Bighorn Bull is in charge of leading, and I, Beria, am in charge of raising it.

Then Belial lifted his leg and kicked him in the buttocks, neither too hard nor too soft.

After giving Lyme a look, he left satisfied and ran off to take care of young Mary.

Now, upon hearing Lem's question, Belial snapped out of his reverie but did not answer immediately.

He first turned his gaze away from the training field, and habitually raised one hand to gently stroke his daughter's head before slowly responding.

"No, regarding the position of leader, I have already thought of someone more suitable than myself... So, I was thinking about something else just now."

"Something else?"

Lem tilted her head, and her training armor emitted a very faint metallic scraping sound as she made the movement.

A moment later, she suddenly realized something from the worried look in Belial's eyes that she had inadvertently revealed. The smile in her eyes slowly faded, and she gently tugged at Belial's wrist, asking cautiously.

"Dad, have you discovered some new crisis, just like before?"

"..."

This time, Beria remained silent for a longer period.

He knew that his precious daughter's intuition was always very accurate.

Especially when she suddenly threw herself into his arms one day, crying and begging him not to touch the Plasma Spark Tower, it really startled Belial. He thought some fellow transmigrator had possessed his daughter.

But there were some things he really didn't know how to explain to her...

Should we tell her that her beloved father was actually an ordinary person whose will was far less steadfast than hers?

Or tell her that even if the Land of Light tries its best to restrain itself and always advocates peace, it will eventually become the next target of those ambitious people as they continue to expand.

Or tell her that the reason she has been training so hard, pushing for reforms, and even trying to form the Ultra Guard in advance all these years is because she knows that there will definitely be a war in the future that will cost the entire Land of Light dearly.

He had never said these words to anyone other than Jian.

Because in Belial's mind, without solid evidence, even if he were willing to reveal his identity as a time traveler, no one would believe him.

Even in the past, there was a time when Belial mustered up the courage to try to give Ken a little spoiler about the future, setting aside the biggest secret of being a "time traveler," so that Ken could avoid the fate of having his kidneys cut off by the Alien Empera.

Even Ken, who always obeyed Beria, thought Beria was joking with him and didn't take it to heart at all.

He even went so far as to boast that if that Alien Empera dared to set foot on the territory of the Land of Light, he would smash him into mincemeat with his own fists! There was nothing to be afraid of!

Of course, Beria could understand why Ken would say that.

His superhuman strength made him virtually invincible among the younger generation.

So much so that one day, when Belial mentioned that someone was on par with him in direct combat, and even had a clear advantage in the early stages.

Na Jian's reaction would naturally be like that of the wild gorilla in "Lolo's Adventures," who, despite Jingjing's prior warning to dodge, stubbornly charged forward, insisting on a head-on confrontation. He would have to taste the bitterness of the situation, and his main characteristic was his stubbornness and disbelief!

Even his best brother didn't believe him, so it was even less likely that Belial would mention these things to anyone else.

From that moment on, he once again deeply realized just how wise it was for the elders to reject his proposal to form the Ultra Guard ahead of schedule...

After all, the Land of Light has been immersed in peace for too long, so long that the current generation has long forgotten the bloodshed and cruelty of war.

This led them to develop excessive confidence, believing that no force in the entire universe could rival the Land of Light.

No one in the Olympic League believed that anyone would be so bold as to lead an army to attack the Land of Light.

So Belial simply suppressed these thoughts in his heart and transformed them into extra training sessions on the training field, all-nighters in the laboratory, and the proposal that still lies in the Elders' Archives.

Therefore, when faced with his daughter's anxious gaze, Beria hesitated for a moment before his tone suddenly changed, becoming as casual and relaxed as usual.

"It's nothing. I was just thinking that the new kids on the training field have been improving a lot lately... More and more people are willing to wear training armor to train themselves, which is a good thing."

Lem stared at him for a few seconds, then released his arm, put his hands behind his back, and silently watched him with an expression that knew all his habits perfectly, silently accusing his father of forcibly changing the subject again.

However, Lem didn't point this out. He simply nodded casually in agreement, echoing Belial's words.

"Yeah, they used to call the training armor a 'punishment tool,' and only those with the worst grades or who caused trouble would reluctantly wear it. Now, everyone's scrambling to wear it, and the Space Science and Technology Bureau is almost running out of supplies... But speaking of which, Uncle Jian seems to have doubled the restriction level recently? When I came over just now, I saw him training alone in the ten times gravity zone for almost three whole days, and he wouldn't leave no matter how the administrator tried to persuade him."

As Lem spoke, he tilted his head slightly and added in a tone that was half-joking and half-serious.

