Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'

The Frost Plated Republic, in its 427th year of existence. At the founding of the nation, the Twin Queens led the army, united with emerging entrepreneurs to break the network of interests held by the noble gentry. Amidst the frost-laden land and the shadows of Lord Entropy, they led the people back to the ranks of the great powers, firmly securing the distinguished status of the Four Nations.

However, no dynasty lasts forever.

The human body has a renewal mechanism for metabolism, and an empire needs continuous renewal of talent, technology, and organizations. Over time, even a nation can become old and corrupt.

In its four hundredth year, the Frost Plated Republic was, ultimately, fortunate to welcome President David Lyn. This iron-willed strongman stood up at the brink of national collapse, reorganized the Federation, revitalized the nation, and stabilized its fortunes.

Yet, the Frost Plated Republic's luck is rare; not every nation will greet its own great leader. Every existing civilization is merely a survivor.

Time, civilization, rise and fall.

In the vast stretch of time, not all civilizations will naturally persist. A nation that now embodies countless fantasies and romanticism could very well have been destroyed by people's own hands during that historical period.

This is reality.

The reality is that even if Leoz is fighting life and death on the front lines, the Will of the Starry Abyss in the rear will still question His loyalty, even if He was the one who crafted that cannon fodder.

It's not stupid; it's merely considering its own interests.

"Why did you decide to fight?"

When this question emerges in your mind, people from different regions, periods, and identities will give different answers.

"I need money and food," "For the thrill of the kill," "I have no choice," or "I want to liberate more of the suffering!"

If possible, everyone in this world would hope to fight for ideals, but not everyone has the assurance of education, healthcare, or sustenance.

Li Aozi stands in the black abyss.

It is not truly an abyss, but the silhouette of Leoz standing back to back with him. This deity, who is not tall by divine standards and even considered small, casts a shadow that envelops his entire world.

"Why did you decide to fight?"

Leoz calmly asks:

"This isn't aligned with your interests, nor is it efficient. You don't even have the necessity to fight."

"Indeed, I have no reason to keep fighting."

Li Aozi says:

"But what compels me to wield the blade is not a reason."

Clang!

The gleaming blade strikes down, and Xides sweeps it away with all his might, instantly deflecting it. He raises his hand, lifts the blade, and grips Li Aozi's tiger's mouth.

Crack.

Li Aozi instantly drives the weak force, causing his entire arm to disassemble and decay on the spot, quickly retreating.

"You ungrateful wretch! Filthy lowlife from Beyond the Abyss, get out of the Starry Abyss!"

He curses and swears at Li Aozi, releasing the Void Luminary Variant from his palm, striking toward Li Aozi instantly.

Boom——!

"To be honest, if it wasn't for you, I would just be a bank security guard who had to start working after graduating from a vocational school, at most relying on my looks to make a living."

In the abyss, Li Aozi, with his back to Leoz, says:

"If it weren't for Leoz, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have come this far today. I might have quickly fallen and degenerated, doing unnoticed, face-reliant jobs or security work in the Frost Plated Republic, muddling through life. What comes from outside has nothing to do with my meager three-thousand-monthly salary."

"I'm not special, Li Aozi."

Leoz says:

"You are an incarnation of my humanity. Your choice to save Xeno, resurrect Nomi, avenge Qiu Ran, liberate Grante, assist Valenkov, intercept the Mechanical World Society, redeem Nephis, and come to the Dragon Satellite to resist the Void invasion—it's not just due to your pursuit of interests, but our first manifestation of humanity."

"Is this what you've been pursuing all your life?"

Bam!

Li Aozi's figure is violently blasted into the air, directly entering the timeline to evade.

However, before he can land, Xides tears open a dimensional rift in an instant, pulling him back to reality from the temporal fork, pinning him to the ground.

Boom!

The earth shatters and crumbles, magma erupts in all directions.

"You unappreciative fool, you brought this on yourself, Leoz."

Xides mocks:

"Originally, if you just stayed put, I would have left, wouldn't I? But you just had to come at me—truly a pathetic weakling. Did you really think that just because I couldn't harm you meant that I couldn't kill you outright?"

He exerts force with his five fingers, tightly gripping Li Aozi's head:

"Have you gotten used to using fake heads to deceive? It's a pity that after advancing to Bishop, your head is your true weak point."

[You have received Physical Damage: 280,000 (Critical Hit! Hierarchy Overwhelming!)]

Xides keeps applying pressure, the porcelain-like skin cracking inch by inch, crimson blood seeping out:

"Just a body of porcelain skin and jade bones, yet you bleed mortal blood—what makes you think I would fear you? What I fear is the Void; what are you? Even if Morphederia came, he would have to toast to Xides Your Excellency! Not to mention you, a mere False God."

[Your Health Points are below 10%]

[You have entered 'Life Ebbing']

[You are in 'Shock' state]

False God...

Li Aozi's consciousness sinks into the abyss, leaning against Leoz.

"Leoz, do you long for the status of a Righteous God?"

Li Aozi asks:

"In the eyes of the Starry Abyss, you've always been a False God."

"I have no such pursuits, Li Aozi. I am merely a Cannon Fodder Deity, loyally completing my task. From start to finish, I cannot exceed my abilities."

Leoz says:

"In the Starry Abyss, I'm merely one of the masses. My abilities are limited to this; any Cannon Fodder Deity in my position would produce the same effect."

