Swallowing the Stars: 100x Return for Teaching Apprentices

Chapter 224 Disciple at the Level of a Universe Master

In the primordial universe, within the territory of the 1008 Cosmic Nations of the human race, and across endless star fields and galaxies, countless lower-level forces and cultivators were in an uproar because of a series of orders that had just been spread!
"Banning the use of slave chips and demanding that we hand over all our existing slave assets to the Cosmic Nation?"

"Ban the slave trade? Who gave the order? Why would such an order be issued! My Black Cloud Society has accumulated wealth for millions of years, most of which has been invested in the slave trade. If it's banned just like that, who will bear our losses!"

"impossible!"

"Hmph, your Lanting Universe Kingdom forbids the slave trade, then I'll take all my wealth and head to the Chuyun Universe Kingdom! You lot will never receive any benefits from my Blood God Organization again!"

"What? The slaves I bought myself are also to be handed over or released from control? Why should they be? They are the private property of my Augustus family!"

The moment the order was spread, the lower-level forces throughout the human territory were in an uproar!
The slave trade has existed within the human race's territory for an unknown period of time.

Especially after the technology of slave chips spread to the human race, the safety of slaves was greatly improved, which made the entire slave trade even more prosperous and entered an unimaginable state of prosperity!

In the 1008 Universe Kingdom, among countless intermediate and early-stage civilizations, slave organizations can be found on any planet that is even slightly prosperous.

Some large slave organizations are so powerful that their influence can even span several universes!

This only includes those who traded slaves; if we include those who bought slaves, the scope becomes even broader!
From the powerful and wealthy of the human race's 1008 universe kingdom, to the various organizations and families of middle-level and elementary civilizations, and even the small lords who only own one planet, anyone with a little spare money has bought a few slaves!
Of all those who sell or buy slaves, how many treat slaves as human beings?

The long-term oppression and exploitation were manageable when the slave chips were in control, but once the suppression of the slave chips was lost, how could those extremely oppressed slaves not take crazy revenge on these slave organizations and their former 'masters'!
Firstly, it involves too many stakeholders, and secondly, it could face potential retaliation.

Some organizations and forces even believe that the loss of wealth is a small matter; what they are most worried about is the threat of retaliation!
Now, the sudden order to abolish the slave trade and remove the chip control from all slaves has naturally aroused the indignation and resistance of countless people!
However, despite their resistance, the official responses from various intergalactic nations were extremely tough.

"Virtual Universe Company, Giant Axe Arena, Universe Mercenary Alliance, Universe First Bank, and Universe Galaxy Bank have jointly issued an order to execute this order throughout the entire territory of the 1008 Human Universe Nations. Anyone who dares to resist will face the same result no matter which universe nation they flee to!"

"Within a century, those who voluntarily release slaves or transfer ownership of slaves to the official authorities of the Cosmic Kingdom will receive corresponding compensation. Beyond a century, those who continue to organize the sale of slaves or possess slaves will be considered criminal organizations and severely punished!"

"Rest assured, all freed slaves will be officially resettled by the Cosmic Nation and will be subject to close monitoring. They will be strictly prohibited from engaging in any behavior that violates the laws of the Cosmic Nation."

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No matter how loud the resistance was, under the deterrence of the official forces of the 1008 Universe Nation, these orders were still carried out with unwavering determination.

For the vast majority of organizations and forces involved in slavery, the official government of the Cosmic Kingdom is like a sky hanging over their heads, a powerful force they absolutely cannot resist.

Moreover, the 1008 Universe Nation's official authorities were merely the executors of these orders; the real order-givers were the Virtual Universe Company, the Giant Axe Arena, the Universe Mercenary Alliance, the Universe Galaxy Bank, and the Universe First Bank—five super-giant forces.

With the joint orders of the five forces, the ban on slave chips and the abolition of the slave trade are destined to become the general trend of the entire human race.

Faced with such an overwhelming trend, anyone who dares to stand in their way will only face annihilation!

"Go ahead and cooperate now; you can still receive some compensation. But a hundred years from now, you'll be suppressed by force."

"I've amassed enough wealth over the years using the Yuanguang Organization, so it's a good thing to get out of here. Once I receive that batch of compensation, I'll just move to another universe country. Those who want revenge won't be able to find me!"

"The prosperity of a clan depends on the strength of its own members. Slaves are merely temporary external aids; let's give them up."

"My Karon family has always treated its slave guards well. Go and talk to them. After the chip control is lifted, those who are willing to stay can choose to continue serving me. Those who are unwilling to stay will be handed over to the official resettlement of the Cosmic Kingdom."

As various organizations and forces began to carry out the orders of the five major powers and the 1008 Universe Kingdom, large numbers of slaves began to be released one after another.

Meanwhile, the governments of the various space nations dispatched a large amount of manpower and financial resources to resettle these lucky individuals who had regained their freedom.

Those controlled by the slave chips are at most at the ninth level of the cosmic realm, and under the deterrence of the official army of the cosmic nation, they naturally cannot cause any waves.

