You Think You're Worthy of Offending a Venerable Lord?

The banquet on Silver Blue Star is still fifteen years away.

For Venerable Lord Rank being, fifteen years is but a blink of an eye.

After a moment's thought, Lin Yi decided to stop his Main Body from engaging in deep cultivation for the time being, and instead use the time to broaden his horizons and learn about the more core secrets of the Human Race and even the Pan-Spirit Alliance.

"Xuanji, first help me list the scriptures and secret techniques in the clan contribution exchange system that are exclusively available to Venerable Lord Rank, as well as those secrets that can only be known to those above the Venerable Lord Rank."

"Yes, Master."

Xuanji raised her hand and waved it, and several huge light screens appeared in front of her. The information that had been blurred or blocked due to insufficient permissions was now clearly displayed.

In-depth records of several key battles in Human Race history, biographies of several deceased or missing top lords, the latest strength assessments and intelligence on core powerhouses of hostile forces such as the Abyss Race and the Devouring Race, and exploration reports on the origin of the universe, special dangerous places, and ancient ruins...

While browsing through this information, Lin Yi also spared some attention to check the "Lord's Tome Exchange List".

The list has few items, but each one represents the highest level of Human Race heritage, and the clan merits required to exchange for them are enormous.

Lin Yi's gaze swept quickly across: The Ultimate Chapter of <Immortal Divine Body>, The Lord's Chapter of <Space Fission>, and <Myriad Transformation Origin Diagram>.

These ancient texts point directly to the Origin Law, and some even involve the mysteries of the sovereign level. They are all treasures that can be used as the guardians of a powerful clan.

His gaze eventually settled on several classic texts related to time and space.

"<The Spacetime Interweaving Treatise>...<The Cosmic Light Rewind True Explanation>...<The Realm-Space Genesis Canon>."

Lin Yi read the name in a low voice, checked the brief introduction and exchange requirements, and couldn't help but secretly marvel.

"There are quite a few good things here." Lin Yi glanced at his pitifully small amount of clan merit points and thought to himself, "The Origin Universe Tower... next time I go in, I need to be more specific. I should choose one that best suits the current needs of my clan and then exchange it for clan merit points."

He highlighted the information on several books that interested him, thinking about which secret manuals he should exchange for in the Origin Universe Tower and bring out.

However, this requires a more comprehensive judgment based on the numerous secret intelligence he has just reviewed, and it cannot be rushed.

Just as Lin Yi was pondering how to add a layer of cultural heritage to his community.

Purple Gold Star Union, Zi Chen Star, Star Union Executive Committee Headquarters.

The top floor.

Ming Luo was currently frowning slightly, processing a series of coordination instructions related to the Silver Blue Star banquet.

More than thirty years ago, when Ming Luo received the message from the Xuan Yan in the Origin Universe Tower Secret Realm that "Lin Yi has become a Venerable and will hold a banquet on Silver Blue Star," he was completely stunned for a while.

"Your Excellency?"

If there hadn't been no enemies around, he would have even suspected that he had fallen into some kind of illusion attack.

After the initial shock, his feelings were extremely complicated.

There was disbelief, a sense of pride, and a feeling of urgency.

Therefore, instead of returning to the extraction point to leave the secret realm, Ming Luo entrusted all his belongings to his teammates and then forcibly left the secret realm.

Upon returning to the fortress, he did not wait for the special ship arranged by Xuan Yan, but instead used the Divine Kingdom Teleportation at a considerable cost to rush back to the Purple Gold Star Union as soon as possible.

Because he was well aware that such a banquet for a newly promoted lord involved a wide range of issues, and given the relatively shallow foundation of the Silver Blue Civilization, it would inevitably require the full support of the Purple Gold Star Union.

As the esteemed ruler, Lin Yi obviously couldn't handle such matters personally.

Although the Lord's Intelligent Life Xuanji, has high enough authority, authority is just authority. While it can get things done, its efficiency may not be that high.

Having him, as the chairman of the executive committee, personally promote and coordinate many things will undoubtedly make things much faster and more efficient.

Therefore, during this period, Ming Luo handed over almost all routine affairs to his deputy and devoted himself entirely to coordinating the banquet preparations.

He coordinated the best design team within the Star Union to travel to Silver Blue Star, mobilized supply channels for various rare resources, communicated and cooperated with several neighboring Star Domain level civilizations on security matters, and even personally reviewed the backgrounds of Silver Blue Star's attendants and ceremonial personnel...

