My Core is the Boss

Qi Yuan’s majestic voice echoed within everyone's ears. Having just lost their sun, every citizen of Brilliant Star felt a chill run down their spine. They raised their heads, trying to see the terrifying giant clearly. Unfortunately, they could not make out his full form. All they saw was an endless sea of crimson.

How was anyone supposed to defeat something whose outline they couldn't even make out?

The seven satellites that protected Brilliant Star shattered like broken marbles tossed into a trash heap. Just like that, the strongest Star-River Defense Line in this region of space ceased to be.

The Thousand-Eyed Demon Lord trembled all over. His mind had gone completely blank as he stared at the infinite, immeasurable crimson expanse. Even Upper World Yin Spirits wouldn't be this powerful, would they?

Qi Yuan lowered his head. Even his eyeball was larger than Brilliant Star.

—You’re all so tiny, so how did your courage get so big? Who gave you the courage to prevent the Martial Arts Tournament from being held? Those little cuties from the Myriad Demon World?

Everyone on Brilliant Star held their breath. Even pet dogs trembled in terror and did not dare bark.

On Arch Star, a certain pot-bellied official crumpled to the floor. As a high-ranking leader, every three years, he had to submit useful proposals to his superiors. He had always done it perfunctorily, afraid of offending anyone. Thus, he casually suggested canceling the Martial Arts Tournament. Well, several times, in fact. His superiors had never approved it. Now, he was so frightened he wet himself.

Meanwhile, Black Deer was equally horrified. Surely, not even a Martial God’s true body was this large? According to legend, a Martial God's true body was only about the size of a sun. Meanwhile, Qi Yuan swallowed a whole sun.

Qi Yuan seemed somewhat angry.

—Why aren't you speaking? Are you feeling guilty? If you don't give me an explanation, I don't mind becoming thirty one percent full!

No matter how small Brilliant Star was, it should still make up at least one percent of his fullness.

"Spare us!"

"It has nothing to do with us!"

"It really wasn't us!"

"I don't know anything!"

"Waaah! The Myriad Demon World forced us!"

Cries erupted all over Brilliant Star. Most citizens didn't even know what was happening and were terrified out of their wits. The majority of nobles knelt and begged for mercy. Those who had advocated war lost all their resolve. Of course, the demons were the most horrified of all.

Yet Qi Yuan was still unsatisfied.

—Why aren't you speaking? Are you going to keep up this farce?

He was simply too enormous. The voices of these tiny people on Brilliant Star... Well... He couldn't hear them unless he listened carefully.

—In that case, I'll give you a little demonstration! Oh... you lot, then!

Qi Yuan was more familiar with the aura of the Myriad Demon World than anyone else. After all, in the Flowing Wind World, those demons had worked together with the demoness Shang Yanran to bully him. If not for his sharp wit and hard work grinding the game, it would've taken him much longer to clear it.

—Boundless heaven and earth, by my command, die!

The words he spoke were simple, without a single complicated term among them. Even kindergarteners could understand every word. Yet those words seemed to embody the truth of the universe itself. An indescribable force swept through the starry sky. The heavens and earth bled crimson.

The demons on Brilliant Star no longer possessed their former arrogance. They were terrified beyond measure, regretting everything.

"Nooo!"

"Spare me!"

"I want to go home!"

Unfortunately, neither anything they did nor anything they thought mattered anymore.

Qi Yuan's words were like divine law made manifest.

Crack!

A Nascent Soul Great Demon exploded. Even the protective talisman left by its ancestor was destroyed.

A Violet Palace Great Demon hiding behind the other demons screamed miserably, "Nooo!"

He was exceptionally cautious, always retreating whenever things seemed unfavorable. Unfortunately, before such power, it was utterly meaningless. Blooms of blood exploded across Brilliant Star like the most brilliant fireworks in existence. In a single breath's time, all three thousand demons were annihilated.

Qi Yuan’s voice rolled like thunder.

—Can you give me an answer now? Do you still dare cancel the Martial Arts Tournament?

"No!"

"We don't dare!"

"God! Whatever you say goes!"

Qi Yuan widened his eyes.

—What's going on? Your courage was so great before. Or did I not kill enough? Why is nobody talking?

All he felt was the silence and emptiness of the vast universe.

The people of Brilliant Star trembled. Some shouted, some used loudspeakers, some knelt and begged. Every reaction imaginable could be found.

The princess clenched her teeth, overwhelmed with sorrow. Such an existence was completely incomprehensible, beyond all common sense. The Violet Palace cultivator who had once interacted with Arch Star and Qi Yuan was also extremely anxious.

Just then, something occurred to Qi Yuan.

—Oh, right. I forgot. Even if you shout yourselves hoarse, I can't hear you unless I pay attention.

These people were too small. Their voices couldn't even reach outer space. He had to listen seriously, which was tiring. Thus, he simply reverted back to his original form.

The sky of Brilliant Star darkened slightly, yet the entire world remained bathed in red light.

Qi Yuan descended onto Brilliant Star itself, arriving at the very spot where the Thousand-Eyed Demon Lord had been sitting. "Alright, I'm here. Let's have a proper discussion."

Everyone instinctively looked toward him.

"God!"

"A god!"

No matter how high their status or how proud their spirit, everyone fell to their knees. That was the only action that seemed capable of expressing their loyalty.

The old king prostrated himself, his voice hoarse. "I was the one who signed the war declaration, Divine Lord. I am willing to pay with my life for my crimes. I only beg that you spare these innocent citizens!"

This incompetent king, who had led a foolish life, was finally acting bravely for once. He picked up a gun and shot himself in the head. It was a crude and unremarkable death, but that was normal. Most people in this world died in similar manners.

The nobles knelt silently, trembling.

Qi Yuan stood calmly atop the throne. "He's dead? Who's in charge here? Someone come forward!"

Gritting her teeth, the princess stood up. Though she was slightly chubby and had a baby face, her eyes were filled with unwavering resolve. "Divine Lord, I am the first princess."

Qi Yuan's gaze fell upon her face. Mm. A baby face.

Just as the legends said, a baby face never came alone; it would always be accompanied with many other beautiful features. Sure enough, she also boasted crane-white hair.

Qi Yuan asked softly, "Are you still canceling the Martial Arts Tournament?"

He had rushed all the way from the Origin Land, crossing time and space, for this very reason.

The princess shook her head frantically. "No!"

Looking downward, she could not even see her own feet. She did not dare meet Qi Yuan's eyes.

She even went as far as bowing. "Divine Lord, your will is Brilliant Star's will. Anyone who opposes your will will be completely purged within three days. No, within one day!"

He muttered, "What if you lie to me?"

She trembled. For the first time, she understood what it meant to serve a ruler as dangerous as a tiger. "I would never dare deceive you, Divine Lord!"

He said calmly, "Simple. Let's sign a contract. I want everyone on Brilliant Star to sign their name. The Martial Arts Tournament mustn't be canceled. Anyone who violates this must cough up one hundred billion dollars."

Compared to mere promises, he trusted contracts more. Though what he trusted most was still his own fist. Without sufficient strength, people would break both their promises and contracts.

The princess found the proposal completely incomprehensible. Still, the being before her had swallowed their sun. He was a great existence beyond all understanding. Whatever he said was the supreme truth of this entire star system.

Thus, she expressed unrelenting loyalty, "Your will is Brilliant Star's truth! Unconditional support for Arch Star's Martial Arts Tournament will be written directly into the constitution!"

Even the smallest mistake could result in Brilliant Star being swallowed whole. Then, there would be no future at all.