Alex stood outside the Viscount's estate, the night wind cold against his face. The mansion blazed with light, laughter and music spilling from its windows. The banquet was in full swing.He adjusted his collar, checked his weapons, and walked toward the front door.The guards at the entrance stiffened as he approached."Invitation?"Alex smiled."I don't need one."His Domain expanded, crushing the guards to their knees. He stepped over them and pushed open the heavy doors.The ballroom fell silent.Dozens of faces turned toward him, the impostors, the collaborators, the Viscount himself standing at the far end of the room, a glass of wine frozen in his hand.Alex's voice carried through the hall, cold and clear."Viscount Aldridge. I believe we need to talk."Behind him, his soldiers filed into the room, weapons raised.The banquet would not end as anyone had planned.The ballroom had frozen mid-celebration. Musicians clutched their instruments, guests stood with half-raised glasses

The chamber settled into an uneasy silence. Alex moved among the prisoners, cutting their chains one by one. Many were too weak to stand, their bodies drained by whatever dark ritual the cult had been performing. Others wept with relief, clutching at him as if he were a ghost.Lieutenant Ram's voice crackled through the communication device on Alex's wrist."Prince, the Council army has arrived. They're securing the city. What's your status?""The cultists are dead. The prisoners are alive but weak. Send medical teams to the mining area east of the city. And inform my uncle that his friend Jeremy is among the survivors.""Understood, Prince. ETA fifteen minutes."Alex turned to find the real Prince Regent Aldric struggling to his feet, supported by a younger nobleman."Easy," Alex said, offering his shoulder. "You've been through a lot."Aldric's grey eyes, hollow but aware, met his."How long was I...?""Three years, according to the Viscount. The imposter has been wearing your face

That night, Alex stood on the balcony of his chambers, looking up at the unfamiliar stars. His system panel flickered in his vision.Name: Alex RosharStar Force: 2× Peak Law realmLife Gene Level: 1000Talent: Fire (SSS-level), Water (S-level 1/48), Wood (S-level 1/48), Jade Body (SSS-level), Light (S-level 3/48), Earth (S-level 1/48), Space (SSS-level 1/300)Martial Art: Starfall Sword Art (Perfect), Spear Martial Art (Perfect), Sword Intent (99%), Heavenly Sundering Art (1st Stage 100%), Dark God Body Art (1st level 25%), Infinite Hollow Sutra (0.1%), Eternal Moment Art (0.1%)Law: Fire (12%), Space (5%)Spiritual Realm: Level 2 (The Ember)Bloodline: Primordial Chaos Harvester (10%)Body Realm: Pure Jade Body (2nd turn 1%)Domain: 9th LevelRealm: Peak Star RealmAttribute Points: 3060“In five years I need to reach the Immortal realm. The Beast God trial is important.”He had work to do.And he would not rest until it was done.Alex stood at the edge of the Burn Wasteland, the sa

He looked toward the palace, but this time he didn't go there. Instead, he went to his villa, where he had placed the tower.He went to the tower. Although it was a ten-story tower, to outsiders it looked like a simple, beautifully designed pagoda in the villa."This tower is a really great artifact; it can be adjusted into a small space as well. Otherwise, I would have had to change the villa to stay."It stood in the center of the villa grounds, black stone absorbing the fading light. Alex walked up to its base and placed his hand on the cold surface."Seraphina said this tower would help me comprehend law. That it would amplify my law by helping me analyze the essence of law. That it would be my sanctuary."The door opened.Inside, the tower was not what he expected. No stairs, no floors, just a vast, empty space filled with swirling motes of light. Each mote represented a law, a fragment of understanding.And at the center of the space, more than ten statues waited.Alex walked to

As the convoy started to enter the waystation, Alex looked at the fortified outpost manned by a mixed garrison of Aurelian and Council soldiers."Is this base under your family's control?"Diana nodded and explained."This place is under our control, but the Council also has their army here for emergency situations. It's not only this base. As you enter the deeper part of the inner zone of the Stargate, there are more collaborative bases from different kingdoms. This helps everyone balance the use of warriors. After all, we have to manage warriors wisely, or we might be attacked by aliens."Alex nodded."Okay, it looks like high-level people are thinking about every aspect. I have to learn in these departments as well."Diana also nodded."There are many things we have to learn from them."Then Diana stopped the car at the base. As Alex stepped out of the vehicle, he froze.Standing near the entrance, arguing with a young man in ornate armor, was Grandpa Jack."Grandpa Jack?" Alex cal