Chapter 2895 Yield Your Spiritual Soul Orb

Who else would it be if not the leader of the Heavenly Palace?

"Greetings," Austin said flatly.

"How are you doing this fine day?"

"I'm doing quite well," the leader of the Heavenly Palace the reply in an even, careful tone.

"I thank you for your concern.

I do wonder, however, what brings you here?"

His bow was low and humble. He was obviously trying to earn favor.

He might be a renowned cultivator, but he was fully aware that Austin had already surpassed him both in strength and reputation.

He knew that his reign was over, and Austin had effectively taken his place.

"Now," Austin began, casting a meaningful glance at the elder man.

"You have been keeping a rather low profile recently.

I haven't even had the honor or the opportunity to meet you in person."

"Leader Austin, I understand what you are saying.

As a matter of fact, it was my intention to go to the Immortal End World to offer apologies and pay my respects.

I hesitated on account of the numerous offenses I have committed. I was afraid that I will not be pardoned.

But now that you are here before me, I will no longer avoid the acknowledgment of my transgressions.

Please forgive me, Leader Austin, and grant me punishment as you deem fit."

The leader of the Heavenly Palace knew the true purpose of this visit.

They had faced each other many times in the past.

He knew that Austin would not let him go easily.

As the young man grew in strength and power, many top masters who had altercations with him had chosen to lay low. The leader of the Heavenly Palace was among them.

They remained in their own headquarters and refused to make appearances in public.

They recognized the fact that Austin had become the ruler of the universe, and there was no changing that.

They also knew the grim reality that Austin would one day come and get even with them one by one.

As a result, the top masters, including the leader of the Heavenly Palace, owner of the Star Island and the emperor of the Sky Phoenix Kingdom, were living their lives laden with apprehension and underlying panic.

And now it had come to this. Austin had finally come to the Heavenly Palace.

The leader of the Heavenly Palace knew there was no use in trying to escape the fate that was about to befall him, so he surrendered himself to the young man's whim.

He dared not raise a fight.

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at the former best masters of the universe.

With his current standing, he felt neither need nor compulsion to show them much respect.

The air began to feel heavy.

"Leader Austin, I am aware what I must do." The owner of the Star Island stepped forward and bowed to Austin.

Out of all the masters, he bore the biggest grudge, and so he was quite worried that his life might not be spared.

Hence, he took the initiative to speak first and offer his submission.

When the leader of the Heavenly Palace came to get him, he was told that the only way to secure his survival was to surrender his spiritual soul orb to Austin, and bow to his orders.

To his immense relief, Austin nodded his assent.

The owner of the Star Island spared no moment in handing over his spiritual soul orb.

All at once, before Austin could even say anything, all the other masters rushed forward to surrender their spiritual soul orbs as well.

"Good," Austin announced, once the rituals were over.

He looked at the masters with satisfaction.

"I will not make you my servants.

You are all equal to me in identity,"

he stated with emphasis.

"I need you to work together to maintain the peace of the universe."

"Leader Austin, we understand," the masters proclaimed.

"From now on, we will look to you no matter what happens!"

Austin's only response was a nod, then he turned and left the room without another word.

He felt quite reassured after having secured the promise from these top masters.

Now he fully intended to focus on his cultivation and get ready for his next adventure.