The sudden anomaly left everyone in an uproar. "The successor is someone else? But... how is that possible!?" "Based on all the data we've gathered, Li Yunyao is undoubtedly one of the most suitable candidates for inheritance. With Li Pin's unwavering support, she's been blessed with great Fortune. Even if Ai Sa were to challenge her, he might not stand a chance without directly crushing her momentum and dispersing the luck surrounding her. Who else could possibly compete with her?" Yan Qing, the head of the Homo Sapien Alliance's Yin Luo Galaxy office, looked grim. Not long ago, she had all but guaranteed that Li Yunyao would become the successor to Astral God Yin Luo. Yet, a major disruption had occurred during the process of transferring the inheritance. This outcome was nothing short of a slap in the face. "The inheritance core is the key to Astral God Yin Luo's legacy. If someone is trying to divert it, it can't be too far from our current location,” said Yan Qing. He commanded sharply, “Zi Yi, activate the monitoring system immediately. I need to know the source of the force attempting to pull the inheritance core away.” "Understood," replied an Astral God, maintaining her avatar form. She immediately began operating a formation disk while issuing a series of orders. Li Pin observed the unfolding situation in silence. The surrounding Astral Gods also fell quiet. With such a massive disturbance in Astral God Yin Luo's inheritance, no one was in the mood to spectate anymore. Of course, some might have secretly rejoiced at the turn of events, but none dared to show it. Before long, Zi Yi pinpointed the location of the disturbance. She revealed, "Near Planet Black Phoenix, less than one billion miles from here." "You, activate the formation and enter the highest alert state,” Yan Qing declared. “If anyone dares to intrude, you have my permission to retaliate immediately with the formation. I'm heading to Planet Black Phoenix.” "I'll go with you," Li Pin said. With Li Yunyao involved, he couldn't just stand by. Yan Qing hesitated for a moment and accepted his request. "Wait here," Li Pin instructed Xiang Tianxing and the others. Yan Qing also issued a series of arrangements. Soon, the two of them soared into the sky and boarded the official vessel assigned to Yan Qing by the Homo Sapien Alliance. As space twisted around them, the warship shot toward Planet Black Phoenix like a streak of light. With Yan Qing gone, Zi Yi and several Astral Gods—seemingly her disciples and followers—swiftly activated the formation. Many Astral Gods from the Homo Sapien Alliance also joined in to assist. The Astral Gods who had gathered to spectate exchanged glances. Those with cautious dispositions chose to remain behind, unwilling to get further involved in the competition for Astral God Yin Luo's inheritance. However, about half of them, whether out of curiosity or a desire to take a stance on the matter, had another opinion. One of them declared, "Our strength may be limited, but we are willing to lend our support to Prodigy Li." In an instant, over a hundred Astral Gods' avatars soared into the sky, transforming into streaks of light as they pursued Yan Qing and Li Pin's warship. Most of them were not combat-specialized avatars, but their Power Level still exceeded one hundred thousand. Covering a distance of one billion miles would take them little time. Li Pin and Yan Qing traveled aboard the warship, swiftly navigating through the cosmos. Before long, countless streams of starlight came into view, surging in from every direction. Two-thirds of the starlight was being drawn toward Astral God Yin Luo's inheritance core, while the remaining third flowed toward another destination—Planet Black Phoenix. As time passed, the balance tilted further. If left unchecked, within half a day, the majority of the starlight would no longer be directed toward the inheritance core but instead toward Planet Black Phoenix. If they delayed for a full day, the endless starlight, and perhaps even the inheritance core itself, would likely be absorbed by Planet Black Phoenix. By then, Li Yunyao's claim to the inheritance would become nothing more than a joke. As the ship approached Planet Black Phoenix, Yan Qing's eyes narrowed. She furrowed her brows, sensing something amiss. "Something isn't right...” She glanced at Li Pin and said, "Judging from the way the starlight is being drawn... it doesn't seem like someone is deliberately interfering. Instead, it appears the starlight is naturally choosing to flow toward a certain powerful individual near Planet Black Phoenix." Li Pin quickly grasped her implication. "Are you saying that, compared to Li Yunyao, this mysterious figure near Planet Black Phoenix is more suited to inherit Astral God Yin Luo's legacy?" Yan Qing nodded, her expression growing more serious. "If someone were deliberately manipulating the starlight to seize the inheritance, as a representative of the Homo Sapien Alliance, I could intervene and bring them to justice. But if this person is genuinely the better candidate for Astral God Yin Luo's successor..." She hesitated, her gaze lingering on Li Pin. "I understand," Li Pin said calmly. "When the time comes, I'll handle it. You won't need to get too involved." Yan Qing sighed, a trace of guilt in her voice. "I'm sorry. I never expected things to turn out this way..." "This isn't your fault," Li Pin reassured her. "It just means this mysterious figure has concealed their strength exceptionally well." As they spoke, a massive gas giant, spanning hundreds of thousands of miles in diameter, appeared before them. However, the two paid little attention to the colossal planet. Instead, their focus immediately shifted to a small asteroid less than a thousand miles in diameter. The asteroid had already split open from within, revealing a spherical warship over a hundred miles in diameter