Supreme Electromagnetic Tyrant-Chapter 497 - 330: The Death of the Sun King

Ji Xinghuo was cultivating when he saw the news.

Almost instantly, news channels, social platforms, and media outlets from all countries around the globe broadcasted the message, using the official title from the American Federation.

"Obituary: ’Sun King’ Passed Away."

The subtitle read: Christopher Holling passed away at home today, aged 118 (2108-2226).

"Ah?"

When Ji Xinghuo saw the headline, he thought he had read it wrong and immediately put down his barbell. The teacher, who was giving a lecture, was also shocked and quickly opened the website of the American Federation government to read the obituary.

"The Sun King really died!" Ji Xinghuo was initially in disbelief.

Then, he wasn’t surprised.

For over the past few years, there had been rumors every few months that the Sun King was dying, but each was later proven to be false by the man himself.

Until this time, it was finally true.

As the first Heavenly King, and the most powerful Mutant in human history, his death was naturally a global sensation.

Moreover, the Sun King wasn’t just any Heavenly King; he was the guardian of the American Federation, a symbol of the nation, an embodiment of freedom and strength. In some ways, the Sun King was a god in the eyes of the people of the United States!

The Sun King didn’t have an official title, yet he was the most important political figure in the American Federation, with influence far surpassing that of the president.

His every move, every word, deeply influenced the United States Government.

Especially since the 23rd century, the Asia-Pacific Community had started to surpass the American Federation in both national power and the individual strength of Mutants, and had taken a comprehensive advantage.

Only the Sun King, undisputedly the strongest on Earth, seemed to be on the same level as the second and third Heavenly Kings but actually far surpassed the other two Heavenly Kings, maintaining the confidence of the American Federation.

The Sun King was the stabilizing force of the American Federation against the Asia-Pacific Community.

However, the Sun King had one huge flaw.

He would die!

And by natural death.

Although it sounds incredible, just like a deity bleeding, a Heavenly King with a lifespan of at least 300 years lived even shorter than a legend, but that was the fact and it had happened twice.

The title "Sun King" acted more like a moniker representing an invincible force on Earth, but wasn’t specifically directed at an individual Mutant.

Including the one who died today, there had been two Sun Kings in history.

The first was called "Henry Stavell," born in the year 2024, ascended to Heavenly King in 2077, displayed formidable strength during the Third World War, self-proclaimed as the "Sun King," and later led to the founding of the American Federation in 2091.

Last century, in 2138, the Sun King suddenly died.

Just like today.

But when the Sun King himself died, his power did not vanish but was entirely transferred to another Mutant.

This person inherited all the Sun King’s Star Power and Abilities, rapidly evolved, and jumped from a Super Mutant to Heavenly King, ascending again to the top of the Heavenly King list to become the new Sun King.

His name was Christopher Holling, the second generation Sun King.

And today, he too died.

The first Sun King lived for 116 years, while the second Sun King lived for 118 years, the difference being very slight.

Why the life span of the Sun King was so short, inferior even to that of legends, has been the subject of much debate over the years.

The American Federation officials never responded.

The Sun King himself never revealed any secrets.

Countless people around the globe have made various guesses, the most convincing being that it was caused by a unique Ability.

Before the first Sun King emerged, he was unknown, but in just a few years, he mastered a force that dominated the globe.

Yet his Professional Templates and Abilities were not extraordinary.

Initially, they were just "Iron Guard" and "Flying Steps", possessing an iron-like body and super-fast speed.

But his Star Power was incredibly strong, far beyond the conventional scope.

Other Mutants of his time, who possessed many high-quality Abilities and stronger Professional Templates, fell before the Sun King, not even on the same level.

At that time, it was speculated that the Sun King had merged with a very powerful and special Ability, but this Ability had a cost, reducing his lifespan, or evolution couldn’t prolong it, only allowing him to live to the theoretical maximum lifespan of a normal person.

When the first Sun King suddenly died, it even triggered a major global political upheaval.

Not until the return of the second Sun King did people realize that power would be inherited.

Moreover, the new Sun King was stronger than the predecessor!

During his evolution, he could once again gain the chance to merge with an Alien Species, advancing additional Professional Templates.

The second Sun King also mastered "Flame Frenzy" and other super mode Abilities.

The trend among global Mutants was that a new generation always arises, overall, newer generations of Mutants, due to more comprehensive research on Abilities and more resources, supplemented by technological cultivation methods, are more powerful than the previous generations, exhibiting a trend of surpassing the old.

This is supported by statistical data both on the Legendary list and Ranking.

However, from the day the Sun King emerged, he always dominated the globe, the title of the strongest human never once faltered.

Even the Steel Emperor and leader, in comparison to the Sun King, had a clear gap, virtually unable to shake him.

This is the advantage brought about by the iteration of the Sun King.

All of these are just speculations. So far, other than the Sun King himself, no one knows the real reason.

It is said that even the American Federation Government does not know, so they cannot provide an answer.

