When Andrew Han returned to the Law-Enforcement Pavilion, everyone saw the formal Star Prison warrants with their own eyes and were left utterly stunned—dumbfounded, their minds blank, trembling as they quietly asked Andrew what happened. Hearing a brief outline, each person found themselves speechless.
Including Denise.
This endlessly mutable Strange Darling.
"Denise, don't be so surprised."
Andrew, clad in his green robe, looked at Denise and smiled, patting her left shoulder: "You'll be in charge of this. Try to investigate all these temporarily imprisoned governors within half a star-year. Every procedure, written document, and inspector warrant will be provided—rest assured and proceed with your search."
Upon hearing this.
The Pavilion staff turned in shock and envy to look at Denise.
How could they not envy her? Inspector Envoy Andrew Han valued Denise so highly, entrusting her with such a critical task. Most importantly, Andrew had just stripped more than twenty sector governors of their immense power, proving his strength and fearlessness against their pressure. Naturally, the staff would rather follow such a leader.
"This..."
Yet Denise's face showed hesitation.
"What's wrong?" Andrew smiled and asked, "Is there a problem?"
"Actually..." Denise seemed to have some difficulty voicing her concerns, lowering her head and whispering, "This is such an important matter—I'm afraid I can't handle it."
Andrew looked at her with concern. "Why do you think you can't? If there's any difficulty, tell me now."
"It's nothing."
Denise took a deep breath and quickly accepted the various search warrants Andrew handed her, no longer refusing the responsibility.
After Andrew left,
The rest of the staff crowded around her, their faces bright with enthusiasm. Their attitudes had changed dramatically compared to before; previously, Denise was just a quiet, unremarkable member, but now, thanks to Andrew's trust, her status had transformed in an instant.
"Sister Denise, take me with you—let me fly alongside you!"
"We're going to investigate those untouchable governors. Just thinking about it is thrilling—it hasn't happened in years!"
Excited and exhilarated, everyone surrounded Denise.
"Alright, alright, let's all investigate together." Denise smiled brightly; she knew such merit couldn't be monopolized by one person.
...
In the independent central space of the Pavilion's circular building, Andrew stood with his hands behind his back, quietly watching as Denise finished preparing and immediately set out with the team to investigate the first governor.
"Efficient."
Andrew smiled, nodded lightly, and casually conjured a sofa to sit down.
He hoped he was just overthinking things.
Otherwise... a Strange Darling with infinitely mutable abilities is truly something to be wary of. A Life-Synthesis Strange Darling is equivalent to the deepest traits of the gene-path or the Consciousness Nodes of the Soul-Will Path.
"By the way."
Andrew lightly tapped his waist, waking Bailey, and asked softly, "Is the Life-Synthesis data organized yet?"
"It's been organized for a while now." Bailey packaged the information, obediently waiting for Andrew to review it, then, in a rare show of flattery, sidled up: "Master, Master, how about we buy two or three more Intelligent Cores?"
Andrew: "Didn't I already give you two?"
Bailey replied bashfully, "(￣▽￣)σ, who ever dislikes having more?"
Oh!
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Accidentally revealing the truth... Bailey hurried to correct itself, declaring righteously, "Master, your demands are getting higher and higher. I can't handle it alone—I need help with the computation load."
"Oh."
Andrew nodded.
Bailey also nodded its little head enthusiastically.
Without paying it much mind, Andrew lowered his head to scroll through various messages on his communicator. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught Bailey's pitiful little gaze and couldn't help but shake his head and laugh: "Go pick them yourself—two at most."
"Master, you are mighty! Endless life to you!"
Bailey raised its little paw, utterly carefree and delighted.
Andrew paid little attention to Bailey's request. After browsing his communicator for a while, he closed his eyes to meditate on his Soul True-Form—a gold-red, crystal-diamond-like vortex carrying his realm power and Tenacity Origin Talent.
After reaching the Void Rift Tier, the Soul True-Form completely replaces the soul-space, encompassing everything.
This so-called True-Form is equivalent to an Origin Mystic Palace, only more profound—symbolizing the soul's essence.
Buzzing quietly, the crystal-diamond-like Soul True-Form slowly spun, shining brilliantly as it hovered at Andrew's brow. Upon reaching the Cosmos Union Tier, the Soul True-Form would gradually melt and fuse into his body and mind.
"My soul's Cosmos Union breakthrough should be close." Andrew sat on the soft sofa, pondering silently: "For an Eternal King, realm advancement is a natural elevation, not something to chase forcibly—one must simply seize the perfect opportunity."
"Cultivation resources are, of course, indispensable."
"By consuming vast resources, I can slowly temper my Void Rift-tier Soul True-Form. When the time is right, the opportunity will reveal itself."
Life's evolution is never about breaking through—it's a smooth, flowing elevation.
So, Andrew himself couldn't be sure when he would reach the Cosmos Union Tier. Maybe tomorrow, maybe next year. His sense of time had shifted from Earth years to star-years, and might eventually turn to epochs. Lifespan stretches endlessly—it's a natural change.