hovering above it. The warship's top hatch was wide open, and 1,024 towering metal pillars, each stretching ten thousand meters long, extended outward. Each pillar emitted a blinding radiance that pierced deep into the starry expanse, releasing an intense glow. As vast amounts of astral energy surged toward it, the radiance surrounding the spherical warship grew even more intense, making it resemble a neutron star emitting a dazzling light. In addition to this warship, there were several others stationed hundreds of thousands of kilometers away, neatly arranged in formation. Surprisingly, the one at the forefront belonged to the Aristocratic Alliance! Recognizing the insignia, Yan Qing let out a cold snort. "Yuan Xiangguang, Shang Jinzhao, Ji Fenglei, Zi Zhongtian! Instead of serving at the Abyssal Outpost, you dare to show up in the Yinluo Galaxy? How bold!" "The Aristocratic Alliance has been constantly hunted by Ai Sa, humiliated to the point where they've had to scatter time and time again. Yet, they still refuse to leave the Yinluo Galaxy. Li Pin calmly remarked, "Now I see why... It seems they have some hidden trump card... or perhaps, aside from their publicly known Tier Six Legends, they've secretly nurtured a true genius—a peerless Legend.” The Aristocratic Alliance had long since burned all bridges with Li Pin, leaving them no choice but to follow their chosen path to the end. If they could obtain Astral God Yin Luo's inheritance and dedicate themselves to cultivating a Cosmic Radiance powerhouse in the future, they might still ensure the survival and continuity of their noble lineages." However, if they failed, once Li Pin rose to power, the entire Aristocratic Alliance would be crushed like dry weeds under his might as a Cosmic Tyrant. Forget their families in the Yuan Yang Star Domain, even their true bodies in the Astral World and the cities they had built there might not survive. As their ship approached, streaks of light shot out from the Aristocratic Alliance's warships. Zi Zhongtian was the first to speak, saying, "Governor Yan, Lord Li Pin, please hold." Yan Qing's expression turned cold. "Not even a combat-specialized avatar. And you dare block our way?" Just then, another figure emerged from a different ship. He had a refined, scholarly demeanor, resembling a noble young master. The man smiled faintly. "Yan Qing, it's been a long time. You haven't changed at all, still as aloof and unyielding as ever." "Wang Chuan!? What are you doing here!?" Yan Qing exclaimed, clearly recognizing him. Years ago, she and Wang Chuan had trained together at the Humanity Sanctum. In a sense, they were former classmates. "Why wouldn't I be here?" Wang Chuan replied with a smile. "After all, the Light of the Ark is my master's sworn brother." "Your master!?" Yan Qing's expression shifted. Her gaze immediately turned to the spherical warship surrounded by the other vessels. "The Light of the Mystic Flame!?" "Exactly," Wang Chuan nodded. He then turned to Li Pin. "Prodigy Li, rest assured—your sister and the Gaia Civilization will be safe. I give you my word. But for now, I must ask you to leave. As you can sense from the pervasive astral energy fluctuations, the astral energy has chosen another...” He paused briefly before adding, "Or rather, after a hundred years apart, the astral energy is finally returning to its rightful master." "A hundred years apart... returning to its true rightful master!?" Yan Qing's pupils dilated. "What do you mean?" "Exactly what it sounds like," Wang Chuan said. "When the great Light of the Ark realized his power over the Eternal Oblivion Force was reaching its limit, he exchanged a Reincarnation Token with the Supreme Lord of Reincarnation, Dao Origin, gambling on the slim chance of rebirth. "To this end, he journeyed far to this remote star system—one that had never produced any notable figures—and chose to end his life here. This way, once his reincarnation was complete, he could reclaim his strength and swiftly return to his former glory." He smiled faintly. "And as it turns out, he succeeded. He seized that fleeting opportunity, embraced death to be reborn, and has now returned to life in his second incarnation." Yan Qing was momentarily speechless. To defy the Eternal Oblivion Force, to gamble on the slimmest chance of survival, to be reborn through reincarnation... and to live a second life!? She gazed at the spherical warship, now entirely engulfed in radiant starlight. "Could it be... the hidden inheritor is—" "The reincarnation of His Excellency Yin Luo," Wang Chuan confirmed with a nod. "To prevent this news from reaching his old enemies, my master has been orchestrating everything in secret, using the Aristocratic Alliance as a cover." Zi Zhongtian, Yuan Xiangguang, Shang Jinzhao, and Ji Fenglei all bowed in unison. "It is our honor to serve both Your Excellencies." "The reincarnation of His Excellency, Yin Luo," Wang Chuan nodded faintly. "For fear that word of this would reach his past enemies, my master has been orchestrating everything from the shadows, using the Aristocratic Alliance as a cover." Zi Zhongtian, Yuan Xiangguang, Shang Jinzhao, and Ji Fenglei all bowed in unison. "It is our honor to assist both Your Excellencies." "This can't be..." Yan Qing murmured in disbelief. "It is the truth." Wang Chuan smiled. "This star system's power has been waiting for its true master to return." "Otherwise, why do you think the Grand Patriarch of the Golden Emperor Clan suddenly ceased his pursuit of the Aristocratic Alliance? Why did Ai Sa, the strongest candidate for succession, abruptly receive orders to withdraw from the contest to inherit Astral God Yin Luo's legacy?" He glanced at Yan Qing and Li Pin, then gestured politely. "So, I must ask you both to leave now. Soon, you will witness the glorious return of His Excellency, the Light of the Ark, Lord Yin Luo."