Chapter 694: The Third Era — The Age of Apocalypse (Final Chapter)

A shocking piece of news exploded throughout the entire Ozil Empire: Li Hao revealed the Golden Celestial Body unique to the Galaxy Emperor, subdued the Five Dragons, and simultaneously obtained five Dragon Pearls! The Super God Weapon Aura was summoned by Li Hao!

The great Ma Laoshi left behind this precious record, and the news spread instantly across the entire Star River. While the image of the Golden Celestial Body might possibly be fake, the subduing of the Five Dragons, making the Super God Weapon Aura kneel, and the resonance of the Hall of Valor—these are things only the legendary Golden Celestial Body could achieve, as if the Galaxy Emperor had descended once more.

For a time, Li Hao's background and the uniqueness of Humans drew widespread attention. The high-level officials of various nations realized that Humans had become the mortal enemies of the Star-Forging Dragon Race. They knew very well what kind of existence the Dragon Pearls were—even more dangerous than Black Hole Weapons. If not handled well, what lay before Humanity was likely a catastrophe.

Just at this sensitive moment when the entire Star River was watching, High Priest Shilada of the Ozil Empire publicly revealed the oldest secret of the Celestial: that back then, the Dragon Race was merely mounts following the Galaxy Emperor, following the Emperor to conquer. But when the Galaxy Emperor left the Star River to explore the mysteries of outer star systems, the Dragon Race's ambition expanded, claiming to be the maintainers of the entire Galaxy and the most noble race. They tampered with history, and in order to maintain this power, they had actually been colluding with Void creatures for the past few decades.

Shilada's preemptive strike indeed caught the Dragon Race off guard.

The process of the Five Dragons ambushing Li Hao was recorded in detail and fermented into a fuse. In fact, for the past hundred years, the Dragon Race had been interfering everywhere in other nations, inciting disputes, especially by using means like expeditions into the Void to wipe out the great generals of major civilizations one after another, keeping the Dragon Race always at the pinnacle of power. At the same time, they suppressed other nations under the guise of maintaining peace. Many factions dared to be angry but dared not speak out. Now, with the Ozil Empire clearly intending to openly resist, they received quite a bit of support.

Whether Celestial or Sea People, there was no lack of smart people. It wasn't that they couldn't see that the Dragon Race had problems; they just lacked an opportunity.

The second secret revealed by High Priest Shilada was that Humans were not the Seed Civilization of the Celestial, but an ancient branch of Celestial left behind by the Galactic Empire, possessing the same heritage as the Celestial, which was why they had such excellent talent. Now was the time for Humans to return to the embrace of the Celestial family.

Just as the Empress was about to ascend the throne, such a major change occurred. The Dragon Race's conspiracy to control the Empress's ascension went bankrupt. The successor to the Galaxy Emperor was born among the ancient Celestial, and with the blessing of one god subduing five dragons, the situation became increasingly intense.

The Celestial were currently in a state of "ice and fire." Those who extremely worshipped the Galaxy Emperor now viewed Li Hao as a savior. Seeing the performance of the Super God Weapon Aura, everyone understood that the main reason for quelling the Yimogu Rebellion and awakening the Super God Weapon was Li Hao. This point was also personally acknowledged by Princess Hermia. The fact that Li Hao was the supreme symbol of the Celestial no longer needed to be questioned, and consequently, the status of Humans rose with the tide. The ancient Celestial lineage and the Celestial Seed Project were completely different things. Clearly, the Ozil Empire was willing to guarantee the status of Humans, while Li Hao proved his bloodline through battle.

In fact, the power Humans displayed in the Sacred Song in such a short time was also evidence.

Of course, there were also those who opposed. What they opposed was not the status, but that Li Hao was, after all, not the Galaxy Emperor; he had merely awakened power similar to the Galaxy Emperor.

Many supporters of Li Hao were also born within the Seventh Art and the Silver Heart Trade Alliance. Worshippers of the Galaxy Emperor had never been lacking, but the Celestial had never had someone who possessed such power. Of course, the high-level officials of the two great Empires were not interested in this. Even if Li Hao were truly the reincarnation of the Galaxy Emperor, it would be impossible to change the current landscape. The Galactic Empire was already a very distant matter. Li Hao's problem was actually more of an internal problem within the Ozil Empire.

At this moment, Li Hao, who was in the vortex, was in seclusion. He had reached a crossroads of destiny; for him, it was another gamble with his life.

Because the Star-Forging Dragon Race would definitely wipe out him and all of Humanity, and with the current power and internal situation of the Ozil Empire, they could not stop it. Even if Hermia were willing, even if a war truly broke out, the war would fall into a stalemate within a certain period and be suspended due to internal disagreements. Regardless of what the Dragon Race was like, in the absence of a life-or-death crisis, the Ozil Empire essentially had no reason to fight.

Li Hao could predict this process. Needless to say, beings like Shilada, even Hermia, could know it. Before this battle, Li Hao had already told Hermia.

He had to take a risk. He couldn't keep dragging it out. The Dragon Race had already noticed him. Even if he didn't die this time, it was only a matter of time before they developed the intent to kill. Emperor Augustus was not the first, nor would he be the last.

