Cosmic Professional Gladiator

“It’s merely a trifling amount of resources. I would concede if you were to imprison me for a few years, but I cannot bear the thought of languishing in the Dark Prison for 100,000 years!” The man, Xu Jin’an, locked eyes with his grandmother.

His younger brother nodded in agreement. “I, too, cannot accept it! Our transgression was not of grave magnitude, yet we are condemned to 100,000 years of imprisonment? I have lived a mere 30,000 years thus far.”

Xu Lixing’s gaze turned icy. “In light of Xu Jin’an and Xu Jinfeng’s refusal to repent, they shall face severe retribution—a sentence of 200,000 years within the Dark Prison!”

With a wave of her hand, an invisible force enshrouded her two grandsons.

“No—”

“Grandmother!”

Xu Jin’an and Xu Jinfeng found themselves incredulous, helpless against the might of Spacetime Teleportation as they were whisked away to one of the Dark Prisons within the territory.

The desolate Dark Prison comprised separate chambers.

Xu Jin’an and Xu Jinfeng found themselves confined to individual prison cells. Their surroundings enveloped in inky blackness, devoid of any signs of life.

“Grandmother has succumbed to madness. Utter madness.” Xu Jin’an slumped against the prison walls, still grappling with the sheer incredibility of his sentence.

“Two hundred thousand years is an unbearably long time,” Xu Jinfeng lamented, engulfed in despair. At a mere 30,000 years of age, the prospect of enduring 200,000 years within the Dark Prison sent shivers of fear down his spine.

…

In the old residence.

Xu Lixing’s anger remained unabated. Her piercing gaze swept across Xu Fangjin and his wife, as well as Xu Biyun and her husband.

“The revival we have experienced and the abundance of resources bestowed upon us are the very desires of countless high-dimensional beings,” Xu Lixing declared. “But you are all well aware of the sacrifices my father has made for this.”

“Yes.” Xu Fangjin and his wife, along with Xu Biyun and her husband, nodded in agreement. They had been present when Feuilla and Red Jade Traveler arrived, thus being privy to the wager.

It was a wager between Ultimate existences.

“We have been shielded thus far, yet the cost is borne by Father,” Xu Lixing stated coldly. “Father must remain focused on his path of evolution. I will not permit anyone to hinder him.”

“Ever since the laws were established, severe punishment awaits those who transgress them. And if a member of the Xu family violates these laws, they shall face dire consequences.” Xu Lixing’s gaze shifted to her children. “For your mistakes will invariably impact Father.”

“We understand.” Xu Fangjin and his wife, along with Xu Biyun and her husband, nodded solemnly.

“Lixing, come to me,” a voice suddenly resounded within Xu Lixing’s mind.

“Yes, Father,” Xu Lixing responded, taking a step forward and departing from the old residence.

…

In the concealed realm within the territory, Xu Lixing arrived and beheld her father’s colossal true form, seated in a cross-legged position. His immense stature surpassed that of the entire universe, rendering her diminutive in comparison.

Whoosh.

Li Miaomiao traversed the space and appeared before them.

“Mom,” Xu Lixing addressed her mother.

“Lixing, do you see the myriad of rare treasures here?” Xu Jingming’s true form directed his gaze toward his daughter. A hidden force coalesced into a book, which levitated before her. “This tome contains detailed descriptions and uses of all these rare treasures. It also provides a precise account of their quantities.”

Xu Lixing marveled at the staggering amount of treasures surrounding her. “There are so many?”

“This should be sufficient to sustain billions of high-dimensional humans for an extended period.” Xu Jingming nodded. “As per our usual practice, you shall be in charge.”

“I will immediately store them in the treasure vault within Stars City,” Xu Lixing acknowledged. With Xu Jingming’s authorization, she could wield considerable nomological power within the territory. Consequently, the vast reservoir of resources surrounding her swiftly vanished.

“I have stored 129 third-realm legacies within the Legacy Hall,” Xu Jingming informed her.

“Dad, didn’t you recently store 30,000 half-step third-realm legacies? And now you have added 129 more invaluable third-realm legacies?” Xu Lixing expressed her astonishment.

Li Miaomiao chimed in, “Where did you acquire so many legacies?”