Despite being busy, Ming Luo is full of energy.

This is not only helping Lin Yi, but also demonstrating the capabilities and attitude of the Purple Gold Star Union to the entire Pan-Spirit Alliance.

The Star Abyss Lord came from his Star Union is an honor and an opportunity for him and the entire Purple Gold Star Union.

Just then, a sharp-looking male silhouette clad in silver armor quietly appeared beside him.

"Master," the silver-armored man's voice rang out.

"Hmm? What is it?"

Ming Luo didn't even look up, continuing to process an application for temporary traffic control around Silver Blue Star.

"I have good news and bad news," the silver-armored man said. "Which would you like to hear first?"

Ming Luo paused for a moment upon hearing this, then finally raised her eyes to look at her Intelligent Life, a helpless yet amused smile on her face, "What new words have you learned from the Silver Blue Civilization this time? Tell me the good news first."

The silver-armored man bowed slightly, his tone unchanged. "Master, Star Abyss Lord has replied."

Ming Luo immediately became serious. "Oh? What did the Lord say?"

"First of all, thank you for your congratulations." The silver-armored man said, waving his hand to project a virtual letter that emitted a faint golden glow into the air.

The letter is elegantly designed, with subtle traces of time flowing through its details.

Secondly, the formal Invitation has been sent.

Upon seeing the virtual Invitation, Ming Luo let out a long sigh of relief, leaned back in her chair, and couldn't help but smile.

"Haha, good!" he laughed. "I knew it, Brother Lin Yi... well, Star Abyss Lord wouldn't forget me. Now I can finally rest easy."

Although she had already received verbal notification from Xuan Yan and had been busy preparing for the banquet, Ming Luo still felt uneasy until she received the official Invitation.

He had already casually mentioned this to several close, high-ranking friends, which drew a lot of envy and amazement. If he didn't receive an invitation in the end, he would lose face big time.

"Put this Invitation on the first page of my virtual community profile, yes, pin it to the top." Ming Luo pointed to the virtual projection.

"Yes, Master." The silver-armored man smiled as well.

Ming Luo nodded in satisfaction, then remembered what she had just said, "By the way, you said there was bad news? What is it?"

The silver-armored man waved his hand, moving the ornate Invitation projection aside, and then brought up another list of information marked with encryption.

"The Star Abyss Lord sent this document along with the Invitation," the silver-armored man said solemnly. "It contains evidence of serious violations by the Ziles Family and sixteen other forces within the Star Union. The Lord's message: You handle this."

Ming Luo's smile vanished instantly.

He slowly sat up straight, scanning the list of crimes displayed on the light screen: embezzlement of war materials, illegal monopoly of trade, vicious commercial competition leading to the bankruptcy of civilizations, murder of core members of other forces...

The more Ming Luo looked, the darker his face became, until it was almost as black as the bottom of a pot.

"These parasites, they have some nerve!" he squeezed out through gritted teeth.

Ming Luo was not surprised at all that Lin Yi had found out about these things.

The Purple Gold Star Union is now directly under the jurisdiction of Star Abyss Lord, so it's perfectly normal for the new Lord to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the forces under Moxia.

While Ming Luo felt a chill run down her spine, a sense of relief also welled up within her.

If Lin Yi hadn't discovered these hidden dangers, and they had erupted later, he, as the chairman, would have been held responsible.

"The Lord has entrusted this matter to me..." Ming Luo said in a low voice, "This shows that the Lord still trusts me and is willing to give me this opportunity to clean house and redeem myself."

He took a deep breath, and when he looked up again, his eyes were icy cold.

"These scoundrels must be dealt with severely, swiftly, and without leniency!"

Ming Luo suddenly stood up, his tall figure exuding a chilling aura. "Notify the Supreme Command the Star Union defense forces and the command of the 37th Legion of the Star Realm Army stationed in the Purple Gold Star Region to immediately enter a state of combat readiness and carry out the arrests simultaneously according to the list."

Objective: All key figures and core members of the sixteen factions on the list, excluding the Ziles Family, must be ensured to remain at large!

"Yes!"

The man in silver armor solemnly obeyed the order.

"As for the Ziles Family, which ranks first..." Golden law power subtly flowed around Ming Luo, then his figure flashed and disappeared from the office. "I'll handle it personally!"

The next moment, in the near-Earth orbit of Zi Chen Star, a god-class spaceship with a dark gold body suddenly started up, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, transforming into a stream of light that tore through space and sped towards the depths of the starry sky.

Ziles Star.