Therefore, the so-called Golden Super God Body was a power Li Hao deliberately imitated, all to buy time and gain the support of the Celestial, so that the Dragon Race would not act immediately.

He needed time.

But the entire plan was still very dangerous. Hermia supported it. If it were the Shilada of the past, she would definitely have refused. Li Hao could go do it, but the Ozil Empire would at most remain neutral or help in secret; that would be the limit. But now, Shilada decided to participate, because in essence, this was also the dying wish left to her by Emperor Augustus, her master and the previous High Priest—it was also revenge.

It was just that Li Hao defeating the Five Dragons was fine, but the operation to seize the Dragon Pearls was, in Shilada's view, even more dangerous than imagined.

The die was cast. Shilada and Hermia were dealing with problems from all sides. Linking Li Hao to the Galaxy Emperor was also a tactic. The Five Dragons and the envoys of the Dragon Race were imprisoned. The general public was even more gossipy; the Dragon Race's behavior at the Dragon Alliance Martial Arts simply stripped away all of the Dragon Race's disguises.

But Shilada knew very well that the core of the dispute was still power. The victor writes history, just like the Dragon Race back then... Whether the Galaxy Emperor went to an outer star system or fell was entirely the Dragon Race's one-sided story.

What exactly was Li Hao's so-called risk? No one knew.

Shilada did not dare to overly provoke the Dragon Race. The Star-Forging Dragon Race was indeed limited in number, but they possessed the Star Alliance's most powerful interstellar fleet—the Canglong—and the strongest individual Dragon Transformation combat group. This was not something any single nation could resist. If a war were to truly break out, the attitude of other factions would be very ambiguous; in all likelihood, no one would help them.

At this time, the Solar System and Kepler Planet were in a state of total madness. Li Hao fighting the Five Dragons, revealing the Golden Celestial Body, and the news that Humans were an ancient Celestial civilization completely reversed the humble emotions within Humanity itself. Coupled with the prestige Li Hao had built up from the S Tournament to the Kepler War and the Masa War, it reached its peak at this moment.

The general public would not think very deeply, such as about the Dragon Race's reaction. After all, it looked like the Dragon Race were despicable ambushers, and there was no life-threatening danger; this was more like the glory of a hero's victory. But councilors like Makemu were worried. Although they couldn't grasp the Dragon Pearls and some inside information, they always felt it was very dangerous.

In the Princess's grand hall, Li Hao was studying the wonderful feeling produced after absorbing the five Dragon Pearls, as if that was how it should have been all along. At the same time, various powers of Faith from among Humans and Celestial were feeding back and increasing geometrically.

Ma Laoshi might have just been acting out of an instinct for showing off and being a photographer, but invisibly, he helped Li Hao achieve the greatest effect. Another person fanning the flames was Kuta. The reason it was able to spread rapidly across the entire Star Alliance was that Kuta used the Jincancan Family's media channels to amplify the news to the entire Star Alliance, leaving the Dragon Race no time to stop it.

Kuta's thinking was direct and simple. He felt this was the best way to delay the Dragon Race. Once the news was blocked, they would be kneaded by the Dragon Race at will again. This foundation was something Li Ge could not contend with.

He, Kuta Palani, had to make a contribution. The Jincancan Family would no longer be just a Sea merchant family; it would shine and grow in his hands. He would follow in the footsteps of Emperor Li Hao to conquer the entire Star Alliance and Star Realm. He was the Lucky Buff.

The Golden Celestial Body, the soul power ceiling of Star Alliance species. The last time it appeared, there was also a chorus of opposition at the beginning. In the end, the Galaxy Emperor unified the Star River and established an unprecedented Empire. The split and collapse of the Galactic Empire were due to the Galaxy Emperor heading to an extra-galactic star system, and the two-faced Dragon Race stirring things up everywhere, causing internal division among the Celestial. Now, a new generation of Celestial Body holder had appeared, the Super God Weapon had submitted, and the era was changing; one needed the courage to pick a side.

How obvious were the attitudes of Shilada and Hermia? If not for the hindrance of internal disagreement, it felt like they wanted to abdicate. So it was very direct and simple. Kuta directly sought out High Priest Shilada for a deep-level communication. He represented the Jincancan Family, and the Jincancan Family, under the condition that circumstances allowed, could push the attitude of the Helavis Empire, provided that enough intelligence was given. Kuta believed, but Kuta had to make the family believe, and make the Helavis Empire believe.

If they could form an alliance with the Helavis Empire, with the Helavis's massive fleet and terrifying financial and resource support, then the Ozil Empire could face the pressure from the Dragon Race and the Silver Heart Trade Alliance head-on.

At this scale, even if the Dragon Race and the Silver Heart Trade Alliance had a certain advantage, it had reached the point where once a war started, both sides would perish together. This would achieve the effect of checks and balances.

Once there were checks and balances, there would be time for Humanity, enough time for Li Hao.

In essence, what Kuta wanted to do was checks and balances, not a real war. The risk was controllable. If the bet was right, it would be another takeoff.