Li Aozi scoffs:

"Then I'm just an ordinary person too, it's only because we possessed advanced information that we got to this point."

"Information is everything, Li Aozi. Being elite is not an identity but a status. When I fell from the Pantheon, I was no longer what the public considered an 'outstanding figure.' I cannot grant you certain abilities, and even these mandates can't serve you when you need me most."

Leoz, behind him, nods:

"I am very sorry, Li Aozi. I am so mundane that I can only support you by taking everything from Xides, even my memories cannot aid you."

"No, it's not like that."

Li Aozi opens his arms and says frankly:

"I am you, but not merely you, Leoz."

"Leoz is just a Cannon Fodder Deity, who, despite all efforts, cannot escape his shackles. But Li Aozi is different; 'Li Aozi' is the witness to the existence of all, including Leoz, the embodiment of reality."

"Mediocrity is not our sin, Lord Leoz; the main body of this world is composed of the Ordinary Ones."

"The orthodox deities of the Starry Abyss have dominated the source and intend to control the narrative of mortals, sending players to descend into the universe, akin to the devouring of civilization by the 'Society' led by the Earth bandit gangs."

Leoz raised his hand, a dark flame emerging from his palm:

"I once served the unfair Starry Abyss—yet all I gained was unjust treatment."

"I won't complain about the mess you've left me, nor will I resent your infamous past, forcing me to sever ties with the Starry Abyss."

Li Aozi turned around.

"I will never blame your indecisiveness, demand your absolute rationality and efficiency, which always delays the best promotion channels."

Leoz turned around.

"I."

In his gray eyes was the reflection of the divine Fine Artistry shades of blue.

"We."

"People have been trapped on the earth for too long, forgetting that this starry sky should belong to us all."

"They come from the Starry Abyss and from Earth—then we come from the masses."

[Unknown Data Overflow]

[Warning: Cognition Filter Unstable]

[The Root File of 'Lai Anding Protocol' Has Been Removed]

Porcelain skin touches flesh, and the body of armor mingles with the bone and flesh.

"We are the ones who should be Sovereign."

"You're finished, Leoz!"

Xides raised his hand, delivering the final blow, the void luminary variant erupting from his palm instantly devoured and annihilated Li Aozi's head.

[Character 'Li Aozi' Has Died]

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[New DLC Detected (Additional Content): 'Usurper Tyrant']

[DLC Content Introduction]:

In the crevice of a history interwoven with sin and vanity, you chose to bear it all.

You are history's offender, and a true ruler.

You once chose to pledge loyalty to decay, yearning for your own day of liberation.

Now, you will usurp and seize the throne, gladly descending as this glorious Sovereign.

You have recovered your true self—Leoz, the God of the Present World.

You are his everything, yet he is but your reflection.

As darkness encroaches and you reclaim this duty and strength, the entire starry sky will echo with the name of the hero.

We do not worship heroes, only because the Evil Dragon returns.

May the true Blade always strike at injustice's head.

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"Leoz, you should never have harbored humanity."

Xides stood upright, casting a swath of void worms over Li Aozi's headless body, swallowing it extensively.

"As the protagonist of the Starry Abyss, I do not have the bad habit of not striking a finishing blow."

Xides leisurely said:

"To prevent you from making a comeback, the void worms will entirely segment and devour your Divine Soul; you have no chance, Leoz, not even a chance to descend into the Nether Abyss! You complete loser—"

Boom!!!!

[Currently Playing Episode: [Sequence 1: Chaos], [Sequence 2: Void], [Sequence 3: Paradox]]

Pitch-black flames suddenly erupted, traversing dimensions and burning through spacetime.

Squeak—Squeak—

The multitude of void worms were instantly consumed by the chaotic flames; they weren't immediately incinerated but rather in excruciating, unbearable pain, their bodies burned to a porcelain-like state, simultaneously releasing a large amount of nullity breath.

"What is—this?!"

Under Xides' shocked gaze, the worms, originally loyal to the void, had even their void crystals transformed into armor, their bodies radiating a noble and beautiful porcelain luster.

[Descent Completed]

Sizzle!

Wings filled with stardust spread open, the six-winged Starry Butterfly fluttering upward, swiftly launching outward amidst the burning pitch-black flames, carrying the brilliance of starlight, cutting across the day.

Stardust brings a heavy night, while in the night, a single bright white moon monopolizes the starry sky.

The bright white moon descends, sealing the pitch-black flame mass on the ground, layering upon layer, weaving into a cocoon.

Pop!

Xides suddenly grasped his wrist.

"Damn it!"

For some reason, ever since just now, his hand had started uncontrollably trembling.

"Move! You coward—take the chance now to wipe him out!"

Yet, no matter what, under the illumination of the sacred moonlight, despite possessing extraordinary power, he couldn't muster any strength.

He could only watch helplessly as, surrounded by countless six-winged star butterflies, the Cocoon of the Moon instantly turned to void and burst outward.

Celestial splendor in azure sky, silver imagery fills the air, suffused with snowy brilliance, settling frost as purity.

[White robes dance with the wind, the blade shines cold beneath the moon. Body born of chaos, heart hails from the mortal world.]

[Practice is the only anthem of idealists, and you are reality itself.]

[Welcome back to the Starry Abyss, Your Excellency Leoz.]

—From Primeval Heavenly Sovereign Sorao Piarinus