Chapter 427: Civilization Duel, New Order

The Heavenly Net Plan was in full swing.

Another fifty years passed, which on the cosmic scale was merely a snap of the fingers.

But for the Yanhuang Civilization, these fifty years were earth-shaking.

When the final dimensional gate completed docking in the remote corner of the Lā Ní Yà Kǎi Yà Chāo Xīng Xì Tuán,

An invisible giant net completely enveloped this vast expanse with a diameter exceeding five hundred million light-years.

Hundreds of millions of new-generation dimensional gates, like the universe's neural nodes, spread across every important galaxy and every key route.

From this moment on, the Lā Ní Yà Kǎi Yà Chāo Xīng Xì Tuán was no longer a dark forest.

It became the chessboard of the Yanhuang Civilization.

Any fleet could, within fifteen minutes, via this giant net, reach any position on the chessboard.

Any superluminal and latitudinal navigation would be caught by this giant net.

Energy anomalies would trigger the net's alarm.

This is high-level control.

When the news of the Heavenly Net's completion spread throughout the supercluster, all civilizations fell into a complex silence.

Their former homes had become a vast, wall-less prison.

And the Yanhuang Civilization was the sole administrator.

Fear, unease, confusion……

All kinds of emotions spread among the high echelons of each civilization.

They did not know what fate awaited them.

Just then,

The Yanhuang Civilization's notice was sent to the communicators of every level-six civilization's leader.

"The Yanhuang Pan-Supercluster Community of Destiny will hold its first general assembly three days from now, online in the Yanhuang Heavenly Court."

……

Virtual conference room.

When the representatives of the Heavenly Patrol, Poison Flow, Titan, and tens of thousands of other civilizations,

appeared in the venue via holographic projection, they saw two familiar figures.

Mai Ge and Mao Xin Yang.

Qin Hao himself did not attend.

But everyone knew that sitting behind these two young people was the man whose single word could decide the lives of billions.

The venue was dead silent, not even a breath could be heard.

Mao Xin Yang scanned the room; his eyes, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, made every civilization representative who met his gaze feel a pang of palpitation.

He uttered no pleasantries, directly unfolding a document before everyone.

"The Pan-Laniakea Community Basic Law."

He read out the title word by word.

"From today onward, this law shall become the supreme code that all members of the community must obey."

As soon as his voice fell, the document's detailed contents were synchronously transmitted into each representative's mind.

There were many clauses, over ten thousand.

But all the representatives' gazes were instantly drawn to the few core clauses.

"Article One: Prohibit any form of unauthorized inter-civilization war. Anyone who privately initiates hostilities shall be regarded as provoking the Yanhuang Civilization and shall be adjudicated by the community's enforcement fleet."

"Article Two: All irreconcilable conflicts over territory, resources, etc., between civilizations must be submitted to the Yanhuang Civilization Arbitration Committee for mediation by the committee."

"Article Three: If mediation fails, upon committee approval, both sides may engage in a 'Civilization Duel' to resolve the dispute."

These few provisions instantly caused an uproar in the venue.

Although anticipated, when the clauses truly took effect, that impact still made many civilizations hard to accept.

Ban private war?

This directly deprives them of the right to launch aggression and settle ancient grudges!

A representative from the Ferocious Bone Civilization could not help but stand up.

This is a race that lives by fighting and plundering; their bodies are the ultimate weapons.

"Ambassador Mao Xin Yang, I cannot comprehend."

The Ferocious Bone representative's voice sounded like metal grinding,

"My people have a blood-soaked grudge lasting a million years with the Blood Vine Civilization; our ancestors died at their hands, many star systems were destroyed by them. Such hatred cannot be resolved by mediation."

"If we cannot wage war, what is the meaning of our existence?"

His words voiced the sentiments of many warlike civilizations.

Mao Xin Yang looked at him expressionlessly, his eyes icy.

"Your meaning is defined by us."

A simple sentence, yet full of domineering authority.

"If you think your hatred is more important than the Yanhuang Civilization's order, you can give it a try."

The Ferocious Bone representative's body stiffened.

He could feel that, as Mao Xin Yang spoke,

a chill killing intent crossed endless space, locking onto his true body far beyond hundreds of millions of light-years away.

He had no doubt that if he uttered another 'no,' his head would be severed from his body in the next second.

The venue fell silent again.

Just when the atmosphere was at its most tense, Xuan Ge smiled and stepped forward, taking on the red‑faced role.

"Everyone, everyone, don't be so nervous."

He waved his hand, his face friendly.

"We prohibit private wars not to strip everyone of power, but to establish a more stable, more prosperous stellar‑sea environment."

"Think about it: over the past billions of years, how many civilizations have been destroyed by endless wars? How many brilliant cultures have turned to ash in the flames of war?"

"Now, we, the Yanhuang Civilization, are willing to offer everyone a more decent solution."

He pointed to the clause concerning "Civilization Duel."

"Civilization Duel."

Xuan Ge's voice was full of allure.

"You can understand it as a war with limits, conducted under relatively fair rules."

"Your blood feuds can be settled here. Your territorial disputes can be divided here."

"The duel arena will be provided by us, an isolated subspace; no matter how fierce your battle, it will not affect the outside world."

"The duel rules will be set by us, ensuring both sides start from a relatively fair starting line, preventing a sixth‑level weapon from crushing a fifth‑level civilization."

"The duel's outcome will be judged and enforced by us. The winner takes everything they deserve. The loser must accept defeat. If anyone objects, we will make them accept."

Xuan Ge's words made many representatives present change their expressions.

If before they felt a robbed anger, now they saw a hint of new possibility.

A war allowed to have rules?

That seems… also not unacceptable.

At least they no longer have to worry that one day they wake up to a hostile civilization's warship fleet suddenly appearing at their doorstep.

Nor worry that while fighting a nemesis to mutual ruin, a third party might seize the opportunity and profit.

The Poison Flow of the Poison Liquid Civilization was the first to step forward and state its position.

"I fully support the Fundamental Law! This is the order a truly advanced civilization should have. Endless internal strife will leave us powerless when the next crisis comes!"

With him leading, many peace‑loving civilizations also voiced agreement.

The remaining warlike civilizations, after weighing pros and cons, could only sniff and concede.

They knew the times had changed.

Either adapt to the new rules, or be eliminated by the rules.

"Very good!"

Mao Xinyang, seeing no further opposition, nodded.

"Since there is no objection, the Fundamental Law shall take effect immediately."

As soon as his words ended, a mechanical chime sounded in the conference room.

【Ding dong!】

【Received "Civilization Duel" application.】

【Applicant: Iron Claw Civilization.】

【Target: Storm Civilization.】

【Reason: Dispute over sovereignty of the T‑378 star system.】

All representatives were stunned.

That fast?

The Fundamental Law had been in effect for less than a minute, and someone was already eager to try the new function?

Everyone's eyes instinctively turned to the representatives of the Iron Claw Civilization and the Storm Civilization.

Those two representatives also wore bewildered expressions, clearly not expecting to become the focus of the whole room.

A faint, almost imperceptible smile finally appeared on Mao Xinyang's face.

That was exactly the effect he wanted.

The establishment of a new order must have a public, benchmark‑worthy practice.

And this duel is the best flag to raise.

"Arbitration Committee, accept the application."

Mao Xinyang's voice echoed throughout the venue.

"Effective immediately, mediate between both sides. If mediation fails, three months later, in the Arena Star Region, hold the first Civilization Duel of the Laniya Keiya Commonwealth."

"At that time, a full live broadcast will be made to all members of the Commonwealth."