After finishing his talk with Shilada, Kuta returned to the Sea Race's residence. Aoliweina was already waiting. In the past, given her personality, she would definitely have intervened, but now she was standing completely on her brother's side.

Seeing Aoliweina, Kuta almost got hit as soon as he opened his mouth: "Sister, it looks like your chance to be a concubine for Li Ge is going to be very difficult." Watching Aoliweina's expression, which was about to explode, he hurriedly waved his hands: "Just a joke. But if you had captured Li Ge from the start, it would be even more comfortable for me as a brother-in-law."

"Stop dragging it out! What exactly is going on!" Aoliweina had completely lost control of the current situation. The Dragon Race was imprisoned. At this moment, Diwu Star was gathering delegations from hundreds of nations. Li Hao's identity, with the blessing of the Super God Weapon, was a bombshell, and the Ozil Empire's attitude was so ambiguous.

"The Emperor's expedition to the Creation Pillar back then was a trap set by the Dragon Race. Although we don't know what happened yet, the Dragon Race united with Void creatures to completely annihilate the coalition forces of the Celestial, us Sea People, and the Ghost Race. Emperor Augustus didn't go missing; they all died in battle. High Priest Shilada's master passed this to Shilada in the form of a dream before dying; this is a special transmission method of the Spirit Hero Sect. The reason the Star Dragon King had to go was because he had already mutated due to absorbing Void power. This is also the truth that someone saw the fallen Star Dragon King. He didn't die; he just turned into an ugly monster that was half-dragon and half-Void," Kuta said. "It's just that there is no actual evidence, and coupled with the current situation in the Star Alliance, the Ozil Empire can only endure."

"You're saying the Dragon Race has connections with Void creatures behind the scenes?" Aoliweina frowned, a bit incredulous, because all along, the Dragon Race had been the Vanguard in resisting Void creatures. In that battle, the Sea Race had actually lost dozens of great generals, just not as miserably as the Ozil Empire.

"You know, I've actually always been disgusted by the Dragon Race. They are too pretentious," Kuta shrugged. "Over so many years, who has gained the most benefits from resisting Void creatures?"

Only the Dragon Race. And whenever brilliant and talented powerhouses were born among various races, the Dragon Race would be the first to make friends, even intermarry, but in the end, without exception, they would all fall in the war against the Void. Of course, the dead became heroes.

But how did they die? Just thinking about it made one shudder.

Of course, the premise was that what Shilada said was true. This depended on one's own stance and judgment.

Aoliweina frowned. Even if that were the case, it probably wouldn't be enough to persuade the family, let alone the entire Empire. But looking at Kuta's certain look, it seemed there was something more.

"Don't keep me in suspense!" Who knew Kuta better than Aoliweina? Seeing his smug look made her want to beat him up.

Although they argued all day, Aoliweina was undoubtedly the person Kuta trusted most, and Kuta was also the person Aoliweina trusted most. Kuta opened his Soul Card.

Title obtained: Destiny Lucky One

At this moment, the title of Destiny Lucky One had turned gold. "The closer I get to Li Ge, the stronger the power of this title becomes. It's just that now it has turned completely gold. Sister, I think he might be that... Otherwise, do you really think I'm just a fool with money? Of course, it's also true that I like Li Ge. This can only be called a match made in heaven."

Aoliweina was stunned at first, then shuddered all over, her pupils dilating. "Really?"

Kuta nodded.

The Star Realm would release a lot of disordered Dimension Power, radiating into the souls of creatures throughout the Star River World in various forms. The forms were different. This power helped major civilizations awaken and pushed the progress of civilization. The Celestial, Sea People, Dragon Race, etc., were all beneficiaries. They also learned to use this power, but in essence, it could not be compared to the Star Realm. The Sea People had been researching: why did the Star Realm release this power?

Besides pushing the progress of civilization, could there be other purposes?

Perfect Conquerors of various tasks would become Managers of the tasks. Then, in such an orderly Star Realm, could there exist a supreme Manager? For example, the Galaxy Emperor? For example, the Star-Forging Dragon Race?

The Galaxy Emperor had many incredible miracles and forged the glory of the Galaxy. Later research showed they all originated from the Star Realm. And it was only after the Galaxy Emperor disappeared that the Star-Forging Dragon Race rose rapidly, and their control over Star Realm tasks was the most and the strongest. "Li Ge is the Manager of the Endless Maze and the Twin Gemini Stars." Kuta dropped another bombshell. This was intelligence obtained from Shilada. After finishing, he took a deep breath. "I suspect the third replacement is about to begin."

Aoliweina's mouth hung open. She had watched with her own eyes as Li Hao came to the Ruling Sacred Song like a refugee from a low-level civilization, carrying a tattered bag like a hick. To reach such a level of power in a short time, besides this possibility, who else could do it?

Of course, he might be a Star Realm Manager still in growth, just like the Galaxy Emperor back then, who also rose rapidly from an ordinary civilian and became unstoppable.

Following the right person can ensure a family's thousand-year Glory; this is truly something the Parani Family is very skilled at.

