Chapter 3170: Military Declaration

Months later, a grand bell rang across the entire cosmos.

Next to the Heavens Sect, Ancestor Tortoise and the jiao both stretched out as they let out earth-shattering roars and fully displayed their strength as Progenitor-level beasts.

Clouds swirled through outer space, spreading a majestic aura throughout the universe.

On this day, all eyes were focused on the Heavens Sect. On this day, the entire Sixverse Association fell silent.

As the bell's chimes subsided, the endless clouds spread out and reached towards nearby stars.

One cloud connected to the Arboreal Realm, another to the Voidforce Universe, another to the Lost Clan's universe, another to the Infinity Empire's universe, another to the Luna Alliance's universe, another to the Five Spirits Alliance's universes, and others to...

Each cloud represented a connection that had been established between the Origin Universe and a different parallel universe.

Not all of these universes had joined the Heavens Sect, but for the war against Aeternus, all of them answered to the Heavens Sect’s leadership, even the Five Spirits Alliance.

Originally, not even Lu Yin had expected the Five Spirits Alliance to willingly connect their universes to the Origin Universe. This connection had been approved by Whitecloud City.

Each cloud symbolized a parallel universe.

Besides the well-known universes, many other parallel universes had also been connected to the Origin Universe. These universes might not hold great power, but Lu Yin sought to gather an overwhelming momentum by uniting endless universes. He wanted to produce enough shock and awe that even Aeternus would feel pressure, while also boosting the morale for the inhabitants of every allied universe.

At this moment, everyone was stunned as they stared at the countless clouds drifting through space, as well as the cultivators from each parallel universe who were arriving at the Heavens Sect atop the clouds.

"Is that Lord Mu Ke?" someone from the Arboreal Realm exclaimed as they watched Mu Ke stride across the clouds towards Heavens Sect.

Xu Wuwei approached from the Voidforce Universe, and from the Lost Clan's universe, Shan Zheng had appeared, followed by others.

The Infinity Empire’s colossal mechas all stood tall and imposing.

The Scourge Occupation’s representatives radiated a sense of violence and power.

The Luna Alliance was represented by the breathtaking beauty of Moon Fairy and Moon Ghost.

The people from the Nine-Star Civilization carried short wooden staves, which gave them a unique and exotic appearance.

From God's Domain, a number of their cultivators carried sculptures of the four elephants, and they were led by their Divine Maiden.

Countless people across countless parallel universes were watching the spectacle in awe.

Who else could unite so many parallel universes and gather so many experts with such vastly different cultivation methods? Such a sight had never been seen before.

In the First Scourge, the Aeternals were also watching the scene play out.

As Progenitor Xi stared at the Heavens Sect, she felt a bit of nostalgia as she was reminded of the sect’s ancient glory. That had been a time when no external power had dared to interfere with the Origin Universe.

The new Heavens Sect encompassed all universes and all peoples.

Lu Yin was different from the Origin Progenitor. The Origin Progenitor had single-handedly created a brilliant era, but no others had been tolerated.

On the other hand, Lu Yin had received the help of countless individuals, and he had gradually risen up to his current strength and status.

Beneath the cover of endless clouds, the Heavens Sect shone brilliantly.

“We pay our respects to Lord Lu.”

“We pay our respects to Lord Lu.”

“We pay our respects to Lord Lu.”

...

Countless voices rose up to create a river of sound that caused the stars to tremble. Countless people raised their arms in excitement, eagerly watching the scene play out on their displays as they all awaited Lu Yin's appearance.

He had become a symbol of faith for humanity, as he embodied the reasons for their war and sacrifices.

Everyone revered and respected the peerless leader.

The stars in Lu Yin’s inner universe could encompass all paths, and Lu Yin could traverse them all.

Amidst the cheers, revelry, and shouts that rang out across multiple universes, Lu Yin slowly appeared in the Heavens Sect. His arrival instantly captured the attention of the entire megaverse. He took a step forward and entered the Heavens Sect’s plaza, where he looked up to face the statue of the Origin Progenitor, to which he slowly bowed.

"This junior, Lu Yin, being graced by the Origin Progenitor’s favor, has rebuilt the Heavens Sect. Today, as the second master of the Heavens Sect, I declare that we have both external enemies and internal strife. I hereby announce the commencement of this martial declaration: the myriad universes will unite under the Heavens Sect." Every word Lu Yin spoke echoed through space, producing ripples in the Heavens Sect that spread out in every direction.

