In the grand cosmos, power could shatter stars—but in the Trial of Mirrors, the only battle was within.
🌌 Luo Feng – Mad Blade of Earth
In a sealed dimension within the Universal Arena, Luo Feng walked alone through a corridor of silver glass.
Each step echoed endlessly, reflecting back not just his image but his soul.
And then—they appeared.
Mirrors flickered, warped, and split, spawning reflections of Luo Feng:
One, ruthless and blood-soaked.
One, hesitant and afraid.
One, corrupted by greed.
One, drowning in power.
"This is your trial," intoned a voice beyond stars."Survive your truths—or break."
⚔️ Battle of Selves
The Corrupted Luo Feng struck first—warping blade into a cruel weapon, twisted by the hunger for revenge.
"Power makes me king!""Weakness is a lie!"
Luo Feng responded with silence—his blade humming with soul-force.
Clang—Clang—Clang!
Every mirrored self mimicked a future he could become:
The Arrogant King, who abandoned Earth.
The Soulless Weapon, who killed for evolution.
The Hopeless Orphan, still seeking approval.
Each clash was mental, spiritual, and philosophical.
But Luo Feng wasn't the same as he was yesterday.
His Psi Tower pulsed in his mind, purifying stray thoughts.
"Power is not a right… it's responsibility.""And I fight not for myself—but for the future of Earth."
He raised his blade.
One final, soul-infused cut shattered all false selves.
The mirrors exploded into a sea of stardust.
🧠 Trial Passed
Trial of Mirrors – Cleared."Mental Stability: 97%""Soul Resilience: Level 4""Unlocked Skill: Mirror Breaker Slash – Deals 5x damage to illusion and soul-type entities."
Luo Feng stood still, breathing hard. Not from fatigue—but revelation.
He had faced himself, and now, he was whole.
🚀 Meanwhile – Universal Arena: VIP Delegates' Hall
A spaceship bearing the insignia of the Great Axe Cultivation Dojo descended silently.
From it walked a man of noble, cold aura—eyes calm, calculating, distant.
💠 Bolan – The Cold Genius
His presence shifted the atmosphere.
"That's Bolan! The tactical genius from the Third Spiral Galaxy.""They say even the Virtual Universe Corporation respects his simulation win record.""But… why is he headed toward the Earth delegation?"
The answer came when he stopped in front of Hong.
"You are the one called King of Earth?""I've seen your planetary formation resonance from afar. It's impossible for a primitive world to develop such a defense."
Hong met his gaze calmly.
"You are Bolan. Known for calculating success rates to the millionth decimal.""But you're wrong about Earth."
He raised his hand—and a 3D projection unfolded behind him.
It showed Earth surrounded by rotating guardian sigils of Dragon, Phoenix, Turtle, and Tiger. A formation boundary overlaid space-time itself.
"We are no longer primitive.""We are a rising civilization under law, unity, and evolution.""Join us, or compete with us. Either way—Earth will ascend."
Bolan paused. Then… smirked.
"I'll watch with interest.""If your Mad Blade passes one more elite round, I will personally test him."
🛡️ System Update – Earth's Formation Law Pillar II Activated
Formation Pillar II – Guardian Pact
Extends formation control across all surrounding planetary systems.
If Hong purchases a planet, its people automatically gain passive law protection.
Unauthorized use of power inside Hong's domain without permission = death penalty (after system announcement).
Hong's punishment will be shown LIVE to educate all settlers:
"Power is responsibility. Not dominance."
System Note:
Cosmic Crystals will be provided upon approval for planetary acquisition.Weapons forged via Hong's Formation & Forging mastery now unlock Civilization Tiers.
📜 Galaxy Reactions
The live feeds rippled across star systems.
"Earth's King... showed me law isn't control—it's trust.""Their Lightning God defeated a plasma warrior without drawing blood.""And their Mad Blade just fought himself. Who even does that!?"