Earth, Planet Frieza 001.
Frieza Island Manor.
That teleportation gate, constructed entirely of diamonds, still radiated a divine glow that one could not look at directly.
Frieza stepped out from within.
The diamond luster on his body had receded, returning him to that white Final Form.
Though he looked no different than before, the aura emanating from the very essence of his life, transcending the Omniverse, caused the entire Earth's atmosphere to tremble slightly.
"Hoo..."
Frieza took a deep breath, a comfortable expression appearing on his face.
"The air at home still smells the best."
"Although the energy in that dimensional rift was delicious, this fragrance of soil and green grass is the true taste of life."
He was in no hurry to go to the site of the so-called 'Coronation Ceremony'. Instead, he walked slowly to the manor's terrace.
Natasha and Maria were already waiting there. Although the two did not know what had just happened, seeing Frieza's eyes, which had clearly become even more unfathomable, they instinctively knelt down.
"Welcome home, Master."
"Rise."
Frieza waved his hand and sat in a white chair.
"Natasha."
"Pour me a glass of wine."
"I want that... '82 Lafite."
"Though the taste is average, on this special day, it's only right to drink something a bit expensive to celebrate."
Natasha immediately complied.
As the red wine went down his throat, Frieza let out a satisfied sigh.
"Thanos."
Frieza's voice wasn't loud, yet through the power of the Mind Stone, it rang directly in the mind of Thanos, who was far away at the Avengers Tower.
"Your subordinate is here! Lord Frieza!" Thanos's excited voice immediately came through.
"How are the preparations going?"
"Reporting to Lord Frieza!"
There was a hint of fanaticism in Thanos's voice.
"All equipment has been calibrated!"
"Tony and Reed have connected the Multiverse broadcasting system to the frequencies of every parallel Universe!"
"Not just Earth, even those remote Kree Empire colonies, and even the Zerg in the Negative Zone..."
"Everyone will be able to see your heroic posture at the same time."
"Very good." Frieza nodded with satisfaction.
"Then..."
He glanced at the non-existent watch on his wrist.
"Let's begin in ten minutes."
"Let those fellows who haven't woken up yet clear their heads."
"Tell them."
"The new Master of this Omniverse is about to give them their first lesson."
...
Ten minutes.
For an ordinary Earthling, it might just be the time to scroll through a short video but for the current Multiverse, these ten minutes were practically longer than a century.
On the Earths of countless parallel Universes, all screens, all communication devices, and even the sky projected massive holographic images.
In the picture, was a massive throne suspended among the clouds.
That throne was crafted entirely from Vibranium and Uru, inlaid with countless gems scavenged from various Universes.
Luxurious, domineering, and peerless.
And beneath the throne, was the dense, boundless Frieza Force.
Thanos stood at the very front, holding his blade.
Apocalypse, Erik, Loki, and the others were lined up on the left and right.
Further back, were those former superheroes, now prisoners.
Steve, Tony, Thor...
They were forcibly held down on the ground, facing that empty throne.
The whole world held its breath, waiting for that man's descent.
Dong!
A dull, massive sound rang out, as if it were the heartbeat of the Universe.
Immediately following, a rainbow-colored pillar of light descended from the sky, landing upon that throne.
The light dissipated and Frieza's figure appeared. He wasn't wearing his signature white suit. Instead, he had changed into an extremely luxurious black-and-gold robe manifested by the Reality Stone.
Although this robe covered his muscles, it made him look even more majestic and inviolable.
Frieza slowly sat down.
He was in no rush to speak. Instead, he used those crimson eyes to scan every living being watching the live broadcast through the lens.
That look was like looking at a flock of lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
"Oh my..."
Finally, Frieza spoke.
His voice was elegant and magnetic, yet it carried a chill that would freeze one to the marrow.
"Is everyone here?"
"Whether it's the rats hiding in the sewers or the bedbugs concealed in dimensional rifts, you should all be watching me, shouldn't you?"
Frieza extended a finger and lightly tapped the armrest of the throne.
"Since everyone is here, that makes things simple."
"First, I want to announce something."