"Dad, you must have done this, right? What did you do to provoke Uncle Jian this time? Or are you two having a rivalry?"

"Why are you competing with him? He has so much inexhaustible strength; it would be good for him to practice more..."

Beria raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, his tone carrying a hint of childlike smugness.

"Besides, how do you know that because he's been busy taking care of Mary lately, my cultivation level has surpassed his?"

Of course, despite saying he didn't need to worry about Ken, Belial's body betrayed him as soon as he finished speaking, and he took a step toward the ten times gravity zone of the training ground.

Lyme, with a look that seemed to see right through his father's smug nature, covered his mouth and chuckled as he followed.

However, just as the father and daughter were chatting casually as usual...

None of them noticed...

Not far beyond the M78 nebula, a dim planet is slowly moving towards the Land of Light along a trajectory that does not belong to any natural celestial body…

Chapter 27 The Gu A-San Siblings Attack

Although this planet is constantly moving towards the Land of Light, it is still some distance away, so the border patrol of the Land of Light has not yet marked it as a threat.

Or, to be more precise, the security system of the Land of Light has detected anomalies in the planet's trajectory and, faithfully fulfilling its duties, issued a warning signal.

However, the sentries on duty simply glanced at it and ignored it, not taking it to heart at all.

After all, according to the data detected by the security system, there are almost no life signals on this planet, the surface is covered with a thick and hot dark rock layer, and the atmosphere is so thin that it is almost a vacuum, which is not conducive to the survival of carbon-based life.

In other words, to the Sentinels, it was nothing more than the most common dead star in the universe, drifting aimlessly.

For the Land of Light, whose members are adults and who have trained their beam techniques to the fullest extent, theoretically possessing combat power equivalent to a star level, such an ordinary death star poses no real threat whatsoever.

Not to mention, the Land of Light, which has existed for so many years, has experienced its fair share of meteorite impact crises.

Even if it were a giant planet comparable in size to the Land of Light, for the Land of Light it would simply require more manpower to deal with it.

As a result, such emergencies have long been a routine matter for the border patrol teams of the Land of Light.

Even the sentry on duty doesn't need to apply for any permission from the command center; he can decide how to handle it on his own.

This explains why, even though the security system had issued a warning, the sentry still ignored it, continuing to let his mind wander, indulging in his own fantasies, and slacking off to pass the time.

It's no wonder that in the future timeline, Hikari's Space Science and Technology Bureau is constantly having its new inventions stolen, making it like a villain's backyard where anyone can come and go as they please.

Yes, of course...

As for the villains, regardless of their strength, they all managed to forcibly steal the new inventions from Hikari, the great swordsman...

And Hikari always manages to pull out a brand new, enhanced version the moment his new invention is stolen...

The exact number was just right, exactly enough to counteract the stolen new invention...

The hidden truth behind this is that the security of the Land of Light is really too poor, forcing Hikari to always have a backup plan...

Or was this a deliberate act by a top war criminal with connections to both the legitimate and criminal worlds, a sting operation to use villains as guinea pigs for real-world testing and as free punching bags for the new generation to gain experience...?

Well, I don't know~

Well, anyway...

Just as the sentry was slacking off and ignoring what seemed like an ordinary security system alarm,

Little did they know, on that dim planet...

Three figures, whose existence predates even the Land of Light itself, are silently gazing upon the Land of Light through an observation window constructed of dark energy…

The original life form, which split into three independent individuals from the Great Demon Emperor Gua.

Lord Mord, the King of the Phantom Universe.

Gina, the Queen of the Phantom Universe.

The Phantom Universe Emperor, Juda.

From a programmer's perspective, these three are like a serious bug in the universe's operation. Not only are they incredibly powerful, but they also possess an insane mechanism that allows them to be reborn every 50,000 years, no matter how many times they are killed!

It was precisely through this almost unsolvable resurrection mechanism that they roamed the universe for countless years, destroying one civilization after another that dared to resist them, and creating the ancient A Empire, which spanned tens of thousands of light-years across a vast territory!

And the reason they've suddenly set their sights on the Land of Light...

In a sense, it's all Beria's fault.

Even now, Belial still believes that the king he killed in a fit of rage was nothing more than a mad, depraved scoundrel, and that killing him was no big deal.

Little did he know that the one who supported the king's ascension to the throne and provided him with various monster modification technologies was none other than the Gu Asan siblings!

They regarded that planet as a hidden military camp buried in a remote star system by the Ancient A Empire.

