between mid-galaxy and its pinnacle stage, the overwhelming gap remains acknowledged.

At this moment, unexpectedly, Jia Yan challenged a peak mid-galaxy being...

And from the central starfield of the Milky Way!

If it were an ordinary domain with none of the official guidance or sparring experience, he might have had a chance. But to challenge those here at the peak of mid-galaxy, there was no chance of encountering a weakling since each one has undergone countless battles, armed with profound combat knowledge—none of them weak.

"Lord Jia Yan... so foolish! Alas, what shall we do if he gets injured? This stronghold will be hard to maintain."

"Jia Yan, why would he act so... so recklessly, I can’t even find the words."

"It must be his prior victories that got to his head; now he’s so arrogant he’s actually challenging a peak mid-galaxy existence, despite claiming prior he wouldn’t engage with such beings."

In the Insect Queen’s forces, many galaxy-level and stellar dignitaries were anxious.

They couldn’t go to the front lines to persuade Jia Yan, as he had already succeeded in provoking and couldn’t just pull him back, even if he sobered up.

In essence, the current situation was that Jia Yan was seeking death by success, only waiting on the outcome.

Unlike the Insect Queen’s side, the opposing stronghold burst into cheers and applause.

"Haha, I thought Jia Yan would be a tough opponent, but now I’ve seen he’s a downright fool."

"Indeed, I feared him before, but seeing his mindless antics, it seems I’ve overthought."

"Just a country bumpkin, I’ve always said he’d inflate with arrogance, and look, it’s happening."

"Oh, I overestimated him; he’s just a foolish existence."

"No matter his intelligence, at least his combat power was noteworthy. With Otto dealing with him, it paves the way for our future battlefield conditions."

"Exactly, the dumber, the better for us. Surely his allies are seeing that they’ve got a pig teammate."

"Indeed, if I were Jia Yan’s ally, I’d be upset thinking I’m teamed up with a brainless teammate."

The enemy was elated, even extending feigned pity towards Jia Yan’s allies.

It’s a shame they couldn’t stir even a ripple of emotion within Jia Yan, who had already anticipated these outside emotions.

"Oh?"

Otto had completely emerged from the area’s fog, arriving in normal universe space.

And as he flew towards Jia Yan, he was slightly intrigued.

Because this subspace adept existence of the Insect Queen showed no fear.

"Jia Yan, do you really think you can confront me? Have you ever faced a peak mid-galaxy existence before?"

Otto approached Jia Yan with his complex, extremity-equipped body.

"No."

Jia Yan shook his head.

Otto continued to advance.

"Then why do you believe you have the ability to fight me?"

Jia Yan knew what he was implying.

He aimed to dishearten him, as naturally, facing a peak mid-galaxy being would instill some trepidation in any mid-galaxy fighter.

Jia Yan indeed felt some worry, but it was only about whether he could perform well.

Regarding severe injury or near-death, he was unconcerned.

For one simple reason.

Jia Yan spoke directly.

"Why do I think so? Haha, Lord Otto, my reasoning is due to escaping twice from Domain Master creatures! Do you think this justification sufficient?"

His words were confident, showing no fear despite facing a mid-galaxy peak.

"Hmm?! Twice!"

Otto’s expression changed instantly.

They all knew about Jia Yan’s previous escape from a Domain Master because that Domain Master was precisely their supreme leader.

What they didn’t know was that not too long ago, Jia Yan escaped another Domain Master, whose power might not fall short of the Insect Queen, possibly even stronger than their Domain Master.

Moreover, they were unaware that Jia Yan potentially escaped Domain Masters multiple times due to experiences in different dimensions and the Divine Spirit Major Domain, though those weren’t face-to-face encounters and might not count.

In any case, Jia Yan managed to escape from Domain Master creatures—so what does Otto amount to!?

That was Jia Yan’s point.

"Very well, Mister Jia Yan, seeing you have some backbone, let us spar, and show me what a mid-galaxy being who escaped a Domain Master can do!"

Otto ceased exerting pressure on Jia Yan since Jia Yan was at mid-galaxy stage, and imposing presence would be futile.

He reached Jia Yan’s position.

Compared to the nearly 40-kilometer-long Otto, Jia Yan’s 30-plus kilometer body was not inferior.

However, there’s a slight discrepancy in strength; Jia Yan’s presence compared to Otto’s was slightly lacking.

Pfft!!!

As both sides tensely observed the scene, Otto made the first move!

"So fast!"

"Is this the peak of the mid-galaxy stage?"

Instantaneously, Jia Yan, bearing the brunt of Otto’s offensive, felt an incredible pressure beyond imagination.