Kill the Sun Chapter 991 Emperor of Humanity

Returning to Earth's vicinity, the Duskbringer and Daniel paused to observe the planet.

Violent firestorms tore across the terrain, and the heat was already causing the oceans to vaporize.

With the atmosphere completely obliterated, only the most formidable Extractors possessed the strength to endure the surface conditions.

While survival was technically possible, the world was now saturated with overwhelming amounts of Star Energy.

The Prephyx remained present, though it had become inextricably blended with this new Star Energy.

Their immediate priority was the rescue of survivors, gathering them all to be transported to Starbreaker Base.

Miraculously, Kiran and the Extractors stationed at Starbreaker Base had survived the catastrophe.

Fortune had been on their side.

Had the massive General’s strike targeted Starbreaker Base directly, nothing would have remained of it.

Once the remaining population was secured, they began drafting a strategy for the future.

The primary objective was to devise a method to restore Earth’s habitability.

To achieve this, they engineered Pure Energy machines designed to synthesize and maintain an artificial atmosphere.

The process was estimated to span several decades, but it ensured the eventual return of a breathable sky.

With those plans set, the Duskbringer ventured into the void to fetch several massive Asteroids, meticulously positioning them to fill the two colossal impact craters.

As Earth began its long recovery, Daniel and the Duskbringer set their sights on Mars.

Mars possessed its own Sun, which continued to function independently for the time being.

However, without maintenance, it was destined to eventually fail.

Utilizing his Pure Energy, the Duskbringer recalibrated several settings within the Sun before the duo made their descent.

Mars appeared lush and serene, yet this tranquility was merely a facade.

The majority of lifeforms served as thralls to an Eternal, and the human population lived in constant misery under its yoke.

Daniel and the Duskbringer sought out the human leaders to reveal the truth of current events.

The leaders initially mistook them for Specters, but the Duskbringer eventually managed to earn their trust.

A decision was reached: they would subjugate the more cooperative Specters while systematically eliminating the rest.

The Martian Sun would be kept active temporarily to prevent the population from being instantly overwhelmed by Star Energy.

Throughout the following decades, they planned to alter the genetic makeup of humanity, adapting them to survive in a Star Energy-heavy environment.

While they would no longer thrive on Pure Energy, they would at least be immune to its lethal effects.

The plan was to extinguish the Sun in seventy years, finally exposing the world to the stars.

By that time, the humans of Mars would be prepared to survive the transition.

Next, the pair journeyed to Venus.

This era was still in its infancy, and the world lacked truly powerful Extractors.

The two of them purged nearly all the Specters, sparing only a few who might prove useful under containment.

In the absence of a formal global government, the Duskbringer took full control of the situation.

He modified the genetic code of the Venusian humans to mirror his own.

They were transformed into beings naturally capable of harnessing Pure Energy.

Kiran was then relocated to Venus to assume the role of its supreme leader.

The Sun orbiting Venus was also slated for decommissioning in a few short years.

Thus, each of the three planets was assigned a specific role.

Mars would focus on producing Extractors to generate Zephyx for the Pure Energy-reliant humans of Venus.

Venus would depend on Mars for its "sustenance," while Mars would look to Venus for defense and technological evolution.

Once Earth was fully restored, it would serve as a home for both lineages of humanity.

A century later, the three worlds established contact and formed a unified coalition government.

Kiran moved to Mars to serve as its Chancellor.

Daniel, meanwhile, took up the mantle of Chancellor on Venus.

The Duskbringer assumed lordship over Earth, crowned as the Emperor.

Though he collaborated closely with Daniel and Kiran, the Duskbringer held the ultimate authority.

Earth eventually became hospitable once more.

The bond between Venus and Mars grew increasingly integrated.

Throughout this era of reconstruction, Daniel, Kiran, and the Duskbringer oversaw the construction of antimatter lasers across various moons.

They were determined to be ready for any external threats.

After two hundred years, they successfully realized a project originally envisioned by the Ancient One.

It was an antimatter laser augmented by Pure Energy to maximize its lethality.

The definitive weapon.

Engineering a more potent tool of destruction was deemed impossible.

It represented the absolute peak of destructive technology.

Four centuries after the Great War, long-range sensors detected an anomaly.

One of the Nightmen who had fled the system was passing by Pluto.

This Nightman had advanced two stages, reaching the Mid Tenth Realm.

In a direct confrontation, he could likely stand toe-to-toe with Daniel or the Duskbringer.

"Let me handle this," Daniel remarked, wearing a faint smile.

The Duskbringer stepped aside, yielding the control console.

"You certainly are powerful," Daniel chuckled as he locked the targeting system onto the intruder's energy signature.

"But it’s your unlucky day. I have no intention of fighting you."

With that, Daniel engaged the firing mechanism.

A rift opened directly in the Nightman’s path, and a beam of pure destruction tore through the portal.

BOOOOOOM!

The ultimate weapon had been unleashed.

As the light of the explosion faded, the scanners showed no trace of life or energy.

"Arrogant fool," Daniel laughed softly.

"Now, back to our duties," Daniel said, turning his gaze toward the Duskbringer. "Nick."

The Duskbringer gave a short nod.

Having found peace, the Duskbringer had come to a realization.

It was true that Nick had inflicted immense, unnecessary pain upon him.

However, the Duskbringer now viewed it as a necessary course of action.

Nick had simply been exercising his characteristic caution.

The Duskbringer had been a victim of circumstance, yet it was Nick’s ruthless choices that had paved the way for humanity’s liberation.

Without Nick’s memories, he would have lacked the combat experience required to seize victory.

It was a cruel but essential trade-off.

Unfair as it was, the results were undeniable.

Ultimately, he embraced the identity he had been given.

He was Nick.

He possessed Nick’s history.

He upheld Nick’s principles.

To reflect this, the Duskbringer adopted a new name.

He was Nick Dusk, the Emperor of Mankind.