Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'-Chapter 1234 - 241: Empire Line (36)

The red, white, and black three-colored flag fluttered in the sky, as if carrying Long Yuqiong's heart back to Haines.

How long has it been?

Objectively speaking, it has been 5472 years since he was vanquished by Charlgarnia, the Goddess of Truth, and exiled from Haines. However, Charlgarnia seemed not truly loyal to Leoz, deliberately giving him a chance to escape.

Yet, he never ran away in the end, for behind him was Haines.

Oshen, burdened for half his life with the name of the Evil God, fought to the death with those Cosmic monsters in space, ultimately perishing together with them.

Subjectively, it has been millions of years since he last saw the three-colored flag flutter.

Despite eventually splitting with Leoz due to the Morphederia problem, Oshen never betrayed his homeland of Haines, once the most prosperous, beautiful, and pure sanctuary among the universes of the Six Outer Abyss Primordial Gods, renowned for its openness, tolerance, and beautiful environment.

This dream of the creator was not only the homeland of countless Sovereign God Clans but also an evidence of Morphederia's strength. As long as Haines stood in the world, the Allied Forces of the Cosmic would have to fear the growing potential of Morphederia.

Leoz, Oshen, Tuvahala, including Charlgarnia who rose later, countless Spiritual Warriors guarded this dreamlike planet for hundreds of billions of years. Even though the sun faced extinction several times, Haines still stood.

Until the Celestial Dragon Falling Moon, Secret gathering, Leoz was defeated, this pure cosmic dream was finally carved up and devoured by the Society.

Long Yuqiong gazed at the three-colored flag in a trance, the summoned mortal body uncontrollable, and two lines of tears streamed silently down.

The two companions exchanged a glance and didn't disturb him.

Yutianxiao empathetically said:

"In this matter, you have to thank Leoz—at least your homeland existed longer."

"Our two homes, the Destruction Universe and the Art Universe, were smashed along with the Chief God, and we've been wandering for who knows how long."

Night Fighting Sword sighed:

"Where is home now? Invaders still rampage across our lands, who can have a stable home?"

"As long as the Society does not leave the Six-Layered Starry Abyss, the Starry Abyss won't have peace. Even if there are any internal conflicts, it's a matter of the Starry Abyss People themselves, outsiders shouldn't intervene."

Yutianxiao said:

"That's enough, Oshen, let's stop reminiscing here, don't forget what we are here for."

"...I understand naturally."

Oshen wiped his tears with the heel of his palm, took a deep breath, and his eyes regained calm:

"I'll have a good talk with Leoz, no matter what, his dissatisfaction with the Starry Abyss is apparent, and we need his strength but must also cautiously deal with this tyrant."

"Is he truly a tyrant?"

Night Fighting Sword looked at the cheering and expectant people of the Empire and raised a soul-searching question:

"If a ruler who defies the people's will, ignores their voice, and exploits them at will is a tyrant, then why do the people still support him? Shouldn't they rise and overthrow him?"

"Atreya Nightwind, you're too simplistic. Perhaps there are forces rebelling against Leoz in places we can't see."

Long Yuqiong retorted:

"If the capital is well-built and the people are happy, that's to be expected. But the Empire is a vast domain, not everyone can revere him. Especially an Emperor at war year after year, would he truly consider his people? He only sees larger territories and more taxes."

Night Fighting Sword shrugged:

"Alright, so let's say we only see happy people, and this group only constitutes a small part of the Empire. Can I then say, at least he ensures happiness for his capital's people?"

"The happiness of merely a part of the people means nothing, it's just a loot-sharing assembly."

"Let me interject and remind you of something."

Yutianxiao reminded:

"Oshen, you must understand, our Primordial Abyss is the capital of the Six Great Abysses."

Long Yuqiong glared at him, clearly overwhelmed with emotion, spewing out arguments that seemed like boomerangs striking back.

"...Sophistry."

Long Yuqiong sat down with a stern face:

"I just can't stand this usurping Usurper, there are countless ways to hand over power more gently, decently, and legally, yet he chose the most brutal method—but don't worry, I'm aware of the current situation. I know how to face Leoz."

"After the coronation ceremony, go explain our purpose to Leoz, discuss the next step properly, don't lose your temper." Yutianxiao comforted.

"I'm not going to get into a feud with him."

"Come on, Oshen, why don't you look in the mirror and see your face right now. Do you just hate Leoz that much? After thousands of years, let go what should be let go. No matter how bad Leoz is, could he be worse than Lai Anding?"

Night Fighting Sword bit on a cigarette gifted by someone, rummaging through his pocket but found no lighter, and said gloomily:

"By the way, why hasn't Leoz appeared for so long? Is he also looking for a lighter to smoke?" 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Probably busy with makeup." Yutianxiao speculated: "Remember last year's Qiqiao Network annual meeting, how hectic the backstage host was."

"Makeup? Leoz? Are you sure? If I were half as handsome as Leoz, I'd bathe with the door open."

"Then you're subtly showing off?"

"What do you know, it's called giving out benefits."

"Stop quarreling."

Long Yuqiong frowned:

"Something isn't right."

Yutianxiao and Night Fighting Sword immediately stopped their banter, surveying the scene, and soon noticed the atmosphere turned subtly peculiar.

The audience who had cheered moments ago now grew quiet, exchanging confused looks, even the vendors halted their cries.

Two hosts, the Merston couple, stood still, exchanged a glance, and from each other's eyes, a hint of shock was apparent.

"Anjuri...is that person within your expectations?"

Lady Merston, glancing at the figure emerging from deep within the gate, asked in doubt:

"Who—where did this child come from? Are the guards off-duty?"

"No." Anjuri's face was unsightly: "I show no anomalies detected by the guards."

"Then there is an anomaly."

Unsettled, Merston was about to investigate, but was held back by Anjuri:

"Don't go, you must host the ceremony, and with so many present, moving now wouldn't be prudent... let the guards handle it instead."

Their thoughts exchanged silently, nobody knew the extent of their anxiety.

Click-clack click-clack...

At this moment, winches turned, chains pulled the gate upwards.

Everyone present, sitting or standing, directed their gaze towards the stage from various angles.

A gentle breeze stirred, creating a slight whirlwind in the square, sand spun upwards, eager to spiral higher, then mercilessly trampled underfoot by a tall figure in black.

The people on stage whispered among themselves, pointing below, puzzled.

"Oshen, what's happening?" Night Fighting Sword nudged Long Yuqiong, asking: "That guy, isn't Leoz, right? Could it be an accident?"

Long Yuqiong, also at a loss, remained composed, saying:

"Don't be hasty."

He then checked his friend list, Leoz wasn't within communication range.

"Leoz is not in the main city range, can't reach him."

Yutianxiao also noticed this, frowning:

"Oshen, it seems there is indeed a problem..."

"Let's wait and see."

Long Yuqiong seemed to grasp something, pondered deeply, and said:

"If anything could threaten Leoz now, even if we act, it changes nothing. Better to obediently wait here for developments, rather than cause unnecessary trouble."

At this point, Lady Merston, impatient, was about to move, but Anjuri firmly held her back, whispering urgently:

"Don't, Merston, do you want bloodshed on your nephew's most important day?"

"...Tsk." The Divine Power gleamed in Merston's eyes briefly, suppressing the urge: "Then you do it."