"I regret it." Aoliweina suddenly sighed. "Huh?" Kuta stared with wide eyes.

"I should have listened to you and seduced him," Aoliweina said with a half-truthful, half-joking smile.

Kuta laughed, "High Priest Shilada also judged it this way. Of course, I don't think she thought as deeply as I did; it's just that because of some prophecies and dreams, one can tell she is under great pressure."

"Are you certain?"

"What else is there to hesitate about? Opportunity knocks but once. From the very beginning, I decided to bet on Li Ge, I just didn't expect to bet so big. Someone with a lucky constitution like me, if I'm going to play, I'll play big!" Kuta laughed.

Aoliweina nodded, "I support you!"...

Besides the Ozil Empire and the Sea Race, another person caught in a dilemma was Xilian.

This battle had thoroughly sobered Xilian up. His understanding of the Star Realm and his understanding of Humans were clearly above others. Combined with Li Hao's rise and the power he had displayed, he had thoroughly recognized himself. At the same time, unlike others, he understood Li Hao's character: this person was clear about gratitude and grudges. As long as one didn't insist on courting death, he wouldn't go so far as to exterminate them. If one could provide help in a time of need, there might even be a bright path ahead.

He had also received a massive amount of dimensional signals, from Earth to the Cthulhu of the Seventh Art. To be precise, he was immortal; as long as this body had issues, he could transfer again by relying on his Soul Card and the Star Realm. Of course, finding such a suitable body and state...

... was extremely difficult. Synthesizing these powers, he had long felt: could there exist a Star Realm Manager, and was he that candidate? He would become an existence like the Galaxy Emperor; he was the heaven-chosen protagonist.

But compared to Li Hao, he suddenly realized:

He... was at most a backup. And back in the Tianqi Youth Class, he had missed the only opportunity to strangle Li Hao in the cradle.

That Bald Cape Hero was Li Hao, the manager of two S-Class Tasks, and this was only the beginning.

Furthermore, the Bald Cape Hero's avatar was no secret; Xilian had already obtained it from the Holy Light Society. The Cthulhu Family was also a senior member. In fact, whether it was the Star Alliance or the Star Realm, various organizations were complex, intertwined compositions, and these also constituted the rules of operation.

Many people couldn't understand it and were all studying the metaphor of the Bald Cape Hero. He even suspected that Li Hao himself hadn't realized it, but he had understood it.

Ancient families like the Molafeisi placed great importance on the cultivation of history and culture. In ancient Tianjing culture, that wasn't a bald head, it was a monk, and what he wore on his body wasn't a cape, it was a Buddhist robe.

An ancient story about "Tang Seng"—was this metaphor saying that once Li Hao achieved so-called tribulations, he would obtain "power" and "authority"?

Tang Seng meat is, in essence, impossible to eat.

The Dragon Race, or Li Hao—Xilian knew he had to make a decision. Choose the Dragon Race and kill Li Hao, and he might have a chance; choose Li Hao, and reaching the top was out of the question, but he could continue the family line, or even preserve a spark to wait for the next reincarnation.

It was very hard to choose.

One hour later, Xilian met with Shilada. They also had a long private talk, and Xilian obtained part of the answers he wanted. For Shilada, the more allies the Ozil Empire had, the better; at the very least, maintaining neutrality was acceptable. A great battle between the Ozil Empire and the Dragon Race was likely unavoidable; this was not only to avenge the Warriors who sacrificed for Ozil, but also to avenge the Celestial.

At this moment, Li Hao was originally studying the five Phantom Dragon Pearls. After absorbing the power of the Phantom Dragon Pearls, he understood the way to use this kind of Imperial Artifact. This was a super-grade Imperial Artifact that awakened the potential of an entire race. While seizing the five Dragon Pearls, Humans obtained the Dragon Vein, while the Dragon Vein of the Star Casting Dragon Race was divided away—which meant a portion of the probability of the Star Casting Dragon Race achieving Dragon Transformation was divided away by Humans.

Given the situation of the Dragon Race, they would absolutely not let it go.

This was the same as he had anticipated.

Li Hao knew that unless he verified his guess, all that awaited him was death.

And he had been waiting for a long time...

Finally, the Soul Card emitted an unusual radiance, pulling him back into the Star Realm space, the space where he had first obtained the Soul Card. That cluster of light appeared once more, forming a blurry golden human shape. It was no longer rigid; Li Hao could feel different fluctuations within it.

"Li Hao, why seize the Dragon Pearls and place yourself in a desperate situation?" the golden light shadow asked.

"Blee: To find the true enemy," Li Hao said. This was what he had obtained the first time he was summoned by Blee. "The enemy is the Dragon Race. We finally meet, Blee, or should I say, Headmistress?"

The headmistress of the orphanage, who understood him best and could always grasp information.

"Why do you say that?" the light cluster's tone changed.

Li Hao smiled, "The Dream Weaver sent by Nangong Yuhang back then—let alone the Wu Family, no one in the Solar System at that time could resist them, yet they were all wiped out without a sound. No one but Blee could do it, especially after coming into contact with the Star Realm, I became even more certain of this. Did you underestimate Nangong's determination?"