Frieza leaned forward slightly, the smile on his face gradually widening.
"Starting today, this Multiverse has a new name."
"The Frieza Omnipotent Empire!"
These words were like a supernova exploding in everyone's minds.
Omnipotent Empire?
This wasn't just conquering a Planet or a galaxy. This was bringing all parallel Universes and all dimensions into his territory.
What arrogance!
What ambition!
"Of course."
Frieza seemed to have guessed everyone's thoughts.
He shrugged indifferently, "I know there must be some ungrateful fellows thinking 'on what grounds' in their hearts."
"On what grounds?"
Frieza laughed.
"Based on the fact that I..."
He slowly raised his right hand. His originally fair palm turned into a brilliant diamond color in an instant.
Diamond Frieza's aura leaked out just a tiny bit.
Buzz!!!
The entire live broadcast screen began to shake violently.
The spatial barriers of countless parallel Universes let out an overburdened wail at this moment.
"Based on the fact that I can trample that so-called Living Tribunal underfoot like trash."
Frieza gave a casual wave and the scene switched.
A massive, broken golden head appeared on the screen.
It was the head of The Living Tribunal!
Although it had lost its life force, that residual supreme divine power still made everyone who saw it feel suffocated.
"Do you see?"
Frieza pointed at that head, his tone contemptuous.
"This is your so-called supreme judge. Even he has knelt."
"You things who don't even count as ants, what right do you have to negotiate terms with me?"
Dead silence.
No matter which Universe, no matter which civilization, at this moment, all fell into a complete, dead silence.
The Living Tribunal is dead?
That supreme existence that maintained the balance of the Omniverse was killed?
At this moment, all hope was shattered and all will to resist dissipated, leaving only the purest fear.
[Ding! Detected that the entire Multiverse has fallen into despair!]
[Fear Points +1 Quintillion!]
[Ding! Detected the collapse of faith in God-level civilizations!]
[Fear Points+5 Quintillion!]
...
The numbers on the system panel once again welcomed a wave of violent growth.
But Frieza had already become somewhat numb to this. He currently stood at the very peak of peaks. These fear points were merely icing on the cake for him.
"Alright, since no one objects."
Frieza switched the scene back, a satisfied smile on his face.
"Then, next is the time to promulgate the new code of laws."
"Since it is my empire, then naturally there must be my rules."
Frieza held up one finger.
"Rule number one."
"All resources, whether it be Vibranium, Adamantium, or Infinity Stones, hand them all over."
"If I find anyone dares to hide even a single gram..."
Frieza made a throat-slitting motion.
"I'll blow them up."
"Rule number two."
Frieza held up a second finger.
"All superhero groups are to be disbanded immediately."
"Super-powered individuals must go to the local Frieza office to register and receive a 'Good Citizen Certificate'."
"Anyone without a certificate who dares to fly around will be dealt with as terrorists."
"Rule number three..."
Frieza's gaze turned toward those Avengers kneeling below the throne.
"These remnants of the old era are truly an eyesore."
"Since today is my coronation ceremony, let's use them as sacrifice to liven the atmosphere."
Hearing those words, a bloodthirsty light instantly erupted in Thanos's eyes.
"As you command! Lord Frieza!"
He held his blade high.
"Boys! Prepare for execution!"
"No... don't..."
Tony looked up in despair at that high-and-mighty demon.
"You've won... you've already won..."
"Why do you still have to exterminate us all?"
"Why?"
Frieza tilted his head, looking at Tony with eyes full of mockery. "Because it's fun."
"And..."
Frieza stood up from his throne and slowly walked over to Tony, looking down at him from above.
"Only blood can make this Coronation Ceremony more vivid, can't it?"
"Do it."
Frieza flicked his sleeve.
Pfft!
Thanos's blade fell and head rolled down.
It was Steve.
Next came Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye...
One by one, the heroes who once protected the world were like livestock waiting to be slaughtered.
Under the gaze of the entire Multiverse, their heads were chopped off one by one.
Blood stained the steps before the throne and along with it, everyone's hearts.
"Oh-ho-ho-ho..."
Watching this scene, Frieza let out a joyful laugh.