The sky over Earth's central sector pulsed with arcane glyphs, shimmering formations activated not by any human hands—but by the Civilization Evolution System itself.
A ten-kilometer-wide sigil radiated behind Hong as he floated above the new capital of Terra Ark, deep in meditation. His body glowed with the merged brilliance of all elemental forces—flame, frost, lightning, shadow, metal, gravity, time.
At last, he spoke.
"Initiate formation integration level: Aegis of Dominion."
A ripple spread across Earth's atmosphere. Invisible planetary-grade formations deployed, capable of resisting even a Universe Master's attack for several minutes—long enough for the system's countermeasures to annihilate the threat.
It was only deployable by the System. Hong had achieved Formation Mastery Peak, but the actual execution remained locked unless Earth faced extinction.
Just in time. Because humanity was changing fast.
📜 Universal Law Broadcast — Hong's Voice
Through the Virtual Planetree Core, a live broadcast spread across Earth and allied colonies. Hong's voice, firm and timeless, rang out:
"From today, all of Earth's protected territories fall under a new law—The Responsibility Doctrine."
"Power is not privilege. Power is responsibility. To build, protect, serve."
"If any being—whether from the pinnacle of the universe or the lowest of scum—dares to abuse power on my land, they will be executed. No second warning. No political immunity."
The system translated this into over 500 alien dialects.
He continued:
"You are free to believe, trade, and live. But you are not free to destroy, enslave, or grow lazy while others suffer."
"Laziness is not a crime. But parasitism is. If you eat from this Empire's hand, you work to keep its foundation strong."
It was no longer a federation of cities—it was an Empire of Transcendence, Earth reborn under the shadow of cosmic laws.
🧬 System Missions: Planetary Expansion Phase I
The system opened a new panel before Hong:
▶ Mission: Rescue and Relocate Bloodline Level 9+ Populations
Objective: Purchase or acquire nearby indigenous planets with oppressed or enslaved native bloodline level 9/10s.
Budget: Unlimited (System provides cosmic crystal infusion if funds insufficient).
Phase 1 Reward: Expansion of Formation Range across outer colonies + 1 Divine Grade Weapon Blueprint.
"Optional: Host live trials for loyalty testing and invite righteous genius warriors as Earth's future allies."
Hong selected the "Auto-Buy & Secure" option.
Cosmic Crystals worth 70,000 Universe Points appeared in his treasury. Enough to purchase 30 planets outright, without galactic conflict. For those unwilling to sell, the system prepared diplomatic or deterrent-level weapons.
🔄 Luo Feng's Training Update
Back in the Depthforge Dojo beneath Mt. Tai, Luo Feng—now 16—stood amid a mirrored labyrinth, facing dozens of psychic-clone projections.
Each mimicked different versions of himself—one filled with rage, another with greed, one trembling in fear.
"The Soul-Forged Path begins. Show me which Luo Feng you will become."
His Sword Soul flickered to life, pulsing with hybrid psychic resonance. The Mental Blade Array hummed over his shoulders, and the Elemental Blade Ring shimmered in his palms.
Behind a projection of his younger self, a shadow emerged—Hong himself, watching silently.
"Soon," Hong whispered. "He will stand not as Earth's protector... but as the universe's imbalance."
🤝 Bolan Mission Foreshadow
System Alert:
Mission Triggered: "A Friend Among Stars"Objective: Befriend Bolan, lone wolf genius of the Ice Jade Path.Note: Success unlocks Frozen Law Inheritance Chain, essential for future formation fusion.
Status: Pending — Mission activates after Genius Battle. Pre-requisites: Shared battle, shared rescue, or shared ideological breakthrough.
End of Chapter 25