Star Odyssey-Chapter 3495: Just Trash

The man had not expected the Third Boss to refuse to wait, and he quickly said, "Right now, there isn’t a spirit treasure formation on the eighth step. Even if you pass this step, it won’t count, Third Boss."

Lu Yin stepped onto the eighth step and did not even look at the man there as he continued to walk towards the ninth step.

The man gritted his teeth as he watched Lu Yin pass by. In a moment of panic, he shouted, "Could it be that the Third Boss is afraid?"

Lu Yin stopped, and he turned his head to look back at the man.

The man met Lu Yin’s gaze, but he did so nervously. His earlier smile was completely gone.

"Do you want to die?" Lu Yin slowly asked.

The man clenched his jaw. "It's just that the spirit treasure formation changed. If you aren’t afraid, then why run, Third Boss?"

"Where are you from?" Lu Yin asked.

The man answered in a low voice, "I am one of the Spirit Treasure Society's Grandmasters, Cheng Liang."

"I asked where you're from."

"I’m from this Spirit Treasure Domain."

Lu Yin frowned. A spiral of karma shot out from his fingertip and shot towards the man.

At that instant, the man felt something pierce through him. He reflexively took several steps back while staring at Lu Yin in confusion. Cheng Liang’s face grew pale. He could not understand what had just happened to him.

Lu Yin’s eyes narrowed. "Heavenspire."

The Grandmaster’s pupils shrank. How does he know that I’m from Heavenspire?

From a distance, Grandmaster Yu Ran shouted sternly, "Cheng Liang, step down from the Grandmaster's Trial immediately. You are violating the rules of the Spirit Treasure Society!"

Cheng Liang ignored the woman and continued to stare at Lu Yin. "What did you just do to me, Third Boss?"

A smile crept across Lu Yin’s face. "It seems that you really do want to die."

He then looked forward again. "Just in time. Your spirit treasure formation finished setting up."

Cheng Liang released a sigh of relief. "Since it is complete, please challenge it, Third Boss."

The man then turned to leave the Grandmaster's Trial, but as he did so, a hand settled onto his shoulder. Lu Yin had grabbed him.

"Do you think that you can come and go as you please? Who do you think you are?" Lu Yin then tossed Cheng Liang directly into the spirit treasure formation.

The Grandmaster was badly startled, and he quickly tried to protect himself.

The new spirit treasure formation on the eighth step was called Heaven’s Wrath, Earth’s Ruin. It had been developed by a group of Spirit Treasure Grandmasters who were part of Heavenspire. When Cheng Liang had joined the Spirit Treasure Society, the formation had been shared with him.

Heavenspire was actually the Lesser Spirit Megaverse. The people of that megaverse believed that they were part of the Spirit Nidus and that their region simply belonged to the High Seraph. But still, even if it was subconsciously, they saw themselves as distinct from all of the major factions of the Spirit Nidus.

And yet, despite standing apart, Heavenspire still sent their people to join other factions, learn about them, and learn from them.

Cheng Liang was a Spirit Treasure Grandmaster Heavenspire that had been sent to join the Spirit Treasure Society.

When Lu Yin had challenged the Grandmaster's Trial, Cheng Liang had taken a risk by deciding to change the spirit treasure formation on the step that he was responsible for. He wanted to try to eliminate the Third Boss with the Heaven's Wrath, Earth's Ruin formation. If successful, Cheng Liang would gain a completely new status in Heavenspire.

The man did not actually know much about the Third Boss, just that the man was from the Grandverse Manor, which was an enemy of Heavenspire. The manor was protecting someone from Heavenspire who had committed a grave crime.

As for the fact that Lu Yin had openly challenged the Spirit Nidus’s greatest expert and fought against several of them, Cheng Liang had been in seclusion and had not paid any attention at all.

Only when Lu Yin had challenged the Grandmaster's Trial and created a huge commotion had the Grandmaster emerged from seclusion. Upon seeing that the Third Boss was responsible for the commotion, Cheng Liang had made a decision without putting much thought into the matter.

As for the fact that he was breaking the rules of the Spirit Treasure Society with his actions, Cheng Liang was unconcerned about such trivial matters. If necessary, he would simply challenge the Grandmaster's Trial once again.

The man had simply never expected the Third Boss to care even less about the rules. Not only had Cheng Liang been granted enough time to alter his spirit treasure formation, but after stalling enough for the formation to be completed, the Third Boss had also tossed Cheng Liang in ahead of himself. This Third Boss was absolutely shameless.

In line with his name, Cheng Liang liked to measure others. This time, he had wanted to measure the Third Boss’s abilities, but instead, the Grandmaster was being measured by the Third Boss.

"Third Boss, please show mercy!" Grandmaster Yu Ran shouted.

