📍 Location: Earth Orbit – Hall of Celestial Mandates
A vast holographic court hovered above Earth's orbit, its scale so immense that its light eclipsed the sun for several seconds. The insignia of the Intergalactic Coalition Court (ICC) shimmered at its core: a blindfolded figure holding both a sword and scale.
In attendance were over 300 AI justiciars, 12 galactic envoys, and one Chief Executor, a golden-armored official with the authority to levy judgment on entire star systems.
Earth had been summoned.
Not requested.
Summoned.
🎙️ "Earth is in violation of Article 7, Section 22—no Class F planet may possess autonomous execution authority."
The Chief Executor's voice echoed, artificially enhanced, striking deep into Earth's atmosphere.
"You have established a divine system that terminates offenders without cross-verification from the Coalition. This is a breach of universal balance."
The camera feeds across thousands of planets were streaming live.
Galactic viewers whispered:
"Who dares to defy the Intergalactic Court?"
"Earth… again?"
👑 Enter the King
From the heart of the formation, a single figure ascended into orbit—unassisted, glowing not with raw power, but the weight of authority.
Hong.
He did not bring guards. He didn't bring lawyers. He wore the black robes of Earth's High Executor, with golden threads resembling coiled dragons.
As he arrived, the courtroom fell silent.
"You speak of law," Hong said, his voice unfiltered, carried by his own will across the multiverse broadcast.
"So let us speak plainly."
He raised a hand.
The four Guardian Beasts manifested above him—gigantic avatars radiating pressure that made lesser envoys collapse into their seats.
📜 Hong's Decree
"When your coalition left Earth to rot during the Beast Invasion, who enforced justice?"
"When we cried for mercy, who came?"
"You speak now because we've thrived without you."
"Our system executes only those who breach the laws within our territory—laws signed and consented by every citizen under our formation."
"Let me ask you, Executor—if a child breaks into your home and harms your kin, will you wait for an intergalactic committee to pass a verdict?"
The Chief Executor tried to speak, but Hong's Formation Will projected over him.
"I have not violated justice. I have perfected it."
🌌 The People Speak
Suddenly, feeds from Earth opened—showing millions of citizens chanting together:
"POWER IS A RESPONSIBILITY. NOT A RIGHT."
"THE LAW IS NOT A CAGE. IT IS A SWORD."
"THE KING DOES NOT RULE—HE SERVES."
The Coalition envoys sat in stunned silence. Never had a planet spoken back in such unity.
📉 Galactic Reaction: Division
Some empires applauded Hong's words.
Others condemned him.
The Coalition tabled an internal vote:
6 votes to sanction Earth
5 votes to leave Earth alone
1 vote undecided
The tie-breaker came from a mysterious envoy cloaked in shadows—a representative of the Ancestral Flame Domain.
"Earth will remain autonomous. Their King has proven worthy. For now."
The Court dissolved.
Hong remained floating in orbit, watching their retreat.
⚙️ System Notification
✅ Mission Complete: "Face the Court Without Kneeling."
🎖️ Reward Unlocked:Sovereign Law Codex – Grants Hong the ability to deploy up to 3 Absolute Enforcement Zones in distant galaxies, where Earth's law will override local jurisdiction.
📦 Bonus:New Formation Blueprint – "Realm of Oaths" – prevents any entity from speaking lies or breaking sworn contracts within Earth's skies.
💬 Luo Feng's Message
Later that night, deep within the Soul-Forged Labyrinth, Luo Feng watched the broadcast.
He smiled.
"So that's what it means to be a King…"
He stood, blade in hand, aura burning brighter than ever.
"Then I'll be his sword."