All around was quiet.
Only the gold-red crystal diamond at Andrew's brow radiated an aura of flawless, perfect mystery.
After reaching the Void Rift Tier, the soul can exist independently from the body... One can survive without a body... Soul fragments can split into millions—though Andrew hadn't tried any of this yet.
"No rush for the Cosmos Union Tier."
"First, I'll temper myself gradually with cultivation resources."
Andrew adjusted his posture, half reclining on the sofa, surrounded by a swirling mass of cultivation resources.
Some Zhenyu Simu was refined into powder, some soul-hardening He'an Grass was liquefied—each resource, once refined, would entwine with the gold-red crystal diamond, occasionally providing subtle benefits.
Every resource Andrew used was precious and rare, seemingly reserved for Kings alone—no amount of currency could buy them.
"What a pity," Andrew sighed inwardly, "Soul cultivation resources have nothing to do with martial arts and can't be used for Stellar Palace-tier techniques. Soul development can progress naturally, but the future of my martial arts seems uncertain. I possess seven profound arts, just beginning to fuse them."
He had thought that by fusing profound arts, he would create a brand-new ultimate trait, and by continuing to develop it, he could reach the path to the seat of Heavenly Sovereign.
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But—
After passing the ninth level of the Fire Mountain, Andrew realized that fusing profound arts was only one of many conditions for becoming a Heavenly Sovereign. The primary requirement is being a composite cultivator, and the second is reaching the Cosmos Union Tier.
"First, my soul must ascend to the Cosmos Union Tier. Then, I'll return to the Fire Mountain in the Fire District and see if martial arts still hold hope for becoming a Human Heavenly Sovereign." In truth, Andrew no longer yearned so strongly for that title—it was too elusive, too mysterious.
Even the Eternal King’s path can be traced—remolding talent and forming an Origin Talent.
But the path to Heavenly Sovereign is obscure and nameless—no one can explain it clearly. Even Master Xu of the Ancient Star Gate only half understands.
"One must learn contentment."
Andrew calmed his mind and continued to comprehend his Void Rift-tier soul: "Soul will rarely needs secret techniques—every movement is naturally complete. What truly determines the strength of an Eternal King is the development of their Origin Talent."
Tenacity Origin Talent is unprecedented—he must explore it alone.
After his journeys among the Beastkin and the Light Clan, the terror of Tenacity Talent gradually revealed itself. Andrew’s task is to maximize his unique advantages—whoever pushes the unique edge of their Origin Talent to the extreme is the strongest King.
As for secret technique cultivation...
For example, Andrew had painstakingly trained in the art of shifting, but before reaching the highest level, no matter how proficient he became, it could never match the Speed Origin Talent of Ascension Palace of the Light Clan Kings. Moreover, practicing Nullification is the greatest challenge—Eternal Kings are flawless in every aspect, making secret techniques ineffective and unable to deliver their intended results.
"Tenacity Talent."
Andrew exhaled softly, immersing himself completely in contemplation.
Near-immortality, tremendous recovery, reduction of sustained damage—all these are ultimately features of immunity to negative effects.
Ch-ch, ch-ch, ch-ch.
The gold-red crystal diamond spun, resonating with mysterious laws, absorbing cultivation resources and releasing wisps of fragrance.
If a Starlight-tier lifeform were present, just smelling the fragrance would send their cultivation soaring: "Finch Huang should be arriving soon. The child is only third-stage Starlight-tier, still too weak—I'll first help her reach fifth-stage... As for the breakthrough, no one can help; whether she attains Stellar Palace-tier depends on Finch herself."
——
In the boundless dark starry sky, at the border of Yarlowe Sector and Mory Sector, a completely emerald-green Subspace Flyer was traversing through space.
Inside the dining hall.
Ding.
Finch Huang, with her delicate features, stood before the food dispenser and tapped it a few times. The machine chimed, indicating a high-grade Starlight-tier meal was ready. A tray slid out, holding fragrant juice and a plate of energy-rich delicacies. "Looks pretty good!" she said.
Happily picking up her tray, Finch Huang found a seat at random.
This flyer was traveling from Yarlowe Sector to Mory Sector; each seat could sell for an astronomical price. All her savings over the years were only enough for a tenth of the ticket. If not for her master Andrew Han’s help, Finch Huang wouldn’t have been able to afford even a regular ticket.
"Sigh."
Finch Huang bowed her head, frowning and pondering: "Sister Qian went to the Ancient Hall, Uncle Han Wenzhi and the others are busy with company affairs. Traveling the stars alone is so lonely... I heard Master is stationed in Mory Sector, but I don’t know his position... Is the Grand Epoch Sect Zone really suitable for rebuilding Green Mountain Sect?"
Her thoughts drifted, and she stared vacantly—this was the first time in her life she’d ever traveled so far across the stars.