Lu Yin glanced over. "If your own members of the Spirit Treasure Society refuse to follow the rules, then you can’t blame me. This man is from Heavenspire and wanted to use the Grandmaster's Trial to kill me. I expect a suitable explanation from the Spirit Treasure Society after this."

This incident was completely beyond anything Grandmaster Yu Ran had expected.

She already knew Cheng Liang was from Heavenspire, as it was not hidden from the Spirit Treasure Society. They simply did not care. The Spirit Treasure Society consisted of people from many different organizations. They were not a truly independent organization, but were rather an association for Spirit Treasure Masters.

Still, the Spirit Treasure Society had rules of its own.

Within the society, no conflicts related to its members’ affiliations were allowed. Anyone who violated this rule was expelled from the Spirit Treasure Society.

Cheng Liang's actions could end up being either a big deal or a minor issue. If the Third Boss was unconcerned, the society would simply strip Cheng Liang of his title as Grandmaster and forbid him from ever challenging the Grandmaster's Trial again. However, if the Third Boss was upset, then Cheng Liang’s actions might be interpreted as an assassination attempt by the Spirit Treasure Society itself. That would have a significant impact on the entire society.

The Spirit Treasure Society’s reputation throughout the Spirit Nidus would instantly be destroyed.

"Third Boss, since the spirit treasure formation on the eighth step has been changed, I can take responsibility for this matter. There is no need for you to challenge that step, and you can simply continue on to the ninth step. My Spirit Treasure Society is willing to do this as a way of compensating you for this insult.

"As for Cheng Liang, we will strip him of his title as Spirit Formation Grandmaster and ensure that he will never receive the title again," Grandmaster Yu Ran hurriedly offered.

Such punishment was fair, given that Lu Yin had not yet entered the new spirit treasure formation. He had not yet suffered any losses.

Lu Yin coldly replied, "I refuse to accept that."

Grandmaster Yu Ran frowned. "Then what do you want, Third Boss?"

Lu Yin looked around. "The Grandmaster's Trial, which is held in such high esteem, is considered defiled the moment any outsider even approaches it. You were willing to deplete the society's entire strength to maintain your reputation, but what about your own people?"

Every member of the Spirit Treasure Society looked grim.

"One of your own approached the stairs and altered a spirit treasure formation on a step just for a chance to eliminate someone challenging the Grandmaster's Trial. How is that not defiling the Grandmaster's Trial?

"What would your predecessors who created the Grandmaster's Trial think of this matter?

"How will the Spirit Treasure Society face the Spirit Nidus after this?

"Tell me, is this matter really as simple as you presented it?"

No one argued with Lu Yin. The fact of the matter was that Cheng Liang had indeed disgraced the society, and his actions had shamed every single member.

Grandmaster Yu Ran clenched a fist. "You are right, Third Boss. Today, Cheng Liang is hereby expelled from the Spirit Treasure Society. He will never again be allowed to set foot in the Spirit Treasure Domain."

There was no dissent. Even the members of the Spirit Treasure Society who had a good relationship with Cheng Liang did not speak up for him. He had humiliated the entire society with his actions.

Grandmaster Zhi Shan shook his head. Cheng Liang had been too foolish. Even if he wanted to deal with the Third Boss, he had done so in the right way. He had not thought things through at all. Had he really expected the Spirit Treasure Society to stand up for him? Or had he simply not known how powerful the Third Boss was?

Qian Huifeng’s expression grew cold. Even if Cheng Liang had not been expelled from the Spirit Treasure Society, Qian Guifeng would have taken action against the man. Expelling him from the society only helped to alleviate some of the embarrassment.

Grandmasters who had not yet gained their title from the Spirit Treasure Society grew enraged. Cheng Liang was completely undeserving of his title.

On the Grandmaster's Trial, Lu Yin nodded. "Now that’s more like it. Now you are convincing me that your Spirit Treasure Society had nothing to do with his actions. Now, things are simply between me and him."

Grandmaster Yu Ran was taken aback. "Third Boss, Cheng Liang has already been punished."

"No, your Spirit Treasure Society has punished him for his actions, but what does that have to do with me? He publicly tried to eliminate me. His actions disgust me. If I don’t deal with him, how can I live up to my title as the Third Boss of the Grandverse Manor?" Lu Yin shouted in a stern tone.

"If that is the case, then I ask that you deal with this matter after leaving the Spirit Treasure Domain, Third Boss," Grandmaster Yu Ran quickly replied.

While it was true that Cheng Liang had embarrassed the Spirit Treasure Society as a whole, he had also offered significant contributions in the past. There would not be any problems with the man continuing to research spirit treasure formations with society members.