They then made false promises to the king, who feared the limitations of lifespan and longed for immortality, and willingly submitted to them. They used their own people as test subjects to continuously produce monsters to replenish the rank and file of the Gua army, which was inevitably depleted during their campaigns.

Along with this king, similar figures were not isolated cases within the territory of the Gua Empire.

It is precisely because of the tireless efforts and dedication of these fools who are kept in the dark that they are able to continue their endless conquests on a wider territory without distraction.

Now, this long-established supply line has been completely uprooted. All the modified monsters that had not yet been offered as tribute were looted. Even the king himself was utterly killed, leaving not even a trace of his soul.

This was undoubtedly a resounding slap in the face for the Gua Empire!

It doesn't cause much harm, but it's extremely insulting!

Of course, when Mold first received news of the supply line being cut off, he initially thought that the useless king had messed up the experiment and was killed by the rioting modified monsters.

This kind of thing is not unusual for the Gua Empire; it falls within the acceptable range of losses.

It wasn't until his subordinates went to investigate that they discovered not only the king was dead, but also his experimental subjects and the remaining people had all vanished without a trace. Only then did Mold realize something was wrong, and he personally landed on the planet, which was now deserted and gradually covered by vegetation.

Then, he discovered the unique energy fluctuations of the Descium Ray left behind by Belial. Using the advanced technology of the Gua Empire, he traced it backwards, eventually pinpointing the emerald-like planet on Belial's return journey to the Land of Light.

As the saying goes, you have to consider the owner before you beat a dog.

Beria's actions were undoubtedly a resounding slap in the face to the Gua Empire for Mold!

It doesn't cause much damage, but it's extremely insulting!

Therefore, in order to defend the dignity of the Gua Empire, this unfamiliar planet naturally became a thorn in Mold's side, something he wanted to eliminate at all costs! He personally led a large army to press on the border, vowing to destroy the Kingdom of Light!

Incidentally, if the Land of Light hadn't happened to be located at the edge of the universe, and if the Gua Empire hadn't been busy fighting a newly rising power at that time, the three Gua siblings would have come knocking on their door ten thousand years ago.

Now that the fighting has subsided, it's time to settle this old score.

At this very moment, Mold planted his giant axe in the rock beside him, crossed his arms, and slowly curved a smile onto his lips.

"They're practically right in front of them, and they still don't react at all. It seems the warriors on this planet have long been spoiled by peace and become lazy... Hmph, what kind of Kingdom of Light is this? They're nothing but ants who survived by sheer luck from the light of an artificial star, hiding in this remote corner of the world, barely clinging to life. Taking them down would be a piece of cake!"

As the Grand Monarch of the Gua Legion, his years of warfare exuded an innate sense of oppression. Just his presence alone made the surrounding air feel heavier.

His eyes, tempered by dark energy, were now peering through the observation window, surveying the defensive layout of the Land of Light, his tone filled with undisguised greed and contempt.

"However, the energy density here is surprisingly abundant. If we can take over this planet as a base, our subsequent expansion plans will be much more efficient."

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[Haha, the mystery is revealed! My wild guess was that it was handsome men and beautiful women from Alien Empera who called in. You didn't expect that, did you?]

[Don't forget, in this timeline, Mary was only born a short time ago. How could the Aliens of Empera attack so quickly?]

Furthermore, in *Victory Fighters*, the Yapools worked so hard to revive Juda and his companions. So, it makes perfect sense that they're connected to that king here.

Chapter 28 Bad News

"Don't be too careless, brother. On that planet, I sensed an energy fluctuation that was extremely similar to that of the holy sword that once killed us... Although it was extremely weak, it seemed that the hidden power of the holy sword had not yet been awakened, but I would never mistake it!"

Gina stood to the right of her older brother, a few wisps of eerie blue spirit fragments entwined around her fingertips.

She spoke as if nothing was amiss, but the trembling of the fragments of the dead at her fingertips betrayed the unease she carried within.

Even now, after being reincarnated, she still remembers how she struggled with all her might, yet still couldn't escape the fate of having her head chopped off by that holy sword. Before dying, the dark energy within her body was purified by the power of the holy sword, and the intense pain, like hot oil being poured directly onto her body, is still etched deep within her soul, giving her an instinctive fear and dread of the holy sword.

That's why Gina knew very well...

If this planet truly harbors a weapon similar to the holy sword from back then...

For them, the Kingdom of Light was no longer a lamb to the slaughter, but a lion that could awaken at any moment!

“If they really have that sword, then they can indeed pose a threat to us.”

Thinking of this, Gina withdrew the fragment of the undead from her fingertip, turned to look at Mold, and made the suggestion again with a more earnest tone.