My Core is the Boss

On the road.

"Mom, there are two suns in the sky!"

"So young, and already learning to tell lies! Yesterday you said your dad was out playing with two beauties. Today you’re saying there are two suns in the sky!"

"But Mom, it's true! Look!"

***

In the hospital.

"Oh no, did my surgery fail? Why are there two suns in the sky?"

The doctor was a bit puzzled. "Two suns?"

He felt sure he had performed surgery on the patient’s eyes and not his brain. Should they send the patient to a mental hospital?

Following that, the doctor also looked up at the sky and froze.

***

Cries of alarm rang out all across Arch Star. Countless people looked up at the sky, full of disbelief.

At this moment, across Arch Star, cries of alarm rang out everywhere. Countless people looked up at the sky, full of disbelief.

"There's actually an extra sun in the sky!"

"Could the rumors be true? Spiritual energy revival, the awakening of the immortal dao, and the descent of legends?"

"Holy crap, the sun! It's blinding!"

"According to my limited scientific knowledge, won't Arch Star be destroyed in a few minutes?"

"Why a few minutes?"

"Because light takes a few minutes to travel. With an extra sun, can Arch Star even handle it?"

"Are you dumb? Since we can see the sun, it means the light has arrived!"

"Huh?"

The second sun brought about shock, curiosity, and fear of the unknown. Some even knelt in worship toward it.

***

On a warship, Luo Ping appeared stunned. This was the first time he felt events were unfolding beyond his expectations. As a rebooter, he was thoroughly familiar with the major events on Arch Star. He even knew where various treasures were hidden and the locations of ruins like the back of his hand.

However, he had never heard of an extra sun appearing in the sky. He solemnly gazed upon the sky.

At that moment, a tall, slender woman in a blue short skirt walked over. Her gaze toward Luo Ping was extremely gentle, as if he were her entire world. "Grandpa is calling."

Luo Ping quickly took the phone. "Old Master... The sun in the sky... I don't know about it either. Before the restart, there was no extra sun. This may be an unexpected change. Understood. Little Qin and I are on the way to Xingyun Island. We'll return immediately after getting the item."

After hanging up, he glanced at the sun in the sky, then turned to his young and beautiful wife. A sense of contentment rose in his heart. "It's fine. What does it matter if an extra sun appears or the world restarts? We just need to take care of our small family."

***

Meanwhile, on Brilliant Star, a massive space fleet cruised through the depths of space.

A man in a white, streamlined combat suit wore a puzzled expression. "Professor Li, what are the scan results?"

The elderly professor stared at the large screen ahead, unusually confused. "Even though our probes emit level 7 Brilliant Light, they cannot make contact with the newly appeared sun."

The young man turned serious for the first time. "What do you mean?"

Brilliant Light was a type of light with special properties, discovered by Morning Star Nation while excavating relics in deep space. A level 7 one excelled at detection, able to probe virtually any celestial body. It could even survey the black holes in their vicinity.

Professor Li said, "It seems to exist and yet not exist. It is somewhere between reality and illusion."

The young man frowned, unable to understand. "Are there any clues? For example... where it came from, or what impact it might have on Brilliant Star?"

Professor Li shook his head. "I suspect it's related to the ancient immortal dao. But to confirm, we need to consult materials in the National Archive. I don’t have enough clearance for that."

The National Archive was the largest repository of ancient texts, data, and documents on Brilliant Star. Many of its texts were unique copies and could not be borrowed. Due to special reasons, some materials couldn't even be digitized or photographed, and remained stored there.

Professor Li wanted to access the archive to investigate the sudden appearance of the sun.

The young man glanced once more at the incomprehensible sun and piloted the fleet back toward Brilliant Star. "Alright. Once our fleet returns, I'll immediately apply for access."

***

In the Han family’s residence, Han Xianyun stepped out of the house and did some stretching. He planned to meet Qi Yuan to discuss matters related to the tournament. Just as he reached the door, a middle-aged man in a black jacket blocked his path.

Han Xianyun turned respectful and somewhat fearful. "Big Brother."

Han Kang's voice carried authority. "Are you heading out to see Qi Yuan?"

Han Xianyun lowered his head. "Yes."

His older brother warned, "I advise you not to see him for now. He seems to have gotten entangled in something."

Han Xianyun was confused, asking in a concerned tone, "Huh? Did Mr. Qi run into trouble?"

Still, recalling Qi Yuan's strength, he relaxed a bit. The man single-handedly wiped out a military camp. What trouble could he possibly face?

Han Kang reminded him again, "It is serious and likely related to one of the Seven Martial Stars. I'm at a critical point of entering the provincial council. Be steady and don't cause trouble, understand?"

Han Xianyun frowned. "Seven Martial Stars?"

If it were any other problem, he wouldn't be worried. But the Seven Martial Star families were different. They controlled the Eye of the Sky, which was more terrifying than nuclear weapons. Under its gaze, all things were equal.

Han Kang nodded, then returned to the courtyard. "Mhm."

The old steward stepped forward. "Master, given the second young master's temperament, should we send someone to follow him and keep an eye on things?"

Han Kang paused. He had heard a bit about Qi Yuan, though not in detail. His status didn't allow him to access that level of conflict. He only vaguely knew that Qi Yuan was merely a fuse that had ignited a clash between two factions. As for which side to support... Han Kang still hadn’t decided. And if he wanted to enter the provincial council, now was the best time to decide.

Han Kang shook his head, saying softly, "There's no need to follow him. Father and Mother left everything to me. I owe my younger brother quite a lot. This time, I'll let him do as he wishes. As the saying goes, 'When brothers are united, their strength can cut through metal.'"

He was old enough to be his younger brother's father. Their relationship had always been strained. All the family's political resources had been invested in Han Kang, leaving his brother to linger in the martial arts world, leaving Han Kang somewhat guilty. Since he hadn't chosen a side yet, he might as well let his brother choose for him.

On the other hand, Han Xianyun felt extremely conflicted. His brother's words made him uneasy. "No, I have to warn Mr. Qi in advance. If it weren't for him, I would've died when I ran into that lady last time."

He valued loyalty. A life for a life. Qi Yuan had saved him, so he had to repay that. As for his brother's warning, he could only set it aside for now. To him, wealth and power were far less important than life itself.

With that thought, he quickly drove toward the hotel where Qi Yuan was staying. He wondered, How did Brother Qi get involved with the Seven Martial Star family?

Unfortunately, there was no time to think. The world was filled with all manner of bizarre, incomprehensible things. For example, an extra sun in the sky? Who could wrap their mind around that? No one.