Swallowed Star: The Sacred Eye of Duplication

As soon as the words were spoken, Ye Yun raised his right hand, and Lei Meng, Cang Gu, and the other five warriors quickly gathered together. In an instant, they fused into a grotesque sphere of intertwined metal and flesh. The sight was horrifying.

Ye Yun's speed was so fast that even Thunder God couldn't react in time. He could only watch as Lei Meng, Cang Gu, and the other six warriors from the Thunder and Lightning Martial Arts School were slaughtered by Ye Yun in the blink of an eye. Their deaths were grotesque.

Thunder God's anger flared. Stepping forward, he spoke in a deep voice,

"Ye Yun, just as Brother Hong said, no matter their mistakes, you shouldn't have executed them in front of so many people! This not only violates base city regulations but also leaves a long-lasting negative impact. Have you considered the consequences? Last time, when you killed Lei Meng's grandson, Brother Hong and I agreed the kid wasn't a good person, and we let it slide since it didn't escalate. But now, you've killed Lei Meng in public. What will you do next?"

Ye Yun stared into Thunder God's eyes and, after a moment, softly replied,

"Thor, Pavilion Master, please follow me..."

With that, Ye Yun raised the grotesque sphere containing Lei Meng and the others and flew toward the sea. Thunder God and Hong exchanged a glance, pulled out their communicators, issued a few commands, and followed Ye Yun.

After Ye Yun and the others departed, the Chinese military and warriors from the Thunder and Lightning Martial Arts School and the Extreme Martial Arts School moved swiftly to evacuate the crowd, control the spread of information, and calm the fallout from Ye Yun's actions.

Ye Yun stopped above the vast sea and casually dropped the sphere. Moments later, Hong and Thunder God arrived together, both of them watching Ye Yun, waiting for an explanation.

Ye Yun stood in midair and spoke softly,

"Master, Thunder God, I've always admired you both. You stood strong when Earth was in peril and have been protecting mankind's development. Without you, Earth could've become a monster paradise."

He shifted the topic,

"But there's a major issue with your and Thor's views! With both of your immense strength, why is Earth still in its current state?"

Hong immediately grasped Ye Yun's meaning, frowning as he replied,

"Ye Yun, you know I'm not interested in ruling this planet. Isn't it enough that Earth is prospering again, maintaining its current peace? Do I need to become the ruler of this world?"

Ye Yun shook his head,

"The Earth is entering an era of rapid development. In the future, it will surely interact with the universe. You're aware of this from the remains of ancient civilizations, right? If Earth is to integrate into the cosmos, there must be one united voice. Only then can we face any challenge, remain united, and not be torn apart by the first blow!"

Ye Yun stepped forward, patting Hong's shoulder,

"Look at Earth's current power structure. There are five major countries, 23 base cities, and numerous organizations like the Extreme Martial Arts School, Thunder Martial Arts School, and HR Alliance. While the Extreme Martial Arts School stands strong, this isn't enough! If the various forces don't unify, they'll limit each other. As long as the monsters threaten us, the status quo holds, but when they're gone, the picture might change!"

Hong looked at Ye Yun, his expression complex. He had watched Ye Yun's growth and thought he knew him well, but today, the person before him seemed a stranger, full of mysteries.

Hong had considered similar ideas, but as Ye Yun pointed out, the current threat is still the monsters. While he knew the human forces had internal conflicts, they hadn't escalated to a critical point—nothing compared to the monsters' menace. However, Ye Yun was right: unifying all Earth's forces under one banner would be difficult. It almost felt like standing against all other powers.

Thunder God, not as insightful as Hong, sneered,

"Ye Yun, I see what you're getting at. It seems you want to be the ruler of Earth! Brother Hong, this kid really doesn't know his place. Let me teach him a lesson!"

With that, Thunder God moved swiftly, aiming a cutting strike toward Ye Yun. Hong made a slight move, ready to intervene, but hesitated. He believed Thunder God wouldn't go too far, knowing his limits.

Hong remained ready to act but had an uneasy feeling—Ye Yun wasn't someone to be taken lightly.

Ye Yun's expression remained calm as he met Thunder God's strike, extending his right hand like a spear, aimed directly at Thor's chest. Thunder God felt an immense pressure. No matter how he prepared, he couldn't avoid the attack. Ye Yun's fingertip landed on his chest, but surprisingly, there was no pain—Ye Yun's touch barely grazed his battle suit.

Ye Yun withdrew his hand and released a slight aura. Instantly, both Thunder God and Hong's expressions changed. They broke into a sweat and trembled slightly, struggling to stand. Both felt an immense pressure from Ye Yun, one they hadn't felt in years—pressure at a life-level they couldn't ignore.

Hong, receiving a message from his optical assistant, suddenly widened his eyes and whispered,

"Stellar Level 2?!"

When Ye Yun first arrived, Hong hadn't accessed his data. But now, after checking, he was stunned. In just over a year, Ye Yun had risen from a planetary-level newcomer to a second-level stellar powerhouse.

Even Hong, with his strong mindset, found it difficult to accept. He had stagnated at the planetary level for years, unable to advance due to limited resources and fewer battles. Ye Yun, however, had skyrocketed in just a short time—shocking.

Ye Yun suppressed his aura and whispered,

"Master, didn't you ask where I've been lately?"

The three of them returned to the Extreme Martial Arts School's headquarters. In Hong's private room, Lei Shen studied the secret techniques from the Meteorite Star warriors and sighed,

"I was wrong! I've been doing it all wrong! This technique—this is how I should fight! Compared to this, my Nine-Layered Thunder Blade is nothing!"

Lei Shen, passionate about martial arts, seemed like a child with a new toy, completely forgetting his previous tension with Ye Yun.

After a moment, Hong and Ye Yun sat across from each other. Hong finally spoke,

"Powerful cosmic forces have united into collectives. From the Silver Blue Empire to the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, they are integrated powers. Ye Yun, I agree with your vision. With Huaxia at the core, we will form the Earth Alliance!"

Ye Yun smiled. He knew Hong's agreement was mostly due to his strength. Had Ye Yun not been powerful, Hong might not have taken this step, despite understanding the logic.

Ye Yun nodded,

"Yes, the integration will bring some pain, but the future benefits will far outweigh the current situation. We just need to guide the Earth Alliance's development, suppress its background, and find the right talent. We can focus on our own cultivation."

A thought crossed Ye Yun's mind, and he chuckled,

"I do have a good candidate for the role of leader."

The next day, the five major countries, including China, along with independent base cities and forces like the Thunder Martial Arts School, the Extreme Martial Arts School, and the HR Alliance, jointly announced the formation of the Earth Alliance, with China as the core.

The news sent shockwaves across the globe. No one had anticipated such a drastic shift in Earth's power structure, and the move was met with unanimous support from all the major forces.

The Global Announcement Conference of the Earth Alliance was broadcast live worldwide. Zhuge Tao, dressed in a Tang suit, stepped onto the stage, facing countless cameras. Suppressing his emotions, he declared,

"I'm Zhuge Tao. Thank you for joining today's inaugural conference. From now on, the Earth Alliance is officially established. We will unite as one, eliminate the monster threat, restore homes lost in the Great Nirvana, and lead Earth towards prosperity and strength."

The conference lasted over two hours, ending with Zhuge Tao's oath. The Earth Alliance was swiftly and securely established, marking the beginning of a new era.

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