Chapter 1

In the year 3411 of the Galactic Calendar, in the Sirius star system.

The Sirius star system consists of thirty-seven planets, orbiting the massive Sirius star in a complex double-ring pattern.

The enormous Sirius star emits fierce light and energy, illuminating the entire star system.

The farthest planet from the Sirius star has a surface covered in lava and scorching toxic gases. The harsh natural environment makes it almost impossible for any life to survive.

However, under the intense light of the Sirius star, a person was sitting on a fiery red rock, gazing at the giant red sun in the sky, seemingly lost in deep thought. The scorching heat that could melt the surface and the mist-like toxic gases seemed to have no effect on him.

This person had sharp, rugged features and a slender build, exuding an indescribable strength. His black, bright eyes were sharp like knives, yet had a depth that was hard to fathom. He was none other than Gaofeng, one of the strongest figures in the Bright Empire, the Sirius King.

Suddenly, his brows twitched slightly as his roaming consciousness sensed a powerful fluctuation. He thought to himself, "They've caught up so quickly... Arrogant and domineering, fierce and tyrannical. This power is incredible! It's a King-level, no, a Royal-level powerhouse!"

"Sirius King..."

The consciousness that swept through the starry sky was as fierce and violent as a volcanic eruption, and this greeting was filled with intense hostility.

Oppressed by the vast consciousness, the Sirius King's breathing tightened, and his body suddenly sank into the ground.

It was as if an invisible meteor had struck the earth. Within a radius of ten thousand miles, the ground collapsed silently.

The scorched earth, lava, and rocks all crumbled and shattered in an instant. The immense power erupted in a ring-like pattern, spreading outward.

In an instant, the massive planet trembled violently.

In the void outside the planet, a giant black dragon, several kilometers long, floated in the air, its golden eyes burning with fierce flames. Its massive and powerful body exuded boundless tyranny.

"I am the Overlord Dragon King of the Black Dragon Clan," the newcomer declared his identity with authority.

The violent consciousness swept over again, and the Overlord Dragon King discovered that the Sirius King was continuously diving deeper into the planet's core. "Hand over the Xingtian Divine Armor, and I'll spare your life!" he said, but his attack showed no mercy.

His massive claws suddenly lunged forward and closed. The planet, with a diameter of over 50,000 kilometers, exploded like a crushed egg. The unimaginable energy reaction transformed into extreme heat and shock waves, radiating in all directions.

"Arm yourself." Gaofeng's consciousness moved, and the Sirius Light Armor in the Source Force Sea responded, being summoned forth.

The helmet, chest armor, shoulder armor, arm guards, gloves, waist armor, leg guards, and boots of the Sirius Light Armor combined seamlessly into a complete set, completely enveloping the Sirius King without a single gap.

The entire set of armor had a simple and streamlined design, with a deep blue surface that exuded a solid texture. The strong angles on the shoulders and chest gave a sense of immense pressure.

Despite the chaotic energy changes around him, the Sirius King, clad in the light armor, remained unmoved. Although he could withstand this tyrannical attack, he knew that today was a situation where death was inevitable.

At this moment, thousands of giant black dragons had already emerged from the void. Their powerful consciousnesses formed a net, sealing off a space of several million kilometers.

"Hand over the divine armor, and I'll spare your life..." The powerful consciousness of the thousands of black dragons condensed into a single sentence, piercing directly into Gaofeng's mental core. The solid consciousness of a King-level powerhouse was almost crushed by this force.

Trapped in a desperate situation, Gaofeng's mind was as calm as water. Over a hundred years of training had honed his nerves to be a hundred times stronger than steel.

Facing a certain death, he felt no weakness or fear. Instead, he could remain incredibly calm and consider the pros and cons.

"Nothing can be done to change the heavens!" the Sirius King sighed in melancholy. "But the Xingtian Divine Armor is the hope for the human race's revival. It must not fall into their hands."

"There are things more important and meaningful than life itself." Gaofeng recalled his close friend's words, and a faint smile appeared on his face. It was this fearless belief that allowed humans to stand firm in the vast universe.

"Despicable creature, surrender is your only way out..." The Overlord Dragon King's consciousness swept over again, filled with disdain and contempt for humans. This emotion was deeply imprinted in the Sirius King's mind by the overwhelming power.

"As a human, I am proud of my race. Do you understand dignity and pride? Big lizard!"

As Gaofeng coldly responded, the vast Source Force in the Source Force Sea burned fiercely. The light armor, his body, and even his most fundamental mental core all melted and burned, transforming into the purest power.

The unbridled burning allowed the Sirius King to break through his previous power limits. The Xingtian Divine Armor, hidden in the Source Force Sea, was activated by the Sirius King's fierce and vast consciousness, instantly emitting an incomparably brilliant divine light.

The Overlord Dragon King sensed the danger. With his power, he could still retreat. But he couldn't bear to let go of the Xingtian Divine Armor. His consciousness shifted, and instead of retreating, he advanced, closing his claws to envelop Gaofeng. He intended to use his Royal-level consciousness to suppress the explosion.

However, the power of the brilliant divine light exceeded his imagination.

In an instant, the entire universe seemed to freeze, with only this glorious divine light piercing through the dimensions, opening an incredibly fine hole in space-time.

When the light dissipated, the Sirius King and the Overlord Dragon King had permanently vanished from this universe.

"Ah..."

A suppressed low cry, and Gaofeng woke up, drenched in sweat.

In the darkness, a pale blue nightlight on his wristwatch showed the time: 02:34. Above the time, the date was displayed: April 5, 3298.

The wall-mounted sensor light slowly turned on as Gaofeng got out of bed. The soft light was warm but not blinding.

