Chapter 2358 - 33: Ceding Northern Starfield Autonomy?!

"Lord Jia Yan, I was just joking with you, hehe. How could my strength compare to yours, my lord? I’m just a disciple who brings shame to my master, hahahaha. Lord Jia Yan, I’m here with sincerity this time, but since your power has reached such a level, let’s not talk about the previous topic. Let’s discuss cooperation instead."

Serka hurriedly changed his tone, not daring to be as arrogant as before.

"Oh, cooperation?"

Jia Yan smiled slightly, as if everything was within his grasp.

He had seen many creatures like this, looking for excuses when they couldn’t win. However, Jia Yan also didn’t want to directly cause friction with a Nebula Level existence right now. After all, he had to be wary of a Galaxy Level existence, especially since behind this Galaxy Level creature was a true master who had reached the Territory Master Level. At this point, Jia Yan didn’t even know how to deal with a Territory Master and suspected that in front of a Territory Master, he would be as defenseless as Serka was in front of him, unable to resist under the suppression of Brainwave Power.

So he chose to let Serka off and didn’t cause him too much harm.

Though no harm was done, in that instant, Serka, a weakling reaching out to fight a strong one, still had to bear the consequences. This was an unspoken rule that was universally understood in the universe.

"Yes, cooperation. I think the Northern Star Domain has great potential in my territory, and the recent technological development of the Country of Taia is also impressive. I believe we should focus on supporting it. In the future, I plan to assist the development of the Country of Taia and the Northern Star Domain. Does Lord Jia Yan have any advice?"

Serka smiled apologetically as he quickly shared his thoughts.

In essence, this ’cooperation’ was an admission of defeat by Serka. He intended to develop the Northern Star Domain or elevate the status of the Country of Taia within the Northern Star Domain, channeling significant benefits through Taia to Jia Yan.

This would make one seem like a super Grand Lord of a small area, with fearsome power. Serka knew Jia Yan also controlled ’Orion Arm’ and half of the Biochemical Star Region as his domain, an area that was not smaller than that of a small lord.

He believed Jia Yan should be satisfied, but to his surprise, Jia Yan’s appetite was so vast.

And his courage, equally so!

After listening to his speech, Jia Yan shook his head slightly.

Then, to Serka’s disbelief, Jia Yan raised his head, speaking calmly to the Serka creature of similar size to him.

"Lord Serka, I think cooperation isn’t the best choice. Think again, is there something better?"

"Uh... Lord Jia Yan, something better, please just tell me. I can’t think of anything better."

Serka was slightly startled, and a hint of unease emerged within him.

As expected, when Jia Yan expressed his thoughts, Serka almost jumped in anger.

"Lord Serka, don’t you think the Northern Star Domain is too far from the center of your territory? How about this, with our good relationship, why don’t I put in a bit of effort to help you manage the Northern Star Domain? Of course, this Northern Star Domain wouldn’t be counted as mine but would still belong to your master. I have great respect for a Galaxy Level presence. What do you think?"

"What?! No... no way, Lord Jia Yan, this isn’t something I have the authority to decide. Regarding territory, without my master’s approval, how could I casually give it to others?"

Serka initially wanted to roar in rage but, seeing Jia Yan’s eyes and sensing the terrifying Brainwave Power, he held back.

But on this point, he didn’t dare relent, because, even if the Northern Star Domain wasn’t particularly important, it was still the conquest of his master from long ago. Especially since sometimes a Galaxy Level territory wouldn’t have been conquered by a single Galaxy Level force but perhaps accumulated bit by bit over several generations. This involved numerous interests, like Earth’s countries with their lands. You may not be developed, but every inch of land is to be contended for.

"Oh? Lord Serka, you’ve misunderstood, haven’t you? Didn’t I make it clear earlier? This is still your master’s territory. I’m just helping you manage it, relieving the burdens of a busy lord like yourself. Don’t you find this very sensible? I believe the Galaxy Level figure would understand, unless you believe this isn’t suitable?"

Jia Yan smiled coldly, and then his Brainwave Power suddenly surged!

Boom!

Serka felt the pressure of the Brainwave Power around him abruptly increase. In a moment of tremendous shock, he retreated repeatedly, his body instinctively wanting to unleash his own Brainwave Power to resist, but he dared not!

The opponent’s strength was overwhelming. He even began to consider whether his own teacher could deal with Jia Yan, a thought that only occurred for a moment because, against a Galaxy Level existence, Jia Yan’s current Brainwave Power, between Galaxy Level and Stellar Level, was certainly not as terrifying. So he didn’t think his master couldn’t handle Jia Yan.

"Right, since Jia Yan insists, I’ll muddle through for now, pretending to agree with him, then turn to my master for help. Looking at our starfield, aside from my master, there’s no one else who can suppress Jia Yan. Alas, this isn’t cowardice but a recognition of reality."

Serka suppressed his furious thoughts, hurriedly returning to Jia Yan, as obedient as a docile puppy.

"Have you figured it out now, Lord Serka?"

Jia Yan, with a teasing expression, gazed at Serka.

"Uh, I’ve figured it out, Lord Jia Yan. Let’s do as you say. This extensive starfield counts as a lease to your starfield, but you’ll need to pay a fee to my territory regularly; it can’t change."

"Alright, Lord Serka, you’re indeed straightforward, so let’s go sign the agreement now."

"Okay."

Jia Yan laughed heartily, seemingly mocking this so-called genius, yet also appearing incredibly pleased about soon mastering the Northern Star Domain, his second homeland.

"Uh? Has this settled it with Lord Serka and even secured control of our Northern Star Domain?"

A group of Taiya ministers, along with Kama, who was seated stiffly on the throne, exchanged looks, completely shocked.

They had long known Jia Yan was strong, but seeing it now, Jia Yan’s strength still far exceeded their expectations.

A Galaxy Level disciple personally trained by a powerful figure should theoretically be comparable to Jia Yan at his strongest, yet Jia Yan didn’t even use any moves to subdue Serka, forcing him to hand over control of the vast Northern Star Domain with no resistance?

Lord Jia Yan, just what is his strength?

All of Taiya’s high officials were utterly baffled by Jia Yan’s power, especially Kama, who felt Jia Yan was no longer the same person she knew.

Even Kama, who already recognized Jia Yan’s swift progress, felt this way, let alone everyone else’s thoughts. Now they only felt awe and...

Immense joy!

Because Jia Yan had taken control of the vast Northern Star Domain?