Chapter 503

Soon after.

Inside the top-floor office of the Terra Shield's subterranean world.

Sui Bian, having shed the black-gold armor, stood with his back to the floor-to-ceiling window at the center of the office, observing the city-state's movements through the holographic screen.

The two AIs likewise removed their dedicated power armor, stood again at his left and right, and continued assisting him in controlling and monitoring the multiverse's territories.

Not long ago, Sui Bian could be said to have engaged in a 'role-playing game'.

The Kryptonians regarded him as the god who created all things, just as ancient humans, when encountering other races like the Olympian gods, would feel the same worship and awe.

But unlike the Olympian gods, one difference is that Krypton, aside from being transformed by the Engineering Department, has developed to its present thriving vitality entirely because of his personal involvement.

Furthermore, the Kryptonians' genes are closely tied to him; although they have undergone many iterations and reproductions, their degree of blood relation is not as close as that of the OriginalBody and the Astartes, but they can still be considered his 'descendants' and 'offspring'.

So when he used Spiritual Energy to accelerate Krypton's time flow, then led the Red Queen and White Queen to personally descend onto Krypton's surface, discovering that the city-state's elite were utterly corrupt, with feudal lords treating the populace as meat for the knife, deep down he always thought of 'setting it ablaze' to burn Krypton back to chaos and barbarism.

Just as when playing a game, suddenly feeling bored, there is always an urge to delete everything, preparing to abandon this game and choose another leisure activity to relax.

But after he sneaked into the city-state's interior to observe, he noticed that the female priestess serving at the central temple and her entourage of maidens held great reverence for the so-called King of Gods in the mythological system they had fabricated.

More importantly, the female priestess and her maidens of the central temple, even though they are puppets of the lord, still help the populace to the best of their ability.

This led Sui Bian to believe that this 'generation' of Kryptonians might still be salvageable, so he appeared in public wearing the black-gold armor, neither outright denying nor admitting his divinity, but instead selecting the female priestess and her maidens to act as his 'spokespeople,' walking the world of Krypton on his behalf.

Furthermore, while bestowing Spiritual Energy upon the female priestess and her maidens, he also implanted the entirety of 'Human Truth' into their minds, to better enable that city-state to achieve 'humanization'.

According to his plan, the Kryptonians who complete 'assimilation' will radiate outward from that city-state, expand and advance, and then govern the entirety of Krypton.

If the process goes smoothly without any mishaps, then hundreds of millions of Kryptonians will become capable assistants to humanity.

But nothing is perfect; perhaps the Kryptonians will consider themselves 'human,' while he, the OriginalBody, and the Astartes are 'gods,' and then launch a so-called 'War of Freedom' against divine authority...

If things truly develop this way, Sui Bian will make the 'rebellious sons' experience what true fear and destruction are.

But before that, Krypton, including all Kryptonians, is merely a tool he uses for experimentation and amusement, after all—how could one create a universe without 'creation experience'?

Besides that, top researchers such as the Plague Doctor, Alekxia, Rebecca, Zigler (Angel), and the BoKen couple, having used Clark Kent's biological samples, have not only deciphered the Kryptonians' entire genetic makeup but are also preparing to select superior gene sequences like 'Iron Bones' and 'Biological Stance' for implantation into the G-gland.

Thus, after undergoing two or three augmentation surgeries and receiving the latest G-gland, third-generation Astartes, even without powered armor assistance and lacking proficiency in Spiritual Energy, can single-handedly withstand one to three nuclear bomb bombardments and also perform short-range leap-like flight.

Of course, for the Astartes, 'short-range' means jumps on the order of hundreds of kilometers.

(Astartes requiring a third surgery receive their G-glands from Robert and John, belonging to the first generation; Astartes needing a second surgery receive their G-glands from Helusi and Fogrem, belonging to the second generation)

Thus, once the existing Astartes complete their surgeries in turn, and the third-generation Astartes are gradually incorporated into the reserves and legions, no matter how 'rebellious' the Kryptonians become, Sui Bian need not act personally; a few battalions alone can suppress 'them'.

However, each Astartes differs; according to the White Queen's calculations, the vast majority of compatible subjects, after undergoing G-gland implantation surgery, can only exhibit the paper‑specified data.

