In a certain plane of the Virtual Universe, inside a vast hall.
Powerful figures sat upon 108 ancient thrones. Their auras differed, but all were immensely vast and formidable.
"I summoned everyone because of a piece of news. The human World Lord Dongguan has successfully killed a King-level Immortal," said a tall human in purple armor, a cross-shaped star on his face, from one of the seats.
"A human World Lord killed a King-level Immortal? How many years has it been since we last heard news like that?"
"It isn't impossible. After all, with the recognition of the Time Origin Law and mastery of Time Stop, he could indeed kill a King-level Immortal using certain treasures."
"I request that we view the footage recorded by the military system to verify this," a figure in black armor said.
The others looked at him strangely, because he, too, was human.
"Nine Abyss, you-"
The purple-armored figure's expression soured somewhat.
In fact, a hundred years earlier, he had received word asking whether Dongguan should be admitted to the Hongmeng Alliance, because he had captured King Jintu.
However, first, it had been a capture rather than a kill, even though it was inherently more difficult.
Second, although King Jintu possessed King-level strength thanks to the King Armor, he was actually only a Marquis.
Whether he counted as a King or a Marquis was, in fact, debatable.
After consideration, he had decided they could postpone it. He had asked August Venerable, who had raised no objection.
This time, however, Dongguan had indisputably hunted down a King-level being, and an Immortal Zerg Mother Emperor at that.
"Everything will be handled according to the rules. Are you questioning the Virtual Universe's judgment? Even if he used treasures, they are part of his strength. Who here could give