Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'-Chapter 1266 - 266: Empire Line: The Path to the [Spiritual Deer] Ending (61)

[Main Quest—"March Towards Earth"]

[Type]: Annihilation/Expedition

[Time Limit]: Until the end of days descends, never rest 'til die, never-ending!

[Mission Difficulty]: Extreme Plus Ultra (Supernatural Excellence)

EPU difficulty is the highest level difficulty that can be assigned to any task within "Starry Abyss," far exceeding the usual 3S and its derived difficulty levels.

Theoretically, this kind of task cannot be completed by a player individually; it can only be bestowed as an era's opportunity. Once the mission is initiated, even decades, centuries, or millennia of personal effort would seem inconsequential.

The reward of the task itself has become meaningless, for the sense of achievement gained from fulfilling the objectives and completing the mission transcends all material rewards. Completing EPU in itself is the supreme glory of a "Starry Abyss" player!

[Introduction]:

For billions of years, with external invasions, the forces of Starry Abyss have shifted from prosperity to decline. Looking around, all one sees is the sorrow of the masses, year after year of national land lost to destruction and decay under the threats of the Destroyer, Society, and Evil Gods, our homeland is headed towards fragmentation and annihilation.

I, Li Aozi, once a [God of the Present World], Dominating Universe Dialan, an executer of the Will of the Dominator Leoz, hereby deliver a speech:

Although the determined ones of Starry Abyss have been striving to save and preserve, attempting to excavate a path to extend the kingdom amidst a scarred and decaying narrative, internal crises can be overcome and altered through revolution and the united efforts of the people, but external enemies can only be annihilated through violent means.

Among a series of enemies, only the Earthlings leading the [Hidden Society] possess the full capability to utterly annihilate Starry Abyss. There is no need to reiterate who our true external enemies are today:

All crises originate from Earth, and only by completely destroying Earth civilization can the existential crisis of Starry Abyss be resolved.

In times of peril, you feel the wails of countless Soul Spirits that have been invaded and ravaged by Starry Abyss, countless dead recounting their grievances and suffering, who amid the collective punishment and war massacres brought by [Society], met an undeserved end, even their names and memories erased from this world.

Meanwhile, in the face of invasion, Primordial Abyss still hopes for appeasement, attempting to leverage external power to maintain its influence in the Six-Layered Starry Abyss.

Is it necessary to endure such a result forever?

No, the scarred and humiliated people, arm yourselves!

Who dares to invade us, then we march onto their lands, ravage their civilians, it was their bloodshed and sacrifice upon us first, let their mountains and rivers be rendered desolate, their countries broken and homes lost.

Fellow citizens of Starry Abyss, in this most perilous time, it is time to discard past grievances, band together, expel the external enemy, move outward, and march towards Earth!

[Settlement Conditions]:

A. "When Starry Abyss Shines"—The division of the Six Great Abysses is terminated, all narratives decide to unite and establish nations, standing together externally, reclaiming the lost Abyssal Outer Universe, expelling all external enemies from interior and exterior Starry Abyss;

"May my suffering civilization be reborn in the flames of war, may my homeland forever enjoy peace and health, may my great motherland and people be strong, we shall finish this final battle."

B. "End of the Earth Era"—Land on Earth's primary cosmic universe and utterly destroy the foundation of Earth civilization led by Homo Sapiens, performing de-Earthization to the multiverse.

"All worldly hatred should be concluded with the destruction of its instigator. And we will write this ending, terminating all hatred."

C. "Holy Great Judgement"—Exterminate Earth humanity.

"The fury is irrepressible, the supreme holy flame will descend, conducting the ultimate retributive justice. You or me, you live I die, you die I live! For the survival hopes of those to come, we shall commit the gravest sin! Even burn Earth dry from its last drop of water, annihilate all Earth ghosts! Rise, warriors of Starry Abyss, let us commence this holy great judgement!"

At least two conditions must be met for the task to be settled.

[Special Note]:

For the revolution and rise of Starry Abyss, Li Aozi (Leoz) provides all support that can be used.