This military announcement was a declaration of the Heavens Sect’s strength.

The Heavens Sect represented all of humanity, and they were not only declaring their strength to Aeternus, but to any creature that stood to oppose humanity. Any adversary of mankind would tremble from this proclamation of military might, and any true enemy would feel tremendous pressure.

This was the pinnacle of human power in the current era.

After speaking, Lu Yin stepped forward and started to climb the stairs that rose through the Heavens Sect. There was no one else in sight, and he walked up alone, step by step, until he arrived at the top and stood in front of the statue of the Origin Progenitor. After turning to face the outwards, he proclaimed, "Let this military announcement begin."

With that powerful shout, countless figures stepped out of the void and entered the Heavens Sect, where they all bowed to Lu Yin. "We ask the Dao Monarch to proclaim the military announcement."

"We ask the Dao Monarch to proclaim the military announcement."

"We ask the Dao Monarch to proclaim the military announcement."

...

Lu Yin stared out at the stars. "Today, as Dao Monarch of the Heavens Sect, I announce that the Three Realms and Six Daos are to be given the task of threatening external enemies who attempt to suppress our people's prosperity.

“Lu Yuan."

A cloud bridge instantly connected to a location some unfathomable distance away.

Lu Yuan walked out, crossing the distance with just one step. His Investiture of the Gods appeared, and his Champions’ Stage circled around him. He was shrouded by a golden light as he entered the Heavens Sect. As he faced Lu Yin, Lu Yuan offered a slow bow. "Lu Yuan is here."

"The Three Realms and Six Daos must return. You bear great responsibility."

Lu Yuan solemnly replied, "As the Dao Monarch commands."

He then started up the Stairway to Heaven, also walking one step at a time.

Next, Lu Yin called out, "Hongyan Mavis."

Another cloud bridge appeared, this one connecting to Ancestor Tortoise, and Hongyan Mavis stepped onto it. Behind her, the Mavis family’s Divine Tree grew frantically while emitting a ringing sound. She took a step to enter the Heavens Sect and also bowed slowly. "Hongyan Mavis is here."

Lu Yin gazed at Hongyan Mavis. "The Three Realms and Six Daos must return. You bear equally great responsibility."

Hongyan Mavis solemnly replied, "As the Dao Monarch commands."

She then climbed up the Stairway to Heaven to stand level with Lu Yuan.

Lu Yin looked out into space. "The Three Realms and Six Daos are legendary figures, and they are not yet gone. One day, the Heavens Sect will bring back all Three Realms and Six Dao, welcoming the return of those senior powerhouses who sacrificed everything for humanity."

Countless people excitedly cheered.

The fact that the Heavens Sect had two legendary powerhouses, not just Lu Yuan alone, was already enough to intimidate the Sixverse Association and Aeternus. Seeing two figures from the ancient myths appear in the Heavens Sect of today had created immense shockwaves.

Not everyone had known of Hongyan Mavis’s return.

Lu Yin once again looked out at the stars. "Today, as Dao Monarch of the Heavens Sect, I announce the appointment of the Three Suns and Six Rulers to threaten our foreign enemies. They will serve as the sharp blade of the Heavens Sect, invincible in all their endeavors.

"Mu Shen."

A cloud bridge connected the Heavens Sect to the Arboreal Realm. With Lu Yin's shout, Mu Shen stepped forward, crossing the bridge and entering the Heavens Sect, where he bowed to Lu Yin.

Lu Yin addressed Mu Shen, "Today, you will become one of the Three Suns and Six Rulers of the Heavens Sect. I hope that you will slay our foreign enemies and uphold the human legacy."

Mu Shen bowed low. "As the Dao Monarch commands."

The Three Suns and Six Rulers were newly created positions by Lu Yin, made solely for the reestablished Heavens Sect. They were intended to stand equal to the Three Realms and Six Daos, as challenging as that might be.

The people who were being appointed as the Three Suns and Six Rulers still had room to grow and improve their strength, but they were already strong enough to intimidate outsiders.

Each era had its own representative group. During the ancient Heavens Sect era, the Three Realms and Six Daos had been legends. Maintaining those positions in the new Heavens Sect was a nod of respect to the Origin Progenitor, an homage to the brilliance of the past, and also simple respect for both Lu Yuan and Hongyan Mavis.

