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."