Only those strong enough to fuse with the Heavenly Will can resist the influence of fate and prevent their memories from fading.

"Those who defy me shall perish!" Countless with Heavenly Positions trembled with fear.

The venerable Feng at the scene trembled all over; with the onset of the Song of Destiny, he felt like a fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of the King of Black Fog.

Even supreme leaders like the Grand Empress displayed solemn expressions, as this move was nothing short of taboo.

But beyond that, what truly mattered was Li Changzhou's growth speed, which inevitably made them anxious, for if they couldn't keep up, they would indeed never have another chance.

Yet amid their anxiety, there was an uncontrollable excitement in their hearts, as this mutual contention, where a single misstep could mean death, made their blood boil, and their fighting spirit soar.

They had absolute confidence in themselves, hoping to unleash unprecedented potential under pressure.

This was the true mindset of the strong, where being strong isn't about power but about facing power without fear.

"Kill!" Yet another group of life forms rushed into the cosmos, attempting to use their lives to stop Li Changzhou.

"Stop!" The Dragon Girl Knight swung her Dragon Spear, sweeping the crowd away.

The crowd was utterly baffled, their faces full of astonishment.

The Dragon Girl Knight was a merciful force, and surrendering was a helpless act, genuinely considering more lives instead of fearing death.

But now, she actually showed fear towards the invaders.

This baffled the life forms and mortals who had lost memory of 'Those who defy me shall perish.'

Previously, the Dragon Girl Knight had recklessly gone forth, even once targeted by the Bronze Spear; if not for merging with the Heavenly Dragon and enduring with powerful combat power, she would have fallen in the previous battle.

Of course, Li Changzhou did not chase; he merely walked forward step by step, only killing those with Heavenly Positions at the forefront.

The Dragon Girl Knight didn't care about these life forms' disappointment, even if some among them were recklessly brave due to her inspiration.

"Do it." The Dragon Girl Knight said to Li Changzhou in a deep voice.

No chance remained.

Facing the invaders ahead while listening to the Song of Destiny, she realized clearly: they had no chance, they were no match.

Now, only by giving up a planet and preserving combat power as much as possible to face the second wave of invaders.

She was genuinely considering the masses, regardless of misunderstanding or infamy.

With the Song of Destiny gone, Li Changzhou's gaze once again overlooked the Life Star in front of him.

He heard the painful cries of the tree-less wife, the child's vows for blood debts to be repaid, countless beings' wails, roars, and prayers.

He did not retaliate nor destroy the planet that harbored the greatest hatred against him.

He was not one to slaughter the innocent nor a weakling who feared enemy retaliation.

He chose the Demon Sun Star's planet.

This was a Demon Star, where brothers slaughtered each other, fathers and sons consumed each other, mothers and daughters schemed against each other, all for devouring one another and growing stronger, all were heinous beyond measure.

When he stood before the Demon Sun Star, even the Heavenly Positions of the Second Holy City and all beings couldn't help but feel relieved, even grateful in their hearts.

The cultivators on this star, even during alliances, secretly consumed allies to grow stronger.

Li Changzhou acted, the black fog enveloping the entire Demon Sun Star.

Beings vanished, all vitality faded.

Those trying to escape, those breaking through the black fog, were dragged back by terrifying dark hands.

When the black fog dispersed, bodies, mountains, and trees maintained their original shapes, only to become dust without any essence, like models made of piled-up ashes.

The dust disintegrated, ashes the size of stars scattered across the cosmos.

Black snow began to fall on other Life Stars.

They couldn't avoid the grief, for although the Demon Star deserved annihilation, being destroyed by invaders brought them only melancholy.

What's more, this was only the first invader; going forward, as a defeated alliance with many Heavenly Positions dead or wounded, they would undoubtedly face more invaders.

Which planet would be destroyed next?

Considering this, how could they feel at ease after surviving?

The darkness was just beginning.

Amid the despair of all beings, a radiant cosmic gate opened resplendently yet not glaringly, like the gates of Heaven.

Li Changzhou let the Immortals and Earth Immortals who followed him enter first, preventing them from being slaughtered in anger by native Heavenly Positions after entering.

Everyone who flew inside was full of gratitude towards Li Changzhou.

People of the Second Holy City saw that Li Changzhou was indeed a good man; at least to his civilization, he was a Guardian, but this couldn't quell their anger.

The cause lay with the Dao, with the heartless universe, but the Dao is formless, the universe elusive, so they could only place their hatred on Li Changzhou.

Before departing, Li Changzhou told the Heavenly Positions of the Second Holy City: "The Light Gate will exist for three days; the more people enter, the less harm you will suffer."

"I know watching the enemy leave, one step further, is a hard choice, but you also must remember your battle's purpose, not to fight the enemy, but to guard."

People like the Dragon Girl Knight remained silent, sighing inwardly, accepting his words.

There was also a group, similarly silent, yet inwardly disagreeing, for they fought only to advance.

As long as they killed an invader not weaker than themselves, they could open the Light Gate to the Third Holy City, qualifying for Saint Position contention.

Li Changzhou observed all this, not considering it a matter of superiority, as guardian duty was worthy of respect and admiration, but living for oneself had no wrong in itself.