The vast arena of the Universe Genius Battle rippled—not from combat, but from presence.
In the middle of the VIP Combatant Arena, where only the most dangerous prodigies fought in the later rounds, a vortex of oppressive calm fell over the crowd.
All eyes turned toward one man—tall, regal, eyes like stars forged in ancient time. Hong, Earth's foremost warrior, strategist, and now the enforcer of the Cosmic Law of Responsibility.
He was here not just to fight—but to establish a message.
🌌 The Stage: "Throne of Cosmos" Platform – Round 2
His opponent: Varkel, a Domain Lord bloodline genius from the Iron-Will Hydra Cult, known for warping space and dissolving planetary shields with molecular destabilization.
Audience whispered:
"Even Universe-level monsters avoid Varkel…""Hong's strong, but he's just at peak Star level, right?""His domain mastery is rumored to counter even Galaxy Lords!"
Hong stood unmoving.
He didn't need armor.He didn't need announcements.
Behind him, four faint illusions floated in the void—
🐉 Azure Dragon: power and honor
🐅 White Tiger: courage and execution
🐢 Black Tortoise: defense and wisdom
🔥 Vermillion Phoenix: rebirth and clarity
These were no mere projections. They were Earth's Formation Guardians, empowered by the Civilization Evolution System, anchored by Hong's cultivation and spiritual law comprehension.
With each breath he took, the arena responded.With each heartbeat, stars in simulation dimmed slightly.He didn't move, but the universe bent toward him.
Varkel frowned and struck first—space-twisting chains and void arrows shot across dimensional cracks.
But before the attack could reach—
Time slowed.Space flattened.Law stood still.
A golden formation sigil lit the air under Hong's feet—not from him, but from the system itself. The world seemed to halt, recognizing the Designated Executor of Responsibility.
Hong raised one finger.
"You violated Cosmic Order by attacking beyond consent.""You disrespected the Domain of Peace.""You threatened the weak to assert dominance."
"Judgement."
With that one word, the system-formed sigil roared to life. A ray of heavenly authority surged down.
BOOM—!!
Varkel's attacks shattered like glass, his armor stripped, his consciousness sealed. In the next instant, he was ejected from the arena, stripped of his title, and broadcast to every screen in the galaxy.
"Disqualified by the System. No appeal. No revival for 10 years."
Silence fell across galaxies.
A cosmic voice declared:
"Victory: Hong – Title: The King.""By System Authority: Earth's Civilizational Law enforced.""Title upgraded: Hong – Executor of the Law of Responsibility.""Formation Mastery Access unlocked to Level 3.""Guardian Synchronization extended to Earth Orbit Range."
👑 Across the Stars…
Billions watched in stunned silence.
Even Universe Country Lords—rulers of entire galaxies—took notes.
"He didn't kill him.""But he took away everything more painful than death.""He made a statement… power is responsibility. Not dominance."
The system replayed a clip to every watcher:
"Power is not for abuse. It is a burden of protection. Anyone, from any corner of the universe, who uses power to oppress within Earth's protection zones… will face judgement."
"No matter your bloodline, status, or race."
🌀 Within Earth's Inner Core...
The Formation Guardians rumbled in delight.
The Golden Formation Tree grew another ring, blessing all Earthborns with enhanced resistance and natural law resonance. Children across Earth felt strength awaken in them subtly.
Hong's influence was becoming law, not just legend.