If the society allowed the Third Boss to kill Cheng Liang in their own territory, the members of the Spirit Treasure Society would not be able to accept the matter.

By expelling Cheng Liang from the society and then banishing him from the Spirit Treasure Domain, the society had also given the man time to escape. This was a final favor from the Spirit Treasure Society.

Lu Yin clasped his hands behind his back. "Are you trying to tell me how to handle my affairs?"

Grandmaster Yu Ran felt helpless. This Third Boss might be unbearably arrogant, but he was also powerful enough to render her helpless to do anything about it.

"Third Boss, you are also a Spirit Treasure Master, and thus half a member of the Spirit Treasure Society. Please, Third Boss, offer our society a bit of face." Grandmaster Yu Ran's tone softened.

Beside her, Grandmaster Zhi Shan bowed. "Please, Third Boss, offer our Spirit Treasure Society some face. We can talk further outside of the Spirit Treasure Domain."

Grandmaster Ying Han also bowed. "Please, Third Boss, give the Spirit Treasure Society some face."

Further away, Grandmaster Qian Huifeng bowed. "Please, Third Boss, give the Spirit Treasure Society some face."

"Please, Third Boss…"

Voices rang out from all directions, all belonging to Spirit Treasure Grandmasters. Some were the Spirit Treasure Society own Grandmasters, while others had not yet attained the title from the society but were still Spirit Treasure Grandmasters.

If one listened carefully, they would hear nearly twenty people speaking up.

That was almost twenty Spirit Treasure Grandmasters pleading with the Third Boss.

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At this moment, some distance away, Zhi Hua spoke up in a crisp voice. "Please, Third Boss, give us young Spirit Treasure Masters some face. We can talk further outside of the Spirit Treasure Domain."

A few people closer to her quickly bowed as well. "Please, Third Boss…"

One after another, every single member of the Spirit Treasure Society bowed and started pleading.

This was not something that Grandmaster Yu Ran had anticipated.

The Spirit Treasure Society's attitude toward the Third Boss had completely changed.

At first, they had seen him as an enemy, and they had been determined to protect their dignity regardless of the cost. But at this moment, they were all pleading with the Third Boss. They were not doing so due to fear, but rather because they already saw the Third Boss as practically being one of their own.

When faced with fear, they had preferred to die instead of surrender, but now, they could bow down and beg when facing one of their own.

Not even the slightest trace of hostility could be sensed from anyone any longer.

Lu Yin also noticed this.

If just a few of the Grandmasters had begged him, Lu Yin might have proceeded anyways, but with so many members of the Spirit Treasure Society begging and bowing to him, his bloodlust was entirely washed away.

These people no longer saw him as an enemy.

In these people, Lu Yin saw the shadow of the Tianyuan Megaverses’s Lockbreaker Society.

While the members of the Spirit Treasure Society were bowing to Lu Yin, they were not being subservient. They were simply acknowledging his status as a powerful Spirit Treasure Master.

"He’s just trash. If you want him, then take him," Lu Yin commented indifferently.

Grandmaster Yu Ran released a sigh of relief.

Everyone else from the Spirit Treasure Society looked up at that moment. "Thank you, Third Boss."

"Thank you, Third Boss."

…

It was at this moment that Cheng Liang stumbled out of his spirit treasure formation. Since it was a formation that he had personally arranged, he was able to escape from it, even if it had not been easy to do so.

He was panting for breath and completely soaked with sweat. He appeared to be rather shaken.

When he looked up, he saw a mocking expression on Lu Yin’s face.

"Cheng Liang, you have been expelled from the Spirit Treasure Society. Leave the Spirit Treasure Domain immediately," Grandmaster Yu Ran commanded sternly.

While within his formation, Cheng Liang had not been able to sense anything outside of it, and so, he was startled by Yu Ran’s words. "You’re expelling me from the Spirit Treasure Society?"

Grandmaster Yu Ran glared at the man with ice cold eyes. If not for this man, why would she have begged the Third Boss for leniency, with even the entire Spirit Treasure Society assisting her? "Leave the Spirit Treasure Domain now and never return again."

Cheng Liang refused to accept this judgment. "I was the one who placed the spirit treasure formation on the eighth step. I merely changed the formation. I was already planning to do so regardless. It was just a coincidence that the Third Boss came and challenged the stairs. How am I at fault?

"Zhi Shan’s Tomb of Mountains and Streams should have only used one of the two levels, and yet he activated the second level for this Third Boss. How have I done anything different from him?"

Zhi Shan was caught off guard at being dragged into the mess.

Lu Yin glanced at the man with a frigid stare. Zhi Shan quickly bowed and forced out a sheepish grin.

Lu Yin looked away.

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Translated By: OMA

Edited By: Neshi/Nyxnox

TLC'ed By: OMA