A few years ago, when the second-generation Sun King was over 110 years old, people speculated that he might die, just like the previous Sun King, nearing the end of his natural lifespan, but no one dared to ask him about it face to face.

Every time there were rumors of his death, the Sun King would make a public appearance.

This time, he could not dispel the rumors.

Ji Xinghuo read through the American Federation’s obituary, which mainly reviewed the life of Christopher Holling, affirming his contributions to the country. A grand state funeral would be held for him in two days at the capital, Saint Louis.

The last sentence of the official press release mentioned that Christopher Holling had designated a new Sun King before his death.

At the funeral of the deceased Sun King, the third-generation Sun King would make his first appearance.

"Another iteration," Ji Xinghuo murmured softly.

If the speculation was correct, this iteration of the Sun King would significantly increase in power, and the previous Sun King had already reached the peak of the Heavenly King Third Dan. Could it be possible to break through the Sixth Rank and ascend as a Shepherd Star Saint?

At this thought, Ji Xinghuo’s heart tightened.

As a citizen of the Asia-Pacific Community and an enemy in the global struggle with the American Federation, this was definitely the worst possible news.

A Shepherd Star Saint could suppress an entire planet single-handedly, against which many Heavenly Kings would stand no chance.

The best outcome would also mean mutual destruction with nuclear weapons.

Whether from the standpoint of the Asia-Pacific Community or all of humanity, the Sun King’s advancement to a Shepherd Star Saint would trigger severe turmoil.

The future of Earth became increasingly unpredictable.

Ji Xinghuo immediately stopped his cultivation and left the Ether Energy Gathering Room. As soon as he entered the lounge, he saw it filled with legends, each wearing a grave expression, watching the news of the Sun King’s death on the big screen on the wall.

The internet had also exploded.

From first to tenth, all the trending topics were related to the Sun King.

Countless people discussed the death and iteration of the Sun King and the impact it would have on the global landscape.

What was more heated was the speculation about which "Chosen One" the new Sun King might be.

From a Super Mutant, becoming the strongest in the world.

It might not necessarily be a Super Mutant, given that there had only been one iteration before, it could also be another Rank of Mutant, and some even speculated it might be an ordinary person.

At this moment, two Heavenly Kings emerged.

Both were here for cultivation today; one was a young man of around thirty, his handsome face filled with a cold and stern aura, dressed in a military uniform with stars shining on his shoulders, he was "Champion Marquis" Huo Keji.

The other was "Master Chao Feng" Luo Yimeng, ranked tenth on the Heavenly King list, the most powerful Master, serving as the president of the global Master Association.

The legends in the lounge stood up and saluted the two Heavenly Kings.

Unlike Li Xuan, these two Heavenly Kings were not only powerful but also held significant authority or were highly respected.

Huo Keji nodded slightly to everyone.

Then his gaze fell on Ji Xinghuo and he said, "Xinghuo."

"General Huo," Ji Xinghuo responded.

The surrounding legends were surprised at this scene; Ji Xinghuo seemed to be quite familiar with General Huo.

Although Luo Yimeng did not speak, her affection for Ji Xinghuo was evident as she nodded at him and revealed a friendly smile.

"Come with us," Huo Keji said.

Ji Xinghuo felt a shock in his heart, guessing that the leader was summoning them to discuss the matter of the Sun King. He did not speak, silently following the two Heavenly Kings out of the lounge and into a military aircraft parked outside.

The aircraft immediately took off from the parking lot and flew towards the nearby Headquarters.

The three of them remained silent in the vehicle.

It wasn’t long before Ji Xinghuo re-entered the Headquarters and walked into the administrative building representing the pinnacle of national power, stepping into a heavily guarded conference room by the Titanium Cobalt Dragon people, where he saw the leader sitting at the head of the table.

"Leader," the three men saluted respectfully.

Ji Daosheng nodded lightly, his face expressionless, and said, "Sit down for now."

There were about twenty chairs on both sides of the oval conference table, unmarked. Ji Xinghuo randomly took a seat nearest to him.

In the following minutes, people gradually arrived.

In addition to "our own," there were senior government officials and military generals, almost filling the conference room. Some who couldn’t make it back to Chang’an in time had to participate online, projecting their images in their seats.

"Everyone is here, so let’s start,"

Ji Daosheng tapped on the table and got straight to the point, "We’ve urgently gathered everyone here today for one topic. You all should be aware by now, the Sun King from the American Federation has died, and the second iteration has occurred."

"Our intelligence personnel have already obtained the information on the third-generation Sun King."

"Take a look."

As Ji Daosheng’s words fell, a document was displayed on the screens in front of everyone, the most notable part being a portrait photo of a man with blonde hair and blue eyes, appearing to be under thirty.

He was not particularly handsome with his high nose and deep-set eyes, a typical Caucasian male, his face displaying a standard smile showing eight teeth.

The data indicated that his name was "John Anthony."