Inside Abyss Star Hall in the Imperial City.
Starlight Treasure Hall, where black flames burned, was silent. The atmosphere was unusually oppressive.
More than a dozen formidable figures had long stood within it.
They were Heavenly Emperors from Affiliated Countries of Third-Tier Star Systems, each with an aura as deep as an abyss.
Among them stood Han Patrol Envoy, golden-haired and dressed in gold, his left arm wrapped in golden silk.
His eyes burned like torches. Stern without showing anger, he studied the dozen or so geniuses before him, watching above all how they behaved in such a setting.
Every one of them had fought their way out of the Myriad Sects Imperial War. Their faces were cold and solemn as they waited in silence.
Among those young, spirited figures stood Hun Sha, Hun Qing, Yin-Yang Jian, Wan Jianyuan, and others.
Only after a long while did Han Patrol Envoy slowly withdraw his gaze. His eyes were unfathomable; no one could guess what he was thinking.
Among the geniuses, Hun Sha glanced at the tall, burly Hun Qing nearby, then looked away as though he did not care.
Hun Qing noticed nothing. He merely frowned slightly, seemingly still mulling something over.
In the silence, Han Patrol Envoy spoke calmly:
"I summoned you here, and I expect you know the result of my selection. If you wish, you may all accompany me to Republic Divine Heaven and seek greater opportunities."
His words stirred a commotion among the geniuses.
A fervor they could scarcely conceal even appeared in many of their eyes.
I finally did it. I didn't let Imperial Father down!
If I reach Republic Divine Heaven and gain more opportunities, perhaps I can surpass my elders and become a pillar of my clan...
*But those benefits won't come free. I'll