Hong Alliance's Invitation

In a certain plane of the Virtual Universe, within a vast hall.

The hall contained a full 108 ancient thrones, each occupied by a powerful expert, either Human or from another alien race, all exuding potent auras.

"We've gathered because, according to information from the Outer Domain Battlefield's army system, the Human expert Jiu Li has, in a short period, killed 83 High Marquis and Early Marquis level experts. Furthermore, after obtaining a Supreme Treasure, he engaged with several alien race King-level experts and successfully escaped!" On one of the thrones, a tall Human, completely encased in black armor with a single, prominent horn on the center of his forehead, detailed.

"In a short time, he killed so many Marquis-level experts?"

"He actually managed to obtain a Supreme Treasure in the Outer Domain?"

"Venerable Lunhui, can we view the video monitored by the army system?"

This immediately piqued the interest of all other beings present.

Supreme Treasures were incredibly precious, even to them. Many Venerables only possessed one or two such items.

"Of course, you can!" the tall, horned figure nodded slightly.

With a wave of his hand, a battle scene of the Nine Li clone fighting was projected before each of the 108 ancient beings. Dazzling blade light and rivers of blood permeated the void, and wherever they passed, alien races perished.

One strike split the claws of the Demon Race's Kuang Jin Hou, a King-level expert, in half. Facing a combined attack from millions of Zerg Kings, he easily dodged...

"Everyone, according to our Hong Alliance's internal management regulations, the Human Jiu Li has killed so many Marquis-level experts in a short time, and during the battle, he clearly suppressed the Early King-level experts he fought. It can be determined that he possesses King-level strength. Although the Human Five Great Powers have not officially granted him the title of King, we can still recruit him into the Hong Alliance!" the tall, horned figure declared, his voice like a booming bell!

The Hong Alliance was a racial alliance formed primarily by Humans, encompassing many allied and subordinate races. Generally, Immortal Gods would be invited to join upon officially becoming Kings. However, the Nine Li clone was a Lone Wanderer, not a member of the Human Five Great Powers. Even though his strength had reached King-level, no one had bestowed that title upon him, and thus, he hadn't received an invitation from the Hong Alliance!

But now, due to his frenzied killing and the acquisition of a Supreme Treasure, he had entered the sights of these ancient beings of the Hong Alliance.

The tall, horned figure swept his gaze across the other super-experts, both Human and alien, and his voice, like a booming bell, rang out again: "Therefore, I propose extending an invitation to the Human Jiu Li to join the Hong Alliance. Do any of you have objections?"

"No objections!"

"No objections."

"I second that!"

"I second that!"

One by one, the powerful beings agreed. The battle video of the Nine Li clone had completely proven his strength.

The Human Jiu Li was not just a King-level expert, but a powerful one at that!

"Very well, since it's unanimously approved, I will immediately arrange for an envoy team to invite Jiu Li to formally join our Hong Alliance." The tall, horned Human nodded slightly and then vanished into thin air. The powerful beings on the other thrones also disappeared one by one, leaving only the 108 ancient thrones in the hall.

Several days later, the Nine Li clone, who was in seclusion at a war base, received an email.

"Inviting me to join the Hong Alliance? The Hong Alliance's envoy team wishes to meet me in the Virtual Universe space?" The Nine Li clone opened his eyes, a hint of surprise within them.

Before entering the Outer Domain Battlefield, he had obtained Human identification within the Ganwu Universe Country under the name Jiu Li. He had then rushed into the Outer Domain Battlefield, so he hadn't purchased any property in the Virtual Universe.

In fact, over these past five thousand years, besides the Virtual Universe training grounds, he hadn't really been anywhere else.

Now, the Hong Alliance's envoy team wanted to visit him, and awkwardly, he didn't even have a door... or rather, a home.

"I should buy a place! I'll buy one on the Ganwu Continent!" the Nine Li clone decided.

Soon, he had everything sorted out and purchased a palace in a secluded area on the Ganwu Continent. After replying to the email, the Hong Alliance's envoy team quickly arrived.

As the Nine Li clone walked out of the temple, he saw a group of Immortal Gods standing outside the temple's massive gate. They had varied appearances; some were Human, others were from different alien races, totaling nine experts.

He could sense the invisible pressure from their consciousness; each of them was King-level.

"Everyone, welcome!" the Nine Li clone said with a smile. "Please come into my temple to chat!"

"Good, then we won't be polite!" The leader, a tall, bald, muscular man wearing light blue battle armor, also smiled. His smile unconsciously made the Nine Li clone feel at ease.

The envoy team dispatched by the Hong Alliance, led by the Nine Li clone, arrived at the living room.

In the living room, the Nine Li clone had already arranged a lavish banquet through an outsourcing service company.

"Please have a seat, everyone," the Nine Li clone said with a smile.

Each of these Hong Alliance members was immensely powerful, super-experts of their respective Universe Nations. Yet, they maintained a friendly demeanor towards the Nine Li clone. After all, the Nine Li clone was their peer, and not long ago, he had made a significant name for himself in the Outer Domain Battlefield, making him no ordinary King-level expert.

After the nine envoys were seated, the Nine Li clone also sat down. "I haven't had the chance to meet you all yet?"

The bald man smiled and said, "I am Human, Star Brilliance King!"

The other eight envoys also generously stated their identities. The Nine Li clone's senses were correct; all nine were King-level. Besides the bald man and two other female King-level experts who were Human, the other six envoys hailed from different races within the Hong Alliance.

The bald man, Star Brilliance King, smiled and said, "Jiu Li, I sent you an email earlier, and you likely understand our purpose. The Hong Alliance is a very inclusive union, formed by the Human race and numerous other races in the Universe. We will never force anyone to join, but once you join... you must never betray the alliance. Are you willing to join, Jiu Li?"

This invitation was naturally something the Nine Li clone would not refuse.

As far as he knew, almost all Human experts at or above King-level were members of the Hong Alliance. His teacher, the Dry Witch Universe Master, was also a member. Joining the Hong Alliance would allow him to meet almost all the King-level Immortals of the Human race and gain eligibility to participate in the trading of various treasures and rare items!

It was, in essence, full of benefits!

"I am willing to join the Hong Alliance!" the Nine Li clone nodded.

"Ding!" As soon as the Nine Li clone spoke, a dazzling star condensed in the air above the living room.

The star was brilliant.

It then gradually shrank, transforming into a beam of light that flew directly onto the arm guard of the Nine Li clone's battle armor, revealing a small star.

"Boom!"

At the same time, a hazy human silhouette materialized in mid-air. Under its invisible pressure, everyone, including the nine King-level envoys and the Nine Li clone, could vaguely see the silhouette but were utterly unable to look up directly due to the oppressive aura. It was as if ants were before a deity, with no power to resist.

The human silhouette lowered its head slightly, looking down at the Nine Li clone.

"Human Nine Li!" the silhouette spoke, its voice neither male nor female, piercing directly into the soul.

"Welcome to the Hong Alliance. From this moment on, you are an official member of the Hong Alliance!"

"The universe faces a lurking crisis. For the race to survive, it needs strong individuals to fight, to fight for the Hong Alliance, to fight for humanity. This is the mission of every human powerhouse, and it is your mission." The silhouette gradually dissipated, but its voice continued to echo in the Nine Li clone's consciousness. The entire living room remained silent for a long time.