This is a planet that has been transformed into an extremely prosperous one. Its atmosphere is surrounded by a dense array of spaceports and defense platforms, and its surface is covered with luxurious buildings and industrial zones belonging to the Ziles Family.

As a long-established and powerful family within the Purple Gold Star Union, with a clan leader at the World Derivation level in charge, Ziles Star is usually heavily guarded and has an extraordinary presence.

But today, this "extraordinary" quality has been completely shattered.

Suddenly, a vast and boundless phantom, seemingly composed of pure golden light, appeared out of thin air in the outer space of the Ziles Star, and slowly descended with unstoppable force, completely enveloping the entire planet and its surrounding defense system.

Divine Kingdom Projection!

All the energy shields on the Ziles Star shattered the moment they came into contact with the golden light. The energy weapons on the spaceport and defense platforms malfunctioned simultaneously. The entire planet seemed to be bathed in a golden glow, and all living beings were forced to their knees, struggling to even breathe.

At the core of the planet, in the ancestral Ziles Family, a majestic purple palace suddenly burst open, and a powerful aura soared into the sky—it was the patriarch of the Ziles Family.

His face was slightly pale. After soaring into the air, he dared not make any unnecessary movements. He simply addressed the golden Divine Kingdom Projection that enveloped the heavens and earth, saying repeatedly, "President Ming Luo's arrival on Ziles Star has been an unfortunate surprise. I hope you will forgive me. I wonder in what way my Ziles Family has offended you, President? Please enlighten me!"

His voice, amplified by the power of the laws, resounded far and wide, attempting to calm the panic among his people and also to send a message to the outside world.

In the center of the golden Divine Kingdom Projection, Ming Luo's figure materialized. He stood in mid-air, his face cold and stern, looking down at the Ziles patriarch below as if he were an ant.

"I don't know?"

Ming Luo snorted coldly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching the ears of every powerful figure on the planet, "Ziles, it seems you've forgotten what you've done."

He raised his hand and waved.

An enormous light curtain unfolded on the golden Sky Curtain.

The document above is meticulously categorized and lists a series of shocking pieces of evidence against the Ziles Family: time, place, people involved, and...

Lists of embezzled goods, records of illegal trade, and video clips of heartbreaking accusations from victimized communities... the evidence is overwhelming!

Ziles glanced at it once, and his pupils suddenly contracted, his heart almost stopping.

But he reacted swiftly, immediately stiffening his neck, adopting a posture of grief and humiliation, and shouting loudly, "Slander! This is blatant slander!"

"President, this must be a carefully orchestrated frame-up by an enemy force that has a grudge against my Ziles Family! My Ziles Family has a deep-seated hatred towards the Star Union..."

They are utterly loyal to the Human Race and have rendered meritorious service in battle. How could they commit such a heinous act? We beg the guild leader to investigate thoroughly and restore our family's reputation!

"Framed?"

Ming Luo's lips curled into a cold smile, his eyes filled with disdain. "Do you really think that Star Abyss Lord would go out of his way to frame a small Ziles Family?"

"Star... Star Abyss Lord?!"

Chief Ziles was struck dumb, his expression of grief and indignation instantly freezing. "Lord? How could my family... possibly offend the Lord?"

His mind raced.

That newly ascended Venerable Lord has been a disciple of the gods since he appeared on Purple Gold Star Union. My family has tried to curry favor with him several times, but to no avail. We're too busy trying to please him to risk offending him.

"You dare to offend the Venerable Lord?" Ming Luo's voice grew even colder. "The Purple Gold Star Union is now directly under the jurisdiction of Star Abyss Lord. It's not surprising that the Venerable Lord discovered corrupt officials during his investigation. Do you really need to go out of your way to offend him?"

Chief Ziles ' face turned deathly pale instantly, and his last shred of hope was completely shattered.

Oh no, the Lord himself found out about it.

Everything is over.

After immense fear came hysterical madness.

Judging by the evidence displayed on the screen, he is certain to die, and his family will be completely wiped out.

"No!" Chief Ziles roared like a wild beast, "I must go see the Lord!"

Before the words were even finished, the immense power of the world at the World Derivation level erupted without reservation.

He attempted to create a domain, tearing apart the all-suppressing golden Divine Kingdom Projection above his head.

Meeting the Lord was obviously a lie. He said this only to make Ming Luo waver and hesitate, thus creating an opportunity to break through the Divine Kingdom Projection.