But the White Queen also did not deny the possibility of an 'exception,' perhaps an extremely rare compatible individual who could reach, or even surpass, the strength of Clark Kent (the 07‑universe version).

As for the OriginalBody?

As twenty‑one giants who are Sui Bian's direct descendants, they inherently possess even stronger 'Iron Bones' and 'Biological Stance,' placing them beyond comparison.

He eased up.

Sui Bian waved his hand, dispersing the holographic screen before him; apparently losing interest in the upheaval occurring on Krypton, he then strolled over to the floor‑to‑ceiling window and looked down upon noon‑time Raccoon City.

The Red and White Queens followed silently to his left and right.

At this moment, Sui Bian slightly closed his eyes, employing Spiritual Energy that blankets and extends across the multiverse, attempting to sense all emotions.

As for the main universe, there's no need to elaborate—confidence, belligerence, and loyalty are the keynote; after over two centuries of interstellar war history, humanity of the main universe has become the absolute hegemon of the galaxy.

Universes 01, 04, and 06 (The Matrix, Independence Day 2, Black Robe) are mostly in a state of bewilderment and confusion.

After all, the humans of these three universes have only just begun colonial activities in the Solar System and neighboring star systems, naturally holding awe toward the various exotic cosmic vistas and planetary environments.

Universe 02 (Starship Troopers) is not much different from the main universe, possessing absolute confidence and pride, because Universe 02 serves as a 'stronghold' that, aside from the forging star region, provides ample materiel and ships for humanity as a whole.

Universe 03 (Warhammer 40k) is more about recuperation; many people have not forgotten the era when Chaos ruled, a dark age shrouded everywhere with death, suffering, and despair.

Therefore, regarding who will in the future serve as governor of Universe 03, Sui Bian first excludes those rebel OriginalBodies, Helusi and Fogrem, and instead focuses on cultivating Sui Meng, who has vanished from the history of the New·Old Human Empire.

And Universes 05 (Marvel film) and 07 (original DC), which were opened for the newborn OriginalBodies, remain somewhat restless and resistant.

There's no helping it; when the OriginalBodies and the Legions campaigned against these universes, they more or less employed large‑scale extermination and genocide, causing the non‑human species in those universes to be comparatively resistant, accompanied by strong hostility and hatred.

'.'

'Notify Leon, Fogrem, and Helusi to conduct a comprehensive screening and scan of the later‑numbered galaxies‑level multiverses, namely 05 and 07.'

'Exterminate without mercy any alien species whose attitude toward humanity and the main universe is ambiguous, or that shows clear resistance and refuses to accept our rule—not a single one shall be spared.'

'Yes (good).'

Although the two secretaries were puzzled as to why their boss would suddenly issue such an 'extermination order,' they still obeyed, allowing the OriginalBodies to carry out another slaughter of the alien species that meet the conditions.

Having issued the order, Sui Bian no longer employed Psychic Gaze or Spiritual Perception; as he gazed over Raccoon City, he couldn't help but mutter to himself:

'It seems that I was still too merciful before.'

Indeed.

Compared to the Zero Three Emperor who dumps all the mess on him, Sui Bian certainly qualifies as a 'benevolent' master of humanity; toward alien species, if they are friendly and willing to submit, he can incorporate them into human society.

But when he personally descended onto Krypton once more and sensed the 05 and 07 universes—especially the 05 universe (Marvel film)—whose alien species greatly yearn for the so‑called 'freedom,' outwardly showing respect while secretly biding their time and gathering strength, he was instantly reminded of humanity's past in Warhammer 40k.

During humanity's Golden Age, relying on brutal force and technology, they made myriad alien species submit and engaged in trade and interaction (

But when humanity suffered the Iron Men rebellion and a series of demonic and chaotic interferences, it plummeted, while those alien species that were friendly in appearance but hostile at heart seized the moment to counterattack, thereby plunging humanity into a dark age.

Even though Sui Bian is absolutely confident, and with him, the OriginalBody, and the Legions humanity will not repeat its mistakes, yet he must not be overly careless, nor excessively 'benevolent'.

Because not all alien species are like the Iron‑Blooded and Elite, who value loyalty and righteousness, nor like the Martians and Ottino people, those cosmic elves whose interests and survival are completely tied to humanity.