Soon, a large number of freed slaves were temporarily settled on some designated planets by the authorities.

Here, they need to register, receive simple guidance, and be granted citizenship.

After that, they gradually adapt and reintegrate into the universe based on their own abilities.

This will be a long process, but it is also a hopeful one.

In the boundless divine kingdom.

Qi Yuan, who was behind all these changes, withdrew his gaze after observing the series of orders being carried out.

He never claimed to be a morally superior person. The reason he was willing to do all this was partly due to his past experiences and the influence of his previous beliefs, but more importantly, it was because he now had enough power and status.

Now, with just a few words, he can change the darker aspects of the world and turn the tide for countless lives that were once tragic. And all of this takes very little of his time, so why should he be stingy?
Of course, that's what he said, but in order to make his orders carry more weight, he also made some extra efforts.

For example, all 1008 cosmic rulers had received his promise that if this series of orders were fully implemented, each of them would be bestowed with a treasure suitable for their own use.

Such a treasure, how precious it is!
Many cosmic rulers of average strength lack truly useful treasures. The ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom, for example, suppressed his power for countless years for a mere few treasure points. The allure of a suitable treasure for oneself is naturally unimaginable for those cosmic rulers!

And it was precisely because of this promise that the rulers of those universes were so tireless in implementing his orders!

Of course, Qi Yuan also understood that the slave trade had existed in this world for a long time and had become extremely entrenched over countless years. In addition, given the vastness of the human race's territory, it was unrealistic to completely eradicate the slave trade with just a few orders from him.

Even some internal personnel of the various cosmic nations' governments are themselves beneficiaries and protectors of certain slave organizations. For some of them who are used to enjoying huge transfers of benefits, what is the order from the higher-ups compared to their own interests?

Things that are explicitly prohibited can simply be done covertly. With these 'insiders' helping to cover it up, even the official authorities of the Cosmic Nation would find it difficult to fully monitor them.

However, although there may still be problems, it is good that this has been the first step.

With explicit prohibitions and as generations of younger generations with weaker understanding of the 'slave trade' grow up, the world will ultimately become a better place.
This is an incredibly vast space, almost without any end in sight.

In the vast expanse of space, a majestic mountain range stretching a million kilometers in length stands silently.

The mountain range has eight hooves that resemble pillars of heaven, as well as four thick, long arms, and a huge eye in the very center of its body.

"Whoo~"

The enormous eyes opened, looking at Qi Yuan who had suddenly appeared in this space.

"Tongling, what's your decision?" Qi Yuan stood in the void, smiling faintly as he looked at the majestic mountain range.

"The Master of the Strange Fate Pavilion".

A muffled, thunderous voice echoed through the space, "Why are you so insistent on making me become your disciple? We are both masters of the universe. Even if you are stronger, there is no need to humiliate me like this!"

"humiliation?"

Qi Yuan didn't explain, but instead suddenly asked a casual question.
"My enlightenment space is working quite well, isn't it?"

"Enlightenment Space," the Lord of Tongling murmured in a deep voice.

"I had some things to take care of before, which is why I gave you over ten years to consider things. I also wanted you to experience the wonders of this Enlightenment Space."

Qi Yuan's expression remained calm, but his following words carried a chilling undertone.
"However, I don't have much time to waste on you. Now, I'll give you two choices—"

"First, to become my disciple, you must be sincere and truly treat me as your teacher. In this way, you will not only continue to enjoy the effects of this enlightenment space, but you will also obtain countless more precious treasures and opportunities in the future, such as supreme treasures, ultimate treasures, and the inheritance to break through to the realm of the strongest in the universe. As long as you are loyal enough to me, you will have all of these."

Sensing the questioning gaze in the Lord of Tongling's enormous eyes, he added lightly,
"You don't need to doubt it. Since I've said these things, I must be confident that I can give them to you. Of course, if you don't believe me, I can't force you. I can only give you a second option."

"What is the second option?" the Lord of Tongling asked in a deep voice.

"die!"

Qi Yuan sneered, "This incredibly precious place of mine, the Enlightenment Space, will not be given to some useless piece of trash to use for nothing!"

"."

The Lord of Tongling remained silent.

"No need to play dead."

Qi Yuan cautioned, "If you don't speak, I'll assume you're my second choice, and I'll send you on your way directly."

Without hesitation, he immediately activated the power of the Wonderful Pavilion. Two incredibly profound and powerful runes lit up on the silver-white tower, and an extremely vast wave instantly spread throughout the space.

The moment he sensed this powerful fluctuation, the silent Lord of Tongling immediately spoke up—

"I'm willing, I'm willing, Master of the Strange Fate Pavilion, please stop!"

"Willing to what?" Qi Yuan manipulated the vast fluctuations to continuously suppress them.

"This"

The Lord of Tongling hesitated only slightly, and the massive mountain range immediately shattered and collapsed in pieces.

"Damn it! Ah! I'm willing, Master of Qiyuan Pavilion... no, teacher, Master of Qiyuan Pavilion, I'm willing to become your disciple!"

(End of this chapter)