351: Lu Chen became the true "Supreme Ruler of the Universe".

The New Heavenly Court, the Supreme Council Hall.

This crystal tower, which once belonged to the Supervisor, had now been completely remodeled into a black-and-gold Earth style.

Outside the massive floor-to-ceiling windows lay a galaxy so dazzling it was breathtaking.

That was no ordinary galaxy.

It was countless "decompressed" cosmic bubbles, rearranged in the void of the Multiverse to form the "River of Ten Thousand Worlds."

There were no chairs in the great hall.

Except for the throne floating at the very top.

Because today, those who could stand here, even the leaders of Level 5 civilizations, could only kneel.

"Hum—"

A bell toll, as if spanning hundreds of millions of years of time, rang out in the depths of every creature's soul.

The great doors slowly opened.

Lu Chen walked in.

He wore no elaborate ceremonial robes, nor did he wear any crown symbolizing power.

He was still wearing that black trench coat, with a simple white shirt underneath.

He even held that iconic thermos in his hand.

But the moment he stepped into the great hall.

"Clatter—!!!"

Below, millions of civilization representatives from every corner of the Multiverse lowered their heads in unison.

Whether it was the silicon-based Emperor of the Mechanical God Clan, the carbon-based Zerg Empress, or the energy-based Lord of Light.

At this moment, they didn't even dare to breathe.

Because they knew that the man walking in was not a god.

He was... "Terminator of the Creator."

"You've all come?"

Lu Chen walked to the throne and did not rush to sit down.

He unscrewed the thermos, took a sip of water, and scanned the audience nonchalantly.

"Good that you've come."

"It saves me from having to make Fatty send out notices one by one. That guy has been collecting tolls so much lately his hands are cramping, and he's currently demanding worker's compensation."

Down below, Wang Peng (Fatty) was wearing a crisp suit, trying his best to suck in his stomach, but the wrinkles on his face were blooming with a smile.

He held a holographic ledger in his hand and was frantically winking at Lu Chen:

"Brother Chen! They're all fat sheep! With this wave of tribute, even if everyone on Earth just laid around, we could eat for a hundred million years!"

Lu Chen shot a look back: "Have some ambition!"

He turned around and sat down on the throne that represented supreme power.

His posture was casual, yet naturally domineering.

"Since everyone is here, I'll say a few words."

Lu Chen's voice was not loud, but through the underlying permissions of the "pangu" system, it echoed directly at the level of the laws of this universe.

This was—the "power of the spoken law."

"First."

Lu Chen held up a finger.

"I have said it before, the Earth Federation does not practice dictatorship."

"How each universe lived before, they will continue to live."

"I will not interfere in your internal affairs, I will not seize your resources, and I do not want your people as slaves."

The civilization leaders below breathed a sigh of relief, expressions of gratitude appearing in their eyes.

This was ten thousand times more benevolent than the previous Supervisor!

"However."

Lu Chen changed the subject, his voice suddenly turning cold.

"This does not mean you can do whatever you want."

"From today on, the 'Interconnection of Ten Thousand Worlds' is officially in effect."

"All universes must break down trade barriers."

"All civilizations must use the weights and measures established by the Earth Federation."

"All currencies must be pegged to the 'Earth Coin'."

"Whoever dares to engage in isolationism, monopolies, or even massacres..."

Lu Chen pointed to the giant silver eye floating above the great hall—"001".

"My 'Security Captain' here has been in a bad mood lately."

"It might not be able to help itself and go to your home planet... and give it a glare."

"Do you understand?"

"Understood! Understood!"

"We strictly obey the Venerated Sovereign's decree!"

"Long live the Earth Coin! Long live the Interconnection of Ten Thousand Worlds!"

The crowd below erupted in cheers.

Although they lost monetary sovereignty, they gained the right to survival and free trade; even a fool would know how to calculate that deal.

"Very good."

Lu Chen nodded with satisfaction.

"Second."

He looked at Ye Qingcang standing on the left.