So…

It's time to implement a high‑pressure policy toward alien species.

Otherwise, out of pity‑driven kindness, granting a chance to live to certain clueless alien species might be misconstrued as being hindered by other factors or hesitating to strike a killing blow for some reason, and could even be seen as humanity being 'weak' or 'lacking guts'.

Again followed a moment of silence.

'Right…' Sui Bian seemed to have suddenly thought of something, turning his back to the two secretaries and asking: 'You say, have I been silent for too long?'

??

He heard.

Bai Hou and Hong Hou made their signature confused gesture, tilting their heads slightly; it was obvious they couldn't grasp the deeper meaning of the boss's words.

Sui Bian turned to face the two secretaries, a faint smile on his face, and continued: 'What I mean is, should I personally take action once? Let the multiverse know why I am called the Sovereign of Humanity by the inhabitants of the main universe.'

"Chairman..." the more quick-witted Bai Hou tried to guess, saying: "You mean... personally carrying out the extermination order?"

"..." Upon hearing "little sister" say that, Hong Hou also showed an eager look for the answer.

"That's right." Sui Bian did not deny it, saying: "Before Universe 03 was incorporated into our rule, my subordinates had already spontaneously called me the Sovereign of Humanity, and the Human Empire of Universe 03 further deepened this notion."

Saying this, Sui Bian further questioned: 'But as more and more universes are incorporated, some humans and aliens have begun to doubt whether my title of Sovereign of Humanity is merely an empty honor.'

"Yes." The more straightforward Hong Hou nodded in agreement.

Just as Sui Bian said, during the Arcadia demon incident, the void storm rampage, and the expedition against Universe 03, he personally took action each time.

Afterward, Sui Bian practically holed up in the inner world of Terra's Shield, rarely going out.

Moreover, during these thirty years, humanity absorbed countless humans and diverse aliens from many universes, causing the population to explode again; the newly incorporated humans and aliens had never seen Sui Bian personally take the field, relying only on some online videos and footage, as well as textbook records.

Take the freedom-seeking Universe 05, for example: they cannot comprehend why they should obey a human they have never seen, nor why they should study the 'Human Truth'.

"Chairman..." Bai Hou at this moment, however, put forth a different view: "Why not try to change the current political system?"

"Please continue." This time, Sui Bian unusually allowed Bai Hou to keep speaking.

"Yes." With approval, Bai Hou continued to elaborate her view: "On the surface, the UEG is a parliamentary system, but in reality it is dominated solely by you, Chairman."

Furthermore, based on the data I and Hong Hou have gathered and mastered, it is certain that the main universe's Earth and the Solar System are already regarded by the populace as a 'holy land'; no matter how we try to regulate, it remains incredibly precious.

Some wealthy individuals would rather spend fortunes enough to buy a colonized planet in an attempt to purchase a 70-square-meter dwelling on Mars.

This indicates that part of the populace in the main universe and the multiverse already regards the Chairman as an emperor, or the sole and supreme being.

However, the newly incorporated populace cannot grasp this well, and contemporary society is so restless that few are willing to set aside time to specially study the main universe's history and past, and to realize how great the Chairman's contributions to humanity truly are.

Therefore, to permanently eliminate this phenomenon and also to demonstrate the Chairman's absolute rule, we can establish…

"Human Empire."

"." Upon hearing Bai Hou say that, Hong Hou also nodded in agreement.

It seems the two AIs, setting aside their personal interests, consider establishing an empire to be the best choice.

"Human Empire?" Hmm…

Sui Bian then placed his right hand behind his back, lifted his left hand to lightly pinch his chin, neither refusing nor accepting, pondered for a few seconds, and then smiled again at the two secretaries, saying:

"I think Leon should often ask you to fan a breeze of establishing an empire by my ear."

"OriginalBody Leon has indeed sent us many related emails, but Chairman, you know about these." Bai Hou answered truthfully.

"Forget it." Sui Bian waved his hand, not intending to investigate further, and then spoke frankly: "After visiting the surface of New Krypton, I have indeed developed a great interest, preparing to overthrow the existing UEG and establish a true Human Empire."

(End of chapter)