Far above Earth, inside the orbital chamber surrounding the legendary Matoyo Starship, a tense meeting was taking place. The Matoyo Starship—also known as A1 Station—was the most valuable relic humanity possessed. It was not simply a spacecraft but a sacred tomb that preserved the bodies of the Four Heroes of Earth: Zorvath, Kuma, Jaffrey, and Reya. Even in death, faint spiritual energy still radiated from their bodies, allowing them to guide and train disciples through spiritual connection.

  Because of this, the A1 Station had become the most important location on the planet.

  Inside the grand conference hall of the Starfall Covenant, representatives from the world's most powerful nations gathered to discuss its future. The Starfall Covenant had been founded centuries ago by the Four Heroes themselves to protect humanity and guide Earth's development.

  One representative stood and spoke firmly. "The Matoyo Starship is the greatest treasure humanity has. Keeping it in Ghana is no longer the most strategic decision."

  Others nodded in agreement. The strongest warriors of the modern era now came from nations such as China, the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, Israel, Egypt, and India. The American representative soon voiced the most direct proposal.

  "The United States proposes that the A1 Station be relocated to our territory. Our military defenses can guarantee its safety."

  The room filled with murmurs.

  However, the reason A1 Station had originally been placed in Ghana was not random. In the past, Ghana had produced some of the strongest warriors in the world. At the center of that golden age stood Steven Adarkwah-Yadom, the great-grandfather of Michael. Though he was not the original founder of the Adarkwah-Yadom family, his incredible strength and leadership had raised the family to global fame. Steven had even served as the head of the Starfall Covenant, and it was largely because of him that the Matoyo Starship was stationed in Ghana.

  But history had not been kind to the family.

  During the catastrophic conflict known as The Great War, Steven suffered a devastating soul attack. Though he survived the battle itself, the damage slowly destroyed his spirit, and he eventually died years later. After him, another powerful member of the family rose to prominence—Bright Adarkwah-Yadom. Bright was a fearless warrior who dreamed of exploring beyond Earth. One day he departed with several elite fighters to explore space, but none of them ever returned.

  Since that day, the glory of the Adarkwah-Yadom family began to fade.

  In modern times, the family was no longer among the strongest clans in Ghana, and even the most powerful Ghanaian families were not ranked among the top one hundred families in the world. Because of this decline, many world leaders believed the Matoyo Starship should be moved to a stronger nation.

  After long debate, the chairman of the Starfall Covenant finally spoke.

  "The Matoyo Starship will remain in Ghana… for now."

  The hall became silent.

  "In ten years, the Starfall Covenant Grand Tournament will be held. The nation whose warriors win the tournament will earn the right to host the A1 Station."

  One by one, the world leaders agreed. The fate of humanity's greatest treasure would be decided through strength.

  Meanwhile, far from the political arguments of Earth, Michael was still undergoing his trial in the Spiritual Realm.

  He floated within a beautiful world filled with glowing flowers and drifting clouds. Before him stood the towering spiritual figure of Zorvath, the former Void Monarch. The trial had already lasted far longer than expected. Most disciples in history had only endured the trial for two months, but Michael had already survived two months and three weeks.

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  Zorvath looked at him coldly and asked, "What is your expectation?"

  Michael hesitated for a moment before answering honestly. "I want to restore my family's name. I want Earth to rise from darkness… and one day I want the universe to know what humanity is capable of."

  Zorvath stared at him without emotion. "Whether you live or die, I do not care."

  Michael silently thought that his potential master was extremely cold.

  "For centuries," Zorvath continued, "only fifteen disciples have survived my trial. None of them were worthy to carry my true legacy. This stage will determine whether you are different."

  Suddenly the spiritual world changed. Countless alien warriors and monstrous creatures appeared around Michael. At the same time, an overwhelming mental pressure descended upon him—Zorvath's spiritual force. A normal Energy Gatherer would have collapsed instantly, but Michael endured the crushing pressure and continued fighting.

  Outside in the real world, his grandfather Ben watched anxiously as Michael's body trembled. Blood slowly streamed from Michael's closed eyes like tears.

  "Michael… hold on," Ben whispered.

  Inside the trial, the final stage had begun. A devastating illusion attack struck directly at Michael's soul and spiritual core. The illusion was powerful enough to kill a Beast Master-level warrior, yet Michael somehow survived. Zorvath increased the power again, releasing an illusion strong enough to destroy a Planet Master.

  The attack hit Michael like a storm. His consciousness nearly shattered, but against all expectations, he endured.

  Zorvath's expression finally changed slightly. He realized that the boy before him possessed extraordinary potential.

  Deciding to complete the trial, Zorvath allowed Michael's spiritual power to awaken fully. Normally, a beginner warrior would start at Awakening Level 1, but Michael's breakthrough pushed him directly to Awakening Level 6. The surge of energy was so strong that faint waves of power could even be felt in the physical world.

  As a reward, Zorvath presented one of his hidden treasures. By pure chance, the inheritance that chose Michael was something extremely dangerous—the Solar System Legacy. Even Zorvath seemed slightly concerned.

  "The Solar System holds great value within the universe," he warned. "If others discover you possess this inheritance, they will hunt you."

  Michael nodded firmly. "Then I will grow stronger. I will protect Earth."

  However, Zorvath noticed a problem. Michael's telekinetic power had already reached the Star Warrior level, far stronger than his physical combat ability. Such imbalance could eventually destroy him.

  With a wave of his hand, Zorvath sealed Michael's telekinesis.

  "You will focus on close combat first. When your body becomes strong enough, the seal will break."

  Before sending him back, Zorvath also taught Michael a powerful technique that strengthened the defense of the soul. Michael bowed respectfully to his master, grateful for the guidance.

  Moments later, the spiritual realm collapsed, and Michael's spirit returned to his body.

  The trial was finally complete.

  At only seven years old, Michael had become the youngest warrior in history and the first disciple to survive a four-month trial. Whether he would truly become the successor capable of carrying the legacy of the Void Monarch Zorvath… only the future would tell.