Bang!
Blinding white light surged to its peak, engulfing the entire Primeval-Gate Famous Masters Pavilion. Wade Wu II and the Primeval Ten fully departed the Archaic Hall.
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Vast starry sky, Human Territory, Cosmic Ancient Kingdoms.
The distinction between Ancient Kingdoms and Empires is a well-worn topic. Cosmic Ancient Kingdoms are one of the key components of Human Territory, spanning vast reaches of the starry sky and ruling countless Empires.
Simply put.
An Ancient Kingdom is the highest collective entity of the starry sky's Human Race.
Of course, even Ancient Kingdoms must unconditionally follow the Hall's decrees... This is a fusion of near-centralized authority and local autonomy—a structure far too complex to summarize in a single phrase.
"The Archaic Hall..."
Upon that thirty-thousand-light-year star-river, the towering figure of the Ancient King of the Cosmos stood, surrounded by twisted spacetime.
Ancient King of the Cosmos...
Ruler of the entire Ancient Kingdom...
He opened eyes that could encompass all things: "Has the Hall's Primeval delegation arrived?"
"Reporting to the Ancient King," came a voice beside him, respectful to the extreme. "The Primeval Ten from the Archaic Hall's Spark-Heritage Zone have officially arrived at the frontier and are being personally received by the Yarlowe Star-King."
The Yarlowe Star-King—his origins shrouded in mystery—is rumored to be a member of the Ancient Kingdom's royal family.
According to the sector-feoffing system, the Yarlowe Star-King is also the highest administrative official of the Yarlowe Sector, with strength and cultivation surpassing even the Cosmic Eternal Realm.
Thus, no one dares to investigate the Yarlowe Star-King lightly.
Except for the Ancient King.
Almost no one knows the true identity of the Yarlowe Star-King.
"He actually... showed up in person." A faint, nearly imperceptible look of shame flickered in the Ancient King's eyes. "It seems the Yarlowe Star-King is taking this Primeval duel against the Hu-Gu Race very seriously. The Light Clan Incident left him in despair for countless ages."
He fell silent for a moment.
The Ancient King's red eyes glimmered with divine light, lost in thought.
Beside him.
The respectful voice sounded again: "Reporting to the Ancient King."
"In addition—"
All registered battle teams at the Yarlowe Frontier have fully assembled and stand ready. The Yarlowe Sector has officially entered Level-Two Alert; relevant orders have been issued, and all Void Rift-tier and above lifeforms are to await further deployment near the frontier. The kingdom's Cosmic Eternal Realm experts have gathered at the spacetime transmission channel entrance—everyone can mobilize within two instants...
This is the most basic response protocol.
Better safe than sorry. The Cosmic Ancient Kingdom is shouldering full responsibility for this Primeval Life-and-Death War; not a single oversight or security loophole can be tolerated. Every possible accident must be prevented.
Hearing this.
The Ancient King's somber expression eased slightly.
"The Hu-Gu Race poses no real threat."
"The real danger is the Light Clan—the Star-Sky Light Clan, ranked among the Four Great Life Races!" Suddenly, a killing intent surged from the Ancient King, his terrifying aura sweeping across the heavens and wastelands, shattering the thirty-thousand-light-year star-river into fragments.
The star-river broke apart.
Spacetime twisted and warped.
Only the Ancient King's eyes, wreathed in killing intent, gazed into the deepest reaches of the starry sky.
The Hu-Gu Race is a third-rate life race. Even though the Cosmic Ancient Kingdom is currently in a state of severe weakness, if it commits fully, it can still handle a Hu-Gu Race...
Not to mention, the Archaic Hall is constantly watching.
Therefore—
From the Ancient King's perspective and level, the threat of the Hu-Gu Race is simply beneath notice.
But the real issue is the force behind the Hu-Gu Race—the support of the Light Clan! It was the cunning Light Clan who instigated the Light Clan Incident, nearly destroyed the Cosmic Ancient Kingdom, and forced the royal house to change forever!
"Light Clan!"
The Ancient King growled low, sending ripples across a billion layers.
Suddenly, the surroundings fell silent.
Everything was quiet.
The source of the reporting voice cowered in the dark starry sky, afraid of being caught in the Ancient King's wrath.
After a long time, the Ancient King returned to calm and spoke indifferently as usual: "Pass on my command."
"We await your orders."
It was as if ten thousand stars bowed in worship; all voices responded with utmost respect.
At this moment, the star-river was shattered, every star vanished, and only reverent gazes remained fixed on the Ancient King's visage; all above and below followed his command!
"Let it begin."
The Ancient King exhaled and slowly closed his red eyes: "In the name of the Ancient King, I grant you temporary compulsory publicity authority and permit you to use all public resources... I want every citizen within our territory to witness this Primeval Life-and-Death War!"
You are authorized to mobilize all communications resources throughout the Ancient Kingdom!
You are authorized to oversee communication in all subordinate Empires!
You are authorized to independently select specialized measures in special circumstances—do not delay or mishandle this matter. Any error will be punished by sentencing to the Star Prison!
Far too long!
Our Cosmic Ancient Kingdom has declined for far too long!
The Hu-Gu Race has disturbed the Yarlowe Frontier—let our citizens and neighboring Ancient Kingdoms know: the Cosmic Ancient Kingdom is not to be offended!
With those words—
With those words spoken—
The star-river, already shattered, instantly dissolved into a dazzling rain of light.