Awakened Beasts Race: A third-rate life race, became a Human vassal 570,000 epochs ago.
Core of the Awakened Beasts: A vast valley expanded by time-space, appearing neither large nor small, but in reality containing broad worlds and overlapping dimensions. Towering mountains of unknown height encircle the valley, while above, dazzling star-mist blankets everything in unison.
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At this moment, the Neon Avenue bridging the outer mountains and the valley interior remained open.
In this scene, a slender, dignified figure of immeasurable authority slowly rose to his feet.
It was none other than Lu Yang, path-protector of Archaic Hall.
“Interesting.”
Lu Yang spoke in a deep voice.
He watched over the new-generation Eternal King Andrew Han from afar at all times—this was the sacred duty of a path-protector. After all, what does an Eternal King represent? They are Humanity’s supreme battle-power reserve; the more and stronger Eternal Kings there are, the greater Humanity’s future strength. This touches on the most vital foundation—Archaic Hall will never, ever allow an Eternal King to fall midway!
Thus, he had witnessed every moment of this incident from beginning to end, memorizing it all. How could he not be angry? The usually gentle Lu Yang now wore a cold expression.
When Andrew Han rose to his full height,
When Andrew Han displayed his complete, flawless might, directly confronting the great elder Xiturok,
“Quibeasts!!”
Suddenly, Lu Yang roared in fury.
His mighty voice resounded, echoing through heaven and earth.
One by one, the oldest Quibeast beings awoke, instantly perceiving everything. Regardless of rank, seniority, or authority, they far surpassed the great elder Xiturok: “This incident is not what we wished for. We will certainly give Your Excellency a proper explanation. We beg Your Excellency Lu Yang to calm your anger.”
Just how powerful is the Human Race?
Perhaps no lifeform truly knows; even the Destiny Lords of the Shenro Race regard them with deep apprehension.
The destruction of the second-rate Yu-Luo Race was merely a warning from the past.
Most terrifying of all, before Humanity, there had never been a third Supreme Race! In other words, Humanity’s rise to power forced even the ancient Shenro and Nether Clans to publicly acknowledge their strength.
“Star-Sky Humans above all.”
“Eternal, supreme, please forgive our sins.” In the deepest part of the core valley, the oldest Quibeast gate opened its eyes, hoping to quell path-protector Lu Yang’s fury.
To toy with an Eternal King means little to the Quibeasts; as a third-rate life race, they do not fear a new-generation Eternal King.
But...
Now, when Andrew Han walks outside, he represents Archaic Hall! He represents the entire Human Race!
“This farce can end now.”
Lu Yang flicked his finger indifferently: “Open the permissions at once. I will personally escort Andrew Han out.”
Immediately after.
The core valley fell into a deathly silence.
No immediate reply came; they were likely debating among themselves. After a moment’s hesitation and careful weighing, they could only grit their teeth and respond from afar: “This is acceptable. We will open the defense mechanisms at once.”
Right after that.
Another ancient Quibeast bowed its head: “Your Excellency Lu Yang’s entry into the core valley is our honor. However, we ask Your Excellency to temporarily withdraw your Starfire Law, lest it cause accidental harm. After all, the power of your law could instantly destroy our race’s core...”
“Insolence!”
Eyes blazing with fury, Lu Yang stepped forward, surrounded by a magnificent flow of starlight and flames.
If the Human Race were not so dominant, would things be as they are today?
Moreover—
This place belongs to Human Territory!
The Awakened Beasts’ lands are a grant from the Human Race!
“Without my law—”
“Wouldn’t I be at your mercy?”
Rage surged in Lu Yang’s eyes; his expression grew darker than ever: “We Humans granted you this region for rest and recuperation—an immense favor. As a vassal life race, what have you contributed? Nothing but a name, yet you receive shelter. We do not exploit our vassals like the Light Clan, nor do we squeeze them like the Nether Clan, nor bind and control them like the Shenro Clan...
Boom!
He took another step forward!
His ascendant starlight and flames stirred the cosmos in response. Lu Yang strode atop the stars, holding flames in his hand: “We Humans uphold respect and friendly cooperation, but that does not mean we must accommodate you. Why should I compromise with you? Listen well—We Humans are the masters here! You who do not understand the rules!!”
“Calm yourself, please—calm yourself.”
The ancient Quibeasts were terrified, replying in trembling voices and revealing their tiny forms.
Across the endless starry sky, the relationship between master races and vassal life races is usually absolute and strict—unconditional obedience, harsher even than master and slave.
Without the protection of a master race, a vassal life race’s survival is uncertain.
The master race may be unconcerned.
But the vassal life race has no right to act as it pleases.