Li Aozi fell silent.

From the Frost Plated Republic, a place where women are revered and men are inferior, with glaring inequalities.

To coming to the Layer Abyss, under the narrative hegemony, where mid-sized and smaller civilizations like Valenkov and the Crystal Tower struggle to survive, tearing each other apart.

Then to Xides, facing the arrogance of the Primordial God Clan directly.

Amidst external invaders continuously infiltrating the society, the Primordial Abyss chose to retreat again and again.

Furthermore, upon reaching the Border Abyss, he saw the Dragon Race, complacent, lazy, and in decline.

"...I want fairness."

Li Aozi lifted his head and said:

"Whether on the Starry Abyss or Earth, whether under narrative systems or societal structures, whether an Ascender or an ancient Divine Clan, everyone is trapped within the caste cages of the Primordial Abyss and Earth."

"Large societies like Gaia consuming small ones, and narrative civilizations overpowering small civilizations—there's no difference."

"Among the Cannon Fodder Deity, there are those like me, loyal to the Starry Abyss, fighting bloodily, yet labeled as usurper tyrants, while the Primordial God Clan contains those who do nothing but gild themselves upfront and follow procedures to ascend to the Chief God's position."

"Yet, even within society, there are good people, like Doctors, the Adventurous Saintess, and the Tailor, who turn against their upbringing to fight for justice and conscience."

"Within the narrative as well, many have formed the Life Commune, abandoning their privileged lives to think of others—although naïve and laughable, they are idealists worthy of respect."

"I'm just a piece of cannon fodder, academically just a one-year pseudo-master. Getting to where I am today wasn't purely due to my own efforts; I also exploited opportunities, abused power. As President, I was corrupt, built mansions and yachts, embezzled public funds for military expansions, conducted biochemical research that polluted the environment, invaded the weak, and established colonies. I caused snow disasters to increase Oxiulia's population."

"I murdered Xides, seized his identity and system. Though I am classified as part of the Starry Abyss's Divine Clan, I prefer to cast myself as human. This is nothing short of betrayal. It can be said that I've done everything a villain can do, and more than a villain could do."

"—In this Six-Layered Starry Abyss, no one is nobler than the other, no one is cleaner."

"But even so."

Li Aozi opened his mouth and said:

"Even someone so wretched as myself, desires for the world to become fair and just."

"I hope that no one in the future follows the path I have taken."

"A fairer world could reduce the number of villains like me."

"...Now I understand why it's you."

Arstala remained silent for a long time before replying:

"Neither good, nor smart, nor cruel, without any remarkable talent, nor sincere and earnest."

"It's not your fault; there's something wrong with this world. Even without Li Aozi, the next person to evolve into Hunter King would be Zhang Aozi, Wang Aozi, or Chen Aozi—it is this world that can only give birth to someone like you."

"You guessed right. The Bloodline isn't Arcane Energy; it's a credential, an authorization key."

"Many people receive the Bloodline, either despising its weak strength and neglecting its use, or using it to proliferate their lineage, concentrating resources on their family."

"Only those who personally battle the strongest enemies, attaining enlightenment in intense combat, can awaken. In essence, only those who practice can gain recognition."

Li Aozi was dumbfounded:

"No, what do you mean by that? Could you say it in terms understandable by a one-year pseudo-master?"

"Before answering that question, I have one to ask you."

Arstala's words appeared:

"Li Aozi, do you believe the power of the Destroyer is to destroy the world?"

"...Isn't that obvious?" Li Aozi exclaimed in surprise. "Destroyers are called so because they devour many worlds, obliterating everything, aren't they?"

"In your view, indeed. Destroyers merely appear as world-destroying invaders."

Arstala replied:

"Sadly, you're mistaken. Destroyers aren't the world's destroyers."

"This joke isn't funny."

Li Aozi said coldly:

"Whether it's Li Aozi or Redd Gold, both had close contacts with the Destroyers. Their purpose is solely to destroy worlds!"

"No. Destroyers don't obliterate everything; they bring a new cycle. Much like the six paths of reincarnation in Earth's culture, three Destroyers form a group where darkness brings a vast material base; material provokes desires; desires lead to scientifically structured life. Life and death, rationality, and desire cycle endlessly—it's a cyclic structure. Every time such things happen in the universe, although a world is lost, it ensures the cosmic remains vibrant and dynamic."

"Then what about the cost?"

Li Aozi asked:

"We are the price paid in this. If this doesn't define a world-destroying bastard, then what does?"

"Me."

Arstala replied nonchalantly:

"The world is in absolute motion; everything alternates and evolves, life's cycles, the transformation of matter prevent decay, and thus it lives."

"Eternity is absolute stillness; once something enters eternity, a world must end."

"In short, I am the world's terminator, the true apocalypse."

"Li Aozi, the fairness you desire will manifest in an absolutely eternal world. This conversation has been truly delightful; my previous doubts have been resolved. You are indeed the most appropriate existence."

Arstala did not give Li Aozi time to respond, instead hurriedly conveyed a large amount of information:

"By the way, you may not fully grasp why I am doing this. It's straightforward—because I failed. I didn't succeed in annihilating the entire world; the Destroyers are caught in revelry. War and destruction, life and death continue cyclically. And I cannot bring an end to any of it."

"I am not a part of the Starry Abyss Cosmos, so I cannot intervene in your world. Even though I once attempted to influence you from the Starry Abyss perimeter and sowed the Seeds of Bloodline, the Dragon King, Titans, and Magic Eye rose in fierce resistance. They preferred to submit under Gaia rather than let my Seed flourish."

"It's pleasing to see you quickly grasp the power of the Hunter King, but regrettably, time is running short. My remaining power is soon to be exhausted. You'll soon have to make a choice."

"Arstala isn't a name, but a title. When a new Eternal One appears, Arstala must change hands."

"I am no longer Arstala; now, you are Arstala."

"I have entrusted everything to you. What your future holds, nobody knows. By the time you open the eternal conclusion, what the entire world looks like will already be irrelevant."

"Of course, you can also choose to abandon this and believe that Lord Entropy hasn't destroyed all of your endings—but, would you resign to being vulnerable?'"

"If left to nature's course, the world will remain unchanged until what you mentioned—the Starry Abyss gets utterly devoured and divided by the Destroyers or subjugated and annihilated by the Earthlings."

"Ultimately, is it a choice to abide by fate, keeping oneself but staying unchanged, or... rise up and strive for that eternal opportunity."

"Lastly, here's a piece of advice."

"If you find a suitable person and feel wearied and exhausted from years of combat, battles against the Starry Abyss and Earth, wanting to rest, then forsake the title of Arstala, liberate the Hunter King, allowing yourself to step outside of history, enjoying a peaceful life in retirement."

"But if you yearn to change this unchanging Starry Abyss, then let the Hunter King evolve into Continuance!"

"Trust me, you won't regret it, because by then, you'll realize the true enemy within this cosmic expanse."

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