The human-shaped light cluster gradually took concrete form, slowly turning into the appearance of the Headmistress. At this moment, Li Hao's pupils still contracted. Many, many things were guesses; truly seeing this moment, he still couldn't hide his shock, "Headmistress..."

The Headmistress smiled slightly, "Most of the time, the Headmistress is the Headmistress; she truly exists. It's just that occasionally the consciousness of the Star Realm descends. Besides the Headmistress, there is Wang Laoban, and there are others."

"Why?" Li Hao finally asked this question that had been buried for a very, very long time.

"The Star Realm possesses a collective subconscious. Every period of time, it selects a manager to maintain the order of the Star River and resist the invasion of the Void. The First Era—the Galaxy Emperor era. But entering the late stage, his invincibility and ambition destroyed the balance, thus entering the Second Era—the Dragon Race era. The manager's power no longer belonged to an individual, but was dispersed to the entire Dragon Race in the form of Phantom Dragon Pearls, reaching a new balance. But now it has entered the late stage; in order to prevent the replacement of the Star Realm Manager, the Dragon Race is gradually falling toward the Void. A large number of candidates have died, including Augustus."

This was the true intention of the Star Casting Dragon Alliance. Once discovered by the Dragon Race, they would use various methods to strangle the other party. Mastering the power of the Star Realm meant mastering the Star Alliance. If a new manager could not be selected, they would be the eternal rulers, and the Dragon Race would flourish forever.

"Am I one of the candidates?" Li Hao asked.

The "Headmistress," representing the Star Realm consciousness, nodded, "The Star Casting Dragon Race monitors most places; the Solar System is the hidden location of the Star Realm."

Under the circumstances where civilizations like the Celestial and Sea People were monitored by the Dragon Race, the Solar System became a land outside the Dragon's reach, disguised as a Seed Civilization.

"Nangong Yuhang and Xilian are too?"

"Yes. There are many factors in this process, and you are the closest one. And now, as the Solar System enters the Dragon Race's field of vision, there isn't much time left for Humans. In fact, you had already guessed it, which is why you directly took action against the Dragon Race."

Li Hao just nodded with a calm expression, "Yes, I think this should also be the final test of your appearance, and you have already chosen me."

The core is the Golden Cell that can absorb Faith. The selection of a Star Realm Manager has different needs in different eras. The Galaxy Emperor era needed a powerful ruler to unify the Galaxy; the Dragon Race era needed a balanced ethnic group; and the new era is a fusion of the previous two eras: a weaker ethnic group and a powerful, inclusive ruler.

Decisive in killing, but not cruel. Powerful, yet not dictatorial.

Possessing power without Expansion, walking in the darkness while having a bright vision.

The entire process of power is accompanied by all kinds of tribulations, grievances, and so on. He could have used power to forcibly reverse them, but he didn't; he always maintained his self. Yet when facing enemies, he wouldn't be soft-hearted. During the Kepler war, when it was the best opportunity to leap up and seize power, he silently went back and was still able to enjoy life and maintain his passion.

All of this was a test.

"Li Hao, what do you think is the foundation of the Star River's existence?" the Headmistress asked.

Li Hao was silent for a moment, "Order and balance." "How to achieve it?" the Headmistress smiled slightly.

Li Hao smiled, "Nangong Yuhang and Xilian are still alive, aren't they?"

"Congratulations, Li Hao has passed the final test of the Star Realm Manager and become the Star Realm's Third Era Manager."

After speaking, the light cluster poured into Li Hao's Soul Card, turning into a part of Li Hao's power.

The candidates were not just Li Hao; there were many people on Earth. After thousands of years of selection, in the Heavenly Human World, the Sea Race world, and so on, there were candidates among the lives of the Star River World. It was just that the Spirit required for a manager was too harsh: powerful martial force yet needing to possess a humble and peaceful heart; suffering hardships yet needing to be full of love; cherishing everything around them; needing to be full of benevolence toward life; needing to be optimistic when encountering difficulties; unyielding; and in times of crisis, needing to have a spirit of sacrifice.

In the long passage of time, the first to pass was the Galaxy Emperor. At that time, the Star Realm's selection conditions weren't as difficult as they are now; it mainly needed a hero who could stop the Galaxy War. The second, the Dragon Race, needed to balance the intelligent races of the Star River. And now, the third is the most demanding.

The replacement of a manager is not immediate, but a cycle. There is still a game within this; the Star Casting Dragon Race is constantly extending its own cycle. Finally, in a corner ignored by the universe, a new manager was born.

More than ten days passed in the blink of an eye. The Empress's coronation was postponed. The reason was obviously known to everyone: the Dragon Race publicly criticized the Ozil Empire's actions and declared to the entire Star River that Li Hao was a Void Apostle. The task of the Five Dragons going to the Ozil Empire this time was to destroy Li Hao's conspiracy. He was a new form of Void invasion; his power was all just a disguise, a conspiracy of the Void, and they demanded the Ozil Empire immediately hand over Li Hao.

Believe in the Golden Celestial Body, or believe in the Star Casting Dragon Race?

