Chapter 519

Several months later.

The Ophiuchus Civilization.

Within the Ophiuchus Civilization, the dominant species is the "Serpent People," a human subspecies with scales covering their bodies and faces.

On this day.

Two Serpent People elites stood respectfully outside a wormhole.

"Big Brother…"

A voluptuous female serpent-being flicked her tongue: "Our Ophiuchus Civilization is at least a satellite of a Star Civilization—we're both Neutron Star-level experts. Do we really need to bow this low for a High Citizen?"

She was still deeply curious about the VIP who was about to arrive.

She also suspected her brother's excessive flattery and wanted to probe the situation.

"If this were just an ordinary citizen, it wouldn't be necessary."

The black-scaled serpent-man shook his head: "But what if he's a Law Lord?"

"What? A Law Lord?"

The voluptuous serpent-woman instinctively covered her lips: "Such a towering figure is truly a VIP to our low- and mid-tier civilizations… Wait, those star systems the Star Civilization bought earlier…"

"Correct. They've been designated as this Great One's territory."

The black-scaled serpent-man said: "This time, the Great One has come to inspect his domain and will receive all Qiangzhe above the Star Lord level within it…"

As the two spoke, the wormhole suddenly shifted.

A staggering spatial disturbance erupted—a black speck emerged from the wormhole, growing larger and larger!

Eventually, it became a small planet.

"A planetary fortress ship?"

The serpent-woman gasped: "This Great One truly has immense wealth…"

This flying planet was purchased by Fang Xing, and didn't cost many Source Coins.

Moreover, it can serve as a Star Core, continuously attracting rock, soil, and capturing other meteorites or asteroids, expanding its volume a thousandfold or more—once deployed, it becomes a main star, perfect as the 'capital' of these territories!

Fang Xing wouldn't recognize Li Ying or the others, but he still needed to meet the administrators of his domain.

And though these ten star systems offered little in resources, he still found them somewhat useful.

"The greatest duty of a Star Civilization Qiangzhe is to obey conscription during wartime… Given the current war intensity, I'll likely be called once every hundred years."

"Also, there are special missions issued regularly for Law Lord-level Qiangzhe —voluntarily accepted, with extremely generous rewards…"

Aside from buying the ship, Fang Xing spent most of his time immersed in the Grand Void Universe. As he sank into contemplation, a middle-aged projection appeared: "Lord, we've passed through the wormhole and arrived at the Ophiuchus Civilization's 'An Yena Star.' Two Serpent People elites are here to greet you."

"Zhang Chu, are you accustomed to your new body?"

Fang Xing snapped out of his thoughts and spoke.

Zhang Chu was the name of the first chancellor of Shengjia University.

After acquiring his domain, Fang Xing's greatest advantage was the ability to forge countless identity documents.

Of course, for a Qiangzhe like him, even openly declaring that his inner realm's inhabitants were his own wouldn't matter—the Star Civilization would gladly accept them and grant citizenship.

Still, he felt it ideal to use his domain as a window for those from the Solar System to encounter this new world.

"Excellent. An unprecedented sensation…"

Zhang Chu smiled in reply. His mecha was too large, so Fang Xing had no intention to waste True Self Principle energy manifesting an outdated one.

Instead, he manifested only the original chancellor's soul-light, brought him into the real universe, and temporarily merged him with the planetary fortress as its AI.

Once they arrived, Zhang Chu could study advanced technology and build himself a new mecha to his liking.

This would cost far less.

"Good. Prepare to park in space, then send Liu Wei and Nangong Xue to receive them…"

Fang Xing nodded.

On the bridge of the planetary fortress.

"So this is the real world? Even an ordinary Qiangzhe here has Level 12 power—enough to tear apart Outer Demons with bare hands."

Nangong Xue, wearing glasses and braided hair, looked plain and rustic as she stared at the two approaching Serpent People elites.

Liu Wei rolled his eyes at Nangong Xue and stepped forward: "The Lord is waiting for you…"

"Please lead the way."

The black-scaled serpent-man was extremely courteous: "I am Hei Yuan of the Serpent People, and this is my sister—Qing Lin."

"Hmph!"

Nangong Xue snorted, eyeing Qing Lin's slender figure and armor that barely covered anything, guessing the Serpent People's subtle intentions—she seethed inwardly.

Hei Yuan noticed too, but pretended not to see.

After flying a distance, they arrived at a metallic hall.

He looked at Fang Xing seated on the main throne and bowed deeply: "Hei Yuan, Qing Lin… pay homage to Lord Fang Xing."

"Heh, the Ophiuchus Civilization is my Star Civilization's vassal, and you're my neighbors… We must watch over each other in the future."

Fang Xing appeared very amiable.

"We dare not!" Hei Yuan and Qing Lin exchanged glances, both relieved—the Great One's demeanor was gentle.