Gaofeng paid no attention to the light, only staring intently at the star calendar on the opposite wall, his mind in turmoil.

On Black Rock Star, the unified Galactic Calendar was used, and the time was based on Earth's 24-hour system. For those who lived underground, using Earth time was not unreasonable.

The date on the watch was normal, completely consistent with Gaofeng's memory. The problem was that he had just had a very long dream.

In that dream, he had experienced countless battles and become a King-level powerhouse. However, he encountered the invasion of the Black Dragon Clan, and the Bright Empire suffered a great defeat. He escaped with the Xingtian Divine Armor but was intercepted by the Overlord Dragon King of the Black Dragon Clan, ultimately transforming into a brilliant divine light.

Every detail of the dream was vivid and clear. Gaofeng couldn't believe that it was just a long and wondrous dream.

But if it wasn't a dream, what was it? A premonition of the future? Even with the over a hundred years of experience and knowledge from the dream, Gaofeng couldn't understand everything he had experienced.

Barefoot, he got out of bed and filled a glass of water from the water purifier in the kitchen. The groundwater from three kilometers deep, after multiple layers of filtration and sterilization, was still cool and sweet.

Gaofeng drank three glasses in a row, feeling a cool sensation spread from his stomach, and he calmed down considerably.

Even if everything was a dream, it was deeply imprinted in his mind, becoming part of his memory. The emotions he experienced were so real. Gaofeng felt that everything fit him so well, as if it were his future life.

"Having these memories is a good thing, right? At least, he remembers many cultivation techniques... I wonder if they are real!" Thinking of this, Gaofeng suddenly smiled. He was really foolish; the cultivation techniques in his memory could be tested.

Just as Gaofeng was thinking, his feet trembled, and he almost fell. "An earthquake..." Gaofeng instinctively guessed. But the massive rumbling sounds made him immediately rule out this guess.

Suddenly, a flash of insight struck Gaofeng. Right, today was the early morning of April 5, 3298! In the long memory he had just acquired, this day was a very important one.

On this day, the underground races of Black Rock Star, including the Lizard People, Shadow Wolves, and Green Gnomes, formed a coalition and attacked the Central Star Mining Base, causing over twenty thousand casualties and almost leveling the mining base.

In this severe accident, Gaofeng survived by chance, but his uncle's entire family perished. His first love, Wensisi, also died in this accident, changing the course of his life.

When Gaofeng was young, his parents disappeared during a space exploration mission. Gaofeng was raised by his uncle. His uncle was a mid-level manager at Central Star Mining Group, and because of the mining on Black Rock Star, Gaofeng moved here with his uncle.

Gaofeng never expected that the memories would come true. The tragic and painful memories weighed heavily on him, making it hard to breathe.

After a moment, Gaofeng suddenly came to his senses. This was his chance to change his fate! But with his current meager strength, could he change history? This battle was extremely brutal, not a game. Any mistake could cost him his life.

These thoughts flashed through Gaofeng's mind, and his movements slowed. He looked up and saw the Tang sword hanging on the wall.

The black wooden scabbard, purple-gold fittings, and the black cord wrapped around the hilt. The sword was long and simple, with a deep and understated elegance.

Gaofeng took down the sword and gently drew it. The blade shone with a silvery light, as if condensed from a silver glow. At the base of the blade, two characters were engraved: Sifeng.

The Sifeng Sword. It was a gift from Wensisi for his 17th birthday. Even the black cord on the hilt was wrapped by her hands. Gaofeng treasured this sword, not allowing anyone else to touch it.

Holding the Sifeng Sword, Gaofeng thought of the lively and adorable Wensisi, and a smile appeared on his face. What was there to hesitate about? Although he wasn't the Sirius King who roamed the galaxy a hundred years later, he was still Gaofeng.

Having lost his parents at a young age, Gaofeng's character had become very resilient. After experiencing that long dream, he had gained more decisiveness and strength.

"There are things more important and meaningful than life..." At this moment, Gaofeng's gaze was incredibly determined.

Although he knew it was impossible, Gaofeng still tried to open his personal light brain and contact Wensisi.

"Network anomaly, unable to connect..." the light brain's AI reminded him. As in his memory, the quantum communication network had been cut off.

Gaofeng changed into a black multifunctional suit and tied a thick black leather belt that he usually used for training. Holding the Sifeng Sword, Gaofeng quickly left the room. He knew this would be a huge adventure, but knowing what was about to happen gave him a significant advantage.

Black Rock Star is the thirty-seventh planet in the outer region of the Sirius star system, officially named Sirius 37. Because its surface is covered with massive black rocks, it is also called Black Rock Star.

Black Rock Star has a harsh environment unsuitable for human habitation. However, there are rich mineral deposits underground. Central Star Mining Group contracted Black Rock Star and established a semi-permanent underground base here. There are over thirty thousand employees and their families.

As Central Star Mining Group's mining operations deepened, they came into severe conflict with the life forms in the underground world. Although there was little life on the surface of Black Rock Star, there was a rich and complex ecosystem deep underground.

Among these, there were advanced intelligent life forms. For example, the Lizard People and Green Gnomes not only had their own language but also their own writing.

According to the Galactic Alliance rules, the presence of a writing system would classify them as a second-level civilization. Normally, the mining group would have to reach an agreement with these second-level civilizations to mine.

However, to save costs, Central Star Mining Group completely ignored these lower-level races and used violence to force mining. To them, these lower-level races were no different from wild animals.

The mining group's brutal methods not only killed many underground races but also completely destroyed the underground ecosystem. The underground races, unable to bear it any longer, launched this desperate counterattack.

Gaofeng was very clear that the situation had escalated because the upper management of the mining group was arrogant and ignorant, not taking these underground races seriously.

Today, he must find a way to correct these mistakes.