During this period, Li Hao's Soul Card had undergone tremendous changes. He spent quite a bit of time experiencing his authority as the Star Realm Manager.

"Star Realm Manager" ID: Li Hao

Level: Primary Manager (Unique) Species: Eternal Creature Origin: Earth Age: 20 years old

Innate Ability: Advanced Creation (S) 2980/10000 Advanced Soul Devouring (S) 9999/10000

Ice (S) 2290/10000 Fire (S) 5360/10000 Thunder (S) 9919/10000

Spirit Passive: Intermediate Faith 355560/1000000

Acquired Abilities (4): Orc's Reproductive Ability, Ten Directions Space, Golden Celestial Body, Phantom Dragon Pearl

Storage: Primary Soul Supplement (165), Intermediate Soul Supplement (50), Companion Card (5), Unknown Mission Card (2)

Titles Acquired: Endless Maze Manager, Soul Redeemer (Inactive), Twin Binary Stars Manager.

Every "Manager" has responsibilities that meet the needs of the Star Alliance at the time; the first was unification, the second was maintenance, and for Li Hao, it is to prevent the Dragon Race from becoming a conduit for the Abyss invasion. In fact, the Abyss has already begun, which is why there are more and more fallen saints.

Among humans, he, Xilian, and Nangong Yuhang were the ones left after layers of selection. Back then, when Nangong Yuhang sent a Dream Weaver to attack the kindergarten, it was Blee's power that resolved all the Dream Weavers. Each candidate's path was diverse and different, but Li Hao's path must preserve that light in the darkness.

Or rather, Li Hao, Xilian, and Nangong Yuhang were all contributing factors.

A Manager does not directly possess or control the Star Realm, but possesses many unique abilities, such as entering any mission, understanding the situation of a mission, seeing through others' identities, and so on.

The Star Realm is a system that operates and evolves on its own. Although Li Hao is not the owner, as the only Manager, he has a perspective that transcends everyone else.

Li Hao is in seclusion; he needs to obtain the power of self-preservation as soon as possible to resist the pressure from the Star-Casting Dragon Race. The best method is to obtain a Super God Weapon just like the Galaxy Emperor of that year. This is also a mission, a mission that only a single Manager can involve themselves in.

There is another power that involves the realm of gods: the power of Faith.

The push from Ma Long and Kuta, whether intentional or unintentional, was indeed a blessing. The appearance of countless believers provided Li Hao with the faith and support of the soul's origin, helping Li Hao complete the accumulation of Primary Faith so that he could master the Manager's authority as soon as possible. And once the Manager's authority is mastered, this absorption of faith becomes even more efficient, complementing and assisting each other to form a cycle.

Li Hao himself could fully understand the mutation of the Golden Cell; it is a process of divine cell transformation, an eternal body. It was just extremely slow according to the original progress, but becoming a Manager means any believer can provide him with the power of faith. This is clearly switching from a bicycle to a spaceship.

The power of faith can be called divine power, capable of doubling all innate abilities.

Kuta is truly a lucky star, and Ma Long is truly a one-of-a-kind lantern Ma, and a beacon!

Gradually mastering the power of the Star Realm, maintaining the order of the Star Alliance and the Star Realm, and resisting the Abyss invasion are the duties of the Star Realm Manager. Li Hao has also seen many, many truths that ordinary life cannot touch, which are shocking.

There are countless souls of various races who have accepted Blee's power, and there are many with superb talents, and many who exceed Li Hao. But the vast majority have become lost under the power, such as Theseus. It's just that Li Hao feels that many things depend on luck; fate changes in an instant of carelessness. He is lucky; he has brothers and relatives by his side.

Faith is the greatest power talent in the Star Realm. As faith increases, Li Hao's soul power will enter an unprecedented realm. This is the purest power. Someone like Theseus who swallows indiscriminately will only turn himself into a monster and eventually collapse. That was originally supposed to be prepared for Nangong Yuhang, but in the end, it benefited him.

The mission of the Star Realm Manager is to maintain the balance of the Galaxy and resist the invasion of the Abyss. If the Star Realm represents order and development, then the Abyss is the opposite, representing destruction and ruin.

The Star Realm and the Abyss exist in symbiosis.

In the Star River Era Year X5902, Princess Hermia ascended the throne to become the Empress of the Ozil Empire, knighted Li Hao as the Purple Thorn Prince of the Ozil Empire, established an alliance with the Solar System—Kepler Federation, and severed diplomatic relations with the Star-Casting Dragon Race.

In the same year, the Helavis Empire established an alliance with the Solar System—Kepler Federation and fully supported the development of humanity. The two countries joined forces at the Star Alliance assembly to prevent the Dragon Race from declaring war on humanity. In Star River Era Year X5903, the Seventh Art Federation established the highest-level ambassadorial relationship with the Solar System—Kepler Federation, second only to a strategic alliance. Afterward, the Seventh Art Federation established a strategic alliance with the Ozil Empire.