Otherwise, if their neighbor were someone like Xue Yuan Mountain Lord—unpredictable and bloodthirsty—they'd be in agony.

Fang Xing casually waved his hand, and a woman immediately approached with a tray holding drinks and cups.

The woman was Gu Yun.

This time, after acquiring vast territories, Fang Xing fulfilled his earlier promise and fully manifested his friends and family from Blue Star.

For the True Self Principle, this was no burden at all.

"Thank you, Lord."

Hei Yuan accepted the cup and hurriedly thanked him: "Also, regarding your earlier order, I've relayed it fully. A total of 23, 29 Star Lord-level cultivators are awaiting your audience on Tianbai Star…"

Fang Xing internally muttered:

'I have ten star systems, tens of thousands of inhabited planets—so on average, each planet produces only two or three Star Lords?'

'This success rate is ridiculous…'

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'Oh, there are exceptions like Daxia Star—thanks to high-tier legacies, they've produced a few more…'

'So even though Star Lords live long, reaching that level is still incredibly hard.'

…

Tianbai Star.

A lifeless planet, barren and devoid of oxygen.

But for Star Lords who had already opened their inner star palaces, this meant nothing.

At this moment, in a basin formed by a massive meteor impact, a crowd had gathered.

Most had humanoid forms, but their appearances varied greatly.

Some bore animal ears; others had scales covering their skin.

Many resembled Li Ying and Lin Qianzhu.

'Hmm, most are Satellite or Planetary level—fewer still. So my cultivation level still makes me a strong one among this Lord's subordinates.'

Li Ying scanned the crowd, chatting idly with Xiao Hui hidden within Yuanzhong Divine Palace.

'You're a useless waste, but you've got some luck.'

Since Li Ying's "dissociative identity disorder" vanished, Xiao Hui had long since given up—even going silent for extended periods, as if in self-imposed isolation.

But recently, things had shifted, and he was willing to speak to Li Ying again: 'Your talent is pathetic, yet your luck… I don't even know how to describe it. Back then, you split off a genius personality who inherited Yuanzhong Divine Palace—if not, you'd have aged to death without ever breaking through to Star Lord!'

Inside the divine palace, Xiao Hui sat on a plush chair, kicking his little feet as he complained: 'Then you swore revenge for the Gray Robe Marquis—but Xue Yuan Mountain Lord is dead… Hah! That bastard—I knew it! Someone who acts so recklessly will always get crushed when they meet a kind Qiangzhe! Too bad I had to wait so long…'

'Yes, Xue Yuan Mountain Lord is dead. You can rest easy now, Xiao Hui.'

Li Ying nodded vigorously, never mentioning reviving the Gray Robe Marquis—he had no such ability!

And he could imagine he never would.

'But… I heard the one who killed Xue Yuan Mountain Lord is our new Lord.'

Li Ying's expression grew complex at the mention of this Lord.

The Lord had fulfilled his impossible revenge—he naturally felt grateful.

But Daxia Star had just entered the cosmos and become someone else's fiefdom overnight. As a native, he couldn't feel comfortable.

'Hmph! He's a true Law Lord, a High Citizen of a peak civilization!'

Xiao Hui sneered: 'Serving under him is your honor… Such luck is beyond what Neutron Star-level Qiangzhe could ever beg for!'

'Back then, if my master had chosen to follow a Law Lord, perhaps he wouldn't have perished.'

'Sigh… Actually, Yuanzhong Divine Palace should've gone to Lord Fang Xing, not you.'

Xiao Hui's interest waned, but a sly grin crept onto his lips: 'Still… Yuanzhong Divine Palace is a priceless treasure. Do you think a Law Lord could detect it?'

'What? Why didn't you warn me sooner?'

Li Ying jumped, suddenly wanting to bolt.

'Heh… Even if I'd warned you, you couldn't escape!' Xiao Hui chuckled coldly: 'Law Lords are equipped with top-tier detection systems. Every move we make is likely being watched. If you run now, you'll stand out even more… Besides, I've long wanted to kill you and find a new master! You're just realizing this now?'

Li Ying's face twitched: 'Xiao Hui… Grandmaster Hui… I always thought we were friends.'

'It's too late for that.'

Xiao Hui shook his head.

At that moment, all the Star Lord-level experts looked up—seeing a planet, its rear engines blazing with brilliant flames, arriving near Tianbai Star.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Several figures flew over; one, though appearing extremely young, suddenly unleashed a terrifying source-force ripple, causing all the powerful figures present to collapse to their knees, unable to bear it.

"Is this… a Law Lord?"

Li Ying felt an overwhelming pressure and knelt down reluctantly.

He glanced beside him and saw Lin Qianzhu, who had just realized Great Xia was stronger than him, also kneeling—a thread of despair rose in his heart…

(End of Chapter)