Upon accepting the mission, enhanced bloodline empowerment will be automatically granted, preventing ether erosion by [Secret Citizen].

In this state, removing [Will]/[Intelligence] attributes, the higher the attributes, the higher the probability of being corrupted by [Society].

After accepting the mission, you can immediately obtain nationality of Oxiulia Empire regardless of your previous faction.

Earth genetic samples have been fully loaded, when Earthlings/Secret Citizens are present around you, their location and information will be marked on the map.

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"What kind of task is this... EPU! Wow, such a level, does it truly exist?"

"Earth, Hidden—besides Lai Anding, we still haven't resolved these enemies."

"Finally, Leader of the Oshen Party, and Your Excellency Leoz, have come up with a strategy. We've waited five thousand years! The time for retaliation has finally come!"

"There's a vibration marker on the map, Earthlings are right next to us."

"Kill! For Starry Abyss! Eliminate all these traitors completely!"

Li Aozi's task flew like snowflakes to all awakened Spiritual Warriors present. Those warriors originally struggling against Apostle Arthur's Zealots saw this task and instantly became roused, morale soaring.

Human will can be an unpredictable thing; some are meek in daily life, not even daring to scold a thief, yet on the battlefield, they dare to turn blades crimson for the sake of national righteousness.

The awakened True Martial Party Spiritual Warriors, despite having simultaneously awakened memories of their former lives, still have not bridged the combat prowess gap. Facing the relentless advance of Apostle Arthur's Zealots, some have been forced to unplug and disconnect, preserving their accounts.

Yet when Li Aozi's Will was issued, those impassioned words express their innermost heart, unleashing years-long suppressed fury in Li Aozi's decision. The realization into action prompted warriors to become excited, wielding swords and guns, erupting with courage and battle strength far surpassing player mentality.

After hearing the deafening shouts and cries, Zhang Fulong's laughter gradually faded.

He gazed at Li Aozi, his eyes of profound silver shimmering slightly, his aura becoming increasingly deep and oppressive.

"The Council gave you a chance, that's why I came here. We've been discussing, believing you could be saved."

Zhang Fulong said:

"If you refuse, then next time, Anpolo will personally come."

"Anpolo is but a petty chicken and dog. Even if Gaia herself comes, I wouldn't fear, much less dread her lapdogs."

Li Aozi said gravely:

"The Blacksmith's ability was taken by me openly and honestly, if you have the capability, then come and take it back from me. Want me to submit to the Hidden, to be their servile Earth laborer? Wishful thinking!"

"Then, you are ungrateful and unashamed."

Zhang Fulong sneered:

"Though Arthur has been defeated, your total power has already been probed. When I return to tell Anpolo, he will come specially from the Mass Abyss, at that time, all Secret Councilors will descend onto the Mass Abyss. Enjoy your last days, these will be your remaining days of possessing an independent identity."

Having said that, he shook his head, a vortex rift opening behind him, turned around and lifted his foot, ready to leave.

Clang.

In the next moment, a sharp sword was placed against Zhang Fulong's neck.

"First, I didn't say you could leave."

The latter's pupils contracted.

In the next moment, endless heat surged, Li Aozi's flesh instantly became a wave of flame, revealing sturdy white jade bones beneath porcelain skin, a skeletal jaw slightly parted, seemingly grinning:

"Second, who told you that was my full power?"

Leave?

No, from this moment, no Earthlings shall escape.

No one is allowed to leave!

Zhang Fulong's palm released a Cursed Mark, immediately attempting to cast Fold Jump, but both Oshen and Meganiros simultaneously acted, the former flinging a Qi Energy chain trying to bind Zhang Fulong, though briefly shattered by external Ether, it caused some delay.

"Ah—"

That slight delay afforded Meganiros ample time.

"Even Leoz has said such things, so I won't hold back either—All Secret Councilors, stay here!"

And then, Meganiros briskly clenched his fist, shouting loudly:

"Final Fusion! Descend—Hero Destroyer God!"