Zombie Marvel? Luckily, I'm Superman!

When Lin Yi left, Gao Tianzun originally planned to end the game and then hide in the shadows to watch Lin Yi fight those two.

However, after reviewing the situation, he realized that neither Lin Yi nor the other two seemed to harbor any hostility towards his game. Even Lin Yi himself hadn't asked him to end the game, had he? His primary goal seemed to be simply to obtain information from the other two; he assured them that after Blue Star withdrew from the competition, Lin Yi hadn't made things difficult for him anymore.

So, he can still play games! Yes, that's right, his greatest joy is organizing competitions! It's the greatest source of pleasure in his long life!

So, swaying with his glass of wine, he was now thinking about how to add some spice to the game, making it more brutal, more exciting, and more interesting!

After all, the announcement of Blue Star's withdrawal from the competition had somewhat damaged his "reputation," inevitably leading to private discussions among some of the participating races. They felt that Blue Star's withdrawal was because his High Priest was afraid of something or had compromised on something.

He didn't care what those races said about him, but he absolutely wouldn't allow anyone to question his rules of the game, or his authority and power!

Therefore, the next game must be even more brutal! Even more "unexpected"! We must make all the participants, including those who are just watching, remember who the rule-makers of this universe's survival game are, and who the masters are!

The Celestial Venerable grew increasingly smug, crossing his legs and emitting a sinister, cackling laugh. He could almost see the "little ants" struggling helplessly in despair, until he saw Lin Yi walk in…

The clattering stopped abruptly, the fine wine in my hand lost its appeal, and my hard-won good mood vanished in an instant.

Lin Yi walked into the room, glanced at Gao Tianzun on the sofa, walked straight to the opposite side of him, and plopped down on the sofa without any politeness.

"Smile, why aren't you smiling? Why do you see me looking unhappy?"

Gao Tianzun lowered his crossed legs, while Lin Yi crossed his own legs, casually resting his arms on the back of the sofa, looking down at Gao Tianzun with his nostrils.

He looks so relaxed; anyone who didn't know better would think Lin Yi had gone home.

However, Xing didn't dare to sit down, but instead hid behind Lin Yi's sofa with her head down.

She was fearless, but she was no fool. The life and death of the Qi Yuan Clan were in the hands of the High Priest, and she couldn't afford to offend him. She could only shrink behind Lin Yi and try her best to be a nobody.

Lin Yi also noticed this, and pursed his lips speechlessly. Where did her courage to negotiate with him go? Did she not know how capable she was in a fight?

Um, I don't think I actually knew. I haven't even had a chance to participate in the gladiatorial competition yet...

But the Celestial Venerable didn't notice, assuming Lin Yi's pout was a sign of dissatisfaction. He immediately put down his wine glass, stood up, and forced a "warm" smile: "Not at all! I'm overjoyed that Mr. Lin has graced us with his presence! Is there... any other problem on Blue Star?"

"Don't worry, I've permanently removed Lanxing from the competition roster, and all related records have been erased. There will absolutely be no problems!"

He was spouting nice words, but inwardly he was cursing. Why wasn't this guy going after those two? Why was he coming after me again? Was he going to try and extort something from me?

"Are you cursing me in your heart?" Lin Yi looked at him calmly for two seconds, then suddenly asked.

The Celestial Venerable's heart skipped a beat, and a cold sweat broke out on his back. Holy crap, this guy can read minds?!

"No! Absolutely not! Hahahaha..." The Celestial Venerable quickly denied it, laughing a little exaggeratedly.

"Hmm." Lin Yi nodded, seemingly lost in thought. "I wasn't quite sure before, but seeing how stiff your smile is now, your face is practically cramping! You were definitely cursing me in your heart!"

The Celestial Venerable choked, his laughter subsiding. These words sounded like he was there to cause trouble.

With a helpless, bitter face, he carefully rubbed his hands together and spoke again with a hint of ingratiation: "Mr. Lin... you've come all this way, is there anything I can do for you? Don't worry, as long as it's within my power, just ask, and I'll definitely get it done perfectly!"

The Celestial Venerable lowered his head, his teeth grinding inwardly, not daring to reveal a trace of his inner turmoil.

Xing, standing behind Lin Yi, was already stunned.

She had seen the Grandmaster before; she had seen him from afar at the game's opening ceremony or on other occasions. No, she should say he was the ruler of countless life forms on Sakaar.

The High Celestial has always maintained a superior attitude, showing undisguised contempt and disdain for all participating races. He exudes an attitude of playing with people's lives, as if those lives are nothing more than props for his amusement, and that bringing him pleasure is their greatest honor.

She had also heard of, and even witnessed firsthand, that some races and powerful individuals who attempted to resist or offend the High Priest were often reduced to ashes by his guards before they even got within a hundred meters of him.

All races know that the High Priest actively removed Earth from the game list, and there are various speculations about this in private, among which two are the most discussed.

One possibility is that Earth itself has something special about it, or that it possesses something important, and that it has reached a secret deal or consensus with the High Priest. Some races even plan to go to Earth to find out more.

Another theory suggests it's related to the destructive aura that swept through the universe, sending shivers down the spines of all life forms. Many suspect that Earth may possess some extreme means capable of destroying the entire universe, forcing the Grandmaster to compromise.

After all, not long after that aura disappeared, the Celestial Venerable announced Blue Star's permanent withdrawal from the competition. The timing of this coincidence makes it hard not to draw connections.

As Xing was guessing these things, Lin Yi's image immediately popped into her mind.

She had met Lin Yi more than seven hundred years ago, and at that time, she knew that Lin Yi was definitely not a simple being.

When he was a child, Lin Yi told himself that he was not a god, but look, which human race can live this long? Moreover, although Lin Yi's performance in the race was not particularly exaggerated, Xing keenly captured the ease with which he used some of his abilities.

Combining Lin Yi's hostility and questioning of the "false god" seven hundred years ago, coupled with the destructive aura that erupted shortly after his appearance and the High Celestial Venerable's swift compromise, all these events seem to revolve around Lin Yi.

This is not unfounded speculation. Xing has had contact with Lin Yi, so his understanding of Lin Yi is more accurate than that of other races.

Moreover, one of Xing's talents also proved Xing's guess.