Eternal Kings are so rare that no one can predict how many epochs will pass before a new‑generation Eternal King emerges.
It’s an uncertain, random probability.
Many life races, from birth to decline, never produce even a single Eternal King.
Therefore.
The guard squad and protectors for a new‑generation Eternal King are never fixed; there’s no reserve, only real‑time selection.
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In the Eternal‑Gate Famous Masters Pavilion, Master Xu clicked his tongue in amazement, feeling deeply moved: “So many people scrambling to register as battle candidates—unbelievable. Even Cosmic Eternal Realm experts are rushing to sign up?”
“Everyone’s so impatient.”
“Anyone unfamiliar with the process might think the Pavilion offers rich resource rewards.”
But.
The objective reality is the complete opposite of what people imagine.
As for the guard squad and protectors of the Eternal Gate, the Spark‑Heritage Zone doesn’t offer massive resources or rare treasures—instead, it collects a hefty qualification evaluation fee from all applicants.
“Qualification evaluation fee…”
Master Xu muttered to himself: “The Spark‑Heritage Zone calls it a qualification review fee—nice spin, but it doesn’t change the essence. No matter how it’s reviewed, in the end, it still comes down to my screening and final confirmation.”
The fee isn’t high.
But it far exceeds the compensation offered.
Shaking his head and flexing his wrist, Master Xu’s gaze fell on his communicator screen… The upper right corner was filled with unread message notifications—at a glance, there were at least a hundred.
Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong.
Messages fluttered like snowflakes, the Star‑Gate communicator buzzing again and again.
“Unexpected, yet perfectly reasonable.”
The compensation itself is secondary—the real value lies in the priceless bonds formed by supporting an Eternal King’s growth. No amount of resources can buy that.
Priceless means infinite possibilities.
After all, the words ‘Eternal King’ already represent everything. As long as one doesn’t fall midway and keeps advancing, even modest achievements will secure a place among the Human Race’s elite. If fortune truly favors them, and they rise to Supreme, then the precious friendship built during their youth—
“Tsk tsk.”
Master Xu scratched his chin, muttering with relish, “I’ve heard LifeGene Technologies Corporation—this apex institution—was originally founded on just such bonds. Who knows if it’s true.”
Many secrets can’t be traced to their source, nor can their truth be verified.
Because they involve the very highest figures.
If you divided the Human Race into levels, the pyramid structure would be most accurate: Supremes at the top, followed by Ancient Kings of the great kingdoms, apex institution rulers, and the independent commanders who defend Human territory. When these people are involved, who dares gossip behind their backs?
“As far as I know.”
Such beings rank just below Supreme, their cultivation realm reaching unfathomable heights. If anyone talks about them, it doesn’t matter how far away they are—even half a universe apart, they can sense it easily.” Master Xu shivered and stopped thinking about it.
A single word, a stray thought—both can be detected.
That’s an absolute difference in life level, not mere strength.
“Forget it.”
Master Xu glanced around, then simply stood at the Pavilion’s main entrance, leaning against the wall, head down as he reviewed the initial qualifications of each candidate. The communicator’s screen reflected his gravity and caution.
The Spark‑Heritage Zone offers fixed compensation, openly listed and never adjusted—famously stingy and low.
Even so, countless Human powerhouses fiercely compete to register as candidates; some even contact Master Xu privately, either to volunteer or to subtly plead for special consideration.
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A peak Cosmic Eternal Realm expert messaged: “Old Xu, we’ve known each other so long—remember when we carried out that extinction mission together?”
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Another ordinary Cosmic Eternal Realm expert sent a video: “Back then you were only at the Starlight Tier, and I was at the Palace Tier—but I never looked down on you. We worked together for years, supporting each other. That’s a deep bond, forged through life and death!”