The Star-Sky Humans, honored as one of the Four Supreme Life Races of the cosmos, rule over a territory whose powers are relatively complex, mainly divided between ancient kingdoms and apex institutions—there are a total of one hundred and seven ancient kingdoms that govern most of the territory and maintain basic order. The apex institutions, on the other hand, have specialized and straightforward responsibilities: though they excel only in specific fields, their highest combat strength can rival that of the massive ancient kingdoms.
Simply put,
The Human Supreme Hall stands above all, holding ultimate authority.
The ancient kingdoms of Humanity act as the delegated administrators of Star-Sky territory.
As for the apex institutions, they bear no governance duties; their sole purpose is perfection in their respective domains—such as overseeing the implementation of the Supreme Law of Human Territory, optimizing life genes, and even managing the storage of wealth and resources.
Beyond that,
Apex institutions are tasked with maintaining stability and expanding their specialized fields, so they impose strict requirements and a series of entry restrictions. Only the truly exceptional can join; even then, gaining access to the core is exceedingly difficult. In reality, apex institutions are not suited for ordinary cultivators.
For most people, serving an ancient kingdom is the optimal choice.
But—
Andrew Han’s circumstances are especially unique.
He hesitates, he ponders. As a genuine new-generation Eternal King, once he reaches Void Rift Tier and later Cosmos Union, his cultivation resource needs will surely skyrocket: “The Archaic Hall stands above the entire territory—how could they make an exception for a single person?”
He knows this well in his heart.
The Spark-Heritage Zone of Archaic Hall would never create a precedent just for him.
Whenever a precedent is set too easily, future troubles are inevitable. After Void Rift Tier graduation, unconditional comprehensive resource support will no longer be available—even for a new-generation Eternal King, there are no exceptions.
Unless it’s a Heaven-Venerable in person!
If a Heaven-Venerable is born, a supreme existence for all time... then perhaps all Three Great Halls would grant priority.
“Hmm.”
Andrew Han blinks twice, quietly shakes his head. At this moment, his mind is split in two—while he ponders, he is also standing in the Awakening Vault, surrounded by countless wondrous treasures, with the Stellar Palace-tier Primeval Rosa Xitugus of the Quibeasts at his side.
Rosa Xitugus’s body is pink, shaped like a giant beast, and to Andrew, utterly lacking in appeal.
Yet the Awakening Vault, dazzling and filled with treasures radiating every kind of light, still fails to capture his attention.
Whoosh, whoosh—
Cosmic wonders resembling near-tangible hurricanes flashed with streams of dazzling light.
Buzz, buzz—
There were also cosmic wonders as heavy as bedrock, radiating an aura capable of suppressing space and time.
“Hmm.”
Andrew Han glanced around unhurriedly, showing little interest. The Quibeasts’ treasures—Humans possessed them as well, and in abundance.
Today’s Human Race is powerful and flourishing in every respect.
Cosmic wonders, resources, precious treasures—if he wished to join an ancient kingdom or apex institution, he would never lack for them.
“No matter how I analyze it,”
“…Staying in the Cosmos Ancient Kingdom isn’t my optimal choice.” Andrew’s thoughts drifted, already planning his future cultivation path and goals; as for the Quibeast core valley before him, it was merely a short-lived scene along the way.
After a moment’s thought,
He began to realize: to become a cosmic powerhouse quickly, joining a Human apex institution was the best path.
“Come to think of it,”
“Apex institutions have their own types.” Andrew Han strolled through the Awakening Vault, his deep gaze settling on a trio of nail-shaped, apricot-yellow cosmic wonders: “Just like these categorized cosmic wonders. Of all the apex institutions, I think only the Law-Enforcement Pavilion and the Human Development Bank suit me.”
The rest of the apex institutions are not worth discussing.
That day, when the sky went dark and the vast Solar System became empty and desolate, the Cosmos Ancient King came and left. The Star King of Yarlowe and the other apex institution leaders departed as well—ultimately, only Don Yuenliang and the green-eared woman Lynn Jinn were willing to devote time and energy, staying in the Solar System to look after things.
In times of hardship, one learns who truly cares; Andrew Han did not complain.
It’s just that…
He simply developed a preference in his heart.
Cosmic Eternal Don Yuenliang belongs to the Law-Enforcement Pavilion.