In Star River Era Year X5904, the long-missing Star Dragon King Ji Aomo launched an attack while Li Hao was on his way to Kepler, but the entire process had long been anticipated by Li Hao. Ji Aomo was not a hero, but a traitor; the truth was also revealed. That body already tainted by the power of the Abyss and its cruel nature were exposed. However, Ji Aomo, who had obtained terrifying power, was killed by Li Hao in an unbelievable manner, causing a sensation in the Star Alliance. The public opinion regarding whether the Dragon Race was colluding with the Abyss was also settled. The condemnation from various countries bought time for humanity and also put the Dragon Race in a passive position.

In Star River Era Year X5907, the Star-Casting Dragon Race used the excuse of a missing spaceship to have the Canglong Fleet, the strongest in the Star Alliance commanded by the twelve Dragon Kings, invade Kepler. Li Hao led the Kepler fleet to intercept, but facing the overwhelming and massive interstellar fleet of the Dragon Race, humanity retreated step by step, falling back to the surface of Kepler Planet. Kepler had entered the countdown to destruction. The Dragon Race launched their final attack. At this moment, the appearance of one hundred and eight Super God Weapon Aura and countless Stellar Disks, along with all the Eternal Crystals of Kepler lighting up, caused the Dragon Race to fall into Li Hao's trap. The near-Earth orbit allowed the combat power of the Super God Weapons and Stellar Disks to be maximized. The battle situation instantly turned in favor of humanity. The ancient tactic of luring the enemy deep and annihilating the invading Star-Casting Dragon Race fleet shook the Star Alliance.

At the same time, the United Fleet of the Silver Heart Commercial Alliance, which had been eager to try, ceased its activities under the interception of the Ozil Empire, the Seventh Art Federation, and the Helavis Empire.

At the beginning of Star River Era Year X5908, Li Hao was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Solar System—Kepler Federation military. He led the fleet to the home planet of the Star-Casting Dragon Race, conquered the Star-Casting Dragon Race, and killed all the Star-Casting Dragon Race members who had undergone Dragon Transformation. The Dragon Race became a vassal race of humanity. After this battle, the rise of humanity became unstoppable. The Star-Casting Dragon Race had all their privileges revoked and were demoted to a third-class civilization, with humanity taking their place.

At the end of Star River Era Year X5908, with the pace of human interstellar exploration, the contradictions between the alliance of humanity, the Ozil Empire, and the Helavis Empire and the Silver Heart Commercial Alliance, the Lalutu Empire, and the Verne Empire became increasingly intense. Verne became the vanguard against humanity. Once war broke out, it would be another destructive interstellar war sweeping the Galaxy. Because the current forbidden technology would cause immeasurable destruction to the Galaxy, under the mediation and deterrence of the Seventh Art, the Strong Colonization Empire, the Mechanical Empire, and other Star Alliance members, both sides each dispatched one thousand generals to decide the ruling power of the Star Alliance.

In this battle, humanity produced hundreds of Dragon Transformation Warriors, including Nine-Headed Dragon Chao Qinglong, Golden Dragon King Maxis, and Thunder Dragon King Basta. In addition, there were new types of soul-evolved warriors such as Giant King Cheng Konghai and Martial God Wuzang. Under Li Hao's leadership, the coalition forces achieved an overwhelming victory of 710 to 290. Li Hao personally displayed the strongest power in the history of the Star River. The top combat power of the Silver Heart Commercial Alliance suffered heavy losses, including the defeat and death of Prince Falandisi and others. A new leader of the Star Alliance was born. Humanity became the rotating chair nation of the Star Alliance in the new century, and Li Hao became the General-in-Chief of the Star Alliance.

In Star River Era Year X5910, Li Hao and A Youyou held a grand Star River wedding. The prestige of the War God resounded throughout the Galaxy. Li Hao's power of faith reached its peak, historically known as the "Apocalypse Emperor".

The Ozil Empire and the Helavis Empire became Li Hao's firm allies, and the Seventh Art Federation also leaned toward Li Hao. The Solar System—Kepler Federation flourished. Of course, Li Hao became the new legend of the Star Alliance, and the Star Alliance added an unwritten rule: the principle of human supremacy.

A new era had begun.

Of course, Li Hao did not spend too much energy on managing Star Alliance affairs; his focus was mainly on controlling the Star Realm, which was equivalent to holding the throat of all civilization development. As for the Star Alliance, it was left to A Youyou, Ma Long, Principal Long, and others, as well as Annie. Because of Annie, the Mechanical Empire maintained a neutral position at critical moments. This was also a major factor in why the Silver Heart Commercial Alliance did not dare to launch a Galaxy War. After all, war is about consumption; without the powerful productivity of the Mechanical Empire, the Silver Heart had no confidence. This bought precious time for Li Hao and humanity. Of course, by now, the overall situation was set.

The effect of Li Hao using the Dragon Race to kill the chicken to warn the monkey had been fully demonstrated. In the end, without a full-scale Galaxy War, the transition was completed, and the conduit for the Abyss invasion was cut off.

Kepler has now become the hottest new center of the Star Alliance. Countless resources are pouring into Kepler, and humanity has changed from the lowest level to the highest-class citizens of the Star Alliance. Countless exploration fleets are pouring into all parts of the Star River.

