Ves had always considered mechs to be the ultimate fusion between technology and extraordinary power, and the sight of the Geneforger only reinforced this notion.
He could tell that the Evolution Witch had grown stronger and more mysterious.
As one of the few people privileged to meet and interact with the Evolution Witch in the past, it was easy enough for him to recall how her God Kingdom felt like. This made it clear that her overpowering aura had changed in a direction that felt a little unsettling.
Her God Kingdom had grown stronger and more domineering due to all of the native aliens forces that she managed to destroy or hijack.
Her ultra-powerful domain field had also grown more mysterious because she had clearly been plotting behind people's backs!
Many people claimed that high-ranking mech pilots were the worst possible spies. Not only did they have a compulsion against lying and failing to meet their promises, they also wore their emotions and convictions on their sleeves!
God pilots could never hide their true feelings and intentions. They had to rely on clever words and misdirection in order to retain a sense of privacy.
Right now, Ves could feel that the Evolution Witch felt pleased at all of the progress that the Red Collective had made in the past year.
Ves could not tell whether she was glad that he had performed well in particular.
That was rather frustrating.
In any case, the Geneforger floated forward at a steady pace. It was only when the legendary machine reached the very center of the Shrine of Light that it ceased to move any further.
The light shining from above still distorted their directions, causing them to curve onto the god mech!
This caused the light levels in the rest of the crystalline chamber to dim, while also bathing the Geneforger in divine light!
The god mech literally looked as if it had descended from heaven at the moment!
The more weak-willed guests who became exposed to active God Kingdom even felt the urge to prostrate and worship the Evolution Witch as a literal deity!
After floating around for a few more seconds, the Geneforger finally faded away, revealing a much smaller form.
The Evolution Witch had decided to unveil her human form.
Every guest reacted at this time. They all rose from their seats, only to lower themselves to their knees.
"HAIL TO THE EVOLUTION WITCH!"
Next, the cultivators standing on the crystal floor did likewise!
Whether they were Ur-Titans, Apocalypse Wardens or civilian cultivators, they all lowered to a single knee and greeted the latest arrival!
"HAIL TO THE EVOLUTION WITCH!"
The most powerful human individual in the Astral Octagon peered at all of the people who felt incredibly honored to be in her presence.
The woman in purple robes gently raised her hand.
"Rise."
The god pilot only just spoke those words, and already people found themselves on both of their feet!
It was as if her will alone had already caused people to stand without consciously performing this action!
How frightening!
"Sit."
The Evolution Witch flexed her power over everyone once again by repeating this feat.
The cultivators on foot all remained standing, but those who had been designated seats had already lowered themselves to their original seating postures.
Most of the attendees expressed both awe and fear towards the god pilot. They were completely at her mercy. She could make them do almost anything, and there was nothing they could do to resist!
Most people felt relieved that she was on red humanity's side. The thought of becoming her enemy was terrifying!
After the Evolution Witch gave everyone enough time to regain their equilibrium, she finally started her address.
"The Age of Dawn has arrived. Since the start of this new epoch, human evolution has become unlocked. Everyone has gained the power to adapt, evolve and overcome their prior limitations. No barrier can halt our changes anymore. With the power of E energy, our entire race shall transform in directions unknown to all. Progress will always be made. Those who seek to stand in its way will be crushed by those that embrace its inevitability. Make no mistake. Evolution has its dangers, and to let it run free is to invite disaster. The only viable means to survive in this new and dangerous age is to seize our destiny! Take control over your own evolution and steer it to your desired ambition! This is what it means to cultivate!"
Her provocative words made an enormous impression upon red humanity!
Pretty much everyone was listening to her right now. No matter what people thought about the Red Collective, right now they uniformly concluded that it was a necessary institution!
Without the guiding hand of the Red Collective, human evolution would almost certainly go astray!