The Old General was now clad in divine equipment, and the battle blade on his back had been replaced by a "Star-Slashing Sword" condensed from rules.

"In order to maintain order in the Multiverse."

"I have decided to establish the 'Multiverse Peacekeeping Force'."

"Ye Qingcang will serve as the Commander-in-Chief."

"Old Ye, from now on, if anyone dares to cause trouble, you don't need to report to me."

Lu Chen waved his hand, his tone nonchalant.

"Just wipe them out."

"It's on me."

"Yes!!!"

Ye Qingcang stood at attention, his hand trembling as he saluted.

Universal law enforcement power!

This is the true romance of a man!

"Third."

Lu Chen's gaze softened slightly as he looked at Su Qingying on the right.

She was wearing a simple, elegant long dress today, yet it could not hide her dignified, queenly bearing.

"Technology is the primary productive force."

"Su Qingying will serve as the Dean of the 'Multiverse Academy of Sciences'."

"We need to integrate the technology trees of all civilizations and establish a shared 'Library of Truth'."

"Whether it is cultivation, technology, or magic."

"As long as it's useful, collect it all for me!"

"I want to make this Multiverse..."

Lu Chen stood up and spread his arms.

The phantom of "pangu" behind him appeared with a boom, golden light illuminating the entire Heavenly Court.

"From today on, there will be no more barriers!"

"Everyone will be like a dragon, and prosperity will last for ten thousand generations!"

"Boom—!!!"

As Lu Chen's voice fell.

An indescribable golden fortune gathered from all directions and poured madly into his body.

That was the recognition and submission of countless universes and countless civilizations.

At this moment, Lu Chen's level of existence underwent another leap.

He was no longer a demigod.

Nor was he an administrator.

He felt as if he had transformed into the Multiverse itself.

His breath was the birth and death of stars.

His heartbeat was the trembling of dimensions.

[Ding!]

[Congratulations Host! Civilization level breakthrough!]

[Current level: ...Unknown (Transcendent God Level).]

[Title unlocked: Venerated Sovereign of All Universes.]

The system's notification sound rang out after a long absence.

But that was no longer important.

Because at this moment, Lu Chen was already standing above the system.

"Venerated Sovereign of All Universes?"

Lu Chen felt the vast, ocean-like power within his body, a faint smile curling on his lips.

"This name, although a bit cheesy."

"But it sounds..."

"...quite pleasant."

The ceremony ended.

The crowd dispersed.

Lu Chen stood alone at the highest point of the Heavenly Court, still holding that thermos in his hand.

The wind blew past the hem of his coat.

Is it lonely at the top?

No, he only felt the scenery was unique.

"Daddy!"

A childish voice broke the silence.

Lu Xinghe, riding that palm-sized "miniature version of the Mechanical God Clan leader," flew onto Lu Chen's shoulder.

"Daddy, has our home gotten bigger?"

The little guy pointed at the endless galaxy below and asked in a milky voice.

"Yes, it has."

Lu Chen took his son into his arms and pinched his little cheek.

"It's gotten much, much bigger."

"Then..."

Lu Xinghe blinked his big eyes, full of anticipation.

"Can I go to more places to play now?"

"I heard that in the magic universe next door, there's a kind of fire-breathing lizard. I want to catch one and keep it as a pet!"

Lu Chen laughed out loud.

"Catch it!"

"You must catch it!"

"Son, remember this."

Lu Chen pointed to this vast, boundless Multiverse, which had all been planted with the flag of Earth.

His tone carried a sense of dominance that would last through the ages.

"From today on."

"This starry sky, this universe, and even all these dimensions."

"Are all our backyard."

"You can go wherever you want to play."

"You can catch whatever you want to catch."

"Because..."

Lu Chen turned his head and looked at Su Qingying, Ye Qingcang, Wang Peng, and heavenly craft, who had walked up behind him at some point...

Looking at these companions who had accompanied him all the way up.

He raised the thermos in his hand and gently tapped it against the sky full of stars.

"Because your dad..."

"Has already..."

"Cleared this world!"