At the moment, none of the Three Suns and Six Rulers could measure up to the Three Realms and Six Daos. However, over the course of countless years, if the Three Suns and Six Rulers became legends as well, they would represent the current era.

To truly contend with Aeternus, it was essential that humanity fully unite as one. Merely connecting parallel universes was far from enough. All of their most powerful people needed to have a sense of belonging in order for them to truly be a blade against Aeternus.

At this moment, Lu Yin was accomplishing just that.

In the First Scourge, Di Qiong clenched a fist. "The Three Suns and Six Rulers? Tasked with slaying foreign enemies and upholding the human legacy? How arrogant."

Blackless God's eyes spun, the black lines in them exceptionally distinct. "This time, they’re really making trouble. After this demonstration of power, humanity will reach an unprecedented degree of unity. It won’t be easy to deal with them after this."

Forgotten Ruins God had returned to the First Scourge, and she was also watching the scene. She let out a charming laugh. "That little fellow hasn’t only ascended to stand on the highest stage, but has rather built another stage altogether! Impressive, hehe."

Ancient God stared at the display. He had taken particular note of the fact that the Three Realms and Six Daos had been retained. Was this acknowledging and respecting the past era?

Progenitor Xi's expression remained calm as she turned to look back at the black Mother Tree. True God was also watching the display, as was the Great Sovereign, from within a pillar of the Six Paths of Reincarnation Realm.

What were those two thinking?

𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Could the Heavens Sect truly regain its former glory? In that ancient era, no one had dared to act out towards the Heavens Sect. Even within the countless parallel universes and countless outsider powerhouses, any who encountered the Origin Universe had needed to bow to the Heavens Sect. It had been an era of unparalleled power.

Was Lu Yin really trying to recreate that era?

Impossible. People from other universes, such as Mu Shen, would not be able to support the rise of such a powerful entity.

In the Heavens Sect, Lu Yin shouted, "Sovereign Dou Sheng."

As he spoke, another cloud bridge spanned a vast distance, and Sovereign Dou Sheng appeared on it, to the astonishment of the entire Cyclic Universe.

The Cyclic Universe had not been connected to the Origin Universe. They had their own pride, and with the Great Sovereign absent, there was no one who qualified to agree to such a connection.

However, that was beside the point. What was important was that Sovereign Dou Sheng had just been summoned by Lu Yin. What did this mean? Had the Sovereign betrayed the Cyclic Universe?

In the First Scourge, the Great Sovereign’s eyes opened as she calmly stared at the distant display.

Sovereign Dou Sheng stepped onto the cloud bridge, wielding his golden cudgel. When he appeared outside the Heavens Sect, his Triumphant Brawl lit up his body. The golden radiance made the man look like a god of war, and a brilliant light filled the area.

"Sovereign Dou Sheng is here."

Lu Yin spoke to the man. "Today, as Dao Monarch of the Heavens Sect, I appoint you as one of the Three Suns and Six Rulers. I hope that you will fight for the Heavens Sect and stand as humanity’s vanguard."

Sovereign Dou Sheng grinned broadly. "As the Dao Monarch commands."

He then ascended the Stairway to Heaven.

The people of the Sixverse Association were stunned into silence, though they soon erupted with a tremendous outburst of cheers.

The Cyclic Universe’s Three Sovereigns and Nine Sages had always represented an unreachable height of power for the universes of the Sixverse Association. No one had ever dared to ignore those individuals. It was precisely the existence of the Three Sovereigns and Nine Sages that the Cyclic Universe had always overshadowed the other members of the Sixverse Association.

Of those powerhouses, there was no question that Sovereign Dou Sheng was the greatest of the Three Sovereigns, and he was known as the Sky Sovereign. He alone stood guard at the entrance to the First Scourge. Even the Aeternals were wary of the man, as he was almost impossible to kill.

The respect that this man received was unimaginable.

The sudden revelation that the Sovereign had been folded into the Heavens Sect left the Cyclic Universe stunned, though it also utterly invigorated the rest of the Sixverse Association.

Sovereign Dou Sheng blazed with an unyielding spirit. While he was not the ruler of a universe, he gave the people an entirely unique sort of excitement.