Even if he only tears open a small gap, he will have a chance to activate his trump card, a one-time Space Law treasure, and thus escape!

"I still want to see the Lord..."

A fierce glint flashed in Ming Luo's eyes as he pressed down lightly in mid-air towards the figure below that was trying to resist.

"Ha, maybe in the next life!"

The movements were understated and casual.

But the power of the entire golden Divine Kingdom Projection seemed to be concentrated in his palm at this moment.

"Boom!"

The defensive treasures surrounding Chief Ziles shattered instantly. Before he could even let out a proper scream, he was completely annihilated under the crushing force of the pure and domineering golden Divine Kingdom, turning into the most basic particles and dissipating into the world.

A powerful expert at the World Derivation level has fallen.

Ming Luo withdrew his hand, his gaze sweeping over the desolate Ziles Star below, especially the pale-faced members in the Core Zone of the family.

"All core members of the Ziles Family, surrender and accept trial by the Star Union." His voice echoed throughout the heavens and earth, carrying an unquestionable authority. "Rebels, die."

Without their patriarch and leader, the remaining members of the Ziles Family had long lost all will to fight when faced with an enraged Eternal Divinity.

Ming Luo waved his hand again, and the Divine Kingdom Projection cast down beams of golden light, sealing the power of the people on Ziles Star and dragging them into the Divine Kingdom.

These individuals will be taken back to Zi Chen Star and handed over to the Star Union's judicial department for detailed interrogation to clarify all their crimes and then punish them according to the law.

After doing all this, Ming Luo didn't even glance at the devastated Ziles Star below. His figure, along with the vast golden Divine Kingdom Projection, slowly faded away and eventually disappeared.

In the starry sky, only that planet, which seemed to have suddenly dimmed, remained, along with the chilling atmosphere and awe that began to quietly spread throughout the entire Star Union.

The turmoil within the Purple Gold Star Union did not cause much of a stir among the Human Race's high command.

To those powerful figures, a newly appointed leader purging corrupt elements within his Star Union was nothing more than a normal "new broom sweeps clean."

Ming Luo's decisive and efficient methods have actually increased the approval of some forces that were originally hesitant about Lin Yi, the young lord.

At least, this newly rich man is not a soft-hearted or indecisive person.

Of course, none of this has much to do with Lin Yi himself.

Thirteen standard years have quietly passed.

Over the years, Lin Yi has been voraciously absorbing the vast amount of hidden knowledge, historical archives, intelligence on powerful individuals, and exploration reports on the origins of the universe and various dangerous and mysterious places within the Human Race Supreme Council.

His vision and understanding are expanding and deepening at an astonishing rate. At the same time, by combining intelligence on the current situation of Human Race, Potential Threat, and development direction, he has gained a clearer understanding of what kind of inheritance the race truly needs.

Occasionally, he would use the Time Source Heart-Link Secret Seal to synchronize his clone's insights.

On this day, as Lin Yi was immersed in analyzing a top-secret intelligence report about the "latest major event of the Devouring Race," Xuanji's gentle notification sound rang out in the quiet room.

"Master, the special starship arranged by Xuan Yan, carrying Vice Commander Aurelia, members of the Star Source Society, your sect, and friends, has completed its final jump and is expected to arrive at Silver Blue Star in three standard days. In addition, according to the received itinerary confirmations, other guests will arrive successively."

Lin Yi pulled himself out of the vast Information Flow, and the silvery-gray Time Ripples in his eyes slowly subsided.

"I see."

After thirteen years of preparation, with the combined efforts of the entire world and the overall coordination of Xuanji Silver Blue Civilization the full cooperation of the Purple Gold Star Union, the "Star Abyss Hall," a structure capable of accommodating Venerable Lord Rank beings, has been completed on Silver Blue Star.

The relevant etiquette procedures, security arrangements, and reception plans have been rehearsed countless times.

Now, with guests arriving, this highly anticipated celebration is about to begin.

"It's always impolite to make guests wait for their hosts. It's time to set off, but..." Lin Yi stood up, and with a slight thought, the clone practicing some kind of spacetime technique in another quiet room of the manor paused slightly.

The next moment, Lin Yi's main consciousness instantly took over it.

"Having a clone handle the initial reception is sufficient," Lin Yi nodded slightly in the quiet room.

This was his plan.

The clone was sent to handle the welcoming and settling-in matters first, while the Main Body would descend in person before the banquet officially began.

After all, so many venerable lords came to congratulate him, and there were also two sovereigns. It was improper for him to use a clone when the banquet officially began.

