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In the boundless multiverse, a divine proclamation echoes across the cosmos:
“A time of war is upon us. Empires shall rise, and empires shall fall. The heavens decree that only 100 empires shall remain, each transcending to the Saint Grade or higher. For 100,000 years, the cosmos will burn with ambition, betrayal, and bloodshed. Those who falter shall be erased, their legacies forgotten.”

Ten years after this cosmic decree, on the 6-star tier planet of Celestara, a child is born in the declining Black Dragon Kingdom, located on the smallest and weakest of the planet's six continents, Nanshan. This boy, Tian Yu, is the third prince of a crumbling kingdom, born with seemingly weak talent in a world where cultivation determines worth. Yet, unknown to all, Tian Yu carries the soul and memories of Alexander Steele, a visionary from Earth who built an unstoppable corporate empire through cunning, strategy, and ambition.

Eternal Ascent: Empires of the Eternal Dawn

The passing of King Tian Zhao sent shockwaves across the Black Dragon Kingdom. The throne was left vacant, and the vultures descended, eager to claim power. Yet, amid the chaos, one figure began to emerge from the shadows: Tian Yu, the third prince, long derided as the Weak Prince.

In the year following his father's death, Tian Yu shattered all expectations. The Yunxiao Commerce Guild continued its rapid expansion, penetrating deeper into foreign markets. Their auctions became legendary, attracting bids from sect masters and kings alike. Yet, it was the Shadow Lotus Information Agency that truly shocked the continent.

In a daring move, the agency sold the secrets of a Tier 6 Earth-grade kingdom's monarch, revealing his cultivation flaws and hidden affairs. The fallout destabilized the kingdom, sparking rebellion and forcing the once-mighty ruler into retreat. This act solidified the Shadow Lotus' reputation as an unstoppable force, one that even the strongest dared not provoke.

Back in the Black Dragon Kingdom, Tian Yu began shedding the label of "Weak Prince." Rumors swirled about his sharp intellect and ruthless strategies, yet the court dismissed him as a boy playing at politics. That illusion was shattered when Tian Yu publicly challenged his elder brothers, Tian Liang and Tian Feng, for the throne.

The duel for the throne was staged in the grand courtyard of the Palace, witnessed by nobles, sect leaders, and foreign emissaries. Tian Liang, the first prince, entered with the confidence of a seasoned warrior, his aura blazing like fire. Tian Feng followed, his cunning smile a testament to his mastery of strategy.

When Tian Yu appeared, the crowd murmured. Clad in simple robes, he bore no visible signs of cultivation. Many believed his participation was a formality, a symbolic gesture before his inevitable defeat.

Tian Yu's trump card was Zhang Wei, the Nascent Soul powerhouse he summoned years ago. With a mere flick of Zhang Wei's hand, Tian Liang was subdued, his proud martial aura shattered. Tian Feng attempted to negotiate, only to find his schemes laid bare by the Shadow Lotus. Tian Yu's victory was decisive, his dominance unquestionable.

By the end of the day, Tian Yu was crowned king.

The ascension of a ten-year-old monarch was met with widespread doubt. Nobles and sect leaders who had once supported Tian Yu's claim now questioned his ability to rule. A faction of discontented lords conspired against him, declaring open rebellion.

Tian Yu's response was swift and brutal. Using the Shadow Lotus, he unearthed every conspirator's secrets, exposing their treachery to the public. The ringleaders were dragged to the capital and executed in the grand plaza, their deaths a warning to all who dared oppose him.

As the blood soaked into the stone, Tian Yu addressed the gathered masses:

"Doubt me if you must. Betray me if you dare. But remember this—Black Dragon belongs to me, and I will burn it to the ground before I let anyone take it from me."

By the year's end, Tian Yu was no longer seen as a weakling. He was The Boy King, a ruler who inspired both fear and admiration. The Yunxiao Kingdom began to stabilize under his iron rule, its enemies hesitating to make a move.

Behind the scenes, the Shadow Lotus and Yunxiao Commerce Guild continued to flourish, weaving a web of influence that extended far beyond the kingdom's borders. Tian Yu, still only eleven years old, stood as a testament to the power of ambition and strategy, his eyes fixed on the stars.

But his journey was only beginning.

Chapter 4: The Rise of the Boy King.