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Ten thousand years ago, after the Supreme Vast Ocean God King decisively defeated the Demon Heaven Civilization and captured five Ancestral Demon Lords, the Douluo Civilization once again became the undisputed master of its own domain.
However, compared to the ignorant lower-tier strongholds of the Douluo Civilization, Ye Wen—who stood at the pinnacle of the Douluo Civilization—was deeply troubled.
The ongoing conflict between the two civilizations had reached a strange impasse. It was understandable that the enemy, having lost half of their supreme combat power, would choose to lie low or retreat. But what puzzled Ye Wen was this:
On the frontlines where the Douluo Civilization was expanding into the Demon Heaven Civilization's territory, the number of Demon Heaven beings remained consistently stable—an abnormality.
No one would recklessly squander their resources without reason, not even the chaotic Demon Heaven Civilization. Their so-called Holy Ancestor must surely be plotting something!
But with the enemy hidden in the shadows while Ye Wen and his forces were exposed, he had no effective means to counter them. For now, all he could do was wait patiently for the right moment.
After all, the cosmos was vast beyond measure, and even a Supreme God King couldn't possibly control every single planet.
Still, possessing the ability to traverse parallel worlds and continuously strengthen Douluo Star—which, in turn, strengthened himself—Ye Wen felt somewhat reassured. At the very least, his strength was drawing ever closer to that unknown realm.
In the face of absolute power, no matter how cunning or devious the enemy's schemes might be, Ye Wen wasn't concerned.
But doing nothing and simply waiting idly by was equally foolish. After a long time, Ye Wen decided to venture out incognito.
Leaving behind an avatar, Ye Wen departed without notifying anyone.
Some great men from his past life were right—if you stay at the highest levels of society for too long, returning to ordinary life makes you acutely aware of just how entrenched societal divisions can become.
At this moment, Ye Wen was wandering through the civilian districts of Douluo Star.
Though Ye Wen had always emphasized equality, civilization, and harmony, human greed was an uncontrollable force.
Over time, soul master families with divine favor grew increasingly powerful. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, they squeezed the living space of commoners. Though Douluo Star absorbed the essence of billions of planets, it was impossible to distribute those resources evenly among everyone.
Still, compared to the planets under the dominion of the Douluo Civilization, the people of Douluo Star were far happier.
Yet, even as most people lived contentedly, there were always those with filthy hearts who abused their privileges to indulge in their darkest desires.
Consensual acts were one thing, but some vile beasts reveled in coercion.
Though poverty still existed among the Douluo populace, many maintained their dignity. If life was bearable, why degrade oneself?
At this moment, Ye Wen effortlessly subdued a scumbag and gestured for a nearby young female soul master to flee.
Though Ye Wen hadn't descended to the mortal plane in a long time, there was no doubt that he was the most revered and worshipped god on Douluo Star. Thus, he appeared in an ordinary guise.
After the young girl expressed her heartfelt gratitude, Ye Wen turned his attention to the scumbag.
A mere Soul Sage-level miscreant was beneath Ye Wen's notice, but something else troubled him.
"How strange… How can there be so many scum like this in the wealthiest place of my Douluo Star?
In less than a day, I've encountered six such incidents—it's highly problematic."
Ye Wen had always advocated for rule of law. Cases that didn't violate morality were generally handled leniently, but crimes of this nature, once discovered, resulted in decades of imprisonment and a ban on cultivation.
Faced with such severe consequences, such behavior might arise during times of chaos or if Ye Wen had neglected oversight of the bureaucracy.
But Ye Wen had never been lax in this regard!
After handing over the six criminal soul masters—including the current offender—to the local enforcer gods, Ye Wen immediately convened a divine assembly for Douluo Star.
Regardless of any conspiracy or hidden motives behind these incidents, Ye Wen firmly believed that as long as he nipped this threat in the bud, no one could shake the foundations of Douluo Star!
Only those with significant authority on Douluo Star were invited to Ye Wen's divine assembly.
Setting aside those with sharp minds, the sheer number of God King-level experts present exceeded a hundred—a testament to Douluo Star's prosperity and strength.
However, given the vastness of the Douluo Civilization's territory, it was impossible for all strong individuals to attend in person. Many participated via holographic projections spanning across the stars.
As soon as everyone gathered, they paid their utmost respects to Ye Wen.
As the founder of the Douluo Civilization, Ye Wen's supreme status required no adherence to formalities or circumlocution. He directly explained the issues he had encountered.
Finally, Ye Wen solemnly addressed the assembled gods:
"A dike a thousand miles long can collapse because of an ant's hole.
Though this matter may seem simple, it signifies a challenge to the laws of our Douluo Civilization. To ensure the stability of our civilization, I will show no mercy to lawbreakers.
Hereby, as the Supreme God King, I order all of you to temporarily set aside your current tasks and purge the lawbreakers under your command. Restore clarity and justice to the Douluo Civilization!
Furthermore, I must make this clear: if I discover anyone harboring criminals, their entire family will face severe punishment. Do not say you weren't warned!"
With these words, those who had entertained ulterior motives quickly reined in their thoughts. Though this Supreme God King hadn't been heavily involved in politics recently, when he got serious, he had carried out similar purges before.
After all, the Supreme God King was truly fearsome.
Seeing everyone's cooperation, Ye Wen nodded in satisfaction and prepared to adjourn the meeting before heading back into the mortal world to conduct further inspections.
But suddenly, Ye Wen felt a chill run down his spine—he sensed imminent danger!
Without time to think, Ye Wen immediately used his divine energy to shield his two wives, Ah Yin and Yue Na.
Ye Wen's wives were no delicate flowers—they had both reached the God King level—but in Ye Wen's eyes, they were still too fragile to face danger alone.
If he, as their husband, didn't protect them, who would?
His other wives held important positions in various departments across different regions, but Ah Yin and Yue Na stood by his side, representing the harmony of the Douluo Civilization. Ah Yin was his first wife, and Yue Na represented the soul beast race.
But just as Ye Wen shielded his wives and prepared to protect himself, a blade pierced through his chest!
Ye Wen stared in disbelief at the scene unfolding before him!
Even with his wisdom, Ye Wen couldn't comprehend why Yue Na would attack him.
With no time to think, Ye Wen could only forcefully strike Yue Na, forcing her away.
This sudden turn of events left everyone stunned. What was going on!?
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