More importantly, he also planned to announce his and Ellie's big news at the banquet, and he couldn't possibly be absent from the Main Body for such an event.

Moreover, the Eternal Beginning Dominator will also be present at that time, so the safety level is guaranteed.

Having taken control of his clone, Lin Yi didn't linger. With a flash, he disappeared from the quiet room.

Beyond the Silver Blue Star, against the deep backdrop of the universe, a beautiful, azure planet floats silently.

Compared to thirteen years ago, the outer space of Silver Blue Star has many more decorations.

The most eye-catching structure is the "Star Abyss Hall," which floats in near-Earth orbit and resembles a small landmass.

It is not a traditional metal or crystal building, but rather adopts the latest ecological integration technology of the Silver Blue Civilization. The overall layout is garden-style, complete with pavilions, terraces, towers, mountains, lakes and rivers, and even simulates the scene of day and night alternation and the changing of the four seasons.

It is also shrouded in a composite energy shield that is invisible to the naked eye but strong enough to withstand attacks at the World Derivation level.

Directly below the Star Abyss Hall, on the corresponding surface of the Silver Blue Star, lies the former Su Province region.

Today, this area has been planned as the "ground Core Zone" of the entire celebration. The original urban buildings have been artistically transformed and expanded, and are connected to the Star Abyss Hall above through several giant ecological energy pipelines that serve both sightseeing and freight purposes, forming a seamless whole.

Lin Yi's figure appeared silently in the void above the Star Abyss Hall.

He made no attempt to conceal his presence, and was immediately detected by the planetary defense system of Silver Blue Star, which had undergone a complete upgrade by Xuanji.

[Identity verification: Highest level SSS. Welcome back, Commander.]

The defense system completed the identification instantly, and almost simultaneously, the high-ranking officials of the Silver Blue Civilization, who had been busy for nearly fifty years, received the news.

Several streaks of light quickly rose into the air from the Star Abyss Hall and the Core Zone on the ground, led by Li Zhenguo and Zhou Donglai.

The two flew at extremely high speed and arrived in front of Lin Yi in the blink of an eye.

Behind them followed several high-ranking officials from the civilization; they were all familiar faces.

"Greetings, Star Abyss Lord!"

Li Zhenguo, Zhou Donglai, and the others hovered in the void, bowing in unison, their voices filled with excitement and utmost respect.

Even though they had confirmed with Xuanji multiple times, and even though they had poured their hearts and souls into preparing for this banquet over the years, the sheer shock of the difference in life level and status when Lin Yi truly appeared outside their home planet as the "Lord" still stirred their hearts.

Lin Yi raised his hand to support them, and a gentle yet irresistible force lifted everyone up.

"We're all family, no need for formalities." His voice carried a barely perceptible gentleness. "Thank you for your hard work these past years."

His gaze swept over the magnificent Star Abyss Hall below, and the clearly meticulously planned and laid-out ground area. He nodded slightly. "The preparations have been done very well. The Star Abyss Hall is very distinctive, and its integration with the planetary environment is just right. It displays grandeur without losing the essence of our Silver Blue Civilization. Chief Li, and everyone else, thank you for your hard work."

Upon receiving Lin Yi's personal confirmation, Li Zhenguo and the others immediately showed expressions of relief and immense pride.

Li Zhenguo took a deep breath. "It is our honor to be able to contribute our modest efforts to our esteemed master and to civilization! Everything is ready, and we await the arrival of our distinguished guest."

Zhou Donglai added, "The security system has completed final coordination with the Purple Gold Star Union defense forces and the 37th Legion of the Star Realm Army, and has conducted multiple full-element drills, ensuring absolute safety. The reception procedures, etiquette details, and logistical support have also been repeatedly checked, with Ms. Xuanji providing full supervision."

"Very good." Lin Yi nodded. "The guests are arriving soon. They are well-mannered and won't care about the details. Just follow the established plan and demonstrate the enthusiasm, orderliness, and confidence of our Silver Blue Civilization. There's no need to be overly nervous."

"Yes! We will obey Your Majesty's orders!" everyone replied in unison.

"You all go ahead and get busy; we still need you to oversee and coordinate things in various places." Lin Yi waved his hand. "I'll go home and check on things first."

"Respectfully seeing off our esteemed lord!" The crowd bowed once more.

Lin Yi nodded, and his figure slowly disappeared.

After all, marriage is a big deal, especially when it comes to the idea of marrying a foreigner, so you have to talk to your Parents about it in person.

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