The Apocalypse Sacred Song is also the number one popular sacred song at present. It is said that anyone can obtain the power of Dragon Transformation in the Apocalypse Sacred Song, breaking the monopoly of Dragon Transformation that belonged exclusively to the Star-Casting Dragon Race, attracting countless Anthem Warriors. According to the new regulations of the Star Alliance and the Star Realm, rulers and nobles of major civilizations are required to go to the Apocalypse Sacred Song to study and obtain recognition.

In a remote tavern in a prosperous Space City in the Galaxy, two uninvited guests arrived.

A man and a woman.

"Have you still not given up?" The man did not look at the woman, just drank his inferior alcohol and couldn't help but frown. In such a place, of course, there would be no expensive luxury goods from humans.

"Give up? Then the meaning of my existence would be gone. Don't you dream either; do you think Hermia will like you?" The woman still had a cold expression. "Isn't it funny? The consciousness of the Star Realm is also so stupid that it would make the same mistake." The man was silent for a while and drank the inferior alcohol in one gulp. The spicy sensation burned his nose, just like life. Only they, who knew Li Hao inside and out and also possessed Blee's power, could guess the ending. At one point, he felt that Li Hao would kill him, but... he didn't.

From the Apocalypse to the Judgment Sacred Song, and then to the Masa Planet incident, it was clear that Li Hao had already discovered that Blee came from the Star Realm. Various forms of power were almost exactly the same as the Star Realm training, and various signs, combined with the information obtained from the Celestial, inferred that Blee's mystification was just a test to find a successor for the Manager. Since they both could judge this, how could Li Hao not judge it?

It's just that they never found the opportunity, and even thought they would have to wait until their power reached a certain level before it would appear, so they kept trying their best to improve, never thinking of taking the initiative, let alone thinking there would be a way to accelerate the recognition of the Star Realm.

Li Hao somehow inferred that the Dragon Race was the target to be resolved by the Star Realm, so the battle of the Five Dragons was the key opportunity to turn everything around, which also allowed him to finally stand out. With Li Hao's normal caution, how could he take such a huge risk to seize the Dragon Pearl and completely offend the Dragon Race?

Did he not know that even Ozil could not risk going to war with the Dragon Race to protect him? And would it not drag all of humanity into the Abyss?

Clearly, Li Hao had insight into Blee's purpose. The only thing he needed to do was the final kick, create sufficient conditions, obtain the Manager's authority in advance, and become the true controller, rather than a "Puppet".

No one else has such guts; deep down, he is the real madman.

"You guys can't beat him; his momentum is already formed." The man said lightly; he had long since given up.

"Heh, do you think he is merciful by not killing you now? It's just a need for balance. Once he completely understands the Star Realm, he will definitely not let us go. As long as I am alive, the fighting will not stop. The Galaxy Emperor is dead, the Dragon Race is finished, and he will also have a day of being rotated out, not to mention there is still the Abyss." The woman said lightly.

She had originally pinned her hopes on the Galaxy War, but it ultimately did not start.

"Don't enter the Star Realm again. Good luck; I hope I can still have a drink with you this time next year." The man smiled bitterly.

The woman glanced at the man, "We are also immortal!"

She drank the inferior alcohol and left the tavern. For a moment, all the men's gazes followed her alluring back. From beginning to end, he was the one who refused to admit defeat. There was still time. The Galaxy Emperor and the Dragon Race could not control the Star Realm, and neither could Li Hao, so the opportunity still existed. If it weren't for the fact that this body's conditions and background were too good, he would have replaced it long ago.

Damn it.

The Apocalypse Tower on Kepler, a gift from the Mechanical Race to the new General-in-Chief of the Star Alliance. From here, one can overlook the beautiful Kepler main city, Romero City, which was named to commemorate Li Hao's comrade-in-arms, Romero. Humanity achieved incredible victories in successive wars. The prestige of the "Descendants of the Galaxy Ancient Gods" spread throughout the Star River. The true interstellar great voyage belonging to humanity began. Under the leadership of many divine generals such as Maxis, Wuzang, and Basta, humanity is active in various star regions and is gradually occupying a dominant position. The interstellar dream has opened up routes for every human.

Li Hao watched the stars all over the sky alone, clear and quiet.

Footsteps came from behind, and a person walked over slowly. He was thin but stood straight, with two small mustaches and eyes full of light. He was the one who truly judged Blee's intentions: Apocalypse Kevin, the current Chief of Staff of the Human Expeditionary Army.

"Second Brother, there are alien rebel forces appearing in several star regions..."

(Dear family, *Mecha Storm* has come to an end. Thank you all for your company once again. The subsequent chronicles could actually be expanded and continued, but I feel it is better to end it this way. If there are any characters or plot points I missed, please leave a comment, and I will reply to each one individually.

I plan to rest for a week first; my old bones are about to fall apart during this time. I need to finish reading a few books on my bookshelf, and then I will begin preparations for my new book, which will likely take a few months.

Once again, heartfelt thanks~!

Finally, I wish: all the brothers and sisters taking the college entrance exam get into their dream universities!